Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1898 volume:

ADVERTISEMENTS. •I. E. IIOLLIS OO., FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE, 35 ZKZIIH.IB-Sr STREET, (Corner Exchange Place,) J. EDWARD HOLLIS, BOSTON. F. C. FIELD, A. A. LANGLEY. Address F. C FIEI5D, No. 5 Migl) 5t., Quincy. Tlie Weekly Debates Ol tlie Quincy Iligli School Debating Society are re- ported in the Daily Ledger ol’ flic following (lay. Tlie Tteiivietoiiietei-. Eyes tested by the Ref ractometer, an instrument endorsed by the leading occulisls. We have made a special study of the eye, and can guarantee satis- factory results. WILLIAMS, Optician, lOl Ilancock.St., Quincy. ADVERTISEMENTS. IE1. ZROGi-IEI S, Board in� , Sale, Livery. Depot and Public Carriage Service. Hack and other conveyances furnished at short notice. Arlington Street, W oil as ton. DENTIST. EDW’D E. G0PELAND, 0.D.S. OFFICE AT THE New Bank Building, ROOM 5. A. M. BUGBEE, FLORIST. TRY Johnson Brothers’ Fresh Cut Flowers. Funeral Designs a Specialty PLANTS OF ALL KINDS IN TIIEIR SEASON. MARKET, 444 Hancock Street, Near Norfolk Downs Depot. 139 Hancock Street, Quincy. P. 0. Box 167, Atlantic, Mass. L. C. MERRILL, EASTERN Carpenterand Builder Teachers’ Agency. ALSO PLANING AND MOLDING. Wood Turning and Hand Sawing. Miss E. F. FOSTER, Manager, Jobbing promptly attended to. 50 Bromfield Street, Safford Street, Boston. % WOLLASTON. Telephone, Boston 775-9. HIGH SCHOOL 0t Souther’s Periodical store, Pins and Badges in Silver and Gold. No. 1 Granite Street. Can be found about everything used SOUVEiMli in writing either with Ink or Pencil. Silver and China of Historic Quincy Also a large assortment of Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razor Strops, and : : AT : : many other articles in daily use. JOHN 0. HOLDEN’S, Jeweler REMEMBER THE PLACE, OPPOSITE THE POSTOFFICE. No. 1 GRANITE STREET. ADVERTISEMENTS. STROUP’S EXPRESS. Boston, Wollaston, B, Milton and Norfolk Downs Boston office—15 Devonshire street, Telephone 1378. 73 Central street. Order Box—Ross’s Paper Store, Wollaston, or at the house,66 Newport avenue. Also dealer in Hard Wood Ashes and Lawn Fertilizer G. IF. STROUP, Proprietor. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OK THE SwaSoonGILLOTT’SPENS AT T1IE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. AWARD: “For excellence of steel used in their manufacture, it being line grained and elastic ; superior workmanship, especially shown by the careful grinding which leaves the pens free from defects. The tempering is excellent and the action of the liuished pens perfect.” (Signed) FRANZ VOGT, (II. I. Kimball, Individual Jude . Approved: ■ Pres’t Departmental Com. (John Boyd Thacher, Chairman Exec. Com. on Awards. 601 E. F., 303, 404, 004 E. F., and others. Apply to your dealer for them. High Grade School and College Tent Books, A. B. C. Franklin Street, - - Boston. Mr. A. P. Soule, Manager. THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY Furniture, Hardware, Paints and Oils ---is---- FRANK F. CRANE’S, The Fisk Teachers’ Agencies, Everett O. Fisk Co., Props. 4 Ashburton Place,[Boston, Mass. 70 Fifth Avenue New York, N. Y. 378 Wabasli Avenue, Chicago, 111. 25 King Street, West, Toronto, Can. 1242 Twelfth Street, Washington, D. C. 414 Century Building, Minneapolis, Minn. 622 Temple Block, Kansas City. Mo. 730 Cooper Building, Denver, Col. 525 Stimson Block, Los Angeles, Cal. SECURE TEACHERS and PLACES TO TEACH THROUGH FRANK B. SPAULDING, Manager Teachers’ Co-operative Asso. of N. E. 30 Iiromfleld St., Boston. Eight years established. Write for Manual. 2,052 places filled. HcGRATH BROS.. Monumental Work, QUINCY ADAMS STATION. There are many of them on the market, but for a cure for HEAD-ACHE Head-Ease Heads the List. I it -it k -it. CHARLES C. HEARN, ■ - DRUGGIST, 4 Chestnut Street, Quincy, Mass. 176 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY. ADVERTISEMENTS. PERNIN Shorthand and Typewriting School, 13. and 13. 13Tj-A_CK, Principals. 180 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. The simplest, briefest, and most legible system in use. Fits thoroughly for Business and Court Reporting. Sessions the year round. New pupils received daily. Students assisted to positions. Prospectus free. . . ONE TRIAL WEEK FREE. . . WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, - - - - BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., OCTOBER, 1897. No. 1. Whole Number, 61. Established 1891. mu WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST Ob' THE QU1NGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. I . Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. - William Field ’98. Edward I). Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean ’98. Carl R. Hayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. ) Florence M. Osborne, ’98. To the Pupils of the Quincy High School, Greeting: The Golden-Rod starts out this year under most favorable conditions, not brilliant or dazzling, but favora- ble, I say, because the paper has never before begun under so good financial conditions. It is your paper, and it will con- tain short but pointed paragraphs i about pupils whom you know. It is truly a matter of great moment that we are loyal and enthusiastic enough to support a paper of our own. There must be literary support too. Write stories, poems or sketches, and the Golden-Rod will most certainly pub- lish anything that has sufficient merit. And where are our brilliant freshmen? It is never too early to begin. Let us hear from them soon. And a final word. I do not believe enthusiastically in editorials. I am afraid they are often looked upon as being “ preachy,” uninteresting, and hence are seldom read; especially uninteresting are those which preach sermons about lack of subscribers and, also, sad to relate, about paying subscriptions. Do not make it ne- cessary to have any editorials of this sort, for Philippics, I imagine, are very disagreeable to all concerned. c. “ Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.” And our brook, sure- ly, must be deep, for we enjoy this year a large increase in numbers. The total number of pupils now en- rolled on the books is 425, a total almost twice as great as the whole number of pupils attending institu- tions of similar rank in the vicinity of Quincy. Out of the 425, 75 are preparing for higher institutions; this also shows an advancement in the aims of the pupils. A class in solid Geometry has been formed this year. An additional year of German has been added to the course of study, and an opportunity of studying Greek three years is now offered. c. THE GOLDEN-ROD. “ Off to Klondike ” is now the cry that is heard from one end of the country to the other. Hundreds are rushing in pursuit of the treasures of this modern Eldorado. But how many in this eager throng fully un- derstand the hardships and dangers to be endured before the gold-fields are even reached? The gold dust does not lie about on the ground ready for eager hands to gather, but can be obtained only through great privation. Yet Klondike is not the only place in which to seek for treasure. In one sense we may all be gold-seekers, as we find and store away the wealth of learning. This year, at least, let us put forth every effort, that we may gain a for- tune which no one can take away. o. Day by day now, as the leaves are turning red and yellow, we know at last that autumn is with us again. Now is the best time for out-of-door exercise. The air is cool and invig- orating in decided contrast with the sluggish heat of summer. The birds are flying towards the South, where the climate is milder. In the country the farmers are gath- ering in the harvests, while even the squirrels are busied in storing away the nuts for the winter. Soon the leaves will fall and Mother Earth will wrap herself in a snowy mantle until the coming of Spring. o. THE PRIZE CONTESTS. For the sixth time Dr. Joseph M. Sheahan offers liberal prizes for ex- cellence in English composition and translations from Greek, Latin, French, and German. For the second time Henry II. Faxon, Esq., offers prizes for excel- lence in declamation. Mr. Faxon’s generous prizes are as follows: 1. —First Prize, §15. 2. —Second prize, §12. 3. —Third prize, §10. 4. Fourth prize, §8. 5. —Fifth prize, §5. These prizes are to be given in books. Pupils winning prizes may select any books that meet with the approval of the Head Master, Mr. F. A. Tupper, who will be glad to aid pupils in their choice. Dr. Sheahan’s prizes are as fol- lows : 1. —Essays, Class of 1898, §3. 2. —Essays, Class of 1899, §3. 3. —Essays, Class of 1900, §3. 4. —Essays, Class of 1901, §3. 5. —Translation from Xenophon, §3. 6. —Translation from Homer, §3. 7. —Translation from Cicero, §3. 8. —Translation from Virgil, §3. 9. —Translation from Cajsar, §3. 10. —Translation from French, ’981, S3. 12.—Translation from French, ’982, §3. 12. —Translation from French, ’99,1 §3. 13. —Translation from German, ’99,1 §3. Dr. Sheahan’s prizes amount to §39 worth of books, an amount larger than ever before in consequence of the addition of prizes for work in Homer and German. Very few schools are so fortunate as to have prizes so numerous and so liberal. THE GOLDEN-ROD. It is hoped that the competition will be more general this year than ever before, as it is the wish of the don- ors that the prizes shall be genuine Academic distinctions, to be won by skill and industry, and to be held with honorable pride. SUBJECTS FOR PRIZE ESSAYS. Class of 1898. 1. —The Value of Poetry. 2. —My Duty to Quincy. 3. —The Age of Pericles and the Age of Augustus: a Compari- son. 4. —The Companionship of Books. 5. —Our Debt to Chemistry. 6. —The Autobiography of a Se- nior. 7. —Debate : “ Resolved that Quin- cy is the most desirable Suburb of Boston.” Class of 1899. 1. —The Physical Laboratory ver- sus the Textbook. 2. —Caesar’s Place in the World’s History. 3. —Is Geometry Indispensable? 4. —My House and Grounds. 5. —French and English : a Com- parison of the Languages. 6. —Castles in Spain. 7. —Picturesque Quincy. Members of 1899 may select sub- jects from those assigned 1898, if they prefer to do so. Class of 1900. 1. —Snow-bound in a Farm-house. 2. —Memories of Childhood. 3. —The Meaning of Our Flag. 4. —Is Latin worth the Effort re- quired to Master it ? 5. —Why read the Newspapers ? 6. —Which shall I choose, a Pro- fession, Business, or a Trade? 7. —The Fable of the Fox and the Grapes and the Application of it. (See “ First Latin Book”). Members of 1900 may select sub- jects assigned 1898 and 1899, if they prefer to do so. Class of 1901. 1. —My Life at the Grammar School 2. —The Kingliness of Kindness. 3. —Nature Study. 4. —The Rights and Duties of Pu- pils. 5. —A Rainy Day at Home. 6. —My Purpose in Life. 7. —A Walk to School. 8. —My Favorite Books. 9. —Alaska, (1867-1897). Members of 1901 may select sub- jects assigned 1898, 1899, and 1900, if they prefer to do so. PRIZE TRANSLATIONS. Homer,—Iliad, Book VI, 440-502, Xenophon,—Anabasis, Book IV, Chapter 7, §8-§15. Cicero,— Pro Quinto Ligario Ora- tio Ad Ccesarem, Chapter I. Virgil,— Eneid, Book VI, lines 845-901. Caesar,—Belli Gallici Liber VI, Chapter XIII. French,—Class of 18981. Victor Hugo,—u Les Miserables,” Chapter XIII. u Petit Gervais,” page 40, “ Comme le soleil declinait,” to the end of the Chapter. French,—Class of 18982. Prosper Merimee, — Colomba,” page 65, all of Chapter X. French,—Class of 1899. Ludovic Halevy,—“ L’Abbe Con THE GOLDEN-ROD. stantin” page 101, Chapter VIII, as far as page 104, line 10. L(Odkl£. German. W. H. Riehl,—u Der Finch der Schonheit ,” from page 40, “ Entschlos- sen” to page 43, “ Also ist es.” GENERAL STATEMENT. 1. —The date of the Prize Speak- ing and announcement of essay and translation prizes will be Friday, 15 April, 1898. 2. —Essays and translations must be signed with an assumed name. 3. —Together with each translation and essay there must be handed in a sealed envelope containing : (a) Both the assumed name and the real name of the pupil, (b) A statement to this effect: The essay or translation offered by--- (pupil’s name) is my own unaided work. 4. —On the envelope write the as- sumed name of the pupil, and the year of the class. 5. —Use examination paper. Write on only one side of the paper. Neat- ness, spelling and penmanship, should be kept constantly in mind. Clear, vigorous and idiomatic English is always acceptable to the judges. 6. —All essays and all translations must be handed to the Head Master, Mr. F. A. Tupper, on or before 15 March, 1898. Original stories make some of our exchanges very readable. Attendance for September:—Grad- uates, 97.3 per cent. ; ’98, 95.3; 99, 97.8; 1900, 96.2; and 1901, 97. Tardiness for September:—Gradu- ates, 0 ; ’98, 0 ; ;99, 4; 1900, 5; 1901, 6. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ?99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. •{ Helen Sibley, ’99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ’99. Is adore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. The Class of ’98 has already given some very successful lunches. The constant cry in French class is, “ Please translate the first person singular. The Junior Class is looking for- © ward to the debates with fear and trembling. Now that we know how many de- merits are given for tardiness, we must be more careful to be on time. Although the day was cold and dreary, the Geology scholars enjoyed their afternoon at Squantum very much. Latin,—“ Sunt mihi bis septem praestanti corpore nymphen.” Pupii,—“I have twice seven imps of surpassing beauty.” Holidays are over, and although we think with regret of the good times gone, we come back with re- newed vigor to our studies. Geology ’98.—Mr.-------, “ I have got all through with my apatite.” Teacher.—“ That’s a strange thing for a boy to say.” The number of .pupils in the school by to wards, is as follows : Ward 1, 58 pupils; ward 2, 60 pu- pils ; ward 3, 88 pupils ; ward 4, 100 pupils; ward 5, 77 pupils; ward 6, 42 pupils. THE GOLDEN-ROD 'Pei oiial . Edited by Nathaniel Tiiaver, ’98. A VICE Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. • Helen Comixs, ‘99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Edwin Armstrong, 1900. Miss Agnes Reynolds, ’98, lias left school. Miss Mabel Tanner, ’99, has left school. Miss Cahill of Business, '98, has left school. Miss Maud Charlton, 1900, has left school. Miss Mary Gill, ’97, is training at West Newton. Miss Florence Thomas, ’97, is at Boston University. Mr. Donald Mackenzie, ’97, is at Boston University. Miss Lucy J. Mitchell is training at the Adams school. Mr. Daniel Gallagher, ’98, has en- tered Boston College. Mrs. Ilsley, we are glad to learn, is rapidly recovering. Miss Louise Cook, ’97, is training at the John Hancock. Miss Pratt, ’97, is attending the Quincy Mansion school. Miss Alice M. Briggs, ’97, is at the Boston Normal school. Miss Genevieve White, ’97, is training at the Willard. Miss Mabel Winship, ’98, is act- ing as clerk at City Hall. Miss Marion’ Howe, 1900, is at- tending Thayer Academy. Miss Gertrude Walker, ’97, is at the Boston Normal school. Mr. Paul E. Foley, ’97, is learning the tailor’s trade in Boston. Miss Sampson, ’97, and Miss An nie Perry, ’97, are at home. Miss Delia Burke, ’97, is training at the Gridley Bryant school. Miss Mary McGuane, ’97, is train- ing at the Washington school. Miss Helen Dunham, ’96, is teach- ing at Medway, Massachusetts. Miss Flora Leake. ’96, is teaching at West Medway, Massachusetts. Miss Curtin, ’97, Miss Smith, ’97, and Miss Hayes, ’97, are at home. Miss Alice Perry, ’97, is teaching school in Rutland, Massachusetts. Miss Barbara Vogler, ’95, is teach- ing school in Franklin, Massachusetts Mr. John Estabrooks, ’93, is a . student at the Harvard Dental Col- lege. Mr. Ernest L. Saunders, ’97, has gone into the granite business with his father. Mr. John B. McCormick of Busi- ness, ’97, is a student at Burdett Col- lege, Boston. Miss Rachel E. Johnson, ’97, is at- tending the Emerson School of Ora- tory, in Boston. The new teachers, Misses Butman and Lane have a hearty welcome from all the pupils. Mr. Harold Baker, of Business, ’98, has left school and gone into business with his father. Miss Helen Be mis, ’97, and Mr. Archibald Briggs, ’97, are taking a graduate course this year. TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. $tl letid$. Soon after the beginning of the school year, Mr. Tupper called to- gether, at recess, the boys of the school, for the purpose of forming an Athletic Association. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: President: Mr. Tupper. Secretary and Treasurer: Mr. Lewis, ’98. Executive Committee : The above officers ex officiis. Mr. Briggs, '97, Mr. Baker, ?98, Mr. Pendis, J98, Mr. Foss, J99. FOOT-BALL. The last week of September the candidates for the foot-ball eleven were called out. About twenty men presented themselves, and began practicing under the supervision of Mr. Porter. This number has now been increased to twenty-five. The candidates practice regularly three times a week at Merry Mount Park. The backs and ends meet on the other days for signal practice and for learning the formation of the in- terference. Good progress is being made, and several promising men are being developed, so that the team should be a strong one behind the line. For the positions of end and tackle there are several good men, and the competition is very sharp among them. The centre of the line will be filled by new men, who are fairly heavy and good workers. Mr. Charles Magnuson, of the class of 1900, has been appointed tempor- ary Captain of the team. lie is pop- ular with the players, a good runner, tackier and punter. GAMES. The season begins with a game at Merry Mount Park, Friday, 8 Octo- ber. The schedule for the remainder of the year is not completed, but will consist of games with Thayer Academy, Weymouth High School, and several other school teams in the vicinity of Quincy. THE GAME WITH ADAMS ACADEMY. Our first game with Adams Acade- my resulted in a tie. Our team played well, and had the best of it on the whole, but they were unable to score enough points to win. The final score was: High, 4; Adams, 4. In the first half our players were nervous and fumbled badly. This gave Adams an opportunity to score, and it did so, making the first touch- down of the game. Then the High school kicked off, and held Adams for four downs in her own territory. Good rushing by Scharnagel and Ma- gnuson brought the ball to the 20 yard line, when Briggs got around the end for a fine run and a touch- down. There was no more scoring in the first half, though Adams came near it just as time was called. The High school kicked off in the second half, and Adams rushed the ball back nearly to the centre of the field. Here the High ‘‘braced up,” and held them for four downs. Sev- eral good rushes were made, and Briggs got around the end, and ran to the 10 yard line, when Kent tack- led him. But for this Briggs would have made a touchdown and the game would have been won. A fum- THE GOLDEN-ROD. ble gave the ball to Adams. After two or three rushes in which Adams gained but a few yards, time was called, Adams having the ball on her own 20 yard line. The tie will be played off October 20, and both teams will do their ut- most to win. The line-up : HIGH SCHOOL Barry, r.e. Pendis, r.t. Marnock, r.g. McDonald, c. Mitchell, l.g. Ford, l.t. O. Magnuson, l.e. Foss, q.b. C. Magnuson, (Capt.) Briggs, l.h.b. Scharnagel, f.b. Score: High School, downs: Briggs, Kent, fifteen minute halves. ADAMS, l.e, Whitman l.t., Manning l.g., Hatch c., Cashman r.g., Hodges r. t., Cilly r.e., Lyons q.b., Burchsted i .li.b. r.h.b., Boyd l.h.b., Kent, (Capt.) f.b., Taylor 4; Adams, 4; Touch Time: Two hours VICTORY OVER MILTON ACADEMY. On October 13, our team went to Milton and defeated the strong Mil- ton Academy team, 6-0. The play- ing was hard and fast, and showed improvement over our first game. We made a touchdown in the first half. We kicked off to Milton, and they rushed the ball to the middle of the field. There they lost the ball on downs. The High School rushed well, and soon had the ball over the line for a touchdown. C. Magnuson kicked the goal. Milton then kicked off, and Quincy nearly scored again, having the ball on the 10 yard line when half-time was called. In the second half Milton put forth her best efforts and came near scor- ing. But the High School boys de- fended their goal desperately, and kept Milton away from it. When time was called, Milton had the ball on Quincy’s 30 yard line. In this half the best playing was by Schar- nagel, C. Magnuson, Pendis, and Barry. QUINCY HIGH. O. Magnuson, r. c. Pendis, r. t. Marnock, r. g. McDonald, c. Wales, 1. g. Dorlcy, 1. g. Ford, 1.1. Barry, 1. e. Foss, q. b. C. Magnuson, r. h. b. Briggs, 1. h. b. MILTON ACADEMY. 1. e. Swift. 1. t. Brown. 1. g. Clifford, c. Pierce, r. g. Child, r. t. Keimicutt. r. e. Lovering, q. b. Hague. 1. h. b. Ilinklcy. 1. h. 1� . Burgess, r. h. b. Forbes, f. b. Raymond. Scharnagel, f. b. Score: High School, 6; Milton Academy, 0. Touchdown,—Scharnagel. Goal,—C. Magnu- son. Time: Two 15-minute halves. Tlio High School schedule for October is as follows : Friday, 8 Oct.—Adams Academy at Quincy. Wednesday, 13 Oct.—Milton Academy at Milton. Friday, 15 Oct.—Milton High School at East Milton. Wednesday, 20 Oct.—Adams Academy at Quincy. Saturday, 23 Oct.—Atlantics at Quincy. Wednesday, 27 Oct.—(open date). Friday, 29 Oct.—Hingham High at Quincy. Mr. F. A. Tupper, president of the Quincy Teachers’ Association, has secured President Eliot of Harvard University to address the Associa- tion, 15 December. The price of the tickets will be 25 cents. No one in- terested in education should miss this admirable opportunity of hear- ing America’s ablest and most pro- gressive university president. Miss Katherine Simmons, of Wol- laston, a graduate of the Horace Mann school, has entered the char- coal class. THE GOLDEN-ROD ijxdliaiige . Wayside S§n‘kyg. Edited by George Lewis, ’9S. EdwaiuI Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth War i� . 96. Laura Hall, 1900. Rutii Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. Edited by Susie H. Pickering, ’98. Margaret Shear an, ’99, • Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultman. The Beech Grove Oracle contains several good essays on practical sub- jects. Pupils of an inventive turn might find it profitable to read The National Claimant. The last number of Our Dumb Animals contains some exceptionally good stories. The Cadet contains an interesting description of the Tennessee Centen- nial Exposition. A story well worth reading is “The Old Ilag of the Mohicans,” in the High School Record. Expression contains an admirable article entitled, “Departments of English in the Colleges.” One of the most regular and most welcome of our exchanges is the Worcester Academy Weekly. In the Cambridge Manual Train- ing School Register appears a strong article on the advantages of manual training. We think, however, that it is a question whether the so-called “ practical education,” is superior to one purely classical. We wish to call attention to the fact that the anecdote about Long- fellow, which has been circulating through some of our exchanges is wholly untrue. The verses which young Henry is supposed to have written could probably be traced to the brain of some ingenious editor. “Mr. Finney’s Turnip” must go. And Summer’s green all girded up in sheaves. —Shakespeare. Since still we live to-day, forgetting June, Forgetting May; deeming October sweet. —William Morris. In scarlet clusters o’er the gray stone wall The barberries lean in their autumnal air; Just when the lields and garden spots are bare. And ere the green leaf takes the tint of fall. —T. B. Ai.drich. If we could dare to write as ill As some whose voices haunt us still, Even we, perchance, might call our own Their deep enchanting undertone. —Edmund Gosse. The beauty that shimmers in the yellow afternoons of October, who ever could catch it ? Go forth to find it and it is gone. Emerson. « Mowers, weary and brown and blithe. What is the word metliinks ye know, Endless over-word that the Scythe Sings to the blades of grass below ? S jythes that swing in the grass and clover, Something, still, they say as they pass: What is the word that, over and over, Sings the Scythe to the flowers and grass? Hush, ah hush, the scythes are saying, Hush, and heed not and fall asleep; Hush they say to the grasses swaying, Hush, they sing to the clover dry! Hush, 'tis the lullaby Time is singing— Hush, and heed not for all things pass, Hush, ah hush! and the scythes are swing- ing Over the clover and over the grass! —Andrew Lang. ADVERTISEMENTS. Opposite the Fountain, Quincy. 1 lb. box Vanilla Chocolates, our leader, 20c. 1 lb. box Special Mixture Chocolates, 23c. t lb. box Fancy Mixture, very fine, 23c. 1 lb. box Chocolate Almonds, 48c. Cocoa nut Cakes, always fresh, 10c. per dozen. Choice Marshmallows, 20c. per box. Peanut Taffy, fresh made, per pound, 16c. Corn Cakes, Salted Peanuts and Almonds. Baker’s Sweet Chocolate. Fancy Crackers, Fancy Cheeses. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, BOSTON ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLER’S QUINCY, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK and BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. Boston offices—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. Order Box—10 Fancuil Hall Square. Quincy offices—1 Chestnut street. Residence—2 Town Hill. Granite Clothing Co., GEO. N. NASH, Manager. Bargain Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers. Durgin 8f Merrill's Bloclc. Consult . . . LARRABEE About every Chemical you want to experiment with, either at school or at home. He can help you. He is opposite the Depot, Atlantic. L. GROSSMAN, ALE STYLES IN Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, HATS, RAGS, AND TRUNKS. Reliable goods at Lowest Prices. Come and see us and save money. GROSSMAN’S BLOCK WATER STREET. Li. M. Pratt Go, Wholesale and Retail .... GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS. --o--- 25 School Street, Quincy, Mass. 99 Water Street. IXotic e. Leave your money at home when yon can. If you want a. First-class Hair Cut or Shave, Go to MINOT’S, Cor. Newport Ave. and Brook Street, WOLLASTON. •T. McLEOD, DEALER IN ;ko i:ries ami PROVISIONS. FINE TEAS AND COFFEES. lOO WATER STREET Coal. Coal. The Largest Assortment of Fresh-mined Coal at the yards of J. F. SHEPPARD SONS. ADVERTISEMENT. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 15, 1897. 4DDREJ PRESIDENT ELIOT, .Of Harvard University, UNDER AUSPICES OF QUINCY TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION. TICKETS, 25 CENTS. fl. G. DURGIN, ■ Druggist and Apothecary. RELIABILITY. Prescriptions written by any physician, whether upon my blanks, or those of some other druggist, will be prepared promptly and accurately at all hours of day or night. 4 Patent Medicines at cut prices. We keep in stock Trusses, Supporters, Elastic Stockings (measures taken and a fit guaranteed ), Atomizers, Fever Thermometers, Syringes, Perfumes in endless variety. Also everything usually found in any first-class drug store. A. G, Durgin, the Reliable DURGIN HERRILL’S BLOCK. r ADVERTISEMENTS. J. JS. HOLLIS OO., FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE, 35 ZKZILZB-ST STREET, (Corner Exchange Place,) J. EDWARD HOLLIS, BOSTON. F. C. FIELD, A. A. LANGLEY. Address F. C FIELD, No. 5 Migl) C3t., Qainc . rIHie Refractometer. Eyes tested by the Refractometer, an instrument endorsed by the leading occulists. We have made a special study of the eye, and can guarantee satis- factory results. Optician., IOI Hancock St., Quincy. S- ZZI. A.MES, % DEALER IN Butter, Cheese, Lard, Eggs. BUTTER AT LOWEST CASK PRICES, 166 Hancock St., Quincy. Mass. Wholesale, 34 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass. The AVeeldy J ebates Ol the Quin ?y Hit'll School Debating So- ciety are reported in the Daily Ledger of tlie following day. 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There are many of them on the market, but for a cure for HEAD-ACHE Head-Ease Heads the List. jU Xa ih 2j U + WW 4 Chestnut Street, Quincy, Mass. 176 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY. ADVERTISEMENTS. PERNIN stiorttianfl and Typewriting setiooi, B. and B. BLACK, Principals. 180 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. The simplest, briefest, and most legible system in use. Fits thoroughly for Business and Court Reporting. Sessions the year round. New pupils received daily. Students assisted to positions. Prospectus free. . . ONE TRIAL WEEK FREE. . . WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, . . . . 344 WASHINGTON STREET, .... BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., NOVEMBER, 1897. No. 2. Whole Number, 62. Established 1891. She €otdcu-$0tl o 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. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean ’98. Carl It. Hayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (.Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. J Florence M. Osborne, ’98. We, as a school, extend our heart- felt sympathy to the family and pupils of Mr. William Royall Tyler, the late Head Master of Adams Academy, a man much loved by all who knew him well, and greatly es- teemed by those who came in con- tact with him. The Academy loses a true friend and ardent supporter in him. But, let us try to feel that our loss is his gain and that we hear the voice of the Master saying: “ Well done thou good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things ; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” c. This month recalls to mind the anniversaries of many important events which, let us hope, are of great interest to the pupils of this school. On the thirtieth of November in 1782 the Preliminaries of Peace were signed between the United States and Great Britain at Paris, How much has happened since then ! The States have grown steadily and have advanced to such a degree in inven- tion, arts aud the sciences, that the whole world has felt the effect. On the sixth of November, seventy-eight years later, Abraham Lincoln was elected President of the United States. A man of grand character, and one on whose shoulders rested the nation’s cares and responsibili- ties, in whose sad end was recog- nized the country’s loss. Four }rears later Sherman began his renowned march from Atlanta to the sea. How well all school children remember that in connection with the song. And in 1891 on the third day of this same month William McKinley, the present President of the United States, was elected governor of Ohio, an office which proved to be the THE GOLDEN-ROD. stepping stone to the highest attain- able position in our country. History contains many more in- teresting events connected with this month, which I will leave for the students to glean for themselves. c. Hallowe’en with its tricksy sprites and mystic festivities is a thing of the past and November is here again. The month was so named because it w as the ninth in the Roman year and was the most im- portant month in the religious rites of the age. It is interesting to note that the Saxons gave it the name of Blotmonath (blood month) be- cause the cattle for the winter sup- plies and for sacrifice to the gods, were then slain. November claims a great number of famous historical events such as the taking of Montreal in 1775, the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. the rounding of the Cape of Good Hope in 1497, etc. According to Bryant the “ melan- choly days have come. ” This is, doubtless what the turkey is think- ing just about this time. Not so, however, with those who sit down towards the last of the month to a banquet of melearjris (jallo-imvo, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and all the other “ fixin’s.” o. Again Boston has welcomed to her harbor some of the war-ships of the navy. The wharves were daily crowded with people that came from all parts of the state to look upon the squadron as it lay at an- chor in the harbor. The officers were royally entertained by Massa- chusetts people, and must have re- gretted leaving. At night the illumination formed a very pretty sight, while the search- lights seemed to be sending their penetrating rays to every nook and corner of the Old Bay State. We hope to welcome the squadron again, some time in the future. o. FAMILY HISTORY. RUFUS C. LANDON. “ Can ” and “ Will” are cousins dear, Who never trust to luck; “ Can ” is the child of u Energy,” And “ Will ” the child of “ Pluck.” “Can't” and “ Won't” are cousins, too, They are always out of work; For “ Can’t” is the son of “ Never Try,” And “ Won’t ” is son of “ Shirk.” In choosing your companions, dear, Select both “ Will ” and “ Can;” But turn aside from “ Can’t ” and “Won't” If you would be a man. Marigolds by cottage doors Flaunt their golden pride, Crimson-punctured bramble leaves Dapple far and wide The green mountain side. —Mathilde Blind. “ Are you in earnest ? seize this very very minute. What you can do, or think you can, begin it.” —Faust. From out the alembic of the sod, What rare distillery, O Golden Rod, Thy petals liued ? Or what power of the wind-bleached sands Has tipped with suns thy yellow, bristling wands, With light imbued ? —Louise S. Baker. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I itei‘ai‘y Departirieqt. f Grace L. Durgin, ’98. | Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. Edited | Jennie M. Laing, ’98. by I Grace E. Perry, ’98. I Annie E. Whittemore ’99. [ Kenneth B. Lewis, 1900. HOW I CAUGHT A BURGLAR. PRIZE ESSAY. I am a girl sixteen years old, and I live near the city of B--. My name is Eunice Edwards. I have no sis- ters, and but one brother, whose name is Jack. lie is eighteen. My father’s business is of such a kind that it frequently requires his absence from home, so, Jack and Mamma and I, do not mind being alone. Last summer, when Papa ex- pressed his intention of taking Jack down to Maine with him, Mamma and I felt rather uneasy, but made up our minds that we had rather stay at home than go to Aunt Bes- sie’s, and make a visit, as Papa wished us to do. Papa and Jack left home late one afternoon, intending to go first to Papa’s office, where he wished to ar- range a few things before his de- parture, and then to leave on the steamer at seven-thirty. After Mamma and I had taken our tea, we sat on the piazza until the mosquitoes drove us inside. It was bright moonlight, and after bidding Mamma good night, I went up stairs and sat down near my window for awhile, not feeling as if I wanted to go to bed. The mosquitoes were humming and buzzing outside, doubtless be- moaning the fact that I was out of their reach behind a screen. I thought of Papa and Jack, sitting on the deck of the steamer, feeling the cool fresh wind in their faces, watching the great white foam- ing path which the steamer left be- hind, and hearing the steady “chunk- chunk—chunk ” as it sped along. No mosquitoes to bother them ! Suddenly my thoughts were inter- rupted by the sight of a man, com- ing around the corner of the house. There are a number of large trees in our yard, so the greater part of it is in shadow. He walked along until he came to the front door, which he tried to open; not successful there he kept on until he came to Papa’s room, where he tried the window. I gave up all hope of his not get- ting in when I saw him go there, for I knew that the lock on that window was broken, and it would push open without any difficulty. Sure enough, the man pushed it up and pulled himself inside. I sat perfectly still for a few minutes, not knowing what to do. Then I thought of Mamma, how frightened she would be, if that man came into her room; and I made up my mind that I wouI'd slip on a pair of slippers, and go very quietly down the stairs and into her room, wake her up, and tell her our posi- tion. i The burglar had gone into Papa’s room, and I supposed he would go from there into the dining-room. Mamma’s room was the first one on the right, as you came down THE GOLDEN-ROD. stairs, while Papa’s was farther clown in the hall. As I came clown the stairs I saw in the little linen closet at the end of the hall, that man, bending over a pile of sheets, with his back to the door. I saw this by the gas jet burning dimly. Without thinking whether the man might turn around and see me coming, or what might happen, the thought came to me that I might catch this burglar, so moving for- ward cpiickly I slammed the door and turned the key. The bird was caged. I had no sooner gotten the door closed when a series of screams broke forth, and to my amazement I recognized my brother’s voice. I opened the door as quickly as possible, and found my brother had turned around. lie had a much ruffled expression upon his counte- nance, and was very indignant at being shut up. As he said after- ward, he didn’t fancy sleeping in that place at the risk of being smothered. Mamma, hearing Jack’s yell, came into the hall and found us two stand- ing there, I with my hand on the knob, and Jack standing just inside the door. She looked from one to the other for an explanation, and finally turn- ing to Jack, asked him why he was not with Papa. He explained that while they were at the office Papa received a telegram saying that Grandpa was sick, and Grandma wanted him to come home at once. Papa thought that Jack had better come back home, and let him go alone. Jack saw Papa off on the train, and then met a friend of his, with whom he talked until he missed his train, and he had to wait for a late one. Finding the house all dark, he thought we must be in bed. Not wishing to wake us up he said he tried to get in without any noise. He tried the front door almost un- consciously, then remembered the window in Papa’s room. After going to his room he found his bed minus bedding, and had gone to the linen closet for sheets etc., when I put an end to his hunt. Then my turn came, and I ex- plained my taking him for a burg- lar and shutting him up. I never could understand why I did not recognize him, but I suppose that fright and imagination did the mischief. That is the way I caught a burg- lar. Nan E. Woy, 1900. In the name of the bee And of the butterfly And of the breeze. Amen ! —Emily Dickinson. Because the rose must fade, Shall I not love the rose ? Because the summer shade Passes when winter blows, Shall I not rest me there In the cool air ? —R. W. Gilder. Friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and with- stand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. —Washington. Stl)letidj3. TIIE GOLDEN-ROt). Friday, Oct. 15, our foot ball team played the Milton High School at East Milton. The game ended in a dispute in the second half, when neither side had scored. The dis- pute was caused by several unfair decisions by the Milton referee. The Quincy High School refused to be robbed of a chance to win the game, and left the field. Our team lined up as follows: 0. Magnuson, r. e.; Pendis, r. t.; Marnock (McDon- nell ) r. g.; McDonald, c.; Wales, 1. g.; Dorley, 1. t.; Barry, 1. e.; Foss, q. b.; C. Magnuson, r. h. b.; Briggs, 1. h. b.; Scharnagel, f. b. SECOND GAME WITH ADAMS. Wednesday, Oct. 20, we played a game with Adams Academy in which neither side scored. Adams came near scoring in each half, but the High School “ braced up ” at the right moment and held Adams for downs. The best playing was done by C. Magnuson, Barry, Pendis and Scharnagel, for High School; by Taylor, Manning, Kent and Cilly for Adams. The line-up : Quincy nic;n. ADAMS ACADEMY. O. Magnuson (Ilcwitson ), r.e. Pendis, r.t. Lewis, r.g. McDonald, c. Marnock, l.g. McLean, l.t. Barry, l.e Foss, q.b. C. Magnuson, r.h.b. Briggs, l.h.b. Scharnagel, f.b. l.c., Lyons l.t., Cilly l.g., Hatch c., Cashman r,g., Hodges r.t., Manning r.e., Whitman q.b., Burclisted r.h.b., Kent r.h.b., Boyd f.b., Taylor Time—two twenty-minute halves. Score—0— 0. Referee—McConarty. Umpire—Brigham. class of ’98, 0; classes of ’99, 1900, 1901, 0. On Wednesday, Oct. 27, ’98 played a tie game against a team made up of all the lower classes. The best playing was by Cashman, Marnock, and Pendis for ’98, and by C. Mag- nuson, 1900; Scharnagel, 1900; Foss, J99 and Barry, 1901 for the lower classes. This tie was played off Thursday, Nov. 4, and resulted in a victory for the lower classes by a score of 10 to 0. ADAMS, 0; high, 0. The third game between the Adams Academy and High resulted in a tie. A full account of this game will appear in our next num- ber. HIGH, 18 ; IIINGHAM HIGH, 9. Friday, Oct. 29, we defeated the Ilingham High School in a hard game. We had the best of it ail the way through, and won easily. The game was made most uninteresting by the frequent delays caused by disputes, and injuries to the players. Our team was rested from the hard games of the preceding weeks, and played better than in any other game this season. A few changes in the positions improved the effectiveness of the team play. The line-up of the Quincy team was as follows: Wales, r. e.; Pendis, (Dorley) r. t. Marnock, r. g.; McDonald c.; Lewis, 1. g.; Ford, 1. t.; Briggs, 1. e.; Foss, q. b.; Magnuson, r. h. b.; Barry, 1. h. b.; Scharnagel, f. b. Touchdowns—Magnuson, 2, Wales. Goals—Magnuson, 3. Referee—Tay- lor. Linesman—Howland. Time— 15 and 20 minute halves. THE GOLDEN-ROD. niGH, 18; WEYMOUTH, 0 IVith a crippled team, the Quincy High school easily defeated the Wey- mouth North High school Wednesday at Merry Mount park. In the first half Quincy played poorly and fumbled repeatedly. Weymouth played slowly and wasted time as much as possible. The play was wholly in the territory of Weymouth, but Quincy was unable to score at all. In the second half Quincy played much better. They kicked off and held Weymouth for downs in the centre of the field. On the first rush C. Magnuson cot around the end and ran 50 yards for a touchdown. A moment later he kicked the goal. Weymouth kicked off and Quincy soon worked the ball up the field for a second touchdown. Magnuson kicked the goal. It was getting dark and Wey- mouth delayed the game as much as possible. Finally they kicked off and good rushes brought the ball back to the 25-yard line. Here Quincy lost it on a fumble, but recovered it a minute later on downs. A criss-cross brought the ball to the 5-yard line, and Mar- nock went over the line for a touch- down. Magnuson kicked the goal. This ended the scoring, and when time was called Quincy had the ball in the centre of the field. Marnock and McDonald played the best game in the line for Quincy, and all the backs played well. Drown did the best work for Weymouth. In the first rush of the second half, Pendis, the Quincy fullback, broke his leg. He will be unable to play again this year. He is an ex- ceedingly fine player and will be greatly missed. The line up: QUINCY HIGH. O. Magnuson, r. c.f Wales, r. t., McLean, (Cashman) r. g., M'Donald, c., Lewis, l.g., Ford, 1.1., Marnock (Esterbrooks) 1. e., Foss, q. b., C. Magnuson, r. h. b., Barry, 1. h. b., WEYMOUTH NORTH HIGH. 1. e., Drown 1.1., Hennessey 1. g., Sheckv c., Millohy r. g., Couitban r. t., Howley r. e., O’Connor q. b., Sullivan • 1. h. b., Ash r. h. b., Hall f. b., Lynch 2, Marnock. Pendis, (Marnock) f. b., Touchdowns—C. Magnuson, Goals—C. Magnuson, 3. Umpire—Mr. Gavin. Referee—Mr. Burrill. Time—15 and 20 minute halves. Wciy0ide Spray0. Edited by Susie II. Pickering, ’98. Margaret Sheahan, .99, - Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultman. Every one can master grief but he that has it. —Shakespeare. « « He serves me most who serves his country best. —Pope. ♦ How shall I be able to rule over others that have not full power and command of myself ?—Rabelais. America ! half brother of the world ! With something good and bad of every band. —Bailey. That which we are, we are, One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate but strong in will, To strive to seek, to find, and not to yield. —Tennyson. He is well paid that is well satis- fied. —Shakespeare. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I(Odkl$. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. - Helen Sibley, ’99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogleb, ’99. Is ado re Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. Patronize our generous advertisers. Geometry 1900 ! Because ! There- fore ! Remember the severe penalty for tardiness. This is the 46th year of the Quincy High School. We are always glad to have visits from graduates. Keep the desks in good order, for they may be inspected at any time. % Latin,—44 Animam effundere .” Translation,—44 Spill my soul.” The Greek class of 1900 will be glad when its recitation room is located. One of the pupils of College Eng- lish ’98 thinks the 44 Life of Nelson” fascinating. Heard in English Literature,— 44 The Castle of Camelot is sur- rounded by a river on one side.” In live years the High School has passed in numbers all the Grammar schools except the Willard and the Coddington. Any of the pupils who desire to have their photographs taken may do so at a great reduction by ob- taining tickets from any one of the photograph committee of the class of ’99 Sjxcbarige . Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EdwaiuI Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. j Laura Hall, 1900. I Ruth Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. An interesting article on the manufacture of table knives can be found in The Academy Weekly. The all important subject in most of our exchanges seems to be foot ball. Lovers of mathematics will be at- tracted at once bv the title of one of « Cherry and White’s most interesting stories, 44 Three Squares, A Geo- metrical Romance.” Considerable poetic talent is shown by the contributors to some ex- changes. One paper, we notice, has a regular department, The Poets’ Corner. ’98’s read 44 Trials of a Senior,” in the Olio, and protit thereby. The College Forum contains a good article entitled 44 Disunion.” Who can help admiring the sim- ple but attractive cover of Cherry and White ? We congratulate the Distaff on its excellent editorials. Every issue of Our Dumb Ani- mals is full of interesting reading matter. The following, adapted from one of our exchanges may be of inter- est to Golden Rod subscribers. “Wanted, five reasons why you don’t take The Golden Rod. Five reasons why you don’t pay for it.” THE GOLDEN-ROD. Pei‘$or cil$. Edited by Miss Agues Kenney, '97, has left school. Miss Bertha Hayden, ’97, is work- ing in the wrapper factory. Miss Catherine Barry, ’97 has re- covered from her recent illness. Miss Ethel Brown, ’99, is attend- ing Ashfield College, North Caro- lina. Miss Blanche Brown, ’98, is teach- ing at a Kindergarten School in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Mr. Frank Appleton, Business 1900, has left school. Mr. Edward Mitchell, Business 1900, has left school. Teachers and pupils extend hearty congratulations to Mrs. Ilsley on her recovery from her recent illness. Miss Helen Comins, ’99, recently sprained her ankle, and has been unable to attend school. Among our recent visitors were Miss Troupe, ’97, Miss Joss, ’97, Miss Duffield, ’97, and Miss Pratt, ’97. Mr. Fred Townsend, Business 1900, after a long illness, has re- turned to school. We are glad to see at school again, Miss Florence Holton, Business 1900, who has been ill since school began. .Nathaniel Thayer, ’9S. A vice Williams, 98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’9S. Helen Comins, ’99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Edwin Armstrong, 1900. George Lewis, Q. H. S. '98, passed his preliminaries for Harvard last June without conditions. Miss Finette Maud Cummings, ’96, was married to Mr. Chester Dodge, of Beverly, Tuesday, Oct. 12. Nathaniel A. Thayer, Q. H. S. ’98, passed his preliminaries for Technology last June, without con- ditions. Mr. Magnuson, Business 1900, is the captain of our football team, which has played some good games this season. Miss Alice M. Briggs, ’97, has passed her examinations for the Boston Normal school without con- ditions. Miss Gertrude Walker, ’97, has also entered the Boston Normal school without conditions. Miss Annabel)a L. Troup, Miss Mary M. Joss and Miss Clara F. Duffield, graduates of the class of ’97-Quincy High school, have passed the required examinations for enter- ing the Bridgewater Normal school, and have begun the work of the two years’ course. Graduates of the High schol are now students at Harvard, Radcliffe Boston University, Bridgewater Normal, Boston Normal and Boston Normal Art. Students at the High are now being prepared for Harvard, Radcliffe, Wellesley, Vassal , Mt. Holyoke, Boston University, Insti- tute of Technology, Bridgewater Normal, Boston Normal Art, and Tufts College. Truth herself if clouded with a frown, Must have some solemn proof to pass her down. —Churchill. ADVERTISEMENTS. Opposite the Fountain, Quincy. Choice Marshmallows, 20c. per box. Peanut Taff y, fresh made, per pound, 16c. Corn Cakes, Salted Peanuts and Almonds. Baker’s Sweet Chocolate. Fancy Crackers, Fancy Cheeses. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, - - - BOSTON. I If). OOX vaunt a unuuunnvs, cmr leader, 20c. II b. box Spec i a I M ixt u re Ch ocola tes, 25c. 1 lb. box Fancy Mixture, very fine, 25c. f lb. box Chocolate Almonds, 48c. Cocoanut Cakes, always fresh, 10c. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT 1111,1,KB'S QUINCY, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK and BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. Boston offices—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. 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SHEPPARD SONS. ADVERTISEMENT. QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 15, 1897. BY PRESIDENT ELIOT, Of Harvard University, UNDER AUSPICES OF QUINCY TEflGHERS’ ASSOCIATION. TICKETS, CENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. E1. IROCKEIRS, Board in®, Sale, Liven. Depot and Public Carriage Service. Hack and other conveyances furnished at short notice. Arlington Street, Wollaston. DENTIST. EDW’D E. C0PEEAND, D.D.S. OFFICE AT TnE New Bank: Bu.ild.ing, ROOM 5. A. M. BUGBEE, « TRY FLORIST. Johnson Brothers’ Fresh Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs a Specialty PLANTS OF ALL KINDS IN THEIR SEASON. MARKET, 444 Hancock Street, Near Norfolk Downs Depot. 139 Hancock Street, Quincy. P. 0. Box 167, Atlantic, Mass. L C. MERRILL, EASTERN Carpenterand Builder Teachers' Agency. ALSO PLANING AND MOLDING. Wood Turning and Band Sawing. Miss E. F. FOSTER, Manager. Jobbing promptly attended to. 50 Bromfield Street, Safford Street, Boston. WOLLASTON. Telephone, Boston 775-9. 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BLACK, Brincipals. 180 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON, MASS. The simplest, briefest, and most legible system in use. Fits thoroughly for Business and Court Reporting. Sessions the year round. New pupils received daily. Students assisted to positions. Prospectus free. . . ONE TRIAL WEEK FREE. . . WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, .... BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., DECEMBER, 1897. No. 3. Whole Number, 63. Established 1891. 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. Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean ’98. Carl R. Hayward, 1900. business editors. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. I Florence M. Osborne, ’98. The editors have a fine long lec- ture prepared of the most passionate and pathetic style, on the same old topics—pay subscriptions and contri- bute articles ; but it is Christmas ; a season for jollity and mirth and our hearts are so melted by the spirit of the day that we willingly shelve the lecture until another time. This spirit, speaking now with all seriousness, is something sweet and beautiful that we should never allow to die out, in spite of progress and science. It is necessary that there should be one holiday, though ever so short, when the tired laboring world can stretch itself, look up, put aside the work, and think of some- thing else beside toil and gain. What a blessed day it is—what a subtle, all-powerful, happy atmos- phere the time has! We may be in- different and cold a week before— poor tired mortals!—but all at once something strikes us—something which is inexplicable yet real, which warms our hearts and makes us feel more kindly to our fellow-man, which fills us with better and purer thoughts, which changes our natures, verging on sordidness, to something better and more gentle—and we call this Christmas spirit. Long may it last! For my part I think that we ought to be filled with such enthusi- asm and joy as to believe that Though the singers of menbe stricken dumb, Yet the stones will sing! Though death stay the hand of the bellman old, Yet the bells will ring! C. Welcome to the holly and the mistletoe, beautiful emblems of the season’s joy and mirth. A few facts concerning these evergreens would, perhaps, be interesting just at this time. In the United States the holly is found along the eastern coast from Maine, southward. Its white blossoms appear in May. The TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. average height of the holly is about thirty feet, but in London it has attained the height of fifty feet. The wood of the holly is white and very fine-grained. In France the holly has been known to stand for two centuries. When the mistletoe is mentioned we immediately think of the penalty to one caught under it. This custom has descended to us from our Saxon ancestors. The little parasite, with its white or greenish-yellow berries, was sacred among the Druids and on the first day of the new year was cut away from the oak to which it clung and consecrated to the chief deity. It is unnecessary to add that the holly and mistletoe are the Christ- mas greens and seem to remind us of the season’s “ Peace on earth, good will to man.” o. There are some things written by hands now idle, which can always be read at Christmas-tide with profit and pleasure. There is Dickens’s Christmas Carol full of broad human- ity, of sweetness and tenderness, of the joys and sorrows of human life. Read it this very Christmas and every one after, as long as you live. The other Christmas stories are good too, yet I hardly think they will hold the place in your heart that is occu- pied by “Tiny Tim.” Tennyson’s Bells should thunder and chime sweetly in your ears until they have changed your nature and lifted you up, ready to strive for nobler manners, purer laws. What a beautiful poem that is ! It rings out in an inspired strain all that the best and purest hearts have ever wished at Christmas and New Year. c. Though the Christmas season of the modern prosaic age is observed with all happiness and cheer, yet it is evident that the Christmas of “Merry England” long ago, was a festive occasion in every way. With what rejoicings was the huge Yule-log brought in and how it blazed all night in the great fire- place ! By the light of the Chrismas candles the evening was spent in merry games, One of these was jumping for cakes and treacle. The cake was covered with treacle and suspended from the ceiling, the player trying to catch the cake in his mouth. The Christmas dinner was a grand affair. A peacock was roasted whole and the most beauti- ful lady always carried it to the table. But the “ Christmas Masque” in the evening was the jolliest of all. The Masquers dressed in costumes appropriate to the day, such as “ Ancient Christmas,” “ Dame Mince Pie ” and “ Plumb Pudding ” and the evening was spent in games. Then there were the little Waits, unconsciously expressing the senti- ments of all, as they sang under the windows, the carols of the Christ- ine s-tide. o. We should always keep open and free, a corner of our head in which to make room for the opinions of our friends. Let us have heart and head hospitality. —Joubert. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I itertify Depkftn eqt. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited Jennie M. Laing, '98’ by Grace E. Perry, '98.. AnnieE.Whittemor98 Kenneth B. Lewis, A THUNDER STORM. The day dawned bright and beauti- ful. There was not the slightest sign of a storm visible in the clear sky. The blue of the heavens was of that exquisite tinge which fasci- nates the eye and makes one long to know what is beyond. At the sight of it, all our best, purest, noblest thoughts arise, and, as it were, trans- form us into beings, more than human and vastly superior to what we really are. Our very spirit seems ennobled and our thoughts purified. What a flood of gratitude, to our Creator, comes over us, as our eye wanders over the landscape, from one beautiful spot to another ! Then with silent thanksgivings, for this beautiful world, to Him who made all things out of nothing, we turn away with glad, cheerful hearts to perform our daily duties. The day begins to grow rather sultry, and by noon it is exceedingly hot. Across the sky, that was so beautiful in the morning, numberless clouds are flitting. Some, passing before the sun’s great orb, obscure its brilliancy for an instant and then are gone. Thicker and thicker these clouds gather in the sky. The air is very close and not a breath of wind is stirring. The dogs lie panting in the shade, the cows stop feeding, and all humanity seems still, as if unable to stir in such oppressive heat. Suddenly the sky blackens and a mighty wind arises, and in Byron’s words: “The sky is changed!