Scituate High School - Chimes Yearbook (Scituate, MA)

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16 THE CHIMES IT ' S SPRING Harriet Poland, ' 34 A cool breeze is blowing through my hair. It l rings with it a fragrance suggestive of awakening flowers and plants. The trees above me rustle and seem to whisper tales to each other. Soft bil- lowy clouds move slowly across the azure heavens. The clothes on the line sway l)ack and forth gently with each breath of wind. The glow of the sun sheds a delicious warmth over the earth. T marvel at all this, for truly, was it not only yesterday that cruel bit- ing winds were blowing, that blinding snow storms raged, and that we sat shivering by our firesides ? Just above me a robin proclaims his joyous song; dow ny chicka- dees flit here and there. In the distance I hear the flicker calling loudly and the woodpecker hammering for his food. From the pond across the street comes the peeping of the frogs — to me, a most agreeable sound. The hens roam idly about, seeming to enjoy their newly-acquired freedom. Sir Pomposity, the rooster, takes a mighty whiff of the air, flaps his wings with great gusto and announces to all the world that he is lord and master of his domain. The mother hen clucks and the baby chicks come running at her call. From a neighboring yard I hear the pounding of hammers and the humming of saws. The voices of children at play sound from a nearby field. A cool breeze is blowing — the trees above me are rustling — soft clouds are moving across the sky — the birds are singing — all nature is stirring. Why certainly ! It ' s spring in my back yard ! THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE AIRPLANE Dudley Wade, ' 37 One of the first persons to become interested in aviation wa Leonardo da inci. He was the first real student of flight, and his sketches show many principles which are in use today. It was found at an early date that propellers or devices which bore through the air were necessary for propulsion. At first the efforts of man were toward the imitation of bird flght, that of flap- ping wings, but this was later found to be impractical. John String- fellow was the first man to make a successful model of an airplane. His model flew about forty yards. Langely was one of the first Americans to develop successful air- planes. He designed steam-driven models, one of which flew for half a mile. He constructed two full-size airplanes, but they met with

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THE CHIMEiS i§ For many months the Northmen stayed in this strange land. There were frequent battles with the hostile Redmen. Now the green of the trees was sprinkled with yellow, and the nights were cold. Arne was almost well. Every day Silver Star, the red-skin- ned maiden, came to him. Her mysterious, dark beauty intrigued him, and although he did not understand her words, he could read her every expression. Finally the Northmen prepared to return home. Arne, slimmer and a bit frail, moved languidly amidst the preparations. Come, Arne! ' ' cried Eric jovially. Think of the light in old Solvieg ' s eyes ! No, replied Arne slowly. I think rather of the beautiful, dark one who saved me from death, and I wonder why she did so. Not far away Silver Star was pleading with her father, a mighty hunter. Father, I cannot wed Bear Man. He is a powerful hunter and a good brave, luit the pale one has my heart. With that she fled through the forest toward the shore. She found Arne among the departing Vikings. She pressed his hand, and her eyes were luminous. It was as if words were spoken. Among you there is he who marries! cried Arne to the little band. Come, marry us ! But, Arne, exclaimed Eric, you know not what you do! She is dark; her hair is like night; her eyes — ! Beautiful, Eric, beautiful! laughed Arne. There on the shore they were married in the bright, clear sun-light of autumn. Then they embarked for home, and Silver Star went gladly with Arne, for she could not foresee the time when she would be waiting and waiting and waiting with the women of the North. THE STREAM Robert Chessia, ' 37 The silvery waters of the stream Bring back to life some happy dream; They seem to give a thought to me As on they journey to the sea. Away they flow o ' er rock and field A song of happiness they yield. And many a heart of both girl and boy Is filled to the brim with contentment and joy.

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THE CHIMEiS 17 disaster on their trial flights, and were wrecked. At the same time Maxim was conducting experiments in England. His airplane was of large proportions, and demonstrated a great amount of lifting power. The work of these two men was a great help to others who achieved success later. Otto Lilienthal, a German, developed a highly successful type of glider, and made several thousand flights. Chanute, an American, also made many glider flights, and contributed much information about the problem of stability in flight. The Wright brothers studied the experiments of other famous pioneers in aviation, and incorporating the ideas of these men and their own, they constructed a kite-glider in 1900 which was quite successful. After this they constructed a larger glider in which one had to lie flat on the frame to operate it, but it was not very success- ful. Following this they made several other gliders, attaining a fair degree of success. Then they constructed a powered plane which, made the first successful power-driven flight by man. In the years following this first great success they developed their planes until finally they had some of the first really efficient airplanes. SCITUATE Dorothy Studley, ' 34 Of her historic places Scituate is proud to boast. And since history began Has hem a perfect host. The lighthouse is outstanding, As historic places are; It was the ancient landing Of the sailors from afar. The Lawson tower stands proudly And is seen for miles away; We can hear its bells ring loudly As it marks the time of day. A lighthouse flashing 1-4-3 Is Minot ' s, tall and handsome, It stands among the rest at sea And guards the might}- seamen. - MEMORIAL LlBKAh SCITUATE. MASS