Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 16 of the 1903 volume:

Quincy High Schci Bradford Libran TRE GOBDEN-R0B. Single Copies, lOcts. QUINCY, MASS., JUNE, 1903. CORINNH I.OUISE HAYWARD BLANCHE WINIFRED RHODES MARJORIE MATHEWS Treasurer. - - - MR. ARTHUR F. CAMPBELL. EDITORS TRON CLASS Or 1902. HOUGHTON H. SHUMACHER HENRY EDWARD TEASDALE MX. CHARLES F. HARPER. A TOAST. With Apologies. Here's to our teachers one and all! And here’s to our worthy master! May he never be lacking in courtesies small From the classes that follow after! And here's to one who leaves us soon; Our beloved and good sub-master; Who is going south to the William Penn school Where he takes up the duties of master— Then fill up a glass and drink to him, And fill it with H a O. And drink with a cheer and a mighty shout To his health as he doth go! And, Mr. Smith, when you've gone from us, If the world on you should frown, Then think of the classes that honor you In good old Quincy town. Though deeds were committed without much thought, And many that we regret— The classes from 1902 to '06 Are thinking of you yet. And pardon these lines from the pen of one Whose bad deeds were not few. A thousand pardons ! ask from you For one who was “naughty, two.” Master—not of the troublesome throng Which after vain pleasure reaches, Ah, no! far better than that! For he Is master of that which he teaches. MR. MAURICE B. SMITH. TIIE GOLDEN - ROD. GOOD ADVICE. A word from our graduates, Low and high, Wlio've gone to college From Quincy High. They've gained distinction In halls of fame, And by lowly endeavor Have gained their name. Take warning, 0 Seniors! For “fresh” you will stand 'Till a sophomore certificate's Placed in your hand. This you must remember, And you will, of course: But—if courage should fail you, Why, then—just eat “Force.” J SIMMONS COLLEGE. In the fall of 1902 there was opened in Boston an institu- tion known as Simmons College, the purpose of which is to train young women for practical life. The institution is the outcome of a bequest left about 30 years ago by John Simmons of Boston, who desired the establishment of a college in which instruction in such branches of art, science and industry should be given as would best enable women to earn an independent livelihood. The plan of instruction of Simmons College provides for three groups of courses, namely, regular courses of four years, partial courses of one or more years, and advanced courses for graduates of colleges and normal schools. During the year of 1902 and ’OS, courses in the following departments were offered to the students:—Household Econom- ics, Secretarial Work, Library Training and Science. Each of these courses deals with practical and technical work in its special branch, in combination with the general college studies. They are intended to prepare the student for the pursuit of some profession. Simmons College is the first institution of its kind, estab- lished on a utilitarian plan. That it is meeting a genuine need is shown by the fact that, although opened as recently as last October, the student body numbers about one hundred and fifty. A great many of these pupils come from the suburbs of Boston, while others have journeyed there from California, Georgia, Ohio, New York, Maine and Connecticut. The girls come with a com. mon interest, that of self-maintainanee, and the spirit of helpful- ness is predominant throughout every course. In the year 1903 and ’04, the college work will be conducted in the building known as Boylston Chambers, No. 397 Boylston street. The dormitory known as Simmons Hall is located at No. 38 St Botolph street. In May, 1904, the college hopes to occupy its own buildings, which are now being constructed in the Back Bay Fens. All information in regard to the college work may be ob- tained by addressing the secretary of Simmons College, 30 Huntington avenue, Boston. Lucv Dalbiac Luard, ’01. BROJVN NOTES FROM BROWN, '02. Most of the members and graduates of Q. H. S. are perhaps a little unfamiliar with the alma mater of its principal, Mr. C. F. Harper. Brown University, from which Mr. Harper graduated in ‘92, is one of the best so called minor colleges of New Eng- land. Its situation combines the advantages of a city and of a country college. The university buildings, which number fif- teen, are on the top of a hill which overlooks Providence, R. I., and the surrounding country. The college was founded before the American Revolution, and is, therefore, rich in history and tradition. At present the campus, which is one of the prettiest in the country, is being torn up by the construction of fine new build- ings. Although the equipment of the university is being in- creased, yet it will be only comfortable for its nine hundred odd students. This number is small enough to make it possible for almost all the men to become acquainted with one another. And in this fact lies the greatest charm of student life at Brown. The meeting of so many men and the closer touch with the faculty than is possible in the larger universities, the beautiful buildings and campus, and the pure bona fide campus life, are a few of the things that make Brown an ideal college. Ki yi yi! Ki yi yi! Ki yi yi! B-R-O-W-N Brown ! Brown ! Brown ! Jt v , t 11AR VARD. When the femiuine editors of the Golden-Rod staff deigned to interview me on my impressions of Harvard, I was greatly de- jected. “ For,” said I, “ my mind is a waxen tablet, which tends to remain perfectly smooth.” Finally, however, I showed myself as pliable as wax in their hands. But to begin my threnody. My acquaintances have one stereotyped question, “ How do you like Harvard ? ” Well, I am on good terms with the dean, have not made any formal calls on the office, and am still an humble ornament of the Bench, the class-room one I mean. So I continue to haunt the Classical Library in Harvard 5. There are numerous interests here which the Alma Mater indulges. The etliical wisdom of the ages is crowded into fifteen minutes of chapel for the students’ benefit; but to their delight is expounded at length on Thursdays to the whole profanum vol- gus. The would-be Sampson hies himself to the Gymnasium, perhaps to escape Delila of the annex. Those believing that Nature abhors a vacuum, especially in the gastronomic regions, betake themselves to Memorial—to be sadly disappointed. Some tendencies, however, Harvard does not favor. She is so sympa- thetic that she causes Absence to hear her protestations. As she believed that the present age was a godless generation, seek- ing for signs and miracles, she renewed an old Puritan blrfe law against these temptations of the evil one, and deprived her chil- dren of their dear idols. Yet, that which makes one realize Harvard’s place in the world, is to go into the transept of Memorial, read the names of her heroic dead who fell in the Civil War, and ponder over the solemn Latin inscriptions. Perhaps, as many think, Harvard THE GOEDEN - ROD. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE. merely sent a few gentlemen into the field, who died there be- comingly. But their death was superfluous only as the Victoria Cross is superfluous, for men to win. For after all, posterity admires the generals and strategians, but it reverences the Sid- neys and the Shaws. Herbert P. Arnold, ’02. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY■ During the past year Quincy has been represented at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by 11 students, divided among the classes as follows: Senior 1, Junior 2, Sophomore 3, Freshman 5. Of this number four are from Quincy High. The Institute is becoming more popular each year in this and other countries. The present registration is 1,008, among the number being representatives from sixteen foreign countries. Forty-two states and ten territories send men to the Institute. Thirteen courses are offered to the students, which present nearly every phase of scientific study. A satisfactory comple- tion of one of these entitles a student to the degree of S. B. Strict application to work, however, is required to obtain a clear record. Statistics for the past 20 years show an average of 55.3 per cent, of entering students who graduate. Students from other colleges entering in the third and fourth years have raised this percentage somewhat, so that for students complet- ing a four years’ course the value would be lower. Because of the thoroughness of the training at the Insti- tute, a degree obtained there has become a synonym for efficiency in engineering circles, and graduates are in demand in all branches of technical work. Carle R. Hayward, M. I. T., ’01. NOTES FROM BOSTON UNIVERSITY. Although the general appearance of Boston University is not such as would attract strangers, yet to the student who has spent even one year within its walls, the ties and associations arc most binding. The building is old and rambling, not at all the ideal structure which we all connect with “going to college,” but the campus—Boston Common—is one redeeming feature. The social side of the life at the University plays an important part. There are many clubs, societies, fraternities and sorori- ties connected with the college, and besides these, the class socials and the struggles between Sophomores snd Freshmen, help to break the monotony. But there is also the serious side, and the preparation of daily work with the vision of a “quiz” ever before him, keep the student supplied with plenty to do. I think I can do no better than to quote from the “ Beacon,” a part of the defense of Boston University in the Radcliffe vs. Boston University debate, which took place during Old Home Week last summer: “Its students and professors are everywhere, from the oldest district in Maine to the newly opened schools in the Philippines, and so it will be till the raillenium, every son and daughter of the old college keeping up the cry,—Boston, Boston-B-B-B-B-Boston-Varsity, Varsity,-Rah! Rah ! Rah! Florence S. Greer, ’02. In writing about Dartmouth I shall strive faithfully to por- tray the college life here, rather than treat of dormitories, courses, and so forth, which can readily be found described in the catalogue. A fellow, by faithful application to his work, can fulfil all the college requirements aud become proficient in the various lines of study he undertakes. His professors will gladly assist him whenever he encounters a difficulty. Studies completed for the day, there are many opportunities for recreation; baseball on the campus, tennis at the athletic field, golf, and canoeing on the broad Connecticut only half a mile distant. Outdoor exercise is the secret of the good health of Dartmouth men. Athletics is one of the most prominent features of life here at Dartmouth. Every fellow has an interest in some sort of sport; the track, football, basket-ball or baseball. Hand in hand with athletics goes the “ Dartmouth spirit.” It was this spirit which moved three-fomths of the college to journey one hundred and fifty miles to Newton in order to cheer their football team on to victory over Williams. Again it was this same spirit which inspired the entire college when it went to Manchester and cheered the same team in its game with Brown. In closing this brief account, I will quote the saying of Daniel Webster, our most noted graduate. In speaking of Dart- mouth he said, “ It’s a small place, but there are those who love it, and it deserves the love of all.” It. Garfield Wright, 1901. jt jt SARGENT'S NORMAL SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS Shall a message from Sargents be omitted from the messages from the other schools and colleges ? Never! 1 Not as loug as a Sargent girl lives to write it 1 The best way to give a general idea of the work accom- plished there is to tell about the exhibition given at Hemenway Gymnasium, Harvard College, during the last week in May. No exhibition of the theory course was shown in gymnastic ex- ercise and it counts for as much, or more, some of the girls think, when examinations are on. The first of the course in. eludes physiology, anatomy, histology, (microscopic anatomy) and hygiene. They are all lecture courses and extremely diffi- cult. The first number on the programme at the exhibition was military drill by the seniors. They came into the hall in groups and looked neat and attractive in black gymnasium suits with yellow shields, and yellow pinks in their hair. After all were in place, the order “ fall in ” was given and the drill began. No young men ever followed out commands, or gave better at- tention than the girls gave during drill. Every order was promptly executed. The next number was Dr. Sargent's dumb bell drill by the juniors. They appeared in black suits, red shields and red pinks and did the drill and fancy marching to music. Then the seniors had parallel bars and showed what they THE GOLDEN-ROD. had accomplished in heavy gymnastic work during the year. All of the difficult feats were done with no mistake. Swedish gymnastics by the juniors proved interesting, and serpentine ladder and rope climbing, free exercises, facings and marching were shown. The “bounding balls” by the seniors was done in perfect rhythm and grace. The special feats accomplished by six girls were fine. Their wand drill followed and was loudly encored. Then excitement galore! The competition vaulting and rocking races between the two classes ! Sixteen girls began the vaulting, eight from each class, but as the bar went higher and higher, they dropped out till only three were left, two juniors