Norwell High School - Shipbuilder Yearbook (Norwell, MA)

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THE SHI PBUILDER 17 in person. In the course of our con- .versation he informed me that he was a member of a stock company, but that he sold waternielons on the side. As I was to remain in town overnight, I promised that I would see his show: and what a show. I left five minutes after the curtain, as I thought that my time would be worth more if spent in sleeping. After leaving Savannah we headed XYest, where We had a brief stop for freight. As we approached the pier a voice came to us in the twi- light. I decided that it was someone serenading. I landed for a walk through the town, which proved very interesting. As I was about to board any ship I heard the same voice that was heard when we were landing. 'Inst for Key for fun I thought I would do some spy- ing. I sneaked up to the cottage porch whence came the sound. A little sign attracted my attention, as it said Rus- sell Peterson, Attorney-Office. The singing suddenly awakened me from my reveries, and I proceeded to knock. The door opened, and my suspicions were correct, for there stood Pete, the old protector. He was just having his mid-evening lunch, and was listening to the radio. XYhen I asked him who was singing he seemed surprised that I did not recognize the voice. After guessing a few names he told me, and I couldn't believe him. But he asked nie to listen attentively, and sure enough it was Eleanor Maxwell, who was the sweetheart of the South. Bidding Pete adieu I returned to the boat and retired. The next few days were very stormy and I stayed in my bunk below. XVhen the weather cleared, we were at the 'Panama Canal. After a short wait we 'proceeded through. .Xt the first lock we were connected with some electric cars, to pull us through. I ascended to the upper deck opposite the first car to look it over. The driver poked his head out of a window and he looked familiar. It was ten minutes, how- ever, before I realized who the operat- or was. The way he held his mouth open gave him away, because I remem- bered how our 3rd baseman used to do it. Sure enough, it was Norman Rob- bins. lYe talked the best we could until we parted, but we had time enough to renew our acquaintance. .Xt the end of the canal we stopped at a port to leave a few passengers. I went ashore to stretch my legs, and to get some remembrances of the place. I noticed a young lady artist who was selling pictures of the surrounding country. I went over to look them over and who should turn to wait on me lint the artist herself, Marion Hard- wick. She informed me that after she hnished school there was no work at home and she came south. After pur- chasing some of her wares I returned to the boat and departed for San Fran' cisco, the end of the trip, as far as the lioat was concerned. The trip was uneventful until we entered the harbor at Frisco. .Ks I fstenned off the boat, I heard about twentv cab drivers, all yelling for trade. For fun I thought I would pick out the loudest voice. About the fourth cab along. the driver was yelling lustily Taxi: Taxi! I decided that this fwas to be my hack. I noticed a slight limp on the driver as he loaded my bags. His loud voice caused me to ponder and I began to see light. I asked the cabby if he had lived in this town all his life, and he said that he came from Mass. Instantly I told him that his name was XYhite, and true it was, for he jumped when I mention- ed the name. IVe talked over this and

