Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 194 of the 1897 volume:

T H B Somerville High School Radiator. VOL. VII. SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, NOVEMBER, 189 . No. I. CONTENTS. Page THE OLD POWDER HOUSE {Frontispiece), 2 EDITORIALS,............................................3 GLIMPSES OF ROME, Mrs. Mae D. Frasar,................. 5 M IGNON’S PLEA, From the German, ------- 7 A CUP OF CHOCOLATE, Beatrice L. Colburn, .... 8 RADIATOR ACCOUNTS APPROVED,............................9 FACULTY OF THE LATIN AND ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOLS, 10 IN MEMORIAM, 11 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF RADIATOR, 12 POST GRADUATES,.......................................12 E. H. S. GLEANINGS, - 12 LATIN HIGH SCHOOL NOTES, ... 13 ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL NOTES, - - - - 15 ATHLETICS,............................................17 EXCHANGES,............................................19 PRICE, IO CENTS. THE OLD POWDER HOUSE. Somerville '1' H B High School Radiator. o LATIN SCHOOL. ENGLISH SCHOOL. Vol. VII. Somerville, Massachusetts, November, 1897. No. 1. Tiik Raimatok Is published by the Somerville Latin ami Knglish High School on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter ran he received after the H th ol the month. Matter for insertion may he left with any of the editorial stall or he mailed to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign the full name and address (this is for refer- ence only). Communications should Ik- addressed to the oditor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to Insure Its return. TERMS. 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES. IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post OlUce as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. THAI). L. II. S.. ’US. ASSISTANT EDITOR MISS GERTRUDE C. VASQUE. K. II. S., 1«S. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES GI NSKXMISER. L. II. S., ’i«S. BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER, K. 11. S., ’1«. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE. L. II. .S., ’i s. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK. 98. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ’99. GILBERT HETHERINGTON. 00. RALPH N. SMITH. 01. BNOLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR.. ’98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS. 99. ETHEL C. WHEELER, ©o. FRED K. MOORE. 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOK. K. II. 8., ’US. THK staff of the Radiator begin the the seventh volume of the paper with a determination to maintain the high degree of excellence attained by the past issues of the paper. We recog- nize the fact that the Radiator has a high reputation to sustain. It is our in- tention to make it an exponent of our High School life, and while realizing the necessity of maintaining the class spirit, we feel that the strength of our endeavors should be to create loyalty to school as a whole. Of course this cannot he accomplished without the heartiest sup- port of the scholars. One of the serious troubles of late years has been the lack of contributions from the pupils. It seems to us that with an enrolment of nearly one thousand scholars there ought to he a large number who could con- tribute articles. The columns of the Radiator give those who are making- literature and Knglish their principal studies an admirable chance for writing. 4 Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. We shall be very glad to receive articles from any of the former editors of the paper and also graduates of the school. ALTHOUGH each class has its edi- tor, it must be remembered that the classes are divided into two or more divisions and many recitations are being carried on during each period. As an unavoidable result, the class editor, how- ever alert he or she may be, can get but a small amount of the bright and inter- esting things which occur and are so amusing. Let each one, then, feel a personal responsibility. A GLANCI', at our advertising col- umns will show that the different Somerville stores have a large variety of stock on hand and that it is the wish of our dealers to cater to the very best trade. Let the Somerville people pat- ronize home industries and there would be no trouble about the prices of the goods. Also let the pupils remember this and give their preference to the lo- cal trade. MR. S. HLNRY HADLEY is con- ducting a chorus Thursday even- ings at the Prospect Hill church prepa- ratory to giving the oratorio of the “Creation.” Many recent graduates and present members of the two schools have joined the chorus and much pleasure and profit is anticipated. Mr. Hadley is also conducting a chorus in less dim- cult music Wednesday evenings at the Flint St. church. THE Latin High School is fortunate in being made the recipient of a por- trait of Isaac X. Reals which is the gift of his widow. Mr. Reals was principal of the High School nearly forty years ago in 1858-1859. AMID the discussion relative to the formation of an athletic association the suggestion is made that the direct- ors should be men not connected with either team, so that if any difficulty be brought to their notice an impartial judgment may be given. This seems to us the wisest course if the association is to be a controlling power and not a mere figurehead. DURING the vacation the city gov- ernment went to considerable ex- pense in putting down new flooring and repainting the walls in the corridors of Latin School building. The desks have also been varnished in all of the rooms. The result is that the appearance of the interior of the building has been greatly brightened, for which the pupils of the school extend their thanks to the city. OUR baseball team victorious; the “Senior Interscholastic League” afraid of us; and our vocal accomplish- ments praised on the Western prairies— what next shall we aspire to? Wouldn’t it be a good idea to send a racing team into Mechanics Hall and at least be rep- resented among the schools we have defeated on the diamond and gridiron? THE success of the June, 1897, issue of the Radiator is well illustrated by the fact that the editorial staff can- not obtain a spare copy to use in solicit- ing advertisements. A generous sub- scription to the paper will make a like result possible in every issue. TIIE leading article for the Radiator this month is entitled “Glimpses of Rome,” by Mrs. Mae 1). Erazar. This is very interesting and instructive espec- ially so for those who are studying Latin and history. A E are much indebted to Mr. R. I '. � Y Freeman, our popular Rroadway photographer, for the use of the photo- graph for our frontispiece. THE SOM ERVI LUC HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 Glimpses of IRome. % M IS. MAh' I). PR A' .All. We had been all the morning in the Roman Forum, reconstructing there, in fancy, the splendid temples, basilicas and arches, and hearing the echo of Marc Anthony’s address over the body of great Caesar, and the mighty shouts of the citizens for “revenge.” We had lingered in the house of the Vestal Virgins; had paused a moment upon the site of the little temple, where the Vestals kept alight the sacred fire ; had noted the spot where once bubbled the little fountain, at which the immor- tal twins, Castor and Pollux, stopped to refresh their tired steeds, as they came from Lake Regillus to tell the Romans of the victory there; had listened to the rushing of the water through the great sewer, that to reach the Tiber, crossed under the Forum ; had wandered along the Via Sacra, seeing the mighty host of victorious armies on the march to the temple of Olympian Jove, on the Cap- itol Hill, there to offer sacrifice and thanksgiving; and we had shuddered in the horrible gloom of the Marmertine prison, where the Catiline conspirators were strangled, and when Jugurtha, the Numidian king, was starved to death. At noon we had lunched at a popular restaurant garden just out of the Corso, where trellised vines arched the walks and tables and the sunshine flickered in delicate shadows over a little group of musicians in picturesque Neapolitan costumes, over prettily dressed women and a score or more of handsome Italian officers in their striking uniforms. We had caught the European spirit and custom of devoting several hours in the middle of the day to the lazy, restful enjoyment of doing nothing, so it was quite 4 o’clock before we began to think of what we should do with the rest of our day. After considering various points of vital interest, a plaintive voice said, “O dear, I have absorbed so much ancient history this morning, and been so far back into the past, I feel absolutely musty. Can't we do something this afternoon more full of life than a cata- comb ? ” This sentiment seemed to be the pop- ular one, so we decided for the Traste- vere and the Janiculum Hill. Our way lay past the fine old ruin of the theatre of Marcellus, which, having been begun by Julius Cassar to give pleasure to the people, was finished by Augustus, who named it for his nephew, Marcellus. Some 12 of the outside arches are standing, and within these are shops, where all sorts of odds and ends are sold, from rusty nails and bits of iron chain and charcoal, to coarse brooms and common vegetables—for this is a section of the city where the poorer people dwell. This theatre, that seated 20,000 persons, was used in the middle ages as a fortress, and in later times it served as the quarry, from which stone was taken for many of the great palaces. We crossed the Tiber by the Island of San Bartolommeo, about which there is a little story that reaches back into the days of Pagan Rome. About 300 years before the Christian era, there raged in the city a terrible plague. The senators fitted out a ship to go to Epidaurus, in the Peloponnesus, and ask of Esculapius, the god of medi- cine, some gift that should save the peo- ple. Esculapius listened to the prayers of those who came, and gave them to carry back to Rome a sacred serpent that would destroy the disease. We can picture the scene as the ship came up the Tiber—the crowds of peo- ple along the banks, the shouts of joy and gladness that rent the air ! As the serpent was being transported to the shore, it slipped into the river. The joy- ous shouts changed to cries of bitter woe, but lo! the serpent swam to this island in the Tiber and was easily cap- tured. This was considered an omen for all good, and a temple, dedicated to Esculapius, was built upon the island, which last being in the form of a boat, was surrounded and enclosed with blocks of stone, and an obelisk was erected in the middle of it, like a mast, so that it 6 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. stood as a memorial of the ship that was sent upon the sacred mission. To-day, after all these ages, there stands upon the site of the Pagan tem- ple a large hospital, still connecting the spot with the god of medicine. A fine old church also stands near the hospital, and many of the superb columns incor- porated in it belonged to the temple of Ksculapius. And now we reached the Trastevere, the largest of the quarters or sections into which Rome is divided ; a section unique and full of interest, for it is here that dwell a people who claim to have descended directly from the early Rom- ans. They seldom marry outside their sec- tion, and they pride themselves upon having kept closely to the old customs of Rome, and to be in a high degree superior to those who live in the other quarters of the city. It is certain that here one does hear a refined language ; the people have a simple dignity, even be- yond the ordinary Romans, and the men, women and children, as a rule, have wonderful physical beauty. They live much of their life in the open air—the houses are so gloomy— and upon this bright, glad afternoon of summer the scenes along the way were most amusing. A Trastevere barber was busily working at his trade, while half a dozen men sat, or lay about on the sidewalk, awaiting a turn. A group of women had their heads together in lively gossip; a young mother, beautiful beyond words, sat in a low chair and watched her baby who lay in her lap, with the same look of divine, motherly love that Raphael painted in the eyes of all his Madonnas; children at play sported and laughed; a young girl was combing and plaiting her long, fine hair, looking the while into a bit of mirror; carpenters were busily at work at benches set on the sidewalks and, in fact, all the busy and social life of the quarter was in the streets. There arc rare old churches in the Trastevere, each with a history, but one of the most remarkable is that of St. C.xcilia, about whom there is a story. She was a child of noble and pagan parents, and while quite young was converted to the Christian faith. The church occupies the site of her house, and in one portion of it is pre- served the vapor bath in which St. Caecilia was confined with intent to stifle her for her falseness to the gods of her fathers. This bath, dating from the third cen- tury, and having in it, in perfect preser- vation, the pipes regularly laid for letting in the steam, with gratings in the floor for letting off the condensed water, is one of the most interesting sights in Rome A zig-zag drive, lined with trees and vines and flowering shrubs, brings us to a grand terrace, where stands another old church, built by the Emperor Con- stantine—he who saw in the heavens the sign of the cross through which he won his victory over the Romans. We are now on the Janiculum Hill the mount sacred to Janus—Janus, to whom Saturn gave the gift of knowing the past and the future, tor when Saturn was banished from High Olympus, Janus gave him welcome and helped him found his Saturnine city on the Capitol Hill. It was here upon the Janiculum Hill that Garibaldi, the devoted Italian pa- triot, held a position against the French that is one of the proudest records in Italian history. He used the church as a headquarters for his cavalry, and one may see to-day many balls imbedded in the walls. On the highest part of the hill, overlooking the whole city, stands a magnificent equestrian statue of Garibaldi, a deserved honor to this man who aided so materially in bringing about the uniting of Italy into one king- dom and freeing it from all foreign rule. On a higher spur of the hill lies an- other terrace, and flashing in the sun is the splendid Paola Fountain that once turned all the flour mills of Rome as they stood below in the Trastevere. To- day it feeds many of the fountains about the city that are so refreshing and so musical. Silently we approach the parapet of the terrace and look abroad upon Rome lying bathed in golden sunshine and afar to Frascati, nestling at the foot of the blue Albanian hills and away to the THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 north to Monte Mario where the dark cypress trees are clearly outlined against the supreme blue of the sky. And as we gaze and gaze upon Rome, the wonder grows that this was once the proud mistress of the world and that it once had a population of 2,000,000. It covers so small a space to have so dominated the world. The most careless visitor is oppressed by the memories of history that crowd upon him as he stands here. Like a scroll unrolled that one may read, lie glimpses of grand and terrible events, scenes from the lives of men that are almost as vivid to day as they were hun- dreds and hundreds of years ago and all the glory and shame and pathos that lie in the history of Rome. Like a wide and yellow sea, the broad Campagna stretches away toward the south and lying in the delicious shim- mering haze are the noble aqueducts like huge serpents and the broken tombs that line the Appian road that leads to old Capua where Hannibal lingered too long. Nearer at hand rises the Capitol, the “Head” of Rome, where stood the great temple of Olympian Jove and where to-day there are splendid buildings, the work of Michael Angelo. Beyond is the Colosseum, magnificent in its iso- lation, the pride of ancient Rome. The palaces of the Caesars lie in stately ruin upon the Palatine Hill, afar upon the Quirinal is the palace of King Humbert and beautiful Queen Marghcr- ita ; we can see the pretty garden of the Pincio, where the “four hundred” of Rome enjoy a drive ; among the mass of grey roofs arise two circular ones that catch the eyes and that take our thoughts back, back, back to the Rome of old, when the city was splendid be- yond our conception of to-day. In one of these circular buildings all the gods held rites, for it is the Pan- theon, and through the great circular opening in the roof, the sunlight streams, the moonlight delicately steals and the rain falls with gentle splashes. Enshrined under that circling dome lie all that is mortal of the immortal Raph- ael and the brave good king of United Italy, Victor Emanuel, upon whose tomb are heaped memorial emblems. The other circular dome covers the tomb of the great Augustus—a tomb that is now empty and that has been used for a theatre, but still holding, in spite of all this, rich stores of historical memories. And just across the Tiber, not far away, near the site of Pompey’s senate house, is the Spada Palace, and we know that within is the colossal statue of Pompey, at the foot of which great Caesar fell, proudly drawing his robe be- fore his eyes that he might not see the faces of his murderers. We linger so long on the hill that when we come down into the city we find some of the narrow streets quite shadowy, for there is no lingering twi- light. And so darkness settles softly over the city, as the ages hid for so long her historic treasures, but the sun of knowledge shone upon her and brought to light the treasures of her past, and just so surely, we who love Rome feel that there are again glad days for her in the sunlight of United Italy. Mignon's Plea. From the German of Gcrtlic.] Know st thou the land where lemon blows ? Mid leaves of green there the orange glows. Soft breezes from the blue heavens fall On myrtie low and laurel tall. Know’st thou the land? Tis there! Tis there I’d go with thee. O my beloved one! Know’st thou the house with its pillars white, Its Hashing rooms and salon so bright ? Those statues now seem to say to me : ‘‘Poor child, pray what have they done to thee ? ’ Know’st thou the house? Tis there! 'Tis there I’d go with thee. O my protecting one! Know'st thou the mount with its sunless day? Mid clouds and mist the mule seeks his way. Old dragon broods in the caverns hide. The rocks leap down and o’er them the tide. Know’st thou the way? Tis there.' 'Tis there Our way doth lie ! O father, let us go! Lyman C. N i: vki.i.. 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. “H Cup of Chocolate.” lly BE A TRICE COLBURN. My invitation came (as did those of the other girls) in verbal form, being whispered hurriedly to me between bells “Pleased to see you in the ‘Grab Bag’ to-night, No. 47, at 11 o’clock sharp, and bring a spoon along. Mum's the word!” I was a “new” girl at the Seminary, and had not the slightest suspicion what the spoon had to do with it, or why my silence concerning the nocturnal visit was required. But then, you know, I was “green.” Now, as it all comes back to me, I laugh aloud at my own sweet innocence. Beatrix Dean, or “Trix,” as she was called at Bleakdale Seminary, was my ideal of a boarding-school rogue. She had short, black curls, parted boyishly in the middle, sparkling grey eyes (which could be so pleading and demure when occasion required), and cheeks just matching the knot of scarlet ribbon which often nestled coquettishly in her rumpled curls. I had been confidently informed that very day that I had better “get on the good side of Trix Dean,” because she was always having little surprises in her room and was “just the jolliest girl on beach.” Fortune favored me, for, upon ventur- ing to smile as Miss Dean passed in recitation, I was rewarded in this most unexpected manner. One may imagine how my lessons fared during the two study hours follow- ing dinner. Nora word of my German verbs could I remember. I would start out bravely: Ic i, liebe du libst, then— “Mum’s the word,” would echo through my ears, or “Eleven sharp, and bring a spoon along!” However, all things, good or bad, arc bound to have an end, and at length, upon the sound of the hall gong an- nouncing the close of study periods for the night, books were tossed to the floor, doors flew open and a general hub- bub ensued. I hurried at once in search of my new friend and found her perched upon the piano in the upper hall, sur- rounded by a group of girls. “Yes sir! well have a splendiferous time, but if you dare to let your doors squeak, or step on the wrong board I'll —well. I'll never invite you again, that’s just the whole amount; because the old “Cat’s” on duty and she’s positively aching to catch her mouse. Last night she and I had a little settling of ac- counts, and it’s my private opinion that she knows something is up. But what’s the odds? Let’s have a dance. Tilly, you can play that heavenly waltz. Oh! hello! Miss-er-what’s-your-name; glad to see you. Will you take a spin?” And I was caught unceremoniously in Trixy’s arms and whirled down the corridor. What a bewitching little madcap she was! I could hardly realize that she could be the same demure and ladylike girl whom I first saw conversing with the matron, Mrs. L., in the reception- room. But appearances are sometimes deceptive. At 10 another gong warned us that recreation was nearly over, leav- ing us two minutes to hurry to our rooms. The second bell found me seated on my bed breathless, panting and infinitely happy. Still, you know, there is never a rosy cloud without some sable streak to mar its perfection, and upon the cloud of my anticipation there was one spot— fear! What if I should step on the wrong board! Although Beatrix had artfully chalked the dangerous ones the footing of Bleaksdale Seminary was in- clined to be uncertain. How the moments dragged. As I had a second time been reminded about the spoon, I somewhat modified the sus- pense of waiting by unpacking my trunk, for of course that spoon was at the very bottom, stowed carefully away in the depths of my dancing slipper. I had no more than tossed the contents hack again before the town clock chimed 11, and to each of its strokes my heart gave an answering thump. Cautiously I opened my door and peered down the dimly lighted corridor. Hardly had I ventured to take a step when my neighbor’s door opened and a THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 gaunt, white-clad figure stalked quickly and silently out, waving a ghostly hand for me to follow. I obeyed with a guilty thrill of pleas- ure. Before we had reached the foot of the stairs leading to the second floor, we were joined by five others, and noise- lessly this select band crept along, finally pausing before the door of 47, whose card was out reading : WELCOME TO THE “GRAB BAG. In less time than it takes to relate, seven convulsive, giggling girls were huddled together on the bed, and seven pairs of inquisitive eyes were turned toward the trunk by the window, where towered a pyramid of crackers, a box of sardines and a row of empty, though imposing tumblers, cups, etc. On a pile of books, hovering over the gas jet, stood Trix, stirring something which emitted a faint and delicious odor. “ Chocolate! ” came in a whis- pered chorus, after a few emphatic sniffs. “Oh ! Trix, you’re a dove ! ” Sophy Moore bobbed up to kiss the tip of the “dove’s nose, when- horror upon horrors—over went the sauce pan upon the hostess’ head. I have read of martyrs, but until then I had never been fortunate enough to meet one, for not a sound escaped Trixey’s lips. There was a few moments hush, then as no dreaded teacher appeared, some one offered to rub the offended member. “Pshaw! Jessie Parkhurst, I guess I’m out of my swaddling clothes. If you want to make yourself useful in- stead of ornamental, just bring out the chocolate can and condensed milk, they're on the closet floor under my best jacket. But—if I should stop to relate all the thrilling incidents connected with that midnight feast, they would fill a book. Enough—that the second attempt at chocolate proved quite satisfactory. The girls vowed they had never tasted anything so exquisitely rich, the sar- dines abounded in oil, and as for the crackers—I dare not confess how many I ate. By my dreams—which alack ! came later—I should fancy the number to have been sufficient ! The words quoted by Trix at her chamber door, as she bade us good- night, still ring in my memory; and I can see that rumpled frowsled head peeping from the door of 47, as she glanced significantly at a certain door down the corridor: “ ’Oft when the cat’s asleep the mice do play !.’ At 1 o’clock seven sleepy, chocolate- besmeared mortals stumbled back to their rooms and resigned themselves to the tender care of Morpheus, who, I daresay, presented each with another cup of chocolate, for the sake of “Auld lang syne. Radiator Accounts Approved. This is to certify that we have exam- ined the accounts of Wm II. Burgess, Business Manager of S. II. S. Radi- ator, and having found them correct, do hereby declare them approved. This is to certify that we have exam- ined the accounts of S. S Thierry, Treasurer of the S. H. S. Radiator, and having found them correct do here- by declare them approved. Auditors, Roy K. Pierce, ) Warren J. Baldwin, ) Somerville, Oct. 12, 1897. 10 THE SOM HR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Faculty of the Latin High School. 157 Highland Ave JUNIOR SUB-MASTERS! Harry L. Jonks, Mechanical Drawing and Manual Training, I Lyman C. Nkwkll, Chemistry and German, 1� Harvard 1 1 Howard W. Poor, Physical Science, Bow St HEAD ASSISTANT: A. Marion Mkrhill, Knglish, 00 Vinal Ave Mary P. Andkrson, Botany, Zoology and English, 22 Bonner Ave A. Laura Batt, B. S. Algebra and Geometry, 187 Highland Ave Al.K'K F. Davknport, Art, 50 Grove St., Watertown Laura A. Davis, English, History and I 14 Pleasant-St. PI., Latin, 1 Arlington M. Jassamink Dixon, Commercial Branches, 22 Orchard St Mary P. Hitchcock, French, 31) Cedar St Lucy Ingram, English, 1� Pleasant Ave HEAD MASTER: Gkorgk L. Baxtkr, A. M. Greek, Latin, I ah. Physics, 27 Warren Ave master: Frank M. Hawks, a. M. English, Latin, Greek, 257 School St sub-master: Chari.ks T. Murray, A. M. Physic� , Latin, Algebra. 28 Franklin St Sarah W. Fox, Mathematics, Latin, W Irving St., Cambridge Francks W. Kaan, History, Latin, German, 12 Pleasant Ave Eudora Morry, Geometry, French, 1071� Boylston St., Boston Mrs. Lkna Gilbert, French, German, 51 Elmwood St Fi.orknck II. Paui., Greek, Latin, Algebra, 120 Summer St H. Adelaide Witham, English, Latin, 00 Highland Ave Joseph Young, Janitor, 121 Highland Ave Faculty of the English High School. HEAD MASTER: Chas. T. C. Wiiitcomij, A. M. Ethics, 12 Highland Ave master: WlNFRKO C. AKKltS, A. B. American Civics and Algebra, 24 Crocker St SUB-MASTER Merle S. Gbtchkli., A. M. European History, 140 Sycamore St sub-master: Evkrktt W. Tuttlk, Manual Training, 240 Highland Ave sub-master: John A. Avkry, A Algebra, Geometry and t Trigonometry, 1 . Ii. 22 Dartmouth St Clara A. Johnson, Latin, English, History l and Geometry, I Carrik A. Marsh, Latin and English. Eda L. Nichols, 177 Central St 18 Pleasant Ave Elocution and Physical Training, 54 Vinal Ave Susik L. Saniiorn, French and German, 18 Pleasant Ave Maria B. Smith, Stenogranhy and Typewriting, 14 Spring Hill Terrace M. Hklkn Tkklk, Latin and History, 28 Central St., Arlington STUDENT TEACHERS! Harry F. Sears, History, Knglish and Science, 20 Pinckney St Louisk II. Nims, Stenography and Type- Hotel Warren, writing. I Union S | H. B. Ski.i.on, Janitor. i Stickney Ave THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. IN MEMORIAM. WILLIAM CHESTER ARMSTRONG. We improve this our first opportunity to pay a tribute to the memory of Wil- liam Chester Armstrong, whose un- timely death by a drowning accident in July, is so well known to all. 1 le was a prominent member of the class of ’97, E. H. S, filled an important place in the Glee Club and rendered efficient ser- vice on the Radiator staff of 96-’97. Armstrong was very much beloved by his class and was also a brilliant scholar having successfully passed his examina- tion to Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology. The resolutions adopted by the class of 97, E. H. S. Whereas, it has pleased our heavenly Father to remove from our midst our beloved classmate, William Chester Armstrong: and Whereas, we, the members of the class of ’97, English High School, are deeply afflicted by the sudden loss of our highly esteemed and beloved friend; therefore be it Resolved’, that the class of ’97 hereby express to his bereaved family its great sorrow and assure them of their most heartfelt sympathy. Beit further Resolved, that a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to his bereaved family, and also a copy be spread upon the records of the class of '97. Per committee, Harry Elwin Rich, ’97. Ralph Stoodley Loring, ’97. William Henry Burgess, ’97. Henry King Fitts, ’97. Somerville, July 24, 1897. LILLIAN C. HARDING. For the first time in the record of the E. H. S., death has entered the ranks of its pupils. Miss Lillian C. Harding of the 1st year class died Oct. 28, from heart disease, after an ill- ness of only a few hours. The funeral took place from the Emmanuel Episco- pal church, which was completely filled with the friends and relatives of the lamented young lady. 11 Resolutions adopted by the Class of 1901, E. H. S. Whereas, In the providence of God, our beloved classmate, Lillian C. Hard- ing, has been suddenly taken from us by death, we, therefore, as an expression of our appreciation of her character and of our sincere affection, present the fol- lowing resolutions : Resolved, That in the death of Lillian C. Harding, we, the Class of 1901, of the Somerville English High School, have sustained an irreparable loss. Though associated with us for so short a time, yet her thoughtfulness, kindli- ness, beauty of character and loyalty to her class will remain as a loving memory throughout our High School course and through life. Resolved, That we send to the parents of our classmate an expression of our deepest sympathy in their bereavement and sorrow. Resolved, That these resolutions be entered upon our class records, and also be printed in the High School Radi- ator. Signed, Persis K. White, Ruby R. Higgins, Mary Keefe, Edward J. Bell, Harry E. White, Herbert J. Ham, Class Committee. Somerville, Mass., Oct. 28, 1897. MISS LILLIAN F. DICKINSON. It was with deep regret that the senior class learned of the death of a former classmate, Miss Lillian F. Dickinson. The funeral took place at the First Bap- tist church. Rev. J. I). Fulton spoke feelingly of her sweet life, which was as pure and beautiful as the profusion of flowers which surrounded her. The family have our sincere sym- pathy, especially the sister and brother, who are now with us. GEORGE ELLIS. While the members of the Latin School Junior Class were resting and recuperating from their studies, there came the sad news of the death of George Ellis by drowning. He was a 12 THK SOM ICR VILLI-: HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. very promising member of their class and had a high record for scholarship. Kllis took a great interest in athletics, playing on his class football and base- ball teams. His teachers, class master and friends take this opportunity to ex- tend to his bereaved mother their sym- pathy in her great sorrow. Whereas, In view of the great loss we, the members of the staff of the High School Radiator for 1896-7, have sus- tained by the decease of our friend and co-worker, William Chester Armstrong, and of the still greater loss sustained by those nearer and dearer to him. Re it Resolved, That it is but a just tribute to the memory of the departed that in his removal from our midst, we mourn the loss of one who was in every way and at all times worthy of our respect and regard. Resolved, That we sincerely condole with the family of the deceased on the dispensation with which it has pleased Divine Providence to afflict them and to commend them for consolation to Him who orders all things for the best and whose chastisements are meant in mercy. Resolved, That this testimonial of our heartfelt sympathy and sorrow be pub- lished in the next issue of the Somerville High School Radiator. Wesley A. Maynard William II. Burgess. Henry N. Sanborn. Henry K. Fitts. Louis S. Thierry. Somerville, Oct. 1, 1897. Executive Committee of the Radiator. The Executive Committee of the R a- diator is as follows: Alfred S. Rich, chairman; the Misses Currier, Grieves, Ralph, I '.. I-:. Winship, Woodman, Leav- itt, Winship and Failes and Masters Sturtcvant, Stevenson, Muldoon, Arm- strong, Keniston, Bennett, Wemyss, Greenwood, Nickerson, Davis, and Pipe. Fost Graduates. The post graduates in the English High School are as follows: Geo. W Chandler, Everett S. Davis, Alice B. Edmands, Annie M. Eaton, Bessie Louise Forbes, Blanche Haley, Clara A. Howard, Florence Hurter, Clara R. Jones, Sarah J. Lam on t, Alice L. McEadden, Hobert S. Palmer, Bertha P. Paul, Mabel G. Paul, Grace L. Proc- tor, Maud S. Richards, Harry E. Rich, Florence 11. Sproule, Mabel G. Swift, Jennie S. Wood. E. H. S. Gleanings. The expectations of a certain member of the Senior Class concerning Tioga and the Tiger were rudely dispelled when to his dismay he read “Tammany wins by 85,000,” and next moment was in- vited to call at Room 11 after school. Despite the regular attendance of visi- tors at the English High lecture hall during the fourth period on Wednesday, the school has learned several new pieces of music notably, “The Primrose,” by Mendelssohn, and “On the Wings of Morning,” from Weber’s “Preciosa.” Brave indeed were the trio of young ladies who, facing the unknown dangers of the wilderness, visited N. A. A. grounds and saw the “boys of red and blue” defeat Newton High to the tune of 58 to o. This game, by the way, brings to our mind the startling fact that a mileage book on all the railroads is an absolute necessity to be able to see our team play real football. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 3 ’98. Mr. Baxter: “Scott, how do you pro- nounce a-c-h-e.” Scott: “Akic. Mrs. G: “What is the difference be- tween mil and mille. Kidder: “Le.” How much the girls have to suffer because some of the boys have soprano voices. It is a positive sign that you have been rusticating if you pronounce horse as hoss (according to Mr. Baxter.) Knowing that the thermometer was up to 72 degrees didn’t keep us from being cold the other morning. Why did Mrs. Gilbert (as well as the class) smile so when she asked Miss Foster the word for wing in French. Miss Burke, translating: “Unc cas quette rouge!' A red cat.” Would not the Zoo be delighted with such a rarity. The German division duly appreciates the kindness in placing those circulars on the desk in Room 5 for its benefit (?) We all wish Jones, who is about to enter upon his career as a professor in all branches of history, every possible success. Many of us were nearly paralyzed when told to conjugate “avoir” nega- tively and interrogatively but how easy (?) it is now. Stephenson had better study geogra- phy a little more thoroughly ' before translating in this manner again, “La ville de Londres. The village of Lon- don.” One of the many peculiar transla- tions in French, “Notre version a trois petits chevaux.” (meaning voisin) “She was seated on the small burnt end ot a match.” Miss W. and Miss M. must have thought Fvander was part of the light- ing apparatus. They both rendered lIle os lustrabat lumine as “He lit his body with a light.” Miss O. Williams in Virgil : “ ‘Flor- entis aere catervas.’ The troops em- broidered with bronze.” Yet there were others who thought that right, weren’t there, Miss Tousey. A pupil explaining a sentence in English: “It means that they would kill all the prisoners.” Mr. Hawes: “What is that an example of” (meaning in rhetoric) Kidder: “Slaughter.” At a meeting of the class held during Sept., the following officers were elected: Pres., B. II. Pierce; Vice-Pres, Miss Capen ; Sec., Miss Leavitt; Treas., M. Sturtevant. The social committee con- sists of Miss Bray, chairman ; Miss Capen, Miss Leavitt, W. Stephenson and B. Pierce. The senior class held its first social of the season at Miss Bray’s, Wednesday evening, Nov. 3. A very good number of the class was present. Interesting games were indulged in ; Miss Putney and Miss Emily Bray favored the com- pany with piano selections. Refresh- ments consisting of ice cream and cake were served. The affair was a success, as all passed a delightful evening. 14 TIIK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ’99. Mr. Murray is evidently looking for trouble. And a certain man was shot in the right wing. A young lady of Division I. thinks that the square root of 9 is 2. Pupil translating : “And they spread their limbs out on the sand to dry. ’ The physics class extend their thanks to Kilmer for so kindly furnishing material with which to perform the ex- periment. The scholars of Division I. will please keep as quiet as possible, so as not to disturb Kilmer, who is of a very nervous temperament. This is the year when class meetings are in order. Harris has once more been elected president of the class, the position which he so efficiently filled last year. We hope that he will have the support of every member of the class. 00. Donkeys (Bray) bray! Where is our class team? Where did the girls go Friday morn- ing, Oct. 29? Moore wanted the broom to clean out his desk with. Hetherington followed his cooky across the room. We are all glad to see Murphy back after his long sickness. Who stole the basket of grapes from “The Heavenly Triplets?” We shall be glad to see MacDonald back after his recent illness. What is the attraction at the window in the boys’ dressing room about 8 15? Is it not time to call a class meeting and elect officers for the coming year? Frazar has not outgrown that age when children usually discard their dolls. Notice! Do not take the putty out of your desk or your fate will be similar to Rinn’s. Brine and Moore require two chairs apiece, the result is that the teacher has to stand up. Did the boys wear a “white” and a “brown” because the other was getting mended? Frazar was absent three days. He went courting. The others who tried it got into trouble. How the boys in Division III. delight in showing their cents! If it were only common sense the teachers wouldn't object. We are glad to see that our subscrip- tion list is larger than last year. That is right. We want to do our part to- wards supporting the paper. Our class is well represented on the two elevens, Cushman playing centre on the varsity in fine style, Atkinson, Kimball, Zoellerand Hetherington play- ing on the second eleven. Rinn would have played end if he had not had the misfortune to break his arm. Frazar has retired on account of an injured knee. Kimball is also on the injured list, having broken his finger in the Watertown game. ’01. Teacher : “Are your initials I. S. ? ” Pupil: “No sir, I. C.” Teacher: “I see.” Pupil: “Yes, sir.” Brown was elected class president on the first ballot. He received 55 votes, his nearest opponent 12. A member of the literature class, when asked to point out a “synecdoche,” got mixed and said that it was a town in New York. Everybody is glad that at last we have decided on a class-pin. But, then, “Everything comes to him who waits,” and we have a beauty after all. Bennett would probably have received the class editorship, but was disqualified by being already on the executive com- mittee. As it was, Smith received it on the third ballot. Doyle has been looking up his ances- try and found that he decended from the Egyptians. He said he thought the mummies in the museum might have been some relation of his. Now the High School has begun, I n comes the class of “naughty-one,” And with it comes, though all don’t know it. The famous Wilkins, Jr.. Poet. Wilkins is too modest to sign his name to the above. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 15 ’98 Seniors at last ! What is home and vinegar without a “mother ?” How is the orchestra progressing, “Miss Colburn?’' Scott adapted: What is a glover but a tailor working in a kid skin? Cate is very fond of turtles. He even carries them around in his pocket. A smile went around the class when Mr. P. asked us what we ate for break- fast. Quo ion from Woodstock: “He started ip and felt for his arms, which he found close beside him.” No wonder the football team is doing remarkable work when it has such an able manager as A. G. Crowley. Teacher: “Why is it that you can’t blow soap bubbles unless there is soap in the water?” Miss W.: “They wouldn’t be soap bubbles.” Teacher: “How do you know that the specimen which you saw really was a piece of a meteor which fell to the earth?” Miss B.: “It was labelled.” It is hoped that before the year is over, the Seniors at least will not say, “Two right triangles are equal, having a leg and hypothesis of one equal ‘re- spectfully’ to a leg and hypothesis of the other. At a class meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Pres., Herbert E. Stone; Vice- pres., Miss Gertrude C. L. Yasque; Sec., Miss Gertrude M. Currier; Treas., Dun can Wemyss. We have all probably regarded Lieut. Peary as a very great and brave man, but to regard him in the light of a Samson had not occurred to us until the other day, we were told that he picked up a piece of a meteor and later discovered that it weighed 70 tons. About 20 young ladies of the senior division of the shorthand class have formed a club known as the Somerville Chandler Thinking Club. Its officers were elected as follows: Pres., M iss Spar- row; vicc-pres, Miss Fitzgerald; treas.. Miss Stevens; sec., Miss Drake. The club motto engraved in shorthand on their badges is, “Help for the Living.” This is the first club of its kind. It would be a good plan for the members of other divisions to form like associa- tions. 99. Are you ready for next week’s Ethics question-box? All ’99 class items will be gladly re- ceived at Room 32. There seems to be many pressing en- gagements for Nov. 27. Miss F. of Room 27 thinks we are having “great times on the flatiron! It is hoped that there are no sensitive people in the Junior class. If there are, well— The Junior class is to be congratu- lated on its many and enthusiastic class meetings. “Cusha, cusha, cusha, calling,”—what i6 THK SOM ERVI LUC HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. remarkable musical talent in the elocu- tion classes. Re sure to read the bulletin. There may be some valuable information there. Football, etc. Re sure to put your umbrella in the rack, and be sure to slide it into the next one and tear it. The new Radiator year has begun, and in order to make the paper a suc- cess the support of every student is needed. The stenography class was greatly eutertained by some singing down stairs not long ago It is hoped they will con- tinue to entertain us. Girls, don’t lean against the w ill be- tween the biological and chemical lab- oratories. There is one place that will suddenly give away with you. English 15 seems to have enjoyed “A Mid-summer Night’s Dream” to the ut- most. Their ending of the play cannot be surpassed. The boys especially are born actors. oo There must be yeast in the desk covers. Now that we have a class organization we must be thinking about a class pin and motto. Makechnie’s definition for the re- duplicated form in Latin : “That dou- bled up thing.” We wonder if Smith is a good con- versationist. He certainly has jjractice enough talking to himself. The Class of ’oo has been organized with the following officers : l’res., Geo. Rurgess ; Vice-Pres, Miss Helen Wal- dron ; Sec., Harry Stone; Treas., Her- bert Hale. A Wide Awake Club was organized less than a year ago, the greater part of whose members belong to the great and glorious Century Class. They have vis- ited so many of the surrounding places of historical interest that any sugges- tions for other pilgrimages will be gladly received by the vice-president of the Class of i960. ’01. Russel is a coming orator. Did you ever hear a mountain’s peak. Everyone’s question—“Did you get a note?” The school bored (board)—a lazy scholar. You ought to read one of Hovey’s “true” themes. After the class organization a class- pin should be selected. How patiently Rcethoven waits for the fifth period Wednesdays. Re sure and attend the games. Your presence will help the team along. Noble is candidate for class debater. Subject of first debate, “Mrs. Caudle.” The bass solos rendered by a member of Division A breaks the monotony of recitations. THK SOMERVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. '7 Games. SOMERVILLE HIGH, 58; NEWTON, 0. Somerville High defeated Newton in the first Junior League game of the season. It was not a very hard thing to do as the score will show. The Som- erville rush-line was changed about considerably, Stone being taken from his position behind the line and put at left tackle and Fitts put in at quarter. Somerville scored 24 points in the first half, the backs, Stone, Palmer and C. Pipe making brilliant runs. The New- ton line would not stand our plunges and gave way like so much paper. In the second half Somerville scored 34 points, bringing the total up to 58 to o. The whole team played well especially C. Pipe, who made almost innumerable long runs, aided by the good interfer- ence. SOMKRVILLK HIGH. XKWTON HIGH Gordon, 1. g r. g., Kelley Wemyss, r. g i. g., Ken way Palmer, r. t Coveney. r. e Fitts, q. b Palmer, 1. h. b It. Pipe, 1. h. b C. Pipe, r. h. b. Cotter, f. b. r. h. b., Barnard 1. h. b.. Pratt f. b., Seaver Score—Somerville High, 58. Touchdowns—C. Pipe, 8; It. Pipe, 2: Palmer, Story. Goals from touchdowns—Stone, 7. Umpire, Murphy. Referee, Cuddy. Linesmen, Shea and Waite. Time, 20m halves. SOMERVILLE HIGH, 61 ; CHELSEA, O. Somerville defeated Chelsea at Tufts Oval, Nov. 6, by the largest score of the season. The Somervilles had every- thing their own way and “didn’t do a thing” to their opponents. Chelsea had some beefy men, but they lacked the sand of the Somerville players. One of the features of the game was Stone’s goal kicking, in which he drop- ped four from the field, missing but one. Somerville started the game in a rush and scored quickly. After this it was only a question as to how large they cared to make the score. Fitts ran his team with good judgment and was in every play. “Boat” Pipe showed that he was a nervy player and his work brought forth rounds of applause from the Somerville rooters. Cuddy also got in some fine runs and played a hard game. Cushman and Chandler played good defensive games and stopped every play that was directed against them. Coveney, Story and Pipe played the ends well. The team play have improved since the Newton game and their inter- ference was very hard to break up. S. II. CHKLSKA II. Coveney (Story)� I. e.............r. e., Kimball Stone, I. t...................r. t.. Lagomarsino Chandler, 1. c...........r. c., W. McCIiutock Cushman, «•.......................c.. Swain Weymss, r. c......................1. •.. Jeffreys Sheridan, r. t....................1. t., Robertson K. Pipe, r. e....................1. e.. Agoos Fitts, q. b.......................q. b., Shepard C. Pipe, r. h. h.................Ii. b., Sanford Cuddy (Wiggin), I. h. b...............h. b. Bradley Cotter, f. 1� ............f. 1� .. F. McCIiutock Score—S. H. L., til. Chelsea, 0. Touchdowns� C. Pipe 4; Cotter, Cuddy, Sheridan, 2. Goals from touchdowns. Stone 7. Goals from the Held, Stone 5. Umpire, Morse. Referee, Sanborn. Linesmen, Wiggin and Bathrick. Time, 20 and 15 minute halves. SOMERVILLE, 8; CAMBRIDGE, O. Somerville High defeated C. H. and L. at Charles River Park by the score of IS THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 8 to o. Representatives of both teams were out in full force and made the air ring with their cheering. Capt. Cuddy was not able to play, but his place was well filled by Coveney. Stone acted as captain. Cotter and Stone did most of the line bucking for Somerville, while Roy Pipe made some brilliant runs of 25 and 30 yards around the ends. In the first half Cotter secured a touchdown. R. Pipe failed to kick goal. At the next kick-off Somerville rushed the ball up to Cambridge’s 12 yard line, but time was called before Somerville could push over. This game was considered very im- portant, as it showed whether Somer- ville was strong enough to go into the Senior league. It is certainly proved that we are. S. H. S. C. H. AM� LATIN. Butler, 1. f Story, l.t r. f., Donovan Weinyss, r. c 1. c., Usher Lanioni, r. e Coveney, r. e C. Pipe, |. b Fitts, q. b., R. Pipe, h. b Palmer, li. b., Stone, h. b Cotter, f. b. M- b, Warnock Score—Somerville High, 8; C. II. and Latin, 0. Touchdowns—Cotter.Umpire—Jones. Referee —Murphy. Time—20m. halves. Notes. William I . Katon is coaching the second eleven. Isn’t it about time to elect a captain and manager for the polo team? Stone and Cotter have returned to school and are putting up gilt-edged football. Somerville has shown up remarkably well but the boys ought to be coached individually more. Kimball, tackle on the second eleven, broke his finger in the Watertown game. Hard luck, “Run.” Coveney is playing a fine game at end. He tackles hard and follows the ball well. “Keep it up, Bill.” We arc glad to see “Doc” Holmes again this year as our coach and hope he will turn out a championship team. Fitts has shown up well at quarter- back. Ileuses good judgement in di- recting his plays and gets into the in- terference quickly. Cotter’s brilliant tackle which saved Somerville from being scored against by Cambridge was greatly applauded. “Dick” deserved it. During the first of the season Capt. Cuddy wrenched his knee very badly. This kept him out of the Cambridge High and Latin game. Captain Cuddy was discouraged dur- ing the first of the season by the small number of men who showed up for prac- tice. Don’t let it happen again. “Boat ” Pipe has been changed from quarter to half-back which he clearly shows to be his position. In the New- ton game his runs were very brilliant. Fitchburg High gave us our first de- feat Sept. 29, to the tune of 6 to 4. The Somerville boys are not satisfied with the result and think they can beat them yet. Now that the football season has re- turned let every one turn out and cheer for Somerville. This will help to put dash into the playing, and spur the team on to victory. Somerville High defeated Bridge- water Normal School at Bridgewater by the score of 24 to o. 'Phis was our first game and the boys of red and blue put up a fine article of football. Almeida, last year’s captain of the team, has entered Tufts. “Eddie” has gained quite a reputation by his clever playing. That run of his in the Cornell game was very sensational football. A second eleven has been formed and has chosen Armstrong for captain. This is a good scheme, as it gives the first eleven a chance to practice daily and also turns out football material for the following year. Somerville High defeated Tufts Sec- ond Eleven at College Hill by the score of 4 to o. The game was very snappy, THK SOM ICR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 19 Burton putting up the best game for the collegians, while Stone, C. Ripe, Cotter and Cuddy did good work for Somer- ville. “Meloxen” Stone kicked three goals from the field in the Chelsea game. Stone ought to be very proud of this record as no one, either in the Senior or Junior League, has ever done this be- fore. Moore of C. M. T. S. comes near- est, kicking two. Somerville Second Eleven defeated Winchester to the tune of 12 to o. Eitts played a brilliant game. Sanborn, Gilbert and Armstrong also played well. They also achieved a great victory over the Medford High School team in the Junior League, winning from them by the score of 4 to o. The work of Eitts, Coveney and Gilbert was noticeable. Exchanges. The Stranger is to be congratulated on its large number of advertisements. The Lake Breeze contains a clear de- scriptive article on “Shooting the Shoots.” A teacher wrote: In one evening I counted twenty-seven meteors sitting on my piazza.” Prof.: “Why don’t you speak louder when you recite?” Pupil: “A soft an- swer turneth away wrath.” Subscriber: Kindly publish a cure for apple-tree worms. Answer: We cannot suggest a cure until we know what ails the worms. Boy: “Papa, where’s atoms ? ” Papa: “Athens, you mean, my child.” Boy : “No, papa, atoms, the place where peo- are blown to.” Barber (insinuatingly): “Your hair wants cutting the worst way, sir.” Sourby (in the chair): “That’s the way you cut it the last time.”—-Judge. Sunday-School teacher : “ And what did the lame beggar ask of Peter at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple ? ” Tom- my . “He asked for alms and got legs.” Friendly German (entering a restau- rant) : Wie geht’s ? ” Waiter : “Wheat cakes ? All right ! ” I '. G. : “.Vein ! ” nein ! ” W. : “You may be lucky if you get three.” New Servant: “I found this coin upon your desk, sir A Master: “I’m glad you’re honest. I put it there purposely to test your honesty.” New Servant : “That’s what I thought.” We are glad of your gladness, Jaber- wock, in at last being “the proud and happy possessor ot a cover.” All suc- cess to you, and, as Jefferson says, “May you live long and prosper.” “Two Nagers and a Forfeit,” a con- tinued story appearing in the Cambridge High School Review, is especially well written and interesting. The author ought not to be ashamed to sign his name. The Cherry and White from Wil- liamsport, Penn., starts in on its third year with an attractive new cover. It would, however, give the paper a better appearance if the advertisements were not mixed in with the reading matter. A celebrated composer wrote to a friend requesting the pleasuue of his company to luncheon, “K of G.” His friend, a thorough musician, interpreted the invitation rightly and came to the composer’s house for luncheon at one sharp. The Radiator acknowledges receipt of the following exchanges : Latin and High School Review, High School Bulletin, Junto. Cherry and White, Echo, Oracle, Journal, Oaks, Lily and Ivy, School Record, Argus, Jaberwock, Lake Breeze, Stranger, Salem World, Lincoln High School Advocate, Stu- dents’ Pen and Sagamore. A meeting of the alumni of the Eng- lish High School was held in Master Akers’ room Tuesday evening, Nov. 9. There were about 40 present. The con- stitution was revised, the annual dues of Si being dispensed with and the treas- urer authorized to levy an annual assess- ment of 25 cents. All graduates of the school are members. The constitution is to be printed and generally distri- buted, ana a meeting called probably in January at which an election will be held. NOW IS THE TIME ! Aren't you thinking of something in our line for the holidays? A pastel portrait, a delicate ivory or pom , lain In watercolors, some of the new “ Isas Relief ” photos—one of the latest novelties—some line carbon, ette ilnish photographs, an old picture copied—we have a special electric, light for copying- or, in fact, anything in the line of line photography. We make special rates to classes and families, where several dozen are ordered at once. The Studio is always open day and evening and we would be pleased to show you specimens of work and quote prices. 1’hotographcr, 42 Broadway, Somerville, Mass. See Card's New Store Just Doubled in Size. Most Complete Stock in City of Groceries and Provisions Gilman Sq., Opposite Winter Hill Station Ye 01de Fashi°n Crullers G. XV. CLARK, -1« Prescott St., Somerville . S. HENRY HADLEY No. 35 Everett Avenue Teacher of the Piano Also Hadley’s Orchestra for Weddings, Suppers, etc. H. E. GUSTIN Wholesale and Retail Produce Dealer 110 Clinton St., Boston Makes a visit profitable to Somerville Cutsomers. GET School Hardware and Artists’ Material AT PLunriER co.’s 52 Union Square K. II. MARSH. K. MARSH. E. H. Marsh Son FUNERAL DIRECTORS 34 Lincoln Street. Somerville Residence 24 Lincoln St. Telephone 40 Sturtevant Haley Beef and Supply Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Lard and Hams Smoked and Dried Beef Smoked, Corned and Saltpetered Tongues Tripe, Sausages, etc. Fine Oleo Oil, Tallow and Stearlne 38 and 40 Faneuil Hall Market BOSTON, MASS. Slaughter and Packing House Somerville, Mass. Catering Fancy Baking G, C, FARRINGTON 45 Summer Street 35 Bow Street Parties Supplied with Ice Cream, Sherbets and Fancy lees. Goods delivered in any part of Somerville. INSISTING as we always do, that quality and make count to the wearer of ready-made clothing ° ‘ Overcoats contain the 'Three “ Essentials necessary to “Perfection in Clothing” Durability «. Style Fit «3 TOP OVERCOATS Model—Pall and Winter 1897—1S98 Coverts. Whipcords, plain and strap seamed, lined or skeleton fancy backs. 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Official Athletic Outfitters For Somerville High School Foot Ball Team and other heading: Schools and Colleges - Season of 1897. Students will he afforded liberal discounts on anything in the line of Athletic and Sporting Supplies. Call and see us or write for terms and Cata- logues. Luncli at Till: Dew Drop Inn Davis Sq. Open «.30 till 2.30 W. H. BULLARD Old Powder House Java Coffee Gilman Square, Somerville JAMES C. TAYLOR , Compliments of—MERCHANT TAILOR 297 Broadway. Winter Hill 172 School Street Dana W. Bennett Somerville. Mass. Particular attention given to Dyeing, Cleansing and Repairing clothes. High School Trade Solicited. Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed. AC THE HANSONS Makers of Food . Delicacies 3 Bonair St. 218 Pearl St. 153 Perkins St. 314 Broadway Ice Cream and Catering Caterers to K. II. S. L. HERBERT HUNTLEY Wholesale and Hetail Dealer in Butter. Cheese. Eggs, Poultry, Vegetables and Provisions. S Blackstone Market and 84 Blackstone St. Telephone. Hayinarket 782. Boston. JOHN M. ANDERSON Boots, Shoes and Rubbers Hand Sewed Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. C«r. Cross and Allston Streets. Hast Somerville. Prompt and courteous attention to customers. TOOTH ACKER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Milk Dealers Family Trade Solicited. Address 21 Kensington Ave., Somerville. Telephone. Somerville 117-3. Howard Lowell Son Hack, LiveryAND Boarding Stable 70 to 76 Gilman St. Somerville, Mass. Prompt Carriage Service at all Hours. Glines Co.’s Express Font Titles DAILY. Furniture and Piano .Moving. Barge and Carriage Service. Boston Offices : I.'� Merchants Row. 105 State Street. :tO Broad Street. t'.T Franklin Street. 130 Kingston Street. Somerville Office, 3$ Perkins Street. Residence 21 uburn Ave., East Somerville. Telephone, Charlestown 351-3. D. B. WENTWORTH CO. Agents for Boss Lunch Milk Biscuit • 159 Pearl St., E. Somerville, Mass. Telephone 135-3. HENRY D. PADELFORD APOTHECARY Cor. Pearl and Marshall Sts., Winter Hill, Somerville PADKLFORD’S ALMOND LOTION. floratfoWellmflton Go. _ • £; 1 JlkZ fi Domestic Uses E- Gecmbrid e ston, Union Sq. Somervil 133 Main St.Charlestown, Gilman Sq Wharves 6c Ell eva tors jjRANCH OFFICES Water St.Boston, Union Sq. Somerville CHAMPIONSHIP NUMBER IDolume 7. December. Humber 2. - to IWi'iJ ■ 'i r-H PER N I ISI BB 180 Tremont Street, BOSTON, MASS. HOWE FLINT No. 51 UNION SQUARE Somerville. Mass. V. s. IIOWK. Telephone 32-4. W. V. FUST. G. A. EMERY MANUFACTIIKKIt OF Hulled Com and Hominy Also Dealer in Butter, Eggs and Cheese 51 Oliver Street, K. Somerville, Mass. TKI.KPIIONK CONNKCTION. Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. C. E. DELANO Dealer in Groceries, Flour, Etc. • • • • • Choice Creamery Butter. Cape Eggs a Specialty. 37 Summer Street. Somerville, Mass. DANCING Prof. Anthotnc’s select Advanced class and Germans will commence In Odd Fellows Hall, North Cambridge, Friday Evening, .Jan. 7, at 7.45 o’clock. Terms for twelve evenings $«.00; payable In advance or $1.00 each evening until paid. Extra music and order of dances every evening. First term «doses with a sociable New Year’s Eve. Dance the old year out and the New Year in. A«lvan«'ed Day Classes and Germans in Odd Fellows Hall, Winter Illll, commencing Satimlay. Jan. 1st, at 10 a. M. Ebcrle Hall, Union Square, Jan. I, at :1 o'clock. Terms $«.00 for the remainder of the season Including a Grand Reception. .Many pleasing llgurcs of the German will he Introduced, also the new dance?. Advanced class or pupils’ sociables In Ebcrle Hall, every Wednesday Evening. Grand Ball, Jan. 5. Tickets and circulars «•« • obtained of Mr. V. F. Cutter, S (Lincoln St.. E. Somerville, also of others interested in forming the classes. WHITNEY SNOW Wholesale ami Retail Dealers In Hardware, Woodenware and Painters' Supplies 21 Union Square, Somerville, Mass. Agent for Davis, Chambers Lead Company. W. E. Whitney. G. W. Snow. EUGENE MEAD Hack, Boarding and Livery Stables SS Broadway, cor. Franklin St. East Somerville, Mass. Telephone No. 4 3. A. SHUMAN CO., MANUFACTURING RETAILERS OF Fine Ready Made Clothing FOR MEN AND BOYS. For the Fall and Winter of 1S07-9S patrons will find our several departments replete with novelties of Fine Grade Ready Made Garments, the work of our own designers, cut in prevailing styles, and manufactured in our own workrooms in a manner equalling custom production, at reasonable prices. We also carry High Grade Furnishing Goods, Correct Styles in Hats and Caps, Shoes for Men and Boys, Sweaters. Mackintoshes, Bicycle Suits, etc. A.SHUMAN RCO. BOSTON. T H E Somerville UAT1N SCHOOL� . High School Radiator. o ENGLISH SCHOOL. Vol. VII. Somerville, Massachusetts, December, 1897. No. 2. TIIK Kadiatok Is published by the Somerville Latin and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter can be received after the K th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial stalf or be mailed to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, an«l sign the full name and address (this is for refer- cnee only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to insure its return. TERMS, 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES, IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post Office as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD (L THAI). L. II. S., ’9$. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE. K. II. S., '98. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES Gl'N SE N HIS E R, L. II. S., '9S. FOR three consecutive years the Som- erville High and Latin Football team has won the championship of the Junior Interscholastic League. The work of the eleven has been of the gilt- edged order and the players well deserve the praise that is now being bestowed upon them. To Captain Charles Cuddy and Coach Holmes a great deal of credit is due. Both of these men worked very hard to turn out a team that would re- flect honor on the schools and we all BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER. K. II. S., ’98. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER BRADFORD H. PIERCE. L. II. S., ’OS. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK. ’9s. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ’99. GILBERT H ETHER I NOTON. '00. RALPH N. SMITH. 01. ENOLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR.. S. ‘ LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS. 99. ETHEL C. WHEELER. 00. FRED E. MOORE. 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS. K. II. '98. know how well they succeeded. With- out exception the boys played clean games and carried themselves as gentle- men. All success to the football team of next season and again may they be able to bring the championship to Somerville. DO NOT be discouraged though your articles contributed to this paper are not accepted the first time. When John Morley, the great Knglish editor, 4 Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. began to write lie made it a rule to send an editorial each day to one of the many “Greatest London Dailies.” He did this for a year before one of them was accepted. “If at first you don’t succeed------------ LIFE has, for the last seven or eight weeks, contained caricatures of the noted men of the day. The artist en- deavors to bring out the features that have the most resemblance to an animal or bird. This makes a large number of the faces very startling and all of them amusing. Take, for instance, Lord Sal- isbury, Prime Minister of Great Britain, who was drawn to resemble a pig. The lower part of his naturally large face was made still larger, so that the like- ness to the aforesaid animal was striking. Other caricatures were Rich- ard Croker, as a bull dog; Hall Caine, the author of “The Christian;” Henry Austin, Poet Laureateof England; James Gordon Bennett, Thomas C. Platt, as an elephant, and Joseph Pulitzer, the much abused and talked about editor of the X. Y. World, the great “Yellow Kid newspaper, as a parrot; also the picture of Robert Van Wyck, mayor-elect of Greater New York, who, as the Boston I lerald said, was enough to frighten even “Dick” Croker. These pictures are wor- thy of careful study if you are inter- ested in the prominent men of the day. CO PI ICS of the Souvenir School Di- rectory of the Somerville High Schools may still be obtained from Mr. Sellon at the lunch counter in the base- ment of the English High School build- ing. Your name and address, the for- mer and present teachers, are among the contents of this book. I bis publi- cation may not be of much interest to you now, but in later years you will see the advisability of having purchased one—that is, if you wish to remember your class mates and Aimer Mater. TIIE attractive posters which were placed upon the bulletin boards in the corridors of both the schools during the past football season were done by Fitts, Reynolds and Giles These draw- ings advertised the game much better than the regular printed placards. The last one executed by Fitts for the Dor- chester game was especially good. DOOR “Arvard!” Although the I coaches decided to remove the IPs on the players’ sweaters for the sake of spurring them on to victory, it did not make them succeed any better. The annual saying, “wait until next year,” is receiving an awful strain. SOMERVILLE, or rather more cor- rectly speaking, the Heptorean Club, was especially favored in being able to hear Marion Crawford, one of the most noted novelists of the day. The large audience that greeted him shows that Somerville knows how to appreciate a good thing. HOTOGRAPIIS of the Somerville High School second eleven are now on sale. They may be procured from Gilbert, Latin, ’98, for the small sum of fifteen cents. TI IE flags on some of our grammar school buildings are in a very dilap- idated condition. Wouldn't it be well to “tear the tattered ensigns down,” and raise new ones in their places ? OOMERVILLE’S winning the foot- er ball championship every year is such a sure thing that its getting to be monot- onous. pvOC” HOLMES did not have to re- i-J move the S’s from the sweaters of the Somerville boys. HANTHONY OPE AWKINS is the lion of the our with 'is “Dolly Dialogues.” RED and Blue seem to be the win- ning colors. Somerville and Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. NOW is the time for the seniors to be thinking of their class photographs. W ERE are your contributions? THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 H XErip XEbrougb tbe British llsles. m HELEN if. TBELE. A chorus of best wishes and a flutter of waving handkerchiefs followed our departure from the East Boston pier. The voyage, so auspiciously begun, was as delightful as happy conditions could make it when one had fair skies, pleas- ant companionship and the serene con- sciousness of being obliged to do noth- ing because there was nothing to do. Later in the afternoon of the tenth day the first dim outline of distant land ap- peared and we realized that we were approaching the “Emerald Isle. Then came the news that we should arrive at Queenstown about midnight. Imagine our excitement! We were soon to realize the dream of months, to actually tread upon and see the land we had read about and thought about so much. The good friends who were to go on to Liv- erpool shared our joyful anticipations and loyally stayed on deck till the “America had carried us far away from the ship’s side. Queenstown, under the glory of the full moon, was like a vision of a me- diaeval city, with high, gray battlemented walls and lofty turrets. The morning light, however, dispelled the illusion ; the lofty turrets became ordinary chim- ney pots, and though the antiquity of the town is interesting, we were not sorry to leave its unattractive streets and hasten on to Blarney Castle, which we deemed to be the fitting object of our first reverent attention. We ap- proached this shrine of the “stone of eloquence in the perilous vehicle known as a jaunting car. Our youthful driver, with quick appreciation of our greenness upon Irish soil, whipped his horse to a fast trot, and for the first half mile we devoted ourselves exclusively to the duty of keeping on the seat. The car is a two-wheeled affair, with two seats for passengers, at right angles to and back of the driver. We were told that fami- lies of eight people had been seen riding upon a car no larger than ours, but some- how the seats seemed none too large for us and the gymnastics we were forced to perform. After an effort like this we did not feel equal to the feat of swing- ing off from a wall 120 feet high and reaching down to a distance of five or six feet to kiss the famous stone. No wonder eloquence is such a rare gift if it must be obtained at such a risk as this. There is an ordinary, second-hand stone which visitors are advised to kiss, but we scorned anything but the orig- inal. Blarney Castle is a picturesque, ivy-covered ruin, consisting of a massive donjon tower belonging to the 15th cen- tury. It has no particular historic in- terest, its chief attraction lying in the stone, which endows whoever kisses it with the “sweet, persuasive, wheedling eloquence,” said to be perceptible in the language of the Cork people. Our chief object in coming to Ireland was to see the Lakes of Killarney. The most delightful method of reaching Kil- larney is by coaching for a part of the way over what is called the ‘Trince of Wales’ ” route. For miles the road winds among mountains, with occasional glimpses of the distant ocean and en- chanting visions of mountain lakes. Close to the roadside grew tall bushes of the glossy-leaved holly and the wild fuchsia, with its drooping clusters of brilliant blossoms, like so many rubies. Ireland truly deserves its name of the “Emerald Isle. Every where its ver- dure was of the most vivid green, and its flora surprised us with its almost rank exuberance. Our enthusiasm reached its pitch when at last we saw the lakes like jewels mountain-set, which poetry and legend have made so famous. Many a wild tale of fairy and giant lore did our Irish boatman regale us with during the morning we spent upon Lough Leane. Perhaps because this was our first experience of lake scenery we felt that nothing afterwards could compare with it in either England and Scotland. All too soon we had to has- ten on to Dublin to keep pace with the inexorable itinerary which we had mapped out for ourselves. Both here and all along the way across Ireland we saw the ruined abbeys and castles which 6 Till-: SOM ERVI LIJC HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. mark the course of Cromwell's terrible vengeance upon Ireland in 1650 We’ll be after Cromwell with our shillalahs in the next world,’’ said our Irish boatmen, and though he meant it for a bit of pleasantry, he unconsciously voiced the long-cherished ill-will of his people. In Wales we found afar different atti- tude toward the English government from that which her sister country feels. The conquest of Edward I in 1282 is acknowledged to be the best thing that could have happened to the Welsh peo- ple associating them as it did with the active progress and good government of England. Nowhere are there more loyal subjects of Her Majesty, the Queen. At Caernarvon is the castle originally built by Edward I as a menace to the Welsh people, but now regarded by them as a precious relic of the past. It is a stately, massive structure, cover- ing an area of three acres, with high walls crowned by 13 towers. The best known is the Eagle Tower, in one room of which Prince Edward, afterwards Edward II, is said to have been born. Erom Queen Eleanor’s gate on the east- ern side the young prince was shown to the Welsh people on their refusal to ac- cept an English King and with the thought that he was a native of their soil and that, at least in his cradle, he spoke as good Welsh as any of their children” they swore their loyalty to the first Prince of Wales. The tourist is remarkably at home in Wales, where every want is answered in good Queen's English and where the thrift and neatness which characterize the people are a constant comfort. We had bv this time grown accustomed to the small stone cottage with white- washed exterior, often ivy-covered, which forms the common home of the Irish and Welsh peasant. They were always picturesque, but when exquisite neatness added a further charm they be- came most attractive. After a delightful coaching experience through the wild scenery of the Snow- don mountains we crossed into England and felt that we were indeed in the home of our fathers. The English Lake re- gion is alive with memories of Words- worth, Coleridge and Southey. Dove Cottage at Grasmere is a veritable nest, hidden among trees, vines and climbing roses. In the quaint, old-fashioned study, with a broad open fire-place, Words- worth thought and wrote during the first eight years of his married life. Back of the house is an ideal garden planned by Wordsworth himself. Here in an arbor of the poet’s own construc- tion, he and Coleridge sat by the hour enjoying the lovely view of Grasmere and distant Loughrigg. Just beyond Nab Cottage, Coleridge’s home, on the road to Grasmere is the trysting stone” on the shore of Rydal Water, where the two poets in their frequent walks used to meet. Keswick, like Grasmere, is hallowed by association with Southey, whose home, Greta Hall, is located here and tc whom a beautiful memorial has been erected in the Crosthwaite church. Not far from Keswick are the “Falls of Lodore,” which Southey so charmingly describes. The scenery of this lake region is beautiful in its serenity. Mountains and lakes combine in an- harmonious picture, which has an inde finable charm. In the presence of scenes like these one can easily picture the calm and unruffled current of the lives which these Lake Poets” led. It is essentially the land of the poet in its dreamy content and repose. Our next pilgrimage was to Ayr in the “Land of Burns.” It was a clear, bright morning when we started to walk to Alloway, and we had hardly thought of the distance when the haunted Kirtk’’ of Tam O’Shanter fame ap- peared. One ought to feel his blood chill under the witches’ magic to fully appreciate Alloway Kirk and the “Auld Brig” over the Doon, where Tam O’Shanter’s Grey mare Meg lost her tail” in the struggle at the keystane.” It was impossible to mistake the home of Burns, for a line of bicycles in front of the house marked the deep interest which all tourists feel in the beloved Scotch poet. It is a simple, thatched- roofed cottage and contained in the poet’s day only two rooms, the kitchen and the “spencc” or sitting-room. Here are gathered many relics of that simple home life, which Burns has described so well in the Cottar’s Saturday Night.” THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. RADIATOR. 7 We ate our lunch on the banks of the “Bonnie Doon”and then returned to Ayr to see the “Auld Brig” which Burns quaintly describes in “Twa Brigs” and the Tam O’Shanter tavern which con- tains copies of the interesting statues of Souter Johnny and Tam O’Shanter. There is a swing and life about this poem which makes it a favorite with the Scotch people and one of our choicest memories is the fine declamation of its stirring lines by an old Scotchman, who stood on the very spot memorable in the story. A beautiful monument bearing tablets illustrative of the scenes of his best-loved poems stands in the main square of Ayr and at Alloway is another memorial erected by his admirers and friends. We crossed Scotland by the well- known route of the Scottish Lakes and the Trossachs. For this region no bet- ter guide-books can be had than Scott’s novels and poems. Loch Lomond, Loch Katrine, Ben Lomond, Ben Venue, Ben Ledi—all are names which recall to our minds familiar scenes and incidents of our reading. On the shore of Loch Lomond Rob Roy’s prison is pointed out, on Loch Katrine the steamer sails past Fitz-James, “silver strand” with its “beach of pebbles bright as snow” and “Ellen’s Isle” with its “tangled screen;” while in the Trossachs one can easily picture the incidents of that famous hunt, so faithfully has Scott described these rugged hills in his “Lady of the Lake.” Stirling, the “Key to the Scottish Highlands,” is on the line of this route to Edinburgh. The castle is a grand pile of gray stone commanding a magni- ficent view of the surrounding country. On a clear day six battle-fields, famous in the struggle of the Scotch for their independence, are seen from its walls. A sightly and beautiful monument, erected to the memory of the national hero, William Wallace, stands at one end of the town on Abbey Crag. His name is associated with that of Robert Bruce in the most stirring events of Scottish history. Near the castle is the old parish church called Greyfriars, where the ill-starred Mary, Queen of Scots, was crowned and later her son, James VI of Scotland, was baptised and crowned, John Knox preaching the coro- nation sermon. The darkest incidents of Queen Mary’s life transpired at Edinburgh in Holy- rooci Palace, where her unhappy mar- ried life with Darnley was spent. The Edinburgh of the past witnessed terrible scenes in the tumultuous period of John Knox’s day and the modern city has drawn itself away from the ancient Can- ongatc and Tolbooth, Holvrood and the Castle and has built itself anew on the other side of the valley which separates the ridges upon which Old and New Edinburgh are built. New Edinburgh is the “Modern Athens,” whose aim is to cultivate the arts of peace. The view of the city from the castle walls is particularly fine. Behind the city rises “Arthur’s Seat,” the guardian of the an- cient grandeur of Old Edinburgh. In front stretches Princes Street, one of the three main thoroughfares of the city and by some considered the finest street in Europe. Its chief beauty lies in its gardens, a succession of terraced parks, laid out with exquisite taste and forming the public pleasure-grounds of the peo- ple. Here Edinburgh has placed the monuments of those poets and other noble men whom she has delighted to honor. About 30 miles from Edinburgh is Abbotsford, a fine baronial estate so dear to the heart of the poet. Here Scott gathered the rich treasures of his library and all the curious relics which he. had a mania for collecting. The ceiling of his library is fashioned in its carving after some of the finest bits of sculpture in Melrose Abbey. This beautiful ruin the poet used to frequent and one stone is pointed out as his favorite seat, from which he contemplated with delight the grace and symmetry of the grand East window. This window inspired the finest passage in his “Lay of the Last Minstrel,” and ought to be seen by moonlight to understand the spirit of the poet. Scotland is an enchanted land under the magic power of the “Wizard of the North,” whose ready pen has woven legend and fact into charming history. Our route now turned toward London 8 THK SOMKRYILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. by way of the cathedral towns and the Shakespeare country. Time and space forbid any description of these fine old cathedrals of Durham, York and Lin- coln. Kach is a study in itself of archi- tecture and history. We were espec- ially interested in Durham because of the tradition that St. Cuthbcrt so hated women that the (Lady Chapel) was placed in the west instead of the east end of the cathedral. Whether this be true or not, the chapel is certainly at the opposite end from its usual position, and a cross of dark marble in the pavement of the nave marks the point beyond which no woman could go. No such re- strictions are laid upon the woman of the 19th century, however. She is privileged to wander where she will and perhaps takes an unseemly delight in approaching as near as possible to the feretory of St. Cuthbert’s bones. There is much to see in and about Stratford. Shakespeare’s home, with its fine museum of Shakespearean relics; The Red Horse Hotel, in the sitting- room of which Washington Irving wrote his paper on Stratford-on-Avon, and where the chair he sat in and the poker with which he meditatively poked the fire are still shown as “Geoffrey Cray- on’s Throne and Sceptre”; the Harvard house, where the ancestors of John Harvard lived; the grammar school which the poet attended; the cottage of Anne Hathaway at Shottery, where the settle on which Shakespeare sat as a young lover is shown; and last, but most interesting of all the Church of the Holy Trinity, where one reads the record in the parish register of the poet’s baptism and funeral, and in the chancel sees the slab bearing the well- known inscription which marks his grave. As Washington Irving says, “His idea pervades the place; the whole pile seems but as his mausoleum. The feelings no longer checked and thwarted by doubt, here indulge in per- fect confidence; other traces of him may be false or dubious, but here is palpable evidence and absolute certainty.” It is a wonder to the visitor at Stratford that the identity of the poet could ever be questioned, and certainly to the lover of his works no other name could be endured in association with them. And so our course led on to London, the goal toward which these weeks of travel had been tending. London beg- gars all description. We had known the London of Dickens and the London of history, but the real London sur- passed all our conceptions. Seen from the top of a ’bus, the most plebeian but most enjoyable method of viewing it, the streets presented an ever-shifting scene of absorbing interest. The British Museum, The Tower, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Sq., Windsor Castle and the Parliament Houses—these are only a few of the countless interesting places which one ought to see. An ac- count of it would fill volumes and it were well that this paper ended here before such a vain attempt could be made. With the good-bye to London ended a summer trip which had meant the realization of a long-cherished hope and a source of inspiration and happiness that can never be forgotten. May the same good fortune fall to others who have like hopes and anticipations. Quite a Compliment, but Deserved. In spite of the inclement weather Saturday morning, Nov. 27, a chorus of 125 members of the 1C. II. S. was present and sang in the opening exer- cised of the convention held by the Massachusetts Teachers’ Association in Boston. The chorus was assisted by Miss I 'ranees Wilson and Mr. Henry K. Fitts, both of F. H. S., 97. It is amusing and at the same time annoying that the idea should have been some- what prevalent that there were paid singers or other than our own talent in our chorus. Probably because we did so well the audience thought that we hired the services of some professional singers. Mr. Arthur Hadley, who has been studying abroad, favored the audi- ence with two ’cello selections which, to judge from the applause, were fully appreciated. Mr. Joshua H. Davis, former superin- tendent of schools, was warmly welcomed by teachers and pupils during his recent visit to the Latin High School. THK SOM FRY ILL E HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 Che Broken Dow, “You young scapegrace, do you want me to be hooted at by every boy on the street? I would be a pretty specimen on two wheels, wouldn’t I ? Buy a bicycle, indeed; no sir! Why, I would be worse than that old gentleman the boys call Whiskers.” Uncle William was rather stout. He weighed 256 1-4 pounds. Joe never in- tended his uncle should take the sug- gestion of buying a bicycle seriously. It was his way of saying that a vehicle of that kind would be very acceptable to him. “I might have bought you a wheel if you had asked for it before last Satur- day, but that day I made a vow that I would never buy you a wheel. That chum of yours needs spectacles. Last Saturday I was coming home from the stables when he ran slap into me. Even my great body was not sacred to that cycling fiend. But he didn't hurt me. He might as well have run into a house. By the way, is his machine out of the repair shop yet?” And Uncle Bill laughed good naturedly. “Oh, but Uncle Bill, Claude was com- ing down a grade and couldn’t — “Yes, I know, I was in the middle of the street and probably there wasn’t room enough for him to go by on either side. I will take all the blame, but I shan’t buy you a bicycle. I’ll tell you what I will do though. You come down to the stables to-morrow and I’ll give you the best saddle horse you can find. You may take your pick.” With this remark, Uncle Bill started off for his stables and Joe went up the street toward home. The next morning Uncle Bill slapped Joe on the back as he came down to breakfast and told him not to come to the stables till afternoon, as he was going to have some new horses come. As Joe walked into the stable yard his chum Claude shot by him, having come to order a team for his sisters. When Joe reached the stable he ex- changed greetings with his friend and told him of his uncle’s decision. “Well, we can’t ride very much to- gether, and I am sorry. But I tell you one thing, you won’t have to push up any blamed old hills,” said Claude. “Come, boys, and pick out that horse,” roared Uncle Bill. Before Joe decided upon his horse the team had been sent up to Claude’s house. At last, having picked him out, Joe went for a ride with Claude. After- wards they returned to the stables and exchanged steeds and started off again. This time Joe rode the bike and Claude the horse. After riding about three miles, it was suggested that they return by different routes and see which could get back first. Joe had ridden about a mile and was going at a rapid rate when suddenly a runaway dashed by him. He saw that it was his uncle’s trap and Claude’s sis- ters. The girls still held the reins, but their strength was not sufficient to check the frightened animal. Joe re- doubled his efforts and tried to overtake the runaway, which was some distance ahead of him. They were on the boulevard and Joe had an ideal track, but if the road was favorable to him, so it was to the horse. Both were going at a tremendous rate, and it was very slowly that Joe gained on the girls, but still gain he did. Loot by foot he crept up and at last was able to force his front wheel under the carriage until he could reach the back of the high seat. Suddenly letting go his handle-bars he grasped the seat and was dragged from the wheel, which tumbled over and over and fell a wreck in the street. When Joe commenced the pursuit the girls saw him, and now that he was partly in the carriage, Pauline assisted him to gain the seat. Having accom- plished this Joe grasped the reins and began his battle with the runaway. Standing, yet leaning well back, he ex- erted all his strength. For a long dis- tance there was no perceptible slack- ning in the speed of the horse. Finally he succeeded in bringing the horse from his blind, mad gallop to a run, like that of a horse that had been over- IO THK SOM ERVI LLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. urged. Further than this Joe could do nothing. The horse still ran, but al- lowed himself to be guided. By the time he had gained control of the horse they were but a short distance from the stables. Joe directed the frightened animal into the yard and be- fore he could run again, several men grasped him by the head and stopped him. The girls were lifted out, Joe jumped to the ground and the horse was lead away. Joe had to wait five minutes for Claude, who claimed the race was not fair, since Joe finished in a carriage. Joe received great praise for his bravery, and Mr. Snider, Claude’s father, presented him with a large New- foundland dog. Two days after the runaway Uncle Bill made Joe a present of one of the best wheels made. “I want you to promise me one thing,” said Uncle Bill, as he gave him the wheel. Joe was so pleased he would have promised anything, except not to ride the wheel. “I want you to wait till I have gone to the stables before you ride the thing. I don’t want to be killed or see you kill others.” He promised. Miss R. Adki.aidk Witiiam was born in Boston and attended the Quincy Grammar School. After'graduation she went to Thayer Academy and was grad- uated in 1891. For the next four years she studied at Smith College and was graduated with a degree of B. A. in 1895. She taught English in the Fitch- burg High School until July, 1897. At the present time she is instructor of English in the Latin High School of this city. Miss Laura A. Davis, teacher of History, Latin and English in the Eng- glish High School, was born in Bridg- ton, Me. After taking a High School course she studied and graduated at the Normal School in Gorham, Me. She held a position as teacher in a high school for some time in that state and then came to Radcliffc for a short course of study. For three years before coming here she taught English and Latin in the Arlington High School. THE SOMERVILLE 11 Kill SCHOOL RADIATOR. 11 Miss Ci.aka A. Johnson was born in Somerville and this city has al- ways been her home. She graduated at the Somerville Latin High School and entered Boston University. Hav- ing finished the course at this institu- tion she studied at Radcliffe and then engaged as a teacher in the High School in Clinton Mass. Afterwards she taught at the Lexington High School. Before coming to the English High School in this city she taught in the Gloucester High School. Found. | Krum tin German of Gootlic.) I strolled mid woods, Hut nothing sought : To please myself That was my thought. Mid shades I found A How'ret bright. With eyes that shone Like starry light. l‘d break its stalk Then s-oft it prayed: “ Shall I be plucked And left to fade? 1 dug its roots With tender care. And bore it home To gardens fair. ’ Tis planted now. And grows each hour In silent love, A blooming flower. I.. C. X. 12 Till : SOMKR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Dk. W. Franki.ix Hoi.mks, our foot- ball coach tor the two past seasons, is a native of Mattapoisett and agraduate of Taber Academy, Marion, Mass. While in the academy he took a prominent part in athletics and was captain ol both the football and baseball teams. After graduating from Taber Academy, he entered the Boston University Medical and Liberal Art School. He remained here two years and during this time took active part in baseball. From there, he went to the University of Michigan. Here he entered actively into football and played right half on the 'Varsity team, which won the championship of the West. It was this team which came to Harvard and kept her down to four points, Harvard scoring on a blocked kick. The follow- ing spring he played on the baseball team, catching Frank Sexton, one of the best of college pitchers. This team, like the baseball team, won the championship of the West. At the end of the season he was elected captain of the ’96 team and did efficient work from his position. He graduated from the University with honors and was presi- dent of his class. He is a member of the Theta Delta Chi. After graduating, he spent several weeks in Chicago hos- pitals and then came to Somerville and is now engaged in the practice of medi- cine. He has been very successful as a coach, and is without doubt the best connected with the League. Exchanges. The Lake Breeze has a well filled ex- change column. The heading of the Alumni Notes in the Easterner is very striking. The Volunteer has at the head of its Football Notes the quotation: •• Fill all thy bones with aches. The High School Bulletin contains an excellent Scientific column. The Stronger must have an enterpris- ing business manager, half of the paper is advertisements. The Oak, Lily aud Ivy has a unique cover with its emblems “strength, purity and and tenacity, prettily illustrated. The 'Junto has a very appropriately illustrated story in its November num- ber. Of course there is a turkey in it. Did the Beech Grove Oracle send us two copies because they were small ? Well the Oracle illustrates the fact that the best things often come in the smallest forms. The Jabbenvock contains an interest- ing letter from Miss Daphne Kalapotha- his of Athens, who at one time attended the Girls’ High School. In her letter she speaks of the patriotism of the Greek women. The nurses take no pay for at- tending the wounded soldiers as they consider it at honor. There is also a a young girl in the hospital at Athens who was wounded while fighting side by side with her brother, having entered the army as his brother. On Thanksgiving Day Somerville High played the graduates at Tufts Oval. The graduate team was com- posed of some of Somerville’s bjst players, among whom were Goddard, who plays tackle on Tufts, and Jouett, who plays half-back on the Technology team. The field was covered with mud. which hindered the rushing of both teams. The graduates played very well, consid- ering that they had not practiced to- gether before. In the first half, Somer- ville scored five points, Stone kicking a goal from the field. In the second half our opponents played a hard game, but by snappy rushing Somerville scored again, making the score 9 to O in Som- erville’s favor. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. '3 ’98. Who meddles with Mrs. Gilbert’s cards? “Your front view, Lunt, is better than your profile.” The school singing: “O give us faith and power.” Mr. Hadley: “I say Amen to the latter? Remarks: “They hum out of doors into the house.” “The visitors were sitting under the benches.” Could Mr. Baxter have meant any- thing when he gave Coveney the pas- sage about the long-haired Greeks? Miss Eox, explaining the members of Catiline’s. “It was composed of old men, and boys, who don t know what they are about. The favorite lunch of the boys seems to be oyster crackers. Perhaps this ac- counts for the majority of absences being among the boys. “If I were going to translate it I should leave it out,” a certain teacher was heard to say. That is what we would do, especially in a hard place. The boys of the class held a meet- ing, Nov. 29, to elect officers for the polo team. Gunsenhiser received the captainship bv a large majority and Coveney was elected manager. “----die Hallen, unci Wurgerbanden zielm umher. The halls and bands of murderess proceed around.” Gunsen- hiser didn’t think a little thing like a comma could alter a translation. Now that the football games are over, the only thing we can do is to sing all the verses of the football song every Thursday. The boys, who tolcl Mr. Hadley that they couldn't sing a note, forgot their troubles in the chorus. “Tolarilus tunicis. With tall tunics.” “Non modo homines sed ne pecudes quidem passurae. Not only men but even sheep seem to fatten. It was after such translation as these, that Miss Fox said that some of the division must go back to “Gate to Caesar or some other simple book. ’99. It is hoped that Ayres will succeed in scanning his four lines of Nepos. Why is it that after Thanksgiving we always weigh just a little more ? Wanted—Pupils to join the glee club which is being formed in Room 1. I land names to Elcwelling. ’ 99 has the reputation of being a very smart class. Keep it up and say some- thing funny for the Radiator. The sleepy boy awakes when the tune “Somer—Somer—Somerville” is struck up during singing hour. It’s about time to think of a polo team. Last year it was a great success and we have the material to make a better team this year. The claim is made that while there have been 11 fatal accidents in football since 1894, the number of fatal accidents in other sports during the same time has been: Swimming, 1350; boating, 986; hunting, 654; horseback riding, 333: bicycling, 264; ice-boating. 22 : baseball, 6; tennis, 4: golf, 2. THK SOMKRVILLF HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 14 The author of the following refuses to sign his name : The constant drift of water wears away the hardest stone: The constant gnaw of Towser masticates the toughest bone. The constant dig at lessons makes our weary eyes like lead. And we sigh and groan as we sit alone pining for our trundle bed. 00. Hills is very fond of music. Who smashed Cushman’s hat? Smith, (larger) remember that pocket! Zoeller, leave the little fellows alone. Kimball is the “best man” of the class. Pupil, translating in Latin: “And they made flies from the signals.” Cushman is very jovial now that the worries of the football season arc over. Bray and Vinal have joined the ranks. How nice they look ! Hurry up, Hills. Snowman is thinking of editing a Caisar under his own name. What shall we do ? Teacher: “What is the orbit of the earth?” Bright scholar, volunteering: “ The axis.” Please do not disturb McLean the third hour, as he is resting for the next recitation. Why is Brine compelled] to sit in the back seat in the laboratory and not al- lowed any company? Why not form a debating club in Div. II ? They have some able men in Snowman and McLean. Kenniston had something in view when he had his scat changed the other day in the Geometry class. Snowman and Smith (smaller) think it is a shame to keep such little fellows as they arc in the foreground. Although Miss M. is trying to teach us the art of walking, she does not ap- prove of Moore’s new “cake-walk ” Why couldn’t one of the boys in Div. II have had Caesar’s position? He thinks he could have done so much better. Why do the settees in room 3 have the appearance of being loaded above their strength? Ask Cushman and Zoeller. Lost on Central Hill, on or about Nov. 15, a pair of black boots, size 9, slightly worn. Finder please return the same to Vinal and receive reward. Teacher: “Conjugate the future of to be. Miss B.: “I don’t know.” Shesits down, thinking of her failure. Teacher: “What are you thinking of?” Miss B.: “The Future.” Candidates for the class polo team met and elected the following officers: Captain, Funke; manager, Hethering- ton. In order to make the team a suc- cess, we want plenty of material and good support from the rest. 01 This is a “Hearts” (Haartz) column all right. Poor Haartz does not get sleep enough at home. Wilkin’s prize poem arrived too late for publication. Haartz has appointed himself chief blind shutter mornings. Doyle’s new version of a Chinaman. “A Mongolian Reptile.” Notice. If you have any use for a first-class talking-machine apply to French. Be careful not to get in the range of Miss Pearson’s camera. Mr. Murray has been caught already. Mr. Murray (asking Haartz to spell). “Hawaii.” Haartz, (who is sleeping). “Pretty well to-day, thank you.” Some people think the moon is a regular toper. Anyway, a few days ago the class-president very earnestly said, “In a few days the moon is going to be full.” The above-mentioned Mr. Haartz tried to take away the brick from Miss Kaan’s room, in his pocket, but it was too heavy for him. He was color-blind because he thought it was a gold brick. Miss Florence 11 in ter, a former post- graduate, has returned to Kingston, R. I. THE SOMERYILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ’98 May all holiday joys he thine! Crowley is the coming orator. What a joy it is to be a senior! The next sensation will be polo. How much H. O. is used in geometry. Sheridan will certainly become a chemist. Stone is never contented. He is al- ways kicking (goals.) We are looking forward to the X-mas holidays. The social committee is arranging for coming socials. Palmer has recently accepted the position as sporting editor of the War Cry. Lately the students have been “cut- ting considerable ice” in the chemical laboratory. It is hoped that the picture committee will use good judgment in selecting the class picture. The Seniors should be thanked for the hearty way in which they have sup- ported the foot-ball games. Should one necessarily attribute a musical temperament to the cyclist whose jaws in chewing gum move in perfect time with the pedal movement? Mr. Way back, visiting the city one rainy day: “Well, Marthy Ann, these ’ere city chaps are mighty accomodatin’. Look at that fellow with a bundle of umbrellas hollering “Umbrellas to lend!” At a class meeting held Nov. 18, the social committee was appointed as fol- lows: Misses Kdmunds, Carr, Grieves, Price and Currier and W. J. Baldwin and D. Wemyss. An executive committee, composed of the class officers and Misses Moore, Burgess and Dickinson and A. J. Meserve and F. J. Pushee was elected to select a picture which the class is to present to the school. H. E. Stone, W. F. Cutter and Miss Vasque were elected on the photograph committee. ’99. It takes elocution A to sing (?) Ellis seems determined to set the laboratory on fire. 1 low much some young ladies do know about football. One of our class is compiling a treat- ise on physiology : the subject is “The Bones of the Liver.” Miss I. : “Master Cuddy, docs the football team contain men so weak that they cannot rise to close the door?” The officers for the Class of ’99 are Pres., Mr. Francis Brine; Vice-Prcs., Miss Ada Durcll; Sec., Miss Marguerite Foote; Treas., Mr. Hubbard Smith. Instructor: “To what can the devel- opment of Silas Marner’s character be compared?” Pupil: “To a toad that sleeps all winter and wakes in the sum- mer.” Miss Ethel Pitman was one of the aids at the Mexican table at the fair “A Peep at The Globe” held in Mechanics Build- ing, Nov. 12-20in aid of the Women's Charity Club Hospital. i6 TIIK SOMERYILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. A Shakespearean Course : First year, “Comedy of Errors; ” second year, “Much Ado About Nothing;” third year, “As You Like It ; ” fourth year, “All’s Well That Ends Well.” oo Division C is very poetical. Who spilled the mercury in Physics ? What about the football team which plays in the door-way of Room 23 ? Miss N. thinks that $100,000 is a fair price for one of Stradivarius’ violins. Miss L. reciting in History: “He then conquered the Friskyuns” (Fris- ians). Master C. in History: “This was a very revolting place.” (Meaning the people were rebellious.) Miss I ', translating from Latin: “After they were dead they were greatly annoyed by their neighbors.” The boys of English A have throat- trouble and cannot speak distinctly. They have our sincerest sympathy. “The sum of the alternate interior angles on the same side of the trans- versal.” There is nothing wrong in that. ’01. Mr. W.: “What did you say stopped?” Olsen: “Yes, sir.” Lewis’ translation of s ans pede in vno: “You are standing on your head.” Pupil in zoology: “Is the oval side of the star fish the right or the wrong side?” The class organization has got as far as a nomination committee. Would they please proceed? Luce: “I can’t learn anything. It is hard work for me.” He surely has the sympathy of the class. Liscomb has made the important dis- covery that if you expand your lungs it will make your feet cold. The following is an example of Hovcy’s original ideas: “A minority is a quorum raised to the zero power.” Perkins says he is very forgetful. If there is any remedy for this frightful disease, he would be glad to receive suggestions. Proctor says he can sing better than he can talk. Would he be so kind as to favor us with a solo in the near future? It is just the time to elect a captain and manager for the ice polo team. The class doesn’t want to be behind the others. E. H. S. Gleanings. The size and interest exhibited by the chemistry classes bear full evidence of the popularity of the course, as taken up by Dr. Newell’s own method. Some very advanced work will be taken by members of Chemistry (2) later in the year. Election day the Seniors, accompanied by Mr. Akers, had the novel experience of visiting the polling place during vot- ing hours and so saw the practical workings of the Australian Ballot sys- tem. The voting methods were ex- plained to the class by the warden, Mr. Henry W. Pitman. We congratulate the Junior Class in its excellent choice of officers. Francis Brine will make an excellent president, while the year’s experience of H. V. Smith as treasurer will add stability to the organization. The success of the ’98 “social, which occurred a year ago, offers the present Junior Class a fine example for a similar affair. Our school was favored in receiving a number of tickets of invitation to the re- hearsal of Racine’s Tragedy of Athalie given by the students of Harvard Uni- versity and of Radcliffe college in San- der's Theatre, Friday evening, Decem- ber 3d. A party consisting of several instructors and members of the Senior class attended and report enthusiasti- cally their enjoyment of the evening. The play was most excellently pre- sented. The custom of inviting dele- gations from the secondary schools to witness representations of dramatic work as Harvard University has done in the case of the Phormio of Plautus and in the present instance, is a grace- ful courtesy which is most thoroughly appreciated by the schools in question. The opportunity thus afforded is in the highest sense valuable. R. O. Brooks, ’98. TUI'. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. •7 Games. SOMERVILLE l6. FITCHBURG O. Somerville High defeated Fitchburg at Somerville by the score of 16 to o, thus turning the tables on the Fitch- burg boys for defeating us at Fitchburg by the score ot 6 to 4. The grandstand was packed with Somerville rooters, who had with them flags of red and blue. The Fitchburg backs went through the Somerville line for repeated gains, but they would not circle our ends. Somerville played a fine offensive game and the runs of C. Pipe were very brilliant. Fitts and Cuddy tackled in fine style. Parks kicked off to Cotter, who was downed on the 25-yd. line. Then R. Pipe punted to the centre of the field Then the Fitchburg backs went through the Somerville line for 5 and 6 yds. gain. To the delight of the Somervillians the ball was fumbled and Story fell on the ball on Somerville’s 20-yd. line. R. Pipe punted and the Fitchburgs received the ball on their 5-yd. line. Then Lamb went through Stone for 10 yds., where Somerville held them for downs. Then Stone went through tackle for 11 yds., but Fitch- burg held Somerville for downs, so Stone, the veteran goal-kicker, stepped back to try a goal from the field. The ball was snapped back to Fitts, who placed it quickly, and Stone sent it flying through the air. Rut to the dis- may of all the Somerville followers, the ball missed the goal posts by a foot. Then it was brought out to the 25-yd. line, where it changed hands once or twice, until fumbled by a Fitchburg back. Then Story broke through quickly, picked the ball up and ran for a touchdown. Stone kicked the goal. The first half ended with the score of 6 to o in Somerville’s favor. It was nearly dark when the second half began, but it did not make any difference to the boys of red and blue. Then came the most brilliant run of the game. The ball was passed to Boat Pipe, who darted around the end with good interference and ran 8o yds. for a touchdown. Somerville scored once more during the half, making the total of 16 to o. so.MKKVIl.l.K IUOII K1TCHIIURG HIGH Story, Butler,), e.............r. t ., Kimball Stone, 1. t................. .r. t., Sheehan Wemyss, 1. g...................r. g., Johnson Cushman, c..........................c., Parks Chandler, r. g.................1. g., Prescott Sheridan, r. t....................1. t., Wilson Ii. Pipe, r. e.................I. e., Hassett Fitts, q. 1 ...................q. b., Kendall Cuddy, h. b.........................h. b., Cross C. Pipe, h. b..................b. b., Worcester Cotter, f. b........................f. b., Lamb Score—Somerville U� , Fitchburg 0. Touchdowns, C. Pipe, 2 Story. Goals from touchdowns, Stone, 2. Umpire, Winslow, Fitchburg. Referee, Mur- phy, Somerville. SOMERVILLE H., 8o: MEDFORD H., O. Somerville High played Medford at Tufts Oval and defeated them by the over-whelming score of 80 to o. About 500 people were at the game cheering for their favorite team. Stone repeated his fine work by kicking 11 out of 12 goals and two place kicks from the field. Medford was outclassed in every respect, but once in a while they would get to- gether and play the game. The Somer- ville hoys used a formation which puz- zled the Medford boys exceedingly. In the first half Somerville scored 41 points, Cuddy making 5 touchdowns, TUK SOMERVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. i 8 Stone 2, R. Pipe, C. Pipe, Cotter, Fitts and Story one. The first two touch- downs were made before Medford knew what had happened. Then Stone kicked a goal from the field. Cuddy got the ball on the kick-off and ran the length of the field for a touchdown. Story put up a star game. He made 70 yards on the kick-off and tackled hard. Cotter also played a good game, making a fine run of 75 yards. All the centre men played well, especially Cushman, who broke through and blocked many kicks. Taken as a whole, Somerville showed herself to be a very fast team. For Medford, Trott was the only one who would do anything against the Somerville line. He broke through once and would have made a touchdown if he had not been tackled by C. Pipe 25 yards away from Somervilles goal. Line-up: SOMRRVILLK HIGH. MKDFORD HIGH Story, Coveuey, 1. e.............r. e., J. Gray Stone, 1.1..........................r. t.. Sawyer Weinyss, l.g...............................r. g., Hodgson Cushman, c....................................c., Pierce Chandler, r. g..............................l.g., Mayo Sheridan, r. t...................1. t., williams Cuddy, r. e................................1. e., Withain Fitts, q. h.........................q. 1� ., Scott Pipe, h. b .........................h. 1� . Trott C. Pipe, h. b....................h. b. A. Gray Cotter, f. b........................f. b. Drake Score—Somerville-SO; Medford 0. Time 20 min- ute halves. Umpire, Sweet of Tufts. Murphy referee. SOMERVILLE H, 14; DORCHESTER II, O. The game which decided the cham- pionship of the Junior league was played at Tufts Oval with Dorchester High, Somerville winning 14 to 0, but not until after a hard struggle. The support- ers of both teams were out in large num- bers and everywhere were streaming ing banners of red and blue and also of yellow. The day was an ideal one for football, and the Somerville boys went in to win the game and the championship, Dorchester winning the toss, took the west goal, from which di- rection the wind came. R. Pipe kicked off, but the ball did not go 10 yds. It was brought back and Pipe placed it firmly on the ground, and at the sound of the whistle sent it flying through the air. The game had com- menced. Fisher, the fullback of the Dorchester team, returned the punt, the ball going over Stone's head, where he fell on it near Somerville’s 20-yd. line. Somerville then fumbled and a Dorchester man fell on the ball. Thfs was a trying position for our team, with the ball only 20 yds. away from the goal. Then the Somerville boys got into the game hard, but Dorchester pushed the ball steadily up the field to Somerville’s 5yd-linc, and it was almost a sure thing that they would score. But at this moment they fumbled and to the joy of the Somervillians Kitts fell on the ball. But the danger was not yet over, as the ball was only five yds. from the goal. Then the pig-skin was passed back to R. Pipe, who punted the ball to the 40- yd. line and the danger was passed. After this the two fullbacks punted alter- nately, R. Pipe having far the better of it. Then Somerville rushed the ball up to Dorchester’s 5-yd. line, but there the Dorchester line held Somerville for downs. As Stone stepped back every one knew that he was going to try a goal from the field. The ball was passed back to Fitts, who placed it quickly and Stone sent it flying towards the goal- posts. But to the sorrow of the rooters he missed the goal by a foot. Then Somerville went in to win the game. Dorchester kicked off from the 25-yd. line. Pipe returned the punt 10-yds. better. Dorchester then lost the ball on downs and Somerville worked the ball towards the goal by going through the tackles and centre. Then C. Pipe was pushed over for a touchdown. Stone missed the goal. The ball was again kicked off, but time was called, after an exchange of punts. During the intermission the Somerville rooters sang and cheered each player. The second half commenced with Fisher of Dorchester kicking off, Stone getting the ball and running 20 yds. with it before he was downed. Then came the heavy plunging into the Dorchester line and at last Stone went around the end for 30 yds. and secured a touch- down, but it was not allowed by Umpire Dunlop, and the ball was brought back to the same place. Stone and C. Pipe went through Dorchester’s line for 5 and 10-yd. gains, and at each rush a Dor- THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 19 Chester man was laid up. Then Stone went through the line for a touchdown. He kicked the goal. The ball was kicked off again by Dorchester. By steady rushing it was taken up the field, where Sheridan secured a touchdown. Stone missed the goal. Score, 14 to o. Here Umpire Dunlop called the game. For Somerville, Cuddy played a star game, getting down on punts quickly and tackling his man hard. Sheridan played a fine game at tackle. R. Pipe was invincible at end, and his punting was one ot the features of the game. Fitts played a fine game at quarter-back and his offensive game was fine. In the rushing Stone and C. Pipe were the chief gainers. SOMKKVII.I.K HIGH DOKC'HKSTKK HIGH R. Pipe........................................MacCarthy Story.............................................Orcutt Wemyss..............................................Hall Cushman............................................Zotto Chandler..........................................Murphy Sheridan.........................................Mahoney Cuddy............................................Chaffer Fitts, ci. b........................q. I� ., Marks Stone, h. h.........................h. b., Storer C. Pipe, h. b...................h. b., Kilpatrick Cotter, f. b........................h. b., O. Day f. b., Fisher f. b.. Parks f. b., Fox Score — Somerville, 14; Dorchester, 0. Touch- downs—C. Pipe, Stone, Sheridan. Goal from touchdowns—Stone. Umpire, Mr. Dunlop. Ref- eree, Mr. Writington. Linemen—Burleigh and Shea. Time—25-minute halves. After the game the Somerville boys took the players on their shoulders and marched around the field. In the eve- ning there was a celebration. The boys, 200 strong, formed in front of the High School. They were led by William Cutter, manager of the Radiator, C. Cuddy and Crowley. The boys carried touches in their hands, which made very brilliant lights. The boys marched down Vinal Avc., stopping to cheer for Mr. Haley, who is one of the rooters. Then they went down Highland Ave„ where they halted in front of the resi- dence of Principal Whitcomb of the E. H. S. Mr. Whitcomb responded to their cheers with a few pleasant words. The next stop was made at Dr. Holmes residence, and three cheers were given for the head coach, who had turned out a championship team. The boys then marched to Mr. Baxter's house. Mr. Baxter responded to their cheering with suitable words. Then they proceeded to Davis Sq. There Cutter was about to mount the watering-trough in the square. He was stopped by Patrolman Dadmun, who is a new acquisition to the force. At last the boys dispersed and went quietly to their homes. NOW IS THE TIME! Aren’t you thinking of something In our line for the holidays?’ A pastel portrait, a delicate ivory or porce- lain iii watereolors, some of the new “ Has Relief ” photos—one of the latest novelties—some line carbon- ette finish photographs, an old picture copied—we have a special electric light for copying- or, In fact, anything in the line of fine photography. We make special rates to classes and families, where several dozen are ordered at once. The Studio Is always open day and evening and we would he pleased to show you specimens of work and quote prices. See Card's New Store Just Doubled in Size. Most Complete Stock In City of Groceries and Provisions Gilman Sq., Opposite Winter Hill Station L. E. Brown_______________—— Caterer and Confectioner 20 Summer Street, Somerville Telephone l.'O-.'i and Special Prices to Balls, Parties and Churches Given on application. Dishes and Silverware furnished at reasonable prices for all parties. Try our Delicious Coffee with pure Hampden Cream, supplied in any quantities in insu- lated tanks. H. E. GUST1N Wholesale and Retail Produce Dealer 110 Clinton St., Boston Makes a visit profitable to Somerville Cutsoincrs. THE BEST FIFTY CENT POLO STICK On the Market at PLUMER CO.’S, 52Union Square E. II. MAKSII. . K. MARSH. E. li. Marsh Son FUNERAL DIRECTORS 34 Lincoln Street, Somerville Residence 24 Lincoln St. Telephone 40 Sturtevant Haley Beef and Supply Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Beef, Pork, Lard and Hams Smoked and Dried Beef Smoked, Corned and Saltpetered Tongues Tripe. Sausages, etc. Fine Oleo Oil, Tallow and Stearine 38 and 40 Faneuil Mall Market BOSTON, MASS. Slaughter and Packing House Somerville, Mass. «te Manuel M. Silva Artistic Hair Cutter Hair Cutting our Specialty. Established 1S82. Cor. Perkins and Lincoln Sts., E. Somerville INSISTING as we always do, that quality and make count to the wearer of ready-made clothing Overcoats contain the Three “ Essentials ” necessary to Perfection in Clothing” «. Durability J Style c Fit TOP OVERCOATS Model -Fall and Winter 1S97—1S9S Coverts, Whipcords, plain and strap seamed, lined or skeleton fancy backs. Winter weight- $10.00 91 .50 $15.00 Our own good reliable make. Better values cannot be bad in or out of Boston. Equal to Custom—Our tripled milled Melton Overcoat 9 3.00 Worsted or lasting lined, satin sleeve lining, raw edge lap seams, in every respect a $50 Overcoat. Others not quite as fine $18.00 920.00 922.00 Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded SPITZ BROS. MORK Manufacturers, Wholesaler� � and Retailors 67 and 69 Summer Street, Boston Sign of 1 lie Illuminated Clock Good Food Good Health The two always go together, and good lard makes good food poor lard spoils it. SQUIRE’S Pure Leaf Lard f A ' ns • !• 4run Is kettle-rendered, carefully, cleanly and scientifically prepared. Good cooks know this and prefer it to all other brands. Wise housekeepers buy it because they know it is never adulterated. Our lard is absolutely pure and has sustained its reputation for 55 years. TRY IT. JOHN P. SQUIRE CO. BOSTON. THE HORACE PARTRIDGE CO. 55 and 57 Hanover St., Boston. Official Athletic Outfitters For Somerville High School Foot Ball Team and other Leading Schools and Colleges — Season of 1897. Students will be afforded liberal discounts on anything in the line of Athletic and Sporting Supplies. Call and see us or write for terms and Cata- , logues. Compliments of Dana W. Bennett Lunch. AT TUB Dew Drop Inn Davis Sq. Open 15.30 till 8.30 W. H. BULLARD Old Powder House Java Coffee Gilman Square, Somerville JAMES C. TAYLOR oe MERCHANT TAILOR 297 Broadway. Winter Hill 172 School Street Somerville, Mass. Particular attention given to Dyeing. Cleansing and Repairing clothes. High School Trade Solicited. ' Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed.. THE HANSONS Makers of Food . Delicacies 3 Bonair St. 218 Pearl St. 153 Perkins St. 314 Broadway Ice Cream and Catering Caterers to K. II. S. L. HERBERT HUNTLEY Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Butter, Cheese. Eggs. Poultry, Vegetables and Provisions. 8 Blackstone Market and 84 Blackstone St. Telephone. Haymarkct 782. Boston. JOHN M. ANDERSON £ Boots, Shoes and Rubbers Hand Sewed Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Cor. Cross and Allston Streets, Hast Somerville. Prompt and courteous attention to customers. TOOTHACKER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Milk Dealers Family Trade Solicited. Address SI Kensington Ave., Somerville. Telephone, Somerville 117-3. Howard Lowell Son Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable 70 to 76 Gilman St. Somerville. Mass. Prompt Carriage Service at all Hours. Glines Co.’s Express FOUR TRIPS DAII.Y. Furniture and Piano Moving. Barge and Carriage Scrviee. Boston Olllces : I'� Merchants Row. 105 State street. .30 Broad Street. «7 Franklin Street. 13‘J Kingston Street. Somerville Office, 3s Perkins Street. Residence 21 uhiirn Ave., Fast Somerville. Telephone, Charlestown 351-3. D. B. WENTWORTH CO. Agents for Boss Lunch Milk Biscuit • 159 Pearl St., E. Somerville, Mass. Telephone 135-3. HENRY D. PADELFORD APOTHECARY Cor. Pearl and Marshall Sts., Winter Hill, .Somerville PADELFORD’S ALMONI) LOTION. floratloWellinflton Go. mestic earn CJses E- Eambridcje ston, Union Sq. Somerville 133 Main St.Charlestown, Gilman Sq. Wharves be EI evators m JflANCH OFFICES 72 Wafer St.Boston, Union Sq. 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TIIK K. 1 iatoi{ is puMIshed l� y the Somerville Latin and English High School� on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only Important news matter ean be received after the Hth of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial stall or he mailed to the editor at the Latin High Sehool. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign the full name and address (this Is for refer- once only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the ncoe. ar postage to insure its return. TERMS. T5 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES. IO CENTS. Kutercd at Boston Post Cilice as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RAOIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. TEAD. L. If. S., ’OH. ASSOCIATE EOITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE. K. II. 8., ’08. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES G U N S E X HIS E R. L. II. s., ’08. A I LAST the wide heralded Ath- fv letic Association has come and, we hope, to stay. Dec. 16 was the date ap- pointed for the first mass meeting and a fairly good number of pupils appeared, although the number might easily have been larger. The assembly was called to order by Mr. Baxter, who spoke of the great need and value of the asso- ciation. After finishing the speech he called upon Mr. Whitcomb, who re- sponded in few words, laying great stress BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER. K. II. s„ ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE. 1.. II. s., ’08. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK. 98. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, 99. GILBERT HETHERINGTON. 00. RALPH N. SMITH. 01. KNOLISII SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR.. 98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS. 99. ETHEL C. WHEELER. 00. FRED E. MOORE. 