Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 218 of the 1896 volume:

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PLUMBING and GENERAL JOBBING. 94 Copeland St., West Quincy. No. 1. Vo i,. v QUINCY, MASS., OCTOBER, 1895. Me $0lte-§0d WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINCY HIQH SGHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E B. Souther’s, (Quincy, and W. D. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Louis N. Chapman, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy, (Mass.,) Post-Oftice as Second-Class Matter. f ditorikl. General { Jacob Wakshaw, ’96, Editors, l Beatrice H. Rothwell, '96. It was quite a coincidence that the senior class should have had the “Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes” for a lesson on the first anniversary of his death, for it was exactly one year ago on Monday, the 7th of October, that the last bright star of that brilliant New England galaxy was dimmed by death. The current of one’s thoughts flows in the same channel as those of the thousands of fellow-creatures who knew and loved “The Autocrat” through the me- dium of his works, and thus it was that with mingled sadness and lov- ing remembrance we recalled that singularly beautiful and beneficent life, for kindness, geniality and lively sympathy which tends to strengthen the “ brotherhood of man ” were predominant in him, and the world was “ better for his being.” R. This is the season when The Golden-Rod is in bloom, twining its golden stems around the hearts, and, likewise the pocket-books of all loyal students and well-wishers of the dear old High. Its management has been given over to the guidance of a new crew, who are hopefully looking forward to “ Point Surplus.” It has heretofore been rather diffi- cult to attain, struggling in a sea of debts, but it’s “ a bad sea that can’t be weathered.” Still, we need the aid of every person in Quincy, and we’re not at all bashful in asking for it. The expenditure of fifty cents will ruin no one, and you may be sure that such an investment is for a good cause. And the best way to make The Golden-Rod a success after subscribing, is to pay for it, as many forget to do. Then you will be sans reproche and nobody will be able to address you in somewhat the manner that the dentist addressed a debtor : “ Remember, sir, every time that your wife eats anything, that she does not eat with her teeth, nor with yours, but she eats with my teeth.” w. The Moslems implicitly believed that every man had two attendant angels—a good one and a bad one. Which of the two, think you, has made necessary the use of those THE GOLDEN-ROD. ominous little books containing the still more ominous little marks ? Does sensitive Dame Conscience prick you with her sharp needle guilt, or, have you wisely learned, under the guidance of the stern teacher Experience, to close your mouth very tightly in order to main- tain the proper rigidity ? Have you forgotten the puritanic maxim of your childhood to speak only when you’re spoken to by the “ powers that be ? ” I should not be following the golden rule to the letter if I meant these few remarks to be in a “ moralizing ” strain, for verily we are “ brothers of the flesh ” in whispering as in the other small sins of life. Perhaps you don’t call carrying on an animated conversation with your neighbor across the way sinning, but remember Pope says: “ And who but wishes to invert the laws of order, sins.” That being the case, the best thing that we can do, boys and girls, is to borrow the Moslem’s angels and let the good one rest on our right shoulder, that its righteous pleadings may check the assaults of the naughty little demon on the left. r. The new woman seems to be creating a great deal of discussion nowadays. Not a magazine or newspaper that does not have some- thing to say about her. She is cari- catured, condemned, and yet upheld. All the gossip about her reminds me of an article I read somewhere about the “ new woman.” It was entitled, “Is the New Woman a Woman? If Not, What Is She ? ” It went on to say that the writer had heard many opinions concerning this ques- tion. Some people contended that however she might disguise herself, she was a woman at heart. Those opposed to this opinion said, that if she was a really lady-like woman she would never do the numberless foolish acts that “ new women ” were committing; that in their opinion the woman who confessed that she was a “new woman” was not in reality a woman at all, but a reduced edition of that class of creatures known as the genus “ dude,” which forms a connecting link between man and woman. The writer rambled along for some space, and ended like the case of Mr. Shobb and Mr. Nobb, who fought a duel, and the result was unknown whether Nobb was shot or Shobb was not. w. Physiology ’97. Teacher—“Where is the alimentary canal ? ” Pupil—“ Back of the neck.” The Head-master of the Quincy High School and the editors of The Golden-Rod wish publicly to thank those enterprising and public-spirited citizens and non-residents who ad- vertise in the school paper. All the readers of The Golden-Rod are urged to patronize The Golden-Rod advertisers. Total number enrolled thus far at the High School since 3 September, 1895, 335, by far the largest number in the history of the Quincy High School, or of any other Quincy school of similar rank. Attendance for September, 98.2 per cent. ; cases of tardiness, 6; cases of truancy, 0; visitors, 13; average age, 15 years, 6 1-2 months, THE GOLDEN-ROD. hitefkfy ©epkftmeqt. Edited bv i Maude Cummings, ’96. rented by j Chas j AnderS0Nj ’96. BEFORE A WOOF FIRE. Seated in a comfortable arm-chair before a glowing wood fire is an old man. It is just dusk, and the flames throw fantastic shadows as they leap and flicker. As is usually the case, when one is alone with nothing to do, he thinks about the past. So it is with this man. Now the flames represent an old- fashioned farm house in which he sees his family seated about a large open fireplace. His father is read- ing a newspaper, and his mother is knitting. His younger brother and himself are lying on a rug reading. While the family were thus seated, they were surprised by the arrival of an uncle who came from the city. This uncle was very rich, and was also a bachelor. The object of his visit was, as they soon found out, to take his eldest nephew to live with him, and to be educated in the city. Still gazing at the flames he sees his childhood’s home, as it was when he left it, and now in the bright flames he sees the city, as it first appeared to him. He thinks of his feelings as he entered college, and of his college life, and finally of the time when he was admitted to the bar as a lawyer. Still as he looks, his childhood’s home again appears, as it was when he was called to the deathbed of his brother. He remembers the sad faces of his parents, and the funeral in the little churchyard. Then he thinks of the change when his parents came to live with him in the city. He sees all his thoughts pictured in those glowing flames. He thinks of his great success as a lawyer, and the tender pride of his parents. Then of the death of his father, and how he and his mother are left alone, and how contented they seem in their quiet, comfortable home. As his thoughts thus travel back to the present, he is roused from them by the appearance of the housekeeper, who lights the lamps and prepares the table for tea. All the pictures disappear, and there is nothing left but the glowing wood fire.—Margaret L. Burns, ’96. AN OLD GARDEN. Far remote from house and hamlet, Scorned e’en by the highway’s wind, A mansion old ’mid weeping willows Its furrowed brow reclined. Wide about a garden murmured With a brooklet’s patient flow, Where oft the Muses loved to linger, And Cupid twang his bow. Year by year it bloomed and flourished, Never ceased the brooklet’s flow, But ruin soon with shade enveloped The garden’s youthful glow. Then no longer bloomed the lily, No more flushed the fiery rose; The shivering poplars e’en more shivered, The brooklet sang its woes. Ever wept the weeping willow, Ever sighed the murmuring pine; No voice of comfort longer echoed In this all nature’s shrine. Thorn and thistle scaled the portal, Moss assailed the crumbling wall, The nettle mustered in the gateway, The night-shade lounged o’er all. By the paling spiders bivouacked, Serpents ambushed near the cave, In tree and busliwood traitor-vultures The winged hosts did brave. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Years accrued, the withering ages, E’er alert, a web of lore Ilad spun about this mass of ruins, The brooklet’s pride of yore. At dusky dawn, in evening’s twilight, O’er this nature’s wailing place The tinkling cow-bell low resounding The weary silence stays. Now revered by bard and traveller, Still, though long known but by pen, Its charm and fascination deepen Within the hearts of men. —C. J. A., ’9b. RUDYARD KIPLING. Four or five years ago the name and person of Rudy arc! Kipling, both rather peculiar, were practically unknown. At that time his stories did not command more than five or ten dollars apiece. But now what a difference ! His writings bring any price that he asks for them. c{ What’s in a name ? ” do you ask. There are over one thousand dollars for a story with Kipling’s autograph. There is one thing I admire in Kipling. He is not, like some of our modern authors, ready to rely on his fame. He does not write a story after a model. He follows his fancies and presents to us something new, not an old writing with the names changed. And if there is anything we particularly dislike, it is to find a “ sameness ” in all the works of a noted author. This is not genius. True genius creates thoughts, and new ways of express- ing old thoughts. Kipling’s works do not contain these characteristics of “ sameness.” Kipling is averse to being inter- viewed from “ morn till night ” by reporters, which is another good feature. He does not wish to be too much advertised, and scorns the delight of seeing his name in print too often. He lives a quiet, simple life, very refreshing in its simplicity. His home, near the “ pie belt ” is charac- terized as a model of domestic har- mony. He lives in peace with all the world and himself, and, if the report be true, is very fond of his adopted country.—Jacob Warshaw, ’96. THE FLAG ON THE SCHOOL- HOUSE. [a song of glory.] BY FREDERIC ALLISON TUPPER. Up with the starry banner! Let it float over roof and tower! Let it greet each pupil and teacher When cometh the morning hour! Let the first thought in the morning Be aye of the star-bright flag. Of the heroes who fought in its honor, Of the courage that could not lag. And all through the daily lessons, Wherever our duties call, Remember the star-bright banner Is floating over us all. If history is the lesson, Never forget the flag That waved through a hundred battles, From the sea to the mountain crag, The flag of a hundred battles, Stars brighter for f acli and all, With a glory ever growing, As its folds now rise, now fall. What if a pine-tree banner Floated at Bunker Hill ? Its glory was transmitted To the flag that’s floating still. So, from Lexington and Concord, From Boston’s wave-washed shore, From each spot where Freedom struggled, There cometh a glory more. So, each state shall see emblazoned Upon our standard fair, The sum of all local glory In a national glory there. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Yorktown and Saratoga Are in each stripe and star; Trenton and Princeton flash and glow Like beacon-lights afar. And all the naval glory, Won by sea-faring sires, Glows with an ageless lustre, Whose splendor never tires. “ Old Ironsides ” I see there, Whose captain could do and dare, As he showed the British sailors, When he silenced the Guerriere. And a splendid motto glistens, A motto for every lip, Columbia’s naval watchword Of “ Don’t give up the ship! ” And another is close beside it, Shall be known for ages hence, It is: “ Not one cent for tribute, But millions for defence.” Lo il . Edited by • Mary E. Garrity, ’90, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Be mis, ’97, Mary M. McGuaxe, ’97, Gertri de L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, ‘98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’98 Where, oh where, is our brilliant football team ? The Seniors have to obey rules before school as well as the other pupils. French and Latin scholars, do not be afraid to pronounce in other classes. Forth from the smoke of battle, Brighter than noonday sun, Flashes the Nation's motto: “Out of many—One.” So all through the daily lessons, Wherever our duties call, Remember the star-bright banner Is floating over us all. —From the Journal of Education. The Quincy High School Debating Society was reorganized Wednesday, Sept. 25th. The class of J96 extends a cordial welcome to the class of ’97, and the society with such an army of debaters will be a grand success. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Charles Savage, one of our former teachers, has an excellent position as teacher in science in Carleton College, Minnesota. We all join in wishing him success in his new position. Already the class of J97 have begun to shiver at the thought of debating. Members of the class of ?98 are rather inclined to look down upon the Freshmen. Do not come to school so early, if you wish for a small number of de- portment marks. Physiology ’97. The bones are to protect the weak parts of the body, such as the brains, etc. What weak voices some of the pupils have when reciting, but what strong voices at recess ! Our boys are to join hands with their rivals, the Adams Academy boys, in the football team. A lesson for Latin beginners : Count in Latin the number of steps you take from and to school. The School Journal is so brimful of educational matter by specialists as to be well worthy of perusal by teacher and pupil. The instructor in Geology has dis- covered a new method of converting into work the latent energy of ’96. (Pump.) THE GOLDEN-ROD. fW$o:qkl$. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, • Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Sarah J. Collagan, ’98. Mary Graham, ’97, is attending Woodward Institute. Miss Halbert, ’98, has moved to Indiana. Florence Stiggins, ’97, has moved to Texas. Mr. Marnock, ’96, is at Burdett’s College. Miss Pinfield, formerly of ’97, is book-keeping for V. J. Emery, Wol- laston. Mary Leary, Bridgewater Normal. Lula J. Jones, Quincy Training Class. Annie Bryan, Quincy Training Class. Mary Coyle, Quincy Training Class. Mary Dinnie, Quincy Training Class. Eloise P. Flood, Woodward In- stitute. Ellen M. Greany, Boston Uni- versity. Lillian K. Bates, Woodward In- stitute. Daisy M. Lowe, Business Course, Q. H. S. Daisy C. Bemis, Bridgewater Normal. We extend a most cordial wel- come to our new teachers, Mr. Charles It. Tucker and Miss Pearl. class of 1895: Ida L. Thomas, at home. Eva E. Bryant, at home. Sarah McGovern, at home. Mary R. Sullivan, at home. John Barry, R. H. White Co.’s. Barbara Vogler, Bridgewater Nor- mal. Mary Cashman, Bridgewater Nor- mal. Mary Keating, Quincy Training Class. Annie White, Quincy Training Class. Mary L. Pierce, Quincy Training Class. Eva Basset, Quincy Training Class. Ellen Haley, Quincy Training Class. Mary F. Sampson, Bridgewater Normal. Alice F. Sampson, Quincy Train- ing Class. Catherine C. Pope, Post Graduate Course, Q. H. S. English ’96—Who is Galen ? Could anything be more encourag- ing for our High School than Mr. Boyden’s praise of our June gradu- ates, who were admitted to the Bridgewater Normal School ? Class of ’98 take warning, and do exactly as you are told in the Labora- tory, for if you do not, there is great danger of your heads being removed from your shoulders, or, to use a more forcible expression, “ blown off.” Our reading table is devoted prin- cipally to exchanges. Do not let our supply be limited. THE GOLDEN-HOD. PRIZE CONTEST. Wendell G. Corthell, Esq , and Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan once more offer liberal prizes for excellence in declamation, essays and translations. These prizes are offered as an inducement to faithful effort in the subjects mentioned. The prizes offered by Mr. Corthell for declamation are as follows: First, $20 in books; second, $15 in books; third, $10 in books; fourth, $10 in books; fifth, $10 in books; sixth, $5 in books; seventh, $5 in books. The prizes offered by Dr. Sheahan for essays are:—Class of 1896, $5 in books; Class of 1897, $5 in books; Class of 1898, $5 in books; Class of 1899, $5 in books. The prizes offered„by Dr. Sheahan for translations are:—Class in Greek, $4 in books; Class in Cicero, $4 in books; Class in Virgil, $4 in books, Class in Cmsar, $4 in books; Class.in Advanced French, $4 in books; Class in French, $4 in books. The date of the Contest will be Friday, 7 February, 1896. The subjects for essays and translations are as follows:— Class of 1896. 1.—The New Woman. 2 —Picturesque Quincy. 3.—The Victories of Science. 4 —The Value of Art Education. 5, —The Age of Pericles. 6. —The Secret of Success. Class of 1897. 1. —The Importance of Athletics. 2. —Practical Applications of Electricity. 3. —An Original Story. 4. —Is Latin a Dead Language ? 5. —Quincy’s Jewels. 6. —The Duties of a Patriot. Class of 1898. 1. —The “ Good Old Times ” in Quincy. 2. —The Story of My First Year at the High School. 3. —The Value of the Public Library. 4. —My Autobiography. 5. —The Causes of Life’s Failures. 6. —The Riches of the Sea. Class of 1899. 1. —My Last Year at the Grammar School. 2. —The Views from the Ledges of Quin- cy. 3 —Lost Opportunities. 4. —The Happiest Day of My Life. 5. —An Autumn Walk. 6. —The Value of the Study of Nature. 7. —The Pleasures of Fishing. Translations. The passages selected for translation are: Virgil,—-dEneid, Book VI, 860-901. Cicero,—Pompey’s Military Command, Chapter XVIII. Caesar,—Commentaries, Book IV, Chap- ters 4 and 5. Xenophon’s Anabasis, Book IV, Chapter VII, §21, §22, §23, §24 §25, §26, §27. French,—Class of 1896. Le Roi Des Montagues,” Chapitre V, page 147. Les Gendarmes,” as far as “ La cZessus,” page 152. French,—Class of 1897. “ Le Clos-Pommier,” Chapitre IV, page 37, as far as “ Pacome est-il la ?” page 40. General Statement. 1, —All translations and all essays must be handed to Mr. F. A. Tupper on or before January 10, 1896. 2, —Translations and essays must be signed with an assumed name. 3, —Together with each translation and each essay there must be handed in a sealed envelope containing: 1,—Both the assumed name and the real name of the pupil. 2,—A statement to this effect: The essay or translation offered by---- (pupil’s name) is my own unaided work. 4, —Use examination paper. Write on only one side of the paper. Neatness, spelling and penmanship should be kept constantly in mind. Clear, vigorous and idiomatic English is always acceptable to the judges. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Wkv ide Spi‘ay$. Edited by • Helen A. Duniiam, ’06, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Alice L. Dorety, ’07, Florence Osborne, ’08. Edited by Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace L. Durgin, ’98, Blanche Brown, ’98. There are many excellent cuts in The Torch, and it is an interesting paper in many other ways. We are disappointed in finding that not all of our exchanges have columns entirely devoted to this subject. The account in The Stranger en- titled, “A Visit to the Statue of Liberty,” is both well written and instructive. The Breeze, although a small paper, contains a number of well- written articles, and presented a refreshing aspect on one of our warmest days last month. We are glad to receive a new ex- change this year, The Purple, from the Holy Cross College of Worces- ter, which will always be gladly welcomed at our reading table in the future. The Stranger for August has firm faith in its own mission. It has thoughtful articles on “ Book Knowl- edge ” and “ IIow Blessings Brighten as They Take Their Flight.” The Stranger has left a welcome behind. We gladly welcome at the begin- ning of this year the following ex- changes : The Stranger, The Gleaner, The Monthly Visitor, The Harvard Advocate, The Breeze, The English High School Recorder, The Breeze, from Cushing Academy, The Quill, The Pendulum, The Lynn High School Gazette, and The Seaside Torch. “ For freedom’s battle oft begun, Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son, Though baflled oft, is ever won ” —Byron. “No book can be so good, as to be profitable, when negligently read.” —Seneca. “ Music, where soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory.” —Shelley. “ Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.”—Franklin. “ Be purity of life the test— Leave to the heart, to Heaven, the rest.” —Sprague. “ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? ” — Patrick Henry. “’Tis said courage is common, but the immense esteem in which it is held proves it to be rare.”—Emerson. “ The more we do, the more we can do; the more busy we are, the more leisure we have.”—Hazlett. • “Here blindfold through the usage of things we walk By a slight thread of false, true, right and wrong.”—Browning Will some one start a petition for a return of “easy Wednesday”? 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Sk WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. D. Rots’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Louis N. Chapman, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. S ditoricil. General 1 Jacob Warshaw, ’96, Editors, | Beatrice H. Rotiiwell, ’96. O, this balmy, beautiful Indian Summer ! with its merry sunbeams and gentle zephyrs. How our young blood bounds in our veins as we trip away to school light-hearted and free, with Dame Nature, laying aside her usual regal stateliness, dancing attendance as merrily as any fairy elf. One almost fancies oneself far from the cold, cold north, and trans- ported to some mellow southern clime amid sunny vales and fruitful vineyards, with purple-capped peaks in the distance, where every winged songster is an Orpheus, thrilling live things and lifeless, as they fly to Heaven's blue, forgetful for the time being of wicked Jack Frost, the herald of King Winter, who follows in the train of our most lovely season—Indian Summer. R. It is very strange to note how an act done at the wrong time, a word spoken at a critical moment will change the most affectionate friend- ship to the greatest antagonism. And it is greatly to be regretted that such should be the case between our two foremost colleges,—Harvard and Yale. All athletic connection has been severed, and the only remain- ing bond between them is the annual debate, which many people fear will also be dropped, because Yale will not make the first advances, as she thinks it would be equivalent to acknowledging her fault, nor will Harvard, since, as she is convinced that she is in the right, she believes that Yale should admit herself to be in the wrong. Still this separation may be productive of good results. The two institutions will now get along without a great deal of their athletic excitement, and the students will apply them- selves more closely to their educa-- tion. jr. w. The earthly career of Mr. Eu- gene Field, the popular American author, ended Monday, the fourth of this month. Mr. Field, who was born forty-five years ago in St. Louis, Missouri, was of old Puritan stock. His early life was the ordi- nary one of an American boy of the THE GOLDEN-ROD. great middle class.” He attended Williams and Knox Colleges and also the University of Missouri, and after finishing his education wrote for many periodicals, holding promi- nent positions on the4editorial staffs of leading western papers. Mr. Field was less widely known as a newspaper man than as a writer of charming, dainty verse and enter- taining stories especially relating to child life. He was often associated in his literary labors with James Whitcomb Riley, and also with Edgar Wilson Nye, familiarly known as Bill ” Nye, author of comic sketches. “ Sharps and Flats ” was written in defense of Mr. Nye, upon whom some aspersion had been cast. Some of Mr. Field’s best known works are “ Culture’s Garland,” Little Book of Western Verse,” Second Book of Verse,” With Trumpet and Drum,” and “ Echoes From a Sabine Farm.” His last poem of any note was “ Dream Ships,” particularly pleasing because of its weirdness and airy grace. R. Latin ’97 — Buskins or buck- skins.—Which ? What remarkably free transla- tions of the old Marquis’s oaths are given in the French class! One young lady excited the risibles of the whole class by exclaiming in a very energetic manner, But, for goodness sakes! madame the baro- ness, what do you want me to do?” Mediisque parant convivia tectis. (They prepare a feast in the midst of the palace.) Translation—They prepare a feast in the midst of the roof. I itefkfy rl)epWtn er t. Edited by Maude Cummings, ’96. Chas. J. Anderson, ’96. BEFORE A WOOD FIRE. The afternoon was damp and cloudy, and I did not wish to go out. So I took my Cicero and my Latin Grammar, and went up to my room, where I knew that I should be quiet. I wished to be especially quiet, as there was going to be a test in Latin the next day. I sat down near the open fire, and began to study very hard. I had been seated but a short time, when I heard a rap at the door. I said, Come in,” in a rather weary voice. When the door opened, to my surprise I saw an old Roman citizen walk in. I was amazed, to say the least. I asked him who he was. He answered in a very deep tone, “ I am Marcus Tullius Cicero.” What are you doing here, at this time ?” I asked him. Oh,” he said, I just came to make a call on you.” He then asked me what book I was reading, I told him Cicero’s orations.” I asked him if he re- membered delivering these orations. Ah,” he said, indeed, I remem- ber it well.” Can you repeat any of them now ?” I said. He an- swered that he thought he could. Then suddenly I heard a queer noise, and a troop of Roman senators came in at the open door. My room, where we had been sitting before, suddenly underwent a change, and I was in the senate-chamber in the Forum. Catiline was there and all the rest. Cicero began, Quo usque tandem, abutere Catilina, patientia nostra ? Quam etiam furor iste eludet ? Quam adfinem sese effrediuf THE GOLDEFT-ROD. Suddenly I awoke, and found myself gazing at an open Cicero upside- down. The fire had gone out, and the room was damp and cold. The rain was coming down in torrents. I then decided to go down stairs, and tried to study some, as I had wasted most of the afternoon. I thought of the test the next day, and trembled, while thinking of it.— Helen H. Gavin, ’96. THE ENCHANTRESS'S ISLE. Circe’s isle ! O horrors’ land ! Ye nymphs, ye fates, immortal gods, Are prayers of Ilium’s sons in vain, Has altars’ blaze ne’er hailed your name ? Why need you gather night shade dire To brighten Circe’s magic fire ? Whose deadly breath has blown us here ? What wicked deed had we to fear That we should sate a ruthless seer, A sorceress’s vile desire ? Why doom, O gods, our souls on earth To Hades’ savage beast, Why feed a witches’ cruel mirth With human bodies’ feast ? O wicked fates ! O cruel gods ! That Troja’s life-thread so should end, That heaven’s will we ne’er could bend— Fierce Juno’s wrath has ever raged, And everlasting war is waged, Against a race whose well won praise Is subject fit for heavenly lays. —C. J. A., ’96. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL. To read intelligently the works of this eminent author, the true scholar of American literature; one must possess both an extensive vocabulary and the power of concen- tration of thought. There are some books which one may “ skim ” and get the cream of the story, but Lowell’s are not among these, for unless one enters earnestly into the spirit of the author, omitting nothing, the result will be far from satisfactory. What a broad scope his mind has ! From discussing the minutest detail concerning a bird, it passes to poli- tics, examining in classic language, well strewn with references, the character of Abraham Lincoln. His thoughts are so deep and so diversified that at times in begin- ning one of his master sentences, one looks in vain for a predicate and finally after winding through a laby- rinth of thoughts, he finds it sur- rounded by a strong garrison of figures of speech. Read Lowell’s poem “ The First Snowfall ” which contains such sweet simplicity, of pathos, then take up his essay on Milton and you will have an excellent illustration of the wide range of his mind. As an authority on ornithology Lowell is often consulted, as a critic he stands unrivalled; as a states- man and patriot his name shall live memoria in ceterna of all loyal Americans.—Catherine E. Healy, ’97. MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH AN INDIAN It was during the early autumn of the first year I lived “ out west.” The Indians, or “ Siwashes,” were, I had been told, perfectly peaceful and harmless, and I afterward found out that it was a common enough thing to have them come selling clams, or wild blackberries, or more frequently begging at the door. I had just got home from school; my mother was away, and my sister had not yet got home. I was busily studying algebra, when I heard the back door-knob rattle violently j supposing it to be my mother or sister I went at once and opened the door. Perhaps my surprise can THE GOLDEN-ROD. better be imagined than told, when, instead of seeing a familiar face, I beheld a peculiar specimen of humanity. What I saw looked like a great bundle of clothes, or rags, more properly, surmounted by a felt , hat, originally gray, but now ja nonde- script dirt color. Out from under this peered a dark face surrounded by a mass of coal-black hair. I was so surprised and frightened, that my first impulse was to lock the door and run. But the “Si- wash ” took a step forward, as if he would come into the house, at the same time uttering a word as near as I could make out was “ Ky-ams ?” (clams). “ No, sir; no,” I said, “ we don’t like them.” Evidently he did not understand me, for again he ejacu- lated, “ Ky-ams ?” “No !” I said again at the same time shaking my head to enforce my refusal. Then he said,—“Ask yer mar-mar ?” What was I to do ? Plainly, he would stay there the rest of the afternoon, if I did not adopt some means to get rid of him. So I called back into the house, “ Do you want any clams today ?” Then pretending I heard an answer in the negative, I said to the “Siwash.” “No, she doesn’t want any.” With that he had to be satisfied, and after saying “Goo-by,” wad- dled contentedly away, while I shut the door amid conflicting emotions. F. M., ’96. THE NEW WOMAN What a picture rises before my mind’s eye at the mention of that name ! It is like the figures which sometimes appear in a nightmare. Now, I see her from the heights of her education and so-called refine- ment, like an avenging Fury glower- ing at poor Humanity, Now, like an awful Harpy, she pounces upon some young man and carries him away as her prey. And now, she speeds along the dusty roads, her big sleeves and bloomers flapping in the breeze. Poor creature, exposed to the ridi- cule and laughter of all, jeered and scoffed at by all, discussed and criticised by all! Still, this woman has her good qualities, although people seldom recognize them. I do not advocate the new woman in every detail. I do not uphold her in dressing her- self in that most immodest and con- spicuous fashion, now becoming so familiar in all our cities. I do not approve of her masculine manners, loud voice, bold gait, and sharp temper. Still, I do maintain that it is every woman’s right to have an opinion on any subject whatever, and every woman’s duty to form that opinion for herself, and not allow it to be moulded and fashioned by any father, brother or husband. So far as the new woman does this, I believe she is right. But, when she undertakes exclusively to manage the politics of the country; when she tries to assume masculine costumes and habits, when she casts away all womanly graces, then she mistakes her desires for her duty. If unmarried, the new woman lives and moves only in a circle of kindred spirits; and at length, a solitary spinster, shrewish, and hated by all who do not pity her, she comes to her lonely death. No true friends or loved relatives THE GOLDEN-ROD. mourn her. Her death is regarded by all her acquaintances only as a relief from her scolding. Thus closes the story of one new woman's life. If by chance, the new woman is married, her home, her children, and her husband, are all neglected, be- cause she must give her attention to weightier subjects. The so-called new woman is not entirely a production of the present. In several of Dickens’ books he de- scribes females corresponding to her. In his u Bleak House,” he tells of a certain Mrs. Jelly by, who was a woman of this kind. Her mind was entirely given up to Charity. Forgetful of the old maxim, instead of beginning at home, she started in Africa. Al- though she may have intended to extend her charity and finally reach her home, to our knowledge, she never did. Although she had several children, household duties were as nothing to her, when com- pared with this great scheme of hers. In this respect as in many others, she resembled the new woman. Now, it seems that the disagree- able qualities in the new woman must have reached their height. Let us hope, at least, that, in the near future, they may begin to disap- pear, and that the charms and graces that once belonged to women may reappear again.—Mary Fitts, 96. Copies of The Goldex-Rod have been sent to some of our prominent citizens, not on our subscription list, with the hope that the only school paper in Quincy will commend itself to the support of all who may have our educational interests at heart. THE FAMELESS. Of poets great and ancient In glowing words we tell, But what of the nameless thousand VTho sang almost as well ? Whose songs some wind capricious Of Fate to Lethe swept, Forgetting and forgotten Those bards since then have slept. Oh, could so much of music Pulse feebly into naught ? Where are those glorious lessons That we should all be taught ? Those songs cannot be wasted; Such beauty cannot die; When poets rise to greatness, Then comes an echo high,— An echo from olden poets Whose power still works its spell In the great heart of the ages, For that they wrought so well. Frederic Allisox Tupper. 27 October, 1895. DEATH OF COL. DUNCAN. At the business meeting of the Quincy High School Alumni, 15 November, 1895, Colonel Charles H. Porter called attention to the recent death of the scholarly Colonel S. A. Duncan, Principal of the High School 1858 to 1860. That Colonel Duncan was a man of very unusal ability is manifest from the fact that he excelled not only as a teacher and a scholar, but as a soldier and a lawyer. It is hoped that Colonel Porter will prepare a sketch of Colonel Duncan’s life for an early number of The Goldex-Rod. The class of ’97 have very good debates, but they would please the audience more if they would speak a little louder, and be independent of notes. THE GOLDEN-ROD. BLUSH ROSES NEAR A FOREST. On a hillside wild by the fringe of a wood Burst into bloom blush roses bright, As the fiery glow of the sunrise flowers Burns by the gloom of the dusky night. Frederic Allison Tupper. THE NEXT AL UMNI MEETING. The following officers were chosen at the annual meeting of the Alumni Association: President,—Howard YV. Battison, ’85. Vice Presidents,—Miss Marjorie Souther, ’94; Frank F. Prescott, ’77; and Percy A. Hall ’87. Secretary,—Miss Mabel Oxford, ’93. Treasurer,—Eaton Pierce, ’90. Directors with above,—Joseph M. Shea- han, M. D , ’66 ; Miss Mabel E. Adams, ’82 ; Miss Clara E. Thompson, ’86 ; and A. L. Litchfield, ’72. Let every member of the Alumni of the Quincy High make a point of attending the reunion. The cost this year will not be large. Danc- ing, refreshments, and speeches, together with general sociability will make an attractive programme. Every class should feel that is a duty as well as a pleasure to be fully represented on an occasion inspired by love for alma mater. Virgil 97—“ 0 quam te memorem Virgo ? [Oh, what shall I call thee, maiden ? ] Translated, “ Oh where is your memory, maiden ? Success to the Alumni meeting this year and always ! An old member of the London Stock Exchange says:—“The only time a man of experience takes his wife into his confidence is to tell her he is not making any money.” Edited by Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, . Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, ’98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’98 Literature 96 is beginning to study physiognomy. English ’96—Where has her auntie gone ? (Antigone, savez- vous ? In Geology 96 one of the pupils informed us that Pliny suffocated in the air. With the exception of one pupil Geology 96 seems particularly in- terested in reptiles. It is becoming rather wearisome to hear continually: “We can’t hear, speak a little louder, please. The advanced Latin class has completed the study of VirgiPs “ Eclogues,” and has begun the seventh Book of the JEneid. Be sure to make the High school record excellent in deportment, scholarship, attendance, and punctu- ality. Every pupil can help. In Geology 96, one of the pupils gave us the startling information that the Gulf stream goes to the Arctic Ocean and remains there. Latin 98—Flumen Axona quod esse post nostra castra demonstra- tum est. Pupil—The river Axona, which has been stated before was after our camp. Teacher—Did it catch it ? $W$onkl$. TIIK GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’90 Isabella IIay, ’90, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, Frances A. IIayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Sarah J. Collagan, ’98. Lena Collins, ’98, has left school. Miss Maud Fowler, ’97, has left school. Mr. Quinn, ’97, has left school and gone to work. Mr. Lyons, ’97, has returned to school after a long illness. Miss Mary Pitts, ’96, who has been ill with typhoid fever is con- valescent. Two recent additions to the mem- bership of the High school brings the total enrolment up to 337. Mr. Chapman, ’96, met with a very painful accident in the foot ball game with Thayer. His right thumb was badly dislocated. Dr. Sheahan attended him. Miss Lillian Pratt, ’97, enter- tained several of her friends on Hallow’en. The usual games were played and at least in one home Hallowe’en was thoroughly enjoyed by the young people. Among our visitors the last month were Miss Mary Sampson and Miss Daisy Bemis, of the class of ’95; Miss Grace Lord and Miss Alice Whittemore, formerly of ’9(5; Mr. Stone of Cambridge, and Mr. Lull, brother of Supt. Lull. History ’97,—“ Were the laws the same ?—“ No.” “ If not, what were they ?”—“ Dif- ferent.” Edited by - Helen A. Dunham, ’9G, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Alice L. Dorety, ’97, Florence Osborne, ’98. The Oak, Lily and Ivy, from the Milford High School, has a very pretty cover. We still miss some of our former exchanges, but hope they will reach us in the near future. “ Self-Culture ” in the High School Gazette is a well written and in- structive article. The High School Times is one of our most interesting exchanges. We hope to receive it regularly. The Register from Cambridge Manual Training School contains a poem that would interest Algebra ’99. Many of the locals in the High School Times seem very mysterious to those who do not know what they mean. Take heed, Fellow Exchanges, and have your papers out on time. “ Better late than never; but better never late.” Should our exchange columns be filled with jokes ? We notice that this is true of quite a number of our exchanges. The Recorder for October comes as an old friend with a new face. It abounds in bright remarks. But— friend Recorder—Hallowe’en is dis- tinctively Scottish. The Breeze from Marlboro High School, contains an exchange column this year ;—an improvement on its former numbers. THE GOLDEN-ROD. ‘ tt leti(5 ] fote$. Wky ide Editor, Louis N. Chapman, ’96. The Quincy High-Adams foot ball eleven played the Dorchester High school eleven on Town Field, Dorchester, Friday, October 25th, defeating them by a score 4-0. The game was marked throughout, by the slugging of the Dorchester boys. The contest was very stubbornly fought, the only touch-down being made thirty seconds before the call of time. The Q. H. S. A. A. foot ball team also defeated the Milton High school 34-0. Their first defeat was by Thayer Academy Nov. 6th. The superior weight of Thayer gave them a great advantage, and they won by a score of 10-4, which was not so large a score as they had reckoned on. The crowd made a fair game impossible. Those persons who read “ bushels of novels,” would do well to look over the “ Suggestions for Reading,” in the English High School Recorder for October. Edited by Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace L. Durgin, ’98, Blanche Brown, ’98. “ The year growing ancient. Not yet on summer’s death, nor on the birth Of trembling winter.”—Shakespeare. “ Reason raise o’er instinct as you can. In this ’tis God directs in that ’tis man.” —Pope. “ Be noble ! and the noblemen that lies In other men, sleeping, but never dead, Will rise in majesty to meet your own.” —Lowell ■ “ Tell (if you can) what is it to be wise ? ’Tis but to know how little can be known, To see all others’ faults and feel our own.” —Pope. w “ In small proportions we just beauties see, And in short measures life may perfect be.” —Ben Jonson. “ That comes not out of a man which he has not in him.”—Goethe. “ Now came still evening on, and twilight gray, Had in her sombre livery all things clad.” —Milton. The Senior from Holyoke, Mass., reaches us just as we are going to press. V We shall comment on it next time. In glancing through it, however, we are glad to find a most excellent exchange column. The Pendulum for October con- tains much that is ambitious and meritorious. The position assigned to the German Empire and the dictum on the labor leaders by F. H. Newton in his “Shall We Foster Patriotism ” are open to rebuttal. Mr. Newton has some excellent ideas. “ O ! many a shaft at random sent, Finds mark the archer little meant ! And many a word at random spoken, May soothe or wound a heart that’s broken. ’ —Scott. • “ No soul can soar too loftily whose aim Is God-given truth and brother love of man.”—Bayard Taylor. “ Time is the warp of life, Oh, tell the young, the gay,The fair,. To weave it well !”—Marsden. In the list of High School Text Books given in the October number of The Breeze, we recognize a few of our near and dear friends. ADVERTISEMENTS. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, - - - BOSTON. • Quincy H. S. Beys! ® Are you fortifying yourself with that sort of education that is requisite for citizenship ? Are you reading the works of men who are acknowledged as master minds in statecraft ? In History, Civics, and Political Science we have a list of books for your especial requirements. Beginning with Sheldon’s General History, you will be enabled to get a clear idea of the development of monarchial forms as they rose one from another in the Orient. Thomas’s History of The United States is the best type of a constitutional history for students ever published. It is a history of the people, showing the develop- ment of a strongly nationalized government; it is also a manual of citizenship and a work of scholarship. Dole’s “The American Citizen ” is a proper sequel to Thomas's History of the United States.” The whole aim and object of this book is the true object of education —citizenship. For the higher studies in this line we have Wilson’s “The State,” a book that exhibits the actual organization and administrative practice of modern governments, and “ The State and Federal Governments of The United States,” by the same author. Gide’s “ The Principles of Political Economy,” is a guide book for students who are feeling their way beyond the elementary stage in political economy. In Wenzel’s “Comparative View of the Executive and Legislative Departments oe Government,” are paraded the outlines of the four great constitutional governments of the world—The United States, England, France and Germany. For students of political economy, and for the law school, Lawrence's “Guide to International Law,” is now in press. Still another professional work is the “Constitution of The United States at the End of the First Century,” by ex-Senator Boutwell of Massachusetts, a source of authority that cannot be questioned. These books follow the laboratory plan, and are adapted to use of high and secondary schools as well as the individual student. Catalogue, 2 riccs and other infontiation cheerfully given. D. D. HEATH COMPANY, Boston, New York, Chicago. ADVERTISEMENTS. ValuaWe Text Books for HiQfi Schools ---------1 ■ ------ SELECT MINOR POEMS OF JOHN MILTON Edited, with Biography, Notes, etc., by JAMES E. THOMAS, B. A. (Harvard), Teacher of English in Boys’ High School, Boston. Intro, price, 48 cents. THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD, j Edited, with Notes, by HOMER B. SPRAGUE, A. M., THE LADY OF THE LAKE. ) Pii. D. Intro, price,48 cents each. SPRAGUE’S SHAKESPEARE • “Macbeth,” “ Hamlet,” “The Merchant of Venice,’, “ Julius Caisar,” “ The Tempest,’ (in press). Intro, price, 48 cents each. SELECT ENGLISH CLASSICS. Selected and edited by JAMES BALDWIN, Ph. D. “Six Centuries of English Poetry,” “ The Famous Allegories,” “ The Book of Elegies,” “ Choice English Lyrics.” Intro, price, 72 cents each. FOUNDATION STUDIES IN LITERATURE. By MARGARET S. MOONEY, Teacher of Literature and Rhetoric, State Normal College, Albany, N. Y. Popular classic myths and their rendering by famous poets; beautifully illustrated. Intro, price, $1.25. ENGLISH COMPOSITION. By Prof. A. H. WELSH. Intro, price, CO cents. COMPLETE RMETORIC. By Prof. A. H. WELSH. Intro, price, $1.12. STUDIES IN CIVIL GOVERNMENT. By WILLIAM A. MOWRY, Pii.D. A wise, scholarly, and practical treatment of a most important subject. Intro, pi ice, 06 cents. ELEMENTS OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT. By WILLIAM A. MOWRY, Pit. D Intro, price, 72 cents. Bound with Special State Editions, 90 cents. We publish many other superior Text Books for High Schools and lower grades. Our Illustrated Catalogues, Price Lists and Descriptive Circulars mailed free on application. 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Valuable Text Books for High Softools jBssrsossr SELECT MINOR POEMS OF JOHN MILTON Edited, with Biography, Notes, etc., by JAMES E. THOMAS, B. A. (Harvard), Teacher of English in Boys’ High School, Boston. Intro, price, 48 cents THE VICAR OF WAKEFIELD. I Edited, with Notes, by HOMER B. SPRAGUE, A. M., THE LADY OF TH� 1 LAKE. j Ph. D. Intro, price, 48 cents each. SPRAGUE’S SHAKESPEARE • “Macbeth,” “ Hamlet,” “The Merchant of Venice,’, “ Julius Caesar,” “ The Tempest,’ (inpress). Intro, price, 48 cents each. SELECT ENGLISH CLASSICS. Selected and edited by JAMES BALDWIN, Ph. D. “Six Centuries of English Poetry.” “ The Famous Allegories,” “ The Book of Elegies,” “ Choice English Lyrics.” Intro, price, 72 cents each. FOUNDATION STUDIES IN LITERATURE. By MARGARET S. MOONEY, Teacher of Literature and Rhetoric, State Normal College, Albany, N. Y. Popular classic myths and their rendering by famous poets; beautifully illustrated. Intro, price, $1.25. ENGLISH COMPOSITION. By Prof. A. H. WELSH. 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Teachers will welcome these books, which are entirely new and “up-to-date.” The whole subject of Arithmetic is treated in a fresh and vivid style, which will captivate both teacher and pupil. AVERY’S SCHOOL PHYSICS, A new work by the well-known ELROY M. AVERY, Ph. D., whose works on the Sciences have become the leading text books throughout the country. Dr. Avery’s “ Elements of Natural Philosophy ” has been, and is now, the most successful work on the subject. The new book has been written in the light of present scientific knowledge. All prin- ciples are stated in definite and exact language and the illustrative experiments are numerous and well chosen. Suggestions for laboratory work have been introduced throughout tlie book, and this new feature will be highly appreciated by teachers who have facilities for doing this line of work. No teacher who desires to be “up with the times” should fail to examine this text book. 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In History, Civics, and Political Science we have a list of books for your especial requirements. Beginning with Sheldon’s General History, you will be enabled to get a clear idea of the development of monarchial forms as they rose one from another in the Orient. Thomas’s History of The United States is the best type of a constitutional history for students ever published. It is a history of the people, showing the develop- ment of a strongly nationalized government; it is also a manual of citizenship and a work of scholarship. Dole’s “ The American Citizen ” is a proper sequel to Thomas's History of the United States.” The whole aim and object of this book is the true object of education —citizenship. For the higher studies in this line we have Wilson’s “The State,” a book that exhibits the actual organization and administrative practice of modern governments, and “ The State and Federal Governments of The United States,” by the same author. Gide’s “ The Principles of Political Economy,” is a guide book for students who are feeling their way beyond the elementary stage in political economy. In Wenzel’s “Comparative View of tiie Executive and Legislative Departments oe Government,” are paraded the outlines of the four great constitutional governments of the world—The United States, England, France and Germany. For students of political economy, and for the law school, Lawrence’s “Guide to International Law,” is now in press. Still another professional work is the “Constitution of The United States at the End of the First Century,” by ex-Senator Boutwell of Massachusetts, a source of authority that cannot be questioned. These books follow the laboratory plan, and are adapted to use of high and secondary schools as well as the individual student. Catalogue, j)rices and other information cheerfully given. D. D. HEATH COfllPHNY, Boston, New York, Chicago. Vol. V. QUINCY, MASS., DECEMBER, 1895. m mnm-§rn WILL BE P0BLI8HED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. D. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Louis N. Chapman, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BU81NESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General ( Jacob Warshaw, ’96, Editors, j Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. December warns us that ex- aminations are dangerously near. Review work will soon be started, and now is the time to bring up the marks if we desire to “get out of exams,” as school phraseology has it, and surely we all do, as it is exceedingly satisfactory in the end. Just think of the splendid skating in store for those who “get home early ”—a reward of merit indeed. The higher classes know full well what it means to be excused and not to be excused. So, as the Pil- grims used to say, “ it behooves ” the other classes to profit by their experience that there may be no vain regrets when the day of reckoning No. 3 arrives, for but in a few short years, which glide by with wondrous ra- pidity, and you will be full-fledged seniors, and then you will appreciate the fact that it pays to work with a will, even when the lesson does seem “dry,” and not to “trust to fate” that you’ll be called at the right place, for the fates seldom look upon such unquestioning faith with favor. “ Whatever you do, do with your might; Things done by halves are never done right.” R. Some of us do not seem to realize the great importance of debating, but the fact remains that it is one of the most important, if not the most important study in our course. Here each one has an opportunity of say- ing what he thinks, and of exhibit- ing whatever talent he possesses. The real merits of a debate lie in the strength of thought and in the good sense that it contains. Some are too apt to branch off into the elabo- rate details of some worthless point, and hardly touch upon the real argument. Ornament is all very well for one who can use it dis- creetly, but otherwise it is of second- ary account. The most effective debater is one who does not rely upon notes, but can take up any point that may be presented and dis- cuss it intelligently and fluently. This requires a quick wit and a com- prehensive mind, and brings with it a firm self-reliance. And in debat- ing a little feeling is not out of place. Some of us are inclined to THE GOLDEN-ROD. recite our debates unfeelingly, as though we had obtained them word for word from some encyclopedia. Some suppose too many impossible cases. And withal it is necessary to conduct one’s self with dignity upon the platform. It is also rather em- barrassing to the chairman to be ignored completely by the speaker. Yes, it requires thought, and reason, and fluency, and every other quality to become a truly effective debater, and all of us should strive by every means in our power to perfect our- selves in the noble art of oratory. w. Christmas, the “ kind, forgiv- ing, charitable, pleasant time,” as Scrooge’s nephew called it, is with us once more. Christmas ! the most gladsome time of all the year. “ Kind, forgiving, charitable ?” An- swer in the Koran’s own beautiful way,“most assuredly,” for who could have any other feeling when he thinks of that dear Christ child so meek and lowly ? Christmas-eve always seems the sweetest time, when, perchance, cosily wrapped in furs we wend our way through downy drifts of snow to some gay Christmas tree, pass the diamond-studded trees gleaming in the starlight, pass the cottage yester- day as humble as the manger of Bethlehem, but now a glittering crystal palace, with the soft moon- light flooding all, and we seem to hear the angel-voices singing, “ Peace on earth, good-will to men.” When the bells are chiming mid- night, and the eyes of the little ones tired with watching the chimney above the flaring firelight are veiled with silken lashes; then the youths and maidens whose trusting childish faith in “ good St. Nick ” has been rudely shaken, trip away to dream of the Yuletide of “ ye olden times ” when “ the mistletoe—and woe be- tide the unfortunate swain who didn't catch the pretty maid under it—hung in the castle hall ” and where ever}7- nook and cranny was filled with evergreen and holly, its bright and ruddy berries carrying good Christmas cheer to all, when the yule-log crackled in the spacious fire-place and the happy young folks, clad in the garbs of long ago, danced merrily; then the old folks feeling that it is indeed “ good to be chil- dren sometimes” live over their youth once more, and all in the glad- ness of their hearts echo the words of Tiny Tim, “ God Bless Us, Every One!” R. Soon old Father Time will turn over a new leaf, and we, if neces- sary, must do likewise, for it is an excellent plan to keep up with the times. As we look back upon our year’s work are we satisfied with what we have done ? We can never convince others unless we are our- selves convinced. If we have perse- vered in our studies, if we have worked conscientiously, uprightly and faithfully, we shall have our reward. Some of us are prone to neglect our studies merely from a spirit of braggadocio, and a false notion of pleasure. Do we gain any- thing by spending our time in an idle and foolish way, applying our- selves solely to mistaken joys which vanish like fleeting shadows and scarcely leave their mark even, on memory ? Many persons in speak- ing of their past life, long for the THE GOLDEN-ROD. hours they have spent idly in their youth; they have proved, to their sorrow, that “ one self-approving hour whole years outweighs” of selfish happiness. It is not the lack of opportunities that keeps men in the background ; it is the failure to grasp them when presented. Shall we, in these days, when education is the chief factor in success, and when Fortune extends us such magnificent opportunities for advancement, allow these chances to pass by without making an effort to employ them, and condemn ourselves to lives of continued regrets ? Too many of us, like the Indian, think but of the present, but if we would become of any use in the world, we must con- sider, and provide for the future. No one who sows wild oats in his youth will ever harvest anything better in his old age, although fond parents sometimes maintain the con- trary. Life is short, and while it lasts, we must use it in the most advantageous manner. w. “AN IDEA.” 44 If history repeats itself,” He murmured in elation, 44 Hereafter I’ll try ditto marks Instead of recitation.” —C. ’98. In looking over The Fence for November we read the entertaining story of “ Hans and Gretchen,” which ends with: Then he said, “You was wrong; I was right.” Is it well in an educational paper to violate grammar in its reading matter ? “You was wrong,” cer- tainly, and should pray :— 44 Will no superior genius snatch the quill, And save me on the brink from writing ill ? ” A COURSE OF READING FOR HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS. All pupils who are fitting for col- lege, scientific school, or Normal school, must familiarize themselves with certain standard works men- tioned in the annual catalogues of such institutions. The books in the following lists have been chosen largely from the catalogues of higher institutions. Even if pupils do not intend to go to college, it is well for them to read as many standard books as possible. HIGH SCHOOL. FIRST YEAR. First Half Year. 1. Hawthorne: “Twice-Told Tales.” 