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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1919 volume:

■ Commencement ■ Humber. V- - . . ■■ • ' V.- ,■ . ■ . SrNa ' M V. ' • ••• , 1 .... ■ •; . ' J,r .SJJ- . ’£3 ■ DePASQ VALE ' S Lemon and Lime ..v O ' Saw fee-Vv Made on Honor, Sold on Merit SOLD IN BOTTLES ONLY BEWARE OF IMITATIONS De PASQUALE’S SODA WORKS ' • k A. De Pasquale’s Sons, Props. Supple Conroy ;r % : ,;r i ’ %’• 7. Automobile Distributors . si,-. Franklin, Mass. Telephone 679-M Bleoee Clust Manufacturing Specialty Jewelers Class IP ins C ass SPiays TT e dais 149 Tremont St. BOSTON. MASS. .WILLIAM A. MURRAY 4 ou 11 sc lytorneti at M. F. GREEN’S — h ENLARGED STORE • A — Gives ample room to show Dresses and Dainty Waists 158 and 100 Main Street, Milford, Mass. CHARLES E. COONEY •22 2 Main St. MILFOIII) 240 Main St. Milford COMPLIMENTS OF Larkin Bros MILFORD E. A DANFORTH Optometrist Optician Office now down stairs 205 Main St. MILFORD MilfOrd Savings BanK Deposits put upon interest on the second Saturday in January, April, July and October. Rank Hours.—9 a. in. to 0 p. m., except Saturdays. Saturday, 9 a. m. to l p. in. C. A. COOK, Pr esident. J. E. WALKER, Treasurer. Dividends second Saturday in April and October. ANNIE LAWLESS CONFECTIONERY, STATIONERY AND FLOWERS We Sen)e the Best College Ices in Tcr$n. Best Home Made Our Soda is Sodalicious MILFORD AUTO STATION 271 Main Street J J. MORONEY “Walkover” Slices MILFORD, MASS. Compliments of A FMEro MILFORD, MASS. Phone 132-M E. L. Prince, Prop. Pine Street Bakery EXCELSIOR BREAD As good as the best, And better than most 11 Pine St. MILFORD Sole Agent in Milford for Kuppenlieimer William J. Moore Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Lamson 4 Hubbard Hats Ralston Shoes. owker ' Clothier ROYAL CO. Tell. 8629 American and Chinese RESTAUR AMT Quality Service Relinement lf 4 Main St. MILFORD MASS. 191 Main St. MILFORD H. M. Curtiss Coal Co. 48 POND ST., MILFORD COAL, COKE, SHINGLES AND ALL BUILDING MATERIAL DR- THOS J- NUGENT Compliments of Washington RIock MILFORD DR. MIETT !NA ' BANK ONA JAMES LALLY FI our, Grai ram an d Hay Washington Block MILFORD Exchange St. MILFORD Luigi Recchiuto Manufacturer of Carriages Of All Kinds Fine Horse Shoeing a Specialty 132 Central St. MILFORD Huckins Temple Co. S II O E Manufacturers DR ELSWORTH £)enttst 224 Main St. MILFORD Office hours : 9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Tel. 791 Compliments of CHARLES E MARTELL ' on ory y Opera House Block MILFORD DR. WHITNEY Compliments of v 21 9 Main St. MILFORD CLARK COLLEGE WORCESTER, MASS. Announces a series of Specialized Programs 1. Diplomacy, the Consular Service, and Foreign Commerce. 2. Social and Economic Reconstruction 3. Industrial Chemistry 4- Sanitation and Public Health 5 . Engineering O. High School Teaching Thsee courses are combined with the fundamental academic subjects which form the true basis of a lib eral education. EDHUND C. SANFORD, President For information address the President’s office THE IDEAL The best Pictures Shown, in¬ cluding Paramount Metro 97 Main St. MILFORD ?7?anufactured by -A . 7fann Co HENRY ANTROBUS . Barber 9 Latest electrical appliances. Shampooing, Hair Cut .i g and massage OVER CERUTI’S FRUIT STORE Flannery’s HIGH GRADE PHOTOGRAPHS COMPLIMENTS OF % Archer Rubber Co. S. A. EASTMAN MANUFACTURER OF UGooben Botes for Roots, Shoes, and Straw Goods Also Plain and Fancy Paper Boxes MILL, CENTRAL ST U MILFORD Trask Brothers DEALERS IN HIGH CLASS Cycles and Sundries j Agents for Edison Phonographs GRANITE B T iOCK MILFORD Calkin, Photographer Opposite Opera House Special Styles for Class and School Photos Hardware, Partor Stoves, Crawford and Magee Ranges, Paints and Oils, Sporting Goods CLARK ELLIS SONS MILFORD, MASS. Hoag Lake Dance Pavilion Dancing Every Thursday and Saturday Evening Late car to Milford. E. J. SULLIVAN, Mgr. Alkambra Rubber Co. Manufacturers of Raincoats and Rubber Specialties 125 Central St. Milford SANTO MAZZRARELLI Best Italian Bread and Groceries 15 Genoa Avenue Mil Compliments of MILFORD NATIONAL BANK N VV HEATH Merchant Tailor 154 Main St, MILFORD Ifdmm’s Canhy Shop Flowers, Statioirry, Periodicals A W ROCKWOOD Meats, Groceries, Vegetables 32 Main St Milford RAPHAEL MARINO Tailor and Real Estate 154 Main St. MILFORD HARRY E HUNT Central Bowling Al leys Alhambra Billiard Parlors SHE BROS. Meats and Provisions 127 Main St Mi 1 ford Compliments of Sweet’s T3)ru$ Store 164 Main St. Milford Compliments of Brockton Shoe Store Lewis Hayden % W E COOK Insurance Mill Ends of Dry Goods MASS. 82 North How St. MILFORD MILFORD, J. J. Lawton, President Carlton F. Sturdy, Treasurer 208 to 214 Main Street, Milford Interior Decorators, House Furnishers, Cut Glass, SILVERWARE, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY Crystal Palace We sell the best Ice Cream, Soda Candy and Tobacco in town. BEST WISHES OF flfcacuen See Cream and Canfec - iionery Company 2 00 M ain St. Milford 157 Main St. MILFORD t w ri Is Compliments of V V « Store of Good Clothes Compliments of Burke’s Pharmacy) Lincoln Square MILFORD, MASS 3 ' fotel Gillian Ben Franklin LIGHT LUNCH Main St., next Hotel Willian. Lunches put up in neat packages for travelers. Picnics and Lawn Parties served. COMPLIMENTS OF 128 MAIN STREET, MILFORD GRADUATING CLASS, IC)I 9 OAK, LILY AND IVY Vol. XXXV. MILFORD, MASS., JUNE, 1919 NO. 1. Published by the Pupils of the Milford High School BOARD OF EDITORS E(litor-in-chief, Alvin L. Pianca,’19 Assistant Editor, Elizabeth A. Santosuosso, ’19 Business Manager, William L. Ahern, ’19 Assistant Business Manager, Arthur H. Fitzgerald ASSOCIATE EDITORS Jennie L. Connors, ’19 Kenneth W. Henderson, ’19 Roger M. Perham, ’19 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. AMERICA’S PART IN THE GREAT WAR Thankful indeed are we, the members of the class of 1919 , that we enjoy the good fortune to be graduated at a time when all signs point to a future of friendship and benevolence between the nations of the world. For the past four years, marring the joys of graduation, the shadow of the sinister figure of the ruthless Hun, hated for his cruelty, has darkened the paths of students departing from American institutions. Now no longer does this terrible menace threaten the world; no more does the dreaded Boehe practice his game of plundering and of murdering helpless women and children. Destroyed are the ambitious dreams of the selfish Kaiser, who now views his land not as the mistress of the world with himself as Emperor, but a crushed and disintegrated country: his people, suffering from want of food, fighting among themselves; himself, scorned and despised by all, forced to seek a foreign country for refuge unwillingly accorded. The deadly peril of imperialism has been utterly destroyed by the united nations of the world, linked together by the common bond, Democracy. Yet certain of these nations received their rewards for the destruc¬ tion of the Prussian military machine. England, though she entered the war upon the violation of Belguim’s neutrality, is only too glad that her dangerous trade rival has been crushed. Her commercial standing is no longer threatened by the rivalry of German-made products. She has likewise received certain African colonies rescued from German misrule. Poor, bleeding France, upon whose fields fought men of all races, was so suddenly stricken by the German hordes that she had scarcely time to send her men against the oncoming foe. But now at the end of all her suffering and loss of life she has been rewarded by the return of Alsace-Lorraine and the safeguarding by America and Great Britain of her security from a future German peril. As for Italy, she, too, has received a recompense for her aid against the gray soldiers of the Kaiser, as shown by the recent disclosure of the secret “Pact of London”, drawn up by England, France, Russia, and herself. Italy has always had in mind the repossession of the Trentino, 10 of Trieste, and of other lands long oppressed by Austria. And so it was with many of the nations allied against the common foe, each anticipating a certain gain from participation in the world conflict. But among these was one country who looked for no reward; one nation who fought with no hope of recompense, no desire for the acquisition of further territory, no fear of a rival nation. This was the United States of America. Once again did she show her love of liberty. In 1776 she fought for freedom from the tyranny of England. In 1866 she strove for the freedom of the Negro. But those were struggles in one country. In 1917 she fought for the freedom of the whole world. That the United States did not wish to enter the war was easily seen from her apparent ignoring of German atrocities. Though brand¬ ed a coward and despised by Germany, still she would not declare war. But at last her great patience was exhausted. The mute appeal of ravished Belguim and weeping France touched her heart. The bold declaration of unrestricted submarine warfare aroused he r anger. The last straw was reached when the Lusitania with numerous American citizens on board was sunk without warning. Immediately she pre pared for war, and so earnest, so energetic, so patriotic was her prep¬ aration, that nothing but disaster could be the hope of the Huns. Months before war was declared, she began the preparation of her navy, having realized the possibility of the entrance into the world con¬ flict because of the ruthless submarine warfare of the Germans. Her merchant ships were armed for protection against the U-boats and trained naval crews were placed in charge of the guns. This prepar¬ ation was called “an armed neutrality’ , but no sooner was war declared than the navy was put immediately on a war basis. Many more ships were built and so numerous were the enlistments that by the end of 1918, the number of men had increased three fold. It was this pre¬ paredness which enabled Admiral S ' ms to reply proudly, “We can start at once,” when he was questioned by the British commander concerning the preparedness of the American Navy. Then it was that the number of U-boat victims began to decrease. Then were Germany’s hopes of starving the Allies shattered, as an increasingly number of relief ships were enabled to reach Europe. But the greatest work was the trans¬ portation with the aid of allied vessels of over two million soldiers who made allied victory possible. With only six months training these men were pitted against a foe whose training extended to six years. There was much skepticism among the Allies over the conduct of the