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

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H OAK, LILY AND IVY can do it in whatever else we undertake. We have energy; let us show it by making the next affair, be it play, entertainment or dance, a decided improve¬ ment, on the financial side especially. IO tEbc IHumor of 1ft. Physiology. Miss F-d—“Why are taste and smell considered twin senses?” M—rc—s—“If you shut your eyes and taste of an onion you will think you are eating an apple.” One of the members of the English C I class remarked that the Ancient Mariner held the Wedding Guest by his long gray beard and glittering eye. French C II. Miss W-“What is the place called where flowers grow?” D—gg—n—“A Zoo.” Miss W-“Oh, D-gg-n, don’t you know what that place is called? D—gg—n—“Er.—A menagerie. B. Physics. Miss Ford—“What is a unit of work?” Miss Cameron—“An egg.” (erg) English B. Miss Nichols—“What kind of man was Henry VIII when he came to the throne?” Miss Kalter—“A big man.” History B. Teacher—“Through what offices had Cardinal Wolsey ridden? ” Miss Gilmore—“This chair is too low for you B-, you had better bring in a piece of paper or something to sit on.” She (in a friendly tone) : “Are you going anywhere to supper tomorrow night? ” He (eagerly), “Why no, not that I know of.” She (sympathetically), “My won’t you be hungry next morning! ”—Ex. There are meters iambic and meters trochaic, There are meters in musical tone, But the meter That’s sweeter, And neater, Completer, Is to meet ’er By moonlight—alone.—Ex.

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OAK, LILY AND IVY. The New Encyclopedias. Recently twelve volumes of “Nelson’s Loose Leaf Encyclopedia,” were placed in the Milford High School Library. These encyclopedias are in part the gift of the class of 1907. The Encyclopedias are so constructed that each page may be removed by the means of a key. The publishers of these books are to. supply from time to time new pages on various current topics. They claim that they will add five hundred pages before the year 1913. The encyclopedias were printed and bound by Thomas Nelson Sons of New York. In one of the encyclopedias an account is given of Doctor Cook stating that he was probably the discover of the North pole. Soon new pages will be added saying that he did not discover the pole. Doubtless all the controversy about Cook and Peary will soon be added. This shows the benefit of having the encyclopedias loose-leaf. There is a bureau of research connected with these encyclopedias and if any discussion arises or if further information is desired, it will be given free of charge to any one who purchases the encyclopedias. They will also give infor¬ mation on Art, Economics, Geometry, Geography, History, etc., without asking any consideration. The Encyclopedias are bound in morocco leather and are very attractive. They are quite large and will be a benefit to all the classes. The books occupy a prominent place in the library and the money paid for them was well spent, and we sincerely hope that the pupils will make good use of them, and take good care not to tear or soil them in any way. Senior Dance. On the evening of Dec. 7, 1909, the senior class held its first dancing party and social in the assembly hall. The class have maintained their ability as en¬ tertainers, which they showed in the play and the affair proved a big success. Although it was not so successful financially the class believes in the maxim, that every little bit helps, and have added the ten dollars which they realized to the proposed Washington trip fund. From 8 until 12, those who attended enjoyed dancing, with the exception of a short intermission at 10 o’clock, when refreshments were served by a competent committee. Excellent music was furnished by an orchestra of five pieces, con¬ ducted by Henri Antrobus. The matrons were Mrs. E. R. Clarke and Misses Inez L. Gay, E. A. Nichols, Adele Waldmeyer, H. J. Gimore and Mary B. Ford. The floor was in charge of J. Luchini assisted by F. Comba and the following aids: L. DePas- quale, T. J. Quirk and the Misses Bigwood and A. O’Keefe. Since our dance was a success only as a social affair, it shows that we should do something to make the next one more successful financially. Now, seniors, we have an object in view, and a worthy one, too; we “made good” in the play, we

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OAK, LILY AND IVY. i5 Mrs. H.: “My son, it makes me sick at heart to see you smoking.” Henry: “That’s lunny; it seems to ketch me right in the stomach.” Ex. Mistress (angrily).! See, Bridget, I can write my name in the dust on the mantle-piece. Bridget (admiringly) There’s nothin’ like eddication, after all, is there, mum ? i- Teacher (severely) Take that gum out of your mouth and give it to me. Pupil—Wait a minute and I’ll give you a piece that ain’t been chewed.—Ex. First Wit—“Was it a sad play?” Second Wit—“Very. Even the chairs were in tiers.”—Ex. A small boy stood and watched a bow-legged man warming himself before a stove, till o’ercome with anxiety, he approached the object of his fears with the following words: “You had better move back a little, mister, you’re warping.”—Ex. Once upon a time, a certain Lord B., visited a family. At supper ev¬ erything was “My lord won’t you have this,” and “my lord, that,” etc. The little boy watched him closely and seeing him reaching for something, cried, “Oh, mama, God wants a pickle.”—Ex. One morning recently, one of our Juniors asked permission to go to the laboratory, which was given. Half an hour passed and he did not return, so the teacher sent a pupil after him. The second pupil also failed to come back. This caused the teacher to remark, “I wonder if there is anything in that laboratory that causes people to evaporate.” Latin A. Miss W. translating magno inflammatus amore coniugis ereptae : Inflamed by a great desire for his torn wife. Eng. C. Miss N—“How long did it take the English to go from Portier to Crecy ?” Miss Smith—“Three centuries.” Fond Mother, “Does the teacher use the Golden Rule in school, dear?” Dull pupil: “No, just a plain wooden one, but it does the work.”—Ex. There was a young lad of Calcutta Whenever he spoke he would stutter, To his teacher said he : Ppplease t - tell me Is a b - buttress a femininfe b - butter? ”—Ex.