and a senior. The senior girl was short, only five feet, two inches tall, but she vaulted six inches above her head. She could not reach it as it was put up the next time and a junior Avon, vaulting five feet, nine inches. The rocking race with three girls in each boat was won by the juniors. Such wild excite- ment as there was when the senior boat stuck on the floor! The fencing, especially the assault fencing, was graceful and the seniors deserve great credit. The salutes were stately and grand. The relaxing and msthetic postures by the juniors were clapped as quite a little tragedy was acted out in the poses. Both the Indian clubs and aesthetic dancing by the seniors were done in an easy, graceful way, winning great applause. Last of all came the relay rowing race between the two classes. It was a tie ! Each class had four crews, and excitement reigned supreme as the crews changed. Two girls fell overboard but were rescued and the great event was over. The course is now a three years’ course ; before it has been only two years, hence the terms, seniors and juniors. Edna Lewis Smith, 1902. BOSTON COOKING SCHOOL. Few people realize what a wide field of study is opened to one who wishes to become a teacher of cookery, and a word about the work at the Boston Cooking School may give some new thoughts in that direction. In the old High School days we learned a few facts about Chemistry. Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon and Nitrogen seemed quite unsympathetic with our struggles for master}’. Now, our lectures in Botany, Physiology, Chemistry and general compo- sition of foods, incite our interest, for we learn that the most de- licious morsel of meat or bread, or confection, we have ever eaten was composed of at least three of the above-named ele- ments. Dietetics tells us how much to eat, while by a study of Psychology we learn how, as teachers, to present a subject to children. But all of this theory would not make a good cook, and practical work takes up a large part of our time, and we find that our results depend largely on the amount of attention we give, and accuracy with which we work. Perhaps, most impor- tant of all, we must remember that—to adopt Ruskin’s definition of cooking—“ It means that we are to be perfectly and always ladies ( i. e. loaf-givers), and as we see that everybody has some- thing pretty to wear, so we are to see that everybody has some- thing nice to eat.” Sarah Isabel Litch, ’02. A NARROW ESCAPE (?) Timely Assistance of Mathematics Teacher Saves the Lives of Nearly oOO Students—Submaster Narrowly Escapes Suffocation Under a Blanket. Quincy, April 10, 1903. There was intense excitement on the third floor of the Quincy High School this morning when a brisk lire was found burning in the waste basket in the drawing room. The waste basket and contents were a total loss, while the expensive furni- ture of the room was badly damaged, incurring a loss of upwards of $500. The drawing teacher discovered the fire at 11.13 o’clock, and at that time it had gathered so much headway that nssist- ance had to be called. Almost in a swoon, the teacher rushed madly to the physical laboratory, where the expounder of New- ton’s laws ct cetera was busily engaged with a class of juniors. When warned of the danger, he rushed like mad through the hall to tile chemical laboratory to get the blanket, kept there for fire purposes in the absence of the fire extinguishers, which were in Boston for repairs. It happened that in that room, the genial submaster was sitting directly under the blanket, but down it came, nearly cutting off au extremely long Greek verb. Taking it again in his excited hand, the disciple of Newton rushed through the hall, and without a moment’s delay the burn- ing basket was enveloped in the blanket. Many were the words of praise and thanks to the brave saviours of the five hun- dred pupils. During the fire there came near being a panic in Room 13, and had it not been for the cool-headed teacher, who safely guided her youngsters down the fire escape, the consequences might have been of a serious nature. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed that a mouse, escaping from the Turner Zoological gardens, carried a match to the basket and attempted to gnaw it. THROUGH MID-AIR TO MARS. PASSENGERS WANTED! A chance to earn $5,000.00 by taking a short {'ourney incurring great risk, but no expense. Only adies and gentlemen mentally and physically sound need apply to----, State sire -t, Boston, Mass., as early as possible. Such was the startling announcement that met my eye in a leading city paper. What was the object? I pondered deeply. I needed just that sum of money for carrying out a scheme that I had had in mind for two years. “Guess I’ll investigate it! It will do no harm, and no one need be the wiser,” was my next thought, so I immediately dressed for the street and set out. Here was a chance! I was, I flattered myself, sound men- tally and physically. Ever since I had left college I had wished to take a journey around the globe, visiting every place of inter- est and studying foreign cities and people. But my parents had said, “No, if your rich uncle were more generous you might have your wish.” But now I could manage myself, take my dear little mother and tweak Uncle Henry Reynolds by the Quincy High Schoo Bradford Library Tin: (iOLDKX.Ron. nose. If it were not a bogus scheme, why, I was the very girl for the place. I walked briskly down town into the commercial office, crowded already by those who were ahead of me, people of dif- ferent kinds and descriptions. “ Ah,” said a gray-haired, good looking gentleman, when my turn came, “ and so, my dear, you wish to help us in our wonderful air-ship scheme. Come right into my office and we will talk things over.” We talked steadily for over two hours, and the plan of action was that live people should enter millionaire Fiske’s air ship, make a journey to the planet Mars, and ascertain whether or not the planet was inhabited and what the nature of the country was. I listened with misgivings at first, but finally became en- thusiastic. I was extremely fond of astronomy and besides, I became convinced that the scheme was feasible, and ended in promising to be on hand the next day. He introduced me to the other four in the party, three gentlemen and one lady. There was one man of perhaps forty, stout, florid and jolly. He reminded me of my father. The second gentleman was tall, gaunt and cynical, and to him the stout one, whose nick-name was “ Bud,” always gave the name of “ Baby,” though I hardly saw the reason why. Whom did he make me think of ? Why, Uncle Henry to be sure. It is peculiar that entire strangers will resemble each other. The third was a young man. He smiled at me in a rather mocking