Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THK GOLDEN-ROD. r. g., Stebbins. r. t., Arnold. r. e., Hardwick, Peters. q. b., Wright. 1. h. b., Miller, Hayes, D. Murphy. r. h. b., Williams. f. b., Tapper, (Captain). ADAMS 2d, 0; QUINCY 2d, 6. The first game was played at Merry- mount Park against the second eleven from Adams Academy. This game was hard fought throughout, since the teams were very evenly matched. However our boys played faster than Adams. For Quincy, Tapper and Williams made sev- eral strong rushes while Miller made an eighty-yard run. ABINGTON, 6; QUINCY 2d, 18. Another victory for Quincy 2d was won at Abinglon against the first team of Abington High. The Abington eleven was much heavier than Quincy and when Quincy entered the field they felt that all they could do was to prevent Abington from making a large score. They were not in the least discouraged, but entered the game fearlessly and determined. To the great surprise of all, Quincy suc- ceeded in defeating them. The whole line held well and Williams, Tupper and Hayes circled the ends almost at will. BRAINTREE HIGH, 5; QUINCY, 2d, 5. The Braintree High first eleven came to Quincy to play our second eleven and to beat them, so they said. But great was their disappointment at finding that, pound as much as they liked, they could only get one touchdown and they were compelled to go home with no better con- solation than the thought that they had only tied the second eleven of Quincy. Tupper went through the Braintree line in a way that gained him great credit. Wright managed the team with great judgment. ADAMS 2d, 0; QUINCY-2d, 42. Great improvement has been made by the second eleven as is shown by this victory. Again Adams’ second eleven came with smiling and confident air to show our eleven how to play foot ball, but instead received a lesson in scoring. The second eleven seems to be greatly ac- complished in painting disappointed looks on the faces of its opponents. The game was marked by the heavy rushes of Wil- liams and Peters, while T. Murphy made some good gains on end plays. There were no noticeable faults in the line. At first the onlookers cheered when Quincy made a good gain but later, when several touchdowns had been secured, the cheer- ing turned to laughter. ABINGTON, 0; QUINCY 2d, 47. Again Quincy second piled up one of its handsome scores. This time the victims were Abington’s representatives. A large crowd attended the game and remarks like “ I see Quincy’s finish ” were heard. Not so, for in the game one would see a Quincy player rushing for a touchdown and a long string of Abington boys pick, ing themselves up and slowly proceeding to get into place A ninety-yard run for a touchdown made by Tupper on a double pass was a notable feature, although many long rushes were made by Williams, Mil- ler, Peters and Murphy. The conduct both of the members of the elevens and of the young men and ladies of the school has received frequent but always favorable comment on the football field this fall. Gentlemanly conduct and football are not always found together. Even in the final game between the first and second elevens for the championship of the school, when many close decisions were ren- dered, not once did a young man forget himself. V t .jt LOCALS. The foot-ball pictures are excellent.

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TIIK GOL.DKN-ROI). of what happened all over that region. In that great storm large numbers of sheep, swine, and even cattle were lost. The afternoon and the two following days were spent in digging paths. There were many drifts to tunnel through, and the fun of making one of those tunnels more than outbalanced the work. A trip to the city ( Yankton,) which is about two miles distant, soon became necessary to replenish the oil and pro- visions. As it was impossible to go with a team, all of the boys volunteered to go on their snow shoes, and their offer being gladly excepted, they were soon on their way to the city. Provisions were ob- tained without any difficulty, but to ob- tain oil was another matter. There was but one barrel of the latter in the city, and the owner of this was getting an enormous price for it. He would sell only half a gallon to each customer, and in spite of their protests that was all the boys could get. While returning home, they were dis- cussing what they should do for light when the oil was gone, and one of the party suggested that they make candles. This plan was accepted and on reaching the house the experiment was tried. The first two or three were rather poor imitations of candles, but after a little practice some very good ones were made. Gandies were used for over a week, at which time the first train which had ar- rived from the East since the storm began, .reached the city, bringing plenty of oil. The weather continued intensely cold for several weeks, freezing the Missouri river to the bottom in some places, the first time on record, and the ice continued unusually thick during the whole winter. Although