Americans in battle, but when the valor of this army was shown at Cantigny, the first town captured by the United States army, their fears began to lessen. Yet it was not until the terrible fighting about Chateau-Thierry that all doubts were forever removed. For it was there that the high tide of German mil¬ itarism after its final desperate effort to ruin France ended in disastrous and complete defeat. There the Prussian Guard, the pride of the German army, with six years of training, were pitted against the un¬ tried American Marines and doughboys. There the Huns, though har¬ dened by training and experience, were forced to accept defeat from novices, young men who were called from offices, from the work-bench, and from lives of idle ease, with but six months military training. Not only did these heroes resist the furious onslaughts of the Boches, but even forced them to retreat before their rapid counter-thrusts in utter II confusion. Then it was that the glad news sped with incredible rapid¬ ity over the world that the Americans could rank with the best. This was the beginning of the end for German hopes, for they were then de¬ feated at St. Mihiel and in the bloody battles of the Argonne Forest. However, all this military success could not have been made pos¬ sible had it not been for the encouragement given the soldiers by different relief corps from America. The achievements of the Red Cross, Y. M. C. A., Salvation Army, K. of C. can never be overpraised. It is impos¬ sible to mention all the forms of the aid given by these organizations. They relieved Belgian and French children, aided the wounded, offered amusement to the living, and buried the dead. Nevertheless, in rejoicing over the admirable owrk done by our soldiers and war workers across the sea, let us not forget those left behind at home. Without a murmur, without a complaint, they obeyed the various orders of conservation and willingly economized that the people in the areas of war might not suffer. For truth to tell it was the lack of food which drove Bulgaria to surrender; hunger was the cause of Turkey’s collapse, the fear of starvation brought Austria to terms, and the suffering from lack of food led in the causes rendering it imperative for Germany to sign the disgraceful armistice. And this was not all. Let us not forget the part played by American money which aided the Allies to buy or manufacture ammunition, clothes, and equipments for their soldiers. And now let us ask ourselves: Wherein lay the secret that allowed the soldiers of the United States to cope successfully with the long-pre¬ pared Germans? It lay in the democratic education afforded in the American public school. It was there that were laid the strong founda¬ tion of character which enabled the American citizen to become a suc¬ cessful soldier in a few months. Lack of universal education was re¬ sponsible for the downfall of Russia; too much military training was the death knell of Germany. The German was a military machine first, and a man last; the Americans are men first, and then soldiers. Let us glory in the thought that we are Americans, being graduated from an American school under the protection of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, the American government. Frank Joseph Moschilli CLASS HISTORY History, which like a mammoth chain links the past with the present and in turn the present with the future, has chronicled in the last few years some of the greatest events the world has ever known. We have seen a great, despotic military machine overthrown by the forces of justice and rierht. We have seen the autocratic leaders of a tyran¬ nical nation bend their knee before the flaming sword of democracy. We have witnessed the rescue of a suffering world from the inferno of an imperialistic war into which was plunged almost the entire world. The pen of the historian will write indelibly upon the pages of time these memorable events, but it is only the far-sighted chronicler who will note the passing of this class and its corresponding effect upon the future of the world. For the last four years we have been making history. From that morning in the fall of 1915 until to-night, the eve of our graduation, every day of our presence within the Milford High School has had its vast significance. Clearly do we recall that morning when for the first 12 time we entered the portals of High school as eager and venturesome freshmen. We were at a loss to understand the attitude of the upper classmen towards us as we clustered around the bulletin board to learn our room assignments. Our class membership numbering one hundred and twelve was assigned to four rooms: rocm 5, supervised by Miss Larkin; room 4, by Miss Pianca; room 1, by Miss Callanan; and room 8, by Miss Whittemore. During our first day we made our acquaintance with the faculty, the members of which appeared gratified in the ex- trenie at the thought of instructing so promising a class. Although the first hours of initiation into High school life seemed perplexing and confusing, at the end of a very few days we displayed to the upper classmen our true merit, and before long we were recognized as beyond all doubt the most satisfactory class both in scholarship and conduct that had ever entered High school. As is generally the case with the majority of classes, our member¬ ship was materially reduced at the opening of the sophomore year. With our entrance upon our second year, new fields were opened for us to show our oratorical abilities in the weekly rhetoricals held in the Assembly Hall. At the beginning of the year we suffered the loss from the teaching force of Miss Larkin, who resigned to accept a more lucrative position in the Springfield schools. Miss Larkin was succeeded by Miss Donlan who proved to be a teacher of merit and untiring effort. Unfortunately, however, Miss Donlan remained with us only a short time as she like¬ wise resigned before the end of the school year to accept a position in the Springfield schools. Miss Donlan was succeeded by Miss Dignan who has since labored conscientiously and faithfully in the interests of us all. With the increasing number of pupils, the school was urgently in need of an additional teacher and accor dingly Miss O’Connell was added to the faculty as instructor of English and Declamation. It is but fair that Miss O’Connell should be complimented on the splendid achievement s of the student thespians in plays presented, such results made possible only by her persistent and tireless efforts. As time passed, we found ourselves ready to return to take up our third year of study with a class slightly decreased in number. With our entrance into the Junior class there were still further changes among our teachers. Miss Whittemore, who resigned to accept a posi¬ tion in the Quincy schools, was succeeded by Miss Power, a graduate of Trinity College, Washington, D. C. At the beginning of the year we were greatly saddened at the loss of our principal, Mr. C. A. FitzGerald, who, when called to the country’s service went willingly and cheerfully to do “his bit” in the nation’s defense of democracy. Although deeply impressed at the loss of so faithful an instructor, we were greatly gratified to learn that Mr. Thomas J. Quirk, principal of the Stacy School, as to be Mr. FitzGerald’s suc¬ cessor during his leave of absence. We had, indeed, just cause in our contentment under the guidance of Mr. Quirk, who, throughout his fifteen months of service, 1ms worked sincerely and diligently for the benefit of Milford High in every respect. His service has won the gratitude and appreciation of the entire class. During our Junior year we organized and elected our officers: Presi¬ dent, Leo Murray; Vice-President, Jennie Connors; Treasurer, Roger Perham; and Secretary, Margery Baxter. At a later meeting we selected a class ring, a symbol tto remind us always; of our High school days. At the conclusion of the school year once more the grimness of war was brought forcibly to our minds for our Sub-master Francis C. Berry ou u„ . JU Axic ' hJ ! tf , Y wy®iqa.Ca+.rawtrL(t „u AA citZ’ Jriiv ji ' x.dp .inAi ' jnfoZ n� A) r x , }K . i YH Cttw h ,„l ' , J +J 7 V 1 --- j. xw- otd G. ' f’ t, T.ilfJ ! ■ ' , 7Xt.Hi.ett Z- tit i ■ ' t H H ot ■ f f + L •. ■« - i- J 7 AA • y : (Ji J If ■ ■ i f ' 11 K f 7 40 cnxA. . ' i t xuj tr‘s} 7 ! Sj ' tSj AwiXtaf J; ■ 2U. c!fr Zjtfyit ' W-it j s rui.A£e.a.- 9n Z bbUtti tni-Z ■ tv- 7 I ■■joia.rt fu f ' t.t n h ; -ii C H-lUl Nj Uuri x lfxh. 0 ' LHJJjer .x.fidlex.iY fi 4 ? . 25 Zl. 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When we re¬ turned for our fourth and final year of study we welcomed to our teach¬ ing force Miss Agnes Lynch as teacher in commercial subjects. Six weeks of the school year was lost during the influenza epidemic and dur¬ ing this period our classmate Raymond Grayson left us to join the Avia¬ tion Section of the United States Army. While we had just cause in feeling saddened at his departure, we also took great pride in the thought that we had given forth a soldier, during his course of study, to join the vast body of Uncle Sam’s fighting men. We also enjoy the proud realization that he is back with us to-night to take part in the graduation exercises of his class. It was during this year that our social events were the greatest. Two successful dances were held in Town Hall under the auspices of the class, one on January 17, and the other on May 27, a total of $173.00 be¬ ing realized from these events. Part of this money has been donated to the Athletic Association and part to the library fund. On January 8 two plays entitled, “The Obstinate Family” and “The Hollytree Inn” were presented in the Assembly Hall by a cast made up of Seniors, before an audience which filled the hall. Well deserved credit was accorded the players and their instructor for the remarkable success of the pro¬ duction. On February 3 of this year at a reception in the Assembly Hall, our class, assisted by the Juniors, welcomed Mr. FitzGerald who rose from the rank of private to first lieutenant, and Mr. Berry back to their positions as principal and sub-master of the school. The originality of a class has heretofore never been so emphatically manifested as was ours in our Class Day, held on Monday of this week. Class Day to Milford High school meant an event new and unexper¬ ienced, but our celebration this year v as a splendid success and to us be¬ longs the credit of introducing a practical event as a precedent for succeeding graduating classes. The day’s program consisted of the planting of a class tree on Town