Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1895 volume:

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Vast o’er Egyptian sands for countless years the pyramid of old-time Cheops gazed, And silently it watched the hopes and fears Of dynasties, now falling, now upraised. Yet, through the lapse of time, its lips of stone Had never whispered forth unto the world The secret of its building, but unknown, It kept the mystery, while the saud clouds hurled Their blinding storms upon its towering head, And robber winds lurked nightly in the gloom, While desert beasts and birds of omen dread, By wailing cries presaged impending doom. The years rolled by, till came an impious band, Eager to work what time had spared to do; Quick at the gesture of a lordling’s hand. Strange mystery’s veiled face to bring to view. But, day by day, in vain they sought to find The path that well might lead to glitter- ing piles Of gold, whereof the sun-lit sheen might blind Some Cleopatra rich in Beauty’s wiles. Yet, after weary search, they came at last By brutal force upon an angry way, That led them first with trembling fear aghast, Adown, then upward rose, as if at bay. Still onward toiling, to a room they came, All guarded by great blocks of massive stone— Here surely was the treasure-house that fame Had rumored of so widely—here alone! Into that chamber pressing fearful on. With paliog cheeks and many a timorous start, What found these bold intruders, now so wan ? An empty coffer in its silent heart! And must men labor, suffer, bleed and die, To build for tyrant royalty a tomb? Lo! weeping History answers with a sigh: “Such was, alas! in ancient times their doom.” For them the lash, for them the master hard, For them the groans and tears that slavery knows, For them the fameless lives unsung by bard, For them the task that only death could close. Not such the fate Columbia’s workmen know; They quarry stone and shape it proudly free, ' heir grandly self-respecting way they go, And add their part to glories yet to be. In lofty building, monument and tower, In granite chiseled with an artist’s skill, We mark a beauty, nobleness and power, That long will keep our glorious land from ill. 11. On the Acropolis of Athens ’neath the soft blue Grecian sky, Built the Greeks a glorious temple, broad i 1 beautiful and high. Firm and deep were the foundations, laid to last through countless years, And the fane was consecrated by the prayers of bards and seers. THE GOLDEN-ROD. “ Parthenon ” they called that temple, temple of Athena fair, Virgin goddess, wisdom-lover, Queen of Athens sun-lit air, Fearless ’mid the din of battle, Patron of the Athenian town, Lover of the Attic olive, lov6r of the violet crown. Stately columns simply Doric beauty lent unto that fane, Artists of the old-time genius to grand thoughts gave loosened rein; Architraves above the columns, pediment, and glorious frieze, With its Pan-Athenian pageant, and its eternal power to please. Noble, sacred Architecture! Sculpture pure and ne’er surpassed! Manhood reaching up toward heaven, earthly burdens earthward cast! When the golden Attic sunshine fell in splendor o’er the land, And the blue iEgean murmured ocean mys- teries to the strand : Or when moonlight beauty lingered round that marble temple fair, And the nightingale with music filled the soft, caressing air, Then the soul was all enraptured with the majesty and charm, Stilled was every baser passion, hushed was every alarm. Athens, I have ever loved thee, even from my childhood days; I have pictured thee in fancy in the sunset’s golden haze; I have loved thy bards and prophets, archi- tects and sculptors grand, Loved thy orators and statesmen, world- renowned and peerless band. And the music of thy language lingers in my memory still, All its majesty and sweetness gloriously ray being thrill, Aud thy thoughts forever spoken, and thy deeds of deathless fame, Through the ages aye shall echo, city of illus- trious name. I had hoped ere yet last autumn taught our Quincy woods to glow, With the crimson, golden splendors that New England’s forests know, Greek might be among the studies offered to our Quincy youth, As the finest means of culture in the eternal search for truth. hi. The City of the Seven Hills her Colosseum built, And there before Rome’s greedy eyes a sea of blood was spilt; Those gloating eyes beheld with joy the pangs of man or beast, As starving eyes with ravenous glare devour a forbidden feast. Ten times ten thousand people watched the gladiators’ fight, And hailed each deftly given thrust with frenzies of delight. Here maiden martyrs, pure as suow on some lone Alpine height, Took one last lingering look of earth, then turned to Heaven’s light. And while the Roman eagles flew victorious o’er the world, And while ihe Roman banners waved to every breeze unfurled, Such scenes at home sapped Roman strength, and gave Rome to the foe; And those who smiled at captive’s pain, be- wailed their own dire woe. What though they built of massive stone a theatre of gore? What though the eager thousands swept through every crowded door? What though imperial Caesars sat in guilty luxury then, To watch the struggles, wounds and death of their own fellow-men? Not stately buildings reared on wrong can “ constitute a state.” Not stone on stone, however graud, can make a nation great. The storm-cloud gathering mighty force in Gothic Northern sky, Burst on the vaunted power of Rome, and found that power a lie. And thus fell Rome, and Athens, too, fell thus Egyptian power— Remorseless Fate aye bids her time, and waits the appointed hour. Egypt to build her royal tombs must crush the people’s right, Athens a fane to fancied gods must ever keep in sight, And Roman cruelty must gloat o’er martyrs’ dying breath. Within a Colosseum reared for torture and for death. God grant these lessons be not lost on this fair land of ours! God grant no poison lurks unseen in fair Columbian flowers! And, when we build, we’ll question first what is the corner-stone; On Truth and Right we’ll rear our walls, on these, and these alone! {Continued on last page.] THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE DEDICATION. Quince’s Grand New Higl) 5dI)ool building For- mally Opened. —TI)e Governor of Common- wealfl) and Offers Address ci Very Ear ere Gathering. [From the Quincy J)a ily Ledger.] One of the largest indoor gatherings which ever assembled in Quincy was that on Tuesday afternoon at the dedi- cation of our grand new High School bui ding. The attractions were many —the tine building, of which the Daily Ledger gave a fine description on Monday, the presence of the Governor of the commonwealth ; the presenta- tion of a flag by the Grand Army ; and a band of music But many were there because they take a pride in our High School and the great progress it has made of late. Many of the alumni wished they might again be enrolled where there was so much to encourage one to strive for a high education. They noticed arrange- ments which were unfamiliar to them and were surprised at the grandeur of everything. All the conveniences of a modern High school are there. It was a popular gathering. No in- vitations had been issued except to the Governor and our city government, and seats were reserved for these only. The pupils of last June, however, oc- cupied seats on the right of the plat- form, and under the direction of Mrs. Smith led the singing, which was a feature of the programme. The main study room, although the largest hall in Quincy, was entirely inadequate to accommodate the crowd. Shortly after the appointed hour the exercises commenced and were carried out according to the following pro- gramme : President of the Day, Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan Chorus, High School Invocation, Rev. DanielMunro Wilson Delivery of Building to Mayor, Commissioner of Public Works William N. Eaton Response, His Honor, Mayor William A. Hodges Acceptance, Chairman of School Board Emery L. Crane Reception of Keys, Head Master Frederic Allison Tupper Remarks, Superintendent II. W. Lull Address, His Excellency Gov. Frederic T. Greenhalge Ode, “ My Quincy by the Sea ” High School Words by Frederic Allison Tupper Presentation of Flag, Paul Revere Post 88, G. A. R. I. M. Holt, Commander Star Spangled Banner, High School Soloist, Miss Mary F. White Joseph n. Sheahan, fl. D., Sub-committee of the High school, was introduced as president of the day, and spoke as follows : I have just received a letter from one whose name is familiar to us all, and who has served us faithfully many years in the capacity of superintendent, Mr. George I. Aldrich (applause), in which, regretting his inability to be present, he speaks of this as an im- portant event. It is, indeed, an im- portant event. It marks an era in the history of our High school. We of the school board have been painfully conscious of the defects of the former building and we recognized THE GOLDEN-ROD. that neither the long devotion of Mr. Keith, nor the restless energy and well directed activity of Mr. Lull, nor the originality of Mr. Horne, nor the en- thusiasm and high culture of our pres- ent incumbent, Mr. Tupper, could make up for the lack of those material accessories, without which every en- deavor may be rendered in a measure sterile. Words are utterly inadequate to ex- press the satisfaction which we feel in the contemplation of this vast, com- modious and beautiful edifice; forming so striking a contrast to the ill-arranged quarters heretofore occupied by our JOSEPH M. SHEAIIAN, M. D., Sub-committee of High School. pupils, and I hope that the old building will be retained to serve for all times as a monument, both of the patience of the teachers, and the perseverance of the scholars. We dedicate this building today to the cause of education, and to the still higher principle of equal rights of man- kind. We know that all are not cre- ated alike, but we contend that every one is entitled before the law to the full development of his mental re- sources, and to the full fruition of any intellectual culture which he may have given himself. In the words of the great Napoleon, “ Every career should be open to talents,” or as Abraham Lincoln expressed it later in more homely phrase, “ Every man has the right to be the equal of another, if he can.” Here no race, no creed, no color shall form a discrimination, but united in a sacred brotherhood all our children shall learn to respect and esteem each other as citizens of this great Com- monwealth and of this glorious repub- lic. And we dedicate this structure to the common Father of us all, believing as we do, that in no other wav can a more worthy appreciation of His love and providence be acquired then through the study of His works. “ For we doubt not, through the ages, one increasing purpose runs, And the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the suns.” And it is in that reverent spirit that we shall begin the exercises with a choral by the children, after which I will ask our kind friend, Rev. Daniel Munro Wilson, to invoke the divine blessing. flusic and Prayer. The school had but one brief rehear- sal in the morning, but such is the musical proficiency of High school pupils that the chorus was well ren- dered. Rev. D. M. Wilson’s prayer was ap- propriate to the occasion. Contractor Mellen was not present to announce the completion of the building. Commissioner Eaton, In delivering the building spoke as follows : Mayor Hodges, at the beginning of the year I was appointed Commissioner of Public Works by you, and with other duties, came the erection of this building. I have attended to my duty and the building is finished, and as commissioner; it is my duty to present you with the keys of the building. THE GOLDEN-ROD. flayor Hodges, In response and transfer to School Committee, said : Mr. Commissioner—In closing my association with you, so far as this building is concerned, I desire to thank you for the uniform courtesy extended to me during its construction. I also wish to thank you on behalf of the taxpayers and all the citizens for the care, energy and patience displayed in seeing that their interests were well guarded. Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the School Board—It is now my duty to transmit to you, who are its proper custodians, this building erected for educational purposes. To some of us who are familiar with the schoolhouses as they appeared scat- tered throughout New England fifty years ago, this elegantly equipped and well finished building may seem some- what extravagant. But if the results derived from it by our children and all others who are benefitted by it are as large in proportion as the cost, I think none of us will be dissatisfied, and from the well-known reputation of the Quincy school system, which extends beyond the limits of our city and is known and talked about outside the boundaries of New England, I feel as- sured that our highest hopes and ex- pectations will be realized. I now have the honor of presenting you the keys. we have been constantly in doubt. First when the location was in dispute, as to where it was to be, then when the plans were being debated, as to what it was to be, and during last summer when the date of completion seemed somewhat vague as to when it was to be. Happily now all our doubts are over. The building is finished and ready for occupancy and the Board for two or three years, at least, can cease from troubling about the High school. It only remains for us to make the best possible use of it and return to the taxpayers interest on the money in- emery l. crane, Chairman of School Committee. Chairman Crane of School Board, In acceptance of the building, spoke as follows: Mr. Mayor: The School Board glad- ly takes charge of this building which you have just turned over to them for the use of the schools. The erection of a building such as this has been de- sired by them for a long time, for as you well know the problem of provid- ing accommodations for the pupils of the High school during the last few years has been a most perplexing one. Siuce this building was first talked of vested, not of course in dollars and cents, but in the increased intelligence and the broad unsectarian patriotism of their children which should be the guiding spirit of all good citizens. Mr. Mayor, in behalf of the Board I wish to thank you for your courtesy to them in all matters connected with the erec- tion of this building. Mr. Tuoper: In placing you in charge of this building as Headmaster of the High school, the Board has the utmost confidence in your ability to make use of it in the best way. When we recall the results obtained by your THE GOLDEN-ROD. assistants and yourself last year, handi- capped as you were b}' ill health and totally unsuitable surroundings, we con- fidently expect that this year, with an increased corps of teachers and the modern appliances of this magnificent building, the results will far surpass those of last year. The Board con- gratulates both teachers and pupils on their agreeable change of quarters and bids them go forward, working together for the good of all, and place the Quincy High school where it rightly belongs in the front ranks of the High schools of Massachusetts- Principal Tupper, Upon receipt of the keys, said : Mr. Chairman,—It is with feelings of gratitude, admiration and responsi- bility that I receive these keys. Grati- tude for the liberal and sympathetic manner in which the Mayor, the Coun- cil, the School Committee, and the Superintendent, recognized and met the very evident needs of our High school ; admiration for the singularly able and public spirited fidelity of the School Committee and the Superinten- dent ; responsibility, in view of the large and ever increasing number of pupils entrusted to our care. Superintendent Lull Was introduced in a flattering manner, and endeavored to outline in five min- utes the intellectual side of the new' education. He referred to the modern treatment of the three It’s by the com- petent teacher. The three It’s must still be foundation studies, but a foun- dation on which at once, even in the primary schools, a broader structuie must be raised. He sp ke of the change in the teaching of geography and history by which a host of dry de- tails, unrelated facts, dates and bat- tles had been swept away and in their place man and his environment, his failures and his successes, and the les- sons to be learned were accented. Mr. Lull claimed that the common branches were now treated by their capable teacher in a more rational and practical way,that the pupil’s attention was received because he was interested, that he memorized less and thought more, and, finally, that time was saved for enrichment. This enrichment in- cluded a greater development of Eng- lish, music, drawing, nature work and manual training. The speaker referred to these very briefly and closed by reminding his audience that his remarks were hardly more than topics that merely hinted at the unusual interest now being shown in the broad domain of education. FREDEPTC ALLISON TUPPEP. Principal High School. However far we may fall short of our ideal the citizens of Quincy may rest assured that it will ever be our aim to make the High school the key-stone of Quincy’s educational arch ; sup- ported, yet supporting, adorned, yet adorning, united, yet uniting, binding, unifying, harmonizing, and complet- ing the entire system of Quincy’s pub- lic schools. THE GOLDEN-ROD. An Original Ode, Written for the occasion by Principal Tuppcr was sung with a will. My Quincy by the Sea. TUNE . “ AMERICA.” My Quincy by the Sea, Founded by patriots free, Thy praise is great: Town where my hero sires Kindled fair Freedom’s fires, Whose glory ne’er expires, Guarded by Fate. My native Quincy dear, City without a peer, I love thee well; I love thy ledges bold That granite stores enfold, A mine of wealth untold, No tongue can tell. Who hath the power to count The charms of Merry Mount Or Fair Blue Hills? Stand on the. ledges high, And feast the enraptured eye, Till Heaven itself seems nigh— Gone all life’s ills. My fathers’ God, I pray, Keep Quincy safe alway Beneath Thy care. Bless Thou her Public School, Let truth and beauty rule, As by Riloam’s pool Bloom lilies fair. Governor Greenhalge. Prolonged applause greeted the Gov- ernor when he was introduced by Dr. Sheahan. He realized the importance and significance of the occasion; the dedication of a school building was nothing short of the dedication of a temple of God. The public schools are the bulwark of the commonwealth and I feel now that I stand on the founda- tion stone. [Applause.] Much is heard today of the “ new education ” and the report of the com- mittee of ten. Let us hope it is the best. Education means the marshalling of all forces—mind, body and soul. Never be indifferent to culture of the body. It is needed. We want health of body and strength of mind. I have reverence for the old methods, yet welcome all new ideas. He would not discourage any kindly soul from endowing educational insti- tutions, but there was something grander, the public schools. [Ap- plause.] They were of interest to all —the rich and the poor alike, and all may take the highest place in culture if they will. It is a grand race, and a pleasant rivalry. Let Quincy beat us in Boston, in Lowell and in Worcester —if it can. [Applause.] It is the kind of ambition which should be eu- couraged. The Governor rejoiced at the op- portunity to be present. It was his privilege to attend many gatherings where harvests were displayed, but FREDERIC T. GREENHALGE Governor of Massachusetts. nothing equalled the harvest of the mind. He closed by bidding the Quincy High God speed. [Prolonged applause.] The Presentation of Flag was a pleasing incident. Paul Revere Post 88, G. A. R., had marched to this building escorted by the Granite City band and entered the building at the time, forming a square around this platform. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Commander Holt said it was his pleasant duty to place “ Old Glory ” in the hands of the pupils of the Quincy High School. He hoped they would ever cherish and guard it, and if necessary defend it with their lives. Principal Tupper in accepting the flag spoke of the lesson of patriotism it inculcates. It was a call to duty and its lesson was ever new and inspiring. The singing of “ Star Spangled Ban- ner” closed the indoor exercises. The solo was beautiful, rendered by Miss Mary F. White. The people then assembled in front of the building, when the flag was flung to the breeze from a flag staff on the tower. The armed men of the post fired three rounds, and the band played “ The lied, White and Blue.” Cheers were given for the new High, and after a snap shot of the crowd had been secured by a photographer, the crowd dispersed. Many linge, ed to make further inspection of the new building. A description of the New High School building was crowed out, but will appear in our next issue. “ The bands are lit With all the autumn blaze of Golden Rod; And everywhere the purple asters nod And bend and wave and flit.” Q. H. S. Alumni. A PRELIMINARY meeting of the gradu- ates of the Quimy High School will be held FRIDAY FVEMNG, Oct. 26, 1894, at 7.45, to «fleet a temporary or- ganization of an Alumni Association, and possibly determine a date for a reunion, at which time a permanent organization may be made The meeting will be held at the new High School Building. A general invita- tion is extended to all graduates of the school to be present. Let it be a large gathering. Dedicatory Poem. (Continued from, second jxigc.) IV. Dear Quincy, city of beauty, by the shores of the sounding sea, What song shall I sing in thine honor, what song is worthy of thee? Shall I tell of our hero fathers who baffled the Briton's power? Shall I speak of the women heroic, of beauty and truth the flower ? Shall I tell how through siege and battle be- neath War’s blood-sprent flail, Through hunger and want and grieving they could die, but they could not quail ! Shall I speak of our old-time statesmen and their burning love for our land ? Speak of Adams, and Quincy, and Hancock, the world will understand. The past in the casket of story, like a jewel flashes bright, The present is hurrying past us, day dawns and then comes night; Let me sing of the glorious future; forth from the eastern skies A dream of roseate promise hath gladdened my waiting eyes; And I know by the day-spring beauty, by the glint of the growing light, That an era is fast upon us with promise and glory bright. Call the rich and the poor together within this noble hall, Teach them the greatest lesson: God made and loves us all. Teach him who is poor in money, there’s a greater wealth than this; Send the poor boy to the college, he will hold his own, I wis; For knowledge, and wisdom, and honor be long to no one class, And the prizes of life are waiting for the striver who shall surpass. No caste, no class, no faction, no prejudice’s blight, No North, no South, no East, no West but Union’s glorious light., No warring of nation with nation, no clash- ing of hostile clans, For come we from what state we may, we are all Americans. Up! for the day-spring spreadetli her light in a golden shower! Up! on the sky is written: ‘’Now is the appointed hour! ” And may the God of our fathers, who helped them in the past, As he honored the early ages, so bless and honor the last! ADVERTISEMENTS. PRATT CURTIS, Cl oide Fkir|ily GtTodeTie AND PROVISIONS. 25 School Street. QUINCY, MASS. 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P. Bussell, ® Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Adams Building, Quincy, Mass, GEORGE H. BROWN CO., (Established 1887.) ADAMS BUILDING, QUINCY, Agents for the Purchase, Sale and Leasing of R-E A-L ‘S' E-S-T-A-T-E, And Negotiators of Mortgages on City Property. IlfcTSTJIR-A.ILTCE Placed in reliable companies at the lowest rates, and losses promptly adjusted and paid at this ottice. Telephone No. 227-2. BARGAINS! BARGAINS! Towels, 20x44, 0 l-4c each. Red Flannel Wrappers, $1.39 to $1.75 each. Misses’ Colored Wool Skirts, 45c. —at— MISS C. S. HUBBARD'S, 158 Hancock Street, City Square. The Fisk Teachers' Agencies. Everett O. Fisk Co., Props. President: Everett O Fisk, 4 Ashburton Place, Boston. Mass. Long Distance Telephone 2580. Managers: W. B. Herrick, A. G. Fisher, L. H. Andrews, Martha Hoag, Helen G Eager, 4 Ashburton Place. Boston, Mass.; H. E. Crocker, W. O. Pratt. 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.; Mrs. S. D. Thurmond, 803 Twelfth St., Wash- ington, D. C.; B. F. Clark, 106 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111.; W. O. McTaggart. 32 Church St., Toronto, Cani.; C. C. Boynton, 120 1-2 So. Spring St., Los Angeles, Cal. IT WILL PAY YOU - = - To try a pair of our English High School Boots. Button and Lace. Tip Toe. Prices from $2.00 to $2.50 a pair. Bargains in Footwear of all Kinds --AT---- JAMES «’DONOVAN’S SHOE STORE, 94 Hancock St., Quincy. ADVERTISEMENTS. F'ULL Ft WAFyJ ? IvX, Warming«Ventilating Co., Engineers and Contractors. SiRpioR Aip! Public Suildiq A Specially. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FURNISHED. RESULTS GUARANTEED. 43 Milk St., Boston, Mass. ADVERTISEMENT. THE QUINCY DAILY LEDGER Is Now Published by GEORGE W. PRESCOTT SON, (SUCCESSORS TO GREEN PRESCOTT.) TU p ONI Y Daily in 1 11 1 City in Norfolk County. g€- Also Publishers Of -i- - • THE QUINCY PATRIOT, And Printers of the THE GOLDEN-ROD. ADVERTISEMENT. THE BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. New Complete Bookkeeping, New Introductive Bookkeeping, First Lessons in Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Business Arithmetic, Commercial Law, $2.25 1 .25 .75 1.50 1.00 1 .50 Business Law, Prantical Grammar and Correspondence, Seventy Lessons in Spelling, Civil Government, Descriptive Economics, Phonetic Shorthand, Pen-wrtten Copies (Reproduced). Complete ed, $1.00; Abridged ed, 50c. $1.00 .60 .25 1 .25 1 .OO 1.25 Also Business Practice, Blank Books, College Currency, Diplomas, and other Com- mercial School supplies. Sample Copies mailed postpaid to teachers at one-third of the above retail prices. Catalogue and Price-List on application. Address: WILLIAMS ROGERS, Rochester, N. Y., or Chicago, III. Are You an Advertiser GOLDEN- IN THE - ROD. Would it not be a Good Investment for you? VOL. IV. QUINCY, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1894. No. 2. fflht Mdw-|Ud WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN 'J HE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL,. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies. 5 cents For sale at E B. Souther’s. Address all communications to sarau c. McGovern, ’95, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’9G, HAROLD WILDER, ’9G. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. E}clitoi‘i£il. i i7j— Daisy C. Bemis, ’95 t General Editors, ] eATIIEBINEC.Po’pE 9i We should like to have the Golden Rod received in every home in Quincy. As the represen- tative of the Quincy High School, why should not everyone wish to take it ? Are our aspirations too high ? Are you not interested in tlie school ? Certainly, every pupil desires to take it. It contains the school news and the best literary works of the pupils. We need every subscription we can obtain, and each scholar ought to help. Let us take for our motto, “ Loyalty to Our School.” P. There has been a decided change in the course of study prepared for the High School pupils. Formerly, pupils were not fitted for college, but under the recent change the school is now a preparatory school, and a number are fitting themselves for different colleges. The business course is another additional course. This course is just as thorough as any given at our best business col- leges. Stenography, typewriting and book-keeping are taught by an experienced teacher. Better work in physics and chemistry is expected from the use of the finely equipped laboratories. We have received in former days unlimited praise from competent critics upon the system of teaching in our High School, and we were justly proud of our renown, but now we are in danger of becom- ing too much puffed up. Our doors are swung wide open to all who desire to examine our system or work, for we feel confident success will crown our efforts. B. There have been some changes and additions made in our corps of teachers this year. We still retain our last year’s teachers with the ex- ception of Mr. Winfred C. Akers, who, with many good wishes from us, has left to accept a position at the Manual Training High School, Providence, Rhode Island. We wel- comed Miss Helen L. Follansbee, from the High School, Danvers, Massachusetts, as teacher of the business course, and Mr. Charles W. Savage, B. S. ’91, M. S. ’93, from Wesleyan University, Middleton, Connecticut, as teacher of the science course. With such in- structors we expect to do the best of work. P. THE GOLDEN-ROD. jvfew Buildii . The building is a modern one throughout and fully up to the standard required for the higher branches. It is built in a workmanlike manner and no city can boast of a better or more conveniently arranged structure. The structure which is situated on the east side of Hancock street near Butler road, has a frontage of 112 feet on Hancock street and a depth of 74 feet. The building is of brick, with granite trimmings, and the walls are 20 inches thick and are known as vaulted walls. The northerly doors on the front are the main entrance leading from a pretty tiled vestibule into the main corridor. The entrance in the south front is more properly speaking an exi� , directly from the main school room. There is also an exit from the tower, which is 14x14 and has an easy iron stairway leading from each lloor. The main school room which is 50x 70 and 25 feet in the clear, is reached by two doorways from the main corri- dor. It is a magnificent room and larger than any hall in the city. As the seats are movable it will be often used for graduation and other school exercises. Leading from the main study are two class rooms 25-4 x 28-6 which are connected with the main study room by large rolling doors. There is also on this door another class room, and a Master’s room 17-6 x 19-8 From the latter communication can be had with every room in the building by means of speaking tubes and electric bells. There is also in this room a large closet and a toilet room. Stairways lead from the corridor both to the second door and the base- ment. On the east ..side of the building besides therooms already mentioned, there is a recitation room 25-4 x 28-6. At the north end of the corridor two short iron stairways lead to a broad landing from which another iron stair- way leads to the second door. On this door there is a teachers’ room, directly over, and the same size as the Master’s room, and with the same con- veniences. From the corridor there are two large closets and on the west side a recita- tion room, 25-4x28-6, and a door lead- ing to the dre escape. On the east side are two study rooms, connected by dexible rolling doors, 25-4x27 each of which has thirty desks. From this door access to the third door is had in the same manner as from the drst to the second door. The third door might be properly called the experimental or scientific department. On the west side is a model room 25-4x50 feet and a dra-ving room 25-4x58. On the east side of the dark corridor, in which is a large closet, are the chemi- cal laboratory, teachers’ experimental room and physical laboratory. The chemical laboratory is 25-4x50 and is dtted up in an elaborate man- ner with tables and drawers, which are connected with gas and running water. There is also a chemical hood with pipes to carry off the gases. Besides this there is a sink. The teacher’s experimental room is 25-4x28-6 and is dtted with a large table connected with the water service, and cases. The physical laboratory is 25-4x28-6 and is also dtted with an experimental table and is connected with the teacher’s room by folding doors In the basement is located the heat- ing and ventilating apparatus, the toilet rooms, and the cloak rooms. There is also a lunch counter. Two entrances lead from the base- ment out of doors. The building is dnished in ash with pine inside doors and quartered oak outside doors, 'while the doors are hard THE GOLDEN-ROD. pine. All of the windows are fitted with Venetian blinds aud the walls are tinted The building is piped for gas and wired for electric lights, and on each floor is a stand pipe with hose attached to be used in case of fire. There is also a set wash bowl on each floor. The plumbing work in the building is very nicely done, all of the pip°s exposed being nickeled. The iron work was under the super- intendence of John M Byron of the Chelmsford Foundry Co., and is a first class job. The contractor was Henry Mellen. The contract price was something over 45,000 but the addition of the tower and some other minor changes will bring the price above 850,000. Pfi e Cor|te$t£. Wendell G. Corthell, Esq., once more offers prizes for public decla- mation. Excellence in the regular rhetorical work of the school will be the basis on which contestants for these prizes will be selected. The results of previous contests have been a source of profit and gratifica- tion to all concerned. The prizes will consist of $75 worth of books by standard authors. There will be at least five prizes, varying from $25 to $5. Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, sub-com- mittee of the High School, again offers prizes for excellence in Eng- lish composition and in translation from Latin and from French. The amount of the prizes will be $42 worth of books. Each class is of- fered a prize of $5 for the best English essay. Two dollars extra will be awarded the pupil who offers the best essay of all. A prize of $5 is offered each of the following classes :—Cicero, Vir- gil, Caesar and French. The subjects for essays are as follows : Class of 1895. 1. The Dangers of the Republic. 2. The Autobiography of a Striker. 3. The Maypole of Merry Mount. [Originally “ Mare-Mount.” See “ New English Canaan.”] 4. Star Gazing. 5. Some Results of Selfishness. 6. The Good Old Times. Class of 1896. 1. Practical Applications of the Lever. 2. Historical Associations of the Stone Temple. 3. A Ride from Quincy to Bos- ton. 4. Waste Not, Want Not. 5. True Riches. 6. In Search of the Golden Fleece. Class of 1897. 1. A Visit to the Boston Mu- seum of Fine Arts. 2. Every Right has its Duty. 3. An Old Attic. 4. Paul Revered Ride. 5. The Value of Latin. 6. My Life Work. Class of 1898. 1. Why I Came to the High School. 2. Pupils’ Rights. 3. A Journey Around My House 4. • Nature Study. 5. How Can I Make the Most of Myself ? 6. An Indian Summer Day- Dream. 7. Why Salute the Flag ? THE GOLDEN-ROD. Translations. The passages selected for trans- lation are as follows : Caesar,—1897. Gallic War. Book IV., Chapters 25 and 26. Virgil,—1896. iEneid, Book VI., lines 305-336. Cicero, —1895. “Pompey’s Mili- tary Command,” Chapter 1. French. Charles XII., Book II., Chapter First, as far as “ II partit pour sa premiere campayne.” General Statements. 1. All translations and all essays must be handed in on or before Feb- ruary 28, 1895. 2. Translations and essays must be signed with an assumed name. 3. Together with each trans- lation and each essay there must be handed in a sealed envelope contain- ing,—(1)—Both the assumed name and the real name of the pupil. (2) —A statement to this effect: The essay or the translation offered by ----(pupil’s name) is my own un- aided work. 4. Use examination paper. Write on only one side of the paper. Neat- ness, spelling and penmanship should be kept constantly in mind. Clear, vigorous and idiomatic English is always acceptable to the judges. Out THE SONG OF THE WIND. Once upon a time there lived a good man and an evil man. The evil-doer was handsome in features, but black was his soul; while the good man was the reverse in ap- pearance and character. The un- worthy one was wealthy, and, as the years passed by, became the richest man in all the land. But the righteous suffered. He was poor, toiled hard, and was barely able to support his family. His children were boys—bright, healthy and not ashamed of their poverty. Their father’s hope lay wholly in them, “ For,” he said, “what else have I to live for but the glory of my children ? ” And they grew to man- hood, and were respected by all. But this did not suit the evil man, who, although rich, was respected by no one. So he formed a plan by which he could disgrace the righteous man’s sons. He took the eldest into his employ, and on the third day accused him of theft. A sum of money was found upon his person, and he was sent to prison,—dis- graced, dishonored and an arrow in his father’s heart. The rich man rejoiced, but as no crime can be hid- den from the Creator, the poor man prayed to the Almighty to send retribution upon his enemy, and he was heard ! And a vision came to the chief of that region, who was kindly disposed to the poor man, telling him to call the people, rich and poor, to assemble in the valley. They came together, and each person was commanded to touch a bag of wind. And nothing happened until the evil man put forth his hand; then the winds rushed out and dashed against his face, and deformed it into the most hideous countenance in all the world. Thus did the wicked receive merited punishment. His lands were confiscated and part given to the man he had wronged, and he was exiled to become a wanderer on the face of the earth. And the song of the wind, as it whirled along was, “ How are the mighty fallen ! ”—J. Wars haw, ’96 THE GOLDEN-ROD. I itei‘kTy f)e-pai‘tuqer]t. FriitAri hv j Barbara E. Vogler, ’95. Edited by | jAC0B Warshaw, ’96. Oliver Wendell Holmes dead! The last link connecting the present with those intellectual giants who have given America a literature, severed ! Longfellow, Whittier, Bry- ant, Lowell and even Poe were his contemporaries, and while each was a bright and particular star in the literary firmament, Holmes had a brightness peculiarly his own, whose lustre was not shadowed or dimmed even by these. While the whole world mourns his passing away, Massachusetts, who loved and honored him as a son, must feel his loss most keenly. It was here he lived, loved and labored for more than four score years. His genial nature, his quick wit that even advanced age had not weakened or lessened appeared in all his writ- ings. It was spontaneous and always kindly, and Massachusetts was proud of him. After all that has been said and written in the last few days by writers throughout the world, there is little left to say. He leaves a monument more enduring than granite or bronze. It is built in the hearts of the people, and future generations will laugh over the “ One Horse Shay,” or heave a sigh over his more pathetic poems. We know him through his works, but when we realize that his days were lengthened as few are, that his bright mind was unclouded to the last, that fair and ripe he was gathered home, leaving a memory untinged by intellectual severity or weakness, we can only hope that we may be as blessed. His felicity of expression, his clear rendering of every day thoughts, will make his writings text books for future generations, and appre- ciation will increase as time wears on. It can trulv be said of him : “ No- V body is worse for his writings,” and the thousands that have laughed at his mirth or sighed at his pathos have been better men or women for it. In touching allusion to his many years he writes : “Youth longs and manhood strives, but age remembers. Sits by the raked up ashes of the past; Spreads its thin hands above the whitening embers That warm his creeping life-blood to the last.” And the heart of Oliver Wendell Holmes was warm to the last. We wish to extend our heartiest thanks to all the citizens of Quincy for the kindness they have shown us in granting our request for a new building. The best way we can show our appreciation of the ad- vantages given us will be “in deeds, not words.” How many will be given more thorough educations, how many will have higher aspirations awakened by these opportunities, to drink still deeper at the Fountain of Learning, afforded by such thought- fulness and kindly care ? As Emer- son says : “ He is the continuous benefactor,—he who digs a well, con- stucts a stone foundation, plants a grove of trees by the wayside, plants an orchard, builds a durable house, reclaims a swamp, or so much as puts a stone seat by the wayside, makes a fortune which he cannot carry away with him, but which is useful to his country long after- wards,” so will those who aided in this work be “ continuous benefac- tors.” P. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Sttjletid J fote£. Editor, Louis N. Chapman. The base ball season now being over, the Quincy High School has formed a foot ball team which will try to do honor to the school. The team is composed of most of last year’s players, with one or two ex- ceptions. Mr. Walsh, ’97, is centre rush. He thoroughly understands the position and it takes a good man to get the better of him. With McConnell right guard and Ford, ’97, left guard, he is ably supported. For tackles we have Wilder, ’96, right tackle, and Martell, ’98, left tackle. Marnock, ’96, is playing right end, with Coe, ’96, left end. Fairbanks, ’96, is playing quarter back. He now plays his position in fine shape. The star half back of the team is Pirovano, ’96, who is also captain of the team. He has no equal on any of the school teams in this vicinity as a tackier. He is also a good rusher. Mr. Chapman, ’96, holds the position of right half back, with Mr. King as full back. King is also a fine tackier. The players wish to express their thanks to Mr. H. O. Parker, a former High School pupil, for the help he has been able to give them. The following are some of the scores of the team : Q. H. S., 6; Weymouth North High School, 6. Q. H. S., 4; Weymouth North High School, 0. Q. H. S., 4; Thayer Academy, 0. Q. II. S., 0; Independents, 0. Why doesn't the Q. II. S. have a field day ? [Of course, modesty forbids Mr. Chapman to make any mention of his own brilliant playing. Rumor says that he is one of the very best players on the eleven. If the Q. H. S. eleven should defeat the Adams Academy eleven, perhaps something good might be expected by our “ team.” “ Field day ” will come in good time—perhaps in the spring.]—Contributor. f(Odkl$. Alice F. Sampson, ’95, Ellem M. Gkeany, ’95, Mary B. Keating, ’90, Edited by ■{ Rose Coyle, 96, On as. J. Anderson, ’96, Helen Bemis, ’97, Fannie E.Beckwith, ’98. Three cheers for Quincy High School Alumni! “ Sketches rain or shine ! ” is the cry of the drawing teacher. Beware of the little red books in the possession of each teacher! What a pity Mr. Darwin was not present at our debate last Wednes- day! Consult ’96 if you wish to gain information concerning the Darwin- ian theory. Latin teacher asks for the word for “ tomorrow.” Bright Pupil—Wednesday. Qui tend ses joues. Who pre- sents her cheeks. Pupil — Who throws out her arms. The pupils greatly enjoyed the address of Mr. Jacobus, former prin- cipal of the Springfield High School, and would be glad to hear him again. The seniors have cast about and finally decided upon C. W. Hearn of Boston as class photographer. May he do justice to the illustrious class of ’95 ! THE GOLDEN-ROD. Pei‘0oi ci]0. Edited by Daisy M. Lowe, ’05, Beatkice II. Rotiiwell, ’9( , Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Delano, ’98. Fannie Ball is at Hood’s jewelry store. George Field, ’88, is at the Bridge- water Normal. Annie Burns, ’93, lias entered Bos- ton University. Bertha Turner, ’96, is devoting her time to music and elocution. Mattie Hardwick, ’95, is now at- tending Woodward Seminary. Charles Baxter, ’95, is at the Mas- sachusetts Agricultural College, Am- herst. Cora McDonald, ’95, and Bessie Hector, ’96, have severed their con- nection with the High. We are all glad to welcome among us again Miss Jones of ’95, who has returned recently from her trip abroad. Among the many visitors whom we have received in our new build- ing are Mr. Charles Jacobus, former principal of the Springfield High School; Mayor Lawrence of Med- ford, Dr. Sheahan, Mrs. D. M. Wil- son, Miss Ellis, Mr. Fisher of Fisk’s School agency, Rev. Mr. Virgin, Miss Woodward of Shelburne Falls, Miss Eliza Dinnie, Miss Elizabeth Strongman, Miss Richmond of Dan- vers, Miss Margie Souther, Miss Ada Thompson, Miss Sadie Melzard, Miss Carrie Lord, Mr. Wason, prin- cipal of the Brimmer School, Boston; Mr. Temple, Mr. Wright of the English High School, Boston; Mr. Simons of Greenfield, Mass., and others. CLASS OF 1894. Fannie Ball, at home. Alice J. Crocker, at home. James Cashman, in Ipswich. Lillian Gay, Quincy Training class. Nora G. Forrest, Quincy Training class. Annie Keenan, Quincy Training class. Gertrude W. Hall, Post Graduate course. Helen Delory, Hall’s Commercial college. Jane P. McGovern, .Normal Art school. Lulie C. Shea, Quincy Training class. Lizzie Walsh, Post Graduate course. Marjorie L. Souther, Bridgewater Normal. Ada B. Thompson, Framingham Normal. Alice C. Pope, Post Graduate course. Josephine Mitchell, cashier W. 11. Doble’s. Ellen D. Granahan, Quincy Train- ing class. Jennie F. Griffin, Quincy Train- ing class. Mary A. Webster, Quincy Train- ing class. Alice M. McLean, Quincy Train- ing class. Mary E. Monahan, Quincy Train- ing class. Herbert A. Thompson, Wollaston Post-Office. Helen Sweeney, Comer’s Commer- cial college. Katharine G. Meaney, Quincy Training class. Catherine Sweeney, Bryant Stratton’s college. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by - Mary A. Cashman, ’95, | Eloise P. Flood, ’95, Isabella IIay, ’90. Why has the Breeze no exchange column ? “The Prophecy ” in the Opinion is worthy of mention. We gladly greet the High School Record, Sioux City, Iowa. The exchange column of the Stranger is exceptionally good. The editorials of the Oracle are especially interesting this month. Welcome Normalia, may you al- ways be as interesting and instruc- tive ! The Cue is one of the largest exchanges received, and contains many good articles. Compliments on the cover of the Messenger which is arranged with taste and appropriateness. We are sure that all lovers of Dickens will appreciate “ A Dickens Dinner Party,” in the H. S. Gazette. The article, “Foot Ball,—Its ad- vantages,” in the Englewood High School Journal is especially interest- ing and instructive at this season of the year. The exchanges received are : High School Life, The Stranger, The Breeze, The Oracle, High School Student, The Messenger, The Classic, High School Echo, The School Re- cord,High School Times,The Pioneer, The Owl, Our Animal Friends, The Cue, High School Life, The Opinion, High School Journal, High School Record, H. S. Gazette and Normalia. Wayside S$)t‘ay£. Fditod hv J Maby j- Leaky, ’95. rallied by J Catherine E. IIealy, ’96. Knowledge is the knowing that we cannot know. • “ Honor is the hill that few may hope to climb, Duty is the path that all may tread.” Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. “The greatest service a man can do for a good cause is to die for it.” —J. B. O' Reilly. “ The finest treasure mortal times af- ford, Is spotless reputation; that away, Men are but gilded loam or painted clay.” —Shakespeare. “ If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.”—Benjamin Frank- lin. “Politeness is the outward gar- ment of good will.” “ It is not the wall of stone without That makes the building great or small, But the soul’s light shining round, about. And the faith that overcomes the doubt, And love that stronger is than hate.” —Lomjfellow. Well tilled and guarded fields, Make happy harvesting. Dark skies must clear, and when the clouds are past, One golden day redeems a weary year. —Celia Thaxter. ADVERTISEMENT. A FULL LINE OF LfQWNEY’S GH0G0EAJFES May be found at the store of CHA5. C. HEARN, Druggist, Faxon Block, Quincy. Of all kinds at the lowest prices possible. Also Physicians’ Prescriptions Compounded at very low rates at ’Willard’s Drag Store, 27 School St., Quincy. OUR ST-0GK IS GQ PLE-TE. 0 A Full Line of Fall and o Winter Footwear for o everyone. Examine ours 0 before purchasing else- o where. GRANITE SHOE STORE, H. A. FELTIS, Manager. ROBERTSON BLK. Leach, Shewell Sanborn, PUBLISHERS OF WEXW BOOKS? 202 Devonshire St., Boston. All Graduates Should Attend the First Annual Reunion of the Alumni. ADVERTISEMENT. NEW AND HOLIDAY BOOKS. Thpir Wpddinp- Journev—By W. D. Howells. Holiday Edition. I ficir wcuuing_juui I icy With over 80 Illustrations, many of them full-page, by Clifford Carlkton. Artistically bound, with cover slip, after designs by Mrs. Henry Whitman. Crown Svo, $3.00. The Rubaiyat Of Omar Khayyam-In the remarkable translation _________________£-------------------------------------- of Edward Fitzgerald. With a Biography of Omar Khayyam, and a Biographical Sketch of Mr Fitzgerald. Illustrated with 56 superb designs by Eliiiu Vedder. Popular Edition. Beauti- fully bound, with the cover design drawn by Mr. Vedder for the original Folio Edition. Crown Svo, $5.00. New Holiday Edition. Hopkinson Smith and The Last Leaf— Oi-iveb Wendell Holmes. Illustrated from designs by I. George Wharton Edwards. Crown Svo, tastefully bound, $1.50. The Oliver Wendell Holmes Year-Book—Col1jtaining a(llJlira- ------------------------------------------------------ — ble passage from Dr. Holmes’s Writings, prose and poetry, for every day of the year. With a fine portrait. Attractively bound, $1.00. The Story of a Bad Boy—% Thomas Bailey Aldhich. Holiday -------------_----------------— Edition. ith numerous admirable Il- lustration by A. B. Frost. Crown Svo, finely printed and bound in attractive style, $2.00. Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer Country—Ad,e' -----,----------------------------------------------------------— light- ful book for children from eight to eighty. By Joel Chandler Harris, author of the “ Uncle Remus ” books. Capitally illustrated. Crown Svo, $2.00. The Favorite Series—Fo'u'r benutifui books including Mr. aldwch’s --------------------------------Marjorie Daw and Other Stories, Mr. Harte S “ Luck of Roaring Camp,” Mr. Warner’s “ Backlog Studies,” and Miss Jewett’s “ Tales of New England.” Each has an etched title-page and a portrait frontis- piece. Tastefully bound in Holiday style, $1.25 each, the set, in a box, $5.00. Timothy’s Quest—A fine Holiday Edition of one of Mrs. Wiggin’s most -------------------------popular stories. Printed from new plates, very fully and artistically illustrated by Oliver IIerford and attractively bound. Crown Svo, $1.50. By Eliza Orne of “ Winterobrough.” With a When Molly was ix—v delightful book for children. White, author “W!nfaw colored cover design and other pictures by Miss Pyle, $1.00. Unguarded Gates, and Other Poems—By T- I’vnir In B. Aldrich. Crown Svo, gilt top, $1.25. A beautiful book containing the poems written by Mr. Aldrich in the last six years. Sunshine Land—Poems for young folks. By Edith M. Thomas, au- ——— --------------------thor of “ Lyrics and Sonnets,” etc. Illustrated by Katharine Pyle. Crown Svo, handsomely bound, $1.50. A choice holiday book. Fagots for the Fireside—One hundred and fifty games. By Lucretia -------------------------------P. Hale. New and enlarged edition of a capital book, including in the new matter instructions for Golf. 12mo, $1.25. A Century of Charades —By William Bellamy, a hundred origi- — nal charades, very ingenious in conception, worked out with remarkable skill, and many of them—genuinely poetical. ISmo, $1.00. Life and Letters of John Greenleaf Whittier—A work of -----------------------------------------------------great in- terest, by Samuel T. Pickard. With 7 etched portraits and views, 2 vols., crown Svo, gilt top, $4.00. For sale by all Booksellers. Sent, prepaid, on receipt of price by the publishers, HoizgJiton, Mifflin Comjpcuxy, Boston. ADVERTISEMENTS. The High School Golden-Rod. 50 Cents a Year. 5 Cents a Number. Send in Your Subscriptions. For Sale by the Following: E. B. Souther, Quincy. W. D. Ross, Wollaston. ADVERTISEMENTS. Are lIoa Tlgri ing - - Of buying anything in the JEWELRY line? if so, call and examine our STOCK of WATCHES, JEWEL- RY, SILVER WARE, c., c. We also do all kinds of repairing. C. F. PETTENGILL, Hancock St. OPPOSITE PATRIOT OFFICE. A. E. WALKER. W. C. COLPITTS. WALKER COLPITTS, DEALERS IN TEAS GOEEEES. Crockery, China, Glassware, Etc. Spices of all kinds, Baking Powder, Cocoa, Broma, Etc. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. 104 HANCOCK ST , QUINCY, MASS. CLAPP BROS., Largest Dry Goods Store in Quincy, Agents for “NEW IDEA” PATTERNS. A perfect pattern for 10c. Lewando’s French Dye House. No. 1 Granite Street. At the above Newspaper and Periodical Store can he found a variety of the best Letter and Note Paper, Visiting Cards and Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, and everything found in the stationery line; also Scissors, Pocket Knives and Razors; Lowney’s Best Confectionery, and other articles too numerous to mention. Remember The Place—No. 1 Granite St. Piefde’g Pfyifnqacy, Cor. Hancock and School Streets. All prescriptions put up by the proprietor, who can be found in attendance day and night. Perfumes, Sponges, Toilet Powders, Soaps and all articles required for the Toilet. Floral Cream, a neat and effectual lotion for Chapped Hands, Face, Lips, Hough and Hard Shin. Wo ZDo IB®©© DEALER IN Stationery, School $ Supplies, AND ALL Monthly and Weekly Publications Opposite Depot, Wollaston. flany Kind Words For the Q. H. S. Will be found in Nearly every issue of THE QUINCY DAILY LEDGER AND ALSO THE QUINCY PATRIOT. 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At the above Newspaper and Periodical Store can be found a variety of the best Letter and Note Paper, Visiting Cards and Envelopes, Pens, Pencils, and everything found in the stationery line; also Scissors, Pocket Knives and Razors; Lowney’s Rest Confectionery, and other articles too numerous to mention. Remember The Place—No. 1 Granite St. cPiei ie’0 Prescription PlEifipacy, Cor. Hancock and School Streets. All prescriptions put up by the proprietor, who can be found in attendance day and night. Perfumes, Sponges, Toilet Powders, Soaps and all articles required for the Toilet. Floral Cream, a neat and effectual lotion for Chapped Hands, Face., Lips, Hough and Hard Skin. DEALER IN Stationery, School « Supplies, ANI) ALL Monthly and Weekly Publications Opposite Depot, Wollaston. Hany Kind Words For the Q. H. S. Will be found in Nearly every issue of TIIE QUINCY DAILY LEDGER AND ALSO THE QUINCY PATRIOT. Debates. Prize Speaking,- Foot Ball Matches, - Attendance, - Graduations, Reunions - Are all reported at length GOOD CLOTHES ARE THE BEST and CHEAPEST, And our store is the place for that sort. Prices never so low. Granite Clothing Company, Durgin Merrill’s Rlock. ESTABLISHED 1892. NOTHING ANCIENT ABOUT US, JolpFon SrosG jMkfket. 139 Hancock St. ADVERTISEMENT. A FULL LINE OF L0WNETS GH0£0EA FES May be found at the store of CHAS. C. HEARN, Druggist, Faxon Block, Quincy. Of all kinds at the lowest prices possible. Also Physicians’ Prescriptions Compounded at very low rates at TVillcircL'jS Drug Store, 27 School St., Quincy. 0DR.ST0GK IS OTPLETE, 0 A Full Line of Fall and 0 Winter Footwear for 0 everyone. Examine ours o before purchasing else- o where. GRANITE SHOE STORE, H. A. FELTIS, Manager. ROBERTSON BLK. All Graduates Should Attend the First Annual Reunion of Leach, Shewell Sanborn, PUBLISHERS OF the Alumni. BOOK SI 202 Devonshire St., Boston. 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QUINCY, MASS., DECEMBER, 181)4. No. 3. ©he (Soldm-ghul WILL HE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING TIIE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL,. General Editors, Daisy C. Bkmis, ’95 C at iiekix e C. Pop k, 95 Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies. 5 cents For sale at E. 15. Souther’s. Address all communications to sarah c. mcgovern, ’95, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’9C� , HAROLD WILDER, ’96. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS. Only those who edit and manage a school paper know how much hard work has to be done to make such a venture a complete success. Will the Four Hundred who make up our list of subscribers kindly pay their subscriptions at the earliest possible time ? “ But how shall I pay ? ” some one may ask. 1. Send 50 cents to any one of the business editors. Kindly notice the names at the head of this page. 2. Send 50 cents by some pupil now at school. 3. Send 50 cents to any of the teachers at the High School. 4. Best of all, come to see us at the High School, and bring your subscription with you. Mother Earth has donned her white robe early in the season, to the great surprise of all. “ On, Christmas is coming again, you say, And you long for the things he is bring- ing; But the costliest gift may not gladden the (lay, Nor help on the merry bells ringing. Some getting is losing, you understand, Some hoarding is far from saving; What you hold in your hand may slip from your hand; There is something better than having: We are richer for what we give; And only by giving we live.” We shall soon hear the familiar but welcome cry of “ Merry Christ- mas ! ” To some, the day will prove merry indeed, and not a shadow will cross their threshold to mar the hap- piness of that day of days. To others, the echoes of the Christmas bells bring only sorrowful thoughts and unsatisfied longings. What loving thoughts we expend upon those who are near and dear to us! The gift we offer may not be so costly, but the love we enclose it in is very precious. Why not enlarge our circle, gather within touch of our love and smiles, those outside of our charmed circle, and give to the sor- rowing ones freely of love and ten- der greetings. Some have left us and we look in vain for the faces of those who greeted us so cheerily one year ago, but let our loss inspire us to give abundantly of love. “No money can buy that treasure.” “ Like Him, let us love and give ! ” B. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Could there be anything more encouraging to teachers, parents and pupils of the Quincy High School than the surprising influx of pupils at the beginning of the new year ? Our new and beautiful building, so complete in every respect, shelters within its spacious rooms three hundred and twelve pupils. Verily, when our eyes beheld the astonish- ing numbers of the entering class, which by actual count runs up to one hundred and fifty or more, we mentally endeavored to solve the problem of what we could have done, if our new building were still a thing of anticipation. This number is an increase of thirty pupils over the entering class of the year before. With the advantages now in our possession it depends upon the faith- fulness and energy of each one of us, whether we stand foremost among the ranks of High School students, or not. Our enthusiasm is un- bounded as yet, and may we not “grow weary in well doing.” B. “ Your manners are always under examination, and by committees little suspected, a police in citizen’s clothes —who are awarding or denying you very high prizes when you least think of it,” says Emerson. In public, upon the streets and in the cars, one is judged almost en- tirely by his actions, for there is nothing else by which one can judge a stranger. Then ought not one to be especially careful how he conducts himself ? The respect shown to one’s elders is very marked in one’s actions. Ought a girl to allow a person older than herself to stand in the car, while she has a seat ? As she demands that respect be shown to her by the other sex, ought she not to show due respect to those older than herself of her own sex ? In every word and action one should be guarded, for what may seem but amusing to oneself, seen through other eyes may seem ridic- ulous and even more. Young people are apt to do things which, on after thought, they regret. Re- grets give but little consolation. Do not act twice before thinking once, but vice versa. Think before you act, if you do not wish to make those accompanying you blush for you. “A beautiful form is better than a beautiful face; a beautiful behavior is better than a beautiful form; it gives higher pleasures than statues or pictures; it is the finest of fine arts.” P. Our recent debate on the theory of evolution has set us to thinking and investigating. We have since received the information that a searcher in science has made the dis- covery that fowls talk. Scarcely had we recovered from this startling announcement, when we learned that still another gentleman maintains that frogs talk. We would humbly suggest that money talks. Send in your subscription. Dear Friends : One way of showing the interest taken in our Quincy High School, is to come to visit us. Gladly will you be received! Therefore, let the names of many of our citizens appear on our next month’s list of visitors. Come! One and all, and witness the wonderful progress in this school. Respectfully yours, A Pupil, ’95. THE GOLDEN-ROD. L tei fy De-pcirtnierit. w I Barbara E. Vogler, ’95. Edited by jAC0JJ Warshaw, ’90. A GHOST STORY. “Yes, Maria Ann, Mr. Brown actually saw a ghost; no, don’t con- tradict me, as I see you are about to do, for Mr. Brown’s own servant girl, Mary, told Mary Jane Jones, and she told Cyntha Peg, who told Jonathan Doolittle, who told my Or- lando; so now, could a story come straighter ? Now put away that sarcastic look from your face, and I’ll tell you all about it. What’s that ? Don’t believe in ghosts ? you will after you’ve heard about this one. Here comes Peggy, she knows about it, too, so you are sure to be convinced.” ‘Take a seat, Peggy, and make yourself at home, I was about to tell my Maria Ann about the ghost Mr. Brown saw Tuesday night. To be- gin : You know the husking-bee we all went to Tuesday evening, was attended also by Mr. Brown. After a merry evening, and a brisk walk home in the crisp air, with a certain young lady who shall be nameless, Mr. Brown retired at eleven-thirty. A great deal of sweet cider and many walnut cakes had rendered him rather sleepy, and he fell asleep at once after extinguishing his light; the next thing he remembers was hearing his name called softly, and upon opening his eyes he beheld the most beautiful being which he had ever looked upon; the visitor was robed in trailing white, and wore a crown upon its head. Mr. Brown’s first thought was ‘Queen of Women,’ but when he reached out his hand to touch her, it met with no resistance whatever, and then he knew the presence was not of this world. He was spell-bound, he would have spoken, but his tongue refused to obey him, and clung desperately to the roof of his mouth ; just when he thought he must certainly die of an exquisite happiness, the beautiful lips parted and whispered the words wh—” “ Why, how do you do, Mr. Brown, didn’t see you coming; so glad you called, I was just telling my rather doubtful Maria Ann about your ghost.” “ My ghost! ” murmured the astonished gentleman. “ Yes, the one you saw Tuesday night, you know, what were the exact words which it uttered ? kind- ly finish the story, you could tell it so much better than I, you being one of the parties, I should hardly dare attempt it now, you know.” “ Do tell me what you mean, Mrs. Quinn, I am still in the dark.” Our story-teller repeats what we have already heard, while Mr. Brown’s eyes twinkle merrily. When she has finished, he quietly asks her for her authority for this “ rubbish,” and laughs heartily as she indignantly answers that “it came straight from } our own servant.” “Well,” said Mr. Brown with a wickedly amused glance toward Maria’s corner, “ You have just related, Mrs. Quinn, a dream T ex- perienced Tuesday night, and which I recounted to my mother at break- fast Wednesday morning. 1 think, Mary must have a little scolding which she has needed for some time. Miss Maria, I came to ask if you would favor me this lovely afternoon, and, take a ride, the carriage is at the door.” And off they go laughing gaily, while poor Mrs. Quinn and Peggy could only exclaim, “ Well, I never.” —Eva E. Bryant, ’95. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Our Joui‘r ciligt$. THE SONG OF THE WIND. II. One beautiful day in autumn, Hazel took a book of Longfellow’s poems, and went to the pine grove behind the house to read. The wind coming through the trees made delightful music, but Hazel was lost to it in following Evangeline’s wan- derings. At length the story was finished, and feeling a little restless, she wandered through the grove to gather moss. She soon came to a sheltered cave, and running back for her wrap and book, she proceeded to make herself comfortable. As she lay thus, thinking about Evangeline, the trees and all her surroundings began to take a dif- ferent shape. They seemed to sing first in bright, merry voices, then to grow more sad, and at last to repeat the story of Evangeline to her; but with an added beauty, which she had not seen when reading it herself. She had merely read because she had been obliged to do so, and had not entered into the feeling of the characters. But as the wind recited the tale to her, it was as if she were one of those Acadians, and it occurred to her that Evangeline did not belong to those times altogether, but that there are, in these days, people who suffer as much, only in different ways, and who are as patient as she. This seemed to be what the wind wished her to think. In a few moments it began to sing again, but this time it seemed to sing a reproach. Now the trees and surroundings assumed the shapes of houses of this period, and Hazel knew that the wind was going to tell her another story, a story as full of sadness as that he had told before, but which appealed to the sympathy more, because it was about things that were going on around her home—matters that Hazel had never thought of. She had a happy home and every- thing comfortable, and she had no thought but that every one had the same. At the end of the song, bright letters seemed to stand before her eyes. At first they were so bright she could not read them, but at last she read, “ Remember the poor.” The girl began to wonder what she could do, and so many plans flitted through her brain, it was im- possible to follow them. The wind seeing that those ideas which he had prompted had filled her mind, sang a bright little song of thanksgiving, then stooped and kissed her brow and hastened on, for he had more songs to sing that night. Hazel started up. Where were the houses and the people, and where was the person who had told her such pretty things ? Glancing up she saw the rays of the sun slanting through the trees, as they had not done when she came there. So gathering her things she started for home, but she did not forget what she had heard. When she told her story at home, and explained her plans, her mother was delighted and said she would help her. In Hazel’s room hangs a motto, “ Remember the poor,” and she did from that day. The people of the village learned to love her and watch for her coming, whereas before, they had dreaded her. Many ask what had made her so different, but she never told that God had employed the wind to effect the change.—Mil- dred Willett, ’96. THE GOLDEN-ROD. K lite 1 by Alice F. Sampson, ’95, Kllem M. Greany, ’95, Mary 15. Keating, ’96, Rose Coyle, 96, ( 'has. J. Anderson, ’96, Helen Bemis, ’97, Fannie E.Beckwith, ’98. Desk covers down ! Suspicion lurks in open desks ! Is there not some cause for our weak voices in history recitations ? Are we not accustomed to have colds, even if we do have perfect ventila- tion ? Has the “clerk of the weather” any grudge against the Alumni as- sociation ? Thus far this year the nights for every meeting have been stormy. Who says that the Class of ’9G can’t debate ? Do they not excel ? If you see a snowball in a Q. H. S. boy’s hand, be sure it is intended for some of the girls. The lunch-counter attracts many a hungry eye, and anticipations for future delicacies run high. “Clocks to the right of them, Clocks to the left of them.” Who has not seen our new clocks ? In Virgil’s time, it seems, accord- ing to translation, that the people were accustomed to stand with erect ears. The debates have been much improved by causing the speakers to learn their parts and debate from the platform. “ Merry .Christmas to all! The Wrong shall fail, The Right prevail, With peace on earth, good will to men.” Why do some of our young men get their feet so tangled up in geometri- cal figures while studying ? Does it aid the brain or digestion ? The information was given in the History class that Minerva is some- times represented with a head. Did any one ever see her without one ? Do not be surprised if you see the school-room walls adorned with water color scenes, in the near future, for great things may be expected of the painting class of ’95. The Class of ’97 no longer answers meekly to the call of “ freshie ” from upper classes. Their knowing glances rest pityingly upon the drooping heads of ’98. Curiosity as to the thoughts of the looking-glass in the basement compels us to inquire if it is not in danger of being demolished by so many sweet reflections ? The scholars coming to school on the cars have excellent opportunities for showing whether or not they are true ladies and gentlemen. Let us hope they will use them to the advantage of the school. The obscurity of the poetic portion of our school, is, to say the least, distressing. Won’t some benevolent member of our school condescend to transmit some rhyming thoughts on a piece of paper and hand it to one of our editors ? We are glad to announce the arrival of five large pictures from Mr. Wendell G. Corthell, our very liberal friend. The pictures are photographs of note-worthy build- ings in Venice and Milan. The THE GOLDEN-ROD. school extends many thanks to Mr. Corthell. If there are any doubting Thomases in regard to the ability of our foot ball team, let ’em challenge ’em. The unwelcome reports emphasize the fact that whispering and idleness are not what they are “ cracked up ” to be. A deluge of writing paper on the last Friday of the month demon- strates the fact that coughs, colds, late rising and general disability have all villainously conspired to belate or absent the anxious student, and that the excuse, inevitable this year, has been duly submitted. A historian of ’96, gives the fol- lowing very interesting account of the battle at the Pass of Thermopylae : “ The Spartans curled their hair and killed all the Persians that first ad- vanced, but a few of those Persians (that had been killed) ran back to the army.” Farewell, a long farewell, to the good old times when we ran pell- mell down the old stairs, in the old High. Now we must march prop- erly and in a dignified manner, two by two, on the new stairs of the new High. But as some one philo- sophically says, “You can’t have everything you want.” We offer our sincere condolence to those unfortunates who have during the present term received deficiency notices. But, as we have, ourselves, occasionally deviated from the path of rectitude in the matter of study, we sympathize with those who have forsaken the society of Wells, Pat- terson and Caesar for the excitement of a foot ball game, or the poetic rapture of motion over the smooth ice. (Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’90, Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Delano, ’98. The Alumni will have a banquet December 31. Miss Mary Webster, ’94, is teach- ing in Vermont. Miss Walsh, ’94, who was taking the post graduate course, has left on account of illness. Miss Colburn, of Natick, has been appointed assistant in the Business department. She is cordially wel- comed. Among our visitors are Miss Mabel Oxford, ’93, Miss Bates, Miss May Souther, ’95, Miss Hatch, Miss Cud- worth, Miss Brown, Miss Catherine Evans, ’94, Miss Bessie Drew, ’94, Miss Mabel Drew. RESOLUTIONS. Whereas, It has seemed best to the Heavenly Father to remove from us our friend and beloved classmate, Mabel Per- kins, and Whereas, she has always been a faith- ful student in the Quincy High School, therefore be it Resolved, That by her death we have lost a respected and highly esteemed mem- ber of our class; and Resolved, That we extend to the sor- rowing family our heartfelt sympathy in this hour of great affliction, and Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be published in our school paper, The Golden-Rod, and in the Daily Led- (jer, also that a copy of them be sent to the bereaved family. Mary M. Joss, ’97, Edith Chapman, ’97, In behalf of class of ’97. THE GOI.DEN-ROD. WciY,sidc Spfayg. , , ( Mary J. Leaky. ’95. hdittd by | Catherine E. IIkaly, ’06. “ They are never alone that are accompanied, with noble thoughts.” — Sidney. ‘‘Every individual has a place to fill in the world, and is important in some respects, whether he chooses to be so or not.”—Hawthorne. 44 In the months of sun so live that the months of rain Shall still be happy, evermore restrain Evil and cherish good, so shall there be, Another and happier lot for thee.” — Whittier. “ We have not wings, we cannot soar; But we have feet to scale and climb, By slow degrees, by more and more The cloudy summits of our time.” —Longfellow. “Moonlight is sculpture, sunlight is painting.”—Hawthorne. To arouse the world to thy shining, God made thee burn, Oh Morning Star! —Berenyer. Frame your mind to mirth and merriment Which bars a thousand harms and lengthens life. —Shakespeare. Books should to one of these four ends conduce: For wisdom, piety, delight or use. —Sir John Denham. This world’s no blot for us, No blank: it means intensely and means good; To find its meaning is my meat and drink. —Broxoninq. j [oteS. Editor, Louis N. Chapman. The Quincy High School Foot Ball team played the Elliots of Bos- ton, Nov. 17, on the Arlington Street Oval, defeating them 18-0. Through the Elliots we received a challenge from the Auburn A. A. to play them a game of foot ball on our home grounds. The challenge was ac- cepted. The game was played Thanksgiving afternoon, before about nine hundred people. It was almost impossible to keep the crowd off the field. The score was 28-0 in favor of the Q. H. S. ' The Q. H. S. has received a challenge from Adams Academy. This challenge was ac- cepted, owing to the lateness of the season and the bad weather, however, the game will not be played. The High School has not been defeated in a regular game this sea- son. The same can be said of last year’s team. On returning from our compulsory vacation we were greeted by some new arrivals in the shape of about a dozen new clocks. The clock in the assembly room has, we noticed, an especially dignified appearance. While looking upon the new, our thoughts wandered back to the old clocks in our old building. How many classse they have ticked in and out of High School life ? Occasion- ally, it is true, they grew tired, and stopped their monotonous work, but our hearts remain with those faithful servants, who helped pass the hours from September to June. The new school pins, in red and blue, are much admired. THE GOLDEN-ROD. $xdI kTigeg. ( Mary A. Cashman, ’1)5, Edited by - } Eloisk P. Flood, ’95, I Isabella IIay, ’96. “Sweet Marie ” and “ Daisy Bell,” First disturbed my slumber; Then the “Maid of the Mill” and “ Marguerite,” Came and enlarged the number. “ Mary and John ” next came along, And the “Comrades” followed slower, Singing with all their might and main, “ After the Ball is Over.” Divided in two divisions, Were the “High School Cadets” in blue; And when one part finished “ () Promise Me,” The other sang—“ I Promise You.” A band was next in order, And this was discouraging most; For very shortly they began— “Tabasco,” then “Washington Post.” “Two Little Girls in Blue” Were the last of this motley array, But as they passed came a fiendish yell— “ Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay! ” 'Twas a truly awful procession, That round my dreams did soar; And I gladly awoke, exclaiming, “Good-bye, and not Au Revoir.” —Ex. The Oracle is one of our best exchanges. A tribute is paid to Holmes by the poem in the Voice. The Echo devotes the greater part of its space to athletics. Why does not the Drury Howler have an exchange column ? “A Visit to Plymouth,” in the Oak, Lily and Ivy is very interest- ing. The High School Life contains an interesting article on Maple sugar making. “ Lessons frcAn the Life of Thomas Carlyle,” in the Pioneer is written in a clear and forcible manner. The C. M. T. S. Register makes its appearance among our exchanges for the first time this month. The Alpha contains a very good article on Slavery, and comes at the time of our debate on that subject. We hope the Girls’ Athletic As- sociation spoken of in the School Record will prove a great success. The Messenger comes to us this month as interesting as usual, es- pecially so is the article entitled : “ Rebecca.” We acknowledge with thanks the following: Drury Howler, School Record, High School Record, Hol- yoke High School Senior, Chauney Ilall Abstract, The Messenger, High School Times, The Beacon. High School Life, The Stranger, The Monthly Visitor, C. M. T. C. 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Will be found in Nearly every issue of THE QUINCY DAILY LEDGER AND ALSO ESTABLISHED 1892. NOTHING ANCIENT ABOUT US, THE QUINCY PATRIOT. Debates, Prize Speaking,- Foot Ball Matches, - Attendance, Graduations, Reunions - Are all reported at length. Jol i|£or ©TotC jVTkfket. 139 Hancock St. Vol. IV. QUINCY, MASS., JANUARY, 1895. No. 4. oldrn-2to(l WILL RE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN 'I HE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL,. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies. 5 cents ’ For sale at E. B. Souther’s. Address all communications to SARAH C. MrGOVERN, ’95, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’96, HAROLD WILDER, ’96. business’ editors. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. fj ditofitil. General Editors, Daisy C. Be mis, ’95 Catherine C.Pope ’95 The Quincy High School is justly renowned for its musical ability. The rapid growth in the music de- part is a credit to the teachers in that branch. Orchestra, Glee Club and Sextette are among the school attractions. Six young ladies form the Sextette, and the selection given by thorn at the Debating Society, January 9th, was greatly enjoyed. The Orchestra will play at the De- bating Societ}% January 16th. The : iterest taken in this work by both teac iers and pupils is something unusual, and can only end in a £ r-. ti'ying success. When integer Vitae, the Latin hymn, which is now being practised by the school, is sung in full, it fills the large hall with an inspiring melody. B. Diphtheria, that dreaded dis- ease, fastened its grip upon Quincy and was determined to take up its residence within our healthy bor- ders. It was a fierce and decisive battle. The Board of Health and our School Board vanquished the fearful foe—at least for the present. Our school commenced Monday, December 10th, after a vacation of nearly two weeks, and, at this writ- ing, the disease is thought to have been stamped out. Every measure which could be thought of was taken to prevent the spreading of the evil, and we feel grateful for such prompt action. We are suffering now under the shadow of a doubt—if only we might obtain relief—Where, oh where is our next vacation ? Echo answers— Where ? B. ‘‘The evil that men do lives after them,” thus Mark Antony spoke at Caesar’s funeral. Does not the “ good ” men do also live after them, and is that not a better memorial ? It is not one’s possessions that count so much as one’s deeds and their in- fluence upon others. How much more is a person to be respected who does his duty even though in ever so humble circumstances, than one in a high station in social life who does not take advantage of his opportuni- ties, but selfishly attends to his own pleasures ? The one in the lower class socially, may be in a far higher one mentally, though not acknowl- edged by the world. The more the op- portunities, the greater is one’s THE GOLDEN-ROD responsibility. How many put their duties off until tomorrow which never comes. Let us not wait until to- morrow or next week, but rather do each task as it comes, and not let pass the small duty while waiting for some greater work. As one of our authors says: “ Desire not to live long, but to live well, IIow long we live, not years but actions tell.” P. The situation of our school has revealed to us new attractions. In- stead of being a cold, bleak place or inclosed on all sides by high build- ings we certainly have a very beauti- ful view. No place could have been better adapted to this purpose and afford so much enjoyment to all. One of the chief interests during the winter months is the pond, which, at recess gives great pleasure and healthy exercise to the scholars after their hard studying. What is pleasanter than to see the smooth ice covered with merry skaters. Skating at recess is a luxury con- ferred upon few schools. Next, we expect to see our teachers on the ice at recess, and then we surely shall have a novel gymnasium, where both teachers and pupils can have both free air and exercise. P. Rev. Mr. Butler was a very atten- tive listener at thedebate, “Re- solved, That Co-education is de- sirable throughout the schools and colleges.” Miss Rose Coyle, Miss Alice Sampson, Miss Mary Coyle and Miss Mary Dinnie served refreshments at a reception given in the Y. M. C. A. rooms. L(itethty Dephttu er t. Edited bv J Barbara E. Vogler, ’95. Huitea i)} | Jacob Warshaw, ’96. A VISIT TO ST PAUL'S CA- THEDRAL. After a long ride in a Brompton Road rain and a few minutes’ walk we found ourselves at the west en- trance to St. Paul’s Cathedral; but before entering we paused to admire the portico. On an elevated base the ascent to which is by a flight of mar- ble steps, rest lofty Corinthian columns that support a grand pedi- ment. A scene representing the conversion of St. Paul is sculptured in bas-relief in the pediment. On its apex is a colossal statue of St. Paul, and on the two corners figures of the apostles, Peter and James. The two turrets on the right and left of the pediment are each over two hundred feet high, and the one on the south side contains the clock, the bell of which weighs eleven thousand, four hundred and seventy-four pounds, and is ten feet in diameter. On entering the Cathedral I was greatly impressed by the beautiful groups of statuary, the carved panels, and the stately columns. Even the floor upon which I walked was hal- lowed by the names of the brave, the noble, the eloquent and the true, who there found a last resting place. As I walked beneath the dome and to- wards the altar, I noticed the statues of the following famous men: The Duke of Wellington, Admiral Lord Howe, Lord Nelson and Lord Corn- wallis. The statuary that adorns the altar represents scriptural scenes, and is among the finest in the church. The principal subjects treated are the Nativity, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of our Lord. THE GOLDEN-ROD. After taking a general view of the first floor we obtained at the foot of the library stairs, tickets for the Whispering Gallery and Dome. Three of us proceeded to count the steps, but this proved to be so tire- some that we soon gave it up. By the time we arrived at the Library, we were very much fatigued and gladly accepted the chairs offered us by the librarian, who, by the way, took quite an interest in us, because we were Americans. On asking him how he knew we were from America, he answered, “I can always tell American people by their accent, and because, almost without excep- tion, they say, ‘I guess.’” In the library I saw a great many books, and in glass showcases which oc- cupied a space in the centre of the library some old manuscripts and coins. After saying good-bye to the librarian, from whom we had gained some interesting accounts of the church, we went to the Whispering Gallery. A stone seat runs round the gal- lery at the foot of the wall. On the side opposite the door by which we entered, several yards of the seat are cushioned. We kneeled here and the man who had charge of the gallery whispered close to the wall near the door, and we heard in a loud voice, seemingly at our ears, what he said. The golden Dome was reached by means of an iron stairway which terminated in a small room. For the purpose of allowing visitors to look down upon the ground floor from the dome a hole about six inches square has been made in the centre of the floor of this room. As I observed through this opening the pedestrians below, they seemed to creep along the floor, and instead of being erect they were in a horizontal position. Leaving this apartment, we went out on the balcony that surrounded the exterior portion of the dome, and from a height of three hundred and sixty feet viewed the largest city in the world. It certain- ly was a sight worth seeing. The Thames and its forests of masts; the miles upon miles of buildings; and away toward the west, like two oases in a desert, Hyde and St. James’ parks. From the dome we went to the lowest part of the cathedral, the crypt. The principal attractions in the crypt are the tombs of Admiral Nel- son, the Duke of Wellington, the bronze car in which the remains of the latter were brought to St. Paul’s, and the tomb of Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of the cathedral. Ilis tomb is among the plainest in the church—a simple slab; but on the panel on the wall above it are the words : “ Lector, si monumentum requiris, circumspice.” (“ Reader, if you seek a monument, look around you.”) Surely he could have none better than the great cathedral which was his masterpiece. As I left the cathedral, I could not but feel as the poet did, who wrote : “ The echoes of its vaults are eloquent; The stones have voices; and the walls do It is the house of memory.” [live, —Laura J. Jones, ’95. VIEW FROM THE QUARRIES. As the time was drawing near for me to submit my monthly essay to the teacher, I was endeavoring to find an interesting subject. At the suggestion of a friend I took a walk to the quarries. As I stood on the dump of the Merry Mount Quarry, a THE GOLDEN-ROD. beautiful picture lay before me. In the distance was the blue ocean, while nearer at hand were the green fields, adorned with trees, which were shedding their leaves, tinted with red and gold. A few wild flowers were scattered here and there, and their scarcity reminded me that autumn was at hand. Below me was the City Hospital, and the estate formerly owned by Charles Francis Adams. Beyond these was the President's Bridge, and I could see the “Stars and Stripes ” floating from the new High School building. At a distance of about a mile, was seen the estate of the late John Quincy Adams. Facing the north, away in the distance, the dome of the State House gleamed against the sky. Boston Harbor presented a pretty scene, dotted with white sails of small vessels, while occasionally puffs of black smoke could be seen rising from some of the Trans-Atlan- tic ocean steamers. To the northeast, many islands, among which were Paddocks, Thomp- son, Deer and Long Island were seen, as was also Fort Warren on George’s Island. Boston Light was seen in the east, also Hull, Pemberton, Nantasket and Great Hill, Houghs Neck. A tug towing a lumber vessel to Quincy Point wharf, steamed into view, and a short distance behind it was a coal vessel. All that was visible in the south were the standpipes of the Quincy, Braintree and Holbrook Water Works, and in the southwest was the Randolph standpipe. In the west was seen the place where the first railway in America was laid. This is now partly covered by the Quincy Quarry Railroad, which we hope will be the means of opening and developing the quarries in the western part of the city. The town of Milton and the Blue Hill Observatory were seen, also the Wil- lard School. As I turned to the east again, I saw a tug towing out a vessel laden with granite. On returning home I decided that I was well paid for my trouble.