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

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1922 volume:

Cbe ®ak, %tl£ anb Hv? l 53 Commencement IRumber 1922 Interstate Commercial School “ Dedicated to Thorough Instruction” You need but ask former students to learn their opinion and what I.C.S. can do for you. This small private school guarantees personal genu¬ ine interest in every student during attendance and after graduation. Expert instructors and a background of twenty-five years of progressive endeavor assure intending students of the most careful preparation. Commercial, Secretarial, Teacher Training and Gener al Courses EDWIN B. HILL, Principal. Compliments of Wm. Lap worth Sons ADVERTISING SECTION. 1 Compliments of WARD P. ROBERTS Service and Quality Market MEATS and PROVISIONS It pays to pay for the BEST The Market Next the Five and Ten A Familiar Question Where is there a good place to eat in Milford? CORRECT ANSWER, at the Model Lunch JOHN W. HAINES, Prop. 183 Main Street a Best of everything, properly served, courteous treatment, moderate prices, satisfaction guaranteed. Compliments of. Sherman’s Laundry J. B. LESTER, Mgr. Milford Coal Co. Dealer in Coal, Wood, Lime, Cement and Fertilizers Phone Connection � Office and Yard, 31 Main Street 2 ADVERTISING SECTION. Compliments of. Milford’s Popular Playhouse ERNEST E. O’BRIEN The Ideal Home of Big Features and Sure Fire Comedies NICK L. BONVINO The Low Price Tailor Successor to M. Y. Schooner Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing At Reasonable Prices Compliments of. GEORGE A. BARRY, Esq. LINCOLN SQUARE 129 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Telephone 812-W • Compliments of.. Alfred B. Cenedella BURKE’S PHARMACY Attorney and Councillor at Law 3 Baker Building Milford, - Mass. Compliments of. Compliments of. LINCOLN SQUARE SPA BOSTON FURNITURE 8-10 School Street COMPANY Milford, - Mass. (Eompltmentg of |}orr flQiett ADVERTISING SECTION. 3 QUALITY LUNCH One of the best, cleanest, and most up-to-date Lunchrooms in the country Courteous attention paid to large or small parties. 191 Main Street, Milford, Massachusetts Compliments of. Compliments of. WYZAN BROS. Womens Specialty Shop BRIAN MANION Milford and Marlboro Compliments of. Dieges Clust S3 (“If we made it, it ' s right”) Manufacturing Specialty Jewelers HUCKINS TEMPLE, Inc. a Class Rings Shoe Manufacturers Class Pins a Medals a Milford, - Mass. 73 Tremont Street Boston, (9) - Mass. 4 ADVERTISING SECTION. Justice of the Peace Agent Orient Ins. Co. JOHN H. CUNNIFF 14 Spring Street, Milford, Mass. Representing Henry W. Savage, Inc. Real Estate 10 State Street, Boston, Mass. Established 1840 Telephone, Milford, 314-W FANCY CARNATIONS FOR ALL OCCASIONS at HOWARD’S GREENHOUSES 150 South Main Street Milford Gas and Electric Light Co. a 241 Main Street, Milford KING BROTHERS Exclusive Representatives Stein Bloch’s Fashion Park and Culture Clothes For this section of Massachusetts S. Mazzarelli Sons Dealers in BEST ITALIAN BREAD AND GROCERIES Also Flour in Barrels for Family Use a Manufacturers of All Kinds of MACARONI At Wholesale and Retail a Telephone Connection 1 7 Genoa Ave., Milford, Mass. HERBERT CASS Wall Paper, Room Moulding Ready Mixed Paints Hardware Picture Framing, Etc. 63 Main Street, Milford, Mass. COLLINS DRUG STORE The Rexall Store 201 Main Street Milford, Mass. Compliments of. F. TOSKES TAILOR Milford, - Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION. 5 FRED T. BURNS ICE CREAM AND CONFECTIONERY 270 MAIN STREET ALHAMBRA RUBBER CO. Manufacturers of Raincoats and Rubber Specialties 125 Central Street, Milford E. F. ULLEY Jeweler 8 202 Main Street, - Milford Compliments of.. H. S. CHADBOURNE CO. Headquarters for Hardware, Paints, Seeds, Cutlery, Sporting Goods 1 68 Main Street, - Milford Compliments of. PEOPLE’S 5 TO 50 STORE 1 32 Main St., Milford Shop at the 5 to 50 Compliments of.. H. D. BULLARD Auto Tire Shop Save Money by Buying the Latest in SILK HOSIERY At VOLK’S 1 06 Main St. Compliments of. WHITE BROS.’ MANSION HOUSE GARAGE Milford, Mass. 6 ADVERTISING SECTION. Hear STYLEPLUS CLOTHES A Saving from $5 to $8 in your SULLIVAN BROS.’ Suit Singing Orchestra RING WELCH 185 Main Street, Milford At Silver Lake Beach LEWIS HAYDEN Dancing every Wed. and Sat. Eve. Insurance, Justice of the Peace Edward J. Sullivan, Mgr. Real Estate Agent Milford, Mass. NOBBY YOUNG MEN’S J. C. PURCELL SUITS Expert Watchmaker at and Jeweler LARKIN BROTHERS Milford, - Mass. GET IT AT Compliments of. BRIDGE’S PHARMACY J. H. O’Grady, Prop. CAHILL’S a NEWS AGENCY 193 Main Street, Milford, Mass. S. A. EASTMAN CO. Compliments of. Wood, Paper and Corrugated WERBER ROSE Boxes Milford, - Mass. Milford, - Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION. 7 FREDERICK A. GOULD FOR Hardware, Plumbing and Suits, Corsets, Coats, Summer Gowns and Waists Heating Go to 1 6-20 Exchange Street M. F. Green’s Cloak Store Milford, - Mass. Milford, Mass. SHEA BROS. Compliments of. Meats and Provisions 1 2 7 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Compliments of. ARTHUR P. CLARRIDGE M. S. SHOE CO. • MANNING’S SHOES Compliments of. WEAR WELL BROCKTON SHOE STORE JOHN MAZZARELU MILFORD DAILY NEWS Dealer in High Grade Shoes and Hosiery For Established 1887 The only Daily Paper in Milford Men, Women and Children and the only Advertising Medium Always in Stock 71 East Main St., Milford, Mass. for all this section of the State. Sworn Circulation 4,650 1 Compliments of. Compliments of. MOTOR EQUIPMENT CO. The Automobile Store Complete B. CERUTI Milford, Mass. Compliments of. BOSTON SPECIALTY SHOP Everything in ARCHER RUBBER CO. Ladies’ Wearing Apparel Hotel Willian Block ADVERTISING SECTION. 9 Carroll, Hixon, Jones Compa ny Compliments of. CROWELL DeWITT Manufacturers Provisions and Fancy Groceries and Importers of 1 1 3 Main Street Straw and Body HATS Telephone 103-W M. CICCHETTI 8 Successor to N. W. Heath TAILOR Milford, - Mass. 154 Main Street, Milford, Mass. Best Wishes GIFT SHOP and Halbert Lynn Keith, M. D. TEA ROOMS 8 Milford, - Mass. TRASK BROTHERS R. MARINO Dealers in High Class Tailor CYCLES and SUNDRIES and Real Estate Agent 8 Agents for EDISON PHONOGRAPHS Granite Block, - Milford Milford, - Mass. 10 ADVERTISING SECTION. Compliments of Hopedale Manufacturing Company, Milford, Massachusetts Builders of the NEW NORDRAY LOOM GEORGE MACKAK1S First Class Shoe Repairing 5 Jefferson Street Milford, - Mass. HEITIN BROS. Tailors and Cleaners Beacon Bldg. Milford, - Mass. Compliments of. DR. E. J. DIXON Dentist No. 180 Main Street, Milford MADER’S F. J. COLEMAN, Prop. CONFECTIONER ICE CREAM, ETC. 256 Main Street Milford, - Mass. NIRO NIRO COMPANY Electrical Construction Dealers In ELECTRICAL MERCHANDISE AND APPLIANCES OF ALL KINDS Estimates Given on All Jobs Telephone 619-W 1 5 Main Street, Milford, Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION. 11 Ladies’ and Gents’ TAILORING I have moved my Tailoring Estab¬ lishment to Gillon Block, Over Bridges’ Drug Store LOUIS SYAT, Gillon Blk., Milford Compliments of. LOUIS PRATT Compliments of. M. J. CARBARY Milford, Mass. ‘‘Know a Good Smoke” SHAWS HAND-MADE CIGAR 10,000 A DAY 12 ADVERTISING SECTION. Compliments of. Compliments of. JOHN E. SWIFT, Esq. JOHN C. LYNCH, Esq. Compliments of. Milford, - Mass. Dancing is the age-old expression of the enthusiasm and joy of living of youth DR. EARL CROCKETT NIPMUC PARK Dentist invites you to come and dance there. The cleanest Summer Park in New England Milford, - Mass. GEORGE F. GRAYSON Manager of Pavilion WILLIAM J. MOORE Compliments of. Attorney PEACHY’S Singing and Banjo Orchestra and Councillor at Law Milford, Mass. Manager, Nicholas P. Casasante Milford, Mass. Tel. 651-W. CROWN CONFECTIONERY CO. Ice Cream Delivered Milford, Mass. Specialty Home Made Ice Cream and Candy Compliments of. DR. GEORGE F. CURLEY Compliments of. Withington Grocery Company Milford, Mass. ADVERTISING SECTION. 13 B. VITALINI s Quality COAL Service 8 Telephone Connection Milford, - Mass. All our Portrait Work is High-Class But not necessarily High-Priced HAVELE’S STUDIO 1 54 Main Street Milford, Mass. Ladies’ and Gents’ TAILORING I have moved my Tailoring Estab¬ lishment to Gillon Block, Over Bridges’ Drug Store LOUIS SYAT, Gillon Blk., Milford J. F. HICKEY Insurance and Real Estate 224 Main Street Milford, - Mass. The High School Boys Like BUCKLE’S LEMON and LIME Milford - Mass. Compliments of Milford Cash Market and Milford Provision Company E. Halpern, H. Halpern, A. Stone, Proprietors CLASS OF 1922 THE OAK, EIliY AfJD IVY Vol. XXXVIII. MILFORD, MASS., JUNE, 1922 NO. 1. Published by the Pupils of the Milford High School. BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-Chief, Leslie M. Calkin, ’22. Business Manager, Henry D. Barbadoro, ’22. Assistant Business Managers, Della B. Kurlansky, ’22, Clifton A. Jeffery, 22. ASSOCIATE EDITORS. Clara E. Cade , ’22, Nicholas A. Mastroianni, 22, Walter T. Wall, ’22. Subscription Rates: For the year, $1.00. Single copies, 15 cents. Address all communications to Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. TRUE HAPPINESS. The biggest thing in the life of every human individual is happiness. It is the goal of all ambitions, the object of all endeavor. Complete happiness is that desirable something for which each one of us, rich or poor, powerful or insigni¬ ficant, proud or humble, seeks in an endless quest, and which, because of its in¬ tangibleness and our own stupidity, few of us find. Seldom do we seek it con¬ sciously, never as a definite object, yet, in the final analysis, it is for happiness that we live and die. In endless toil we pursue it, ardently yet blindly, earnestly yet despairingly. Material success comes; wealth, position, power, homage, yet it leaves us unsatisfied, with a conviction that something is lacking. And the conviction is not unfounded. Something is lacking. But it is in, ourselves that the defect lies, not in fate or the “divinity that shapes our ends.” For true happiness is merely contentment with whatever we possess of material comforts and spiritual blessings, great or small. The capacity for happiness lies within each one of us and even as we pursue it in blind haste, it is waiting to be enjoyed. Happiness is a state of mind, the accompaniment of a courageous spirit— the spirit of optimism—and the natural consequence of an intelligent outlook on life. The person keen enough to see and appreciate the good things of life, and strong enough to forget or ignore the unpleasant things, thus deriving the full measure of happiness intended for all of us, is called an optimist. In this world we meet too few real optimists, too few people with courage enough to smile when others frown, and fight on with dauntless spirit) when others surrender in despair. By an optimist I do not mean the offensive individual who rises with the songsters and rouses the household with boisterous melody. He is merely a healthy lunatic. Nor do I mean the man who predicts fair weather when the weather man’s report and every visible natural sign indicates approaching rain. He is a fool. Nor yet do I mean the type of person who displays a perpetual simper to friend and enemy alike in affluence or affliction. He is either too small or too timid to assert himself. Your real optimist is the man who, knowing that trouble is coming, has the courage to face it with a smile and faith in the ultimate triumph of Right. Your true optimsit is religious. He may not be demonstrative about it, but he believes 14 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. and trusts in a Supreme Being, all powerful, just, and generous or he could not have such faith. He is generous and kindly as his conscience and his intelligence direct him to be. For not only would he lose the happiness which he has if he failed to be, but he realizes that through unselfish service he is able to increase not only the pleasure of his friends but of himself. By his attentions he makes himself at¬ tractive, by his loving thoughtfulness he makes himself lovable. He holds the key to the secret of success, since true success is, after all, merely complete hap¬ piness. Perhaps the most notable example of the optimist in current literature is Mark Sabre, the leading character in A. S. M. Hutchinson’s successful novel “If Winter Comes.” The keynote of his philosophy of life, his deathless faith, his unquenchable optimism, may be found in those lines wherein he studies the in¬ finite workings of Nature and finds in them the reflection of his own courageous ideals. By these lines optimism is pictured in its truest sense, as it manifests itself in joyous spirits and courageous deeds. ‘‘Nature was to him in October, and not in Spring, poignantly suggestive, deeply mysterious in her intense and visible occupation.-She spoke to him of preparation for winter, and beyond winter with ineffable assurance for Spring, bring winter what it might.-She packed down. She did not pack up, which is confusion, flight, abandonment. She packed down, which is resolve, resistance, husbandry of power to build and burst again.-Mankind, frail parasite of doubt seeking ever for a sign, conceives no certainty but the enormous certitude of un¬ certainty. A sign!