manner, but his eyes were blue and pleasant, so that I did not feel disconcerted, yet I knew my cheeks flushed. That was the way Uncle Henry's second cousin had looked at me when we—but never mind that. I suppose the young fellow, whose name was “Sanky,” thought I looked too young for such an undertaking, but I turned away with as much dignity as I could muster and was introduced to a patient-faced little woman of perhaps fifty-five. It seemed a long journey for such a frail little body, but I said nothing. I walked back home in a state of exultation. I should be rich and famous at one throw 1 It seemed hardly five minutes before I returned, the next morning, and found the party wait- ing for me. All of us were in excellent spirits, and we entered the Fiske airship with no feeling of fear. The stout gentleman took charge of everything and every- bodj , and was very kind and comfortable, so I immediately made him my guardian and shunned the young fellow with the laugh- ing eyes, and the sharp-nosed cynical “ Baby.” I had been studying the face of my companions and had noticed our surroundings, but now I looked out and saw that— well, that nothing at all. Where were we ? A big star was right at my elbow. I saw then that we had left home and earth far behind, and I might never see either again! I began to tremble, but the stout gentleman’s face reassured me, and I began to enjoy everything. “ This is Venus,” said the gaunt man. “Isn’t she pretty ?” I nodded. My tongue seemed glued, but now my attention was drawn to what apj eared to be a bubble. Oh, what could it be ? It was coming right towards us, and even now the little airship began to wobble. The next minute a terrible rush of air seemed almost to upset us. It certainly was a miracle that we were not all tumbled out. The air was bitter cold, and I could not see my hand before me. A terrible crack caused me to jump, but a strong band pulled me down. Such a roaring and hissing! I shut my eyes, but opened them almost immediately, as a fearful lurid glow lit up the heavens. Sharp streaks of fire played about us, and again it occurred to me that the airship was still master. An awful gas seemed to stifle me. I fell, and then came to, to find myself lying in the bottom of the ship, the sweet little woman looking anxiously at me, and the tantalizing smile gone from Sanky’s blue eyes. “How, what—” I began. “Never mind now,” the little woman whispered. “It was a severe storm, but all is serene now. See, there it goes.” I took my former place and saw the big bubble going on its journey, the most beautiful colors playing upon its surface. I was numb with cold but the air was becoming warmer. The stout gentleman explained to me that the reason we had kept upright was because millionaire Fiske, being a chemist, had made his airship on an unusual plan. He had invented a substance, magnetic in property, which would keep the air-ship upright in all weather, on account of the great attraction. More- over, the ship was extremely light, so we need never fear any danger. For a time we sailed serenely on, passing many famil- iar planets but always steering for Mars. Once we saw a flock of little stars, turning round rapidly. They were very tiny and of different colors, and made a pretty showing. We were now approaching the object of our search. Mars looked promising, but how strange. The foliage was blue and the hills were composed of yellow dirt or perhaps gold. I was wondering how we could land and see more when we increased speed violently. Uh, what a shame! Mars was fast receding, and where were we going? I looked at the stout gentleman's face and saw that he had turned pale and seemed to have lost his presence of mind. Surely something serious must have happened for he was always tranquil. I saw “ Sanky ” looking at me with a pitying look, when suddenly came a terrible shock. Our magnetic machine was being drawn by the sun and soon we should be consumed. Already the heat was becom- ing intense and I felt sick. The glare was terrible; we were being drawn into a mountain of fire. Myriads of little imps seemed to mock me. In another second we should be dead. Nearer, nearer, just one stretch and all would be gone. Now tor it! Ah — “Why Bess, you poor child,” it was mother’s voice, “are you all right now?” she was saying. “You tripped and hit your head on the fender and your forehead seems to be burning up.” Oh, such a relief! I was lying in my own little room, in no horrible air-ship: I was back on the earth and had never been in a terrible atmosphere. “ Uncle Henry is here, Bess, and if you feel that you can speak to him, go down.” I went slowly down stairs. Uncle Henry met me with the words, “Bess, I’ve decided that you and Ted had better marry aud take a trip around the world.” I looked at him with amazement and joy. But then I thought: “Perhaps Ted would not care to,” I whispered aud looked for Uncle Henry. He had gone and there stood Ted in his place, the old defiant look gone and—need I say it, we eujoyed our wed- ding trip, and although it was not made in an air-ship, an Amer- ican liuer is highly satisfactory. Mabel Dokman, ’03. THE GOLDEN-ROD. LOCALS. Lost, strayed or stolen—Brains from History IV class. Heard in History I—“Can justices of the peace marry?” Teacher—“Certainly if they get a chance.” W. B. wishes to know if anyone has an extra smile to lend him occasionally. Wanted—A hosiery department for the benefit of some of the would-be “ fussers ”—combination of blue and red socks, also pink ones, especially desirable. We advise the janitor to fulfil his duties in regard to the care of the fire apparatus on the third floor, or some day he may, to his sorrow, find a hair dresser’s bill awaiting his payment, as future victims may not be as lenient as the first one(s). The subject of putting a high board fence between the boys’ and girls’ side of the study hall is being seriously considered. Wanted by Mr. J-w-11—another companion with whom to walk at recess. The typewriters are very trying to the nerves of one of our “professerins ” who frequently has a language class in an adjoining room. The pupils on record at the High School number about 560, but numerous furry individuals, hungry for knowledge (?) ap- pear at intervals, to the great dismay of some of the feminine portion of the faculty and school. It carries us back to our primary school days when we hear the chorus obediently reciting “ Good morning ” to our music instructor. Will one of the teachers kindly give information as to the correct position of the chalk in the black-board grooves of Room 12 ? Our science teacher is also authority on the cause and effects of thunder showers. The assistant teachers, whose duty it is to clear up the type- writing room at the end of school, would like to petition for a waste-basket- It grieves us to find that one of our mathematics teachers has changed (?) her title to “ Mrs.”