Park, that the memory of the class of 1919 might long be cherished by undergraduates, races, ball games, and other sports, which gave proof of the athletic ability of so many of our members. In the afternoon at a mystery program, suitable gifts in accordance with each person’s hobby were presented to each of the class. In the evening a most enjoyable social was held in the Assembly Hall consisting of an entertainment followed by dancing. It is our hope, that we have instituted in our celebration of Class Day, a lasting custom in the High School and that future graduating classes will follow our illustrious example in that regard. As we stand looking out upon the future, let us pause to-night to express our heartfelt appreciation to our instructors who have labored conscientiously and earnestly for our advancement that we might at¬ tain the golden goal to-night, graduation. In parting, we sincerely hope that we will bring future credit upon our teachers, our Alma Mater and ourselves by remembering our class motto ever dear, “Facta Non Ver¬ ba”, “Deeds Not Words.” Joseph T. Murphy THE INSPIRATION OF GOOD LITERATURE It is impossible to overestimate the value of good literature in all its forms. It is an ever-flowing fountain at which all may be refreshed. Through it our minds are lifted above our every-day lives, we are 15 enabled to pierce the veil of the Infinite, and come into closed communion with all that is best and noble, for it is here that the highest thoughts of noble minds and the great truths of life are recorded. The treasure- house of literature has been stored with the fruits of minds of all ages and all lands, from ancient Greece and Rome, whose noble contributions to the written records of man have been added to and developed, to modern times. It is like a stream that has grown into a great river from many other streams and from many sources. All truly great men have added to their own lives by absorbing the teachings of others, and from the beautiful thoughts and truths offered by great minds, our own minds acquire culture and a taste for what is true and beautiful. Literature is made more pleasing by its various forms. One of the largest and most delightful forms of literature is poetry, and this subject covers a wide-str etching field in itself. The study of the best poetry is comparable to a pleasure trip. Sublime thoughts in the most pleasing language awaken our souls with their lofty inspiration. Con¬ stantly in poetry new pleasures are met with, or forgotten joys of childhood or youth are resurrected, and the reader experiences them once more. Ihe great forces and works of Nature are vividly portrayed. By a few lines of verse the solemnity of the pine-clad mountains, the freedom of the plains, and the stillness of the forest depths are brought to us. Who, after reading the description of a June day in Lowell ' s “Vision of Sir Launfal” has not experienced the beauty of that day, though he read it in mid-winter? Where is there a nobler monument to virtue than that raised by Milton in his “Comus?” “He that has light within his own clear breast May sit i’ the centre, and enjoy bright day: But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts Himself is his own dungeon. In Milton’s “Sonnet to his Blindness we see the patience and faith of a great mind in affliction. Another lesson from Milton’s “Comus’’ is the advice given by the departing Spirit as he returns to the celestial regions from the “dim spot that men call earth:’’ “Mortals, that would follow me, Love virtue; she alone is free. She can teach ye how to climb, Higher than the sphery chime.’’ In William Cullen-Bryant’s “Thanatopsis’’ we read the whole phil¬ osophy of life couched in these lines: “So live, that when thy summons comes to join The innumerable caravan, which moves To that mysterious realm, where each shall take LI ' S chamber in the silent halls of death, Thou go not, like the quarry slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon; but, sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach thy grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.’’ Because of its effect on the emotions poetry has been used to stir men’s minds against evil or to do good, and so has brought about many reforms. It has been used, for example, by many poets to celebrate courage, bravery and patriotism as Tennyson has done in his “Charge of the Light Brigado.’’ In Tennyson’s “Idylls of the King’’ the reader is introduced to a new and magical world of lofty thought and poetry, and in the idyll of “Lancelot and Guinevere,’’ we learn that position and 1 6 riches will not make life happy unless accompanied by a clear conscience. Other poets seem to have vivid descriptive powers, by which events are painted with a striking reality, as in the battle scene of Scott’s “Marmion.” Another important branch of good literature is formed by good novels, which not only entertain but teach a truth or point a moral. In Goldsmith’s “Vicar of Wakefield” we are led to appreciate the true and the simple, and we read the demonstration of many useful maxims. In George Eliot’s “Silas Marner” we see how much the love of a little child can do to restore faith in humanity and in God. In essays we partake of the truths that other minds have learned, and the form of reasoning that has led to their beliefs. What more helpful piece of literature could be offered to one who has doubted in the existence of a life after death than Addison’s contribution to the Spectator on “The Immortality of the Soul ?” Still another branch of literature whose value is not so often realized by youthful minds is biography. The especial value here is that biog¬ raphy is made up of the experiences of men and women that have really lived, and as our minds become matured, we appreciate the fact that our decisions in life are more apt to be influenced by the way nobler minds have acted in like situations. As they have met adversity and triumphed over it, so do we receive from them inspiration and courage to meet the trials of life unflinchingly. That a biography can be not only useful, but entertaining as well, is proved by Irving’s “Life of Goldsmith” and Macaulay’s “Life of Johnson.” The branch of literature that has been especially honored by the greatest name in English literature is the drama. Shakespeare has manifested so complete a knowledge of the human heart and the themes that he has treated are so varied that he overshadows all other dramatists. He portrays with exactness life in many lands and under all circum¬ stances. Yet this man whose mind could ascend to greater heights than any before or after him, and who had such a capacity for grasping the sublime and beautiful, leaves behind him in his characters a lesson of the simplicity of true nobility. In his “Merchant of Venice” he shows us the racial hatred of his time against the Jews, yet he himself does not partake of this feeling. In the character of the good men and women he has drawn, the former are noble and generous, the latter firm yet gentle. In his Anthony and Cleopatra,” he shows the power for evil that a wicked woman can become. In “Julius Caeser” he says: “Therefore is it meet That noble minds keep ever with their likes; For who so firm that cannot be seduced?” And where could we find a more forceful colossal warning of the consequences of crime than in the tragedy of “Macbeth”? Here we tead the story of the gradual punishment of a murderer by the torment ot his conscience. His mind is “full of scorpions,” he declares; no more can he enjoy blessed sleep, “the balm of hurt minds,” “great Nature’s second course.” In place of the love and respect of his subjects, he has hatred mouth-honor, and ucrses, “not loud but deep.” In the end he dies . a frxutal tyrant at the hand of the thane whose innocent wife and cmldren he had foully put to the sword. The lesson of this drama can be expressed m a few words: “There is an exact equality between sin and its retribution.” Let us be grateful then to modern progress and invention that has made good books so easy of access to us. Let us remember that “the Jo ve of books is a love which requires neither justification, apologv nor cietence - Alice Holland. TO A MOUNTAIN STREAM English Sonnet 0, stream so happy, frolicsome, and gay, As busy as the ever-toiling bee, Re-echoing the song of yesterday, And rushing on to deep engulfing sea, Thou’rt born where stand the monarchs of the hill, And where enclosed lakes of brightness lie, And, too, the ill-made homes of humans. Still Among the rocks in joy thy voice doth sigh As breezes o’er the deep-set waters sing. On thy short course what pleasure dost thou find, Or dost the duty toward thy Maker bring Thee joy in life? I know within my mind Thou art much nearer purity than we, If happiness be gained from loyalty. Ruth Hayward Fairbanks CLASS PROPHECY “Time rolls his ceaseless course.” On a June morning in 1925, as I was attending to the duties of a stenographer in a Wall Street business office, my attention was suddenly drawn to a bent and aged woman in a ragged cloak who was crossing the road, her intent gaze directed toward my window. Her piercing eyes seemed to penetrate me and held me in her power. Her finger was pointed directly at me and shook with emotion. Her face was com¬ pletely covered with wrinkles and her hair, drawn back tightly from her forehead, was ragged and thin. Her manner and appearance affected me strangely and I seemed influenced by a peculiar power that bade me remain seated. A moment later I heard a step and turning, I found myself con¬ fronted by this same extraordinary individual whose appearance had inspired me with awe, and perhaps a little fear. She did not smile and her face bore an expression of deep determination. Something supernatural seemed to possess her. She carried some shabby books under her arm which she offered for sale. “Do you wish to buy?” she said in a monotone. “These books con¬ tain information about something very dear to you,” she continued, What could this strange woman know of anything dear to me, I thought, When I answered that her offer did not interest me in the least, she flew into a rage and deliberately destroyed two books before my eyes, Like the Cumaean sibyl of old, she then offered the remaining one for the original price. Being alone in the office and by now somewhat frightened at the thought of possible violence on the part of this apparent maniac, I purchased the book she held toward me. As I saw her disappear, I breathed a sigh of relief and then sat down idly to examine my purchase. What a surprise! The shabby case, when removed, revealed a highly engraved, handsomely designed inner cover, bearing the title “Class of 1919.” I eagerly turned to the first page and read: “Visit Symphony Hall. Biggest attraction of the.season. The world’s most famous opera artists in their new roles in ’ll Trovatore”—- Mile. McNamara and Mile. Phyllis.” I was delighted to learn of then 1 success. Next I read: “For an evening of fun go to the Palm Gardens and 18 __ see Mile. Anderson and her diving girls.” This announcement did not astonish me greatly, because Jennie always had a leaning towards swimming, regardless of time and circumstances. I could not refrain from smiling at the next article. “Don’t miss it! Tomorrow at three, Alice Holland, active member of the ‘Woman’s Rights Club’ will disclose to the multitude of American women, ‘Woman’s Place in the World.’ All are anxiously awaiting Miss Holland’s address as the fame of her wonderful volume of voice as well as her deep interest in suffrage has spread far and wide.” “Eminent lecturer on English and History. Member of faculty of Harvard University. Favorite subject, ‘ How to Absorb History with¬ out the necessity of Study.’ Other titles submitted, if preferred. Pro¬ fessor Joseph Cassasante, Cambridge, Mass.” Next I saw: “ Notice to commuters! Airships are fast supplanting railways. Ride to Boston daily in one of my seventy safe and fast air¬ ships, leaving Milford Town Park hourly. Ten minutes from Milford to Boston Common. Five years of service without an accident. Apply for commutation tickets at the office of the manager of the Milford Air¬ ship Company, whose daring flights have astounded the entire world,— Joseph Timothy Murphy.” “Lady barber ! ! ! ” next greeted my eyes. “Fancy haircuts and smooth, close shaves. I have never yet caused any loss of life. Rooms open from 8 a. m. till 6 p. m., with the exception of Monday afternoon which is a holiday. Rose Kurlansky.” I was not surprised to learn this because Rose in her High school days was certainly interested in that art. At this interesting point the book ended with my desire for informa¬ tion concerning my classmates but half satiated. I donned my coat and went out into the street reproving myself for having allowed my unknown visitor of the morning to destroy those two books which contained in¬ formation so dear to me. I had hardly reached the street when a woman approached me. She was tall, graceful, and clad in a long flowing white robe of Roman pattern. As I glanced at her, something in her steadfast gaze as she bent upon me her glittering eyes made me realize she was none other than my friend of the morning now transformed into a woman -soul J 0 q jo uuuqo 0 qj jopun i£j 0 j 0 [duiOD sum j ’oouuqo ojoui ouo noA of fairy-like loveliness. She addressed me saying, “I have come to give meric influence and I followed her unquestioningly. She beckoned a taxi and we were soon in front of a building on which I read “Indoor Sports.” We entered and in an immense room a girls’ class in phys¬ ical culture was in progress. The girls, clever and alert, obeyed quickly every command of their capable instructor. She was of a decided athletic build and I was exceedingly glad to learn that Marion O’Brien had made so great a success in this line. After watching the game for a few moments we left the building and rode once more along Broadway. I was attracted by a sign on a door which read, “Silence is the best policy.” I turned to my companion and said, “What is the meaning of this?” She replied, “That is a school conducted by a young man who has learned by experience that ‘Least said is easiest mended.’” Who could it be? We entered and I was more than surprised to see my loquacious friend of 1919, “Bill” Ahern, settled comfortably in the art of instructing others to avoid the many penalties of excessive garrulity. We went along the street and at one corner were attracted by the sound of a man preaching. We stepped to the daor of the over-crowded building and looked in. Over the heads of the enthusiastic audience we could see the form of the preacher as he waved his arms in the air. CAST IN AN OBSTINATE FAMILY” ( i 20 As we watched him, he pounded the desk and jumped upon a chair to emphasize the point he was making. The subject of his sermon was a warning against the sorrow attendant upon the fickleness of man. I have lost my entire fortune ’ he cried, “by my extravagant entertain¬ ment of the beautiful women I have met.” Here his emotion overcame him and he began to weep. I overheard one man say, “Quite a trans- tormation from a sentimentalist to a second Billy Sunday!” His com¬ panion replied, “I thought something like that would be the result of Leo Murphy’s changeable nature.” We next stepped into a gayly decorated restaurant to refresh our¬ selves. As we waited, the orchestra started to play and there we saw, manifesting all his old familiar talent, Frank Moschilli, playing the cornet. In his spare moments Frank who was always very gallant, had gained renown as an author, having written a book called, “A Handbook of Etiquette for a Gentleman when in the Presence of Ladies.” The music became soft and low and all eyes turned toward the stage. Not a sound was heard as with all the grace and beauty of a nymph a lovely girl entered the stage. Her sweet voice and graceful movements as she sang and pirouetted about the stage held the diners in a trance. I looked on the programme for the name of the popular singer of The I lirtatious P airy” and I found that I had been listening to Signorina Maria Balconi. The next thing of interest was a sign posted on an advertising stand. “Stop Forgetting ,” it read, and then in smaller print, “When I went to school, I forgot everything. I forgot tests, themes, and rhetoricals. Often I forgot to come to school. Consult me on ‘How to Get By!’ Ken¬ neth Henderson, Information Bureau, New York City.” e stepped into another taxi and as I was smiling over my ex¬ periences, I picked up the evening paper which was lying on the seat beside me. While glancing over the ads I read this: “Penmanship taught by mail.—Gaffny’s method—My own particular style patented. Write for information to Henry Gaffny, Boyston St., Boston.” I laughed when I read in the npxt column: “Best butter on the market made at the Egan Dairy under the personal direction of Lillian Egan For sale at O’Brien’s Butter Store, successor to Kennedy.” Dancing headed the next column. “All the latest steps taught lor iilty cents a lesson. The Shimmie’ a specialty. Marion Broughev and partner, Tom Nelligan, 15th St., New York.” ' As I glanced further down the column I saw: “Lessons in Pianoforte Jazz music, my favorite, taught in ten lessons. Frank Goodnow.” “Climb the ladder of success.” I read. “Look to higher things. Por turther information and instruction apply to Frances Currie.” I was not surprised as Frances always did have a leaning f or height. wr horned to the sporting page and began to read an article on the £ eries Because of the smoothness and ease of the style with which it was written, I could not take my eyes from the printed page. T e vivacity and clever skill of the editor held my interest without a b fu? end wliere 1 rea d the name of the writer. Alvin Pianca as athletics edlt ° r COmblning his litera ry ability with his interest in H WaS j V f r r P] eased at all I had found regarding my classmates and turned delightedly to the magazine page. One column had this head- mg, Watch for accounts of your friends!” How interesting� The following caught my eye: “Roger Perham of argument fond, Chose law as his work in life, 21 But his decisions have little weight, With sweet Helen Healey, his wife.” My companion who had allowed me to enjoy myself in an almost unbroken silence now addressed me, saying that if we stopped, we might meet a few more of my classmates. Still clinging to my paper, I alighted and entered a large exhibition hall. Hanging from the ceil¬ ing was a sign on which I read: “Experts performing in their various talents. Anyone wishing to test their ability has the privilege of doing so by stepping up to the booths.” We walked up to one booth and there was an authoress busily writ¬ ing a blank verse tragedy. As she looked up at me, I recognized our talented English student, Beryl Page. Indeed Miss Page’s genius has become so universally recognized that she has been obliged to secure as her able secretary, Miss Josephine Ardolino. On another booth was this card: “Current Events. All the news of the day. Family difficulties looked into and advice given thereon. Apply to inner booth and receive information from Lillian McConnachie.” As I turned away, the sound of a weird and unusual melody came to my ears. Ukeleles were playing and I looked on at the performance of two dancers, fascinated by their graceful and sinuous movements. In their skirts of grass and wreaths of tropical blooms over their shoulders and on loose flying hair, they were the incarnation of the spirit of the dance and it was not until they had sunk to the floor, exhausted by the strenuous demands of the hula hula, that I realized that the two Hawaiian dancers were my two old friends, Marjorie Baxter and Grace McDermott. Continuing our way around the hall we came upon a booth in which sat a trim and tidy stenographer. “Fastest Typist in the World,” was the name Mary Stella had gained for herself. As I turned away I heard a woman declaiming in stentorian tones: “Do not forget the Monroe Doctrine. It is one of the most cherished documents oi United States History.” As Secretary of the International Historical Association, Bernice Milan, was delivering one of her famous lectures. Ruth Fairbanks was also represented in this room. This quiet and retiring girl had become a teacher, ell known for her love and devo¬ tion f o her work and was giving an exhibition of her classes. At an information booth these words appeared: “Mildred Cham¬ pagne, overburdened by the ever increasing demand upon her talents, has found it impossible to attend to her work alone and has chosen as her assistant Arthur Henry FitzGerald.” An extensive array of sketches decorated the next booth. One familiar picture, that of Milford High School, held a most conspicuous place. After an extended study of art in Paris, Mary Mazzarellie had set up a most successful art studio and was exhibiting some of her masterpieces. At the ne t booth small g ' rls were distributing attractive looking pamphlets. Securing one, I read: “Read th ' s pamphlet and receive some valuable information. Girls in particular take notice. Visit the ‘Fred crick Rest Hems’ in the Berkshires. Health