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

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1909 volume:

Of hi IT Y TEt ° V The Oe k, Lily and Ivy r MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL JANUARY 1909 Jl ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, Dentist. 224 Main Street, Milford. EGAN LARKIN, DEALERS IN NOBBY CLOTHING and UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS for Men, Young Men and Boys. 220 Main Street, Milford, Mass. C au at w s HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON, ✓ Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of • M. J. Carbary, f 9U Co?npliments of John E. Swift, Esq. W. C. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly- attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST ; Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. J98 Main Street, Milford. fllMlforfc Savinas Bank. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. Br. Blfreb Curley, Collins Bullblng. ADVERTISING SECTION. i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble. We f s e i ® t r ; uite George T. Hutchings Son, 58 and 60 East Main Mass. LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. Compliments of Webber Tobin, Hotel Willian. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen, 212-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Thomas J. Nugent, D.M.D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading Lime and Cement JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. Reynolds’ Music Store AND SEE THE NEW EDISON PHONO¬ GRAPH AND AMBEROL RECORDS, LATEST MUSIC, STATIONERY, ETC. OPP. P. 0. - BAKER BLOCK. Compliments of The Street Railway Co. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. All Sizes of Window Glass Also a Complete Line of Painters ' Supplies. F. W. DRAPER CO., 214 MAIN STREET, - BURNS BLOCK. M. D- HOIflZHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. FOR HIGH CLASS Ladies’ Tailoring TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency. 3. jj Care , (Brocevtes anb flbuovustons 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St., Milford. COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. Aii Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford- For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Hvcbltect. architect dfor IFlew Ibigb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. E. E. LIREEY, Jeweler and Optician. LILLE Y’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies’ Peady-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REX ALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Insure Your School Books?No? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALL ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1, BAKER BLOCK. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufactu rers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of (Breene Brothers. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 3 Milford High School Directory, School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blumni Bssoclation. President, Walter L. Tongas, ’84. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. faculty. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and Histoiy. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btbletlc Bssoclatlon. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, Wm. Dunphy, Thomas Dempsey, Helen Higgins. Collectors, Stephen Archer, Irene Fuller. Baseball {Team. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, William Dunphy. Mochev? Hearn. Manager, Charles W. Gould. Captain, Thomas F. Dempsey. Leader, Ralph S. Bragg. ©rcbestva. Secretary, Helen Higgins. Senior Class. President, Carroll J. Duggan. Secretary, Thomas F. Dempsey. junior Class. President, Luigi De Pasquale. Secretary, Frank A. Boyle. ©ah, TLily anO Hv y Editor-in-Ciiief, Carroll J. Duggan. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould. Assistant Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. GOV. E. S. DRAPER OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL XXV. MILFORD, MASS., JANUARY, 1909. NO. 4. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. jt BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ' 09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ’09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, ' 09. Beatrice C. Turner, TO. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, ’09. Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. Editorials. Eben Sumner Draper was born in the town of Milford, Worcester county, Massachusetts, June 17, 1858, son of George and Hannah (Thwing) Draper, grandson of Ira and Abigail (Richards) Draper, great-grandson of Maj. Abijah Draper of Dedham, who fought in the American army during the Revolutionary war, and a descendant of James and Miriam (Stansfield) Draper, who came from Yorkshire, England, to Roxbury, Massachusetts Bay, in 1647. ' Pile Drapers were manufacturers and inventors of weaving and spinning machinery, both in England and New England. Governor Draper attended the public schools in his native town, and later spent some time at the Allen school, West Newton. He then completed a course in the department of engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of 1 ech- nology, after which he began work in the Hopedale machine shops, where he was trained in the various details of the business. Later he entered several cotton mills in Lowell, Manchester and other cities in New England. I he knowledge thus acquired through three years of practical work was preliminary to his becom¬ ing selling agent for the various Hopedale concerns in introducing mill machinery. On attaining his majority he became a member of the firm of George Drapei Sons, and on the organization of the Draper Co. in 1896 he was elected selling agent. 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Mr. Draper is a member of the corporation of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a member of the Board of Managers of the Milford Hospital, which Mrs. Draper and he presented to the town of Milford. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and vice-president of the American Unitarian association. With his brother, Mr. Geo. A. Draper, he built a very hue stone Unitarian church in Hopedale as a memorial to their father and mother. Mr. Draper was a member of the Mass. Militia for three years, and on the outbreak of the Spanish war he was made president of the Massachusetts Volun¬ teer Aid Association by Governor Wolcott. This association purchased and equipped the hospital ship “Bay State,” at an expense of $200,000, also raising $200,000 more for the care of the Massachusetts soldiers and sailors. He was also chairman of the Massachusetts Association for the relief of California. In 1905 the Republican State convention unanimously nominated him for Lieutenant-Governor of the commonwealth, and he was elected, and inaugurated January, 1906. Since that time he has been re-elected as Lieut. Governor, serving in that capacity for three years. Last fall he was nominated for governor of the com¬ monwealth by acclamation, and was elected November 3 by a large majority over his opponent, Hon. James H. Vahey. Up to 1905 he had never held a political office. He had served his party as a member of the Milford and Hopedale Republican town committees. He was also chairman of his senatorial district committee, and a member of the con¬ gressional district committee. He was also chairman of the Republican State committee in 1892, but declined a unanimous re-election in 1893, although he served as a member of the committee the three following years. He served as president of the Republican club of Massachusetts for two years, and has been a member of the club since its organization. In 1896 he went as a delegate from Massachusetts to the Republican National convention at St. Louis, and was made chairman of the Massachusetts delegation. He canvassed all the delegates to that convention on the question of making the platform for “gold,” and he secured, through fifty sub-committees working under his direction, a report showing the standing of every delegation in the convention on that measure. In 1900 he was Republican elector for the 11th Congressional District of Massachusetts and was chairman of the Massachusetts delegation to the Nashville Exposition in 1897. Mr. Draper is interested in numerous cotton manufacturing and other indus¬ tries throughout the country. He is a member of the Society of Colonial Wars, Union club, Exchange club, Country club, etc. Previous to his nomination for governor he was a director in the Boston Albany R. R., the New England Cotton Yarn Co., National Shawmut Bank and Old Colony Trust Co. He married, November 21, 1883, Nannie Bristow, daughter of the late Gen. Benjamin Helm Bristow of New York, who was Secretary of the ' Treasury under Grant, and candidate for the presidency in 1876. They have three children, Ben- OAK, LILY AND IVY. 7 jamin Helm Bristow, born Feb. 28, 1885, Dorothy, born Nov. 22, 1890, and Eben S., Jr., born Aug. 30, 1893. Mr. Draper has always maintained a lively concern in all matters of public interest and in those enterprises which tend towards improvement and advancement. He has upon two occasions honored graduation classes of the Milford High School by presenting the diplomas. d he Scroll of Fame contains the names of several whose centennial anniver¬ saries will be celebrated during the year 1909. One hundred years ago, Lincoln, Emerson, Poe, Mendelssohn and Darwin entered upon those careers which have been so advantageous to mankind. These men have achieved distinction in Art, Literature, Science and Philanthropy, and their memories will be perpetuated as long as the influence of their accomplishments will be felt. To Poe, whether one like Dupin or not, we owe the detective story, and we draw from him our best models of the short story. Of poetry, Tennyson and Poe offer us the most exquisite and harmonious verse. Mendelssohn will live on in the marvelous melodies which he has bequeathed to us. While these men have gained great fame in subjects which interest particular classes, Lincoln’s achievements appeal to everyone and are of universal interest. Rising from the most extreme poverty, contending with the greatest odds, gaining recognition because of his probity and honor, Lincoln advanced with perseverance toward the richly deserved presidency of the United States. In the greatest crisis that the United States ever underwent, when precedent gave absolutely no indication as to the course which should be pursued, Lincoln’s calm foresight and wise judgment selected the most suitable and fitting means for preserving the welfare of the nation. He presented millions of men, women and children with the most precious right to which they were entitled, and that act alone would perpetuate his memory forever. Abraham Lincoln was the greatest man America ever produced, and the tribute offered to his memory upon the hundredth anniversary of his birth should and will be in accordance with the honor due him. The Milford Daily Journal has donated a Lincoln medal, to be awarded to the pupil of the Milford High School who writes the best essay on “Lincoln.” The essay must consist of at least 600 words and of not more than 800, must be typewritten, and must be handed to the principal on or before February 5th. The essay will be read by the winner at the public exercises on February 12th, when the medal will be formally awarded. The medal will be the permanent property of the winner. 8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. War. The tide of war had moved southward during the last two days, leaving in its wake a varied scene of ruin and desolation. Everywhere grim evidences of its passage lay stamped upon the country. It had entered a land where the beauty of God and Nature held untrammeled sway; it had left it, a few weeks later, a wreck, a mockery of its former glory. It was July, a time when, under ordinary circumstances, the valley would be reaching its greatest height of summer beauty, its nearest approach to perfection. Even now, some vestige of its former loveliness remained—the little river, a sil¬ ver ribbon, still glistened and sparkled as it ran onward, and the green of tree and grass blended in perfect harmony; war could not take these away. Otherwise, destruction could be seen everywhere. The grain, which should be raising glossy stalks high in air, was leveled to the ground; the stately mansions with their many-columned balconies had disappeared, leaving only a few blackened rafters and beams to mark the place where they had been. No longer could one hear the pleasant song of the field hands at their labor; they had long since fled with their masters. All was silent save for the call of some cricket, undismayed by the heat, and a deep, low murmur, like the rumble of distant thunder, coming up from the south. It was the voice of war, never far away, always threatening to return. On a knoll overlooking the valley stood the hospital. There the air was hot, and stifling, and there was no welcome breeze to lessen the heat. The flag, hanging in limp, motionless folds from the pole, rarely moved; even the sentry, pacing his beat, walked more slowly than was his wont. Inside the tent, though, there was no lack of activity; nurses moved to and fro, attending their patients, and the corps of surgeons were striving constantly to save what life the fate of war had left. In a cot, near the entrance, lay a soldier who had been brought in the day before, with a shattered thigh. Because of his condition no attempts had been made to question him and his name was still unknown. During the day, how¬ ever, he had so far recovered consciousness as to be able to notice what was hap¬ pening around him. The muttering and moaning of the other patients disturbed him; the air was breathless, and the odor of ether in the next tent made him feel strangely weak. The pain of his wound was growing greater, too, now that he had awakened, and he began to feel it throb and burn. He tried to think of the events of the previous day in the hope that he would forget the present, but it was useless. The torture continued, and with it now came a sense bf insensibility. The sounds about him grew fainter and fainter, as the pain became more acute. Finally all faded away; he was alone, groping in the dark coldness of night. After a long while there was a glimmer of light ahead; he struggled towards it, and at last burst forth from the shadow into the splendor of day and youth—his youth, which he was living once more. He was wandering in the fields, at home again, a happy, care-free, careless child. There were whispering trees about him and fieecy, white clouds that drifted lazily in the sky above. Across the meadows, far off, he heard the tink¬ ling of bells as some herd wandered through the grass. Joy—the joy of spring and of youth—was about him everywhere. Years passed away. He was older now, more dignified and grave, but the love of Nature was still within him. He wandered through the deep woods, where the sun shone only as shimmering flecks of yellow light upon the topmost leaves; he stood on the hill, looking down on the great world stretching out before OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 him to the distant horizon, and as the sun shone full upon some far-off steeple, he saw the white sparkle rise, then fade away. He sat beside the old mill stream and heard it sing its low song, while a woodpecker, in a nearby tree, kept up its monotonous tapping. And as he sat there, dreaming, thoughts of another, un¬ bidden, but welcomed, crept into his heart. He stood beside Her in the meadows, while around them stood the grass, knee- deep. A wind, moving above it, caught it and sent it forward in waves, undu¬ lating, curving, like the waves of ocean. Hair, touched by the sun in some far- off, long forgotten land, eyes of blue, and laughing face—and the Romance of the Ages, calling, demanding that he speak. Again time passed away—he was in the ranks, marching with his comrades. It was early morning, and there was no sound except that of their feet, a deep, rhythmic murmur, rising, dull, accentless, on the still air. A thick fog lay around them and the trees were dripping with dew. The sound of the falling water seemed to him to mingle with the deeper sound of the marching feet, making a word—a word that pounded and hammered in his ear relentlessly, “Tomorrow? Tomorrow?” What could that mean to him that it should fill him with a sense of dread and fear? He tried to fathom its significance, but the effort tired him. They were in the battle now. It was in the forest and because of the smoke he could see little of the scene about him. Occasionally, though, the wind would lift the dense curtain for a moment and all would lie disclosed—eager, little groups of men struggling for life or death; the flash of musketry, and sounding above all, the ceaseless roar of battle. A man rushed upon him, but he leaped aside, and thrust out his bayonet. The man fell, dead. His opponent now ran on and joined his comrades, but a peculiar numbness had overtaken him. The battle became less a real, living fact-; it grew hazy and dim. Yet he went blindly forward, and as he stumbled on, he heard a faint whisper beside him. It was only a whisper, but it confused him and he tried to hurry on faster than before. Finally, the whisper ceased; he looked around. FJe was alone, ahead of the ranks, and before him was the enemy. He saw a man aim at him, but a strange lassitude and weariness possessed him. He did not move. The man fired. The soldier felt the darkness of night descend upon him; he was falling, down, down through infinite space. Again the whisper commenced; it grew louder and became a voice. It was Hers, calling him, sadly, wistfully, as from a far distance. He groped toward Her and found Her standing beside a great, white stone waiting for him. She was pale and tired, as though she had traveled many miles. It was late afternoon, and the sun, a smouldering globe of fire, was sinking into the hazy west, but the last rays seemed to rest upon Her, bathing her in a flood of golden glory. For a moment he turned away and saw below him a village and he knew it for the town of his youth. Again he turned towards Her, mutely inquiring. She pointed to the stone at Her side, and now he noticed that there were words carved upon it. He stooped, even though he knew before he looked that the name was Hers. Slowly, he rose. The robins in the nearby maple trees had ceased their evening song; all about them was the deep, solemn silence of twilight. A mist had come up from the river and he could no longer see the little village. 1 hen he turned to Her again. She smiled and held out Her hands. Hours had passed since he had closed his eyes; and the sun was sinking deep into the west. The air was no longer parched and dry, but there was no wind, and the flag still hung in limp, motionless folds. Suddenly the bugles sounded sharply, and the flag floated gently down from the pole. The sun shone no longer; dark clouds were near the horizon, gray, almost black, with ragged edges and piled-up sides, flecked here and there with spots of crimson. A breeze had sprung up with the setting of the sun, and now it OAK, LILY AND IVY. soft, sighing monotone sounded through the trees, mourning. In the woods, an owl hooted, and its cry was answered, farther off, by another long-drawn wail. The soldier’s face no longer showed pain, but instead, it seemed expressive of a joyous expectancy, as though he were dreaming of something pleasant—and the dark clouds faded from the sky; the stars, glowing, twinkling, came out and began their long march across the heavens. Night had fallen. Later, a surgeon came near the entrance of the tent, holding a lantern. He was about to pass on, but something in the soldier’s face held him motionless. He bent nearer, then suddenly straightened, called one of his men, and moved on. He was used to such sights now—anyway, it only meant another grave on the hillside. It is many years now, since the war ended, and the sun shines down on a land of peace. The waving corn stands where formerly the blood of armies drenched the fields; the long, white rows of tents are gone, and their occupants have joined the army of the dead. Peace, though, does not hold her sway uncontested—the trees still cast their shadows over many mounds. N ature has done her best; the grass waves evenly above them, and flowers blossom on their sides; but Nature cannot wholly efface and forget. The years pass above them, the seasons change, the white of winter becoming the green of summer; but through it all, they lie, inanimate, change¬ less, mute witnesses to war’s unending tragedy. —’ll. The Lost Child. There were not many settlers in the region of the King house along an upper branch of the Missouri River, but a mile above, there was a small mill and a clus¬ ter of houses near by in which the workmen in the mills lived. One day after the severe rains of an early spring, the dam of the mill suddenly gave way, allow¬ ing the great lake behind it to carry destruction all along the banks of the river, while it rushed onward to join the Missouri. It was on this day, that little Jimmie King’s mother had left him sleeping in his cradle, guarded by his faithful Newfoundland dog, Kaiser, while she spent a few moments talking with her nearest neighbor. When Mrs. King heard the rumbling and roaring of the oncoming water, she was not able to reach her home in time to save her only child. When the noisy waters struck the little house and tore it from its foundations, the dog, thoroughly frightened, set up a piteous howl, which awoke the little boy. Although frightened by the unusual noise, the child was not old enough to realize at first any real danger. But after calling repeatedly for his mother, and receiving no answer, he began to cry. The faithful dog went to him and licked his hands. This token of affection comforted him a little. The baby’s mother, seeing that she could not reach her child, fainted in the pathway, where, soon after, she was found by her husband, with the water rushing by within a few feet of her. The father saw his house floating down the surging river, but he did not know that his son was in it, until his wife told him they were childless. This answer proved true, for, after a long search, they found their empty house stranded on the river bank and no sign of Jirnrnie. As the house floated down the river with Jimmie in it, the people on the shore heard the cries of the dog. But even when they knew a life was in danger, no help could be given, because the house sped on its way so quickly. Jimmie trav¬ elled many miles that afternoon, and finally grew tired of the constant change of scenery. It was not until nearly night that the house was impeded in its course OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 by a turn in the river, and Jimmie’s journey came to an end. When the motion of the house ceased, the hungry wanderers started down stairs for something to eat, but were obliged to go back because the lower part of the house was filled with water. That lonely night, the exhausted child cried himself to sleep. The following morning the dog tried to persuade the child to go ashore, but he did not know how, for water still intervened between the house and dry land. The wise Kaiser knew they must help themselves and, carrying the boy by grasp¬ ing his dress in his teeth, he swam to land. As the dog kept on coaxing, the trav¬ ellers started to walk down the river. Two New York men travelling for their business firm heard of the flood, and thought they would enjoy the novelty of going up the river in a small row-boat to see for themselves the great disaster. While they were busy rowing, one of them noticed a large dog and a small boy on the bank of the river, and called the attention of his companion to this strange sight in such a lonely place. They called to little Jimmie, who was crying for his mother, and finally decided to take him in their boat while the dog followed them on the bank. Many questions were asked the child, but he could tell only that his name was Jimmie and his dog was Kaiser. They rowed up the river until they came to the stranded house, which they searched, but found no clue to the child’s parents. They determined to advertise the discovery of the child, but no answer came to them. So at last, Mr. Brown, one of the business men, decided to take the child to his wife in New York, because they were childless, and finally adopted him. In far-off New York, the little lad was cared for and sent to the public schools. He was always at the head of his class and was a leader among the boys of his age, enjoying all their fun, but yet never failing to do a kind deed to one in distress. After receiving his diploma from Yale, he entered the mercantile business of his foster father, who had become the head of the firm. James Brown, as he was then called, his own name being unknown, spent a year in his foster father’s business, but, as he found it uncongenial, finally decided to study law, a profession for which he was naturally well fitted. By the time he had spent several years in preparation, he was greatly in need of rest and decided to pass his vacation along the banks of the Missouri, his interest in that region having been aroused by the story of the manner in which he became a member of the Brown family. During his vacation, he made the acquaintance of an old man who had always lived in that locality. This new friend told him of the terrible flood of a quarter of a century before, and of the many lives that were lost. 1 he most touching story was of a baby three years old and a dog that were carried down the river in one of the houses that were swept away. It was thought that they were drowned because nothing more was ever heard of them. By this story, the interest of James Brown was rekindled, and he decided to visit the parents of the lost child to hear the story from their own lips. I heir story and the story James had heard Mr. Brown tell were so much alike that he sent a letter to his foster father, asking him to come and compare the stories. When James made his second visit to the house of Mr. and Mrs. King, he vas accompanied by Mr. Brown. All the facts in regard to the flood were duly com pared and these together with the few recollections of James, convinced them all of his identity. In that little home, there was great rejoicing that evening. On the following morning a company of four started for New York City. Mr. and Mrs. King made their home near that of Mr. Brown and James King, as son of both families, continued in his profession. Myrtle E. Whittemore, 11. 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY. The Senior Alphabet. A is the Alphabet made just for us. Prav read it through carefully, it runneth thus: 13 stands for Ball and also for Bill, An athlete among us who plays with a will; C, for our Carroll, with clear, level head, A critic of all that is done and is said; E), for the Dances we’re holding this year And also the Drama that soon will appear; E, for Exams that seem never to end; F, for the Faculty, each a kind friend; Gr stands for Gould, our best financier, Not Jay Gould but Charlie, the one we have here; H for the Hours that we dig and we grind; I, Ignorance that our teachers still find; «J stands for Jingles, a secret their source, The author some day will disclose it of course; K is for Katherine, bright little lass, Who ranks far above all the rest in the class. E, for the Languages that we translate And for the Low marks that too oft are our fate; M, for the Meetings we hold after one; N, for the Number by whom these are run; O, Orchestra, the delight of our heart, In public affairs it plays well its part; P, for our Principal, dear to us all, Who won all our hearts when he came in the fall; Q is the Question we know will be asked, When, reading these verses, you come to the last; R stands for Ralph with his dear violin, How great is the fame that he some day will win! S, for Dot Shean, a speaker of note, For whom at prize contests the judges all vote ; T is for Tommy, who’s not thin nor tall, But kicks all the goals in our games of football; U, for the Unmentioned girls in the class, Whose pardon we beg that we o’er them must pass; V, for our Virtues that all of us know ; W, Washington, where we don ' t plan to go; X, Y and Z are our future careers, Unknown to us now, but disclosed through the years. School IRotes. The Class Gift. On February twelfth, the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of Lincoln will be observed all over the English- speaking world. We are to contribute our share in keeping the memory of the great Emancipator fresh by public exercises, OAK, LILY AND IVY. 13 which will be held in the Hi gh School Hall. Music will be rendered, essays read and there will be an address by some speaker. The members of the Senior class have agreed that the occasion will be particu¬ larly appropriate for the presentation of the Class gift, which is to be a life-sized bust of Lincoln. The design is the one accepted by the United States government, and is an exact duplicate of the bust in the Capitol at Washington. It was also voted to have the class president, Carroll J. Duggan, make the presentation speech. The presentation of a class gift during the Senior year is a deviation from the customary practice of making the presentation at the graduating exercises in June. Yet this new movement is for the best, as it gives the members of the Senior class an opportunity to see and hear comments on the gift presented, something which few other classes have been able to do. Ralph Bragg, ’09. Senior Dance On Friday evening, January 22nd, the second dancing party of the season was given under the direction of our Senior class. The dance was as great a success as the previous one in every way. The music began at eight o’clock and at half past ten there was a short intermission, during which refreshments were served. Dancing was resumed at eleven, and continued until twelve, when all were loath to leave. The floor director for the evening was Charles Gould, and much credit should be given him for the success of the dance. The committee in charge of the affair included Carroll Duggan, Gertrude Concannon, Irene Fuller, Helen Higgins and Ralph Bragg. Those on the refreshment committee were Grace Packard, May McCart and Thomas Dempsey. The proceeds, wihch amounted to $40.00, are to be used in purchasing a class present for the school. Helen Higgins, ’09. Prize Speaking Contest. On Tuesday evening, December 22, the first prize speaking contest was held in the Assembly hall. A very excellent program was given, consisting of the following: Music, A Murderer’s Confession, The Fiddle Told, Success in Life, Vocal Solo, The Honor of the Woods, An Appeal for Liberty, Seeing Things, The Traitor’s Deathbed, Vocal Solo, Selection from “The Dixons,” Grattan’s Reply to Mr. Corry, The Hero of the Day, Music, Award of Medals. High School Orchestra. Carroll John Duggan, 1909. Sadie Agnes O’Connell, 1911. Stephen Calvert Archer, 1910. Miss Esther G. O’Connor. Irene Margaret Fuller, 1909. Charles Waite Gould, 1909. Alice Rice Bragg, 1911. Luigi De Pasquale, 1910. Miss O’Connor. Dorothy Helen Shean, 1909. Francis Aloysius Boyle, 1910. Marion Irene ' Pucker, 1910. Orchestra. OAK, LILY AND IVY. H The judges were Principal Robert I. Bramhall of Upton, Principal John K. Fenner of Hopedale, and Principal Edwin B. Richards of Holliston. After some deliberating between the judges, Mr. Bramhall, principal of the Upton High School, gave the decision, speaking briefly on the merits of the speakers. The first prizes were awarded to Dorothy Helen Shean, ’09, and Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Honorable mention was given to Marion Irene Tucker, TO, and Carroll John Duggan, ’09. Mildred Whittemore, ’09. -+ —Among the visitors in Milford during the Christmas holidays, were the ' Rowing: Miss Agnes Clancy, ’06, of Clinton; Herman Dillingham, ’04, of Dartmouth ; Edward Cavanaugh; Claude Simpson of Dartmouth; Charles Mo- riarty of Jefferson Medical college, Pa.; M. B. Foley, ’84, of New Bedford; George Fully, ’01, of Holy Cross college; William Clancy, ’06; Wendell Phillips, ex. ’08, of Notre Dame university, Ind.; Miss Florence Droney, ’08, of Bay Path institute, Springfield; J. Edward Dempsey, ’02, of Harvard Medical. —Supt. H. W. Lull of Newport, R. I., former principal of the Milford High school, delivered an address to the teachers of Milford on Jan. 13, in the Assembly Hall, and in the ' evening spoke at a meeting of the Fortnightly club. —Miss Sara V. Lowther, ’80, teacher of Greek and Latin in the high school in Stamford, Conn., is in Europe enjoying a year’s leave of absence. —Edward A. Carpenter, once a member of the class of ’02, and Miss Ethel A. Driscoll of Mattapan w r ere married on Dec. 22, at the home of the bride. —Residents of Milford were grieved to hear of the recent death of Charles Holden, once a member of the class of 1909. —H. B. Jackman, ’08, is taking an architectural course through the Interna¬ tional Correspondence school. —Leslie C. Whittemore, ’03, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ’07, has accepted a position as chemist at the Filtration Plant of Washington, D. C. —Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Burbank (the latter formerly Miss Alice U. Moul¬ ton) of the classes of ’01 and ’02, respectively, are now residents of Los Angeles, Cal. OAK, LILY AND IVY. iS 1 he first hockey game this season was played on Cedar Swamp pond, Christ¬ mas morning, with the Awpis club, composed mainly of former high school stu¬ dents, as opponents. The game was close and exciting throughout, two or three extra periods being necessary to decide the contest, which resulted in a victory for the Awpis. Score 1-0. Considering that this was our first game and as the ice was in a poor condition, the result was very pleasing to the players, who have hopes of turning out a crack team this winter. I he interest in the team was shown by the presence of a great number of students at the game. The team from Upton High defeated the Milford team, 1-0. The game played by our boys was a, marked improvement over the form they showed in the previous game. We are confident that practice will develop a strong team in Milford High. The third hockey game was played at Hopedale, Jan. 8, between Milford High and Hopedale High. The game was won by Hopedale, by the score, 8-1. Milford High was badly crippled, nearly all the regular players being absent. 1 he substitutes used by Milford were somewhat timid, which accounted for the large score, nevertheless they played a good game, considering that for tl e new players it was the first contest of this sort in which they have participated. Hopedale played a very strong passing game, which was lacking among our players. However, as soon as the skating returns, let all members of the school show greater interest in this sport, and let each do his part to encourage the development of a strong, aggressive team. The prospects for the 1909 nine baseball team are excellent, perhaps as good as in former years. With our “star pony pitcher” still in the game, with “Duff” the crack southpaw, and “Bill Dunphy,” our trusty first sacker and captain, we entertain the highest hopes for one of the best teams in the vicinity Thirty-four candidates have given their promise to show up for practice at the opening of the season, among them being R. Dempsey, C. Foley, C. Gould, and T. Dempsey of last year’s nine. A second team will also be formed, that will cope with the smaller high schools of this section. Our football warriors will soon receive handsome red coat sweaters for their faithful services on the gridiron this season. The sweaters will be orna- mented with the much-coveted “M,” and are sure to please the students, who have worked very hard for the honor of the school, and who certainly deserve their reward. Some comment has been heard relative to the agency through which this bill of goods will be purchased. It is to be hoped that those merchants who have advertised in the Oak, Lily and Ivy will have a fair chance to show their lines in competition with outside firms. 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. jfrom @ur j£.tcbanges. The story of Beowulf in the Minute Man deserves mention. The legend is told in a very interesting style. Another article worthy of note in that paper is “School Life at Barcelona,” in which a curious but effective method of compelling the boys to converse in French is related. The length of the Alumni Department in the Dean Megaphone is indicative of the close interest that academy feels in its graduates. “A Tradition of the Revolutionary War” in the Enfield Echo is well written. The Academe is the best exchange w e have received this month. Its stories and poetry are of the highest order, “A Christmas Ballad” deserving special men¬ tion. “Milton’s Surprise Party” in the Argus is the most original and humorous article in our exchanges for this month. “Idlewhile” in the Agnetian Monthly is a very interesting serial story. Lovers of music will be interested in “Memories of Paderewski” in the Aegis. An instructive and entertaining article in the Gates Index is “Early Life and Education of the Japanese Girl.” “Her Last Xmas Gift” in the Owl, written by a Freshman, shows talent. An¬ other article in the Owd which deserves mention for its originality is “The Hign School Dictionary.” The Clarion (Marlborough) has reason to be proud of its athletic department. The poem, “Misunderstanding,” in the Somerset Idea, written by a member of the faculty, is beautifully expressed, but it is quite another thing to be able to follow its precepts. “A Yankee Valhalla” (Old Cambridge) in the Mount Saint Joseph Collegian gives a fine description of the homes of Longfellow and of Lowell, their graves and those of others of America’s greatest men, who are buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery. The articles receiving mention in this column may be read by the pupils of the school should they desire to do so; the exchanges are on file in the Library. Other exchanges received are: The Greylock Echo, The Hedding Graphic, The Distaff, The Maroon, The Karux, The M. W. C. Criterion, The Roaring Branch, Lasell Leaves, Stylus, College Echoes, the Doe-Wah-Jack, Coburn Clar¬ ion, The Referee. We welcome a new exchange, The Philomath, from our neighbor, Framingham. £be IH umor ot ITt. We hope all the pupils enjoyed their Christmas vacation as much as did one of the Senior girls. Telling about an evening’s pleasure, she said: “We laughed so hard the tears ran down our backs.” The scarcity of boys in the upper classes is to be deplored, but we never sup¬ posed that one of the girls w r ould voluntarily recruit the ranks. Yet wdien the teacher of B French said: “Les trois messieurs, allez au tableau noir,” three young gentlemen, accompanied by one young lady, walked to the board. OAK, LILY AND IVY. J 7 Pupil in Senior English reading of Samuel Johnson’s wife: “To ordinary spectators, the lady appeared to be a short, coarse woman, painted half an inch thick, fond of exhibiting graces which were not exactly those of the Queensberrys and Lepels.” Teacher: “What characteristic of Macaulay’s works is shown in this descrip¬ tion?” Pupil: “Exaggeration.” Teacher: “Yes, she was not so bad as she was painted Teacher (to pupil in C French, who failed in translation) : “How much time did you spend on this lesson?” Pupil: “Half an hour.” Teacher: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant! You will receive your reward at one o’clock.” Heard in Senior English : “Macaulay’s works were very populous (popular).” “Samuel Johnson was rude when he was hungry.” “At the age of twenty-five, Macaulay entered the bar.” Written on the board in C French for “I am hungry,” “J’ai famine” (faim). Teacher (rehearsing pupil for rhetoricals) : “What’s the matter with you? Can’t you speak any louder? Open your mouth and throw yourself into it.”—Ex. Lines of Virgil all remind us, We have wasted lots o f time, And, departing, leave behind us, Zeros stretched out in a line.—Ex. A rectangle is a parallelogram bounded by four parallel lines and four square corners.—Ex. Sophomore: “Do you study Latin?” Freshie: “No, I just take it.”—Ex. Professor: “Give the principal parts of mitto.” Newton: “Mitto, mittere, misi, missus.” Professor: “Ditto, McCormack.” McCormack: “Ditto, dittere, disi, dissus.”—Ex. Said the Soph to the Freshie, “From whence did you come?” “Eighth grade,” said the Freshie, “Aint that going some?”—Ex. Strenuous Teddy lately covered ninety-eight miles on horseback in one hour to prove that this was not too vigorous exercise for any officer—at least so one Senior said. ' heacher (testing pupil’s hearing) : “How do you do?” Pupil: “One hundred fifty-two?” The definitions of words and their illustrations by the Sophomore Bookkeep¬ ing class will necessitate the compiling of a new dictionary. Teacher: “What is a zephyr?” Pupil: “An animal.” Teacher: “Give me a sentence showing the meaning Pupil: “The lecture was of great longevity.” of ‘longevity’.” Teacher (Sophomore History) : “When was Christ born?” Pupil: “Sixty-three B. C.” IS ADVERTISING SECTION. Me (manufacture Hnt llntrotmce T 4 f f f 4 | I 4 - i 4 4 4 4 4 • 4 4 • 4 - 4 • 4 4 4 i 4 4 4 4 - 4 4 4 i 4 4 4 • 4 4 i t 4 4 4 IJVfPKOVED COTTON NiACHiNENV. We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your atten¬ tion to the following fact: The best way to encourage American indus¬ tries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. rsfs THE DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Massachusetts. OAK, LILY AND IVY l 9 WALCOTT’S Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. C. F. LYFORD, Supt. G. F� . WALCOTT. 1 S 0 - 15 id. street ' Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS -A. SPECIALTY, B ASTI AN BROS. CO. 262 SOUTH AVE„ ROCHESTER, N. Y. Matter X. ZTouQas, IFnsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F O. SQUARED BUILDING, ROOM 501 TELEPHONES j dOR N 93- 1 1 3 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of Thomas JF. jflanmoan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Xaw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. A. SHUMAN CO S Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats ARE SOLD BY N. W. HEATH, 158 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. Compliments of Huckins Temple. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURN AL OFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results Jobit lb. U aiMla, |pb. (5., Xown Mouse Ipbarmacr. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hvcbttect. IRooms 7 1=2 anb 9. Collins Buildings - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, TH. a. H antels. P. O. Block, Milford. Lilley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. CONNORS BROS. Laundry. Main Street, Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market affords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L, BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave 0 K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Imnroved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. THtcfb School. Hlew TRospttal. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar fmanufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING CLEANED AND COLORED. Cleaning Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING CO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. UCMDY I DATDIPI hOK UtlinT L. rHlnlulV, washburn, grosby company ' s GOLD MEDHL HND JOHN HLDEN FLOURS. ferrp’s Zm Soto at Bee Hive 3voeeriee, tniilforO. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. nULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 16 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, Cashier. flansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford. FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 256 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USE MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist. 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. IRealon ' s IHome Rafters, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. Great Satisfaction Is Expressed By All Who Have Their PICTURES TAKEN AT THE Willis Studio. Careful Work. Fine Results. LINCOLN SQUARE. Floor, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO., 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS | morses | PEPSIA REMEDY (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD 1-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. XLomphms, IFlewsbeater anb Stationer. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St., Milford. COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. Aii Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. ROBERT AELEN COOK, Hvcbltect. Architect dFcr IRcw Ibtgb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55 - 12 . Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. E. F. LILLEY, Jeweler and Optician. LILLE Y ' S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Insure Your School Books?INo? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALL ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1 , BAKER BLOCK. The Rockingham Hotel. 32 , 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of (Breene Brothers. The OdJ and [c, Lily Ivy MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL FEBRUARY 1909 ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, Dentist. 224 Main Street, Milford. EGAN LARKIN. DEALERS IN NOBBY CLOTHING and UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS for Men, Young Men and Boys. 220 Main Street, Milford, Mass. ca� at w 5 HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. ¥e make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON, Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of M. J♦ Carbary, f 9U Compliments of John E. Swift, Esq. W. C. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST ,; Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. 198 Main Street, Milford. fllMlforb Savings Banft. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. IDr. Hlfreb Cutler, Collins Bmlblng. ADVERTISING SECTION i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble. w “ s£J£“ ,te George T. Hutchings Son, . . . . Milford, Mass. LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages tor travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. Compliments of Webber Tobin. Hotel Willian. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen. 212-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THirMILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3800 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Thomas J. Nugent, D.M.D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading Lime and Cement JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. cauAt Reynold Music Store AND SEE THE NEW EDISON PHONO¬ GRAPH AND AMBEROL RECORDS, LATEST MUSIC, STATIONERY, ETC. OPP. P. 0. - BAKER BLOCK. Cojnpliments of The Street Railway Co. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. All Sizes of Window Glass Also a Complete Line of Painters’ Supplies. F. W. DRAPER CO., 214 MAIN STREET, - BURNS BLOCK. M- D. HOAaZHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. FOR HIGH CLASS Ladies’ Tailoring TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency. 3. Jf. Cave , (SrocertesJ anb provisions 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St., Milford . COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. An Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Hvcbitect. Brcbitect ifot ' Ittew Ibisb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, Bank Block, - Milford. E. F. LILLEY, Jeweler and Optician. LILLEY ' S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Insure Your School Books?No? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALI. ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1, BAKER BLOCK. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. .JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY, All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of (Sveene JBrotbers. ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 4 - f f f f I f ? 4. Me (manufacture $ 4- Hnt llntrofcuce f ? t f 4 - 4 4 + l IMPROVED COTTON NIACHINEHY. 4 - 4- � 4 - t 4 - 4 . 4 4 - 4 i 9 4 - 4 - We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your atten¬ tion to the following fact: The best way to encourage American indus¬ tries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. THE DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Massachusetts. f m 4 - 4 - 4 - t MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. J� ♦J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦� « «j� j J� J« J J J« ♦ ♦ J J jl ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ►}� ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ j� J� J ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ «J� ♦ ♦ � J« ♦ ♦ ♦J � J J «J� J ♦ ♦ V f 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ TABLE OF CONTENTS, High School Building. Frontispiece. Milford High School Directory. Editorials ..... School Notes. Alumni Notes. Exchanges. “The Humor of It. : 4 6 Lincoln, (Milford Journal Prize Essay.) Katherine Lyman, ’09. 8 The High School at Night, A Freshman. ... 10 Valentines. ..... ..... 12 3 1 5 16 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ f ¥ ¥ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ t ❖ t ❖ ¥ ¥ t T ❖ f f T A 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blumni Bssociation. President, Walter L. Tougas, ’84. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. jfacult . Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btbletic “association. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, Wm. Dunphy, Thomas Dempsey, Helen Higgins. Collectors, Steph en Archer, Irene Fuller. .Baseball ©cam. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, William Dunphy. TKockev’ {Team. Manager, Charles W. Gould. Captain, Thomas F. Dempsey. ©rcbestra. Leader, Ralph S. Bragg. Secretary, Helen Higgins. Senior Class. President, Carroll J. Duggan. Secretary, Thomas F. Dempsey. Junior Class. President, Luigi De Pasquale. Secretary, Frank A. Boyle. ©ah, Xilv? anO Editor-in-Cihef, Carroll J. Duggan. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould. Assistant Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL XXV. MILFORD, MASS., FEBRUARY, 1909. NO. 5. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ‘09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ' 09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, ’09. Beatrice C. Turner, TO. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, ‘09. Thomas J. Quirk, 10. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Siugle Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. lEbttorials. During the football season, a system of eligibility rules was instituted in the Milford High School, which seemed to satisfy everyone and yet accomplish the end desired. It may not be out of the way to write a word concerning the appli¬ cation of these laws to the baseball team. The eligibility rules explained to the school in the fall will stand during the 1909 baseball season. It therefore behooves every one of the thirty-seven baseball candidates to look up his ranking immediately. If he has a good mark, no more need be said, except to advise him not to allow it to drop. If any candidates rank is poor, let him not expect that it will rise while he is spending his afternoons on the diamond, and passing his nights in bed. The time for the delinquents to prepare for baseball is now. We lay the greatest emphasis upon their immediate application to study immediate, because it is impossible to raise an average very much in a short while. Do not wait till April before you begin to work. School work progresses in regular steps, the lessons of next week resting upon the foundations laid this week. Likewise, good marks in the spring, during the baseball season are the results of thorough study and close application during the winter months. 11 you are down, don t stay down, come up, and come up now! A word to the wise is sufficient, and having written so many, the dullest candidate on the squad can see now that it is up to him. s OAK, LILY AND IVY. We respectfully call the attention of the one hundred and eighty-seven pupils of this school to the fact, that, exclusive of verses and work done by the editors themselves, including a few school notes written by half a dozen Seniors, we have received for publication just nine articles during the entire school year, of which we were obliged to reject four. Can you not help us out a little on this point? At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Editors, held February 15 , it was voted that the date of the monthly meeting be changed to the first Friday of the month, thereby giving the Board an opportunity to correct and revise the contributions. This will also allow the writers a few days in which to make alterations suggested by the editors. It is hoped that the extra time put upon the papers submitted to the Board will serve to remove some of the flaws in the stories which we now receive. S The beautiful silk flag which was presented to the school a short time ago by the Women’s Relief Corps has been mounted in the Assembly Hall A standard secured to the flooring of the platform holds the banner upright, allowing it to hang in graceful folds where it greets the eyes of the pupils on coming to the hall. Abraham Lincoln. In reflecting on the life of this great statesman, perhaps one’s first thought is of a little log cabin in the wilderness; first the bare, plain exterior; then the interior, with the large open fireplace and the home-made furniture. This was Lincoln’s first home. After this picture has faded away, a splendid edifice—the White House—takes its place. This was Lincoln’s last home. These two scenes are sufficient to tell the story of the life of the greatest man that America has ever produced. What a vast amount of perseverance he must have possessed to have strug¬ gled through all the trials and to have overcome all the obstacles that must have beset his pathway! He had neither wealth nor reputation, but on the contrary, was an obscure lad from the backwoods of the West. Yet this poor boy grew to be a master of men. In childhood, his great mus¬ cular strength contributed to make him superior to all his schoolmates. Like the hero of modern fiction, he “licked the bully of the school and thereafter was the acknowledged hero of the class.” His prowess, however, did not lie in physical strength alone; his intellectual ability was unsurpassed by anyone in the village. Indeed, when we consider his circumstances and his means of obtaining an educa¬ tion, we can truly say that he is unsurpassed by few, if any, scholars that ever lived. Lincoln owed little of his accomplishments to the schooling that he received, OAK, LILY AND IVY 9 and far from attending college he spent altogether about a year in school. Then “Abe beat all his masters, and it was no use for him to try to learn any more from them.” It was at night, after toiling all day in the woods, that Lincoln obtained the knowledge .that helped him on to success in life. He read the best part of every book and pamphlet that he could secure, and pursued his search after knowledge among coarse and illiterate settlers. Lincoln’s masterful superiority in both physical and mental strength over all his associates won the respect and admiration of all who knew him. When the Black Hawk War broke out, the people unanimously elected him leader of the troops sent against the Indians. At this time he met with discouragements and dis¬ appointments, but the young officer always showed himself master of the situation. His character was untarnished by the rough life to which he had been born. By hon¬ esty and impartiality on all occasions, he usually won the hearts of his subordinates. But in those rude days, muscular, in addition to moral strength, was necessary. Con¬ sequently, when words failed to subdue his opponents, Lincoln’s physical powers came into play. Here, as in his boyhood days, he was the master of his fellow-beings. Lincoln’s ambitions led him to try for a seat in the General Assembly. He had been encouraged by his great popularity among his immediate neighbors, and wrote that he was anxious for the esteem of the people. Though he suffered defeat in this venture, Lincoln was far from being down-hearted, but pushed on, hoping to be more successful the next time. For two years he studied more than ever, and, at the end of that period, presented himself a second time for representation in the Assembly. At the election and at several following, the young candidate was most successful. In the heat of an election campaign, his replies to attacks of oppo¬ nents were remarkable for their quiet irony and masterful success in their purpose. At all times, Abraham Lincoln proved himself a man of the people, a statesman of the highest note. Though defeats were often as plentiful as victories, Lincoln did not give up hope of reaching the top of the ladder which led to success. When he was elected President in i860, one of his greatest ambitions was realized. Here, as in the days away back in Kentucky, though in a different way, there was rivalry for superiority. Lincoln ever conducted himself with a homely simplicity and often was misunder¬ stood by his contemporaries. When he became convinced that his method was just, he persisted in his purpose until all opposition went down before the will of the master. In his cabinet, the chief members often disagreed with the President’s policy, and were determined to change it. But Lincoln, by delicate tact and skill, convinced the opponents of their error, and quietly settled the question of suprem¬ acy. Consequently, men who had opposed him most bitterly, in the end, not only accepted him as their chief, but also showed, him a warmth of personal devotion and love. Thus, in all the walks of life, Lincoln proved himself a master of men. De¬ feat even helped to make him superior, for it only spurred him on to greater ambi¬ tion. The story of his life is one that all may study and enjoy. Even the most casual reader would not fail to be impressed by those traits which made Lincoln “the most perfect ruler of men the world has ever seen.” IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. “Great captains with their guns and drums, Disturb our judgment for the hour, But at last silence comes; These all are gone, and, standing like a tower, Our children shall behold his fame, The kindly, earnest, brave, foreseeing man. Sagacious, patient, dreading praise, not blame, New birth of our new soil, the first American.” Katherine Lyman. The High School at Night. One crisp, clear night, when walking by the High School, the thought came to me that I should like to see the interior of the building by moonlight. While I stood wondering whether to venture in or not, a person swiftly drew near, as though upon winged feet. When he had come up to me, I recognized Hermes, the messenger from the Gods of Olympus. When he had made sure of my identity, he said, “Divine Apollo has been pleased by the interest which you have taken in Greek affairs. As a reward for your diligence, he has ordained that you be permitted to attend the Council of the Four Hundred and One, which meets tonight in the Assembly Hall. Inasmuch as no mortal has ever attended this secret conclave, you will appreciate the honor conferred upon you.” I readily accepted the invitation. The door resisted my efforts to open it, as though knowing that I was not one of the council. It was not the nature of Hercules to let a chance like this escape and he stepped quickly to my side and in a moment the impassable barrier yielded to his strength. At the head of the stairs Solon met me, and conducted me to the Assembly Hall. The members of the council were engaged in a grave debate. I believe the subject was relative to a confederation of the Greek States with a view of repelling Persian invasion. Glancing around the Hall, I noticed that Apollo and Pallas Athena were having an animated conversation in whispers. Her attractiveness was so power¬ ful that in the excitement of the discussion, he leaned further and further over the edge of his pedestal, and fell to the floor. Pallas sighed regretfully and said, “He fell in love.” She then calmly turned away, wondering who would be the next victim. Demosthenes’ having concluded his argument on confederation, I wandered out into the corridor. Diogenes sauntered slowly up to me, held his lantern up to my face, examined me closely—and passed into the chemical laboratory. As I followed the philosophic Greek through the door, I spied a black-robed Chaldean priest. I learned that night after night he sat there studying the stars and con- OAK, LILY AND IVY 11 stellations trying to foretell the will of the Gods. While I was reflecting upon the wisdom of the Greek sages in general, Diogenes had been prowling around among the flasks and retorts. As he stooped over one vessel, the taper slipped out of the lantern and fell into the shiny liquid. The explosion which followed cannot he described. The Chaldean priest had enough stars to study which were not sepa- ated by thousands of miles of ether. The laboratory being no longer tenable, I descended to the library. At a table, deep in thought, sat Pythagoras and Archimedes. Before them lay open volumes of Algebra and Geometry, and 1 shuddered as I thought of the examples which they were preparing for our lessons the coming week. As I thought that I had probably seen all that was to be seen, I started for the side door, but as my hand was on the knob, my attention was arrested by a light from the basement. I went down and around the boilers were sitting six maidens, whose whole thought was concentrated on the tires. These I recognized as the six Vestal Virgins, who were ever watchful lest the tires should go out. Apollo had forgotten to limit the time of my visit, and word was sent to him that I was still in the building. Upon learning this, he immediately des¬ patched Hermes to me, this time with a request to depart. I sent my most profuse apologies to Apollo for having forgotten the fleeting time and at the same time offered him my sincerest thanks for the great privilege of having seen what trans¬ pired at night in the High School. A Freshman. OAK, LILY AND IVY I 2 Valentines. M.y Freshman Valentine Now, if you’d only think of me A little every dav, I would the good Saint Valentine There is a little freshman Who lives upon my street, The cutest little freshman I’d ever wish to meet. Quite gratefully repay. X jX To Some Seniors and Others. His hair is light and curly, His eyes are deepest blue; And when he passes by to school, I don’t know what to do. ? - MESH I ask no aid of Cupid’s darts To wound with deadly aim your hearts, Of Hermes, god of eloquence, I want to walk beside him, But I do not quite dare To face the awful ridicule A senior’d have to bear. I beg assistance to commence A plea to pierce you through and through, And lead vou all at once to do A duty postponed day by day, I long to tell him how I feel, And when he reads these lines I’m sure he’ll recognize at once The girl that for him pines. And your subscriptions now to pay. JX JX And if I had him for my own, I’d put him in a shrine, And worship him with all my heart—• My freshman Valentine. A Valentine to some fair maid My heart would fain indite, Pray, Cupid, give to me thine aid And tell to whom to write. jX jX It would have been, a month ago, To thee, dear Juliette, Alas! that men should waver so And loving hearts forget! O sweetest little Valentine, 1 cherish more each hour, Your pretty little nods and smiles That you upon me shower. Today shall it be bonny Bess To whom 1 write a line? Ah me! tomorrow who can guess Who’ll be my Valentine? I love your winsome little ways, I love your dancing eyes, A fellow can’t but think of you, No matter how he tries. This hopeless task I will give o’er Till I my true love find, And of the gods I’ll ask no more ' Phan just a stable mind. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 3 School IRotes. Edited by R. S. Bragg, ’ 09 . The Orchestra. The School Orchestra has been making rapid strides since its reorganization in the Fall. Rehearsals are held every other Saturday evening at the home of Mr. E. E. Thomas, who for the past three years has been coaching the organization. Batista Vitalini, our corneter, though a graduate last June, has played during the present school year, aiding materially in our advancement. Miss Turner, the regular pianist, has been unable to play for the past few weeks, but Miss Gould, last year’s pianist, volunteered to substitute for the time Miss Turner may be absent. The Orchestra and the school need a new piano. The one used at present is very much out of tune, and the action is extremely hard, making good work impos¬ sible. With careful tuning it can be made to last a year or two, but the time is not far off when it must be replaced by a new one. Rhetoricals. The great benefit of rhetoricals in a school, was well displayed in the lecita- tions at the exercises commemorating Lincoln’s centennial, on Feb. 12. The first and second divisions of the winter rhetoricals were heard, Feb. 5 and Feb. 16, under the supervision of the Misses Ford and Gilmore, respectively. The speakers of Miss Ford’s division and their selections were: The Penny, Solving a Domestic Problem, Opportunity to Labor, Marguerite, The Black Silk Gowns, The Railroad Crossing, Honors to the Workman, Help Yourselves, How the Church Was Built at Kehoe’s Bar, American Patriotism, d ' he program of Miss Gilmore’s division was: The Forgiven Debt, Proving It, Robert of Sicily, Disarm, Shelvren, What the Little Girl Said, The Graves of Our Dead, Legend of the Organ Builder, The Philippines, Angie Calabrese, ’ 11 Mabel Jackman, TO Edwin Bath, TO Loretta Dolan, ’ll Gertrude Concannon, ’09 May Birmingham, ’09 Aaron Hobart, ’ 11 Lillian Boyle, ’09 Vivian Macuen, TO Ralph Barnard, TO Laura Gilmore, ’09 Mrytle Whittemore, TO Ruth Miett, ’ll Ralph Bragg, ’09 Helen McDermott, ’ll Blanche McCarthy, ’ll John Mahoney, ’ 11 Eva Burns, ’09 Bernard Manion, ’ll —Marion F. Williams, ’09. OAK, LILY AND IVY. r 4 The Lincoln Exercises On Friday morning February 12, at 10.45 o’clock, the centennial of Lin¬ coln’s birth was celebrated with appropriate exercises in the Assembly Hall of the High School. Many parents and friends of the pupils and a delegation of Civil War veterans were present. The program was as follows: Music, High School Orchestra, Chorus, “The Flag,” “Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address,” “The Perfect Tribute,” Chorus, “To Thee, O Country,” “Emancipation Proclamation,” Proclamation of the Governor, Award of Medal, Reading of Prize Essay, R. S. Bragg, Leader. School. Thomas Dempsey. Florence Whittemore. School. Helen Higgins. Carroll J. Duggan. Principal E. R. Clarke. Katherine Lyman. At the close of this part of the program, we were favored with short speeches by Commander H. A. Pond, Adj. C. E. Brock and Mr. G. B. Williams of the G. A. R. There were nine contestants for the bronze medal, offered by the Milford Journal Company, which was won by Miss Katherine Lyman, Miss Florence Whit¬ temore receiving honorable mention. Charles W. Gould, ’09. OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 5 Edited by Katherine Lyman, ’ 09 . —Stuart Godfrey, ex ’05, of West Point, was a recent visitor at his home on Claflin street. —Royal Taft, ’08, is enjoying a few days’ respite from his studies at Exeter. —William Clancy, ’06, a student at Holy Cross College, has returned to that institution after spending a week at his parental home on West street. —Miss Grace Waterman, ’06, of Tufts College, Medford Hillside, recently visited her grandmother on Spring street. —Jeremiah F. Fitzpatrick, a member of the class of ’83, died on Feb. 6 , from heart disease. —Miss Ida Wright, ex ’09, underwent an operation for appendicitis, on Feb. 5 at Worcester Plospital. —E. Fletcher Lyford, ’03, who has been acting as chemist for one of the largest sugar refineries in the south, has returned to his home in Milford. —Miss Helen E. Cox, ’00, left town on Feb. 5 for Los Angeles, Cal., where she will visit her sister, Mrs. C. E. Longfellow, who was a member of the class of ’ 86 . —Miss Sadie Marcus, ex ’04, was married on Jan. 26 to S. R. Braveman of i Sayre, Penn. —Miss Katherine Moriarty, ’96, and John P. Remick of this town were mar¬ ried on Jan. 31. —Mrs. Henry Fulford, formerly Miss Myrtice Gerry, ex 98, died on l eh. 7, in Meredith, N. H. 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. jfroin ©ur lErcbanges. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . We always look forward to the next arrival of The Distaff. Its stories are as excellent in quality as in quantity and its cuts are most appropriate. M. H. S. boys desiring to go to Harvard will be interested in “A Letter from Harvard with an Invitation” in The Artisan. The most witty parody of the season is “The Rime of Ye Ancient Quarter¬ back” in The Breccia. It is exceptionally clever. The Aegis has two, long, well-written articles on Milton. “Contrasts in Macbeth” in the Gates Index shows a deep study of this masterpiece. The Literary Department in College Echoes, which includes an article on Longfellow and a comparison between Pope and Dry den, is excellent. “Kentucky Hospitality” in the Hedding Graphic must have been written by one who has partaken of that long famous hospitality of the South. The parody on Longfellow’s “Study Hour” in The Minute Man is worthy of note. The Newton High School Review has a large stock of stories, “When Nat Went to Town” being unusually good. The prize story, “Kid Malone” in The Cue has a fine plot and is certainly deserving of the honor accorded it. “A Girl Staff Meeting” in The Bugler is very realistic and humorous. The Literary Department of this paper is excellent, but we would suggest that the writer of “Das Deutsche Fach” have his German corrected by a teacher before it appears in print. The editorial,“What the School Year Means to Each One of Us” in Lasell Leaves ought to make every pupil that reads it value more highly his chance of a better education. “The Invitation of Phyllis” in The Enfield Echo” is a delightful little story. The reader who knows the hardships and also the fun of a summer vacation spent in the woods will appreciate “Camping Out in the Maine Woods” as told in the High School Herald. It is to be respectfully suggested that Marlboro students will refrain from such flagrant plagiarism as cropped out in “Arthur Goes Shopping.” We recommend that a comparison be drawn between “Arthur’s Expedition” and “The Dixons” as published in the Ladies’ Home Journal. Others of our exchanges which we acknowledge with thanks are: The M. W. C. Criterion, The Maroon, The Premier, Vox Studentis, The Student, The Karux, The Agnetian Monthly, The Coburn Clarion, The Campus, The High School Beacon, The Leavitt Angelus, The Referee. OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 7 IE be THumor of ITt. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . The Seniors are still adding to their knowledge of geography. The latest fact is “Haiti is an island of the Philippines, whose principal city is Honolulu.” Heard in German translation class: “He put his hammer on his head and slept on it.” The egotism of the Freshmen appears in astonishing places. In one of their spelling blanks “alright” was illustrated thus: “I’m alright.” Other sentences supposed to show that the pupil knows the meanings of the words are: He is oscullating from a tree. I wore my bran new ulcer last week. He is a sluice. He has the jeapordy. v Teacher (Senior French) “What is the difference between the h mute and the h aspirate?” Pupil: “The h aspirate always has a star beside it in the vocabulary.” Freshie:—“What part of the body is the scrimmage?” Sophomore :—“The what ?” Freshie:—“Well, I saw in the account of the football game that one of the boys was hurt in the scrimmage.”—Ex. Heard in Senior Latin: “The women of Troy had very dislevelled hair.” Teacher (Senior Algebra) : “What did you do in that example?” Pupil: “I shouldn’t have done it.” Teacher: “You ought never to do that.” The Sophomore bookkeeping class is still affording amusement by queer illus¬ trations of words. “She forbode the coming of her friends.” “Nickel comes from a nickname—it’s a nickel because it’s five cents. 11 The Seniors recently heard that “The Idylls of the King” were written by Addison. The pupils of Junior French have learned of a new kind of soup lard soup with apples from the land. Passenger: “Does this car stop at the ferry?” Conductor: “If it doesn’t we’ll get an awful ducking.”—Ex. Teacher (Sophomore Commercial) : “What is the meaning of vice veisa Pupil: “Backwards.” Teacher: “Illustrate.” Pupil: “Yesterday he went down town and today vice versa. ?” iS OAK, LILY AND IVY. Teacher (Senior Latin) : “What is a zephyr?” Pupil: “A musical instrument upon which the wi nds play.” Mary had a little lamb; You’ve heard this fact before; But have you heard she passed her plate And had a little more?—Ex. Teacher (Senior English) : “Tell me something about the life of Caesar. Pupil: “Caesar was subject to a disease known as fits.” Teacher: “Is that all you can tell about him?” Pupil: “Yes, sir,” and sat down. Elderly lady: “Conductor, stop the train! I dropped my wig out of the window!” Conductor: “Never mind, madam, there’s a switch just this side of the station.”—Ex. The pupils in Junior French have no regard for the feelings for the old man in “L’Abbe Constantin.” In translation one day, a pupil said, “He was cracked.” Teacher: “Give me a characteristic of Ichabod Crane?” Pupil: “He was afraid to go home in the dark.” ■+ TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30 t 000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations. For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC NT. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AVE., BOSTON. Compliments of F. W. flfcann Co. Best wishes of a FRIEND. OAK, LILY AND IVY. r 9 WALCOTTS C. F. LYFORl), Supt. G. P. Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. w alcott. i5 °- 15 ss , ;s. street ' Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS A SPECIALTY. B ASTI AN BROS. CO. 262 SOUTH AVE., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Matter X. ftouoas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F . O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM: SOI TELEPHONES j J 13 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of XTbomas jflamugan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Xaw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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 Co. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNAL OFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results John lb. (Barbells, |pb. (5., Sown mouse Ipbarniacp. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hrcbttect. • IRooms 7 D2 anb 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL RINDS, tl. a. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Lilley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. CONNORS BROS. Laundry. Main Street, Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market aftords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O. K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. THifib School. Itlcw THospital. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar flfiannfacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Cleanmg Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. 1 UCMDV 1 DATDIPI M,M - A, - KNT 1,,K HtNnT L. rnlnllm, washburn, grosby company’s Ilblllll k. I MIIIIWH. ’ GOLD MEDHL HND JOHN HLDEN FLOURS. feints Xeas Soto at Bee (Hive (Bvoeertee, MMorO. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. riULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 16 Central Street, Baker Block, Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, Cashier. flansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. 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ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 Me (manufacture an llntrotmce IMPROVED COTTON We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your atten¬ tion to the following fact: The best way to encourage American indus¬ tries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. THE DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Massachusetts. • a- « •a-.J.-a- .-a- «-a.� |«- a-c| a.� j4� -� |� -a- � .a. |..a-� |.-a- .-a.� | a-� J� .a-� |.-a- .-a- |«-a-� |«-a-.|«-a. «� i« PRINCIPAL EDWARD R. CLARKE. TABLE OF CONTENTS, ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ :♦ ❖ ❖ A Principal E. R. Clarke, Frontispiece. . Milford High School Directory. ...... Editorials. Sir Launful, Sara Haskard. ...... Letter from a Former Teacher of M. H. S., Lucy E. Patrick. Destiny, Fred D. Harrington, Ti. School Notes. ......... Alumni Notes. ......... « Exchanges. .......... “The Humor of It.” ........ 4 6 7 8 9 io 4 15 16 1 7 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Athletics. 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. . alumni association. President, Walter L. Tougas, ’84. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. faculty. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. athletic association. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, Wm. Dunphy, Thomas Dempsey, Helen Higgins. Collectors, Stephen Archer, Irene Fuller. .fBaseball ©earn. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, William Dunphy. IHocfceE ©cam. Manager, Charles W. Gould. Captain, Thomas F. Dempsey. ©rcbestra. Leader, Ralph S. Bragg. Secretary, Helen Higgins. Senior Class. President, Carroll J. Duggan. Secretary, Thomas F. Dempsey. junior Class. President, Luigi De Pasquale. Secretary, Frank A. Boyle. ©afc, %tl£ anb Uve. Editor-in-Ciiief, Carroll J. Duggan. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould. Assistant Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL. XXV. MILFORD, MASS., MARCH, 1909. NO. 6. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ' 09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ' 09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, ‘09. Beatrice C. Turner, TO. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, ’09. Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. 5: tutorials. Early in the school year, when we first welcomed Mr. Clarke, as our new Principal, the Board of Editors of the Oak, Lily and Ivy, sought the honor of publishing his photograph. At that time, coming to us as a total stranger, Mr. Clarke preferred to withold the favor which he now confers upon us. Although he has become very well known to the townspeople, nevertheless, because we consider it a great honor to us, we have repeated our request to which he has kindly acceded. Upon Friday, the 19 th, the teachers visited various high schools in the vicin¬ ity of Boston. Although it may seem to the pupils a day of recreation for the teachers, yet, in reality it is a day devoted to the close study of the methods of widely known instructors. Many changes in ideas, especially in subjects of which comparatively little is known must be carefully studied by the teachers in order that they shall be able to impart the latest phases of modern research. Doubtless as a result of the visiting day, the classes will be made aware of the most up-to-date ideas along educational lines. It is said by everyone, who has ever been to Washington, that the pleasure and educational benefit derived, well repay the trouble and expense of the journey. The .Junior Class has started to raise the funds necessary to defray the cost of the trip, which they plan to take next March. We wish them all success in this enterprise. s OAK, LILY AND IVY. Sir Launfal. I he forest was flooded with moonlight; the tall trees swayed gently back and forth in the breeze, and the silvery waters of the mountain stream rushed down the dark ravine with a weirdly musical sound. The wood creatures had long since gone to rest; all was quiet and peaceful—all but a human being lying at the foot of a large oak tree. He was tossing and groaning in his restlessness. I am a failure, a failure, a failure,” he repeated mechanically and despairingly. Just then from the silvery spray of the mountain stream there arose ' a spirit. A dazzling light shone round her; she was clothed in purest white, and her face was kind, though sad. Her majesty and beauty bewildered Sir Laun¬ fal. She looked pityingly at him and her voice was as low and sweet as the music of the waters as she said, “Those who search the Holy Grail must never despair, tomorrow in yonder vale the Christian armies face the Pagan hosts. If thou can’st rightly overcome the Pagan leader, the Holy Grail is thine.” She vanished and Sir Launfal, surprised and frightened, lay pondering on her words. The slanting rays of the sun penetrated the deep forest shades, dancing on the leaves and sparkling on the waters. The birds were singing merrily; the squirrels were chattering saucily, and the little silver scaled fish darted hither and thither in the shining water. Sir Launfal sprang from his mossy couch and started down the mountain. On the road he met two old men who begged him to help them escape from this valley of cruel warriors. The knight laughed coldly, “Protect you, Jews!” he cried, “you are worse than heathen yourselves.” And urging on his horse, he contemptuously rode by. He had often heard of the strength and valor of the Pagan Chieftain. “Surely,” he thought as he rode along, “if I can overcome this man it will be a deed of valor and kind¬ ness. Kindness to pilgrims because his tent is already full of the booty he has taken from the travellers he has slain.” Sir Launfal had by this time reached the scene of battle. He-rode into the thickest of the fray. Pagan after Pagan fell before his keen lance and sharp sword; both armies were dwindling fast; the dead covered the ground, and the mountain stream was red with blood. At last Sir Launfal saw the man for whom he had been watching. Sheathed in mighty armor, with the plumes on his helmet fluttering in the wind, the Pagan chief swept down upon him. They met in deadly combat; bravely and fiercely they fought, yet neither could gain advantage over the other. In an instant, however, when the Pagan was off his guard, another soldier rode up from be¬ hind and by a skilful thrust forced the lance from his hand. The Pagan wheeled around on his black charger and galloped away. Sir Launfal sprang after him. Up the mountain they raced, the Pagan ahead and the knight close behind. On, on they pressed up the steep mountainside never stopping for breath. Sir Laun- fal’s horse stumbled and fell; he leapt to the ground and continued on foot; he was bruised and bleeding but he never thought of pausing. The Pagan reached the top and turned in his saddle. Sir Launfal was very close now and far, far below him, he saw the last of his army surrender to the foe. As Sir Launfal looked, he sprang from his horse and his armor fell from him. Where a moment before the Pagan Chief tan had stood, now stood an old man in whom Sir Launfal recognized the Jew, who had begged his protection. Sir Launfal fitted an arrow in his bow. The old man cast him a mute beseeching look; lin¬ gered a moment on the brink of the mountain torrent, and then plunged in. The OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 black seething waters closed over him and from the place where he had disap¬ peared arose the spirit. In her hand she held the precious treasure for which Sir Launfal had spent his life but had not found. The magnificent cup which shed a glorious light around was the Holy Grail. He raised his eyes and beheld it. Then a dull, indescribable but overpowering sense of pain came over him. He fell to the ground; the brilliant light from the Holy Grail kept spreading; it blinded him and he lay there with his face toward the earth. Then he heard the low sorrowful voice of the Spirit saying, “You could not recognize the Pagan Chieftain and myself in the Jewish travellers of the morning, but you might have been kind to them. Your chance of winning the Holy Grail is forever lost, for only the pure in heart can touch it.” Then she disappeared, carrying the Holy Grail with her and a deep and dreadful darkness fell upon the mountain. Sara Haskard, T2. Letter from a Former Teacher of M. H, S. As I send my yearly subcription to the Oak, Lily and Ivy, Congress is con¬ sidering the appropriation of $40,000,000 for the building of battleships. The bill has been cut down by half, and the opposition to any increase in the navy is much stronger than a year ago. I am glad that you .of the Milford High School have the “Peace Prize Essays” as an incentive to think along these practical lines; for in a few years, the youth of our High Schools will be mak¬ ing the laws and appropriations for the country. Dr. E. E. Hale, who is chaplain of the Senate in Washington, in a recent letter to his church in Boston enclosing his contribution to the earthquake suf¬ ferers, laments the possibility of this terrible expenditure for Machinery of War. “Think of it,” he says, “I heard Sumner’s Peace oration in 1845. He amazed people by saying that the ship of the line Ohio, then new, cost 800,000 dollars and that was more than all the gifts to Harvard College in 200 years. Now we propose to spend $20,000,000 on one ship! How small it makes our million dollar offering to the God of Love seem, when we think of the many millions of annual tribute to the God of War.” The story is told that a Bos- ton teacher gave as a subject for composition, “Dr. Hale,” explaining to the pupils that he was Chaplain of the Senate. A small boy had it in his composi¬ tion “Dr. Hale, Chaperon of the Senate!” If Dr. Plale was indeed chaperon of the Senate, there would be no appropriation for Dreadnoughts! I heard the Prime Minister to England say last summer before nearly 3,000 people, “When a man tells me that War is a necessary evil in settling differences between nations, I cite the United States of America as an object lesson to the contrary. When New York and Massachusetts have any matter of dispute instead of raising armies and sending them out to kill each other, they take the matter to the Supreme Court of the United States, and the time is not far distant when we shall have a United World with its Supreme Court at the Plague.” It is for the youth of this country to lead in this Federation of the World. Washington, D. C., Feb. 12, 1909. Lucy E. Patrick. IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. Destiny. “I think we both understand this matter clearly, do we not?” asked the colonel. “You are to wait there till tomorrow night for the ship. If it comes, take these papers to the captain; if it doesn’t, dstroy them and come back— that is, if you can. Under any circumstances you are to try and reach the nearest English camp. Here is the message; you can start at once.” Lieutenant Stewart silently took the papers, bowed, and retired to seek his horse. Through the confusion of the camp he went, past the groups of laughing troopers, past the tired infantry, to the front where he could see the whole battlefield. There, too, all seeemed confusion at first glance, but his trained eye soon recognized the fact that all the separate bodies of troops were really moving in the same direction. In the distance, they seemed like the toy soldiers of his youth, and it was difficult to realize the merciless slaughter that was going on out there. He saw a large body of French cavalry charging up¬ on a detachment of the English; saw the recl-coated lines break, dissolve, and disappear among the horsemen, who, sabres rising, falling, Hashing in the sun¬ light, gathered about the remnants of the little regiment as hounds about a fox run to earth; but there seemed something unlifelike and unreal in the whole fight as viewed from the camp. After some minutes search, Stewart found his horse, in charge of an order¬ ly, and mounted. As he left the camp and entered the forest, the sounds of battle grew fainter and less clear, but occasionally the wind would turn for a moment and he could hear the low, far rattle of musketry; occasionally, too, he heard the deeper sound of cannon, but finally, even that ceased. To him it was as though there had been no battle at all, in the deep silence of the forest, it was difficult to believe that less than five miles away, men were struggling and fight¬ ing—to what end? That a man’s ambition might be gratified; perhaps that a man’s ambition might be destroyed? It all seemed so puny and inconsequential— this war—that he almost laughed aloud, there in the forest. It was late afternoon, when Stewart reached the first toll-gate, but he was in no hurry, for he had all night in which to reach the coast. So he rested there for an hour, and drank the clear, cold water which the gate-keeper offered him— an old man, plainly dazzled by the bright scarlet of Stewart’s uniform. Again he remounted and rode on slowly. Now and again he heard the sound of bells in the field as some herd was driven home. Once he stopped, listening intently, but it was only for a moment, for the voice he heard was the voice of a woman. A man answered her, and the rider laughed for-he knew the scene he would see, even before he approached them. A bend of the road brought them into sight. A young peasant, obviously some farmer’s son, walking hand in hand with a