—and such a change! O night, And storm, and darkness ye are wondrous strong, Yet lovely in your strength, as is the light Of a dark eye in woman! Far along From peak to peak the rattling crags among, Leaps the live thunder!” The rain pours down in torrents, the lightning flashes, illuminating the place for miles around. A mighty oak is struck and rent in pieces. Then as suddenly as it arose, it passes away. The sun comes out again, the air is cooled, a refreshing breeze is blowing, and all is beautiful again. Julia J. Ford, ’98. A TRIP TO MINOT’S LIGHT. Early one pleasant morning in August, we started off on our wheels to ride to Cohasset. The roads were hard, with little dust and as the sun was not too warm, the ride of eight miles was a very pleasant one. Arriving in Cohasset about nine, we boarded the yacht “ Elsie ” which may be hired to take parties out to the lighthouse. The day was clear, so that many pretty views were en- joyed during the sail. Upon approaching the lighthouse what was our dismay to see at its base, two yachts, one of which as we came up, was nearly ready to sail away, while the other was preparing to send its party of fifteen up into the lighthouse. For us this meant THE GOLDEN-ROD. an hour’s delay, and during this time we cast many impatient glances at the other yacht, as it waited for its passengers. As if to try us the more Father Neptune did his best to give us a good rocking. Not a regular swing from bow to stern such as the large waves cause, but a rocking in every direction, up and down, back and forth and from side to side. However we were good sailors and did not mind the motion. At last the other yacht sailed away and we prepared to enter the light- house. The men ascend by a ladder while “ladies and chicken- hearted men are drawn up in a chair.” At least that is what one of the party remarked. The door at which one enters is forty feet from the ledge, and opens into the “ well-room.” From this room, extending down towards the ledge, a well thirty-eight feet deep and three feet in diameter has been excavated. It is filled once a year with water carried out on steamers to the lighthouse. In the well-room is also kept the coal and a miscellan- eous collection of ropes, spars, lan- terns, etc. In each room is a tiny window and a winding stair-case leads to the room above. Over the well-room was the kitchen which has everything needful for cookiDg and a stove, sink, etc. Our mouths began to water as we saw two crisp looking pies, just out of the oven. The next two rooms above were bedrooms. In the second room was a small library containing books of every description, which the light- keepers read to while away the time. These books must be well-read, as two keepers are at the light-house for two weeks, when two others take their places. The next room is the oil-room where there are all kinds of cans and tools. Here also is the clock-work, which, when wound up, makes the fog-bell ring. There is also a register where visitors sign their names. Above the oil-room is the lamp-room from which a door leads out upon a balcony. On this is the fog-bell which, when neces- sary, rings once every half minute. A row-boat is here suspended. A ladder leads up to a second balcony. From this one can look right through the glass windows upon the light. The windows are a protection against spray and dust. It hardly seems possible that dust could accumulate in a light-house, but it is true, never- theless. The revolving plate glass that causes the light to flash “ one forty- three,” was made by a French firm, and is a marvel of science. It is as- tonishing to note that the entire weight of the lamp is floated in five quarts of mercury. The light flashes the number “ one forty-three,” once every half minute, and burns nine hundred gallons of chi annually. The old light-house was of wood and was blown over in a gale. It would take a very powerful gale, however, to blow over, the present structure which is a massive one, one hundred and fourteen feet high and thirty in diameter at the base. Having seen everything in the light-house, to our satisfaction, we descended to the the “ Elsie ” and leaving “ gray old Minot’s ” we sailed THE GOLDEN-ROD. away homeward after a very pleasant trip. THE DIFFERENCE. Stl letic$. FOOT-BALL. We who are iu our last year in the Quincy High School, do not realize how great a gulf lies between our present life and our future life when we shall go out into the world. With the close of our High School course will end the period of supervision, and we shall be thrown upon our own resources. If we look at the grad- uates of the High School who are now teachers, those who are book- keepers and those who have gone to college and normal schools, we see that the teachers and book keepers have their work before them to do, but they must plan it without any assistance. Even college and normal students must, far more than High School pupils, put individuality into their work. In practical life a person has his work placed before him; it is not ex- plained to him over and over again, as it is in school, but he must invent some new method of his own, or else find out how others in the past have done it. Let us take time at the start and cultivate some degree of personal responsibility and individuality now. Grace E. Perry, '98. Be good sweet maid, and let who will be clever ; Do noble things, not dream them, all day long ; And so make life, [death, and that vast forever, One grand, sweet song. —Kingsley. Falsehood is cowardice, truth is courage. —Hosea Ballou. On Monday, Nov. 15, the High School played its third tie game with Adams Academy. In two twenty minute halves, neither side was able to score. The game was well played and creditable to both teams. Adams had the kick-off, and Mar- nock ran 10 yards before he was tackled. For the next 10 minutes the play was very close, both sides trying hard to gain the advantage. The ball changed hands many times owing to fumbles and frequent punt- ing. Finally Adams got the ball, and began to advance it by short hard rushes. Manning did most of the work, gaining two or three yards nearly every time. The High School boys tried hard to stop them, but it looked as if Adams would score. They got the ball to the 5 yard line, when time was called for the end of the first half. The second half was equally well played, but was not so exciting be- cause neither side came near scoring. The frequent punting kept up the interest, however. Adams had the ball on the High School’s 25 yard line when time was called. It was her third down with 10 yards to gain. The line-up: HIGH SCHOOL. Marnock, l.e. Cashman (Ford,) l.t., Ford (McLean,) l.g. McDonald, c. Lewis, r.g. Pendis, r.t. O. Magnuson, r.e. Foss, q.b. C. Magnuson, r.h.b. ADAMS ACADEMY. r.e., Whitman, r.t., Cilley. r.g., Hatch, c., Cashman. l.g., Hodges, l.t., Manuing. l.e., Appleton, q.b., Burchsted. l.h.b., Kent. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Barrj’, l.h.b. r.li.b., Boyd. Scharnagel, f.b. f.b., Taylor. Score—0-0. Umpire—Mr. Gavin. Referee— Mr. Cain. Linesmen—Messrs. Linfield and Porter. Time—Two 20-minute halves. The High School team has a most creditable record this year as follows : 8 Oct.—Q. H. S vs. Adams Academy, 4—4 13 Oct.—Q. H. S. vs. Milton Academy, 0—0 15 Oct.—Q. II. S. vs. Milton High School, 0—0 20 Oct.—Q. II. S. vs. Adams Academy, 0—0 29 Oct.—Q. H. S. vs. Hingham II. S., 18—0 15 Nov.—Q. II. S. vs. Adams Academy, 0—0 17 Nov.—Q. II. S. vs. Wcy. North II. S., 18—0 Out of seven games we won three and tied four. We were- not de- feated at all in regular games. Dur- ing the season we scored 46 points to our opponents’ 4. Out of 8 chances at goal, we accepted 7. The manager tried very hard to arrange a game with Thayer Academy but was unable to do so. Two games between these teams were postponed on account of bad weather. In the spring we hope to hold some out-door games, and expect to have a strong track team. fWgon lg. Edited by Nathaniel Thayer, ’98. Avice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. Helen Comixs, ’99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Edwin Armstrong, 1900. Miss Fostello, ’99, has left school. Mr. George Berry, ’99, has left school. Mr. Edgar Field, 1900, has left school. Mr. Louis Pendis, ’98, is recovering from his injuries. Mr Barrow, ’99, has left school to attend the Boston Latin School. Miss Lois Metheral is on the dis- abled list with a sprained wrist. Sprains seem to affect the High School particularly, as there have been an unusual number this term. Wayside Spi‘ay£. Edited by Susie H. Pickering, ’98. Margaret Sheauan, ’99. - Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultman. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them. — Shakespeare. I would the great would grow like thee Who grewest not alone in power And knowledge, but by year and hour In reverence and in charity. —Tennyson. There is no plant that grows on mortal soil. —Milton. Misses Greenerd, Priest, Poland, and Brown, ’99, and Misses Nichols and Vogler, 1901, assisted at tables at the M. E. Church fair in Atlantic, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The pupils who attended the French play “ Athalie,” given Friday evening in Saunders’ Theatre, with Mrs. Ilsley and Mr. Porter, were: Miss Brown, ’98, Miss Durgin, ’98, Miss Forrest, ’98, Miss Ford, ’98, Miss Osborne, ’98, Miss Perry, ’98, Miss Pickering, ’98, Miss Whitte- more, ’99, Mr. Baker, ’98, Mr. Lewis, ’98, Mr. Mar nock, ’98, and Mr. Thayer, ’98. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I(Odkl$. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Green erd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. ■ Helen Sibley, ’99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ’99. Isadore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. A Merry Christmas to one and all! Examinations ! Examinations! Oh, dear! Has anyone seen anything of the ’99 class pins? What is the peculiarity about cucurrit? ” “ It isn’t all there.” “ O ! shall we ever be able to scan correctly ? ” Is the Virgil class cry. The color of the last Golden-rod covers, vied with the hue of the correcting chalk in Room 2. The new car line which runs from Atlantic to South Quincy is very convenient for many of the scholars. The Virgil class are having scan- ning impressed upon their minds. Echo from ’98. “ We have been there, and still are there.” The time for the semi-annual ex- aminations is approaching very rapidly. We should all bear it in mind, and make a great effort to keep our work up to the standard. Our High School should feel very highly honored, by the courtesy of the French Department of Harvard in sending fifteen complimentary tickets to the French play given at Harvard College. Pupils of the school should show their colors at the games, and not allow them to be tucked away in their pockets. This month, the star of good luck has certainly shone upon some of the members of the ’98 French classes. Professor de Sumichrast very kindly sent to the High School fifteen tickets for the rehersal of Racine’s Athalie, which was given Friday, December 3, in Sanders Theatre, Cambridge. Books and newspapers containing or relating to the tragedy were dis- tributed to the members of the classes, who were to attend the re- hearsal, so that eich one might get a general idea of the play. Though the weather was a little inclement, yet everyone who had secured a ticket, accompanied Mrs. Ilsley and Mr. Porter to Cambridge, Friday evening. The seats were excellent, so that it was possible both to see and hear well. The costumes were beautiful and were imported from Paris. Not only the speaking but the acting was admirable, and many, who are competent to judge, say that Athalie is the best play of its kind ever pro- duced in Cambridge. The selections by the members of the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra and the solos and choruses were particularly pleasing. Much to the regret of all, the pupils were obliged to leave before the end of the play, in order to catch the last train home. It was evident however, that they greatly enjoyed what they did see, and that they understood how great an opportunity had been given them. THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE DEBATING SOCIETY. The Quincy High School Debating Society was re-organized in the School Hall, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1897. Mr. Tupper opened the meeting, and nom- nated Miss Osborne, ’98, as tempor- ary chairman. Miss Osborne took the chair, and Mr. Baker, ’98, was appointed tem- porary secretary. The election of officers then took place, the nom- inations being as follows : President, Mr. Lewis, ’98, Miss Chamberlin, ’98 ; Vice-President, Miss Bates, ’98, Mr. Pendis, ’98; Secretary, Miss Brown, ’98, Miss McDonald, ’98; Treasurer, Mr. Foss, ’99, Miss Lowe, ’99. The Society was then addressed by Mr. Tupper. Then followed the debate, “ Resolved: That the pupil has as many duties to the school as the school has to the pupil.” The speakers on the affirmative were, Misses Bates, Brown, Chamberlin and Collagan, all of ’98 ; and on the negative Misses Dinnie, Dean, Ford, Gordon and Laing, of ’98. The De- bate was then open to the Society, the only speaker being Miss Cham- berlin, ’98. On account of the late- ness of the hour it was then voted to adjourn. The meeting was more interesting than previous ones, for the speakers had committed to memory their speeches, and thus seemed to address the members rather than their own papers. Interesting meetings have since been held. What shall I do to be forever known And make the age to come my own. —Ckowley. J xcliange . Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EnwAud Hewitson, ’OS. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura Hall, 1900. Rutii Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. Our old friend the Distaff, is always on hand and full of interest. “ Current Events ” in the Oak Lily and Ivy are always interesting reading. Pupils who have visited the Sub- way will be interested in the de- scription of it as given in the Oracle. One of our exchanges contains a novel feature, namely, the use of illustrations in accounts of foot-ball games. Nearly every school paper has its athletic notes, the same, however cannot be said in regard to the exchange column. The foreign correspondent of the Chauncy Hall Abstract has written an interesting account of a trip from Boston to Paris. “The Rise of Sparta” as told in the Polytechnian is fairly good, but its writer should remember that poor spelling often makes a good article appear ridiculous. “ Dorian ” in- vasion, not “ Darian.” “Juggler Pierre” in the Salem High School Advance and “The Runaway’s Return” in the English High School Recorder are two exceptionally interesting stories. The Recorder also contains an article on “ School Interest,” which should be read by every one. ADVERTISEMENTS. Wc Give 15 Trading Stamps or a Pocket knife With one pound of our HIGH GRADE TEA. TRY OUR 28c. MOCHA AND JAVA, 4 lbs. for $1.00. GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT. We also have a Coffee at 23 cents, 5 lbs. for SI 00. The He t Potatoes in town may he found at our store. EXTRA CHOICE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. Try our 40c. Molasses, (worth 60c.) Watch our windows for bargains in Confection ry. We will have an un- usual large display for the Christmas holidays. STAR TEA AND COFFEE STORE, OPPOSITE THE FOUNTAIN, QUINCY. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLERS QUINCY, EAST MILTON, nova US NECK and BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. Boston offices—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. 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QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 15, 1897. ADDRKSS PRESIDENT ELIOT, Of Harvard ITnivrrsittv, UNDER AUSPICES OF QUINCY TE0GHERS’ ASSOCIATION. TICKETS, «5 CENTS. ADVERTISEMENTS. IF1. ROQEKS, DENTIST. Boanliug, Sale, Livery. EDW'D E. G0PELAND, D.D.S. Depot and Public Carriage Service. Hack and other conveyances furnished at OFFICE AT THE short notice. Arlington Street, New Bank Building, Wollaston. ROOM 5. A. M. BUGBEE, FLORIST. TRY .s. Fresh Cut Flowers. Funeral Designs a Specialty Johnson Brothers’ PLANTS OF ALL KINDS IN THEIR SEASON. MARKET, 444 Hancock Street, Near Norfolk Downs Depot. 139 Hancock Street, Quincy. P. 0. Box 167, Atlantic, Mass. L. C. MERRILL, EASTERN Carpenterand Builder Teachers' Agency, ALSO PLANING AND MOLDING. • Wood Turning and Band Sawing. Miss E. F. FOSTER, Manager, Jobbing promptly attended to. 50 Bromfield Street, Safford Street, Boston. WOLLASTON. Telephone, Boston 775-9. 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Relatives and friends of students may obtain Photographs at regular class rates by securing card from_ Committee on Photographs. STXrnDIO : 140 Tremont Street, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. STROUP’S EXPRESS. Boston, Wollaston, E, Hilton and Norfolk Downs, Boston office—15 Devonshire street, Telephone 1378. 73 Central street. Order Box—Ross’s Paper Store, Wollaston, or at the house,66 Newport avenue. Also dealer in Hard Wood Ashes and Lawn Fertilizer G. W. STROUP, Proprietor. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OK THE AWARD ON GILLOTT’S PENS AT THE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. AWARD : “For excellence of steel used in their manufacture, it being fine grained and elastic ; superior workmanship, especially shown bv the careful grinding which leaves the pens free from defects. The tempering is excellent and the action of the finished pens perfect.” (Signed) FRANZ VOGT, (II. I. Kimbai.l, Individual Judge. Approved: ■ Pres't Departmental Com. (John Boyd Tiiacher, Chairman Exec. 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Write for Manual. 2,052 places filled. There are many of them on the market, but for a cure for HEAD-ACHE Head-Ease Heads the List. 176 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY. ADVERTISEMENTS. PERN IN ftsxoa 1 No Shading. No Position. SCHOOL, 180 Tremont St., Boston, Numbers some Quincy High School Students among its best Stenographers. You can be one of the best in three or four months. Special rates now to Q. H. S. Students. Prospectus and trial i'ree. Write for special Souvenir of value, if you are interested in Shorthand. WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, .... BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., JANUARY, 1898. No. 3. Whole Number, 64. Established 1891. 5olden-§toil 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 E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and V. J . Ilo.'S’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean ’98. Carl R. Hayward 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. Florence M. Osborne, ’98. It is with great pleasure (that is the usual beginning, and after that gay time through the holidays—I am too “rusty” to create an original one,) that we welcome back to school our many friends after the jolly good times of Christmas. How fresh we must feel—I have ex- pressed my condition above—but the examinations seem to be a very dis- agreeable sort of barrier in the dis- tance, and not so very far away either, that it is necessary for us to pull ourselves over. I sincerely hope that we are all planning to do our best School is our “ business ” for the time, and if we fail to work faithfully and as well as we can, our “ pay ” gradually falls off, until we find ourselves most wretched mortals. But sad as it may seem, there are some of us to whom this “ pay ” comes, if it does at all, after much “grinding”—and I use the word in the noblest sense. c. January was the birth-month of Benjamin Franklin, o:ie of America’s greatest men. His experiments with the kite are known to almost all school children. Franklin’s best known work is probably “ Poor Richard’s Almanac ” so full of well known maxims and proverbs. Not only as a writer and philoso- pher, but also as a statesman he figured very prominently in the earlier history of our country. While he was in England everyone knew him as the famous philosopher who had made such discoveries in electrical science. It must be remembered also that it was wholly through his own efforts that the poor printer rose in the world, and made for himself a name that will be remembered always in the annals of the nation. o. New year resolutions seem to be the one thing now. How many of us make such startling, brave, good THE GOLDEN-ROD. ones ? How many of us keep these promises we have made ourselves ? There are a great many resolutions which could be made to affect the school—our dumb school. What would it do if it didn’t have the editors to talk for it ? Let someone resolve to present the school with a picture. I once read that the best way in which to promote a taste for the beautiful among the people at large, is to begin with the chil- dren of the schools—the larger part attend the public schools—and to surround them with photographs and masterpieces of painting and sculpture. Wherever there D a blank wall, place there a beautiful picture which will inspire noble thoughts. It has been scientifically proved that surroundings have such an effect upon children as to in- , fluence not only their character, but the mould and expression of their faces. Some of our citizens have already tried to impress this fact upon the people—let us hope that we shall soon note still further efforts in this direction. c. For some time it has been evident that if steps were not taken to pro- tect the seal, the whole species would be threatened with extermi- nation. At last a treaty has been signed by Russia, Japan, and the United States, prohibiting deep-sea sealing in waters controlled by these countries. In connection with this subject, it is not generally known that the fur-seal was once, and is even now, in some respects, a land animal. It is very curious to read that the baby seal can run about on land, but will drown if put into the water. It has to be taught to swim, and at first is very much afraid of the water. As the seal learns to swim it gradually forgets how to walk and finally can only crawl about on land. It is to be hoped that England also will do her part towards pro- tecting the seal. o. The news of the death of Mary Josephine Leary, class of 1895, came with a most painful shock to her many friends. Her record at the Quincy High School was a most creditable one. Her life gave prom- ise of rare usefulness. Her course at the Bridgewater Normal School was a continuation of the success achieved at the High. But the preparation made with so much con- scientious study, the ability dis- played in all her work, the high character developed so early and so fully, were destined to receive a recognition higTier than that of earth. The hearty sympathy of teachers and school mates is ex- tended to the bereaved family. T. OBVIATE PARADE. A brief but patient illness, An hour to prepare ; And one below this morning. Is where the angels are. It was a short procession,— The bobolink was there, An aged bee addressed us, And then we knelt in prayer. We trust that she was willing,— We ask that we may be, Summer sister, seraph, Let us go with thee ! THE GOLDEN-ROD. Ljitefai'y Department. f Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited .Jennie M. Laing, ’96. by Grace E. Perry, '98. AnnieE.Whittemore, '9S. Kenneth B. Lewis IDLE DAY-DREAMS. O, dear, I thought as I lay in my hammock one beautiful September day, there is that horrid Latin lesson that must be prepared. They say that grammars were made from the languages and not languages from grammars, but I believe some hateful old Roman just out of spite made up the hardest constructions he possibly could; I wish I could get hold of that fellow, in eum animadverterem with a vengeance. But who was this little Brownie, for one certainly seemed to appear from behind the tree ? As he came nearer, I saw lie had some white letters on his brown shirt, and I presumed he was a member of some base ball or foot ball club, but lo! when he stood beside me I beheld “Ablitive Absolute” in the most distinct characters. Hereupon the little fellow began to speak. “ As I heard you were in trouble over your Latin, I thought I might aid you by telling you what my work is. Long, long ago the Roman scholars commissioned me and my brothers, whom you will presently see, to make clear in the future any part of the Latin language which may trouble young people like your- self. As you well know, the Abla- tive Absolute is the first bugbear that a beginner meets.” I now opened my book, which I had with me, and he pointing to illustrations made everything as clear as could be, and I never could understand why I had ex- perienced so much trouble before. Presently appeared the other Brownies who explained the ways of expressing purpose, the construc- tions after certain verbs, the ex- pressions of result, until my Latin lesson seemed to be well under way. Last of all came a little fellow who explained the expressions used after the verb oporiet. This, I knew, had been my last stumbling- block, and I smiled, as I saw the little fellow climb the tree over ray head, and deliver me a lecture on account of my stupidity. Presently at the close of the sermon he jumped directly upon my head, and came down with such force, that I awoke to find a pear just rolling off my face. The Latin lesson that seemed to have been progressing so well lay untouched in my lap. I arose, and thought, of course, it would be no trouble at all to pre- pare my lesson, if indeed I did not read it at sight, as I expected to after my experience. Alas, to my sorrow, I found that the Latin still required several hours of hard study ! I fear I was rather cross the rest of that day whenever I remembered how idle my dream had been, never- theless, I could not help smiling at the thought of my brown instructors. Grace L. Durgin, ‘98. “ STILL WATERS RUXDEEP.” Far up the steep side of one of our New Hampshire mountains a little THE GOLDEX-ROD. brook may be seen gushing out from among the rocks. As it runs along at first down the side of the hill, it is very narrow and small, but, as it ripples along over the pebbles and underbrush, other small streams join it on its course, and they all together go on their way rippling and tumbl- ing over the stones, and by their sparkling and dashing draw the at- tention of the passer-by to their frolic. By the time the brook gets to the foot of the mountain, it turns its course to the valley, and with in- creasing depth runs quietly along on its way to the great ocean. Xow it has become so wide and so deep, that it is large enough for navigation. It seems like a sheet of black glass with almost no life at all, but its current is so strong that the mightiest man can hardly baffle it. The little brook on the mountain top bubbling over the ground was beautiful and charming with its natural surroundings. It gave us pleasure, and perhaps quenched our thirst, while we were climbing, but what was its strength and power compared with those of the mighty river? Although the river appears to be still, it has the power to run great mill-wheels, and affords navi- gation for the big vessels on their way to sea. A little boy is playing by the brook, wading and throwing pebbles in to it to see the splash and sparkle, lie is as lightsome and joyous and as free from care as the sparkling brook by his side. lie follows the stream down the hillside, and about half way down he begins to sail his boats and build little rafts. He is not so noisy as at first, he seems to have some care and to take thought about what he is doing. By and by, like the stream which becomes the still deep river, the child once happy and noisy in his play, becomes the man who seriously applies himself to work. Gradually, like the brook, he has been growing larger in body and mind, being able to do more good and to be more helpful to others than he was in boyhood. The broad-minded and cultivated man is like the great river which carries the vessels to the sea, although he may be quiet in his manner, and not seem to enjoy ail the frivolities of the world, yet he is by no means useless or unhappy. Like the great still river he is doing good in his own way and adding knowledge to the world. Our school life is something to help us become more like the strong deep river than like the little shallow brook tripping down the mountain side. Let us aH seek to become strong men and women, ready to up- lift humanity and battle for the right. Caroline Brown, ’98. THE RIDER AND THE BODENSEE. [From the German of Schwab]. The rider rideth through valley bright. On snow-field glistens the sunbeam's light. Post-haste he travels through icy snow, To the Bodensee today he'd go. In a wherry staunch with his steed today Ere night, across he would find his way. On his mettlesome steed, over stone and thorn Through fields he rushes o’er path forlorn. THE GOLDEN-ROD. From the mountain’s height to the level land He sees the snow stretch out like sand. Far, far behind him fade village and town, The road grows smooth, as if polished down. Nor hill nor house on the plain he sees. The rocks have vanished, vanished the trees. So flies he onward mile after mile, The cry of the wild goose hears he the while. The water-fowl comes fluttering pear, But not another sound doth he hear. No other wanderer greets his eyes, To show him whither the right path lies. O’er the velvet snow his way doth he make,— “ When roars the water, when gleams the lake ?” Sudden comes on the early night; There shines a twinkling of distant light. Out of the mist looms tree after tree, And hills shut in the space erst free. On the ground he is conscious of stone and burr, And he plunges deep in his steed the spur. And dogs at his steed their harking begin, And the village hearth-tires welcome him in. “ Oh maid|at the window, a welcome free! 'I o the lake, to the lake, how far may it be ?” Looked the maid on the rider with mysti- fied eye : “ Behind you the lake and the wherry both lie; if a thin shell of ice o’er the skiff had not crept, I should say from the wherry this moment you stepped.” The stranger breathes hard, and he shud- ders with fear: 1 I came o’er yon plain as I rode over here!” In horror the maid raised her arm from her side: 44 Gracious Cod, then right over the lake did you ride!” At the yawning abyss of the bottomless deep Hath knocked the wild hoof of your steed in his leap; And did not the waters grow angry and dash ? And broke not behind you the ice with a crash ? How is it the ravenous pikes of the wave Did not make you their prey in the water’s cold grave ?’ ’ Then calls she the people the story to hear, And the boys of the village draw eagerly near. The mothers, the grandsires, all throng to the spot, And cry, 44 Fortunate fellow, how lucky your lot! Come in by the fire and the hot steaming dish, Break bread with us here, and eat of our fish!” The rider is dazed on his mettlesome steed, To only the very first word gave he heed. His heart stopped its beating, and rises his hair, For his hideous danger stares at him there. His glance seetli only the dire gulf of woe, And his spirit sinks down in the black depths below. To his ears then the thunder of breaking ice came, And a cold sweat broke over his shudder- ing frame. Then he sighed and sank down from his steed to the ground, And there a dry grave on the lake’s shore he found. F. A. Tuppeb. 44 The Bodensee or Lake of Constance, situated upon the border of Germany and Switzerland, is the largest lake in these two countries, being sixteen leagues in length, four in width, and 350 fathoms in depth in its deepest part. It is but very eldorn that it is entirely frozen over. The incident which forms the subject of this ballad is said to have occurred in 1695.”—Adler. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I odk]g. Caroline Brown, ’9S. Editu M. Greenekd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ‘99. vj Norma C. Lowe, ’99. lled Helen Sibley, ‘99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ‘99. Isadore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. What books are you reading this month ? What is the Darwinian theory ? Ask Latin ’98. Nearer, ever nearer, are the exam- inations drawing. French ’98 have commenced “ Mad- emoiselle de la Seigliere.” Why did the young ladies on the Board of Decision vote against Woman Suffrage ? For the honor of the school, make attendance, punctuality, deportment, and scholarship, excellent. One of the numerous questions now vexing Latin ’98 is: “ Did Aeneas try to get rid of Creusa ? ” Remember that a creditable record made by graduates and former pupils redounds to the credit of the good old Quincy High. The astronomy class have made arrangements three differens times to go star-gazing. The ouly things lacking for the success of the trips have been the stars. Now that a record of the books we read each month is to be made, we must be careful to read none, the names of which we should be ashamed to record. Who was Tubal Cain ? Greek, 1900, occasionally manu- factures new Greek verbs. Three new typewriters have ar- rived making, a total of nine. How diligently we study when the examinations are about a week off! Sub-editors, do not wait until the last minute to hand in your articles. Pupil—She was lacking.” Teacher—“ Mentally ? ” A long farewell to Kickapoo In- dian stories! What magazines and weekly and daily papers do you read ? Where are the storms this year ? We have had only one so far. The question, “ Is football a brutal game?” is agitating the Debating Society. Teacher — “ Apelles, a Grecian painter was patronized by Alexander the Great; what was lie called? ” Pupil, 99—“Royal photographer.” We all extend our thanks to Mr. Faxon for his New Year’s present in the shape of tickets for the enter- tainment given at Music Hall, Jan- uary 1st. Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.—Lowell. The slander of some people is as great a recommendation as the praises of others.—Fielding. Greatly begin ! though thou hast time But for a line, be that sublime — Not failure but low aim is crime: —•Lowell. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by Nathaniel Thayer, ’98. Avice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. • Helen Com ins, '99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Edwin Armstrong, 1900. Mr. Wales, 1900 has left school. Mr. Curtis Nichols,’97, has a posi- tion in Boston. Mr. Edward Ford, 1901, is absent from school on account of illness. Mr. Louis Pendis, ’98, has re- covered from his injury, and is again at school. Miss Blanche Gavin, ’1900, has left to attend Notre Dame Academy, Bos- ton. Miss M. Gavin, 1901 will also attend the same school. In the operetta, “Golden Hair and the Three Bears ” recently given in Music Hall, Miss Catherine Harkins, 1900 took the part of “ Frailty,” and Miss Cecilia Keegan, 1900, the part of “ Faithful.” Mr. Schrader, a former resident of West Roxbury, and Mr. Chase, a for- mer resident of Medford, have en- tered the class of 1901. Mr. Schra- der comes from the West Roxbury High School, and Mr. Chase comes from the Medford High School. Dr. Hallowell of the High School Committee, Dr. Record, of the School Committee, Mr. Briggs, instructor of drawing at Fitchburg, Head Master Gunnison of the Erasmus Hall High School, Brooklyn, New York; Mr. West of the Waban School, Newton, Mr. Chapman, and others, have visited the High School recently. Among our recent visitors were Miss Joss, ’97, Miss Pratt, ’97, Miss Thomas, ’97, and Miss McPherson, ’97. Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EdwaiuI Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura Hall, 1900. Ruth Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. History ’99, don’t neglect to read the articles in the Polytechnian. There is only one improvement which we suggest in the Academy Weekly, that is, an exchange column. The High School News is a model paper in every way. We wish we had space to mention some of its finest articles. Yes, friend Abstract, our recent issue was of a ra her lurid tint, but the ruddy hue was due to a mis- understanding. The Holy Cross Purple arrives just in time for our class in College English, “ De Quincy on Literature,” is an article of interest to all. A recent issue of the Sol contains some very interesting stories; “ My Experiences at Klondyke,” however, can hardly be taken seriously. We especially prize the Beech Grove Oracle for its literary tone, which is in marked contrast with the “ School Notes ” of other papers. It is indeed a great compliment to the Golden Rod when a paper as good as the Sol, quotes a large portion of one of our literary articles. THE GOLDEN-ROD. We are very much pleased with the neatness and good arrangement of the Voice. Clearly, less slang and fewer per- sonalities in the “Locals” of some of our exchanges would work a great change for the better. Two interesting exchanges come to us this month for the first time: The High School “ Record,” from Amsterdam, N. Y., and The Oracle from Malden, Mass. The Malden Oracle, though issued twice a month is always up to the standard. The article on “ Military Heroism” should be read by every one.� The Pendulum contains an amus- ing story “I. Ketchum, Detective,” without doubt an admirable burlesque on Conan Doyle’s well known charac- ter, Sherlock Holmes. Fair exchange is no robbery, but it may be carried to excess. We notice the same old jokes through all our exchanges. Why not be more original? “ The student who refuses to subscribe for a high school paper and then reads it over the shoulder of his neighbor is small enough to tie his shoe string to his neck-tie.”—Ex. The Chat gives some excellent advice on changing one’s studies. A student who continually drops studies he doesn’t like, makes his education a “ thing of shreds and patches.” “Because,” and the blackboards seem to have a remarkable affinity. Wayside Spray g. Susie II. Pickering, ’98. Margaret She ah an, ’99. Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultman. Only a thought, but the work it wrought Can never by tongue or pen be taught; It ran through a life like a thread of gold, And that life bore fruit a hundred fold. —Selected. « ft ft “ To say well is good, but to do well is bet- ter Do well is the spirit, and say well the let- ter ; If do well and say well were fitted in one frame All were won all were done and got were all the gain.” —Sir T. Browne. Gone hath the spring, with all its flowers And gone the summer’s pomp and show. And autumn in his leafless bowers, Is waiting for the winter's snow. —Whittier. « « “ There is no great and no small To the soul that rna eth all, And where it coineth all things are And it cometh everywhere.” —Emerson. ♦ . So built we up the being that we are, Thus deeply drinking in the soul of things, We shall be wise perforce. —Wordsworth. Lord ! with what care hast thou begirt us round ! Parents first season us. Then school- masters Deliver us to laws. They send us bound To rules of reason. —George Herbert. «� « There is silence ; the dead leaves Fall and rustle and are still, Beats no flail upon the sheaves, Comes no murmur from the mill. —Longfellow. Edited by ADVERTISEMENTS. We (live 15 Tradin'� Stamps or a Pocket Knife With one pound of our HIGH GRADE TEA. TRY OUR 28c. MOCHA AND JAVA, 4 lbs. for $1.00. GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT. We also have a Coffee at 23 cents, 5 lbs. for SI.00. Tlic Best Potatoes in town may be found at our store. EXTRA CHOICE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. Try our 40c. Molasses, (worth 60c.) WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF CONFECTIONERY. STAR TEA AND COFFEE STORE, OPPOSITE THE FOUNTAIN, QUINCY. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb + School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLER’S QUINCY, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK and BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. 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TRY Johnson Brothers’ MARKET, 139 Hancock Street, Quincy. Tlie Weelily Debates Of the Quincy High School Debating So- ciety are reported in tlie Daily Ledger of tlie following day, vV r We Want Your Trade. WTTminnrwTmT TF p wanl � trade of everyone nee diny............... Drugs, Medicines, and everything usually found in a Jirst-class up-to-date Drug Store, and in return ire promise to give you good goods, and as low as they can be sold. . Good Service. Prompt and Obliging Clerks. U MAKE A SPECIALTY OF TRUSSES AND ELASTIC STOCKINGS. Guaranteed a Fit in Every Insta nee. DEUSaiST, TOiarg-iia. 2v£erriirs Blocls:. FEBRUARY, i898. “ Encouragement.” 1852 1898 Q.atnCY Hicjl) xSclwl ADVERTISEMENTS. HOLLIS OO., and MARINE INSURANCE, 35 KILBT1 STREET, (Corner Exchange Place,) J. EDWARD HOLLIS, zBOsrrcasr. F. C. FIELD, A. A. LANGLEY. Address F. C FIEI D, No. 5 fiicjl) 3t., Qttinc . •X. 15. FIRE The Helractometer. Eyes tested by the Refractometer, an instrument endorsed by the leading occulists. 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SCHOOL, 180 Tremont St., Boston, Numbers some Quincy High School Students among its best Stenographers. You can be one of the best in three or four months. Special rates now to Q. H. S. Students. Prospectus and trial tree. Write for special Souvenir of value, if you are interested in Shorthand. WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, . . . . 344 WASHINGTON STREET, .... BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., FEBRUARY, 1898. No. 4. Whole Number, 65. Established 1891. WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QU1NGY 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 Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean, ’98. Carl R. Hayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. ) Florence M. Osborne, ’98. “ Now fades the last long streak of snow Now burgeons every maize of quick About the following squares, and thick By ashen roots the violets blow.” But the snow has not left Boston yet, arid from the weather prophets we are still to be covered with more. As the winter leaves us, it is to be regretted that we had no ice-polo team to bring glory to the school— if it had followed in the footsteps of the foot-ball team of the fall. But let us hope that the boys are plan- ning to make up for the deficiency, in the work done by them for the base ball team of the coming spring. Let them be the winners at every game and keep the good name of the High School in athletics ;—now that schools are being ranked, to some extent, by their standing in athletic games. How we seem to keep Athens before us all the time in our plans for the perfection of the race! c. Did his majesty the ground-hog make his annual appearance this year February second, or was his winter residence so closely covered with snowdrifts that he could not get out ? Had he seen the wreck and ruin caused by the late blizzard, doubtless, he would have felt like creeping back again for another six weeks’ sleep. One by one the scientists are de- stroying our old traditions and now comes the assertion that ground hog’s day is no more. Naturalists state that the ground hog never comes out until warm weather. What next ? o. February, although not the month which gave birth to many events in the history of our United States, seems to hold as its own a few great ones. How much it meant to the country, when on February the fourth in the year 1861, the southern states formally adopted a constitu- tion of their own, and ten days later TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. Jefferson Davis was inaugurated President of the Southern Confed- eracy for six years. Friend fought against friend; it was our first great civil strife, and, let us hope, the last. In the war which followed, right conquered wrong, and the negro was freed after a long and cruel struggle. c. Friday evening, January four- teenth, in the High School building, President Eliot of Harvard Uifiver- sity addressed the members and friends of the Quincy Teachers’ Association. The address was ex- tremely interesting to the large audi- ence, many of whom came from other towns. Dr. Eliot suggested that Physics, Geometry, Algebra and one foreign language, be taught in the grammar schools, as the average child under fourteen years of age can with less difficulty master these studies and gain more training from them at that time. Another suggestion was that ten per cent, of the amount expended for teachers’ salaries be used for ap- paratus to aid the teacher in in- structing the pupil. Out-door teach- ing was recommended, and also that every teacher in Quincy should know about the trees, plants, ani- mals, birds, etc., found in the Blue Hills Reservation. In fact, if Presi- dent Eliot’s advice were carried out in the Quincy schools, there would be many changes in the present system. Before Dr. Eliot’s address, Mrs. P. R. Blackmur, accompanied by Mr. Dowley Williams, gave a charming vocal selection. o. THE DINNER IN HONOR OF THE FOOT-BALL TEAM. The foot-ball team was invited to a dinner at the Greenleaf, February 4th, given them by Mr. Tupper. The affair was in every way success- ful, and will always be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to attend it. Considerable enthu- siasm was aroused for the foot-ball team, athletics in general, and for the High school. The dinner was certainly a most suitable climax to the team’s successful season. Besides Mr. Tupper and Mr. Porter, the following members of the team were present: C. Magnuson 1900, Briggs Gr., Cashman ’98, Hewitson ’98, Lewis ’98, Marnock ’98, McDonnell ’98, McLean ’98, Pendis ’98, Foss ’99, Scharnagel 1900, Dorley 1900, Wales 1900, Estabrooks 1901, Barry 1901, O. Magnuson 1901, McDonald 1901. Mr. Tupper cted as toastmaster, and, after congratulating the mem- bers of the team on their excellent record, he introduced the different speakers, who responded to toasts as follows: “History of the Year,” — Mr. C. Magnuson. “Effect of Foot-ball Playing on the Players’ Studies,”—Mr. Foss. “Athletic Prospects,”—Mr. Porter. “ Playing to Win,”—Mr. Lewis. “ Importance of School Spirit,”— Mr. McDonnell. “Is Foot-ball Brutal?”—Mr. Pen- dis. “ Team Play,”—Mr. Marnock. “ How to Treat Opponents,”—Mr. McLean. THE GOLDEN-ROD. u The Duty of Graduates in Connection with High School Athle- tics,”—Mr. Briggs. Short speeches were then made by all the members who had not responded to toasts. A vote of thanks was given to Mr. C. Magnuson, the captain of the team, and to Mr. Lewis, the treasurer of the Athletic Association. Then the party broke up, with three hearty cheers for Mr. Tupper, and for the High school, If thou canst plan a noble deed, And never flag till it succeed, Though in the strife thy heart should bleed, Whatever obstacles control, Thine hour will come—go one, true soul ! Thou’lt win the prize—thou’lt reach the goal. — C. Mackay. Up the dewy mountain, Ilealth is bounding lightly. On her brow a garland, twined with rich- est posies Gay is she, elate with hope, and smiling sprightly Redder is her cheek, and sweeter than the rose is. — G. Brown. Books, we know, Are a substantial world both pure and good, Round which, with tendrils strong as flesh and blood, Our pastime and our happiness can grow. —Wordsworth. The moon was afloat, A golden boat Nearing the shore of the sky When, with cough and wheeze And hands on his knees The old toll-man passed by. —Ezra L. Ogden. I I would the great world grew like thee Who grewest not alone in power And knowledge, but by year and hour In reverence and in charity. —Tennyson. ‘Department. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited Jennie M. Laing, ’OS. by Grace E. Perry, '98. AnnieE.Whittemore, ’98. Kenneth B. Lewis, AN EVIL GENIUS. We were calling upon a friend the other day, and I noticed that at first she seemed much disturbed in her mind. Finally she broke out as follows: “ Have you an evil genius ? Does it follow you everywhere, and hinder your work ? Does it give your teachers, classmates, acquaintances, and even your friends, a wrong im- pression of you by making them think you are stupid, indifferent and disagreeable ? If your evil genius is like mine, it does. So far as size is concerned he is the smallest of all small things, but his influence is vast. “ If I try to entertain a few friends by ray poor attempts at piano playing, the first thing this fiend does is to dance about me with a face distorted by impish ecstasy, and then he whispers, I don’t believe you can play at all, no I don’t; and. if you can’t, what will folks think ? Then he grasps my fingers, as if to give me courage. But no, imme- diately they become as cold as ice, and the perspiration makes them , wringing wet. “ However, I try to do what I have started. Then the little imp hops up first under one finger, then under another, so that these lively THE GOLDEN-ROD. fingers do not half strike the keys. Next he seats and reseats himself with rapidity on different keys, whereupon such terrible discord ensues that I hurry on to the end of the piece. As I tremblingly play the closing chord, the wretch dances off, first having made an awkward bow. My audience politely murmur their thanks, vowing inwardly never to ask me to play again. “ If I am to recite a piece, this genius comes right up into my face, and as soon as I open my mouth, trips lightly down the red lane, where he stands blocking the way so that words cannot pass him. Hence I cannot utter a sound, and therefore I gracefully retire. “ When I meet a new acquain- tance, he—this genius—behaves his worst. He seats himself delightedly on my tongue, occasionally rolling off, as if on a log to give me a chance to speak on that popular topic, the weather. Just then he may leave me, but usually in such a state of mind that I express myself exactly as I feel. “ When I get up to recite he is present to tell me that I am wrong in my answer, and then I get so con- fused that I have to sit down, and patiently bear the just look of dis- pleasure upon the instructor’s face. “ And now I will tell you what the name of this genius is. ‘Lack of Self Confidence ’ is the title by which he goes. “ Thus, I advise you, if it is your misfortune to possess an evil genius, to conquer him, before he conquers you.” Ayice E. Williams, ’98. L(Odkl£. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Editii M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. ■ Helen Sibley, '99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ’99. Isadore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. Look soon for the class pins of ’99. Did you receive your report by mail ? Ask French ’98 how to pronounce “ rust re.” Greek ’98. Is Prytanis a man or a woman ? The drawing classes are studying famous artists and their works. Be careful to give the English pronounciation of “ Quo Vadis.” ’98 girls are always happy when Friday comes. They are enjoying the cooking lessons under Mrs. Wade’s direction. Those who say that Greek is a dead language, should read “Greek in the High School,” as found in the High School News. Some of the girls of ’98 would have enjoyed being mice in the cor- ner Friday evening, February fourth, in order to hear the post-prandial speeches of the young orators. Now that the examinations are over, we can breathe freely again, but we must remember that we have now begun another half year and endeavor to make our averages higher than ever before. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Why is it that “ because ” is writ- ten so many times on the black- board ? Pictures'of the Foot Ball Team are for sale. They may be bought of Mr. Porter. Teacher,—“ What is a floating island ? Answer,—“Something good to eat.” Edited by Mr. Walbin, 1900 has left school. Nathaniel Thayer, OS. A vice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’9$. Helen Com ins, '99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Edwin Armstrong, 1900. “ Patient waiters are no losers.” May this old proverb prove true to those of the class of 99 who are waiting for a class pin. Speech is morning to the mind! It spreads the beauteous images abroad, Which else lie furled and clouded in the soul. —Nathaniel Lee. Say, should the philosophic mind disdain ? That good which makes each humble bosom vain ? Let school-taught pride dissemble all it can, These little things are great to little man. —Oliver Goldsmith. There’s not a leaf within the bower, There’s not a bird upon the tree, There's not a dewdrop on the flower, But bears the impress, Lord, of Thee. —Amelia Opie. 'Tis distance lends enchantment to the view, And robes the mountain in its azure hue! —Thomas Campbell. That which we are, we are— One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. —Tennyson. Thinking is but an idle waste of thought, And nought is everything and everything is naught. —Horace Smith. Mr. James Flaherty, 1901, has left school. Mr. Ernest Hayden, Business, ’99, has returned to school. Miss Leary, 1900, who has been seriously ill, is slowly recovering. Mr. Harry Huntington of Business, 1901, has left school and removed to Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Among our recent visitors were Mrs. Austin, Mr. J. M. Berkey, Miss Gertrude Walker, ’97, Mrs. John 0. Hall, Jr., and Miss Peterson, ’96. Mr. Thayer, ’98, was one of the ushers at the minstrel show, given by the Young Men’s Social club of the Wollaston Unitarian church. Those who did not hear President Eliot’s address before the Quincy Teachers’ Association missed a rare treat. Let us hope that the improve- ments suggested by Dr. Eliot may be adopted at no distant day. Mr. Kenneth B. Lewis was re- cently elected president of the Class of 1900. Mr. Carl Hayward was chosen as vice-president. It is an interesting fact that the presidents of 98, ’99, and 1900, are all graduates of the Wollaston Grammar school. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EmvAKd Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura Hall, 1900. Ruth Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. The Thompson’s Island boys pub- lish an unique monthly, The Beacon. We shall always be glad to see it on our exchange list. The exchange column of the High School Record is one of the best we have seen. Too often this branch of a school paper is neglected. The charming originality of “ Among the Shades,” in the Distaff, makes the story both attractive and interesting. Our classes in English would find it of profit to read “ Character Sketch from the House of Seven Gables ” in the Advance. Several of our exchanges contain pictures of their football teams. In our opinion it would be a good plan, if all schools that have an eleven and can afford the expense, would “ go and do likewise.” “ A Fank war in China ” appears to be the beginning of an exciting adventure. Will the editors of the Porcupine send us the next number ? We are anxious to see how the story turns out. The literary department of the Princeton Academy Sol is well up to the standard. The Chauncy Hall Abstract con- tains an article on “ Paradise Lost ” which all lovers of Milton will find interesting. The Worcester Academy Weekly contains several interesting articles. “A Trip to Jamaica” is written in an easy, flowing style which sustains the interest at every point. Like Banquo’s spectre at the feast of Macbeth, appears once more that well worn lie about “ Mr. Finney’s Turnip,” this time in the Voice, a paper in which we least expected it. It would seem as if this story vied with Mark Twain’s favorite anecdote, “ Horace Greeley’s Ride.” Wdy ide $;pi‘ky$. Susie II. Pickering, ’98. Margaret Sheahan, ’99, Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultman. There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so. —Shakespeare. ♦ It is naught but the tempest that doth show The seaman’s cunning, but the field, that tries The captain’s courage; and we come to know Best what men are, in their worst jeopard- ize. —Daniel. Edited , by “Were the ancient Greeks canni- bals ? ” queries one paper. “ For in the Anabasis it says ‘and while Xenophon was eating two men, etc.’” Perhaps Greek ’99 can en- lighten us on that subject. We know what we are, but we know not what we may be. —Shakespeare. Greatly begin! though thou hath time But for a line, be that sublime— Not failure, but low aim is crime. —Lowell. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control: These three alone lead to life’s sovereign power. Yet not for power ( power of herself would come uncalled for) but to live by law; Acting the law we live without h fear. —Tennyson. Dream not of doing, but do, if you can, A theory never gave birth to a man. • Lost from their orbits, derelicts of time Dismantled—drifting in the ways of crime. —Mary A. Rathbury. ♦ There lives more faith in honest doubt, Believe me, than in half the creeds. —Alfred Tennyson. Still achieving still pursuing Learn to labor and to wait. —Longfellow. Beauty, God’s gladness seen in time, Lights up Truth’s calm, white face sublime, With radiance of the golden prime! — Theodore H. Rand. Who bides at home, nor looks abroad. Carries the eagles, and masters the sword. —R. W. Emerson. Our lost days are dead leaves strewing the street along which we daily travel, lying as they fell, and never to bloom or live again. —Bernard O’Reilly. If thou canst plan a noble deed, And never flag till it succeed, Though in the strife thy heart should bleed, Whatever obstacles control, Thine hour will come—go on true soul ! Thou’It win the prize, tliou’lt reach the goal. —C. Mackay. IIis deeds unimitable like the sea That shuts still as it opes, and leaves no tracts Nor prints of precedent for poor men’s facts. So our lives In acts exemplary, not only win Ourselves good names, but doth to others give Matter for virtuous deeds, by which we live. —Chapman. Faith is higher faculty than reason. —Bailey. “ Blessings on Science ! When the earth seemed old, When Faith grew doting, and our reason cold. ’Twas she discovered that the world was young And taught a language to its lisping tongue.” —Mackay. The reward of a thing well done is to have done it.—Emerson. « � Fortune, men say, doth give too much to many, Butshe never gave enough yet to any. —Sir John Harrington. Reading maketh a full man, con- ference a ready man, and writing an exact man.—Francis Bacon. Seven cities warr’d for AwHomer being dead; Who living had no roof to shroud his head.” Heywood. Joys too exquisite to last, And yet more exquisite when past. —Montgomery. Beginners in French and Latin have the greatest difficulty in the pronunciation of the smallest word of only two letters “ et ” ADVERTISEMENTS. We Give 15 Trading Stamps or a Pocket Knife With one pound of our HIGH GRADE TEA. TRY OUR 28c. MOCHA AND JAVA, 4 lbs. for $1.00. GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT. We also have a Coffee at 23 cents, 5 lbs. for $1.00. Tlic Be t Potatoes in town may he found at our store. EXTRA CHOICE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. i Try our 40c. Molasses, (worth 60c.) WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF CONFECTIONERY. STAR TEA AND COFFEE STORE, OPPOSITE THE FOUNTAIN, QUINCY. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLER’S If You Want RELIABLE QUINCY, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK and BOSTON CLOTHING . . EXPRESS. At Very Reasonable Prices, FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. We Can Supply Your Wants. Boston office?—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. Order Box—10 Faneuil Hall Square. Quincy offices—4 Chestnut street. Residence—2 Town Hill. Hats and Furnishings. GRANITE CLOTHING CO. •J. McLEOD, Li. M. Pratt Go, DEALER IN Wholesale and GROCERIES and Retail .... provisions. GROCERS AND PROVISION DEALERS. FINE TEAS AND COFFEES. 25 School Street, Quincy, Mass. IOO WATER STREET 99 Water Street. Consult . . . Notice. LARRABEE Leave your money at home when you can. Ifyouwanta . . . About every Chemical you want to experiment with, either at school or at home. He can help you. He is opposite the Depot, Atlantic. First-class Hair Cut or Shave, Go to MINOT’S, Cor. Newport Ave. and Brook Street, WOLLASTON. L. GROSSMAN, ALL STYLES IN Coal. Coal. Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing, HATS, BAGS, AND TRUNKS. The Largest Assortment of Reliable goods at Lowest Prices. Come and sec us and save money. Fresh=mined Coal at the yards of GROSSMAN’S BLOCK WATER STREET. J. F. SHEPPARD SONS. ADVERTISEMENT. .nsrisrxj- L PRIZE SPEAKING -- AND- AWARD OF PRIZES FOR ESSAYS AND TRANSLATIONS. HIGH SCHOOL HALL, FRIDAY EVENING, 15 APRIL, 1898. ADVERTISEMENTS. E1. -A.- BOGEES, Boarding, Sale, Livery. Depot and Publie Carriage Service. Hack and other conveyances furnished at short notice. Arlington Street, Wollaston. A. M. BUGBEE, FLORIST. Fresh Cut Flowers. Funeral Designs a Specialty PLANTS OF ALL KINDS IN THEIR SEASON. 444 Hancock Street, Near Norfolk Downs Depot. P. 0. Box 167, Atlantic, Mass. L. C. MERRILL, Carpenterand Builder ALSO PLANING AND MOLDING. Wood Tnrning and Band Sawing. Jobbing promptly attended to. Safford Street, WOLLASTON. HIOH SCHOOL Pins and Badges in Silver and Gold. SOUVENIR Silver and China of Historic Quincy : : at : : JOHN 0. HOLDEN’S, Jeweler OPPOSITE THE POSTOFFICE. ricGRATH BROS., Monumental Work, QUINCY ADAMS STATION. a TRY Johnson Brothers’ MARKET, 139 Hancock Street, Quincy. Tlie Weekly Debates Of tlie Quincy School Debating So- ciety are reported in tlie 14silly Ledger of tlie following clay. Vr We Want Your Trade. TmTTTTWTTTmTTT We leant the trade of everyone nee (tiny........ Drugs, Medicines, and everything usually found in a first-class up-to-date Drug Store, and in return we promise to give you good goods, and as low as they can he sold. . Good Service. Prompt and Obliging Clerks. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF TRUSSES AMI ELASTIC STOCK LAOS. Guaranteed a Fit in Every Instance. ZOZEST-TGrO-XST, ID-U-rg-ixi £z XvXerrill’s IBlocls:. 7 MARCH, i898. “ Encouragement.” 1852 1898 Quincy Higf) deb® I ADVERTISEMENTS. .1. E. HOLLIS OO., FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE, 35 STEEET, (Corner Exchange Place,) J. EDWARD HOLLIS, BOSTON. F. C. FIELD, A. A. 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STROUP S EXPRESS. Boston, Wollaston, E, Hilton and Norfolk Downs, Boston office—15 Devonshire street, Telephone 1378. 73 Central street. Order Box—Ross’s Paper Store, Wollaston, or at the house,66 Newport avenue. Also dealer in Hard Wood Ashes and Lawn Fertilizer. G. IF. STROUP, Proprietor. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE awaroonGillOTT’S pens AT THE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. AWARD: “For excellence of steel used in their manufacture, it being fine grained and elastic ; superior workmanship, especially shown bv the careful grinding which leaves the pens free from defects. The tempering is excellent and the action of the liuished pens perfect.” (Signed) FRANZ VOGT, ( H. I. Kimball. Individual Judae. Approved: ■ Pres't Departmental Com. (John Boyd Thachkr, Chairman Exec. Com. on Awards. 