Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROl) road, lonely and little used, and consequently in bad condition, soon became a river of mud, through which the auto labored with difficulty, liberally bespattering itself and its drenched occupant. Finally, in an especially deep and inviting looking slough, the motor gave a last despairing “chug” and stopped dead. In vain the doctor crawled underneath in the most approved style, lightened nuts, and cranked again: the motor refused to work. To add to the general pleasantness of the situation darkness fell, rendering any further attempt at repairs impossible. Burdening himself with a spare tire, a kit of tools, a seal cushion, and. in fact, everything removable the doctor started for tile nearest farmhouse, some two miles distant. The house was reached after an hour's hard tramp through the mud and rain, in the course of which automobiles and. in particular, “abso- lutely reliable ' doctor’s runabouts, were given : most merciless criticism. The doctor knocked hard and long till at length a head was thrust out of an upper window, and a voice, evidently that of a woman, said “No, we don't put up no tramps.’’ and added, in an audible under- tone. “John, go downstairs and untie that pup; I don’t like his looks.” Further remonstrance on the part of the doctor was cut short by an emphatic “Now git!” accompanied by a slam of the window. The doctor did “git” and as quickly as pos- sible. urged on by blood-curdling growls from the direction of the house. However, he suc- ceeded in obtaining lodging for the night at the next farm beyond. The following advertisement appeared in the next edition of the local paper. “Will ex- change a Stanford runabout, run only 25 miles for buggy, horse, or anything not in anyway connected with automobiles. Good and suffi- cient reasons for selling given by owner. Dr. C. L. Burch. Greenville. Mass.” jfc Teacher in Physics: “Mr. FI—ve, will you please sit down ? ” Mr. Fl-----: “Yes, sir, as soon 2s I remove the water from my chair. The base ball season of 1907 opened under two very unfavorable conditions. At lirst we had no captain. This difficulty has been well overcome. But the more important difficulty has not been overcome. This is the lack of funds to carry out our schedule. This is due to a great lack of interest throughout the school. This means that, if money is not raised in a very short time, the season of 1907 will be limited to two or three games. Our team must be supplied with bats and the other necessaries. The team ought to have new uni- forms. The school should realize these condi- tions for it lies entirely with the pupils whether or not we carry out our schedule, which is as follows: . April 19— Graduates. April 23—Adams Academy at Quincy. April 26—Weymouth High at Quincy. April 30—Open. May 3—Abington High at Quincy. May 7 -Ballou A: Ilobigaml at Quincy. May 10—Auburndale school at Quincy. May 14—Hingham High at Ilingham. May 17—Roxbury High at Quincy. May 24—Open. May 28—Dedham High at Quincy. May 31—Open. June 4—Open. June 7—Open. June 10—Adams Academy at Quincy. This year athletics began under very dis- couraging circumstances. The necessity of practicing in the morning, the lack of a coach, and the playing of one game a week was. des- pite the good material on the team, tori great a handicap to overcome. The season ended,

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THE GOLDEN- ROD wires «gain to his mouth he waited with bated breath for the answer. As he waited he seemed to see the wreck which must follow if he were unsuccessful in stopping the train. Already he thought he heard the distant roar of the ap- proaching engine, when his thoughts were in- terrupted by the operator at L— who answered t that moment. Then Frank carefully spelled out the following message: “Flag spcl. D. R., bridge gone. M.” Again placing the wires to his mouth, he got the message; “(). K. L.” Then he hurriedly spliced the wires and turned towards home. At L----. the operator had just time enough to change his semaphore to danger before the Special rushed by and stopped about a third of a mile below the station. When the General Superintendent heard the news, he telegraphed his thanks to Frank at his station. The next day Frank received the appointment as telegrapher at D----. a middle-sized manufacturing city on the main line. From that time there has been a steady ad- vance in the positions held by the young man and today one may read in the list of officials of the M. C. Railroad the name of Frank Rus- sell. General Passenger Agent. jk j, jt The Adventures of on Amateur Aufoist. Doctor Burch had bought an automobile The news spread like wildfire, till within a day of its announcement by the postman, every man. woman, and child in Greenville had heard of it. 