ener y and v ' gar soon are gained by those spending their vacation in tlrs quiet, secluded h:me in Ihs country. Those interested may interview me at the inner booth in ten minutes.” Eleanor Lilley was the advocate of country life. In the next booth was a young man, a bit pale but apparently in perfect health. Behind him a picture of this same young man was shwn in which he was seen as the mangled victim of a terrible accident. Pointing to the picture and then to himself the young man directed the passing out of cards which read: “I wish to offer an unsought testi- 22 monial of the wonderful achievements of Dr. Nicholas Capece, eminent surgeon of Boston, who through his skilful operation has brought me back to health.” At this moment the striking of a gong announced a special enter¬ tainment number. I watched the astounding contortions of an agile young girl performer who twisted herself into unbelievable positions with astounding dexterity. She rolled off the stage tied in a knot and the last glimpse of her flushed face revealed to me that I had been applaud¬ ing Miss Mary Moore. In the next booth standing before a blackboard was a young man whose face was vaguely familiar to me. The sign “Lightning Calcu¬ lator” gave me no clue and it was not until I saw him perform the astonishing feat of adding blindfolded a series of twenty numbers, each having eight figures, which had been read to him that I recognized the mathematician to be Thomas Heed. Turning from Reed’s exhibition of skill, I read: “Samples of the dainties sold at my delicatessen shop on 53d Street. Specialty made of dainties to be served between and during spare periods for High school students. Mildred Kirby.” “Instructor of Latin and German” read the sign at the next booth. Applicants taught to speak both at once, if desired.” Gertrude Hill, Business address, East Cambridge, Mass.” Just then a boy handing bills came through the hall. On one I read: “World record star pitcher, playing at the Braves Field. Neces¬ sary to reserve seats four weeks before scheduled date of game. Hugo Monti will make his first appearance before Bostonians, June 26, 1925.” At a newspaper stand in the exhibition hall a special bulletin gave the latest news. I joined the crowd gathered about the board and read: “The highest altitude was reached to-day that the world’s history has ever recorded. While throngs of wonder stricken people gazed on in awe at her quivering airplane and held their breath for fear of its collapse, Elizabeth Santosuosso, the daring aeronaut, performed the wonderful feat of excelling all the achievments of the world’s fliers.” At the last booth my companion called my attention to an interest¬ ing notice: “Before leaving the Exhibition Hali do not fail to witness the achievments accomplished by the use of the Nelson method of short¬ hand.” The click of rapidly pressed typewriter keys sounded through the hall. A group of enthusiastic spectators were gazing with steadfast interest at the typist. As she stopped to receive an order for one thous¬ and copies of Nelson’s Encyclopedia, I recognized her. Dena San Clemente by coupling ability with personality had accomplished a well earned success. Together we left the hall and started on our homeward trip and when we reached the office once more, I felt quite exhausted and sank into a chair; too tired to move. “Remember what you have seen,” my companion was saying, “Re¬ member,-” “Remember,-remember,” I echoed sleepily. Someone shook me by the arm. “Don’t you remember the class of 1919 banquet to-night?” said a familiar, well remembered voice. “You haven’t forgotten that I am to speak to-night on ‘Recollections of my Five Years’ experiences as Mary Pickfcrd’s Leading Man?’ ” “All right, Grayson,” I replied, “I’m sorry I kept you waiting.” As we left the office, I smiled delightedly when I thought how familiar I would be with the experiences my classmates were to relate that night of the various works in which they were engaged. 23 TO A RAINBOW Italian Sonnet When darkened storm-clouds back once more are rolled, The rainbow’s arch doth span the southern sky; When little children ask the reason why, They hear anew the story often told. A messenger of hope and promise old Was sent when flood had gone and earth was dry, And so our eyes forever turn on high To greet His pledge with humans of this mold. A Father realized his children’s want, Their faculty and need of faith so great, Which oft gives way when trials outnumber joy. Revived they are with courage naught can daunt, In thy bright hues which seem to radiate Long life, and hope, and all of heaven’s joy. Alice Holland. A LASTING PEACE For four long years the terrible demon of war has stalked through Europe ruthlessly ravaging the homes of innocent peoples and pitilessly mowing down millions of men, women, and children. At last, under the inspired leadership of General Foch, the civilized world has succeeded in confining this Satinic war lord behind the iron-bolted doors of the temple of Mars. The dove of peace will soon fly forth from its secret ref¬ uge and Peace, the ideal of all mankind, will once more bestow her bless¬ ings upon the nations of the earth. To us Americans real peace signifies a perfect union of love and wisdom. Was it not for this sacred principle that our forefathers took up arms in 1776? Was it not for this very ideal that the flower of American manhood offered up their lives in 1861 and 1898 ? And to-day, buried beneath the blood-soaked sod of Chateau- Thierry and the Argonne forest lie thousands of true American boys, who gallantly fought and died that this doctrine might not perish from the earth. It is for the preservation of this doctrine of universal concord that the foremost statesmen of the world are gathered around the Peace Table at Versailles. To-day, after months of careful discussion and profound doliberation, these representatives of twenty-seven allied and associated powers have drawn up a treaty of peace. In the drawing up of these in¬ struments of peace the manifold and conflicting demands of all nations necessitated the utmost thought and consideratio n. Failure to accom¬ plish a just decision of the difficulties involved would mean the creation of new grievances for future wars. A firm, just, and lasting peace has been the goal of the peace delegates. Let us glance at a few instances of the justice and equity of the peace terms. The German nation, which five years ago confidently set out to be a world empire is now on the road to actual helplessness. Ger¬ many’s imperialistic plan of world domination has come to naught. A casual glance at the peace terms assures us that not a trace of the vast formidable military framework built by Germany during the last forty years, is to remain. Under the proposed treaty the former German army of five million men is reduced to 100,000. In addition to a reduction in her army, Germany is compelled to dismantle all her forts on the Rhine. What an inglorious end for her former military power now vanishing in the ashes of war and for that bestial imperialistic system of soldiery, wh ' ch has cost the world so much in treasure and in blood. Despite her complete submission in military power, it is note-worthy, 24 however, how little land Germany will surrender to her conquerors, es¬ pecially when we recall her own threats to annex Belgium and northern France and when we review her atrocious crimes towards innocent peoples. But vengeance does not dominate the minds of the peace repre¬ sentatives at Versailles. With a keen sense of justice the Peace Con¬ ference has decreed, for example, that the Sarre Valley is to be inter¬ nationalized for a period of fifteen years. During this time, the coal mines in this district are to worked by France as reparation for the de¬ struction wroug ht by Germany upon French industries. At the end of fifteen years Germany and France will have an equal opportunity to ob¬ tain this territory through the medium of a series of plebiscites. Even the city ot Danzig, of utmost importance to Polish commerce, is not to be given to Poland. The fact that the population of Danzig is for the most part German furnishes a weighty argument why Danzig should not be given to the Polish republic. This is another proof of the fairness of the peace treaty which seeks at every turn to avoid the establishment of conditions which might serve as an excuse for future war. Alsace-Lorraine, the “lost provinces” of France, will enjoy French liber ty and will rapidly regain their happiness under the democratic institutions of that republic. An important section of the treaty is that which demands complete responsibility on the part of Germany for all damages to the Allied Powers. Despite the reiterated complaints of the conquered Germans, the damages which German people are to pay are reasonable in com¬ parison with the terms which the Germans threatened to impose upon us had they been victorious. The defeat of Prussian militarism was preceded by the collapse of the allies of Germany: Turkey, Bulgaria, and Austria-Hungary. At last atcer centuries of tyrannical rule, the House of Hapsburg has tottered upon its lofty foundations. The Austria-Hungary of yesterday is his- toiy. To-day in the former empire we find the new independent countries 01 Czecho-Slovakia, Hungary, and Jugo-Slavia. These new countries die building the foundations of new democratic governments. A mention of Jugo-Slavia recalls immediately the question of the city of Fiume. Fiume has been eagerly sought by Italy and by Jugo¬ slavia. Past history shows Fiume to be of Italian origin, race, and tradition. Nevertheless, Jugo-Slavia makes a stout claim to Fiume on the ground that this city is essential for the development of her com¬ merce. If a settlement of this question were effected in the same man- ner as the Danzig question was settled, Fiume would without doubt fly the hag ot Italy. Nevertheless, in order to prevent any immediate breeding of hatred among the people of Italy and Jugo-Slavia, the Peace Conference has decided to internationalize this city for three years. During this time Jugo-Slavia will be given an opportunity to construct a port which will serve as an outlet for Slav commerce. At that time fiume will become an Italian city. A careful perusal of the treaty convinces us, therfore, that the proud militaristic Germany and Austria-Hungary of four years ago are to-day small powers, completely humbled and humiliated. It is of prime importance that the League of Nations be included in the treaty After centuries of deep thought by great men, a plan for