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16 THE SHIPBUILDER g CLASS PROPHECT I received a circular the other day through the mail describing a cruise from Boston through the Panama Can- al to San Francisco. I read the litera- ture through before retiring that even- ing, and it strongly appealed to me. A few hours later I had made up my mind to take that trip and I made the reservations immediately. I started for Boston at once and arrived just in time. As I boarded the liner a porter took my bags, and followed me to my cabin. I turned around and glanced at my porter. I thought I knew him and asked his name. XYhom do you sup- pose it was? l.Ioyd XYeare. We had a delightful chat and I learned that he had been in the service tive years. The next morning I landed in New York City where I had a day to myself. Strolling up Ilroadway I entered a store to look around. I looked over to the music counter where I heard someone trying to sing: imagine my surprise when I came face to face with the singer, Klary Osborne. Klary in- formed me that she was singing her way through college. Remembering her singing in the glee club at Norwell I wondered if she would reach there in time. That afternoon I attended a ball game. The game was between the Ath- letics and the Yankees. I had a seat directly behind the Athletics dugout. The teams came onto the Iield and started warming up. I heard someone near me shout to one of the players. I turned around and there was Nlary lleliabio. I went over lu her booth and made myself known. XYhen I asked her what brought her to the ball game she told me she was the owner of the I'hillies. She shouted to one of the players and told him to send over the captain. I certainly was not sur- prised when Emerson Merritt appeared before us. As he was out of the game with a sore throat, he stayed to talk with us. Although my pal's team lost, 1 was very happy to be with some of the old element again. The next morning bright and early I was again bound for sea. Late even- ing we landed at Norfolk, Va. XYe re- mained aboard the ship until morning. As I was leaving I noticed an airplane land in the bay. It taxied up to the wharf about 100 yards distant. Being interested, I meandered over. The first thing I noticed was a sign advertising airplane rides, by the Colburn Hatch Co. The name sounded familiar and I proceeded to investigate. Two peo- ple seemed to be having an argument over some technical apparatus, and their voices were raised considerably. I saw the two men who were repairing a motor. Une of them turned and suddenly yelled I'aI. Sure enough, it was Ilatchie. The other person, still arguing, was johnny L'olhurn. They were partners in crime, and happy. After chatting awhile we took a short hop over the city. I stayed with them all day until it was tnne to leave, and then they followed the ship for a short distance, doing their stul'f. The next stop being Savannah we had a longer trip than before, and we landed the next afternoon. It was very hot and almost everyone was in- doors, At the end of the wharf my attention was turned lo a very tall man who was selling watermelons. The way this pedler was stumbling around I thought I knew him, and I did, for it was -lohn Alexander Clark. the old boy

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18 THE SHIPBUILDER that and Bingo said he left home on account of a uwomanf' The opera was playing that night and I was fortunate in getting a good seat. I read the program through and I saw a familiar name. It kept com- ing up in my mind and finally it dawn- ed upon me. Of course I knew who it was. I remembered that Gertrude Strachan always wished to he an opera singer, and I certainly was glad that she had made the grade. I had heard that Almon Bruce had gone to Hollywood so I took a trip there after seeing Frisco. It happened that there was to he a great first night- er and all the hotels were crowded. I was referred to a private hoarding house, where I could put up for the week-end. A maid admitted me and 'I went to my room. Il'hen I came down to dinner I almost ran into a lady in the doorway. As I turned to apol- ogize I heard a giggle. Regaining my composure I realized that my landlady was Barbara Osborne. That evening I thought that I would join the crowd and go to the theatre lolihy to watch the nohility en- ter. Yarious hawkers were selling souvenirs along the sidewalk and eu- tering into the spirit, I decided to lvuy a cane. 'l'he merchant came over in reply to my signal and it was so sur- prising that I almost laughed, for there was the hoy himself, ff Almon llrucc. selling canes. Suddenly the crowd started cheering and I crashed my way into the first line. Through the public address sys- tem I heard the announcer say that the guests of honor had arrived, and would say a few words. He introduced the guests by saying that they were the two greatest actresses in the movies, -Miss Evelyn Henderson and Miss Ida Mc' Manus. Hearing their voices I at once recognized them, hut did not get a chance to see them. Two days later. in Los Angeles, I decided to visit the new west-coast huilding. the highest: in the world. On the first floor was a dress shop. with a sign that said, Madame Mesheau. dress designer. As the place was filled with women. I did not enter, hut took an elevator for the ton. On the top floor a darkie was washing windows in the one office that was there. I asked him who had the office, and he said, Massa Gaudette. I entered the office and in- ouired for the hoss. I gave mv name and was admitted to a lah. I gazed around and suddenly the boss recog- nized me. lYilder told me that he was working on a powder that could hlow the whole citv up. He proceeded to show me how it worked. Xl'e were lvent over a pile of it when suddenlv it exploded. I'p and up we went, and I thought that I would never land. Sud- tlenlv I struck the ground with a thump and when I came to I was on the Hoor. lveside the hed. Farl Leavitt '32. 'kd' The Senior Class earnestly admires the sincere efforts of Iivelyn llender- son, who has left school lrecause of ill health, to keep up in her studies and graduate in vlune. WELCOME A cordial welcome is extended to Nlr. Willard Spalding who is our new Superintendent of Schools. NYC hope that you will find Norwell a pleasant place to carry on your work.