'Plie fact was that the old doctor, the family physician of Greenville, had recently visited his cousin in Boston, and while there he had gone to the automobile show. There he became very much interested in automobiles generally, and ended by purchasing a small doctor’s run- about. “absolutely reliable under all condi- tions.” according to the salesman. The doctor had returned to Greenville in- tending to keep tlie matter entirely secret, not even informing his wife, who was somewhat of a gossip. “Well, Doctor,” greeted him on all sides, “how does Greenville seem to you side of Bos- ton?” “Oh. pretty slow, pretty slow,” would be the reply. “Trouble is, you folks are too far behind the times—time you woke up.” After a week of eager anticipation on the part of the doctor, the shipping bill arrived, but unfortunately for his plans, his wife found and read this, which stated that “a Stanford run- about had been shipped to Dr. C. L. Burch of Greenville.” She lost no time in telling the news to Abe Weathers, the R. F. D. man, who in turn informed everyone on his route. Accordingly, when the little machine ar- rived at the Greenville station, it was immedi- ately hauled to the doctor’s home, escorted by all Greenville in a body, curious to witness the doctor’s first trip. The doctor, although much surprised, soon joined them, and the auto was quickly prepared for its maiden run. Then the owner, instruction book in hand and trying his best not to look proud, stepped to the front of the machine and started the crank. The motor responded finely, but just .then, unfor- tunately. an over-curious small boy pulled the starting lever. The “runabout,” true to its name, started forward like a streak, bowling over the doctor and several bystanders, and by the time these had recovered their breath and dignity, only a cloud of dust was visible, far up the road. The trail of the fugitive was easily followed being dotted here and there with lap robes, monkey wrenches, dead chicken, etc. Where the road turned sharply, the auto had turned to one side, torn down considerable fence, gone through a henhouse and finally was found, up against a haystack, uninjured but for a few scratches. . Then an ox was hired from a grinning on- looker. and the machine was towed slowly and ingloriously home. Needless to remark, the old mare was in demand for the next few days, but at length having occasion to visit a distant town, the doc- tor resolved to try again. This time all went smoothly, until, upon the return trip, clouds came up and the rain poured in torrents. The

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THE GOLDEN-ROD therefore, with few victories. The bright side of tli» season was that a large number of men were developed who will l e available next year for ‘he team to be led by Captain Gourlie. The baseball team was unfortunate iu los- ing Capt. Nichols, but should have a success- ful eason if properly developed, since there are a number of good players out for the team. Track athletics are coming in for more at- tention than ever before. This is a thing much to be desired as it opens up a field to those who have not the qualifications of baseball players, yet who wish to take part in some sport. Those who take up this branch of sport will be par- ticularly helped by the new gymnasium which has finally arrived after years of waiting. The gymnasium marks the second period in the development of organized athletics in our school, tin first being the formation of the Athletic Association. The addition of the gym- nasium to the equipment of the school should be of great lnmefit in a number of ways. The first is the individual benefit to those who would not takt physical exercise unless required to do so. These are the very persons who need the work. It is to be hoped that instruction in gymnastics will be prescribed during at least the first three years for those who do not play on the school or class teams. The second benefit will be to the classes. This may be brought about by lim- iting the competition in the indoor sports to the various class teams, thus promoting class spirit. And. lastly, is the benefit to the class derived from the combination of the first two and shown in school loyalty. This last feature is brought about as a whole by the acquaintance of each young man with the other. It is true he may meet them in the class room, but he does not get to know them well as in the “gym. or on the field. The latter places are where the “square deal traits in a young man are shown and developed. If. therefore, the leaders of the different teams will try to give each man as great a show as possible, they will find that with a proper amount of coaching the High School team will nearly always come out on top. H. R MILLER, JR.,—Q. II. S. 1903. Gtrls’ f telO flDeet. June 16. 1906 1st place count» 5;'2d place counts 3; : d place counts I 1906 1907 1908 75 yard Dull. 50 yard Dull. High Jump. Xana Fisher. Marie Dugan. Catherine Gay. X. Fisher. M. Duggan. C. Gay. Ella Packard. Jennie Cummings. Xinon Lacey. Distance, 4 feet. 2 inches. Broad Jump. M. AUel .hausser. Xinon Lacey. Gladys Howe. Distance. 12 feet. 6 inches. Potato Race. Muriel Badger. Anna Granahan. Mar. Burke Obstacle Race. Gladys Howe. Helen Elcock. Mar. Burke. Base Ball Throwing. Gertrude Burke. Anna Granahan. Harriet Ruggles. Distance, 136 feet. 4 inches. .Sack Race. Ella Packard. Jessie Pratt. Xana Fisher. Three-legged Race. Packard—Corey. Allen—Bean. Ruggles— Howe, (ioal Throwing—(6 out of 10.) Eleanor Moriarty. Muriel Badger. Harriet Ruggles. Relay Race. Class of 09 Class of '08 Class of '06 1909 5 5 3 1 Totals 22 8 34 35 JSovs’ jfielO Dav. June 21. 1906 1906 1907 1908 1909 100 yard Dash. Nichols. 5 Jordan. 2 ............ Murphy. 2 Time, 11 1-5 sec.