girl of the same class, both openly flaunting to the world an affection which they had no desire to conceal. At the sound of the horse they looked up, startled. The girl blushed, hut the expression of the man’s face, at sight of the uniform, grew sullen and defiant. The young officer smiled at them kindly, however, and spurring his horse, soon disappeared. For a long time after he left the peasants, Stewart smiled reminiscently, for what he had seen might well have happened in England itself. In fact, it required but little fancy to imagine himself in old England again. In fact, distance were little thatched cottages with gray walls shining yellow in the sun- OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 light, even as at home. The hedges were cut close, and the long, well tilled fields were as much Lnglish as Spanish. Lould he only smell the sweet scent of the new-mown hay, or hear the low song of crickets, he would feel himself again in the little Hampshire village, for all the scene lacked was the old, ivy- covered tower of the church, with the gray stones clustering around its foot’. Ihrough the twilight stillness, a sound, soft and vague, grew into being,_ the low, throbbing undertone of the surf, many miles to the east. Stewart had long been familiar with it, but that night it thrilled him strangely; there seemed something portentious in that steady, throbbing murmur. I he moon, nearly full, rose soon after sunset, and in the clear radiance the road shone white before him. Hour after hour went by and he still rode on, alone in the dim stillness of the forest. Once or twice he thought he heard the sound of horses behind him, but it was not until ten o’clock had passed that he became alarmed. Then he drew to one side of the road, stopped, and listened intently, almost certain he had deceived himself. For a few moments, Stew¬ art heard no sound, but just as he prepared to start again, it came, surely and un¬ mistakably. A mile or so back, a horse—three in fact—was galloping. Stew¬ art drew farther back into the shrubbery and waited for their approach. Loud¬ er and louder grew the sound, but when they reached the young officer, the horses had slowed to a walk, and their riders, French dragoons, were conversing together earnestly,—so earnestly and intently that they failed to see the man by the roadside, only half concealed by bushes. When they had passed, Stewart led his horse to the road again, and started forward, cautiously alert. But nothing happened and he urged the steed to a gallop, fully conscious, however, of his danger. As he neared the crossroads,he regretted that he had not gone more slowly, for there were the dragoons, drawn a- cross the road, and awaiting his approach. There were but two courses open to him; retreat or advance. Retreat was impossible; his orders forbade it; but by a bold stroke he might safely pass them, so, forcing his horse to still greater speed, he galloped towards the three men. They hardly expected such a move as that, and Stewart, bending low over the saddle, was almost upon them before they attempted to strike, and then it was too late, for their sabres flashed —wide of the mark. Instantly they drew pistols, turned and fired. In this they were more successful, for Stewart reeled and nearly fell to the ground, but in a moment, he had regained himself and had gone on, the dragoons in hot pursuit. He had been struck twice and now he could feel the blood oozing down through his clothes, but he had no time to stop; faster and faster he rode, his horse’s hoofs beating out a quick, staccato rhythm on the hard road, and the sound of his pursuers grew fainter—he was gaining. Mile after mile the chase went on, first one gaining, then the others, while Stewart, weakened and dizzy, peered from side to side, in evident search of something. At last, he found what he wished, and quickly turning aside, entered a grass grown path, which, at the roadside, was entirely concealed by branches. There he rested his tired and panting horse, and had the satisfaction of seeing the Frenchmen pass by at full speed, utterly deceived. He drew off his sash and bound his wounds as best he could for he knew that he would be able to see no doctor until another day had passed. Then he mounted again, and with wisdom derived from long familiarity, directed his horse through the woods. It was about one o’clock in the morning when he reached the shore, near the edge of the forest. There he fed the animal out of his own scanty store, and climbed the path, in search of the deserted hut which he knew he would find on the cliff. When he reached it, the door was swung wide open, and a flood of moonlight illumined the interior. He entered and lay down on the 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY. hard floor. Soon, with the sound of the waves’ soft lapping in his ears, he went to sleep. When Stewart awoke in the morning, he was stiff and weak, and it was with difficulty that he reached the shore again. There he saw the sun rise out of a calm and colorless sea; what little wind there was, was hot and dry, but the heat served to take the stiffness from his body, though it left him weaker than before. The sun climbed higher in the heavens, but to the waiting man on the shore, it seemed an age before it reached the zenith—and still no ship came for his message. The glare of the sun on the yellow sand and rocks was merciless, and he had lost his hat in that last wild chase. He went to the forest, hoping that it would be cooler there, but the moist, humid air was more oppressive than that of the shore, and he returned, and waited and waited—but still no ship came for his message. Once or twice he thought he heard the sound of a cannonade, far out at sea, but possibly it was only his fever-heated mind that deceived him. So the long afternoon dragged out; through a steel-gray sky, the sun was sinking to the hazy horizon, the sea was glassy like a mirror and no breeze ruffled its surface; no relief came to the fever-stricken man. At last, sunset came, but still no ship had appeared. Stewart was free to return to camp; free to do what was now impossible. He almost laughed at the. strange, fantastic humor of it all, as he painfully ascended the path to the hut—laughed at himself, laughed at the world. Outwardly, a curious lethargy possessed him, but within he was consumed by fire. Sleep was impossible. The fever held him in its grip, and he lay at the door, talking with his sister and another, again in distant England. A breeze had sprung up, and he heard the faint, far plaint of the pines, making exquisite harmony; but the sound was the sound of the Hampshire woods, far away. He thought he heard the men, at work in his father’s fields, but it was only the low murmur of the waves, washing against the rocks. So dream after dream swept over him, and late at night, delirium left him, and he rose, calm and cool. He went to the edge of the cliff, and as he stood there, he heard the first, faint whispers of that desire which had seized him since sundown—how cool and soft the water looked! Then it grew louder; it was no longer a whisper— that strange, insidious voice; it was a demon, shouting and screaming his de¬ sire. Sometimes it sank into soft, insinuating murmurs; sometimes it was in the sea, sometimes in the forest; but whether rising in harsh, shrill crescendo, or sinking into melodious harmony, it was always the same demon. As Stewart walked there, the sand crunching under his feet, the fierce, unquenchable fire of desire rose to a climax, demanding satiety. Such a fight could not last forever ; the man, being weaker, surrendered. As he stood there on the edge of the cliff, he looked upward, and saw that the moon had hidden its face behind a cloud. . . When the moon came into view again, the cliff was bare. In the early morning, three dragoons, seeing the horse at the foot, as¬ cended the cliffs, as though in search of someone. One of them went to the edge and looked over. Then he called to his comrades, and they came, gazing at the scarlet coated form on the rocks below. For a minute or so, they stood there silently. Then they laughed rather uncertainly, and descended the path, their spurs jingling. Finally the sound died away, and all became still. The waves lapped and washed against the rocks, and the tide rose, but when the sun appeared above the edge of the world, gilding the sea, the scarlet form had disappeared. Fred D. Harrington, ’ll. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 3 School litotes. Edited by R. S. Bragg, ’ 09 . On The Senior Dance The Senior Class has started preparations for a dance to be held April 23. This social will be decidedly different from those already given, and we are confident that a most enjoyable evening will be spent by our friends and guests. Since this is to be our last dance as high school pupils, we are overlooking no opportunity to add to the success of the occasion. We have secured Town Hall, which we will decorate as artistically as possible and so many novel ideas have been proposed that it will assuredly be most pleasing to the onlookers. The Heagney-Wallace Orchestra of Worcester has been hired. This band of musicians has already played in Milford, where their work made a decided hit with those who heard them. Furthermore, the idea is to make the dance of an interscholastic nature; that is to invite members of the Senior Classes and the recent Alumni of the neighbor¬ ing high schools with the view of forming closer ties between the schools of the vicinity. Of course, when a class undertakes a project of this kind, it is absolutely necessary that every member co-operate for the ultimate success of the affair. It is to be hoped most earnestly that all will be willing to share in the work of preparation and that everyone will throw his or her whole energy into the promotion of the glory and fame of “1909.” T. F. Dempsey, ’09. Rhetoricals and The Speaking Contest The school has listened with much interest to the last three divisions of the winter rhetoricals. Miss Inez L. Gay’s division on February 19, Miss Nichols’, on February 26 and Miss Waldmeyer’s on March 5, have all acquitted themselves with credit. The list of contestants in the Prize Speaking contest has been chosen by vote of the teachers. The list is as follows: Vivian Macuen, ’ll; ITorence Weeks, ’ll; Hilda Williams, ’ll; Katherine Lyman, ’09; Florence Whittemore, ’09; James Luchini, TO; Ralph Barnard, ’ll; Raymond Dunphy, TO and Thomas Dempsey,’09. Miss Shean, the present holder of the girl’s medal has declined to compete again, but Luigi De Pasquale, the winner of the boy’s medal last Decem¬ ber will defend the prize. The date of the contest is April 1, and the affair will be under the direction of the Junior Class. All proceeds will be devoted to the expenses of their pro¬ posed trip to Washington, next March. May McCart, ’09. Recent Additions to the Library The following volumes have been added to the school library during the past month: American Men of Letters including Cooper, Emerson, Longfellow, Bryant,Whittier, Poe, Irving, Franklin, Hawthorne and Webster. A set of Eng- glish Men of Letters has also been added, which includes the lives of C haucer, H OAK, LILY AND IVY. Addison, Coleridge, Pope, Carlyle, Goldsmith, Burke, Milton, Scott, Thackeray, Burns and Dickens, each written by a different author. The Latin department has been enriched by a Latin-English Lexicon by White, and A. J. Church’s “Roman Life in the Days of Cicero,” while Bulfinch’s “Mythology” enlarges the research field in the Plistory course. The gift of the class of ’08 was devoted to the purchase of a new set of Globe-Wernicke cases which have been placed in position. The idea is prevalent among last year’s graduates that these books were bought with their gift, but this is not the case as they were purchased from school funds. Edited by Katherine Lyman, ’ 09 . Miss Mildred Cooke, ’08, was a guest of Miss Myra Leahy at Washington during the inauguration of the president. —Mrs. Chester F. Williams, ’94, and Miss Mary Harris, ’96, left recently for a trip to Bermuda. —Miss Edna Shea, ‘05, has resumed her duties as bookkeeper at the shoe factory of Huckins Temple, after suffering from an attack of grippe. —Miss Gertrude Allen, ’08, is now employed in the office of the Regal Shoe Co. —Miss Jessie Ethelyn Howe, ’ 97 , was married on March 5 , to Robert Smith of this town. —Miss Alice G. Doe, ex. ’09, was married, on March 6 , to Frank J. Moore of this town. —John F. Tobin, a graduate of the High School in the class of ’83, died on March 7, at his home on West street. —Miss Lucilla Rogers, ex. ’09, is suffering from an attack of pneumonia. OAK, LILY AND IVY. i5 jfrom ©ur JErcbanges. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . The Seniors will find one of the questions in their examination on Samuel Johnson admirably answered in “Has Johnson a Claim to Greatness?” in the Red and Blue. —The Artisan contains several good stories, among them “Caught by Tele¬ graph,” which is quite thrilling. —The pupils who have just participated in the winter term’s Rhetoricals will appreciate “How I Feel Before My Declamation” in The Stylus. —“An Unplanned Trip to Africa” in The Quarterly is a good, original story and cleverly written. Another article in this paper entitled “Some Methods of Deer Hunting” shows a knowledge of the subject and a love of the woods. —Pupils who dread examinations, as we have them, which cover only the term’s work, will realize how easy they are as compared with “Examinations in Russia” told of in The Advance. —Among so many essays on Abraham Lincoln in our exchanges it is diffi¬ cult to say which is the best, but “Lincoln” in the Hedding College Graphic is of unusual merit. —The editorials and their arrangement in the Greylock Echo give that paper a distinctive style and finish. —Amateur photographers will enjoy the delightful bit of woods and lake pictured in College Echoes. —We are glad to greet again The Owl from California. Its stock of stories seems unlimited and its department, “Just For Fun” has the largest number of original jokes of our exchanges. —A witty little article in The High School Herald entitled “Wireless Telegraphy” tells of a kind used in the schoolroom with a comical result. i —The football candidates will enjoy reading the humorous poem called Rules of the New Football” in The Dean Megaphone. In Lasell Leaves is a clever piece, “A Sleigh Ride at Lasell” in imitation of Paul Revere’s Ride.” —For the encouragement of the pupils who have worked hard to raise the standard of The Oak, Lily and Ivy, we take the liberty to print an item from The Artisan, Mechanic Arts High, Boston: “An almost inconceivable change has taken place in the Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. From a second rate paper it has sprung into the front ranks. The January copy has an editorial that is appropriate and well written; the stories are above the average; and the alumni notes, athletics and exchanges also show much thought. Last but not least, the cuts are new and original.” —Other exchanges, which we acknowledge are: The Clarion, The Gates Index, The Referee, The Academy Bell, The Somerset Idea, The Aegis, The Agnetian Monthly, The Distaff, The Campus, The Karux, Vox Studentis, The Breccia, The Courier. 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. TCbe THumor of ITt. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . Teacher (explaining hydroxids) : “What does H O stand for?” Pupil: “A brand of rolled oats,” The Sophomores are translating short antidotes every day now—so one Sophomore said. Teacher (handing back examination papers), “What was there hard about these questions?” Bright Soph.: “The answers.”—[Ex. Pupil (in Civics) : “The idea of having a constitution was not worked out until after Christendom (Christianity) was introduced.” A Sophomore girl wishes to know why we write “example” (Ex) after so many jokes in the Humor column. Who runs the Oily, Oily, biz? Who beats small dealers to a friz? Who’s got all the money that there is? John D. Who, called to court to testify, Was asked to swear to tell no lie? Who said that he would rather die? John D. Who, when asked, just where he got His fortune and that million spot? Looked calmly round, said, “I forgot?” John D. Who tipped the waiter live whole cents? Who fairly reeks with opulence? Who says he’s broke, and can’t pay rents? John D. Teacher, C History (after discussion of humanism and scholasticism) : What difference did you find between idealism and realism, Costellism (Costello) ? One bright Sophomore informed the class that Martin Luther was educated at the University of Edinburgh. Pupil (Junior German translating “Aber die Franzosen und die Deutschen sind keine guten Machbarn”) : “But the French and German are no good.” Teacher (who is of German descent) “Thank you, Master —.” Teacher (inAncient History) : “Tell a result of Alexander’s conquest.” Pupil: “He spread Greece all over Asia.” Teacher: “What is a vacuum?” Freshman: “A carpet sweeper.” Teacher: “Where are the largest harbors in the world?” Bright Boy: “On the coast.”—Ex. If a Senior meet a body, Coming to the High, If a Senior Call you “Freshie,” Need a body cry? Every Senior’s been a Freshie In the days gone by, We’ll smile and say, “We’ll soon be Seniors, Coming to the High.” OAK, LILY AND IVY. r 7 Edited by Luigi De Pasquale, ’io. Great enthusiasm is shown among the students of the High School for base¬ ball, partly due to the line material we have here at school to warrant a cham¬ pionship nine and partly due to the fine schedule that Manager E. R. Clarke has drawn up. To maintain a baseball team, we must have the support of the whole student body, and besides this we should have a large number of rooters on hand to cheer on the nine to victory. We need the support of the townspeople as well, and we hope that by putting up a fine article of ball we shall receive their aid. Many candidates who are out for the team are players of some ability. Only three or four old players are back. Ettinger, W. Dunphy and Gould will constitute the pitching staff of this year’s team. The matter of coach has not been de¬ cided, but it is hoped that a capable one can be secured in the near future. We wish to call to the minds of our supporters that we have arranged two games with Marlboro High, our old rivals, and we intend to repeat the perform¬ ance of two years ago. At a meeting held by the Executive Committee of the Athletic Association on March 7, it was voted to have an Asst. B. B. Mgr. elected by the association at a meeting to be held March 12. Thomas J. Quirk was the choice of the meet¬ ing for this office. Stephen Archer will continue as Asst. Mgr. of the football team and is already arranging games. The hockey team will soon hold a meeting to elect a captain for next year, after which it will disband. BASE BALL SCHEDULE—J 909. April 14 , April 17 , Wednesday, Saturday, Medway Open. at Milford. April 19 , Monday, Alumni u Milford. April 21 , Wednesday, Hopedale i i Milford. April 24 , April 2 S, Saturday, Milford i i Marlboro. Milford, Milford ii Framingham A May 1 , Saturday, Milford i i Westboro. May 4 , Tuesday, Milford i ; Hopedale. May 8 , Saturday, Northbridge 1 1 Milford. May 12 , Wednesday, Natick (( Milford May 15 , Saturday, J f Milford 44 Northbridge. IS OAK, LILY AND IVY. May 20 , Thursday, 22 , Saturday, 2 , Tuesday, Milford c i Southbridge. May May Open. Milford, vs. St. Mark ' s at Southboro. May 29 , Saturday, Marlboro at Milford. May 31 , Monday, Southbridge u Milford. June 2 , Wednesday, Framingham C c Milford. June 5 , Saturday, Uxbridge i i Milford. June 9 , Wednesday, Grafton u Milford A June 12 , Saturday, Leominster a Milford. June 16 , Wednesday, 19 , Saturday, ' Franklin C 4 Milford. June Westboro i i Milford. Arrangements pending. The following are candidates for the 1909 Baseball Team. 1909. 1912. Dempsey. Bailey. W. Dunphy. (Capt.) Cook. Gould. Deeley. 1910. J. Duggan. Bath. Eliot. Bonetta. Ettinger. R. Dunphy. J. Foley. Luchini. Hook. Witherell. Kay. 1911. King. Barnard. Lynch. Gallery. Marino. Dalton. Nealon. Ferris. N ewcomb. C. Foley. Sweet. Maloney. C. Wollahan. Sullivan. F. Wollahan. TUFTS COLLEGE TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL DENTAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations. For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC JVL. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AYE., BOSTON. Compliments of W. fIDann Co. Best Tvis ies of a FRIEND. OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 9 WALCOTT’S C. F. LYFORD, Supt. G. P. Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. WALCOTT, 150-153 Main Street, Milford. Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS A SPECIALTY. BASTIAN BROS. CO. 262 SOUTH AVE., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Walter %. Coucjas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F . O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM 501 telephones)™ 79 mLK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of Cbontas jflanmoan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Haw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. 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. EASTMAN CO., 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 Co. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNAL, OFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results John lb. CarOella, |pb. C., down illoiiee ipbarniacp. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Brcbttect. IRooms 7 1=2 ani) 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, ft. H. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Lilley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. CONNORS BROS. Latmdry. Main Street, Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market affords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O- K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. Hicib School. Hew “Hospital. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar {manufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Cleaning Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING CO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. UCMDV I DATDIPI u ' ASBnm Utlinl L. rftlmulV, washburn, grosby company’s GOLD MEDHL 7TND JOHN 7TLDEN FLOURS. jfcrip’s Zm Solo at Bee iHive Groceries, UDilforO. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. nULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 16 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, Cashier. riansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford. FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 256 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USE MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist, 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. IRealon’s Home Baker?, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady- Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. Great Satisfaction Is Expressed By All Who Have Their PICTURES TAKEN AT THE Willis studio. Careful Work. , Fine Results. LINCOLN SQUARE. Floor, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO„ ■ 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 MORSES 1 TBPSIA REMEDY (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD i-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. Tompkins, Bewsbealer anb Stationer. The OaJ and Lily ! Ivy MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL APRIL 1909 ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, Dentist. 224 Main Street, Milford. EGAN LARKIN, DEALERS IN NOBBY CLOTHING and UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS for Men, Young Men and Boys. 220 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CaN ' W. S. HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON, Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of M. J. Carbary, 9U Co?npli?nents of John E. Swift, Esq. W. 0. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly- attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST ; Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. J98 Main Street, Milford. fllMlforb Savinos Bank. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to I p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. 2 r. aifreb Curie?, Collins Bullblng. ADVERTISING SECTION. i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble. We f s e p ? cia r ; t r y auite George T. Hutchings Son, ♦ . . . Milford, Mass. LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. in. to 2 a. m. Compliments of Webber Co. Hotel Willian. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen. 212-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of ssoo And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Thomas J. Nugent, D. M. D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading Lime and Cement JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. Reynolds’ Music Store AND SEE THE NEW EDISON PHONO¬ GRAPH AND AMBEROL RECORDS, LATEST MUSIC, STATIONERY, ETC. OPP. P. 0. - BAKER BLOCK. Compliments of The Street Railway Co. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING U P-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. All Sizes of Window Glass Also a Complete Line of Painters’ Supplies. F. W. DRAPER CO., 214 MAIN STREET, - BURNS BLOCK. M. D. HOMHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. FOR HIGH CLASS Ladies’ Tailoring TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency. 3. df. Care , (Broceries aitb provisions. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St., Milford. COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. Aii Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Bvcbltect. Bvcbltect dFov IFlevv Iblgb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. • E. F. LILLEY, Jeweler and Optician. TILLEY’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Insure Your School Books?No? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALI. ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1, BAKER BLOCK. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, M ASS. Compliments of (Sreene Brothers. ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 Me nilanufacture Hnt llntrofcuce IMPROVED COTTOR MACHINERY. We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your attention to the following fact: The best way to encourage American industries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. DRAPER Hopedale, COMPANY, Massachusetts. EDITORS OF OAK, LILY AND IVY. ♦:« „+ 4 ♦, „♦„ i4 „, 4 4 , 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ .♦ ❖ I ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ $ ❖ f ■ f f ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A A ❖ ❖ t ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A TABLE OF CONTENTS, Frontispiece. .... Milford High School Directory. Editorials. ...... Old Concord. ..... Mrs. Hatsford’s Bargains, E. S. Draper, ’11 School Notes. ..... Alumni Notes. ..... Exchanges. ...... “The Humor of It.” .... Athletics. ...... 4 6 7 8 io 12 H 15 16 1 7 ❖ ❖ ❖ A ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blumni Bssociation. President, Walter L. Tougas, ’84. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. 3Facult£. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btbletic Bssociation. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, Wm. Dunphy, Thomas Dempsey, Helen Higgins. Collectors, Stephen Archer, Irene Fuller. baseball {Team. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, William Dunphy. Orchestra. Leader, Ralph S. Bragg. Secretary, Helen Higgins. Senior Class. President, Carroll J. Duggan. Secretary, Thomas F. Dempsey. junior Class. President, Luigi De Pasquale. Secretary, Frank A. Boyle. ©ah, Xil£ anO Uve. Editor-in-Ciiief, Carroll J. Duggan. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould. Assistant Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL. XXV. MILFORD, MASS., APRIL, 1909. NO. 7. Published Monthly During the School ATar by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ' 09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ’09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, ' 09. Beatrice C. Turner, ’10. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, ’09. Thomas J. Quirk, ’10. Subscription Rates: For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. Editorials. “Give me of every language, first my vigorous English.”—Story. On the evening of April first, the second, speaking contest of the school year was held in the Assembly Hall. From all view points, it was the best that the school has offered to the public for a long time and, considering the fact that the participants lacked professional instruction, they all acquitted themselves with great credit. Since the school devotes so much attention to rhetoricals, it would be of the greatest value if a course in elocution might be introduced. It may seem at first glance that the number of studies already offered, precludes the possibility of adding further branches to the curriculum, but the benefit which may be acquired from this study would seem to be more lasting and of much more consequence than that gained from some studies pursued at present. Some training along this line is of importance inasmuch as English is the language in which we shall express our thoughts and a knowledge of its proper use will be a constant source of personal satisfaction and benefit. The application of the exercises and fundamental principles, which would be learned from even a short lecture course given to the whole school, would open new and unfamiliar fields to ninety per cent, of the pupils. Such a course would enable them to speak English, clearly, correctly and forcibly; it would give them a better chance to apply the English which they have studied, and to use it with ease and familiarity. In addition, it would given them the boldness to stand up anywhere and express their ideas fearlessly and would make them use pure live English, rather than a dialect, such as is heard every day. 8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. It should be one of the chief ends of education to turn out from high schools a graduate who is equipped with the knowledge and ability to speak his native tongue to its best and fullest advantage. No language is stronger than English; no language combines the best of all the other tongues as does English. It is a pity that a medium so powerful, and withal so elegant and graceful, should be allowed to remain undeveloped, when, by a little instruction it could be moulded into a pleasurable and most serviceable agent. Old Concord. In this month of April, when Patriots’ Day is celebrated as a holiday through¬ out the state, it is fitting that the thoughts of every true son and daughter of Massachusetts turn to the old town of Concord, the goal of thousands of pilgrims every year because of its historic and literary associations. Those who have visited Concord know what a beautiful spot it is. The broad streets, many of them bordered by lofty elms, whose branches, meeting over¬ head, form avenues of cool shade, the fine old residences with their green lawns, the gently flowing Concord river, threading its winding way through the town; all these with the absence of almost all business in the center of the town give t o the summer visitor an impression of almost idyllic quiet and repose. But, however beautiful the scenery, that is not the attraction that brings here so many visitors. Their interest centers, not in the Concord of the present, but in the Concord of the past. Go where you will, you will find tablets and inscriptions marking spots connected with the history of the town. The story of Paul Revere’s ride is familiar to all; how on the 18th of April, 1775, hearing that the British were to march from Boston to capture the stores of ammunition in Concord, he rode through the darkness of night “To spread the alarm To every Middlesex village and farm, For the country folk to be up and to arm.” On the road from Lexington to Concord, a field is pointed out which marks the end of Revere’s ride, for, contrary to Longfellow’s version, he did not reach Concord himself, but, seeing some men here, gave them the message which aroused the townspeople. Almost in the center of the town stands the old Wright Tavern, just as it stood on that far away April morning, when Major Pitcairn, the commander of the British, stirred his toddy here, and declared that he would stir the blood of the Yankees in the same way before night. If we take the same road from the tavern through the center of the town which the British took, as they hastened on in full confidence of their ability to capture the American stores, we shall come on the outskirts of the village to an old highway leading from what is now the main road towards the Concord river and bordered on both sides with evergreen trees. This is no longer a public thoroughfare, and the pine needles with which the ground is thickly strewn are trod now only by reverent feet. Passing down this, we come to a modest granite shaft which marks the spot where the British halted when they saw the Americans across the river. A humbler token of the fight may be seen close under the stonewall, which borders the old highway. It is the grave, marked hy a moss grown fragment of OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 stone, of two British soldiers, who were slain in the skirmish. In the long pro¬ cession of slain invaders who passed into eternity from the battle fields of the Revolution, these two nameless soldiers led the way. Time and the ruthless hand of the relic-hunter long since destroyed the Old North Bridge over the river, but crossing the new one we see, on the spot where the Americans stood, a fine statue of the Minute Man, one hand resting on his plough, the other grasping his musket, a typical Massachusetts farmer boy, ready at a minute’s notice to leave his work in the field for the defence of his country. The granite pedestal bears these words from Emerson’s Concord Hymn. “By the rude bridge that arched the flood, Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled, Here first the embattled farmers stood And fired the shot heard round the world.” Returning to the main road, we see on the right as we turn towards the center of the town a weather-beaten old house, the home of generations of Puri¬ tan ministers and known as the Old Manse. Here dwelt Emerson’s grandfather, and from its upper windows looked over the fields and saw his fellow-townsmen engage in the fight at the bridge. Here for a time lived Emerson himself, and its venerable walls also gave shelter for a brief space to the great romancer, who wrote them into fame in his “Mosses from an Old Manse.” It is with Hawthorne’s name that the Old Manse is especially associated, and those who have read the introduction to “Mosses from an Old Manse” know what a vivid impression of the place and its surroundings he gives. Some distance down the historic Lexington road on the left, far back from the street, stands an old-fashioned homestead, shaded by lofty elms and known as the Orchard House, for a time the home of the Alcott family. Here the father gardened, held conversations, wrote his poems, and originated the School of Philosophy. Here lived the Little Women, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy, whom we have all learned to love so well. Almost opposite the Orchard House stands a square, old-fashioned, white house, as plain and unassuming in its appearance as was the man whose home it was for many years. Here lived Ralph Waldo Emerson, the sage of Concord. The marble walk that leads to the door has been trodden by the feet of many pilgrims from all parts of the world drawn hither by their love and reverence for him. Adjoining the Orchard House is the Wayside, Hawthorne’s later home in Concord, so called probably, because of its site so near the road. Close behind it rises a hillside, its summit covered with a luxuriant growth of larch trees planted by Hawthorne and his wife. Along the ridge, winds a narrow path known as Hawthorne’s path, where the great romancer loved to pace back and forth across the hilltop. The Wayside is now the property of Mrs. Lothrop, known in literary circles as Margaret Sydney, the author of the Little Pepper Series and other stories. No visit to Concord is complete without a glimpse of Walden Pond. By its shores, Thoreau lived for a brief period, two years and two months, but in the twenty four hours of each day, he passed a long uninterrupted life of thought. His own words tell us why he turned from the haunts of men to a life in the woods. “I went to the woods because I wished to front only the essential facts of life and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.” A curious pile of stones now marks the spot where his hut, built by himself, stood. These stones have been brought here singly from the edge of the lake by the hands of sympathetic visitors. Whoever reads their written words should stand beside the silent graves of Hawthorne, Emerson and Thoreau. America boasts no Westminster Abbey in OAK, LILY AND IVY. io the Poet’s Corner of which her famous dead are buried, but there are many quiet spots where they find peaceful resting places. Such a one is Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, where under the whispering pines the immortal three are buried. Thoreau’s grave is on the Ridge just across a narrow footpath separating it from that of Hawthorne. Hawthorne’s last resting place is inclosed in a hedge of arbor vitae, and on the marble head stone is the one name, Hawthorne. Almost opposite is the Alcott lot, one of whose row of headstones bears the letters, L. M. A. Following the path to the two tall pines that guard the grave of Emerson, whose request it was to be laid beside them, we see a beautiful boulder of pink quartz. No modeler’s chisel has touched it. Just as it came from its native quarry it was placed above the heart that remained through a long life, fresh and pure, as from its Maker’s hand. No words are needed to tell the stranger: “This is the grave of Ralph Waldo Emerson.” If you have never visited Concord, do so some beautiful day in early sum¬ mer, and, as you traverse the shaded streets and recall the great deeds done here and the great men who lived here, you will realize the truth of the lines, “O quiet, peaceful Concord town, Thy name shall go the ages down, The past has made thy fame so fair, A charm is in thy very air.” X. Y. Z. Mrs. Hatsford ' s Bargains. It was bargain day in the city! Mr. Hatsford had dimly realized the fact the night before, when Marie, his wife, after reading the latest edition of the evening paper had sat during the entire evening preoccupied and thought¬ ful, “dumb as an oyster,” as Mr. Hatsford had remarked to the cat, who had purred her answer with a knowing grin. In the morning, when he awoke and saw his wife, completely dressed, scribbling hieroglyphics on the back of a letter, he was well aware of it. And when at breakfast, she absent-mindedly put salt into his coffee—two spoonfuls at that—he was sure of it, and secretly resolved to dine at the club that evening. The day passed. Mrs. Hatsford returned home in the evening, tired but triumphant. Mr. Hatsford sat in his arm chair as his wife came in. “Oh! Edwin!” she cried, “do look.” Edwin looked, but rather apprehensively, shivering at the recollection of other bargain days. “What do you suppose I’ve got?” continued his wife with the scissors poised in her hand. “Oh!” said her husband surveying an oblong package tied neatly with pink ribbon held in her hand, “posssibly a Marcel wave for the cat or a pound of predigested beef-steak or—” “I think you’re simply horrid,” said his wife tearfully, cutting the pink rib¬ bon. “I only said possibly, my dear,” said her husband with mild sarcasm. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 “They are neckties,” she said, with enthusiasm, ignoring her husband’s cool reply, and they are made of real yellow India silk, with purple stripes and an underlay of terra-cotta dots. You know yellow India silk is so very rare. The dye comes from the skin of the crabatus, which is extremely hard to get, and it takes a thousand crabati to make a pint of yellow dye. I thought they would be just the thing for Christmas gifts, and the clerk said if I took the dozen I could have them for twenty-eight cents apiece and that is lower than the wholesale rate.” “Ver-ry obliging clerk, wasn’t he? Did he throw in the talk, or did you get that at wholesale too?” demanded her husband. “Perhaps there is a sou¬ venir booklet given with each tie,” he added. “Are they-er-r-all alike?” he chuckled. His wife had burst into tears. “They’re really very telling,” he said, trying to reassure her. “Of course they are,” she replied in answer to his first question, “but they are not all to be given to the same person, are they?” Christmas was rapidly approaching and all of Mrs. Hatsford’s dainty gifts had been sent; on time, too, as she realized with a sigh of satisfaction. But in the excitement of preparing for her guesets she had not stopped to think that eight of them had been favored with a yellow necktie. On Christmas day her guests arrived. Mrs. Hatsford in the excitement of the first hasty greetings did not notice their attire. It was not until the din¬ ner—the culmination of a week’s anxiety—was served, that she had time to notice the family party together. A thrill of horror ran through her, and her fork, clattering, dropped to the floor. Each and every man there, thinking it would be an honor to his hostess, had worn one of her bargain neckties. She looked at her husband helplessly, but all his attention was at that moment given to the turkey. She breathed a prayer that no one would discover it, but the very next moment an ear-splitting laugh came from her younger brother. Helplessly, she told the story and merriment reigned supreme for the next few moments. Not even the well-deserved praises in regard to the dinner could entirely dispel her mortification and when everyone had gone, with determination written in every line of her countenance, she went to her room, carefully lifted a box out of a closet, opening a corner to be sure of its contents, and just as carefully de¬ posited the box containing the remaining four neckties in the kitchen stove. “Why, Marie,” exclaimed her husband in affected horror, “you are not going to burn those neckties?” And Edwin knew that in the fire with the neckties was his wife’s craze for bargains. Earle S. Draper, ’ll. 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY. School IKlotcs. Edited by R. S. Bragg, ’ 09 . The Visit to the Gas Works. Because of the fact that the subject of illuminating gas has been studied by the chemistry class, it was suggested that a vi sit be paid to the gas works and the process witnessed, in order to understand more fully its formation. Such in¬ terest was aroused that the class, chaperoned by Miss Mary B. Ford, the Science teacher, made a tour of inspection through the Milford Gas Works. The class is greatly indebted to Mr. Leonard, who thoroughly explained each step of the process. The coal gas, which they manufacture, is made by the distillation of gas coal, so called from the amount of gaseous matter it contains. This gas coal is introduced into retorts made of fire clay, which are about eight feet long. They are arranged in tiers in such a manner that all can be heated by the same fire. The distillation continues about four hours, during which all the gases are liberated. Fortunately the class arrived at the gas plant when the retorts were be¬ ing recharged. The doors of the retorts were removed, the red-hot coke, which was all that remained of the coal, was raked out, and another charge of coal was quickly loaded into the retorts. The volatile products pass from each retort through a large pipe into the hydraulic main, which is a horizontal pipe half- filled with Water. Here some of the tar and ammonium compounds are dis¬ solved by the water. The impure gases after leaving the main are drawn into the condenser by the exhauster, which regulates the pressure in the retorts. The condenser is a series of vertical iron pipes with openings at the bottom for the purpose of allowing the gas to pass through the entire length of pipes. When the gas has passed through the condenser, all the tar and ammoniacal impurities have been removed and the tar is forced through a pipe into a tar well, where it is stored for sale. From the condenser the gas passes into the scrubber, where the gas is thoroughly washed by water. Leaving the scrubber, the gas goes into the puri¬ fiers, which are rectangular iron boxes, filled with lime by which the sulphur is absorbed. The gas in its purified state next passes through a meter, which records the volume of gas flowing into the gas holder. This holder was found to be an enor¬ mous tank, which floats in a cistern of water. It rises and falls in accordance with the amount of gas within. Now that everything in regard to the manufacturing of gas had been ob¬ served, the class was next shown some of the by-products of the coal, such as carbon, tar and coke. The lucid explanation offered to the class was of great assistance in more clearly understanding the manufacturing of this important prod¬ uct. William Dunphy, ’09. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 3 The Speaking Contest One of the largest audiences which ever sat in the Assembly Hall enjoyed an excellent program on the evening of April first. The closeness of the contest itself, the fine renditions of oratorical masterpieces, the splendid music played by the school orchestra under the able leadership of R. S. Bragg and several solos rendered by pupils of the school were the main features of the evening. M iss M. Katherine Hill of Randolph, who was formerly instructor in Elo¬ cution at the State Normal School, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, was the judge, and her decision met with the approval of the audience. The first prize for the girls was won by Florence Whittemore, ’09, and Thomas F. Dempsey, ’09, was the winner of the boy’s medal. Honorable men¬ tion was given to Vivian Macuen, ’ll, and Ralph Barnard, ’ll. The proceeds of the evening, which amounted to about fifty dollars, have been turned into the treasury of the Junior Class. This sum together with what will be raised later will defray the expenses of the proposed Washington trip. — 1909. The Interscholastic Speaking Contest Milford High School has been invited to send two representatives to Gardner to participate in an interscholastic prize speaking contest. This is the third an¬ nual contest at which the high schools of Fitchburg, Gardner, Leominster and Mil¬ ford have been represented. Thomas F. Dempsey and Florence Whittemore, the successful contestants at the recent local speaking contest, will go to Gardner. This event takes place on the evening of April thirtieth and Milford High has good reason to expect that the confidence reposed in its representatives is not misplaced. They go with the heartiest good wishes of the entire school and the outcome is anxiously awaited. 1909. H OAK, LILY AND IVY. Edited by Katherine Lyman, ’ 09 . •—George Tully, ’06, of Holy Cross College, has been visiting at his home in Milford. —E. Fletcher Lyforcl, ’03, left town on March 25, for Omaha, where he has accepted a fine position as chemist with a large firm. —Miss Gertrude Mann, ’03, and Miss Florence Aldrich, ’04, enjoyed a visit to Washington in company with the Hopedale High School students. —Miss Eunice Hussey, ’05, recently visited friends in town. —Miss Eliza Doyle, ex. ’08, has obtained a position in the shoe department of the Henry Siegel Co.’s store in Boston. —Arthur Murdock, ex. ’09, accompanied his classmates in the Hillsboro, N. H., High School on their trip to Washington during the Easter vacation. —Miss Althera Roberts, ’08, of Wilmington, has been visiting in Milford for a few days. —Mrs. W. M. Ayers, formerly Miss Etha H. Ainsworth, ’63, died last month at her home in Danvers, Mass. —Miss Grace Dolan has resigned as teacher in the West street school, in order to accept a more lucrative position in Webster as principal of the Felmar school. —Claude Simpson, ’05, of Dartmouth College, was a recent visitor at our school. —William Clancy, ’08, enjoyed a few days’ vacation from his studies at Holy Cross College. OAK, LILY AND IVY. jfrom ©ur UStcbanges. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . —Not every exchange editor has such skill as to be able to write his ex¬ change column so cleverly in verse as the editor of the Greylock Echo. Another admirable thing in this paper is the editorial column which is arranged very prettily. —In the Dean Megaphone are four very clear pictures illustrating “The February Ice Storm.” The description is well-written. — I he “cut” for the editorial column in the Roaring Branch is the most ludicrous we have seen. “A Journey to Success,” written by an alumnus for this paper is a very good allegory. —“A Glimpse of Acadia” in the Clarion is appreciated b y a lover of Long¬ fellow’s “Evangeline.” — I he Sophomores will be interested in a humorous column in the Breccia called “Boarding House Geometry.” —The most cleverly-written story in our exchanges this month is the first- prize story in the High School Herald, “The Egyptian Water-Pipe” written by a Freshman. It has a finish not often found in amateur articles and shows a rare skill. —The Newton High School Review contains a witty parody on “The Bells” by Edgar Allan Poe, also an interesting account of a speech made by Robert Luce to the pupils of that school. The editorials in this paper are excellent. —The Alumni column of the Somerville High School Radiator is very com¬ plete and the Exchange notes are also good. The stories are above the average, “A Night’s Rest” being very enjoyable because of its humor. —The Agnetian Monthly has reason to be proud of its excellent description of the Passion Play of 1900, which according to custom will be repeated in Oberammergau in 1910. —In the Argus is a well-expressed story with a spice of originality about it entitled “Aunty Wentworth’s Miracle.” The poem, “Things to Forget,” con¬ tains a moral we all need to remember. —A most interesting account of “Customs in Mexico” is given in the Heckling Graphic, but the sombre cover to this paper detracts from the good material within. —The Exchange column of a newcomer, the Chronicle from Hartford, Con¬ necticut, is the most complete we have observed this month. Its stories rank as high in quality as quantity and its pretty, neat cover indicates the excellence of the contents. tion. —The Enfield Echo contains a thrilling description of “A Crabbing n Expedi- —In the Beacon is a very realistic account of “Gettin g Jimmie to School.” —The stories in the Artisan are up to their usually high standard. —Other exchanges we acknowledge with thanks are: The Philomath, M. W. C. Criterion, Academe, Karux, Vox Studentis, Premier, Coburn Clarion, Mt. St. Joseph Collegian, Somerset Idea, Referee, Student, Campus, Gates Index, Owl, Maroon and the Cue. 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Cbe IHumor of ITt. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . O Caesar, ’tis of thee, Book most despised by me, Of thee I sing. May you soon fade from sight; I wish with all my might You’d vanish in the night. Let freedom ring!—[Ex. The Seniors were startled the other day with the announcement that Sir Philip Sydney’s “Art of Poesy” was a ballad and a love story, while in reality it is a criticism of poetry. Teacher: “Please explain what this line means: ‘Off shot the spectre-bark.’” (In the “Ancient Mariner”). Pupil: “I suppose it means that the bark fell off the ship.”—[Ex. A Senior informed the class in shorthand that “Homicide is the killing of a man in the home.” Little brother: “Who was Caesar?” Big Freshman: “He was the man who said, ‘Eat, thou brute,’ when his horse would not take his barley.”—[Ex. A gentle hint to our delinquent subscribers: Man is but dust. Dust settles. Are you a man? Teacher (in Sophomore English discussing “Silas Marner”) “Aaron was the daughter of Dolly Winthrop.” One of the girls informed the Senior History class that Henry Ward Beecher Stowe wrote “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Pupil (Sophomore French) : “Would you expect us to write all the com¬ pound tenses of rougir (to blush) in an examination?” Teacher: “No, if I wanted you to blush I should ask you for the infinitive only.” Heard in Sophomore French translation: Mother Barberin was a widower, who was a stone-cutter. When he cried, she hugged him sweetly in her arms. Teacher (English C II) : “Do you think Silas Marner was justified in his action ? Pupil: “1 didn’t understand your question.” Teacher (misunderstanding what pupil said) : “He was always a good Christian.” OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 7 Written in an examination on English history: “Many inventions were dis¬ covered during the latter part of the reign of George III.” Pupil (Sophomore History) : “Philip II, King of Spain, was the wife of Mary, King of England.” Teacher (C Commercial) : “What is a utensil?” Pupil: “A dish-pan.” Man (in jewelry store) : “I have a mug here I want to have engraved.” Jeweler: “You have made a mistake. The barber shop is across the street.” Drummer (to pretty girl on the train) : “Is this seat engaged?” Girl: “No, but I am, so it won’t do any good.” Drug store clerk (to little girl asking for pills) : “Anti-bilious?” Child: “No sir, it’s my uncle.” Edited by Luigi De Pasquale, ’io. The baseball season opened on March 29, when 20 candidates reported for practice. Active practice, however, did not occur until the recent vacation, when the work was taken up with a will. The management has engaged J. R. O’Hara as coach. Mr. O’Hara formerly played with Holy Cross College, and is now with the Utica State League. Al¬ though the expenses incidental to coaching seem more than we are now able to carry, it is hoped that the team will be benefited to such an extent that support will not fail it. It is only because of the monthly Athletic dues, which have been regularly paid throughout the winter, that the team can get underway so auspiciously. Put new expenses are always arising and in order to raise money with which to defray these running expenses, the pupils have been asked to purchase season tickets at iS OAK, LILY AND IVY. fifty cents each. It was hoped that more would subscribe than have done so. It is not too late yet, and any amount whatsoever, will be gladly received by the management. Give what you can, and feel that you all have a personal interest in the team. We also intend to give the townspeople an opportunity to purchase season tickets. Our big games will soon be on, and if we are going to have any organized cheering, it is high time we got about it. Let us have a meeting called, a cheer leader elected and let us practice some good, rousing yells. There is nothing like it. Other schools do it; and other teams profit by it. It is a good thing because it tends to bestow applause where it is deserved, and also to make the sport more sportsmanlike. It is not sporty to hoot a visiting player, when he makes an error. Is is sporty to give him a cheer when he makes a good play. Visitors appreciate it, and our own boys will fare better when they take off their sweaters in other towns. Let us carry the square deal policy into our cheering. We can set the example and those outside the school will not he long in getting into line. TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations. For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC M. BRIGGS, M. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AVE., BOSTON. Compliments of jf. M. flDann Co. Best TvisZies of a FRIEND. OAK, LILY AND IVY. •9 WAT mTPC Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS TY ULLuJ 1 1 at City Prices. C. P. LYFOED, ( j _ |J, W A I COTT 150-158 Main Street, • Milford. Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS A SPECIALTY B ASTI AN BROS. CO. 263 N . Y . Matter X. Roughs, Itnsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. P. O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM SOI telephones j main| ii3 79 jy LK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of XCbomas jFlanmcjan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Xaw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. A. SHUMAN CO S Young’ Men’s Suits and Overcoats ARE SOLD BY N. W. HEATH, 158 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES mm SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 1 • 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. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK. LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY .JOURN AL OFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results Jobn ID. (SaiMla, |pb. down mouse ipbarmacp. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Htcbtfecf. IRooms 7 1=2 aitb 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. Lilley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market aftords. Prices vpn cjAit n 1 a 1 p ALFKED GOUCHER, Proprietor. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. THifib School. Hlew THospital. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, 1H. H. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. CONNORS BROS. Laundry. Main Street, Milford. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O. K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar (manufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING CLEANED AND COLORED. Clean ' ng Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. HENRY L. PATRICK, GOLD MEDHL HND JOHN HLDEN FLOURS. ferrp’s Zm Solo at Bee illtve (Broeeries, tifiilforO. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. HULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 16 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, Cashier. flansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 223 MAIN STREET, 91 A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford. FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 256 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USE MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist. 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Hlealon’s IHome Baker?, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. Great Satisfaction Is Expressed By All Who Have Their PICTURES TAKEN AT THE Willis Studio. Careful Work. Fine Results. LINCOLN SQIJARE. Flour, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO., 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 MORSES 1 PbPSlA RSMBOY (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD i-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. Uompfurts, IRewsbealer anb Stationer. 7 ' £N q i t d The Odwl and k, Lily Ivy MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 1909 MAY ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, Dentist. 224 Main Street, Milford. EGAN LARKIN, DEALERS IN NOBBY CLOTHING and UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS for Men, Young Men and Boys. 220 Main Street, Milford, Mass. can at w 5 HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON, Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Complime7its of M. J. Carbary, 91 . Compliments of John E. Swift, Esq. W. C. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST. Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. 198 Main Street, Milford. fBMlfort) Savinas Ban!?. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. IDr. Hlfreb Curley Collins Bullblng. ADVERTISING SECTION. i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble, Wes a t s e p ? ci X“ ite George T. Hutchings Son, ♦ . ♦ ♦ Milford, Mass. LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. Compliments of Webber Co. Hotel Willi an. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen. 212-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3800 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Thomas J. Nugent, D.M.D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading Lime and Cement JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. caUAt Reynold Music Store AND SEE THE NEW EDISON PHONO¬ GRAPH AND AMBEROL RECORDS, LATEST MUSIC, STATIONERY, ETC. OPP. P. 0. - BAKER BLOCK. Compliments of The Street Railway Co, Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. All Sizes of Window Glass Also a Complete Line of Painters ' Supplies. F. W. DRAPER CO., 214 MAIN STREET, - BURNS BLOCK. M- D HOMHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. FOR HIGH CLASS Ladies’ Tailoring TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency . 3 . jf Caveat Groceries anb provisions 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St., Milford. COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. Aii Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Itisure Your School Books?No? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALL ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1, BAKER BLOCK. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Brcbttect. Brcbttect Hot IRew Iblgb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. E. F. LILLE Y, Jeweler and Optician. LILLE Y’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS. REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of (5reene Brothers. ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 Me flQanufacture HnJ tin trot) ucc IMPROVED COTTON machinery. We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your attention to the following fact: The best way to encourage American industries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. zsUffez. DRAPER COMPANY, t i Hopedale, Massachusetts. I f t t | MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM. •£« 4 4 «J 4 4 4 4 4 4 } i j «j« • • � i« t � t« i t «j j t« i j� j i 3 t $ t j j J ♦ i« ♦ ♦ � ♦$• ♦ j� j «j� $• j L ♦♦ � {♦ $� J J $ J 4j4 J4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 ❖ 4 4 $ 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 4 ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ : 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS, Frontispiece. ........ Milford High School Directory. ...... Editorials. .......... Retribution, Fred Harrington, ’i i. ..... A Fine View, R. S. Bragg, ’09. ..... The Cistercian Monastery, Lonsdale, R. I. Earle S. Draper, Ti. School Notes. ......... Athletics. .......... Exchanges. .......... “The Humor of It.” ........ 4 6 7 9 11 L 3 J 3 15 16 1 7 4 4 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 t 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 f 4 4 4 ❖ 4 ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ ♦♦♦ J «£♦ ♦$ ♦$� ♦$ ♦$ «j� J «£♦ J� ♦$ 4$� J J «$ s ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦ ►J� 4 4 «$4 4 4 4 4 4J4 «J � J� 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 � J � J 4 4 4 4 ; ❖ 4j 4 44 4 4$ 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4J4 4 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4J4 v v v ♦ ♦ V 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blurnni Bssociation. President, Walter L. Tongas, ’84. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. 3Facult£. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btbletic Bssociation. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, Wm. Dunphy, Thomas Dempsey, Helen Higgins. Collectors, Stephen Archer, Irene Fuller. t e � c o O Baseball tleam. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, William Dunphy. � ©rcbestra. Leader, Ralph S. Bragg. Secretary, Helen Higgins. Senior Class. President, Carroll J. Duggan. Secretary, Thomas F. Dempsey. junior Class. President, Luigi De Pasquale. Secretary, Frank A. Boyle. ©afc, %Ue anO Editor-in-Ciiief, Carroll J. Duggan. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould. Assistant Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL. XXV. MILFORD, MASS., MAY, 1909. NO. 8. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. jit BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ' 09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ’09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, ' 09. Beatrice C. Turner, TO. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, ? 09. Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. Ebitovials. In the Milford High, a sportsmanlike atmosphere has always prevailed, and es¬ pecially during this last year since the “Square Deal Policy” has been incorporated into the school platform. We flatter ourselves that we can accept defeat as grace¬ fully as any high school, and we make no murmur of apology or resentment when we are fairly worsted. But upon some occasions, it is wholly justifiable for a school to voice its disapproval of matters in which it is closely interested. As was noted in our last issue, we accepted an invitation extended by the Gardner High School to compete in an interscholastic speaking contest, and in com¬ pliance therewith sent our two best speakers to Gardner on May 14. As is usual on such occasions, tlje arrangement of all details was left to the principal of the high school, under whose name the affair was to be held. When the management was given full control of the details, we fully expected that a “Square Deal” would be forthcoming, but we have information from several sources, which leads us to the firm conclusion that all the participants were not given every possible opportunity to prove the true value of their work. The positions of the ten speakers were selected by the person in charge . 1 he places were not drawn by lot, and as a result Milford had first place and a Gard¬ ner boy spoke last. It was asserted by the person in charge that in the decision of competent judges, position has no advantage. We most readily accord with that statement, but must hasten to assure him that with poor judges, on the other 8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. hand, position is one of the most potent influences. To substantiate this assertion, it may be significant to say that the girl and boy who won first prizes held ninth and tenth places, respectively. In speaking on the subject of judges in such a contest, we do not desire to be misconstrued, and we desire to say most emphatically, that we do not entertain the slightest doubt as to the good intentions of the judges. On the other hand, it was only reasonable for us to expect that our hosts would furnish a board competent to distinguish between good and bad oratory and versed in at least the fundamental laws which govern oratorical address and declamation. The average college man is not competent to give an absolutely correct de¬ cision in such matters. A board of judges whose decision governs the honors at such a contest should have at least one member who has made a life study of elocu¬ tion and who understands thoroughly all the laws which have been formulated during the life of the art. We desire that the worth of a rendition be recognized in interscholastic speak¬ ing contests. We believe that were common sense used in arranging such an affair, courtesy should prompt the management to secure its speakers from the in¬ terruption and annoyance of late comers. No person should be allowed to speak for half an hour,—the extreme limit is twenty minutes, and only the most clever speaker will presume upon the indulgence of his hearers even that long. Twelve minutes is ample time to remain before an audience. We do not think that any speaker, in a contest of this kind, should be al¬ lowed a “helper” on the stage. A speaker stands up to do his own best and should not shine in the reflection from stage partners; we do not purpose to contest against vaudeville acts. Violin obligatos and newsboy supernumeraries have no place in speaking contests. We like to receive a “Square Deal,” we like to give a “Square Deal,” we like the “Square Deal” in all its phases, and we assure our opponents of May 14, should Milford High ever have the honor of being the host on a similar occasion, that our present “Policy of the Square Deal” will still be in force. The Freshmen class contains an unusual number of boys. At the close of their first high school year, outside influences and attractions induce many to leave school, and thereby turn their backs upon the most accessible path of success. Many of them do not appreciate the full value of the opportunity offered them in school and were they but aware of its importance, would not consider for a moment the sug¬ gestion of discontinuing their education. Today, the educated man holds an option on any position, and the progress of the uneducated man is neither far nor rapid. It is of the greatest importance that as many boys as possible be kept in school, and every means should be tried to effect this end. The case should be outlined clearly and distinctly, to them, individually and collectively; the loss or opportun¬ ity which awaits their decisions should be described minutely, so that they may de¬ cide the question to their greatest advantage. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 Retribution. Into the dim obscurity beyond the bed the man stared with painful intensity, his hands nervously clasping and unclasping. His whole attitude, the body bent forward, the fixed attention, the head inclined to one side, all indicated that he was listening—but for what? What could anyone care to hear, there in a small coun¬ try hotel, and at such an hour? The man rose and tried the bolts, making sure that all were fastened. Then he seated himself again, a poor, pitiable figure huddled up in the chair, and recom¬ menced his vigil, hoping against hope that sleep would come. Once he became startled and leapt from the seat only to sink back again, for the sound was only the village clock, striking the hour—deep, slow, reverberant, like the tolling of a bell. If only he could forget that memory—that was the thought that possessed him. If only he could lock it out, as he locked his doors; if only he could shut it forever from his life. It was useless. He could lock and bolt his doors, but al¬ ways the past was there; it was in the hall, it was in the room, it was beside him, it was in himself, burning, torturing. It was all useless—this trying to escape the inevitable. Why should he not, for just that night, give himself completely to the memory ? Half dazed, he rose mechanically, and taking his hat, for he was already dressed, he entered the hall. There he removed his shoes and crept softly down the stairs. Once they creaked dismally and he paused irresolute, tempted to re¬ turn. But some power—was it conscience?—forced him to advance, and he went down the remaining steps cautiously, opened the door and passed out into the street. He passed the old church, with its high, dark tower; the houses grew fewer and farther apart; the pavement came to an abrupt end and the hard, dusty road took its place. The cemetery, with its long rows of gray, weather-beaten stones, also lay behind him. He was in the open country. To either side were fields of golden-yellow corn, shining in the moonlight. In front lay the dark forest, and high above stood Crow Mountain, its top crowned with light. Away to the south, he could see a narrow, silver band—the river—with long stretches of tall meadow grass on either side. The crickets were singing in every tuft, and farther off, he heard the hoarse croaking of frogs. He stopped; it was not too late to retrace his steps. He tried to turn back from the forest, but it was impossible; that strange, subtle power, which was within him, yet which was not a part of himself, forced him to go on—to that end which he knew was inevitable. He entered the forest and clouds hid the face of the moon. But the man be¬ trayed no hesitation as he walked along in the darkness, for he knew the path well. As a child, he had travelled it in spring, searching for flowers, in autumn, hunting for nuts; as a youth he had travelled it, fleeing from the great horror in the ravine below. Was it strange, then, that instinct alone should lead him in the right di¬ rection ? The road grew more and more narrow until it became a mere footpath. Faster and faster the man hurried on, and the dark form of the hill loomed up before him, huge, gigantic, shining ghostly white in the glare of the moon. As he climbed up¬ ward all semblance of a path disappeared and the ascent grew more difficult. But still he struggled on, and as he passed from the darkness of the forest, the moon lighted his way and helped him forward. When he did finally reach the top, his hands were cut and bleeding, and his clothes were torn. All the surrounding country lay spread out before him, calm and beautiful IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. vast stretches of silvery light, interspersed with vast stretches of shadow. A warm wind, laden with fresh, summer perfumes, redolent with the sweet odor of the apple-bloom, swept up from the south, singing a strange, romantic song, and in its soft, sighing murmur lay the germ of supreme, undying joy, of love, of the deep sor¬ row of unshed tears. Under its influence, for a moment—just a moment—the man forgot his journey, forgot his surroundings, forgot everything except the memories of his own youth and the days when the world was young his face lost its haggard look of fear and showed clear-cut and handsome in the silver moonlight. It was only for a moment that he paused. Louder, sharper, more imperative came the command of that inner power. He started to descend, no longer walking, but running. Half stumbling, half running, he pushed his way through the thickets. Once he stumbled over a stone and nearly fell, but his pace never slackened until he had reached the ravine. Then he stooped, crawled under the remaining brush, and reached his journey’s end. It was as he had thought. For three years he had been trying to escape it, for three years he had been trying to forget it. It had begun here; now it was to end here. The hopelessness, the utter futility of struggle smote him like a blow. How well each detail of the scene was impressed on his memory! In this lit¬ tle clearing, he and his friend had sat, in those pleasant summer days, listen ing to the brook and the whispers of the wind in the pines. There they had laughed and dreamed as youth always does. And the little cabin—Ah! even through his closed eyes he could see it, each nook, each crevice clearly pictured on his mind. They had made it of rough-hewn pine logs, brought there one crisp, frosty winter morn¬ ing ; and they had built it, working patiently, laughing at their mistakes, praising each other with each new success. Now its gaunt, weather-beaten frame stood challenging him to enter. He tried to step up bravely to the door, but it was impossible to put aside his fear; but, still, he did unlatch the door, conquering his natural repugnance. Outside it had been warm and sultry; but here, despite the fact that the win¬ dows were open, it seemed to him as cold as in winter. He began to shiver, trem¬ bling like a leaf touched by the wind; then a memory flashed into being. When he had last been there, he had filled the fireplace with wood, in preparation for win¬ ter. Possibly it might still be there! With trembling, nervous fingers he took a match from his pocket, and walked across the room, feeling his way in the gloom. His surmise was correct, so, stooping down on hands and knees, he lighted the great logs. A blaze soon sprang up, but it only partially drove away the shadows, and as for the cold, he still cowered and shivered as before. He sat down and watched the spectre dance of the flickering shadows, rising, falling, creeping up the walls, racing over the ceiling. Then, tiring of that, his eyes turned to the closet opposite the fire. With tired, languid eyes he looked and looked. His face, hitherto distorted with fear, appeared almost resigned, and his hands had ceased to tremble. He felt at last that he was only an actor in this drama, forced to complete his part, even against his will. As a magnet draws steel, that closet attracted him. All attempts to resist its influence were futile. It may have taken minutes, it may have taken hours; but finally he stood before the closet, his hand fumbling the latch. He turned it, and opened the door—then fell to the floor, fainting. When he awoke, a strange odor greeted his nostrils. He idly wondered what it could be, thought for a moment, and the awful truth finally penetrated his mind. He raised himself slowly and reached the chair again, keeping his head turned from the closet. Then, slowly, very slowly, he turned his eyes toward it. It was not as bad as he had thought. The body had, by some marvelous chance, retained itself in a remarkable state of preservation. The face still had that crazed look of fear, the impending sense of death, and upon the forehead OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 could still be seen the deep stain where the blow had fallen. The man in the chair could not lower his eyes. The dead body had for him some subtle, sinister fasci¬ nation, some power which completely overmastered him. So he and the form of him who once had been his friend held silent commun¬ ion. The man lived over again that fatal day with all its pain and agony; he heard the fierce words, saw the quarrel, and felt himself in the last desperate struggle. It had been such a little thing, he thought, when he had struck his friend with the stone—yet his companion had died. Then anger touched him at thought of the ancient quarrel; he rose, gathering all his strength into the last out¬ burst. “Curse you!” he cried, “I’ll settle you now for good.” He leapt upon the body, then fell back, sick with terror, sneezing and cough¬ ing. The form had crumbled at his touch—crumbled into a thick, heavy, brownish purple dust, which, drifting into the room, settled over everything. He tried to brush it from his coat but it only sank deeper. After some time, it ceased to fall ; he looked up again, facing the horror, that grinning, hideous skeleton. A strange paralysis had fallen upon him; he was unable to move even a muscle. So they communed—those two—with the ashes of the Past between them. As from a far distance, he heard the crackle of the fire in the wide hearth. A live em¬ ber rolled out upon the floor, but he was unable to rise and push it back. It was only a little matter, anyway, and he soon forgot it, staring towards the closet. Once in a while a faint wisp of smoke would drift before his eyes, but he paid no attention; and the flames spread from the ember, across the floor, up the wall, and the room became filled with heavy, black smoke—but the man never moved, star¬ ing at that grinning, hideous horror opposite. A flame touched his hand, still he did not stir. The hut had become a furnace; the fire was indeed doing its work well. High up, on the very summit of Crow Mountain, a huge bird smelt the pun¬ gent odor of burning wood, and rose into the air, screaming hoarsely. For a mo¬ ment, its form could be seen, clearly outlined against the silver disc of the moon; then it disappeared. The world had become very silent. Fred Harrington, ’ll. A Fine View. In the central part of the state of Massachusetts, between the cities of Hol¬ yoke and Northampton there stands a huge dome-shaped rock pinnacle called Mt. Tom. It is the highest peak of the Mt. Tom range. Previous to 1896, the ascent was difficult and hazardous, but with installation of a cable-trolley-electric sys¬ tem, the ascent was made easy. The system is thoroughly modern in every respect, being equipped with all the latest appliances for safety and convenience. The ride up is singularly beautiful. The rise is so regular and the motion so smooth that one hardly realizes that the ascent is being made. The track is bordered by dense woods on either side and often passes beneath arches of chambers cut from solid rock. The sides of the mountain are strewn with boulders, sometimes cling¬ ing precariously to the sloping sides. After a ten minute ride, the upper station is reached. ' This is a low, dark building perched on a jutting ledge of dark brown rocks. A board walk con¬ nects this building with the Summit House. This is a solidly constructed build¬ ing three stories high and is situated on the highest point of the mountain. 1 he edifice is surmounted by a huge gilded dome, which can be clearly seen on a fair 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY day from Springfield, twenty-five miles distant. Wide piazzas surround the two lower stories, which are given over to a restaurant, booths for the sale of sou¬ venirs and an amusement hall. The upper story is a large observation room fitted with numerous maps of the United States Topographical Survey, and with twenty of the best adjustable telescopes, five on each face of the building. The view from Mt. Tom is considered by some to be the best in the world, not excepting even the wildly beautiful scenery of Switzerland. Fifty-one miles to the north rears the massive head of Mt. Monadnock, its piercing outline softened by the dim haze of the horizon. ' To the northwest is “Haystack” near Wilming¬ ton, Vt., and on a very clear day Mt. Ascutny, Vermont, may be seen through the powerful telescopes. On the west is Greylock, and farther to the north is Marl¬ boro Mountain, while Mt. Wachusett, sixteen miles from Worcester, pokes its head through the eastern sky. Five miles away is Northampton, with the Smith College buildings in plain view; seemingly at the foot of the mountain lies Hol¬ yoke, the greatest paper making city of the country. On the other sides are sit¬ uated the villages of Easthampton, Amherst, Deerfield of historical fame, and numerous smaller villages. Looking downward, the general view resembles a huge checker-board, having for its squares vast cultivated fields, appearing dark green in the distance, separated from the adjoining squares by highways stretching in rigid, straight lines beyond reach of the eve. j The views through the telescopes are marvelous. No one within a radius of twenty miles from the base of the mountain is safe from their all-seeing eyes. They search out every nook and cranny even in the dwelling houses in the sur¬ rounding country. I once spent a whole afternoon looking through these telescopes. Swing¬ ing the eye of the instrument toward Holyoke, I looked directly into the interior of a huge paper mill. The workmen were plainly visible moving about in the performance of their duties. 1 changed my telescope for one facing to the north¬ east. Far off on the horizon stood an ordinary dwelling house. The windows were raised, and the curtains were flapping in the wind. The only signs of life about the place were in the barnyard, where some hens were walking about pick¬ ing up food, often raising their heads as though listening. In the field behind the house were two men harvesting the hap crop. They were loading it into a small democrat wagon drawn by a lazy-looking horse. From time to time, the men stopped working and mopped their sweating brows with blue handkerchiefs. Finally one quit work entirely, sat down on the ground, drew out his pipe, filled it carefully and then lay back for a quiet smoke. Surely a delightful scene of rural ease. I again changed my position, this time looking to the west. The Connecti¬ cut River wound away in the distance, its waters ruffled as though a slight breeze were blowing, and shaded in spots by tall maple trees. While watching this pretty scene, a canoe floated around a bend and appeared in full view. A girl was reclining on cushions in one end, while in the other a young man lazily guided the bark, smoking a pipe all the while. Following their course through the many turns, I saw them run squarely upon a number of small boys sporting in the shal¬ low water. There was a hasty scramble by the youths, and a smile appeared on the faces of the canoeists, and then they were lost to view beneath the over-hang¬ ing limbs of a high willow. It seemed like a moving picture with real, but dumb actors. The afternoon was waning and I left this delightful spot, taking a car at the station and was soon at the base of the mountain within the bounds of Moun¬ tain Park. This is a natural park, covering over four hundred acres, and is well stocked with animals of North America. Within its bounds there is also a Casino and all the different contrivances of an up-to-date amusement park. OAK, LILY AND IVY. L3 On the trip home I looked back at the monstrous pile and I felt a thrill of awe and wonder, for I realized more than ever the wonderful power and beauty of nature. Ralph S. Bragg, ’ 09 . The Cistercian Monastery, Lonsdale, R. I. On Saturday, May 8 , through the kindness of Miss Nichols, eight members of the Sophomore class had the pleasure of visiting the Abbey of Our Lady of the Valley. The home of the Cistercian Agricultural Society, The Abbey of Our Lady of the Valley, completed in 1903, is a commodious building, built of stone and wood. It is located on a large farm of four hundred and fifty acres, and the land near the building is kept very artistically. Market gardening is one of the chief occupa¬ tions of the monks. We were received at the Monastery by the Guestmaster, attired in the cus¬ tomary habit of the brothers,—a long, brown gown, partly hidden under a long scapular of light brown, and confined at the waist by a leather belt. After signing our names on the visitor’s book, we were conducted over the building, that is, as much of it as it was possible for the girls to visit. We saw the chapel with its unique choir stalls and decorative altars, the guests’ dining room, where absolute silence during meals must be maintained. The two boys, escorted by the guide, then ascended the stairs and saw the second and third floors, which contain princi¬ pally, the bedrooms for the lodgers, the dormitories of the monks, and a small reading room. Also on the lower floor we were shown the cloister, where the monks receive their recreation. This concluded our tour of the building. After buying many souvenirs, the whole party left the monastery, rejoicing in the possession of a dozen or more delicious cakes, given us by our guide, who had refused any pay for them. ' baking a short cut, we arrived at the car tracks in a somewhat shorter time than it had taken us to walk up. After a twenty minute wait, we boarded our car, which somewhat resembled the ancient horsecar, and after changing cars at Manville, we arrived in Woon¬ socket. We were informed that we had “twenty minutes for lunch” and pro¬ ceeded to utilize them in the best possible manner. At 2.10 p. m., we started for Milford and arrived there on schedule time. So ended a day most enjoyable for all! Earle S. Draper, 1911. School IFlotes. Edited by R. S. Bragg, ’ 09 . The Senior Hop. The most enjoyable senior dance of the year was held in town hall on the evening of April twenty-third. Due to the executive ability of the committee in charge, the affair was a splendid success. About sixty dollars was netted, which sum will be used in the purchase of the class gift. The stage was beautifully decorated with ferns and potted plants, which par¬ tially screened the orchestra, but which furnished a sufficiently dark background OAK, LILY AND IVY H for the numerous moonlight waltzes. The lights upon the sides and end of the hall were dimmed by red crepe paper, while large red pennants with white letters, divided the hall into sections. The space beneath the side galleries was given over to two comfortably furnished cozy-corners, which added materially to the pleasure of the evening. The matrons were Mrs. Edward R. Clarke, Mrs. John J. Duggan, Mrs. J. Augustus Higgins, Mrs. Frank P. Dillon, Miss Inez Gay, Miss Edith A. Nichols, Miss Helen J. Gilmore, Miss Mary B. Ford, Miss Adele Waldmeyer. The committee in charge included Carroll Duggan, Thomas Dempsey, William Dunphy, Ralph Bragg, Helen Higgins, Mildred Whittemore, Gertrude Concan- non, Irene Fuller, Lilia Boyle and Katherine Lyman, while the floor was under the direction of Charles Gould, assisted by the members of the general committee. It would seem that the huge success of this affair, would warrant its con¬ tinuation from year to year. It has been proved that such a dance can be run in a manner creditable both to the school and the class, and beyond doubt succeeding Senior classes can eclipse the eclat which attended this first “Senior Hop.” ’09. A Suggestion. “Look to the Seniors for inspiration, for guidance; let them set the pace; they are the leaders.” On the strength of this quotation it will not seem presumptuous for a Senior to offer a suggestion, which, it is hoped, will be acted upon by the Seniors of next year. The suggestion is that future Seniors will use their influence to cause the equip¬ ment of the High school with a practical fire system. This is not a luxury; it is a necessity. The safety of the pupils demands it. The town of Milford cannot afford to have a public building, costing over sixty thousand dollars, inviting destruction by fire. A practical demonstration of the need of a fire system is given in the burning of the Deerfield High school in Portland, Me. An explosion of chemicals in the chemical laboratory caused a fire in which the school principal was severely burned and which destroyed the upper portions of the building. Such ac¬ cidents are often unavoidable. They cannot always be prevented. But their ef¬ fects can always be lessened by the use of hand extinguishers, which in all ordinary cases will suffice to hold the fire in check until the department arrives. Where are the extinguishers in Milford High School? There are none visible. Why not ? Because of carelessness. Since higher authorities need prodding, let it devolve upon the Seniors to supply the deficiency. A Senior. Graduation Honors. With the close of the Senior year, comes the distribution of graduation honors. The hard work and close application of those who have labored diligently through¬ out four long years of school, then receive their fitting recognition. ' Phe Senior Class of 1909 extends its most hearty congratulations to Katherine Lyman and Florence Whittemore, respectively valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 1909. Those who have been associated for four school years, with Miss Lyman and M iss Whittemore can best appreciate the merit which wins the coveted honors of a high school course. 