—or so it has been recently announced by the one in high authority. Congratulations are in order for a member of our last year’s faculty—the engagement of Miss Florence L. Ilayes to Mr. Justin Emery of Wollaston being recently announced. The classes of ’00, ’01 and ’02 held a reunion, Saturday eve- ning, January 3rd, at the school hall. The Tech. Musical Clubs gave a concert, over an hour in length, after which there was dancing until 11.30, in which all participated. The members are anticipating much pleasure at another reunion next fall. Memorial Day exercises were held at the High School, Fri- day morning, May 20th. They included singing and recitations by the members of the school, besides a splendid address by Major E. T. Bouve, followed by appropriate remarks by Col.C. H. Porter and representatives from the local Post,—Comrades Merrill, Seaver and Pierce. The annual May concert given by the school, under the direction of Mr. E. Landis Snyder, was up to the usual high standard. The reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors this year took the form of a May-day dance which was held at High School hall on the evening of May first. It was largely attended and everyone pronounced it a grand success. The upper classes gave their annual reception to the foot- ball team Saturday evening, December 19th. Progressive games were a feature, and refreshments were served at the close of an enjoyable evening. Miss Fish accompanied a number of the pupils to Richard Mansfield’s production of Shakespeare’s play, Julius Ca-sar, last winter. Miss Kennedy has given her scholars great pleasure by tak- ing them on several botanical excursions. H. I), was asked by one of the teachers to remain after school a few minutes for her, but “ he couldn’t possibly stay.” About ten minutes afterwards he was found by the same teacher, earnestly engaged in conversation with some pretty Junior girls. Three mice were found in the office trap the other morning —we wonder if they were attracted by crumbs from the editors’ luuch of the noon previous. French I. D. has a dog which “ agitates its tail.” I wonder if that is the only thing which is agitated. Cr-wl-y—“ What does it mean when a sign reads, “ All tres- passers will be persecuted to the full extent of the law ? ’ ” It must have brought back vivid memories of childish wrongs when one of our instructors was imprisoned for a short time in the dark deep depths of the supply room. We do not know whether to attribute this accident to the insignificance of the prisoner, or to the fault of the optician whom his jailor pat- ronizes. A member of French II is thinking seriously of going into the confectionery business. The following may prove useful to him:—“ For candy dates, see Mrs. Lincoln’s cook book, page 1001, or Huyler’s candy store, Tremont street, Boston.” In Junior Latin—Redolentgue thymo fragrantia mella, “And the fragrant honey smells like time.” H. M. A Senior youth taking French II has recently discovered a new addition to the human body—“ the right thumb of the middle hand.” We still catch dim glimpses of the new building through a dense fog, but whether it is advancing or retreating, we have not yet found out. The last week in May Miss Souther took some of her French pupils, who have been reading outside of school the play, Maitre Corbcau, into the French pension, Boston, where they enjoyed a delightful luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Harper held a reception for the teachers of the High School, Thursday evening, June eleventh, at their home on Putnam street. Ask Brown, ’02, how he enjoys visiting Latin classes, es- pecially those in Room II. THE GOL.DE X - ROD. MY TRIP TO WASHINGTON. During a receut vacation we started on a trip for which we had long been waiting—a visit to Washington. On our way we passed through many cities and towns and stopped at a few, among which were Norfolk, Newport News, Baltimore, Gettys- burg,—the site of the great historical battlefield,—and Hagers- town. When at length we arrived at our destination, it was so late in the evening that we thought it best to retire. But the next morning found us all ready to view the city. The first thing we saw was the Capitol, for it was directly in front of our rooms, although so far away that we drove there. On our way we noticed that the streets, about twice the width of Boston’s streets, had an extremely well-kept appearance, for as far as we could see they were of asphalt and everywhere very neat and clean. Through the centre of the street ran the electrics, but these had no wire in sight, for all the wires used in the city are laid underground. As we drew near the Capitol it looked most attractive with its many white steps and its long, high front. But we did not see the most beautiful part until we were inside and looked up about 280 feet in the rotunda. At the very top is a canopy, beautifully painted, which represents George Washington with the emblems of Freedom and Victory on his right and left, while grouped about are emblems of the thirteen original states. Around the base are sculptured groups, some of them suggestive of the Revolution. In this same place, which once was the old Senate chamber, one can hear a whisper at the other end of the gallery. Besides many interesting things here, which it would take long to tell about, there are some bronze doors,very costly, which are much praised. After coming out of the Capi- tol we went to the Congressional Library at the rear. This is also a very attractive white building. Within, all is marble, and here are many beautiful paintings, pen and pencil drawings, old books, manuscripts, and original writings of famous men and commanders. There is also a large hall where many people go to read. In this building there is an exquisite piece of mosaic work which no one is allowed to touch. It took us so long a time to go through these two buildings that it was lunch time before we knew it After luncheon we took a drive to the Zoological Garden. Here were many differ- ent kinds of animals, birds, fish and reptiles. The peacocks, which are so beautiful, were let loose to stroll about as they liked, and it was a pretty sight to watch them spread their wings and fly. The following days we took carriage rides, visiting as many places as we could. We saw the Washington monument, driv- ing around it, but we did not go inside. One cannot imagine how high it is uutil he arrives at the foot and looks up. The Bureau of Engraving, where the United States dollar bills and stamps are made, is very interesting. A womau acts as a guide here, and sbe goes around to all the departments in the building and explains