-October spoke to Sabre of Nature’s sublime impervious¬ ness to doubt; of her enormous certainty, old as creation, based in the sure foundation of the world.” That is the philosophy of the true optimist, the person who in the face of every conceivable misfortune is able to ask, in the words of Shelley: “-O Wind, If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” L. M. Calkin, ’22. SALUTATORY. As a representative of the Class of 1922, I wish to extend to you all a most cordial and hearty welcome. To you, dear teachers, parents, and friends, we owe a large measure of the success which we have attained during our four years in the Milford High School, and during that time labor and pleasure have been blended together most happily. I feel confident that it is with a pang of sincere regret that we bid farewell to our Alma Mater and to those surroundings to which we have become so endeared during the past four years. THE BEGINNINGS OF THE ENGLISH DRAMA. To-day more than ever before, the universal appeal of the drama is mani¬ fested by the vast throngs of theatre-goers. Never before in the history of drama has there been such a demand for good plays. Despite the efforts of so-called reformers and purifiers of the theatre” the general outlook is exceedingly favorable. Instead of corrupting the morals” of the public, the modern drama has ef¬ fected many reforms through its influence on public opinion. For example, it is inevitable that after thousands of people have seen a drama depicting deplorable THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 15 labor conditions such an impression will be made on their minds that immediately strenuous efforts twill be made to better those conditions and to alleviate the burdens of the laborer. Though many modern plays have been written in prose, the drama is his¬ torically classified as a department of poetry, side by side with the epic and lyric. It is the action in a drama which distinguishes it from simple dialogue wherein the persons are merely mouth-pieces for the expression of ideas. A drama, there¬ fore, is an exhibition of human types, bringing into play every emotion which can be objectively expressed, whether by word, gesture, or play of feature. The classic departments of the drama are tragedy and comedy. The essential difference has been said to lie in the fact that a tragedy has a sad ending, while comedy ends happily; but this is far from expressing the real difference. Tragedy deals in a serious way with serious themes, especially the deeper sufferings of hu¬ manity. Comedy exploits the follies and absurdities of the ridiculous and base. While all drama is intended to entertain, tragedy does it through the excitement of sympathy, comedy through the excitement of mirth. The element of mimicry, which is fundamental in the acted drama, is, of course, a part of human nature, and is doubtless to be found among all peoples. In many forms of literature, too, the dramatic tendency appears. Thus the Old Testament contains instances of dramatic dialogue, as in the Book of Job, and of the dramatic lyric as in the Song of Solomon. This is to be distinguished, how¬ ever, from completely developed drama, the history of which begins in Greece. The drama which flowered in the latter part of the sixteenth century “was not a new and sudden birth, but came rather as the natural outgrowth of centuries of crude and humble plays.” In the very beginning, these had been closely related to the service of the church; in fact, they had been a means of religious instruc¬ tion rather than a form of amusement. The instinct to act out a story had ex¬ isted from the childhood of the race. With the earliest telling of legends and folk tales by minstrels and bards there had been occasion for dramatic recital, dialogue, and action. For many centuries the solemn mysteries and the quaint old miracle plays had been in existence. Throughout the Middle Ages bands of strolling players had wandered over Europe. Five or six hundred years before Christ the God Dionysus, or Bacchus, was worshipped in Greece at country festivals. These actors were generally clad in goatskins, hence our word “tragedy,” from the Greek “tragos,” a goat, and “tragodia,” a goat-song. From these simple beginnings sprang the great drama of Greece, which was given to the world through the genius of Aeschylus, Sopho¬ cles, and Euripides. In similar fashion, “comedy,” from “comus,” a band of revellers, and “ode,” a song, developed from the ruder, more rustic elements in the worship of the same god, although the religious element did not persist as long in this as in its greater and more serious cousin, tragedy. In England, more than eighteen hundred years later, the beginnings of the drama were again closely connected with worship. Few of the common people could read, so the only effective method of teaching their congregations the stories of the Bible was the use of objects and pictures by the priests. Later they added movement, action, and talk to their picture lessons. It has been said that it was but a step from the impressive and beautiful service of the Mass to a dra¬ matic presentation, in simpler form, of the most solemn scenes in religious history. “In this manner the people not only heard the story of the Adoration of the Magi and of the Marriage in Cana, but saw the story in tableau. In course of time the persons in these tableaux spoke and moved, and then it was but a logical step to the dramatic representation by the priests before the altar of the striking and significant events in the life of Christ.” Thus in the services of the church at Christmas, Good Friday, and Easter 16 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. were laid the foundations of our modern drama. These earliest performances, called Mysteries, dealt wholly with Bible stories, from the Creation to the Day of Judgment, and with the life of Christ; but as they became more popular, lives of saints were used for dramatic material in the miracle plays of a century later. The priests and choir-boys were the actors. The object of these plays continued to be largely religious instruction, but there were opportunities for a good deal of grotesque amusement in the Miracle plays. Incidents in the lives of saints were not always serious. The Devil became more or less of a comic char¬ acter, and gradually the religious element declined. When the drama lost favor with the Church, it was taken up by the trade- guilds, which by the fifteenth century had developed elaborate and systematic methods of presenting them. Crowds gathered to witness again “the drama of Adam and Eve and the Garden of Eden, of Noah, the flood and the ark, of Pilate and Herod, or one of the numberless other stories with which they had been familiar from childhood.” The mysteries and miracle plays were followed by the moralities in which abstract qualities such as Pleasure, Slander, Rage, Perseverance, and the “Seven Deadly Sins” took the place of characters from the Bible. This was a long stride forward and consequently the field of subjects was greatly enlarged. From the eagerness and enthusiasm displayed, it is evident that there was inborn in the hearts of the people a love of acting which sooner or later would develop a more finished and artistic drama. The earliest specimen of English drama now extant is a comedy, “Ralph Royster Doyster,” written by Nicholas Udall probably between 1534 and 1541 for the Christmas entertainment at Eton, of which Udall at that time was head master. It was printed anonymously in 1566, and Udall’s name was first con¬ nected with it about 1820. It is noteworthy as the first English comedy, “its humorous and life-like characters far surpassing the wooden figures of the morali¬ ties, and even the personages of Heywood’s farces.” It is an amusing tale of Ralph Royster Doyster’s love affair with Dame Custance, a widow. Ralph is encouraged by his friend, Mathewe Merygreeke, but is utterly repulsed by the lady in question, who is already betrothed to Gawyn Goodlucke. The real humor of the story lies in a letter which was written by Ralph to his lady-love. When the letter was read to Dame Custance, it read:— “Sweete mistresse where as I loue you nothing at all, Regarding your substance and richesse chiefe of all, For your personage, beautie, demeanour and wit, I commende me vnto you neuer a whit. Sorie to heare report of your good welfare. For (as I heare say) suche your conditions are, That ye be worthie fauour of no liuing man, To be abhorred of euery honest man. To be taken for a woman enclined to vice. Nothing at all to Vertue gyuing hir due price. Wherfore concerning mariage, ye are thought Suche a fine Paragon, as nere honest man bought. And now by these presents I do you aduertise T hat I am minded to marrie you in no wise. For your goodes and substance, I coulde bee content To take you as ye are. If ye mynde to bee my wyfe, Ye shall be assured for the tyme of my lyfe, I will keepe ye ryght well, from good rayment and fare, Ye shall not be kepte but in sorrowe and care. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 17 Ye shall in no wyse lyue at your owne libertie, Doe and say what ye lust, ye shall neuer please me, But when ye are mery, I will be all sadde, When ye are sory, I will be very gladde.” This seems an extraordinary letter for a man to send to the lady he desires to make his wife, but Royster Doyster did not intend the letter to be interpreted m the manner just read. What he really desired to say was:— “Sweete mistresse, where as I loue you, nothing at all, Regarding your richesse and substance: chiefe of all For your personage, beautie, demeanour and witte I commende me vnto you: Neuere a whitte Sory to heare reporte of your good welfare. For (as I heare say) suche your conditions are, That ye be worthie fauor: Of no liuing man To be abhorred: of euery honest man To be taken for a woman enclined to vice Nothing at all: to vertue giuing hir due price. Wherfore concerning mariage, ye are thought Suche a fine Paragon, as nere honest man bought. And nowe by these p resents I doe you aduertise, That I am minded to marrie you: In no wyse For your goodes and substance: I can be content To take you as you are: yf ye will be my wife, Ye shall be assured for the time of my life, I wyll keepe you right well: from good rayment and fare, Ye shall not be kept: but in sorrowe and care Ye shall in no wyse lyue: at your owne libertie, Doe and say what ye lust: ye shall neuer please me But when ye are merrie: I will bee all sadde When ye are sorie: I wyll be very gladde When ye seeke your heartes ease.” I Regarding this comedy, John Payne Collier says, “The plot is amusing and well-constructed, with an agreeable intermixture of serious and comic dialogue, having a variety of character to which no other piece of a similar date can make any pretension. When we recollect that it was perhaps written in the reign of Henry VIII, we ought to look upon it as a masterly production.” The first English tragedy of which we have any knowledge is “Gorbuduc or Ferrex and Porrex,” written by Norton and Sackville. The plot is drawn from Geoffrey of Monmouth’s “History of Britain,” and relates the efforts of Gorbu¬ duc, king of Britain, to divide his dominions between his sons, Ferrex and Porrex. A fierce quarrel ensues between the princes which ends in their deaths and in the deaths of their father and mother, and leaves the land a prey to civil war. The moral of the piece, as indicated in the “dmnme shew” preceding the first act, is “that a state knit in unity doth continue strong against all force,, but being di¬ vided is easily destroyed,” commended itself to political circles where great anxiety prevailed at the date of its representation regarding the succession to the throne. Charles Lamb says: “The style of this old play is stiff and cumbersome, like the dresses of its time. There may be flesh and blood underneath, but we cannot get at it.” Sir Philip Sidney, however, praised it for its morality. To our modern viewpoint the lengthy speeches in blank verse are somewhat tire- 18 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. some and yet the tragedy, all of whose dramatis personae die before the final curtain, is highly interesting to the student of dramatic history. The first English theatre was not built until 1576, when Shakespeare was a boy of twelve. What a contrast to our theatres of the twentieth century! When we think of the uncomfortable benches, the flat bare earth of the pit, the lack of scenery, footlights, and drop curtains, when we think of the shrill voices of boys piping the women’s parts, and of mist and rain falling on spectators’ heads, we are inclined to pity the playgoer of Elizabethan times. Yet he needs no pity. To him the theatre of his day was sufficient. The drama enacted there was a source of intense and genuine pleasure. His keen enthusiasm; his fresh youth¬ ful eagerness; above all, his highly imaginative power, far greater than ours to¬ day,—gave him an ability to understand and enjoy the poetry and dramatic force of Shakespeare’s works, which we, with all the improvements and conveniences of our palatial theatres, do not always equal. Crude, simple, coarse as they now seem to us, we can look back only with admiration upon these first theatres, for in them “The Merchant of Venice,” “As You Like It,” “Julius Caesar,” “Hamlet,” and “Macbeth” were received with acclamations of joy and wonder. In them the genius of Shakespeare was recognized and given the foremost place in the drama of England which now, after three centuries have passed, it still holds in the theatres and in the literature of all the world. Elizabeth Erickson, ’22. CLASS HISTORY 1922. The history of the class of 1922 is one that we may well be proud of and may truly serve as an example for future classes to emulate. Although we have accomplished much, our achievements have been somewhat overshadowed by the great events which have taken place in the world since September, 1918. We have seen the mighty and supposedly invincible German hordes forced to lower their sword of autocracy. We have since witnessed the slow solution of the many prob¬ lems of reconstruction. Like the nations of the world we have met with many responsibilities and trials, but at last we are able to stand forth in the realization of work well done. Ever since that eventful September morning in the fall of 1918 until this evening, our days in Milford High School have each one been marked with a true sincerity of purpose. For four years we have studied and endeavored to raise the scholastic standing of our school. In scholastic and athletic fields we have proven that we are not in arrears to any class that have preceded us. Whether or not we have surpassed all others, we have tried to practice the code of honor and fairness for which the students of Milford High School have always been famed. The first three years of our curriculum were passed in the usual manner. How we envied the superior seniors who dared transgress the iron¬ clad laws of the school! In the course of our attendance in Milford High we have endeavored to develop those qualities that once enabled our forefathers to defy and throw off the British yoke, and with which every true American