Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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8 THE CHIMES THE SCHOOL LIBRARY When we came back to school in September we were very much surprised to find old Room Two changed into a cheery little library. And it surely was a pleasant surprise, for up to this time our encyclopedias, dictionaries, biographies and reference books had been scattered around the building and we either wasted time finding them, or else we couldn't find them at all. Now we can walk into the library, look up the number of the book we want in the card catalogue, and find it in the bookcase. Of course, we became confused at first and could not find the books we wanted, but with Miss Dudley s help, which I am sure we all appreciated, we soon were able to get any book we needed to study. Now it is quite a pleasure to go and read about little subjects that are brought up in class, or study some of the facts we wish to bring out in recitations ; while before, we sometimes shirked our lessons with the very good excuse that we were not able to find the books containing the information we wanted. The library walls are covered with burlap so that interesting clippings may be pinned up. One corner is given over to clip- pings and pictures of the Ancient History students who are daily bringing in subjects of interest. One of the members of the Sopho- more English class put up a picture of David Warfield as Shylock as the class is reading The Merchant of Venice , and all the students are gladly bringing things interesting to different classes. Our library has but two bookcases at present, but it is so arranged that others may be added when needed. The three read- ing tables are used at all times by pupils seeking information. The students seem to appreciate this new addition to the school and when in the room conduct themselves in a quiet and business- like manner. The library is increasing rapidly as books are added from time to time. All it really needs is a good set of encyclope- dias which would be helpful to all students and especially to those studying general science and biology. This will, no doubt, be added to the school library in a short time. The school has really derived great benefit from the library and expects to see valuable additions in the future. Ray Ellis, '26. Heard in History Class M. Merritt (to history teacher) — Did Nero burn Rome? Mr. Martin — Yes. M. Merritt — His mother shouldn't of let him play with matches. • Pa — Whom do you go with every week-end? L. Wolfe (who doesn't get his meaning) — I only go with strong quarter-backs.

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THE CHIMES 7 MAKING THE FRENCH LANGUAGE INTERESTING The French play given by the pupils of the third year class at the Scituate High School was very good. In this play the character of each actor was well described. The French scene at the railway station was exceptionally good. The substance of the play was very humorous and the characters acted the parts very well. The cast represented father, mo ther and daughter traveling. Their means of support was not sufficient but they were trying to act as if they were in a better position, both financially and socially, than they actually were. The father was supposed to have a wonderful education, (which he had not) and he was trying to show his artistic knowledge by making comments about the station. This was a part well acted. The minor characters performed their parts skillfully also. The language of the French is not difficult, yet neither is it very easy to learn. Considering that the pupils have studied French only one and one half years, many of them are mastering it i emarkably well. Many citizens of the town were greatly im- pressed by the way the pupils spoke the French language. In the class room about one third of the time is devoted to conversation. Some of the pupils are corresponding with French students. It is this language that everyone, sooner or later will use in some part of his or her career. Rose Hernan, '26. Frye — Did you hear about the convict who stole a pair of policeman's pants and escaped? Damon — No. Frye — Well I read the headline in the paper. It is, ''Fleas in policeman's pants . We editors may tug and toil Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, I've heard that joke before. « Dull Latin Pupil — Say, what case do you put ' all his possessions ' in? Bright Pupil — Suitcase. Mr. Martin asked his class to write a composition on The Result of Laziness . Ben Curran, who was as witty as he was lazy, passed in a blank piece of paper.

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THE CHIMES 9 ATHLETICS The Scituate High School should have a very good team next season. For an organization just starting, they are very good. It is composed of eight freshmen, which leaves practically the same material for next season. The team is young and, of course, has much to learn, but after practice will be able to play against any high school of its weight on the South Shore. McCarthy at calling signals has proved to be a snappy field general. Murphy, playing right half back and Dwyer at left half are good ball carriers and broken field runners. Webster playing fullback does the punting and has shown himself to be a valuable man in plunging through center for long gains. Sharp is very fast in getting down under the punts. Wherity excels at tackling and could also be used as a back-field man in carrying the ball. ''Watch 'em.'' Murphy, '24. It is the purpose of the pupils to prepare three issues of The Chimes this school year. The next issue is planned for Easter and the last for June. We would like to consider the possibility of making the June issue an Alumni number. We would like to enlarge and improve the magazine and possibly turn over a certain part of the space to the alumni. An active alumni association is a great asset to any school. It means added loyalty, increased and more intelligent interest, and it is a source of inspiration both to the undergraduate students and to the alumni. It would encour- age us greatly to have all alumni, who read this article, send us a letter, expressing opinions concerning this matter. The editors realize that there are many weak spots in this, our first, number of The Chimes. We shall learn by experience. Let every member of the school get this point now — it requires worth while ideas expressed in written language to make any kind of a magazine. Get busy ; think first, then write and rewrite until your thoughts live somewhat in the printed page. Editorial Board. The Glasses to Read With A peasant went to town and he noticed many things. For instance he noticed that many peasants wore eyeglasses while reading newspapers. The peasant entered an optician's and asked for glasses to read with. The optician tried on many pairs while the peasant looked at a hook; but each time answered, 'No, I can't read anything . The optician, tired of trying his glasses on the man, said to him, Do you know how to read? What a foolish question, he replied, 4f I knew how to read I would not want any glasses .