the storm had caused much loss of life and property, it was nothing compared to what followed with the spring thaw. The river became blocked with ice, and overflowed its banks, cover- ing the lowlands for miles around. At one point near the Nebraska line the water was sixty miles in width. When the flood was at its height, the boys were standing on a bluff overlooking the river. The stream suddenly tried a favorite trick of its sister, the Mississippi, and changed its course. An avalanche of water and ice swept over the beautiful village of Green Island, in sight on the opposite bank, and completely destroyed it. Houses and great trees were carried away like chips, and along with them went many domestic animals. The church steeple stood the strain for nearly an hour but at last it too went down with a crash, the bell tolling the death of the village. The inhabitants had been afraid the town would be flooded and had gone up to the uplands, but few thought it would be utter- ly destroyed. The flood continued for sev- eral days, and when it subsided the river banks were piled high with ice and debris, reaching in some places a height of thirty feet. The r-anch on which the boys were stay- ing suffered very little as it was on the high ground, but many of the neighbors lost everything they possessed and were obliged to begin anew. Soon after this the party returned East and I doubt if any of them will ever for- get the experience of that winter. ATHLETICS. The Quincy High second eleven has rivaled the first in gaining glory for the school. They have shown such determi- nation and grit that they have been able to win victories in all the games to date but one, which was a tie. The team is stronger than that of any previous season. The line-up is as follows:— 1. e., T. Murphy. 1.1., Mitchell. 1. g., Rice, Lewis. c., Cobb.

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THE GOLDEN-ROD. Do your duty by entering the prize contests. The “ Flying Squadron ” must look out for Division B. It has been suggested that a polo team be started in the school this winter. Why can’t 1902 have the highest record for attendance? Surely a real effort will gain it. The fifth period class in Physical Cul- ture at the annex has been discontinued until further notice. The music class must be “ hard up ” to find pieces for their reportoire. They have resorted to nursery rimes. The Exchange column is omitted this month because of the small number of papers received since the last issue. Heard in Greek 1902. Translation, “The man fled.” Pupil’s translation, “The man has flown.” If you would like to know which is the lighter, a pound of feathers or a pound of lead, inquire of one of the pupils of Chem- istry A. Teacher,—“Why was Edward IV’s reign not a peaceful one ? ” Pupil,—“ Because Margaret, his wife, kept at him all the time.” Mr. Harper recently photographed the foot-ball elevens at practice. The plates promise good pictures of end-plays, center rushes, groups and line-ups. The city will be obliged to engage an instructor in swimming for the High school, if the young men persist in going on Butler’s pond while the ice is thin. In running on frozen water, one should be careful not to lose control of his feet lest he find the depth and temperature of the water in addition to the thickness of the ice. 1902, How do you enjoy the French tests? Literature teacher,—“What is the most noticeable characteristic of Gama?” Very bright pupil,—“ His garulosity.” Literature teacher,—“Tell the part of Lancelot and Jessica.” Pupil,—Jessica was Lancelot’s father.” The freshmen Latin classes have a new way to distinguish the third and fourth conjugations. These conjugations are compared to some ladies—they have no “ bo ” in the future. A number of pupils from the senior literature class, accompanied by several teachers, recently witnessed Irving and Terry’s production of Shakespeare’s “ Merchant of Venice.” English teacher, — “Tell what is the trouble with this sentence. ‘ On account of the small number of seats available, no ladies will be admitted, only men.’ ” Small boy,—“ It is an example of faulty climax. Ladies, as being more important, should be put last in the sentence.” That Dog. A dog who was bold even though he was small, Up the steps of the High School did run. The pupils they giggled and laughed, one and all, As if they considered it fun. It may have been learning this canine did seek, Or perhaps an old friend he did smell, He passed through the doorway serenely, and , meek, Without even ringing the bell. On into the schoolroom and up the broad aisle, This strange seeker for knowledge did go. The scholars broke into an audible smile. Which louder and louder did grow. Alas! the bright hopes of this ambitious dog. Were a setback severe to receive. For Anonymous cornered him soon in a jog. And gave not a moment reprieve. The learned apostle was then to be seen With the dog swiftly seeking the door. We hope that the animal's pain was not keen; However his school-days are o’er. Homer?