patriot is endowed. On the athletic field as well as in the classroom, we have proved that ours is a class in which we may well take great pride. All of our strivings have been for the enhancement of the prestige of our Alma Mater. When we attained the dignity of Seniors, we assumed the responsibility of the leaders in the school’s social life. We gave two small dances in the Assembly Hall in November and February THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 19 for the benefit of the Athletic Association. Both of these affairs gave much pleasure to the school and likewise realized a substantial sum. In May the annual Senior Hop took place in the Town Hall, and was a splendid social success. In March we organized a dramatic society, composed of all of the members of the Senior class, known as the “Milford High School Dramatic Society.” This club produced the play “A Lion Among Ladies” in the High School Assem¬ bly Hall which was an artistic and financial success. Miss Ruby F. Sutherland, teacher of Oratory in the High School was in charge of this production, and it is to her that we extend our most; heartfelt appreciation for the very valuable assistance which she has rendered. The receipts of this production and the pro¬ ceeds of the May Hop have been donated to the school for the purpose of adding a third plate to the Bronze Honor Roll, commemorating the students of the School who served in the World War. But all of these social activities are of secondary importance, however, when we realize the scholastic benefits we have received from our four years of effort. To-night as we stand here, with the future spreading before us on the horizon, can we feel anything but confident that we shall meet success in life as we have in our Alma Mater? What training can have a deeper or a greater in¬ fluence on our lives than that which we have received during the last four years? The loyalty and class spirit, the lifelong friendships that we have formed will always be a source of inspiration and assistance to us in future trials. Let us pause a moment in our parting to express a due appreciation to our instructors who have labored so consistently and earnestly for this triumph of to-night—graduation. In after years let us always strive to bring credit not only to our teachers and our class, but to our Alma Mater. Let us always remember our inspiring motto—“Virtue Alone Ennobles.” Walter Wall, ’22. CLASS PROPHECY. A prophecy, says the dictionary, is a prediction of something to take place in the future, especially a prediction by divine inspiration. That the dictionary is absolutely correct in this definition I realized after many days of fruitless invocation had failed to supply me with the necessary supernatural knowledge to visualize the future of my classmates. In chagrin at my failure, the thought of the ease with which the famous oracles of ancient times answered the most difficult of questions, flashed through my mind. If only I plight speak with them and implore aid in the name of my brotherhood in the Omnipotent Order of Oracles! As a drowning man clutches at a straw, I grasped this last idea in the presumptive hope that necessity would surmount the impossible, and enable me to fulfill my official duties for the class of 1922. The possibilities of telepathy, the oui ja board, and automatic writing were in turn exhausted, and it was in desperation that I conceived the project of broad¬ casting my appeal by radio. Therefore, that very night from the powerful send¬ ing station at the Bellingham Navy Yard, my plaintive, despairing voice passed through the ether in the slim, slim chance that it would be heard and answered. And yet, truthfully has it been said that miracles never cease, for in mingled fear and ecstasy, I heard, like the swelling of the whistling wind, a voice respond, “Ask and I wall answer”—and I asked. It was the Delphic Oracle speaking and joyfully realizing that my troubles were over, I grasped my list of names and a pencil and inquired as to what the 20 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. future held for myself and my classmates. Some of the replies were surprising, some were disheartening, and some the logical conclusion of present tendencies. However, I will give them to you without fear or favor exactly as the prophetic forms appeared and as the oracle delivered its verdict to me. Because of my interest in what the future held in store for my classmate, Bradley Ford, I first propounded his name. Out of the void came the answer: “The man to the moment is born. As President of the Purity League, your friend fulfills his destiny.” It rather looks as though congratulations were in order for Bradley. Without interruption came question and answer, and I learned that the future was indeed rosy for many of us. The Muse Terpsichore will smile upon Clifton Jeffery, and having popularized the “Dance of Bacchus” with his partner Ruth Demerse, he will retire as instructor of the “Yankeeland Ballet.” Helen Staples and Eve lyn Saunders are shortly to embark on a career as solicitors for a home for aged “finale hoppers.” This profession of mercy will be inspired by the desire to see Henry Barbadoro comfortably settled for life among congenial companions. The Oracle then described to me various apparitions which took shape at my announcement of each name. “A book is slowly forming out of the misty atmosphere and with increas¬ ing rapidity the title and author’s name become discernible. ‘An Examination into the Tendencies and Characteristics of the Reds’ by Catherine Battles.” “Walter Wall will edit a new form of dictionary much employed by the com¬ ing generation entitled ‘The Flapper’s Interpretation of the English Language.’ ” “In the dense, matted jungles of a little South American republic, surrounded by dark, fierce-looking native revolutionists stands the new Liberator. Nothing but his fair hair and nonchalant smile, as he harangues these enthusiastic patriots, will identify him as the once harmless George Feeley.” Such astounding answers did I receive that in my eagerness to know the future I read to the Oracle my complete list, and reply on reply came back in rapid succession. “Behind a barred ticket window in a large railway terminal the ‘Ask-Me Man’ with a cigarette between his lips answers a dozen questions in a dozen dif¬ ferent languages without missing a puff. Between questions he finds time to ad¬ mire an attractively gowned w T oman who is easily recognized as a leading Fifth Avenue designer. Imagine their mutual astonishment when they recognize each other as Mabel Anderson and Edward Lord. “Catherine Carroll acting as campaign manager for the far-famed bright light in political life, Margaret Condon, leaves politics for a career on the stage where she acquires great success as a farcical interpreter of Burke’s Speech. “In a disreputabe dive far below the surface of the street in a certain section of Greenwich Village, New York’s Bohemia, sits a man with long unkempt hair, drinking red lemonade, with an expression of abstract indifference on his un¬ shaven face. The reason for his intellectual degradation is that while at Yale College he received but an average of 99 and 9-10 per cent, while his ambition was to attain that impossible mark of the perfect scholar, 100. That man is Nicholas Mastroianni. Great credit must be accorded him, however, for the future an¬ nounces that he will emerge from his disgrace to become a Doctor of Philosophy at Yale. Leonard King and Irving Rosenfeld, logically following out their present tendencies, are evangelist and orator respectively. King’s stentorian tones have many times thrilled the sixth period English Class during the past year, and many have predicted a bright future in oratory for him. Hindu philosophy with its insistence upon hours of silent self-examination THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 21 will retain its interest for the American people for many years, through the en¬ thusiasm of its many disciples and devotees. Among them will be remembered Grace Broughey and Donna Adams.” It does not require much energy to re¬ member how Grace used to sit a whole period without talking to Miss Kirby. Therefore it is only natural that she should carry through that philosophy of the dreamer to a higher degree of perfection. At this point the oracle became quite friendly. Realizing that I was en¬ tirely incompetent to compete with it in any manner, it disregarded all profession¬ al jealousy and the answers lost the abruptness that was their characteristic here¬ tofore. After a friendly chat during which I received many points on the business, the oracle continued: ‘The play’s the thing!’ Never will this quotation be so convincingly dem¬ onstrated as by Elizabeth Erickson’s dramas which will surpass all but those of Shakespeare. The High School edition of these plays, edited by Clara Cade, will win deserving recognition among educators.” Finding that three of my classmates would find recognition in advancing the English of the times, I asked the Oracle if any of the others would be so fortu¬ nate. The reply was as follows: “Lloyd Dillon and Viola Nelson will incorporate as a firm and together will deliver delirious derelicts from the clutches of English professors by their voluminous writings on ‘Milton’s Poems, Explained.’ ” I insisted upon know¬ ing what the Oracle meant by “incorporate as a firm,” but received no satisfaction from that source. It can bet but taken literally, for Dillon doesn’t approve of bobbed hair. With all the sordidness of life it is always refreshing to encounter those whose lives are pledged to rendering mankind’s struggle for existence less stern. Quot¬ ing the Oracle, Alice Hardiman and Grace Moran will train for nursesi and find their reward in the smiles and good wishes of those restored to health by their kindly care.” The Oracle then went on to relate how in the year 1944 a new magazine will be originated called I he Century.” It will be printed only once every hundred years but will contain all literary works of value for the century previous. The first editor of this magnificent volume will be Leslie Calkin, our distinguished editor in-chief of our own annual booklet, “The Oak, Lily and Ivy.” Not only are we conspicuous in having a male member of our class represented in this marvel of the ages but one of the opposite sex also takes a distinctive part. The title of her essay will be “The Fancies of a Flirtatious Flapper,” written by that eminent member of our class, Annie Anderson. The Oracle once more went on to say: “Adherence to an ideal brings its own reward. One of your classmates who has original ideas on education and who realizes that preparation for life requires something more than parrot-like command of worn book-knowledge, will soon prove his theories. As headmaster of an exclusive prep school, Edward Werber will send hundreds of boys out into the world equipped with the requisites of success.” The Delphic Oracle then, realizing that I was taking life too easy as a prophet, spoke a few Greek words that came over the radio phone in a white mist which when inhaled put me slowly to sleep. I slept soundly and but for the Oracle’s tremendous voice sounding over the radio phone an hour later, I should have slept forever. During my sleep the Oracle exercised his prohpetic influence over me and I dreamed of the future of some of my classmates. I shall describe them to you as the ghost-like forms appeared before me. First, I saw a crowded circus tent. The vast audience held their breath in suspense while a fairy-like figure appeared at the utmost top of the big tent. Slowly she started on her perilous journey down that steel wire strung at an angle 22 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. of 45 degrees to a height of 60 feet. She slipped, the audience gasped. Recover¬ ing her foot-hold she literally ran down that dangerous incline to stand once more on terra firma and amid tremendous applause, Helen Gilroy bowed herself to her dressing-room. The ghost-like figures disappeared and others took form in their place. This time the scene was laid in The Hippodrome Theatre in New York City and on the stage were two sprightly ballet dancers. As the act finished amid thundering applause, Gertrude Kirsner and Della Kurlansky gave their good-night bow to the clamouring throng. In a large room occupied by small children sits a familiar figure with a book in her hand impressing the Golden Rule upon her young 1 audience. Because of her love for childen Ruth Edwards has acquired a great success as a Kindergarten teacher. Once more the misty scenes were lost to sight and I found myself looking at a scene in the Governor’s office where Doris Kinney was taking dictation from the head of the state herself, Dorothy Wood. At about this time I was awakened by the voice of the Oracle, which spoke to me in conversational tone: “With the entrance of women into the business field, men of all professions will find competition. A modern barber shop will one day be opened on Main Street with Miriam Kirby and Doris Nourse wielding the razors and shears. Miss Kirby assures all victims that they will be kept interested in her Topics of the Day. “Business and artistic ability are indeed a rare combination, but with the advent of Holmes’ Revised Algebra combined with his ability to sell the same, he will be assured of success. “Another woman to achieve success in what has been a man’s field will be Irene Collins. After intensive preparaiton as a bacteriologist her Pure Food Column in the New York Tribune will be one of the features of the paper. “Francis Wall will acquire great fame as a dramatic critic of the comedies shortly to appear at Milford Opera House.” After this last prophecy the Oracle shouted in announcer style: “Terrible Tenny, the perfect man,” and continued in what appeared to be the record of the champion bantam weight pugilist of the world. It sounded like a war-time casualty list and when at the end the words, “Terrible Tenny will be the ring name of Donald Barnard,” reached my ears, I swooned and knew no more until I woke to find a doctor forcing a nauseating liquid to my lips and murmuring “Just a brain storm,” to the ambulance driver