them. We saw the Treasury building, where the bills are stamped and counted by the most expert counters in the world, and where the money which has to go out is stored. We happened to have a chance to go into one of the vaults where the money is kept. This is a privilege not allowed very often. We went also into the White House, the home of the President. We were allowed to go only into the East Room, where there are many beautiful chandeliers, and where the re- ceptions to the President are held. Among the other places which we saw were the Smithsonian Institute, National Museum, Pension Building, Patent Office, and Fishery Building. We passed the houses of the different embassies and leaders of the government, besides taking side trips to Mount Vernon, Cabin John Bridge, Arlington and Alexandria. It was pleasant to return home and see relatives and friends again. Just at first Quincy seemed small and rather like the country. But now things are the same as before and I should like to take the delightful trip again. Minnie Packard, '05. jt AN ESS A Y. A brook is a pretty piece of Nature’s work. In winter, when its surface is covered with ice, it makes a beautiful con- trast with the snow that surrounds it, or with the bare, dismal, hard ground. Its existence is made evident, not only by the ice on its surface, but also by the murmur as it rushes along over stones in its bed underneath the ice. In spring, when we see it from afar, it looks like a silver ribbon, crossing meadows and fields, the surfaces of which are covered with green velvet carpets. The birds, seemingly at- tracted by it, go thither and perch themselves on the trees near its banks; and there they join their songs with that of the brook. The most beautiful flowers grace the stream by their presence, and thus enrich the beauty of the whole scene. The tired traveller, lying under the protecting arms of some tree near by, is lulled to sleep by its murmuring song and by the sweet music of the birds. On wakening, the fragrance of the flowers refresh him, the birds and the brook greet him. And lying thus in dreamy mood, enchanted by the lovely sight and sweet repose, his thoughts wander in the infinite regions of fantasy. Nuxziata N. C. Di Bona, ’06. FROM A TEACHER. Five years ago this June the Class of ’98 bade farewell to its Alma Mater and went out to take its place in The School of Life. We had the honor of being the first class to take the full four years’ course in the new building. With four years of college work and only one of teaching, I can hardly presume to write from a teacher’s standpoint. Many of the class, having entered the training class the year following their graduation, have had more experience in this line of work than the writer. A teacher’s life is full of surprises and we learn many re- markable things. We learn that there is a territory in the western part of the couutry called • Newbraska; ” that the South was “ very hospital during the war ” and that the “Cru- sades were expenditions to Jerusalem to find a lost cup.” I find even my short experience has changed my school girl ideas of the ease of a teachers life. Notwithstanding the hard work and responsibility attending it, I count the life of a teacher one of enjoyment and helpfulness. Caroline Brown, '98. THE GOLDEN-ROD. ATI ILETIC BASE BALL SCHEDULE FOR 1003. April 21, Quincy High vs. Rockland High at Quincy. a 24, it a fi Copeland Club at Quincy. a 28, it tt it Mechanic Arts High at Quincy. May L it a ii Revere High at Quincy. a 5, it tt it Roxbury at Quincy. a 8, it tt it Volkmann at Quincy. tt 12, it a it Adams Academy at Quincy. tt 15, a a a Milton High at Quincy. a 09 it u a West Roxbury High at West Roxbury. � 2G, a a ft Adams Academy at Quincy. June 2, it a %t Milton High at Milton. « 5, it a u West Roxbury High at Quincy. a 12, tt a LIST “ Roxbury High at Roxbury. OF PLAYERS. Sanders, Bennett, Miller, Shortle, Drake, Fenno. Rooney, Joyce, Williams, O’Brien, Davenport, Taber, Conrad, Donovan. j jt The condition of athletics among the boys this year has been marked by two features. There has been an abundance of good material but it has been extremely difficult to weld it into hard- working teams. One of the principal aims of athletics seems to have been lost sight of. An athletic team is formed largely for the purpose of rallying the feelings and activities of the school. The team represents the school just as much as a teacher or a speaker at graduation, and should see to it that it is a worthy representation. Without team play no organization, political, scholastic, or athletic, can make consistent progress. Team play excludes emphatically the repeated display of the abilities of the individual. It includes the pulling together of the energies and interests of all for one common end. The rest of the school should feel a personal interest in the team individually and as a whole. A success affects both ; an unnecessary defeat reflects on both. Until some such spirit pervades the teams and the whole school, there will continue to be a failure to get the results de- served. The schedule for the football season last fall proved not to be arranged to best advantage, as all the difficult games were played in succession without allowing an opportunity for rest and added preparation. The support of the school was uni- formly good, especially at the Dedham game, where some of the best playing of the year was brought out. In track athletics a team of two men was entered in the winter interscholastic meeting. Miller, 1903, won second in the mile run, defeating a large field. The baseball season is so fresh in the minds of all, that it does not require comment. The forming of the Highland League has proved its wisdom, and another season should see Quincy well to the fore. As one allows his fancy to wander to the Quincy High School of the future, he is sure to dwell on the attractions of the much needed gymnasium, and to watch in imagination a game of basket ball played by our girls on a winter day, regard- less of the fact that the Goffe street field lies buried in snow. Not until there is some opportunity for gymnastic work in the season when it is most needed, can the girls’ athletics be all we might wish them to be. Turning, however, from the ideal to the real, we have in our memories of this year, a red letter day, November twenty- first. Through Mr. Campbell’s untiring efforts, the first girls’ field day, which followed a series of basket ball games and a tennis tournament, was a great success. The girls were enthusi- astic, and although no records were broken, the work was well done, and each class had as a result, a nuinl er of points, of which they had a right to be proud. The winners and wearers of the “ Q ” have kept us from forgetting the successes