— Marn Dinnie, ’95. THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD. Have you read the “ Mystery of Edwin Drood?” Or rather, have you imagined the mystery ? I have just finished it, and now it seems to me, I would give anything to know in what manner Dickens would have finished the book. What end had he in store for gay, careless, impetuous Edwin Drood ? We know, at least we’re very certain, that John Jasper, like the “ whistling girl and crowing hen,” was destined for some bad end. Steeped in opium, and an opium-like film covering his crimes, it would not be surprising if that drug led to his conviction. Probably the old opium-seller had a “ tale to tell.” And what became of honest Land- less, striving with his evil passions ? And Pussy ? I wonder who was that “ single buffer?” It might have been Tar- tar, or possibly Drood himself. No doubt, Dickens had some destined to a bad end, others to a good one. But it’s impossible to know. He left plenty of food for thought.—Jacob Warshaw, ’96. Quincy High School pupils are highly favored in having an excellent skating ground so near the building THE GOLDEN-ROD. Our JouTr]klist$. THE SONG OF THE WIND. III. One night in a cottage in a small village near the seashore, there sat by the fire a little boy and his mother. Outside the wind blew terribly, and it seemed as though nothing could withstand it. Tall trees of many years growth were up- rooted, and much damage was being done. As the storm howled around the house, the little boy said : “ Mother, what is the wind singing ? ” And his mother answered, “Ah ! my child, it sings many things. When it screams, as we heard it just now, it is rejoicing to think of its power over everything. It seems to have a fiendish delight in its destruction of ships, and the sorrow it brings to the homes of the sailors whose death it causes. Now it imitates the sailors’ cries for help and mocks them as they sink into the sea. Then, as their cries cease, the winds come murmuring around their homes, whispering words of comfort, and conversing together about their com- parative powers.” “ Sadly it mourns in the nooks and crannies of the houses, as if re- gretting the disasters which it has wrought, and it cries like a child when it has done a wrong act, and is sorry. Then, as the hours advance, it sings in slow and regular time, the dirge of the dead, and as we listen, a feeling of sadness comes over us, and we sorrowfully hear the song of the wind.” The little boy said, “ Oh, mother, I did not know the wind could sing so many songs. But what is it saying now?” And his mother answered, as she looked at the clock and saw that the night was far advanced. “ It savs, ‘All little bovs should have been in bed an hour or more ago.’ So hurry along, or your bright eyes will be heavy as lead tomorrow.”— Mary Pitts, ’96. THE SERENADE. [from the german of uhlan� .] What soft sounds from my slumber Awake me with sweet power ? O mother, see ! who may it be That comes at this late hour ? Nothing I hear, nothing I see, O slumber sweetly on ! They give thee now no serenade, Poor child, so sick and wan. It is no earthly music That fills me with delight, The angels call me with their song, O mother dear, good night ! —Frederic Allison Tapper. THE ALUMNI BANQUET. The first banquet of the Quincy High School Alumni Association was held in the High School hall, 31 December, 1894. About 60 mem- bers and escorts were present. Col. Charles H. Porter, president of the Association, introduced the speakers in his felicitous manner. Chairman Emery L. Crane, Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, Dr. J. A. Gordon, Supt. H. W. Lull, Head Master F. A. Tup- per, Miss Kate Raycroft and Secre- tary Battison spoke. The banquet, speeches, music, informal dancing and general sociability, made the occasion one long to be remembered with pleasure. Anger is the resentment of the animal, and gentle blood alone makes the gentleman.—A. B. Alcott. THE GOLDEN-ROD. J cxialg. Edited by • Alice F. Sampson. '95, Ellem M. Greanv. '95, Mary B. Keating. 9t . Hose Coyle, 90. Chas. J. Anderson, ’96, Helen Bemis, 97. Fannie E.Beckwith. 98. The new piano chair is a great ad- dition, so our pianist reports. Debater, finishing his argument— “ Therefore, I believe that boys should be co-educated. Semi-annual examinations com- mence January 24th. Some of us will hardly survive the chill of the day. Time waits for no man.” But how about women ? The other day one of the girls of '95 looked at the clock, and it stopped. Our new song, “ The Gipsy, or Bohemian Girl,” is liked very much. Manv thanks are extended to our V music teacher for this pleasing selec- tion. A skating party, composed mostly of High school students, witnessed the illumination of the school build- ing at the Alumni banquet, Decem- ber 31st. It was a fine sight. To read Lowell intelligently re- quires the most modern nf reference books, so sings English 95. A Century dictionary and a World's Britannica would not come amiss. Now is the time, when anticipating the coming examinations, we cry with lamentation through the fault of the foot ball, the entertainment, the ice, and say alas, “Jfea culpa” English, 95, have rejoiced greatly over the transfer of the bust of “ Minerva ” from a small recitation room to the assembly hall; also over the change made in the position of the portrait of Lincoln. Bovs and ice seem to have a re- •t markable affinity for each other. It looked very much as if the girls would be called to keep the boy s out of the water one mild week, when the ice was somewhat delicate. A certain hypercritical individual has advised us to call the attention of the authorities to the rather con- tracted dimensions of our cloak-room mirror. As if the authorities would countenance any such vanity as two mirrors. Be not alarmed. Yonder gathering of dignified seniors whom you notice gazing eagerly over one another’s shoulders or passing mysterious tis- sue paper covered parcels, merely shows that having anticipated the day of separation, the members of 95 are exchanging shadows with their classmates. We recollect having studied in our Rhetoric class certain figures of speech which we have occasionally met with since our graduation from that class. In perusing the “ Local column ” of our last issue, we noticed a query something like this, “Do not 96 excel in debate ? ” At first, but only for a moment, did we think that perhaps it was intended as one of those before mentioned figures of speech, perhaps interrogation, which is, we all know, a question asked for rhetorical effect, no answer being ex- pected. But the truth dawned upon us. The pride of '96 has swollen at the cordial interest which 795 has deigned to take in their declamatory efforts. Therefore—but 95 has learned a lesson. THE GOLDEN-ROD. fW$on2il s. Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96, Edited by Mary E. Garrity, ’9(5, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Dklano, ’98. Miss Susie Ross, ’97, has left. Miss Fiances Allen, ’96, lias left. Miss Fannie Hall, ’94, has entered the Quincy Training class. Miss Beatrice Rothwell, ’96, is absent on account of illness. Miss Emma Curtin, ’97, has re- turned after an absence of several weeks. Miss Cummings, from the Pitts- field, (N. H.) High, has entered the class of ’96. Miss Grace Lord, ’96, has returned after an absence of several weeks on account of illness. Miss Alice Sampson, ’95, made a short visit to Miss Catherine Evans at Bridgewater Normal. We are informed of the engage- ment of Miss Winifred Stone, one of our former teachers, to Mr. Rus- sell. Among our visitors are: Mrs. Sproul, Mrs. Marion of Pittsfield; Miss Bates of Scituate; Miss Cud- worth, Mr. Hammett, Mr. Charles Baxter, Miss Moody, ’97, and Miss Thompson, ’96. At the close of last term, the mem- bers of the astronomy class met Mr. Savage at the Public Library grounds and spent a very interesting hour in locating the different heavenly bodies about which they had studied. Wayside SprayS. Edited by Mary J. Lbary, '95. j Catherine E. IIealy, ’96. Lastly came Winter clothed all in frize, Chattering his teeth for cold that did him chill, Whilst on his hoary beard his breath did freeze. —Spenser's Faerie Queene. All who joy would win Must share it—Happiness was born a twin. —Lord liyron. And when you stick on conversation’s burrs, Don’t strew your pathway with those dreadful ur’s. — Holmes' Urania. Never does a man portray his own character more vividly than in his manner of portraying another’s.— Richter. “ There is a time in every man’s education when he arrives at the conviction that envy is ignorance.”— Emerson. “ Decide not rashly, The decision made can never be recalled, The Gods—implore not, Plead not, solicit not; they only offer Choice and occasion, which once being passed, Return no more.” —Longfellow. “ Avarice in old age,” says Cicero, “ is foolish; for what can be more absurd than to increase our provi- sions for the road, the nearer we approach our journey’s end.” • “ What is excellent, as God lives is permanent.”—Emerson. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Exchanges. i Masy A. Cash man. ' ax Ediievi by - Eloise P. Flood. 'v� 5. ( Isabella Hat. A dnde b a rran with a glass in his ere. Which he wars, be saiwses. to see his friends by. And his friends think the notion exceed- ingly sood. For ihey see by the glass that the man is a -—£r. The Knick-Knacks in the v-iool Record are very amusing. The Meretur evidently takes great interest in its Debating Society. The article “Triangles. in the College Forum, is especially good. May ve never fail to receive the Crucible. Its literary department is exceedingly nne. The Breeze has come to ns again, bringing many a tale of the joyous Chris tmastide. The November number of the Aquilo is v-rry interesting and in- structive this month. Talking Leaves contains two clear- ly written articles entitled: Is Hap- piness Dependent on Labor. The usual amount of interesting poetry in the Beacon makes us sigh and hope ti ar in the near future our poets of 95 will proclaim them- selves. The Review from Medford, and “Wolfe Hall Banner are seen for the first time among our exchanges this month. May they continue to come. A good student is known by three things : He can begin to study when he doesn’t like it; he can study when he would rather quit: he can quit when he ought so.—jEz. The December number of the High School Times is unusually in- structive. and contains many excel- lent cuts of men well known in the history of art and literature, besides a nne engraving for frontispiece. High School Times. The Monthly Visitor. Drury Howler. High School Gazette. Holyoke Senior. College Forum. Dial. The Review. The Ban- ner. Oak. Lily and Ivy. The Recorder. The Gleaner. The High School Ad- vance. The Voice. Town Topics, Warren School Review. The Distaff. The Oracle. D. H. S. Item, are some of the other exchanges received. Lo. here hash been dawning another bine day: Think! wilt thou let it slip useless away ? Out of Eternity this new day is born. Into Eternity this night twill return. —Carlyle. • Poetry makes life what lights and music do the stage. Strip the one of its false embellishments and the other of its illusions, and what is there real in either to live or care for. ‘ —Diekau. A RELIC OF THE CAVE-DWELLERS. She—“ I have a pair of over-shoes that I ride in.” He— To which one do yon hitch the horse?” another of the same period or EARLIER. She—“You know I have a half- brother ? 99 He —“What became of the other half?” A BOSTON RECEPTION. “ Not at home.” ADVERTISEMENTS. PRATT CURTIS. Choice ' airiily G(roceTie$ AND PROVISIONS. 25 School Street. QUINCY, MASS. THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY Furniture, Hardware, Paints and Oils IS FRANK F. CRANE’S, 4 Chestnut Street, - Quincy, Mass High Grade School and Collie Teit Bools. Wolla tor) Bl)oe Store, A. B. 6. A. L. BAKER. Pbop. AMERICAN BOOK COMP’Y, Don’t go to Boston two or three Franklin St., Boston. times to get fitted, Mr. A. P. Soule, - Manager. You Can Buy Cheaper at Home. « F. P ussell, ® Portrait arul Landscape Photographer, Adams Building, Quincy, Mass. GEORGE H. BROWN CO., (Established 1887.) ADAMS BUILDING, QUINCY, Agents for the Purchase, Sale and Leasing of R-E-A-L E-S-T-A-T-E. And Negotiators of Mortgages on City Property. 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Bargains in Footwear of all Kinds —at— JAMES O’DONOYAS’S SHOE SI0E1, 94 Hancock St., Quincy. ADVERTISEMENTS. FVUL LE)F( WAH HjN, Warming Ventilating Co., Engineers and Contractors. kr(d Public Suildir k pediklty. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FURNISHED. RESULTS GUARANTEED. 43 Milk St., Boston, Mass. ADVERTISEMENT. THE QUINCY DAILY LEDGER Is Now Published by GEORGE W. PRESCOTT SON, (SUCCESSORS TO GREEN PRESCOTT.) THE ONLY Daily in City in Norfolk County, Also Publishers of - • THE QUINCY PATRIOT, And Printers of • THE GOLDEN-ROD. ADVERTISEMENT. BOOKS THAT TEACH. THE BEST AND THE CHEAPEST. New Complete Bookkeeping, New Introductive Bookkeeping, First Lessons in Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Business Arithmetic, Commercial Law, $2.25 1 .25 .75 1.50 1 .OO 1 .50 Business Law, Prantical Grammar and Correspondence, Seventy Lessons in Spelling, Civil Government, Descriptive Economics, Phonetic Shorthand, Pen-wrtten Copies (Reproduced). 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DURGIN MERRILL’S BLOCK. 44 gucaimtgemciit” 1852 Higf) xSd)ool 1894 ADVERTISEMENTS. The High School Golden-Rod. 50 Cents a Year. 5 Cents a Number. Send in Your Subscriptions. For Sale by the Following: E. B. Souther, Quincy. W. D. Ross, Wollaston. ADVERTISEMENTS. PRATT CURTIS, Clioide Fknply Gjtodefieg AND PROVISIONS. 25 School Street. QUINCY, MASS. THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY Furniture, Hardware, Paints and Oils is FRANK F. CRANE’S, 4 Chestnut Street, - Quincy, Mass High Grade School and College Test Books. Wollk toq $l oe 8tote, A. B. 0. A. L. BAKER, Prop. AMERICAN BOOK COMP’Y, Don’t go to Boston two or three Franklin St., Boston. times to get fitted, Mr. A. P. Soule, - Manager. You Can Buy Cheaper at Home. ® T. Bussell, ®' Portrait and Landscape Photographer, Adams Building, Quincy, Mass. GEORGE H. BROWN CO., I i (Established 1887.) ADAMS BUILDING, QUINCY, Agents for the Purchase, Sale and Leasing of R-E� A=L ‘5. E-S-T-A.-T-E, And Negotiators of Mortgages on City Property. 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Prices from $2.00 to $2.50 a pair. Bargains in Footwear of all Kinds —at— JAMES O’DONOVAN’S SHOE STORE. 94 Hancock St., Quincy. ADVERTISEMENTS. FVUELE)PV WAF E)N, Warming Ventilating Co„ Engineers and Contractors. $dl oo]d arid Publid Buildiri a Spedialty. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FURNISHED. RESULTS GUARANTEED. 43 Milk St., Boston, Mass. Vol. IV. QUINCY, MASS., FEBRUARY, 1895. No. 5. WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SGHOOG. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s. Address all communications to SARAH C. MCGOVERN, ’95, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’96, HAROLD WILDER, ’96. BU81NESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General Fditors i Daisy C. Bemis, ’95 general Editors, j Catherine C.Pope,’95 So many in middle life are heard to exclaim regretfully, “ Oh, if only I had made the most of my advan- tages ! ” It rings sadly upon our ears like the pitiful “ It might have been.” Did we, who are in our youth, take to our hearts the ex- perience of those older and wiser than ourselves, our lives might be happier, and far more useful. Ener- gy and faithfulness are woefully lack- ing in some of us. Suppose we grasp the moments as they are presented to us, filling each second of time with earnest endeavor to en- noble ourselves. Have some pure, grand object in life, and climb to- wards that object eagerly, clutching every straw which enables us to step one foot higher towards attaining the desired goal. If through sheer lazi- ness we bury our talents, and allow the grass to grow over their burial spot, why, whom can we blame but ourselves, if our lives are a disap- pointment to all ? What a mighty world this would be, if only we ac- cepted and improved every advan- tage which is so lavishly laid at our feet. B. The new year has shortened its length by nearly two months, but it has proved, so far, to be stern and hard. We, who are warmly housed and tenderly cared for, know but little of the terrible havoc the year of ’95, yet in its infancy, has created. On sea and land are cries of distress. Death claims its victims with an un- sparing hand, and the New Year smiles. What has become of the wonderful resolutions made upon •January first—frozen up, or forgotten in the depths of the sea ? I saw the lips of a fair senior moving rapidly behind a desk cover, recently. Vanished into oblivion was the January first resolve, “ I whisper no more this year.” But retribution surely follows. The semi-annual re- port records “ conduct fair,” or worse yet, “ poor ! ” Longfellow fitly de- scribes February, 1895, in his poem “An Afternoon in February.” After these weeks of disaster, one can heartily endorse the last stanza of the poem : “ Shadows are trailing, My heart is bewailing, And tolling within Like a funeral bell.” B. THE GOLDEN-ROD. jSpekkii . And Award of Essay and Transla- tion Prizes. An audience of 900 people greeted the contestants at the third annual prize speaking contest. The follow- ing programme was given : Music—“ Gypsy Chorus,” Balfe. (“Bohemian Girl.”) By the School. “ The Washington Monument,” Wintlirop Donald Mackenzie, ’97. “ The Honor of the Woods,” Murray Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. “ Scene at the Natural Bridge,” Burritt Bertha T. Hayden, ’97. “ The Story of an Ambuscade,” Hayes Milicent Temple, '93. “ The Angels of Buena Vista,” Whittier Gertrude Walker, ’97. “ Jean Valjean and the Savoyard,” Victor Daisy M. Lowe, ’95. [Hugo Music,— a. “ O, Calm and lovely Evening Bells,” F. Abt b. “ Annie Laurie,” Andejson Misses Flood, Burke, Hayden. Winship, Sampson, Nickerson, White, Bates and Mann. “ High Tide at Gettysburg,” Thompson May W. Martin, ’97. “ A Piece of Red Calico,” Scribner’s Monthly Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96. “ Ode to France,” Lowell Annie L. Bryan, ’95. “ The Black Horse and his Rider,” Lippard Abbie A. Mann, ’98. “Idols,” Philips Frank M. Coe, ’96. Music—“ Integer Vitae.” Horace (Orchestral Accompaniment.) By the School. Assisted by Mr. Joshua E. Hanson, Misses Laing, Durgin and Lord; and Messrs. Marnock and Mitchell. “ The Sufferings of the Pilgrims,” Everett Alfred H. Jones. ’93. “ An Incident of the Fire at Hamburg,” Nettie I. Sweeney, ’96. [Lowell “ The Rising of 1776,” Read Edward C. Hewitson, ’98. “ The Ballad of Carmilhau,” Longfellow Sadie F. Emery, ’96. Selection from “A Dog of Flanders,” Louisa Mary L. Pierce, ’95. [de la Ramee Piano Duet—“ Le Tourbillon,” Tito Mattei Misses Lord and Emery. Award of Prizes. Music—“ The Revel of the Leaves,” G. A. By the School. [Veazie, Jr. The donors of prizes were: for declam- ation, Mr. WendellG. Corthell, Wollaston; for essays and translations, Joseph M. Sheahan, M. D., Quincy. The judges of declamation: Mr. The- ophilus King, Quincy; Mr. Rupert F. Claflin, Quincy; Mr. James Thompson, Quincy. The judges of essays and translations: Miss Mabel E. Adams, Quincy; Miss Kate A. Raycroft, Quincy; Mr. James F. Har- low, Quincy; Mr. Charles H. Porter, Jr., Quincy. Prizes were awarded as follows: DECLAMATIONS. First prize,—$20 in books, to Daisy M. Lowe, ’95. Second prize,—$15 in books, to Donald Mackenzie, ’97. Third prize,—$10 in books, to Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. Fourth prize,—$10 in books, to Alfred H. Jones, ’98. Fifth prize,—$10 in books, to Abbie A. Mann, ’98. Sixth prize,—$5 in books, to Bertha L. Hayden, ’97. Seventh prize,—$5 in books, to Sadie F. Emery, ’96. ESSAYS. Class of ’95,—First prize, $5 in books, “Priscilla,” “The Good Old Times,” Miss Eva E. Bryant. Honorable mention, “Claudius,” “Star Gazing,” Miss Ellen M. Greany. Class of’96,—first priz , and also prize for best essay of all, $7 in books, “ Ulysses of Ithaca,” “True Riches,” Jacob War- shaw. Honorable mention, “Divitiae,” “ True Riches,” Miss Isabella Hay. Class of ’97,—First prize, $5 in books, “Antiquary,” “The Old Attic,” Miss Mary M. Joss. Honorable mention, “Dot,” “A Visit to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts,” Donald Mackenzie. Class of ’98,—First prize, $5 in books, “ Marcus Antonius,” “ Pupil’s Rights,” Miss Sarah Sullivan. Honorable mention, “Oliver Twist,” “How Can I Make the Most of Myself ?” Ernest L. Hayden. THE GOLDEN-ROD. TRANSLATIONS. Cicero,—First prize, u Aurora,” Miss Barbara E. Vogler, $5 in books. Honor- able mention, “ Marcus Terentius Yarro,” Miss Mary F. Sampson. Virgil,—First prize, “E Pluribus Unum,” Mr. Jacob Warsbaw, $5 in books. “Yir- gilii Amicus,” Mr. Charles J. Anderson, ’96, a first prize for a metrical translation from Virgil. Honorable mention,—“Pen- thesilea,” Miss Mary E. Pitts. Caeiar,—First priza, “ Dot,” Mr. Donald Mackenzie, $5 in books. Honorable men- tion, “Cleopatra,” Miss Bertha F. Hayden. French,—First prize, “Fowler,” Miss Barbara E. Vogler, $5 in books. Honor- able mention, “ Catullus,” Miss Ellen M. Greany. Miss Mabel E. Adams, Mr. C. H. Porter, Jr., and Mr. Theophilus King, made felicitous speeches on present- ing the prizes. The speaking was uniformly good, and several who did not receive prizes, acquitted themselves in so creditable a manner, that many wished that prizes were more num- erous. About $75 will be added to the prize speaking fund as a result of the entertainment. An interest- ing feature of the contest was the fact that the boys showed that they were able contestants for the best prizes. The music was exceptionally fine. The decorations were particu- larly tasteful and attractive. The ushers are entitled to much credit for the efficient manner in which they performed their duties. The marching in and out of the pupils was a great improvement over for- mer extrances and exits. Hearty thanks are due to all who contrib- uted to the success of the Quincy High School's most successful prize speaking. Which class has the prettiest and most original class pins ? ;95, of course. Ititefafy Department. , ( Barbara E. Vogler, ’95. Edited by | jAC0B WAB8HAW) m THE OLD MAN AND HIS VIOLIN. Tired of reading, a young American girl, threw down her book, and don- ning her outer wraps, started for a park in the outskirts of London, in which city she was spending a year. Elbowing her way through the crowds, and darting through dark and gloomy alleys, she at length reached a less noisy part of the thoroughfare. Proceeding more slow- ly, she found that somehow she had missed her way, and had come to one of the poorer districts of the city. While pondering what she would do, faint strains of music attracted her attention, and forgetting her dilemma, she sought to discover whence the music came. Glancing around, she saw, on the opposite side of the street, an old dilapitated tene- ment, from which the strains issued. She drew nearer, and glancing through a small window into the basement, saw an old man playing upon a screeching and rasping vio- lin, the familiar tune, “ Home, Sweet Home.” The room appeared dark and dreary, and was scantily fur- nished. Her attention, however, was called away from these things to the old gray-haired man, bent with age, seated upon a stool with his violin. She saw that his face was deeply seamed and wrinkled with age and care, but still expressed a determined will and courage. Lovingly he held his violin and gently, with his trembling and withered hand, drew the bow across the well-worn strings. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Absorbed in his music, he did not notice his audience, and played on, his face flushing with pleasure. Now, it was a weird and gloomy tune that made one shudder, then to offset this moody piece, he played some bright ballads. National songs and airs were played with such life and vigor, that they showed that one heart glowed with patriotism. One tune, very low and sad, especially attracted the listener. It seemed the expression of hidden sorrow, which one might judge to be from his own life, for, as he played slowly, he now and then drew his hand across his eyes, and finally dropping his violin upon his knees, seemed lost in revery. Soon, he started, and putting his violin under his arm, took his hat and started for the door. The girl seeing this, hastily started and sought to find her way home. A few min- utes later, the old man overtook her, and as he was evidently going in the same direction, she asked him to direct her to the park for which she had started early in the afternoon. Finding that he was on his way to the same park, she gladly accepted his invitation to accompany him. So, the two, an aged man and an active young girl, a strange contrast, wended their way along, attracting many curious and bold stares. As they walked along, she learned his past history, which was as fol- lows : Once, he had been a favorite musi- cian at court, standing in great favor with the princesses and court ladies. At every banquet he had been in demand and had had many personal favors bestowed upon him by the Queen herself. Finally, as years went by, other musicians, but younger, sprung up, and began to take his place, until at last, he found he was no longer wanted at the Royal Palace. An old man and homeless, there was nothing left to do but gain his living as best he could with his violin. So he went out daily, rain or shine, and played in the park, trying to appeal to the sympathy of those passing by. Thus, he had lived until he had grown bent and feeble. “ Nothing,” he said, “ can make me give up my violin.” “It is my constant companion in happi- ness and in trial, and my friend dur- ing the long cold evenings.” They had now reached the park. The girl, after bidding her new friend good-afternoon, made her way home. She determined that hence- forth, she would have more sympathy for those who were in trouble and want.—Mary F. Sampson, ?95. A short time ago we were re- quested to give a list of books which we had read since January 1, 1894. Many and varied were the titles given,—a large number of standard works, while some, we would wish to erase, to put in their place the names of some books worth reading. How can one spend his time reading a book from which he derives no benefit ? Every book should do you some good—turn your thoughts into new channels, train the imagination, give you information, and arouse a desire to read more books containing some true literary merit. How can that young person who had read u a bushel of novels ” thus spend his time, when our American writers furnish a large supply of excellent literature ? The statement is fre- quently made that standard works are “dry.” Surely, we have some writers whose works are by no means THE GOLDEN-ROD. dry, e. g. Hawthorne, are not his works fascinating and entertaining ? Has not Washington Irving written in as pleasing a vein as any author one can select ? Go to the English writers, and who is not entertained and instructed by Shakspere, Milton. Scott, Dickens and Thackeray ? If you do not enjoy these, try gradually to raise your ideal, but do not change immediately from a dime novel to Dr. Holmes’ “ Autocrat at the Break- fast-table. P. Editor, Louis X. Chapman, ’96. The Quincy High School Foot Ball team was given a banquet Tuesday, January 15th, by Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, Sub-committee, and Mr. Frederic A. Tupper, Head- master of the High School, at Hotel Greenleaf. After-dinner speeches were made by Mr. Tupper, Dr. Sheahan, Mr. Savage, John F. Piro- vano, captain; Louis X. Chapman, manager; Mr. Harry 0. Parker and Mr. Frank M. Coe. Those present were : Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, Mr. Frederic A. Tup- per, Mr. Charles W. Savage, John F. Pirovano, captain; Mr. Harold Wilder, Mr. Albert King, Mr. Harry M. Fairbanks, Mr. John Sullivan, Mr. Frank M. Coe, Mr. J. Ford, Mr. James E. McIntyre, Mr. Ernest Saunders, Mr. Harry 0. Parker, Mr. Robert McConnell, Mr. Wm. Walsh, Mr. Louis X. Chapman, and Mr. Mar- nock. At a meeting of the team the fol- lowing officers were unanimously elected for next year: John F. Piro- vano, captain; Louis X. Chapman, manager. Codal£. Edited by • Alice F. Sampson, ?95. Ellen M. Gbeany. '95, Mary B. Keating. ’96. Rose Coyle, 96, Chas. J. Anderson. ’96, Helen Bemis, 97, Fannie E.Beckwith. ’9S. Who gave you all your demerits ? What a relief! Examinations are over. Examinations! Did you get ex- cused ? The semi-annual reports are a re- velation ! Query from ‘95: “ Where is the challenge from 96 ? ” Teacher, “What is found in Xorthern Europe ? ” Little boy, “ Frozen fish.” The seniors are being transformed into shadows. Under classes, take warning and do not burn the u mid- night oil.” The chemistry scholars sigh, when they think of the responsibility that rests on them. All that glassware to take care of ! The aprons the girls in the chemis- try class have donned are very be- coming, and cause the young ladies to look bewitchingly domestic. How queer it is that the class pins of 95 should disappear sud- denly, and then after several weeks absence come back again ! But do they all come back ? The boys of the Q. H. S. D. S. seemed to be rather silent in the debate last Wednesday. Perhaps they were thinking about their own frivolousness, and resolving to be more sensible in the future. THE GOLDEN-ROD. OuT JouTr kli$t$. ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL. The walk or ride, whichever it is, may be made pleasant or unpleasant, just as the persons concerned wish it. Doubtless, the weather, too, makes a difference, as a person generally feels much happier on a bright, sunny spring day, than on a cold and stormy day in winter. The walk to school in Quincy is much pleasanter than to a school in a larger city. Here, in the spring, especially in April, we see the beautiful little wild flowers, just beginning to peep up out of the ground, and how wel- come is the sight of them ! A picture appears in my mind of a walk from school, taken in a very historic and exceedingly interesting town in this state. It was on a cloudy afternoon in December, and although scarcely five o’clock, it was quite dark. The road was very nar- now, merely a track worn by the occasional passage of teams, and a footpath on either side. It curved somewhat, and just as the curve was reached, there appeared before our astonished eyes, a large object, almost as white as the snow on which it rested. It seemed to be in a reclin- ing position, and although none of us believed in ghosts or any imagi- nary beings, the object was at once suggestive of such things. To be sure, we had never heard of ghosts lying down, we knew them as stand- ing erect and waving their arms in a very majestic manner; but as we all possessed vivid imaginations, we imagined consequently, that this was out of the ordinary run of ghosts. The next question was : what were we to do to escape from this terrible monster? We were inclined—being all girls—to return to the school- house and remain there until some- one became sufficiently alarmed to come after us. But the braver and more daring feelings within us caused us to proceed, which we did very cautiously and stealthily. Whisper- ed exclamations of fear and terror, however, constantly escaping our lips. At length, to our great relief, and perhaps disappointment—for we wished, if possible, to break the record of our grand-fathers and great- grand-fathers by seeing a ghost—we saw that our spectre, as the sea-ser- pent of old, was not sea-weed, but an old white horse; which, on straying away from his home, had become prostrated with the cold. Thus ended my first and last real adventure on the way to or from school.— Helen A. Dunham, ' 96. The Q. II. S. D. S. was organized in 1892, under the guidance of our present headmaster, Mr. Tupper. The classes of ’95 and ’96 feel proud of their success this year, and are considering the wisdom of challeng- ing another school of similar grade. It has been noticed by all that the change in the requirements has caused much improvement. The platform and the sight of those ex- pectant faces appear to have a stimu- lating effect upon our debaters. Great pains has been taken in the selection of subjects—appropriate- ness, entertainment and instruction being kept in mind. Much interest has been manifested by all, and marvellous results are expected at the end of the year. The society wishes to extend a cordial invitation to all to attend the meetings, which are held every Wednesday (of the school term) from 11.45 a. m. to 1.15 P. M. P. THE GOLDEN-ROD. fW oqklg. Wky ide gjjrfky . Edited by Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96, Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Delano, ’98. Miss Grace Lord, ’96, has left. Miss Margaret Fenton, ’97, is absent on account of illness. Mr. William Ross, ’96, is attend- ing Comer’s Commercial College. Miss Mary Dinnie, ’95, has been visiting friends in Waltham for a few day. Miss Lantz, one of our former drawing teachers, has accepted a position in the private school, Ash- mont Hall, as teacher of drawing and modelling. The many friends of Miss Mabel Oxford, ’93, will be pleased to learn that she is speedily recovering from her injuries received in a coasting accident at Athol. Our corps of teachers has been increased by the addition of Miss Morse, who will teach drawing, algebra, and botany. A cordial wel- come is extended to her. John W. Estabrooks, Q. H. S., ’93, has been chosen as one of a very few to enjoy the advantages of the new architectural Atelier, established in Boston for the encouragement of promising young architects. We extended a most cordial wel- come to Mr. Winfred Akers, who re- cently made us a short call. Mr. Akers was with us as a substitute at the time of the illness of Mr. Tupper, and is now teaching in the Manual Training High School, Providence, Rhode Island. K„ ( Mary J. Leary, ’95. Edited by j Catherine E. IIealy, '96. It is with words as with sun- beams—the more they are condensed, the deeper they burn. — Southey. The snow is the poem of the air. Slowly in silent syllables recorded. —Lonyfellow. He is richest who is contented with the least. — Socrates. “They never fail who die In a great cause.” —Byron. Books are the legacies that genius leaves to mankind.—Anon. Attempt the end and never stand to doubt; Nothing’s so hard but search will find it out. —Herrick, “The power of manners is inces- sant—an element as unconcealable as fire. The nobility cannot in any country be disguised, and no more in a republic or a democracy than in a kingdom. No man can resist their influence.”—Emerson. Yet they believe me, who await No gifts from chance, have conquered fate. —Arnold. That is the best blood that has most iron in’t To edge resolve with, pouring without stint For what makes manhood dear. —Lowell. “No fountain so small, but that heaven may be imaged in its bosom.” —Hawthorne. THE GOLDEN-ROD. ( Mary A. Cashman, ’95, Edited by - ] Eloise P. Flood, ’95, ( Isabella Hay, ’96. The essay on Socrates in the H. S. Times is very good. Verily, Talking Leaves is blessed with numerous poets. The exchange column of the Fence is especially good this month. The December number of the The Torch contains many beautiful cuts. “ Committing to Memory,” in the Messenger, should be read by every- one. The Messenger and the H. S. Gazette are among our best ex- changes. The Beacon, Chelsea High School, is a most creditable sheet. It is to be congratulated upon the number and excellence of its poetical efforts. The H. S. Bulletin, Dedham, con- tains an account of the exercises held at the 250th anniversary of the establishment of the first free public school of America. The Breeze, Marlboro High School, is welcome at our table. The ab- sence of an exchange column, in this otherwise commendable journal, is much to be regretted. We think that the College Forum can scarcely be called the students’ paper. We notice that two of the most important articles were written evidently by members of the college faculty. We have received The Harvard Advocate, this month, for the first time. It is very good and contains many interesting sketches. We hope that it will continue to be one of our exchanges. We notice that a contributor to the Voice, Chicago West Division High School, congratulates his paper with a great deal of self-complacency upon its name. We cannot, how- ever, agree with him, when he re- marks that it (the name of his paper) does not sound either “ amateurish or youthful.” We have often, in- deed, invariably observed that the voice is used more freely in extreme youth. Other exchanges received are High School Life, High School Gazette, Chauncy Hall Abstract, The Pendu- lum, Gleaner, The School Record, H. S. Herald, Archon, H. S. Register, Sachem, D. H. S. Item, The Dial, Wolfe Hall Banner, Distaff, The Oracle, H. S. Bulletin, H. S. Times. The Senior, Hamptonian, H. S. Life, The Wind-Mill, Sea-Side Torch, Our Animal Friends, College Forum, Voice, Drury Howler, Breeze, Bea- con, Pioneer, Visitor, Mirror, and the Crimson and Gold. We are pleased to learn that Miss Eloise Flood, ’95, is the organist at the Episcopal church, Wollaston. Among our visitors this month are: Dr. Sheahan, Supt. 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No. 6. «dm-foil WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OK THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For tlie year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E. 15. Souther’s. Address all communications to SARAH C. McGOVERN, ’95, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’96, HAROLD WILDER, ’96. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass..} Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Sxditoricil. tvi: __ { Daisy C. Bemis, ’95 Geneial Lditois, j Catherine C.Pope ’95 Many are the resolutions made at the end of the first half year, when the deportment marks stand forth and call to account those heedless “ children,” for such is the term adapted to them, if they cannot con- trol themselves. Self-restraint must be acquired sooner or later, and now is the best time. Behind those columns of marks lies that shadow which haunts every school —“Com- munication.” Can it not be banished from our school ? Is there no way ? Duty comes before pleasure, and one can readily perceive his duty in this matter. One excuse given is the necessity of whispering about the lessons. Now, if the deportment and recitation marks are compared— generally the possessor of the most deportment marks bears away the “booby prize” in lessons. Those who have good recitations have few black marks. The only remedy the teachers can give, if the scholars will not cure themselves of this conta- gious disease, is an increase of studies. P. It is very interesting to note the exhibition of class spirit among students of higher schools. A class which is not in unity with itself is a failure ! But the class which, like the trained rowers in a race who pull in the same direction all for the same object in view, is the class which makes a proud record. Petty envyings and jealousies should be cast aside, and the work that is done should be done for the class and its advancement. Self must not be as- serted against the interests of the school. The senior class should be the model class. Its conduct ought to be irreproachable and its unity perfect. June will soon be here and every class about to be graduated has but a few short months in which to make a record which will not soon be forgotten. Remember always, a class divided against itself cannot stand. B. No, life is truly not so sweet, When we have eight deportment marks. Whispering’s not so fine a feat, So, .life is truly not so sweet, When reports our parents greet Telling all our pranks and larks, No, life is truly not so sweet, When we have eight deportment marks. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Wholesome competition is as necessary to a school as it is in business. We are apt to underrate our influence over each one, but, if we stop to think, we shall acknowl- edge that we are constantly imitat- ing others. We are growing better or worse every moment of out lives. There is no standing still. One conscientious, eager pupil will in- fluence an entire class to more earnest endeavors. Competition is desirable, it stirs up the sluggish nature, and develops unexpected talent. One determined scholar who, pressing onward in spite of every obstacle, makes his motto “ Upward and Onward,” influences others to fall into line and struggle for the prize. But let that competition be good-natured and kindty, extending our aid so far as we can to the dis- couraged, faltering ones, who com- pete in the race, and granting generous applause to the winning ones. B. A visitor going to a school would naturally expect the Seniors to show the standard deportment of the school, having been under the in- fluence of the school a longer time. The Seniors in their turn would be indignant if one should say they sought the best example of good behavior among the Juniors, and what would be the state of affairs if the Sophomores or Freshmen were selected ? If such is the case, all they have to do is to try—and try- ing here is succeeding—to be the most irreproachable example of good behavior. In order to attain such a condition of affairs, their formidable foe, “ Whisper,” must be assigned to Pluto’s charge. P. L(itei‘iify Department. vAitaA kv j Barbara E. Vogler, ’9i Edlted Jacob Warshaw, ’90. THE MYSTER Y OF THE NORTH WIND. Wliat sing you, O herald, from north land cold, Whose wings do so many a scene infold; In your headlong flight From the land of night, To do the commands of your monarch bold? It surely cannot be a happy tale— The leaves do not revel o’er hill and dale As in days of yore When your joyous lore Did cause them far into the skies to sail. Alas!—what a change has now taken place! Now sorrow and grief do them all embrace! E en the earth is sad And in mourning clad, And Sol much afflicted has veiled his face. The darkness now follows the path you’ve led, As were it a legion of phantoms dread, Stirring up to flight The fair hosts of Light, Till soon o’er all nature its forces spread. No more are the heavenly plains in view, No more do their glittering pebbles strew With their brightness pow’r In this sombre hour— O why is all nature so moved by you ? —’96. TRUE RICHES. FIRST prize essay. I was born (although God knows how many times I have wished I had not been) a hunchback. My life was not of the most happy type, as my parents took a hearty dislike to me, at my first appearance. My parents ! What cause have I to call them thus ? Cursed was I, when first brought forth, and miserable have they made me after that. No love was cast on me; not a sym- pathizing eye in a multitude of THE GOLDEN-ROD. beings capable of love, was turned toward me. 0! Ye mothers and fathers! know, that by your affec- tion, no matter what your station in life, you either “ make or break ” your offspring. I was a hunchback, most detesta- ble creature in all the world. Ugly, misshapen, and impish featured! An eye turned towards me was quick- ly withdrawn, not even trying to conceal its abhorrence. What did all this lead to ? Did it help me to Jove mankind ? No ! It all tended to change my natural affections in the opposite direction. On the street I was reviled ; in the house I was not allowed to associate with the rest of the family ; in fact, wherever I went, I was constantly reminded of my ugly form. One day, when about seven years old, we were presented with a new little boy. Such an odd, yet hand- some baby ! “Ah ! ” I thought, “ what would I not give to be as much loved as he is ?” But it was fated that he sliould do good as soon as he should come into the world. When I went to see him the first time, he stopped crying as he looked at me. I took him in my arms, and he seemed so contented that the nurse allowed me to hold him a little while. As the days went by, my love for the little one increased. He was the only one whom I really loved. Nobod}r could quiet him or amuse him as I. Never was he out of my mind, and I lavished my greatest care upon him. That he returned my affection was plain. II is love was a true and blessed love, not tainted with the world’s pas- sions. Ilis was the only heart that beat for me. Was it not a priceless treasure ? lie that is an outcast of human affection can testify sincerely. At the proper age I was sent to school, and there was kicked and cuffed, and reviled by all. No pity ! no pity! But in my studies I ex- celled. I had nothing but my brother’s love to occupy my mind, so I took to studying with extraordinary zeal. At the age of ten I had con- sumed all the interesting children’s books in the library. I commenced reading Dickens. What a comfort these books were. I was deeply affected by “ The Old Curiosity Shop.” I compared little Nell and her grandfather to my young brother and myself. I, a weak, ugly person, loved with a love and by a form as pure and handsome as little Nell’s. I was disgusted with the mean, cowardly brother of little Nell. I was amused with the drollery of Dick Swiveller. I quickly saw through the flatteries of Sampson Brass. lie was of brass, brazen. I became at once attached to honest, sturdy Kit. Quiet, old-fashioned Abel, yet kind and generous, charmed me. But Quilp I detested. “What!” thought I, “if people should meas- ure all hunchbacks by Quilp ? ” I was misshapen and ugly, yet not without a feeling of affection. I had a large share in my dreary state. But Quilp the cruel, revengeful, the devilish! My blood freezes, as I think of his iniquities, and of the common bond that joins us, in the eyes of ignorant people. I read “Don Quixote” and com- pared him with the dime-novel, blood, thunder and Indian, excited boy of our period. I read “Thaddeus of Warsaw.” With thee, O! Thaddeus, have I wept, and with thee have I smiled. With thee have I gone to battle, and with thee have I enjoyed glory. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Thou wert my ideal man. ’Midst the threats of the Russians, the burn- ing of the palace, the death of thy mother, thy infamous extraction, the poisonous love of Lady Roos, and thy poverty, thou hast stood as a pillar of virtue. What man can stand in the same light with you ? Sans peur et sans reproche. In thy poverty, in thy sickness, and in thv generosity, have I participated! Thou hast made me weep as no other individual, alive or imagined, could. And I have set thee apart in my heart, as the true example of right- eousness, piety and generosity. These books have I read, and others innumerable. My aim was to become an author. To this end I read every sort of book, from the thrilling Indian-hunting, or detective stories, to the lofty, sky-soaring, noble, Iliad, and my pains were re- warded. In school I became the acknowledged writer, and less ugly in the eyes of my admiring compan- ions. They looked upon me as a very superior being. And this was the end for which I was striving. To become honored and elevated in the eyes of mankind was my greatest prayer. To become beautiful through my works was my hope. But one day, the sorriest day of my miserable life, drove out, for a time, my aspirations. On coming home, I found the whole house in an uproar. The cause of this was (here I tremble so much that I can hardly write) the death of my deepest af- fections. The departing of my young, beloved brother, to the land of angels and holy peace. They dressed his marble form in the purest of linen, and they put in his hand, as his last wish, a lock of my ugly hair. How this heart beats! A lump rises to my throat that almost chokes me. O ! my hope, my fondest affection, thou, whom I have vowed to see happy in thine old age, that thou shouldst lie there silent! my heart will burst of grief ! Thou has glad- dened my heart in its dreariest times, and thou art the only 'one I have loved! It seems as though thou wert sent as a balm to my shattered heart, and then snatched away as I have learned to love other Things. He was buried in a beautiful spot, and many are the prayers I have offered from his grave, to heaven. But “ dust thou art, and to dust shalt thou return.” Yet his short, though useful life, shall remain forever in my heart. In the course of revolving years, I became noted as possessing great genius in the writing of philanthropi- cal books. The great foundation of this, was my love for the little angel who brightened my gloom by his presence, and even by his absence. So, in view of my life, I affirm that the greatest blessing is love, that pure affection which in time of trouble cheers one, and revives him when he has lost all hope. It is as the cheering sunlight, bearing joy wherever it goes. “Ulysses of Ithaca.” Jacob Warshaw, 96. • —— ONE JIO UR OF MY VA CA TION. One beautiful day last spring, when all nature seemed to be awak- ing from its long winter sleep, I was occupied at my chamber window reading a very interesting book, when suddenly I was disturbed by a great twittering outside. Opening the window cautiously I espied two young robins busily engaged in build- ing a nest in the old apple tree THE GOLDEN-ROD. directly beneath, and they were not making it the least bit comfortable, according to my idea of comfort. I watched them until I could not stand it any longer. Reaching forward to the table I overturned my workbasket to find all the pieces of ravelings and threads there hap- pened to be in it. These, I hung on the limbs in plain sight, but the stubborn little things would not notice them, but kept on weaving in bits of straw and hay; as if, of course, they knew best. In a short time they both flew off; so rushing down stairs I begged a soft piece of wool from my mother and hastened back quickly. I tucked it nicely into the nest, thinking that, if they once knew how cozy and warm it felt, they would like it very much, but when the little mother- bird got back, she was just as angry as she could be. She made all kinds of wild chirps and looked at me out of the corner of her eye for all the world as though she were giving me a good scolding, and when the father- bird returned he appeared almost as angry as she was. They flew around, as if they were crazy, and tore the nest to pieces in no time. I think that that hour of observa- tion was well spent, for it taught me a lesson I shall not soon forget, namely : Never to meddle with other people’s affairs. Louise Cook, 97. “ ?Tis better to be lowly born And range with humbler lives in content, Then to be peril'd up in glistening grief And wear a golden sorrow.” —Shakspere. Is man more frivolous than woman? Boys—No. Girls—Yes. Our JouLi)kli st . A WRECK. i. There sailed from Liverpool one day a large vessel bearing the products of England to some of her colonies in the East Indies. She was to return with the spices of these islands. The captain of the ship was the only son of a widowed mother, and this was his first voyage as leading officer. There had been put in his charge the two children of a missionary in India. They had been left in Eng- land to be educated until they were old enough to join their mother. The climate was so very different from that to which she had been used, that it had made her health very poor, and she felt that she should not live much longer; so she wrote to England, and told her children’s guardian to have them sent to her as soon as they could be made ready. Their guardian, know- ing this young captain, thought he would be just the one to care for them, so everything being prepared, they sailed on this beautiful day. One month passed, then two, and yet a third—still nothing was heard of the vessel. In one country a widowed mother sorrowed for her son, in another a dying mother yearned for her two children. The waves still mockingly sigh, refusing to tell their secret or to give up their dead. X., ’95. A WRECK. ii. If anyone has ever witnessed a shipwreck, he is able to understand THE GOLDEN-ROD. the feeling caused at the sight of such sorrow and disaster. So near to land, with helping hands stretched out to aid them, yet they are lost, for soon the ship goes down, loaded with her precious freight. Sad as this sight is to all, and piti- ful though the story of the wreck is, there is another wreck quite as full of sorrow. It is the wreck of a human being in the prime of life; when life should be at its richest and best, we find body and soul dis- torted and ruined. Here is a poor tottering form pass- ing down the street. “ Poor old man,” you say. Yes, you are right in pitying him, although he no longer has any pity for himself. He is not so old as you imagine. It is not years which cause those faltering steps, trembling form, and gray hairs, for his age is not as great as that of yonder tall, energetic looking man on the opposite side of the street. Do you wish to know what caused this wreck, or can you guess ?• “ The wine cup ? ” yes, it is that. This man, who was once honored and respected, has become the miser- able being we see him, through the use of that fatal cup. Ida L. Thomas, ’95. “ Who heeds not experience trust him not; tell him The scope of one mind can but trifles achieve; The weakest who draws from the mine will excel him— The wealth of mankind is the wisdom they leave.” —J. B. O' Reilly. If the pupils of ’95 would kindly sit for their photographs as soon as convenient, the class photographer, Mr. Chas. W. Hern, would be gratified. Godk,1$. Edited by • Alice F. Sampson, ’95, Ellen M. Greany, ’95, Mary B. Keating, ’90, Rose Coyle, 96, Chas. J. Anderson, ’90, Helen Bemis, ’97, Fannie E.Beckwith, ’98. Yonder Class of ’90 Have a troubled look of late, They are simply in a fix, Yonder class of ’90 ; They’ll find themselves in such a mix, When with the seniors they debate, Yonder Class of ’90 Have a troubled look of late. Latin, ’95, will begin Ovid soon. The longed for challenge has at last come. The boys have begun to talk about base ball. Do any of the Physics class of ’97 intend to be chemists ? March is trying to wash off the face of the earth. ’96 must be getting rather poetical or is it the secretary ? Ink wells always illustrate unsta- ble equilibrium. Moral: leave them in their places. May ’95 and '96 do justice to the training which they have received from Q. H. S. D. S. Virgil, ’96, pupils are enjoying the story about Polyphemus. Book Fourth is said to be like a modern novel. All pupils who receive 8 or more demerits in a month, must bear in mind that notices will be sent the parents. Why do we say fulfil instead of filful ? Ask the particular class, French ’95. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Wky$ide Sf)i‘ay£. Edited l v Maby j- Leaky, ’95. Mittd Uy j Caxiiekine k. Heaey, ‘J6. They are never alone that are ac- companied with noble thoughts.— Sidney. There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will. —Shakspere. Education is a better safeguard of liberty than a standing army. If we retrench the wages of the school- master, we must raise those of the recruiting sergeant.—Edward Everett. Oft the cloud which wraps the present hour Serves but to brighten all our future days. —Brown. Throughout this beautiful and won- derful creation, there is never ceas- ing motion, without rest by night or day, ever weaving to and fro .—Long- fellow. What thy soul holds dear, imagine it To lie that way thou go'est. —Shakspere. Read,—not to contradict and con- fute,—not to believe and take for granted,—not to find talk and dis- course,—but to weigh and consider. —Bacon. ■ “ If there is a virtue in the world at which we should always aim, it is cheerfulness.”—Lytton. “ Call it not vain; they do not err, Who says that when the Poet dies Mute Nature mourns her worshipper, And celebrates his obsequies.” —Scott. f Daisy M. Lowk, ’95, I Beatrice H. Rotiiwell, ’90, Edited by Mary E. Garrity, ’90, | Mary M. Joss, ’97, I Raymond P. Delano, ’98. Miss Griffin, 98, has left. Miss Kelliher, '96, has left. Miss Mann, ’98, has left to go to work. Miss Eva Bryant has been ill with the grippe. Miss Hay, ’96, has been absent on account of the grippe. The class of ’96 has challenged the class of ’95 to a debate. Miss Mary Sampson attended the Y. M. C. A. Convention held in Waltham, February 22d. We extend a cordial welcome to Miss McKay from Seattle, Washing- ton, who has entered the class of ’96. Mr. Savage has given two very in- teresting lectures at the Y. M. C. A. rooms on the subjects, “ Electricity,” and “ Batteries.” Mr. Henry T. Bailey of the State Board of Education, spoke before the teachers of this city at the High School hall, on Tuesday afternoon, March 5th. Among our visitors this month were: Miss Harrington, from the Dudley school, Boston, Miss Ethel Jameston, Miss Minnie Kobb, ’93, Miss Grace Lord, ’96, Miss Bessie Hector, ’96, Miss Sadie Melzard, from the Boston Normal Art school, Mr. Mann of Atlantic, Rev. Mr. White of Cambridge, Mr. and Mrs. M artin. THE GOLDEN-ROD. (Mary A. Cashman, ’95, Edited by - J Eloise P. Flood, ’95, ( Isabella Hay, '90. Lessons from a Tree in Aquilo is an excellent article. The Harvard Advocate is one of the largest exchanges we receive. The Lynn High School Gazette appears this month as bright and in- teresting as ever. The article in Crimson and Gold shows very forcibly that “ self-con- trol is wisdom’s root.” Mt. St. Joseph Collegian arrived for the first time this month, and contains some commendable articles. Several numbers of the Archon have been received. It contains a great deal for a paper that is pub- lished ever}7 week. We hope the debating society spoken of in the Distaff will prove a success. The subject was a good one, and the discussion most have been interesting. The February number of the Mes- senger is very instructive. If our debate, “ Resolved, That the Imagina- tion is more potent than Reason,” had come a week later, the affirmative side might have gathered some good points from the article in this paper entitled, “ Imagination. ” The January Collegium from St. Dunstan’s, Charlottetown, P. E. Is- land comes to us with its kind words for the Golden-Rod. Among the other commendable articles which it contained, none pleased us more than the essay entitled. “Life.” It showed that St. Dunstan’s possesses a poet of no small poetical feeling. We hope to receive the Collegium often. We welcomed the Style last year, both for its unusual excellence as a college journal and from the fact that we claimed as one of the most worthy alumni of our High School, its editor-in-chief, Mr. Win. L. Sulli- van. We welcome it this year with these pleasing recollections and hope that it will come to us often, with its fund of scholarly essays, well written stories and graceful verse. We gladly acknowledge the fol- lowing exchanges: Talking Leaves, High School Reporter, Oak, Lily and Ivy, Archon, Sea-Side, Torch, Phi-Rhonian, Recorder, The Fence, The Oracle, E. II. S. Record, Til- tonian, Messenger, Breeze, H. S. Advance, Distaff, Mirror, Monthly Visitor, Aquilo, High School Regis- ter, The Pendulum, H. S. Para- graph, The Banner, The Howler, and Senior. 