by his side. Herbert Grayson, ’22. FOUR GREAT TRAGEDIES OF SHAKESPEARE. There is no writer in all literature who is better known than Shakespeare, whose great dramas will live forever in the minds of a grateful people. Unlike many other great writers Shakespeare was greatly revered and honored by his con¬ temporaries. He was held in high esteem by Queen Elizabeth, and his plays were the delight of her court. Nowhere in the history of literature do we find his peer in the understand¬ ing of human nature, for he ranks alone. His interpretation of life was so pene¬ trating that his works to-day teach their moral lesson with the same force and power as in the days of good Queen Bess. His achievements are eternal, and we may well call him “the immortal Shakespeare.” Through his masterful intel- THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 23 lect he was able to depict with equal skill all classes of society from the highest to the lowest in every age and country. His earliest writings were on the lesser themes of comedy and history and it was not until the latter part of his life that he turned his attention to the more profound subjects which are found in his tragedies, the products of his knowledge, study, and experience. In 1602 “Hamlet” appeared and within the next few years we find that he wrote “Macbeth,” “Othello,” and “King Lear.” Shakespeare’s style cannot be compared to that of any other writer as it occupies a place of its own in the literature of the world, and the only way that we can describe it is by the term “Shakespearean.” His dramas are as forceful to¬ day as they were three hundred years ago. The moral of each of his tragedies can well be adapted to our own lives, for who among us cannot profit by the lessons of “Hamlet,” “Othello,” “Macbeth,” and “King Lear,” each of which leaves its lasting imprint upon our minds? With “Julius Caesar” begins Shakespeare’s great tragedies, that “series of spectacles of the pity and terror of human sin without parallel in the modern world.” His next great tragedy was “Hamlet,” the idea of which he probably conceived from an old Scandinavian folk tale. But whatever the origin, we do know that Shakespeare developed the tale and presented it in a manner well suited to his great genius. “Hamlet” is a romantic tragedy with the interest centered around Hamlet, the son of the late King of D ' enmark, and upon whom rests the avenging of the “foul and most unnatural murder” of his father. The task be¬ fore him is a stupendous one which requires all his skill and training to work out in a way that will leave him guiltless. Goethe calls the following the key to Hamlet’s whole procedure: “The time is out of joint: O cursed spite, That ever I was born to set it right!” Hamlet’s cleverness is displayed in the manner of seeking his revenge and in his assumed madness while assuring himself of the guilt of his uncle and step¬ father. One of the most commendable features of Hamlet’s character is that in spite of the critical situation in which he is placed, he is at all times, free from self-pity. He bears all pain and anguish with a smile, as it is his sole desire to revenge his father’s murder. The reason for the great appeal of this drama is that in “Hamlet” we find the same sufferings and anguish that takes place in the lives of all men. How many disappointed souls have in time of trouble re-echoed the sentiments and philosophy we read in Hamlet’s familiar soliloquy: “To be, or not to be,—that is the question; Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them.” “Hamlet” is not the finest of Shakespeare’s tragedies, but in it we do find that he reveals the “inmost state of his mighty soul.” All of the characters pro¬ duce the effect the author intended, from the appearance of the ghost in the first act to the very end. The fate of poor Ophelia arouses our sympathy at all times for what could be more pathetic than her madness and her pitiful death through accidental drowning? “Hamlet” has perhaps the greatest moral scope of any of Shakespeare’s tragedies as it combines the greatest strength and diversity of powers, for in it we find condensed the whole truth of life. In no other dramatic work can we find more display of passion and greater emphasis upon a moral lesson than in this great masterpiece of Shakespeare. 24 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. Another great tragedy is “Othello,” which, though it may be inferior in compass and reach of thought to “Hamlet,” surpasses it in that it better arouses the sympathies of mankind because of its domestic character. The original story is to be found in the Italian, but the characterizations, the passion, pathos, and poetry are all Shakespeare’s own. Othello the Moor is the possessor of a noble nature but his sense of fairness is lulled to sleep at first by his jealousy and little by little he is urged to commit the murder of his beautiful wife through the subtle villiany of Iago. His love for “Desdemona” has been so tender that he considers her honor above every¬ thing else and Iago’s almost superhuman art convinces him of his wife’s guilt. Desdemona herself is one of Shakespeare’s loveliest characters both in beauty and virtue. Her undying love for her husband overshadows everything else in her life. Iago’s villainy makes no impression on her, for her life is like a quiet stream: “In whose calm depth the beautiful and pure Alone are mirror’d ; which, though shapes of ill Do hover round its surface, glides in light, And takes no shadow from them.” In spite of her gentleness, Desdemona is heroic in that she is willing to die, if it is the desire of her husband. Nothing has ever been written in poetry more pathetic than the scene preceding her death, and the very pathos of it should enable us to see clearly the horror and destruction resulting from jealousy. “Othello” is a work of art. The sufferings of Desdemona and Othello are so intense that we cannot help but pity them and as Coleridge has asked, “As the curtain drops, which do we pity most?” “Macbeth” is a tragedy of human life dealing with the conflicts of the soul in which Macbeth deliberately chooses the evil course and thereby suffers the terrible consequences of soul destruction. Macbeth, like many other great men desired fame and honor and was led by the prophecies of the witches to commit crime and thus bring about his own ruin. The three witches in the desert place in thunder, lightning and storm strike the keynote of the evil suggestion of the play in “Fair is foul and foul is fair.” Macbeth’s aspirations are truly foul, as we can see when he voices his sentiments in: “Stars, hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires.” His gradual punishment is brought about by the torment of his conscience. He is robbed of “the innocent sleep,” that “balm of hurt minds, great nature’s second course.” His mind is “full of scorpions” and he has no peace. He realizes the folly of his course when he sees his friends falling away from him and in place of “honour, love, obedience, troops of friends,” he has “Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour, breath, Which the poor heart would fain deny, and dare not.” Lady Macbeth is her husband’s accomplice in crime. She spurs him on when he shrinks from the murder of the old king. Her suffering is as intense as that of her husband for she enjoys no rest, and in the sleep-walking scene she reveals her part in the crime. Macbeth’s realization of the littleness of our lives is re¬ vealed in the well-known lines: “Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player That struts and frets his hour on the stage And then is heard no more.” “Macbeth” presents a forceful warning as to the consequences of crime and the folly of too great ambition. In it Shakespeare reveals the process by which the thought of crime penetrates a virtuous soul and causes its destruction. The THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 25 lesson of this great drama teaches us the exact equality between sin and its retri¬ bution. One of the very greatest of Shakespeare’s tragedies is “King Lear.” This drama has often been criticized for its improbabilities in the depiction of char¬ acter, but we must remember that the scene is laid at a time when crimes were more common than virtue. The characters of Goneril and Regan are so base that it is almost impossible to find a commendable feature about them. They seem to be without feeling and we find that they even lack a sisterly love as well as any respect for their aged father. The old King Lear is pictured as broken down by the will of his two cruel daughters. As time goes on, he becomes more and more infirm and in Goneril and Regan this arouses a feeling of gladness as they anticipate their inheritance. But in the fair Cordelia, her father’s infirmities arouse a feeling of pity mingled with respect. “I loved her most, and thought to set my rest in her kind nursery,” is the way he expresses his preference for his youngest daughter. Most pathetic is his insanity, which is so pitiable that it seems impossible that Goneril and Regan are not aroused to sympathy. Cordelia is so sweet a character that she scorns to lie to her father and when he perceives the ingratitude of her sisters, she determines to tell the truth. There is no doubt in our minds as to her love for her father. “King Lear” may be termed Shakespeare’s greatest masterpiece and has been called the most nearly perfect specimen of dramatic poetry in the world. One of the most moving scenes is that in which Edgar and the eyeless Gloucester are pictured as the latter imagines himself ascending the cliff of Dover and leaping from it. The madness of the old King in the terror and ferocity of the storm mingled with the pretended madness of Edgar presents a scene we shall long remember. It is in “King Lear” that Shakespeare attains the) summit of his tragic powers, for where could we find the lesson of filial duty more forcefully presented than in “King Lear?” It is difficult to determine to an exact degree the relative merits of “Hamlet,” “Othello,” “Macbeth,” and “King Lear.” Each has many points which we admire and which we find in no other. Some may have a preference for a cer¬ tain one of these tragedies but in my opinion they are all imperishable master¬ pieces, the work of the world’s greatest dramatist—the immortal Shakespeare. Fellow classmates of 1922: To-night as we stand on the threshold of life we are conscious of the fact that this is perhaps our last gathering as the class of 1922. Our hearts overflow with inexpressible joy and satisfaction when we consider the rewards of our four happy years in the Milford High School. Happily engrossed as we have been in our many social events and above all in our studies, we have found our school life filled with joy. Our cares have been so light that we scarce feel the pressure of them to-night as we stand eager and ex¬ pectant waiting for what to-morrow has in store for each one of us. It is fitting that we should as a class extend to our teachers who have so earnestly and faithfully labored in our behalf our sincerest thanks for their guid¬ ance along the paths of learning. Fellow-classmates, to-night our future lies before us bringing with it count¬ less opportunities for success which we hope will crown our achievements. To¬ night our paths separate, some of us to continue our education in higher institu¬ tions and others to take up our duties in the business world, but wherever we go let us always remember our class motto “Virtue alone ennobles.” In so doing we will remain ever faithful to ourselves and our dear Alma Mater. Teachers, undergraduates, and class-mates of 1922, I bid you a sincere and sorrowful farewell. Dorothy M. Wood, ’22. 26 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. THE STUDY OF ENGLISH. Most important of all courses taught in an American school is that one which embraces the study of our own language. Other studies are interesting, some are important, a few are essential to the success of certain students. But none con¬ cerns us as a whole so intimately; the benefits of none are so inseparably identi¬ fied with our daily life, at work and in play; upon no other does our future success and happiness depend so largely as the study of English. It is important because it has a part in every phase of our daily intercourse. In business the ability to say the right thing at the right time in the right way, to express oneself clearly and concisely, to speak briefly yet forcibly and ade¬ quately, to have, in short, an absolute mastery of the English language is an advantage unparalleled. It is, in fact, not only an asset but an essential to com¬ plete and lasting commercial success. Moreover, in our social intercourse it has an important place and is as necessary to success in society as in business. T he ability to express one’s views clearly and intelligently gives one an advantage immediately apparent over one’s intimates. It gives one an influence which no other accomplishment could pro¬ vide, an assurance which mere physical strength could not make possible. It is an instrument of power than which no other is more effective or more accessible for instant use. To a college student, or rather to the type of student who usually takes a college course, the study of English is desirable not only for its usefulness, but for its interest. To them the study of English as it takes in the classic writings of the Immortals is a pastime. For it opens to them the well-springs of Wisdom. It gives them the key which will open a vault containing the learning of the ages, as applicable to our present problems as to those of their contemporary readers. The work of such writers as Shakespeare, Milton, Tennyson, Goldsmith, Johnson, Bacon, and Chaucer, to mention only a few of England’s greatest, is literature of incomparable purity, incomputable strength, and everlasting value to mankind. Through the medium of their fertile brains we see deeply into the mysteries of life, we see beauties heretofore unnoticed, and truths undreamed of until now. By a study of their philosophy we find the gold of life and learn to escape the taint which comes with the dross. It is through them that our minds develop, gaining strength and breadth. Furthermore there is a pleasure in the study of English which comes with the gratification of the aesthetic sense. For there is a beauty in the English language when properly and sympathetically employed such as is found in no other tongue. Made up, as it is, of the best of several languages, with its Anglo- Saxon foundation plus the graces of the Latin tongues, it has the dignity and sonorous strength of the first, combined with the smoothness and liquid beauty of the second. It is a beautiful language to read, a beautiful lan guage to listen to, and an even more beautiful language to be able to speak correctly. Replete as it is with synonyms, it gives one unlimited range of expression, allowing a smooth, musical diction at all times. It is a language to be proud of, to boast about, to learn thoroughly and use accurately. It is our language, the language of our fathers, and destined to be the language of our children’s children. Therefore it is our duty, and should be our pleasure, to preserve it that it may become a splendid inheritance to our descendants in all its masterly strength and flawless beauty. L. M. Calkin, ’22. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 27 THE VALUE OF ENGLISH TO A COMMERCIAL STUDENT. It seems somewhat difficult to ascertain the exact value of English to the High School student, but it is without doubt the most important and the one in- dispensible study of his entire curriculum. This is doubly true of the commer¬ cial student, for without Engilsh he would never achieve success, or for that matter be even tolerated in the business world. English enters into the everyday lives of all students no matter what line of work they follow. In truth it forms the basis of all other lessons and is the one subject which is required by all schools and colleges. Without English our study of stenography would be of little avail for with¬ out a fair knowledge of English it would be difficult to take dictation and im¬ possible to transcribe our notes. Here spelling, a knowledge of punctuation, and grammar are indispensible. We could not hope to perform our duties without a certain knowledge of this vast and very valuable subject. In fact it seems to me that English in itself could be termed an education. Its scope is unlimited and comprises almost everything one would need to know. A knowledge of English is absolutely necessary to the young man or woman who endeavors to earn his or her own livelihood for it is certain that there is no room for the ignorant in the business office in this day of great efficiency. In addition to its great value the study of English is a great pleasure and it is a subject so vast that it would require much more than a life time to exhaust the great stores of literature. It is so valuable that as we increase our knowledge of English just so much do we increase our usefulness in this world. Without the study of English we are robbed of a great part of life’s pleas¬ ures for it is, indeed, unfortunate and very embarrassing for a man to find him¬ self unable to give proper voice to his sentiments and thoughts. The man who can not tell others of his convictions will never be of influence in this world. For these reasons I feel amply justified in feeling that English is, indeed, an indis¬ pensible study in the commercial student’s course. Dorothy Wood, ’22. TO THE MOON—A Sonnet. The red sun dips, the lengthening shadows grow, And darkness spreads her mantle o’er the earth; While through the tall unshielding trees that blow, There gleams a lovely pearl of priceless worth. Now swiftly through a violet cloud she glides Hastening forth upon her nightly quest, Bowing to the stars as on she rides For new adventure, with light heaven-blest. And many mortals on the earth below Gaze at the marvel with uplifted eyes, Which God has given us for light aglow, For close at hand our costly treasure lies. But soon she drifts away like poet’s dreams To follow enchanted trails blazed by her beams. Alice K. Hardiman, ’22. 28 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. A PLEA FOR THE TOILERS—A Ballad. The glorious sun his destined course Pursues from day to day; Far from the haunts and dens of men Who slave, then pass away. Fair nature, in her changing garb That each new season brings, Refreshes not Man’s fevered brow Nor soothes his sorrowings. From morn till night in dull routine The toilers slave away, Regretting to have ever seen The dawning light of day. Far, far below, in darkest night Men labor underground, Unconscious of all light or voice Except their soul’s sad sound. O foolish man, you’ve always feared The frights of darkest hell; And here on earth, in fouler place, You, self-imposed, dwell. But let me leave this sadd’ning sight And seek some other place Where Life, in slower strides mayhap, Keeps up her steady pace. Behold the cities, rich and strong, Self-centered in their power, Unconscious that their life, with Time, Is but a fleeting hour. Within their bounds, in brazen pride, Large sweatshops rear their wall, Whose stalls to many mortals are A cradle, home, and pall. Here women toil and children weep Beneath the lash of men Who, like wolves among the sheep. Tread the path of sin. And many youths and maidens fair, Beneath the sway of power, Do pine away in Slavery’s chains And perish in their flower. While in abodes of wealth and pomp, Where loathful lewdness reigns, In pampered luxury and ease The wolves enjoy their gains. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 29 O Man, were you endowed by God With genius unconfined To grind and sweat for Satan’s slaves? Were you for that designed? Then break asunder all the chains, And make the abusers give The sacred right by none denied: The right of man to live! Nicholas Mastroianni. A VIOLET-A Sonnet. Beside the babbling brook alone it stood, A violet with head turned toward the sun; And nodding in the wind its purple hood Rocked back and forth with glee, for this was fun! A carefree schoolboy hap’t to pass that way In quest of wild flow’rs from the shaded wood: His glance at once fell on the blossom gay. He quickly made his way to where it stood, There with unthinking hands the flow’r he took, And left the once proud plant alone to mourn, And lie enclosed within that sheltered nook With ne’er a bud its beauty to adorn. It still remains with leaves turned toward the sun Regretful of the deed the boy had done. Doris Kinney. SONNET TO MILTON. O noble bard, within whose feeling breast Once burned the flame of Genius great, divine, All mankind kneels before your honored shrine In silent tribute of respect. The blest And happy spirits join, at God’s request, In heavenly harmony. The spheres combine Their music in your praise, while you recline On beds of asphodels in blessed rest. Majestic singer in that great triad That sung the glorious epics of Man’s deeds, Your song ascends in lofty grandeur free To heights sublime in solemn accents sad; Now far away, and softly, it recedes, And now it bursts in blissful ecstasy. Nicholas Mastroianni. 30 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. THE COURAGE OF MILTON. The popular misconception of a poet that prevails among a great many un¬ thinking young people is that he is a weakling who spends all his time writing poetry to celebrate the beauties of nature. A poet is seldom thought of as being a strong energetic man entering into political affairs and discussing the current topics of the day. He is more frequently thought of as writing on indefinitely about the moon or the stars and having no connection with practical affairs. One of the best examples that can be given of the! courage and strength of a poet is found in the life of John Milton, the great English writer who be¬ came totally blind before he was forty-five years of age. Of all the ills that be¬ fall mankind, blindness, it seems to me, is the very worst affliction. A person may become deaf and yet enjoy life, or he may even be deprived of the power to move about from place to place, yet he can still see and enjoy the beautiful works of God. j ,i M But consider what a terrible deprivation of joy the loss of sight must bring to anyone, especially to a man with the keen sensibilities of Milton. All earthly beauties are forever enclosed in darkness and the only way of obtaining a view of them is through the power of the imagination. Yet it is in this sorrowful con¬ dition at early middle age we find John Milton, the last of the Elizabethans. Through excessive reading in early years and later devotion to his patriotic duty as Latin Secretary to the Commonwealth, he lost his entire vision and was forced to do all his greatest work through dictation. Many people when afflicted with one thing or another give up in despair and mourn continually over their troubles. This was not so with Milton. Even after he had lost his eye sight, he was happy and contented and praised his Creator for all the blessings bestowed on him. All his writings had to be dictated to a secretary and near the end of his life he set about the writing of the great poem he had in mind long before when he spoke of his wish to write some day a work of literature which the world “would not willingly let die.” And so he gave to the world “Paradise Lost.” What more beautiful expression can be found of heroic endurance of a tre¬ mendous burden combined with an undying faith in God than in the following sonnet of the blind poet ? “ON HIS BLINDNESS.” When I consider how my light is spent ’Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodged with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve there with my Maker and present My true account lest He returning chide: “Doth God exact day labor light denied?” I fondly ask. But patience to prevent That murmur soon replies: “God doth not need Either man’s work, or His own gifts; who Best bare His mild yoke, they serve Him best; His state Is kingly: thousands at His bidding speed And post o’er land and ocean without rest; They also serve who only stand and wait.” Doris Kinney, ’22. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 31 THOUGHTS FOR THE FUTURE. “And departing leave behind us, Footprints on the sands of Time.” The road of Life lies before us now. Some may find it hard, others may find it easy. Some may anticipate college joys, some may find new surroundings and new friends, and some may forget for a time the days at Milford High School in their striving for success. Success in itself is a wonderful thing and it brings a pleasant feeling of satis¬ faction to realize that we have accomplished something worthy of our time. Success may come early in life or it may come late. Some may never find it in this jworld. The word success is capable of so many different interpretations that it is often hard to recongnize it when it comes. Some are content to call a wealthy person successful others may apply the name to a man who has acquired fame. They may both be successful in the eyes of the world, but the only real success is that of character. Every task that is given to us to do should be done in the most thorough, the most conscientious manner. To some a piece of work well done means more time to acquire more money. Some attempt to get the work done quickly in order to earn money. If your work is done honestly, it will bring greatness to you in your own mind through the completion of a task sincerely performed. With our work, our play, our sorrows, our pleasures, our gains, our losses, does not Life seem at times like a wonderfully big game of cards with Fate deal¬ ing them out? To some people Fate appears cruelly blind because of the way in which she imposes heavy burdens and trials. But we all realize sooner or later that every care and every pain has been laid upon us by the Creator whose purpose may for the moment seem unjust, but which in the end will be revealed to us as one of Divine wisdom. Our responsibilities are sent to test us and bring out our better qualities. “Sweet are the uses of adversity.” At the end of all our struggles comes Death. If we do not leave footprints that are worthy of the high pains which should have characterized our efforts, should they not be erased by the waves of Time? Is it not pathetic for us to leave footprints behind that will remain but are unworthy of imitation? Our paths have been pointed out to us by the teachings of God. He has shown us the straight way and has sought to make us understand that Success be¬ fore the world means nothing unless it is Success in His sight. “Our Heroes,” by Denis A. McCarthy, will show what our thoughts for the future should be: “Let’s do our duty, each one as he should, And, lacking greatness, let’s at least be good. “Oh, there are seeds of kindness to be sown, In hearts that never have such kindness known. “And words of gentleness and actions true, Are always possible for me and you. ’Tis true these seem of little worth, because They do not win for us the world’s applause. “But noble actions are not judged by size, The great intent the action magnifies. 32 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. “And though our names the world may never fill, The ear of God may find them sweeter still.” With these words in mind let us go forth, remembering our class motto, that “Virtue Alone Ennobles.” Viola Nelson, ’22. SPRING—A Ballad. What rapture thrills within our hearts To greet the fragrant Spring! All sadness melts away from view, When birds so gladly sing. The world awakes as if from sleep, All thought of Winter past, And revels in the joyous sight Of heavenly Spring at last. The fields and meadows gay with flowers Are spread in bright array. The budding trees commence to show Their beauty to the day. The gay lark revels in the clouds, The blackbird haunts the hills, The joy of Spring is here at last To banish care and ills. 4 Such beauty cannot be surpassed, And so we gladly sing, And let our hearts be radiant with The sunshine of the Spring. Ka therine Carroll. TO THE DAWN—A Sonnet. A maiden young and fair and true art thou, O Dawn! With thee begins both day and life; Thou bring’st a wondrous message to us now, And with thee smiles and joy to banish strife. Thou art the fairest goddess ever seen. Thou callest living things to work and play; The flowers wake and bloom in meadows green, And then we know that thou hast brought fair Day. But thou art fairer than the sweetest song. Thou bring’st the sun to cheer a weary land, Thy gentle healing touch will soothe the wrong That yesterday wrought with his ruthless hand. The Day is wondrous fair; the Night brings rest But in all truth, O Dawn! I love thee best. Dorothy Wood. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 33 THE SOUL OF A PRAYER—A Sonnet. The everlasting glory known through prayer Is endless, boundless faith in every heart That gives its very soul to God’s kind care. For who knows not that life is but a part In which we each and every one must act Not knowing when or where it all will end? But He who saw what human life has lacked Bestowed a gift for which the world will bend, A prayer by which a man may place his soul In heaven’s lofty sphere to brightly shine, And claim to all that it had reached its goal Among the hearts that had remained divine. A humble prayer at the Master’s shrine addressed Will win in heaven our eternal rest. Margaret Condon. TO WOMAN—A Sonnet. Her hair: Water under the summer stars; A soft, dark, brooding cloud upon the sea. Her eyes: Twilight: the music of guitars; Black jewels set in snowy ivory. Her lips: Twin petals of a scarlet rose; Rich, sparkling wine; the fragrance of rare musk. Her teeth: Unblemished pearls in lustrous rows; Pale lilies gleaming through the velvet dusk. Her laugh: Faint chimes that in the evening ring; A rippling brook whose banks in Spring o’erflow. Her heart: A bird whose pleasure is to sing; A smooth, white patch of trackless, spotless snow. Herself: A creature whose light feet have trod On men. And yet, the perfect work of God. L. M. Calkin. THE DAY—A Sonnet. Again the day breaks forth from mists of night, The morning sun appears to shed its rays, The glorious light reflects on hills and bays, And fills the weary earth with sunshine bright. Another day i s here to greet our sight, To lend its heavenly beauty to our gaze, Our daily tasks, and heavy burdens raise Up from our weakening shoulders by its might. So thus has dawned another joyful day; The sunshine bright effaces care and ills, 34 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. And so our daily routine we pursue; Tis wrong to let it slip unused away. When rightly spent, our time the task fulfills, And brings to us each day contentment true. Katherine Carroll. WANDERING—A Ballad. I like to wander down the lane Beside the limpid stream, And listen to the birds on high As I linger on and dream. To dream of things that have gone by And things that are to be, To know there is a better life Out there beyond the sea. I like to wander in the woods And watch with joyful glee The wondrous works that are performed For folks like you and me. I like to wander in the dell Beside the silent mill, And then recall those joyful hours Where now is all so still. To think of childhood days once more, The playmates of that time, When worry was unknown to us And life was just a rhyme. Those days have passed and gone from us And we must wander on, Until the trumpet’s sound is heard On that celestial dawn. Doris Kinney. THE VOICE OF SPRING A Ballad. The voice of spring is calling me, To join her in her play. “Come, join me in my revelry, And laugh the live-long day. “O, Come with me, where lands are bright, And flowers ever bloom, Where mock-birds trill, and song-birds thrill, And where there is no gloom. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 35 “Where April showers cool the air And May flowers spring anew; Where zephyrs sweet with perfume rare, Wave ’neath the skies so blue. “Where trees and flowers laugh with joy, And babbljng brooklets flow; Where shady trees, and gentians blue In grassy meadows grow. “Where modest violets hang their heads, Where flowers rare are found; And where the spell of tranquil calm Prolongs each joyful sound. “Where days are long, and nights are cool, Where little children play; Where man meets man on equal ground, And cares are cast away. “Where happiness and joy greet all, Where everything is fair. Come, join me in my revelry And I will take you there.” The voice of spring is calling me, Through every living thing. Hark to the merry shouts of youth, How sweet the song birds sing! The spell of Spring has captured me, We joined her in her play. I’ve found the path to happiness, And laugh the live-long day! Clara Cade. PERSEVERANCE. Perseverance is the keystone in the arch of success. Without it the arch will crumble to ruin. Life is but a prolonged struggle to attain success and he who perseveres reaches the goal. In every department of life, from the humblest toiler to the highest posts of honor in affairs of state, the same method of arriving at a prede¬ termined object is employed. The worker of the soil realizes that only careful tilling and caring for the seed will insure a crop, and with this end in view toils unremittingly until at harvest time he is rewarded by reaping the fruits of his labors. The diplomat, in his game of w r it and cunning and with entire states for stakes, follows a policy of steadiness and tenacity, knowing that to be his only hope of bringing about his opponent’s defeat and the attainment of his ends. History is but a collection of accounts in the life of the human race and these accounts are divided under two headings: success and failure. In the 36 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. accounts of success may be recognized the eternal story of perseverance and stead¬ fastness of purpose overcoming all obstacles to a final triumph. In the accounts of failure it is the tale of lack of perseverance with the attendant result of total failure of years of labor and sacrifice which otherwise might have gone down in history as years of success and momentous events. Napoleon crossed the Alps in mid-winter, and that crossing opened the way for his mastery of Europe. No other man before his time had crossed them, be¬ cause each man who had attempted it had the word “Can’t” before him, and be¬ fore that word all perseverance and power of purpose melts away. But Napoleon knew no “Can’t.” He knew that he must succeed and cross the Alps, or for¬ ever lose that one chance that men call Opportunity. Opportunity knocked, he answered, and through it he attained heights undreamed of even in the wildest dreams of his Corsican youth. Washington manned the ship of state of the United States during a crucial period. He commanded the American colonists through a rebellion against ex¬ isting theories of government and only his perseverance made possible the success of a rebellion which then took on the name of revolution. We Americans shud¬ der when we read history and learn that “A determined move by General Howe from New York to the Delaware might have easily overwhelmed the remnants of Washington’s army and put an end then and there to the American Revolution” and the ideals of a people that aimed at the liberation of the human race from the chains of oppressing tyrants. But Howe failed to persevere and make a “de¬ termined move,” and history records another case of success brought about by a failure of perseverance on the opposing side. Such a failure proved a blessing to an oppressed people but an irreparable loss to an empire. History records many other incidents of a similar nature. We may not aspire to historical fame but that same steadfastness of purpose and firmness of character must be exhibited in our daily life. The twentieth century is a century of progress and each individual’s rating is based upon his ability. Perseverance has always been rewarded with success and to-day the op¬ portunity of attaining the goal of one’s ambitions is better than ever. Like the spider in the tale let us spin our web and if misfortune befalls our undertakings, let us not lose courage but persevere to their final completion. In small duties as well as important ones let that air of interest and tenacity prevail. Above all things “Can’t” must be struck out of our vocabulary. No task is too difficult for human mastery if entered into in the proper spirit. The individu¬ al who allows any ordinary obstacle to intervene in the execution of a duty is creating for himself an obstacle to the future development of his career. Let each individual work in the living present and with that earnestness and steadfastness of aim that when his opportunity arrives he may say in absolute confidence: “I have labored earnestly towards the fulfillment of my duties and can now assume responsibility in the greater task of serving mankind.” Nicholas A. Mastroianni, ’22. “PYGMIES ARE PYGMIES STILL, THOUGH PERCHED ON ALPS.” —Young. One of the apparent essentials to success in life, acquired forcefully or secretly, is influence. The average man is human enough to desire the recognition of his associates, to be a man of thd world, and to hold a responsible position. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 37 Unfortunately, however, the moral issue is often totally discarded in this scram¬ ble for power, and frequently ends in the ruin of the character as well as the loss of position. Let us consider for a moment the essential qualities of a true man. Every man has two duties as a true citizen to perform. His first and fore¬ most duty is to himself and to his immediate family. Until he has successfully accomplished this, he can have no hopes of fulfilling the second, that to his State. His duty to himself includes a score of seemingly trivial tasks, which in them¬ selves are unimportant, but which when put together, form the responsibility of each man’s life. The first duty prepares him for the second, his duty to the State. Doing one’s duty to the State does not necessarily imply holding a responsi¬ ble governmental position. It is often those at home who do the most good by keeping peace and order, and by willingly obeying the law. There must be some one to occupy the high positions, however, and this is a source of all political combats. Personal prejudices are allowed to become a determining element, and consequently there is often seen great incompetency, both moral and mental. One person may be mentioned who will be recognized throughout the world as a man who held a very responsible position with an unscrupulous; disregard for morality. This is the Ex-Kaiser of Germany. Not content with his nation’s acquisitions, he sought more power, and being unable to secure it legally, he took to unlawful measures. In his great desire for universal power, he discarded all thoughts of justice, and his downfall was only a matter of time. This truth applies not only to political ambitions, but to every position in life, be it social, moral, or governmental. Each has his own place in the world, and merely because another has more influence, recognition, and money, it is not necessary for the average man to yearn for them. He must remember this: In the eyes of only a few is a man judged by his position, and those few are the most undesirable associates one could have. They are a hindrance to the progress of the government, and a menace to the character. A man is really judged by his moral strength and ideals, and his ambitions. He is judged, too, by those who are competent of judging wisely, and who credit him for his real value. He who tries to live a good and righteous life will reap the benefits o it; while he whose ambitions are only for the earthly fame, will soon realize that the world is but an empty space after all. “He that hath light ' within his own clear breast May sit i’ the centre and enjoy the bright day; But he that hides a dark soul and foul thoughts, Benighted walks under the midday sun; Himself is his own dungeon.” The crown of life is the reward of virtue. It is bestowed upon mortals, only when the earthly temptations have been overcome, and heavenly inspirations have been allowed to guide the soul. It is the greatest of God’s gifts, far greater than the earthly liberties, and its price is dear. It can be had for no ordinary price, but for a life of virtuous living, a due reverence for God and his creations, and for a continuous struggle against the evils in one’s path. “Mortals that would follow me, Love Virtue; she alone is free. She can teach ye how to climb High above this sphery clime. Or, if Virtue feeble were, Heaven itself would stoop to her.” The desire for social recognition has often been the cause of many a wrecked life, unscrupulous methods being constantly employed in order to be known in 38 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. “society”; for the possession of wealth seems to raise an individual to the high¬ est plane in the eyes of the ordinary man. You no doubt have some particular person in mind whom you admire, even though his social position be the least desirable. It is the noble spirit in which this individual acts for the benefit of his associates that attracts you. It is his kind way, his thoughtfulness, his high ideals, and his trust in God that prompts you to become further acquainted with him. It can be truthfully said then, that the one essential to every man’s success, is a high moral standard, a desire for honest reward, and a position fitted to his competency. High positions do not make the man. Instead they tend to weaken the character, if acquired or maintained by unfair means. The position in life which counts is the position one holds in the esteem and respect of those who seek the approbation of God. Clara E. Cade, ’22. THE FATE OF FAME—A Ballad. A stretch of sand, so white and smooth, Called me to come and play, So there the Destiny of Life, Upon the sand I made. The course when traced reached forth to Fame, The road was straight and clear, The course seemed oh ! so very short, And Fame was very near. And then the waves, forgetting us, Their daily work began— And to our feet came crawling in, On that still and smooth, white sand. For hours or more the waves came in, God’9 wondrous powers perform, And spread upon the smooth, white sand, My footprints all were gone. Then slowly with a sullen roar, The waves go back again, And there before my watching eyes, The sand once more did reign. I hastened from my sheltered nook, To find how Fame did fare; But what a vision met my eyes— The sand was smooth and bare. The waves had treated Fame too hard, I thought in sad alarm, So further up upon the beach, I sketched her, far from harm. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 39 That night in flaming harmony. The golden sun went down, And there and then I made a vow, To have Fame for my own. But when the sun came up next morn, The waves, as oft before, Had come and washed away my Fame, The sand was clear once more. I sometimes wonder if real Fame Is like the one I drew, So near, and yet so hard to keep, And if it’s really true. Viola Nelson, THE ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEA—A Ballad. One night I chanced to pass the sea Where gentle waters flowed, And o’er my head in playful rings The soft, calm breezes blowed. I stopped to hear the sea’s low song, Weird and sweet and gay, And soon my eyes were firmly fixed Where shining waters lay. The gentle Naiads sang to me, My mortal senses slept. And soon I seemed borne far away Where ripples softly crept. The moonlight played along the waves Which sparkled here and there, Like stars that fell from heaven’s sphere To free the world from care. Before my eyes, from dark blue waves Appeared a siren fair Who sat and combed entrancing locks Of sunny golden hair. No peacock feathers could compare With that fair maiden’s gown; No bird of paradise could gain Such marvelous renown. This sea-maid’s song would charm a king To dare the roaring sea, Through storm and strife through all his life Just near her eyes to be. 40 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. She sang of castles far below All made of precious shells, And towers where the seamaids hear The ocean’s tinkling bells. The mermaids danced and played all day In Neptune’s jeweled home, And few have ever cared away From his kind love to roam. The siren called me to this place Below the sun-kissed waves, To where I might remain the queen In dewy shell-shaped caves. Soon she arose from moss green rocks And beckoned me to tread The mazelike dance along the sea Where’ere her fancy led. With nimble grace she skipped and posed On golden sandalled feet, From rock to rock she danced along In silent, swift retreat. I safely passed the last rough rock, When across my view a star Shot forth from heaven’s dusky sky As if my steps to bar. My gaze was drawn from those blue eyes To flaming torches bright Which broke the spell. The siren then Was lost far from my sight. I thank the star that saved my life From that bewitching sea, And pray that ne’er again the like Of that fair nymph I’ll see. Margaret Condon, ’22. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 41 ATHLETICS. Our gridiron squad during the season of 1921 was one which we shall long remember proudly. Our admiration for it was in no degree lessened by the sever¬ al reverses which rendered futile the hopes we had of winning the Midland League Pennant in the first year of the League’s renewed existence. For we realize that Milford High was represented by a squad of fighters and sportsmen, by men game to the core, who fought against odds to uphold her honor. Though alibis, like comparisons, are odious, and seldom reconciliable to the spirit of true sportsmanship, it is only just that some things should be mentioned to explain the defeats which disappointed but never discouraged our team. In the first place they were considerably outweighed in every unsuccessful contest. In the second place we won every game in which we had our regular squad and it is to the injuries received by several players in two big contests that we may attribute our several defeats. The game in which the most serious injuries were received and which, in view of those injuries and the substitutions made necessary, we are most proud of winning, was the game with Mansfield High on October 15. Mansfield was rep¬ resented by a team ' which outweighed ours fully 15 pounds to the man. In the first few minutes of play the visitors began a steady march down the field. So savage was their assault and so ponderous was their weight advantage that Griffin, Steeves, and Duggan were forced to retire from the game because of injur¬ ies. Steeves was unconscious several minutes, Griffin wrenched the ligaments in his neck so severely that he was unable to play again for several weeks, and Duggan was unable to play again during the season, being internally injured. So with¬ out the services of both our half-backs and a first-string guard, our team was scored on in the first quarter and the score stood M ansfield 7, Milford 0. But then the sporting spirit of our team manifested itself. They tightened up so effectively that the visitors were unable to score again during the game. In the third quarter, in an exchange of punts Milford gained. Tighe punted to the Mansfield quarterback who fumbled but finally recovered the ball behind the goalposts. Marcovitz tackled him there and we scored two points on a safety. Within five minutes of the close of the last quarter “Teddy” Steeves, with a wonderful display of courage and loyalty, persuaded Coach Berry that he had recovered from the effects of his injuries, and took his place again. Carrying the ball repeatedly, in a march we can never forget, he gained yard after yard, and finally tore through the opposing line for a touchdown with but two minutes to play. Since we were unsuccessful in an attempt to kick the goal, the game ended with a score of 8—7 in our favor. Certainly no more thrilling contest has ever been seen in Milford, and the calibre of our opponents may be realized when one remembers that on the Saturday previous they defeated Attleboro High 53—0, on the following Saturday they won from Dedham 7—6, and subsequently they defeated Taunton 39—0. We feel that we have reason to be proud of our baseball team, also, for, al¬ though they did not capture the coveted pennant, they did win those games which most of us regarded as most important. Our ancient rivals, St. Mary’s Academy and Framingham High, were each defeated in two games by our team, and this gave us more satisfaction than any other victories could have. We were seriously handicapped throughout the season by a scarcity of pitching material. Griffin, who has been our main standby in this department, developed a sore arm which finally compelled him to give up pitching entirely and play in the outfield. Al¬ though Safstrom was able to fill his place very capably, he was naturally unable to bear the pitcher’s burdens in every game successfully. 42 V THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. Perhaps the most exciting game) of the season was the second contest with Framingham High. After being defeated with a score of 5—0 by us in the previous game, they came to Milford on June 7th determined to make us fight for a second victory, which they certainly did. Our first score came in the second inning when Steeves, coming to bat first, singled and stole second. Hixon ground¬ ed to first, sending him to third, and he scored when Visconti sent a grounder to the pitcher. Again in the fourth inning we scored when Rosenfeld, who was granted a base on balls, went to second on an error by the catcher, was sent to third on a passed ball, and was scored by Steeves’ beautiful sacrifice. Framingham did not score until the sixth, as up to that inning they had been able to make only two hits and only one man reached third. The first man up got on through an error, and was sent to second by a single from the next batter. Then Murphy, the visiting catcher, uncorked the hit which seemed destined to win for his team. It was a long double which scored the first of his team-mates, and the second scored on a passed ball. Then, although the next three men went out in order and the visitors did not make another hit during the game, Murphy brought in the third run and placed his team in the lead. When the last of the eighth came, things were looking bad for us when the first two men up got out. But Captain Tighe, who came next, singled as did Griffin following him. Tighe stole second, and was sent home by Griffin’s hit, tying the score. In the pitching duel which followed Safstrom had all the advantage, but, although Raftery hit safely in the ninth, it was not until the last of the eleventh that we scored again. In this inning Tighe led off again with a single, stole second, ' was sacrificed to third by Griffin, and came home when O’Connell hit safely. Thus the game was won by a score of 4—3 in a wonderful finish. There are, of course, many other games which might be described, some of them defeats, but we have described the most glowing of our victories and none of our friends, we are sure, would care to hear of our reverses, so we give the bat¬ ting averages of the team up to June 7th, letting them speak for themselves: A. B. R. H. Average Tighe . . 71 23 31 .437 Steeves . . 68 12 24 .353 Rosenfield . . 69 13 23 .333 Werber . . 15 4 5 .333 Griffin . . 48 13 15 .313 Raftery . . 56 9 17 .304 Hixon . . 64 8 19 .297 O’Connell . . 65 12 18 .276 Safstrom . . 36 3 7 .194 Visconti . . 53 8 10 .189 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 43 OUR FOOTBALL TEAM, Our football team, beyond a doubt, This annum just gone by, Was just as fine as e’er turned out To fight for Milford High. We must admit that now and then They suffered some defeat; But that, you’ll wager all your yen, Made victories more sweet. “Hub” Grayson was the captain and The leader of the pack; He threw a “pass” from either hand, Or rushed the ball way back. Eddie Tighe was our quarterback, Like Barkis, he was “willin’ ” His brains in planning each attack Were praised by Bo MacMillan. Our halfbacks, you will all confess, Were worthy of esteem. Without this clever pair, I guess, We would have had no team. With “Wus” in left and “Ted” in right For touchdowns we could hope; To keep these lads out of the fight Would take a ten foot rope. Our center was a sturdy star, The boys all call him “Jigger;” Each team we played from near and far Thanked God he was no bigger. Beside him played a Senior chap, A mountain of a guard; The visitors all took a nap When “Jumbo” hit them hard. On t’other side Paul Duggan shone Until the Mansfield game; But since he broke his funny bone He’s never been the same. His place was filled by diff’rent “subs,” But mostly by John Binney; He made the enemy look like dubs, When supported by Mainini. 44 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. When “Fingo” started in to speak, He made the fellows laugh; But then he showed himself each week A tackle and a half. Our left end Marcovitch was great, He had a fiery “dome And lots of trouble he’d create, Each time a “pass” was thrown. At right end Tuttle did hold sway In nearly every game; He took a part in every play, And won a lot of fame. “Clare” Safstrom w r as another man, In offence he was vicious; Although an A-l fooball man, He’s better when he pitches. “Morell” was still another boy Who showed the proper stuff. When he played, we were filled with joy— And so was “Pete”—’sno bluff. “Ed” Werber and “Nate” Rosenfield, Did nifty work at times; But often when a game was held, They graced the old side-lines. Henry “Barb” with his friend “Julie” Worked daily with the rest; To have this pair, I’ll tell you truly, Our football team felt blessed. Now last of all, but less than none, I wish you all to note “Frank” Barry who has often won The gratitude we vote. 0 He worked hard coaching every day, Just one thing we regret; If each position he could play, We’d lose no games you bet. Oh yes, it was a noble team Quite worthy of renowm : No doubt the fastest High School team Of any in the town! That their schoolmates perceived their fame Was very often shown; Whenever we put on a game They all would stay at home! L. M. Calkin, ’22. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 45 OUR BASEBALL NIINE. We’ve had a “playing” nine this year That’s won itself a name, And so I think in simple rhyme I’ll write about its fame. The team is made up of nine men, As all baseball teams are, With worthy “subs” set in between That often chance to star. Our worthy catcher is “Ted” Steeves, An athlete strong and true, And just to see him catch and hit Makes our opponents blue. Young Safstrom is our pitcher strong And oh, the ball he throws! As soon as he starts “winding up,” Dismay o’ertakes our foes. At first we have a quiet chap: “Spit” Raftery is his name. The scores of throws to first he’s caught Has saved us many a game. Visconti covers second base, He looks a bit too small, But then he’s good in making stops, As well as hit the ball. Young Hixon is our good shortstop, He does the best he can; And with his many brilliant stops Oft foils the batter’s plan. Third base is watched by Captain Tighe, A terror running bases, When gloom hangs o’er, and all ig doubt, The players’ hopes he braces. O’er right field “Wussy” Griffin reigns: A baseball hero’s he: He’d do much more than catching flies The ladies’ smile to see. In center field “Nate” Rosenfeld Towards home-plate has his eye; And when he ever hits the ball, You ought to see it fly. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. O’Connell’s monarch of left field To him much praise is due, The way he spoils those fine home runs, Makes all the hitters blue. And now a word about the “subs”; They’ve won some honor too; And when the stars do take a rest, They push the team right through. A little pitcher’s Davoren; He’s only in the making, While Werber and young Turner oft Set the opposers aching. D’Agostino and Julian are Right there to join the fray. With such a list of worthy “subs,” To win is just child’s play. And here’s a word about the coach, His name is Mr. Berry; He often scolds the baseball team, And yet at heart he’s merry. If games were won by coaches’ thoughts, Right here I’d bet a pie That every game upon the field Would go to Milford High! Nicholas Mastroianni, ’22. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 47 HUMOR COLUMN. The fellow who laughs when he’s joked about, Is the fellow who’s square and true; Somebody’s bound to be joked about, So don’t get mad if it’s you. Wouldn’t it be funny if:— Miss Wood did not prepare her lessons? Miss Cade were on time? Dillon did not laugh the 5th period? Miss Kurlansky were not whispering when Miss Ford came in the room? Miss Ford forgot to say “The Athletic Dues are due to-day” ? Barbadoro agreed with Miss Comba the 3rd period? Miss Staples should lose the art of bluffing the French translation? Jeffry should fail to receive at least one note a day? Barnard, Holmes and F. Wall should forget to go over to Hopedale? King should forget and talk to a girl? The sixth period “Whispering Trio” vowed silence? Feeley made an attempt at seriousness? The Senior American History Class failed to argue? Miss Erickson or Miss Wood could be once accused of garrulity? Calkin delighted in the translation of Virgil? Grayson could truthfully say, “I have my English done” ? Ford failed to amuse the young ladies? Miss Condon joined the “flappers”? Miss Ryan failed to laugh at a joke? Holmes didn’t roll his eyes? Miss Edwards spoke out loud? Miss Kirby didn’t talk? Miss Saunders forgot to powder her nose? Grayson recited the whole History lesson? Miss Adams didn’t prepare her homework? Miss Erickson didn’t know an outline in Shorthand? Mr. Quirk forgot to ring the A. M. bell? Werber should do some Bookkeeping? Miss Hardiman kept quiet for five minutes? King became a lion trainer? Miss Adams lost Miss Broughey on the way to school? Miss Ryan forgot the outline to accompany a theme? Miss Kirby refused to eat during the sixth period? Miss Kinney and Miss Nelson kept still a whole period? Miss Condon ever stopped smiling? Mastroianni didn’t start an argument in history? Mr. Caswell didn’t look at the clock before he began to speak? Miss Ryan in English A sixth period to visitor: “I have a wonderful English class here. Won’t you stay and hear both of my students?” 48 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. Miss Comba, in History A: “What is your name?” Feeley, who has the habit: “I dunno.” Barnard had suffered a slight accident and was explaining to a friend in the Hospital: “I was riding my bicycle along a dark road last night when suddenly I saw the lights of two motorcycles approaching from the opposite direction. They kept on each side of the road so I decided to ride between them-” “Yes, yes, go on.” “That’s about all there is. Those two motorcycles was a truck.” Miss Broughey and Miss Kirby are on the fiftieth chapter of their book which they have been talking about 6th period, but have decided to put off the conversation and w T rite an editorial on “Movies.” English A Teacher :—“Give us a short talk on the art of public speaking.” Bright Senior:—“First, the most important thing is to know 7 what one is talking about, and as I don’t know anything about this subject, I shall not at¬ tempt to speak on it.” Calkin was to give a lecture and sent to the printer to have hand bills printed. The copy he gave the printer read: “Woman! Without her, man w 7 ould be a savage.” The printer forgot the punctuation marks and this is what was distributed: “Woman without her man would be a savage.” Calkin is now resting as comfortably as can be expected. Miss Kirsner to Miss Kirby: “How in the world can I go? If I wear my New Jersey what will Delaware? (Della w r ear.) One of the things that never happen. Grayson: “May I come back this afternoon to get help, Miss Ford?” Miss Ford: “No, Grayson, this is too good an afternoon to come back; go out and enjoy yourself.” Miss Collins, French A (translating) : “Soon she saw a man, who ran while kneeling.” THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 49 By the way, the Seniors are partial to room 8. Ask W-! Senior in commencing a prepared speech —“ - Because-er-er- any speech that I ever make is just like a string of bologna sausages, -er-er- I can cut it off anywhere.” Teacher in English: “What do you know about Fielding?” Student Nothing much. I was always a pitcher on the team whenever I played.” The teacher at the little red school house asked the class to write a sentence using the word “alleviate,” and little Willie Brown wrote: “Eve ate the apple in the garden of Eve an’ now we all have to pay for all Evie ate.”—Ex. “Is this a fast train?” the salesman asked the conductor. “Of course it is,” was the reply. “I thought it was. Would you mind my getting out to see what it is fast to?” —Ex. One day as I chanced to pass, A beaver was damming a river. And a man who had run out of gas, Was doing the same to his flivver. Proud father of first-born—“Well, it’s too bad you received the notice of my little daughter’s birth too late to put in the paper. Say, can you think of a good name for her?” Editor (of the Bingtown Bugle) “Sure, Call her Ad. delayed—Ex. Young Doctor (to sadly afflicted patient)—“Have you lived all your life in this house?” The Patient—“Not yet.”—Ex. Curious man to colored street-car conductor:—“How often do you kill a man in this car?” Conductor:—“Jus’ once, boss, jus’ once.”—Ex. “Say Frank, I saw you at prayer meeting last night.” “Oh,” said the town character, “Ish that where I wash?”—Ex. 50 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. Johnny:—“What’s the difference between an esophagus and a sarcophagus?” James:—“Well, an esophagus is where ' you put the hooch and a sarcophagus is where the hooch puts you.”—Ex. “How do you manage to sell so many tireless cookers?” “Oh, it’s very simple,” answered the clever salesman, “I begin my little talk by saying, ‘Madam, I have called to enable you to spend every afternoon at the movies.’ ”—Ex. Mr. New Rich to dealer in antiques:—“You can’t kid me. That thing isn’t two thousand years old. Why, it’s only nineteen twenty-two now.”—Ex. For Sale—One Ford car with piston rings; Two rear wheels, one front spring. Has no fenders, seat or tank; Burns lot of gas. Is hard to crank. Carburetor busted, half way through. Engine misses, only hits on two. Three years old, four in the spring. Has shock absorbers and everything. Radiator busted, sure does leak. Differential’s dry, you can hear it squeak. Ten spokes missing. Front all bent. Tire blowed out, ain’t worth a cent. Got lots of speed, runs like the deuce; Burns either gas or tobacco juice. Tires all off, runs on the rim. A mighty good Ford for the shape it’s in. An old lady who was having her first ride in an auto was enjoying it im¬ mensely until the driver came to a corner. As is the custom, he put out his hand. He was immediately hit upon the head by the old lady who said, “See here, young man, you keep both hands on that wheel. I’ll tell you when it’s raining.”—Ex. THE TREASURE—A Fiery Tale. I wakened with a sudden start, No sound the stillness broke; But there was horror in my eyes, And in my nostrils—smoke! THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 51 A siren screeching in the dark Pierces the silent night; Scarlet flames reach for the heavens With hands of awful light. Black smoke piles toward the stars, The need for water grows, Soon it comes in swirling streams From the quick laid hose. It hisses as it meets the blaze Roaring in heated rage; Two elements in a deadly duel Appear to be engaged. Confusion now reigns all about, The bells ring in the night! The women scream, men hoarsely shout, And children cry in fright. Then suddenly a strange report Flies round in whispers low, A rumor of priceless treasure lost— Doomed in the crimson glow! A desperate appeal goes out, Someone to volunteer To battle with the Fire Fiend— A hero without fear! What! Is there no respnose? No man leaps forth to dare Grim death to save this precious hoard? All hope becomes despair. Then presently it comes again— A whispered explanation! Suddenly, a hundred rush as one Into the conflagration! Into the house of blazing death They rush in breathless haste, Fearful lest the prize be lost, If any time they waste. There is a moment of suspense— A terrifying pause! Then, as they come out, rushing fast, A din of loud applause. They dance about in crazy joy, The treasure held on high. They sing and cheer in happy glee Beneath the starry sky. 52 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. The red blaze is neglected now For more important things, For on the treasure chest are words Held marvelous by kings. Behold the inscription on the prize! (No wonder they are frisky) These are the magic words it holds— “Genuine Scotch Whiskey!” L. M. Calkin, ’22. UNLUCKY ME. This High School life is not all fun, I don’t care what you say. The part that bothers me the most Is not to talk all day. I cannot say a single word For Miss Ford says to me: “A week’s recesses forfeited ! I cannot stand for this!” Now please, kind people, tell me why I’m the one who’s always caught. The others can talk the whole day long; They’re lucky; I guess I’m not. Mabel Anderson. SWEET MARY AND HER HAT. Sweet Mary to be classy yearned, And she’s a cute young thing; To hats her foolish fancy turned When came the calm of Spring. One morn she rose and, having cast All thoughts of care away, She dreamt a shopping tour to plan, In many stores to stay. She hurried on, nor cared to stop But with this end in view, She called at every bonnet shop That lined Fifth Avenue. She studied hats of every shape Of different make and size Hats large, hats small, minute in size Which shaded not her eyes. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 53 She tried all hats which she espied With never ending zest, But really couldn’t quite decide Which hat became her best. The same old thing occurred next day. She posed in hats galore, Till tired salesgirls swooned away When Mary touched the door. The last day she went forth again And lo! on her return She wore a hat—the very same Which she had tried on first! Henry D. Barbadoro, ’22. ROOM ONE SESSIONS. Now since we all are leaving here, It is my only plea That you, dear Juniors, please will read These words by little me. Now if you wish to learn real well The tale that all should know, Just take a hint and mind yourself If in Room One you go. You know it is a crime, dear ones, Your lessons to forget, And let me tell you e’er I go, You’ll wish for mercy yet. And now along with all the work The sessions come and go, And with your work of Senior days They do not stop—oh no! For every single afternoon, Room One is open wide; And here our dear old Senior boys Must put all joys aside. So if from years that have gone by Your lessons you have shirked, Dear Juniors, please do take this hint: Room One is meant for work! Donald Barnard, ’22. 54 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. MEMBERS OF THE M. H. S. CLASS OF 1922. Adams, Donna Kelsey Anderson, Annie Amanda Anderson, Mabel Barbadoro, Henry Donald Barnard, William Donald Battles, Catherine Isabel Broughey, Grace Eleanor Cade, Clara Elizabeth Calkin, Leslie Martin Carroll, Katherine Agnes Condon, Margaret Veronica Collins, Irene Marie Demerse, Ruth Eululoo Dillon, Robert Lloyd Edwards, Ruth Marie Erickson, Elizabeth Ruth Feeley, George Mark Ford, Harden Bradley, Jr. Gilroy, Helen Frances Grayson, Herbert Hardiman, Alice Kennedy Holmes, Edward Burgess Jeffery, Clifton Adams King, John Leonard Kinney, Doris Eileen Kirby, Miriam Grace Kirsner, Gertrude Kurlansky, Della Beatrice Lord, Edward James Mastroianni, Nicholas Anthony Moran, Grace Veronica Nelson, Viola May Nourse, Doris Aleita Rosenfeld, Irving Saunders, Evelyn Phipps Staples, Helen Louise Wall, Edward Francis Wall, Walter Thomas Werber, Edward Wood, Dorothy Mabel CLASS OFFICERS. President, Henry D. Barbadoro, Secretary, Donna K. Adams, Class Colors—Crimson and White. Motto—Virtue Vice-President, Evelyn P. Saunders, Treasurer, Herbert Grayson. Class Flower—Jack Rose. Alone Ennobles. THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. 55 PROGRAMME. Overture—The Bridal Rose M. H. S. Orchestra, Bennie Lancisi, Leader. Entrance of Senior Class escorted by Junior Class “March of the Bersaglieri” M. H. S. Orchestra The Forest Dance M. H. S. Glee Club Salutatory—The Beginnings of English Drama Elizabeth Ruth Erickson (a) —Barcarolle (b) —One Fleeting Hour Senior Glee Club Class History Walter Thomas Wall The Little Day of Long Ago Ruth Marie Edwards Class Prophecy Herbert Grayson Good Night Beloved M. H. S. Glee Club Presentation of Class Gift Henry Donald Barbadoro, President Class of 1922 Acceptance of Class Gift John Francis O’Connell, President Class of 1923 Lavallee Eilenberg T argett Offenbach Lee Smith 56 THE OAK, LILY AND IVY. The Rising of the Storm M. H. S. Glee Club Valedictory—Four Great Tragedies of Sha kespeare Dorothy Mabel Wood Class Ode Presentation of Diplomas George E. Stacy, Chairman of School Committee Officer of the Day March M. H. S. Orchestra CLASS ODE. Forth we are marching To answer the summons of Life. Long is the journey: The road with grave dangers is rife. Sad is our parting, As only each sad heart can know. Fond is our farewell; As forward to life each must go. Chorus We leave you this night To engage in the fight, As we go forth singing gaily, gaily! Your honored name We’ll ever strive to maintain, Alma Mater, so fair and true, so fair and true! Far, far before us The future, mysterious, awaits; Safe in our knowledge Triumphant we’ll enter its gates. In sacred parting We promise our class to defend. Virtue and Honor Our mottoes will be ’til life’s end. Co erne Hall Nicholas Mastroianni, ’22. in UJ 5 o z o s z o H3 U- o H U 1922 BASEBALL TEAM 1921 FOOTBALL TEAM ADVERTISING SECTION. 57 For “Health’s Sake” Drink the Famous BEST BY TEST Miscoe Spring Ginger Ale WITHTHE TRUE GINGER FLAVOR Made from the Famous Miscoe Spring Water MISCOE SPRING WATER COMPANY MENDON, MASSACHUSETTS May Catharine Mackey Teacher of BALLROOM AND ESTHETIC DANCING SO8 Studio, 29 Grove Street, Milford, Mass. WALTER W. WATSON PAUL WILLIAMS Funeral Director and Embalmer Insurance Broker 24 Exchange Street Milford, Mass. 4 Poplar Street Tel. 192-W Milford, Mass. Compliments of %, % U Cbim Son 58 ADVERTISING SECTION. Compliments of ALEX DiGIANNANTONIO — W. A. Flannery Photographer Milford, - Mass. Milford, - Mass. K F. G. KERR Monumental Company Successor to A. C. Kinney ALL KINDS OF CEMETERY WORK GRANITE AND MARBLE MONUMENTS Tablets and Headstones Be Photographed this year on your Lettering a Specialty South Bow St., Milford, Tel. 521-W Birthday MILFORD FURNITURE CO. 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