of the day. Basket ball and tennis have been enjoyed by quite a number during the year. We wish that more might find the time and desire to spend an afternoon now an then, for as we have heard, “AH work and no play. Makes Jack a dull boy. and we feel sure that a like rule holds true for Jack’s sister. o NOTES. The athletics of the Quincy High School are rising rapidly in standard. The showing made by the track team at the big indoor meets in Boston during the past winter, were very creditable considering the unfavorable weather in which they had to prac- tice. The first meet to which we sent representatives was that of the Boston Athletic Association, at which Mr. Hunt of 1904 did well. Mr. Miller of 1903 was entered in the mile run and came out seventh. Mr. Percival did well in the 40-yard dash. In the mile run of the New England Interscholastic meet Miller came out second, placing the Quincy High School ahead of all others in New England, except those of Worcester and Somerville, which it tied. Miller was also entered in the eight-mile cross country run of the Alphonsus Association, in which he won third place. The school entered a member in the outdoor Interscholastic, which took place at Soldiers’ Field, June G. EFFOR TS A FPRECIA TED. It is gratifying to know that the efforts of the class of 1902 have been appreciated. The following letter was received by the Secretary, Mary W. Patterson : My dkah Miss Patterson:— At a meeting of the Ward One Branch of the Quincy People’s Union, held on April sixteenth, it was the earnest de- sire of all that appreciation be expressed to the class of 1902 for the valuable improvement made to the school grounds by plant- ing trees, shrubs and vines. So good an example, it is hoped, will serve as an incentive to others to adorn public places in as pleasing a manner. Sincerely yours, Madeleine Fish, Secretary for Ward 1. Quincy High bciioo Bradford Library THE GOLDEN-ROI). THE TALE OF A SOLICITOR. There is a man in our town, And he is wondrous good: lie knows that some poor people Have to gain a livelihood. Now at the close of one spring day A tired maiden stood With a comrade, at his office door— In her hand a ' Golden-Rod.” Her timid knock was answered By the appearance from within Of the worthy gentleman himself. Who said, “ Why walk right in! ” “Please, Mr.----the maiden said, “ I've come on business. There's only just one large space left— Now please do answer ‘ Yes '— “ I've scoured this whole town over. And to each one have said— Won't you take the ad ' you had before ? ’ But they’d glare o'er the top of my head And say, ' We've given up taking ads In programs and the like ’— But sir, this is the Golden-Rod, Read by rich and poor alike,’— “ ‘ 'Tls a special number we’re getting out, ’Twill be published the last of June.— Ah—thank you sir-you'rc very kind, I'm sure 'twill pay you soon.” “ One thriving merchant whom I sought, Who has Ids fill of joys. Actually told me—don’t be shocked— That1 yirls have more cheek than boys.' “ Whether that was a gentle hint or not For me to get out of the store, I cannot say—but I did not, Aud got a dollar more. “ Xow, Mr.—please take this ad, There's quite a goodly space: I’ll tell you just what you can do— On this side put your face— “On the other side you can put 4 Vote Xo, Or anything else you would: I think it will be quite a nice little scheme. And ’twill boom the Golden-Rod. So after some talk about what to put in. This worthy man assented. Although he was bashful and timid About having his picture printed. If you wish to know who this wise man is, Just go right over and ax 1dm— For this wise old man of our town Is Henry Hardwick Faxon. o o The editorial staff wishes to extend its sincere thanks to the local artist who so kindly furnished the posters for the “Golden- Rod,” also to all who have assisted us to make the paper a suc- cess. GLIMPSES OF PLANTATION LIFE. The typical stately mansion of the Southern planter which dated in some instances to a period prior to the revolution, is fast disappearing. This is especially true on the rice plantations in the Carolinas. In most cases, fire is responsible for the destruction of these homes. Many were put to the torch during Sherman’s march to the sea, and many others have been consumed in consequence of defective chimney flues, while some arc dropping to pieces through natural decay, their owners not having the means of keeping them in repair. They are situated near the waterways, as rice must be Hood- ed after planting. None are less than four or five miles from town and the majority far more remote. There is a marked similarity in their location. They are reached by a woods road shaded by tall, solemn pines which perhaps have been boxed for turpentine. Masses of yellow jas- mine or the graceful sprays of the Cherokee vase enliven the for- est vistas along the way. For mile after mile, no building is in sight and no sound to be heard but the musical thrill of the mocking bird. At the end of such a road, one comes to a grove of live oaks hung with long festoons of Southern moss in the mi i t of which are the stone or brick foundations where a spacious, vine- embowered country house once stood. The neglected gardens in which tall japonicas and large azalea bushes still grow, tell of former grandeur in the days before the war. The “street,” as the negro quarters are called, overflows with pickaninies as of old, for here live the blacks who cultivate the rice. The house of the overseer in slavery times is now occupied by some white man who manages the plantation; sometimes the owner, oftener not. These estates are known by some distinctive name, as Chicora, Kensington, Rosemont. On some of them the mansion is still standing and occupied by descendants of the old family. Here gracious hospitality is dispensed to the fortunate visitor with no allusion to straightened circumstances and the sad contrast of present conditions with those of a prosperous past. In these solitudes one finds ladies who have read the latest books and are fully in touch with the great movements of the day. Their lot is not wholly unhappy; their life is not frit- tered away with trifles, but they have time to devote to the best things. Aud the planter himself lives close to nature’s heart. A life in the open, away from society’s demand, develops the best in a man and does not necessarily stunt mental growth. Elizabeth IIakdwick Aldex. jt j J UNCLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS Boy Wanted—In fish store, to open oysters thirteen vears old. For Sale—A bull dog; will eat anything; very fond of chil- dren. J o Editor. —“What makes you say that I ought to buy this joke ? ” Humorist.