bl™- anen , P T e h l s b ? en advlsed - It is impossible to enumerate the blessings which such a league would bestow upon mankind. • , ■ th ‘ s Present day the terrible menace of Bolshevism as it now 1 r fi US 5 !a tnrenshes one of the strongest arguments for the ap- P of the League ot Nations. It is a league of governments, strong _ _ 25 and weak, that is needed to combat this peril of anarchy, which is spreading over the whole world. Such a league furnishes the most powerful and practical method of crushing this red terror. Unity of action, and strength in purpose can be effected only by a covenant of nations bound to protect civilization from the jaws of anarchy. With¬ out a League of Nations, pledged to keep peace, what will prevent adher¬ ents of Lenine and Trotzky from destroying the peace of Europe and of the world? The one formidable barrier is the League of Nations that is destined to crush once for all this curse and end turmoil and revolt against law and order. With a League of Nations, old diplomacy with its countless evils will be allowed to rest peacefully in the Cabinet of Curiosities, and in its place a new and blessed diplomacy will be established, a diplomacy which needs no secret arts, no spies and no secret intrigues to fulfill its useful purposes. Their diplomats will bend their energies to make permanent this league, a league whose aim is peace. All people will be free from hostile attack. Art, literature, science and all the gifts of nature will be open for development without restriction. Trade and commerce will flourish. Millions of dollars, formerly used for war purposes, will be saved each year to struggle against poverty and to ameliorate the con¬ ditions of the proletariat. In every country, a new day will dawn, a day of sunshine and joy; hatred and revenge will disappear from the hearts of men. The rising dawn of the morrow brings a picture of Peace, Peace, the greatest of all achievements. Hearken to the clarion call of Peace! The day of triumph it at hand! Fellow-classmates of 1919: To-night, we have reached the point which marks the beginning of the responsibilities of life. To-night, as we stand together as the class of 1919, our hearts overflow with in¬ expressible joy at the fruits of the victory we have gained at the end of four years of unflinching perseverance at Milford High School. Our school life has indeed been a period of pleasure and happiness. Ab¬ sorbed in our socials, dances, athletics, and above all, in our school les¬ sons, we have known no cares. To-night, however, marks the culmin¬ ating event of our school days; we must bid farewell to the school we love so dearly and which we will ever hold in tender recollection. Teachers: As we stand upon the threshold of our commencment, it is but fitting and proper that we express our gratitude for your ready and willing assistance in our hours of study and for your unceasing de¬ votion to our welfare. We sincerely believe that the training we have received will greatly assist us in attaining success. Fellow-classmates: What the future holds in store for us, no one knows. Visions of golden opportunities and success await our coming. Let us strive ever onward with all our strength to attain the goal of perfect achievement. Let us go forth into the world ever ready to exemplify in our lives our class motto: “Facta, non Verba,” “Deeds not words.” Teachers, undergraduates, and classmates of 1919, I bid you a sor¬ rowful and affectionate farewell. Alvin L. Pianca, ’19. DREAMS. A Ballad. The dreams of youth are fragile flowers That wilt in noonday’s sun; At even time so pale and dull, At night their life is done. 26 In childhood fairy queens have made The childish minds their homes; And sweet the dreams of fairy lore, Of elves and wicked gnomes. The dreams of blossoming young life Are not untouched by grief; But ’tis a youthful, fleeting pain And destined to be brief. The prime of life has still its dreams But they are dreams more fair; Of greater beauty than before, With inmost hopes laid bare. Now comes the truer, fonder hope Of greater, longer life, When all is gay and sweet content, And absence from ail strife. At last when snaps the slender thread That binds each soul to care, Then comes fulfillment of our dreams, Release from life ' s despair. THE FANGS OF BOLSHEVISM We Americans are not primarily a fighting nation for to be such would be inconsistent with the ideals of our democracy. And yet unless we are ready to fight against all forms of tyranny, we fail the main pur¬ pose of our existence. When it as brought home to us that the war-lords had plunged the world into blood, we resented the tyranny and cruelty that went hand in hand, and like our ancestors of yore sent forth the rich blood of our sons, who stepped out manfully, in the flower of their youth, and placed their precious lives on the altar of freedom. Now that the roaring cannon is silenced and the weapons of war have been set aside, there belches forth a new menace, endeavoring to envelop the whole world. Bolshevism, ris¬ ing in the murky night out of the East comes like seething lava, wrecking industries, instilling lawlessness in the credulous and undermining tlic wholesome, clean and sacred ideals of Americanism. Once more -we stand ready to defend and protect this nation and its high standards from the seducing influence of a revolutionary and reactive people. Their primitive inclinations and barbarous creed demonstrate the low, dark trend of their vile doctrine. Influenced by the most selfish motives, these creatures of the soil squirm amongst us and breathe into our ears that horrible suspicion that tends to destroy our faith in our conutry ' s well being. The Bolsheviki are a mass that knows nothing and seek to teach, who do nothing and rave about the leisure of the rich, who own nothing and endeavor to divide it with every one else. The happiness of our country is at stake, and we as its sons and daughters are called by the great gen¬ eral, Common Sense, to stand by and protect all that is pure in our exis¬ tence, the sanctity of our homes, and the undying love for the flag. As one let us stamp out this menace and secure for posterity that for which our heroes died, and let those of a better future regard us through the annals of history as guardians of pure Peace and as unreserved humanitarians. K. W. H. ' 19. 27 M. H. S. CLASS DAY 1919 Rome reached its pinnacle of power under Caesar, Greece under the influence of her devine poets attained everlasting fame, and Milford High School, under the magnificent genius of the Class of 1919 has risen to its very acme of glory culminating in the first Class Day ever held by any class of this school. Every event of the elaborate program progressed without the least friction and the entire day proved to be one, the memory of which will long live in the hearts of the school. The Class Day Exercises opened with the planting of the class tree, every member of the class doing their bit and throwing a bit of “Mother Earth” on the roots of a tree which will stand for years in remembrance of the twin nineteen. Kenneth Henderson, the class sport and (we may say) speaker, gave the following oration dedicating the tree to the school after which the class joined in singing “Auld Lang Syne.” CLASS DAY ADDRESS Teachers, underclassmen, and trends: We, the class of 1919, welcome you to our Cl ass Day Exercises in the holding of which we have established a custom never before at¬ tempted by any Senior Class of this school. But pray do not let this fact astonish you for everyone must realize that a class, the brilliancy of which has never been equalled, must of necessity find some outlet for its surplus “gray matter,” and so we have laid the most elaborate and complete plans for the series of exercises which are to follow that have ever been recorded in the annals of history. This beautiful young tree which we plant is indeed a fitting tribute to our wonderful class and the dear old school so fortunate in the possession of us as students. As the years pass and this young tree throws its refreshing shade on the weary Algebra students, our children will take their boys and girls on their knees and, pointing to the lofty monument of the unparalled class of 1919, will expound the principles of life so nobly laid down by us, and will open the pages of history to show the many accounts of superb statemanship evidenced by every member of our class. This is no flight of fancy, for equal suffrage has arrived and from my knowledge of the beautiful and charming young ladies of the class of 1919, everyone has definitely decided to be nothing less than a United States Senator, and you know as well as I that the ladies always get what they want. Equal e ah rage is indeed a great boom to America. For years women of the highest intelligence and the finest education have been compelled by the supposedly superior male to remain silent and power¬ less under government corrupted by politicians that have made the life of the working class almost unbearable. And now it is the women, glorified by their new responsibility, who will lift high the banner of clean living and true democracy, and government “of the people, by the people, and for (he people” will truly exist. While speaking of government, allow me to announce that I re¬ ceived a cablegram from President Wilson last evening stating that despite his repeated efforts to leave the Peace Conference to attend our exercises which he considered of paramount importance, he as so con¬ stantly being called upon by insistent statesman of European nations to settle affairs of their countries that he felt he must for the sake of duty miss our exercises even though his heart is saddened by the thought of the pleasure he will miss. Although we are very sorry for President Wilson that he cannot be here, we are very glad to welcome his persnal representative, Secretary Lansing, who will arrive about noon porvided his flivver doesn’t collapse somewhere in the wilds of Braggville. In 28 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. William P. Clarke, Printer, HILFORD, MASS. King Brothers, CLO THIERS. WATCHES. CUT GLASS. CLINTON L. BARNARD, 148 Main Street, Milford. FINE CHINA. JEWELRY. 