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Bkmis, ’95 CatherineC.Popk ’95 In April we think of Shakspere who was horn on the twenty-third of this month, 1564, and died fifty-two years later, on the same day. There was Wordsworth who, though born on the seventh, died on the twenty- third, 1850. This was an eventful month, indeed, bringing April show- ers and an abundant fall of tears for our English poets. These poets are remembered by all, but who thinks of one of Italy’s great poets—Tasso— who died on the twenty-fifth, 1595, three hundred years ago? We have his “ Aminta” and “ Gerusalemme Liberata,” which many like as well as Dante’s “ Inferno,” and yet the majority of the people know noth- ing of this poet. p. Quincy can claim a number of those patriots whose names will ever be uttered with mingled pride and reverence. As we think of the good done not only by our country- men but by the former citizens of this city and by our forefathers, we we all feel more vividly the need of each one’s showing his patriotism which includes loyalty to his country, state, city, school, parents, friends, and himself. John Han- cock, John Adams, and Abigail Adams, give us as good examples of patriotism during the Revolution as any characters one can mention. “True patriots all.” One need not live in time of war to be patriotic— as Longfellow says: “ All common things, each day’s events; That with the hour begin and end, Our pleasures and our discontents, Are rounds by which we may ascend.” In this way we may aid our country. p. In comparing the work of schol- ars who do it individually with that of students studying together, the former invariably show the better record. Lessons may be prepared more quickly by studying together, but the result especially sought—the thorough training, and the under- standing of the subject—is only half gained, for each has done part of the other’s work. Every time one shares the pleasure of learning his lesson, he robs himself and injures the other person instead of doing him a favor. p. THE GOLDEN-ROD. With the abolishing of “Fast Day ” we do away with what ap- pears to be an ancient landmark, and for a time we miss the day as we would an absent friend. Whether it was decided that we no longer need to fast, or that we have degenerated so much physically, that it became dangerous to neglect the bodily wants, T do not know. It became very evident that “ Fast Day ” was a farce, and the first suggestions of a change were eagerly applauded by the people. The nineteenth of April, 1895, was appointed as a substi- tute for “ Fast Day,” and it was called “Patriot’s Day.” When we remember that over one hundred years ago, April 19th, 1775, occurred the battle in which the first Ameri- can blood was spilt in the Devolu- tionary war, that the first martyrs— seven in number—of the Devolution were killed and that Paul Revere— immortalized by Longfellow—set out on his famous midnight ride, we hail with all the ardor of Patrick Henry the celebrating of that day. b. We may be obliged to proclaim a new fast day, if hypnotism progresses as rapidly as it gives promise of. It was in the days of the Salem witches that, after awful tragedies had oc- curred, the House of Assembly pro- claimed a fast, and New England wept in sackcloth and ashes. May we be protected from a return of the evil in the shape of hypnotism. It remains to be seen if we have done well in laying aside what our fore- fathers deemed necessary, for they were heroic and brave. Perhaps a “ Shower of Puritans ” is needed quite as much as “ Patriots’ Day.” B. L(itei‘ki‘y rl)eparlir er t. vAH-A u„ i Barbara E. Voglbk, ’95. Edited by | jAC0B WARSHAW, ’9(3. For The Golden-Hod. ON A PANE OF GLASS FROM THE PRESIDENT JOHN QUINCY ADAMS HOUSE. Perhaps he saw the sunrise through this pane, , And all the splendors of the sunset sky; Through this looked out into the dashing rain, Or saw the summer clouds float slowly.by. Through this he saw the radiant moon arise, Flooding with light the ledges and the dale; Or gazed into the depths of starry skies, And longed to tear aside life’s clinging veil. Through this he saw the summers come and go, The flrst new bud, the leaf that lingered last, The advance-guard of the army of the snow, Ere faster came battalions and more fast. Through this he saw the faces of his friends, The smile of recognition, and the light Of gladdening eyes, that such enchantment • lends, And makes a friend’s face such a glad- some sight. 1 wonder if prophetic visions came Of all that active life for him in store, Or if he dreamt that his would be a name Honored throughout his country ever more ? For as the magnet draws the iron-ore, Ilesistlessly by some o’er mastering power, So honors thick and fast and more and more, Came to the People’s Champion hour by hour. Of all our rulers there has been but one Who from the shadow of a Father’s fame Emerged, and though a mighty Ruler’s son, Added a glory to his Father’s name. Just nine more weeks of school. THE GOLDEN-ROD. And when the first place due his giant powers Fell to another through some party strife, Not yet to Adams came the inglorious hours That often mark an aged Statesman’s life. Still as the People’s Champion he was found Heroic battling for Petition's Right, Still for Free Speech he stoutly held his ground, A vanguard fighter in our freedom’s fight. And if one aristocracy there be, And only one in this broad land of ours, ’Tis that of service, and in him we. see The full bloom of its most consummate flowers. Death hath regard for fitnesses sometimes, To Adams at his post he message sent; Then said the Statesman worthy noblest rhymes: “This is the last of earth; T am con- tent.’’ — Frederic Allison Tupper. CHE A P LIT ERA 7 (IRE. Many are the complaints about the too-exciting literature in which our youth indulge. Staid fathers and mothers, who, by the way, have probably tasted the fruit which they forbid, reason in vain with their off- spring. “ ,rrwere a grievous wrong,’' they say, “ to meddle with such stuff and nonsense.” But what avails it ? The youth of to-day are like those of years ago. Excitement has a charm for them which nothing can eclipse. What their bodies cannot do, their minds can overcome. The love for adventure is born in them. I heard a gentleman say that the perusal of a good, hair-raising, nerve-shaking novel thrills the young heart, as does love the older ones. Doubtless, the attempt to prevent this reading of cheap literature, such as burning the books, has much to do with its continuance, since we en- joy ourselves more fully in doing that which is forbidden, than when we are freely granted our object. ’Tis wrong to expect our young folks to take as quickly to Dickens, Emerson or Ruskin, as to books which are more nearly allied to the excitability of youth. “ Rome was not built in a day ;” nor are our minds mature in our youth. We gradually approach the point where we can appreciate good, wholesome literature. “All the king’s horses and all the king’s men,” could not make us enjoy that which is unsuited to us. “Human nater” is queer. I have seen some boys go fairly wild, in their youth, over the exploits of some brave bandit, but I have never seen anybody applaud the deeds of that brave, noble, gallant Daniel Quilp. A boy can see directly through good and bad, and if he applauds robbers, it is because the author has portrayed a noble man, but given him the name of an evil one.—Jacob Warshaw, ’96. SOME INSTANCES OF AN- CIENT PA TRIOTISM. Ratriotism is an essential element in the true greatness of a nation. Turn to Greek history. The Trojan war and the prodigies of valor per- formed in that contest offer exam- ples of noble patriotism. Hector and Achilles, Diomedes and ASneas, Menelaus, and the two Ajaxes, not to mention a host of less famous vanguard fighters, played their parts manfully in that great drama. The mind reverts to Marathon. On the one side ten thousand Greeks; on the other, the countless hosts of THE GOLDEX-ROD. Persia. But the patriotism of Athens was more than a match for the brute strength of the invader, so that the defeat of the Persians was over- whelming. Leonidas and his three hundred made at Thermopyla; an everlasting name. The simple grandeur of the in- scription on the monument erected in their honor tells its own story: “ Stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here in obedience to their orders.” Artemisium, Salamis, Pla- tea and Mycale, each has its splen- did story. Roman history also offers striking instances of patriotism. Horatius Codes who “ kept the bridge” so well; Lucius Cincin- natus, who left the plough and seized the sword to the consternation of the -Equians: Manlius, who thrust the Gauls from the Capitoline Hill; that other Manlius, who killed the gigantic Gaul and won the surname Torquatus; the self-immolation of Publius Decius Mus, both father and son; Mucius Scaevola who let his right hand burn in the fire of the altar to show that a Roman’s soul was superior to pain: Maximus and Marcellus—what list of Roman great- ness would be complete without these names and the noble patriotic deeds with which they are asso- ciated ? The annals of Rome are bright with glorious memories. Regulus by his magnificent self- sacrifice added a lustre to the Roman name. Caius Julius Ciesar never hesitated to risk his life for his country. Cicero spoke with all the eloquence of patriotism. Xot only were the great generals animated by patriotic impulses, but their hardy soldiers were similarly inspired. War heroes are likely to receive more than their share of praise, for military success usually meets with most signal instances of recognition. And }ret the patriot in civic life con- tributes his full share to the glory and stability of the nation. The orations of Demosthenes and of Cicero are beacon-lights of patriot- ism. The literature of Greece and of Rome are lustrous with the fire of patriotism. “ The best omen is my country’s cause,” says Homer: “Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori” says Horace ; Virgil cries : “Pulchrumque mori succurrit in armis” and Cicero sounds the trumpet-call in the words : uSit denique inscriptum in fronte unius cujusque, quid de republica sentiat” “ Let each one’s sentiments about the common welfare be inscribed upon his forehead,” a sentiment which has stood the test of nearly twenty centuries, and which bids fair to last forever. These are only . a few of the almost countless in- stances of noble deeds and noble sentiments among the ancients, yet few as the instances cited may be, they are sufficient in number and quality to show the true nature of patriotism in the olden times.— Frederic Allison Tupper in Sew York School Journal. The girls as well as the boys wel- come back the base-ball season and and are ready to help on the players by their presence and stirring cheers. The honors of the senior class are as follows: Valedictory, Miss Sarah C. McGovern and Salutatory, Miss Mary F. Sampson. “This narrow isthmus 'twixt two bound- less seas, The past, the future, two eternities!” —Moore. THE GOLDEN -ROD. Our Journalists. PA TBIOTlSJt. L Here once the embati Jed farmers stood. And fired ibe shm beard round the world.’' We hear the echo of the shot reverberating in a thousand different wavs throughout the ‘-land of the free..’' By the eloquence of the orator our hearts are stirred, and in fancy, we stand by the rude bridge that arched the ffood by the fervor of the poet, all the perils, all the bravery oi those days so memorable in America� history are strengthened in our minds. We awake on the glorious morn of the nineteenth of April and bear the ringing of bells and the firing of guns: and instinctively we think of the bells which were rung and the guns which were fired to call the minute men to arms. There, by the Rubicon of American freedom, the first drop of patriot blood was spilled for the deliverance of America We read of the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their country and for ora country, and recall the words of the poet: “ Groan men grow greater by i.b lapse of time; We know those least whom we have s -en the latest. We know by experience that fa- miliarity so dulls the edge of percep- tion as to make us least acquainted with the persons forming part of our daily life. Resolve that the memory of those men may always grow greater, that their lives may point out the true feeling of patriotism, and then When you think of those heroes oi ’7ft, And consider the works thai remain : Ob! strive as a patriot true, that their lives May not have been offered in vain. —C. E. '9G. IL Patriotism should be a universal sentiment. It has the noblest and most elevating and broadening effects in the development of human nature. A man who is a true patriot is usually honest, conscientious and upright in his dealings with every- one. Patriotism calls forth all the bravery in men. In times of war. it is very easy to discern the true patriot. He it is who answers his country's first call for soldiers, he it is who is first on the battlefield, fighting valiantly to maintain his country's honor. In times of peace the true patriot is be who casts his votes for the measures he considers for the good of his native land, and who is never influenced by party spirit. The poets whom we love best are those who are patriotic. They are the ones who appeal to the hearts of the people, Washington, who holds the high- est place of respect and honor in our country was a thorough patriot, and most true seem those lines of John Boyle O'Reilly's: “And they, ’mongst those whose names have grown sublime. Who worked for human liberty are greatest.” —Jf. E. T. P„ Teacher to pupil in Chemistry,— Has chlorine an odor? Pupil sneezing violently.—4 Well! 1 should think so.” THE GOLDEN -ROD. Locals Auce F- Sjuifsox. 1 . Eiles M- Geeast. Mait R Klaha . -♦‘v R� « i Corn. (. HA'. J. A5DEC05. V X HeI£5 Bxxis. jT. Faxsie LBe . with. =♦ “- Goftitof. g cdfey . O. nfrtw Not ii pcwwike Fcr ov i=.pcczizj: irui i x BeTiK of tbe Deportment Boc-k. Vdeot to o«r own Miss Stone. Teackr in CVartiy.—- Bnif tiiog in Cir_istrr rests :. exp-erl- Pipil ia aa vafatOK,— I’a ia Cbersistry. and I'm renting on a chair at present. Teacher.—-Chan®? :letter : tkirml a� d yonll have tbe word. Papii—- Horse. What is tie eanse of the yellow spots •; “ jQI nngers and 'trlgfct red on oar dresses ? Fieatk—FOle unique—T - c:.ly daughter. PuptL—The unique daughter. Miss Caro Parker formerly of 96 is attending the Normal e h col at Cisnre. Maine. We were surprise ! and delighted to receive a visit fion M- - si ne. oae of oar former teachers. Latin S 5 vdcoaes th- -hr.:.ge :r tL Cicero to Ovid bet t.the latter a little oweer. Tie new easts recently added to the drawing-room were ageHy seized and are already in use. Once mere warm breezes are blov- ing and the class rooms are quickly vacated doing recess for fresh air and Jui door snorts. Base-ball with all its arts will soon be here. May our boys be suc- cessful as before, and gain for the year the highest score. The number of visitors this term far exceeds proportionally that of last term. We are glad to see the increasing interest in our school and extend a welcome to alL Modem bat improved ideas are always acceptable. Instead of the usual custom in which all seniors have some part in the graduation exereises. this year bat ten will have that honor. The change in the customary order of the graduating exercises is fully appreciated by the seniors, and is surely acceptable to the teachers upon whose shoulders a good share of the work falls. The freshmen have not yet worn of? their greenness for they cannot resist the temptation of looking up from work when anyone enters the room. Never mind, they have thrre years still before them. Although our debating society is a great success. there is still one thing for which it might be criticised namely, its use of sarcasm and per- sonalities. May this like all other evils be banished from oar sehooL A table has been placed on the erst landing, upon which will be put each month the exchanges and other reading matter which comes to the scbooL We hope that the pupils will take a lively interest in this table and read tbe exchanges. Criticisms will be received by the ex- change editors from any of the stu- dents. But take this precaution: do not read when your time should be spent in study. THE GOLDEN-ROD. ‘Pergopal . Edited by Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice H. Rotinvell, ’96, Mahy E. Gakhity. '96, Maky M. Joss. ’97, Rayxioxi I . Delaxo. 9£. Mr. Corthell has returned from Europe. Mr. Lull has been ill with the grip- Miss Eva Bryant 95 sj� ent her vacation at Silver Lake. Miss Carrie Tucker, 97, and Miss Annie Tucker, ‘98. have left school. Miss Marion Pitts has returned to school after a severe attack of the grip. Miss Wet herbee. Miss Howe and Miss Burrill from the Weymouth High school visited us recently. Miss Hattie Chisholm 98 has left school and is employed at the Patriot office. Among our visitors of this month and last were. Mr. White. Miss Lingly. 95, Miss Marion Gurney, Miss Nellie Mitchell. Miss Blan- chard from the Lexington High school. Miss Dix, Supervisor of drawing in Newton. Miss Annie Burns. 93. Miss Smith, Miss Cas- sendana Thayer. 93. Miss Lillian Beckwith, 98, Miss Knapj . Dr. Hallowell, Mrs. Keegan. Miss Pice, teacher at the Woodward Institute. Mr. Oakinan. teacher at Thayer Academy. Mr. Jones, Miss McKenzie, Mrs. X. Thayer. Mrs. Lewis, Miss Smith, Gloucester: Miss Barstow. Camden; Mrs. Hunt. Miss Lanse. Miss Marion Lance. Mr. Mooihead, Miss Stone, a former teacher. Miss Marion Bailey, Miss Mabel M Ken- zie. Mr. Hichardson of Harvard University, Mr. Hall of Danvers. Wayside Spray ri;, . ... Mary J. Leary. ’95. Ediled b Catherine E. Healy. 96. I do love my country’s good with a res- j«ect more tender. Mum- holy and profound, than mine own life.” —Shakspere. ♦ ■ • Let our object be our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.’’— Webster. By the rude bridge that arched the flood. Their flag to April’s breeze unfurled: Here once the embattled farmers stood. And fired the shot heard round the world.” — Emerson. • - I was born an American ; I live an American, 1 shall die au Ameri- can. — Webster. ♦ - We do not niak - our thoughts, they grow in us. Like grain in wood: the growth is of the skies Which are of nature: nature is God. The world is full of glorious likenesses.” —Bailey. ♦ -Our country ! In her intercourse with foreign nations, may she always be in the right: but our country, right or wrong. —Decatur. ♦ ♦ “Sneil i the patriot’s boast where'er we roam. His first, best country, ever is at home.” —Goldsmith. •• I am as free as Nature first made man. Ere the base laws of servitude began. When wild in woods the noble savage ran. —Dry den. • 'Tis education forms the common mind.” Just as the t ig is bent the tree s inclined.” —Pope. THE GOLDEN-ROD. SMaky A. Cash man, ’1)5, Eloisk P. Flood, ’95, „ Isabella Hay, ’915. The Pioneer, though a small paper contains a continued story of adven- ture. We have received the Niagara Rainbow just as we go to Press. We will comment upon it next time. Many other exchanges were re- ceived, the names of which are omitted on account of lack of space. We are pleased to receive the Colby Academy Voice. “ Evolution of the locomotive ” is an instructive article. The Distaff contains a very in- teresting article on “Sir Philip Sidney.” History ’96 will find this especially helpful. The article in the Beacon entitled “ The Social Life in Russia ” is well worth reading. The Beacon is like- wise blessed with numerous poets. The March number of the Sea Side Torch is especially good with its beautiful cuts, essays and Easter Hymn. The questions are great in- centives to the study of history. In looking over our exchanges we are greatly disappointed in finding no exchange columns in a great many or no quotations from different papers. It is always gratifying to the editors to see the mention of their paper, even the acknowledg- ment of its receipt. We notice a great difference in the time in which our exchanges are received. The April numbers of some are now coming in, while the February number of another has just reached us. We take it for granted that the old proverb, “ Bet- ter late than never,” still holds good. We have received for the first time, this month, The Review, from Salt Lake and the High School Re- view from Clinton, Missouri. The former is a neat little paper. The latter contains many interesting sketches. We hope to see them often upon our reading table. In placing the April number of the Boston College Style upon the reading table, the exchange editors of the Golden Rod would call the careful attenting of every student to its able editorial upon a systematic course of English reading. Many of the thoughts expressed are such as we have heard at different times ex- pressed by our Principal. The author is to be congratulated upon the sound judgment and choice English displayed. The Hamptonia for March con- tains five editorials. The first, we judge is intended as an apology for those that follow. The author surmising that fresh and original thoughts may be expected from him intimates that his readers may be disappointed, and ends by patheti- cally imploring their charity. When we had perused one of the following editorials, we found the appeal so fitting, that we will only recommend the author to understand his subject then go ahead. 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IT WILL PAY YOU - - - To try a pair of our English High School Boots. Button and Lace. Tip Toe. Prices from $2.00 to $2.50 a pair. Bargains in Footwear of all Kinds —at— JAMBS O’DONOVAN’S SHOE STORE, 94 Hancock St., Quincy. ADVERTISEMENTS. F'ULL E WAF EX Warming«Ventilating Co„ Engineers and Contractors. 0dl ool ki d 'Public Building A Speci.'G !.y. ESTIMATES AND PLANS FURNISHED. RESULTS GUARANTEED. 43 Milk St., Boston, Mass. VOL. IV, No. 8. QUINCY, MASS., MAY, 1895. me MAew-§oi WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING TIIE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 ceuts | Single Copies. 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s. Address all communications to Sarah c. McGovern, 05, LILLIAN K. BATES, ’95, FRANK M. COE, ’90, HAROLD WILDER, ’96. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. i i ( Daisy C. Bemis, ’95 Geneial Lditois, j Catherine C.Pope’95 “From tiie silence of sorrowful hours, The desolate mourners go, Lovingly laden with flowers. Alike for friend and foe; Under the sod and the dew, Waiting the judgment day, Under the roses, the Blue, Under the lilies, the Gray.” While April rang with shouts of victorious and patriotic joy, the month of May brings a hush over the entire land. In memory of our dead —our patriotic dead. We weave flowers and strew nature’s choicest blossoms over the graves of both the Blue and the Gray. Let the grave bury every error, extinguish eveiy resentment while we give all honor to our brave dead. b. It has often been asked if the scholars fully appreciate the public library—how many use the advan- tages offered them ? There, we And historical, biographical and poetical works; there are the classics, books of travel and Action. Bacon says, “ Reading maketh a full man ”—so every one ought to find time to read half an hour, or at least fifteen minutes each day outside of the school requirements. At school a pupil is simply started in the right direction, and the gain is small, if he does not continue his subject. “ A little learning is a dangerous thing.” We do not agree with Dr. Johnson in his saying that by reading any- thing three hours a day one will soon become learned, for— “ Some to conceit alone their taste confine, And glittering thoughts struck out at every line; Pleased with a work where nothing’s just or fit; One glaring chaos and heap of wit.” Let e'acli follow his own inclina- tion in selecting his course of read- ing, but remember “ Abeunt studia in mores” p. May day was celebrated this year with unusual success. The wealth of trailing arbutus seen upon every street corner, and its heavy fragrance fill us with remembrances of shady groves, sunny fields rich with blossoms and the drowzy hum of honey bees. It reminds us of vacation da}rs, and we realize that our school days, for this year, are lessening rapidly. b. TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. “ The first of May there is a mer- ry freshness in the sound, calling to our minds a thousand thoughts of all that is pleasant and beautiful in nature in her sweetest and most delightful form.” How pleasant on a bright May morning to see all nature in her fresh, green gown—to hear the birds singing, as though there were no sorrows in the wide, wide world! All is joy and gladness—tired with day’s heat and toil, Night banishes all cares, and Mo.rning opens her eyes upon a joyous landscape not yet marred by the day’s wrongs. p. Our country is now in a peace- ful, prosperous condition. Thirty years ago the civil war, which drenched our land with the blood of our loved ones, ended. But what a cost! It costs to be true—but it cost more to be a traitor. To be false to one’s country is a fearful thing and worthy of our utmost contempt. To be false to ourselves is another crime, deadly, ruinous. There is no way to success except through loyalty. Loyalty to our country, to ourselves and to all associated with us. To be true to the right is the only path which brings peace and honor. “ Nothing is lost while honor and faith remain.” b. First scholar—“Which has the right of way, a United States mail wagon or a funeral procession ? ” Second scholar—“ First the mail wagon, then the fire department.” Teacher—“ But where does the funeral come in ? ” Third scholar—“ Last.” New meaning for “ A continuous sound ’’—consult class of ’97. bitefkfy bepcit‘tmei)t. in, j Barbara E. Vogler, ’9! Edlted by Jacob Warshaw, ’96. REMEMBRANCES OF SCOT- LAND. “At last,” said Janet, as she put away her Algebra and Latin books, “at last I have finished these tire- some lessons! ” She skipped away, but soon re- turned, dressed in her warmest wraps, for the bleak March winds were blowing. She turned her steps towards the park and walked briskly along. The snow still remained on the ground, and the late afternoon sunbeams “ chastely played,” in and out among the lady-birches and tall oak trees. The wintry winds made pleasant music as they piped and sang among the dry reeds. All too soon she found herself on the highroad, and after walking some time on that she ran up the steps of a large gray house, and was shown into a pleasant room. She was greeted with true welcome by an elderly lady with snowy cap and hair, and dressed in lavender silk. After tea her kind friend asked if she would like to hear about her visit to Scotland. Janet was much pleased, so they settled themselves in front of the fire. “ When I was a young girl,” began the old lady, “ I went with my father and mother to travel in Scotland.” We visited the little town of Ayr which is rich in its mementoes of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, who wrote so many beautiful poems. First there is the cottage where he was born, which is small and poor; the low door, through which we passed, opening upon the street. TIIE GOLDEN ROD. The kitchen is rudely furnished. In a hollow in the wall is a bed; there is a large fireplace, some high-backed chairs, and a dresser with solid earthen-plates and bowls neatly ar- ranged on the shelves. Over the river are an old bridge and a new one. One night the boy Burns was passing over the old bridge, and he imagined he heard it talking to it- self, for it was very indignant be- cause they had built a new bridge. The old one said it did not intend to break down, and it had no doubt the new bridge would be ruined first. And surely, the new bridge did break, and the old one remained standing, and they were obliged to build another new one. Near Ayr is a lovely stream where, one winter afternoon, Burns walked, and composed that famous poem, “Tam O’Shanter.” I remember we took a ride, and saw many of the places made famous by that poem. There is the tavern where Tam stayed that night, and drank and chatted with the landlord and his wife until very late. lie quite for- got, as he sat there, his own wife, Kate, sitting in their cottage, nurs- ing her wrath to keep it warm. He did not notice the howling of the wind and the distant roars of thunder that told of the gathering storm, un- til at a late hour he rose to leave, and the landlord and his wife helped him upon his white mare Maggie. We rode along where Tam did, and heard the waves beating on the shore as he must have heard them. Then we approached Alio way Kirk with a feeling of awe, as we thought of Tam’s feelings as he approached it on that stormy night and saw the light in the windows and knew that the witches were dancing there. We remembered that he roared out, ‘Weel done, cutty-sark!’ and in- stantly all was dark, and the witches rushed out. That was a dangerous moment for Tam, but the good Mag- gie carried him over a running stream, which the witches dared not cross, not, however, before the fore- most witch had grabbed the good mare’s tail. Do you know the story of the poet and his Highland Mary ? One glorious summer afternoon, he walked by this same lovely stream that he had walked by, that winter afternoon. But this time he was not alone. A beautiful girl was with him, whom he loved, and who was going home that day to get ready to come back and be his wife. They exchanged Bibles and promised to be true to each other, and when the twilight came on, they parted. The poet never saw his Highland Mary again, for she died a few days after. He wrote a poem about that stream after her death. It begins : ‘ Ye banks and braes o’bonny Doon, IIow can ye bloom sae fresli and fair; How can ye chant, ye little birds, And I sae weary, fif ’o care! ’ Some years after on the third an- niversary of her death, he wrote some beautiful verses entitled, ‘To Mary in Heaven.’ He was very sad that day, and walked for a long time in the garden, then when he went into the house he sat down and wrote the poem. We saw the house, where, at an early age he died, leaving his wife and children almost in poverty. We saw many monuments wherever we went which were built in his memory, and we wished that people had done more for him when he was alive. But here is your brother, Janet, THE GOLDEN-ROD. come to carry you away. So, enough for tonight.”—Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98. HO W I CA UGITT A B UR GLAR ! It is a question yet in my mind whether the burglar was caught or 7, but here is the story and you may judge for yourselves. Ten o’clock at night and the ther- mometer stationary at 90°. Too warm to sleep and much too warm for comfort, but sitting by my open window I forgot everything of dis- comfort in the beauty of the evening. The full moon caused fantastic shadows to rest upon the ground as it glimmered through the trees, and I fancied, as the slight breeze waved the branches, the moon was play- fully nodding to me. How very awful the stillness seemed! The white headstones of a near cemetery gleam in the ghostly light, and a queer feeling comes over me, I dare not turn my head, and an uneasy thrill disturbs my spinal column ! If the bed were only nearer,—it really seemed miles away. The moon grinned at me like some fear- ful ogre. I covered my face and held my breath, for a dismal creak in the distance caused my hair to rise, and then a steady grinding sound, followed by the muffled shut- ting of a window. I looked at the moon—horror and solemn warning were expressed on its silvery face. “ Editha’s Burglar ” flashed across my brain, and the thought of Editha’s bravery gave me strength to rise to my feet and turn towards the door; I reached it and very slowly crept towards that mysterious noise, through the hall, down the stairs and then a hush—a door was closed, and footsteps were coming slowly, cautiously in my direction. How I lived for the next few seconds was always a mystery to me, for terror possessed me,—I could neither move nor cry out. I was rigid with fear. Oh, if I could only call out, but my voice was gone, and as the hall door, opening from the dining-room, softly swung on its hinges, I crouched down upon the floor and braced myself for the end of all things. The shuffle of “ stock- ing ” feet across the hall, a stumble over my, by this time, prostrate body, a familiar ejaculation of “Im- mortal Scott! what’s this ? ” I grasped, rose to my feet, clutched my burglar and scolded with all the breath I could muster. Is there anything more exasperat- ing than a brotherly cousin, I wonder, What possessed this cousin of mine to prowl around like a chicken-thief, I am at a loss to know, but he declares a broken down bicycle and our open shed window suggested his secret call. I close my ears to all attempts at “a make up,” for he pictures me in such a ridiculous light, that my self-esteem is forever shaken. Being helped back to my room in something of a hysterical mood, I sat down by my window, and while muttering vengeance against that wretched cousin, my eyes turned to the moon. It laughed ! It actually did laugh at me! Enough, 1 crept to my bed and vanished between the sheets—utterly vanished—complete- ly annihilated !—Helen E. Bemis, ’97. Latin ’95.—Teacher—“ Who was Deucalion’s father ? ’, Scholar — “ Prothemeus.” (Pro- metheus.) THE GOLDEX-ROD. Our Journalists. THE WANDERER’S RETURN. I. “Land of my youth, how many joyful recollections gather round me as I gaze, with saddened eyes, at the beautiful spots of my springtime. Far and wide have I wandered, in Africa's burning deserts, in Iceland's chilling blasts, but ever, as a magnet, hast thou drawn me to thy shelter- ing arms. Much have I suffered from hunger, thirst and cold, but as I gaze on thy calm expanse, those dreadful thoughts forsake me. “ How many times, ’mongst the silky ears of corn, have I played at hide and seek with my brothers, who are now in heaven. That ever-run- ning, babbling brook, hurrying and dashing along like humanity, where I have caught the timid, speckled trout! Here was everything quiet, the air serene and calm. How many times have I watched the lazy arms at the top of the little mill, flap their great wings with a drowsy and sleepy motion. The little stone church, where at even, we prayed with heartfelt devotion ; the wooded walk, with its inviting seats, for babbling parents and joyful lovers, who revelled in its shady nooks,— alas ! all are gone, and I am left to end my weary hours bereft of kindred, joys, or hopes.”—J. W., 96. ii. How well I remember the day I left this spot where I now stand ! How I looked at fields where the poppies and corn waved together in the wind, making a picture not to be forgotten in fifty years, or even more! The land was as still as the silent- grave, save for the rippling of the brook running over the stones. This was a happy land, where everyone had the same work to do day after day, year after year, and grew old under it. The farmhouse looks the same as on that bright morning when I left it. The brook still flows on, but the mill has entirely disap- peared. It makes me sad not to see the mill where my little companion and I played so many hours. The church does not seem the same. I miss her face, for I cannot see it among the people. The hawthorn bush with its seats has been banished or destroyed—I know not which. This brings sad reflections to my mind. Ah ! that night, many long years ago, when we quarrelled—and so I am forever alone. Had the seat been there, tears would have sprung to my eyes ; but as it is, my heart is hardened as it never was before. But after all these thoughts, it is sweet for me to be at home, for “Be it ever so humble, There’s no place like home.” —M. C., ?96. ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL. He usually did something on the walk to school to make the day brighter to some one, although he was only a little boy. His walk was not a long one, but it was long enough to give him ample opportunity for the performance of some kindness, or the giving of a pleasant smile or word. Anyone in meeting him on his morning walk, could not fail to be cheered by his bright, pleasant face. One felt obliged to answer his cheery THE GOLDEN-ROD. salutation in the spirit in which it was given. Perhaps he would see a chance to lend a helping hand to some one in need of aid. It might be merely to pick up a bundle which some one had dropped, or to assist some elderly person across the crowded streets of the city. Although these acts of courtesy were small, they were properly appreciated by those to whom they were rendered. Often on winter mornings, when the walking was particularly slip- pery and bad, I have seen him draw- ing a little neighbor to school on his sled. Several days ago I saw him staggering across the muddy streets with a child nearly as large as him- self in his arms. On questioning him, I found that it was because the little one had no rubbers and was much puzzled how to cross to the other side. Our little friend see- ing his perplexity kindly offered to carry him over. Who is there that doubts that this little boy will succeed in life, if he continues as he has begun ?—7’., ’95. The Princeville Academy Sol is an interesting little paper. The exchange column contains sage re- marks, jokes and a list of the papers received in the school year, but we fail to find what we wish for the most—criticism on those papers. The Oak, Lily'' and Ivy has come again as interesting as ever. This exchange, besides the usual articles found in a school paper, has a part of its space devoted to current events. We would recommend all inter- ested in athletics to read the good advice given in the April number of the Oracle. Tei orial . Edited by ■ Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice H. Rotiiwell, ’96, Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Delano, ’98. Miss Halbert, ’97, has been serious- ly ill. Miss Jennie McGilvary, of the class of ’97, has left school. Miss Mary Pierce, ’95, gave several readings at the May Festival held in the Baptist church at Avon. Miss Bertha Hayden, ’97, took part in the May Festival held at the Quincy Point Congregational church. A number of the pupils of the Quincy High sang in the Oratorio of Elijah, given in the Congregational church. Miss Alice Sampson, ’95, and Miss Mary Dinnie, ’95, sang in the concert given by the Quincy Musical club at Hancock hall. At the sociable held at the Congre- gational church last week, Miss Bemis, ’95, rendered several very pleasing piano solos, and Miss Hay- den, ’97, gave a reading. Among our visitors for this month and last, were : Miss Majorie Souther, ’94, Miss McGinley and Miss New- ton from the Coddingt'm school, Mr. Ernest Terry from the Normal Art school, Miss Furnald, Mr. Soule, Mr. Perry, Miss Wilson, Miss Maynard, from the Auburndale Grammar school, Mr. Wendell G. Corthell, Dr. Sheahan, Mr. E. B. Souther, Rev. Father Cunningham, and Miss Man- teli from the Middleboro II. S. How sweet and musical sounds the door-bell ! TIIK GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by • Alice F. Sampson, ’95, Ellen M. Gee any, ’95, Mary B. Keating, ’9G, Rose Coyle, 96, Ciias. J. Anderson, ’96, Helen Bemis, ’97, Fannie E.Beckwith, ’98. O May, O Beautiful May, May we all, our subscriptions pay. Before the poor debtor’s day. Query of ’95—Where is that pickle bottle ? The class motto for ’95 is “Sedquid temptare nocebit ? ” “ Wonder when that ’95 and ’96 debate is going to be held ? ” The Seniors are looking pale. Honors sit heavy on their brows. . Did you get a May basket, or did he forget your whereabouts this year ? We welcome, as a change, the reading of the newspaper in the French classes. Not only pride, but hospitality, prompts us to welcome again and again, all our friends. The seniors are becoming experts in rapid writing, having practice nearly every morning. French ’95 feels that it is a little French kingdom by itself, with its weekly French Journal. “ Patient waiters are no losers.” We hope so in the case of the Golden-Rod subscriptions. A member of Botany ’98 informs us that animals furnish us with cloth. A new species of animals. The air seems charged with elec- tricity and is much more succesful in its experiments than is our phy- sics class. Some advice for Botany ’98 is proffered in the following lines : “ Always do your best, your very best, And do it every day, Little boys and little girls, That is the wisest way.” There is a hope that in the near future tennis courts may grace our school yard. If only the grounds were laid out! Are you afraid of J upiter ? If so, stand on tumblers, or get on the midtile of a feather bed, and he will not harm you. Snakes, the horror of school misses, seem to have an opposite ef- fect upon the lads, who have made the acquaintance of several. Of course, the world is growing, and the- Q. H. S. particularly. It is proposed that the senior class have a Latin, a French, and a Greek motto. A pickle is a very palatable relish, but not becoming to the rose-bud mouth of a Senior girl, even when said pickle and its admirer are par- tially concealed behind a desk cover. During the last month ancient mythological Jupiter, with his fa- miliar thunderbolts, has made modern nations several visits. He would be more welcome, if he came with less noise. French ’95.—Teacher — “ Master, was your sentence right ? ” Bright pupil—“ Yes’m, after it was corrected.” Who knows but that he may be one of the greatest humorists of the future ? Spring with its balmy air and sweet sunshine has come at last. Hence the question : Lessons or ball game—the companionship of Euclid Caesar, Virgil, Ovid, Shakspere.j or a pleasant walk in the green fields and woods. A look forward to June reports settles the question. THE GOLDEN-ROD. WiLVgide Sjtfayg. TTriito i iw S Mary J. Leaky, ’95. Edited by j Catherine K. Heai.y, ’96. “Let not ambition mock their useful toil, Their homely joys, and destiny obscure; Nor grandeur hear, with a disdainful, smile, The short and simple annals of the poor.” —Gray. “A little learning is a dangerous thing! Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring.” —Alexander Pope. “ True wit is nature to advantage dressed; What oft was thought, but ne’er so well expressed.” —Alexander Pope. ' “ A setting sun should leave a track of glory in the skies.”—John Dryden. “Words are like leaves, and where they most abound, Much fruit of sense beneath is rarely found.” —Pope. “The best of prophets of the future is the past.”—Byron. “ Attempt the end and never stand to doubt; Nothing’s so hard but search will find it out.” —Herrick. “ There is a day of sunny rest For every dark and troubled night; And grief may bide, an evening guest, But joy shall come with early light.” —Biyant. • “He is worthy of honor who willeth the good of every man ; and he is much unworthy thereof, who seeketh his own profit, and op- presseth others.”—Cicero. The Niagara Rainbow, edited by the young ladies of Soretto Academy, is one of the largest exchanges we receive. It contains a great many interesting essays. 'kx batige . ( Mary A. Cash.man, ’95, Edited by - ) Eloise P. Flood, ’95, ( Isabella Hay, ’90. The May number of the Distaff has reach us with its bright, well written article, “ The Procession of Flowers.” We notice that both the Dial and the Sachem contain articles releating to Hygiene ; the one, “Ventilation,” the other, on that wonderful remedy, Anti-toxine. The Messenger, this month, con- tains a poem given at the re-union, which is well worth reading. An- other interesting article is the one on “ Oratory.” The High School Voice from Con- cord, Mass., appears on our table for the first time this month. The paper was in harmony with the spirit of the times, containing many patriotic stories and illustrations. The Sea-Side Torch contains an interesting continued story, entitled, “ Jessica’s First Prayer.” We hope to receive the next number in order to finish reading it. The cuts in this paper make it very attractive. We welcome the Alpha from Lit- tle Falls, Minnesota, and think that the looks of the paper might be im- proved by a neat little cover. 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The seniors are preparing to leave the held to the juniors, who are eagerly antici- pating future triumphs. Already the tramp of their many feet falls unmusically upon the classic seniors’ ears. Although the class of ’95 re- gret the laying aside of their school duties, as well as honors, yet we leave in good hands our work, and feel assured it will be taken up will- ingly and earnestly by the class of ’96. The graduation parts are as- signed and the pupils are being thoroughly trained in their different parts. With all the advantages of our new building and with the train- ing which many of our schools may well envy, the exercises this year we expect to prove of unusual in- terest. B. One of the pleasant surprises of our commencement arrangements was the presenting of music, to be sung at graduation, the words of which, by our head master, Frederic Allison Tupper, were “ Dedicated to the class of ’95, Quincy High School.” We gratefully acknowledge the thoughtful kindness, and we will leave it to the public to decide whether or not in our singing of the piece we show our hearty apprecia- tion. b. “ Look not mournfully into the Past. It comes not back again. Wisely improve the Present. It is thine. Go forth to meet the shadowy Future without fear, and with a manly heart.” Have a purpose in life. Now is the time to form one—begin when you are young, but choose not that purpose rashly. Drift not along with the tide, think what your especial talent is and then educate yourself with some aim in view. First, a good character must be established, which is “ more precious than rubies.” Then you may begin to train yourself for your work. “ Life is one and universal, its forms many and individual ”—so each one has a particular task to perform, which cannot be accomplished by anyone else. “ All are needed by eacli one; Nothing is.fair or good alone.” TIIK GOLDEN-ROD. Do all in your power to attain that end for—“ no hope so bright but is the beginning of its own fulfilment” —but if you do not reach the desired goal let this console you— “Not failure but low aim is crime.” I The Ovid class has been advised to go “star gazing” in search of the path traversed by unlucky Phaethon, “ Heaven’s ebon vault, Studded with stars unutterably bright, Through which the moon's unclouded grandeur rolls, Seems like a canopy which love has spread, To curtain her sleeping world.” There is no doubt that the advice will be taken by some, and it is to be hoped some practical benefit will be derived from it. 'What interest- ing recitations there will be ! How the sailors must have been envied, when on a calm moonlight night, “ The whispering waves were half asleep, The clouds were gone to play, And on the bosom of the deep The smile of heaven lay.” “Truth is eternal, but her influence With endless changes, is fitted to the hour; Her mirror is turned forward, to reflect The promise of the future, not the past.” —Lowell. “Society is the stage on which manners are shown.”—Emerson. First Person —“How fresh and green everything is without! ” Second Person—“ Yes, and I guess somebody else is fresh and green also.” The seniors are anticipating at the graduation an audience larger than any preceding one, which our new building will easily accommodate. bitefary rl)epartmer t. iw i Barbara E. Vogler, ’95. Edited by j Jacob Warshaw, ’90. THE GOOD OLD TIMES. PRIZE ESSAY, CLASS OF ’95. Violet and Rosamund climb up great grandma’s knee, and beg for a story. Grandma puts aside her knitting, pushes back her glasses, and smiling kindly into their eager, upturned faces, asks gently : “ What shall it be to-night, dears, Beauty and the Beast, Jack and the Bean- stalk, or Cinderella ? “ 0, none of those to-night! ” ex- claims Violet, “ we want a true story to-night, here by the open grate, be- fore the lamps are lighted; a story about yourself, in the good old times, when you were a little girl, like Rosamund or me, for you were a little girl once, were you not ? ” eye- ing the sweet, wrinkled face and silver hair, doubtfully. “ Why, of course, you dear little posy ! ” laughs grandma, pinching the rosy cheeks; then a far-away look creeps into her faded blue eyes, and she musingly begins : “ Shall I tell you of the low, rambling farm-house, where I was born ? The loving mother, who nursed me into happy, healthy child- hood ? Or my father! Dear father, whom I remember as a great, kind- hearted giant of a man, booted and bearded, like a trooper of old, and whose big, hearty voice was in keep- ing with his great stature. And the seven dear, rough, noisy, hungry, good-natured brothers, who alter- nately petted and teased ; they called me ‘ Kitty ’ and 4 Kitty 91 was to them, all their lives. Always 4 Kitty.’ ” Something like a tear trembled for one moment on her TITE GOLDEN-ROD. lashes, but the little listeners saw it not, as with bated breath, they eagerly drank in every syllable. “Would you like to hear about the quarrelsome, gossiping, old hens, cackling noisily over a newly laid egg, or fussily caring for a brood of tiny, fluffy chicks ? The lordly cock, who struts about the farm-yard, monarch of all he surveys, one eye seeking tid-bits for the hens, the other glancing skyward, ever alert for birds of prey. Mercy ! what a shrill squawk of alarm, should a hawk appear within range of his vision! I think the cunning, old rascal often frightened his family unnecessarily, to give them a sense of general insecurity and dependence upon his watchful care. And the pigs, fat and unwieldy, how coax- ingly they would grunt, asking us, so plainly, to please scratch their backs, which we did with a stick with a nail in one end, provided by father for that express purpose. And the gentle cows, with their mild eyes and caressing tongues, who, at nightfall, would stand at the foot of the lane, and low for us to come and let down the bars, mean- while gazing disapprovingly at the clumsy antics of the long-legged colts; who seemed to delight in shocking the staid matrons by their uncouth capers. “ Mink, the old house dog, was our companion in all our rambles, following us about with great so- lemnity, as if in performance of some duty not to be evaded. Dear old Mink ! He once singed his own coat in crowding me away from the the kitchen fire, when I was a tot of two years. I can see him now, as he used to lie sleeping in the sun, his feet twitching as in his dream he chased a woodchuck from the bean patch, barking as he awoke. “ Rainy days ? Why, they were often the pleasantest, for did we not have the old attic ? The attic was, to us, the greatest of all mu- seums, filled with the most wonder- ful treasures in the world. Many a masquerade party had we there, in the old attic, when the patter of rain on the roof was the music to which we gravely danced the co- tillion or minuet, robed in the quaint garments of long ago. What beau- tiful corals and carved whales’ teeth ; what wonderful feather fans and flowers; what magnificent cocked hats and swords ; and what splendid bonnets and gowns of China silk, figured with flowers as large as din- ner plates ; and there was the great horn spoon ; the gun that killed the bear; and the lanthorn that came over in the Mayflower. Ah ! chil- dren, a wonderland indeed, was the old attic. “ Every spring the same robin came to build in the great cherry tree, and his cheery chirp was the first sound to greet me in the morn- ing. About Independence day, when the fruit wa ripe, there was a sound of revelry in that tree, which lasted as long as the cherries did; and when the young began to try their wings, such flying to and fro, such scolding, warning, chattering, —why, my dears, it was quite deaf- ening ! u It was about this time that a grey squirrel of my acquaintance, who resided near, became so neigh- borly. One day he stole a corn-cob, which we used as a stopper for the molasses jug, which circumstance, I could see, greatly lowered him in the estimation of old Mink, who thereafter viewed his movements TIIE GOLDEN ROD. with some suspicion. A large wal- nut tree overhung our house, and in the autumn, if at daybreak we chanced to hear a small, round object rolling down the shingles, with four little scampering feet in full pursuit, we at once knew that our friend, the squirrel, was at breakfast. “And the generous harvest time, the glad days of plenty ; the piles of yellow corn and pumpkins; the great bins of apples and potatoes; while all day long the locust sang in the mellow sunshine, and the flails in measured cadence on the clean barn floor, beat out the golden grain. What gatherings of birds of passage, what caucuses of crows, what whis- pered consultations among the tat- tling blue jays in the chestnut grove, what busy skurryings, to and fro, among the coughing, chattering red squirrels, as they made secure their hoards for the winter. “ Good old Mother Nature dispenses her bounty. O’er mountain and forest, with generous hand, O’er field and o'er meadow, o'er many a fair country, Diffusing sweet plenty, broadcast, thro’ the land. “ Yon squirrel and jay make a joyous con- fusion, Each chatters with glee, o’er his store- house of food, While the drums of the partridge, from some green seclusion, Resounds thro’ the sweet-scented, frost- tinted wood.” “ After the long, cold winter shut in, there were new duties and pleasures to occupy our time. Each one had his or her daily task, and I was early taught to sew, knit and spin, while the long winter evenings were passed with corn-popping, nut- cracking and story-telling ; for there were not so many books then as now, and newspapers were a great and rare luxury. The kitchen fireplace was nearly large enough to have ac- commodated father’s yoke of cattle, and besides the great fire of hickory logs that burned in it, there was room for a long cricket, upon which we children sat, unless warned by the rising wind, that a brick from the chimney might fall on our heads. Bless the old fireplace! what a cheery and comforting old friend it was in those days, with its great iron crane, pot hook, andirons and other almost forgotten implements ! “ One winter, we had a great fall of snow that lasted three days, burying the old house up to its eaves. We dug tunnels to the barn and well, and saw no person, outside of our own family, for twenty-eight days. But with an abundance of food and fuel, we passed the time merrily enough, though we were reduced to grinding corn by hand, in the old wooden mortar, to make meal for our ‘johnny bread.’ “ What jolly sleighing parties we had in those days, when father hitched old Dobbin into the ‘ bob- sled,’ and a dozen red-cheeked, laughing boys and girls bundled in, sitting flat in the clean straw ; how the frosty air set the blood tingling, as old Dobbin jogged along to the mellow jingling of the great, old- fashioned bells; how we shrieked with glee, as the old Sled bounced over some thank-ye-marm, and pas- sengers were tossed into a miscel- laneous heap. “ I never will forget—but bless and save the darlings! I wonder how long they have been sleeping ?” said great-grandma tenderly, as she stooped and kissed the little moist, pink faces. “No wonder they were sleepy, and what a garrulous and forgetful old grandma I am, to be sure.”—Priscilla, ’95. Eva E. Bryant THE GOLDEN-ROD. TRILBY. The “ Trilby craze” has seized us and holds us in its grip with as much fastness, apparently, as on its first appearance. Trilby rules the news- papers, styles, theatres, and some few lives. It has created more excitement than the Japanese war. Its sale is immense. It is literally being “ gobbled ” up. Trilby’s draw- ings have almost occasioned a law- suit, and Trilby’s sorrows have caused one suicide. Du Maurier’s characters are finely portrayed. Trilby is frank and live- ly, not a “magazine girl.” Taffy and the Laird are fine specimens of John Bull and the bonnie High- lander. Weak, excitable, enthu- siastic Little Billee is a strong con- trast to his towering friends. Sven- gali is the ideal hypnotizer. Trilby was composed on a different plan from that of our modern novels. The author has given us one heroine and three heroes, a principal hero and two under-heroes. His villain is a regular up-to-date creation. Lit- tle Billee’s love and sickness are excellently described. The meeting of Billee and Trilby after one of her great musical triumphs, and her “cutting” him are pathetically told. Little Billee’s “scrimmage” with S veil gal i and the latter’s merited punishment are as they should be. The sad death of Trilby strikes us sorrowfully, as we, perhaps, were expecting a far different issue. Du Maurier “kills off” the “stars,” and allows the “ lesser lights ” still to shine brightly. Poor little Gecko tells of Trilby’s hypnotism and troubles in a sad and loving manner. Trilby owes a great deal of its popularity to Du Maurier’s artistic drawings, and a very great deal, to the large amount of French con- tained in it.