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS. K. II. S., ’08. upon the fact that athletics had come to stay, and that the teams should be aided by the best possible management. Stone, chairman of the meeting, then called upon members of the faculty, who responded to a man, and were all in favor of the proposed movement. Next, the prominent members of the football, baseball and polo teams, among whom were Sheridan, MacRae, Ciunsen- hiser, Cotter, Cuddy, VVemyss and Crowley, spoke, and without exception 4 TIIK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. seemed greatly pleased with the idea. Then Chairman Stone read the constitution. It was received, al- though not adopted, and a committee, consisting of Cotter, Tead and Cush- man of the Latin School and Sheridan, Crowley and Cuddy of the English School, were appointed to make the few necessary changes and report at the next meeting. Although the constitution will be printed in full in the next issue of the Radiator, here are the chief points: The object of this association shall be to encourage manly sports and pro- mote a close relationship between the athletic teams and the schools. All members of the two high schools are eligible to membership. Fee shall be 25 cents per annum. The annual meeting shall be held the second Wednesday in June. The officers of the association shall be president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer (who shall be a teacher), assis- tant treasurer (who shall be manager of the athletic teams in their seasons), as- sistant manager, and an executive com- mittee of eight. The treasurer and manager (assistant treas.) shall collect and have charge of all moneys of the association, shall pay all bills, and shall submit a written re- port of all such transactions at the an- nual meeting or whenever called upon by the president or executive committee. All schedules, etc., shall be subject to the approval of the executive com- mittee. The adjourned meeting was held Jan. 6. and was attended by a small number of students. Sheridan, chairman of the committee, elected at the last meeting; read the revised constitution which, after a very “wham” hour and a half of debate, was adopted. The Citizen has interviewed a number of men interested in the athletics of the Somerville High School, among whom were: Messrs. Baxter, Whitcomb, Hanscom, Poole, Kennard, Coveney, Bingham, Potc, Al- meida and others, ana they all seem to think that the association would be a very valuable thing in aid of the school athletics. WHERE, () where are your contribu- tions? The editor and associate editor have had to solicit each of the articles, except one, that have appeared in the last two issues of the paper. This as you probably know, does not reflect much credit upon the schools. Editor Maynard wrote last year “It was with great joy that we saw the articles which were to appear in this number lying upon our desk,” yet we have not had that “joyful feeling.” It goes without saying that the students of the two schools should subscribe for the Radi- ator. It is a fact that many more freshmen and sophomores take the paper than seniors and juniors. The reason is probably this. The entering scholars wish to become acquainted with the aims and customs of the schools. They are interested in reading the comicalities as reported in the class notes, and it is also true that the freshman has a faint hope of seeing his name in the paper. All of these reasons tend to make him buy the Radiator. With the upper class men this of course is a little differ- ent. They know the general drift of the paper, although they will always find something new to interest them in the descriptive articles, exchanges and class notes. A Here and There page will ap- pear in this number written by Chip. If this interests you let us know and we will endeavor if possible to have it come out in each of the succeeding num- bers. Any suggestion for the welfare of the paper will be gratefully received. THE leading story of this issue en- titled “Adventures of a Camera Fiend” is written by Lin wood E. Snow- man, '00 Latin, the young man who won the prize story contest last year. Mr. Snowman has developed the plot of his story in an excellent manner, and his style is very good for so young, a writer. May we have other contribu aions from him in the future. H AVE you broken your New Year’s, resolutions? HOW did the Metropolitan water taste? THK SOMKRYILLL HICK SCHOOL RADIATOR. Hbventures of a Camera jFtenb. US WOOD K. S'.VO Wit A S. HOW TIIIC A. I . I� . A. BECAME FAMOUS. I am a camera fiend. I will not deny it. I do not attempt to defend my position. I simply state the fact. I caught the camera fever some time last year, and the purchase of an instrument served only to increase the disease. After spoiling a great many plates and after making exhausting demands upon my personal treasury I was able to take fairly good pictures; and since then my skill has increased, but is nothing to boast of now. Sometime after my entrance into the mysteries of photography, I had the good fortune to spend a part of my summer vacation in Agawam, a pretty little village in western Massachusetts, near Springfield. Here I boarded at an ancient tavern in the heart of the place. My landlady kindly found me a place for a dark-room, and I used it as a re- ceptacle for all my necessary apparatus. Staying also at the Agawam Inn” was a young man. flashily dressed, whose chief characteristics of physiog- omy were a fine fashionably-trimmed moustache and artificially-curled hair to match. In fact, he was a dude. He claimed to be a Harvard student, and his fabulous stories of personal wealth, travel and adventure earned him the title of “Marco I’olo.” He showed great ignorance of a camera for one who had owned all the most expensive styles. Sometimes we would go into the woods together; he for sport, and I for photographs, but we did not enjoy each other’s company much. Agawam was a very sociable place and I was soon acquainted with all its young people. Some of these, like my- self, were enthusiastic amateur photog- raphers. They had organized the “A. I . R. A,” not the American Protec- tive Association, but a much more in- teresting organization. It consisted of four girls and three boys, which of course was unsatisfactory; so I was ad- mited, making a division that furnished us excellent fun in several ways. I passed through the terrible ordeal of initiation, but I will not betravits secret; though I will narrate some of our inside diplomacy. There came to be a stand- ing dispute in our ranks between the boys and girls as to who were the most enterprising and skilful members. The president was one of the girls, as be- fore my admission they were able to out vote the boys. She, when address- ing us, would manage to refer to the girls as “our real photographers or “the enterprising members of our club, and give the boys some epithet detri- mental to their skill with a camera. Then one of us would introduce a mo- tion for a new election, which would al- ways be seconded and a vote taken. After balloting the president would read: Whole number of votes cast 8. Necessary for a choice 5. “Yes 4. “No 4. The gentleman will please withdraw his motion. Which he always did. This same action had continued for so long that it was getting monotonous. We were making ourselves ridiculous, but neither side would yield. The pres- ident said she should use every chance to retaliate on the boys, who were al- ways teasing her, and we of course had to make some appearance of punishing her. So. at a certain meeting, one of the boys said that such “unbusiness-like sparring must be stopped. He pro- posed two plans. Both were to destroy the “equality of the sexes.” The first was to deprive the president of her vote, which she had no right to anyway. But the girls would not hear of this. The second was to give some member two votes. Although this was an unheard of, impractical and very unbusiness like proceeding, in accordance with our ridiculous conduct all along we decided to do it. But who was to really control the club with two votes? There we dis- agreed The boys agreed on myself as the most “available candidate, and fi- nally persuaded the girls with my sup- posed impartiality, because of my resi- 6 TIIK SOMKRVIUUK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. dunce in Somerville. Hut I believe they consented because they thought that they would have more influence with me than with any of the others. So I was inaugurated as the double member. Our new system came into use at the next meeting. Another one of those horrid boys had a motion to make. He said that the galleries of the club were deficient in pictures of animals. He thought that we should begin to remedy this evil. According to the laws of climax we should begin with the small- est animal possible, therefore he sug- gested that a mouse be photographed. Kurthermore he proposed that one of the girls be detailed for the duty, as by their own confession they were the most skillful. The vote was taken and the motion passed. I cast my vote in favor of it, wishing to see some fun. It was re- ferred to the committee on ways and means. There happened to be a ma- jority of boys on this committe, and we decided that the photograph be taken in the following manner: A trap, containing a mouse, was to be placed upon the floor. Then the president, for she was the honored one. was to focus her camera on a piece of cheese a short distance from the trap. When she was ready, one of the boys was to open the trap and the mouse was to run for the cheese. When in the correct position the president would take its picture and afterwards the cat would take its life. 'This was a very fine plan, not considering that the most important character, the president, al- though desiring to set an example in obeying all the decrees of the club, utterly refused to perform her part. She came to me afterwards with a lec- ture worthy of a camera fiend. She called me a mean, horrid thing and said she should never speak to me again; nevertheless, she went right on and said that she could not be expected to stand on the same floor with a live mouse, but she supposed that a person of my “absolute stupidity knew no bet- ter. She stated that 1 had broken up the club that trusted me and—well, a great deal more. I was both surprised and shocked, and, as I liked Miss President very well, I did not wish her to think me a mean, horrid thing. So I persuaded her to say that she would take it all back if I would secure the repeal of the obnox- ious measure. This I was able to do with the help of the girls and the ridi- cule of the boys, who always afterwards coupled us together as the “president and the double-member Now that I have given an insight into some of our internal disputes, I will de- scribe my last expedition with the A. P. P. A. There was an old historical ruin some five miles out of Aagwam. Its chief recommendation for a picture was its connection with the colonial period. It was the remains of an old blockhouse, and many fierce battles with the Indians had been fought from it. The club had often planned to go there, but as we were camera fiends we were not bicycle riders, and since it was in the heart of the haying season, no horses were to be had, and we boys were too lazy to walk there. Hut on the next meeting after the mouse episode one of the girls proposed this very thing. I of course voted in behalf of laziness, for to walk five miles on a hot day a long and dusty road is not to my taste. The girls seemed to feel some resentment because we were not willing to go with them, and when the time came for another meeting they were not to be found. Upon inquiry we found that they had started for the blockhouse with their cameras Now, although we were lazy, we were not willing to be outdone by any such streak of spunk as this, so, as one of the boys knew a short cut through the woods we started with the intention of “beating the girls at their own game. When we arrived, after wading marshes, jumping brooks and climbing hills, we were just on time, as the girls were coming up the road. Of course we pretended great surprise, but they understood us finely and laughed at us, although they seemed glad that they should not have to walk home alone. In getting the views I happened to stroll into the woods and met the presi- dent coming out on the run. She said THK SOMKRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. there was a horrid-looking tramp in there talking with somebody else; she didn’t stop to see to whom, which was very strange. I investigated and saw my friend, “Marco Polo,” in conversa- tion with this tramp. This seemed strange, for he had always pretended to be so “aristocratic.” And what was stranger his moustache was gone, and I perceived that he held it in his hand. Now here was as fine a group to pho- tograph as I had ever seen. Here was an aristocratic dude with a cane in one hand and a false moustache in the other, and talking with him as “horrid-look- ing” a tramp as any of his kind. I took the picture, intending to confront “Marco Polo” with it in the presence of some large company, but something happened which prevented. After getting back to Agawam I was looking over a newspaper and glancing at a certain article I was surprised. It stated that the perpetrators of a great bank robbery committed in Boston about a month before had been traced to Springfield and then lost. One of them was a young bank messenger, who had been over trusted, and the other was a skilled professional criminal. They were both thought to be in dis- guise. The first was described as a man of medium height, of regular feat- Clippings. Teacher: “How was it that Mr. Haw- thorne entered college so young? ” Pupil: “His tutor pushed him along.” 'Poacher: “How was Tyre destroyed?” Pupil: “Tyre? Let’s see; punctured, I guess.”—Ex. “How do you know that Caesar had an Irish sweetheart?” “Because when he came to the Rhine he proposed to Bridget.”—-Jabbenuock. Bright soph to farmer: “Hi. there, fellow, are you married, or do you live in town?” “ Farmer: “Say, Bub. you shouldn’t think you’re the whole Mis- souri River just because you’ve got a big mouth.—Ex. “Yes, grandma, when I graduate 1 in- ures, with the exception of a very homely but scarred upper lip. The other’s identification was a game leg. After reading th is I immediately de- veloped my picturesque group, and the next day finished it up. I called on a relative of mine, who was on the detec- tive force of Springfield, and showed it to him. He compared it with some rogues’ gallery photographs which he had and remarked that he would soon make a capture that would raise the hair on end of some quiet country people, even if it didn’t raise his pay. So Agawam was astonished one fine summer morning to find that it had been harboring a bank burglar, and the poor people will never feel that security again which is common to rural dwel- lers. Our club became known all over the state through this capture. Ve were often congratulated and advised to con- tinue our good work, so the A. P. P. A. became famous, but its fame is not so pleasant for me to recollect as its heated debates and fine times. Upon leaving I resigned both my votes and was made a “corresponding member”. Now my most enjoyable correspondence is with its members, and I know I shall never join any finer organization. tend following ,'a literary career write for'money, you know. Why Willie, my dear, you haven’t done anything else since you have been at college.—Boston Traveller. Willie: Say, pa.” “Well Willie.” Willie: “What holds the rain up when it doesn’t rain?”—Chicago Record. Up in the subject. Teacher: “Name six animal of the frigid zone.” Pommy: “Four polar bears and two seals.”—Latin and High School Review. The student who refuses to subscribe for a I Iigh School paper and then reads it over the shoulder of his neighbor, is short enough to tic his shoe strings to his necktie. Ex. 8 THK SOMKRYILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Ibere anfc XLbere. The Latin School boy rolled over once or twice, stretched his arms and lazily opened his eyes. The bed was very warm and the pillow particularly soft, and with a sigh of content he bur- rowed into the bed clothes. His eyes slowly wandered around the room until they rested upon the clock, which was furiously ticking as if to call attention to itself. “Great Heavens! quarter past eight. With a wild yell of dismay the youth kicked the bed clothes over the footboard and springing into the middle of the room, flung himself into his clothes. He ought to have re- membered that the strings in his boots were worn and unable to stand much strain. But he forgot all about it and giving one of them a vicious pull snapped it in twain. On any other morning he could have found a new one in three sec- onds, but on this particular day it took him nearer three minutes. Having at last put this boot on he made a try at the other and had it almost laced, when the string in this one also broke. Curs- ing his luck he fixed it up in “any old way and, with a dash, was at the break- fast table. This was at twenty-five min- utes past eight. Wildly snatching a piece of hot but- tered toast he started on a run for school arriving breathless, one minute late, and receiving stern words of reproof from Mr. Baxter, which he accepted with a determination to have plenty of shoestrings at hand next time. It was on Hanover Street, and the usual Saturday night crowd was loiter- ing up and down the sidewalks. In and out among the people came a man 60 years old, with his arms full of papers, which he was distributing for the bene- fit of the poor. In his wake followed a small urchin with an unlightcd cigarette in his hand. As the man stopped for a moment the boy came up and asked for a paper. Thinking he saw a chance to do some good, he said “Yes, on the con- dition that you give me that cigarette.” The youngster fingered it lovingly and remarked that he guessed he didn’t want to. Finally, however, his desire for a paper overcame that for the cheroot, and he handed it over to the man, who, throwing it upon the ground, gave the much desired article to the boy. With a smile that was “child-like and bland the arab picked it up and, giving the gentleman the “merry ha ha, was lost in the crowd. So much for the easy and guileless old man and the sharpness of the street-bred youth. Did you ever notice while sitting in a (respectable) variety theatre the differ- ent modes the people have of express- ing their enjoyment over the laughable “turns”? Some will give way to their mirth without restraint and utter loud guffaws of laughter; others smile broadly and emit almost inaudible chuckles of delight, while the rest only look pleasant. The first class are usually people from some surburban vil- lage 15 or 20 miles from Boston, who come into town every month or so. They always make it a point to attend a continuous performance, at which they remain six hours. They sit in the sec- ond balcony and eat their luncheons dur- ing the biograph pictures, and some- times, as the lights are suddenly turned up you will see an unwary one hastily shove the remnant of a sand- wich into a paper bag and endeavor not to look guilty. The next class are those who have come from the surrounding cities with their childien to see the trained ele- phants or Blank’s famous troupe of dogs. The little ones give gasps of delight as two absurdly small poodles waltz round the stage and perform their diffi- cult tricks. After staying three hours perhaps they board the electrics for Kverett, or wherever they live, with the sense of having had an afternoon well spent because of the pleasure to the children. The rest of the audience sit with stolid countenances in the boxes and stalls. These people depart in two hours with bored looks upon their faces, THK SOMKRYILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 as if they had seen it all and didn’t care much for it anyway; but they are sure to be in their places the next week. The audiences of these places are made up ot many kinds and classes of people, from the tough-looking individ- ual, who has had an afternoon off and who greatly prefers the eccentric step- dancer, Mealy, to anything else on the program (which he has thoughtfully cut out of the Sunday Post) to the musically inclined woman who desires to hear the Symphony orchestra. There, sitting on the aisle, is a business man who has dropped in for an hour and is reading a newspaper, lazily waiting for the Comi- cus Four, who, he has heard, do their sketch very cleverly, while up in the second balcony is a roughly-dressed man who has paid his admission not to see the show particularly but “just,” as he says, “to keep out of the rain.” Also Mrs. “Jack” Somebody occupies her box in solitary state and coolly surveys the au- dience with a dainty pair of opera- glasses; and in the front row of the first balcony sit four giggling Boston Latin girls with a box of Huyler’s. The peo- ple arc very interesting to watch in a gathering of this kind; in fact, they are interesting to watch anywhere, whether in the Union Station on a Sat- urday night during “crush” hours or ✓ o o at a Harvard-Yale game out on Soldiers' Field. Talking about being sleepy,- I know of a Somerville young man who went in the other evening to the Zoo to sec the Ginger Bread Fair. As some of you probably know, this is very slow and he also thought it to be true. About io he left the place and strolled slowly up Tremont St., by the blazing- new entrance at Keith's, gorgeous with its red lights, to the corner of Temple Place, where he intended to take a car to Union Sq. He had had a very hard day’s work and in consequence was feel- ing the effects of it. While standing there he happened to look around and sec a few steps at the entrance to one of the stores. They looked very invit- ing, so he sat down and was dozing off to sleep before he knew it. At 12 he felt someone shaking him by the shoulder rather roughly, and heard a voice that seemed to inter- mingle with his dreams say, “Here, young fcllar, get over to Arvard and go to bed.” The “young fellar” looked up drows- ily and beheld the brass buttons and familiar form of a policeman. This brought him “out of it,” so to speak, and he boarded a Medford car, intend- ing to get out at Marshall St. and walk through to Union Sq. Curling up over one of the heaters he made himself as comfortable as possible. The car was warm, and the swift rush quite soothing and he was very sleepy, so sleepy in fact It was in the Med- ford car house, and the conductor, bang- ing the door open, let in the cold air. which enveloped the young man, wak- ing him as effectively as a cold bath, and said, “Come out of it there, do you think this is a hotel.” The sleeper humbly alighted and with a yawn began his weary march to Union Sq. As he reached the house and was sticking the key into the latch, he paused and looking over his shoulder saw the first faint gleam of dawn, which told of another hard day’s work to him- self and the rest of the world. 11 ere arc two of the latest terms for the word “love:” First: An itching of the heart that you are unable to scratch. Second: The only thing in Boston not controlled by the West Knd Railway Company. Which is the bet- ter definition ? Heard on the streets of Somerville: First lady: “Are you going to adopt the rainy day costume ? Secondlady : “Yes, only I’m waiting for some one to start wearing it.” First lady: “That’s what I’m waiting for too.” The New York Sun is said so be one of the best newspapers in the United States. That must be so, for I notice that all of the sea-captains of our ocean greyhounds take the Sun daily when it doesn’t rain. Cun� . 10 Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Xost mb Mon. 11. ir. 1‘URCELL, 1900 Latin School. “Hello, Toni. “How are you, George, replied the individual addressed. The first speaker was George Hardy, a short, fat lad, with a red face, the manager and catcher of the Rogerville High School Raseball Nine. The second speaker was Tom Lawson, the school favorite. Tom was a tall fellow, with a naturally good physique, and was noted among his companions for his daring. Withal, lie was that kind of a quiet, gentlemanly chap that one likes to meet anywhere. He had learned to play baseball as soon as he was able to walk, and he generally found his place to be in the pitching de- partment. Cpon entering the High he had played on the team, and at the School time of which I write he was in his senior year and had become captain and pitcher. “The team’s cornin’ up great, isn’t it, said George. “Yes,” assented Tom. “I guess Old Rogerville never had a team like this before,” chuckled George. “We’ve made things hum around the old town though, but, say, we didn’t do a thing to Rockport, did we ?” “I guess we’ve done pretty well, George, and we haven’t lost a game yet, either,” answered Toni, smiling at his friend’s enthusiasm. It was through Tom’s magnificent work, however, as well as his clever management, that Rogerville had turned out such a good team. “Well, said George, in a hopeful tone, “we ought to make a good show- ing with Beanport.” “I hope so, anyway,” replied Tom. It happened that the Beanport High School team was playing a fast game. Beanport was a large city several miles distant, and it had been for many years the custom of its High School to play •the last game of the season with the strongest High School team in the state. “We’ll soon be out of the High School, George,” said Tom. “Yes,” was the reply. . “But, say, are you goin’ to Canton ? I am, I think. Father said so this morning.” “I don't know, replied Tom, rather doubtfully. “I’ve always wanted to go to Canton, but father’s business has been so poor for a year that I'm afraid it’s out of the question. But, he con- tinued, “I got a letter to-day from Arthur Smith, the Canton outfielder. “That so ? ” interrupted George ; “how is he —what did he say?” “Here, read it for yourself,” was the reply, as he handed the letter to his friend. George took the letter which in part read as follows : “Our best pitcher graduates this year, and ‘Red’ Hill, the trainer, is looking around for new material. I happen to know that he has had his eye on you for some time, and if you show up good enough in the Beanport game, that you will without any doubt receive a letter from the athletic committee offering to pay your tuition for four years in return for your services as pitcher. Be in the best condition possible and play the game for all it's worth. I may be down for a couple of days to coach the team. “Say, that’s great, said George. “You bet it is, answered Tom. “I’ll see you later down at the diamond.” Tom’s joy at receiving the letter was unbounded. Here was the golden op- portunity, and he set to work with a will. He was a conscientious boy and always trained hard. The two weeks before the game was the most exciting period since the high school had been burned, and the great- est enthusiasm prevailed not only among the students and alumni, but also among the townspeople. It would be impossi- ble to express the intense excitement that came over Rogerville. The school poets got to work and composed songs and yells. Everybody suddenly took a new interest in the team and there were a half dozen graduates coaching daily. It was a time of anxiety for Tom and George Hardy, however. When the latter individual sprained his finger and Barney Davis, the best batter and fielder, THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. turned his ankle, they thought they would go crazy. But George was a plucky fellow and gave many assurances that “his finger would be all right and he would play anyway.” Luckily, Barney came around also. In the meantime Tom had been improving greatly, for it meant a great deal to him. If he should injure him- self or not pitch well—but he told him- self that that was impossible. On the day appointed for the great match all Rogerville turned out. The stores were decorated with the school colors, and everybody in town took an altcr- noon off to see the game. Early in the afternoon the crowd began to gather on the ball field. If you have ever seen a large crowd gather at a ball game you know what it looks like; if you haven’t you’d better go early the first opportu- nity you get and watch. All the promi- nent citizens of Rogerville went to the game and many in carriages. When the Beanport team arrived they found the Rogerville nine already practicing. The Beanport rooters occupied a place on the third base-line, and their school band struck up a spirited march. Then the Beanport rooters started to yell, but the way the Rogerville boys drowned them out made , a good main- portly citizens wish that they were liv- ing their school days over again. After a few minutes’ preliminary practice all was ready. Tom Lawson stood in the box ready to pitch the first ball and do or die for Rogerville and incidentally for himself. The first Beanport bats- man nervously rubbed his hands in the dirt, hit the plate with the end of the bat and swung it from his shoul- der. All were quiet except Arthur Smith on the side line, who shouted “Do your level best. Tom.” The um- pire adjusted his mask, stood behind the catcher and yelled sharply “All ready; play ball.” He had barely said the words when a despairing shriek was heard near the first base. A horse rushed through the crowd with a buggy and knocked the people right and lett. In the carriage was a little girl, whose tearful shrieks made the frightened ani- mal move stiil faster. The horse ran straight across the diamond toward 11 second base. Everybody was paralyzed with fear; not a soul moved. The sec- ond baseman stood stock still until the horse was nearly upon him, when he saved himself only by jumping out of the way. Suddenly Tom Lawson drop- ped the ball and shot forward. When he was beside the horse and only a few yards distant he sprang and grabbed the reins near the bit. He remembered something striking him on the head and that was all. The next morning he awoke in a very confused state of mind and before he could collect his thoughts he heard a hearty voice say, “How is the boy this morning, Mrs. Lawson?” and his mother answer softly, “Just the same.” Then the person with the hearty voice entered the room and exclaimed with great surprise and joy, “Hallo, Tom, well, well.” The owner ol the voice turned out to be Judge 1C vans, the richest man in Rogerville. Fortunately for Mr. Tom Lawson he had stopped the horse and saved the judge’s daughter. The next day l orn received a receipted tuition bill for four years at Canton Col- lege. Of course Rogerville lost the game, but Tom went to Canton. —------— Clippings. What is gossip? It is putting two and two together and making five of them.—Ex. Sophomore: “Our class is all right if its sign is ’oo.” Bright Freshman: “Yes, but we can go you one better, ’oi ”—Ex. Professor, grasping frisky freshman by the collar: “Young man, I believe Satan has got hold of you.” Student ; “I believe he has, sir.”—Latin and High School Review. The president of an electric railway company complains to his superintend- ent that his daily reports of trouble on the line were too wordy. “Cut ’em short.’’ said the busy president. The superintendent's next report of a car off the track satisfied all hands. It was: “Off agin, On agin, Away agin, Finnegin.”