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Interior Decorators, Home Furnishers, Cut Glass, SILVERWARE, DRY GOODS AND MILLINERY. _29 honor of his arrival we have sent our Agnatius quintet to meet him. For the edification of those unfamiliar with the personnel of this mar¬ vellous quintet, let me announce that it is composed of Mr. Alvin Pianca, first tenor and janitor; Mr. Joseph Casasante, second tenor and former member of the famous dancing team of Casasante and Monti; Mr. Henry Gaffny, first basso, second only to Nat Goodwin in affairs of the heart and still going strong; Mr. Raymond Grayson, second basso, the former celebrated silent basso of the Mendon Operatic Co.; and Miss Marion O’Brien, accompanist on the jew’s-harp, former member of the imperial Russian Ballet. Miss O’Brien by the way, could not subject her artistic temperament to the unlovely acts of the Bolsheviki, and accordingly she came to this country where she studied the jew’s-harp at close range and in its native haunts with such exceptional results that during her first appearance at the Metropolitan Opera House her rendition of that beau¬ tiful light opera “Ja-Da” so affected her audience that strong men wept and women tore their hair. I wonder when I spoke of the Bolsheviki how many stopped to realize what their vile doctrine means to our country. Russia is en¬ veloped by a terrible monster that like a giant octopus irresistibly draws ifs h 3 lpless victim into its deadlv embrace and slowly destroys it. The octopus is a symbol of the Bolsheviki, and their vile doctrine of free love is a blow at the very foundations of civilization. Morality and Christianity mean nothing to them and horrible are the doctrines that they are insidiously striving to place in this country. Happily our government, realizing the menace that is threatening our institutions, has taken steps to combat it, but the efforts of every American citizen must be exerted before it can be blotted out. But I sincerely hope that no Senior will become so enthused with the idea of destroying Bolshevism that he will blindly endeavor to beat up any of our dear Bolshevik Juniors, for despite the fact that they make a great deal of noise and talk incessantly, they are nevertheless quite harmless and owing to the fact that they are our sole heirs, we must treat them leniently. It seems hardly possible as we gathei here today that our career as students of Milford High School is finished. The four years we have $ passed here have sped by rapidly full of joys and of sorrows; sorrow in seeing the two most popular teachers of the High School, Mr. Berry and •Mr. Fitzgerald, march away to war, and joy in seeing them return to us , unhaimed. I am sure that I voice the sentiment of the Senior Class when I say that we pledge eternal friendship to those two who gave up everything to serve their country and to the entire faculty who have ’,o earnestly devoted their time to the welfare of the student body. We bid an affectionate farewell to all those who have cooperated with us and who have proved themselves our true friends. Kenneth W. Henderson. The gathering then made their way to the baseball diamond where the Seniors with much enthusiasm and interest entered into the following races, the winners being awarded prizes: RACES 100 yard dash for boys. 100 yard dash for girls. Relay race. (Two teams made up of boys and girls.) Team 1. Monti, Lilley Perham, McNamara Grayson, Casasante Murray. Team 2. Egan, Pianca Connors, Capece Gaffney, Murphy Fitzgerald. 30 Running broad jump. Peanut Race (boys) Long distance ball throwing. Sack Race. Chariot Race. Three-legged Race. Tug-of-war between the boys and girls of the Senior Class. There was then an intermission of an hour and a half. There were booths in the park which were neatly decorated. The booth where tonic was sold was artisticly decorated in the National colors while the booth where ice-cream was sold was trimmed in red and blue, the school colors. The third booth selling “hot dogs” was quite beautiful in its colors of garnet and gold, the class colors of the Seniors. The afternoon program began with the entrance of the Senior Class marching up from school singing the class song and carrying the class banner. Leo Murray gave an address of welcome to the many guests as¬ sembled which and his address followed by the presentation of class gifts. Every member of the class having had a knock, it would have been very thoughtless to forget the teachers so Leo Murray gave what was called “The Class Growler” and every teacher received a friendly hit. j The Class Will was then read by Grace McDermott, its author, after which the class with one good cheer withdrew from the diamond and a ball game was staged between the Seniors and the under classmen. There was then another intermission until seven thirty when each Senior with two guests returned to the assembly hall and enjoyed a short musical program which was followed by dancing. Refreshments were served and the first Class Day en ded with the strains of the old Wmiliar song “Heme Sweet Home”. The evening program was as follows: X Welcome Address. Sextette Murray Monti Moschilli Gravson Leo Martin Murray I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles. Fitzgerald Henderson Violin Solo • t • ■ • Selection Henry Volk Reading Accompanied by Miss Marion A. Ryan Selection Catherine C. McGurn Quartette ’Till We Meet Again Henderson Phyllis Jackson Fitzgerald Mary McNamara - Address Captain Elbert Crockett. .. - ' .r ' Remarks by Guests. SCHOOL NOTES On January 8, 1919 the Senior Class gave two plays “Holly Tree Inn” and The Obstinate Family.” They both proved a success, financially as well as socially. “The Obstinate Family” was given a second time at the Nurses’ Home and was received with appreciation. The thanks of the students is extended to all advertisers in the Oak, Lily and Ivy. It is through their kind patronage that we were able to make our magazine the success that it has been. 31 The Honor Roll published in this graduation number includes the names of all persons who were enrolled in the war for democracy, includ¬ ing the names of nurses and social workers. We no not think the Honor Roll complete, however, for we have no definite way of ascertaining its completness. On January 17, 1919 and May 27, 1919 the Senior Class conducted two most successful dances. A large throng of dancers attended both functions and a most enjoyable time was had. A most enjoyable reception was tendered to our principal Mr. C. A. Fitzgerald and our sub-master Mr. F. C. Berry on their return to school after serving their country. This reception which was held on February 3rd was conducted by the Senior Class and their invited guests, the Junior Class, School Committee and faculty. Julio Zorzi, one of the most popular boys of the Senior Class, left school in the early part of March to join the naval band. To the Milford Furniture Company, the Avery Woodbury Com¬ pany, and all others who in any way assisted in making the different school undertakings a success we are sincerely grateful. The announcement of sub-master Mr. Francis C. Berry ' s marriage, which was recently made known was received with marked pleasure by his many friends. The student body of the Milford High School extend to him their hearty congratulations. Miss Phyllis Jackson after a four weeks illness, with Scarlet Fever, has returned in time for the Graduation exercises. President Vice-president Treasurer Secretary Garnet and Gold Jack Rose CLASS OFFICERS 1919 Leo M. Murray Jennie L. Connors Roger M. Perham Marjorie H. Baxter Class Colors Class Flower Class Motto Facta non Verba HONOR ROLL Principal Christopher A Francis C. Berry Fitzgerald Martin J. Cooney 1896 William G. Pond 1892 Charles B. Wood 1897 Leroy Tucker 1898 Gilbert C. Eastman 1899 Frank Mather ex-1900 James Casey ex-1901 Attilio H. Cenenella 1902 Miss Jennie Hartwell 1903 Elmer E. Thcmas 1903 Robert Kinney ex-1904 James E. Luby 1904 Willard F. Swan 1904 Herman Dillingham 1905 Aden E. Dudley 1904 Edward McDermott ex-1906 George L. Tully 1906 Mauric e J. Foley 1906 Stuart Godfrey 1907 Austin Livingstone 1907 Athur Ewing 1907 Frank Caldicott 1908 William J. Gilmore 1908 Bernard Thatcher ex-1908 Ralph Bragg 1909 Batista Vitalini 1909 Bernard Manion ex-1909 Francis Boyle 1909 James Luchini 1910 Edwin Bath 1910 Frank Comba 1910 Lawrence Woodbury ex-1910 Ellwood Ward ex-1910 Raymond Dunphy 1910 Charles Witherall 1910 Forrest Tower ex-1910 32 Miss Jessie Whitney 1911 William F. Moloney 1911 Philip J. Callery (killed) 1911 Carl Kennedy 1912 Fred Nealon 1912 Edward W. Duggan 1912 Earl A. Trevett 1912 John Keane 1912 James F. Quirk 1912 Ralph Ward 1912 William A. McCue 1912 Ralph Newcomb 1912 Francis Welch 1912 Ralph Coombs 1912 Earl Crockett 1912 Joseph DePasquale 1912 ' George Grayson 1913 Paul Gragg 1913 Joseph Lang 1913 Luige 0. San Clemente 1913 Allen Kennedy 1913 Joseph S. Quirk 1913 Eugene Marino 1913 Emory Grayson 1913 Stephen C. Jackson 1913 John S. Conway 1913 Harold Whitney 1914 Forrest Grayson 1914 Eben Baker 1914 Henry Schultz 1914 Alex DiGiannantonio 1914 Lester Hill 1914 Joseph Carey 1914 John O’Rielly 1915 Roy McKenzie 1915 Carlton Scott 1915 Leo Burns 1915 William F. Goddard 1915 John Hayes 1915 Frederick Holmes 1915 Harold Lockey 1915 Arthur Schooner 1915 Francis W. Mead 1915 Charles Goucher 1916 John Murphy 1916 George V. Larkin 1916 Fred Clarridge 1916 Frank Dillon 1916 Fred A. Goodnow 1917 Frank K. Behrens 1917 Spencer Carr 1917 James Dalton 1917 Howard Hilton 1917 Raymond Sullivan 1917 Clarence Jones 1917 Elmer Nelson 1918 George Bruce ex-1918 William Sprague 1918 John Grady 1918 George Luchini 1918 Marshall Day 191S Francis Larkin 1918 Harold Shea 1918 Joseph Gorman 1918 Chester Avery 1918 Arnold Davis 1918 James Zurlo 1918 John Kelley 1918 Thomas J. Raftery 1918 Paul E. Jones 1918 Raymond Grayson 1919 Julio Zorzi 1919 John Early 1920 ATHLETICS a , School Athletic Association held a meeting in the Assembly Hall on the 11th day of September, 1918, and elected the iollowing officers: 33 President: Mr. Thomas J. Quirk (pro tem). Vice-President: Miss Eleanor C. Lilley. Secretary: Miss Grace A. McDermott. Treasurer, Mr. Thomas J. Quirk (pro tem). On the return of Mr. Christopher A. FitzGerald he resumed his duties of president and treasurer and has rendered the following report: Receipts $278.15 Bal. Feb. 5, 1919 . . . .$49.14 Expenditures Gifts . Guarantees, umpires, police, Gate . etc.. .$162.26 Athletic Dues . . . . 22.37 War Tax . 5.22 Season Tickets. ... 31.50 Express . .36 Guarantees . . .. 42.50 Printing Tickets.. 2.00 Supplies . . . . 3.85 Balance 6 14 19. . 108.31 Locker Keys . 