Quincy High School - Goldenrod Yearbook (Quincy, MA)

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THE GOLDEN-ROD 10 '‘Don’t rub it in, please mother. It was my fault, I know.” Then proceeded a somewhat incoherent explanation to his hysterical mother. Finally, Bob left his mother sobbing and rushed up to his erstwhile guest’s room. It was empty, sure enough, but (he bed had been slept in and Catherine must have left the evening before as her room was untouched. Where— The doorbell shrilled and Bob rushed downstairs nearly knocking the sur- prised butler off his feet, and grabbed the letter. “Dearest Bob: You certainly deserved every bit of THE During the war interest was centered upon the building of the submarine and its work. Previous to the United States’ entry into the war, work was started at the Fore River upon a new type of sub- marine. The third and last of this series has just been completed. It is the lar- gest fighting submarine in the world, having a length of two hundred and ninety-seven feet over all. For use in warfare it has four torpedo tubes at the bow. Four Diesel oil-burning, internal combustion engines, each developing one thousand horsepower, furnish power to drive the boat on the surface, and two the scare you got. Ralph, the real Ralph, and I are on our honeymoon. You see I met him over a year ago while at school in Virginia and we have been secretly engaged ever since. Ralph missed his train to Washington and so came on here to the reception, not expecting to find an impostor here with his stolen car. It’s up to you to explain to the guests, Bob, and have that chauffeur arrested, if he hasn’t already gone. We’ve got the car. Love to mother and yourself, although you don’t deserve it. Your loving sister, Mrs. Ralph Lee.” —Marie Anderson, ’20. AA-3 huge electric motors serve to propel it under water. It differs from other sub- marines, having two hulls, an inner and an outer hull. This arrangement per- mits greater depth running, for, by filling the space between the hulls with water, on submerging, the submarine is enabled to withstand greater pressure from without, and is automatically pro- vided with ballast tanks. Some persons believe that the famous submarine, the Deutschland, is the lar- gest in the world, but it may be inter- esting to know that the AA3 is seven inches longer.—Joseph Messier, ’20. Miss Howes: (coaching the candidates for the “Glee Club”) “Now stand up straight, throw your weight on the balls of your feet, and be prepared for anything that come up.” History Teacher: “The Greeks aren’t very civilized now.” Bright Student: “No but they ‘shine’ when they get to the United States.” Miss FitzGerald: “Jenkins, if I was to ask you in German to go for a walk tonight, what would you say?” Jenkins: (after deeply considering, smiles and says) “Why, I should say ‘ja.’ ” We wonder who kissed Larry Leavitt on the neck. (Boyle’s Law?) Teacher: “Is the moon an economic good?” Pupil: (who should have been studying) “That depends on who the girl is.”