—Ex. 12 Till-: SOMERVILLE UGH SC HOOL RADIATOR. IN MEMORIAM. C. ALBERT WOODKRIDGE. At the first reunion of the class of '97, Somerville Latin school, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved,That the Class of ’97 desires to express to Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Wood- bridge and family its deep sorrow and sincere sympathy in view of the sudden death of our classmate, C. Albert Wood- bridge. His cheerful and happy disposition had won for him many friends, and his earnest work had gained for him the re- spect and approval of his teachers. His absence from the. first reunion of the class was the only shadow upon the pleasure of that occasion. This first break in our class teaches us to sympathize with the family whose circle has been so sadly broken. The friendship of our iate classmate will be cherished by all as a precious memory. George M. IIosmkr, Elizabeth A Coats, Ernest C. Wing, Committee. Resolutions Adopted by the Class of '98. Whereas, Ry the Divine Will of the 1 leavenly Father, our beloved friend and classmate, C. Albert Woodbridge, has been removed from our midst, and Whereas, We, the class of ’98, sin- cerely mourn his sudden death and realize our loss, Therefore, Re it Resolved that our heartfelt sympathy be tendered his parents and friends at this time of sor- row, Resolved, That a copy of these res- olutions be sent to his bereaved parents, placed in the class records and also printed in the next number of the High School Radiator. Frederic K. Jones. Marian L. Titus. Forrest S. Li nt. Margaret P. Larin. William C. Stephenson. Saturday, Dec. 4, theci-culation of the Public Library reached 1,300 volumes, the largest for any one day in the his- tory of the institution. Bunker Hill Monument. Bunker Hill Monument, the subject of our frontispiece, is a familiar sight to all people in and around Boston. It is situated in that section of the city of Boston known as Charlestown District. It is built in the centre of the grounds which formed the breastwork of the old redoubt on Breed’s Hill, its sides be- ing parallel with the sides of the re- doubt. Its height is 221 feet—the material used in building, Quincy Gran- ite. The foundation is 12 feet below the surface ol the ground, and is com- posed of six courses of stone. There are in the whole monument 90 courses, 84 being above the surface. The base of the obelisk is 30 feet square ; at the top, 15 feet. Within the shaft is a flight of 294 steps, winding spirally. The observatory at the top is 17 feet in height and 11 teet in diameter, and it has four windows, which are provided with iron shutters. The cap stone is three feet, six inches thick, and four feet square at the base, weighing two-and-a-half tons. The corner stone was laid by Lafay- ette June 17. 1825, and relaid in 1827. The cap stone was put on July 23, 1842, at 6 o’clock a. m. The monument was designed by Sol- omon Willard, architect, and built by James Savage, costing $156,276. Mr. John W. Dennett is superintendent of the monument and the grounds. A fee of 20 cents is charged to visitors ascend- ing to the top. The views from the observatory of the monument are justly considered among the finest in the world. They embrace Boston, Boston Harbor, its islands, Cambridge, Roxbury, Chelsea. Somer- ville, Quincy, Medford, Marblehead,. Dorchester, Nahant, Cape Ann, and in clear weather, the summits of the White Mountains. The photograph, from which the frontispiece was made, was kindly pre- sented to us by Mr. Benj. F. Freeman,, the genial and popular photographer on Broadway. Latin Teacher: “What is the meaning of ‘spolio?’ ” Pupil (rash guess): “ To clean, to polish. Lx. TUK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. i? ’98 Let all that can go to the union dance. How many new leaves have been turned over? Our suspense is ended, those report- cards are out. A certain senior wants to know if live oak wiggles. A bit of scientific news: “People can't hear well on dark days.” We can sympathize with the poor man in the story who was maigrc potn- cause delude. Valuable information ! To master an algebra problem, take it by the ears and look it in the face.” One of the teachers to Miss L. : “I know there’s something in your mind that isn't quite right.” And he clung to the legs of the palm tree.” This rendering occurred in that intensely interesting tale. Le Savant et le Crocodile. Various comments have been made on the length of some Greek words, but the following is a German : Hottentotenst- rottelmutterattentaterlattunggitterwerk- kotterbeutelratte. The meaning of this little (?) word is a story in itself. A class social was held at Master Sturtcvants’s home Monday evening, Dec. 2 . A good number of the class was present and a very enjoyable eve- ning was passed. This is encouraging to the social committee, who arc en- deavoring to make our senior year memorable by the pleasant social times. ’99. Beware of opinion. Klewelling is the coming city physi cian. We are sorry that Knowles has left school. Elewelling has to take a vacation quite often. Every one in ’99 should join the ath- letic association. Teacher: How much is 6 plus 18. Bright scholar: Seventeen. Why don't we have a glee club? Such talent as we have should not be wasted. How much does a pound weigh? Ask a certain young lady of the Physics class. Saturday, Jan. S, the class team played ’01 Latin and defeated them (in a loosely contested game) 9 to o. Both teams showed a lack of practice. Pierce has been elected captain and Armstrong manager of the class polo team. May the team have the sup- port of every member of the class. ’00. Cushman looks fine with his hair braided. Hills spends all his leisure moments on Latin. Why doesn’t our class poet write a poem ? Don’t be bashful, Doyle. We earnestly hope to have the bene- fit of Vinal’s edition of Shakespeare when we study that author. Why doesn't Miss Paul ask Snowman '4 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. to close the laboratory doors every Wed- nesday ? Miss Keyes thinks that L’homme s’ arreta, should be translated, “Stop the man.” Why did the girls giggle when they saw the notice, “Wamba,” on Phillips’ back. Have you found out what relationship existed between Caesar and “Lucius Piso, legatus ? ” One of the boys, evidently tired of living, made an unsuccessful attempt on his life a short time ago. What is written on those sheets of paper which Brine takes into Latin with such tender care ? “Better late than never.” Some of the boys have adopted this motto and they live up to it. Some members of the Greek class are so industrious that they take their Greek books into Geometry. Some clever translations: “And Caesar carried the wall,” “All his family, ten thousand in number,” “Four horses have twenty feet.” Is the poetry of a certain Miss in Division 2 original ? We should like to hear from her through the Radiator. One of the Latin teachers says we should remember everything we hear in the Latin class. Docs she include Snowman’s remarks? ’01. French’s pronunciation of Aeschylus: “A screw loose.” Nelson has appointed Haartz snow- shoveler on the polo team. Lounsbury seems to think that the blackboards in Room 7 “have seen bet- ter days.” Grimshaw is a very extraordinary per- son. He can do two examples at the same time. Grimshaw is now thinking of what he would do if he were only as strong as Mr. Murray. Sanborn s composition on a “Vacant Lot” was very good, but there was nothing in it. Some of the class think that Brown is not working hard enough. They want a class meeting every day. The candidates for the team arc Fisher, Gurnham, Stackpole, Hainan. Gilbert and “Buck” Morrison. It has been suggested that we raise a special fund to teach Bennett how to skate, as he wants to join the polo team. The officers of the polo team are as follows: Captain, Nelson; Manager, Ben- nett. We hope it will do better than the football team. Quips. The editor of a farm journal tenders young people this bit of wholesome ad- vice: “Never make love in a cornfield. Corn has ears and is easily shocked. You should make an oat of this.”— Ex. This goes against our grain. Driver Richard F. Clarkson of hook and ladder company No. 1, who sus- tained severe injuries some two years ago by being thrown from the relief truck while answering an alarm, is back on his old seat again. He had an arm and leg broken, and for the past year he has been doing light work. Somerville Journal. That man shows a good deal of nerve and “sand.” Heard down town the night of the State-Bucknell football game: “Come on, don’t shove, push. Ain’t this jolly?” from Carlton. “Look out, here come the cops,” from Claude. “Oh, say! Let me go, will you. I wasn’t doing any- thing,” from Johnnie. “Oh, I'll never do it again. Don’t hold me so tight,” trom Howard. “Puff! Puff! Laws, that’s- the tallest running I ever did,” from Carlton, about three squares away. —Ex. This does not applv to any of the Somerville High School boys. Harvard will meet Yale this year in hockey. Clarkson, formerly of Har- vard, plays on the Yale team. Every- one should witness this game, which is. to be played at Spy Pond. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. «5 ’98. ()nce more we return to our studies. How does it sound ? “Dr. Crowley.” Pushee is, without doubt, a coming poet. Was any one in particular indicated in the allusion to 12 hours’ sleep? The way in which Brooks delivered “Hamlet” would cause Henry Irving to blush with envy. The young men of the class of ’98 are considering the advisibility of start- ing a symphony orchestra. We were surprised to hear one of the young ladies quote: “I think one of the first virtues is to restrain the tongue.” One of the great questions in physi- ology : “How many cats shall give up their lives for science’s sake ?” Sheri- dan suggests a clothes basket full. ’99. How does it seem to write “1898?” History B will greatly feel the loss of .Miss Raymond. A pupil in Div. B of English, thinks George Eliot is far superior to Oliver Optic. Some of the students in typewriting have lately been composing letters to Santa Claus. “Carlyle’s early life was spent in pov- erty, but—er—but—er” “No, don’t say anything about butter. They were too poor to have that.” Who should be called the “Wander- ing Jew” of the English High School ? The football boys sometimes forget their lessons, but they never forget their signals! The girls are feeling unhappy. If Mr. Poor would only include them in his talks at recess. Do not attempt to improve on Tenny- son’s vocabulary. Those in Div. A have learned this by experience. “Those who have large feet please put them down as quietly as possible in the exercises,” says one of the teachers. ’00. Doyle is a promising artist. Stuffed cats make excellent play- things. Our class pins will be beauties when we get them. Some of the pupils think that Dick- en’s Christmas Carol must have been a dream. The gestures in elocution are very effective and add great interest to the lesson. A pupil in English has made the re- markable discovery that Cain and Abel were the sons of Noah. Master II. thinks that a country min- ister, who has had a college education, would not be apt to be walking through the streets of Boston with a carpet bag in his hand. Although English A found the sub- ject, “My First I)ollar,” rather difficult 10 IHF SOMERVILLE HKiH SCHOOL RADIATOR. to write on, the themes were very inter esting. We judged that Mr. Hadley could not be familiar with tennis terms when, in singing the other day, he said, “Forte, all,” instead of deuce. '01. Hutt says his hair aches. Is “Take a back scat’' slang? History B. should form a debating society. Alas! what grief will befall those orators? How many New Year’s resolutions remain unbroken? We are all sorry for McGarr, who has broken his arm. (? ?) Teacher: “What is a musquash?” K: “Some kind of a bird.” Call and see Lewis' interesting collec- tion of birds. “They all wear hats.” Beware of the boys in room 19 who can run fast enough to catch a cold. Teacher: “What is a ‘Katydid’?” Miss C. (after a short pause) “A bird.” Haley in history: “A Greek went away and came back, but didn’t come back.” At the class meeting Dec. 23 Tyler was elected manager of the class polo team. Miller should be given a gold medal for distinguished bravery in capturing hair ribbons. Miss Burgess says that half of the Persian fleet sailed over the mountains at the battle of Thermopylae Miss Barber says “Xerxes built two bridges over the Hellespont,—-one for the army, and the other for provisions, heavy guns and cannon.” They must have been up to date. The class of K. H. S., '99, gave a New Year's eve reception and dance in Guild Hall, Friday, Dec. 31. Mr. and Mrs. Akers and Mr. and Mrs. Getchell received, while the class, with many of their friends, enjoyed a most delightful evening. Being the first of its kind in this school year, it was highly appre- ciated. E. H. S. Gleanings. The need of a debating society for the study of parliamentary rules has been clearly demonstrated during the meet- ings of the last few weeks. Among our Wednesday visitors during the last months have been a number of graduates. While we welcome all visit- ors, we would add a special welcome to members of the alumni. It is with great pleasure that we wel- come Miss Anderson back to the sacred precincts of the biological laboratory. Sickness is seldom acceptable, even if it affords rest from arduous duties. With Mr. Getchell's “History Topics” adopted as a reference book, and Dr. Newell’s “Laboratory Chemistry” in course of preparation, we may regard ourselves as fairly well started in the literary world. The difference between the Mystic and Metropolitan water was very notice- able in the water tests as performed in the chemical laboratory. The test for sulphates in the new water shows that it is exceptionally free from this im- purity. The local papers announce that the rendering of the oratorio “The Crea- tion,” under the direction of Mr. Had- ley, will take place in the first part of February at the Prospect Hill Congre- gational church. It will be a musical, treat, par excellence, which none should miss. Tickets will soon be on sale, ob- tainable from members of the chorus. “On a certain 17th of Feb., in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and ninety-eight, at eight o’clock in the even- ing, the stage of a certain hall in the county of Middlesex presented a scene of life and,” merriment etc., etc.—The above savors somewhat of M. Dumas, bnt will serve very well as a reminder that no one should miss the Baseball Concert. Non Skouituk. Williams College is to limit its atten- dance to 300. Ex. THK SOMKRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. � 7 Butler is playing a fine game at cen- ter and juggles the ball well. The polo season is here and we are looking forward to the championship. Kidder is making a good referee for Somerville. He watches the ball very closely. Tufts has formed a hocky team, with Kddie Almeida as captain. We wish them success. Sheridan has been elected captain of next year’s football team. And may he turn out a championship eleven. The members of the polo team look very natty in their golf suits, sweaters and stockings of red and bine. Now is the time to join the athletic association. The fee is only 25 cents which, by the way, is a small sum. The weather was very unfavorable for playing our first league game, but we hope to have a pleasant day for our next game. The ’99 Latin team is playing fast polo. Fierce and Story are two good rushers, while Sanborn at centre is very fast. There will be a league in the schools this year, each class being represented. By-laws have been adopted and a sched- ule made. We want to thank William Baton for putting in the Citizen such good ac- counts of polo matters and the work of the Somerville boys. Somerville played Boston College at Crystal Lake, Wakefield, and defeated them 2 to o, MacRae rushed finely and Pipe and Cuddy were impregnable. Somerville defeated Arlington for a second time on Spy Pond, the score standing 4 to o The rushing of Mac- Rae was the feature of the game. Cuddy was elected captain of the baseball team and “Boat Pipe manager. 'Phe team has already made dates with such schools as Kxcter, St. Marks and Groton. There is talk of sending an intercol- legiate team to Kngland to compete with the colleges of Kngland. This is a good idea, and we trust it will be carried out. The class of ’99, Latin, defeated 1901, Latin, by the score of 9 to 1. Story and Pierce of the winning team played well together. The defense of 1901 was good. Somerville defeated the Franklins at Franklin Field, by the score of 12 to o. MacRae and Butler playing very fast games. The defence of Cuddy and Pipe was a feature. The Somerville park is quite a good place for pleasure skating, and the High school girls can enjoy themselves with- out being run into by polo players or in- sulted by young toughs. Somerville obtained her first defeat of the season at the hands of Winchester, by the score of 1 to o. The rushing of the Somerville team was very slow, which accounts for its defeat. Somerville High played its first polo game with the graduates Christmas morning. The graduate team was com- posed of Lyman, the champion polo player of New Kngland, Gohring, Teague, Goodspeed and Burrows. 'Phe 18 Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Somerville boys played well, considering that it was their first game, the score being 4 to 2 in their favor. Mark Lyman, captain of last year’s polo team, and one of the best athletes Somerville ever had, is playing on the Newtowne Club team. His rushing is the feature of every game. It wouldn’t be a bad thing if he was back with us. Capt. MacRae has selected the follow- ing men for the polo team : MacRae, 1st. rush; Gunsenheiser, 2d rush ; But- ler. center; Pipe, halfback and Cuddy goal. The team is practising hard and expects to be in good condition for the league games. The Somerville High School Athletic Association has been formed and the by-laws adopted. This is a good thing for the school and it will put athletics on a firm basis. We hope that in the near future a track team will be formed, and that the city of Somerville will grant us a place in which to train. There are a good many athletes in our schools and a track team could easily be made up this spring. The first important game of the sea- son took place with Arlington on Spy Pond. Phe Somerville rushers showed great improvement since the Winches- ter game and played all around Arling- ton. Our strong defence could not be penetrated. The final score was 7 to 1. SOMKRVILLK HIOII. MacRae. 1 rush. Gunsenhiser. 2 rush. Butler, centre. C. Pipe, h. 1). Cuddy, goal. ARLINGTON. 1 rush. Berthrong 2 rush. Plummer centre. J. C. White h. b. Hyde goal, Russell Let every one go to the baseball con- cert Keb. 17. The talent selected is very fine, among which is the Tufts Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Club. This Glee Club is considered one of the best in New England, and every one will get their money’s worth, who attend the con- cert. The boys who are managing this concert are working hard to make it a success. Tickets are now on sale. Be sure and get them early and procure a good seat. Professor (dictating Greek prose com- position): “Slave, where is thy herse? ” Startled senior: “It’s under my chair, but I wasn’t using it, sir.”—Ex. Exchanges. The Cherry and White devotes con- siderable space to athletics. The Easterner has added a column. “Among the Books” is the name of it. We are pleased to receive several new papers this month, but are sorry that some of the regular ones did not appear. Many of the papers have cuts on their covers representing their schools. The majority show very fine buildings. The motto for the Bulletin is “Perse- verance Superat Difficultates.” That of the L. and H. Review is “Vita Sine Litteris Mors Est.” If “Samuel Lyre’s African Adven- tures” in the Oracle is original its au- thor will be heard of in the future as a second Mark Twain. We were surprised to see in the Thompson’s Island Beacon, published in Boston Harbor, ignorance of local geography. I'he name of our fair city was spelled “Summerville.” Phe High School Student of Bridge- port is an interesting paper. It contains a plea for free test-books, as the scholars of all the grades have to furnish their own. Those of us who have always had our books furnished ought to appreciate so great a benefit. Christmas Bells, the beautiful frontis- piece of the L. and If. S. Review de- serves special mention, being far above anything of the kind found in papers of its class. In fact, the whole paper is above the average. Among other at- tractive features it has three stories: “Winning His Chance,” “Black Jack’s Christmas Gift,” and “Two Wagers and The Forfeits.” We would suggest to the editors that they see that the leaves of the paper are cut in their next issues. Among our list besides those above quoted, we number the following : The High School Bulletin, Dedham, Mass. Thompson’s Island Beacon, Farm School. Boston, Mass. The Oracle, Bangor, Me. Phe Student’s Pen, Pittsfield, Mass. The Clarion, Arlington, Mass. THE SOM ERVI LLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. '9 The High School Student, Bridgeport, Conn. The Messenger, Deering, Me. The Record, Lakeville, Conn. The High School Bulietin, Lawrence, Mass. The Latin and High School Review, Cambridge, Mass. High School Argus, Harrisburg, Pa. The Cherry and White, Williamsport, Pa. The Kasterner, Washington, 1). C. The School Record, Ncwburyport, Mass. K. II. S. Enterprise, Keene, N. II. Oak, Lily and Ivy, Milford, Mass. The Western School News, Kansas City. Alameda Hi, San Francisco. The Recorder, Manchester, Mass Lake Bree .e, The Advance, Salem, Mass. The Beach Grove Oracle, Pittsfield, Mass. The Vidette, Wells, Me. The Volunteer, Concord, X. II. The new president of West Virginia University started life as a Chicago newsboy.—Ex. ✓ H. E. GUSTIN Wholesale and Retail Produce Dealer no Clinton St., Boston Makes a visit protitahlc to Somerville Cut-somer . See Card's New Store j Just I)ouMv l in Size. Most Complete Stock In City of Groceries and Provisions Oilman S |., opposite Winter 11111 Station Is the Best Insurance too Good for You? When you buy other things, do you of choice take a second quality at the same price ? If not, then why do you with hire Insurance ? Is not a Company with Millions back of it safer than one with only Thousands? One big fire would sweep many of the latter out of existence, while two of the companies I represent have paid over $200,000.00 each in losses from a single fire, and were never so strong as now. 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Somerville, Massachusetts, February, 1898. No. 4. Tiik Radiator is published by the Somerville Latin and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter can be received after the loth of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial 8talf or be mailed to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign the full name and address (this is for refer, once only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to Insure Its return. TERMS, 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES. IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post Ofllcc as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEP. DONALD G. TEAD, L. II. S., ’98. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE, E. II. S.„ ’98. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES GUNSENHISER, L. II. S., '98. ' THURSDAY evening, Feb. 17, at 8 1 o’clock, the annual concert under the auspices of the Somerville High School Baseball club will be given in Odd Fellows hall, Winter Hill. The officers of the team have been very for- tunate in securing, as the chief attrac- tion, the Tufts Glee, Mandolin and Guitar Clubs, assisted by G. Conant Smith, impersonator, and Guy Hildreth, tenor. The members of the schools who have not already procured tickets should do so at once, thereby showing their loyalty and patriotism. These BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER, K. II. S., ’98. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE, L. II. S., ’98. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK, ’98. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ’99. GILBERT HETHKRINGTON, ’oo. RALPH N. SMITH, 01. ENGLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE, JR., ’98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS, ’99. ETHEL C. WHEELER, ’oo. FRED E. MOORE, ’oi. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS, K. II. s., ’9S. may be had of Charles Cuddy, Frank C. Fitts, Jr., Carleton C. Pipe, William McRae, Richard Wiley, Warren Bald- win, Ernest Saunders, Hubbard Smith and Bernard Sheridan. THE Boston Herald of Monday, Jan. 31, contained the proposed plans for the new Lincoln Park, situated in what is known today as the “Pitt Field,” which may or may not be ac- cepted by the coming city fathers. City Engineer Bailey’s plan provides for the laying out of a driveway, a grano- 4 THE SOMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. lithic bicycle track, in the center of which will be the baseball diamond and football gridron, and a grandstand on on the Washington Street side. A bath house and gymnasium will be built, backing on the Fitchburg railroad tracks, probably something after the style of those at the Charlesbank out- door gymnasium. Wyatt s Pit, which is so picturesquely beautiful with its tin cans and rusty wire, will be filled to within a few feet of the top, leaving a pond upon which boats will be for hire, cared for by the city. This tract of land at the present time is a disreptu- able spot and somewhat of a disgrace to Somerville. If what has been pro- posed is carried out the park will greatly improve the appearance of Ward 2. In the plans printed by the lloston Herald that part of the field where Wyatt's Pit now is, re minds one of the lake in Boston Public Gardens; bushes are planted around the edge of the pond, and a small island covered with shrubbery is left directly in the center of it. Those absurd tin swan boats will be the only things needed to make the illusion complete. Two or more years ago the P'oundry Field in Cambridge was exactly such a spot as the Pit Field now is, but a year ago it was converted into a pleas- ure ground by the Cambridge aldermen, and at all hours of the day one may see the settees along the walk occupied and the children teetering on the heavy see saws, if the authorities should happen to carry out these plans they would be re- garded as small gods by the laboring classes, the small boy and the “wan- faced daughters of the tenements” to say nothing of the coming Somerville high school boys. WHO was that misguided young man who wrote concerning the “light and fleecy snow? He ought to have been in Somerville a short time ago and tossed some of it. On that snowy morning you arose fresh and vigorous at six a. m., and with fierce jabs attacked the drifts. You dug into them with the shovel till the wood snapped in your hands, and made the veins stand out in your forehead and blisters large as fivc-cent pieces to grow in your palms. You shovelled and shovelled until your back ached with the lifting. And at last you owned to yourself that the snow had conquered you and went into the house a feeble old man at the age of 17. Perhaps you looked out the window and if you did you saw exactly as much snow on the sidewalk as when you resolutely began the battle three hours before. Do you suppose the poet would have written as he did if he had seen three locomotives with one car bucking the slush for four hours down at the Prospect Hill Station, and mov- ing 100 yards? Or the stocky iron trolley poles snapped off like pipe stems and the heavy limbs bent to the ground by the weight of it ? Probably not. IT IS rather an astonishing, but none the less an acceptable fact that four of the former editors of this paper have taken up newspaper work for their profession in life. Mr. William Brigham, one of the first editors of the Radiator, and one who assured its suc- cess, is now editor of the Somerville Citizen. William F. Eaton and Wesley Maynard are at the present time work- ing upon the same paper. Mr. Eaton has also worked upon the Boston Post, while Herman 'I'. VanDusen is writing for the Harvard Lampoon. Surely the Radiator is accomplishing some good, if it has helped four persons to choose their vocations in life. THE articles for the February issue of this paper are entitled, “The Past Territorial Acquisition of the United States and Their Bearing Upon Hawaii,” by William Burgess, last year’s business manager of the Radiator, and “A Trip to New York, as Told by Chip.” Also the “Here and There” column. AS was said in the last issue of the Radiator the constitution of the Athletic Association has been printed, corrected. Any one who did not read the by-laws, either in the Somerville Citizen or the Somerville Journal, will now have a chance to do so. FINALLY the Athletic Association is on a firm basis. THK SOM ERVI LLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 H Boy’s Urip to Hew l ork, AS TOLD BY CHIP. I had always thought of New York as the city of all cities in the United St ates, and the one which I most wished to visit. So when I heard that we were going for a short stay of five or six days, I naturally had a desire to throw up my hat and punch some one in the back. It happened that our pas- sage had been engaged on one of the Metropolitan Line steamers which tie up near the foot of State St. This was to be my first ocean trip—if doubling Cape Cod and cruising through Long Island Sound constitutes one—and I looked forward to it with pleasure al- though I had grave doubts as to whether or not I would be troubled with vial de vier. The boat was listed to sail at the de- lightful hour of six in the evening and half an hour before that time we threaded our way to the steamer, through the freight-house which was choked up with express teams and wildly rushing stevedores, who took great delight in running us down with their trucks. After being introduced to the captain, I went forward and watched the crew cast off the hawsers. They were in charge of the second mate who interspersed his remarks of “Cast off,” “Pull on that, can’t you,” with streams of profanity which haa a tendency to color the at- mosphere. As we started the harbor presented a pretty picture, with the massive stone tort on Castle Island and the pleasure craft returning from Nan- tasket, Provincetown and Gloucester, black with excursionists, who waved their arms violently as we steamed by. It had been a terribly hot day in the city and with great refief we filled our lungs with the cool sea breeze which sprang up after passing the Narrows. The seats in the bow were very comfort- able, and being too lazy to move we stayed there until Highland Light, showing as a brilliant star, appeared in view. The wind had now turned so cold, and the clothes that had been heavy and uncomfortable in the city seemed to have grown so light and thin that we sought shelter behind the deck house, where, tipped back in our chairs, we sat smoking and listened to the wash of the waves and the jarring beat of the en- gines below. About 11 o’clock we turned in, and I remember that night as one of the worst I ever spent. On ac- count of the large number of passen- gers, the captain told us that two would have to occupy the same berth. As luck would have it, I was chosen to sleep on the outside, and what with the sideboard, sharp as the edge of a soap box digging into my spine, and the hor- rible rattle of the steam steering appa- ratus near my head—in fact, I spent a very quiet evening. After breakfast, by the courtesy of the captain, we went into the pilot house, where we stayed until through Hell Gate. Now I had always been led to believe that captains were smart look- ing individuals, who wore blue suits covered with gold lace. Hut this one wore brown clothes and was in his stocking feet, and sat tilted back in the chair, with his teet resting on the win- dow sill. The only movements he made were to occasionally either stand up and peer through the haze with a pair of field glasses, or to speak to the steers- man and say “South by West.” He was a most democratic kind of a man. At 12 o’clock I saw New York, which is marked at one end by the great cathedral and at the other by the towers of Brooklyn Bridge, rising up far down the river. Blackwell’s Island, upon which lines of criminals were walking in lock step, lay on the left and the shores of Harlem on the right. There was one thing that impressed me very much, just before the steamer slid under the bridge, and that was the number of sailing craft and ferry boats on the river. Every second slip seemed to send forth three ferryboats at a time and with the mud-scows, schooners and side-wheel steamers—I wouldn’t have taken that captain’s place for money. 