2. “ Wonder Book.” 3. Longfellow : “ Courtship of Myles Standish.” Suggested as Additional Reading: Longfellow: “ Evangeline.” Second Half. 1. Scott: “ Ivanhoe.” 2. Hughes: 44Tom Brown at Rugby.” 3. Tennyson : 44 Enoch Arden.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Cooper: 44 Deerslayer.” Whittier: 44 Snowbound.” SECOND YEAR. First Half. 1. George Eliot: 44 Silas Mar- ner.” 2. Scott: 44 Marmion.” 3. Longfellow: 44Hiawatha.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Franklin : 44 Autobiography.” Scott: 44 The Lady of the Lake.” Second Half 1. Goldsmith : 4‘ The Deserted Village.” 44 The Traveller.” THE GOLDEN-ROD. ✓ 2. Irving: “Life of Washing- ton.” (Student’s Edition.) 3. Bryant: “ A Forest Hymn,” “Thanatopsis,” “ To a Fringed Gentian,” “ To a Waterfowl.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Irving : “ Tales of a Traveller.” Lowell: Odes a. “ Harvard Commemoration.” b. “ The One Hundredth Anni- versary of the Fight at Concord.” c. “Under The Old Elm.” d. “The Fourth of July, 1876.” THIRD TEAR. First Half. 1. De Foe: “ History of the Plague in London.” 2. Shakspere : “ The Merchant of Venice.” 3. Ruskin: “ Sesame and Lilies.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Webster: “First Bunker Hill Oration.” Addison : “ Sir Roger de Coverly Papers.” Parkman : Any one of his histo- rical works. Second Half. 1. Dickens : “ David Copperfield.” 2. Macaulay : “ Life of Samuel Johnson.” 3. Gray : “ Elegy in a Country Church-yard.” Suggested as Additional Reading: Shakspere : “ Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Emerson : “ Wood-Notes,” “ Mo- nadnoc.” FOURTH YEAR. First Half. 1. Shakspere: “Julius Caesar.” 2. Thackeray : “ The Newcomes.” 3. Burke : “ Speech on Concilia- tion with America.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Macaulays “Essay on Milton,” “ Essay on Addison.” Motley: “ Rise of the Dutch Republic.” Second Half 1. Goldsmith : “ Vicar of Wake- field.” 2. Scott: “Woodstock.” 3. Milton : “ L’Allegro,” “ II Penseroso,” “ Comus,” “ Lycidas.” Suggested as Additional Reading : Scott: “ The Abbot.” Shakspere : “ As You Like It.” 0. W. Holmes: Poems. GENERAL REMARKS. 1. As the college requirements vary from year to year pupils pre- paring for college must be guided by the various college catalogues. 2. Should the lists seem too long to any students, they might try to read two out of the three given in each list, and omit the additional reading. 3. The lists are in no sense com- plete or final. The aim is to train the taste of pupils by directing their attention to the work of some of the acknowledged masters of English and of Amerioan literature. 4. A genuine love of the best in literature is one of the few priceless possessions of humanity. A thought- ful reading of the books in these lists will do much towards culti- vating and refining the taste, and broadening the sympathies. 5. Let these books be only the introduction to a life-long course of reading. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Emerson says: “ Day by day for her darlings To her much she added more! In her hundred-gated Thebes Every chamber was a door, A door to something grander,— Loftier walls and vaster floor.” Frederic Allison Tupper. VESTA'S HAUNT. The wintry blasts have left our quiet bounds, The days have dwindled into twilight shade, The warbling birds have sung their sad farewell. To moaning woodland glade. The shepherd’s soothing pipe no longer thrills Our vineyards, whispering vine and dozy grove, No more does Beauty’s child, Apollo’s name, Resound in Naiads’ coves. But ah! there still remains a cheering spot, A place where joy and comfort love to dwell, Where deafening tempests ne’er have breathed their wrath, Where cloud-borne skies ne’er fell. The Hearth! Olympus’ gate—ring happy name! Let Vesta’s praise be rhymed on reed and stem! Let every spark from Vesta’s modest fire Be changed to lasting gem! Apollo’s worthy name has won its due, So, too, has Daphnis’ glory echoed long, Now Comfort fair, our homes’ ancestral queen Shall wake our modest song. As formerly the zephyrs bore aloft, The shepherd’s tune to summer’s azure sky, So now the flickering flame in Vesta’s haunt Shall bear her praise on high. Where find we peace, where lingers lasting love, Where may we seek true Plenty’s shiny dome ? O where? O where? rings loud from east and west, The echo comes: “ At Home.” —C. J. Anderson, ’96. COLONEL DUNCAN Quincy, Dec. 4, 1895. Editors of The Golden-Rod: We hope Hon. C. H. Porter will send you a sketch of the late Col. S. A. Duncan. Meantime, let the writer recall a bit of early High School days connected with him. His predecessor, as a teacher, Mr. Beale, was an eminent student and scholar, but one whose excitable, sensitive brain failed always to im- press thoughtless boys and girls as it should have done. He was am- bitious for many appliances to school work, which were an unknown or an unobtained quantity in those days. Only in after life can we estimate Mr. Beale in his true light. When, one morning after his rather troubled reign, we went to school and saw a fresh-faced young man not much our senior in years, a revulsion of feeling came. Mr. Dun- can was especially boyish-looking as a photograph of him before us, taken then, shows. Smooth-faced, sandy hair inclined to curl, a ready smile, as ready wit, and qualities just the reverse of those possessed by Mr. Beale, it seemed as if school work would be play. He was a graduate of Amherst, and he brought youthful energy to his work. We have also a poem of his, showing talent and fancy. The advent of The Golden-Rod, and its corps of workers, makes us realize the flight of time. Probably only a few past the first half of a century of life, remember the first High School teachers, but we know that many will think of Col. Duncan with gratitude, respect and affection, a. e. f. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I odkl$. Edited by ■ Mary E. Garrity, 96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuanb, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, ’98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’98 Books or Skates ? What a hungry eye the pupils in 99 throw at that deserted lunch counter! Don’t forget to study your lessons, «yen if you do like to go skating and coasting. The old year is dying and soon the bells will usher in 1896. “ This, too, shall pass away.” The Physiology class is anxious to know whether or not the Darwinian Theory is correct. The end of the first half-year is fast approaching; let us hope that all will get their cards. Remarkable discovery by ’98.— Some pupils cannot read their writing when it gets cold. French ’97.—44 Un verre a pied.” [“ A wine-glass.”] Translated—44 A glass with a foot.” We have had 44The First Snow- fall,” and all nature was beautiful in a robe of purest white for a few short hours. The class of ’96 have completed their course in Geology and Mineral- ogy, and are now studying As- tronomy. This is the holiday season, and may each gift received be rich with good will and tender love, however small the token. The class of ’96 have chosen their photographer, C. W. Hearn, 392 Boylston street, Boston. His repu- tation as an artist is well established. The student who so wisely in- formed the class of ’97 that the pancreas is located just within the angle of the lower jaw, is about to take out a patent for his invention. It is thought that the young geutleman in English ’97 will be careful in the future not to 44 lose the place ” that he may not forfeit his present seat for one among the boys. THE BOY FOR BUSINESS. [from the journal of education.] Deputy Superintendent Madison Babcock of San Francisco has been in the habit for many years of mak- ing himself a personal force with the youth of the schools. One of the means adopted by him is to write each year to some large, well-known business house to know what kind of a boy they were looking for in their business. This letter he carries with him, and whenever he is in a boys’ school he reads the letter. Here is one of these letters, that has inspired many a youth: Office O’Connor, Moffatt Co., San Francisco. January 21, 1892. Bear Sir: In reply to your inquiry as to the kind of boy we like to employ, please be advised that we look upon cleanliness and neatness in personal appearance as the prime qualifications; then they must be civil, obedient, move quickly and noiseless- ly, and when told to do anything do it cor- rectly and at once. We find that these qualities in a boy are always backed by intelligence sufficient to carry him along. Very respectfully, O’Connor, Moffatt Co. Per L. J. Mr. M. Babcock, Deputy Superintendent Schools, San Francisco. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Stl letid ] Tote$. Editor, Louis N. Chapman, ’96. The Quincy High School and Adams Academy Eleven played the English High School second eleven on Merry Mount Park, Quincy, Nov. 28th, defeating them 36-0. The E. H. S. was spoken of as a strong team, having defeated Milton High and Roxbury High. The Quincy High expected a hard game, but, on the contrary, got nothing more than a practice game. The English High had the ball only about five minutes during the forty during which the game was played. The game was marked by good team work of the Q. H. S. and the tackling of Saun- ders. The team lined up as follows : E. H. S. Q. H. S. A. A. Deland, 1. e. Follett Ceppi, 1. t. Barry Cuddihigh, g- Litchfield Newhall, c. Duffield Lentine, r. g- Fowler Cameron, r. t. Saunders Leatherbee, r. e. Pirovano Mansfield, q. b. Taylor Sullivan, r. h. b. Walsh Bill, 1. h. b. Eldridge Kane, f. b. Manning Umpire,—McN ally. Referee,— Chapman. The Harvard Advocate is gener- ally learned and lucid. Our scholas- tic contemporary in “ Some Reasons for Going to College ” says : “ A little learning is the dangerous thing.” “A little learning is a dangerous thing ” is Pope’s dictum. Edited by • Helen A. Dunham, ’96, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Alice L. Dorety, ’97, Florence Osborne, ’98. The Breeze for November contains an interesting story called “Niece Jonathan.” We congratulate the oracle on its neat method of arrangement in all of its departments. There is a very interesting and well-written article on “Evangeline” in the Oak, Lily, and Ivy. There are many excellent cuts in the Seaside Torch, especially the one entitled “The Coward.” The Alpha from Little Falls, Minnesota, is unusually full of bright and witty sayings this time. The essay “Wayside Inn and Nobscot Mountains ” in the C. M. T. S. Register is well written and interesting. The Magnet for November derives most of its magnetism from the late Eugene Field. We note with pleasure the patriotism of A. M. F. in “ America for Americans ” ; but a true patriot must be fair-minded and not rush into international quarrels with only one side of the controversy before him. Friend A. M. F. must not jumble two mighty personages like the Marquis of Salis- bury and Joseph Chamberlain into one. The former is Prime Minister, the latter sits in the House of Com- mons. Is it not in bad taste for The Magnet to report the doings of “ sluggers ” and prize fighters ? $W$OI cll$. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, • Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Sarah J. Collagan, ’98. Mr. Lingley, ’97, is working in Boston. Miss Cashman, ’93, is teaching at Sandwich, Mass. Miss Florence McKay, ’96, has moved to Seattle, Washington. The marriage is announced of Miss Helen E. Nutting, ’93, to Mr. Henry W. Thorne. We gladly welcome after their severe illness, Miss Mary Pitts and Miss Emma Healy, ’96. It was a pleasant break in the regular routine of school life to be addressed, Nov. 27th, by Rev. Alfred Noon, on the temperance question. We have had as visitors this month, Mr. Willett, Miss Litchfield, Mr. McPherson, Mr. William Hol- brook, Miss May Souther, Mrs. Parker, Miss Keating, ’95, Miss Marjorie Souther, ’94, Rev. Alfred Noon, Miss Alice Gaffney, Glouces- ter, Miss Alice Cunningham, Miss Nellie Mitchell, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Beale. “ By ignorance is pride increased; They most assume who know the least.” —Gray. Alas! Our Indian summer has gone. How sad-hearted some feel to think of dreary winter, while those who are fond of skating enjoy it very much, when they think of having a jolly time at recess. Wky ide Edited by - Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace L. 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For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies, 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. P. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Louis N. Chapman, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy. (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General ( Jacob Warsiiaw, ’96, Editors, | Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. In this age of light reading, when books are so many and so easy to obtain, one of our chief aims in reading seems to be in covering as much ground as possible; to acquire quantity, regardless of quality. That is why we have so few really origin- al authors now-a-days. Years ago people read books over and over again, thought about them, recog- nized their good qualities, and re- membered them. They did not possess so many worthless and in- jurious writings as we do; those they had contained merit and purity. Now the modern author thinks that if he furnishes his supporters with something insipid, and which does not require judgment or reflection, he performs his duty to mankind. It is a question of personal profit rather than of the profit of all hu- manity. As education plays such a prominent part in our lives, to suc- ceed in any branch we must be well read, and that in the best works, for nothing commands so much respect and esteem as pure learning. Then how pitiful it is to see young men of excellent ability wasting the best part of their lives in acquiring false- hood and deceit by reading such in- jurious matter as the dime novel. The villain is so glowingly painted, the hero so modestly, that one can hardly be blamed for admiring rath- er the daring act of the outlaw than the small virtuous deed of the hero. These novels merely feed the brute nature in a person, teaching him de- ceit and slyness and cunning. And they are so much more harmful, in that they seem to bear some vague resemblance to truth in their various workings. Boys are more liable to take to heart the evil contained in them than the good, inasmuch as iniquity can grow quicker and spread more broadly than virtue, for “vir- tue and wisdom are an up-hill road, where they do not advance without some effort; folly and vice are a down hill path, where it requires some effort not to advance.” So good, healthy books should be prized above all else, as they are “but the “ inmost lining of our souls ex- posed,” inspire kindliness, spur on good deeds, and encourage virtue. w. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Many articles have lately gone their rounds in the different maga- zines crediting some of the “dii ma- jores” of literature with new and rather questionable talents, of fraud, hypocrisy and plagiarism. Shak- spere, some people would have us believe, was a consummate cheat, Eliot an agreeable hypocrite, Poe a plagiarist. It would be well for the senior class, especially as they are studying literature, to investigate some of those statements, since they may have conscientious scruples about reading the works of such characters. Many will no doubt, in spite of the elaborate and highly convincing arguments to the contrary, still have faith in the “ Bard of Avon,” still admire the author of “Romola” and “ Middlemarch,” and read Poe with unabated interest. Why do not those people who, with the utmost coolness, are contin- ually making these assaults, give to suffering humanity something that is original ? The originality might possibly be its only saving grace. Can it be that the “green eyed mon- ster” is at the bottom of it all ? Why Francis Bacon should have been so anxious, as one writer ex- presses it, “to hide his marvelous talents under a self-imposed bushel,” is a question for each one to answer for himself. There are people in the world who would fain make us believe that black is white, and we may reasonably expect to learn in the near future that Dr. Holmes was well educated in Chinese and a plagiarist to boot, in that a Japanese journalist has discovered a striking resemblence between “ The Last Leaf” and a poem written centuries ago by one Lin Ting Che. r. On the seventh of February again will the High school hall ring with the eloquent words of our young orators, who, we feel sure, will do all in their power to sustain with honor the glorious record of their predecessors. Not only, how- ever, should the winners be congrat- ulated, but those who have had the courage to try, and have not been so fortunate, should also be praised. It is a very difficult matter for the judges in such a contest to select winners who will satisfy the opinions of the whole audience. But there is one device that should be care- fully avoided by the speakers, as it is easily seen through and disap- proved, and that is, in common par- lance, “putting on.” There is noth- ing that the judges dislike so much as mock eloquence. By the very perversness of human nature, some, thinking that, as they are on the stage, they must assume a different expression, manner and tone, render themselves very unnatural, and are apt to overdo their selection by the very way in which they seek to im- prove it- Superficiality savors too much of professionalism. Stand by your nature, and your chances for success are bright. A natural de- clamation spoken in a natural way is most pleasant to hear. There are so many important details that one must remember before a large and critical, though appreciative audi- ence, that he must during his speak- ing “keep cool,” at all events, w. Pupils cannot be too unselfish in the use of reference books. Con- sidering the large number of students there are not too many books, and we have no better way of showing THE GOLDEN-ROD. our thoughtfulness of others then by- using the books as quickly as possi- ble and giving some one else a chance. In the study room there are two large dictionaries, and if two or three monopolize them the whole period, what are the others going to do ? This is seldom, if ever, done through selfishness; pure thought- lessness, nothing else explains such acts. It is truly amusing to behold the injured air and the bewildered glance bestowed upon the person who has the temerity to ask one of these offenders, by way of a gentle hint, if he or she “is’nt almost through” with the book in question. If you are fond of thrilling adventure just lay siege to one of these formidable foes behind the unabridged fortifications, and you will know from personal ex- perience what .it means to be “ an- nihilated by a glance.” Use the reference books by all means, and use them often, but resist the tempta- tion to read articles not relating to the lesson—in the study hours. R L tei y f)ej)k,rtrr}er t. ■c,,.. , v ( Maude Cummings, ’96. Edited by | Chas j Ander80’N) i96. THE SNOW-STORM. The sun has cast its last long ray Through forest glen, o’er country-way, Now twilight gathers shade on shade, And mid the clouds on breezes light Gray dusk draws near, the heavens fade And soon are lost in boundless night. Loud roaring blasts with arctic cold The midnight’s peaceful calm enfold; The breezes greet the boisterous gales, The gales the howling blasts embrace, And tempests loud the whirlwinds hail And all in noisy tumult race. The burdened clouds that close the sky Let fall their massy stores from high, And bustling winds from o'er, below, Afar on winged sandals haste To bear away the fleecy snow O’er meadow bleak and woodland waste. All night the tempests sound—e’er sound. E’en through the morrow’s air they bound, And night anew o’er country broods E’er sunlight beams again illume A snow-clad highway, path and woods— All nature clothed in Christmas bloom. —C. J. A'96. What’s in a name ? Very little in regard to the lunch counter in our basement at which hungry pupils gaze with longing and somewhat scornful glances. Please keep your New Year reso- lution of paying your Golden-Rod subscription. Miss Howard makes a brave effort in comparing the relative merits of Dickens and Thackery. It looks as if she would be content with either “ were t’other dear charmer away.” Did Dickens get his meed ? SAMUEL A. DUNCAN. Brevet Major-General Samuel A. Duncan, U. S. V., was born in Meri- den, N. H, June 19th, 1836, and attended the Kimball Union Acad- emy in that place. He entered Dartmouth College in the autumn of 1854, and was graduated at the commencement in 1858. Immedi- ately on graduating he became a tutor in the college, remaining there about one year. In 1859 he was elected master of the High School in Quincy, Mass., succeeding Mr. Isaac Nelson Beals, who had resigned. He began his work THE GOLDEN-ROD. in August of that year, and remained with the school for two years, re- signing to study law in Concord, N. H. He was in a lawyer’s office but one year. The country was in the midst of the great civil strife. Young Duncan felt called on to de- fend the flag, and offer his life as a sacrifice, if need be, in the defence of the flag. Upon the issue of the call in 1862 for 300,000 volunteers, Gen. Duncan enlisted, and in September, 1862, was mustered as major of the 14th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry. He remained with this regiment until September, 1863, resigning to accept the colonelcy of the 4th Regi- ment United States Colored Troops, then being organized at Baltimore Md. His commission bears the date of Sept. 16, 1863. This position he received because of his excellent record upon examination before the Casey Board, so-called. This Board was organized in the winter of 1862- 3, after the government had defi- nitely determined to use colored troops during the war. To secure officers for these colored troops it was necessary to have some means of determining the capacity of those who might apply for commands. Hence the creation of this Board, which derived its name from Gen. Silas Casey, who was its president. Gen. Duncan was among the first to apply for a command, and his being among the first assigned to the command of a regiment is a great testimonial to his scholarship. I have heard many regular army officers declare that the examina- tion was as severe as the graduation examination at West Point, and it is a well-known fact that in order to find officers to command colored troops in a very short time after the first commissions were issued, the requirements were much reduced. Upon receiving his commission he went into the work of making soldiers of his colored recruits. He was most successful and his dress parades became a great feature. His command was near Yorktown in the winter of 1863-4, and when the Third Division of the 18th Corps was organized in 1864, he by reason of seniority commanded a brigade. His command was stationed at Fort Monroe, just before the campaign opened, and its drill and discipline attracted the greatest attention. He had this command during the entire campaign, and was severely wounded in the gallant assault on the enemy’s lines at Newmarket Heights, Sept. 29th, 1864. For this he was brevetted Brigadier-General of Volunteers. He rejoined his command soon after the capture of Fort Fisher, January. I860, His command was in the North Carolina campaign, which re- sulted in the surrender of Gen. Johnston at Raleigh, and was in the service until May 4, 1866, when he was mustered out. On March 13th, 1865, he was bre vetted Major General, U. S. Volunteers. After being mustered out he was at once appointed princi- pal examiner in the Patent office, and was for a short time acting Commissioner of Patents. Resigning, he at once entered upon the practice of law, and built up a large and lucrative practice in Patent Law. He died Oct. 18, 1895, at his home in New Jersey, leaving a widow and four children. In the later years of his life, which were THE GOLDEN-ROD. passed in New York City, he took great interest in the affairs of the late war and while a quiet and un- demonstrative man, yet was a warm friend and attentive listener to the old soldier who came to him with his complaints. There are few of the old scholars left who remember Gen. Duncan. Those who do, remember him as a most genial and companionable man, who made his school a pleasant and agreeable place, and one who ever gave a kind word to his scholars. His influence was most scholarly and gentle, and he was endeared to each and every one of his pupils, who remember him most affection- ately. Charles H. Porter, Class of ‘58. GEN. DUNCAN’S VERSES. Dartmouth College, November 13, 1860. To Annie R----- O'erbome with labor, sorrow and with care I wandered forth to breathe the evening air. With toilsome pace I climbed a neighbor- ing height, And sat me down amid the fading light. No fitter place for high and lofty thought! For earth and sky the sunset glory caught, And solemn stillness reigned. And yet my eye Saw not the dying splendors of the sky: The hills and lovely landscape of the plain Unnoticed stretched before: for through my brain There swept a tide of tho't with demon power That robbed of kindlier tho’t that holy hour Distracted I;—when on my ear there broke The chime of distant bells:—their music woke My soul to harmony with things around, And stirred my poet nature at the sound, My unsealed vision saw above my head And ?neath my feet divinest beauties spread. A calmer mood came stealing o'er my mind, And God seemed moving on the evening wind. And so to Thee, in future years of life Amid the busy whirl and stormy strife Of passion, sorrow, toil and wearying care, Like music floating on the evening air, Be all the hallowed memories of the past. When thou art sad, weighed down with burdens vast, Then in this album's pages thou shalt find A potent spell to calm thy troubled mind. May every name of friends recorded here. Like chiming bells that thrill the enrap- tured ear, Bid all unpleasant feelings sink to rest. And spread a holy quiet through thy breast. S. A. Duncan. NATURE’S SONG. You may plough my earth with the cannon wheel, Or furrow with shot and shell, A million men may charge or march Through the gates of the battle's hell. Where the hottest battle raged its worst Mid the cannon's heaviest boom, Where the dead and the dy;ng thickest lay, Wakes spring to life and bloom. Through the columned palace of monarchs old In the hush of the Syrian night, Where the royal guard once kept his watch In the splendor of starry light, With a stealthy step the lion stalks, His thoughts on the evening feast. Why, here, where he slinks, was a temple once, And here was a throne at least. From palace and temple to death and dust, Is only a step for me; From death and dust to life and bloom, Is the way that must ever be. And whatever this ceaseless change may mean No Oedipus can tell, In a cloud of dust, in a wreath of flowers, I guard my secret well. Frederic Allison Tupper. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by • Mary E. Gar hit y, ’96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, ’98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’98 How many will be excused from examinations ? The rain and snow are giving us a number of extra holidays. Several of the seniors are contem- plating a trip to the Bermudas this winter. Excused ! What a thrill of de- light it sends through the veins of the students. The end of the first half year is nearing. Look out for the deport- ment marks ! Astronomy ’96—“Well, I never could see how you get the big bear out of the dipper. We have been invited to scan ethereal regions at intervals of a few hours from six o’clock p. m. to five o’clock A. M. The pupils in the Astronomy class display a great deal of interest in the lesson, especially when talk- ing on some other subject. Many of our New Year resolu- tions have already sought an early grave. Alas! ’tis true “ the good die young.” History ’97, Teacher—“Do you know how Pericles died ? ” Pupil— “ Happy.” Teacher—“ I hope so.” Who will win the prizes ? Were the examinations easy ? Visitors are frequent at the High School. Tickets for prize speaking are selling very rapidly. Communication during examina- tions does not pay. “ Cast thy bread upon the waters,” not upon the floor. There are many entries for the essay and translation contests. Almost all of the classes are un- usually well advanced this year. Physiology ’97—“ Where is the mind ? ” Echo answers—“ Where ?” Teacher—“ What is the meaning of swab ? ” Brilliant Pupil—“ A young pig- eon.” (squab.) Latin ’96, Pupil —Corinth, the light of all Asia was put out. Teacher—No wonder it was put out; it wasn’t where it belonged. The seniors should set a good example for the other scholars. Their standing should be the high- est in everything, but this is not always the case. • Since life is a dream, we must have had the nightmare “ that cold Monday,” when our school was turned into a temporary hospital for the treatment of frozen ears, fingers, etc. Perhaps the reason so many of the pupils of ’99 are late is that they are following their teacher’s advice, to count the steps in Latin on the way to school. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Sjxdl)ktige£. Edited by ■ Helen A. Dunham, ’06, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Alice L. Dorety, ’97, Florence Osborne, ’98. Those who visited Mechanics’ Fair this year will read with inter- est the article in the November Recorder entitled “A Day at Me- chanics’ Fair.” “The Collegium,” P. E. Island, is undoubtedly the king of school periodicals. Its review of 1«95 is the work of a broad master mind. Its critique on “ Home Rule ” in Ireland is timely and salutary. The paper throughout is freer from bias and prejudice than many journals. The Lynn High School Gazette for December, ’95, is too funny for anything. It should have been given to the funny editor. The pro- saic editor was so overcome by the mistake that he took a pen in one hand and his head in the other, and is trying to find out where the funny bump is. The motto of the “School Ob- server ” is evidently forgotten by I. R. Parker in his “American Ath- letics.” He says, “Great Britain has had her day. She must give way to a rising republic,” etc., ad nauseam. Great Britain is very nearly a rising republic, too. Why should we foster a petty jealousy ? There is room in the world for us all. We are brothers in the repub- lic of letters. In physical, athletic rivalry let us foster that generous if “stern joy which warriors feel in foemen worthy of their steel.” The Advocate for December con- tains an article on the Fabian Policy, which would interest Latin ’98. The Dedham “ High School Bulle- tin ” for December, ’95, is well got up. If brevity is the “soul of wit,” its editorials are witty. We notice that some of our ex- changes have very short exchange columns, and worse still, some are minus such a column. The continued article found in the High School Life, Melrose, entitled “ Trials and Tribulations,” is un- usually bright and interesting. We notice very neat cuts on the covers of some of our exchanges. The cut on the Dorchester High School Item presents one particularly attractive in its appearance. The article entitled “ Occupations Prejudicial to Health,” in the D. H. S. Item is well written, and might well be read, and its kindly advice taken into consideration by many. How delighted we were to see the snow the other day, especially as it brought us a holiday. Cora’s definition of electricity— “ Electricity is something shocking.” —Exchange. “After the fever of life; after wearinesses and sicknesses ; fightings and despondings; languor and fret- fulness ; struggling and failing, strug- gling and succeeding; after all the changes and chances of this troubled and unhealthy state, at length comes death, at length the White Throne of God, at length the Beatific Vision. After restlessness, comes rest, peace, joy, our eternal portion, if we be worthy.”—Cardinal Newman. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Wky ide SpPay . fWgoqklg. Edited by - Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace L. Durgin, ’98, Blanche Brown, ’98. “Nor knowest thou what argument Thy life to thy neighbor’s creed has lent, All are needed by each one; Nothing is fair or good alone.” —Emerson. “Let us, then, be what we are, and speak what we think, and in all things Keep ourselves loyal to truth, and the sacred professions of friendship.” —Longfellow. “ Manners are the happy ways of doing things; each once a stroke of genius or of love,—now repeated and hardened into usage.”—Emer- son. “ A library is but the soul's burial ground. It is the land of shadows.” —Henry Ward Beecher. “ Patience and the passage of time Accomplish more than anger or strength, Everything comes to him who waits.” “ A year has gone, as the tortoise goes, Heavy and slow,” — Whittier. “Truly there is a tide in the affairs of men; but there is no Gulf Stream setting forever in one di- rection.”—Lowell. “ Men might be better if we better deemed Of them. The worst way to improve the world Is to condemn it.”—Bailey. • “Knowledge is proud that he has learned so much; Wisdom is humble that he knows no more.” —Cowper. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, • Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Sarah J. Collagan, ’98. Blanche Brown, ’98, has gone South. Miss Dorety, ’97, is ill with diph- theria. Miss Alice Burrill, ’97, has left school temporarily. Miss Fowler, ’97, and Miss Mar- tell, ’98, have left school. Miss Annie Keenan, ’94, has ac- cepted a position in Tingsboro as teacher. Misses Cummings and Hay, ’96, spent their vacations at their res- pective homes in New Hampshire. Misses Chapman and Thompson, ’97, and Miss Batson, ’98, assisted at the recent entertainment at the Uni- tarian church. It is with deep regret that we learn of the resignation of Dr. Sheahan from the school board. We feel assured, however, that his in- terest in the Q. H. S. will not wane. 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No. 5. gbe mtkn-§otL WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE IN I BREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. I . Ro s’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, . Frank M. Coe, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass G Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Jacob Waushaw, ’96, Editors, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. Again the anniversary of the birth of the “ Father of his Country” is near. One hundred and sixty- four years have gone “ as the tortoise goes heavy and slow” since this scion of a noble house was born in “ Ole Virginy.” No doubt he would have been expected to spend his life in ease, as became a wealthy Southerner, had not that very re- markable cherry-tree incident taken place. But no, he was destined to do great and noble deeds before Atropos cut the thread of life. Washington was of the heroic mould, his patrician features, lofty brow, tall, well-formed military figure were but the “outward and visible signs” of his innate nobility. Not only his temperate, well ordered style of living but the sterling quali- ties inherited from his ancestors succeeded in producing one of the finest specimens of the human race. In private life “ he was a verray perfight, gentil knight,” in war, a hero; in public life an uncrowned king. He was indeed first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” r. The Roentgen light has made an almost unprecedented furore in the scientific world, and all are unani- mous in declaring it the greatest discovery of the age. By its aid, things hidden are brought to light. Frail humanity is trembling at the result. When these rays come into general use, no man’s thoughts will be his own. All the little hypocri- scies of society, all the shams of life, will be revealed. Our bad qualities will be magnified and stand forth prominently, our own good qualities will be diminished and shrink back, abashed. Truth sternly clothed will view our deeds. Man’s soul will be an open book. Before these terribly brilliant rays, falsehood and deceit will fall; animosity, hypocrisy, and meanness will bow their heads, and Virtue will stand triumphant ’midst its fallen foes. w. “ Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall, Some days must be dark and dreary.” —Lonyfellow. THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE FO URTH ANNUAL PRIZE SPEAKING CONTEST AND AWARD OF ESSAY AND TRANSLATION PRIZES. The fourth annual contest was a brilliant success. A magnificent au- dience that filled all the available space testified to the popularity of these exhibitions. The speaking was of a high order and fully main- tained the standard of excellence reached in former years. In fact, as one member of the School Commit- tee remarked: “ These contests grow better and better every year.” The musical part of the programme was highly complimented by the local press. The programme and the award of prizes follow : 1. Music—“ Praise ye the Father, Gounod By the School. 2. “ A Legend of Bregeoz,” A. A. Proctor Bertha F. Hayden, ’97. 3. “ Toussaint L’Ouverture,” Wendell Phillips Mary M. Joss, 97. 4. Selection from Evangeline,” Longfellow Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. 5. “ The Bell of Zinora,” N. R. Rose Nettie Sweenev, ’96, 6. How Cushing Destroyed the Albemarle, ” _ Anon. Gertrude Walker, '97. 7. The Destruction or Pompeii,” Bulwer Lytton Raymond P. Delano, '98. 8. Music—(a) “ Wanderer’s Farewell,” Arranged by Irving Emerson (6) “ Yachting Glee,” Wm. Culbertson By the School. Assisted by Mr. Kolb, ’99, and Mr. Mitchell, ’99. 9. “ The Rescue,” W. H. H. Murray Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. 10. “ Descriotion of Webster’s Speech in Reply to Hayne.” C W. March I onaid M cKenzie. ’97. 11. “ Plea for the Old South Church,” Wendell Phillips Edward C. Hewitson, ’9 . 12. Selection from “ No Thoroughfare,” Charles Dickens Maude Cummings, ’96. 13. “ The Ride of Great-Grandmother Lee,” E. B. Rexford Elsa Scharnagel, ’97. 14. Music - Trio, “ Meadow Song,” J. Wiegand Miss Burke, ’97, Miss White, ’97, and Miss Bates, ’98. 15. “ The Last Speech, Robert Emmet Curtis Nichols, ’97. 16. “ Herv Riel,” Robert Browning Rachel E. Johnson, ’97. 17. “ The Man Who Rode to Conemaugh,” J. E. Bowen Ethel E. Douglas, ’99. 18. “ All’s W 11.” Celia Thaxter Norma C. Lowe, ’99. 19. Music—“ On Dancing Waves,” J. Wiegand Mr B. Fitzgerald, piano, Mr. J. Fitzgerald, First Violin, Mr E. Marnock; Second Violin. 20. Award of Prizes. 21. Music The Miller,” G. A. IvxacFarren By the School. Assisted by Mr. Kolb, ’99, and Mr. Mitchell, ’99. The Priae Winners. Hon. Charles H. Porter, Chairman of the School Committee and Sub- Committee of the High, introduced Mrs. Albert F. Schenkelberger, who announced the results of the essay and translation contests : For essays: Class of ’96,—First prize, $5, divided be- tween ‘‘Ulysses of Ithaca” [Jacob War- shaw] who wrote on ‘‘Confessions of a New Woman;” and “X. Y. Z ” [Charles J. Anderson] who wrote a poem entitled “The Secret of Success.” Class of ’97,- First prize, $5, “Hope” [Donald MacKenzie] who wrote on “The Duties of a Patriot.” Honorable mention to “Ericas” [Mary M. Joss] for “An origi- nal Story.” Class of ’98. —First prize, $5, to “Nan.” [Florence Osborne] who wrote on “Treas- ures of the S a.” Honorable mention to “Don Roderick,” [Daniel Gallagbei] Class of ’99,—Fust prize, $5, to “Adel- aide McLeod,” [Grace Craig] who wrote Miss Winship. ’98, took t e place of Miss Burse, who was prevented from singing by illness. THE GOLDEN-ROD. OQ “Ad Autumn Walk.1 Honorable raen- mention to “Billy,” [William H. Baker] who also wrote on “An Autumn Walk.” For translations: Greek.—Fir.st prize, $4, “Maiden Min- erva,” [Jacob Warshaw]. Honorable, men- tion to Sophocles,” [Mary E. Cahill]. Cicero,—First Priz®, $4, divided between “Vestla,” [Mary E. Pitts] and “Diedrich Knickerbocker,” [Jacob Warshaw] Virgil,—First prize, $4, “Hope,” [Don- ald MacKepz� ] Honorable mention to “Proserpina,” [Mildred H Sampson]. Cse ar,—First prize, $4, “Titus Labien- us,” [George Lewis]. Honorable mention to “Marcus Aurelius” [Mary A. Sweenev]. French, ’96,—First prize, $4. “Algeria” [Isabelle Hav]. Honorable mention to “Barkis is winin’” [Jacob Warshaw] French, ’97.—First prize, $4, “Louise de la VaMiere” [Alice M. Perrv] Honorable mention to “Hope” [Donald Mackenzie] The judges of the essays and translations were: Mrs. Schenkelberger, Mrs. Frederic A. Tupper, Miss Minnie J. Pratt, Miss Florence Hayes and Mr. Robert B. Porter. Head Master F. A. Tupper an- nounced the results of the Prize Speaking Contest as follows : First prize, $20 worth of books,—Miss Mary M. Joss, ’97. Second prize, $15 worth of books,— Curtis Nichols, ’97. Third prize, $10 worth of books,—Miss Maude Cummings ’96. Fourth prize, $10 worth of books,—Ray- mond P. Delano, ’98. Fifth prize, $10 worth of books,—Miss Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. Sixth prize, $5 in books,—Rachel E. Johnson, ’97 Seventh prize, $5 in books,—Donald Mackenzie, ’97. The judges of declamation were Hon. Charles F. Adams, 2d., Mrs. C. Theodore Hardwick and James F. Harlow, Esq. The prizes for declamation were given by Wendell G.Corthell, Esq., and those for essays and translations were given by Joseph M. Sheahan, M. D. ALUMNI REUNION In spite of the storm the annual reunion of the Quincy High School Alumni was a social success. After a reception by Mayor Adams, Hon. C. H. Porter and Mrs. Porter, President Battison, and Mrs. Battison, Head Master F. A. Tupper and Mrs. Tupper, addresses were made by President Battison, Mayor Adams, and Hon. C. H. Porter. Head Master F. A. Tupper read a poem. After the literary exercises had been concluded, light refresh- ments were served. Dancing and general sociability occupied the rest of the evening. Hon. C. H. Porter in his remarks devoted his attention largely to the project of decorating the High School with pictures and casts. The correspondence of Col. Porter and Wendell G. Corthell, Esq., follows: Quincy, January 20, 1896. Dear Mr. Corthell; Ever since ihe completion and occupa- tion of the High School building, it bas seemed to me eminently fit that the wails should have decoration by an artistic use of photographs of the works of the great masters in painting, sculp'ure and archi- tecture. The only question was the one to whom I could turu who would take charge of and secure works suitable for the pur- pose. It occurs to me that you would be the very one and I write to ask if you will take charge of the matter. Awaiting a reply, Faithfully yours, Chas H. Porter. Wollaston. Jauuary 23, 1896. Hon. Charles H Porter; My Dear Sir—Your very kind and complimentary letter of invitation to under- take - the decoration of the High School building has been received, and I assure you it will give me pleasure to comply with your request. The building is admirably adapted for TITE GOLDEN-ROD. such decoration aud there is no reason why we may not have there two or three hundred representations of the master- pieces of art which the world has produced, and thus make of the building in which we have so much pride, a real art museum. With no appropriation from the city, but with the co-operation of the citizens, and the graduates and friends of the school, we shall no doubt meet with abundant success. I send you with this a draft of a circular which I propose issuing and which, if approved, it would be well to read at your reunion Friday eveniug. Yery sincerely yours, W. G. CORTHELL. Quincy, January 24, 1896. To the Friends of the High School of Quincy; In these modern days no argument is req tired to convince anyone who has ever been to schooi, especially iu the Dare, white-walled rooms of tweu'y years ago, that beautiful works of art are needed in our school rooms. All are refined by beauty, all are instructed by representations of the great works of man in architecture, paint- ing and sculpture, all are inspired to pa- triotism by reminders of our historic places and noble countrymen. The portraits of those who have won greatne 8 in literature, science and art stimulate us also to faithful eff rt. Students who have about them the best that history has produced will graduate with higher ideals and acquire a love of the beau iful which will enrich their whole lives. It is proposed to embellish � lia. new building with at least three hundred pic urea, casts, bas-re'iefs, e� c., and with- out calling on the ci y for anv appropria- tion. The plan to be followed is the same as that which proved so successful at W Haston. Each work of art will forever hear the giver's name, or the name of some child or friend. A full list of the subj cfs and d � nors will also be printed and framed under gla-s for reference. AH the rooms « r-� now Droperlv tinted and ready for decora ion. Toe suhj c s will have a wide rauge, coveriog historic architecture and ruins, cathedrals, noted buildings, masterpieces in painting and sculpture, bas-reliefs, portraits of states- men, authors, scientists, musicians, artists, etc., of the world, and especially of our own country. The selection will rest with the under- signed, the committee and the teachers of the school, and be subject to the approval of the School Committee. Donations of works of art are not solicited, but the money to purchase what is suitable. It is hoped that parents of children who are now or have been in the school, gradu- ates, friends, and the citizens generally will respond to this appeal promptly, that the work may be begun as soon as possible. Most of the pictures must be made to order and time will be required. High schools in other towns are spending thousands of dollars for art works. Can we not do as much for the children of Quincy ? W. G CORTHELL. Ki id'y fill out the following form for one or more wo ks of art and mail to W. G. Cortbell, Wollaston. Quincy, , 1896. Mr W G Corthell: Dear Sir —I desire to aid in the decora- tion ot the High School building, and you may call on me any time after May 1st for the following amount: ---pictures or casts at $10.00 each, $....... ---pictures or casts at $5 00 each, $....... ---pictures or casts at $2 50 each, $....... To be placed in the school with the name or names of.............................. ...............................attached. Signed........................ Address........................... How glad every one is that the examinations are all over. Let us hope that each one will do so well that, there will be no need of having examinations at the end of the year. THE GOLDEN-ROD. CONFESSI ONS OF A NEW WOMAN. Many years have passed into eternity, my dear Helen, since last we met, years that have yielded me naught but sorrow and misfortune, the fruits of false pride and mistaken ambition. “Toiling, sorrowing, suf- fering,onward through life have I gone. And now, as I behold dread- ful Atropos near me, and threaten- ing to cut the ill spun thread of my life with her inevitable shears, look- ing back upon my wretched career, I can see how vainly I have toiled, how uselessly I have suffered, and how foolishly I have lived. When we parted from our dear Alma Mater I went forth among the bustling mass of humanity, firm in my deter- mination to raise struggling women to a higher sphere. I adopted all the senseless costumes and expres- sions which were then prevalent among the so-called “new women,” but alas, I had forgotten that, though I might disguise my external appearance, I still possessed a woman’s heart whose dictates were as unchangeable as those of the fates I have lived, my dear Helen, but “ ich hob’ geliebt und gelebt.” And how much more bitter do the sad reflections of an ill spent life become when I think of the lives I have ruined, of the hopes I have dashed to destruction, of the disgrace I have caused, and of my husband’s broken heart, and of my child’s, and of my own. Truly, Helen, I have been following some phantom which beckoned me with the luring prize of woman’s exaltation, treading with unfeeling steps upon the miseries and misfortunes of my fellow crea- tures. I have been led on by it solely with the intention of gaining happiness and fame for woman, and have attained but notoriety. And I have been merely walking in the footsteps of every “ new woman” who, were she to disclose the wretch- ed interior of a seemingly happy life, would present to the light a depth of misery unthought of. In the daytime she drowns her cares by her activity as does the drunkard his, in alcohol, but oh, how heart rending it is to lie awake in the awful stillness of night and mourn and weep over a shattered life; a forsaken creature whom pride pre- vents from acknowledging her feel- ings, exiled in the vast throng of humanity, who, as she goes about her tasks throws a cloak about her sorrows with a choking sob, and sets forth to drink deeply and madly of the cup of forgetfulness. Oh, God ! I have tasted of the forbidden fruit and I have suffered. Many times when the raging storm king ruled over the land and drove all creatures terrified to seek some sheltered spot, would I brave the roaring tempest and walk along the desolate streets with bowed head and aching heart, sadly thinking of the happiness I might have secured had I followed the commands of reason rather than those of desire. Then would there come before me the wistful countenance of my loving husband, seeking a little affection, and obtaining but indifference. And my boy, oh, my poor boy, how often would I accuse myself of your sad fate. You are a woman, dear Helen, and can understand my love for my ♦Prize Essay, '96. THE GOLDEN-ROD. child, and how I longed to hold him in my embrace. But false pride and ambition kept me aloof from him, so that brought up by a nurse, fed and clothed and caressed by a stranger, he scarcely knew his own mother. Often would my maternal affection urge me to take my child and do my duty by him, and as often would my evil genius say, “Wait! when you have obtained your desire, when you have reached the pinnacle of your ambition then you may take your child and show how strongly you love him.” Seldom during my busy career,hur- rying from one end of the continent to the other on monotonous lecturing tours, did I have the opportunity of seeing my boy, much less paying any attention to him. His bringing up, his education, rested entirely upon his father and his devoted nurse. What was his disposition, what talent he possessed, what his thoughts, his actions, or his joys, were matters unknown to his mother. Sixteen years did it take me to be- come acquainted with my son, and in what circumstances. Not satisfied my dear Helen with spreading the “ new woman” epi- demic, as it were, through America, my wild revels hurried me over the sea, and there I was received with open arms and feasted and paraded and lionized almost to insanity. From England I rushed to France, from France to Germany, from city to city, and country to country, and at last wearied by the incessant toil I returned to America, no wiser, no richer in any way than when I had started. Then, dearest Helen, as flushed with success, I went home to press my boy to my bosom, did my great- est calamity befall me. At the door my husband met me with a sorrow- ful, tearful smile, and my heart beat faster at the thought of sad news. My head reeled as a dreadful idea flashed through ray brain. “ My boy, our boy,” I gasped. But my poor husband said nothing, taking me into the house. All seemed deso- late and in mourning. The rooms were gloomy and chill, and the cur- tains were drawn down as at a funeral, and a death-like silence per- vaded the air. I looked around for my boy, and truly in vain did I look. Then Frank, seeing the fear in ray countenance, said, “ Worse than dead is he, Mary. But come, since your feelings have at length been aroused, and learn of poor Charlie’s disgrace, from himself. I have not the heart nor the courage to tell it to you myself.” So we went into the crowded streets and I followed him slowly, mournfully, sadly, and entered—oh, Helen, my heart bleeds as I write it—the jail. And there my husband bade the jailer lead me to a certain cell, and walking along an avenue lined with dark dungeons, where jail-birds beat the bars of their cages in vain, I came to my son. I ran to him, clasped him in my arms, and unable to speak, held him to my breast, my eyes filled with tears, and my heart had like to burst. Again and again I tried to speak his name, but words failed me, and sob- bing I pressed him close, and looked in his pale, care-worn face, and oh, Helen, Helen, what misery, what neglect, and yet what love did I see there. At length, when my passion- ate feelings had subsided somewhat, I said in a quivering, yearning voice, THE GOLDEN-ROD. “Charlie, ray dearest Charlie, forgive me. I have sinned greatly but I shall try to atone for ray misdeeds. Tell me, my son, how you came to this plight, for I know that, though you have done wrong, the sin was not yours, but mine, yes, mine.” And there after many years in a dark and barren cell a mother received her son, and a son found a mother. “Mother,” said Charlie, and never was word so sweet to my ears, “Mother, I have brought disgrace upon you, and my father and myself, but I have struggled hard against it. Had I your loving hand to guide me in my youth this would never have happened, nor would we have en- dured these sufferings. You can never imagine how many temptations I have resisted, and yet how cruelly I have suffered in the end. What- ever crimes I have committed have been done not through lack of con- science but of moral determination. I am a thief in the eyes of the world and relentlessly have those eyes pur- sued me. Many a time have I longed for your love, and had you not come how true would have been the words of the poet: I that am Pierrot, pray you to pity me, To be so young, so old in misery; See me, and how the winter of my grief Wastes me, and how I whiten like a leaf, And how like a lost child, lost and afraid, I seek the shadow, I that am a shade; I that have loved a moonbeam nor have won Any Diana to Endymion. But now, dear mother, I shall live hopefully and happily with your love ever before me. One more em- brace, mother, and you must leave me for I hear my keeper’s steps, which neither love nor sorrow can retard.” So I left my darling a changed being, from a callous, unfeeling woman to a loving, patient mother. And though I feel death’s hand upon me yet I stay it resolutely, and wait to see my boy free before I de- part to my last resting place. “ Ulysses of Ithaca,” Jacob Wars haw, ’96. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Norma C. Lowe, ’99. Miss Dorety ’97, is convalescent. Mr. Louis Chapman, ’96, has moved to West Newton. Mr. Hedman of Caribou, Maine, has entered the class of ’97. Miss Minnie Kolb, ’93 is teaching at Andover, Massachusetts. Miss Ethel Dorman ’99, has left school for this year on account of ill- ness. Miss Edith Chapman ’97, has left school on account of her removal from town. The class of ’96 have begun to study Ovid. In Latin this class is farther advanced than all previous ones at this time of year. On February 11th, we assembled in the study hall to listen to an in- teresting address by Mr. Corthell on the subject of art decoration for our school. Circulars were distributed and we were urged to encourage contributions. The ob- ject is certainly a worthy one, and in the near future we hope to see new pictures and busts adorning our school. £(Odkl$. THE GOLDEN ROD. Sjxcilikiigeg. Edited by • Maky E. Garrity, ’00, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’90, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuank, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, ‘98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’99 The Prize Speaking Contest held in the High School hall Friday, Feb. 7, was a success in every way. The watch words for chemistry are —Observe and Think. Too great care cannot be taken in the chemical laboratory when the pupils are performing experiments. Many are rather careless sometimes, and some day something will happen which will not be very satisfactory to them. One of our freshmen announced in a serious manner that “ a mat” was fashion. Edited by Helen A. Dunham, ’96, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Alice L. Dorety, ’97, Florence Osborne, ’98. After reading “The Wonders of Yellowstone Park,” we are more fully convinced that America has her wonders as well as the old world. Those who are superstitious should read “ Shoot the Bogie Man,” in the Home Science Magazine. Quite a number of our exchange papers have pictures of their school on the cover. It is very interesting to see the different buildings. Although the subject of “The New Woman” has been discussed so often ; this month it was treated in an entirely new manner, and many new thoughts have been given in several different articles. French ’97 “Tout le monde se couche avec les poules ” Pupil translating “ Everybody went to roost with the chickens.” Lost ! The Great Ionian Sea! When found, return to Latin ’97. Latin ?97 (Teacher)—Why did he ask that question ? Pupil—He wanted to know. Teacher—Doubtless. Marius is still a great favorite with Latin ?96. Teacher in Physics—What is the the difference between the electro- motive force and the current ? Pupil—The electromotive force is the force that meets the resistance; and the current is the electricity that comes after it. Some of our exchanges are few and far between. A paper seems much more interesting when it reaches us in time, than when it is a month late. In some original compositions we notice that the imagination is given full sway ; and these are always the most interesting. Is it not a good idea to let our imaginations work all they will? They give life and color to our thoughts, which, otherwise might be only so many words, with- out expression and color. The “Newton High School Re- view ” is a bright production. 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Wright Ditson are outfitters to all the leading colleges, universities and schools in the United States. WRIGHT DITSON, 344 Washington Street, - - Boston Mass. Vol. V. QUINCY, MASS., MARCH, 1896. No. 6. 0tdeu-§oil WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SGHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. D. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Frank M. Coe, ’96, William C. Wales, ’Q8, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General ( Jacob Warshaw, ’96, Editors, Beatrice H. Roth well, ’96. Tile senior class is beginning to realize that its stay at the dear old High is drawing rapidly to an end. The class reception and class motto are already under consideration, calling forcibly to mind the time in the near future when we shall go “ex vita scholae in scholam vitae.” Our friends tell us that the time spent at school is the happiest part of our lives. We shall soon be able to appreciate the fact more keenly. So let us make the most of the few remaining months. Let us do every;, thing in our power to reflect honor on the school and on the class of ’96, endeavoring to make the latter part of our course the brightest and best of all. r. For the first time, now, are the charms of Homer displayed to us in its original language. His simple phrasing, his lofty and sublime style, and his grandeur, are an immense relief from the studied, artistic, and yet almost tiresome imitations of Virgil. The very sound of the ancient Greek has in it a most re- freshing melody, putting to shame, in its archaic tunefulness, our feeble attempts at rendering it into English, invested with the real spirit of the Greek. Our language makes a very poor show in comparison with the sublimity of Homer. Bryant’s translation seems somewhat austere, and certainly lacks the true fire, while Pope’s, though containing more of the real spirit of Homer, is, after all, but a paraphrase. It is surprising to find in a work of such glory as the Iliad, an expression so simple and direct. But therein lies its charm ; it is a gem of purest ray serene.” Even in the Iliad alone can we see how far the ancient Greeks surpassed us, although it is rather galling to concede superiority to a race termed by some, barbarians. Here is the evidence, however, before our eyes. We pride ourselves upon our advancement. Compare the literature, the sculpture, the archi- tecture of Greece, with our greatest masterpieces, and ours seem out- shone like paste by Grecian dia- monds. Ages have rolled by, and yet, in all that is grand and ennob- ling, few have appeared worthy of THE GOLDEN-ROD. being mentioned in the same breath with those ancient geniuses. The useless ornamentation, the hollow decoration, and the meaningless words of modern authors, when com- pared with immortal Homer, seem like the frills and frippery of the parvenu, contrasted with the simple- ness and dignity of the true aristo- crat. Greece has seen great masters. Will the world ever behold their equals? Truly, it is pitiful to reflect upon their former greatness, and think how low such a noble race has fallen, and every lover of all that is best cannot help saying sorrowfully, “ The Glory that was Greece.” w. March has indeed come in like a lion, still amid its roar it seems to give the sweet assurance that “ soft- breathing Spring” is near. Trim Pussy Willow has already appeared snugly wrapped in her warm fur jacket. Poor Pussy must be chilled at the cold greeting of the god of War. O for Spring! gentle showers in- stead of snow storms, flowers in place of slush and mud, Miss Butter- cup robed in gold, swaying in the breeze, modest little violets hiding in the grass, and lilacs making the air heavy with their sweet perfume —a pleasant anticipation to brighten the dreary days of stormy March. R. The elan for decorating the High School with the masterpieces of art is most noble in its conception, and should be advanced zealously by all well-wishers of our institution. We have a building that will do justice to any work of art, and no efforts should be spared in making it as beautiful as possible. There is no cause worthier of liberality than the adornment of our public schools. Surrounded by works of the highest merit, reminded of great deeds by the faces of our most distinguished men, looking upon scenes of exqui- site beauty, and structures of im- posing grandeur, it will be strange, indeed, if we do not learn to relish all that is excellent in art, and to discriminate between the good and the bad. Such environment will tend to ennoble our thoughts and ac- tions, and unconsciously influence our whole lives. The donors also will have excellent reasons for grati- fication, not only in making life more pleasant for others but in gaining for themselves a lasting memorial in our halls. When we view our lives closely, we ultimately conclude that praise is a prime factor in our ac- tions, and whoever contributes to the decoration of the High School, will have done one praiseworthy deed, at least, and will have one memorial to save him from obscurity. Quincy, proud of its public institutions, and justly so, glorying in their record, and being for many reasons, the most famous city in the United States, should meet this request most generously. w. In the Cantata Red Riding Hood, and tableaux given at the First Con- gregational church the following took part. Miss Nina Dinnie, ’98, Miss Reynolds, ’98, Miss Laing, ’98, Miss Souter, ’99, Miss Norma C. Lowe, ’99, Miss Mary Dinnie, ’95, Miss Ida Thomas, ’95, Miss Alice Sampson, ’95, and Miss Daisy Lowe, ’95. THE GOLDEN-ROD. GREENHALGE MEMORIAL EXERCISES. Monday, March 9, the day of the funeral of Governor Greenhalge, memorial exercises were held at our school, in which the School Com- mittee, the head master and a large number of pupils took part. The programme : 1. Music, “ Praise ye the Father ’ by the School. 2. Introductory remarks, Head-master F. A. Tupper. 3. “ Greenhalge as a Scliool-boy,” Ray- mond T. Delano, ’98. 4. u His Literary Culture,” Frank M. Coe, ’96. 5. “ Short Tributes,” Delia Burke, ’97, Bertha F. Hayden, ’97, Mary E. Pitts, ’97, Gertrude Walker, ’97, Edward C. Hewit- son, ’98, Else Schamagel, ’97, Rachel E. Johnson, '97, Ethel E. Douglas, ’99, Norma C. Lowe, ’99, Rose Coyle, ’96. 6. Music, “ Wanderer’s Farewell,” by the School. 7. (a) Poem, “ Frederic Thomas Green- halge,” Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. (6) “The Force of Sentiment,” Nettie Sweeney, ’90. (c) “The Legislature is Notified,” Curtis Nichols, ’97. (d) “ Action of City Officers of Lowell,” John W. Northcott, ’98. (e) “Action of Boston Aldermen,” William Walsh, ’97. (f) “ Action of Boston Common Coun- cil,” Margaret L. Burns, ’96. 8. (a) “Action of the State Board of Education,” Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96. (6) “ Additional Tributes,” Isabel F. Butler, 96. (c) “ The Reform Club Honors His Memory,” Harold Wilder, ’96. (d) “Resolutions of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company,” Helen E. Bemis, ’97. (e) “ Action of the Republican State Committee,” Alice M. Briggs, ’97. 9. (a) “ The Governor’s Visits to Quincy,” Beatrice Roth well, ’96. (b) “ Speech at the Dedication of the Quincy High School,” Mary M. Joss, ’97, Miss McPherson, ’97. (c) “Speech at the Hospital Fete,” Catherine E. Healy, ’96, Mary E. Garrity, 96, Helen H. Gavin, ’96, Annie L. Roache, ’96. 10. Music, “Angel of Peace,” by the School. 11. “Speech on Garfield’s Death,” Donald MacKenzie. 12. Address by Hon. Charles H. Porter. 13. Verses, “Governor Greenhalge,” Headmaster F. A. Tupper. He hath taken his place in Memory’s hall Where time shall never encroach, The Helmsman grand of our Ship of State, Fearless without reproach. He hath taken his place by the men of old, And they rise their brother to greet, Hancock is there and Adams bold, And they give him welcome meet. Oh straight and sure on the noblest course, No matter what storms would whelm, Our good ship sped through tempest’s force, While He was at the helm. Rest well, rest well, Thou Helmsman dear, A proud State loves thee well, A thousand flags at half-mast drear, The sense of loss and the tender tear, Of the State’s affection tell. 14. Music, “America,” by the School. A portrait of Governor Greenhalge stood on the piano. The picture was tastefully draped with American flags and crepe, and surrounded with beautiful calla lilies and evergreen. Hon. Charles H. Porter’s remarks were received with close attention. Col. Porter’s intimate relations with Governor Greenhalge gave the ad- dress peculiar interest. Now that Spring is drawing near, many voices are increasing in strength. Let us hope, when Sum- mer comes again, there will be no chance for some of our pupils to s ay “ can’t hear.” The second half year has begun. Try to keep the number of deport- ment marks as low as possible THE GOLDEN-ROD. I itei y Dej) i‘tcqer t. S Maude Cummings, ’96. Edited by | Chas. j. andebson, ’96. THE SECRET OF SUCCESS. A lingering echo from days of yore, A woful sigh through ages' mystic gloom Still sounds, resounds from east, from west, From heart to heart in mortal breast, Through ages evermore. Ah woe! ah heart-burning heaving woe! Yon fiery flames from Hades’ yawning pit, What power divine, what fiendish art, Can free a soul, a heaven-born heart From your undying glow ? The rippling rapids that trip their course In eager haste towards ocean’s boundless waste Hear far away the breakers' roar That toss and dash against the shore With echoes loud and hoarse. The rills with longing approach the wrath That fills the foaming skies to ether’s height, While near their course a lad oft stays To see their flow, and yearns to trace Their noisy, headlong path. Then slowly echoes a doleful tone From rippling stream e’en to the youthful heart, And wide about in airy sky, Far o’er the clouds resounds a sigh, Resounds a lingering moan. O could! O would!—rolls o’er and o’er When dawn shines bright on childhood’s trifling cares, And voices e’er unheard reply, Alone, forlorn, they fall and die In whispers lower and lower. The boisterous billow’s far upward tower And yearn to clasp the stars in their embrace— With heaving might they mount the skies, Their crushing strength all power defies, Both God’s and mortal’s power. Amid their roaring on lonely reef A hero stands, of Titan strength his arm, His heart e’er throbs with longing beat, With throbs that once the lad did heat— The same, the endless grief. O could! O would!—rolls o’er and o’er While noonday’s sun still shines in mortal heart; A voice unheeded e’er replies, Unheeded yea it falls and dies In whispers lower and lower. Near cloud-capped mountain an oak-tree grew, That e’er looked upwards toward its lofty top— Could ne’er it reach its towering height, Would ne’er it share its boundless sight, Its uncontested view ? The years fled onward with winged flight,— The oak rose high, o’er field and plain it grew, And lo! there stood a towering tree That well a glorious match could be For every soaring height. Tis late, in autumn’s cold breezes dread An aged man stood lingering on the cliff; With woful eyes he sees the oak, Does oft the solemn clouds invoke That slowly move o’erhead. The aged one has now begun descent, The sun has set; the lengthening shades grow black; His voice is lost in freshening gale, His footsteps ring throughout the dale With dreary echoes blent. The winds increase with darkness deep, The roaring blasts shake e’en the leaning cliff And to and fro the great oak sways— A thundering crash! the tree it lays A ruinous, formless heap. O could! O would!—rolls o’er and o’er When night shades store their gloom in mortal’s heart, But voices vainly give reply, Alone, forlorn, they fall and die In whisper’s lower and lower. So dawn and noon, their echoes blend And midday’s murmurs lengthen unto dusk, So man lives out his short-spun life, His yearning e’er a bitter strife, A strife without an end. Still sounds the echo from days of yore, Still whispering voices give their low reply, “ Brave war,” they say, “ brave swelling sea, And yet contentment e’er shall be The secret evermore.” Charles J. Anderson, ’96. ♦Prize poem. THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE DUTIES OF A PATRIOT. Last year I missed the prize. It was awarded to a pupil because the essay was said to be an “Imagin- ative ” one: something about an “ Attic,” that part of a building which, though nearest the heavens, is generally empty, and often serves more for ornament than use. But to my task. Think of the endowments for edu- cation, the thousands of school houses throughout our land, all of them comfortable, and some even gorgeous palaces furnished with the latest improvements. What gener- ous appropriations are yearly made to secure the best teachers and the best professors equipped with every known aid to impart instruction to all our young people in the arts and sciences! Now we, for whose benefit this wealth of benevolence is lavished, would be culpable, if we did not stop to consider what the State has the right to expect from us in return. The aim and object of education is to produce good citizens, and the highest ideal of a good citizen is a patriot. All men are agreed on this. Yet our men and women of the greatest light and leading, who can act in sweet accord in providing for the production of patriots are at issue on religion, on politics, on social and trade questions, in a word on all the paramount practical prob- lems of good citizenship. Unless we know then what a patriot is, we cannot truly portray his duties. The patriot, whether employed at the plough, in the pulpit, in the press or the public legislature loves his country. But the scoundrel is the loudest in his profession of love for his country. How then are we to know the genuine gold of patriot- ism from the dross ? The patriot is neither greedy, nor sly, nor boastful, nor frivolous. He does not confound the ferocity of the savage with the courage of the true man who dares to do the right. He is honest,truthful and industrious. In everything he does he seeks to serve his country, not that men should honor him, but because it is his nature. Day by day he tries to excel in everything that is upright, honorable and humane, and his character grows daily in the likeness of Him who lived for us that we might live for others. The duties of a patriot are simple, clear and straight. At elections he gives an honest vote. He has no preference for men or parties, but for such measures or laws as will do good to the country. He does not canvass with the view of being rewarded and would not accept any reward if offered. If he is a tiller of the soil he uses his strength and skill in assisting the land to yield its most generous crops, deriving strength and hap- piness from the consciousness that he is co-operating with the Father of all who causes the dull mold to pro- duce such plentiful and varied food and flowers to all His children. In the press our patriot guides his pen to do the will of our Father. He does not write for his own profit or advancement. His aim is higher. He exposes every corruption. He puts down every injustice. He is eyes to the blind, feet to the lame and a father to the fatherless. His pen in the cause of justice and truth THE GOLDEN-ROD. is mightier than the sword in the hands enslaved by greed and selfish- ness. He uses the brightest shafts of his learning and all the force of his character to raise his country to the highest plane of morality, that righteousness which “ exalteth a na- tion.” It is perhaps, to the pulpit we look for the highest model of true patriotism. The chief enemy of true patriotism is selfishness. It is in the mirror of the life of Christ that the true man is seen. Here is true brotherhood. Instead of learned theological arguments to support a creed we have a busy life of doing g6od. The greatest good to the greatest number is acknowledged in principle by all, but forgotten in use. He puts it in practice. He knows that our Father has made the world large enough and rich enough for all His children. The true patriot will not preach words of peace to the rich and thunder to the poor. He lives a life of service. He is clothed in righteousness and fed by love. The difficult is made easy. “ As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise,” is the routine practice of his life. He has willing helpers. Sin, sorrow and want disappear within the sphere of his influence. Men will no longer make the dollar their god since they have found the truth and know that it is more blessed to give than to receive. Around his torch the light dawns. Men’s hearts vibrate in unison with his, for they know they are hasten- ing the advent of “ New heavens and a new earth,” where poverty and crime shall be no more. “ Hope,” Donald MacKenzie, ’97. Prize essay, Class of ’97. Edited by « Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, '98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’99 History ’97, Teacher—“ How did Scipio end his days ? ” Pupil—“ I think he died.” The class of ’96 have begun to study Physical Geography. They hope to enjoy it as much as they did Astronomy. The cawing of crows informs us that spring is hovering near. With regret we lay aside our skates. Sleigh-rides are a dream of the past. French ’96—“ La lune lentement emergeait de cime des grandes arbresP Translating—“The plains slowly emerged from the tops of the trees.” English ’96, Pupil—Ful many a fat partrich had he in mewe. Translating—He had very many fat patriarchs in the coop. The exercises at the High School in honor of Governor Greenhalge were simple, but very appropriate, and served to impress upon the pupils the great loss they have sus- tained in his death. What longing and envious glances were bestowed on the Seniors the other day, as each one of them proudly marched down stairs eating a hot roll ! There has been a great deal of talk about giving pictures to the school, but an article which is needed more is a looking-glass for the young men, as they are often tempted to look in the young ladies’ glass. THE GOLDEN-ROD. :E xdl r ge$. Edited by • Helen A. Dunham, ’06, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98, Florence Osborne, ’98. The Phonograph has an extra fine exchange column. The Premier has a good article which the girls should read. The name of one of the exchanges would make an excellent motto— “ Learning by doing.” The Purple for March contains an amusing story entitled “ Great Minds in the Same Channel.” We hope our paper will not be so severely criticised by the Magnet as some of our exchanges are. This month’s Magnet has an ex- cellent article on our much loved poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The article which the Tattler con- tains on profanity might be read and followed to advantage by some. Why are some exchange columns printed in fine type? Surely that department is as important as some others. The Dedham High School must have a fine building if we are to judge by the picture on the cover of their paper. If one wishes to laugh he needs only to read “The Truthful Drum- mer” in the Review, to obtain the desired effect. It is very gratifying to the editors to see the acknowledgment of the reception of their paper in journals from other schools. Surely this is but a small thing to do, and gives great satisfaction. We have received a few new papers, which we gladly welcome to our reading table; and hope they they will come regularly. A. G. ’97, in the “ Magnet ” for January deserves some credit for writing so well on a subject of which he seemingly knows little. His “ Germany vs. England ” is a comedy of errors. We can notice only a few of his errors. Germany has no direct interest in the Transvaal Republic. She never had any troops there. This so-called Republic is conducted by Boers, i. e. Dutch settlers. The majority of the people have no vote. The non-voters are British and American settlers. It is within the sphere of British influence and Ger- many is powerless in this case. There is no evidence that Russia loves Germany more than England. Britain is able to defend herself against' them both. Neither is there evidence that the British colonies are disloyal, as A. G. assumes, but much the other way. We cordially concur with A. G. in his closing humane sentiments believing that “peace unweaponed conquers every wrong.” The botany class this year is a large one and consists of pupils from the classes of ’96, ’97, ’98, ’99. Chemistry is that branch of science which consists principally of be- wildering tastes and smells. Astronomy ’96 — Teacher — “ In what direction from Cassiopeia is Auriga ? ” Pupil — “Just around the other side of it.” THE GOLDEN-ROD. fW$onkl$. Wky ide pfay . Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Norma C. Lowe, ’99. We are glad to welcome back the Misses Pope after their recent ill- ness. Edited by • Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace X. Durgin, ’98, Blanche Brown, ’98. “ Thrice blessed is he who can discern Where real wrong doth lie, And dares to shun the side that seems Right to man’s blindfold eye.” —Faber. 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Dole’s “ The American Citizen ” is a proper sequel to Thomas’s History of the United States.” The whole aim and object of this book is the true object of education —citizenship. For the higher studies in this line we have Wilson’s “The State,” a book that exhibits the actual organization and administrative practice of modern governments, and “ The State and Federal Governments of The United States,” by the same author. Gide’s “ The Principles of Political Economy,” is a guide book for students who are feeling their way beyond the elementary stage in political economy. In Wenzel's “Comparative View of the Executive and Legislative Departments oe Government,” are paraded the outlines of the four great constitutional governments of the world—The United States, England, France and Germany. For students of political economy, and for the law school, Lawrence’s “Guide to International Law,” is now in press. Still another professional work is the “Constitution of The United States at the End of the First Century,” by ex-Senator Boutwell of Massachusetts, a source of authority that cannot be questioned. These books follow the laboratory plan, and are adapted to use of high and secondary schools as well as the individual student. Catalogue, prices and other information cheerfully given. D. C. HEATH DOJTIPHNY, Bostoq, New York, Chicago. Vol. V. No. 7. QUINCY, MASS., APRIL, 1896. WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINCY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. D. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’96, Frank M. Coe, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. f ditoricil. General ( Jacob Warshaw, ’96, Editors, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. Music is one of the most en- joyable features of our Debating Society. “ Father Time ” abandons his measured tread and trips along more quickly to the gentle cadences, sweet trills and rippling melodies of our musicians, and lags sadly when they are “conspicuous by their absence.” The High School is justly noted for its musical talent. To bring this talent to its highest development, practice is necessary, and there is no better chance for practising before an audience than at the weekly meet- ing of the Debating Society. Con- fidence, ease and accuracy, all necessary attributes of every good musician whether vocal or instru- mental, result from frequent public recitals, and ambition to do still better is incited by the pleasure and enjoyment of the listeners. R. Of all the lessons learned at school, of all the blessings sought, none is more priceless or lasting than friendship. Day by day do the bonds of fellowship between school- mates strengthen, pursuing the same studies, treading the same paths, and the same feelings and thoughts in heart and mind. True friend- ship, in most cases, is rarely met, but between fellow students there arises a certain feeling, which, if it cannot be easily defined, is felt the more deeply. While at school a student’s heart is open to the best influences. Selfishness has not the soil upon which to flourish. The greed for gain has not yet touched him. All is frankness and amity. In after life the sweetest recollec- tions a man can have are of his Alma Mater and his schoolmates. The very halls become precious, aud the books, sacred treasures. He may give up his all, but the remembrances of his school, never! A halo of pleasant memories surround it, even in the darkest times, memories that remain enshrined in his heart for- ever. He recalls with tenderness the happy by-gone days, the pleasant thoughts, and the sweet friendships formed in the halls of his loved Alma Mater. He thinks of his THE GOLDEN-ROD. honored teachers who have moulded his character and ennobled his soul. The parting day is always sad, the day when friends stand at the part- ing of the ways and ask, sadly, “ When shall we meet again ? ” Arm in arm they walk, showing an un- wonted tenderness to one another, as if to atone for any seeming neg- lect of friendship in former days. Everything takes on a wistful, solemn hue; the very air breathes of parting; the halls answer farewell, and friends become thrice dearer as one to the other says: “ You know how little while we have to stay, And once departed may return no more.” w. The spirit of mischief reigns supreme the first of April. Various tricks are indulged in, some of which are noted. All Fools’ day in Scotland a rather merciless trick called “ Hunting the gowk ” is played. Some simple creature is selected as an easy prey and pre- sented with an envelope, presumably containing some important docu- ment, but really these lines : u This is the first day of April Hunt the gowk another mile.” This he takes to a person usually two miles away, and he, on receiving it, sends poor Sandy on another wild-goose chase, thus he is sent mile after mile until some charitably disposed person, taking pity on his innocence, gives him a hint. The mists of poor Sandy’s mind gradually clear away, and he returns home to enjoy as best he may the unenviable distinction of being the laughing- stock of the whole neighborhood. Another practical joke and one which was highly successful was played in London many years ago. A large number of society people re- ceived a«n invitation, sealed so as to give it an official appearance, and worded as follows : “Tower of London—Admit the Bearer and Friend to view the annual ceremony of washing the white lions, on Sunday, April 1, 1860. Admitted only at the White Gate. It is particularly requested that no gratuities be given to the wardens or their assistants.” The result was that conveyances of all kinds rolled around Tower Hill for hours seeking in vain the fabulous White Gate. Notwithstanding the heartless tricks of April 1st it proved to be a blessing to Francis, Duke of Lor- raine, and his wife, when they were imprisoned at Nantes. They dis- guised themselves as peasants, one bearing a hod, the other a basket on her back, and succeeded in gaining the city gates, when a woman recog- nized them and hastened to tell the captain of the guards, who laugh- ingly shouted “ April fool,” and the the soldiers echoed “ April fool.” By the time the trick was discovered the duke and the duchess were well on their way. Most of the April jokes of today— and their name is legion—owe their existence to the inventive powers of the “ small boy,” who uses them indiscriminately and has no respect for persons. r. Rudyard Kipling was offered one thousand dollars to write as many words on a subject involving the discussion of the armed strength of Britain, and Mr. Kipling, as a loyal subject of England, declined, THE GOLDEN-ROD. since he had for sale no information concerning England. Now a news- paper has come forth with the in- sinuation that he did this merely as a sort of advertising scheme. 0 man ! when wilt thou believe ? Mr. Kipling is far above such petty craving for notoriety. He is, among modern authors, the “ foremost man ” in genius, in originality, in feeling, and in expression. He is lauded on both sides of the ocean; his works are enjoyed everywhere; he is paid more for his writings than any other author; and to say that he would stoop to seek renown or money! Truly some men are born skeptics. Blessed would be England had she many such as Rudyard Kipling! w. April was the natal month of many famous writers. Foremost among these is Wordsworth, whom Tennyson succeeded in the laureate- ship. Although Tennyson, Brown- ing and Swinburne are more popu- lar today, yet people who are scholars in the best sense of the term, study Wordsworth as the true poet of Nature. Wordsworth was one of the few really great poets who have held the position of laureate. Bacon, surnamed “the wisest and meanest of men,” also first saw the light in April. Among those who have died in April may be mentioned Charles Reade, author of “ Peg Woffington ” and many other entertaining stories of world-wide popularity. Another not so well known as Charles Reade, also died in this month, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a gifted poet and artist. Gabriel Rossetti, father of the poet, an Italian patriot, was forced to seek refuge in England and for some time taught Italian at King’s College, London. By his learned articles on Dante, after whom his son was named, he suc- ceeded in passing through the golden gates of literary fame. During the early part of his career Rossetti, the younger, was associated with Mil- lais, the famous artist who has re- cently been appointed successor to Sir Frederick Leighton as President of the Royal Academy. r. PRESENTATION DAY. Presentation day at the High School was an occasion of more than ordinary interest. The prizes won in the recent contests were presented to the successful contestants in the presence of the Sub-Committee of the High School, Hon. Charles H. Porter, the donors, Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan and Wendell G. Corthell, Esq., the teachers, and the entire school. Mr. Corthell spoke in enthusiastic terms of the priceless worth of good literature. Dr. Sheahan paid a glowing tribute to the classics of Greece and Rome. Col. Porter spoke words of en- couragement and inspiration and urged the pupils to follow the ex- ample of Washington and Lincoln. The speakers were introduced by the Head-Master F. A. Tupper. “ O chime of sweet St. Charity, Peal soon that Easter morn When Christ for all shall risen be, And in all hearts new-born.” —Lowell. Those pupils who are interested in photography are invited to join a camera club to be started soon. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I itei y Depkftnqerit. Edited by ( Maude Cummings, ’96. ( Chas. J. Anderson, ’96. THE ETCHES OE THE SEA. PRIZE ESSAY, CLASS OF ?98. Mother Nature has bestowed her gifts very freely upon each of her many children in this large world of ours, and the sea has her full share of them. One of these numerous gifts or treasures is the sponge, large and small, growing upon the rocks and ledges under the water. It is found mostly in the Mediterranean Sea, but also north of Cuba, around Aus- tralia and many other places. The original method of procuring sponges in shallow water was by the use of a fork with five prongs. At the present time, divers are em- ployed to go under water and tear or cut the sponges from the rocks. A bag or net, slung around the neck of the diver, is used to bring the sponges to the surface. They are then exposed to the air and either beaten with a stick or trodden upon in a stream of running water, in order to remove the outer skin. Then they are dried and packed into wooden cases, to be sent to the different parts of the world where they are used. Other treasures of the sea are the fishes. Fishing affords an occupa- tion to thousands of men, who thus gain the means to support them- selves and their families. Then there is the pearl; those of the finest quality, found in the Persian Gulf, are of the clear, trans- lucent white color, free from flaw or blemish of any kind. Oysters, four years of age, yield t'he best pearls. The fishing for the oysters usually begins the second week in March and continues from four to six weeks. Small boats are used, each containing ten divers, who work in pairs. These divers do not generally live very long, for not only is their occupation very exhausting, but also there is great and sudden danger from the hungry sharks, which are very large and fierce. After the oysters are brought to the surface of the water, they are taken to shore and sorted according to the color of the pearls, which are then weighed and valued. The largest pearl weighs three ounces and is found in the South Kensington Museum, London. Pearls are very valuable and are used generally for ornament. Then also the sea has many beau- tiful shells, tinted with all the colors of the rainbow and of every shape and size, from the tiny snail-shell to the nautilus, about which Oliver Wendell Holmes has written. No doubt everyone has noticed the sound which can be heard when a shell is held close to the ear. We can imagine the shell trying to speak of its beautiful home under the sea, where the fishes with their silvery sides dart in and out and to and fro among the many-colored sea-weeds, plants and mosses, other sea treasures. The sea is also rich in her coral, found in the warmer waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Persian Gulf, Red Sea and around Florida and the Bermudas. Coral is made by a tiny creature called the polyp. Many of the coral reefs are below the surface of THE GOLDEN-ROD. the water, but others can be seen at low tide. When a reef appears above the waves, timber sometimes drifts upon it and there decays, forming earth where a bird may per- haps drop a seed. This grows and its seeds are blown to other parts of the reef, until after a long time, the entire reef is covered with vegeta- tion. The shape of the island thus formed is narrow and circular and is called an atoll. The smooth water in the centre of an atoll is called a lagoon. During a severe storm ships can anchor safely in these lagoons, however rough the waves may be outside of the island. The red coral is found in the Mediterranean Sea and varies in shade from deep crimson to a deli- cate rose pink. The latter kind and those of milk white are very valu- able. From remote ages coral has been used for jewelry and decorative ornaments. In olden times it was thought to be endowed with mys- terious sacred properties and the Romans were accustomed to hang it around the necks of children as a guard against all dangers. The tiny coral makers set us a fine example of perseverance, for while they are working day by day to reach the sunshine above the sea, so we should faithfully labor, doing each of our daily tasks to the best of our ability, until we finally reach the light of perfect knowledge.— “Nan” J98, Florence N. Osborne. On account of a western engage- ment of our teacher, Mrs. Wade, the cooking lessons have stopped, to be renewed on her return in May. “To be proud of learning is the greatest ignorance.”—Taylor. “ 0 PROMISE ME! ” [The following poetical contribution from a former High School pupil now living in Indiana is a pleasing tribute to our city of Quincy, and expresses with con- siderable power the affectionate longing that naturally fills the heart of “an exile from home.”—F. A. T.] O promise me that some day you and I Shall go to dear old Quincy ere we die, Where we can be together, and shall roam The hills, and find the place I once called “ home.” The ponds we skated on together there Will bring us joys unequalled anywhere And we together then once more shall be, O promise me, O promise me! O, promise me that some day we shall be Together in old Quincy by the sea, Where we can view the mansion, Pillared Hall, That stands amid the trees so grand and tall; Where live the ones who had become so dear; My memory lingers on that one short year; If there how happy should I ever be,— O promise me, O promise me! Helen Halbert, ’98. “ Rouse to some high and holy work of love, And thou an angel’s happiness shalt know; Shalt bless the earth while in the world above; The good begun by thee while here below Shall like a river run, and broader flow.” —Anon. “ Quarry the granite rock with razors, or moor the vessel with a thread of silk; then may you hope with such keen and delicate instru- ments as human knowledge and human reason to contend against those giants, the passion and the pride of man.”—Cardinal New- man. “ One God, one law, one element, And one far off divine event To which the whole creation moves.” — Tennyson, THE GOLDEN-ROD. AN OLD WRECK. Up and down the hard white beach, While nearer and nearer comes the sea, Just beyond the last wave’s reach, To and fro alone walks he. At the end of the beach an old wreck lies Of some West Indian brigantine, Dark and dull under morning skies, Ghostly under the pale moon’s sheen. Is it better a battered hulk to lie Than to sink in the depths of the barren sea ? The old wreck yonder, high and dry. Fain on the ocean again would be. Fain on the ocean again would be, Tempest-tossed and wild-wind-swept, As it used to be on the tossing sea, Ere life and danger and honor slept. Up and down the hard white beach, Careless of coming or going sea, Of joy and pain beyond the reach, To and fro alone walks he. F. A. Tuppbr, In the Boston Transcript. It is noticeable that most of those who are graduated near the head are of the Latin class. It is very seldom that one from the other course is the valedictorian. The Student for March is well arranged. Many of its articles are interesting reading. One on “ Ideals ” by our Mr. Tupper is simply excel- lent. We sincerely wish that every High School boy and girl may read, ponder and digest it. Were more of our editorials of equal character, Washingtons and Lincolns would be the rule, and not the exception, in American statesmanship. Supt. Lull has presented the High School with a beautiful reproduction of the Stuart Washington hand- somely framed. Edited by Mary E. Garrity, ’96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Bemis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, 98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’99 Keep off the grass ! The robins have come to stay. How the class of ’97 enjoy Roman history ! Tis spring ! How beautiful every- thing is beginning to look ! Where is that comet we have been hearing so much about? Music for the graduating exercises is being selected and there is promise of an unusually fine programme. One pupil in our astronomy class gave us the startling fact that in October we can see the stars shooting. For the last week the chemistry class has been unable to use the laboratory on account of a lack of gas. Vacation has rested us mentally and physically, and we are able to take up our work with renewed energy. The class of ‘96 are having a longer vacation from the cooking class than they had from other school duties. The question, «When are we going to make that long-looked-for excursion to Plymouth ? ” will soon be asked by the juniors. The valedictorian and the saluta- torian of the class of ?96 have been announced. They will be the only members of the class to make an address. THE GOLDEN-ROD. The patched garments of the chemistry class show their dexterity in handling acids. The warm days are here, and the drawing teacher calls for sketches again. The echoes from the near vacation have an inspiring sound ; we take fresh courage in anticipation of a rest—rest for the weary ! It is becoming a noticeable fact that most of the absences in ’96 occur on days following the cooking lessons. Latin ’96 have been drawing com- parisons between the timid Daphne of old and the so-called twentieth century girl of the present age, and in the latter case find the relative positions of Daphne and her ardent lover reversed. The class of ’96 gave an informal reception in Laboratory 2 recently. Menu,—hot biscuits served with butter. Although the young gentle- men volunteered an axe for separat- ing the biscuit, nevertheless it was a noticeable fact that they disposed of their share with a relish. Wky$ide Spfay . Edited by Flora L. Leake, ’96, Paul E. Foley, ’97, Grace L. Durgin, ’98, Blanche Brown, ’98. “ Who will not mercie unto others show, How can he mercy ever hope to have ? ” —Spenser. “ The joy that knows there is a joy— That scents its breath and cries ’tis there. And, patient in its pure repose, Receiveth so the holier share.” —Anon. “ Conceal yersel as weel’s ye can Fra' critical dissection; But keek thro’ every other man With lengthened, sly inspection.” —Burns. “ Let no man know thy business save some friend, A man of mind.” —Bailey. “ Our doubts are traitors, And make us lose the good we oft might win, By fearing to attempt.” —Shakspere. Perhaps some of the scholars will recognize this item from the College Forum—“Mexican War: Cause, Texas; result, taxes.” The Newton High School Review is in many respects one of our best exchanges; but we miss the ex- change column. It would be a great improvement. After reading “Imagination” in The Premier, we, as seniors may well ask ourselves the question, “ Are our imaginations as fully de- veloped as they should be ? ” “ The least flower, with a brimming cup, may stand And share its dew-drop with another near.” —Mrs. Browning. “Ay, sir; to be honest as this world goes, Is to be one picked out of ten thousand.” —Shakspere. “ Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace.” — Tennyson. “ If not to some peculiar end assigned Study’s the specious trifling of the mind.” — Young. THE GOLDEN-ROD. S xdl kT)ge$. fWgonklg. Edited by Helen A. Dunham, ’96, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98, Florence Osborne, ’98. The Alpha has a most creditable exchange column. The High School Bulletin is cer- tainly a very worthy and interesting paper. We admire the way in which The College Forum praises itself in its editorial column. Attention should be called to the story in the E. H. S. Record entitled “ Beaten by a Boy.” Read it. “ A Mexican Revenge ” in the Dorchester High School Item might interest some of our scholars. It would be well for those in- structed in music to read “Origin and Growth of Music,” in the D. H. S. Item. Those whose tastes are inclined toward the ghostly should read “ The Haunted Chapel ” in the Newton High School Review. We notice that a number of our exchanges have no covers. An at- tractive cover adds much to the ap- pearance of a paper. Shall we fit ourselves to be teachers, and thereby take upon ourselves all their trials as enumer- ated in the English High School Record ? The Purple for April is far beyond average merit. The “ Literary Study of the Bible,” and an appreciative notice of the late Governor Green- lialge are the work of well-guided pens. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Norma C. Lowe, ’99. Miss Mary Dinnie, ’95, is teaching at Fayville. Miss Fannie Ball, ’94, is teaching at Orange, Massachusetts. Miss Cummings, ’96, spent her spring vacation in New Hampshire. Ernest Ditson, ’99, has left school to join The Enterprise, the Massa- chusetts Training Ship. Misses Geer, Crowell and Thayer, ’99, took part in a “Milk Maids' Drill,” given by the Methodist so- ciety, April 3. Hon. Charles Francis Adams has presented to our school his book, “Three Episodes of Massachusetts History.” This is a very valuable addition to our reference library. There is a well-written article in the E. H. S. Record which every pupil should read and remember. It is an appeal to the students to take more interest in theit school paper. We hope the Golden-Rod will not have occasion to publish a similar article. Our school is such a fine one, and we don’t half appreciate it. The D. H. S. is small, we hear, but should you read their paper you would see how they work and make the best of it. 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Still another professional work is the “Constitution of The United States at the End of the First Century,” by ex-Senator Boutwell of Massachusetts, a source of authority that cannot be questioned. These books follow the laboratory plan, and are adapted to use of high and secondary schools as well as the individual student. Catalogue, prices and other information cheerfully given. D. D. HEHTH COmPHJiY, Boston, New York, Ctiioago. Von. V. QUINCY, MASS., MAY, 1896. No. 8. $0ldm-§l0ri WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OK THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at Pi. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. l . Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, ’90, Frank M. Coe, ’90, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General Jacob Warshaw, ’90, Editors,) Beatrice II. Rothwell, ’90. One hundred years -ago the fourth of this month two Massa- chusetts men were born, who, in spite of adverse cireustances, by unceasing toil and dauntless deter- mination to succeed, reached the highest pinnacle of fame in their respective pursuits. William Hickling Prescott is said to have had a remarkably happy childhood in a refined home, sur- rounded by loving friends. Later in life he entered Harvard College and after graduation studied law. Owing to an accident to his eye while at college he was obliged to give up his profession, and turned his attention to literature. Although Mr. Pres- cott wrote many essays and reviews of considerable merit, nevertheless his name was shadowed in obscurity until his “ History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella ’ u History of the Conquest of Mexico,” and the “ Conquest of Peru,” raised him to the rank of one of the greatest historians. Daniel Webster is said to have declared that “ he was like a comet which had suddenly blazed out upon the world in full splendor.” There was a marked contrast in the early lives of these two great men. It has been said of Horace Mann that “ it was the misfortune of his family that it belonged to the smallest district, had the poorest schoolhouse and employed the cheap- est teachers, in a town which was itself small and poor.” Notwith- standing these early disadvantages he studied diligently, and was ad- mitted to Brown University. After a university career, which poverty coupled with the hard work of study and self-support, resulting in ill- health, rendered disappointing, he, like Prescott, studied law and was called to the bar. In 1837 Mr. Mann was elected to the Legislature of Massachusetts. Some years later he was appointed secretary of the State Board of Edu- cation, a position for which he re- signed his seat in the Senate, that he might devote all his energy to his beloved educational schemes. This post he held for twelve years, working fifteen hours a day, giving lectures, holding teachers’ conven- tions, and attending to his large THE GOLDEN-ROD. correspondence. Mr. Mann started “The Common School Journal,” and published his “Annual Reports,” twelve in all, which were admired at home and abroad, and learned people deemed them worthy of being called “ classics on the subject.” Horace Mann succeeded John Quincy Adams in Congress. Later he accepted the presidency of An- tioch College. Mr. Mann was broad- minded and fearless in presenting his views, he was an advocate of religious liberty, temperance and the abolition of slavery, and was a gallant champion of the ladies on the much discussed woman question. Personally Mr. Mann is said to have been of prepossessing appear- ance, of an exceedingly gracious address and most charming to all with whom he came in contact, r. It is shameful to see how the English language, the Palladium of English-speaking people, is neg- lected. Of late, attention has been called vigorously to this defect, and it needs careful consideration from all. It does not appear unreason- able to expect that a student upon entering college should at least understand his mother tongue. But such, sadly enough, is not often the case. Examiners say that of all the examinations tried by entering stu- dents, none is more difficult than that in English. Of course, a great deal of this fault may lie in the scholar, but it is certainly true that much depends upon the teacher, and the prevailing methods of treating this subject. If the teacher, who should instruct by example, uses incorrect English, as is often the fact, what better can be expected from the pupil? A very faulty way of teaching English is in requiring the student to correct bad English, by which sometimes he retains the incorrect forms unconsciously. The college examinations have brought out such wretched specimens of English, that one editor was forced to say that the untamed cow-boys out west could undoubtedly surpass the collegians in the correctness of their English. One of the most pernicious ways in which our lan- guage is corrupted is by the common use of vulgar expressions. Theo- dore Roosevelt, the famous police commissioner of New York, has made an excellent step in the right direction by having the word “ pants ” crossed out of all police records and documents, thereby allowing the ill-used “ trousers ” to “ enjoy its own again,” at least among the New York guardians of the peace. The value of English is underrated by many. In some of the preparatory schools hardly any attention is paid to this study, the teachers seeming oblivious of the fact that it is the most important subject in the school course. And it has always seemed absurd to me, that the colleges should require one to pursue some studies merely for the sake of passing the examina- tions, studies that are uncongenial to the scholar and of which he may make no use in after life. Even though it is a desirable thing to know about many subjects, still it is far better to be thoroughly ac- quainted with one, than to have a mere smattering of many. If a student has a taste for literature and none at all for mathematics, I see no reason why he should not be allowed THE GOLDEN-ROD. to pursue his natural bent. The world would be the richer for it. It is well enough to prescribe certain studies for the pupil in the gram- mar school, but above the grammar grade he should be allowed to use his own judgment. If the study of English is passed over lightly, it will take many long years to make up for the deficiency. We should all guard our language zealously, for it stands second to none, and we should remember that “While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand; When fal's the Coliseum, Rome shall fall.” w. Of all the beautiful legends the most beautiful seem to spring from the unlettered and uncultivated minds of savage and pagan races. Whether it is because people of civilized na- tions are fully occupied by the mo- mentous questions of the practical side of life, or whether, man-like, the savages felt impelled to account for the existence of flowers, winds and storms in some way however fantastic, true it is that their imagi- native powers were wondrously de- veloped, while the people of today seem almost devoid of that quality of the mind which has produced so many charming stories in the past. There is a pleasing Indian tale connected with the Arbutus, whose beauty we have so lately admired and whose fragrance has sweetened the air of spring. According to one version of the story old man Winter shrunken and gray held full sway in his snowy white lodge in the woods. The winds roared and the pines in the forest moaned under his tyrannical rule. But as the weeks rolled on, and he felt his power ebbing slowly away; he grew still more shrunken and pale, until one day when a maiden, robed in green, her sun-kissed locks entwined with lilies, a lily wand within her hand, and lily moccasins upon her dainty feet, appeared and smiled on Father Winter, till like mist he faded quite away. The smile of the elfish maid was irresistible, the grass sprang up to peep at her, the trees decked themselves in their holiday garments of green to welcome her, and birds twittered from their branches. All the world seemed bright and beaming with the sun- shine of her presence, and every- where she placed her lily-clad feet the Trailing Arbutus sprang up. r. THE LATIN PLAY. The Quincy High School was rep- resented at the Latin play Saturday, 16 May, by the following teachers and pupils: Mr. Tupper, Miss Gwynn and Miss Follansbee. ’97— Misses Hayden, Thomas, Perry, McPherson, Pratt, Walker and Mr. McKenzie. ’98—Misses Babcock, Dinnie, Dur- gin, Osborne, Perry, Williams; Messrs. Lewis, McDonnell and Thayer. ’99 — Miss Hodgkinson and the Misses Elcock. Where was ’96 ? “ There’s music in the sighing of a reed, There’s music in the gushing of a rill; There’s music in all things if men had ears, Their earth is but an echo of the spheres.” —Byron. Readings from Guerber’s Mythol- ogy are much enjoyed by Latin ’96 in connection with their study of Ovid. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I ite i y De-pk trqerit. Edited by i Maude Cummings, ’90 y i Chas. J. Andekson, 90. SOME OF MY DREAMS. Not a cloud crisped the midnight sky, not a whisper broke the silence ’mong the drowsy trees; all nature’s realm was hushed in balmy slumber. Still I had no rest,—every tick of the clock magnified through a me- dium of startling dreams, seemed like the ever-resounding footsteps from the terrible black steed of the night. I saw in my dreams how that bold king of shades equipped himself in his mysterious tent, how lie rushed forth into the vast fields of space, neither lingering to rest in the lowly valleys nor stopping to catch breath on the towering mountain peaks. But just while attracted by this sight I seemed to hear a wailing- voice arise from the bottom of the sea, crying, “Nevermore, nevermore, shall I see the blooming earth, the bright blue sky, the smooth surface of the waters, nay nevermore,” and “ nevermore ” echoed dolefully from north to south. “ Aurora ! Aurora ! ” I cried, “ why does all this weeping and sighing meet my ears ? Why are you so grieved ? ” No answer save the far-off echoes of “Nevermore,” which still were ringing among the hills. The knightly horseman spurred his panting steed, not at all heeding the wretched Aurora at the bottom of the sea. The crest of his helmet touched the poles of Heaven and its black trailing plume waved in the breezes. His prancing horse rushed over the heavenly plains, leaving his flowing mane to scatter in the ether. So passed the hours—onward, on- ward, hastened the Black Knight on his steed far off to the western horizon. Slow but majestic, Aurora glanced forth over the waves—alas! the terrible knight was retreating far away to his secret camp. Just then through slumber and dream T perceived a solemn ring- ing—’tvvas the clock in the tower striking four. I awoke. The night was over and the dawn in all its splendor was gazing upon the land- scape. Fresh morning glories peep- ing in at my window seemed to bid me a good-morning and indeed after a night of such harassing dreams it appeared strange that everything should contribute to the forgetting of all sad scenes. Still I can-not forget good impressions, whether they arise from pleasant or dis- agreeable sources,—for the most rusty iron, when broken, will none the less reveal a bright and silver- like color. So here, I found that Aurora’s tears, though for the mo- ment mingled with grief, yet were watering the flowers of her coming beauty and that a gloomy day will make the next one so much the brighter.—C. J. Anderson, ’96. ON BOARD THE CARTHA- GINIAN GALLEY. Ancient history is something in- spiring to one who glories in the age of romance, and I find those who do not claim a practical side to their make up, revel in the historic tales of ancient countries. But to all is not given the privilege of passing through those lands which are so noted and so full of interest. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Beautiful Italy, with its clear sunny sky, its delighful climate and delicious fruits, its magnificent pub- lic buildings, and the choicest col- lection of paintings, sculpture, and other works of art! Rome with its stupendous ruins of ancient struct- ures, is to me perhaps, the most in- teresting of all the cities of that Italian peninsula, and readily my mind reverts to its efforts for su- premacy on land and sea, especially to the long and arduous struggle with Carthage, B. C. 264-146. Carthage,—proud, wealthy Car- thage, how long without a rival, you ruled the western waters of the Mediterranean ! Once your galleys proudly swept the seas in fleet and squadrons. All that is of the past. It is necessary to see one of these vessels in order to understand the thrilling enthusiasm which possesses one at sight of the graceful craft skimming lightly, like a bird, over the waves. Once such pleasure was mine. As it drew nearer I noticed that over the fan-like fixtures at the stern of the vessel, a scarlet flag was displayed. Nearer she came at racing speed, directly towards us, steady, answering readily to the rudder. “ Long, narrow, low in the water, and modelled for speed and quick manoeuvre. The bow was beautiful. A jet of water sprayed from its sides as she came on, sprinkling all the prow, which rose in graceful curvature, twice a man’s stature above the plane of the decks.” Figures of Tritons blowing shells were upon the bending of each of the sides. Below the bow was the beak, fixed to the keel, of solid wood armed with iron and in action used as a ram. “ A stout moulding extended from the bow the full length of the ships sides ; below the moulding, in three rows, each covered with a cap or shield of bull’s hide, were the holes in which the oars were worked, sixty on the right, sixty on the left! ” Passing across the bow were two immense ropes, which told the number of anchors stowed on the fore decks. Oars were used almost entirely, but there was a mast, a little forward of mid- ship, held by fore and aft stays and shrouds fixed to rings on the inner side of the bulwarks. Above the bulwarks was the decks. Only one man could be seen here, besides the sailors who reefed the sail. This man was helmeted and stood by the prow with a shield. One hundred and twenty blades, white and shin- ing with the use of pumice and the constant wash of the waves, rose and fell in perfect time as if operated by one hand. The speed of the vessel was won- derful, excelling the speed of our modern steamers. One gesture from the man by the prow—a rather peculiar motion—and the oars flew up, poised a moment in the air, then fell straight down. The water frothed and foamed angrily; the galley shook and trembled, but obeyed every gesture of the stately figure in lull armor. As the vessel rounded the point, two trumpets were blown and the musicians took their positions. Who operated the one hundred and twenty oars ? I do not know in this instance; but in the days of the ancients there would have been one hundred and twenty slaves, chained to those benches out of sight; no pleasure in their lives; communica- TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. tion between them was not allowed ; in hours of labor they could not see one another’s faces. They never laughed; no one ever heard one of them sing. There was a cabin in the centre of the galley, sixty-five by thirty feet, and lighted by three broad hatch- ways. This apartment had the ap- pearance of a skylighted hall, and was the heart of the ship, the home of all on board—where they ate, slept, exercised and while off duty, lounged about. To the commander of a fleet of galleys, life was one dream of glory, but—alas ! for the poor rowers. — Helen E. Bemis, 97 THE LANDSCAPE OF THE SOUL. There are prairies vast in the soul-land fair, Where the low lands stretch, like a mighty sea, And the rushing hosts of the windy air Make waves of grass sway wild and free. There are mountains grand in the soul- land fair, Vast heights that are good for the soul to climb; For a freer breath hath the mountain air. And a deeper hint of a grander time. For the nearer the soul climbs up to Heaven, The nearer home doth it seem to be; And thus doth the force of the primal leaven Make the serf a king and the bondman free. And as from a mount of earth one looks At the mounts beyond in the purple haze, At the sky afar, and anear the brooks, Mid the beauty of new or of dying days; So the soul peers out to a world unknown, And sees through the blue of the soul- land sky The stately form of a great, white throne, And the image of things that shall never die. There are quiet vales in the soul-land fair, Where peaceful streams to the ocean glide, And mountains stand with a sentinel’s care To see that naught of ill betide. There are forests vast, where a step or a word Seems alike profane in the sacred hush; Where the sigh of wind and the plaint of bird Seem to llind with the music of word- brook's gush; Where the soul finds rest in the forest peace, Where high thoughts come, like a bird to its nest, Where sorrows, like a mist, decrease, And the soul seems nearer to all that is best. Frederic Allison Tupper. The holes in some of the young ladies’ dresses impress indelibly on their minds that there are some things which must be handled with care. The article on debating in the Somerville High School Radiator meets witli hearty approval in our own school. Debating is certainly a great help to pupils, in that it aids them to express what they wish to say, well. We hope more schools will follow the example set by the English High School. History ’97, Pupil—“lie studied a lot.” Teacher—u What do you mean by that ? That he studied Botany in a lot? The hot weather has come at last. Most of us do not care to study hard now, but in a recent debate some said that it made no difference to them whether it was hot or not. Now we shall have the proofs. THE GOLDEN-ROD Edited by Mary E. G a it kit y, ’90, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Be mis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, 98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’99 Fainting seems to have become a fad. What has become of our base ball team ? How the French pupils envy those of the Latin classes when they think of that Latin play ! We feel grateful to Mr. Boy den for his words of praise for the gradu- ates of the Quincy High. What joy we feel to think that Memorial Day comes on Saturday, thus depriving us of a holiday ! Now is the time to en joy Nature studies. The world is full of beautv % at this season of the year, if we but realize the fact. As May fourth was the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Horace Mann, our Head-Master gave us a very interesting lecture on his life. Do not be the last one to pay your subscription to the Golden-Rod. 96 is the banner class with regard to prompt payment, and ’98 is a close second, but ’97 and ’99—per- haps aposiopesis will do as well as anything else. Attention, all subscribers who have not paid their subscriptions ! The Golden-Rod needs every cent that is due it. If it is not con- venient to pay the business editors, kindly send the money to Mr. F. A. Tupper. Edited by Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, Frances A. Hayes, ’97, Louise M. Cook, ’97, Caroline Brown, ’98, Norma C. Lowe, ’99. The class of ’97 were recently pleased to welcome Miss Burrill a former member. Miss Sweeney, 96, has the sym- pathy of her classmates in the loss of her little sister. Miss Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98, took part in the matinee performance “ Pygmalion and Galatea,” recently given in Faxon Hall. Among our visitors of last month were Dr. Hallo well, Miss Carr, Miss Thompson, Miss Curtin and Mr. Dipple. Miss Florence McKay, formerly of ’96, will be graduated with honors in June from the Seattle High School. A pleasant correspondence is kept up by several members of ’97 with their former classmate, Florence Stiggins of Texas. Miss Kendall took the part of Daphne in “ Pygmalion and Galatea.” Miss Oxford, ’93, appeared as Agesi- mos in the same play. A number of scholars from the Latin classes, chaperoned by Miss Gwynn,attended the Latin play given by the students of Boston Univer- sity, May 16. “ Life may be compared to a day’s journey from our Father’s house into a far country and home again.” THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by • Helen A. Dunham, ’DO, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98, Florence Osborne, ’98. An amusing article on “ Bonfires ” may be read in the Buck Grove Oracle. Friend Sagamore ! our paper is the Golden-Bod, rather than Golden Buie. In the Collegium for this month there is an instructive article on Abj'ssinia. A most excellent growth of imagi- nation is frequently shown in the bright little sketches in several of our exchanges. The Quarterly from Glens Falls, N. Y., has a very inviting appear- ance. Not only the cover but every department is very neat and well arranged. On opening the Sagamore from Brookline we find an interesting account of College life at Badcliffe, by one of the former pupils of the Brookline High School. The engraving on the front page of the Torch is very fine; and is a genuine picture of country life. One can almost believe that the charac- ters are alive; they present so vivid a picture to the imagination. A few papers contain a large quantity of printed matter ; but the quality is not exactly standard. In many cases too much time and space are given to humorous sketches and jokes; very little original school work is shown. It seems as though there were enough papers devoted to light reading, without making our school papers trivial. W-kvgide {Flora L. Leake, '96, Paul E. Foi,ey, ’97. Grace L. Durgin, ’98, “ Aloft on the sky and mountain wall Are God’s great pictures hung.” — Whittier. • “ Spare moments are the gold dust of time.” “Desire not to live long, but to live well; IIow long we live, not years, but actions tell.” — Watkyns. “Full hard it is,” quoth he, “to read aright The course of heavenly cause or under- stand The secret meaning of the Eternal Might That rules men’s waies and rules the thoughts of living right.” —Spenser. “ Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, Tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise.” —Conyreve. “ He deserves praise who does not what he may, but what he ought.”— Seneca. _ “A whole eternity waited for you to be born, and now a whole eternity waits to see what you will do when born.”—Carlyle. “ A certain amount of opposition is a great help to man. Kites rise against and not with the wind.” “Trouthe is the hyeste thing that man may kepe”—Chancer. “ For of the soul the body form doth take, For soul is form and doth the body make.” —Spenser. 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No. dolilcn-fod WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SGHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | SiDgle Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. P. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Rose Coyle, '96, Frank M. Coe, ’96, William C. Wales, ’98, BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.,) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Jacob Warshaw, ’96, Editors, Beatrice H. Rothwell, ’96. June with its wealth of roses is with us once again. June! how many thoughts and feelings are associated with that word. What a picture we see in our mind’s eye at the mention of it. For it was in June when all the world lay bright and beautiful around them that many patriots laid down their lives in the awful struggle at Bunker Hill. Ought we not to love and cherish the country bought at such a price, and the memory of those who saved it from becoming the thrall of a foreign power ? Many people are surprised that Bunker Ilill day is celebrated. “ Why,” they say, “you were beaten.” So we were in the general accepta- tion of the term, but considering how costly a victory it was for the British, how dauntlessly the farmer boys withstood the enemy, until their ammunition gave out, how the quenchless fires of patriotism were kindled, it was one of the most glorious victories of the whole war. Patriotism is the corner-stone in the building up of a noble character. It implies many virtues; love of coun- try should be second only to the love of the Father of all, in fact patriot- ism and reverence go hand in hand, and are inseparable. A true patriot is incapable of “ treasons, stratagems and spoils,” neither can the “motions of his spirit ” be “ dull as night,” nor “ his affections dark as Erebus,” and of all men he is the one to “ be trusted,” for in him must be all that is purest in thought, highest in motive, noblest in deed, or he is no true patriot, nor is he worthy to tread the paths that the fathers of the Revolution trod. Whatever else we may lack, we should still bear in mind that we have a country to cherish, for “ Breathes there a man with soul so dead, Who never to himself hath said: This is my own, my native land ? ” R. Our course is well nigh run. The four years of happiness have passed away slowly, but all too soon. And as I look back upon the vista of four years’ unmarred joy, what a cloud of sweet memories hovers about my miud! As I gaze in the distance with contemplating eyes I see a THE GOLDEN-ROD. small wooden building, the school- house primeval, situated on a grassy knoll overlooking green meadows and vine-laden enclosures. In that tranquil soil were sown the seeds of future greatness. There sprung the Golden Rod, and flourished amain. But far more than this, there was planted a noble seed and cherished with tender care, until it blossomed and bore glorious fruit. So there, in placid stillness, continued the lowly High, and men came and de- parted from its halls, and died, leav- ing it in the same stage of retired quietness. Thus passed the years, until in the fulness of time our needs were seen. And quietly, yet perseveringly, a glorious project was pursued, and at last from our humble station we were transported to fitter realms. And he who with his able assistants had managed the smaller school with consummate skill, ruled over the large with even greater. And as once the High was almost unheard of, so now it is the people’s pride. And all the magni- ficence accomplished by the untiring efforts of a few, will surely and speedily reach the topmost pinnacle of excellence. Ah! comrades, how fortunate were we in coming when we did! And yet the never-to-be- forgotten pranks we have played ! The thought of that time in the dim past when we all ran away to see the circus, and even the quietest of us were ensnared by its allurements, even now makes me smile. But oh, the heavy penalty we had to pay ! And again comes the recollection of the day when one of our former schoolmates made his footprints on the ceiling lime, and those sitting directly beneath thought that the world was falling about them, and that ancient chaos was threatening to engulf them. Then after two years of our allotted time had past, we moved to a statelier mansion, overlooking the ocean’s broad ex- panse. And there with the blessing of our late Pilot of the ship of state began a new era for us, far-reaching in its effects. And our school kept increasing until now we surpass in numbers the other secondary insti- tutions of our city combined, to- gether with Thayer academy. And always have we kept up with the on- ward movement of the world. So now as we leave thee, kindly, foster- ing mother, we pray that as thou hast increased under the tender care of knowing hands, so may’st thou ever rise higher, and spread abroad the good thou hast begun. And thou, too, little Golden-Rod, thou hast struggled along bravely in these, thy years of infancy. May’st thou, in the near future take thy place among the foremost, and by thy prosperity bring loving pride to thy skilful managers. So now as we step sadly out from our accus- tomed place, “ ring out the old, ring in the new.” w. A book entitled “ Maria Mitchell, Life, Letters, and Journals” has lately been published and is said to give a most excellent and interest- ing account of that brilliant woman. Miss Mitchell was an American who made herself famous the world over by her astronomical discoveries. She was bovn of Quaker parentage on the island of Nantucket, in Au- gust, .1818. Little Maria was first taught by her father, who took a keen inter- THE GOLDEN-ROD. est in everything pertaining to the celestial bodies, spending the greater part of his spare time in what is now irreverently called “star-gazing.” As Maria grew older, she gave unmistakable evidence of remarkable intellectual ability, the development of which was entrusted to Mr. Cyrus Pierce, principal of the first Normal school in the United States. Miss Mitchell was appointed professor of Astronomy at Vassar College and received from Frederic Vi. of Denmark, a gold medal for being the first to discover a telescopic comet. She travelled extensively, and met most of the noted people of her time, many of whom were her devoted friends, for she always possessed the same charming personality and helpful, cheering influence which made her so beloved at Vassar that, when her health broke down, the trustees of- fered her a home for life at the Observatory after she had, as she used to say, “earned a salary for ,over fifty years without intermis- sion.” This offer, however, she re- fused, preferring to retire to private life among other friends. She died at Lynn in June, 1889, after a remark- ably useful and happy life. u. There are divers methods of acquiring wisdom, and many reasons for the desire to do so. Some seek to gain knowledge, merely to have the opportunity to display it. They absorb everything. They are om- nivorous; eat whatever comes within their reach without mastication. Good and bad are alike to them, and as often as not, it is the useless, the superficial, that they obtain. Another class of these aspirants is that which learns a vast amount and retains but little, like a man who receives information in one ear and lets it pass through the other, to no purpose. This knowledge is fleet- ing. After it has served its im- mediate purpose it is thrown away, or crowded out for another bit of information. There is both good and bad in everything, and if man but look he will find them. Some look only for faults, not appreciating the merits of a work. Among such persons are the cynical and the misanthropists. Nothing said or done is left un- criticised by them. Fault finding is their chief occupation, and furnishes them with malicious delight. They point out the imperfections of the human race, offering no remedy, however. They are like strainers that allow the good wine to escape, but retain the worthless dregs. But the truly wise man investi- gates every subject carefully, before undertaking it, discriminates be- tween the wheat and the chaff. lie labors not only for himself, but also for mankind, so far as it is in his power. He does not permit his desire for learning to predominate over his sense of duty or fear of sin. He sees the good qualities of his fellow-men, and does not pry con- stantly into their failings. He is honorable, true, just. He is un- affected by failure, still less so by success. He lives among his neigh- bors, • not in seclusion. He nobly does his share in the work of the world. He is a man. w. “ Can Honor’s voice provoke the silent dust? Or flattery soothe the dull cold ear of death?” —Gray. TITE GOLDEN-ROD. I itei'kfy Depk trqeqt. -RAitoA j Maude Cummings, ’96. EdUed by j Chas j Andebso’n, -96. REMINISCENCES OF A FOR- GOTTEN LIFE. Far across the wide Atlantic lies the “ land of brown heath and shaggy wood ’ washed on its eastern coast by the cold, gray waters of the North Sea. Perhaps the most unpromising part is situated in the north-eastern corner of a great northern county, being but a flat cake of granite covered by a thin layer of soil. Notwithstanding this disadvantage nowhere can fairer crops or finer herds of cattle be found, owing to the shrewd intelligence and dour perseverance of the natives. Their life-long contendings with the forces of nature have left their mark on their character, their features and even their speech. Here in the midst of moorland purple with heather and yellow with furze and golden broom, is the Red Moss of Bethelnie, which supplied fuel in the shape of peats to the farmers of the vicinity and afforded a scanty pasturage for their cows. Here, from early spring until the sharp frosts of autumn, the children tended the cattle. At six in the morning from every “ toon ”l border- ing on the moss, the cattle might be seen wending their way thither, followed by a boy or girl, generally barefooted, armed with a stout stick and provided with a substantial “ piece ”2 of oat-cakes and cheese. These were the “ herds.” “ Herdin,” like life itself had its joys and sorrows, its lights and shadows. There were unruly “ con- trary-minded beasts,” that would spy out the tender braird of oats or the young turnip plants and im- mediately make for the forbidden feast, in spite of herd and “rickle- dykes.”3 There were cold, ungenial days, days of bleak Scotch mist or pelting showers, but the effect of these upon the herd was never considered, the only question being “ whether or no ’twas fit for the cattle to be out.” Even this hardship was not with- out its advantages, breeding in the herds a noble indifference to the dis- comforts of the weather;, and that necessity which, is ever u the mother of invention” led to the building of small stone houses, with real chim- neys and hearth fires. Nor was there lack of excitement. The finding and u herryin’ o’ a bees’ byke” often resulted in stings as well as honey; for both the earth bees whose treasure had to be dug from the ground, and the “ foggy toddlers” whose nest was a mossy ball, were fierce fighters. But wh t were stings when the spoils were divided ? What was the famed honey of Hybla compared with the nectar of heather honey ? Greater still was the excitement when a rabbit was started, the chase being eagerly led by “ Trusty,” the collie, and “Neckurn,” the terrier. The hunted animal generally made for the nearest dyke, upon which both herds and dogs flung themselves with arduous cries. Often the prey was secured, but at the expense of not a few wounds and bruises, for in the struggle the dyke sometimes fell on the excited band. But, whatever 1. Farm. 2. Lunch. 3. A low wall, built of loose stones. THE GOLDEN-ROD. happened, it was a point of honor never to lose hold of the rabbit. There had been, in years gone by, a student in one of the families, and the books he had left were indeed a veritable treasure-house to the herds who were eager readers. For in those days, so many years ago, books were more rare, and hence more valued. Compared with the present super- abundance of literature, few books came in their way, but these were of the “immortals.” “Plutarch’s Lives,” that grand old classic, en- thralled them with its vivid portrait- ure of heroic souls, and the strong individuality of its characters. An old Lempriere’s Classical Dictionary gave them a knowledge of myth- ology. “The Faerie Queen” and a curious old copy of Barbour’s “ Bruce,” with their quaint and obsolete language and spelling were treasure- houses whose locks had to be picked. But through what an enchanted land they followed Una and her Lion and the Red Cross Knight, and how their hearts were stirred as the old Archdeacon un- folded the brave and chivalrous nature of their Hero-King. They were well versed in Burn’s Poems, and many other songs and ballads. The Poems of Ossian awed them with their mournful grandeur. Such books as these, read on a heather knoll or by the ruddy light of a peat fire in the long winter evenings gave them a glorious out- look, which compensated for the narrow circumstances of their daily lives. Nor was the scenery around them without its effect. Away toward the north towered the giant bulk of Bennachie with lesser mountains famed in history or legend. Two woods were near the moss, one of pine, dark, hushed and mysterious, where even the stillness seemed filled with strange whisperings. The other, of oak and beech, was full of life, bright with sunlight and the songs of birds. Beyond the moss lay the Bishop’s Loch, beside which, were the ruins of Bishop Elphinstone’s Castle dating back to the fifteenth century. A well-beaten foot path led from the high road to a chalybeate spring of deliciously cold, clear, water, known as the “Red Well.” In summer the moss was like a Persian carpet; so rich and varied were its hues. The glory of the heather was there, purple and fra- grant, drowsy with the hum of bees and the chirpings of grasshoppers. There too was the deep blue of the veronica, the feathery yellow of the “ ladies’ bed straw,” the graceful blue bell, and the aromatic odor of the wild thyme. But the great masses of sphagnum,—who but a painter could do justice to its wonderful grays, its tender green and the faint pink flush that seemed to rest upon it? Gone are the boys and girls who herded in the old peat moss and there learned lessons of hardihood, self-reliance, reverence for duty and for the Unseen and a love of nature such as close, daily com- panionship alone can give. But in many parts of the world, are gray- haired men and women who look back with softened eyes to the bonnie moss o’ Bethelnie “seen in the light of suns that long have set.”