4 25 $278.15 FOOTBALL AND BASEBALL In the fall of 1918 our prospects for a football team were very promising. In Grayson, Monti, Casasante, Murray and Moschilli, the team had veterans of rare ability and the candidates from the three lower classes also displayed the essentials to make a pennant-winning team. Attorney Alfred B. Cenedella, former coach and at present one of the esteemed members of the School Committee, kindly volunteered to take charge of the team and was ready to do “his bit” in the absence of Mr. F. C. Berry who was “ploughing the sea” for Uncle Sam. Attorney Cenedella’s attitude toward the High School is highly appre¬ ciated and it is difficult to express the gratitude of the school to him. But then came our great misfortune. With such wonderful prospects we were unable to play any game and had to disband the team on account of the influenza epidemic. We thus lost six weeks of available time and also a pennant. We are sorry our season was so interrupted but wish that the coming fall team will meet with the success for which we had hoped. In the spring Captain Monti called out his baseball team and placed them under Coach Berry’s instruction. Gaffny, Gould, Cooney, Casas¬ ante, Tighe, Murray, Reed, Grayson, Baxter, Nelligan, Visconti, Fitz¬ Gerald, Shea and Bartone answered the call for recruits. Manager Grayson, on account of his playing on the team, voluntarily gave his position to Alvin L. Pianca. Pianca always showed great interest in the sports of the school and he was accepted by all as a worthy manager. The baseball team did not meet with great success. A greater amount of school spirit and enthusiasm in attending the games would have brought better results. The following is the schedule and results of the games: 1919. April 12 M. H. S.— 5 At. .Milford it 19 U — 8 ii 21 a — 6 .Franklin it 23 a —16 .Franklin—5 . .Milford a 29 a — 7 .La Salle—11 . . . . Providence May 3 a — 4 .North High—11 .... .Milford 15 a — 6 .La Salle—7. .Milford u 17 a — 1 . . .Worcester u 22 a — 2 .y. M. C. A.—3. .Milford a 24 a • — 2 . . .Worcester 34 “ 26 « —21 . . . . .Holliston—7 . .Milford “ 28 — 5 . . . . .Franklin—3. .Franklin “ 30 — 5 . . . . .Classical—15. .Worcester June 2 —13 . . . . .Hopkinton—1 .... .Milford “ 4 u —18 . . . . .Marlboro—4 . .Milford “ 7 a — 5 _ .Natick—4. .Milford A word to the underclassmen: Don’t forget that Milford High School has up t o now, always showed school spirit, school pep, and all that goes with it. Now don’t slacken. Also bear in mind that since January the 11th, 1917, Milford High has been a member of the Massa¬ chusetts High School Athletic Association and has a standing equal to that of any other high school in the state. MOTTO: “Each and everyone be interested in Athletics.” A student who is a member of the Milford High School Athletic Association must live up to the rules and regulations of the Association. His duties and obligations are several: Athletic dues must be paid monthly, before or on the date assigned. This matter of dues is a duty of the entire student body and if their responsibilities are properly ful¬ filled, they will add greatly to the success of the school and its Association. Attendance at the meetings is likewise requested and a certain amount of enthusiasm and spirit is expected in the interest displayed in the teams. The following account is the batting average of the team up to June 4th, 1919: • A.B. R. H. Average Casasante 62 18 24 .387 Monti 52 12 19 .365 Gould 29 5 10 .345 Murray 54 17 18 .333 Grayson 47 14 13 .277 Gaffny 44 15 12 .273 Visconti 15 1 4 .266 Cooney 44 8 10 .228 Tighe 57 ' 9 13 .228 Baxter 31 8 7 .226 Reed 21 5 4 .190 Class games proved to be very successful. The Seniors played the underclassmen on the 19th and 29th of May, winning on both occasions with scores of 6-2 and 8-3. The Seniors played remarkable baseball, were errorless in the held and very successful with the bat. Pianca’s fielding and batting ability was displayed for the first time. He took the bleachers by surprise. Casasante’s batting has been a great fea¬ ture of the season. He has batted 51 consecutive times without a strike¬ out. Murray and Gould have pitched very good ball. Reed and Gray¬ son have covered the outfield remarkably well and Captain Monti has starred throughout the season in the infield. Cooney is doing his duty on first; Tighe covers second like a Major- league player and Bsx er when feeling in the best of condition is also a very good fielder. Fitzgerald and Visconti also do their part in help¬ ing out the team in a necessity. Without doubt “Chippie” will be a coach of a college team in the near future. The last but not least player is “Dido” Gaffny. Although Gaffny’s throwing arm has been very sore this year, he makes a wonderful catcher. Henry’s wit “gets” all the opposing batters. We are willing to exchange our subs for any old cracked bats, torn balls or ragged gloves. If they were run over by a steam roller, they 35 would furnish enough juice to start a lemon soda factory. Leo Murray received the Dr. John V. Gallagher Medal. The medal is awarded to the player with the best scholastic standing. OUR TEAM A noble nine we had this year Of merit and esteem; With praising fingers I sit down To write about this team. An able coach we sure did have, His task was oft’ to look For “fouls” the fellows often hit, And kiddies tried to hook. Sure “Gaff,” I know, well did his part Most faithfully and true; When runs did need to win the game, He always did come through. The Murray boy is “there” you bet, He often states it, too, That Senior girls don’t roll their eyes The way the Juniors do. And praise no less is due to “Dutch.” His hobby sure is pool, He oft’ complains that he is sick When he is not in school. But Tighe, no doubt, I must describe, Perchance a coming star. He cannot possibly make good, Without some rich cigar. I hate to w rite about myself, The ball I cannot “clout”; With three men on and no one down, I always do strike out. We have boy “Cass” to cover third, You know he’s very neat, His eye is set on a Junior Miss, Who is so fair and sweet. Our beauty Reed at left we have, He “nabs” the “flies” galore; And often have I heard it said, He’s hooked a sophomore. Young “Dame” at centre field does shine, The ball he often hurls; He has an eye for beauty, too, And loves the chorus girls. The Baxter boy we can’t forget, With baseball knowledge deep; For he is there to play the game, And not to fall asleep. A line to “subs” I now must write, Their task on bench to wait. Our shoes in tune they all will fill, When we are shown the gate. To Pianca “dear” I now do turn, So stalwart and so brave, The school boys’ sports he sure does love, To these his time he gave. BASE BALL TEAM, 1919 37 Our school is proud of such a team And this is often shown, When Milford High plays other “Nines” They all do stay at home! Victor Hugo Monti, ’19. The graduating class of 1919 wishes the greatest success possible to the Milford High School Athletic Association and its representative teams. The members of the class will always be glad to lend their support in the athletics of the school. Roger M. Perham, ’19, Athletic Editor. THE CONQUEROR’S RETURN A Ballad They say they come from Yankee Land, From city and from farm; But we call them Americans Who answered the alarm. Their praise is heard in many tongues, In accents strong and true; But praise from home they welcome most, So let’s give them their due. They volunteered ’gainst German might To protect small peoples weak; And when they went, we knew they’d climb To glory’s highest peak. And we who lined the streets those days, And watched our heroes go, Have lived to see a brighter day Dawn after tears and woe. For victors they return to us With duty’s work well done, A new light shining in their eyes From many battles won. Then thanks and joy, and peace and praise Will we accord to them, Who rescued from oppression’s might The future race of men. Alice Holland. CLASS ODE Air; “Then You’ll Remember Me.” I. Now open stand the gates of life, Amid the joys of peace, To welcome us, who sadly part From blessings that now cease. Farewell, O Alma Mater true, Farewell to thee, the one Who taught us tender lessons pure To do the work to come, Whose love must guard us through the passing days. II. ’Tis hard to part with classmates staunch, With teachers dear and true, But future passing years will soon The bond of love renew. , _ . _ We ne ' er forget your gentle care, And on the goal of fame Our thoughts will ever turn to you, And joyful we’ll exclaim: “Reward is yours, 0 Alma Mater kind. III. No more the seas and lands are lashed By war’s engulfing waves; No more will voices call with pleas Upon our fighting braves! At last the dawn of peace has come To bid the world be free, And shrouded in its message glad We say adieu, to thee Adieu, dear Alma Mater, kind and true. CLASS OF 1919 William Mathew Ahern Jennie Susie Anderson Josephine Florence Ardolino Mary Evelyn Balconi Hattie Marjorie Baxter Marion Louise Broughey Nicholas Joseph Capece John Joseph Casasante Pauline Anna Cervone Jennie Loretta Connors Frances Lillian Currie Lillian Louise Egan Ruth Hayward Fairbanks Arthur Henry Fitzgerald Henry David Gaffny Frank Sylvester Goodnow Raymond Henry Grayson Helen Howard Healy Kenneth Wilson Henderson Gertrude Frances Hill Alice Holland Phyllis Eleanor Jackson Myrtie Esther Kinney Mildred Rita Kirby Rose Kurlansky Eleanor Clark Lilley Mary Elvira Mazzarelli Lillian Frances McConnachie Grace Anne McDermott Mary Claire McNamara Bernice Vincent Milan Hugo Victor Monti Mary Patrice Moore Frank Joseph Moschilli Joseph Timothy Murphy Leo Martin Murray 40 Marion Frances O’Brien Beryl Cat herine Page Roger Moden Perham Alvin Louis Pianca Thomas Alden Reed Claudine Mary San Clemente Elizabeth Angelina Santosuosso Mary Isabell Stella Completed course in four years. VICTORY PROGRAMME The Bridal Rose Overture Lavell M. H. S. Orchestra Entrance of Senior Class escorted by Junior Class. Persian Pearl March Fisher M. H. S. Orchestra From Aida Triumphal March Verdi M. H. S. Glee Club Salutatory America’s Place in the Great War Frank Joseph Moschilli Class History Joseph Timothy Murphy Shout Aloud in Triumpji Manney M. H. S. Glee Club (Solo by Kenneth Henderson) Class Prophecy Jennie Loretta Connors Roses of Picardy Weatherly and Wood Mary Clare McNamara Presentation of Class Gift Leo Martin Murray, Pres. Class of 1919. Acceptance of Class Gift Thomas E. Nelligan, Pres. Class of 1920 La Czarine Ganne M. H. S. Glee Club Valedictory A Lasting Peace Alvin Louis Pianca Class Ode Presentation of Diplomas George E. Stacy, Chairman of the School Committee. Madelon March Sousa M. H. S. Orchestra Compliments of B. E. CERUTI MILFORD M ‘‘Health is Wealth”Exercise is necessary BalK Y_ M. c. A. G m Classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p. m. 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