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IS THE GOLDEN-ROD JUST ONE NIGHT The phone shrilled insistently, as Bob, dusty and by no means good humored, crawled from beneath the chiffonier where he was searching for a refractory- collar button, and grabbed the receiver. Hello, Bob.” came the voice of his author friend, Ralph Lee. “Say, I’m awfully sorry, old man, but I’ve got to leave for Washington on the 5:30, so of course—” “Ye Gods, man,” groaned Bob, “what about that darned house partyr?” Sorry-, but it’ll be impossible, Bob. Well, so long, old chap. I’ve got just half an hour to pack and make my train. Good Luck!” “Good Luck! Holy Smoke, I’m in a nice fix. Here I’ve been bragging about Ralph for the last month (wonderful fellow, do anything for me, etc.) and Mother has this reception to introduce him to her friends, and Sis especially.” Suddenly', a brilliant idea struck the frenzied Bob. Why not get someone to impersonate Ralph? Neither his moth- er, sister or guests, had ever seen the young author. Ralph was in town only- on business as he was a resident of old Virginia. But now came the question, whom should he get? Bob paced the room several times and then halted before one of the windows and stood staring moodily at the line of waiting taxis. Suddenly, across the street, a large red car drew up to the curb and a fur-coated young man leaped out and entered the store hurriedly . Bob seized his coat and dashed madly' down the stairs and across the street. The man was just emerging from the store and jumped nervously as Bob laid a de- taining hand on his arm. Say,” he said to the chauffeur, what’s y'our time worth for tonight?” “I’ve got no time to------” the other began gruffly, but Bob interrupted breathlessly. Listen, I’ll give you fifty dollars if you’ll help me out of a scrape. Fifty dollars,” he added coaxingly, “just for one night.” The other regarded him intently for a moment, and then, “I’m on, boss,” came the crafty reply'. For the next two hours Bob drilled the chauffeur in the art of intelligent con- versation and endeavored to teach him some of Ralph’s characteristics. The lights of Larchmont, Bob’s Long Island home, were gleaming, as the red car sped up the drive and came to a sharp stop under the porte-cochere. The chauffeur for some reason had in- sisted on using the red car for the journey-. Although Bob’s heart was in his mouth the evening passed without a mishap. His mother and guests were delighted with the false author, but his sister, Catherine, was silent and preoccupied during the evening, and about eleven o’clock she pleaded a headache and re- tired. The next morning, Bob, pacing the library waiting for breakfast, happened to pick up a paper of the evening before. There above the words Auto Thief!” was the picture of his chauffeur! Then followed a description of the red car. At the same instant, Bob’s mother rushed into the room. “Oh, Bob,” she wailed, read this.” Bob took the slip of notepaper and finally' his dazed brain made out the words: Dear Mother and Bob— When y'ou get this, Ralph and I will be happily' married. Wish us luck. Catherine.” Heavens! She—she’s married a thief!” “A—a what?” gasped his mother. Do you mean to tell me, Bob Daley', that he wasn’t Ral—”

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20 THE GOLDEN-ROD School News DEBATING SOCIETY On September 18, the Debating Society met in Room 8. The officers for the first half of the year are: President—Edward Shyne. Vice-President—-William Couch. Secretary—Edgar Lundin. Treasurer—William Jenness. Several applicants for membership were voted into the club. It was decided to form six teams to debate at the regular meetings. The dues for the coming year were reduced from ten to five cents a month. Owing to the exceedingly wealthy condition of the club, this reduction is possible. A very enlightening extemporan- eous debate on the Boston police question followed. The meeting adjourned at 8:45. A regular meeting of the Debating Society was held October 2nd in Room 8. A schedule of debates for the season was presented and approved. The question for the evening was: Resolved, that the United States Senate should accept the Peace Treaty. Eastman, Russell and Fitton presented the affirmative; Holden and Jenness the negative. The arguments were clearly put forth by both sides, but the decision was in favor of the negative, with Jenness as best speaker. The meeting adjourned at 9:25. At the October 16th meeting of the Debating Society, the President read a letter from the Cambridge Latin Debating Society challenging Quincy to a debate. It was decided to accept the challenge. Mr. Barr and Hoi teen were chosen to serve as the Quincy committee on arrangements. The question debated at this meeting was: Resolved, that the United States establish a Department of Aviation. Miller, Deane, and Shyne upheld the affirmative, with Holteen, Mendel, and Lundin as opponents. The decision favored the negative, with Lundin as best speaker. It was decided that all members wishing to play basket-ball after the meeting, may do so, providing they wear sneakers. The meeting adjourned at 9:15. A special meeting of the Society was held on November 20. The chairman an- nounced that arrangements had been made with the Cambridge Debating Society for a dual debate on November 24. The teams chosen were as follows: AFFIRMATIVE {at Cambridge)—Lundin, Deane, Shyne, Jenness {alternate), Lundin {rebuttal). NEGATIVE {at Quincy)—Holteen, Couch, Holden, Abele {alternate), Holteen {rebuttal). Fitton was chosen business manager of the debate. The meeting adjourned at 1:30. The joint debate between Quincy and Cambridge was held on November 24. The question under discussion was, Resolved that the United States should have a compulsory system of universal training, providing six months training for two years, beginning at 18, and thirty days training for three years. At Quincy, the speakers were:— AFFIRMATIVE—Goodwin, Lawrence, Rowe, Duchin {alternate), Goodwin {rebuttal). NEGATIVE—Holteen, Couch, Holden, Abele {alternate) Holteen {rebuttal). Quincy won the debate through arguments so well presented that there was no