—“ Because I don’t believe in carrying a joke too far, and that joke has been carried far enough.” THE (iOLDKX-ROI). THE RELATIONS OF HAMLET AND OPHELIA. To appreciate the play of “ Hamlet,” and to understand it correctly, it should he studied from the text, as Shakespeare wrote it, and not from the modern actor’s rendering, since, for stage production, many scenes are necessarily cut, until the version is almost a distorted one. With the Folios for a basis of our interpretation, we cannot hesitate to believe that Hamlet sincerely loved Ophelia, and that throughout the play all his actions result not from anger, but from affection for her. Until the dreadful night with the ghost, he had hoped that she would become his wife, and this hope had been “ the spur to prick the sides of his ambition.” The spectre’s revelations, however, made this union impossible, since heretofore the high- est praise Hamlet could give Ophelia was to say that she was like his queen-mother. What he learned from the ghost made this likeness fatal. Up to the arrival of his college-mates, Ilosencranz and Guildenstern, Ophelia had been almost his only companion, and in the many interviews they had had, of which we are not told, Hamlet had been able to gain a clear insight into her char- acter. He knows that with him she “loves to tread the prim, rose path of dalliance,” and, moreover, that she is ever obedient, pliant, and susceptible to all influence. These characteristics expose her to danger. Then from the moral training Polonius would give his daughter, a pure minded, high principled char- acter could hardly result. Another reason for Hamlet’s determination to break off all connections with Ophelia is to secure his own peace of mind. He has been shaken in his belief in all woman kind by the knowl- edge of Gertrude’s treachery, and has become convinced that Ophelia is, by nature, no better than his mother, and that a union with her would expose him to the same overwhelming un- happiness that his father had suffered. Perhaps after all a trifle confirmed his decision. Ophelia tells her father, old Polonius, that, at Hamlet’s visit to her room, she was much affrighted. Hamlet may have seen this shrink- ing fear, and attributed it to changing affection, or the inability to meet his questions as frankly as they are put. Yet all our sympathies enwrap Ophelia when we see her scorned by one whom she is unconscious of ever having offended, and we can hardly find an excuse for Hamlet's cruel taunts and repudiations, save the belief that they are wrung from him by the thought that Claudius, Polonius, Gertrude, and Ophelia are leagued together to force him to a marriage that the revelations of the ghost have made impossible. In his “ wild and whirling words ” against Ophelia, Hamlet is nearer his loss of reason than ever before. He is alienated from his nobler self, and we do not wonder that, after he has left her, Ophelia, forgetting that her father and Claudius have overheard the interview, mourns so bitterly over the supposed dethronement of her lover’s reason, and her own consequent un- happiness. Mabie says, in speaking of this scene, “Hamlet has disar- ranged her relations to the universe. His tenderness tries to make her understand that a union with him would not be desir- able, and at the same time, his jealous love seeks to separate her from all other men.” “ Get thee to a nunnery!” he says. This to him does not seem a hard or cruel sentence. He has found the world so harsh and bitter that seclusion from it means to him happiness, and a nunnery, safety and peace. At Ophelia’s grave all other emotions give way to his over- whelming grief and love. Death has raised Ophelia above the reach of all earthly taint, and his affection for her is paramount. It seems almost a desecration to criticise Ophelia. She is so real a creation, and her grief is so heart-rending, that we treat her rather as we would a dear child. We feel about her far more than we can say. After all, was not Hamlet wrong in rejecting Ophelia? Gilchrist seems to answer this when he says, “Hamlet’s fidelity to ideal, which separated him from her, entailed an unnecessary sacrifice for both. 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UNION MADE FOR MEN. Jones Qulno.v. TEC32 CTXIESE FCR B003D3LXisrC3-. Eov. 23Cer toert S. JoHnson Says CHurcH is Partly at Fault. L . {yuincy L)ad lAdg -r. May S. 10OJ.] “Circuit Attorney Folk and the St. Louis Bribors, was the caption of I ho ovenlng discourse by t|io Rev. Iler- bort S. Johnson in the Wat re u Avenue Baptist church Sunday oven mg. The Rev. goutleman, deploring tho condition of attain in St. I«oni during tbo last flve years, drew a comparison between Attorney Folk aud the rich boodlors whom bo has � o fearlessly «prosecuted, aud discusse� ! the eundi tlou of atTaira brought about through tbo wonderful growth of the country and the haste u get rich wliiclt is in the atmosphere. The speaker pointed out that it was only alter repeated requests that Mr Fidk asvumod the office, and then ouly with the full uuderstaudlng that he would punish the wroogdi ars, whoever they were. Then ho showori how the gentleman was assail'd .'uni tbroatoued when he did commence hit prosecu- tions. “And now, he said, “Joseph W. Folk has shown himself (It to rank among tho best citizens of the country. “ It was not, however, In St. Louis only that such disgraceful thieving had occurred, bur In almost all of the Urgent cities,and the Christian church, bo declared, was in iomo measure to- I sponsible for this, because good eitl- zeu did not earn to devote their time or money to the politics of tbo cities. iitsav it. raxos. Only a few day ago, he aid. he was talking with a millionaire of Boston, who said there were hundred of good honest men In the city who would Ik� able to carry no tho business of the Police Commission, but who could not be persoaded to go through the politi- cal drudgery to get tiierc. Just here was where tho church failed in its duty. Within a few blocks of their own church they were allowing tho devil to do his work, dragging tholr young men and women down to the bottomless pit •lay by «lay. � Tho lesson shown by At- torney Folk in his self-denying conduct, refuting to be enriched by tho wrong- doers, but preferring to lie poor end honest, might to bo recognized by alt the churchrs in the country. While thousand of yunng men iiave shown their readiness to give up their lives for the country in lime of war. it was, be felt lamentable that so few good men went Into politic , aud Ik� urged the young men and women present to enlist at onco In this work and III themselves to bo able to till public office and to purify tho cltv. If they did this with a proper regard to I heir love for Jesus Obrlot, there could ho no chance for such stealing am) wrongdoing as Is to be heard spoken of on every baud.—Boston Post, May 4, 1003.