1909. j In the ranking of the members of the graduating class at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Milford Pligh School takes its share of the honors reaped by Cadet Stuart Godfrey. In a class whose membership is one hundred and OAK, LILY AND IVY. three, Cadet Godfrey ranks preeminently first, having placed his name on record as one of the phenomenal students of the institution. Cadet Godfrey was a former student of Milford High, as a member of the class of 1905, but did not complete the course. At Exeter and at The Massachu¬ setts Institute of Technology his extraordinary brilliancy attracted wide attention. His ability has placed him in a class distinctly by himself, and it is sincerely hoped by his townspeople and friends that this is but indication of his future career. i909. A Boom To AIL The natural tendency during the Spring term is to let school work lag and the idea becomes prevalent that teachers ought not to expect such good work as was given during the winter months. To provide for such a situation Principal Edward R. Clarke instituted at the beginning of the final term a plan which will benefit everyone. The conditions of the plan are as follows: Those among the Senior and Junior classes, who obtain an average of eighty per cen.t or more dur¬ ing the last eight weeks, will be excused from the final examination in that study in which this average has been attained. The same conditions apply to the Sopho¬ mores and Freshmen with the exception that the average in both cases must be sev¬ enty-five or over. Such an opportunity should not be neglected. The averages are low, lower than in most schools, and a good chance is given the upper classes to prepare for their college entrance examinations without greatly diminishing their daily work. The teachers will be saved to a great extent from the laborious work of preparing and correcting examination papers, thus giving them more time to thoroughly instill the necessary principles of preparatory requirements. ’09. In the opening game of the season, which took place April 14, on Town Park, Milford High defeated Medway High by the score, 9 to 0.. Fortunately for Medway, the game lasted only two innings, rain stopping the contest. The playing of our boys was entirely satisfactory, as they showed up well in all points of the game. A triple by Callery was a feature. Marlboro Game. On Saturday, April 24, we went to Marlboro and beat our old rivals. Marlboro intended to administer a severe drubbing to our nine, but they were sadly disappointed, for after the third inning, Marlboro did not have any chance whatsoever to turn defeat into victory. When Milford made two runs in the first two innings, Marlboro suddenly re- 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. called to mind its defeat two years ago at our hands and they determined to re¬ deem themselves. They succeeded in tying the score in the third, which showed that they meant well, but that was as far as Marlboro went until the 8 th and 9 th innings, when they made a weak rally. Milford High took advantage of its opportunity in the sixth to bring in four runs, which practically won the game. Capt. Dunphy for Milford pitched a mas¬ terly game. He was very effective on bases, and refused to take pity on the Marl¬ boro players, by allowing them any sort of a bingle when it was needed. After the game, Marlboro proposed a third game providing they won the second contest. No arrangements were made as Marlboro has not yet won the second game. No doubt our manager will grant them their request, if they defeat us in the second, considering the fact that Marlboro has always been our keenest rivals and closest friends. MILFORD HIGH. MARLBORO HIGH. R. Dunphy, c Ettinger, cf Gallery, 3b Lynch, lb W. Dunphy, p Dempsey, rf Gould, If Newcomb, ss Bailey, 2 b Lynch, 3b Zettler, p Drummey, c Slattery, ss Chisholm, cf Manning, lb Dupois, 2 b Hurley, rf Grenier, If We again call the attention of the townspeople and the pupils of the school to our financial standing. The baseball team has not been supported in a manner proportionate to its needs. We have had very good success on the diamond so far this season, and we think this ought to be an incentive for the people to attend the games. The pupils of the school have done very well to support the nine by the purchasing of season tickets, and if there is anyone who has not yet bought a ticket, let him buy one, for he will not be backing a losing team. The results of the games played thus far are as follows: April 17.—Milford 7, Woonsocket 2 April 19.—Milford April 21.—Milford April 28.—Milford May 6 .—Milford May 8 .—Milford May 12 .—Milford May 14.—Milford 8 , Alumni 1 2 8 , Hopedale 2 8 , Natick 7 20 , Holliston 3 9, Northbridge 1 5, Southbridge 6 7. Northbridge 8 « jfrom ©ur lErcbanges. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . —Since the Seniors have studied so many mythological characters in Milton’s works, they will be interested to read, “Glints of Truth from Greek Mythology” in the M. W. C. Criterion. —“The Spectator On Knocking” in the Coburn Clarion is a witty imitation of Addison’s Spectator, yet he would probably not have mentioned the slang meaning of the word “knock.” —One feels himself almost a witness of the college girls’ spread described in “The Breaking of Rule Number Nine” in the Hedding Graphic. OAK, LILY AND IVY. J 7 —“A Little Daughter of the South” in the Owl, has in it the fire and spirit of the exciting days of the Civil War. It is admirably written. —Those who have enjoyed the advantages of the free public schools in America will wish to read “Great English Public Schools” in Mt. St. Joseph Collegian. —As usual, the Artisan is ahead of its contemporaries. The April number contains a graphic account of “A Trip to the Taft Inaugural Celebration at Wash¬ ington.” , | | —“The Reward of Merit” in the Cue is a very realistic story of an Olympic game in the age of Pericles. The departments of this paper are quite complete and seem to indicate a large, wide-aw ake school. —We have looked in vain for the exchange column in the last two numbers of Lasell Leaves and have wondered if the exchange editor is taking a vacation. —A column in the High School Review entitled “Gleaned from Exams” con¬ tains perhaps the most humorous answers ever given. —The description of the Alps in the Red and Blue is well-written and better illustrated, the views being very clear. —The Literary Department of the Gates Index has an interesting account of the life of Horace Mann. —“My First Lecture” in the Somerville High School Radiator is written in a very humorous style. —We think the editorials in the Aegis could be more fittingly called “School Notes.” —“Boston University from a Graduate’s Viewpoint” in the Distaff suggests many ideas helpful to those preparing for that college or any other. —There is a pathetic Indian story in the Minute Man entitled “The Legend of Rippling Water.” —Besides these, we gratefully acknowledge the following exchanges: Bugler, Herald, Student, Enfield Echo, F. H. S. Stylus, Karux, Advance, Breccia. ft be IHunior of ITt. Edited by Florence Whittemore, ’ 09 . Pupil (.Sophomore Geometry) : “The produce of the means equals the produce of the extremes.” One of the Seniors informed the class that Crimea is in Greece. We hardly think Crimea would rather be surrounded by Greece than by the waters of the Black Sea. Pupil in American history (reciting on the siege of Fort Sumpter) : “Major Anderson was obliged to surrender, but the fort marched out with flying colors.” Gentleman (speaking about the winner of the Marathon race) : “He did not look at all tired when he crossed the tape.” Little boy: “Did he break the string, Papa?” Teacher (Civics) : “When will th e ambassador to England get through?” Pupil: “When someone else comes to take his place.” We knew Alexander Pope was a genius, but we did not realize the extent of his precocity until a Senior told her classmates that he lived from 1688 to 1844. Teacher of American History (during discussion of the organizing of the Army of the Potomac) : “What message did McClellan often send to President Lincoln? Pupil: “Nothing doing on the Potomac.” Teacher: “That is a modern version of it—strictly up to date.” iS OAK, LILY AND IVY. Teacher (Mediaeval History) : “When did the revival of learning begin?” Pupil: “Just before exams.”—[Ex. Student in Sophomore French (translating ‘Ecoute, tambour, le salut du de- tachement depend de ton courage et de tes jambes’) : “Listen, drummer, the safety of the detachment depends on the courage of your limbs.” Teacher (Senior Shorthand) : “What is a pavilion?” Pupil: “A movable tent.” Teacher: “Always? What is the pavilion at Mendon?” Pupil: “A dancing stage.” Pupil (C Latin) : “I don’t like Caesar.” Classmate: “Why?” Pupil: “Too much Gaul (gall).” Pupil (Chem. test) : “There is no more room on my paper. Where shall I work this problem?” Teacher: “Work it in your head. There’s lots of room there.”—[Ex. Junior (translating ‘Si j’entrais dans le paradis saint, saint’) : “If I should enter paradise, a saint, a saint.” Teacher: “Well, W-, how long since?” Pupil (B Stenography) : “The shun hook is written on the side opposite the appendix (appendage).” Teacher: “Tell me the meaning of ‘parvenu’ and illustrate in a sentence.” Pupil: “It means an upstart. When a man sits down on a bent pin, he gives a violent parvenu.”—[Ex. Teacher: “If Nellie had six eggs and used half of them to make a cake, what part had she left?” Child: “The egg shells.”—[Ex. Mrs. Hayseed (reading her son’s letter from college) : “Hiram says that the barn dance is all the rage in the city at present.” Mr. Hayseed: “And I suppose them stuck-up city snobs is calling it the garage hop.”—[Ex. Little boy: “Why do they call our language the mother tongue?” Papa: “Because your father never gets a chance to use it.”—[Ex. Most men close their eyes in church, and most women eye their clothes.— [Ex. TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30 t 000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations . For further information or a catalog apply to FREDERIC NT. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AYE., BOSTON. Compliments of df. M. flDaitn Co. Best wishes of a FRIEND. OAK, LILY AND IVY. ■9 WALCOTT’S Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. C. F. LYFORD, Supt. G. F� . WALCOTT. t 50 - 15 AufSla. s reet - Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS A SPECIALTY. B ASTI AN BROS. CO. 262 SOUTH AVE., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Matter %. Couoas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. R. O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM SOI telephones) ™ 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of Cbomas jf. dflanmgan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at %aw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. A. SHUMAN CO S Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats ARE SOLD BY N. W. HEATH, 158 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNALOFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results John lb. CarOdla, |pb. dx, down mouse ipbarntacp. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hvcbttect. IRoonts 7 U2 anb 9. Collins Building, - .Milford, Mass. Lilley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market aflords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. Wq b School. Ulew Hospital. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty Teaming of All Kinds. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, TH. a. iDmucls. P. O. Block, Milford. CONNORS BROS. Laundry. Main Street, Milford. AT J L BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O- K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar {manufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. HERBERT HUNTER, C LOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Clean ; ng Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. HENRY L. PATRICK, GOLD MEDHL 7TND JOHN 7TLDEN FLOURS. feats (leas Solo at Bee (Hive Groceries, tifiilforo. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. riULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 6 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, Cashier. riansion House, MILFOED, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford. FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 256 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USE) MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist, 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Hlealon’s IHome JBahety, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. Great Satisfaction Is Expressed By All Who Have Their pictures taken AT THE Willis Studio. Careful Work. Fine Results. LINCOLN SQUARE. Flour, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO„ 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 morses | PEPSIA REMEDY (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD 1-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. ompktns, IFlewsbealec anb Stationer. . . . . . • Vhe Odwk, and Ivy V s MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT NUMBER JUNE 1909 ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, Dentist. 224 Main Street, Milford. EGAN LARKIN, DEALERS IN NOBBY CLOTHING and UP-TO-DATE FURNISHINGS for Men, Young Men and Boys. 220 Main Street, Milford, Mass. C au at w 5 HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON, Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of M. J. Carbary, 91 . Compliments of John E. Swift, Esq. W. C. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST. Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. 198 Main Street, Milford. filMlforh Savings IBank. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. IDt Blfveb Curley Collins Builbing. ADVERTISING SECTION. i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble. Westerly Granite a Specialty. George T. Hutchings Son, . . . ♦ Milfoi LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. Compliments of Webber Co. Hotel Willian. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen. 212-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3000 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Thomas J.Nugent, D.M.D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. Reynolds’ Music Store AND SEE THE NEW EDISON PHONO¬ GRAPH AND AMBEROL RECORDS, LATEST MUSIC, STATIONERY, ETC. OPP. P. 0. - BAKER BLOCK. Compliments of The Street Railway Co. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. All Sizes of Window Glass Also a Complete Line of Painters’ Supplies. F. W. DRAPER CO., 214 MAIN STREET, - BURNS BLOCK. M. D- HOJflfHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading Lime and Cement JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. FOR HIGH CLASS Ladies’ Tailoring TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford, Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency . df. Care , Groceries anb provisions. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. HAROLD M. CURTISS, 48 Pond St„ Milford. COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARV EY HOSPITAL. Aii Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Hvcbitect. Architect dFor IRew Iblcjb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. E. F. LILLEY, Jeweler and Optician. LILLEY’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS. REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. Do You Insure Your School Books?No? Well, when you get ready to Buy a Home and Insure Your Furniture CALI. ON ME. W. H. BAKER, ROOM 1, BAKER BLOCK. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of (Sreene Brothers. ADVERTISING SECTION. f f f f I 4 Me {manufacture Hub Untro uce IMPROVED COTTON MACHINERY We do not expect to sell our product to the readers of this periodical, but will call your attention to the following fact: The best way to encourage American industries is to consume American products in preference to those of other countries. rsfc DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Massachusetts. 4 .• � •••• � •••• ► a • a • •• a •4•• a • •• a ••i•• a •• •• a •4 • a • � • a •4•• a •• � • a ••l , • f 4 4 f f 4 4 4- 4 4 4 4 f f | f 4- 4- 4- • 4 4 f f 4 4- t CLASS OF 1909 . OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL. XXV. MILFORD, MASS., JUNE, 1909. NO. 9. Published Monthly During the School Tear by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Carroll J. Duggan, ‘09. Business Manager, Charles W. Gould, ’09. Assistants. Ralph S. Bragg, ’09. Katherine Lyman, 09. Beatrice C. Turner, TO. Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Florence Whittemore, 09. Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. Salutatory and Essay—The Outlook For Peace. Teachers, parents, and friends, we welcome you who have come to unite with us in making this an occasion of supreme interest for all. In olden times, the gladiators shouted as they entered the arena, “We about to die salute thee. I o- night the class of 1909 greets you with the words, “We about to live salute thee.” On the eve of our commencement we are “standing with reluctant feet where the brook and river meet.” But with “faith and confidence” we mean to win, with faith in our abilities and confidence in the worth of the instruction which has been so patiently offered us. Thus equipped we go forth into the world, armed only w ith the olive branch of peace. Will wars never cease? Down the centuries rings the prophetic answer, They shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning-hooks; na¬ tion shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. Will peace never reign? The birth of the greatest Peacemaker the world has ever known came heralded by the triumphant song, Peace on eaith, good will to men,” and his life closed with the sweet benediction, “Peace I leave with you.” Can stronger assurance be given to those working for eternal peace ? During the past hundreds of years the idea of peace has expanded. At first it signified a short respite between wars, then a period of prosperity in which to pre¬ pare for war, but now the thought of an endless peace is being grasped with the understanding that future controversies will be settled, not by war, but by a W orld Court of Arbitration. Differences between nations should no more be the cause of war than differences between individuals should result in a duel. Just as today men carry their disagreements to a court and accept its decision, and, just as the states of our union carry their disputes to a Supreme Court, so may nations carry their 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. controversies to a board of arbitration. Today a World Court at the Hague stands ready to decide on the merits of a disagreement for any nations that desire it. This court is an outgrowth of the Hague Conferences. As a result of the first Hague Conference four cases were settled by arbitration in which about sixteen of the leading nations were concerned. In the second Hague Conference consisting of delegates from forty-four na¬ tions, thus representing practically the power of the world, the principle of obli¬ gatory arbitration was almost unanimously endorsed. But with the increased in¬ terest in international arbitration, the present outlook points toward a voluntary sub¬ mission of all minor, and, gradually, of larger difficulties. All the Central and South American states represented in the Pan American Congress held in Mexico in 1901, asked for admission to the Hague Court, so that now forty-six nations of the two hemispheres have absolutely no excuse for war with each other. Two of these South American republics have given us an unprecedent¬ ed example in the development of peace. In 1900 Argentina and Chili were on the verge of war. An old dispute about the territorial boundary on the Andes had been revived. The question of the right of ownership to eighty thousand square miles was about to be settled by war. Through the efforts of two bishops of these coun¬ tries, who traveled through the villages and lectured to the people of the awful con¬ sequences attending such a war, petitions were sent to the legislatures, and as a re¬ sult, a treaty was made which agreed to submit the controversy to the arbitration of the King of England. The disputed territory was divided, and each country ac¬ cepted her share cheerfully. The two governments came to like the settlement so wel l that they concluded another treaty in 1903 in which they pledged themselves to submit to arbitration all controversies arising in the next five years. In a further treaty they even went so far as to reduce their armies to mere police forces and to diminish their naval armaments. As a result of the money saved from this disarma¬ ment they have been able to make much-needed internal and coast improvements. Chili even turned an arsenal into a school for manual training. To commemorate the important outgrowths of their treaty of arbitration, an immense statue called “The Christ of the Andes” has been erected on the highest point of these moun¬ tains. On a bronze tablet at its base are inscribed the words: “Sooner shall these mountains crumble into dust than Argentines and Chileans break the peace to which they have pledged themselves at the feet of Christ the Reedemer.” But these are not the only people interested in preserving peace. Among the sovereigns of Europe, King Edward the Seventh of England stands in the front ranks as a promoter of peace. His latest attempt to encourage kind feelings be¬ tween England and her rivals was a visit made by him and Queen Alexandra to Berlin. The friendly way in which the Emperor of Germany received them and the honors accorded them has quieted the war-scare and produced the kindly feeling these two nations ought to have for each other. The unbroken peace which has lasted for so many years between England and the United States will be even more firmly cemented when the two countries clasp hands over the new treaties next year. They will define anew the advantages and restrictions of the fisheries treaty of 1818 and determine the ownership of rivers be- OAK, LILY AND IVY. 7 tween Canada and this country. A third treaty will arrange for a commission to settle all standing pecuniary claims of both countries. Through the efforts of Sir Edward Grey, British Minister of Foreign Affairs, the difficulties arising from the Turkish revolution now appear to be straightening themselves out peaceably. Austria has agreed to pay about eleven million dollars to Turkey for the two provinces she has annexed and, by peaceable measures, long- suffering Bulgaria has become an independent republic. But Americans have reason to be as proud of their recent Secretary of State as Englishmen have for their Minister of Foreign Affairs. An example of Elihu Root’s tactful diplomacy is his tour of the South American capitals which won over the confidence of the Latin-American peoples toward our country. His two crown¬ ing works for the promotion of international peace are the setting up of the first Central American International Court of Justice and the recent agreement made with the Japanese Foreign Office which outlined the peaceful intentions and policies of both governments in regard to the Pacific and the Far East. In Mr. Root’s ad¬ dress before the Peace Society of New York on February 27, 1909, he said in con¬ clusion, “When the public opinion has risen to that height all over the world, that the peoples of every country treat the peoples of every other country with that human kindness that binds home communities together, you will see an end of war.” And the moulders of public opinion are the women—the mothers. “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” When women discountenance war, then peace will reign. Mothers may hasten the arrival of this Utopia of brotherly love by teaching their children the awful results of war, of which Washington said, “My first wish is to see this plague to man-kind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements than in preparing implements and exercising them for the destruction of mankind.” If such principles are instilled in the minds of the boys of today, the men of tomorrow will not vote to appropriate forty million dollars for the building of new battleships. When women shall realize the importance of their influence in putting an end to that Devastator of the world, then we may say, “At last the angel’s touch is felt, The Christ is understood, The music of the world is heard In tender quiet mood. The stars shine out upon the night, The noisy thunders cease, Men’s pulses are subdued to love— The women pray for peace. But right alone, not jealousy Should wield the sword today. The hands of men whom women love Must only evil slay. O world, be glad that hate should die, Love and good will increase For heaven comes down with earth to dwell When women pray for peace.” Florence Maud Whittemore. 8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Class Essay. Milford In History. To few of us, who day after day are accustomed to pass through the Main street of our busy town, comes the thought of what Milford was in her childhood. Perhaps, we can realize her life a few years ago, but it is hard to picture her in her infancy. For it is a long way back to the time when she was a wilderness, in¬ habited only by wild beasts and roving bands of Indians. The project for settling Mendon, the parent town of Milford, originated in Braintree and Weymouth, when a tract of land eight miles square was granted by the Massachusetts Colony Court in 1660, on the petition of Gregory Belcher, James Penneman, Thomas Mekens, Moses Payne, Edmund Quincy, Robert Twelves and Peter Brackett. Old records show that in these days the town of Mendon was called Quinshipaug Plantation, originally the territory within the jurisdiction of the Nipmuc Indians who occupied this land when they were livng in glory before King Philip’s War. In 1662, the Indians sold it to the settlers for twenty-four pounds sterling or about one hundred and twenty dollars in our money; later, an additional tract, called North Purchase was bought for three pounds sterling or about fifteen dollars. The settlers were surrounded by Indians and were fifteen miles from help; for Mendon was the farthest outpost of civilization in this direction. King Philip’s War in 1675 almost swept the thriving colony out of existence; because Philip enlisted nearly all the Nipmuc Indians as well as the more powerful neigh¬ boring tribes into his warlike alliance. The result was six actual murders of Men¬ don settlers, the flight of all their survivors to the seacoast towns and, finally, the burning of every dwelling-house and the first meeting-house. With very few ex¬ ceptions, the fruits of twelve years’ progress from their wilderness beginning were lost. The war ended by the defeat of Philip, and at its close the fugitives re¬ turned poverty-stricken and discouraged, with a great dread of the savages who still lingered in the neighborhood. The oldest parcel of land in our own territory assigned to individual possession was one acre for a corn-mill, given to Benjamin Albee in 1664. Previous to this time there had been no corn-mill nearer than Medfield and the Mendon settlers con¬ sequently suffered great inconvenience. The first dwelling-house in what is now Milford was built by John Jones, an enterprising, executive and pious man. Tradition says that in clearing his first acres, Elder John left his home on Mendon hill and came down through the woods with only a dog for a companion. Here he plied his axe vigorously all day, felling the trees that grew so abundantly in this region. At noon, he spread his simple repast on a stone or a stump, yet never tasted it until he had knelt and solemnly invoked the divine blessing. Prudently stopping his work in time to return by day¬ light in order to avoid wolves and other wild beasts, he day after day wearily pur¬ sued his way through the woods to his home in Mendon. When the clearing was made, he built a strong log barrack and began to live on the premises. It is said that men working for Elder John’s great-grandsons, about the year 1806, dug up the ancient hearth-stones and embers of that barrack. The parent town of Mendon still grew and flourished, in fact it is said that a man who wished to settle either in Worcester or Mendon, finally decided on the latter, as it was the more prosperous of the two. At the beginning of the Revolu¬ tion, Mendon had no less than four companies of minute-men, and immediately after the battle of Lexington, these companies hurried to the front. The citizens were patriotic and faithful to the end of the war, and many of them gladly risked their lives for their country. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 For some time the east precinct of Mendon had been endeavoring to become a separate town. In 1780, this precinct was incorporated into a town by the name of Milford. A stream called Mill River which had several conspicuous fords ran through our territory, and tradition says that Mill River and its fords suggested our town’s name. However, the name is far from unusual. For there are no less than forty-three towns called Milford in this country, besides six in England; which proves that the name of our town is popular, to say the least. Milford was now independent, and she rapidly grew and flourished. The very important question of education was taken up soon, and the town was divided into eight school districts. These were later readjusted and the number was in¬ creased; but it was not until the year 1850 that the High School was established and the graded school system adopted, although Milford Academy, which was in¬ corporated in 1828, was in operation about thirteen years and was then sold to the town. At first the industries of the town were confined to a small cotton-mill, the manufacture of boots, a small tannery and other smaller enterprises. This grad¬ ually increased with the facilities for business, which railroad communications with Boston had developed. A band of people under the leadership of Rev. Adin Ballou had purchased a farm in what had long been called “The Dale,” and here they established in 1841, what was known as “Fraternal Community, No. 1,” and later as the Hopedale Community. This was a practical Christian association with a united industrial ar¬ rangement. In 1856, the industrial organization was disbanded and the Commun¬ ity was resolved into a mere religious society. When the War of the Rebellion broke out, the town appropriated a liberal sum to equip and pay the soldiers. Milford furnished one hundred and forty-two men for the war. During the struggle, the women of our town devoted much time and labor preparing clothing and stores for the soldiers. Thus to the end of the war, the inhabitants of Milford continued their reputation of having always been emi¬ nently patriotic and martial. The population of Milford since the introduction of the shoe industry has steadily increased. However, she lost about thirteen hundred of her inhabitants by the incorporation of the town of Hopedale, in 1886. Milford has outgrown the parent settlement of Mendon, and has become a large and busy town, especially noted for her beautiful granite which is used far and wide for buildings and monuments. Such in brief has been the history of Milford. By it we have seen how by the activity and progressiveness of her citizens, she has risen to the first rank among the beautiful towns of Massachusetts. Helen Higgins. The Class History. On a bright September morning in the year 1905, a class of sixty pupils wend¬ ed its way to the High School and with faltering steps stood on the threshold of a new life. The hearts of all alike were proud and happy with the thoughts of the four years before them. Feeling strangely out of place, and yet not daring to ask any of the upper classmen for information as to where we should go, we hovered to¬ gether in the corridor until the bell sounded. Where should we go? Pupils were hurrying in different directions and a feeling almost of homesickness crept over IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. us, lest our conduct might be ridiculed by our superiors, but this was soon put aside and, marching bravely forward, we found ouselves seated in one of the rooms on the lower corridor. The changing from one room to another and the entrance of different teachers seemed strange, indeed. Recess came and went and the day was over. With proud hearts we went home, not deigning to look at any of the grammar school pupils whom we chanced to meet on the way. The teachers in charge of the school at the beginning of our Freshman year were: Mr. Hull, Principal; Mr. Murphy, Sub-master; Miss Field, Miss Gilmore, Miss Teele and Miss Morton. Of these, Miss Gilmore, the Commercial teacher, has been the only one to remain throughout the four years. In the middle of our Freshman year, Miss Morton, the Science teacher, resigned to accept a position in Chicopee. A reception was tendered her in the Assembly Hall of the High School by the pupils and teachers and a large number including many townspeople at¬ tended, showing in what great respect she was held by all. Miss Ford was chosen to fill the vacancy thus created and has remained loyal to the school throughout the remainder of the four years. Every Wednesday morning found us in the As¬ sembly Hall joining our lusty voices with those of the dignified seniors, and though a little shy at first, we soon gained confidence to show what an important addition we had made to the school. The year was a very successful one in the various branches of sport in which we participated and many of our class, although we were freshies, did excellent work. The victory over South Framingham in foot¬ ball was particularly gratifying, and was celebrated in true college style by a parade, fireworks and a huge bonfire on the Town Park, in which the townspeople as well as the students showed a lively interest. In the league composed of South Framingham, Woonsocket, and Milford High Schools, our school succeeded in winning the championship emblem, a beautiful pennant. On returning to our studies for our second year, we found our numbers re¬ duced to fifty, although we still had the largest Sophomore class that had ever entered the new building. Mr. Hull, our principal the year before, resigned to accept a position in Leominster, and we were greeted by a new principal, Mr. Mur¬ dock. After being without a drawing teacher for a year, Miss Toohey was finally selected and we met her this year for the first time among the corps of teachers. Rhetoricals were introduced into our course, this year. Previously we had had the privilege of listening. Now, we were obliged to participate and we are glad to say that our class figured prominently in this branch of student activity. During this year the semi-final speaking contest was held in Town Hall between the schools of Upton, South Framingham, Uxbridge, Franklin and Milford, and two from our class, Carroll Duggan and Miss Dorothy Shean succeeded in winning prizes. Success attended our e fforts in athletics this year also and our football team made an especially fine record. Thus another year of High School life passed. For the third time further diminished in numbers we assembled in room 11 and 12 to renew our studies. Miss Teele, who had resigned at the end of the previous year, was succeeded by Miss Brazeau of Pawtucket as French and Ger¬ man teacher. In October of this year a gloom was cast over the school by the death of Sub-master Thomas J. Murphy, teacher of Latin. This was the first in¬ stance where a death had occurred in the active teaching force, which made it doubly sad. Mr. Murphy took a deep interest in athletics and as a consequence of his untimely death, enthusiasm waned and finally they were practically given up. Miss Gay, our present Latin teacher succeeded him. At Christmas, another va¬ cancy occurred, Miss Field, the English and History teacher resigning, and Miss Nichols of Providence was chosen to fill her place. For the first time since en¬ tering upon our course, the girls of the school were allowed to take an active part in athletics, and several basket-ball teams were organized under the able direction of Miss Brazeau. The Y. M. C. A. Hall was secured for practice, and this sport OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 became very popular among the young ladies, a number of games being played between the different classes. This year closed with the preparations for Com¬ mencement, the decoration of the hall falling upon the juniors. The summer vacation passed quickly and the class of 1909, now numbering twenty-seven, returned to its studies for the last time. Many events have hap¬ pened during the year to make this, our last year, a most pleasant one. We wel¬ comed a new principal, Mr. Clarke, who has done much for the advancement of the school, and Miss Waldmeyer as teacher of French and German has ably filled the place left vacant by the resignation of Miss Brazeau. The Oak, Lily and Ivy, our school paper, has been conducted entirely by the seniors and juniors and has been much more successful than in former years. Interest in athletics was again revived, and under a well organized system of coaching, a strong foot-ball team was developed. The baseball team this spring has also been very successful. Our class has been well represented in prize speaking contsts this year, Thomas Dempsey, and Misses Florence Whittemore and Dorothy Shean each winning a medal. Our class organized early in the year with these officers: President, Carroll Duggan; Vice-President, William Dunphy; and Secretary and Treasurer, Thomas Dempsey. We have had several class meetings during the year and these have been enlivened by lengthy discussions, all of which, however, have been peacefully set¬ tled. We chose for the class colors, gold and white, for the class flower, the pink carnation and for the motto “Fide et Fiducia,” “With Faith and Confidence.” During the year we have held three dances which have been a great success both socially and financially. Many will be the fond recollections connected with this school, and we shall look back on the time spent within its four walls as one of the happiest periods of our lives. Tonight, we stand as a class for the last time; tomorrow, our paths diverge in different directions and the ties which have bound us together as schoolmates will be severed forever. Mildred E. Whittemore. Public Opinion. In days long past, while Rome was slowly developing into the full brilliancy of the empire, Jugurtha usurped the kingship of Numidia and bought the silence of the commissioners who were sent from Rome to investigate the method of his advancement. When this same despot was summoned to Rome to answer to the Senate for his crimes, he bribed the favor of the Senators and went back un¬ molested to Africa to his plunder and oppression. However, the Roman people learned of Jugurtha’s corruption and guilt, and public sentiment rose to so great a height in protest against his misdeeds that the Senate’s patronage was swept aside by a sudden outburst of resentment, and with the greatest reluctance on the part of the aristocrats, war was declared against Jugurtha. Thinking of similar instances, a Greek philosopher once defined history as “philosophy teaching by example,” and appended to his definition the terse warn¬ ing “and well for the nation which profits most by instruction.” The nations of today can find in Jugurtha’s overthrow a lesson by which they may profit. We learn from Jugurtha’s downfall of the vast power of public opinion and we obtain an inkling of the results which it can accomplish. Modern nations possess the same instrument by which this African tyrant was crushed, but where the Romans exercised the power of public opinion to its fullest extent, the Americans indulge in spasmodic manifestations of their approval or resentment. I 2 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Although the trend of public opinion does not at all times turn towards the most exact and expedient solutions of problems, nevertheless, the opinion of the majority is usually in the right. As Lincoln said, “Public opinion generally has a strong underlying sense of justice,” and to that Henry Ward Beecher added, “The power of public opinion is almost omnipotent.” However, it hardly seems as if the people thoroughly understand the true value and power of a clearly de¬ fined statement of approval or disapproval. If the nation realized its ability to correct the abuses of today, would it passively abide by the dictates of the leading politicians? Suppose the people of the United States were fully acquainted with the influence of public opinion, would the mutilation of natural beauties, the devastation of forests, and the corruption of our government be allowed to con¬ tinue? We possess one medium, at least, by which the necessary power for the cor¬ rection of these evils can be concentrated and directed against the culpable mem¬ bers of our society. That medium is the independent newspaper, not the mouth¬ piece of partisan policies, not the purchased political organ, but the press which is unrestrained, unhampered by adherence to any party. Through this channel the news is scattered broadcast. By means of editorials the newspapers carefully weigh and expound current topics for the consideration of the people who quickly form their opinions about the current issues. The opinions thus formulated by the press and by other less important agencies, gain force as they go, like the Ru¬ mour described by Virgil, and could eventually, if properly centered and directed effect great and desirable changes. The people comprise a fair-minded body seeking merely that which it con¬ siders conducive to its own good. The public desires the benefit of political purity and rigidly enforced laws. But to secure these rights our present mode of pro¬ cedure must be changed. We must forsake the old course,—that of suggesting and requesting reforms; we must stand as a united whole and demand the needed measures. Such action will arouse a gigantic and irresistable force. This is the public opinion whose power is practically omnipotent. Let the people direct the policy of the government, not nominally, but actually; let representatives be kept fully aware of the desire of their constituents; let us exact from public officers the complete and proper discharge of public trusts and responsibilities. It is only when this course is followed out that political power will repose, where it ought to abide, in the people of the Republic. Carroll J. Duggan. Presentation of Class Gift. When we realized that our High School days were drawing to a close we wished to leave some gift in the old halls where we had spent so many happy hours. So we chose this picture of “The Castle of Chillon.” This old castle, immortalized by Lord Byron in his poem, entitled “The Prison¬ er of Chillon,” stands on a rock in Lake Geneva, Switzerland. The prisoner was Francis Bonnivard, who with his two brothers was impris¬ oned in 15 30 for defending their native town of Geneva against the Duke of Savoy. Lach was chained to a stone pillar in the castle dungeon, so that one could not see the other’s face. Speech was their only privilege. One was a hunter, who after a few months of confinement died, broken-heart¬ ed with longing for the freedom of his native hills. OAK, LILY AND IVY. J 3 The youngest boy, the flower of the family, drooped day by day, until one morning no cheery words of hope greeted Bonnivard. W ith one bound he burst his chains and fell by his brother’s side. In the dark silence he lost all count of time, all thought of the world, even of himself until one day a bird perched on his window-sill and with his song brought back a flood of memories. The prisoner climbed to the window and saw once more his beloved mountains crowned with their thousand years of snow, guarding the white-walled town, and in the blue lake a little island rose on which a few trees swayed slowly in the soft breeze. An eagle winged its swift flight across the sky. I ears sprang to the lone¬ ly man’s eyes and with aching heart he dropped back into