001 E. F., 303, 404, 004 E. F., and others. Apply to your dealer for them. High Grade School and College Tent Books, A. B. C. Franklin Street, - - Boston. Mr. A. P. Soule, Manager. 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SCHOOL, 180 Tremont St., Boston, Numbers some Quincy High School Students among its best Stenographers. You can be one of the best in three or four months. Special rates now to Q. H. S. Students. Prospectus and trial free. Write for special Souvenir of value, if you are interested in Shorthand. WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, . . . . 344 WASHINGTON STREET, - - - - BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., MARCH, 1898. No. 5. Whole Number, G6. WILL BE PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QU1NGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Rates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. I). Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean, ’98. Carl R. Hayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. | Florence M. Osborne, ’98. The thanks of the school as a whole are heartily extended to Messrs. Emery L. Crane, James S. Whiting, and Fred B. Rice, who have recently presented us with the sum of twenty-five dollars to be ex- pended for the school. This is surely a most generous gift and just what we have been so anxious for. All things come. Patience is a virtue. What it is right for us to have, we shall have. And now through these three friends, one of our castles is to be built for us. It Established 1891. is hard for some to show their appre- ciation by a few black marks made with the pen, but what we do not say, we feel. c. Over the whole country, there seems to be a feeling of expectation concerning the Maine episode. The sensational papers have taken the matter up and are publishing num- erous articles relative to a war with Spain. It is to be hoped, however, that this will not occur, for war has always brought in its train, terrible ruin and sorrow. But if war should arise, the United States will be well prepared. It is said by expert authorities that when the work on unfinished vessels is completed, the navy of this country will be, in size, the third in the world; the navies of England and France being the only superiors. There is cause for no worry or excitement, however, for when such men as McKinley and Long are helmsmen of the ship, there will certainly be good steering, however rough may be the voyage. o. The fates have smiled pleasantly on the school this month—with a present of money, and a speech by Mr. A. J. Leach of the Humane Society. It is a great pleasure to see the school gathered together in the large hall, for one doesn’t realize how many there are of us until then. THE GOLDEN-ROD. The Humane Society is surely doing a good thing in the organization of Bands of Mercy, if they can only make the members feel what the Bands mean. A little fellow of eleven years told me in a most dis- gusted way that the President of the Band of Mercy in his room had been throwing stones at birds all the afternoon. He thought that such a boy had no right to be President. And surely he hasn’t. And so you, who are elected officers be careful to look to your oath or you may be impeached. c. March is well under way and soon it will be time for fickle Miss April to appear. Now we can watch for the wikL flowers as they appear one after another. Pussy willows have been seen, and, doubtless, the crocus and snowdrop. Some of the days have been very mild and balmy, though winter will perhaps send a few more snow-storms as a parting- gift, before he retires for the season. There are probably very few who will regret his going and all will be glad to welcome Spring, “ Who hangs her infant blossoms on the trees, Rock’d in the cradle of the west, era breeze.” o. SONG OF THE STORMY PETREL. [From the Boston Transcript.] A thousand miles from the nearest land, Betwixt the sky and the sea, Through pathless space a path I find; I am glad to be so free. The storm may rage o'er the ocean vast, Waves dash at the storm-king’s nod— Be it storm, be it calm, what care have I ? L.I trust myself with God. —F. A. Tupper. I(itei‘ u‘y Department. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited Jennie M. Laing, ’98. by Grace E. Perry, ’98. Annie E. Wiiittemore, ’98. Kenneth B. Lewis. THE SONGS OF THE SEA. The sea sings to me many songs in different strains, some very melo- dious, some happy, and others sad and dreary. The first song I hear from its deep roaring and rumbling, as it breaks on the rocky shore of our New England coast, is, indeed, a happy one. It is during the beautiful month of June, when everything is joyous, and we are entering upon our rest from work and study, that I hear this lovely strain of music. It tells me of a large vessel starting from the dock with a company of young people, who are to cross the deep, seeking for pleasure on the other side. It tells me of the first few days on board, spent mostly in their cabins and also of the last three days of fine weather, of the conver- sation, games, the promenades up and down the decks and the music on deck at night in the moonlight. It sings to me of the wonders of the other world, of London, Paris and of the beautiful city between the lakes, Interlaken, of the wondrous beauty of the Switzerland moun- tains, and at last of great Mont Blanc, standing out from among the others, like a great white beacon against the deep blue of the heaven. It tells me of the beautiful sunset to be seen from these mountains, of THE GOLDEN-ROD. the colors of Mont Blanc during the day, in the early dawn a hazy gray, at noon the pure white, and at sunset the many different red hues. This song is a joyous one full of light and tripping music. The second song the briny deep sings to me, is a sad and dreary one contrasted with the first. A fisher- man’s vessel is about ready to set sail for the Grand Banks. These men are leaving everything dear to them behind and are sailing out to sea, not knowing whether they will ever return. They leave their homes, dear fathers and mothers, wives, babies, and, some, their sweet- hearts. They all try to make the parting a happy and cheerful one, but it is hard, for they know only too well the perils of the deep. This song sings their requiem. Its strains tell of the first few pleasant days and of the good fishing, then the storm and struggle and finally the dreadful victory of wave and storm. It tells of weeks of weary watching by those at home, of the mourning, and when all hope of their return is gone, it rings in soft and sad notes of the memorial services held in honor of dear ones lost, never to re- turn. There is something in the awful deep that always impresses us and makes us wish to sit still and dream and think. This is especially so, when we stand looking out over the broad ocean, when we can see noth- ing but water around us and cannot tell where the ocean and sky meet. This scene is somewhat sad when we think of the dreadful power and might of the sea. On account of this, the songs it sings to me are usu- ally impressive and sad ones. It sings to me of the awful storms in mid ocean, of vessels wrecked, of lives lost and of the dear ones buried at sea with no loved one to give the last kind touches. The sea’s song tells me of the wonders and beauties of the sea, of the beautiful stones and mosses and of the different kinds of animal life found in its bed. It tells me of the great work and skill of divers. It tells me of all the good things we should miss from our tables if there were no seas. It tells me of the many happy times we have frolicked with waves and breakers. One song tells of our own peace- ful harbor on a bright moonlight night, of the happy sailing party cruising around, of the music that is wafted to the shore from the happy crowd. It tells me of the love of our Father in Heaven, of his power and that he watches over those who are on the deep ocean as well as those on land. The last song the sea sings to me is one that has been told and sung hundreds of times. It is the story of the sleeping Jesus upon the deep, with his disciples in their little fish- erman’s bark, during a violent storm. “The tempest raged in all its mighty wrath, The winds howled on, All seemed gone And the darker waves surged round the bark’s lone path. The sleeper woke! He gazed upon the deep— He whispered, “ Peace ! Winds—wild waves, cease ! Be still ! ” The tempest];fled, the ocean fell asleep ! ” Caroline Brown ’98. THE GOLDEN-ROD. LOST OPPORTUNITIES. It seems hard to believe that many well-known men, especially writers, were very careless in grasping, and making the most of, their opportuni- ties. Perhaps no author’s biography shows this negligence so much as that of Oliver Goldsmith, or perhaps he was not so careless as he was unlucky. He has gained great renown as a poet, author, and dramatist, but the greater part of the misery and un- happiness of his early life would not of necessity been endured by him, if he had been less negligent, or more ambitious. Although his awkward appearance and homely face made him the object of ridicule to the schoolboys, yet he never tried to show them that he could fight his way through life by means of his mind. His teacher, even, put him down as “a stupid, heavy, block- head.” Then instead of striving to over- come this sarcasm and ridicule, he was content to drift along, missing one opportunity, at least, of gaining his teacher’s respect or his school- mates’ admiration. At the age of eighteen he entered Trinity College, to become, at his father’s desire, a minister. He very soon become proficient in gambling and was obliged to borrow money to pay his debts, as his father was very poor. When his credit was no longer good, he wrote street-ballads, for which he got five shillings apiece. At twenty-one he was graduated, the lowest in his class, and returned to his home. Ilis father had died the preceding year, but he had an old uncle, who was wealthy and who took an interest in him. To this uncle then he re- turned, and again and again received money from him, now twenty pounds, now fifty, which he no sooner obtained than he wasted it at the gaming-table. This money was given him for further study or for foreign travel, but he got no further than Dublin before he had gambled his opportunities away. At Dublin he lived, after his funds were gone, in a garret, writing poems and plays which he could not always sell. But at one time, during this period, he received two thousand dollars for three nights’ performance of a play he had written. Immedi- ately he hired chambers for two thousand dollars, instead of living economically, and the consequence was that he was obliged to borrow as before. The result of all this extravagance, and the losing of all his opportuni- ties was that h§ died owing ten thousand dollars, and was further indebted to the forbearance of his creditors for a peaceful burial. Saka J. Collagan, ’98. QUEEN DIDO'S TRAGEDY. In his great epic, the Eneid, Virgil relates the wanderings of a Trojan hero, and in so doing brings into play what is probably the first love story ever written. Unlike most novels, however, it does not end with the regulation marriage, but with a tragedy. Of course the Ro- man poet tries hard to prove that his hero was in the right; but on reading the story our sympathies are THE GOLDEN-ROD. attracted to the Tyrian queen, so cruelly deserted by Eneas, often called “ pious.” Dido, the heroine' of the story, was the daughter of the king of Tyre, who had died, leaving her married to a man called Sychaeus, and ruling Tyre in her own name. For a time all went well. But the happy husband of the queen had a wicked brother Pygmalion, who seems to have coveted both his riches and his wife. The upshot of the matter was that Sychaeus mysteriously disappeared. Dido, however, refused to have any- thing to do with Pygmalion and re- mained at Tyre until the ghost Sychaeus appeared to her one night, told how Pygmalion had murdered him, and advised his widow to flee from the city. At the same time he told her where to look for certain hidden treasures. No sooner said than done. The very next day Dido summoned her retainers together and told them of her intentions. The treasure was quickly unearthed, ships were seized and soon they were out upon the blue waters of the Mediterranean, and speeding toward Africa. To quote Virgil’s own words, “A woman was the leader of the deed. Let us picture the irate Pygmalion hurry- ing down to the shore and seeing both treasure and queen disappearing from view. After an uneventful voyage a landing was made on the northern coast of Africa on the present site of Tunis. Dido found this part of the country inhabited by barbarous na- tives, but unwilling to journey farther, she determined to purchase a foot hold in the country, and by a clever ruse obtained a considerable tract of territory for next to nothing. Having bargained for as much terri- tory as she could surround with an ox hide, she cut the hide into small strips thus obtaining a considerable plot. The Tyrians then set to work to build a city upon the ground thus purchased. In the meanwhile great events had been taking place in Asia Minor. The great city of Troy had been taken by the Greeks, and of its inhabitants, some were killed and others driven into exile. Among the latter was iEneas, nephew of the king. With a numerous following this man set sail in a large fleet and after several years of wandering was driven by a storm upon the coast of Africa, very near Dido’s growing city. And then it was that the love began. Dido kindly received the ship- wrecked mariners and invited iEneas and some of the leaders to a royal banquet. Here the queen became greatly attached to Eneas and it is safe to presume that he had the same feelings toward her, as he kept putting off the day of his de- parture until winter had arrived. Indeed, we are told by Virgil that they were really married. Now among the rejected suitors of Dido was one Iarbas, chief of a tribe of Bedouins in the interior of the country. What must have been his rage on seeing the prize he had un- successfully wooed carried off by another and by an outsider at that ? In his blind rage he knelt before the THE GOLDEN-ROD. altars of Zeus and prayed that he would drive away the interloping Trojan. His prayer was granted, and a message was sent from the Gods to iEneas bidding him set sail. Here, indeed, was a dilemma. . Eneas'had'to make a choice of one of two things, either disobey the Gods or desert his wife. If it was really his duty to take the latter alternative we may well ask “ Why didn’t he do it like a man, and do it openly ? ” Instead of this he secretly made ready his fleet and sneaked off in the night. Of course it was dis- honorable, but that didn’t trouble his pious head. But Dido on arising the next day ran down to the shore and saw the fleet disappear beneath the horizon. At this her mind gave way and re- turning to the palace she built a funeral pyre, and seating herself upon it committed suicide. This ends the story so far as she is concerned. iEneas, so the story goes, afterwards founded Rome, while Dido’s city, under the name of Carthage, became the greatest commercial city in the world. This pre-eminence made it the rival of Rome, and in the wars which followed Carthage was utterly des- troyed. George E. Lewis, ’98. L(Odkl£. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. • Helen Sibley, ’99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ’99. Isadore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. “Has the last bell rung?” “1 haven’t seen it.” English 1901 have been struggling to find a definition of “ sit.” Prize speaking tickets are now for sale. Can’t you sell ten ? ’99’s class pins are no longer things of the future. How pretty they are ! Attention, young ladies ? At the close of school, please, make your- selves as small as possible in the cloak-room. Ask the ’98 Latin pupils if they can draw a map of Asia Minor so well that “its friends would recognize it.” A beautiful reproduction of Mil- let’s famous picture “ The Gleaners” has been purchased for the High school with the money conti ' utod by the managers of the People’s Course of Entertainments. The Golden-Rod needs every cent of the money due it from sub- scribers. Our best institutions are characterized by loyalty to the school paper. The following extract from the catalogue of the Roxbury Latin school is of interest in connec- tion with this subject:—“All who enter the school are expected to aid in supporting the school paper.” The members of the eleven have presented the school with a very fine enlarged picture of the group that has attracted so much favorable comment. The cooking class is progressing rapidly. If the uninitiated could taste some of the good things, there would be less jeering on the subject. Can it be envy ? Greek ’98, “ aischros! ” THE GOLDEN-ROD. MUSICALS. “ Come ! Step up cash—step up ! ’99, this way, please Can Greek ’98 tell the difference yet between storks and old women ? Heard in German 1900. u Er setzte sick an den Tisch: ” “ He sat on the table.” The debate “ Resolved, That Foot Ball is Brutal ” was well discussed by the society. The open debate was lively too. If you didn’t know that they have an “ eating place ” at Harvard, you had better get all the information you can, from—’98. The exciting meetings of the class of • ' ire now taking place. What loa'u discussed in the senior .corner and within the walls of Room 4 isn’t worth talking about. The last measures have been taken in regard to the payment of the Golden Rod subscriptions, and it is sincerely hoped that the non-payers will be possessed of a sense of their negligence and make a speedy pay- ment. Are the days of chivalry gone? The girls of Wollaston thought so, when they were left standing at the corner, during the last hard storm, and were obliged to wait for another car, or face the sleet and wind, and walk home. Just think of it. In French ’98, they used profane language contin- ually : par exemple—“ aux bagages.” Mrs. L. C. F. Smith, the director of music in the public schools invited a few friends March 15 to a musical hour at the Iligh school. The pupils assembled in the largo hall of the building and a varied and pleasing program mo was presented, reflecting credit upon the director, the school and the city. It was entirely informal, none of the essays or readings having boon rehearsed. There is excellent musical talent in the school both for vocal and instrumental selections as was evident to those present. The programme included : Orchestra, El Capitan, Sousa, Mr. Marnock, Mr. Bates and Mr. Green, violins; Mr. MoConarty, cornet. High School Bells, A. F. Loud. Words by F. A. Tapper, School. Piano solo, Miss Bemis. History of Music, Miss Williams. Four Jolly Blacksmiths, E. Leslie, Glee club. Life of Mozart, Miss Chamberlin. Sanctus, Mozart, 12th Mass. Violin duet, Messrs. Marnock and Bates. America’s Place in Song, Mr. Lewis. Violin solo, Mr. Green. Reading, Miss Osborne. Reading, Mr. Swift. “Star Spangled Banner,” school. “America,” all. Pei oqkl . Nathaniel Thayer, ’98. A vice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Edited Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. by Helen Comins, ’99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Mr. Joseph Cain, 1901, has left school. Miss Comins, ’99, has returned to school. Miss Julia Roche, 1901, has left school for this term. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Miss Helen Elcock, 1900, has re- covered from her recent illness and is again at school. There have been fifty visitors at the High since the first of January, 1898. Miss Alice Perry, ’97, was a re- cent visitor. The graduates are al- ways welcome. Mr. Arthur LeClair, a graduate of the business department, is attend- ing Comer’s Commercial College. Miss Bemis, ’97, played the piano very acceptably for the Teachers’ Association, Friday evening, 11 March. Miss Beckwith, ’98, on the same occasion, gave a very effective reci- tation. !] x(9 kq eg. Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EnwARd Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura IIall, 1900. Kutii IIayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. The question, “ Why Study Latin ? ” is ably discussed in the Academy Weekly. The continued story “ A Trip to Jamaica,” in the Register is instruc- tive as well as interesting. There is a good article in the Beech Grove Oracle about the hazing at West Point and Annapolis. “ A Trip to the South,” in the Malden Oracle reminds one of the adventures of “ Sinbad the Sailor.” Wky ide Bpfhy . Susie H. Pickering, ’98. Margaret Siie ah an, ’99. Harriet Ross, ’99. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. IIultman. I find the great thing in this world is not where you stand, as in what direction you are moving. —Oliver Wendell Holmes. ♦ ♦ Strike—till the last armed foe expires: Strike—for your altars and your fires; Strike—for the green graves of your sires, God, and your native land! —Halleck. « Thought is deeper than all speech, Feelings deeper than all thought, Souls to souls can never teach What unto themselves was taught. —Cranch. Quail not before the thrones of nations, but stand erect and be proud to proclaim yourself an American citizen. —Young. All who have a vein of humor should read “Won by Rhyme” in the Newton High School Review. The article in the Porcupine entitled “ A Communication,” is not up to the standard in regard to spelling. We owe an apology to our readers and to the Porcupine for misprinting the name of its story. Faukwae, not Fankwar. The first glimpse of the High School Times gives a good impres- sion to all who read it. “ On Baldy Knot ” is worth any number of perusals. We heartily agree with the Dis- taff’s comment on exchange columns. That part of a paper should be devoted to criticism of the exchanges, and not filled with copied nonsense. Edited by ADVERTISEMENTS. c (nive 15 Trading Stamps or a Pocket With one pound of our HIGH GRADE TEA. TRY OUR 28c. MOCHA AND JAVA, 4 lbs. for $1.00. GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT. We also have a Coffee at 23 cents, 5 lbs. for SI.00. The Best Potatoes in town may he found at our store. EXTRA CHOICE NEW ORLEANS MOLASSES. Try our 40c. Molasses, (worth 60c.) WE HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF CONFECTIONERY. STAR TEA AND COFFEE STORE, OPPOSITE THE FOUNTAIN, QUINCY. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR .... SCHOOL SUPPLIES. ( g Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, - - - BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. 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SCHOOL, 180 Tremont St., Boston, Numbers some Quincy High School Students among its best Stenographers. You can be one of the best in three or four months. Special rates now to Q. H. S. Students. Prospectus and trial free. Write for special Souvenir of value, if you are interested in Shorthand. WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, - - - - BOSTON. WRIGHT Ac DITSON. No. 6 Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., APRIL, 1898. Whole Number, 67. Established 1891. WILL BE PUBLI8HEED 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. I . Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean, ’98. Carl R. Hayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Oflice as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. Florence M. Osborne, ’98. At this season of the year it is very interesting and instructive to keep a note book in which to write down various facts or scientific observations; such as the date when the first violet or anemone appears, when a robin was first seen, and other comments upon the develop- ment or peculiarities of nature. Some persons keep a note-book of this kind all the year round, and derive great pleasure afterwards from reading it over. The notes may prove valuable at times to settle differences of opinion, or matters of dispute. Certainly, the practice of taking notes is commendable in more than one way, in consequence of training eye and ear to a quick- ness of perception, and teaching the mind to reason out cause and effect. In this way we may profitably follow the example set us by many illustrious writers, as Hawthorne and Irving, who perceived the advan- tage of keeping a note-book. When one makes a journey, if it be merely a trip to Boston and back, it is always very amusing to observe the different characters of fellow- passengers as shown by their appear- ance and actions. One of the char- acters, constantly re-appearing, sad to say, is the self-important person- age who stalks majestically about, and acts as if the welfare of the nation depended upon him alone. Another is the selfish man or woman who occupies two seats, even if the car be full, and people about him or her are standing. There is the ex- cessively immaculate man who fidg- ets—no other word will express it— internally and externally if a speck of dust or a cinder falls upon him, or the woman who disturbs those near by with her ceaseless “ said he’s ” and “ said she’s.” This woman usually has a jarring effect upon all who are forced to listen to her. There are innumerable others whose deeds would fill a good-sized volume. THE GOLDEN-ROD. THE PRIZE CONTEST. The Quincy High School was a centre of interest Friday evening April fifteenth. At least, so thought the many people who, in spite of wind and weather, gathered there at that time to be present at the Sixth Annual Prize Speaking Contest. The large study hall was decorated with flags and evergreen. The music under the direction of Mrs. L. C. Smith, with Miss Helen E. Bemis ’97 as accompanist, was a success and greatly enjoyed by the large audience. The declamations were all of such excellence that it must have been difficult for the judges to reach a decision regarding their respective merits. The speak- ers had been trained by Mrs. Addie Chase Smith, 0. M., of Boston and the order of speaking was assigned by lot. The judges of declamation were:—Hon. Russell A. Sears, Mayor of Quincy, Miss Mary W. Dewson, Quincy and Walter S. Pinkham, Esquire, President of the City Coun- cil. The judges of essays and trans- lations were :—Of Greek, Rev. William Gallagher Ph. D., Head- Master, Thayer Academy, South Braintree. Of Latin, Horace Mann Willard, D. Sc., Principal, Quincy Mansion School, Wollaston. Of French, James A. Beatley, Esquire, Master, English High School, Bos- ton. Of German, Mrs. Albert F. Schenkelberger, Quincy. Of Eng- lish, Mrs. W. G. A. Pattee, Quincy and Charles Theo. Hardwick, Es- quire, Quincy. The donors of the prizes were:— For Declamations—Henry II. Faxon, Esquire, Quincy. For Essays and Translations—Joseph M. Sheahan, M. D., Quincy. The programme for the evening was as follows: 1. Music—“ The Merry Marchers,” Stone By the School, Assisted by Messrs. Dunn, Kenney, Sween- ey, Thayer and Winslow. 2. “ Against Mark Anthony,” Cicero E. Gertrude Ward, ’98. 3. “ A Camp-Meeting in Texas,” Gough Edith M. Grccnerd, ’99. 4. “ The Bell of Liberty,” Headley Bertha Austin Hayden, ’99. 5. “New England’s Fairest Boast,” Prentiss Julia J. Ford, ’98. 6. Music—“ Ilail! Smiling Morn,” Shcpperd Messrs. Donovan, Keyes, Pendis, Prout, Scharnagcl, Winslow, Woodman. Solo by Mr. Frederic Thayer, Violin obligato by Mr. Marnock. 7. “ Who, and What, arc Great Men ?” Winthrop Lucy D. Luard, 1901. 8. “ The Rising in 1776,” Read Christina P. Mitchell, ’99. 9. “ Jane Conquest,” Milne Ethel E. Douglas, 1901. 10. “ Mona's Water,” Anonymous Mary A. Egan, 1900. 11. “ The Ballad of East and West,” Kipling Norma Cutter Lowe, ’99. 12. Music—(a) “ Russian National Hymn,” Chorley (6) “ Men of Harlech,” Whiting By the School. 13. “ Regulus to the Roman Senate,” Sargent Carle R. Hayward 1900. 14. “ The Ocean,” Byron Elijah Swift, ’99. 15 “ Tarpeia,” Guincy. Bertha M. Miles, 1901. 16. “ A Reminiscence of 1755,” E. D. II. Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. 17. Music—“ The Gallant Troubadour,” Watson By the Glee Club. Misses Lull, Osborne, Phelan, Bates Sprague and Williams. Messrs. Burke, Keyes, Prout, Marnock, McDonnell, Pendis, Briggs, Thayer and Sargent. 18. Award of Prizes. 