Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

Page 25 text:

THE GOLDEN-ROD 23 SCHOOL NEWS DEBATING CLUB The question for debate January 31 was: Resolved, that hockey and track should be substituted for basketball and baseball in the Quincy High School. The debaters were: (affirmative) Mullen, Cummings, and Walters; (negative) Gesmer, Baker, and Keyes. The negative received the decision. The appoint- ments for March 14 are: (affirmative) Marr, Mahoney and T. Nixon; (negative) H. Nixon, George, and H. Ewertz; reader, R. Ewertz. The question for the debate will be: Resolved, that the best lumber sections in our forests should be placed under federal con- trol. The following officers were elected for the next half year: President, Hugh Nixon. Vice-President, Russell C. Johnson. Secretary, John Cummings. Assistant Secretary, Harold Ewertz. Treasurer, Roland Newcomb. Entertainment Committee, Mullen, H. Nixon, and Keyes. Question Committees, Gesmer, Kendall, and Markham. Membership Committee, Mr. Fuller, Hig- gins, George, Carlson, and Mahoney. Nominating Committee, Peterson, Marr, Diamond, T. Nixon, and Nicholson. A committee consisting of Keyes, Johnson, and Higgins was appointed to arrange a dance after the vaudeville show has been given. Dimmick then gave an interesting reading. A meeting was held February 14. The ques- tion for debate was: Resolved, that the coast defenses should be strengthened. The dis- putants were: (affirmative) Peterson and Dia- mond; (negative) Markham. The affirmative received the decision. The appointments for March 28, are: (affirmative) R. Ewertz, Kendall, and Nicholson; ( negative) Johnson, Taylor, and Weymouth; reader, Mahoney. The question will be: Resolved, that Cuba should be annexed to the United States. Read- ings were given by Gesmer, Marr, Diamond, Mahoney, and Peterson. LATIN CLUB A meeting was held January 27 in the Hall. Miss Rogers sang several selections and Wey- mouth played four pieces on the violin. Miss Luke accompanied Miss Rogers and Wey- mouth on the piano. Reed and his sister, Lil- lian, give an interesting sketch and then Reed and Gesmer each gave several excellent read- ings. A Pin Committee consisting of Miss Russell, Dodge, and Gesmer was appointed. DRAMATICS The Debating and Thalia Clubs will present a vaudeville show March 9 and the members arc now perfecting their parts. From all in- dications the show will be a tremendous suc- cess. Our local stars, Bill Mullen, P. Oscar Jenkins, “Knock-Out” Keyes, Ted Higgins, and “Whitey” Peterson will be seen in action. Everyone who wants to have a good time should buy a ticket. MUSIC Plans are under way for a fine Spring Con- cert to be given May 15. A soprano and also a ’cello soloist will be secured by Miss Howes, who is directing the plans. The High School chorus, the Girls’ Glee Club, and the Mixed Glee Club will render selections, assisted by the Orchestra. SCHOOL An assembly was held in the Hall, Monday, January 29. Mr. Collins asked that any pupil who had found a bunch of keys should return it to the office and then discussed the matter

Page 24 text:

22 THE GOLDEN-ROD through whose efforts a notorious band of out- laws, named Doone, is entirely annihilated. The heroine. Lorna Doone, is almost too fairy like to be human but for all that she is very lovable. Although the characters are for the most part dull and uninteresting, yet the story is exciting and well told and the descriptions are wonderful. “Lorna Doone” is probably one of the greatest books in Eng- lish Literature and any time consumed in read- ing it is certainly well spent. Mabel Derry, 1918. NINETY-THREE Ninety-Three by Victor Hugo is one of the best romances that I have ever read, for three reasons. The first reason is because it is so well planned. Each chapter has a certain definite end in view. Every time the action of the plot is stopped to go back to something, which at the time appears to have no bearing on the plot, there is a fixed purpose in the author’s mind. For instance, the first book seems to be of no use at all until in the mid- dle of the story, then the mother following her children takes a prominent place. It’s a fine example of literature. The second reason is because of its educa- tional qualities. This book depicts the condi- tions in France during the latter part of the Revolution. Victor Hugo presents a very graphic account of the hardships in all parts of the country, life in Paris and in the theatre of the war alike, being described. The high cost of living now-a-days had its duplicate in the year of ninety-three in France. The third reason is because the book is con- sidered one of the great classics. Any rom- ance, novel, or other form of literature which is in a class with Ninety-Three, is a good thing to read. It offers such a great opportunity to improve one’s composition and English by studying and copying the style. It is always a good plan, as in any line of work, to imitate the great masters. Ninety-Three is an educa- tion in itself. Harold Ewertz, 1917. ROBERT E. LEE The biography of Robert E. Ijzc by Gillman is the most readable biography I have ever had in my possession. It brings out Lee’s character in a most in- teresting way. at the same time giving a good idea and a true one of the conditions in the South at the time of the Civil War. If more Northerners would read this book, they would lose a great deal of their bitter feel- ing towards the South. It does not uphold the South in seceding from the Union in any way, but it shows that the South fought for what it believed to be right, and that is as much as anyone can do. There is one passage in the book summing up Lee as a general which I thought was especially good: “Lee was Caesar without his ambition, Frederick I without his tyranny, Napoleon without his cruelty, and Washing- ton without his reward.” This seems to be true throughout the entire book. He had no ambition, except to do right, he was fair and just at all times and dealt sympathetically with his soldiers. He never received a reward nor did he wish one. As time passes on and people overcome their narrow prejudices against Robert Lee, gain- ing a clearer and a truer idea of him. he will be respected more and -more as a man who at all times did that which he believed to be right without a thought of his own personal interests. No book can give a truer portrayal of Robert Lee and the South at the time of the Civil War than this account by Gillman. Florence M. Hoacland, ’19.

Page 26 text:

24 THE GOLDEN-ROD of order in the building after 1:15. He said that, owing to basketball, many pupils stay at school until the time for the game and while doing so make too much noise. These pupils were told that they would be asked to go away from the school until the time for the game if they could not be quiet. He also said that students must not reenter the school after the game to get their books and wraps. The Teachers’ Play, to be given Tuesday, February 13, was commenced, and the pupils were requested to advertise it. The proceeds will go to Miss Jackson, the school nurse, to be used by her. The tickets are twenty-five and thirty-five cents. LES ENIGMES ORIGINALES Je suis compose de trois syllables; Ma premiere est un metal que les femmes aimcnt beaucoup; Ma deuxieme et ma troisieme sont ce qu’il vaut mieux que rccevoir. Mon tout est ce que les officiers de l’armee font. •jauuopjQ Mon premier est 1c melat le plus utile; Mon second est la couleur, la plus pure; Mon tout est un autre melat tres utile. •Dinqq-JDj Harriot Barbour, T9. Mon premier est un fruit; Mon deuxieine est une preposition; Mon troisieme est ce que les riches possedent; Et mon tout est qucldiose precieuse a manger. 3JJ3X 3P suuuoj Mon premier est un habitant du del avec un accent aigu; Mon deuxieme est le participe passe du verbe lire au pluriel; Et mon tout est la cloche de nuit. •snjoSuy Catiierexe Merigan, T9. The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy, N. Y., has been given $11,000 for the erection of a wireless station and will be glad to communicate with any students of the school who have wireless apparatus. • I “I cannot tell a lie.” The George Washing- ton luncheon, February 21 was “simply grand.” Creamed chicken, Washington salad, cherry pie, Washington pie and all garnished with American flags, fancy candle-sticks and red, white and blue garlands. Would that the Father of Our Country were here to enjoy it! Hugh Nixon, News Editor. Mon premier est un adverbe de lieu; Mon second est la troisieme personne au pluriel de pronoun. Mon tout est ce qui est necessairc pour lire les contcs franqais. xno Barbara Foley, T8. LOST AND FOUND COLUMN (Alger McLennan) LOST:—A Freshman between rooms 13 and 38. When last seen was wandering up second flight of stairs. If found, please return to office at once, as parents are worried. LOST:—Earl Winslow’s love of study. If found, please return to owner as he needs it very much. FOUND:—A sneaker size 15 7-8, in the gym Monday, Feb. 5, 1917. Owner may have same by proving property and paying for the advertisement. Apply at. Golden Rod Of- fice. LOST:—The school spirit which formerly prevailed at our athletic contests. Three hun- dred rooters are needed to fill the space left by the shirkers. FOUND:—A broken heart. Ask Percy Jenkins about it.