the darkness. Long months passed and when his old friends came to release him he cared not to be free. The old walls had become his hermitage. The little mice that played in the moonlight, the sullen spiders, even his very chains had become his friends through long companionship. With a last, long, backward glance and a deep sad¬ ness in his heart he left his home to go back to the world. In behalf of the class of 1909,1 present to you, as Chairman of the School Committee, this picture, with the request that it be placed in the High School build¬ ing. Irene M. Fuller. A Flight Into The Future. The short wintry day is waning as I sit alone in my study. It gradually becomes darker. At last a moonbeam shines through the window and as the biil- liant stream of light slowly advances, my eyes follow it involuntarily. Now it crosses over and rests on a group picture in a mahogany frame. “Dear old ’09” I murmur half audibly and hardly are the words spoken when everything seems changed the picture is transformed into an airship, ha ing the exact construction of the latest model by Bragg, the scientist and inventor. lo my astonishment our classmate himself guides the machine and he invites me to enjoy with him a trip around the globe. I gladly accept and together we speed acioss the country. r Our first stop is before the grand mansion of His Excellency, the Governor of New York. The place is brilliantly lighted to do honor to and welcome back into society Miss Lyman, an artist who has been studying in Europe for many yeais. No home could be more magnificent than the one in which the former Miss Helen Higgins is now installed as the first lady of the great Empire State. At first we could hardly recognize in the stout,handsome woman, the slight form of our youthful friend. A carriage drives up and a servant delivers a letter to Madame, who reads it and exclaims, “The idea of Mildred Whittemore ever composing herself for a sufficiently long time to lecture on “Woman’s Suffrage! Now the names of the Hon. Charles Gould and Professor Duggan aie an¬ nounced. The former has gained great prominence and title as representative in the Senate from his own state, while the latter is a professor in English at Har¬ vard, the college from which he graduated. Duggan has also been brought be¬ fore the public by a book he has written entitled, “A Treatise on English and French Idioms.” . . . Another guest of the evening very widely known in politics is Miss Marion Williams, honored as the first woman representative in Congress. OAK, LILY AND IVY. H At this point my guide pulls me away and after a short flight we stop before a door bearing the sign “Home for Stray Cats, Dogs and Children.” The mother¬ ly instinct in Jessie is aroused as she cares for her homeless orphans and the chil¬ dren always address her as “Mother Kalter.” As we drift along over the ground, our attention is drawn to a newspaper blowing in the wind. In staring headlines we read of the debut of Miss Dorothy Shean in “Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch.” Part of the column is devoted to describing the talent of the young lady, while the remainder tells of her ability as a milliner and designer of fashions. We now stop a second over the Philadelphia National ballfield. The pitcher’s box is filled by Dunphy, the most noted twirler in the world. He has succeeded in bringing to light many new and difficult curves which puzzle even the most ex¬ pert batters. On a seat at the side, in view of every one, are the two chief rooters, dressed in the colors of the team they are supporting, for Florence McCarthy and Irene Hogan have still retained their love for cheering and now look upon it as a profession. While passing over the central states, a small red schoolhouse comes into view and there we find Miss Bishop installed as instructor of twenty or more bright country lads and lasses, ranging in age from four to eighteen. I desire to remain and listen but my guide again interferes and we pursue our way further through the west. On a ranch fifty miles from nowhere we find the strong-minded Katherine Hayes, a thorough Westerner, who manages her farm better than the ordinary man is able to do. Our machine now transports us to the city of San Francisco, at which place a noted bass singer will perform some difficult feats with his vocal chords, that even¬ ing. Mr. Dempsey has received honors from every monarch abroad, yet he comes home with the only wish to gratify the American people. Upon lowering our machine a mile from earth we perceive the broad, green ex¬ panse of a campus. Being sufficiently interested to inquire what lay below, we de¬ scend and find it to be a girls’ college. The president is a Miss DePasquale, a woman whose aim is to succeed in getting her pupils through the four years’ course in one year. This whim came to her during her high school career. A woman walking along the beach and carrying a large basket attracts our at¬ tention. She is Eva Burns, the botanist, who travels on foot over every continent to gather valuable specimens for her collection. Before a second has elapsed we have reached the southwest islands of the Pa¬ cific Ocean to watch the adventures of a young woman missionary who has left so¬ ciety, home and friends and is now diverting her time in trying to teach Latin and German to the ignorant heathen. Always loyal to her country, Miss Birmingham will not be content until her pupils have learned the History of the United States. Our ship flies across the ocean in no less time than an hour and we find Miss Florence Whittemore beginning a tour through China, Japan and the islands in the Indian Ocean. She now has mastered fifty-seven different languages and still hopes for a larger vocabulary. In France we visit a famous hairdresser, Mile. McDermott, who excells in that art and who is called upon every day to dress “les cheveux” of the nobility. We are indeed fortunate enough to run upon the International Automobile Race and there find our old friend, Boyle, the winner. Following the custom of his younger days, he has finished the race in double quick time. The sounds of an organ reach our ears and on searching for the musing organist, we find it to be Lilia Boyle practising for a recital which takes place in Paris the following week. A journey back to America and to our native town is but a thought. OAK, LILY AND IVY. i5 Installed at the head of a large business corporation is Miss McNary,the world- famous calculator and bookkeeper. It is rumored that she can add columns of figures in the millions as quickly as an ordinary person could enumerate the tens. Evidently satisfied with her lot, the former Miss Concannon is pushing a perambulator up and down Main street, conversing with Miss Fuller, at this time residing at home. Irene is still the class old maid and has a special apartment re¬ served for her nine black cats. Faithful to their former training the Misses Ryan and McCart are endeavor¬ ing to drill the pupils of the Milford High through some of the difficulties they themselves encountered, not many years ago. The last visit we make is to Miss Gilmore, the head nurse of the Milford hos¬ pital. We suddenly descend, faster and faster. The professor throws out weight after weight but to no avail. It seems as if we must be dashed to pieces. I jump and try to grasp a tree in my fall and find myself still in my armchair alone in the study. What was it? Where have I been? Alas, it was only a flight into the future. Grace Packard. The Breadwinners ' College. Higher education is a much discussed subject. Nearly all teachers and per¬ sons of experience urge all young people of promise to go to college. This is good advice, and is certainly appreciated by the students, who may or may not follow it. Education is an excellent thing, but boys and girls, no matter how ambitious they may be, find that wealth is the key which locks the door of higher education against the poor student. It is true that scholarships are bestowed upon bright students, but all cannot obtain such aids, and,therefore, not only can¬ not complete their education but must seek employment below their talents. Then the student may work his way through college. However, this course has its disadvantages. The boy may be bright, and far outshine his classmates in in¬ tellectual ability, but the time which ought to go in preparation of his lessons or in physical recreation, must be spent in manual labor. As the purpose of edu¬ cation is to enable a man to elevate his fellow-men and not to soar above them, an institution is necessary, which will meet the circumstances of the working classes and give an education to the boys and girls who desire it, but who are kept back by a lack of the necessary means. The proposed Massachusetts College is an answer to this need. This Uni¬ versity is to have a branch in every town in Massachusetts, where a sufficient num¬ ber of pupils can be enrolled. The tuition is so low that all boys and girls can obtain a college education, while remaining at home, or while perhaps engaged in earning a livelihood. The control of the new college is to be in the hands of a Board of Trustees and a Board of Advisors. These bodies will have the right to establish courses of instruction, to employ instructors, to confer diplomas and honors, and to grant the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and of Master of Arts. The i6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. teachers are to be regular college professors, assisted in some cases by high school teachers. The school-buildings, which are at present not in use during a part of the day, can easily be utilized for the College, with the consent of the School Committees of the various towns. There is to be a central administration office in Boston, where the important business of the University can be transacted. Although the project is regarded with favor by the majority of educational leaders in the state, it has also encountered much adverse criticism. The enterprise is a vast one, and all points should be considered before the charter is granted. The objections raised to the plan, include the following assertions: Too many go to college already. College seems to have become a society for rich men’s sons. Education has become a minor part of the boy’s career in school. Athletics and sports play too large a part. The youth goes to “college” because he has the time and the money. Do not these facts then speak in favor of the college for the sons of the middle class? Why not give them a trial to prove themselves worthy stu¬ dents? The wealthy boys have been given an opportunity and in the opinion of many have proved failures. Now it is the duty of the Commonwealth to give the poorer class its turn. Furthermore, the assertion is made that the new college will draw students from other older institutions. However, this would not be true. The Massachu¬ setts University is for the benefit of the poor boy, while most of the present colleges of the state are attended by the wealthy. Then surely the opulent student would not leave his college. Again, the plan of Massachusetts College makes it possible for a student to finish his four years’ course in one of the older colleges. With small expenses, he may save a sum sufficient to pay a final year’s tuition, and receive his degree from one of the more venerable establishments. It is declared further, that the local school buildings will not be given for use. If such is the case, where are the advocates of education? of civilization? What are the schools built for? To educate the boys and girls. Then there cannot possibly be any objection to the use of them for a few more hours than usual every day or evening. Then the question of obtaining teachers is brought up. The opponents to the new college maintain that it will be a difficult matter to secure qualified instructors. They declare that the teachers should give their time to their regular work. But has the town a claim upon all of the teacher’s time? Not at all. The instructor’s time is his own, and he has the privilege to use it as he sees fit. Teachers often engage in private tutoring in addition to their regular work, and no objections are raised. One critic does not believe that a degree should be given by the new college. However, as the Board in control of the Masachusetts College is to be very strict in the granting of the degrees, the act will but stimulate the older colleges to do bet¬ ter work, and thus the standard of education will be raised. Still other criticisms are made against the proposed institution. The lecture system is declared to be unsuccessful. But this college is for the benefit of students eager to learn, and not for those who merely wish to hear humorous stories. Then the Young Men’s Christian Association and the evening high school are recommend- OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 7 ed as being sufficient for the education of the poor student. This is not a good point, however, for those institutions reach still another distinct portion of society. More than outweighing all these objections are the cries of hundreds of boys and girls, to whom the state owes the advantages of a higher education, which other states in the Union grant to their children. Above all else, the plan is one which favors education. For this reason, all criticism should be directed toward perfect¬ ing the project and not toward discouraging it altogether. One most laudable feature of the plan is the comparatively small tuition which will be charged, thus providing for so many more college graduates and well-bred men and women. The most earnest and most able minds will be brought to devel¬ opment, and the state will be enriched by the presence of brighter and more capa¬ ble workmen. The professors in the new college will prove a stimulus to the high school teachers, and by such association b etter teaching will result. Also, the pres¬ ence of college students in the town may induce our high school pupils to go to college and complete their education. On the whole, it may be said that the plan is one which will meet the approval of all those who desire a better, more wholesome, and nobler community. VALEDICTORY. There is always a tinge of sadness connected with a farewell. For four long years, we, the class of 1909, have been working together, realizing, as each year passed, that we were gradually parting from childhood and its freedoms, and ap¬ proaching that point which marks the beginning of the responsibilities of life. To¬ night, classmates, we have reached that boundary line, and we turn towards the road which stretches out before us and marks the future, so bright and attractive. How¬ ever, as we are drawn forward with hopes, and not a little regret, the very uncer¬ tainty of it all, causes us to pause a moment, and look backward across the hills over which we have passed on our way to this first mile-stone of life. We had difficult tasks to perform and hard problems to solve, yet these constituted our high school days—days which we all agree, have been very full of sunshine and which we can never, never forget. We remember how we looked forward to graduation, and now that it is here, the brightest day of all, it is hard to realize that this is the end. But, as we stand on the boundary between the past and the future, we feel that we should now above all times show the true significance of our class motto, “Fide et Fiducia.” For four years, it seems to have been our watchword, and it is our best support at this moment, as we face the uncertainties of the future. Now, classmates, let us join together for the last time as a class, and clasp each other by the hand, not as gloomy travellers, but with hope and joyous memor¬ ies of the past. To you, parents, teachers, friends, you who have shown an interest in us, who have encouraged and helped us to reach this goal, we must say farewell. By that word, I mean, may you all fare well. Katherine Helen Lyman. i8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. CLASS OF 1909. May Elizabeth Birmingham, Cora Estelle Bishop, Francis Aloysius Boyle, Mary Lillian Boyle, Ralph Stanley Bragg, Eva Louise Burns, Gertrude Veronica Concannon, Thomas Francis Dempsey, Mary Emma DePasquale, Carroll John Duggan, William Francis Dunphy, Irene Margaret Fuller, Laura Blanche Gilmore, Charles Waite Gould, Katherine Agnes Hayes, Helen Higgins, Irene Charlotte Hogan, Jessie Kalter, Katherine Helen Lyman, Mary Agnes McCart, Florence Irene McCarthy, Marion Gertrude McDermott, Elizabeth Veronica McNary, Grace Imogene Packard, Esther Gertrude Ryan, Dorothy Helen Shean, Florence Maud Whittemore, Mildred Elizabeth Whittemore, Marion Frances Williams. CLASS OFFICERS. President, Carroll John Duggan. Vice-President, William Francis Dunphy, Secretary-Treasurer, Thomas Francis Dempsey. Class Colors : White and Gold. Class Flower: Pink Carnation. Class Motto : Fide et Fiducia. TUFTS COLIFGF MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations. For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC NT. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AVE., BOSTON. Compliments of jf. TO. flfoann Co. Best ' ivislies of a FRIEND. OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 9 WALCOTT’S Is the Place to buy SHIRT WAISTS at City Prices. C. F. LYFOKD, Supt. G. P. WALCOTT. Catalogue of Class, Club and Fraternity Pins FORWARDED UPON RECEIPT OF REQUEST COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS A. SPECIALTY. B ASTI AN BROS. CO. SO ROCHESTER, N. Y. Matter %. Couoas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE TELEPHONES j PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F� . O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM 501 MAIN 2113 DOR. 93-1 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. Compliments of Cbomas Jf. tflannlgan. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Xaw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. A. SHUMAN CO S Young Men’s Suits and Overcoats ARE SOLD BY N. W. HEATH, 158 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co. Shoe Manufacturers. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY IS PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNALOFF1CE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING M BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results Jobn II). CarOella, |pb. (L Cowit mouse ipbarmacp. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street. Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hrcbttect. IRooms 7 1=2 anfc 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, 1H. H. smniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Li Hey Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. CONNORS BROS. Laundry. Main Street, Milford. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market aftords. Prices l pn CJATt Q LI p ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave 0. K. Sewing machines repair ed. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. IHtfib School. Hlew IHospltal. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar (manufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. LOGAN AND JUDGE, Monuments and Tablets. 9 Spruce Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. HERBERT HUNTER, GLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Clean ; ng Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. UCNDV I DATDIPI M,ILA ™ m ntilnI L. rHlnlulx, WASHBURN, grosby company’s GOLD MEDHL 7TND JOHN HLDEN FLOURS. ferrp’s Seas Solo at Bee ittive (Broeeries, (ifiilforO. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. nULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, J 6 Central Street, Baker Block, Yard, Hayward Street, Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 222 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. CHARLES F. CLAFLIN, Pres. AUGUSTUS WHEELER. Cashier. flansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF a. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford. FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 2B6 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USB MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist. 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. IRealon ' s IHome ffiaftety, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. Great Satisfaction Is Expressed By All Who Have Their PICTURES TAKEN AT THE Willis Stwdio. Careful Work. Fine Results. LINCOLN SQUARE. Flour, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO., 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 MORSES 1 PEPS1A REMEUY (Formerly Called MORSE ' S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD 1-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. Tompkins, IRewsbealet anb Stationer. V A I t I The 0 k, Lily arid Ivy ♦ MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL 1909 OCTOBER ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes :: AT :: Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, DR. C. E. WHITNEY, Dentists. 224 Main Street, Milford. Co?npliments of L P, Webber. Hotel William. Gan a, w 5 HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE O SON, Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. � Compliments of M. }♦ Carbary, 9 9 J. Compliments of John E. Swift, Esq. W 0. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST. Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. 198 Main Street, Milford. HIMlforb Savinas Ban!?. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. IDr. Hlfreb (Turley, Collins Butlbtwj. ADVERTISING SECTION. i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble. Wes a t cia , ; t r ; aite George T. Hutchings Son, 58 and 60 East Main Mass. LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. CLIFFORD A. COOK, Counselor at Haw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. Compliments of The Street Railway Co. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen 208-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3800 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co Shoe Manufacturers. Thomas J. Nugent, D J. D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. M. D HOIaZHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. Lawn Grading Lime and Cement FOR HIGH CLASS Cloaks, Suits and Millinery TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency. 5 jf. Care , Ovoceries anfc provision;. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. H. M. CURTISS COAL CO.. 4 mKfo D rI T COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. An Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass, FIRE INSURANCE BAKER REALTY CO. BAKER BLOCK, MILFORD, MASS SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Hrcbltect. Brcbttect dF or IRew IbiQb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. E. F. LILLE Y, Jeweler and Optician. LILLE Y’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS. REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFOR D, MASS. will remove the dust from your carpets at 3 cents vlvvllv JOIC llJt Iv per running yard. We call for and deliver goods. ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 The Continued Success of the Textile Industry in this country depends upon the adoption of the most improved labor saving machines so as to compete with foreign products made by help paid much less wages per day. Such machinery works to the mutual advantage of mill owners and operatives. IN THIS LIST ARE OUR Northrop Looms, Warpers, Spoolers, Twisters, Reels, Banding Machines, Dutcher Temples, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) Centrifugal Clutch Spindles, Rhoades=Chandler Separators, Mirror Spinning Rings, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) and other patented specialties for Cotton and Worsted Mills. DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Mass. J. D. Cloudman, Southern Agent, 40 So. Forsyth St., Atlanta, Ga. MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. J J ♦ « � J� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 J� 4 4 4 4 4 4 J 4 4 4 4 � J 4 4 ❖ ❖ ■ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ 4 ❖ ♦ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ♦i ❖ ❖ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ;♦ 4 4 4 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS. High School, Frontispiece. . Milford High School Directory. Editorials ....... A Gladitorial Combat. Sarah Haskard ’12. . A Pleasant Trip. Laura Bigwood ’io. The Washington Project. James Luchini ’io. The Humor of It. . Athletics. . . . . . . School Notes. ...... Exchanges. ....... Alumni Notes ...... 4 6 7 9 11 r 3 r 4 15 16 1 7 ♦I 4 4 4 4 4 4 4$. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 . 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 44 4 4 44 4 4j� 4J4 ♦ 4j4 4j 4j4 4j4 4 4 4 4 4j4 � 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ : ❖ ❖ ❖ :♦ : ❖ :♦ : :♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ : 4? ❖ ❖ : ❖ ❖ : : :♦ ❖ ❖ ♦i ❖ : : ❖ ❖ ❖ : ❖ ❖ : 4?4 ❖ A ;♦ : : : : t : : : ❖ ♦: : t : ❖ ❖ : : ❖ ❖ ❖ : : : ❖ ❖ : 4 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44j44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44j44 44 44 44 44 44 44j44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44j44 44 44 44j 4 44 44 44 4 4 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44j� 4 44 4 4 4 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory, School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blumni Association. President, Miss Inez L. Gay, ’85. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. faculty. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathemcities, English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Athletic Association. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, James Luchini, Bernard Manion, Hilda Williams. Collectors, Bernard Manion, James Luchini, Hilda Williams, Stephen Archer. JBasehall tTeam. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, Philip Callery. Assistant Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. football Hearn. Manager, Stephen Archer. Assistant Manager, Bernard Manion. Captain, Raymond Dunphy. Senior Class. President, Stephen Archer. Secretary, Salome Sprague. Vice President, Luigi De Pasquale. Treasurer, Thomas J. Quirk ©ah, %tl£ anb Uve. Editor-in-Ciiief, Luigi De Pasquale. Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. Assistant Business Manager, Aaron Hobart. OA K, LILY AND IVY VOL XXVI. MILFORD, MASS., OCTOBER, 1909. NO. 1. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. jt BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Assistants. Stephen Archer, TO. Salome Sprague, TO. Beatrice Turner, TO. Fred Harrington, ’ll. Laura Bigwood, TO. Aaron Hobart, ’ll Subscription Rates: For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. lEbitorials. With this number the new board of editors take up active duties. In behalf of the school we welcome back all former pupils, and we especially bid the fresh¬ men welcome. You have four long years ahead of you, the most pleasant of your lives, about which in years to come it will be a pleasure to relate. We have one of the best schools in the county, a thorough course of instruction, and we sincerely hope that your advent means four years to be profitably spent in hard study, which in the end will bring honor to your school. With the opening number of the “Oak, Lily and Ivy,” the present board of editors would like to call the attention of the entire school to the fact that an abundance of material is needed to properly edit this paper. It does not seem possible that in a school of nearly two hundred pupils we should be disappointed in not receiving a sufficient amount of suitable matter adequate to our needs. Lack of material for a school paper does not exactly show lack of ability on the part of the pupils, but timidity on the part of some and indifference on the part of the others. 8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. If you feel that you have not had enough experience in that line, make an attempt and you may be rewarded by seeing your article appear in print. If your first trial is unsuccessful, try again; do not be discouraged, perserverance wins every time; the best of men have failed at first. A well written school paper increases the respect of the people for the school, and raises its standing. A little exertion on the part of each pupil will bring the desired results. At least, why not give this suggestion a careful consideration? As the eligibility rule concerning athletics is still in vogue, it behooves each football player to exert himself to his utmost in order to play and to pass the required mark in his studies. We know that it is not a simple matter to prac¬ tice and play football and also to study ,but it can be done with a little sacrifice on the part of the player himself. A pupil who plays football and ranks high in his studies is admired and re¬ spected by his schoolmates ; and that in itself, setting aside the fact that he is playing for the sake of his “alma mater,” ought to be an incentive for the play¬ ers to do both. Our school is represented in many universities and colleges in the country. It has been suggested that we write to former high school students at present studying in these institutions of learning requesting them to send us a descrip¬ tion of their school and surroundings, thereby enabling those who have never seen a college to gain a fair knowledge of it. The plan seems to be a good one, and may be acted upon in the near future. Because of a new rule laid down by the principal and approved by the superintendent, a mark of eighty per cent, must be obtained during the junior and senior year in order to receive a college certificate in any subject. Now is the time, seniors, to brace up if your marks are especially low. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 A Gladitorial Combat. It was a glorious spring day in the city of Rome; the sun shone brightly, flowers bloomed everywhere, and the breeze was soft and sweet scented. The blue of the Tiber rivalled that of the clear, blue sky and the stately marble buildings of the city fairly glistened in the sun. Down the hot and dusty Appian Way came the gladiators, tall, strong, handsome men who had come from every na¬ tion on earth to train with Spartacus. And today they were marching from the training school, with heads high and shoulders squared, to the amphitheatre; and each one was wondering secretly whether he would ever go marching back again over that fair country road from the city to the training shcool. At the gate of Diocletian just beyond the arena, they met a slave boy who scanned the faces of these stalwart gladiators for a moment then singling out one, the tallest and handsomest of them all, handed him a sealed packet. The gladiator broke the seal and read these words: “Letters of Cornelia to the Most Noble Andronius, “Andronius, I fear for you today. I know not why and yet I feel some vague apprehension which frightens me. I pray thee to be careful lest harm befall thee. And yet I would not make a coward of thee. Fight, Andronius, as you have never fought before—and remember the reward! Fight for your homeland, for your freedom, and for me. Farewell, Andronius.” The slave boy was a young Grecian lad. His features were finely modelled, his eyes large and luminous and his hair thick and dark. He wore a coarse tunic and his feet were bare. “What message shall I take in reply to my lady, Cornelia?” he asked, eager to be off. Andronius thought a moment and then stooping, he picked a tiny blue for¬ get-me-not. “Here, take this to the lady, Cornelia,” he said. “Is that all?” asked the boy? “Yes,” he replied, and the boy hastened on his way. The Colosseum was thronged with people on that great day. They had gathered to witness the most splendid gladiatorial show which the emperor had yet provided. Claudius had outdone himself. There was to be chariot racing; crimi¬ nals were to be burned; children were to be suspended from poles by ropes, to be torn by wild animals. Women were to be tied to the backs of wild beasts; and men were to fight with tigers, lions and bulls. There were also to be contests between the gladiators, among whom was And ronius, the mighty chieftain, brought as a cap¬ tive from the land of the White Cliffs across the sea from Gaul. It was said that he could tear two men to pieces at the same time, one with each hand; he was anoth¬ er Hercules. IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. Just as Cladius entered, followed by his wife and family among whom was his beautiful niece Cornelia, a door at each side opened and from one a gladiator with his eyes torn out entered the arena. His only weapon was a sword with which he was to fight a lion which was entering from the other door. The lion growled and crouched near the entrance for a moment then perceiving the man he sprang at him. The blind gladiator became palsied with terror. He knelt on the sand of the arena crying and begging for mercy. The lion sprang upon him and tore him to pieces ’mid the inhuman shouts of joy and delight of the Roman people. Nothing was left of the man but a wisp of hair and a few shattered bones. The lion was led out licking his jaws and snarling. His feast was ended too quickly. The blood was covered up with sand and now a conflict was announced between two gladiators. The day before, the Emperor Claudius had sent out a proclamation saying that every victorious gladiator should have any wish granted. This only served to intensify the excitement of the spectators and when Andronius, the Britain, and Philades, the Gaul, entered, the people shouted with savage glee. Andronius looked up towards the Emperor’s gallery and there in all her loveliness sat Cornelia. Her eyes had never shone so brilliantly but her cheeks, usually so rosy were white, and her soft brown tresses flowing over her white tunic almost concealed a tiny blue flower. She smiled and waved her hand toward Andronius who stood erect in the arena, his eyes on the Emperor’s box. If he won—then back again to the mountains and crags of northern Britain he would go, and she had promised to go with him. If he failed, why then all was over—life and everything worth living for. The Emperor gave the signal and the conflict began. For a long time they fought desperately. Both were sorely wounded and growing faint from loss of blood. Their swords clashed and Philades’ broke. Andronius looked at the Emperor for the signal to cease but it was not given. So he gathered all his strength into one great effort and thrust his sword into the body of his oppo¬ nent. Philades sank to the ground and lay there still and dead. His body was borne out and again the arena was sanded. The multitude loudly shouted his praises. Then Claudius rose and silenced the throng. “Andronius,” he said, “if you can kill a lion as you have this man, I will grant you any request even though it be a bag of gold.” Andronius shivered; he was very tired and weak but he bowed to the will of the Emperor and a roaring lion from the jungles of India was led into the arena. He sprang at Andronius and received a wound lull in the face. Enraged, the beast dashed again at Andronius with savage fury. Andronius slipped and fell and man and beast rolled over together in the sand of the arena. By a dexterous movement Andronius got on his feet and the battle raged. One moment it seemed to be turning in favor of the man, the next it seemed the man must surely be torn to pieces. With one last thrust Andronius laid the lion bleeding and panting on the sand. Then he staggered across the arena amid a shower of gold, flowers and praises until he stood before the Em¬ peror’s seat. The Emperor rose and with arm upraised as a signal for silence said, “Make known your request, it is a cask of wine or a bag of gold?” OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 “My request is a simple one—I beg my freedom, Oh Mighty Emperor!” he replied. The Emperor frowned darkly for he knew the danger he might be incurring by permitting this man, his worst enemy, to escape. The crowd hissed; they did not wish to lose forever from the arena so good a warrior. The weak emperor wavered a moment, then said, “You have asked the one thing which I cannot grant. You are a prisioner of Rome and I cannot give you free¬ dom. Ask something else.” “You can give me nothing else that I desire. You have refused me my free¬ dom therefore I take it without your permission,” and he thrust his sword still wet with the blood of the lion, into his own heart. The blood spurted from the wound and fell in crimson, glistening drops on the heads of the spectators. He turned his handsome dark eyes toward the white faced Cornelia and whispered faintly, “Farewell, Cornelia.” There in the dust of the arena lay the mighty captive, all his conquests over and all his victories won; freedom was his at last, while up in the emperor’s gal¬ lery the emperor’s niece had fainted. Sarah Haskard, T2. A Pleasant Trip. To an easterner a trip to the Delaware Water Gap is a source of delight and wonder. The huge mountains, the winding Delaware river, the Indian’s profile, the splendid parks, all nature’s handiwork, inspire awe and admiration. The ascent of one of these mountains delights all visitors; one in particular, Mount Minse, is something one will never forget. Child’s Arbor, a beautiful rustic summer house, is the place to start the ascent. Up the mountain-side a little way, is a beautiful waterfall, on either side of which are rustic stairs leading to the first lookout. This lookout is a rude structure built on a huge rock on the mountain side and from here the panorama is exceedingly beautiful. The Delaware winds its way through numerous wooded islands and may be seen for miles to the northward seemingly playing hide-and-seek with the onlookers. A narrow, winding path leads to the next lookout and the beauty of the scene which meets the gaze exceeds that of before. The stream is now a silver thread; the islands tiny dots. Tiny black specks ,which we discovered were canoes moving along slowly and steam cars passing along at the foot of the mountains seemed mere toys. This was the last lookout and as we neared the summit the clouds enveloped us. Our party seemed to stand alone on the mountain top gazing out upon a sea of clouds. 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY The descent of this mountain was as full of pleasure as the ascent. Dotted here and there in small openings on the opposite side of the mountain were quaint souvenir shops and rustic arbors. Following the narrow path we came unexpectedly upon a beautiful picture. It was in the form of a lake on the mountain side, surrounded by shady trees and on one side another rustic arbor in which weary travellers could rest. A few steps from here was situated the Water Gap House, an elegant hotel surrounded by broad, shady porches and elegantly kept lawns. From this hotel to the foot of the mountain are shaded walks and wide driveways. ft was at this hotel that our party spent a few days, and days so full of pleasure we never experienced before. Mornings were spent in mountain climb¬ ing, each mountain revealing new and beautiful pictures. Afternoons were spent in canoeing or on the broad hotel porch. From here the Indian profile was discernible and many were the interesting tales exchanged between the in¬ habitants and the visitors concerning this face. Not a few visitors were dis¬ appointed in the size of the Delaware river, but the hotel manager assured us, that, during the early spring the Delaware was plenty large enough, for he re¬ membered several times when the railroad was covered with water. One very pleasant trip taken by the “Easterners” was to othe Giant’s Foot. This is an enormous stone shaped like a foot, which projects from the hillside At sunset the view from this rock is entrancing. The beautiful green of the mountains, whose tops are covered with a faint blue haze with the scarlet back¬ ground of the setting sun has attracted many artists to the spot. From here the Water Gap may be seen to the best advantage and looks like a huge ravine cut between the mountains. Another delightful trip was to a park on the mountain side. From here the little town of Strondsburg may be seen and in the distance looms Mount Pocono. Our party was immediately interested in these places and that evening on the hotel porch plans were in rapid progress to make a visit there. The next day the trip was made and that ended the short visit in Pennsylvania. We visited only a few places, but every one in our party thought if he should travel throughout the world, pictures more beautiful could not be found. Laur4 Bigwood, TO. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 3 The Washington Project. For the first time in the history of the Milford High School, the seniors will attempt to raise sufficient funds to take the class to that much coveted place, Washington. To do this all the students and especially the senior class must work and work hard and diligently. Literary entertainments, theatricals and dances will be conducted in the assembly hall, the former being a thing which has not been un¬ dertaken in this school for a number of years. This year must show a livelier interest in school life. We must show the citizens of the town that there is yet some energy and no little vigor in the students of the High School. Tins indeed means you, schoolmates, and with your co-operation and that of our teach¬ ers we will be sure to succeed. But the school alone cannot do this. We need the help and assistance of the citizens of the town, and especially that of the business men. You, my dear sirs, can better comprehend the extent of this undertaking than some other people of the town, and therefore, we look to you for a great deal of assistance and advice. We will make it a point to have our entertainments on nights that will not interfere with your duties, and we shall try to make these evenings de¬ lightful recreations in contrast to your daily routine. If we succeed in this it will have been well worth the trouble. A trip to Washington would be very instructive indeed. It would better impress on our minds the grandness of our nation. A stop at New York city, the great metropolis would depict to us what a great commercial people the Americans are. Perhaps the most important thing about the trip would be the history which has had its origin in the places that we would visit. We must consequent¬ ly make the realization of this idea the goal of our labors and ambition. James Luchini, ’10. OAK, LILY AND IVY. tlbe IHumor of 1ft. Heard in English A. Question . “What did Samuel Johnson take to Lon¬ don with him?” Ans: “Three guineas.” (Excellent company.) The Sophs saw something green, £ tis true, They thought it was the Freshman class, But when they nearer drew They found it was a looking-glass.—Ex. Heard in Latin A. Teacher: “Whei ' e is Latium?” Pupil: “In Asia Minor.” English D. Question: “What is the meaning of cataleptic?” Bright Youth: “Something pertaining to cats. Very interesting French translations: “He stood on the edge of his feet.” “The dog scratched his ear with his hind leg—but I don’t see how he did it.” “His old sausage-like eyes.” “Show me your little night-cap.” “He licked himself with an air of expression.”—Ex. From the Letter Box of Tufts Weekly: “Dear Plagiarist: I wish to thank the member of the class of 1912 who wore rubber heels in the class rush. I could not make out his face in the crowd, but do not wish his kind act to go unrewarded. I was resting comfortably at the bottom of the pile, when this gentleman stood on my face. You cannot imagine the soothing effect that the cool rub¬ ber had on my tired, aching muscles. It was as beneficial as an electric massage. (Signed) Grateful. First lady-cat: “Oh! I know what you had for dinner.” Second lady-cat: “Gracious, does my rat show?”—Ex. A German. Er ist ein Monstrum. He is a montrosity. When Willie kicked the dynamite He flew o’er dale and hill, “I must,” his father sighed that night “Collect a little Bill.”—Ex. What is the rarest bird in the Arctic Zone? The oppossum is the rarest bird in the Arctic Zone.—Ex. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 5 At the annual meeting of the Athletic Association on Sept. 13, much interest was shown in the proceedings. These officers were elected: Principal E. R. Clarke, president; Stephen Archer, vice-president; Thomas Quirk, secretary; executive committee, James Luchini, Bernard Manion, Hilda Williams. At a second meeting, Stephen Archer was elected manager of the football eleven with Bernard Manion as assistant. These collectors also were appointed, James Luchini for the Senior class, Hilda Williams for the Juniors, Bernard Manion for the Sophomores and Stephen Archer for the Freshmen. The prospects for a fast eleven are excellent. More than twenty-five candidates came out for practise the first week. Among these are nearly all the players who were on the squad last year. Alfred B. Cenedella has been engaged as coach, and the benefit of his work was shown in the first game against Hopkinton, which resulted in a victory for our men. The lineup: M. H. S.