19. Music—“ Country Fair Waltz,” Abt. By the School. After the judges for declamation had retired, Head-Master Frederic THE GOLDEN-ROD. A. Tupper, presented Dr. Willard who awarded the Latin prizes. Mr. Tupper, in the absence of the other judges, awarded the remaining prizes in Greek, French, and English. Ex- Mayor Porter, chairman of the School Committee presented Mayor Sears, who announced the following prize winners: First prize, $15 in books, to Miss Christina P. Mitchell, ’99. Second prize, $12 in books, to Miss Fannie E. Beckwith, ’98. Third prize, $10 in books, to Miss Ethel E. Douglas, 1901. Fourth prize, $8 in books, to Miss Norma Cutter Lowe, ’99. Fifth prize $5, in books, to Miss E. Gertrude Ward, ’98. The winners of the prizes in Es- says and Translations were as fol- lows : GREEK PRIZES. For translation from Homer’s Iliad, book VI, 440—502,—First prize $3, “Thoas:” Florence M. Osborne. Honorable mention, “California or Bust!” George R. Lewis. For translation from Xenophon’s Anabasis, book IV, chaptor 7, 8—15,— First prize, $3, “Atreus”: Hoieu E. Bomis. Honorable mention, “Clear- cbus,” Lemuel Pitts. LATIN PRIZES. For translations from Cicero, “Pro Quinto Ligario Oratio ad Caesarem, ” chaptor I,—First prize, $3, “Anti- ochus,” Florence Osborne. Honorable mention, “Ariobarzanes,” George R. Lewis. For translation from Virgil, Eneid, book VI, linos 845—901,—First prize, $3 “Olivia” Margaret Sheahan. Honor- able mention “Cassandra,” Miss Tina Hodgkinson. For translations from Caesar, Belli Gallici Libor VI, chapter XIII,— First prize, $3, “Histry, ” Kenneth Lewis. Honorable mention, “Minne- haha,” Ruth Hayden. FRENCH PRIZES. For translations from “Les Misera- bles” class of ’98 (first division.) First prize, $3, “Latinus,” Nathaniel Thayer. Honorable mention, “Marie,” Julia J. Ford. For translations from “Colomba, ” class of ’98 (second division), First prize, $3, “ Dostournelles”: George R. Lewis. Honorable mention, “Numero Treize, ” Florence M. Osborne. For translations from “L ’Abbe Constantin,” class of ’99, First prize, $3, “Esperance”: Christina Mitchell. Honorable mention, “M. Aramis”: William E. Mitchell. GERMAN PRIZES. For translation from W. II. Riehl’s “Der Fluch der Schoenheit”—class of ’99, First prize $3, “Robert Ingle- hart,” Elijah Swift. Honorable men- tion, “B. J.” Kenneth Lewis. ENGLISH ESSAYS. Class of ’98 — First prize, $3, “Solomon Grundy,” Florence M. Osborne. Subject, “The Companion- ship of Books.” Honorable mention “Portia,” A vice E. Williams. Sub- ject, “The Companionship of Books.” Class of ’99 —First prize, $3, “Olivia”: Margaret M. E. Sheahan. Subject, “The Companionship of Books.” Honorable mention, “Lit- tle Miss Mullet,” Bessie Whittemore. Subject, “Resolved, That Quincy is the most desirable suburb of Boston. Class of 1900—First prize, $3, “Your Uncle Dudley,” Carle R. Hayward. Subject, 4 ‘Snow-bound in a Farm House.” Honorable mention, “Rox- ana,” Katherine T. Pendergast. Sub- ject, “Memories of Childhood.” Class of 1901 — First prize, $3, divided between, “Bourryan,” Lucy D. Luard; Subject, “Nature Study,” and “X. Y. Z,” Jeanie I. Joss; Subject, “My Favorite Books. ” Hon- orable mention, “Tentum, ” Bertha THE GOLDEN-ROD. M. Miles. “The Companionship of Books.” The reason for the small number of complimentary tickets was the fact that the expenses of training the pupils had to be paid out of the receipts. I itefkfy Department. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited Jennie M. Laing, ’98. by Grace E. Perry, ‘98. Annie E. Whittemore, ’98. Kenneth B. Lewis. LIFE OF WORDSWORTH. William Wordsworth was indeed a poetic genius and one of the most pleasing and noted writers of the nineteenth century. He was upright, sympathetic, of noble spirit and keen insight, faithful, and very helpful in his teachings. His daily life was regular and simple, and his manner kind and dignified. He also had a certain purity of style, and a delicacy in dealing with subjects that made his poems and writings attractive to all. Like all people he had his faults and shortcomings. His greatest faults were a lack of humor and dramatic power. Wordsworth was born April seventh, seventeen hundred and seventy. He was the son of John Wordsworth, and Anne Cookson, the daughter of a merchant in Pen- rith. His father was a lawyer and agent of Sir James Lowther, his mother was a wise, noble and pious woman, but died when Wordsworth was only eight years of age, and his father when he was but thirteen. His parents were not rich, but very worthy, intellectual people. As a child he was moody and quick- tempered, but a great lover of nature. Wordsworth spent part of his early life at Cockermouth, and part at Penrith. He went to school at Hawkeshead in Lancashire for nine years, and then attended St. John’s College, Cambridge, from which he took the degree of B. A. in seventeen hundred and ninety-one. At school he was a fair Latin scholar, and good in mathematics. He had a particu- lar fondness for writing and learning verses, and excelled in athletics, but gave no promise of future great- ness. Perhaps it would be of interest to get a little idea of Wordsworth’s personal appearance and character- istics. In stature he was above the medium height, of indifferent figure, his shoulders being narrow, and had a very high forehead. His principal feature was his eye, which was full of spiritual light and gooduess. It is said that he had no sense of smell and none of form. The year succeeding his gradua- tion from college he travelled ex- tensively and settled in France. Here the crisis of his life occurred; it was just at the critical time of the French revolution, and Wordsworth would have rushed heedlessly into the midst of the trouble, had it not been for the assistance of his kind friends; which saved him from newspaper writing. He then re- turned to England, and received a legacy of nine hundred pounds from a man whom he took care of until he died. In seventeen hundred and ninety- THE GOLDEN-ROD. seven he settled with his sister Dorothy at Racedown, Dorset; and in the following year went to Germany with her. Upon their re- turn .from Germany they took up their new abode at Grasmere, in the Lake District, a most delightful spot, and especially charming to lovers of nature. Three years later Wordsworth married Miss Mary Hutchinson. He did not, however, give up his travelling or his devotion to his sister, but took her the next year, to Scotland in company with Mr. Coler- idge, his dearest friend. Wordsworth’s life as a whole was very peaceful, the only great sorrow was the death of his brother John in eighteen hundred and five ; and the loss of two of his children in eighteen hundred and eleven and twelve. He then moved to Rydal Mount. The year of his removal to Rydal Mount he was appointed distributer of stamps in the county of West- moreland. In the year 1839 Oxford University conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Civil Law ; three years later he was granted a pension of three hundred pounds by the govern- ment, and last of all received the honorable position of poet laureate. Wordsworth won very few warm friends, but those whom he had, tried to help him along, and praised his works by means of articles in the papers and magazines. Among these acquaintances, Coler- idge, Scott, Southey, De Quincey and Sir George Beaumont, were the dearest, doing everything in their power to help Wordsworth up the long path to fame, and to the place which he now holds in literature. Besides his long and short poems, he wrote some very fine lyrical bal- lads and sonnets. His, “ Ode on Im- mortality,” aud “ Tin tern Abbey,” fully illustrate his purity of style, love of nature, and insight in to the soul. “ Tintern Abbey ” is especially beautiful, and it contains certain passages that are Wordsworth’s favorite lines of all his poems. Wordsworth lived to the good old age of eighty, when he passed peace- fully away, to the sorrow of his friends and relatives. To sum up all the good and bad qualities in Wordsworth’s character, we can most assuredly and justly proclaim him one of the most charm- ing poets of the century. Grace E. Perry, ’98. HOW SAMUEL WHITE WAS CURED OF A BAD HABIT. “ Where do you suppose Sam can be, mother, ? ” asked May, as she came down to supper. “ He never was quite so late as this before, and I can’t imagine what is keeping him so long. Our fun at the party will be spoiled, if he doesn’t come.” “ Well, he never is on time, May, you know,” her father spoke up, from the depths of his easy chair in the corner. “ I should think you would have learned by this time not to depend upon him for any of your fun.” “Now, father, don’t be always finding fault with that boy,” and grandma looked very indignant as she spoke : “ something unexpected THE GOLDEX-ROD. has happened; you know how it is with yourself sometimes. Accidents will often happen, even in the best regulated families.” «If it were once in a while I should not mind,” returned Mr. White, but it is getting to be a regu- lar habit of his. He cannot seem to be on time now at all. I do not know what to do with him. It isn’t because he is sick, surely, for he always manages to be on time when it suits him, or when there is to be some foot-ball game. So I think it must be laziness—nothing more or less. At school his reports are not so good as thev should be. and I am o � sure he spends enough time on his work. Something must certainly be done about it. But just at that moment the gate clicked, and before May could reach the door Sam was in the house. « ' Late as usual,” was his fathers greeting. “ Scolding as usual,” thought Sam to himself. Then followed a short lecture which his father concluded by say- ing that some day he would be late when he did not want to be; and that the habit must be broken. Xow his fathers scoldings very seldom did Sam any good, but grand- ma’s gentle coaxing had far more weight with him. Better be an hour too soon than a minute late,” cheerily sang grandma ; and Sam remembered it one time especially. It happened not long after this that Samuel, tired of school, decided to work for himself. This appeared to him a very easy and agreeable matter indeed. Many advertise- ments were read and answered, but one particularly pleased him. It read something like this:“ Wanted, a reliable, smart young man as office boy, etc.—Light work and good pay,” appealed to him in a strange manner. “ I must get that position anyway,” he said. He dreamed about what his duties would be in that position, and planned it all out to himself— what he would do, where he would go, all the things which would come to pass. “ I haven’t any paper to answer it tonight, but will do it the first thing in the morning,” mused Sam. But next day was Saturday,and he did not write, for almost the first thing he heard in the morning was his father’s voice, asking him to go to town on an errand. This made all pleasant reflections vanish for the present. In the evening he answered the advertisement, sealed the letter and sent it off in the first Monday morn- ing mail. Sam felt very important after this piece of business had been completed, and even informed some of the boys of the coming change in his duties and life. If I remember correctly it was not a week from this time, when a letter for Mr. Samuel White from S. Clark Co. arrived. Great excitement there was over this letter. What an easily obtained posi- tion,” said Sam, “I hope I shall like.” But what was his surprise— “ Sir: We regret very much that we did not hear from you before, as your past work, references, and everything, met with our approval. Only Saturday night we made a selection from nearly fifty candi- dates. Hoping you will obtain a position fitting your ability, we remain, Yours truly, S. Clakk Co. TIIE GOLDEN-HOI). “Just my luck,” exclaimed Sam angrily. “ I almost get what I want, and then lose the whole thing.” Great cries of “ What is it ?” and “ Have you got the position ?” were heard. Then followed expressions of regret at his unfortunate experi- ence. “ I thought you would be sorry some day,” said Mr. White, and, “I think you have learned a valuable lesson:” “Always be prompt, and do not put off until tomorrow what can be done today.” And Grandma’s soft voice was heard once more, “ Better be an hour too soon than a minute too late.” Sam realized now his unfortunate error, and felt that it would not be an easy thing to break himself of this failing. An ever-kept resolution was made by him there and then, and by this light misfortune which he had experienced, Samuel White was cured of a very bad and dangerous habit. Grace E. Perry, ’98. Did you know that nuts grew on oak trees ? ’98 Latin have begun the study of Ovid and enjoy it very much. What a happy time everybody seems to have had during vacation ! We are going to have additional reference books. Use them care- fully. The year is almost over, as only one more term remains. Let us do our best. Bright Pupil—“ The field grew white with heavy ears.” Teacher—“ What kind of ears ? ” College English ’98 is reading Macbeth. Several of the pupils saw Modjeska and Haworth act the play at the Tremont theatre. The honors of the Class of ’98 are assigned as follows: Valedictory orations, Florence M. Osborne and George R. Lewis, of equal rank. Salutatory oration, Grace L. Durgin. Class ode, E. Gertrude Ward. L(Cx5til$. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Greenkrd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. Helen Sir lev, ’99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Etiiel Vogler, ’99. Isadork Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. Edited by Nathaniel Thayer, ’98. A vice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. Helen Com ins, ’99. Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Mr. Green, 1901, has left school. “No, Mr.-----, the golden fleece has no reference to the Klondike.” Mr. Sargent, ’99, has returned to school. The young ladies of the chemistry class look very domestic in their long aprons. Have you seen the cooking class in theirs ? Mr. William Biganess, Business ’98, has accepted a position as floor walker in Jordan, Marsh Co.’s ex- tensive establishment. TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. Mr. Daniel Lane, 1901, has left school. Miss Leona Ilayden, business, 1900, has left school. Miss Helen Elcock, 1900, has re- turned to school after a serious ill- Edited by George Lewis, ’98. KnwARd Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura Hall, 1900. Ruth Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. ness. Miss Tate and Miss McGinty, ’99, took part in a play recently given in Music Hall. “ Fred Hutch in’s Adventure ” does the Oak, Lily and Jvy great credit. Excellent cuts add much to the interest of the Sea Side Torch. Mr. Henry P. Miller, Business, ’98, has gone into business with his father. Miss Katherine Sibley, 1901, has recovered from the attack of the measles. Miss Helen Comins took part in the pageant held in Music Hall, Wednesday, April 13. Miss Follansbee, a former teacher at the High School, took Miss Pearl’s place, during the latter’s absence. Among our visitors of last month were: Miss White, ’97, Miss Lowe, ’95, Miss Alice Perry, ’97, Mr. Ford, 1901, Miss Gale, Miss Howe, Miss Dearborn, Dr. Hallo well, Mrs. Green, Master Green, Mrs. Osborne, Miss Keith, Mr. Stratton, Mrs. Elcock and Mr. Dunn. Some of our recent visitors were Miss Noyes, Miss Maddocks, Mr. Colligan, Miss Lincoln, Mrs. Wiley, Mr. C. L. French, Miss Elcock, Miss Helen Robinson, Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Raymond Delano, Mrs. H. G. Nutter, Mrs. A. S. Taylor, Mr. Frank F. Prescott, Mrs. Frank F. Prescott, Mrs. John Hall, Jr., and Miss Small. The Philomath contains an excel- lent article, “ The Relations between Spain and the United States.” The stories in the Pendulum would do it more credit, if they were not copied from other papers. The Academy Weekly has an un- usually good article on Mormons and Mormonism, a subject which has been universally misunderstood. The Academy Weekly would be greatly improved by a separation of the advertisements and the read- ing matter. Young lady (translating Latin at sight,) “And Caesar commanded the single men that they be on their guard against sallies from the town.” Aggie Life contains a very credit- able piece on the honor system in examinations. If this system were used more extensively, there would be less dishonesty in school work. A recent issue of the Polytech- nian informs us that in America one person in five hundred attends college. Farther on our versatile exchange repeats the statement, but quotes the number as two thousand. Now which is right ? ADVERTISEMENTS. We Give 15 Trading Stamps or a Pocket Knife With one pound of our HIGH GRADE TEA. TRY OUR 28c. MOCHA AND JAVA, 4 lbs. for $1.00. GROUND WHILE YOU WAIT. We also have a Coffee at 23 cents, 5 lbs. for SI.00. 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F. Newhall, Milford, Mass., took a position at $15.00 per week, with only 3 1-2 months’ study of PERNTIV SHORTHAND. Miss E. H. Furbush, 18 Autumn St., Somerville, wrote 179 words per minute on new matter, with only 2 months’ study at the PERNIN SHORTHAND SCHOOL, ISO Tremont Street, - , - B0ST03ST. School Open All Summer. Trial Week FREE. WRIG-HT DITSON, % Athletic Outfitters. Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, . . . . 344 WASHINGTON STREET, .... BOSTON. WRIGHT DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., MAY, 1898. No. 7. Whole Number, 68. Established 1891. WILL BE PUBLISHEED 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. 1� . Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all communications to Clair L. Baker, ’OS. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field ’08. Edward D. Marnock, ’08. Henry F. McLean ’98. Carl R. Hayward. 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Office as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. ) Florence M. Osborne, ’98. War has surely taken a start in earnest, and so far is marked by the victories of the United States fleet. Uncle Sam has many loyal sons to be thankful for, who are offering their services at the first opportunity. But fortunately at the time of writing there has been no pressing need of the applicants, and it is to be hoped that there will be none. In the gram- mar school I was taught that the Civil War was the last one I should have to study, and I grasped my book with a vim, and hastened to take the last step with the battle to be so care- fully learned and meditated upon. And now what a change ! In these enlightened times such a thing seems dreadful. Arbitration is in better harmony with the spirit of the age. I hope that before this comes from the press the war will be satisfac- torily ended. c. Flags are flying everywhere and red, white and blue are the colors of the season. Almost everyone has either a tiny flag or a tri-colored rib- bon knot. In Boston the stores and store-windows are decorated with American and Cuban flags, or red, white, and blue streamers. As the different regiments leave the city or pass through it, they are loudly cheered by enthusiastic crowds. It is a good time to learn some of our patriotic songs. Very few per- sons know them as national songs should be known. The majority of the people know perhaps the first stanza of a few patriotic songs, and if a second stanza is sung, the words cannot he distinguished, until it is time for the chorus. If our country is engaged in war now and then, it certainly arouses the patriotism and loyalty of her citizens. o. The reference books of a school library are a very important factor of the school, and especially in a public THE GOLDEN-ROD. school, where the majority of pupils cannot afford to buy the books most often used. But another point to be considered is the use of such books. I am sorry to say that they are some- times abused in a shameful way; the Dictionaries lose pages, and the En- cyclopaedias suffer also. In this way the free book system may be at fault; the pupil has no idea of the value of a book, and if he is of an obsti- nate and lazy disposition he will re- sort to the old play of removing a page from the volume, and saying: “That page wasn’t in my book.” It is hard to think that, when a child in these days has offered him every- thing necessary for a liberal educa- tion, he does not appreciate more fully his opportunities. Of course, this is only one side, but it is to be regretted that there is such a side. c. The cities of Boston and Concord must be proud of their namesakes the cruiser Boston and the gunboat Concord, both of which took part in the glorious battle fought in Manila Bay, May first. The captains of each reported the victory to the respective mayors of the two cities. The city of Concord has a set of flags presented by the crew of the warship. The Boston has a speed of 15.6 knots an hour, carries eight guns and cost §619,000, while the Concord has a speed of 16.8 knots an hour, carries six guns and cost §490,000. Our state should also be proud of the bat- tleship Massachusetts which is in Commodore Schley’s flying squadron. This ship, with others visited Boston harbor last summer, and was greatly admired by all who saw her. o. L(itei‘kt‘y lDe-partn|er|t. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited Jennie M. Laing, ’98. by Grace E. Perry, '98. Annie E. Whittemore, ’98. Kenneth B. Lewis. DEBATE. arbitration vs. war. War is nothing more or less than the science of destruction. Its aim is the utter annihilation of life, property, and morals. When it strikes a country, every phase of life feels its terrible effects, as it would a plague. Business is par- alyzed, living becomes dear, law and order are lost, and most of all, civili- zation is checked. For as men cease from warfare, they become more civilized, and refined; their energy, in war, used to destroy their fellow creatures, in tpeaee is turned toward the uplifting of mankind. New in- ventions, new scientific and geo- graphical discoveries are the results of a lasting peace. Literature here gains its best growth. ± Shakspere and his contemporaries, and the Augustan periods in Rome, in Eng- land and in France were made possi- ble by peace. The cost of war is enormous. Fortunes are required to fire only once one of the big guns of the navy. Modern war vessels have time and time again, shown their readiness, when even slightly in- jured, to sink like cracked tea cups. When a ship goes out to fight, one million dollar’s worth of ammuni- tion is fired away in an hour; while in an equally matched contest, the THE GOLDEN-ROD. probability is that neither ship will ever return. Life-boats must be cut away for fear of flying splinters, and when a ship goes down four hundred sailors must go with her. Even a cruiser can lay in ashes by its shells the strongest city ever built, while, on the land, whole armies may be mown down by rapid fire guns. Meanwhile a country’s strength is drained, her commerce has-been destroyed, revenue fails, and her debt increases at the rate of millions per day. In view of these facts, what won- der is it that only a few men advo- cate war in place of a peaceful set- tlement of difficulties ? All our soldiers and sailors who have seen the horrors of war, all our states- men who have seen its blighting effect upon a country’s prosperity are the warmest friends of inter- national arbitration. The maniacs who would have us involved in constant war are for- tunately few,—if called upon to eu- list, they would be fewer. We never find men like Washington, Lin- coln, Grant or Sherman, clamorous for bloodshed. That trait lies in petty politicians who often act from the basest of motives. The jingo’s rallying cry is “ honor.” When, in some slight dis- pute with a foreign nation he cries out that the country’s honor is at stake, he is quite right. It is at stake, though not as lie thinks it is. The question really is whether the country shall lose its honor by plung- ing headlong into a war, or gain honor by acting with common sense, submitting the question to compe- tent, judges. We had the “ honor ” cry in 1846. We picked a quarrel with little Mexico, beat her, got a few scraps of land, paid twenty- five millions of dollars for it, and lost all our honor. “ Why do nations have such tre- mendous weapons if not for war?” is sometimes asked. The answer is “ The better to preserve peace, by being prepared for war.” Perhaps it will be said that until every man trusts his neighbor, arbitration can- not be used. But arbitration is used at present, all over the world. What the law court is for men, the board of arbitration is for nations. Men report the findings of a jury, and no nation has ever been known to disregard the decision of ar- bitrators. War is but a temporary expedient; for no nation can rest content, whose property has been rudely snatched from her by brute strength. Napo- leon I stole Alsace from Prussia. Seventy years later Prussia stole it back. And in all probability that province will be stolen and re-stolen several times more. I should like to remind my oppo- nents that had the United States done as they recommend, already we should have had fully a dozen wars, with England, Germany, France, Austria, Central America, and other countries; and who would advocate such misfortunes as would result from such folly ? At present we are involved in a war which is none of our seeking, but which has been forced upon us by a nation as treacherous and cruel as it is haughty and arrogant. Of what use would arbitration be in the case of Spain, who has never had TITE GOLDEX-ROD. any regard for anything but brute force ? She murdered our citizens in the seventies notwithstanding treaties, and she has murdered them ever since. And in the present con- test we are showing that a peace- loving nation can, if need be, light as well as those countries always “ spoiling for a fight.” There will be no return to the old brutal, senseless way of settling in- ternational questions. Arbitration has been in use for a comparatively short time and has given complete satisfaction. The sentiment of the whole world is at its back, and wars are rapidly becoming tilings of the past. George R. Lewis, ’98. WAR VS. ARBITRATION. In the first place if arbitration is preferable to war at present, why do all nations, and Christian nations at that, have tremendous weapons of war with which to fight battles? Must it not be that the leading men of the different nations have reasoned out, and know, that until every man can trust his neighbor, and all nations are true, honest, and allied together by bonds of brotherly love, arbitra- tion cannot be relied on ? War is mostly the stout, straight out-blow to defend the right against the wrong, and if we look over the list of wars we shall generally find that the right has been victorious. Examples of this may be found in the Revolutionary and Civil wars. Lowest races fought for wives and food, later races for pasturage of flocks. Somebody was always right and somebody was wrong. On the whole, in the great struggle of clans, tribes and races, the fittest has sur- vived. The weak and uncivilized have gone down beneath the strong and civilized, until at present the civilized races are at the head, and the uncivilized are either becoming civilized, or are being exterminated. One third of the people of Asia still retain the superstitious ideas, master- ful tyrannies, slavery and cruelties of savage antiquity. These people will not give up these forms, so war is the only means of plowing out savagery and degeneracy. Gladstone, until his death, the greatest statesman of the present time carried on war for many years, and if arbitration could be success- fully substituted for war, surely this great statesman would have substi- tuted it. This is also true of our greatest presidents, Washington, Lincoln and McKinley. Some one on the affirmative side may say that arbitration is less ex- pensive than war, but when it is a question of defending a nation’s honor, the expenses are not at all important. It may also be said by one of the affirmative that the most intelligent nations use arbitration, but thi$ is only true of matters of little im- portance, and when anything of much importance, or the nation’s honor is in danger they unanimously adopt war as the only true course. Of course by using arbitration we should have peace, but peace has its weapons of annihilation as well as war, such as the ruin bottle and lux- ury. In peace we have anarchists, while in war we have patriots. Worse than rifles is ruffianism, and THE GOLDEN-ROD. more destructive than cannon is license. When we can say that a simple individual blow is always criminal, we may then say that a compound social blow is a necessary crime. For example, If an officer struck a robber, we should not say that the officer did wrong, and why would not a nation do right to punish an- other nation for stealing her terri- tory ? A man protecting his chil- dren may also be compared with a nation protecting its citizens. It may also be said that arbitra- tion is more humane than war. War is more than humane, it is divine. The Christian souls, led on by the powerful Ruler, are continually carrying on war with Satan, the leader of evil. The true Christian does not arbitrate with evil and be- come half good and half bad, but fight evil to the end and tries to be- come perfect. In the present war between the United States and Spain, if we had preferred arbitration to war, the ar- bitrators would have been the powers. Now Spain is a European nation, greatly indebted to most of the Powers. The European nations are jealous of the rising power of the United States. For these rea- sons the arbitrators would have favored Spain, although she is in the wrong. Arbitration at present would only be a temporary expedi- ent, for the arbitrators would stop the war in Cuba. Spain just now wishes such a cessation of hostilities as it is the season of yellow fever, but just as soon as this season is over hostilities would commence all over again. It may be said by a speaker on the side of arbitration that most of the people who go to war fight for selfish interests. Now, I think that anyone who would go to war and fight for others as Americans are doing for the Cubans, shows a better spirit than those who fight for self- interest. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. VENICE. In the minds of most people Ven- ice is known only as the birthplace of Marco Polo and the scene of one of Shakspere’s famous plays. They have perhaps ridden in the gondolas at the World’s Fair, can tell you all about those boats, and have a hazy idea about the founding of the city. That is all. The “ Queen of the Adriatic,” however, has had an eventful his- tory. Venice was founded on a score of marshy islands at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea by fugitives from the mainland, who were driven from their homes by Attila, the “ Scourge of God,” and his savage Huns, who in the fifth century of the Christian era, overran the north- ern part of Italy. Gradually this humble refuge at- tracted more inhabitants, and pres- ently a large and stately city arose, conquered the territory bordering upon the Adriatic and became one of the great powers of the world. Venice might be aptly compared with ancient Carthage in its founding, government, and commerce. Its gov- ernment was a mixture of mon- archy and republic; the first officers being twelve tribunes; these after- THE GOLDEN-ROD. wards being superseded by a duke or doge, elected for life, that is, nomi- nally for life, but generally the doges were deposed by a popular uprising and a new magistrate was elected. Nominally the Venetians acknowl- edged the Greek emperor at Con- stantinople as their lord, but gradu- ally this allegiance was relaxed by the ambition of Venice and the weakness of the eastern emperors, until finally it wholly ceased. The sea was the patrimony of the Venetians, and though they early abandoned the western part of the Mediterranean to their rivals Pisa and Genoa, they nevertheless ac- quired a rich trade with Greece and Egypt. Manufactured articles were also produced by them and Venetian glass and silk soon became famous through the world. Let us not suppose, however, that these hardy islanders were always at peace. A nation of merchants is seldom aggressive, but as Venice grew in importance she was obliged to encounter many enemies upon the sea, and Greeks, Saracens, and Nor- mans, successively felt her power. This great city was at the summit of her power in the early part of the fifteenth century, and curiously enough, this was directly after her supreme struggle for existence. Jealous of her growing commerce, Genoa, Padua, and Hungary united to humble this proud mistress of the sea. Two great sea-fights took place in the Mediterranean, in the last of which, the Venetians, who were the inferior in numbers, were anni- hilated. The victorious allies then sailed to the capture of the city itself. Never did the patriotism of the Venetians shine out as then. Mer- chants gave ships, sailors and artisans offered their services free, all uniting in the support of their country. But the odds at first seemed too great, the Genoese block- ading the city with an immense fleet by sea, while the Paduans men- aced it by land. At last the starv- ing city send ambassadors to Ad- miral Doria of the Genoese to treat for peace, but he, relying on his strength of numbers refused all terms. Volumes might be filled with the history of this war but I shall content myself with saying that our heroes finally broke the block- ade and compelled their enemies to sue for peace. The city of today is full of mod- ern improvements; gondolas are be- ing supplanted by steam yachts, and in a few more decades picturesque Venice will be a thing of the past. George R. Lewis, 798. Sail forth into the sea, O ship! Through wind aml_wave, right onward steer! The moistened eye, the trembling lip, Are not the signs of doubt or fear. Thou, too, sail on O Ship of State! Sail on, O Union, strong and great! Humanity, with all its fears, With all the hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate! —Longfellow. Love of reading enables a man to exchange the weary hours which come to every one for hours of de- light.—Baron Montesquieu. Men seldom improve when they have no other models to copy after, then themselves.—Goldsmith. THE GOLDEN-ROD. L(0£ll$. Edited by Caroline Brown, ’98. Edith M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, ’99 Catherine Priest, ’99. Norma C. Lowe, ’99. • Helen Sibley, 99. Lemuel Pitts, ’99. Ethel Vogler, ’99. Isadore Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. French ’98—“Those are pre- serves ! ” What kind of berries grow on grape vines ? Latin—■ “Hominem sum secutus “ I gained a man.” Now the class of ’99 has a “nice little ” tax to pay every Monday. What is the difference between a rain and an altar ? Ask Latin ’98. In the Prize Contest the girls won $74 worth of books and the boys $15. Latin ’98 have found out that there were police (polis) in very early times. French ’98—“ Wasn’t he a Jew ? ’ Answer—“ No, he was a dancing master.” We hope that the base ball nine will do the school as much honor as the foot-ball eleven did. Latin ’98—Summa 'piscem depren- dit in ulmo. “He detects a fish on the top of an elm.” Latin ’98, Pupil translating— “ Amens sim, sed tamen sunt alia maiora.” “ I may be a fool, but, nevertheless, there are others greater.” The “thunder and lightning” we hear and see in singing during the first period every Monday morning couldn’t do much harm. Miss Bemis, ’97, will enter Boston University in the Autumn, and Mr. Briggs’ ’97, will go to the Institute of Technology. If you know of any events which might be of any interest to the scholars, write them and give to one of the editors. It is impossible for the editors to learn about all the inter- esting things without the help of those in the school. The Record is the paper of the school and above all should be by the school.—Ex. Golden Rod editors take notice and do your share of the work. The Quincy High School has reached a high standard in its course of study. Pupils may now prepare for any college, normal school or other institution of like grade. Of the pupils of ’98, Miss Lizzie Gordon and Miss Grace Perry are preparing for Boston Normal, Miss Lizzie Forrest, Miss Avice Williams and Miss Grace Durgin for Boston Uni- versity, Mr. George R,. Lewis for Harvard, Mr. Nathaniel Thayer for Technology,Mr.Clair Baker for Tufts, Miss Anne B. Chamberlin for the School of the Boston Art Museum, Miss Julia Ford for Bridgewater Normal, Miss Caroline Brown for Vassar and Miss Florence Osborne for Wellesley. In the other classes Messrs. Foss, Swift and Pitts intend to take the Harvard preliminaries in June and Mr. Swift intends to take the finals at Technology in September. THE GOLDEN-ROD. Mr. Garfield Pierce, Business 1901, has left school. Nathaniel Thayer, ’9S. A vice Williams, ’9S. Julia Ford, ’98. Edited Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. by Helen Comins, ’99. Alicia Elcock, '99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Mr. Abner Packard, '99, has left school. Miss Mabel Winship, formerly of ’98, has a position as clerk in the Wollaston postoffice. Miss Ida Kingman, who has been confined to her home with a severe cokl, has again returned to school. Mr. Robert McConnell, a former graduate of the Business deparment, has accepted a position at William Westland’s hardware store. Mr. John Fitzgerald, a former pupil of the High School, met with a serious accident recently, the result of an explosion of dynamite. Some of our recent visitors were Rev. James E. Bagley, the Misses Gavin and Miss Thompson of the Somerville English High School. The visitors of last month were: Mrs. Newcomb, Mr. Baxter, a former pupil, Miss Cowell of the Woodward Institute, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Forrest, Miss McFarlane, Miss Rand of Town- send, Mass., Miss Thompson, Miss Margaret M. Tewey, Edith R. Mc- Donald, Mr. R. A. McDonald, Corne- lius L. DeKay, Elizabeth R. Sisson, all of Irvington-on-the-IIudson, New York, Miss Martell, Mrs. A. M. Par- ker, ’84, Mr. Chase, and Miss Pen- dergast. Miss Mabel Oliver of South Fram- ingham visited the school recently. Miss Helen Elcock, 1900, has left school for this term. Miss Pitts, Business 1900, is ab- sent on account of illness. f xduiiige£. Edited by George Lewis, ’98. EnwARd Hewitson, ’98. Elizabeth Ward, ’98. Laura Hall, 1900. Ruth Hayden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. A welcome addition is appearing in many exchanges—an exchange col- umn. The Colby Academy Voice pub- lishes an excellent article, “Where Education Ends.” Perhaps the writer of “The Battle of The Stars” in the Pocupine has read Wells’s “'War of the Worlds.” The Jabberwock has a queer name, but is none the less bright and inter- esting. We note as especially good its “Canadian Easter.” The English High School Record- er contains this month an interesting storv entitled “A Case of Mistaken Identity.” The Newton High School Review’s story of “The Parson’s Duel” sounds suspiciously like a similar article in the Youth's Companion. The constitution of the honor sys- tem as adopted by the Juniors of “Aggie” does the class great credit, though we doubt if it would work in a High School. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLER'S QUINCY, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK a d BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. Boston offices—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. Order Box—10 Faneuil Hall Square. Quincy offices—4 Chestnut street. Residence—2 Town Hill. j. McLeod, DEALER IX GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. FINE TEAS AXD COFFEES. lOO WATER STREET Consult . . . LARRABEE About every Chemical you want to experiment with, either at school or at home. He can help you. He Is opposite the Depot, Atlantic. L. GROSSMAN, ALL STYLES IN Men’s, Hoys’ and Children’s Clothing, BOOTS AND SHOES. Reliable goods at Lowest Prices. Come and see us and save money. GROSSMAN’S BLOCK WATER STREET. If You Want RELIABLE CLOTHING At Very Reasonable Prices, We Can Supply Your Wants. Hats and Furnishings. GRANITE CLOTHING CO. L. M. Pratt Ge., Wholesale and Retail .... GROCERS AMD PROVISION DEALERS. 25 School Street, Quincy, Mass. 99 Water Street. Notice. Leave your money at home when you can. If you want a. First-class Hair Cut or Shave, Go to MINOT’S, Cor. Newport Ave. and Brook Street, WOLLASTON. Coal. Coal. The Largest Assortment of Fresh-mined Coal at the yards of J. F. SHEPPARD SONS. ADVERTISEMENTS. The Star Tea and Coffee Store, OPPOSITE THE FOUNTAIN, QUINCY, ARE AGENTS FOR Ferguson’s Boston Bakery A full line of Bread, Cakes, Pies, etc., received Fresh EVERY DAY. BEOWN BEEAD Fresh Every Saturday We also have Penny Pickles and Pickled Limes, Fancy Crackers and Confectionery, Groceries at lowest cash Prices delivered anywhere in Quincy, and if order is sufficiently large, we deliver in Wollaston, Quincy Point, West and South Quincy. GEO. S. PERRY CO., . . . HEADQUARTERS FOR . . . SCHOOL SUPPLIES. Whitcomb School Furniture and Settees, AND PERRY’S SLATE BLACKBOARDS. NO. 73 FULTON STREET, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. HcGRATH BROS.. P1- -A.. IROCKEIESS, Boarding, Sale, Livery. � «pot and Public Carriage Service, j MONUMENTAL WORK, Hack and other conveyances furnished at short notice. Arlington Street, W ol last on. O. A. BURT, FLORIST. Fresh Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs a Specialty PLANTS OF ALL KINDS IN THEIR SEASON. 444 Haneotik Street, Near Norfolk Downs Depot. P. 0. Box 212, Atlantic, Mass. L. C. MERRILL, Carpenterand Builder ALSO PLANING AND MOULDING. Wood Turning and Band Sawing. Jobbinglpromptly attended to. Safford Street, WOLLASTON. HIGH SCHOOL Pins and Badges in Silver and Gold. SOUVENIR Silver and China of Historic Quincy QUINCY ADAMS STATION. - 1 S TRY AT JOHN 0. HOLDEN’S, Jeweler OPPOSITE TILE POSTOFFICE. Johnson Brothers’ MARKET, 139 Hancock street, Quincy. Tlie Weekly Debates Of the Quincy Higli Scliool Debating So- ciety are reported in the Daily Ledger of tlie follo'vviiig- clay. ADVERTISEMENT. The Graduating Exercises OF THE WILL BE HELD WEDNESDAY EVENING, 29 JUNE, 1898. HIGH SCHOOL HALL, HANCOCK STREET, 7- 5 O’ClocIs:- Vi We Want Your Trade. irrnnrTwrroi We want the trade of everyone needing............ Drugs, Medicines, and everything usually found in a first-class up-to-date Drug Store, and in return we promise to give you good goods, and as low as they can he sold. . Good Service. Prompt and Obliging Clerks. WE MAKE I SPECIALTY OF TRUSSES A D ELASTIC STOCKIYGS. Guaranteed a Fit in Every Instance. a n -nTrR.n-TTJ ID TTGrGrlST, ID-u-rg-in. Sz ZCvferrill’s Blocls. 7 JUNE, 1898. “Encouragement.” C3clwl ADVERTISEMENTS. J. E. HOLLIS OO., FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE, 35 STREET, (Corner Exchange Place,) J. EDWARD HOLLIS, BOSTON F. C. FIELD, A. A. LONGLEY. w VVVVVVVVf Address F. C FIEF)D, No. 5 Migl) (3f., ©ainc . The Hefractometer. Eyes tested by the Hefractometer, an instrument endorsed by the leading occulists. We have made a special study of the eye, and can guarantee satis- factory results. Optician, 104 Hancock St., Quincy. S- I3Z- AMES, DEALER IN Butter, Cheese, Lard, Eggs. BUTTER AT LOWEST CASH PRICES, 106 Hancock St., Quincy. Mass. fit Souther’s Periodical Store, No. 1 Granite Street. Can be found about everything used in writing either with Ink or Pencil. Also a large assortment of Pocket Knives, Scissors, Razor Strops, and many other articles in daily use. Wholesale, 34 Fulton Street, Boston, Mass. REMEMBER THE PLACE, No. 1 GRANITE STREET. ADVERTISEMENT. J. E. PURDY CO., Class I Photographer I for i ’98, QUINCY HIGH SCHOOL Relatives and friends of students may obtain Photographs at regular class rates by securing card from Committee on Photographs. STXJIDIO : 140 Tremont Street, BOSTON. ADVERTISEMENTS. STROUP’S EXPRESS. Boston, Wollaston, E, Mon and Norfolk Downs. Boston office—15 Devonshire street, Telephone 1378. 73 Central street. Order Box—Ross’s Paper Store, Wollaston, or at the house, 66 Newport avenue. Also dealer in Hard Wood Ashes and Lawn Fertilizer. G. W. STROUP, Proprietor. OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE awardonGILLOTT’S pens AT TIIE CHICAGO EXPOSITION. AWARD : “For excellence of steel used in their manufacture, it being fine grained and elastic ; superior workmanship, especially shown by the careful grinding which leaves the pens free from defects. The tempering is excellent and the action of the finished pens perfect.” (Signed) FRANZ VOGT, (II. I. Kimball, Individual Judae. Approved:« Pres’t Departmental Com. (John Boyd Thacher, Chairman Exec. Com. on Awards. 601 E. F., 303, 404, 604 E. F., and others. Apply to your dealer for them. High Grade School and College Tent Books. A. B. C. Franklin Street, - - Boston. Mr. A. P. Soule, Manager. TIIE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY Furniture, Hardware, Paints and Oils ... is--- FRANK F. CRANE’S, EASTERN Teachers’ Agency. Miss E. F. FOSTER, Manager, 50 Bromfield Street, Boston. Telephone, Boston 775-9. The Fisk Teachers' Agencies, Everett O. Fisk Co., Props. 4 Ashburton Place,:Boston, Mass. 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y. 378 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, 111. 25 King Street, West, Toronto, Can. 1242 Twelfth Street, Washington, D. C. 414 Century Building, Minneapolis, Minn. 622 Temple Block, Kansas City. Mo. 730 Cooper Building, Denver, Col. 525 Stimson Block, Los Angeles, Cal. SECURE TEACHERS and PLACES TO TEACH THROUGH FRANK B. SPAULDING, Manager Teachers’ Co-operative Asso. of N. E. 30 Bromfield St., Boston. Eight years established. Write for Manual. 2,052 places filled. There are many of them on the market, but for a cure for HEAD-ACHE Head-Ease Heads the List. 4 Chestnut Street, Quincy, Mass. 176 HANCOCK STREET, QUINCY. ADVERTISEMENTS. ANY ONE CAN DO IT. G. F. Newhall, Milford, Mass., took a position at $15.00 per week, with only 3 1-2 months’ study of PERNHV SHORTHAND. Miss E. H. Furbush, 18 Autumn St., Somerville, wrote 179 words per minute on new matter, with only 2 months’ study at the PERNIN SHORTHAND SCHOOL, ISO Tremont Street, - - BOSTON. School Open All Summer. Trial Week FREE. WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters.- Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the -best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON. WRIGHT Jfc DITSON. VOL. VI I. QUINCY, MASS., JUNE, 1808. No. 8. Whole Number, 69. WILL BE PUBLISH HKD MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QUINGY HIQH SCHOOL. Subscription Hates. For the year, 50 cents | Single Copies 5 cents For sale at E. B. Souther’s, Quincy, and W. I . Ross’s, Wollaston. Address all Communications to Clair L. Baker, ’98. Harriet J. Bates, ’98. William Field, ’98. Edward D. Marnock, ’98. Henry F. McLean, ’98. Carl R. IIayward, 1900. BUSINESS EDITORS. Entered at the Quincy (Mass.) Post-Ottice as Second-Class Matter. Editorial. General ( Anne B. Chamberlin, ’98. Editors. Florence M. Osborne, ’98. Now that June is here the school days seem very few in number, and yet not so few to us, for we have to pay the penalty of enjoying two weeks at Easter, and then “ dig ” until the twenty-ninth. It is hard through this hot weather, and es- pecially after the examinations are over it is hard not to fall into a careless way and “sneak” through the recitations. But how well the vacation will be enjoyed, when it is finally reached. To some of the Established 1891. graduating class these are' the last school days—and when they grow to be old people, they will look back, and tell their children that their school days were the happiest of their life. Such reminiscences are a peculiarity of parents in general, and we all understand how comforting (?) they can be. Yet to others the High School is chiefly a stepping- stone to something higher. It would be pleasant could we all go off together, but perhaps we shall learn to appreciate each other’s merits more fully by meeting new friends. At any rate, good luck to each and all of the members of ninety-eight. It has been an unusually well behaved class, and set a good ex- ample to the lower classes, in all hut attendance. Alas! the members do enjoy stolen sweets. c. Judging by some of the weather we had during the first of the month, June must have been the favorite month of Niobe. Weather experts say that we must have a certain amount of rain during the year, and, if it doesn’t come at one time, it will at another. This month, at least, it has come at one time instead of the other. It is very comforting, never- theless, to reflect that all the showers make the foliage and vege- tation fresh and green. Wheelmen were in despair, but they had to be patient. THE GOLDEN-ROD. It was a good time to read some of Mark Twain’s writings about the perversity of rain, or the umbrella story. Evidently Anniversary week must have been a week of more than seven days. But, after all, there will be a better prospect of having fair weather for the class-days, commencements, graduations, etc., coming the latter part of the month. o. The Quincy High School feels greatly indebted to Mr. Faxon and Mr. Anderson for their generosity in the presentation of prizes for the annual contests. They are heartily thanked for offering such opportu- nities to the pupils. Next year there will be many more enrolled on the books of the school, and it is to be hoped that as many as can will avail themselves of the privileges. Mr. Henry H. Faxon is the donor of the five prizes for declamation, amounting to fifty dollars, in books, and Mr. Faxon and Mr. Luther S. Anderson are joint donors of the fourteen prizes for essays and trans- lations, amounting to forty-two dol- lars in books. c. Ninety-eight’s part in the Q. H. S. Debating Society will soon be a thing of the past. What an event- ful day it was when the class first entered this wise and august assem- bly ! Nothing to do but sit still and hear ’97 elect officers and after- wards debate on topics that seemed most awful to the junior members, who thought it almost impossible to attempt to write on such subjects. But when our turn came, it was easier than we thought. Except for a few failures to address the Chair, and such minor points, ’98 soon felt more at ease, until at the beginning of this year it was our turn to be seniors and elect officers, while we gave up the silent corner to ’99. The debates for the most part have been interesting, several of the members, at least, showing great eagerness to express their opinions. One novelty introduced recently was the making of speeches in favor of candidates for office. This called forth some novel and interesting remarks, mostly about the laborious duties of the treasurer. The debat- ing, besides giving practice in speak- ing, has certainly imparted a most useful knowledge of parliamentary law, and current events. o. Let every man, if possible, gather some good books under his roof and obtain access for himself and family to some social library. Almost any luxury should be sacrificed to this. —William Ellery Chanxing. Wha will be a traitor knave ? Wlia can fill a coward's grave ? Wha so base as be a slave ? Let him turn and flee. Hubert Burns. At this day, as much company as I have kept, and as much as I love it, I love reading better.—Alexan- der Pope. The force of character is cumula- tive. All the foregone days of vir- tue work their health into this.— Emerson. THE GOLDEN-ROD. I i l.ei‘ u‘y 1)epai‘trpept. Grace L. Durgin,’98. Fannie E. Beckwith, Edited . Jennie M. Laing, ’98. by Grace E. Perry, '98. Annie E. Whittemore, ’98. Kenneth B. Lewis. EVENTIDE. It is a warm sunny afternoon. The birds are singing merrily in the tree-tops, and all Nature seems ar- rayed in its best. Happy children are running about, playing and laughing joyfully. Others are wandering in the fields with their hands full of flowers, and yet not satisfied, are gathering more. Gradually it grows cooler, and the sun sinks lower and lower behind the western hills. At first the sky is crimson, then a pale gray tint, then it changes gradually, until the west is one mass of purple and gold. It is a beautiful sight, and just before the sun sinks entirely from view, a few lingering rays fall upon a woman, who sits silent and grave, watching the glorious sunset. She is seated on a rustic chair, in a most beautiful little glade. The grass seems greener here, the flowers prettier and more fragrant, while the trees are large and grand, except for a few slender, graceful birches. From the glimpse we can get of this woman, from under the branches of a fine large oak, we see that she has a very sad, sweet face; and yet it has character, showing troubles and trials overcome, and above all, such sweet patience. And yet is there not an expression of waiting and longing on that sad face ? There is a beautiful little brook of clear, sparkling water at her feet which goes rushing, tumbling, fall- ing and gurgling over the stones. What a soothing, gentle sound it makes! Suddenly she hears a noise, and rises quickly, as if listening. Then she sinks down again upon the seat, and an expression of weariness comes over her face. In that moment we can see that she is tall and rather slender in form, and there is something noble in her car- riage. Meanwhile the sun has sunk com- pletely behind the hills, and the brilliancy of the sky has changed to a pale rose tint. There is a movement under the oak, and a sigh is heard. The occu- pant of the rustic seat is thinking of her Jack, of her darling, who has gone to war. Had she not bidden him farewell in this Very spot ? How well she remembers the day. It was just at eventide, at the close of a beautiful day like this, two years ago. How long those two years have been ! She loves to sit under this tree at eventide and think of her darling, and read over his letters. He is doing well, that is one com- fort. And she opens his last letter, which she has held in her hand. As she reads it for the hundredth time, a smile comes over her face. He tells of the latest victory of the fleet of the United States over that of Spain, and gives it as his opinion that the war cannot last much longer. How can it, when the Spanish fleet is almost entirely destroyed ? Then followed a modest account of his THE GOLDEN-ROD. rising in rank because of his bravery, until now he is a high officer in the navy. Hut this account is very brief. The letter ends with Jack’s saying that he may be home soon. At this, tears gather in the eyes of the reader; but they are tears of joy. Then this is why she has come to sit here every pleasant evening since she has received Jack’s letter, and watched and waited so expect- antly. It is growing cooler and cooler, the stars are peeping out one by one, and all is silent save the murmuring brook. Suddenly a soft foot-fall is heard on the grass and a tall, dark form comes toward the motionless iigure under the tree. At last she hears the approaching foot-steps, and starts. But surely Jack had not walked in that way. His steps were quick and elastic, whereas these seem more slow and halting. She rises, and turning around, utters a little cry and runs forward. “ Jack ”---------“ Mother.” It is her boy, her darling Jack. But oh! how different he looks. How thin and worn he has grown ! Yet how becoming his uniform is ! But why is one sleeve empty ? Alas ! there has been another battle since .Jack has written home. His mother gazes at him with tear- ful eyes, seeing how her boy has changed. She realizes that Jack is a boy no longer, but a man, and a brave, noble one. tod. “ And to think how that cruel war has changed you,” she sobs. “ But,” answers Jack, “ think of the good we have done for humanity. Bight has conquered wrong and Cuba is free, with the Philippines also.” Then he adds, as he kisses his mother’s tear-stained cheek, “ And I returned at eventide as I said I would.” Bbssie Wiiittemork, ’99. [This contribution is worthy of more than ordinary commendation.]— f. a. t. THE WORKS OF ANCIENT ROMANS. The city of Rome during the pros- perous days of the empire, was un- rivalled for magnificence, wealth, and luxury. It was enriched by its victorious generals with the spoils of a hundred nations, and con- tained four hundred temples, besides theatres, amphitheatres, circuses, and public baths of vast extent, the ruins of which strike every beholder with amazement at the present day. Some of the baths were con- structed of marble, and could ac- commodate three thousand bathers at once. Aqueducts of enormous size conveyed a copious supply of water from the neighboring hills into Rome, and kept in play a large number of fountains, many of which were remarkable for their architec- tural beauty. The palaces, columns, porticos, and obelisks were almost without num- ber ; and were for the most part elegant specimens of art. Among the numerous triumphal arches, that of the emperor Titus is perhaps one of the most magnificent, built in honor of his conquest of the Jews in 72 A. D. The architectural splendor of the city, properly dates from the reign of Augustus, who boasted that he “ found it of brick and left it mar- ble.” Among the chief ornamental structures was the Capitol, situated THE GOLDEN-ROD. on the Capitoline Hill, the highest part of the city. It was ascended from the Forum by a flight of one hundred steps. The gates were of brass, overlaid with gold, and the whole structure was so plentifully adorned in this manner, that it received the name of the “ Golden Capitol.” In the valley, between the Pala- tine and Capitoline Hills, was the Forum, the great market, and place of public assembly. It was sur- rounded with halls for the adminis- tration of justice, called Basilicae,' and was adorned with the statues of eminent Romans, and various trophies from conquered nations. Among these were several rostra, or prows of ships, taken at Antium. These were used to ornament the pulpits from which the magistrates and public officers haranged the general assemblies of the people. Thus orignated the phrase “ to mount the rostra.” Just north of the Capitoline and outside of the city walls is the Cam- pus Martius, or field of Mars, the old parade-ground and field for military exercises. The principal building in this place, is the Pan- theon, or temple of all the gods, which is now a Christian church, and is the best preserved ancient work in Rome. It is universally admired for its dome and portico. Another very elegant structure was the palace of Nero, called the Golden House; built upon the Es- quiline Hill, and surrounded by a colonnade a mile in extent. It con- tained artificial lakes, extensive woods, parks, gardens and orchards. In the entrance of the Golden House was a colossal statue of the emperor, one hundred and twenty feet in height. The roof was covered with tiles of gold, the walls were overlaid with the same metal and richly adorned with precious stones and mother-of-pearl. The ceiling of one of the banqueting rooms represented the firmament surrounded with stars, turning about incessantly, night and day, and show- ering perfumed water on the guests. The great Circus Maximus, a place reserved for public games, races, and shows, was one of the most magnificent structures of Rome. It was capable of holding two hundred thousand spectators. The Flavian Amphitheatre whose massive ruins are known as the Coli- seum, could seat from eighty to one hundred thousand persons. In the arena were exhibited the fights of gladiators, in which the Romans took such savage delight, together with races, and combats of wild beasts. The arena was often flooded, and its size may be im- agined, when it is known that actual contests between fleets took place there. The building is circu- lar in shape, and the surrounding seats looked down upon the arena from different heights. The exterior part of the Coliseum exhibits three styles of architec- ture; first the simple grandeur of the Doric, then the elegance of the Ionic, and finally the profuse orna- ment of the Corinthian. It would be impossible for me to describe all the works of the Ancient Romans, and so I will leave you to judge for yourselves of the glory of the once imperial city and its in- THE GOLDEN-ROD tluence upon the art of later civiliza- tions. Nathaniel A. Thayer. L(Odkl$. Caroline Brown, '98. Edith M. Greenerd, ’99. Annie Poland, 99 Catherine Priest, ‘99, Norma C. Lowe, ‘99. Helen Sibley, 99. Lemuel Pitts, 99. Ethel Vogler, ‘99. Isadork Lull, 1900. Nan Woy, 1900. John B. Keyes, 1900. 1901—What is an Ethiopian? A man who eats opium. Heard in Latin 99—“ Small sail boats have tillers, but steamers have wheels.” What class of Q. H. S. is similar to a Chinese school and in what respects ? Answer.