—J. W., ’96. Our Joui‘r cLli£t$. THE MOUNTAIN TOTS. i. Every one visiting the mountains rises early in the morning to see the sun in all its splendor, appear over the hills. It is one of the most glorious sights I ever beheld. Then the mountains, capped with beautiful fleecy clouds, remind one of a mighty monarch with a crown of shining gold upon his head, and looking down from his throne upon his subjects. The ascent of a mountain is hard, rugged and tiresome. Here and there are places to rest and to obtain refreshments, still it is wearisome, discouraging work. If we look up- wards, there is always the top in view to encourage us. The minute we look back, we are apt to compare the distance we have come, with the length of the road before us. This we should never do, but always look steadfastly ahead toward the goal. There is a very striking simile between the mountain, and life. We look at the mountain top, surrounded either by clouds or covered with pure white snow, with the rays of the morning sun crowning it, and think how divinely beautiful and glorious it looks. So in life we have, or ought to have, a fixed purpose and ideal. It is beautiful and glori- ous and well-worth working for, we think. Immediately we strive to attain it just as a traveller strives hard to reach the top of the moun- tain ; but when he reaches it lie finds only clouds which soon vanish, and leave only the cold, white snow. He looks back on the road he has travelled over, thinks of the hard- TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. ships he has endured and feels dis- satisfied, and perhaps discouraged. So a man, whose chief end in life is to obtain riches and high rank, when he does obtain them is restless and feels something is lacking, and that he is not fully repaid for all his hard toil and trials. On the other hand, another travel- ler, when he has reached the top of the mountain, sees the sun, the pure, fleecy clouds and snow. To him the snow does not seem cold, but a beautiful white bed for his weary limbs to rest ov from which he can see the sun, whose rays crown the mountain and make it appear so glorious from below The man who in his life-work has not been so wholly absorbed in it as to entirely forget those around him, and who helps his fellow-workers, finds, as his reward a sweet rest and a home with the sun of his mountain. Many men in their road of life look back, see what a short distance they have come, grow discouraged and rapidly descend to a state far worse than the one in which they started.—A., ’95. ii. The mountain tops may be likened to the height of one’s ambition in life, the ideal towards which he is striving, or the honor and success which he is eager to attain. The ascent of the mountain may be likened to his pathway in life, hard, stony and steep. Often when he thinks he has gained a point, or advanced one step nearer the desired end, he falls, and all is discourage- ment again, and the pathway seems harder than ever. Then he gains courage and starts anew, feeling sure that this time the victory will be his. He meets with success for awhile, and begins to think that his efforts have not been in vain after all. He feels the joy and pleasure of being esteemed and honored by his fellow-men; then suddenly he tries to take too long a step, in order to reach the top more quickly; his foot slips, his plans are dashed into the cruel chasms, and he finds himself again at the foot of the mountain. He stops to think now, and find out where his trouble is; and finally starts again, deciding to go more slowly this time and to be sure of every step. To finish each day’s work before taking the next; and to let the morrow look out for itself is his decision, and so at length he may “ attain To those turrets, where the eye Sees the world as one vast plain, And one boundless reach of sky.” — . A. D., ’96. Exchanges received : The Beacon, Mt. St. Joseph Collegian, The How- ler, The Messenger, The Magnet, Harvard Advocate, High School Register, The Pendulum, The Alpha, Our Dumb Animals, Crimson and Gold, Talking Leaves, The Gleaner, Princeville Academy, Sol, Phi- Rhonian, D. II. S. Item, The School Record, The Banner and The Breeze. Snatches heard in the girls’ dress- ing room : “ Don’t break the glass.” “ ‘All is vanity,’saith the preacher.” “ Curls are out of fashion now a days.” “ May I walk up with you ? ” “ Oh ! where is my hat.” “ Oh, dear! examinations will soon be here.” THE GOLDEN-ROD Edited by Alice F. Sampson, ’95, Ellen M. Greany, ’95, Mary B. Keating, ’90, Rose Coyle, 96, Ciias. J. Anderson, ’96, Helen Bemis, ’97, Fannie E.Beckwith, ’98. The hall will seat 750. “ Gentlemen, let the ladies pass.” How dignified yon seniors look. The reading-room is well patron- ized. Remember to leave the ink-wells where they belong. Who says that the boys cannot win a debate now and then ? The “ High School Bells ” of the new song must be electric bells. All our visitors speak of our build- ing in the most enthusiastic way. Do not rest, gentle subscriber, until you have paid for your Golden-Rod. The Quincy Teachers’ Association will hold their final meeting for this school year early in June. What a terrible thing it must be to have the burden of a Golden-Rod subscription on one’s shoulders. “ I can’t think of a thing this even- ing, my thoughts have scattered to the four winds of the heavens.” How about a group picture of the seniors, the superintendent, the sub- committee and all the teachers ? A Golden-Rod subscriber has set a fine example by paying his sub- scription for this year, and for next year in advance. In accordance with the verdict of the last Board of Decision, news- papers will continue to be published at the usual rates. Edited by Daisy M. Lowe, ’95, Beatrice II. Uotiiwkll, ’96, Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Raymond P. Delano, ’98. Mr. Lyons, ’97, has left school. Mr. John Kerrigan, ‘90, has left school to go to work. Miss Lizzie Walsh, ’94, is em- ployed in the Dorchester Telephone office. Miss Marion Pitts,' ’95, has been absent several weeks on account of ill-health. Miss Annie Keenan, ’94, has been appointed assistant at the Washing- ton school. Among our visitors this month were: Mrs. McDonnell, Miss Man- teli, Mrs. N. S. Hunting, Mr. Alexan- der of Providence, Mr. Joseph Cal- lahan, ’93, Mr. Godfrey of Harvard College, Dr. Hunting and others. As a completion of the study of “ Hamlet,” English ’95 are to hold an informal debate on the question : “ Whether or not, Hamlet was in- sane.” Do not be alarmed if the seniors appear distracted and muttering to themselves strange things, snatches of which sound thus : “ To be or not to be.” “To die, to sleep.” Pass it off for quotations, not original work. Chemistry ’96 have learned that two different kinds of matches exist; parlor matches usually being the more expensive. Not only do we learn about matches in chemistry, but we have had some experience in Virgil. THE GOLDEN-ROD. li}xdrat)ge£. ( Mary A. Casuman, ’95, Edited by - ) Eloise P. Flood, ’95, ( Isabella Hay, ’96. The Collegium contains a pretty little story, entitled, “ The Lenten Story.” Mt. St. Joseph Collegian devotes a great part of its space to athletics, this month. The Wolfe Hall Banner has a well-written article on 41 St. Elizabeth of Hungary.” We gladly welcome the D. II. S. Item. 44 A Trip to Mars ” is an amusing story. The Breeze contains an interesting account of their debate, “Was the career of Napoleon defensible ? ” The Harvard Advocate is always a welcome exchange, as it comes well laden with its literary gems. The Beacon this month contains some excellent essays. The French and German articles add much to the paper. Crimson and Gold, beside other literary productions, contains many poetical selections. It must be blessed with numerous poets. We have noticed a column in the Phi-Iihonian headed, 44 Among the Schools,” and it contains some very interesting facts. This is a feature which we have not noticed in any other school paper. The Talking Leaves comes to us this month, and we hope to see it often. It is an attractive paper and contains two interesting articles on 44 The Advantages of the Aus- tralian Ballot System,” and 44 Should the Government have Control of Railroads.” Wayside Spfayg. vAitnA l,, Mary J. Leaky, ’95. Lditcd by j Catherine E. 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BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. S ditoricil. General Editors, j Pf;ISY ’ CatherineC.Pope, 95 Invitations were issued June 10th, by Mrs. Frederic Allison Tup- per for a reception June 14th, in honor of the senior class. The even- ing was a delightful one, even the sky consenting to present a most smiling face. The pleasant home of our principal was thrown open to the teachers of the High School and pupils of the graduating class. An evening was spent not soon to be forgotten. Miss Canedy, a sister of Mrs. Tup- per, and Miss Hoyt assisted Mrs. Tupper in receiving. One of the pleasing features of the evening was the presentation of a choice vase, expressive of the esteem in which Mr. Tupper is held by his pupils of the senior class. Mr. Tupper made an appropriate response. The sad- ness occasioned by a realizing sense of the separation so soon to take place was soon dispelled by merry games, followed later in the evening by a dainty collation and music. B. At the reception given to the Class of ’95 by Mrs. Tupper, Miss Bemis, in behalf of the class pre- sented their teacher with a slight token of the love and respect felt for one who had always been so kind and had endeavored to smooth their way through the “ thorny path of knowledge.” The many pleasant hours spent in the schoolroom were recalled, together with the untiring efforts of their instructor to make the work a delight to all. It was hoped that with some slight memento of their esteem, Mr. Tupper would often think of his former pupils, who would certainly ever remember him with the most kindly thoughts —as their teacher and friend. p. “Studies serve for delight, for ornament and for ability. Expert men despise studies, simple men admire them and wise men use them.”—Bacon. • The Virgil class was told that the fourth book seemed more suitable for the girls, the fifth for the boys. Did not the boys enjoy the story of Dido’s love as much as the girls did? THE GOLDEN-ROD. TWENTY-FIVE IN CLASSICAL COURSE AND TEN IN THE BUSINESS COURSE—THE PROGRAMME AND THE INDIVIDUAL PARTS. The Class of ’95 was graduated on Wednesday evening, the exercises being held in the High School Hall. Every member of the class was qualified to speak, but in view of the increasing size of the classes, it was deemed best to reduce the number of speakers. The programme: 1. Music, “ The Dawn of Day,” Arranged from Samuel lieay By the School. 2. Salutatory, “ The Unruly Member,” Mary Frances Sampson. 3. Class History, Catherine Capen Pope. 4. Music, Barcarole from “ La Muette de Portici,” Auber Violin Obligato by Mr. Joshua E. Hanson.) By the French Classes. 5. Address to Undergraduates, Mary Beatrice Keating. 0. Debate, “ Resolved, That the New Education is Superior to the Old.” Daisy Claire Bemis, Alice Farnum Sampson, Affirmative. Ellen M. Greany, Mary Agues Casliman, Negative. 7. Music, Vocal solo, “ Tell Me, O Bird of the Merry Green Wood,” Franz Abt Eloise Perry Flood. 8. Valedictory, “ Ideals,” Sarah Constance McGovern. 9. Music, (a) “ Hymn of the Fisherman’s Children,” From “ Zampa ” By the School. Assisted by the High School Orchestra: Mr. Joshua E. Hanson, Misses Dur- gin, Laing, Lord and Perry; and Messrs. Kolb, Marnock and Mitchell. (b) “ Union and Liberty,” F. Boott Words by Oliver Wendell Holmes By the School. 10. Address, Mr. George H. Martin, Member of the Board of School Supervisors, Boston. 11. Music, Class Ode, tune, “How can I Leave Thee?” Words by Ellen M. Greany, By the Class of 1895. 12. Presentation of Diplomas, Emery L. Crane. 13. Music, “ High School Bells,” A. F. Loud Words by Frederic Allison Tupper, dedicated to the Class of 1895, Quincy High School. Solo, Miss Flood. Duet, Misses Flood aud Bates. By the School. Class color, White. Class motto, “ Sed Quid Temptare Noce- bit?” Director of Music, Mrs. L. C. Smith. Accompauist, Miss Daisy C. Bemis. Leader of Orchestra, Mr. Joshua E Han- son. CLASS ODE. I. Last sad farewell now To Alma Mater’s halls, Lovingly sing it here ’Neath cherished walls. Gratefully give her praise To whom all praise is due, Warm be the tribute paid, Tender and true! ii. Though years may vanish, Scenes change with lapse of time, Though duty stern may call To distant clime; Yet backward with regret Our thoughts will oft be cast To school life, now become A fragrant past. hi. Now the dim future With golden promise gleams, No shade of sorrow falls, So fair it seems! Yet with the sunshine bright Shadows must surely be, Storms lurk in brightest skies, O’er life’s wild sea. THE GOLDEN-ROD. IV. Blit ever mindful Of lessons thou hast taught, With help of Him who gives Whate’cr is sought, So bravely facing life, Sunshine and shadows too, Fondly we bid thee now Our last adieu. —Ellen M. Greany. TIIE CLASS OF 1805. Eva Bassett, Lillian Kimball Bates, Daisy Claire Bemis, Anastasia Luella Bryan, Eva E. Bryant, Mary Agnes Cashman, Mary Coyle, Mary A. Dinnie, Eloise Perry Flood, Ellen M. Greany, Ellen Gertrude IIaley, Laura Jane Jones, Mary Beatrice Keating, Mary Josephine Leary, Daisy Maud Lowe. Sarah Constance McGovern, Mary Laura Pierce, Catherine Capen Pope, Alice Farnum Sampson, Mary Frances Sampson, Mary Rosella Sullivan, Ida Laverna Thomas, Barbara Earle Vogler, Annie Zita White, John Barry. BUSINESS COURSE. Edith Rowe Graham, Gertrude White Hall, Alexander Charles Marnock, James Edgar McIntyre, Dale Mudgktt, Dora Mildred Mudgett. Alfred Nelson, John Warren Nortiicott, John Fidele Piro vano, Walter Louis Win lock. aMatort}. Friends, city officials, citizens of Quincy, to you, who have gathered to witness the graduation exercises of the class of ’95, we extend a most cordial welcome. Parents of ’95, we give you heart- felt greetings. Through your loving care, we have been able to complete our course. We hope that in our future life, we may show our grati- tude in such a way that you may feel that your labor has not been in vain. It has been a pleasure to strive to do our duty, that we might gain your approbation. Most gladly do we greet our school committee and superintendent, who have zealously endeavored to obtain for us the best advantages, and have manifested such a sincere interest in us. Schoolmates, we salute you with our best wishes that your High School course may be as happy and pleasant as ours. To our beloved teachers, we extend our heartiest welcome. No words can we find which will express our gratitude for all the efforts put forth in our behalf. Always have we found sympathy and assistance, no matter how often they were sought. We thank you for the lessons found not in books, that you have taught us, which will make our lives better and nobler. Classmates, I would bid each a welcome. With joy and sadness, we have assembled to end our High School work, which has been a privilege and pleasant duty. IIow proud we have been to conquer difficulties, with the aid of our faith- ful teachers, and to see the improve- ment that we have made since we first entered the school. Let each of us as we go forth, make it the purpose of our lives to make the best of ourselves, and prove ourselves worthy of the regard of our teachers and other friends. We hope that among the various attainments acquired by faithful teaching and study is numbered the ability to control the unruly mem- ber or tongue. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Have you not held many heated arguments with the obstinate sex, who persistently claims that women only know to gossip and giggle ? Nothing, as we all probably know from experience, will convince these accusers to the contrary, but we may comfort ourselves with the well known fact that they are our equals, at least, in this matter. What heedless words, showing carelessness of thought are unwarily dropped from the lips of many, especially students, while with a little thoughtfulness, their conversa- tion would not be marred with such expression. No frowns from the school faculty, no warning from shocked parents avail against slang. Careless of the effect of slang upon their characters, these indifferent students continue to stain their lips with useless and lowering words. Classmates, I beg of you, if this is your besetting sin break from it at once. Beware of the keen tongue, which delights itself in displaying its wit and sharpness. It may seem a fine thing to be sarcastic now, but what will it be when the tables are turned? Bacon has fittingly said, “ He that hath a satirical vein, as he maketh others afraid of his wit, so he had need be afraid of others memory.” In scorn, we ourselves have often said sharp words regardless of the feelings of others, and flattering ourselves for our brightness. Later, when we desire a favor of the persons thus addressed, is it not natural that they are unwilling to aid those who say hurtful things to them ? How much better would it be to have patience with the dull or confused brain, and thereby establish a bond of sympathy with the one who can- not discern some point easily under- stood by us. Some think that words are mere trifles. As a matter of facts, they are among the great realities of life. Shakspere says: “ Keep a good tongue in your head.” A word to the wise is sufficient.—Mary Frances Sampson. 6 lass To-night, I wish to take you back in fancy, four long, eventful years. In September of the year 1891, the Class of ’95, with half-eager, half- fearful steps wended their way to the old High School. How well we recall that momentous day on which Mr. Lull, our principal, whom we soon learned to love and honor, first gave his advice to those “ children,” as the Seniors termed us. Eighty- one bright, expectant pairs of eyes gazed on our teacher, now we num- ber but twenty-five with but one young man, whose kindness in re- maining is fully appreciated. The so-called “ children ” were placed in charge of their dearly loved teachers, Mrs. Ilsley, Miss Fish and Miss Stone, while Mr. Lull undertook the instruction of the Latin class. During this year the Golden-Rod was started, and to- night we entrust it to the Class of ’96 as a special charge. Everything was moving smoothly in that small intellectual sphere of ours, when Mr. Lull’s departure was annouced and then all became chaos. We were consoled, however, when the news of his acceptance of the posi- tion as Superintendent came to us, and Mr. Horne took charge of the school for the rest of the year. The course at this time was changed to TITE GOLDEN-ROD. one of four years, and consequently there was no graduation. The second eventful year opened under the direction of Mr. Tapper, our present esteemed head-master. We befriended only a part of the Freshmen, as the English division was placed under the cheerful guidance of Miss Thompson at the annex. One morning an announce- ment was made of the Prize Speak- ing, Essay and Translation Contests, founded by Mr. Corthell and Dr. Shea- han, who have always taken great interest in the school; the former offered the prizes for declamations, while the latter was donor of the Latin, French, and Essay prizes. Our Debating Society was organized the same vear. One sorrow o’er %• shadowed our path, the departure of Miss Stone. Then Miss Abbe was welcomed and guided us through that labyrinth, Geometry. The next year she gave us our first lessons in Virgil. On the first day of our Junior year Mr. Lull opened the school and made an announcement of something which removed from our hearts all desire to study, the illness of Mr. Tupper. Mr. Akers kindly undertook to fill his place, and we resolved to work hard. At this time Miss Abbe gave her trust to Miss Gwynn, who chaperoned us at Dido’s reception. Under Mr. Akers the school made progress intellectually and also in athletic sports, the High School pride, a foot ball eleven having been organized under his guidance. The new class attended afternoon school under Mr Patterson, assisted by Miss Fish and Miss Thompson, whom we reluctantly lent them. Mr. Tupper returned the latter part of the year to be joyously received by all, while Mr. Akers took the after- noon school, thus ended our Junior year with mingled pleasure and sor- row. Our last year began with the dedication in this hall in which we as a class have assembled to-night for the last time. In this building we have received each day instruc- tion from our teachers, those with whom we shared the inconveniences of the old building, and our new teachers, Miss Follansbee, Miss Morse and Mr. Savage. Our draw- ing under Miss Prince’s and Miss Morse’s supervision has attained with its new advantages, this year a higher degree of excellence than ever before. We now have three distinct course: classical, general and busi- ness, the last occupying but two years. The History of the Class of ’95 is not complete. Future historians may yet have much to chronicle, and it is the sincere hope of its members that with these advantages, ensuing years may add to the growing fame of the Quincy High School.— Catherine Capen Pope. Qddrsss to Under-Orcidu- ates. Dear Schoolmates : We, the class of ’95, sincerely hope that we shall not encroach upon the sacred grounds of friendship by giving you a few words of well meant advice. As we are about to leave you, with whom we have been so long and tenderly associated, we take this opportunity, to-night, of -encouraging you to continue in the way upon which you have already begun. Although we are never urged u along the flowery path of knowl- TIIE GOLDEN-HOD. edge,” by the old-fashioned method, still the scholars are often threatened by the appearance of the deport- ment books. Perhaps it should be said that this remark refers especial- ly to the Freshmen, for certainly a great improvement may be seen in the conduct of the upper classes. 0 ! be as persevering as the members of ’95 have been, in keeping down the number of black marks. A short time ago, we were told that our desks compared very favora- bly with those of other school in the vicinity. Take care that after we, the class of ’95, have left, you still preserve these fine movable desks free from ink spots as well as initials. Some one has said, “ take care of the children,” but we, as members of ’95, entreat you, the girls of ’96, 7 and 8, to take care of the boys. When the roll of our class was first called, nearly as many boys answered as did girls, but how the number lias diminished ! Girls, whatever you do, don’t be sarcastic or surpass the boys in their lesson, for if you do, at the time of graduation, you will see the dreadful consequences of such treatment. Now, may we say a few words to the class of ’96, who will soon oc- cupy our seats, use our desks, and study our books. It will soon fall upon your shoulders to support the ever growing fame of the Quincy High School Debating Society; which began with the untiring ef- forts of the members of ’93, was nourished by the excellent debators of ’94, aided by the ’95’s, and now stands ready to receive your best ef- forts. We are confident that there are many able speakers in the class ’97, who will have the very desirable privilege of participating in the debates of next year. We trust that our society may grow as rapidly under your care, as it has under ours. Members of ’96, 7 and 8, be loyal to your God, your country and your school. In the past, you have won distinction for your loyalty to your school and to its paper. Though all may not be editors of our little Golden-Rod, still all may help to promote the interests of their school, by subscribing for its paper and sending articles to the editors. Finally, let us encourage all the under-graduates, to try to set a good example to the nther schools of this city?', and of the surrounding cities. If yon are successful, as we know you will be, you will deserve and receive the heartfelt praises of the teachers of our schools, and the gratitude of the citizens of Quincy. Let us trust that you, ennobled by the faces and lives of our authors and presidents, may keep the Quincy High School pre-eminent among all the schools of this vicinity.—Mary Beatrice Keating. aledietQrtj. From the earliest times individuals have always had their standards of excellence and perfection, their own ideals. We find them existing every- where, ideals of beauty, virtue and art. They are mental pictures of a high type. To form ideals we must unite a lively imagination with a love of the beautiful. How impor- tant a characteristic is this. To admire all that is lofty, inspiring and noble in Nature and all our sur- roundings, and to pass over, as un- worthy of our notice, that which is low and degrading. We must select, and place together in one whole, all the beauties and perfections usually seen in different individuals, exclud- ing everything defective or unseem- ly, so as to form a perfect type or model. What could the artist do without his ideals ? Where would be the elegance and grandeur of his genius, his imperishable glory? With his high ideals, and Nature’s beautiful forms before him, the artist is able to idealize these forms into creations, which in every respect, except the dead material in which he works, are far more beautiful. So it is with us here to-night. We all probably have our ideals, our aims in life. We, who are about to leave school must neither give up our ideals, nor neglect our minds. We should devote careful study to the occupation which we are to take up, in order to bring it to a point of perfection. Our labor will not have been in vain if we do fall short of the attainment of our ambition, provided it has been high and noble. Those who have the greatest success in life are those who are not satisfied with a careless, purposeless existence, but who are ever striving to realize their ideals. Let us then make our ideals high and noble, and in all things be true to ourselves. Strive for the highest, and no matter how hard and lonely the way, do not turn back, but advance nearer and nearer the perfect end. If we follow our ideals, our power and usefulness will be increased, and we shall have a brighter, happier prospect as a re- ward. And now, dear classmates, the hour of parting has come. School life, for many of us, is now over, and we realize perhaps for the first time, that we must go forth to battle with the storms of life. Now the paths look bright and pleasant, but there are many hidden dangers which may arise and confront us. The success of life depends upon our own actions. We can be what we will. The responsibility is wholly ours, ours the glory if glorious, ours the dis- grace if disgraceful. IIow great is this responsibility! But even though there is a feeling of hope and assur- ance in our hearts at the bright pros- pects before us, there is also a feel- ing of sadness as we think of the ties so soon to be severed. Our in- terests and pleasures will be in dif- ferent directions, and we shall go forth into the world as individuals, each with his own ambition to fulfil. But to-night, before we leave this school, we must testify our esteem and gratitude to our kind, faithful head-master and teachers, who have so conscientiously guided us along the difficult paths of knowledge. To them we are indebted for the knowledge gained during the past four years, yes, greatly indebted, far more than we can ever be able to repay. The fountains of wisdom have been opened to us by them. They have shown us the hidden treasures of literature. We have been given riches of learning which have cost years and years of labor. For these and all their other kind favors we are extremely grateful, and thank them most sincerely. To our school committee, superin- tendent and friends, we are also under a deep obligation. In the public schools we have enjoyed the fullest bounty of the city, most of us having completed the appointed days of schooling. Since we first THE GOLDEN-ROD. entered the schools we have always had the best educational advantages and opportunities. Our future lives should stand as witnesses of the value and usefulness of the school system. Therefore, we owe a debt of gratitude to all who have labored so successfully in our behalf. We feel expecially grateful to our sub- committee, Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, whose efforts for us have always been so disinterested and painstak- ing. Throughout his long term of office he has worked unceasingly in our behalf. It is but just, in re- cognition of his faithful service, to say that the High School owes a great deal to him. He has ever been active in every good work, eager for our advancement, and a dear friend to us all. To our schoolmates, the under- graduates, we can say but little. We regret exceedingly that the time of saying farewell has come, and that the pleasant ties which have united us, are to be broken. But we hope that ’95 will not be wholly forgotten by you. As our school career has been eagerly watched by our friends, so shall we, schoolmates, watch you, as you enter upon life’s broad ocean, and with eager eyes we shall strive to pierce the mists into which you will have gone. And now, dear classmates, we must say our farewell. The hour of part- ing has come. It seems but a short time since first we met, but how much has been accomplished in that time! As we look back over the past, many pleasant thoughts crowd upon us. Many dear friendships have been formed, which, I trust, will remain firm through separation. For friendship is not a plant of hasty growth. The gradual culture of kind intercourse must bring it to perfection: “Friendship, above all ties, doth bind the heart, And faith in friendship is the noblest part. ” Do not forget your motto : “ Seel quid temjdare nocebit ? ” But what harm will it do to try ? What more can we do than try ? Then, if we fail, we have at least the conscious- ness of knowing that we have tried, and have done our best. We must not forget the lessons learned here. We all have an in- fluence, either for good or evil, and for that influence we are responsible to ourselves, responsible to God. We must have a definite purpose in life to accomplish, a high and noble aim to fulfil. 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