—34 0—Hopkinton R. Dunphy (Capt.) le re Mahoney Schooner le Dalton It rt Keaney Marino It rt Roach J. Duggan lg rg O’Connell E. Duggan lg Coombs c c McAuliffe Trudell c Moloney rg lg Kennedy McCue rg Bailey rt It McCormick Crockett rt Newcombe re le Carr 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Hilton re Sullivan qb qb (Capt.) McCarthy Barnard qb Marcus lhb rhb McManus Grayson rhb lhb Claflin Gallery fb fb Brown Score. Touchdowns, Marcus, 3; Grayson, Schooner, Dunphy. Goals for touchdowns, Callery 4. Referee and umpire, Robert Lamb. Timers, Barnard and McMillan. Linesmen, Erisman and Coffee. Time, 15m. and 20m. halves. It is pleasant for us to know that many of the business men of this town have shown an interest in the athletics of our High School, and we appreciate their kindness in the hearty support they have accorded us. School Motes. A new system of “chapel exercise” has been arranged by Principal Clarke. Instead of going to the Assembly hall on Wednesday mornings for chapel services, in accordance with the new plan Tuesday morning has been set apart for the ex¬ ercises, and on the following day singing only occupies the period. Our school is fortunate in having the same corps of teachers who taught last year, which plainly indicates that the work of the school will go on without the delays and flaws caused by the arrival of new teachers. For the first time in many years the presence of large classes is noticed There are on e hundred and ninety-two pupils enrolled at present, 3 post-graduates, 22 Seniors, 38 Juniors, 63 Sophomores and 66 Freshmen. OAK, LILY AND IVY. J 7 jfrom ®iu lEicbangcs. —The Red and Blue contains some very interesting stories such as “A Street Car Episode.” The cuts of the different departments are novel. —The Statistics of the Class of 1909 in the Leavitt Angelus are very witty. —A large cut or two would improve the Agnetian Monthly. —We gratefully acknowledge the receipt of the following: Tufts Weekly, The Bostonia, Karux, The Greylock Echo and The Enfield Echo. —That the students of Milford High School are beginning to regard ad¬ vanced study with much favor is shown by the large number who entered highei institutions of learning this fall. The list includes: James Foley ’08, Notre Dame. Thomas Dempsey ’09, Holy Cross College. Carroll Duggan ’09, Harvard College. Katherine Lyman ’09, Framingham Normal. Charles W. Gould ’09, Albany Law School. William Dunphy ’09, Notre Dame. i8 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Mildred Whittemore ’09, Boston University. Edith Johnston ’08, Boston University. Lewis Brigham ’07, Boston University. Margaret Watkins ’08, Boston University. Harold Jackman ’08, Boston University. Eva Smith ’08, Smith College. Jessie Kalter ’09, Bay Path Institute. May Birmingham ’09, Bay Path Institute. Margaret Fuller ’09, Bryant Stratton’s. Marion McDermott ’09, Bryant Stratton’s. Gertrude Concannon ’09, Bryant Stratton’s. Frank Caldicott ’08, Tufts Medical. Michael Croce ’08, Worcester Polytechnic. Helen Higgins ’09, Massachusetts Normal Art School, Boston. —Miss Ethelwyn Blake, ’89, has been chosen President of the Woman’s Club, to succeed Miss Essie C. Thayer, ’85, resigned. —George Tully, ’07, has discontinued his studies at Holy Cross and entered the Junior class at Harvard. Harry P. Crosby, ’85, who holds the position of deputy commissioner of streets in Mt. Vernon, N. Y., has been visiting old acquaintances in town. —Henry D. Carbary, ’92, formerly a reporter on the Daily News staff, and at present an editor of the Denver News in that city, is considered a likely candidate for Mayor in that city. Robert Lamb, ex. ’08, is at present a reporter on the Milford Daily fournal staff. —Blaine Libbey, ex. ’08, is attending Comer’s Business College. —Harry Webber, ex. ’08, is enrolled as a pupil at Bryant Stratton’s. Miss Inez L. Gay, teacher of Latin, has been honored with the office of President of the Alumni Association. OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 9 WALCOTTS The Place to buy up=to=date styles in LADIES ' SHIRT WAISTS and SUITS. 150 and 152 Main Street. rj- ' IIE Senior Class of the Milford High School intends to go to Washington. Help them in their project. Matter X. tlouoas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM 501 TELEPHONES j do™ w T 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations . For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC NT. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental School, 416 HUNTINGTON AVE., BOSTON. Compliments of Subscribe for the King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. M, Itlp ano tlvp. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNALOFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results Jobit ft. 0arOella, |pb. 0., Cown mouse ipbarmacp 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. CALL AND SEE ME. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hrcbltect. IRooms 7 1=2 anb 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, M. H. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Li 1 ley Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted np in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market afiords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave 0- K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. IKtfib School. 1Hew Hospital. Complirtients of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Alain Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar {manufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. Best Wishes of A FRIEND. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Clean ; ng Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. SAVE ONE DOLLAR A BARREL by y b o u ur ng FLOUR OF HENRY L. PHTRICK, Mill Agent for Washburn-Crosby Co. ' s, Gold Medal and John Alden Flour. Compliments of Cbomas jf. dflannloan. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. MULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, J6 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 232 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, President. T. E. BARNS, Cashier. riansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods- and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 256 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. USE MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist. 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Hlealon’s IHome Baker?, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. PLEASING RESULTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE Willis Studio. Flour, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO., 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 morses | PEPSIA REMEDY (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD 1-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. Tompkins, IRewsbeater anb Stationer. 0 TE CV ° The Oevk, Lily and Ivy 1 1 ■ WP’ MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL NOVEMBER 1909, ADVERTISING .SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. Real Estate and Insurance. P. 0. Block, Milford, Mass. College Pipes • • A T • • • • ll -1 . • Roberts ' Cigar Store. DR. H. E. WHITNEY, DR. C. E. WHITNEY, Dentists. 224 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of L. P. Webber. Hotel Williao. W. S. HARDEN’S FOR Macaroons, Lady Fingers, Angel Cake. POUND CAKE AND FRUIT CAKE. We make a Specialty of Wedding Cake. 194 Main Street, Milford. ELDREDGE SON. Paints and Wall Paper, 42 Exchange Street, Milford. Compliments of M. J. Carbary, f 9 U Co?)ipliments of % s John E. Swift, Esq. W C. TEWKSBURY, :: ELECTRICIAN :: Electric lighting, gas lighting, bells, burglar alarms, speaking tubes, telephones, annunciators and all kinds of electric sup¬ plies and repairing. All work promptly attended to. Telephone connected. 83 Central St., Milford, Mass. Flannery’s ■ tr ' Z HIGH GRADE Photographs. Hardware, Parlor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges. Sporting Goods, Paints and Oils. CLARK ELLIS SONS, Milford, Mass. DR. N. MIETT DENTIST. • Rooms 1 and 3 Washington Blk., Milford. Gas and Ether used in extracting. J. C. LYNCH, Lawyer. 198 Main Street, Milford. Saving© ffianft. Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Bank hours, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., except Saturday. Saturday, 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. Z. C. FIELD, President. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer Dividends Second Saturday in April and October. IDr. Hlfreb Curley, Collins Bullbtng. Patronize Our Advertisers. ADVERTISING SECTION i Monuments and Headstones of Granite and Marble, Westerly Granite a Specialty. George T. Hutchings Son, 58 and 60 East Main Street, . . . . Milford, Mass. CLIFFORD A. COOK, LIGHT LUNCH. B. FRANKLIN, Main Street, Next Hotel Willian First Class Lunch, Hot Coffee, Milk, etc. Chicken, Ham, Frankfurters, etc. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnic and Lawn Parties served. Open 8 a. m. to 2 a. m. TRASK BROTHERS, Dealers in high class CYCLES m SUNDRIES. Agents For Edison Graphophones. GRANITE BLOCK, MILFORD. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Si lver ware, Crockery and Linen. 208-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3000 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Counselor at Haw, Notary Public. 225 Main Street, Milford. Compliments of The Street Railway Co, Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co. Shoe Manufacturers. Thomas J. Nugent, D.M.D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel. 28-2. M- D. HOiflZHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. Coal Wood Cellar Building Lawn Grading FOR HIGH CLASS Cloaks, Suits and Millinery TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford. Mass. Lime and Cement Compliments of JAS. JOHNSTON, PROP. CAHILL’S News Agency. 5. df. Care , (Srocertes anb provisions. Patronize Our Advertisers. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. H. M. CURTISS COAL CO., m lford 7 COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. An Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. -I-a FIRE INSURANCE BAKER REALTY CO. BAKER BLOCK, MILFORD, MASS. SHERMAN BROS., MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving- Laundry, Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Hrcbttect. Brcbitect for IRew Ibtgb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. E. F. LILLE Y, Jeweler and Optician. LILLET ' S CORNER, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford (Sreene Brothers will remove the dust from your carpets at 3 cents per running yard. We call for and deliver goods. Patronize Our Advertisers ADVERTISING SECTION . 3 The Continued Success of the Textile Industry in this country depends upon the adoption of the most improved labor saving machines so as to compete with foreign products made by help paid much less wages per day. Such machinery works to the mutual advantage of mill owners and operatives. IN THIS LIST ARE OUR Northrop Looms, Warpers, Spoolers, Twisters, Reels, Banding Machines, Dutcher Temples, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) Centrifugal Clutch Spindles, Rhoades=ChandIer Separators, Mirror Spinning Rings, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) and other patented specialties for Cotton and Worsted Mills. DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Mass. J. D. Cloudman, Southern Agent, 40 So. Forsyth St., Atlanta, Ga. Patronize Our Advertisers. OUR FOOTBALL SQUAD. TABLE OF CONTENTS. ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ :♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Foootball Squad. Frontispiece. Milford High School Directory. Editorials ....... The Enchanted Arrow. Sarah Haskard ’12. . The Captain’s Mistake. J. N. Dalton Ti. Senior Alphabet. W. Rosen ’10. The Humor of It. . Athletics. ....... Exchanges. ....... Alumni Notes ...... 4 6 7 9 10 J 3 r 3 i5 J 7 iS ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦J «J� � J 4 4 J 4 4 4 4 � J 4 4 4$t 4 4 J 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 J 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 «$ 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 4 4 44 4 4 44 44 44 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. 2llumnt association. President, Miss Inez L. Gay, ’85. Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’87. tfacult£. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btblctic association. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, James Luchini, Bernard Manion, Hilda Williams. Collectors, Bernard Manion, James Luchini, Hilda Williams, Stephen Archer. Baseball Hearn. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, Philip Callery. Assistant Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. Football Hearn. Manager, Stephen Archer. Assistant Manager, Bernard Manion. Captain, Raymond Dunphy. ©rcbestra. Leader, Edwin Bath. Violins, Roland Kay, John Keane, Eugene Marino. Cornet, Ralph Newcomb. Senior Class. President, Stephen Archer. Secretary, Salome Sprague. Vice President, Luigi De Pasquale. Treasurer, Thomas J. Quirk ©ak, %il£ anb Ilv£. Editor-in-Chief, Luigi De Pasquale. Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL. XXVI. MILFORD, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1909. NO. 2. Published Monthly During the School YTar by the Pupils of the Milford High School. JL S BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-In-Chief, Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Busine ss Manager, Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Assistants. Stephen Archer, TO. Salome Sprague, TO. Beatrice Turner, ’ll. Fred Harrington, ’ll. Laura Bigwood, TO. Subscription Rates: For the year, 50 cents. Single Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. IBbitorials. With this number approaches Thanksgiving. No doubt there are many people who do not fully understand the meaning and the origin of the word, the observ¬ ance of which dates back to the year 1620 . Nearly three centuries ago, our forefathers, driven from England on ac¬ count of unjust religious persecutions came to America to live so that they might worship as they pleased. With untiring energy they applied themselves to their work during the severe winter when they landed and during spring in order to prepare for the fall harvest. In the fall of 1621 , blessed with an ample harvest, they determined to send up a prayer to the Almighty God for the blessings he had showered upon them. We cannot help but admire the perserverance and stoicism of the Pilgrims who in those days, when there were none of the advantages and methods of gain¬ ing a livelihood as there are at present, set apart a day of Thanksgiving for the mercies which God had shown to them. As our present athletic season is drawing to a close, it would be well to say a few words regarding our sportsmanlike attitude during the football season. Not 3 OAK, LILY AND IVY. only this year but in former years our relations with other schools have been of a pleasant sort, and we have always accorded our opponents fair treatment, a fact which we cannot state about some of the athletic teams with whom we have come into contact this year who have been woefully lacking in this respect. We do not wish to pat ourselves on the back,as the saying goes, but we wish to impress it upon the minds of our readers and especially the pupils of the school, that we have always stood forth as an example for clean, straight dealings with our con¬ testants, and that in the last two years not a game, (either in baseball or in foot¬ ball) has been cancelled by our managers, something which is certainly to be proud of, which clearly points out that we have never lacked true sporting blood. Furthermore we have never left the field during a game either in baseball or in football, although at times justified in doing so. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 The Enchanted Arrow. Many, many years ago there lived in the far away land of Greece a shepherd lad, whose names was Philades. He loved to hunt the wild animals that lived in the forests and mountains. One day while hunting, he caught a wicked robber in the act of taking a very precious jewel from a woman who was traveling alone. Quick as thought Philades fitted an arrow to his bow and sent it straight through the thief’s brain. Then he returned the jewel to its owner and started on his way again singing a merry song. He had not gone very far however, when some one touched him lightly on the shoulder and turning about he beheld a creature of the most exquisite beauty, a tall, handsome woman, dressed in a hunting cos¬ tume, over which her golden hair fell in curls. Over her left shoulder she car¬ ried a bow and her belt was studded with arrows. Instantly he recognized the Goddess Diana and fell down at her feet in humble worship. “Philades,” she said, “I have seen thy kindness to the lonely traveller and have come to reward thee. I know that thou lovest the chase even as I love it, so I give thee one of my own arrows. But be careful, Philades, for it is enchanted and can only dwell with the pure in heart.” Then she thrust a golden arrow into Philades’ hand and van¬ ished ere he had time to thank her. He carefully placed the cherished arrow in his hunting pouch and returned home, still thinking of the magic of her smile and the music of her voice. From that day Philades watched the flocks on the hillsides no more, but every morning and every evening he knelt in prayer before the altar in the temple of Diana; and every day he went hunting. He always took the enchanted arrow with him and it never missed its mark; so day after day he came home dragging the skin of some wild beast. The years passed and Philades became an old man. He was very wealthy now and also very wise. People came a long distance just to see and talk with the hunter who never missed his aim. But in spite of his wealth, his wisdom, and his fame, Philades was always kind and good; a devout worshiper of Diana. One evening as Philades lingered by the temple of Diana to talk with some loiterers there, a gayly-colored bird came flying through the air and perched on the highest branch of a lofty tree near the temple. “Look,” said one of the idlers. “Can Philades bring down that bird?” “Philades never harms the harmless,” quietly answered the hunter. “Ha! ha!” sneered the man, “Philades knows he can¬ not succeed, therefore he dare not try; he is a coward.” The sneer was taken up one after another until Philades became an object of general ridicule. At last he grew angry and cried boastfully. “Here, fellow, give me one of thine arrows and Philades will prove his skill.” He was given an arrow and fitting it hastily to his bow he shot it at the bird. It scarcely mounted half the distance arid then returned to earth again amid the laughter and shouts of the crowd. That was more than Philades could bear; he tore the enchanted arrow from his pouch and IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. fitting it in his bow he aimed it straight at the bright colored speck so far above his head. The arrow flew swiftly and surely through the air and struck the bird, who fell, struggling and gasping for breath, to the earth. But the arrow did not fall back; it kept mounting higher and higher into the sky, and finally disappeared from sight and that was the last that Philades ever saw of the enchanted arrow. By his manliness he had won it and by his weakness lost it. Sara Haskard, T2. The Captain ' s Mistake. “Jack Swanton is a fine fellow and an excellent football player, let me impress that on your mind,” exclained a youth of muscular, athletic appearance to his friend as they were lounging in No. 39. The speaker was Bob Rogers and his companidn, Jim Caldwell. They were both members of “Willoween” and had already attended the school for two years, being excellent athletes, playing base¬ ball, football, hockey and all the school sports. “Yes, he is a good fellow, no doubt about that,” answered Jim, “but I cannot be impressed yet by his good playing for I’ve not seen enough of it yet in prac¬ tice. Tomorrow is our best game, and he has been with us but two weeks, so I don’t think it’s fair to take out Saunders and put him in. I’ll admit that he’s put up a better article of football in practice than Saunders, but he does not know so much about our plays. “All right, just as you say,” replied Bob. “You’re captain of the team, I’m not. Do as you think best, I ought to be satisfied I’m on the team, instead of dic¬ tating to the captain.” No. 39 was one of dormitory rooms and was furnished by Bob, to whom it was assigned, in that artistic taste of a college athlete. There were pennants in bril¬ liant colors, and all sorts of athletic pictures strewn about on the walls in a very ap¬ propriate fashion. The two fellows were sitting in large arm-chairs, evidently making a feeble attempt to study, but turning most of their thoughts to the com¬ ing game, on the morrow with their greatest rival, “Fairview.” It was the first of a series of three, to be played on the campus of “Willoween,” and the latter had great confidence in snatching the first game. “Well,” continued Jim, “if he shows up well enough, he may have a chance in the second game with our rival. But as it stands, I cannot be convinced of his good playing now for I’ve not seen him play in any game except in one with a picked team of scrubs, in which I’ll acknowledge he did remarkably well. But the coaches and I have decided to let Saunders play for I don’t want to run any risks in putting Swanton in first.” “Your word goes, I suppose,” asserted Bob, “but the way Saunders has played the last two games, makes a fellow criticize him anyway. I don’t think there really is much football in him. I’m just giving you a bit of advice, and if you don’t take it, all right, but wait and see the result.” OAK, LILY AND IVY 11 Bob, in his criticism was correct, for Saunders had played wretchedly the last two games, giving the coach a great surprise for he was one of the most promising players on the team at the opening of the season. The players com¬ menced to have a little suspicion against the fellow, but it had not amounted to a great deal. Nevertheless if they had only investigated, the result of what is to fol¬ low would have been different. At Bob’s remarks, the captain was displeased, but he had excellent self-con¬ trol and checked a bitter reply. “Confound this geometry anyway! How unlucky that Stubbs, a good imi ¬ tation of a college professor, had to give us these problems for tomorrow. They’re the worst yet. And I’ve got to get something out of them, or I’ll get mine tomor¬ row afternoon,” exclaimed Bob. “Ever take anything from the brute?” he continued. “No,” laughingly replied the captain, “and I sincerely thank my lucky stars.” “Well, you were born lucky anyway,” added the unfortunate, and he started again at the work. “I’m going,” hastily said the captain and he sauntered from the room. “Now, I’ll have a bit of time to do these things,” thought Bob. But he was mistaken, for three minutes had not elapsed before five stalwart youths came tramping down the corridor, making a noise like fifty trains. They stopped before Bob’s room and yelled, “Anybody in?” “Yes,” replied Bob. “How lucky you had to turn up at this time.” “Well, if you don’t want us to come in—we won’t stay out—we’ll come in anyway.” “Come in and shut your speaking organs,” mildly added Bob. At these words, the quintet came in and jumped for the easy chairs. But they did not remain there long. Bob, the genius, was a good manager, for he made them all get to work and do the examples. When they finished, they were weary. Yes, even more than they would be from a whole afternoon of football practice. They commenced fooling and laughing in loud tones, but Bob suddenly ex¬ claimed,“ Sh! the brute Stubbs, has the next room to this and if you don’t want me to be reported, shut up !” They took the hint and did not remain much longer but departed to go to bed and dream of the coming game and what each would do, for they were all members of the team. Likewise did Bob and what a pleasant night that was to him! But the next morning, all his mountains of glory were shattered to the earth by reality. The morning of the day of the game was a tedious one to Bob. He, as usual, had a great discussion with the ‘brute’ but succeeded much to his satisfaction in get¬ ting through the recitation. The “Fairview” team had arrived on the evening previous to the game, and had trained and practiced in “Willoween’s” gym all the next day. On the day of the game, many rooters with the orange and blue followed “Fairview,” for that college was situated no more than twenty miles from “Willoween.” But that afternoon, on the campus, the red and purple, the colors of the latter outclassed its rival, for it was on their grounds, therefore, there would be naturally more of their rooters present. 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY. As each of the teams arrived on the field, they were cheered ' and cheered by each body of their respective rooters. Both teams indulged in a short signal prac¬ tise until time was called for the game. “Willoween’s” team was to consist of its regular lineup, Saunders, the left-half-back included. Swanton, with several others were to go in, in case of any great necessity. After all preparations were completed, “Fairview’s” quarter-back kicked the ball to Bob Rogers, “Wiloween’s” left end, who made a good gain returning the ball to his twenty-five yard line. The game was thus started. The first half was with¬ out a score for either team,both receiving the ball repeatedly on losses to one another. To the spectators the teams were very evenly matched. Saunders, the left-half-back, played a good game and deserved credit. But the second half was different. It was agreed upon to be one of twenty- minutes which was very good judgment. Directly opposite to the first half, “Fair- view” received the ball and made a good gain on the kick-off. For about five minutes, they held the ball, then it went to “Willoween” on a fumble, who made a desperate effort to score, but did not succeed. The ball was secured by “Fair- view” after “Willoween” had made repeated losses on downs. It appeared that the result would be a tie. As “Fairview’ ’had the ball, their quarter-back sig¬ naled for an end run. Bob Rogers broke up the interference, and Saunders had an excellent chance for a tackle, but made an awkward side leap so that the “Fairview” end had a clear field and ran for a touchdown. The joy of the orange and blue was complete, while the red and purple was disgraced. “How wretchedly Saunders played!” thought the rooters of “Willoween.” The players were disgusted. Saunders was taken out while Swanton replaced him. But it was too late. The game was won. “Willoween” received the ball, and after a strenuous attempt with the help of Swanton, rushed the ball down the field to their opponent’s fifteen-yard line. But they could go no farther, for the whistle blew which ended the game with the score, six to nothing, in favor of “Fairview.” After the game, Saunders was expected to have had some dealings in selling the game. Accordingly after he had dressed, he was closely watched by two of the players who reported to the captain that Saunders had received a sum of money from one of the “Fairview” rooters. When an explanation the next day was de¬ manded from him, Saunders made repeated refusals to answer, but was forced at last to admit his treachery. Thus, the next day, fearing the hatred of his fellow students, Saunders left the school, never to return. Captain Caldwell realized his mistake, but yet he thought he was doing right in not putting an inexperienced man in the place of an experienced man and was hardly to blame for the loss of the game. J. N. Dalton, ’ll. !3 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Senior Alphabet. A stands for Archer to use big words is his aim. B “ “ Bath, a flutist of fame. C “ “ Comba, a chauffeur is he. D “ “ Dunphy, who knows football to a T. E “ “ Each of you who read this work. F “ “ Finn, never known to shirk. ( ?) G “ “ Miss Gilmore, the teacher of the room. H “ “ Hutton who as a student does bloom. I “ “I who wrote this thing. J “ “ Julia with such a fair Skin(ner). K “ “ Kelley a cute little dame. L “ “ Luchini an actor of fame. M “ “ Manion in Marlboro well known. N “ “ N whose name no one owns. O “ “ O’Keefe from Caryville does she come. P “ “ Poor work that is sometimes done. Q “ “ Quirk who always does his duty. R “ “ Ray the South End beauty. S “ “ Sprague, who has read all books. T “ “ Tucker, a good judge of Cooks. U “ “ Unmentioned scholars. V “ “ Virtue better than dollars. W “ “ Witherell, the man of muscle. X, Y Z for the algebraic puzzle. W. Rosen. ftbe IHumor of ITt. Pupil.— ' “Can anyone in this room go to the library?” Teacher.—“Well, I don’t know, but you cannot.” A few moments later. Teacher.—“Are your feelings hurt,-?” Pupil.—“No, only stung.” 4 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Latin A. Translating.—largoque umectat flumine voltum. He bathed his face in the river. Correct translation, (He bathed his face in a copious flood of tears.) One brilliant pupil of the Latin A class wished to impress on the minds of her fellow pupils that the Danes have changed their place of abode from northern Europe to Troy in Asia Minor. How about that, Miss T-er? Latin B. S—11-n.—“Neilli vehementer errant.” “They were greatly mistaked.” Miss W-“I don’t know where to begin.” Teacher.—“Begin at the beginning.” (valuable information.) French B. Teacher.—“Think twice before you speak and then speak to yourself first.” Teacher.—“How many bags of wool did you gather, M—1-y?” History A. Teacher.—“Miss W.-, give an illustration of a limited monarchy.” Miss W-.“The United States is a limited monarchy.” Teacher.—“Give the estimated population of Boston.” Pupil (hesitatingly) “Well—er—over a hundred.” English B. Teacher.—“What in sewing would interest a boy?” D—t—n.—“How to neddle a thread.” Physics B. Teacher.—“Why does a body in the car fall backwards when the car starts?” S—11-n.—“A body at rest has a tendency to remain at rest, so when the car moves forward the body falls backward so that it can remain at rest.” Teacher.—“Why, D-, I did not call on you.” Pupil.—“Oh! I thought you called on me by your looks.” The Freshman is an animal of the genus homo, to be distinguished by his bright green color. Usually he is to be found in high schools crouched low in his seat because of his extreme timidity. He is very wary and can smell a Soph¬ omore a mile away. He is hunted by Sophomores, but is rarely caught, except at night, when he is very stupid, because of his studying during the day.—Ex. A schoolgirl with large fee t was sitting with them stretched far out into the aisle, and was busy chewing gum. “Mary,” called the teacher, sharply. “Yes, ma’am?” questioned the girl. “Take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in.”—Ex. The North Pole has been Cooked, but it was a Peary-less job.—Ex. OAK, LILY AND IVY. i5 Little jack Horner sat in the corner, Taking his first exam.; He pulled out his crigs, was caught by the nibs, And now he takes time to cram.—Ex. Little grains of sawdust, Little strips of wood, Treated scientifically, Make our breakfast-food.—Ex. Woonsocket—5. Milford—0. On Wednesday, Oct. 6, our football team played at Woonsocket. Our team put up a clean and square game in spite of the unfair treatment accorded us. The lineup for Woonsocket: J. Sharkey le, Sweeney It, Lafond lg, Daignault c, Cook rg, Hudson rt, Green re, Dussin qb, W. Sharky lhb, Meyers rhb, McGuire fb. The lineup for Milford is practically the same as when the season started:: Newcombe re, Bailey rt, Maloney rg, Coombs c, J. Duggan lg, Dalton It, Dunphy le, Sullivan qb, Grayson rhb, Marcus lhb, Gallery fb. Touchdown, McGuire. Referee, Randall. Umpire R. Lamb. Linesmen Searles and Crockett. Timers, Smith and Clark. 15 and 20-minute periods. Milford—56. Holliston—0. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, we played Holliston at Milford. Our players had things much their own way. Lineup for Holliston: Fiske re, Cline rt, E. Brown rg, Mahoney c, Langhill lg, L. Brown It, F. Clancy le, Morris qb, Moore rhb, L. Clancy lhb, Nichols fb. Touchdowns, Dunphy 5, Bailey, Gallery and Grayson 2. Goals kicked, Gallery 7. Goals missed, Callery 2. Referee, R. Lamb. Umpire, Garbutt. Linesmen, Spring and Murphy. Timers, Griffin and Manion. 15-minute periods. 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford—29. So. Framingham—0. The first Saturday game of the season was played at Milford. Our players did well and played a good game throughout. So. Framingham’s lineup: Hall re, Pratt rt, Bannon rg, Boynton c, Frost lg, Coleman It, Wilkinson le, Nichols qb, Mitchell rhb, Kingsbury lhb, Avery fb. Touchdowns, Dunphy 2, Hilton, Bailey and Grayson. Goals kicked, Callery 4, goals missed, Callery 2. Referee, R. Lamb. Umpire, Miller. Linesmen, Murphy and Harney. Timers, Brackett and Barnard. 15 and 20-minute periods. Marlboro—16. Milford—0. The whole squad went to Marlboro Wednesday, Oct. 20. Marlboro’s ‘mass on tackle’ their feature play, was used continually. Marlboro’s lineup: Collins re, Turner rt, Hutch rg, St. Martin c, Russell lg, Sanford It, Lynch le, Berger qb, Dalrymple rhb, Gauthier lhb, Ward fb. Touch¬ downs, Dalrymple 2, Ward. Goals kicked, Berger 1 ; goals missed Berger 2.Referee, Lamb. Umpire, Ward, Westboro. Linesmen, Drummey and Rosen. Timers, Buckley and Manion. 15 and 20 minute periods. Westboro—6. Milford—5. On Sat. Oct. 23rd, our team played at Westboro. Westboro’s lineup. W. Brady le, Hayward It, Waldron lg, Green c, H. Brady rg, Fales rt, Lebeau re, Met¬ calf qb, Nourse lhb, Robinson rhb, Chamberlain fb. Referee, Roach. Umpire, Lamb. Linesmen, Barnard and Boswell. Timers, Manion and O’Brien. 20 and 15 minute periods. Milford—75 Hopedale—0 The largest score ever made by any team from our school, was made against Hopedale, at Hopedale, Wed. Oct. 27th. The whole team worked well, and put their plays through perfectly and surely. Hopedale’s lineup. Sadler, Burnham re, Phipps rt, Hall rg, Andrew c, Farrington lg, W. Meade It, Dion le, Crawford qb, E. Meade rhb, Pickard lhb, Chandler fb. Touchdowns, Dunphy 3, Bailey 3, Grayson 3, Newcombe 2, Marcus, Dalton. Goals kicked, Callery 6 Grayson 4. Goals missed, Grayson 2, Callery. Referee, Lamb. Um¬ pire, Cenedella. Linesmen, Kay and White. Timers, Cusack, Fenner. 20-min¬ ute periods. Milford—28. St. Johns—0. On Sat. Oct. 30th we played St. John’s of Worcester, at Milford. Although our team was much lighter we had the advantage over them by faster and better team work. St. Johns lineup. Moran re, Shea rt, Sullivan rg, Burns c, Canavan lg, Donahue It, Hussey le, Millican qb, Gleason rhb, Mc- Cloughlin lhb, Walsh fb. l 7 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Touchdowns, Newconibe 2, Bailey, Marcus and Dunphy. Goals kicked, Grayson 3. Goals missed, Grayson 2. Referee, Lamb. Umpire, Laviolette. Linesmen, Ellston and Kay. Timers, McCue and Manion. 20-minute periods. jfrom ©ur E.rcbanges. —“The High School Breccia” contains a very interesting story, entitled “An Improved Opportunity.” _“The Owl” is one of the best papers we receive. It has an extremely well written Exchange column. —We are glad to welcome “The Courier.” This is a little different from the other papers we receive, being devoted to music. —“The Tufts Weekly” is a very well arranged periodical. —“The Student.”—Your best item is the story, “A Defeat for ale,” and it is surely worthy of praise. _“The Colege Signal” is remarkable chiefly for its many advertisements. _“The Gates Index” will be of interest to the boys especially, as it contains a very good Athletic column. _“The Artisan” contains the longest story in any of the Exchanges this month. It is “Number Thirty-six.” _“The High School Herald” leads all the Exchanges in its column cuts. —“The Distaff” is one of the most attractive papers received. —Where is your Exchange column, Mount Saint Joseph Collegian? —“The Orange and Black” has several new features about it, which are worthy of praise. iS OAK, LILY AND IVY. —Thomas E. Barns, ’95, has been promoted to the position of cashier in the Milford National Bank. —Through an oversight in our last issue we failed to mention that Irene Hogan, Marion Williams and Mary DePasqu ale, all of the class of ’09, are attending Framingham Normal school and that Katherine Hayes, ’09, is enrolled at Bay Path Institute, Springfield. —Laura Johnston, ’07, is a student at Simmons college. —Florence Whittemore, ’09, and Frank Boyle, ’09, are taking a post graduate course at the Milford high school. —Miss Lillian Davis, ’08, formerly bookkeeper at F. W. Draper’s store, has entered the employ of Williams, Williams Vincent. —Miss Elizabeth I. Watkins, ’02, was married on Oct. 19, to Mr. Edwin F. Clarridge. The ceremony was performed in Waltham and the young couple have a host of friends who wish them many years of happiness. —Oct. 20 was the date of the wedding of Miss Mary Schibal, 1900, and Mr. William W. Symonds. The Oak, Lily and Ivy wishes them much prosperity. —Dr. Charles E. Whitney, ’98, has accepted a position as chemical assist¬ ant at the Tufts Dental school. —On Oct. 19, Rev. S. A. Dyke united in marriage Leonard Alfred Asquith and Miss Elizabeth Isabelle Haskell, ’04. —Marcus J. Patterson, ’80, has been visiting old acquaintances in town. —William R. Burke, ’85, has been re-elected as representative from this dis¬ trict. OAK, LILY AND IVY 9 WALCOTT’S 150 and The Place to buy up=to=date styles in LADIES ’ SHIRT WAISTS and SUITS. 15 2 Main Street. J- ' IIE Senior Class of the Milford High School intends to go to Washington. Help them in their project. tdalter %. {Touoas, Insurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROOM SOI TELEPHONES jMAmjm 79 ] IL K STREET, BOSTON. TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses are given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations, but candidates for the Medical School must, in addition to the diploma, present satisfactory certificates of proficiency in Latin and Physics. For further information or a catalog apply to FREDERIC NT. BRIGGS, NT. D., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental Schools, 416 HUNTINGTON AYE., BOSTON. Compliments of Subscribe for the King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. ®aft, lilp anb llvp. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNALOFF1CE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results Jobn Ho. Garodla, |pb. (L Gown Mouse (pbarmacp. Patronize Our Advertisers. 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. CALL AND SEE ME. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hrcbitect. IRooms 7 1 2 anb 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, 11 . a. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Li Hey Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market aflords. Prices reasonable. ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O. K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. THigb School. mew THospital. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Main Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Ctsar finanufacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. Best Wishes of A FRIEND. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Clean ; ng Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, . Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. SAVE ONE DOLLAR A BARREL BY Y B o u ™ FLOUR OF HENRY L. PATRICK, Mill Agent for Washburn-Crosby Co. 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YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS ' . 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 266 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. use MORSE’S SURE CORN KILLER PREPARED BY A. B. MORSE, Druggist. 242 Main Street, Milford, Mass. TOealon ’0 Home J 6 afteiy, PINE STREET. Cream Pies, Delicate Cake, Lady Fingers and Macaroons always on hand. PLEASING RESULTS IN PHOTOGRAPHY AT THE Willis Studio. Floor, Grain and Hay. JAMES LALLY, Exchange Street, Milford. KODAK AND CAMERA SUPPLIES, FULL LINE. J. ALLEN RICE CO., 156 Main Street, Milford. DYS 1 morses | PEPSIA RBME33Y (Formerly Called MORSE’S DYSPEPSIA CURE) SOLD 1-4 OF A CENTURY. Est. of H. E. MORGAN, SOLE PROP. MILFORD, MASS. HOTEL MANION, 96 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Bryan Manion, Prop. Tompkins, IFlewsbeater anb Stationer. Patronize Our Advertisers. DECEMBER ADVERTISING SECTION. ABBOTT A. JENKINS, DEPUTY SHERIFF. 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Compliments of The Street Railway Co. Avery Woodbury Co., Carpets, Silverware, Crockery and Linen 208-214 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Please Keep In Mind That We Carry a Full Assortment of DRY AND FANCY GOODS, CLOAKS, SUITS, MILLINERY NOVELTIES AND EVERYTHING UP-TO-DATE. Boston Store, 206 Main St. THE MILFORD DAILY NEWS Has a Sworn Circulation of 3000 And is the Best Advertising Medium for Milford and Vicinity. Compliments of Huckins Temple Co Shoe Manufacturers. Thomas J. Nugent, D. M. D. WASHINGTON BLOCK, MILFORD, - MASS. Tel 28-2. M- D- HOJflZHRD HAS FINE CARNATIONS of every variety as well as FERNS and PALMS. Also does the BEST FUNERAL WORK, receiving FRESH CUT FLOWERS of All Kinds direct from his agent in Boston Flower Market. Coal Wood Lawn Grading Lime and Cement FOR HIGH CLASS Cloaks, Suits and Millinery TRY KLASS, 151-153 Main Street. - Milford, Mass. Compliments of CAHILL’S News Agency. 3f. Cate , Groceries anb provisions. Patronize Our Advertisers. 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. H. M. CURTISS COAL CO., 4 mS l°fo D rd T COAL, WOOD, OTTO COKE. THE HARVEY HOSPITAL. An Institution for the treatment of Medical and Surgical non-con¬ tagious diseases. 92 Congress Street, - Milford, Mass. Compliments of George W. Wood, School Street, Milford. For Shoes, Overshoes, Sweaters, Swell Neckwear, Hosiery, and the Best Clothing in this region, SEE BOWKER, The CLOTHIER. _ ROBERT ALLEN COOK, Bvcbttect. Brcbttect ifor IRevv Ibtgb School. 57 Prospect St., Tel. 55-12. Milford. WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS VINCENT, Attorneys and Counselors at Law. Bank Block, - Milford. E. F. LILLEY, Jeweler and Optician. LILLEY’S CORNER, Milford, Mass. V. MATICKA, Ladies’ Tailor and Furrier Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear Garments, Cloaks, Furs, Suits, etc. 120 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES H. COLLINS, REXALL DRUGGIST COLLINS BUILDING, Main Street, Milford, Mass. FIRE INSURANCE BAKER REALTY CO. BAKER BLOCK, MILFORD, MASS. The Rockingham Hotel. 32, 34 and 36 Central Street, First Class Table, Elegant Rooms, All Modern Improvements, Rates Reasonable. JAMES F. STRATTON. SHERMAN BROS.. MILFORD STEAM LAUNDRY. All work inspected before leaving Laundry. Goods called for and delivered free of charge. Send postal for team. 32 and 34 Exchange Street, Milford. MILFORD IRON FOUNDRY Manufacturers of MACHINERY CASTINGS. Architectural Iron Work a Specialty. Light Work a Specialty. TEL. CONNECTION, MILFORD, MASS. will remove the dust from your carpets at 3 cents JWl vtUvlv per running yard. We call for and deliver goods. Patronize Our Advertisers ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 The Continued Success of the Textile Industry in this country depends upon the adoption of the most improved labor saving machines so as to compete with foreign products made by help paid much less wages per day. Such machinery works to the mutual advantage of mill owners and operatives. IN THIS LIST ARE OUR Northrop Looms, Warpers, Spoolers, Twisters, Reels, Banding Machines, Dutcher Temples, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) Centrifugal Clutch Spindles, I . � Rhoades=Chandler Separators, Mirror Spinning Rings, (trade mark reg. U. S. Pat. Office) and other patented specialties for Cotton and Worsted Mills. DRAPER COMPANY, Hopedale, Mass. J. D. Cloudman, Southern Agent, 40 So. Forsyth St., Atlanta, Ga. Patronize Our Advertisers. CAST OF U A CYCLONE FOR A CENT.” Thomas Quirk. Marion Tucker. Stephen Archer. Salome Sprague. James Luchini. Mabel Jackman. ♦ J« «J« J� � J J J ♦$« J� J $« J J� ♦$ ♦♦ i J« J J� J« J� J� J J« J j� « • J J� «J� � J« J � J l ►$� j ♦$� j � j ♦$� j $. ♦« $. j. ♦. «j� ♦« j« ♦♦♦ « � ♦. ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ :♦ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ a ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ - ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ TABLE OF CONTENTS. The cast of u . •A Cyclone For a Cent. Frontispiece.” Milford High School Directory. .... Editorials ........ Alone. Fred Harrington ’n. Forestry in the United States. E. A. Fairbanks. School Notes. ....... The Humor of It. . Athletics. ........ Alumni Notes ....... Exchanges. ........ f i ❖ ❖ f ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A 4 6 12 H l 7 iS 21 22 ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ A. ❖ ❖ A ❖ ❖ ❖ ♦5 v ❖ ❖ ❖ 3 J� ♦♦♦ «J � J J� J J «J J ♦£ «J J ♦ « � J. ♦ ♦ . J� «J� J� ♦ . .J J «j ♦. ♦♦♦ ♦« J � « ♦♦♦ ♦« � 4 . J� «J« 6 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Milford High School Directory. School Committee. George W. Stacy, Chairman. G. M. Billings. Waldo B. Whiting. John C. Lynch. John E. Swift. Dr. J. V. Gallagher. Superintendent, Charles W. Haley. Blumnt Hssoctatton. President, Miss Inez L. Gay, ’ 85 . Secretary, Miss Elizabeth B. Barns, ’ 87 . dfacult£. Principal, Edward R. Clarke, Mathematics , English , History. Miss Inez L. Gay, Latin. Miss Helen T. Gilmore, Commercial Branches. Miss Mary B. Ford, Science and Mathematics. Miss Edith A. Nichols, English and History. Miss Adele Waldmeyer, French and German. Miss Genevieve Toohey, Drawing. Miss Esther G. O’Connor, Music. Btbletlc Bssoclatlon. President, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Secretary, Thomas J. Quirk. Executive Committee, James Luchini, Bernard Manion, Hilda Williams. Collectors, Bernard Manion, James Luchini, Hilda Williams, Stephen Archer. JBaseball Ceant. Manager, Principal Edward R. Clarke. Captain, Philip Callery. Assistant Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. football ©earn. Manager, Stephen Archer. Assistant Manager, Bernard Manion. Captain, Raymond Dunphy. Orchestra. Leader, Edwin Bath. Violins, Roland Kay, John Keane, Eugene Marino. Cornet, Ralph Newcomb. Senior Class. President, Stephen Archer. Secretary, Salome Sprague. Vice President, Luigi De Pasquale. Treasurer, Thomas J. Quirk ©ah, Xll£ anb Hv£. Editor-in-Ciiief, Luigi De Pasquale. Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk. OAK, LILY AND IVY VOL XXVI. MILFORD, MASS., DECEMBER, 1909. NO. 3. Published Monthly During the School Year by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Luigi De Pasquale, TO. Business Manager, Thomas J. Quirk, TO. Stephen Archer, TO. Fred Harrington, ’ll. Assistants. Salome Sprague, TO. John Dalton, ’ll. Beatrice Turner, ’ll. Laura Bigwood, TO. Subscription Rates : For the year, 50 cents. Siugle Copies, 10 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. Entered at the Milford, Mass., Post Office, as second class matter. Editorials. “Kind hearts are gardens, Kind thoughts are roots, Kind words are blossoms, Kind deeds are fruits; Love is the sweet sunshine That warms into life For only in darkness Grow hatred and strife.” Christmas, the Yule-tide of the year, is with us once more. The time to throw off all cares and worries and to go forth with Christmas cheer on our countenances is near at hand. At Christmas especially is the time to forgive those who have wronged us or who have slighted us, to see some good in the worst of us for the only way to rid one’s self of an enemy is to forgive him and thus convert him to friendship. Have you ever thought, kind readers, that all these signs of joy and happiness are to be seen on Christmas all over the Christian world, and that the love that runs through our veins was given to us by Him who taught us the real meaning of the word, “Love?” s OAK, LILY AND IVY. Lost, yesterday, somewhere between sunrise and sunset, two golden hours, each set with sixty diamond minutes. No reward offered for they are gone for¬ ever. Horace Mann. The author of the above maxim certainly must have realized the value of time when he penned these famous words. As our Christmas vacation is near at hand, and as sixteen weeks of our school year have now passed, it behooves us to say a few words in regard to studying. We now enter upon the best time of the year for good, hard, study because winter is fast approaching and the days are so much shorter, naturally we feel a ten¬ dency to stay indoors during the cold weather and the proper manner to pass away the time is in studying. As our football season is now over, and with apparently nothing to take up our time except to prepare our work for school, it now seems an admirable time for hard work. Many of us no doubt feel that life is long and therefore we can put off work from day to day, but time is precious, and we must make the most of it; time that is gone can never be recovered again. Work is healthy, and it has never been known to kill many people. Though Lord Beaconsffeld says: “It is much easier to be critical than cor¬ rect,” still it does not stand to reason that we are incorrect or unjust in our criti¬ cism. jit During the middle part of January comes our prize-speaking contest. The selections that have been listened to so far have been of high order, and good quin¬ tets of boys and girls will soon be selected to compete in the contest. The value of rhetoricals in high schools is sometimes under-estimated. Certainly no one of us after g raduating, if ever called upon to make a few remarks at some social gathering, should feel embarrassed after the training we have received here at school. We may never aspire to equal Cicero or Demosthenes, but this we ought to and can do if occasion demands that we speak in public: do it without that fear and embarrassment that comes upon one who has never stood before an audience in all his life, and who feels that the floor is sinking beneath him. As there are perhaps many of our former subscribers whom we were not able to see personally and who are desirous of subscribing we have sent postal cards requesting them to kindly renew their subscription. We sincerely hope that they will send in their subscriptions immediately and help us put our paper on a good financial basis. The editors are doing their best to issue a paper of a high standard and, we believe, deserve encouragement from the alumni and friends of the school. All who wish to subscribe and are not able to see our subscription editor personally, may send their names to Beatrice C. Turner, 48 Franklin street, and the paper will be regularly sent to them. OAK, LILY AND IVY. 9 “ALONE.” Down in the valley the twilight was already deepening into night, but on the hill the last rays of the western sun still crept slowly upwards. The narrow, winding road turned brilliant yellow where it left the shadows, and the long rows of stones in the cemetery shone even whiter against the dusk below. There was one great elm there, a giant among dwarfs, tall, wide, and vivid green in the glory of its new spring covering. Nearby, almost within its shade there stood two marble headstones; one, old and weather-marked, the other, new and dazzling white in the light of the sunset. Very slowly, as if reluctant, the gathering darkness hid them, too, and then crept up higher and higher, until the elm’s topmost branch was but a vague, formless shape against the gloom. Far across the valley, in the great mansion, whose tower and gables gave it a somewhat mediaeval appearance, an old man sat, watching the coming night. He saw the long line of shadow creep upward, just as he had seen it before, night after night and year after year; he saw the elm tree and that dazzling white spot just beneath it swallowed up together in darkness. Long after the last rosy tinge of color had faded from the sky he still sat there, his arms folded, his head bent as though in thought. At last, however, he rose, lighted several of the numerous lamps which were placed at various points on the wall, and taking a book, reseated himself. One would have judged him to be about sixty-five or seventy by his snow white hair and beard, but his general bearing and appearance was that of a man of fifty. The broad, high forehead indicated a scholar and thinker, while the some¬ what aquiline nose and the firm set lips showed a strength and decision in character. His clear blue eyes, though, were not in keeping with the rest of his face for they were those of a dreamer or poet who has seen and known much of the world’s sor¬ row. It was just after the war that Philip Stone was admitted to the bar in his native state. With his many friends and his own great ability to support him, it was not long before he achieved success, that, in one so young, was almost phenomenal. His reputation extended beyond his own home, and became state wide; and so it was no surprise that he was twice elected to the legislature, and proposed for Con¬ gress. It was during his second term that he married. Everyone declared it to be an ideal match, and there seemed not the slightest cloud on the path of happiness which stretched before them, on through life. A little more than a year later, just after the birth of their son, Philip came home from a nearby town, one day, to find his wife dead. There had been a boating trip down the river; the boat had over¬ turned ; and a few new names were added to the list of those who had drowned that year. That was how tragedy entered the house on the hill. They took her up to the family burial lot, near the great elm, and each day, the light of a bright, new stone shone in the eyes of the watcher across the valley. Philip withdrew from public life ? and devoted himself to his son and his estate. All the care and love that once had been for the mother now went to the son, and was as strongly re¬ turned. IO OAK, LILY AND IVY. One by one, as the years passed on, the old friends died; and up on the hill, the marble turned gray so that one could scarcely see it, looking from the window, hut through it all, Philip went on, seemingly heedless, always trying to bring out in his son his own strong, true ideals. It was a proud day for the father when his son, too, became a lawyer, and the comradeship between them grew greater and finer each passing year. Th en came the inevitable war. Philip did not seek to dissuade the young man from going, but when they brought him back, too, a couple of months later, and there was another funeral in the old house, another grave near the old elm, and a new stone beside the old one, he realized how completely lonely his life had become,—alone in the great mansion, and alone in the world. The last of his family, his wife and his child, were gone; and his friends—how many times had he not seen and gone with the long procession of black carriages up the wind¬ ing road to the hill; how many times had he not seen new vacant seats in the place where they were wont to assemble? All that he could do now was to live the rest of his life as best he might, always awaiting the end. He had read for scarcely more than a half hour, when Mary Jane, his house¬ keeper, entered with word that supper was ready. “And oh, Mr. Stone!” she said, “you don’t mind, do you, if I stay at my sister’s tonight. She has been expecting me for a long time.” “Certainly not,” answered Mr. .Stone. “Go right along. I’m able to take care of myself.” He rose and went to the great spacious dining-room. A single light, just above the head of the table, was all that lessened the gloom, which was intensified by the dark color of the furniture and walls. As he sat there, the powerful frame of the old man seemed dwarfed and small; the light touched his face and there it stopped. In the corners behind him and down the long room before him, the shadows were thick, and there was no sound save the slow regular ticking of the old clock, and an occasional tinkle as his plate touched the glass. Many times in his youth, he had seen this room all ablaze with light that twinkled and dazzled in a thousand jewels. One never heard the old clock then; laughter and jest had been in all these rooms where now was only deep stillness. When he had finished he rose once more and went back to his old seat at the window. Soon he heard the housekeeper busying herself in the dining-room, but she finished; there was the sound of a door opening and closing, and then, silence again. He looked out towards the hill, but he could see it no longer. A mist had risen from the river, and lay like a veil between him and the great elm. He turned his eyes towards the sky but the fathomless vault of night stretched up above him, unbroken by the light of a single star. He could hear music, way down the hill, in the village—the sinuous, sad rhythm of the dance, rising from violin and viol, from horn and flute, from piccolo and clarinet. Somewhere, out in the misty May night he could breathe the fragrance of the apple-bloom, and with it the breeze brought the sound of the quaint, exquisite melody, languid, calling: “Gin a body meet a body, Coming thro’ the rye.” OAK, LILY AND IVY. 11 It was the spirit of the old times come back again, bringing memories of those other days when everything in life seemed but melody of happiness. How fond he had been of music then! Even now, up in the room that once had been his wife’s his violin still remained, packed away in some drawer. Why not take it out and put it into use again? He smiled whimsically at the thought, but nevertheless, he rose, and started to leave the room. At the door he turned . The light breeze, which crept in through the half-open window, made the gas quiver and waver; the light curtains swayed and swung gently towards it, then fell back again against the window. He thought of recrossing the room and turning down the light, but quickly decided to leave as it was until he was ready to retire. His wife’s room had not been unlocked for some time, and a strange, delicious odor, as of old rose and lavender hung over everything. The tall canopy over the bed was of filmiest white, and blended harmoniously with the light shade of the carpet and wall. All the furniture was white; white was the key-note of the entire furnishing of the room. It was just beside the mirror that her picture hung, the only portrait to be seen. For a long time, the old man stood before it, motionless; then he turned to search for the violin. At last, he found it and drew it from its case. So long had it remained there, that over it, too, rested that subtle perfume of rose and lavender. There was a moment of preparation and then he slowly drew the bow over the strings. His touch at first seemed that of a mere novice but gradually the skill acquired by long years of practice came back to him and the touch and swing of the bow became that of a master. He was improvising now, and all the pain and loneliness of his life went into the simple, plaintive little melody that rose and fell, now sounding with a deep, sonorous throb, now sinking into an undertone of sad¬ ness. There was something strange and weird in the entire scene: the room, all furnished in white, the single portrait, the old man whose long white hair and beard hung down about the violin, and the rising harmony that sounded through it all. Minutes passed, and at last, he put the violin away. Strangely, he appeared to have grown much older, as he left the room. His body, which before had seemed so straight and upright, was bent forward now; there were new wrinkles in his face, and his hands trembled as he turned out the light and left the room. He had forgotten, too, that there was another light downstairs and that the wind was rising and blowing the curtains further back. It was late that night when someone discovered that the old mansion was afire; later still, when the alarm was given. A crowd soon gathered, but as there was little smoke and less fire to be seen, a great number returned to their homes. It was true that no water was to be had just then, but nevertheless, the fire seemed so slight that no one doubted, but that it would be easily quelled with what chemicals and extinguishers were on hand. In a very short time, darkness suc¬ ceeded the red glow in that eastern wing of the house, and even more of the spec¬ tators departed. Minutes passed and suddenly all the previous work of the firemen became useless. Out of a small window, just beneath the roof, great masses of thick black smoke came pouring, illumined by occasional flashes of red, quickly 12 OAK, LILY AND IVY changing to a torrent of flame. The men set to work again, however, and in spite of their handicap, they seemed to make such good progress, that darkness again enveloped the house. It was all useless. Scarcely five minutes later, the entire roof, from gable to gable, from chimney to chimney, burst into flame. The fire¬ men drew back it would have been useless for them to continue a futile struggle longer. All around, it grew light as day ; and farther and farther the crowd drew back. I he flames leaped higher and higher, and there was no sound, save their fierce crackle, and that of the falling beams ; no hiss of water falling on burning wood ; no subdued hum of pumping engines. The tower had caught now, too, and the fire went streaming up its sides in high, writhing, spiral flames that rose many feet into the air, a livid torch against the dark background of the starless sky. Fascinated, the people watched it tremble, sink a few inches, quiver, and fall with a crash into the firey pit below it, while, higher, higher, far above the flames, a shower of sparks went leaping up. In all the great crowd, no one spoke. All were silent, yet, listening, they could hear a new sound grow into being around and above them, faint, but clearly audible through the roar of the fire. It had begun to rain, and the drops were falling on the leaves with a constant, monotonous drip. As the flames sank lower and lower and burnt themselves out, someone won¬ dered for the first time, why old Philip Stone had not been seen in all those hours. Of course, he had left the house before even the first alarm; probably he was down in the village. Who had seen him? Had anyone met him? From mouth to mouth the rumors crept, growing in magnitude with each successive recital. It was with frightened eyes and trembling lips that they spoke of their fears; all the village loved the old man. He could not have been caught in the fire, could he? When morning came, they would surely find him, somewhere, would they not? A breeze came sighing among the trees, mourning, and far out in the east the black clouds turned to gray. It was very near dawn. As the sunset line of shadow creeps up the hill, each night, towards the great elm, it touches three stones now—one, old and beaten by the storms of many years; the other two, new and dazzling in their shinging whiteness. And if one stands there in early morning, he no longer sees the golden rays of the rising sun strike slanting on a stately mansion; but only on a tall, red chimney and a few blackened ruins around it. Fred D. Harrington, Tl. Forestry in the United States. I he forests of the United States are peculiarly connected with the welfare, modes of life and the industries in certain regions, especially in the west, and the care of the woods, cultivating and management, is called forestry. OAK, LILY AND IVY. n Forestry has to do principally with the maintenance of waterflow in the streams • with the supply of wood for various purposes; with the prevention of floods and with the supply of forage for grazing animals within the forest. In 1903 there were something like 1,100,000 square miles of forest in the United States or little more than thirty-six per cent, of the land surface. Nowhere else are the problems of the preservation of this vast amount of timberland of more vital importance to the people and in no other country of like civilization has so little progress been made in their solution. One of the best trees as a regulator of streamflow is the white pine. A forest reserve of these trees has been petitioned for in the southern Appalachian Mountains to prevent floods from streams that rise in the north, but the plan though thoroughly good has never been completely carried through. Official estimates fixed the loss from floods in this section during a certain twelve months ending in 1902, at $18,000,000. In the west are the Great Plains lying destitute of forests except on the borders of streams or on elevations. There is a strong probability (and in some places, conclusive evidence) that great areas of this region at one time bore trees and are still capable of growing forests. The clothing of such areas again with trees is one of the most important problems to be approached by the American forester. Ultimate success, of which there is now no doubt, will be of enormous value to a region whose principal industries, agriculture and grazing, are so dependent up¬ on a cheap and easily attainable supply of timber for their future development. The principal products of the Rocky Mountain forest are water, wood and grass in the order named and the chief industry of this region is or will be farm¬ ing by irrigation. Since the passage of the National Reclamation Act of 1902, which provides for the reclaiming of vast tracts of irrigable arid land under the auspices of the Federal government, the watersheds of this district have taken first place in its economic resources, for there water, not land is the measure of value of the farm. All the industries there hang with peculiar dependence on the forests. The distance from which supplies of timber for mining, railroads and domestic use must come if the Rocky Mountain forests are exhausted makes their preser¬ vation an imperative necessity on these accounts, while the existence of a summer range in the forest for herds of livestock, gives value to immense areas of winter range which without it would be of little value and thus maintains one of the most important industries of the region. Because of the aridity of the country the forests there are destroyed with great and peculiar facility by fire, over-grazing and over-cutting. The reproduc¬ tion is less rapid and abundant than on either coast, and while the preservation of the forest is of vast importance throughout the United States, it is here more pe¬ culiarly and immediately essential to the well being of the people than is the case elsewhere. The lumber product in Washington in 1900 was 2,300,000,000 feet and dur¬ ing 1902 the loss from fire was twice the cut. i 4 OAK, LILY AND IVY. The early settlers in New England and Pennsylvania coming from regions where forest protection was rigidly enforced for the sake of game, brought with them a survival of their habits and made laws for the forests’ preservation, but this was soon succeeded by the belief that they were enemies of the settlers which in a reasonable way was true. It is not an unreasonable statement that more timber has been destroyed in the United States by fire than by the axe. The loss is not confined to any particu¬ lar section of the country and the approximate yearly loss has been fixed at about $ 50 , 000 , 000 . Thus the preservation and protection of the forests has a great deal to do with the destiny and welfare of following generations. E. A. Fairbanks, T2. School motes. The Senior Class Entertainment. On November the seventeenth the senior class presented its first entertain¬ ment to the public. The high school hall was filled to over-flowing with friends and parents of the pupils. The school orchestra received hearty appreciation for its excellent music and many comments were heard concerning the exact time which it kept. The class is deeply indebted to those musicians from outside the school who gave their services so willingly, adding much to the enjoyment and success of the evening. Mr. Antrobus’ violin selections were admirably executed. Miss Mc¬ Namara’s soprano solos gave great enjoyment and Miss O’Connor’s rich contralto voice was heard, as usual, with great pleasure. ' Phe play, “A Cyclone for a Cent” was remarkably good for a first attempt in dramatics. The players deserve thanks from the class for the time and study spent in preparation for the play. Miss Sprague made a very picturesque maiden lady and played her part with grace and ease. Miss Jackman made a charming hero¬ ine and James Luchini displayed a natural talent for acting. Stephen Archer por¬ trayed the hair-brained chemist very humorously. We hope he will be warned by the cyclone he produced, and be wary of continuing his experiments in the school laboratory. Miss Tucker played the venturesome little serving-maid with charac¬ teristic vivacity and Thomas Quirk’s part of the innocent business man was well done. A full share of patronage fell to the candy table after the entertainment. A great improvement might be made in this branch as many patrons were turned away empty-handed because of the scarcity of candy. OAK, LILY AND IVY. i5 The total proceeds of the night were about sixty-five dollars. This is an en¬ couraging addition to our Washington fund. The programme follows: Music, Selected High School Orchestra, Edwin Bath, Leader. Vocal Solo, Air from Trovatore, Miss Elizabeth McNamara. Violin Solo, Cavatina, Roff Henri Antrobus. Vocal Solo, Adoration, Miss Esther G. O’Connor. CAST. Col. William Selton, a great inventor, Stephen Archer Fred Sanford, a young man in love, James Luchini John Smith, a young man in business,. Thomas Quirk Belinda Merwin, a maiden lady of uncertain age, Salome Sprague Adelaide Merwin, her niece, with a fad for originality, Mabel Jackman Patty, the servant girl, Marion ' Pucker Vocal Solo, Songs My Mother Taught Me, Miss Elizabeth McNamara. Music, High School Orchestra Report of School Physician. The school physician having charge of the Freshman and Senior Classes, re¬ ports as follows: Number of pupils inspected in the Freshman class,, 64; in the Senior class (including 2 post-graduates), 24. Of these, 24 in the Freshman class, and 9 in the Senior, were marked O. K.; that is, no serious deviation from the normal conditions were found. This is ex¬ actly 37 1-2 per cent, of each class. Last year, the percentage marked O. K. in the Freshman class was 46, and in the Senior class 77. The most common class of defects in all the schools, from primary to high, is that which includes hypertrophied and otherwise defective tonsils, enlarged and suppurating glands in the neck, and adenoid growths in the posterior nasal passages. Of this class of defects, the percentage was 39 in the Freshman class, and 33 in the Senior. But last year the proportion was only 28 in the Freshman class, and 8 in the Senior. It follows that from the standpoint of the School Physician, the physical 16 OAK, LILY AND IVY. condition of the members of each class last year was superior to that of the members of the same class this year. Also, in both years the Senior class was su¬ perior to the Freshman; but this year the difference is much less marked than it was last year. The superiority of the higher class is only what was to be expected, as the physical defects mentioned are usually accompanied by, and indeed are the cause of, corresponding mental dullness, and backwardness in studies; and unless properly treated, they keep the pupils back, and cause them to fall out, so that the pupils having the more marked physical defects are seldom found in the higher classes and as a rule do not take high standing in their classes. It was for this reason that the system of school inspection was established, in order that the parents might be informed as to their children’s condition, and be given an opportunity to correct their defects. J. M. FRENCH School Physician. Rhetoricals We are always delighted when the time comes for rhetoricals because of the interesting and helpful recitations which are given in an effective manner. On Nov. 16 was heard the first division, under the direction of Miss Gay, which con¬ sisted of the following: “In the Children’s Hospital,” Nora Concannon; “Americanism,” John Beechey; “Not Guilty,” John Besozzi; “The Death-Bed of Benedict Arnold,” Chester Brown; “Freedom and Patriotism,” Angie Calabrese; “The American Flag,” Laura Bigwood; “For the Sake of the Flag,” Annie Burns; “What is a Minority?” Frank Comba; “Kate Shelly,” Olive Bishop; “Marco Bozzaris,” Roger Butler. Nov. 23cl. Miss Ford’s division was heard. “An October Morning,” Mary Kelly; “The Schoolfellows,” Catherine Conway; “The Gladiator,” Patrice Dillon; “The Village Preacher,” Blanche Celly: “Hale and Andre,” Joseph DePasquale; “The Discovery of Pompeii,” Edwin Deeley; “An Order for a Picture,” Helen Hutton; “Th e Country Lives Because They Died,” Lester Cook; “Skii Race,” Mary Cameron. Nov. 30th. Miss Gilmore’s division. “Burial of Sir John Moore,” John Hook; “The Old Fisherman,” Daisy Dodge; “Return of Regulus,” Bernard Manion; “The Lumberman,” Sara Haskard; “Selections from Letters of a Self-Made Mer¬ chant to his Son,” Earle Draper; “Appeal to Romans,” John Keane; “Sergeant Prentiss’ First Plea,” Thomas Quirk; “National Monument to Washington,” James Foley. Dec. 7 th. Miss Nichol’s division. “The Connoiseur,” Agnes Gilmore; “Peace,” John Lynch; “What They Found on New Years,” Marion Tucker; “Patrick Henry’s Speech on War Inevitable,” William Rosen; “A Lesson for Somebody,” Ada Melvin; “Lost Opportunities,” Helen Kiley; “Toussaint L’Ouver- ture,” Fred Harrington; “The Black Hole of Calcutta,” Bartlett Jones; “The Black Horse and His Rider,” Louis Marino; “The Boy in Blue,” Ella Hayes. OAK, LILY AND IVY. J 7 XLhc THunior of ITt. Teacher in B Latin discussing Catiline’s followers “Who composed the sixth class?” Miss Whittemore—“Sullivan’s close friends.” Mis-spoken for Catiline. French B. translations: Her sadness was not great enough to disfigure her. The wife cried with a passionate explosion. The dog’s limbs collected behind him, his tail waving with pleasure. History A. Miss H-. “The negroes were at the bottom of the New York fire.” (Warm? Well I guess!) Stenography A. Miss G-. “Withered, write the word Mississippi on the board in Short¬ hand. Whereupon Withered writes. Miss G-. “Why, Withered, I said Mrs. ippi not Mr. ippi. “Father, can you ted me who Shylock was?” “What!” exclaimed the father, “You ask me who Shylock was? Shame on you boy ! Get your Bible and find out!”—Ex. The night was cold and stormy An old woman came down the street Her clothes were torn and tattered And her shoes were full of-feet.—Ex. “Now, Willie, you know I told you not to go swimming, and yet you have been in the water.” “I know, ma, but Satan tempted me.” “And why didn’t you ted Satan to get behind you?” “I did, and he kicked me in.”—Ex. Fond mother—“Can’t you pray tonight, dear, that it may be warmer tomor¬ row, so Grandma’s rheumatism may be better?” Little girl—“Why, yes,” kneeling, “Oh, Lord make it hot for Grandma.”—Ex. Woman’s faults are many, Men have only two, Everything they say And everything they do.—Ex. Out from the house the burglar stole, A bag of chink he chunk And many a wicked smile he smole OAK, LILY AND IVY. And many a wink he wunk And many a hideous grin he grun And many a thought he thunk.—Ex. Doctor: “Why are you holding the dying man’s nose?” Mike: “Shure, to kape his breath from lavin’ him.”—Ex. ■ - THE MARLBORO GAME. The Marlboro game was our greatest game of the season. The strong rivalry that exists between the two schools is keen and interesting. Because of the rivalry much enthusiasm was aroused, and a good bunch of loyal rooters from our school, under “Berney” Manion as cheer-leader, helped our team to victory. Together with the great crowd of spectators both teams were spurred on to a hope of success. The game started off with everything in Marlboro’s favor. At 3.15 o’clock Drummey kicked off to Milford. Callery got the ball, and was downed after run¬ ning fifteen yards. Grayson then went eight and Bailey followed with two. These last two plays through tackle brought the ball on Milford’s thirty-five yard line, and first down. Sullivan signalled for a forward pass; it was illegal and Milford was penal¬ ized fifteen yards. Dunphy made two gains of seven yards each but with seven yards to go, Milford lost the ball on downs. Marlboro immediately tried a forward pass which was touched but not caught by a Milford man and the ball bounded across Milford’s goal where Berger of Marlboro dropped on it, after seven minutes of play. Drummey kicked the goal, and Marlboro had scored the first points of the game on a fluke. The Milford boys did not lose spirit on account of the scoring but held down their rivals still harder. After the ball was put in play again noth¬ ing could be gained by either team for ten minutes of play, each team being penal¬ ized often for off-side work. Then on Marlboro’s thirty-five yard line, Newcomb got the ball for Milford OAK, LILY AND IVY. l 9 on a blocked kick, and in a series of tackle plays, Dunphy, Newcomb and Grayson brought the ball to Marlboro’s six inch line. Marlboro held and Drummey punted out. Gallery got the ball and kicked it back to Marlboro’s thirty yard line. From here Milford marched to within ten yards of victory when the whistle called time on the first half. Cenedella’s coaching between the halves braced the team when it came on again and they played with better form. Callery kicked off to Marlboro. Drummey got the ball and was downed on his ten yard line. A mixup in the signals, a fumble by Ward and Milford crossed the goal line with Marcus on the ball. Callery missed the kick for a goal and the score stood 6-5 in Marlboro’s favor. Callery started things going at this kickoff by placing the ball behind the goal where Berger, apparently confused, let Grayson fall on it for a touchdown. Callery kicked the goal and Milford was now ahead with a score of 11-6. Enthusiam was rising higher and higher and the Milford boys still kept up the snappy playing. Drummey kicked off to Milford. Callery got the ball and ran it down half the length of the field, then by the snappiest plays of the whole game on skin tackle plays, Dunphy, Dalton and Newcomb brought the ball to the twenty-five yard line, from which Dunphy carried it over by two of the best rushes in the game. Callery kicked the goal, and Milford was 17 to Marlboro’s 6. Milford kicked off to Marlboro and Marlboro succeeded in getting the ball over by straight line plunges just as the whistle blew. Drummey kicked a difficult goal. The game closed with the greatest ex¬ citement and confusion over the success of Milford’s plucky team, who won from a team much heavier than themselves. Score Milford 17, Marlboro 12. Drummey and Berger excelled for Marlboro in their line playing. The Milford boys did well all around. Dunphy, Newcomb, Grayson, and Marcus, were the stars of the game. Callery’s punting and Sullivan’s generalship were exceedingly good. Bailey, Moloney, Duggan, Coombs, and Dalton, played well, and the latter’s tackling was perfect in itself. That night the boys painted the town “red” with red-fire, a parade, speeches and a monster bon fire, on the field of battle. Principal Clarke, before lighting the pile, expressed the spirit of the crowd in glowing praise for the team, the student body and to Coach Alfred B. Cenedella whose well rendered and effecient work lent enthusiasm to the game and the spirit of success to the players. The Lineup. Milford—17. Dunphy, (capt.) le Dalton, It Duggan, McCue, lg Marlboro—12. re Berger, Lynch rt, Gauthier rg, Sanford 20 OAK, LILY AND IVY. Coombs, c Moloney, rg Marcus, rt c, St. Martin lg, Dezatell, Hatch It, Turner le, Collins qb, Bigelow Newcomb, re Sullivan, qb, Bailey, lhb, Grayson, rhb, Callery, fb rhb, Drummey lhb, Slattery, Berger (capt.) fb, Ward Touchdowns, Marcus, Grayson, Dunphy, Berger 2. Goals from touchdowns, Callery 2, Drummey 2. Field Judge, Robt. Lamb. Referee, J. W. Cahill, Holy Cross. Umpire, Geo. Deven, Westboro. Linesmen, Barnard and J. Collins. Timers, E. Dunphy and L. Collins. 20 min. halves. THE SEASON’S SCORES. Sept. 29th, Milford—34, Hopkinton—0, at Milford. Oct. 6th, Woonsocket—5, Milford—0, at Woonsocket. Oct. 13th, Milford—56, Holliston—0, at Milford. Oct. 16th, Milford—29, South Framingham—0, at Milford. Oct. 20th, Marlboro—16, Milford—0, at Marlboro. Oct. 23rd, Westboro—6, Milford—5, at Westboro. Oct. 27th, Milford—75, Hopedale—0, at Hopedale. Oct. 30th, Milford—28, St. Johns—0, at Milford. Nov. 2nd, Milford—31, Woonsocket—0, at Milford. Nov. 6th, Milford—5, Wayland—0, at Wayland. Nov. 12th, Milford—23, South Framingham—0, at S. Framingham. Nov. 20th, Milford—17, Marlboro—12, at Milford. Nov. 23rd, Milford—11, Westboro—0, at Milford. Our team finished the season with ten victories to their credit, and during the latter part of the season won seven consecutive games. We have scored 309 points against our opponents 39. The first part of the season we lost to Marlboro, Westboro and Woonsocket but later retrieved these defeats by winning from the above teams. OAK, LILY AND IVY 21 AND SCHOOL NOTES. —The engagement of Royal C. Taft, ’08, and Margaret Dorr Wood, was an¬ nounced Nov. 29, the occasion of Miss Wood’s 19th birthday. Mr. Taft is the son of the late Jesse A. and Ida A. Taft, and at present is a student at the Institute of Technology, Boston. Miss Wood is a resident of Cambridge and a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Wood. —M. Frederick O’Connell, ex-88, a former Hopedale resident and local newspaper man, was recently re-elected mayor of Fitchburg. —Lieut. Stuart Godfrey, ex-’05, who has been stationed in Milwaukee, Wis., for several months , is to go to Panama for duty in a few days. —Miss Patrice Dillon, ’ll, entertained a party of friends very pleasantlv, Nov. 26, at her home on Chestnut street. —The engagement of Leroy Tucker, ’98, now of Providence, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tucker of this town, and Miss Amelia Jones of Fitchburg, secretary at the Newton hospital, has been announced. The ceremony will be celebrated early next year in Fitchburg. —Frederick E. Libby, ’97, superintendent of schools in Porto Rico, is north on a vacation, and was a visitor in the local schools during his stay. —M iss Grace Waterman, ’06, a student at Tufts college, and a former well known resident of Milford, recently acted as maid of honor at a wedding in Med¬ ford. —On November 24, Charles Arthur Shea, ex-’10, and Miss Addie May Fales, ex-’ll, were united in marriage. —Miss Emma T. Kane, ex-’09, and Mr. John E. Whalen were married ' Thanks¬ giving Day. —Mr .Walter L. Tougas, ’84, Life Insurance Expert, has recently placed $50,000, 10 payment Life, on the life of Mr. Samuel G. Adams of Brown Adams, one of the largest wool firms in Boston. —Miss Mary F. Olmstead has entered the Junior class from the Warren, Mass., High school. 22 OAK, LILY AND IVY. jfrom ©ui Exchanges. —We were very glad indeed to receive the “Owl” this month. Your cover at¬ tracts the eye at once and we compliment you on having good artists in your school, as is evidently the case. Your column cuts are very appropriate, but wouldn’t a local photograph in the front, be an improvement? Perhaps, though, your Novem¬ ber frontispiece is intended to be a local view. —“The ' Greylock Echo,” is in every way an excellent paper. Your cover is the most distinctive of any of our exchanges. The “Calendar” is a very witty piece of work. What a long athletic column you have! Your stories, though short, are extremely interesting. —“The Somerset Idea,” from Somerset, Kentucky, is a new-comer with us, and we wish to compliment it upon its good appearance. This little paper proves that you can’t always tell how good a thing may be by its size. But let us suggest a few changes. It would improve your appearance a great deal i f you condensed all your advertisements in the back, instead of scattering them through the book, as you have done. Not a column cut or a picture to be seen, and they do make a paper so attractive. —Your absence of cuts detracts from your otherwise good appearance, “Hedding Graphic.” —We wish to welcome the “Mt Hollis Outlook” into our Exchange column and school. This is its initial appearance and it makes an excellent showing, worthy of a much older paper. We presume you will have more material in later issues, which would improve your quality. We also strongly advocate the use of column cuts. We are happy to acknowledge the receipt of the “Red and Blue,” “Gates Index,” “Our Tattler,” “High School Herald,” “The Aegis,” “The Courier,” “The Enfield Echo,” “Agnetian Quarterly,” “The College Signal,” and “The Tufts Weekly.” THE OAK, LILY AND IYY 13 PRINTED AT THE MILFORD DAILY JOURNAL, OFFICE WHERE THE BEST PRINTING AND BINDING IN THIS SECTION ARE DONE. Remember when you want to advertise the columns of the Journal will give you the best results OAK, LILY AND IVY 2 3 WALCOTT’S The Place to buy up=to=date styles in LADIES ' SHIRT WAISTS and SUITS. loO and 152 Main Street. Compliments of Cbe Outfit. Compliments of Brcber IRubber Co. LEAVE ORDERS AT 8 Exchange St., for (Mood of ail linos. KINDLING A SPECIALTY. Smoke Jflve Bros. Cigar MANUFACTURED BY NOLAN BROS., MILFORD, MASS. Matter %. Cougas, Unsurance Broker FIRE, LIFE, ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE PLACED AT SHORT NOTICE IN RELIABLE COMPANIES. F . O. SQUARE BUILDING, ROONl SOI telephones j “a™,! 1 , 13 79 MILK STREET, BOSTON. TUFTS COLLEGE MEDICAL SCHOOL Offers a four years ' graded course including all branches of Scientific and Practical Medi¬ cine. The laboratories are extensive and fully equipped. Clinical instruction is given in the various Hospitals of Boston which af¬ ford facilities only to be found in a large city. TUFTS COLLEGE DENTAL SCHOOL Three years ' graded course covering all branches of Dentistry. Laboratory and Scien¬ tific courses are given in connection with the Medical School. Clinical facilities unsur¬ passed, 30,000 treatments being made annually in the infirmary. The Diploma of the Milford High School is accepted in lieu of entrance examinations, but candidates for the Medical School must, in addition to the diploma, present satisfactory certificates of proficiency in Latin and Physics. For further information or a catolog apply to FREDERIC M. BRIGGS, M. 13., Secretary, Tufts College Medical and Dental Schools, 416 HUNTINGTON AVE., BOSTON. Compliments of King Bros., Clothiers. Milford, Mass. GO TO CERUTI BROS., FOR Fruit, Cigars, Confectionery MAIN STREET, MILFORD. Jobn lb. GarOella, |pb. 5., down Mouse ipbarmacp. Patronize Our Advertisers. 24 OAK, LILY AND IVY. MONUMENTS, THE BEST MADE. CALL AND SEE IVIE. A. C. KINNEY, South Bow Street, Milford. WALTER L. COLLINS, Hvcbltect. IRooms 7 1=2 anb 9. Collins Building, - Milford, Mass. INSURANCE OF ALL KINDS, 1H. a. Daniels. P. O. Block, Milford. Li Hey Mader, Confectioners. 149 Main Street, - Milford. S. A. EASTMAN CO., 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. GOUCHER’S HOTEL, 47 CENTRAL STREET, MILFORD. EUROPEAN PLAN. This hotel has been fitted up in the most elaborate and convenient manner. Tables supplied with best market affords. Prices von CJA11 Q fl ALFRED GOUCHER, Proprietor. AT J. L. BUXTON’S MACHINE SHOP REAR 42 CENTRAL STREET. All kinds of Machine Jobbing done. Cutlery of every description ground. Scissors, scythes, axes and lawn mowers sharpened. Skates ground concave O- K. Sewing machines repaired. Lock-smith. Com¬ plete set of violin maker’s tools. Also proprietor of the Improved Acme Heating Drum; it burns no fuel. TRY ONE, YOU WILL LIKE IT. DILLON BROS., Contractors and Builders, MILFORD. THt b School. Hlew IHospttal. Compliments of JAMES H. REYNOLDS. 106 Alain Street, Lyceum Block. RANAHAN BROTHERS, Cigar fiHamifacturers. Retail dealers in Pipes and Tobacco. Best Wishes of A FRIEND. HERBERT HUNTER, CLOTHING GLEANED AND COLORED. Cleaning Ladies’ Garments a Specialty. 178 Main Street, Milford, Mass. WM. JOHNSTON TEAMING GO., Piano and Furniture Moving a Specialty. Teaming of All Kinds. Office 71 Main Street. Tel. Con. SAVE ONE DOLLAR A BARREL BY Y B o u uT G FLOUR OF HENRY L. PHTRICK, Mill Agent for Washburn-Crosby Co. ' s, Gold Medal and John Alden Flour. Compliments of Cbomas Jf. dFlanruoan. Patronize Our Advertisers. ADVERTISING SECTION. CHARLES S. MULLANE, Dealer In COAL and WOOD, 6 Central Street, Baker Block. Yard, Hayward Street. Tel. Connection with Office and Yard. THE MILFORD NATIONAL BANK, 232 Main St., Milford, Mass., Respectfully solicits the accounts of the graduates and scholars of the Milford High School, when they commence their profes¬ sional or business careers. AUGUSTUS WHEELER, President. T. E. BARNS, Cashier. riansion House, MILFORD, MASS. S. E. HAPGOOD, Proprietor. Carriages to and from all trains. Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable Connected. Carriages for all occa¬ sions. LEWIS HAYDEN, Real Estate, Insurance, and Pension Business. Washington Block, Milford. BUY YOUR Dry Goods and Small Wares AT 222 MAIN STREET, OF A. A. COBURN. YOU ALWAYS FIND THE Freshest Candies, Choicest Cut Flowers, and Finest Stationery AT ANNIE LAWLESS’. 176 1-2 Main Street, Milford FINE CIGARS, CANDY, STATIONERY, POSTCARDS, etc. FRED H. KOCH, 266 Main Street. Telephone Exchange Bid. 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