—Geography, ’98, because they try to see who can talk the loudest. Members of Greek, ’98, think that Eidos might be a good motto for a physician. French ’98, has finished VAvare, and have left the miser with his dear casket. Mythology, ’98, thinks that Nar- cissus isn’t the only young man who has fallen in love with his own face. One of our general editors has discovered a poem where one would least expect to find it, namely on page 101 of Collar and Daniell’s Greek composition. The discoverer of this graphic poem declares that it is tetrameter, because there are four feet in a line. Royal purple and gold are the colors of ’98. Ask Ovid ’98, if they can locate mountains correctly. School loyalty is one of the finest qualities of youth or age. Field Day, 18 June. “ Ldcrirtneijneper ora von sua flux- erunt.” “ And tears rolled over cheeks not his own.” Tei oiicil . Nathaniel Thayer, 98. A vice Williams, ’98. Julia Ford, ’98. Edited Elizabeth Forrest, ’98. by Helen Comins, ’91). Alicia Elcock, ’99. Frances Elcock, ’99. Burleigh Pratt, ’99. Mr. Harry Trask, 1901, has left school. Miss Jennie Doble, 1901, has re- turned to school. Miss Mary Hinnegan, Business 1901, has left school. Miss Zanetta Sprague, 1900, has returned to schooh after her recent illness. Miss Jennie Crowell, Business 1900 has returned to school after a short illness. Miss Lizzie Gordon, ’98, has the sympathy of the entire school in the loss that she sustained in the death of her mother. Some of our recent visitors were Mr. Wilkins,’97, Miss Thomas,’97,. Miss Small, Mrs. Finch, Mrs. Lull, Mrs. John O. Hall; Jr., Dr. Hallow- ell, and Supt. Gay of Malden. Edited j by THE GOLDEN-ROD. Miss Margaret Powers, 1901, has left school an account of illness. Mr. John M’Cormick, a former pupil, has received his diploma from Burdett’s Business College. Among the visitors last month were Miss Lance and Miss Lane, teachers at the Woodward, Mrs. Doble, Mrs. Chandler, a shorthand teacher of Boston, Mr. Douglas, and Mr. Hartmann of New York. A good article in the High School News is entitled Trying to Find a Subject for an Essay. “ A New England Boy ” in the Latin and High School Review, is a pathetic and exceedingly well written story. The Porcupine is one of our most welcome exchanges The author of The Battle of the Stars has con- siderable imagination. Miss Mitchell, ’99, Miss Phelan, 1900, .Miss Dunbar, 1900, Mr. Bates, 1901, and Mr. Fred Mitchell, 1901, furnished a very pleasing entertain- ment for the Quincy Teachers’ As- sociation, 9 May. Edited by Geokge Lewis, ’98. EdwakcI IIkwitson, ’98. Elizabeth VVakd, 08. Laura Hall, 1900. Ruth IIavden, 1900. Alice Higgins, 1900. Athletic notes occupy most of the space in the Bulletin. The column, Current Topics, in the Herald, is always interesting. Nearly every school paper, now- has its Poet’s Corner, and the num- ber of war poems is astonishing. The Record is a new exchange with the motto, “I want to know.” We want to know it better The May number of the High School Times is finely illustrated, and coutains several good articles. This month, most of the articles of the Polytechnian are written by the Freshmen, and they certainly do that class credit. The cover and contents of the Ashville College Monthly are always attractive. One of its best articles this month is How Great Wars Were Declared. Two articles appear in the Chaun- cy Hall Abstract presenting two different views of the present war. One of the papers is, to say the least extremely jingoistic. The Advance is a wide-a-wake little paper, containing many bright articles. Its exchange column might be improved. This month it con- sists of half a dozen short comments followed by a prodigious list of exchanges. It is sometimes interesting to note the similarity in the names of school papers. There is certainly no lack of “ Oracles.” As one paper wittily re- marks, we ought to have soon an Amphictyonic Council. Next in num- ber to the “ Oracles ’ come the “ Re- views ” and “ Recorders,” then the “ Voices ” with an occasional “ Item.” As yet, however, we have found only one “Golden Rod.” When one is unable to meet his obligations, they meet him at every turn. TITE GOLDEN-ROD. Wkygide $ pi‘ky0. Edited by f Susie H. Pickering, 08. I Margaret Shear an, '99. Harriet Ross, 90. Grace Patterson, 1900. Alice B. Hultmak. O Life! how pleasant in tliy morning, Young Fancy’s rays the liills adorning; Cold—pausing Caution’s lesson scorning We frisk away Like school boys at the expected warning To joy and play. Robert Burns. No one is so accursed by fate, No one so utterly desolate, But some heart, though unknown, Responds unto his own. Failure is often the turning point, the pivot of circumstance that swings us to higher lives. He that is down, need fear no fall. Bun y an. « But hushed be every thought that springs From out the bitterness of things. Wordsworth. Hound each standard, low as they stand, Science is classified knowledge. Seek out less often sought than found A soldier's grave—for thee the best, Then look around, and choose thy ground, And take thy rest. Byron. • In the throng of the town like a stranger is he, Like one whose own country's far over the sea; And nature, while through the great city he hies, Full ten times a day takes his heart by surprise. Wordsworth. • • “ It is better to wear out than to rust out,” said Bishop Cumberland. ♦ • We are such stuff As dreams are made of, and our little life Is rounded with a sleep. Shakespeare. If you can’t be a sun, don’t be a cloud. • • For his long absence church and state did groan; Madness the pulpit, faction seized the throne; Experienced age in deep despair was lost, To see the rebel thrive, the loyal cross'd John Dryden. A little learning is a dangerous thing, Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring; There, shallow draughts intoxicate the brain, And drinking largely sobers us again. Pope. • Books that you may carry to the fire and hold readily in your hand, are the most useful after all.— Johnson. Every day is a fresh beginning, Every day is the world made new. —Lowell. Jeweled Ijuchle.s, JPeitriotic Groccls, Novelties, etc. A. A. UNSCOTT, JEWELER, OPPOSITE THE POSTOFFICE. ADVERTISEMENTS. ABBOTT MILLER’S QXJINCT, EAST MILTON, HOUGHS NECK a d BOSTON . . EXPRESS. FURNITURE AND PIANO MOVING. Boston offices—11 Broad street, 139 Kingston street, 96 Arch street. Order Box—10 Faneuil Hall Square. Quincy offices—I Chestnut street. Residence—2 Town Hill. •T. 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WRIGHT DITSON, Athletic Outfitters.' -- - Quincy High School boys can find the Best Goods for all kinds of Sports, and the best prices at our store, .... 344 WASHINGTON STREET, - BOSTON, WRIGHT Sc DITSON. Vol. VII. QUINCY, MASS., JULY, 1898. No. 10. Whole Number, 70. Established 1891. GRADUATION EXERCISES. An unusually large class was graduated June 29 from the Quincy High School, there being 34 in the four-years’ course and 37 in the business course. The following programme of marked excellence was given : 1. MUSIC,—(a) “Stars and Stripes,”................................... Sousa By the High Sclipol Orchestra: Messrs. Marnock, Bates, and Greene, First Violins; Messrs. Anderson and Greene, Second Violins; Mr. Woods, Cornet. (b) “ Anchored,”.....................................M. Watson By the School. Solo by Mr. Biganess. 2. SALUTATORY ORATION ON THE CLASS MOTTO, . Miss Grace Lothrop Durgin. 3. MUSIC,—Vocal Solo, “ L'Esperance”................................ IIutet Miss Zanetta Sprague, 1900. Violin Obligato by Mr. Marnock. 4. VALEDICTORY ORATION,—“ The Culture of the Imagination,” Miss Florence May Osborne. 5. MUSIC,—(a) “ ’Tis Morn,”......................................... Geibbl Misses Bates, Osborne, Williams, Lowe, Collagan, Fowler, Douglas, Howe, Phelan, Lull, and Sprague. (b) “ The Voyagers,”................................ Misses Bates, Osborne, Williams, Lull, Phelan, and Sprague. Messrs. Briggs, Marnock, McDonnell, Pendis, Thayer, Sargent, Burke, Keyes, and Prout. 0. i. 8. 9. 10. 11. VALEDICTORY ORATION,—“ The Duties of a Citizen,” •Mr. George Randall Lewis. MUSIC,—Solo and Chorus, “ Old Glory is Waving.” By the School. Solo by Mr. Biganess. Orchestral accompaniment. ADDRESS,.............................’. . . Hon. Alfred S. Roe. MUSIC,—“ Class Ode,”............................ By the Class of 1898. Words by Miss E. G. Ward. Music by McGranahan. PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS, ..... lion. Charles II. Porter. MUSIC,—“ Anvil Chorus,”......................... By the School. Orchestral accompaniment. Manney Verdi THE GOLDEN-ROD. The school marched in to the popular opening march which was creditable to the school orchestra, and the school and choruses sang all their selections with clear enunciation and entered into the musical spirit. The solos of Mr. Bigaoess both had the right ring, and forecast a brilliant future in the musical world. The three orations were excellent literary productions, well memorized and finely delivered. The salutatory oration was an ex- cellent literary production, perfectly memorized and well delivered. It is given in full: SALUTATORY ORATION. Salvete! Salvete! Friends, teachers, fellow-students. In behalf of the class of ’9S I greet you on this twenty-ninth day of June, in the year of our Lord 1898. Believe me it is with sincere and heart-felt thanks that on this last evening of our delightful course we meet you, our friends, and parents, who have aided us both by your en- couragement and your interest. We hope we have left a record that will redound to the honor of this High school, which we love so much. And may we leave an excellent impression among Quincy’s good folk. And teachers, you it is who have guided our frail barks over the stormy seas, and by your instructions have warned us of many reefs and shoals. We trust that at the remembrance of the class of ’9S thoughts of naught but good may arise in your minds. Doubtless many and many a time we have been “a perverse and untoward generation,” but it is our hearts’ earnest prayer that the good in our school lives may outweigh the bad. Fellow-students and undergraduates, no words seem more fitting to leave with you than those of our motto. Three little words comprise this, but its meaning is not to be expressed by any meagre vocabulary. Behold : Juste et Recte—Justly and Uprightly— If to the utmost extent of our ability we follow this motto in every deed of our lives, what will be wanting? Some one has said that valuable articles come in small packages, and it seems so in this case. If everything is carried out on these principles, there will be no need of teaching brotherly love. What advice could be more applicable to every walk and station in life? Lawyer, clergyman, physician, teacher, housewife, have all an equal opportunity of treating their fellow- beings with justice. And, classmates, what is more, treat yourselves justly and uprightly. By this I do not mean be egotistical, far from it, but I do mean, take some credit to yourselves, and have some confidence in your own ability. What can one achieve without confidence or faith? Could Nelson have worked the wonders that he did, if he had not possessed the faith that makes all thiugs possible? Or could our own Dewey have been successful, if he had not felt well-grounded con- fidence in his ability? Let us not care too much what others may say about us, for we know it is impossible to please everyone. Let us treat all “fairly and squarely.” Take care of the character, and the reputation will take care of itself. Virtue is truly its own reward, and right will sometime triumph. Even if we are lowly and despised of men, let us remember that there is one who hath suffered like unto us, and who is no respecter of persons. And he it is who shall give us our final reward. To use another figure, we are young, we are just beginning our life edifices; may we not then take the principles of our motto as the foundations? Upon these we shall raise structures, but of what sort shall they be? Are they to be worthy of the foundations, than which better could not be found? We must strive to have our buildings worthy of the corner stones, and to erect those that shall be a lasting me- morial of our kindness and justice to those about us. The exuberance and THE GOLDEN-ROD. vitality of youth are uot to be crushed by one or many blows. What a power for good then we can be. Think of the many who, like us, are now leaving their Alma Mater, who if they used their push and energy in the right direction might show the world what a revolution it needs and should have. So let us not take our motto for one night alone, but let us continue to live according to its precepts. We ought not to expect to bo rewarded for every good deed, we ought rather to do right, because wo wish our dealings to be just and upright. And as we part, some to go to higher institutions, some to leave school, it may be never t.o enter its halls again as students, let us remember that we shall be a power either for good or for evil. No one can force us to work in opposition to our motto; above all things bo faithful to its teachings and remember “juste et recto” VALEDICTORY ORATIONS. There were two valedictorians of equal rank and as Senator Roc re- marked the class with so much wisdom was truly blessed. Miss Osborne’s ex- cellent paper follows in full: It would be well for the modern prosaic generation, or at least for some of its members, if a kindly goddess were to bestow upon all, a certain magical gift—the gift of a good imagination. Its possessor owns a fairy wand whose power will never fail and whoso slightest touch can transform the commonplace into the beautiful, and darkness into light. Its power cannot bo estimated. When a minor walks along without a light in the dark underground passages of a deep mine, he is utterly unaware of the beauties that lie around him until he lights his caudle. Then what a change! For the tiny rays make the barren walls flash with glistening ore and sparkling gems. A good imagination is like that lighted candle, that brightens the path of its possessor with glowing wonders. The ancients cultivated tlioir im- aginations to a very great degree. We learn from mythology of their different beliefs or myths, most of wTbich can be traced to natural phenomena. But how different is the modern way of regarding these same events! The people of today, if they wish to say that the sun rose early and shone brightly all day, use merely those very words, but the ancients were more poetical. They would have said that Phoebus, the sun-god, when the flying steeds had been harnessed to the gold and silver chariot pursued his course through the heavens till the beautiful sea-goddess welcomed him at night to the western gates beneath the ocean. In the olden times every tree had its dryad, every fountain its nymph and every wave of the sea its own presiding divinity. Nature then seemed much nearer to mankind, and men could better understand the workings of nature, when human passions and emotions were attributed to natural objects. Even the gods although perfect physically had their human attributes, and men and gods were thus in closer unity. There are no persons who possess greater imagination than young children. They invent their little plays and stories, and are all the happier for them. A child once saw his mother fill a lamp,and afterward remarked that mamma was giving the lamp a drink. Now what cider person would have thought of this ? It is to be deplored that as children grow older, many of them, without realizing their loss, gradually lose the vivid imagination of their childhood. It is admitted by many that the read- ing of fairy stories cultivates the imagination. This is one of the in- fluences tending to make the child’s mind so imaginative. The little one reads or hears of the fairy godmother, the beautiful princess or the magical talisman, and immediately proceeds to invent others for their own little plays. But the older people grow,the less,as a THE GOLDEN-ROD. rule, they read fairy tales. They learn the truth about the fairy-folks and cease reading about them, because they think it is childish, thus showing that they do not realize what they are losing. In reading, a good imagination is almost a necessity, for without it the reader must miss half the enjoyment. Some writers form pictures of only a few words, but the words cannot be united to form the mind-picture, with- out the aid of the imagination. Tenny- son gives us an example in these lines from his Princess. “ A court Compact with lucid marbles, bossed with lengths Of classic frieze, with ample awnings gay, Betwixt the pillars, and with great urns of flowers. The Muses and the Graces grouped in threes, Enring’d a billowing fountain in the midst; And here and there on lattice edges lay, Or book or lute.” Now of themselves these lines will mean merely words, but a good imagination can easily unite them all in a mind-picture of that beautiful spot with its statuary and verdure, where the Princess or her pupils played and studied. There are hosts of examples such as this, that can be taken from the works of many authors in the world’s history. One of the missions of the poet is to increase the imaginative powers of his fellow-beings. It would never do to have a world too matter-of-fact. Beauty would either disappear entirely or would fail to be appreciated. Napoleon once said, “Imagination rules the world.” If it has not ruled the whole world it has certainly held sway over the minds of those famous mortals who have made names for themselves in the world’s history. Did not Imagination guide the chisel of Phidias and Angelo? Did she not direct Raphael’s brush and Shakspere’s pen? Did she not aid Handel, Bee- thoven and may other famous musi- cians in producing works that remains unrivalled? The average modern American is greatly in need of Imagination’s in- fluence. He is too little accustomed to regard matter from a poetic point of view, and so, loses half their value. There will be a change for the better only when the tendency towards materialism has been overcome. It is to be hoped that some day, greater efforts will be made during school-life to retain and strengthen the imagina- tion of the child as his age increases. When the imagination has been proper- ly cultivated, the powers of discern- ment, appreciation, penetration and other finer qualities of the mind will be developed to a high degree of efficiency, poetry and all other arts will flourish and the minds and hands of the people, as in the olden days, will be better fitted to achieve glory and fame to the everlascing honor of our country and the human race. “The duties of a citizen” is a favorite theme, but in these warlike times it was in the hands of Mr. Lewis of unusual interest, as it was up-to-date, perfectly memorized, of good sentiments, and well delivered. It is given in full: At no other period in the history of the United States has a citizen been summoned so imperatively as he is to- day to perform the duties which he owes his country. For over a hundred years we have stood as a nation virtu- ally alone in the world and the eyes of all Europe have been upon us to see whether Democratic govorment would be a success. Other republics have been formed, but they have proved to be weak, for their governments were unstable and constantly fell to pieces. At the same time such republics, through their very weakness, became more arbitrary and despotic. Even France, great as she is, though a re- public in form, is, in reality, a monarchy. The . Spanish-American states are not much better than their mother country. TIIE GOLDEN-ROD. Of late years our own government has, in some cities and communities, fallen into a state of corruption which should mortify every American. 'Vo see in many places great rings formed to plunder the public treasury; in others vast trusts, which, in direct defiance of the laws not only of the nation but of humanity itself, force up the prices of food and clothing and bring distress to thousands of homes. The brutal lynchings in the South, and the unwieldiness of our military system have laid us open to criticism from all the world. In a word, all of our institutions are undergoing a searching examination on the part of Europe. If, then, this is the case, surely every one in this country ought to do his share in showing the monarchies of the Old World how well a free people can govern itself. For this, good citizenship is necesary, and for good citizenship, some knowledge of its duties. We shall speak first of one about which every one knows, and which all are willing to do—the duty of fighting for one’s country. It is enough to say that, if Washington and his men had not felt that duty, we should never existed as'a nation. Eighty years afterwards, it was that same noble duty nobly performed which kept the country from disintegration. America has not forgotten that obligation to- day for in the present war hundreds of thousands have volunteered for service. Many of course were turned away but these in plying their different trades have served the nation in another way, for they have built up its resources and furnished the sinews of war. And now let us consider a civic function at present restricted to men but which let us hope in a short time will be open to both sexes. I refer to the franchise. Too much cannot be said of the necessity of voting, for it is one of the most important, and, at the same time, one of the most danger- ous rights a citizen can have. In the hands of an honest man it is a bless- ing, but when unscrupulous citizens misuse the ballot then appears bad government. But scarcely better than the dishonest voter is the non voter, who fritters away the greatest privilege which our forefathers won by hard fighting, and who, by his apathy in regard to his country’s welfare helps pave the way for boss rule in its worst forms. Scores of our cities are ruled by dictators, and how can we consider any man a patriot who passively sub- mits to this loss of liberty. From the subject of voting let us pass to that of holding office. This can bo best illustrated by an example. A citizen, let us say, is nominated for a certain position and like Hercules of old, he was the choice of two courses. He may spend thousands of dollars in buying the support of politicians, he may travel about the country making speeches and asking the people to vote for him—or he may act honestly and quietly and let the office seek the man. If he takes the former course, he may, or he may not be elected, but he has lost his honor forever,—if the latter, whatever befalls him, he has won the respect and confidence of his fellow citizens. When John Quincy Adams was nomi- nated for the presidency, ho said “ I shall not make the slightest effort to bo elected,” and he kept his word. Years afterward,when an old man, he died at his post in the House of Representa- tives and he had gained the respect and love of all the country. Samuel Tilden, after having almost single handed broken up the Tweed Ring in New York was nominated by a grateful people for the presidency and followed Adams’s example. He was not elected, but his name will always remain a symbol of honesty and courage. At present, when one reads of the vast sums of money spent to buy political power, he thinks of Adams and Tilden, and say “Those were men. ” THE GOLDEN-ROD. Now, friends, we cannot all vote and hold office, but we can serve our country in other ways. Let us obey her laws, honor “Old Glory” as long as wo live, and always act in such a way as to bring America credit. In a word, let us love our country. It will pay us. Patriotism is a virtue which can never be forgotten in any man no matter how humble he is, or how poor or how lacking in other good traits. Andrew Jackson, tyrannical and despotic though he was, gained twice the highest office an American can hold: and for what?—for his love of country. Washington and Lincoln in the United States, and in England, Gladstone are fit examples of how patriotism is honored. All have their rewards. Washington’s is a mighty nation of seventy millions of souls; Lincoln’s is found in the freedom of millions of negroes; Gladstone's is the love of every Englishman. And so every true citizen has his re- ward, if it is nothing more than the glow’ of satisfaction which comes from a fulfilment of his duties. Let him strive to be a patriot, and he will be- come one of the noblest works of God. SENATOR ROE. The address of the evening was de- livered by Hon. Alfred S. Roe of Worcester. Mr. Roe was formerly master of the Worcester High, and Mr. Tapper taught there at the same time. With the surroundings and fame of Quincy, the senator said he supposed educators were willing to teach in Quincy for much less salary, which caused a smile at the outset, lie spoke of the fame of the public schools of the commonwealth and the High schools in particular. How the State guarantees a High school educa- tion to all, so that poverty is no bar to a higher education. Massachusetts ex- pends twice as much for education as any other State, and reports show it to “lead the band” intellectually and in resources. • The recent opening of colleges for girls was noted, and they were con- gratulated that they had equal oppor- tunities and were improving them. The improvement iu school buildings was also very marked, and Massachu- setts towns were offering exceptionable opportunities, which are not perhaps fully appreciated. The art decoration in the Quincy High, the orations and music of the evening, President John Adams and Quincy’s great men, all w ere remem- bered by Mr. Roe in his exceedingly bright and interesting address. The class song was written by Miss Elizabeth Gertrude Ward, one of the graduates, and was sung by the class. Farewell to Alma Mater's halls, With saddened thoughts we leave her walls, To launch our barks on Fortune’s wave, There unknown fears to meet and brave. Four years in golden Wisdom's quest Of all our years we count the best, In Mem’ry's fortress they will last, Unscathed by Fortune's changing blast. And may the class of Ninety-eight, In duties small as well as great Bring naught but honor to the name That adds each year to Quincy's fame. And, classmates, though we now must part, The thoughts of Friendship fill each heart With love, that time shall ne’er efface, Till Mem'ry holds no more its place. Col. Porter, tiie chairman of the School Committee, in presenting the diplomas, gave the graduates a few words of timely advice, telling them to keep their eyes and ears open, and to strive to keep to the class motto. Take an advanced education if possible. Be patriotic. He complimented the boys for singing. Diplomas were presented individually to the graduates. FOUR YEARS COURSE. Harriet Yining Bates, Frances E. Beckwith, Caroline Brown, THE GOLDEN-ROD. Anxe Bent Chamberlin, Saba J. Collagan, Agnes Louise Dean, Annie Dinnie, Grace Loth bop Durgin, Julia Josephine Ford, Elizabeth Matthias Forrest, Lizzie Mary Gordon, Jennie Moib Laing, Elsie B. Martin, Mary E. McDonnell, Florence May Osborne, Addie Josephine Park, Grace Ethel Perry, Susie Agatha Pickering, Helen Regina Powers, Ethel Anna Roberts, Mary A. Sweeney, Elizabeth Gertrude Ward, A vice Edna Williams, Clair Lincoln Baker, William Cashman, Edwin Alfred Damon, William A. Field, Edward C. Hewitson. George Randall Lewis, Edward David Marnock, Robert Emmet McDonnell, Henry F. McLean, Lewis Ambrose Pendis, Nathaniel Augustine Thayer. BUSINESS COURSE. Martha Helen Beven, Jennie L. Crowell, Margaret G. Esson, Florence Evenley Holton, Mary How ley, Ida May Kingman, MarV Helena Igo, Elizabeth B. Laing, Mabel Emma Macdonald, Ida E. Mattson, Mabel McDonald, Ella Marion Pitts. Georgia M. Pitts, Mary Ellen Shea, Jennie E. Travers, Louis K. Badger,! Thomas E. Baker, J. Edward Berry, John M. Black, John E. Buckley, William R. Burke, Joseph D. Daley, John Henry Falvey, Joseph A. IIaley, George W. Hayden, John J. Mahoney, Dennis Murphy, Theodore L. Nash, Lindsay Poulton, Burleigh Ellwood Pratt, Charles Prout, Edward F. Riiines, Louis DeLue Smith, William L. Sullivan, Frederic D. Townsend, William S. Ward, David M. Warner. Q. II. S. FIELD DAY. Jane 25 was “Field Day” for the High school, and the contests were held at Merry Mount park. In spite of the excessive heat, each event had a large number of entries, and the results were most gratifying to those who had the games in charge. Considerable rivalry arose between the classes to see which could score the largest number of points, on a basis of 5, 3, 2, and 1 for the first four places in each event, with G for the tug-of-war and G for the relay race. After the first four contests, 1900 was sure of first place, and then came the struggle between ’98 and ’99 for second place, ’99 finally won by 1 point. By winning this year, 1900 has for one year the possession of a handsome banner, which it has to defend next year against the different classes. This banner cannot become the permanent property of any class, but is held each year by the one scoring the most points. The events, with the winners of places were as follows: 1— 100 yards dash : Scharnagel ’00, Foss ’99, Magnuson ’00, Hanson ’00. 2— Running high jump: Scharnagel ’00, Foss ’99, and Magnuson ’00, tie for 2d, Murphy ’99, and Esterbrooks ’01, tie for 4th. THE GOLDEN-HOD. 3— Putting 16 pound shot: Schar- nagel ’00, Dorley ’00, Pendis ’98, Magnuson ’00. 4— 220 yards dash : Hanson ’00. Mag- nuson ’00, Murphy ’98, Scarnagle ’00. 5— Running hop, step and jump: McLean ’98, Magnuson ’00, Foss ’99, Murphy ’98. 6— Tug-of-war: ’98 winner. Team: Marnock, McLean, Pendis, Lewis, Mc- Donnell. 7— Running broad jump: Scharnagel ’00, Murphy ’99, Magnuson ’00, (Thayer ’98 Marnock, ’98) tie for 4th. 8— Milo run: Hanson ’00, Pitts ’99, Magnuson ’00, White ’01. 9— Base ball throw : Thayer ’98. 10— Relay race: ’99 winner, team, Sar- gent, Murphy, Thomas, Pitts and Foss. Marnock ’98, Dorley ’00, Black ’00. 11— Bicycle race (5 miles) : Davy ’00, Smith ’00, Kingston ’01. The best record for one man was Scharnagel’s. He won 21 points getting first place in four events. Magnuson was a good second with 15 1-2. Han- son was third with 11. Foss, Murphy and Thayer did well with 7 1-2, 6 1-2, and 5 1-2 respectively. The summary : ’98 ’99 1900 1901 Total 100 yards dash, 0 3 8 0 11 Running high jump, 0 3 7 1- 2 1-2 11 Putting 16-lb. shot, 2 0 9 0 11 220 yards dash, 0 Running hop, step and 2 9 0 11 jump, 5 3 3 0 11 Tug-of-war, Running broad jump, 6 0 0 0 6 1 3 7 0 11 Mile run, Base ball throw, 0 3 7 2 11 8 0 3 0 11 o Relay race, 0 6 0 0 Bicycle race, 0 0 8 2 10 — — — — Total, 22 23 61 1-2 3 1 -2 111 There is a Reaper whose name is Death. And with his sickle keen He reaps the bearded grain at breath, And the flowers that grow between. I I have always found the less we speak of our intentions the more chance there is of our realizing them. Ruskin. $lic SoUlcn-god WILL BE PUBLISHKED MONTHLY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR IN THE INTEREST OF THE QU1NGY HIQH SCHOOL. 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