Schuylerville Central School - Schuyler Yearbook (Schuylerville, NY)

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WASHINGTON TRIP Leaving Schuylerville at 6:00 on Monday morning, April 14, with our good friend Mr. Stanton, we journeyed to Albany. We arrived in Albany a short time later and were joined by the Stillwater seniors, who were to go with us on our trip. We left Albany at 7:30 for New York, where we were to stay the first night. We arrived at Grand Central station at 10:55 A.M. and embarked for Hotel Taft, one of the finest in New York. After luncheon we separated and went wherever we desired, as there was no tour scheduled for New York. That evening we attended Fred Waring’s Chesterfield broadcast at the Vanderbilt theatre as guests of Mr. Stanton, and later in the eve- ning went to the “Calvacade of America Lady Ester’s Serenade, and Gay 90’s broad- casts. Earlv Tuesday morning we left for Washington by way of Annapolis. We trav- eled all during the morning stopping only for lunch at noon. We arrived in Annap- oljs about 3:00 in the afternoon. Here we were impressed with the magnitude of the Academy. We visited Bancraft Hall and viewed the trophies which the Acad- emy had won for sports. The tomb of John Paul Jones under the Chapel held our interest along with the Chapel itself. After viewing the indoor swimming pool, which is the largest in the world, and watching the activity of the midshipmen about the Academy, we left once more for the “City of Our Dreams,” Washington. At 5:10 P.M. we drove into Washington and were very much impressed by the stately look of this beautiful city. As we drove down Pennsylvania Avenue we could see in the distance the dome of the Capitol. In Washington we stayed at the Ebbitt Hotel. After dinner on Tuesday we were free to go where we wanted be- cause there were no special plans for the evening. Once again we were divided up into our individual groups to do what we might. We found amusement plentiful in the form of movies, parks etc. Many of us went to the Capitol theatre where we had the pleasure of seeing Horace Heidt and his “Musical Knights” in person. The next day our tours about Washington started. We set owf early and visited the Lincoln Memorial which was very impressive, with its tall columns and decora- tions about the top. From the Lincoln Memorial we journeyed southward to pic- turesque Arlington Cemetery where we visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Amphitheatre. After viewing these, we went south to Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. Here we went through the beautiful gardens, the house and the tomb and noted many interesting things about Washington. Wednesday afternoon we visited the Washington Monument where we could get an excellent view of Washington from the top. We spent some time here climbing it. and then went to the Smithsonian Institute, and the Museum of Natural History, where we spent the remainder of the day. In the Smithsonian we viewed the “Spirit of St. Louis,” the plane in which Lindbergh flew to France. Here we saw many more things which interested us such as early automobiles, the dresses of the Presi- dents’ wives, early airplanes, steam engines and much more. In the Museum of Natural History we saw dinosaurs, many types of animals, progress of man, and many more interesting things about nature. In this building we also saw a piece of petrified wood which came from Saratoga Springs. Wednesday evening we visited the Congressional Library where we saw the original copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. In this building we also admired the fine mosaic figures. We also found a copy of the “Saratogian” in the library in which we read news of home. Later that evening we went swimming in a spacious pool at the Shoreham Hotel. We enjoyed this very much for it was our first swim of the new year. The next day being Thursday, we set out for the Franciscan Monastery where we went through the catacombs and the beautiful gardens surrounding it. After going through these buildings we went to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In this building we were shown by our guide, who was a G-Man, the methods of filing finger prints and their use. We were also shown records of famous crooks such as John Dillinger, Ma Barker, A1 Capone and others. In a research lab we were shown machines which are used to track killers down and guns which were taken from famous criminals. After leaving this federal building we were taken to another— this time the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Here we observed the way in which our paper money is made, from the time it enters the presses as blank paper until it comes out printed, cut, and ready for use. In this building we also were shown old money such as the old “greenbacks,” which were used some years ago. From here we visited the White House and were impressed by its stately ap- pearance and elaborate furnishings. It looked beautiful behind its shrubbery and fitting to be the home of our President. The Capitol was next to hold our interest with its beautiful mosaic painting and other works of art. The Senate chambers and House were interesting to us for here we saw the actual place where our laws were made. The dome was exceedingly interesting because of the scenery it showed on the inside. Outside of this building we were assembled for our picture. With this our tour of Washington ended, but 29

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SENIOR PLAY Darius Krupp Miss Priscilla Carter - Marion - Jill .... Frank - Jack - Susan - Henry - Bluebeard Bronson Bill Wilkins The Headless Phantom Delilah - Milton Larmon - Margaret Hopkins - Kathleen Ellis - Marie Reulet Thomas Hathaway Albert Winney Evelyn Garnsey James Parillo John McCarthy Robert Lang Lucille Pett - Jeanette Gagne The Hobgoblin House was a grim old house in the foothills of the Ozarks, and here m the seclusion of the mountain Miss Priscilla Carter plans a safe retreat where her two nieces, who have fallen in love with two “silly young nincompoops,” would not see their lovers for at least six months on a penalty of being disinherited. In this house of ghosts and ghostly doings old Bluebeard Bronson, who had once com- mitted a murder there, is now reproducing the scene of his crime, when at last the boyfriends come, just as luck would have it. There are many captivating parts, hearty laughs and strange happenings on this night of nights. The Seniors had had some previous experience in the art of putting on plays, bemg the first class to present a Junior play. Their efforts made this mvsterv thriller a mighty hit. y 28 Duncan Thorne ’41

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many of us saw much more which has not been mentioned here. Among: these extras were the Post Office building which is very picturesque with its marble floors and stairways, the fountains in Capitol park which are illuminated at night, the Melon art gallery, United States Court of Appeals, Lincoln Museum, the Ford Theatre, and Archives Building. Early Friday we set out for New York by way of Philadelphia. We stopped here in i hiladelpma for our dinner and visited Independence Hall and observed the fa- mous Liberty Bell. We also saw as we passed through the city, Betsy Ross’ home and Benjamin Franklin’s grave. We arrived in New York about 4:30 when we registered in Hotel Taft for the remainder of our stay. Since in New York there was Tu k 11 scheduled, we were again on our own. Many of us visited such places as the otatue of Liberty, Aquarium, Battery, and Chinatown. Our lust for amusement was answered by such persons and places as Clyde McCoy, Benny Goodman, Jimmy Horsey, Coney Island and Radio City Music Hall. After having snent our time, and money too, we returned home on Sunday night, the happiest students who ever re- turned to Sehuylerville after a Washington trip. William Launder ’41 HERE AND THERE i N WASHINGTON r