—Mary M. Joss, ’97. TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. AMONG THE BERKSHIRE HILLS. I climbed a nigged mountain decked with trees. Towards heaven toiling painfully and slow, And ever stronger grew the playful breeze That laughing softly bent the saplings low. Upward, still upward, over black ravines Clutching at thorny vines and jutting spurs, I struggled towards the peak wherefrom grand scenes Burst, like a dream, on nature’s wor- shippers. The Swiss may boast of towering mounts of snow, With Alpine wild (lowers cowering on their breasts; Fair France may be exultant in the glow Of sunny vales and vine-becrowned crests. But Berkshire hills, your loveliness needs fear Nor Gallic plains nor Switzer’s world- famed mounts, More fair, more free, your beauty bloometh here, Than all the charms that Europe proudly counts. Oh, wondrous hill from whose exalted brow I watched far sky-loved mountains, and the vale Through which, like silver serpent, then and now, A living river shone with splendor pale; Like girlhood’s kisses on the brow of age, Sweet blossoms touched thy wrinkled forehead old, Hepaticas and May-flowers that assuage The poet’s longing stirred by winter's cold. Slight wonder that these hills have called to life The silent poetry that sleeps in all; Slight wonder that two maids in friendly strife Interpret flowers’ bloom and birdlings' call. Frederic Allison Tupper. A reference to the sisters formerly known as Elaine and Dora Read Goodale. Why ide $pi‘kyg. Edited by Flora L. Leake, ’06, Paul E. Foley, ’07, Grace L. Duroin, ’OS, “ 'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view And robes the mountain in its azure hue.” — Campbell “Yet I doubt not through the ages one in- creasing purpose runs, And the thoughts of men are widened with the process of the suns.” —Tennyson “ ’Tis the divinity that stirs within us, Tis Heaven itself that points out an here- after.” —Addison. “Man is his own star, and that soul that can Be honest is the only perfect man.” —Fletcher. “There is a pleasure in the pathless woods, There is a rapture on the lonely shore, There is society where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar.’’ —Byron “Procrastination is the thief of time.” —Young. What is pride ? A whizzing rocket That would emulate a star. — Wordsworth. • “Oh! what a glory doth this world put on. For him who, with a fervent heart, goes forth Under the bright and glorious sky, and looks On duties well performed and days well spent! ” —Longfellow. “ Trouthe is the kepe.” hyeste thing that man may —Chaucer. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by Maky E. Garrity, ’96, Beatrice M. Briggs, ’96, Mary M. Joss, ’97, Helen E. Be mis, ’97, Mary M. McGuane, ’97, Gertrude L. Babcock, ’98 Matthew E. Fay, '98, Nathaniel A. Thayer, ’99 Examinations again! The seniors should make this last month the best one of all those in the four years. No more experiments for the class of ’97 in the chemical laboratory. How very sorry they are! The graduating class will give a reception to their friends at High School Hall, Friday evening, June 26th. The history class, ’97, have ended their lessons by drawing a map of the Roman Empire. Many of the pupils deserve great praise for drawing such beautiful ones. The cooking class of ’96, whose fame has spread so widely, especial- ly the renown of the excellent biscuits they have made, will give an informal reception to the teachers in the near future. The Q. H. S. D. S. held its last meeting June 10th. The debate and entertainment were both of an excellent character, and a most suc- cessful year of pleasant meetings envied in a fitting manner. Long live our debating society ! If any of ’97’s underestimated or failed to be aware of the many ex- cellent qualities of the senior class, certainly they appreciated them after hearing the essay on “Charac- teristics,” presented at a recent debate. It is wonderful to hear how many names some of the pupils in the Chemistry class have. ’96 will send two students to Har- vard University and one to Boston University this year. ’96 is the banner graduating class for numbers since the addition of the fourth year to the course. How large will the enrollment be next year? This year it has reached 340. If the High School continues to increase in numbers, the capacity of the new building will be severely tested. Chemistry ’97—Teacher—What is the difference between alcohol and ether ? Pupil—“One makes you tired, and the other puts you to sleep.” French ’96—Laissez ce vieillarcl emjtorter sa chair. Translated—Let this old man carry away his chair (flesh). How happy the pupils feel who have studied diligently this half year, when they think of being excused from the examinations. A just reward for their faithful work. Latin ’96 teacher—“In what re- spect was Arachlie’s mother like her father ?” B.right pupil—“He dyed, and she died too.” Latin ’98—Re frumentaria com- parata castra, moret. Pupil translating—When a supply of corn had been provided, the camp moved. THE GOLDEN ROD. fW onk,] . $xdl kr)ge$. Edited by • Helen A. Dunham, ’96, Donald McKenzie, ’97, Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98, Florence Osborne, '98. “Unhappy Queen” in E. H. S. Record for April is unusually inter- esting. The Autumnal number of th.e Dayton H. S. Times is a very suc- cessful copy. A marked improvement has been noticed in some of our papers from month to month. The Brooklyn Chronicle for May excels in literary merit and is bubbling over with wit and humor. “The Breeze” is up to its usual level. The best article in the May number is a short sketch of Hall Caine. The Beech Grove Oracle for this month gives a description of Beech Grove, the home of the Berkshire School. We enjoy the arrival of the Breeze very much, as it is an inter- esting paper and one well worth reading. The English High School Record, Boston, is very ably conducted. The editor devotes a strong editorial to the defence of military drill in school. So far as military drill pro- motes good deportment, it must commend itself to all. But if parading with military arms fosters the military spirit so baneful in Europe and so menacing to personal liberty and republican freedom, then it should be discontinued. The editor might profitably consult Lecky’s latest great work “ Demo- cracy and Liberty.” Edited by ■ Catherine E. Healey, ’96 Isabella Hay, ’96, Rachel E. 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THE CLASS OF 1896. Beatrice May Briggs, Margaret Louise Burns, Idabel Frances Butler, Mary Elizabeth Cahill, Mary Elizabeth Costello, Rose Coyle, Finette Maude Cummings, Helen A. Dunham, Sarah Gertrude Edwards, Lucy Frances Feeley, Mary Ella Garrity, Helen Hamilton Gavin, Isabelle Hay, Annie Christina Hcaly, Catherine Emma. Healy, Flora Louise Leake, S. Eleanor Lord, May Capen Melzard, Lottie M. Peterson, No'. Marion Hammond Pitts, Mary Era Thayer Pitts, Jennie May Ramsey, Annie Louise Roche, Beatrice Helen Rothwell, Antoinette Irene Sweeney, Mildred Morse Willett, Charles John Anderson, Frank Maxwell Coe, John Warren Northcott, Jacob Warshaw, Harold Wilder. BUSINESS COURSE. Mary Leontine Amet, Grace Ethel Batson, Sophie Erica Carlson, Came Eva Geer, Russell Weston Badger, Peter Aloysius Barry, Jeremiah Aloysius Carey, Raymond Palmer Delano, William Thomas Donovan, Walter Dunn, Frank Joseph Duran, Philip Thomas Egan, Francis Eugene Garity, John Joseph King, Arthur Francis Leclair, Alexander H. McIntyre, John Laurence McTiernan, John Joseph Meaney, Walter Allen Mitchell, Francis Dennis Reard.on, Victor Emanuel Serberg, Timothy Joseph Sullivan, John Joseph (Sweeney, Michael Thomas Walsh. THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE CLASS OF NINETY-SIX THE LARGEST EVER GRADU- ATED FROM THE QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL—ADDRESSED BY COL. HENRY A. THOMAS, THE GOVERNOR’S PRI- VATE SECRETARY, ON “SUCCESS IN LIFE AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP” The graduating exercises of the Class of 1896 were held Wednesday, 24 June, in the High School hall. The large room with its annexes was completely tilled with pupils, fond parents and admiring friends. The exercises were somewhat of an innovation, as the programme shows : PROGRAMME. Director of Music, Mrs. L. C. Smith Accompanist, Miss Helen E. Bemis 1. Music,—“Vocal March,” V. E. Becker Arranged by Samuel W. Cole. By the School. 2. Salutatory,— “ America's Debt to Women,” Mary Eva Thayer Pitts. 3. Music,—“Fly Away, Birdling,” E. N. Anderson Misses Bates, Winship, Scharnagel, and White. 4. Valedictory— “Four Years at the Quincy High School,” Mary Ella Garrity. 5. Music,—“Estudiantina,” P. Lacoine High School Glee Club. 6. Address,— “Success in Life and Good Citizenship,” Col. Henry A. Thomas. 7. Music,—4‘ Class Ode,’ ’ Music—“Farewell to the Forest,” Mendelssohn. Words by Charles J. Anderson, ’96. By the Class of 1896. 8. Presentation of Diplomas, Hon. Charles H. Porter. 9. Music,—“ To Thee, O Country,” Julius Eichberg By the School. Class Colors,—Crimson and White. Class Motto,—Sola Nobilitas Virtus. THE SALUTATORY. Friends, city officials, and school- mates, to all of you who have gathered here to-night, we, the Class of ’96 extend a most hearty wel- come. Parents of our class, most cor- dially do we greet you. Through your kindness, we have been able to spend four profitable and delightful years of study and pleasure, in this school. May our future lives prove to you the wisdom of giving an edu- cation to your children. Our School Committee and Super- intendent, we gladly welcome. Most generously have you provided for us throughout our course, and tonight, you witness the result of your beneficence in the large number of the graduating class. Our teachers, we welcome you tonight, as heartily as you did us, when we first entered the Quincy High School, four years ago. We came here as children, but we hope that, through your good influence, we are graduated, men and women. For your patience with our failings, and efforts in our behalf, we can testify our gratitude only by striving in the future to lead honorable lives, and by continuing that education, the foundations of which you have laid so well. THE GOLDEN-ROD. School-mates, tonight, you witness our departure from this school. One parting injunction; he sure always to set as good examples for future classes, as we have done for you. Class-mates, I am happy to greet so many of you, this evening. And especially do I welcome the mascu- line members of the class. How successful we should all consider our High School course, if only be- cause we have obtained the distinc- tion of being graduated with live young men in our class ! Young men have always been at a premium in this school; and be- cause there has been so large a num- ber of the feminine portion, there has ever been a slight tendency to regard the members of our sex as more numerous than valuable. We young ladies however have always stoutly defended ourselves; and now, on our departure from this school, we wish to emphasize, for the last time, the excellences of all women in general, and American women in particular. From the earliest period in the history of this country, women have been an important factor in its progress and development. What a noble example those brave women, who came to America in “ the May- flower” set for all the generations that have lived since. Their courage and virtue were always equal to every emergency, and they proved thein- indisputably, the peers of men. From that time to the Revolution, they preserved the same dauntless spirit. They were among the first to make a stand for independence, when war with England was approaching. During those terrible times, they were patient and helpful and a great encouragement to the soldiers. I have heard it argued that women cannot help in war, simply because they cannot fight battles. But there are many things to be done, in time of war, just as essential as fighting. The preparation of food and clothing for the soldiers, the care of the sick and wounded are also necessities. These were the women’s especial duties during those eight years of strife. When the Rebellion broke out, the women showed that same self-sacri- ficing spirit that had characterized their former actions. Those who offered their services in the hos- pitals, promoted the nation’s cause greatly. Florence Nightingale will always be remembered in England for her splendid work as a nurse, during the Crimean War, but in America there were many like her; women born and brought up in the most luxurious circumstances, who gave up everything to help relieve the suffering of the soldiers. Clara Barton, too, should be mentioned; a woman who has been of great service in America, and who is now doing noble work in Armenia. What shall we say of those women who did so much to arouse the people against the great evil of slavery ? ” We know the wonderful influence which “ Uncle Tom’s Cabin” exercised. It was a woman who wrote that powerful story. Anna Dickinson also assisted greatly in showing the people the injury which they did the negro race. It will be seen that where these women’s greatest strength lay was in moral courage : they dared to do what they thought right, in spite of the TITE GOLDEN-ROD. jeers and scoffs of the multitude: a point where many persons fail. In literature and social life, we owe much to the female sex. Lucy Larcom, Celia Thaxter, Alice and Phoebe Carey, Julia Ward Howe, have written poems that will last for many years. Louisa Alcott, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps-Ward, Mrs. Frances Burnett, Harriet Beecher Stowe have all enriched American literature. But where American women do the most for their families and their country, is in the training of the children; in teaching them to lead honorable and upright lives, of which America may be proud. I have noticed that nearly all the eminent men of the country have had excel- lent mothers: women who have in- stilled into their children’s minds true and sound principles which have lasted them throughout life. Since American women have done so much for their country and still continue their patriotic efforts,, the least the United States can do to pay this debt, is to give them the right to vote. I do not intend to enter into details upon the subject of woman’s rights; but can any reason- able person say, that the woman of today, as well educated and as well informed in all current matters as any man, should not have the same privilege of voting as he has ? Therefore young men, when the time comes for you to go to the polls, think of your girl class-mates, covet- ing the same privilege, and do all you can to procure it for them. And, young ladies, let us keep up to the high standard of intelligence, I ntegrity, and purity, which former generations have preserved, that it may be said of us: “ They were heirs of a noble heri- tage and they were worthy of it.”— Mary Eva Thayer Pitts. THE VALEDICTORY. We are assembled tonight for the closing exercises for our four years at the High School. The time has not seemed long, for each year has gone by more quickly than the pre- ceding one and many changes have taken place in quick succession. When we first entered the High School, September 1892, we were welcomed by our present Head Mas- ter, Mr. Tupper, whose first year it was also. Since we entered, the numbers of the school have increased 115 per cent.; the increase of girls has been 66 per cent., of boys 245 per cent., a fact which shows that more boys are given a higher educa- tion than in former years. There are still more girls than boys in the High, but this preponderance is on account of the great majority the girls had at first. We were then at the old High school with only four teachers, Mr. Tupper, Mrs. Ilsley, Miss Stone whose place is now filed by Miss Gwynn, and Miss Fish. On account of lack of room, the English division of our class under the direction of Miss Thompson, were obliged to oc- cupy the annex in the Adams School building. This separation caused a lack of unity in our class from which we have never entirely recovered. This year cooking lessons, in charge of Mrs. Wade, were first given, and all of the girls were sup- posed to avail themselves of the op- THE GOLDEN-ROD. port unity offered. How different those lessons were from the ones our class enjoyed this year ! Then there was only a lecture, and we were shown how to do things, but this year we did the cooking ourselves thereby gaining experience and also ambition. The prize contests were also estab- lished this year. Our class, being the lowest, was somewhat loath to take part, but, on being urged to do so, acquitted itself creditably. The debating society was organized this year. It has been rather difficult to find new subjects presenting suffi- cient points of interest, but owing to the untiring zeal of our Head Master, the society has succeeded, and is now one of the prominent features of the school. The next year, as the higher classes were accommodated with difficulty, the entering class was obliged to attend in the afternoon, an arrangement which gave us a shorter session. Our third year was begun at the New High, and what a change it was ! School began somewhat later than usual, as the building was not completed. On September eighteenth took place the ceremony of dedica- tion. Rev. Mr. Wilson pronounced the invocation. The late Governor Greenhalge, Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan, the Commissioner of Public Works, William N. Eaton, Esq., Mayqr Hodges, the Chairman of School Committee, Emery L. Crane, Esq., Supt. H. W. Lull, Head Master F. A. Tupper, and Commander Holt of the Grand Army spoke. The High School, assisted by Miss Mary F. White, furnished the music, and an ode was written for this oc- casion by Mr. Tupper. A flag was presented to the school by the Grand Army. We still have the flag, but it looks as though it had been through the war, as the girls of our class can testify from the work re- quired to mend it. As we now had the long desired new building, the improved courses which had been anticipated with eager- ness were now matured. The study of Greek was begun, and pupils from the three higher grades com- posed the first class in this subject. The study of chemistry, now in charge of Mr. Tucker, was also in- troduced, and it was our class which had the honor of first experimenting in the new laboratory. This some of the members did in such a way as to cause sorrow to their neighbors as well as to themselves. As there was now a physical laboratory many of the experiments before omitted could now be performed. Another valuable improvement that the new building made possible, was the business course. This is a two year’s course of commercial studies and English, and fits the pupil well to fill positions of useful- ness. This year we were able to have the prize speaking contest and the graduation exercises in our own hall. How much pleasanter and easier for the pupils to speak when looking around upon familiar objects in their own hall than to do so amid unfami- liar surroundings! With what mingled feelings of sorrow and delight did our class come back in September, ’95 for their last year at the High School! Sorrow because it was their last year, and delight, to meet again THE GOLDEN-ROD. their classmates, and to see once more the familiar walls. Now we saw more clearly the advantages of a High School education. The school exercises a profound in- fluence over the pupils, and so aids in moulding their characters. They are surrounded by reminders of nobleness in the busts and picture's which adorn these walls. They hear frequent discourses on moral subjects. And how can the study of those characters of antiquity an literature do aught but ennoble one, and lift him above all lower passions and desires? Certainly the pupils should do all in their power to raise the standard of the school, and make it lead all others. The High School fits one for a better position in life. With only a grammar school education one can- not at once take a very responsible position. Four years of study here broaden one’s ideas, and one is then better fitted to solve the problems of life. To be able to engage in the prize contest is an important advantage. The work in translations and essays gives opportunity to exercise and de- velop the mind. The contestants can receive help from no one, and, so, all have equal chances of success. The results of this work have been ex- cellent. The- speaking gives the pupils confidence. In after life they are often called upon to speik in public, and then how great is the advantage of the training received in preparation for prize speaking ! The High School also fits for col- lege, and surely this is a great ad- vantage for those who do not care to attend a private preparatory school. Caesar, Ovid, Virgil, Cicero, Xeno- phon, and Homer, are the authors whose works are read in our classi- cal course. Our class has not been behind any other in the studies pursued, and these studies ever tend to unite us the more. During these four years many new friendships have been formed which will be life-long. Still there are many of our classmates whom we shall never see again, and so on this our last evening together how can we have any feeling but that of sorrow at the thought of parting? We have long been ex- pecting it, and have looked forward to our graduation with joy, but when it comes then we know for the first time what it really means. For many of us this has been the last of our school days. Tomorrow we shall begin life for ourselves. In this life on which we are entering there will be many things to try us, but we must ever keep in mind our motto, “ Sola nobilitas virtus :” Vir- tue is the only nobility.” Doubtlesss many of you will occupy high posi- tions. Do not forget the qualities which Bacon says are requisite for men of great place. Our lives are our own, and of them we can make a success or a failure. Even if in the eyes of the world your life seems a success, unless you have lived virtuously, and ever kept God in mind, your life is a failure which will have to be accounted for at the bar of Eternity. Now we must say farewell to our teachers. They have tried to make our school life as easy and pleasant as possible. They have set before us tin best examples of all ages, and we thank them for so doing, and for all other benefits conferred upon us. As in the ancient torch race, one TITE GOLDEN ROD. runner when he has finished his part of the course hands the blazing torch to another, so we hand over to the other classes the torch of sound learning to be kept bright “ for all time.”—Mary Ella Garrity. CLASS ODE. I. The winged moments fly, Long years have passed for aye, While tossing on the stream, Our bark has sped its way. And now where drooping skies The restless sea enfold, What thoughts of future stir? What memories wake of old ? n. Far o'er the pathless deep A mist its veil has drawn; See we the falling shades, Or glimmers dusky dawn Of other years in view, That wait to add their store Of memories sweet and long To happy times of yore ? in. May ever, faithful ship, The wisdom gained with you, As once it led us all, Now guide us each anew; The breeze on rippling wave, The storm in foamy sky. Shall both proclaim your praise, Well earned in days gone by. IV. Alas tis time to haste, The moments e'en are heard When we too soon must say Our last sad sundering word, The faltering strains that now Our inmost hearts compel,— Hence ever on, good guide, Farewell—a last farewell! Charles .J. Anderson. GRADUATION NOTES. “Estudiantina ” was greatly en- joyed. The ushers were very successful in the performance of their duties. The inarching in view of the very short time given to practice was surprisingly good. Mrs. Ilsley, Miss Thompson, Miss Gwvnn, Miss Follansbee, and Miss Pearl, deserve great credit for their aid. Both Miss Mary Pitts and Miss Garrity, the representatives of the class, spoke very clearly and pleasingly. The singing was the best ever given by the Quincy High School. Mrs. Smith and Miss Fish deserve great credit for the excellence of the musical programme. Miss Bemis ’97, seems to have succeeded her sister Miss Bemis, ’95, in performing the duties of accom- panist—duties, by the way, which require unusual musical ability. The decorations were unusually ef- fective and tasteful. The thanks of the school are due Miss Fish and all others who aided in leaking the hall so attractive. lion. C. II. Porter extended hearty congratulations to the class, gave expression to the abiding interest of the community, and eloquently pre- dicted a bright future for the graduates. For the second time Miss Winship took Miss Burke’s place. While Miss Burke’s inability to be present was greatly regretted, Miss Winship sang very acceptably. The quartette gave a beautiful rendering of “ Fly Away, Birdling.” THE GOLDEN-ROD. The corps of teachers is to be increased. The outlook for athletics at the High is particularly good. The address by Col. Thomas was plain, direct, forcible, and effective. Mayor Adams' remarks were par- ticularly felicitous and appropriate. The study of German will be in- troduced at the High School in the autumn. Miss Alice C. Pope and Miss Catherine C. Pope are both going to Radcliffe. The class ode by Mr. Charles J. Anderson possessed genuine poetic merit. Why would it not be a good idea for all the classes to have reunions an hour before the grand annual reunion ? One hundred and eighty-nine grammar school graduates have signified their intention of attending the High School. The class colors, crimson and white, were seen on every hand. Red roses and white roses bloomed for this graduation. The following composers were represented oh the programme: Becker, Anderson, Laconic, Men- delssohn, and Eichberg. The motto, “ Sola Nobilitas Vir- tus” was happily chosen, and might well be the permanent motto of the Quincy High School. The order of the school was pro- nounced “ perfect ” by competent judges. This is very high praise. Let all future classes remember it. Statues of President John Adams, President John Quincy Adams, and John Hancock might well adorn the grounds of the Quincy High School, and portraits of these worthies and others would be a very appropriate addition to the interior of the building. FUTURE OF THE CLASS OF � 96. Mr. Anderson, 96, will enter Harvard in the autumn. Mr. Warshaw, '96, will also go to Harvard. The High School is very proud of these young men, whose popularity was made clear by the applause that greeted the mention of their names. Miss Burns, '96, will attend Bos- ton University. Miss C. E. 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