6 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Upon rounding the Battery the city looked at its best, but it seemed queer to see so many 13 and 14-story buildings. Bostonians have pointed to the Ames Building with much pride, when their country cousins or aunts have visited them, as one of the land- marks of the city. But here, towering buildings were stuck up all over the city. Even from the harbor we could see huge advertisements painted upon their sides, which informed us that Ad- miral Cigarettes were the most fra- grant, or that somebody’s cocoa had re- ceived highest awards at the World’s Fair. I have written the above para- graph to show that New Yorkers adver- tise. Every one advertises, whether they want to hire new chamber-maids or half bedrooms. After much jingling of bells the steamer made the berth and then I realized that I was in New York. A very disreputable and dirty side street led up to Broadway, where we boarded a cable car for up-town. I had always pictured these cars as having Jugger- naut painted on the dashers and skele- tons for gripmen, with people minus arms and legs lying on both sides of the track, but they were very tame looking affairs, that went along as easily as our electric cars. This is what becomes of believing the comic papers. Our stopping place was the St. Denis, directly opposite the ivy- covered Grace church, which is so cor- rectly portrayed in one of the acts of the Old Homestead. Here we left the baggage and started out on our tour of discovery, which I think first extended to the wilds of Central Park, reached only by riding up Fifth Ave. in one of those uncomfortable omnibuses, and ended by a rather tiresome march through the great department stores. The next three days were divided between West Point, Coney Island (with its elephant), the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the city proper, we set out for the first named place early in the morn- ing on the Albany, a- four decked steamer, belonging to the Day Line, plying between New York and Albany. The scenery along the 11 udson was ex- actly as beautiful as I had imagined, although at that time some too enter- prising company was beginningto blow up parts of the Palisades. We arrived at the Point just in time to see the Cadets march from dinner, and they did this as though they were being reviewed by the President or some other such im- portant personage. As they passed us one of the drummer boys had the tem- erity to wink at me, and as I had read “Cadet Days,” which explains the punish- ments inflicted for this or “disorderly conduct in the ranks,” I didn’t see how he dared to. There was a cool, shady spot under the trees, so we sat down there and looked out upon the Hudson. The river presented a pictur- esque sight, with the flotilas of canal boats, upon which the week’s washing waved about, and the trains across the river on the N. Y. Central appearing and disappearing behind a screen of trees leaving trails of smoke behind, and the tugboats puffing by drawing white marks behind them. A cadet showed the interesting places to us and pointed out the Crow’s Nest, situated on top of a neighboring mountain, into which inexperienced artillerymen en- deavor to drop cannon balls. (Neces- sarily all traffic on the river is stopped for the time being.) The only other thing of interest we saw was on the way back when we passed—going the other way—the Mary Powell, I think one ot the fastest side-wheel steamers out of New York harbor. During the evening a vaudeville show was in order. All I remember of it was the oily tongued monologuist who came out and gave his views of the Irish race and the fat man who gurgled with laughter every time the Dutchman made inquiries as to “What diet Dugun do to him” in the comic song. I had my first ride in the elevated trains on the way to the navy yard the next morning, and it gives one who is not used to it a queer sensation to climb a flight of stairs and ride rapidly along on a level with the second story windows. For the first ten minutes a cowardly fear possessed me that the cars would jump the track and hurl us into the street below, but this feeling soon wore off, and it was a pleasure not to be THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 stopped every two minutes by fiendish truckmen, who invariably choose the car tracks to drive on and who take delight in having motormen swear at them. At the City Hall cars were changed and the mile of Brooklyn bridge quickly covered. After visiting the Navy Yard, which did not appeal to me any more than the one over in Charlestown, we rode to Manhattan beach. This resort and the Isle of Coney adjoining it are to the New Yorkers what Nantasket beach is to the Bostonians, and one is supposed to visit these places on Long Island just as one is supposed to walk down the Bowery or go to Central Park, when he takes in New York for the first time. We spent a very enjoyable afternoon and the bathing was delightful to one who is accustomed to the 40 degree below zero water at Marblehead Neck or Magnolia. If I remember rightly I dined on six dried clams with a side dish of dirty melted butter. This constitut- ing the clam bake dinner I called for; price 50 cents. The atmosphere and the 10-cent admission fee to Sousa’s band concert in the Pavilion struck me as being the only cheap articles along the beach. But perhaps those leathery clams prcdjudiced and caused me to look at the world with sordid eyes. The return was made on a steamer belonging to the Iron Steamboat Co. and I never saw so many paddle wheelers together at one time as I did on this trip. They came by tens, some creep- ing out from the shores of Staten Island, others coming up from the outer bay and they all converged towards one point, the Battery. The sun was now set- ting, transforming the harbor into a beautiful scene. The last rays were shining upon the uplifted head of the Statue of Liberty and were changing the windows of the pilot houses of the on-coming steamers into points of flashing light, which blinded the eyes. The high, green hills of Staten Island rose upon the left, forming a heavy background, from which already the lights were beginning to twinkle. These things, together with the tug-boats, plunging into the chop sea and casting up showers of spray over the bows at every jump, lent life to the ever-changing scene. To the boy who has been brought up in Boston, a comparatively small and contracted city, New York sets forth many strange and varied sights. The cable cars and elevated trains, which run once a minute (and yet I see that New Yorkers are kicking for rapid transit); the car drivers, in their slovenly citizen’s clothes; the hansom cabs, which appeared about to tip back- wards and precipitate the driver on his head ; the ticket-choppers guarding the platforms of the elevated stations; the tall buildings, magnificent hotels and theatres ; the straight streets with their wide sidewalks; and last, the great dis- tances— all these things broaden the mind of a boy and make him open his eyes in wonder. So when we boarded the train at the Grand Central Station and the last Harlem shanty had disappeared from view, I realized that I had spent one of the pleasantest weeks of my life. And as we entered Boston, with its mazy alleys and blockades of electrics from Sudbury to Boylston Staeets, it seemed comparison as tame and slow-going as in a little country village. Clippings. She—“ So you don’t like the hat just in front of us ? How would you like it trimmed ?” He (savagely)—“With a lawn-mower.” “ I suppose you visited Venice while you were in Europe ?” “ Oh, yes! and I was rowed about in one of those chandeliers for which the city is famous.” “ Mr. Boatman,” said a timid woman to the ferryman, “ are people ever lost in this river?” “Oh no, ma’am, we always find them in a day or so.” Teacher—“Tommy, express the same meaning in the following sentence in fewer words : ‘ When Mr. Flood, ac- companied by his wife and children, stopped the horse before his house, he threw down the reins, and they alight- ed.’ ” Tommy—“ The reins descended and the floods came.” 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ©uv fl ast {Territorial Requisitions anb ©belr Bearing on Ibavvah. WILLIAM II. BURGESS, S. E. II. S., '07. So much has been said on the geo- graphical and commercial considera- tions for and against the annexation of Hawaii that it may be well to look back upon our past history with especial ref- erence to territorial expansion. Let us turn first to the purchase of Louisiana, which was completed in 1803, by a payment 60,000,000 francs in stocks bearing six percent interest. Aside from this the United States government agreed to assume the payment of all that was due from France to her own merchants, a sum of about 20,000,000 francs more, and which agreement this government religiously neglected for over three-fourths of a century. Louisi- ana then included the region north of Florida, west of the Mississippi, and east of the Rocky Mountains, and a line drawn through the Sabine, Red and Arkansas Rivers. The purchase of such a vast country at this critical time in the history or the United States was strongly opposed. Several reasons brought forth were that the country was too large already, that we could not afford it, and that the acquisition of such a feitile country would cause great emigration from the east and thus seri- ously depopulate the States. No words need be said on the wise course then taken. Subsequent events speak for themselves. The ceding of Florida to the United States was made upon the agreement of the United States to pay the claim of American citizens upon Spain to the amount of 55,000.000. The annexation of Texas was accom- plished in the confusion of the last moments of Congress in March, 1845. This was among the blackest acts of which the United States has been guilty, and this action was the primary cause of the war with Mexico. Our next acquisition of territory was the purchase of Alaska from the Rus- sian government in 1867 for $7,200,000 The conditions of this purchase more nearly agree with the impending condi- tions upon which Hawaii comes in than do any of the others. This purchase was opposed most radically, and seem- ingly good arguments were brought forth by the opposition. The population consisted of about 30,000, of whom all but 1000 were In- dians. The distance was great and its situation had no connection with the States at all. In fact, the only advan- tage that appeared upon the surface was the seal productions. Yet who can condemn the action of Secretary Sew- ard, when up to the present day the natural production of this territory of 508,000 square miles bids fair to eclipse every other section of our country. Truly it was a veritable gold mine. Our past acquisitions have, without exception, proven to be more than even the most daring of their friends had hoped. Have we, then, any reason to think likewise of this island republic? Let us reason a moment on the existing conditions and compare them to those our fathers have confronted. Hawaii is a rich, beautiful and inter- esting chain of eight islands, having a population of about 100,000, and an area of 7,600 square miles. It is situated midway between San Francisco and Melbourne and Canton, China, and offers a most seductive station for re- pairing and provisioning ships. The commercial relations with our country arc most intimate, and Ameri- can capital is the largest factor there. To use the exact words of the treaty, the essential details are summed up as follows: “The natural dependence of the Hawaiian Islands upon the United States;” “Their geographical proximity thereto;” “The preponderant share ac- quired by the United States and its cit- izens in the industries and trade of said islands;’’ and finally, “The expressed de- sire of the government of the Repub- lic of Hawaii that those islands should be incorporated into the United States THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 as an integral part thereof.” These reasons have therefore led them to knock for admission, an object “so im- portant to their mutual and permanent welfare.” Under the provision of the treaty which awaits ratification by the Senate, we acquire this republic by merely assuming their funded debt, pro- viding that debt does not exceed $4,000,000, and admitting them as the Territory of Hawaii in such a manner as Congress shall determine. One of the questions that naturally confront us is, whether or not the admis- sion of such a territory will not bring with it an undesirable population. Will not this annexation make citizens of such persons as we are endeavoring to pro- hibit by law from landing on our shores? Here are the facts. By annexing Hawaii we should, with one stroke of the pen, politically Americanize 21,000 Chinamen, 31,000 Hawaiians and half- breeds, 24,000 Japanese, to say nothing of the various other nationalities there represented. The difference between this country and Hawaii is radical from the mere fact that only five per cent of the 100,000 inhabitants belong to the Caucasian race. The United States stands now in an impregnable position and cannot be at- tacked. Now the question arises the moment we recede from that policy which has made us the strong nation we are to-day and extend ourselves into colonial possessions, that moment shall we not make ourselves an assailable na- tion? This is an argument which can possibly be answered by reference to Alaska. Did the acquisition of Alaska make us an assailable nation? Did it cause an enlargement of our naval force? We can safely answer these in the nega- tive. Yet the situation of Hawaii is different, and in view of the complica- tions which arc arising among Russia, Germany and England, in China and the east, have we not got to look to our lau- rels in the Pacific and be ready to pro- tect our interests there? In what better way can we than to have Hawaii as our territory and our base of supplies, and refuge for our merchant marine? In view of the “land grabbing,” which the European nations seem to be indulg- ing in, and the rumors of the seizure of the Hawaiian Islands, may we not be able to prevent international complica- tions which may arise later over this ter- ritory by immediate annexation? The only protest by a foreign nation over the proposed annexation was received from Japan and immediately was recalled bv that country. It cannot be disputed, however, but what the Hawaiian Islands have all our American issues and all our problems. Honest statistics show that “the American is the largest of the Teuto-Celtic elements; that nine-tenths of the commerce of the islands and five- sixths of the foreign capital invested in them is American; that the press, the schools, the leading churches and the predominating spirit in social and politi- cal relations are also American.” They are bound to us in every way, commer- cially and geographically, and it is sim- ply a matter whether they will be “an apple of discord,” “or an olive of peace.” The Hawaiian revolution was as justi- fiable and as laudable as the revolution which freed us from the tyranny of King George, and the five years which fol- lowed has showed the advisability of that revolt. We have reached that point where we can justly and unques- tionably ask “Is it not Hawaii annexed, or Hawaii left to internal dissention and revolution, finally to become the prey of unscrupulous nations and a standing threat to American commerce and in- fluence on the Pacific?” All this may be summed up in one thought. The arguments of this question taken from the point of view of the material interests of the United States are cer- tainly overwhelmingly in favor of annex- ation. But whether the merging of Hawaii with its most undesirable popu- lation will not seriously injure the heart of our body politic is a question, which, sad to say, surely leans toward the af- firmative unless Congress can provide legislation which shall protect from such an unfortunate condition of affairs. If Hawaii is annexed our best hopes and wish can only be that it shall turn out to be as good an investment as our other acquisitions. IO THK SOMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Ifoete anb Cbere. CHIMMIE FADDEN EXPLAINS THE SECOND ACT OP MACBETH. Soi, did I tell yousc dat I read de ploi of Macbeth. Well, I did, and it was out of sight, sure ’nough. See! I aint much at perusin’ dem tings cause de auters don’t write English, dat is, dcy don’t write de kind of English dat I use. De whole ploi was all right, but I liked the second act best. Dat was up to dc limit. Soi, dere was more murder in dat than yousc ever see up to de Bowdoin Square theatre in one of dem mele-dramas in your life. In the first scene Banquo comes out, but I won’t chew no language on him, cause he didn’t ’mount to much. De real fun begins when Mac shows his face and after conversin’ on the weather awhile says he sees carvin’ knives cornin’ his way. Soi, I tink he had wheels or else dc trimmins I don't know which. If youse have read de ploi, you’ll understand what I’m trying to break my mouth about. See! You know its in de second act dat Mac kills Duncan. Well, about dis time he goes in to do the deed. Soi, in doin’ dis ting he makes more noise than a truck loaded with gas pipes goin’ up Wash- ington St. That’s right. First he goes stumpin along de hall-way to de chamber where Dune was snorin’, and wakes up dem stiffs as calls der selves grooms. Soi dey couldn’t keep dere lamps open long cause Mac’s wife had filled dere beer glasses wid knock-out drops. She was a corker wa’n’t she? Dats right. When dey was off again Mac does the grand act, dat put Dune out of time, and goes back to his oder half waitin’ fer him in dere hall bedroom. Mac, like de farmer he was had brought •de dirks back wid ’im and was goin’ to hide ’em in his room. Soi, he was a jay all right. But his wife dere, she see it wouldn’t take no Sherlock Holmes to find out who done de murder if dey once found de knives in dere room, so she told him to carry ’em back and cover dem stiff faces and hands wid dc blood. See ? So de suspicion would rest on dem. When Mac heard dis command he nearly had a hemmorage. Straight. He’d lost all de sand he’d ever had in his life, and he didn’t have de nerve to move out of de room. He’d been drinkin’too much ab- sence frappy. Den he begins a song and dance about “Neptune’s Ocean, I tink dem are de language he tossed, couldn’t wash de blood from his hands. Soi, he was green, that farmer. I don’t believe he’d ever read dem ad- vertisements in de back of Munsey’s Magazines or he’d a seen dat Pear’s Soap could wash de yellow from an orange peel or anyting else. Soi, I was tellin’ youse about his bein’ weak in de knees. Well, he was dat groggy that Lady Macbeth had to do dat er- rand herself. Soi, dat woman had the nerve of a Teddy Roosvelt. Aint that right? After dey had washed up dey went to bed. But I’ll bet dc last plunk in my jeans dat Mac didn’t close his lamps dat night. In de mornin’ Macduffy, one of dem valleys, discovered de crime. Soi he kicked up an awful rumpus, that man did. He chased hisself around de cas- tle and rang in de fire alarm bell and yelled “Hoot Mon!” “Hoot Mon!” I tink dem were his words. Aint dat on a level? Well, of course wid all dis steam roller noise every one was waked up and dey all come flocking around Macduffy asking what’s de matter. When dey found out, dere was great nashin’ of teeth, and every one was dropin’ tears. Soi, an’ I'll bet a hat dat when de New York World heard ob de murder dey sent a reporter over to get an impression of Dune’s foot. Will youse take me up? Just at dis junction Mister Paul rang for me to get him one of dose chilly small hots, he nurses so much, as he was dyin’ of de tirst. But I managed to run over de last part of de act ana I tink dat Mac hewed up dose stiffs I was tellin’ youse about. And dat Duncan’s THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. two sons flew de coop to dat part of de globe dat is called “parts unknown” by de newspapers. Dey was ’fraid dat dey would have to hang lor it. Let me toss dis to you. Mac had too much ambition. Dat’s right. Why, he had more ambition than dat bunco steerer dey call “Dick” Croker dat runs de village of Greater New York. And in de end he got left like Chauncey De- pew in de last election. So saying Chimmie left me, only stopping long enough to say “So Long” and to ask me, “Was I tollin’ you about dat bull pup?” Did you ever observe that the charac- ters in Anthony Hope’s novels are all the time joining each other in cigarettes and either knocking the ashes out of pipes and lighting “fresh ones,” or throwing away the stubs of cigars. Their expenses for tobacco must be very large. Rut then, “Smoke up.” Why is it that the men who carry match-boxes never smoke? CONSTITUTION of the Somerville High and Latin School Athletic Association. Article I. Nome. The name of this association shall be the Somerville High and Latin School Athletic As- sociation. Article II. Object. The object of this association shall be to encourage manly sports and to promote a close re- lationship between the athletic teams and the schools. Article III. Membership. I. All mem- bers of the Somerville High Schools shall be eligible to membership in this association. 2. Graduates and past members, teachers and friends of the school, shall be eligible to honorary membership in this association. 3. Persons as enumerated in Section 2 of this article shall be eligible to life membership in this association. 4. Honorary and life members can- 11 not hold office or vote at meetings, ex- cept as stated in Article 6, Section 2 of this constitution. Article IV. Meetings. 1. The annual meeting of this association, for the elec- tion of officers and reports of officers, shall be held on the second Wednesday of June. 2. Special meetings shall be held at the call of the President, Executive Committee, or upon the written request of ten members. Article V. Quorum. A quorum shall consist of one-fourth of the active members. Article VI. Officers. 1. The officers of this association shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, (a teacher) Assistant Treasurer, (a man- ager of an athletic team according to their respective seasons) an Assistant Manager and an Executive Committee. 2. The Executive Committee shall consist of nine persons, viz., the Presi- dent, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, the captain in season of the football, polo, and baseball teams, two teachers and two graduates, and the secretary of the association. Article VII. Duties of Officers. 1. The President shall preside at all meet- ings of the Association and shall appoint all sub-committees not otherwise pro- vided for, and call meetings of the As- socation whenever so ordered, or when in his judgment he may deem it neces- sary. 2. The Vice-President shall, during the absence of the President, perform all the duties of the President as speci- fied in Section 1. 3. The Secretary shall keep the min- utes of every meeting of the Association, shall conduct all correspondence, except such as niav be in the hands of the man- ager, and shall have charge of and be responsible for all the books and papers of the Association, except those belong- ing to the Treasurer. 4. The Treasurer shall have charge of all moneys belonging to the Associa- tion, shall pay all bills and shall submit a written report of his transactions at the annual meeting of the Association, or whenever called upon to do so by the President or the Executive Committee. 12 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5. It shall be the duty of the Man- ager and the Assistant Manager to col- lect all money, and, with the approval of the Executive Committee, to purchase all supplies and prepare a schedule ot games. 6. All schedules of games, awards of contracts and expenditures of money shall be submitted to the Executive Committee for their approval. They shall also have general supervision of all other matters relating to the Associa- tion, not otherwise provided for in the constitution, and shall have power to re- move captains and managers by a three- fourths vote. 7. The Executive Committee shall hold meetings not later than the 15th of each month during the school year at times designated by the chairman of the Executive Committee. 8. The Executive Committee shall hold a special meeting at the request of three of its members. 9. A quorum of the Executive Com- mittee shall consist of five members, one of whom shall be a teacher. Article VIII. Elections. 1. The President, Vice-President, Manager, As- sistant Manager, Secretary, Treasurer and the graduate members of the Execu- tive Committee shall be elected by bal- lot at the annual meeting from signed nominations posted one week previous to the meeting. The faculty members shall be chosen by a committee of six, consisting of two seniors and one junior from each school. 2. Captains shall be elected by ballot of their respective teams of the previous year. 3. All vacancies shall be filled by ballot. 4. Honorary and life members shall be elected by ballot upon being proposed by an active member. Article IX. Fees. 1. The dues of this association shall be 25 cents, pay- able on or before the annual meeting, on the 15th of June. 2. The dues for honorary members shall be the same as for active members. Life members shall pay an admission fee of five dollars ($5.00) and shall be exempt from all dues thereafter. 3. Any member failing to pay his dues shall cease to be an active member in the organization. Article X. Resignations. All res- ignations shall be made in writing to the secretary and shall be acted upon at the next meeting of the executive com- mittee. Article XI. Suspension and Expul- sion. 1. This Association shall have power to punish any member by sus- pension or expulsion for any failure to comply with the articles of this consti- tution or by-laws, or for any conduct that shall bring discredit upon the Asso- ciation. 2. The vote for suspension or expul- sion shall be by ballot. A two-thirds vote of the members present at a meet- ing shall be necessary to suspend or expel. Article XII. Reinstated. Members after expulsion may be reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting upon payment of all arrears in dues and signing the constitution. Article XIII. Amendments. This constitution may be amended at any time by a two-thirds vote of the mem- bers of the association, provided notice of the amendment shall have been posted on the bulletins and sent to life members and honorary members at least five days before the meeting, at which said amendment is considered. BY-LAWS. 1. This constitution and these by- laws shall be printed in the first number of every volume of the Radiator. 2. No member of the schools shall be allowed to play on any school team unless he is a member of this Associa- tion and takes at least twelve periods of prepared work and is in good and regu- lar standing. 3. Only members of the football, polo and baseball teams who have played in a league game shall be allowed to wear an “S, and this shall be at the option of the executive committee. She was walking with my rival, As they chanced to homeward roam, It was from my garret window 1 was seeing Nellie home.—Ex. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 13 ’98. Vacation in about two weeks. It is simply marvellous to hear B. Pierce discuss nautical terms. Lunt’s memory is the very shortest thing Mr. Baxter has ever seen. Isn’t it time now to think about our pictures, both our own and for the school. Mile pleura abandamment. “She cried copiously.” This sounds rather like a Boston boy, McGann. It is very evident, from the fondness they have for arguing, that the vocation of several of the boys in Div. I is law. Miss Fox (in algebra): “Oh, for a minute of Scott.” I wonder how many of the present division she will wish back for the same reason. Me, me, adsum, qui feci. “Me, me, I am here, who done it.” The Latin is perfectly correct, but the English—yet we are not an English school. Miss Fox to Miss Lawson : “You may translate the review, (then in an- swer to a question) in one minute.” This made a startling command, con- sidering we have 35 or 40 lines. A very successful dance was given in Eberle flail, Feb. 2, by the Latin and English, ’98. The hall was beautifully decorated and about 50 couples were present. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb received. ’99. Who won the championship? Be sure and attend the class social. “And he took the fatal prison (poison) and died.” Miss Paul doesn’t think that the bar- barians were out of sight. Once more the physics class have to come up every Friday afternoon and work in the labratory. The committee on socials consists of Harris, chairman; Story, Harrington, Kilmer, Misses Lowell, Poole and Kingsley. Pupil translating: “Atque unproqida pectora turbat. “And it disturbs our unsuspecting chests.” Teacher: “What kind of chests?” Pupil, in an under- tone, “Ice chests.” “The Mystery of the Boarding House,” or “Who Ate Their Lunch on the Platform,” is the name of a book about to be published by certain mem- bers of the physics class. The boys had a very stirring debate the other night. Subject: “Resolved, Should the colleges encourage athletics.” The negative won, although the affirma- tive had a very strong argument. The final speech by Kilmer was a master- piece. Stone made an excellent chairman in the athletic association meeting. He is a fluent speaker and knows his posi- tion. 14 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ’00. Vinal is our coming athlete. The girls should empty their coat pockets before they come to school. One of the young ladies in Div. II lost a valuable collar button in the wreck. Latin teacher: “Can any one give an English derivative from ‘subvreho’? Brine: “Subway.” What is the attraction on the front settee? Even the misses are sometimes seen sitting there. Miss Harmer says that “they with the baggage.” She must be thinking of our modern baggage masters. We are sorry to say that although a subscription was received, no barber was found willing to cut Hill's hair. The French class finds “La Petite Fille et les Allumettes” extremely sad. The sobs of the sympathetic boys arc very affecting. According to all appearances Snow- man’s position at the blackboard during several geometry recitations was most happily selected. It is said that we judge others by our- selves. Is that why Zoeller is so fond of decorating everybody with the phrase “Rubber-neck”? The greatest fault with our young Latin translators is that they, like Pub- lius Considiug, report as seen that which they have not seen. Purcell is unusually far-sighted. He says that every little relic such as Greek papers marked “P” will be worth mil- lions when he and Snowman become famous novelists. A class meeting was held Feb. 4, 1898, for the purpose of electing class officers. The following were elected: Pres., A. W. Cushman; vice-pres.,. Miss Preston; sec., Miss Densmore. Somerville has a daily paper at last. The terms are moderate—$5 per year; $2 50 for 6 months. The staff is as fol- lows: Editor-in-chief, F. E. Kaula; man- ager, C. Lucius Harts; type-setter, Capt. Rastus Zenophon Kenniston (formerly of the Queen’s Dragoons); general er- rand boy, Buster Bun Kimball. ’01. The latest battle on record is the “Battle of Salmander.” Morrison has been telling us about an orang-outang cat. A new species. Our class polo team played the Bell school and defeated them 8 to o. What is Miss True thinking about when we sing the words, “ora protiobisV' Gurnham is so eager to enlighten us on algebra that he illuminates his terms. Anyone wishing to find out how to sew a seam may apply to Prof. Bennett. Skuse is very fond of Greek Art. But “there are others,” are there not, Temple? Someone in the first division wants to “clear the fraction of equations.” Can you help her ? Eaton and Aristotle are very fond of walking around when talking to their audiences. Eaton wants to know if the wheel spoken of in “Snowbound” is a ’98 model or not. Some of us were so eager to see the wreck that we forgot there was any such thing as school. Miss Carpenter must think we are Egyptian mummies, for when she trans- lated in Latin, she told us very emphat- ically to “preserve ourselves.” We are all sorry for poor Demos- thenes, who had the bad habit of “sluigging” his “soldiers” and when he tried to speak was met by an “eruption.” Write something for the Radiator and see your words in print. With such superb facilities for sleigh- ing, we regret that the different classes are so dilatory in arranging sleigh rides. Nothing is more exhilarating than to speed through sleeping villages, in a sleigh full of girls and boys. Have you got your tickets for to- morrow night, if not, why not ? Do you know that you are not half a high school scholar in sentiment, if you do not attend and insure the financial suc- cess of our champion baseball team ? THE SOM ICR VI ELI-: HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. � 5 ’98 What a joy it is to be a senior. Brutus was a gentleman. Ask one of the seniors. Beware of Miss Carr. She is the owner of a camera. Without a doubt Crowell will not die from over-exertion. What form is “futurissc?” Pupil: Future present infinitive. Teacher in biology: “How many pairs of legs has a cat?” Miss A: “Four.” A few more books to carry home and Crowley will have to charter an express wagon. How delightful it is to stand in file behind the pupil who buys the lunches for seven! When a pupil walks heavily through the corridors all his strength seem to be in his feet. Heard at this early date on the sec- ond floor: “What are you going to have, silk or muslin ? ” Judging from the looks of the pupils next morning, the 98 dance must have been a success. During this stormy weather should horses “have wheels’ or should they be “put on runners?” And now an ambitious senior informs us Room 21 is adorned with “bursts” of Shakespeare and Milton. A practical application of physics. Teacher: “A dark surface absorbs heat while a bright one reflects it.” Pupil: Is that why a new cake tin does not bake as well as an old one ? Miss C. in physical geography: “If the people at the North Pole have a six months’ day, don’t they get dreadfully tired ? ” Heard in History : A revision of the 13th amendment. “Neither slavery nor involuntary solitude shall exist in the U. S.,” etc. “In order that the Chinese Expulsion Act affect a person he must be of Mongolian descent.” At a class meeting, held Jan. 31, the class photographer was balloted for. Purdy received a majority of votes. A finance committee was chosen as fol- lows : H. E. Stone, D. Wcmyss, C. E. Dyer, W. A. Palmer, R. O. Brooks. Also, a committee for the Ivy exercises was elected : V. F. Cutter, D. Wemyss, Miss Drake, Miss Vasque and Miss Dickinson. ’99. The amateurs who made their debut at the ’99 dance behaved very well. Mead and Brine will undoubtedly make the ’Varsity Polo team next winter as goal posts. It is sad that Room 27 has to take the blame for whatever happens in the third corridor. Was it Anne Boleyn or Ann Bologna who was the wife of Henry VIII? Ask a member of Eng. 1C. Our poor treasurer! How haggard i6 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. and worn he looks! But if the class votes taxes, it surely will kill somebody to collect them. Did one of our number dream that he shoveled snow, or did he really do it? Don’t tell him the truth; the shock might prove fatal. There seems to be a great deal of sneezing and coughing in this class. But January and February are always dreadful months for colds. If the pupils could only remember that women cannot be kings. “When Mary became king of England,” is get- ting too old to laugh at. Harris is not nervous as was shown in chemistry. He can stand a great ex- plosion with a calmness that would re- flect credit on the Stoics. Pupil, giving quotation from The Merchant ot Venice: “In sooth, I know not why I am so red! It worries me.” The instructor in charge of class echoes the last sentiment. oo. Miss S. in physical exercise. “Wait on left foot. Up—” Sleighing parties are in order now. Where is 1900 ? The class pins, although “out of sight’ for quite a while are “all right.” We are all sorry that illness has com- pelled Miss Wheeler to resign the class editorship. Physics is highly honored by having two noted individuals among its mem- bers, viz: Weary Willie and Tired Tim. Miss C. on the way to the park met a small child coming from there. Upon inquiring “How’s the ice?” The child replied, “Pretty well, thank you!” ’01. It doesn’t take much to make a river’s mouth water. Noble says he never speaks in private. He is a public speaker. Master C. says that “beauty always costs something.” Is he right 1 Teacher of biology, holding up skull of pigeon and pointing to opening for spinal cord : “What is this opening for?” Pupil: “To let air into the brain.” Whittaker says he does not want to add another point, but just wants to make an addition. Russell wants to know why a simile is not represented by two tacks as there are but two points of resemblance. Miller wants to know how a woman can turn into a yard. Will somebody be so kind as to explain the mystery ? How is it Olsen is so well acquainted with the ancient gods ? He says he knows them well enough to recognize them. E. H. S. Gleanings. The “wrong” Mr. Wright had a very important role in the success of the oratorio. The loss of several singing periods last month made the joint sing of last Wednesday very acceptable and enter- taining. We trust that “ye Freshman Class” caught some of the spirit of the school during the occasion. A camera club has been organized by the class of ’99, for promoting scientific photography, with H. E. Mead, pres.; A. C. Bell, vice-pres.; E. L. Nichols, treas., and Miss Twycross, sec. A large membership is desired and any- one who may wish to join will be wel- come. Probably one of the most instructive and entertaining periods ever expe- rienced in the E. If. S. was that of the Senior debate upon Hawaiian annexa- tion, several weeks ago. Miss Desmond, Miss Moore and Mr. Stone upheld the affirmative, while Miss Davis, Mr. Crowley and Mr. Sheridan battled for the negative. It was then thrown open to the class, Messrs. Brooks, Rich, Cate, Baldwin and Wormwood taking sides. The decision on the merits of the de- bate was awarded to the affirmative by a majority of seven, while the opinion of the class on the question itself showed only a majority of one for the affirmative. One speaker, at least, argued for the affirmative, although negative in opinion, thereby acquiring a double amount (in value) of practice. NON SEQUITUR. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 17 The Daily Bunghole Class 1900 I.atin. FEBRUARY 3, 1898. EXTRA EDITION 12 O’CLOCK Notick: Owing to the great railroad wreck on the B. A M. today, our staff reporters have not yet re. turned from that scene and therefore we are unable to give an account of the dls- aster until the next edition. B. B. KIMBALL will give his 3d LECTURE At the Casino Tonight Subject: “Stormy Day Costume” S o’clock sharp. Admission $1.00. Herr Fritz Austen Hills of London stopped at the Broadway House last night, coming direct from Boston.—From Boston Globe. Serg. Harts, U. S. A., was awarded a gold medal on Tuesday last for shooting. Good work, sergeant! The Reverend Mr. Mason of Masonville, Vermont, will speak on Christianity at Harvard to-night. Prof. Joshua F. Sturtcvant arrived at Liver- pool on Tuesday last after a pleasant voyage. He speaks before the Parliament on the zzd. of Feb. The Queen has knighted Cornelius Scipio Murphy. R. A. T. S., for bravery on the field of battle. See our next edition. A Successful Evening. The Thinking Club of the Class of ’98 tendered a reception to the Boston Thinking Club connected with the pri- vate school of Mrs. Chandler, Jan. 14, in the Lecture Hall of our school build- ing. The exercises consisted of the fol- lowing well-rendered program: Music Miss Nims Address of Welcome Miss Sparrow A Few Facts About Our Club Miss Drake Sketch of Franklin's Life Five Members of Club Music Misses Sparrow and Stevens Our School and Its Work Miss Fitzgerald A Lesson in Typewriting Members of the Class David Copperfield's Experience with Short- hand Miss Ruby Currier A Simple Shorthand Lesson Miss Gertrude Currier Reading oi Shorthand at Sight from Board Class Music Mr. Avery Why Shorthand and Typewriting are Taught in the English High School Five Members of Class Reading Miss Nichols All those present seemed to consider the evening a successful one. The Mayor, being called upon, responded in his usual pleasing manner, and several of the school committee put in an ap- proving word. The superintendent wished other evenings might form, with this one, a series. Notes of General Interest. Frank Fitts ought to make a field on the ball team this spring. He is a good batter and fielder. It is most likely that hockey will be introduced into the schools next year. All the colleges play it. The game is much more difficult than polo. GRAMMAR SCHOOL PUPIL’S IDEA OK ARCHILLES. Archilles was a German hero noted for his warlike works, but was slain in Paris in the Trojan war.—Spelling Lesson. The second annual reunion of the L. H. S. and E. H. S. ’98 took place Feb. 3, at Eberle Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Bax- ter and Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb re- ceived in an arbor of evergreen. The re- ception was followed by dancing. The tasteful decorations of the hall and the dainty gowns of the young ladies made it one of the prettiest parties of the sea- son. The merry dancers turned home- ward at 12 o’clock, feeling that it had been a social and financial success and reflected credit upon the social com- mittee. A course of four illustrated lectures, under the auspices of the E. H. S. Camera Club of ’99, will be given in the lecture hall of the E. H. S. every two weeks, commencing March 11. Mr. Howard W. Boor of the E. II. S. faculty, who has travelled extensively through Europe, will deliver the lec- tures, the subject being “Switzerland,” “Down the Rhine,” “Rome” and “Baris.” Specimens of work done will be ex- hibited. The proceeds of the lectures will be used to purchase a stereoptican for the school. The tickets are $1 for the course or 35 cents a single ticket. As these instructive and interesting lec- tures are for so useful a purpose, a large attendance is earnestly desired. 18 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. The second meeting of the Somerville High School Athletic association was held in the English High School. All the executive committee were present, Mr. Haley and Eddie Almeida, our for- mer football captain. The reports of the football manager and also of the polo manager were read and accepted. There was a debate whether the football, baseball and polo teams should not give up their equipments after the season was ended. It was decided that they should return everything to the execu- tive committee except the sweaters and the stockings ; and that these should be given them as a mark of honor. Mr. Haley, Mr. Murray, Mr. Getchell, Mr. Poor, Henry Kitts and Crowley spoke on the question. The meeting adjourned at 6 o’clock. Every boy and girl in both schools should join this association. It only costs 25 cents. Some one has said what good are we going to get out of it? They do not get any good out of it except that it shows that they are loyal to the school, and that they are helping to put athletics on a firm basis. There are about 200 members enrolled from both schools. Mr. Baxter and Mr. Whitcomb and all the teachers have done all in their power to make the association a success. The rest lies with the scholars. Now let everyone join right away and pay in their 25 cents to Mr. Murray and Mr. Getchell. Somerville met her first defeat on Franklin Field by Cambridge High and Latin by the score of 3 to 4. Somer- ville ought to have won the game, but the inability of McRae and Gunsenhei- ser to make goals when they had excel- lent chances brought defeat. And an- other thing that helped to our defeat was the umpiring. Cambridge started in to win the game with a rush, but Somerville lacked confidence. In the first rush Warnock got the ball and passed it to Clarkson who pushed it through Cuddy. Somerville then got into the game and McRae took the ball up and made a goal. The ball went up and down for a long while until Warnock secured a goal by a pass from Clarkson. Somerville played hard and kept Cam- bridge’s goal in continual agitation. At last Gunscnheiser pushed the ball through, tieing the score. The half ended with the score 2 to 2. The sec- ond half was played hard and fast by both teams. Warnock got the ball, and rushing it up, shoved it through again. Score, 3 to 2. Clarkson imitated this and secured a pretty one. Somerville made a hard bid for the game, but they could not make a goal. But at last Butler ruahed it up and drove between the stones, making the score 4 to 3. Clarkson, r., r., Macltao Warnock, r., r., Gunscnheisor c., Butler Soutliwiek, h. b., h. b., Pipe F. Clarkson, g., g., Cuddy Umpire, Clark. Time, 20 in. halves. In one of the hardest class games ever played, ’98 Latin, defeated ’99 Latin, by the score of to 3. The game was very rough, but not without brilliant plays. Story and Pierce rushed very well together for ’99, while Covc- ney and Densmore played well for ’98. So ’98 scored first, by a lift from Gun- senhiser, who scored again in a few minutes. 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GLEANINGS,......................................16 ATHLETICS,......................................17 EXCHANGES,...............................................18 THE ZOLA TRIAL, .........................................18 PRICE, IO CENTS, Courtesy of B. F Freeman. THE LONGFELLOW HOME. THE Somerville High LATIN SCHOOL. School Radiator. ENGLISH SCHOOL. Vol. VII. Somerville, Massachusetts, March, 1898. No. 5. The Radiator Is published by the SomcrvlIle Latln and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter can be received after the loth of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial stalf or be mulled to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, an l sign the full name and address (this is for refer- cncc only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to Insure Its return. TERMS. 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES. IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post Oflice as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. TEAD, L. II. S., '9$. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE, E. II. S., ’98. SPORTING EDITOR. M O S E S GUN S E X HIS E R, L. II. S., ’98. BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER, K. II. S., ’98. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE, L. II. S., ’98. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK, ’98. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, 99. GILBERT HETHERINGTON, 00. RALPH N. SMITH, 01. ENGLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR.. 98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS, ’99. EDNA ELLIOT WINSHIP. '00. FRED E. MOORE, 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS, E. II. S., ’98. R. LYMAN C. NEWELL of the English High school has resigned his position as instructor of chemistry and German and accepted a more lucra- tive place in the Lowell State Normal school. He will resume his new duties April 4th. The Radiator joins both pupils and teachers in wishing him suc- cess in his new position. THE city of Somerville has suffered a great loss through Mr. John S. Hayes, who died suddenly ten days ago. His place will be very hard to fill, as he was the most progressive librarian in the state. As a man Mr. Haves was universally popular and he die! every- thing in his power to extend the facil- ities of the library to the school children of this city. Undoubtedly the most worthy undertaking since the rendering of the “Holy City” in ’96 is the magnifi- cent idea originated by the “Camera Club,” and initiated by Mr. Poor last 4 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Friday evening. It consists of a series of lectures concerning European travel, and illustrated by stereopticon views. The proceeds will be utilized in present- ing the school a first-class stereopticon. Through the kindness of Mr. Poor, Mr. Robinson and others, the expenses are a very small item, and if properly at- tended, the whole affair should prove a great success. THIS last war scare certainly does stir things up in this country. The jingoes now burst forth with renewed eloquence; the navy yards arise from their lethargy and suddenly become transformed into hives of noise and bustling confusion ; huge disappearing guns bristle along the coastline from Eastport to Key West. Boston harbor is guarded with torpedoes and mines (which might go off and blow up noth- ing more terrible than the Nellie Adams from Provincetown or the ocean- going tug, Kate Jones) ; the newspapers proudly flaunt four pages of war news (telling you nothing but what you knew three days before) and pictures showing 13 different views of the Maine; the Atlanta papers give interviews weekly from the Hon. Spud Hooper, showing his views upon the Cuban question ; the small boy gets out his air rifle and pegs away by the hour at a target and lastly the president is entrusted with $50,000,- 000 (so much money put into circulation) to use as he sees fit. Spain really ought not to go to war. THURSDAY evening, April 14, the Somerville High School Football team of 1897 will give a reception and dance in Eberle Hall, Union Sq. There wiil be dancing from 9 to 12. As there has been a scarcity of dances during the season, this one ought to be well at- tended. Seventy-five cents is the very small sum charged for a ticket. Let the pupils support this affair as well, if not better, than the baseball concert. WOULD it not be a good plan to organize a Glee Club like that of last year? A mass meeting could easily be held almost any afternoon and a good club formed. Surely, among “our thousand there are enough sing- ers who take interest in baseball to at- tend all the Interscholastic games. Such an organization as this would “spur the team on to victory,” as the sporting edi- tors say. Isn’t there some young lyric poet in the schools who can write a baseball song ? If there is, let him not hide his light under a bushel, but step forward and show us what he can do. FOR the last four weeks members (that is, some of them) of the High Schools have been showing their en- thusiasm in a very practical way by canvassing a large part of Somerville and collecting money to pay off the football expenses of last year. Most of this debt is owed Horace Partridge Co., outfitters. Great credit is due one young man in particular, who has solic- ited the large sum of $85, more than two-thirds the full amount. THE special article in this issue on the Dreyfus case is by William II. Burgess, who contributed the article on Hawaii in February. Mr. Burgess has written entertainingly and he deals with a side of the question which many of us have not taken into consideration. The other articles, a sailor’s yarn after the style of the stories by W. J. Hen- derson, published in the Harper’s Round Table and a clever descriptive sketch of a Nova Scotia town are by Mr.---------- and Harris of the English school. MR. HAWKINS does not like America, the American institution or the American people. We Hope Hawkins will regard our country in a better light if he deigns to visit us again. THE Spanish army would soon have an attack of the blues if the “Yel- low Journals” had their way. TEMPUS fugit. Only three and one half more months of school. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 H Crisis in jfrance. WILLIAM II. BURGESS, S. E. II. S., '07. What was the primary cause for the condemnation of Dreyfus? Simply to please Russia and to inveigle her away from Germany. Russian officers de- clared in their most sneering tones that Austrian, Russian and German Jews were not allowed to hold commissions in their army. This galled the French and they immediately turned toward Alfred Dreyfus, a prominent influential and rich Jew, a captain in their army. They hunted for a reason to degrade him, and their success is well known. In an ash heap in the rear ot the Ger- man Embassy they found a few scraps of paper, which proved to be plans of certain French forts. Now the mis- chief was afoot. Some officer of the idolized French army was a traitor, but to let the popu- lace know he was a Frenchman would be folly, for the mere possibility of treachery in high military circles would fill the nation with dismay, as the French for years have looked on the army as their chief source of pride, and their confidence in it is unlimited. Some one must be sacrificed and Cap- tain Dreyfus served a double purpose. He was a Jew, and by condemning him they would please Russia, or, more cor- rectly speaking, they would do as Rus- sia does, and they would place the army proper above reproach, because of the anti-Semitic persecution now most prevalent in France. Without he or his counsel even see- ing the evidence on which he was con- victed by a secret trial, the documents of which are lost, Allred Dreyfus was convicted without appeal and sentenced to life imprisonment on the Isle of the Grand Salut, one of the islands of French Guiana, early in 1895. Further details regarding this abominable ex- ample of justice are needless. Had such a trial as his, or the one in which Zola has recently been convicted of blackmail, been allowed in this country of ours, the crime of lynching the magis- trates would have received our highest praise. Every one knows how in endeavoring to revive this case in November last, Major Comte Wakin Esterhazy was charged with the authorship of the doc- ument which caused the degredation of Dreyfus, and of his secret military trial and his prompt dismissal as inno- cent. This secret trial won more friends for the Dreyfus cause than could have been obtained otherwise. The mere fact of its secrecy showed its crookedness and M. Schemer-Kestner, a vice-president of France, and M. Emile Zola, the French novelist, were enlisted in favor of the cause of Dreyfus. Zola’s letter to President Faure, pub- lished by the Aurore on Jan. 13, in which he accused the military tribunal of perjury, his trial and conviction of blackmail arc familiar to the readers of to-day. He was not awarded a true trial. Yet what could the judge and jury do in this case, for, had they given him a fair trial, and his dismissal, which would have been the outcome, they would have been killed before they reached their homes. What does all this mean ? Two words show the true situation in France : The Army and the Jews. The army of to-day is the ruling power of I 'ranee. Cry—“ Vive la Republic ! ” and you are mobbed, but cry “ Vive I' Armee !” and you are safe. The idiotic idolizing of the French Army has made fools of the French people, and the mere thought of an accusation against it galls them, and the average Frenchman will not entertain the idea. In all the ex- citement of the Zola trial, careful in- spection of the French newspapers will show you that President Faure’s name is not mentioned; it is forgotten in the cry of “ ,’ Armee, “ L' Armee. Make this bold assertion, that the French Republic is wavering, and had the army a Napoleon for an idol, the 6 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Republic would be swept away and some dictatorship established, if not an em- pire. Now turn to the Jews. Since the Revolution, which emancipated them, they have made good use of their facul- ties. Although only one five-hundredth of the population, they own one-quarter of the property of France, control the markets and own the executive, the leg- islature and the judiciary, according to Edouard Drumont, the editor of La Libre Parole, and would like to control the army. But here they are met with such frenzied opposition that it has de- veloped into the most intense anti-Sem- itic persecution that France has ever witnessed. Perhaps the Jewish situa- tion can be more clearly seen by the following statement made by Count Esterhazy on Feb. 14th: “If Dreyfus were ever to set foot in France again there would be 100,000 corpses of Jews on the soil. If Zola is acquitted there will be a revolution in Paris. The peo- ple will put me at their head in a mas- sacre of the Jews.” This anti-Jewish crusade in France has begun, cries of “A has les Juiss ! ” are heard on every side. Paris is a grand camp and the Sabbath stillness is broken by the clat- ter of the cavalry horses, and the meas- ured tread of the Municipal Guards. The fire of hate is fed day by day by M. Drumont in his paper La Libre Parole, which “sounds like a tocsin pearl” and calls for the emancipation of France from the iron grasp of the Jew, even at the expense of a new St. Bartholomew. To the sober-minded person this alarm- ist view, which I have presented, may seem absurb and you may smile at the thought that France of to-day would re- peat that terrible massacre, but in France the unexpected always happens, and some weakling with a desire for re- venge, as Esterhazy, may use the idol of France, the army, for the destruction of their hated enemy, the Jew. The whole fault of Franee to-day lies in its love for the army and in its belief that it is pure, but by the law of self-proctec- tion each rascality executed in the army required fresh conspiracy to screen it till the whole government is enmeshed in the responsibility and their only es- cape is to lay it up against the rich Jews, preach it abroad and let the blind popu- lace satisfy their pent-up anger on the most persecuted of people. The need of France to-day is a man of Zola’s stamp, who will show the people that they have been duped by their idol, and show them that true national strength does not lie in the idolization of any single department, but in the love of justice and their national government. Until then Dreyfus will remain in his prison, his champions will be persecuted and convicted by farcical trials. The situation to-day is controlled by a mob, and when they understand that they have been duped, their sense of humanity and justice cannot rest until this fearful error has been recti- fied. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 B U)arn. A LA HENDERSON’ Two small boys in neat sailor suits strolled down by the seaside one pleas- ant summer morning. They were look- ing for their friend, Joe Buntline, to ask him for a yarn. The boys soon found him sitting on the shank of an old anchor, smoking his pipe, and intently watching the progress of some men refitting an ancient hulk for a receiving ship. “Good morning, Mr. Buntline,” said the larger of the two; “we are glad to see you this fine morning.” “Why, howdy, my lads,” replied the old sailor; “reckon you’re a-lookin’ fur another yarn.” “Yes, sir, we thought you would tell us one,” say the boys. “Before I begin, can you tell me what that ’ere, yonder maybe?” He pointed to the vessel. “That is a steam frigate without any topmasts or topgallants, isn’t it ? ” an- swered both boys. “Right you are, an’ wery good. Now I’m agoin' fur to tell you ’bout my sailin’ in that same old gal, some 40 years back. “I shipped aboard that frigate as a landsman, an’ I were exceedingly green, too. For the first few weeks I had a wery tough time of it, but I kind 0’ fell in with old Bill Grating. He were a quarter master, who give me a lift an’ learned me my trade. So, afore we took blue water, we was fittin’ out for a cruise to Chiny, I weren’t quite so green but what I could tell the diff atween the bowspirit an’ the spanker boom. “Well, as I were a-tellin’ ye, we got to sea an’ made good weather of it till we made Lat. 15 degrees, 14 minutes, 13 seconds, N., Long. 22 degrees, 19 min- utes, 17 seconds W., when we were overtook by the stern end of a wery severe gale, which did us the favor to carry away our mizz’n to’m’st an’ main r’yal along with all 0’ the gear. We consumed some’at more’n three days agettin’ up 0’ new spars an’ such like, an’ a reevin’ off new gear. “We didn’t have no more ’xcitement till we come up with the line. Then we had t’ lie right plum there fur three weeks, a bilin’ away like lobsters what’s a-bcin’ biled fur ye t’ cat, an’ that weren’t no ’xcitement whats’ever. “A’ter we took the trades agin, we didn’t meet nothin’ till we left ’em. “Well, as I were a-tellin’, one night when I had the mid watch, an’ were on lookout in the foretop, I were a kind 0’ snoozin’ away, seein’ as there weren’t so very much doing, an’ were a-dreamin’ how there were a sort 0’ funnyish lookin’ craft right under our forefoot, when I woke up with a start, an’ sure’s I’m a-sittin’ on this ’ere shank, there lay a wessel two pints on the starboard bow 'bout two leagues off, an’ a actin’ wery strange-like. “Sail ho,” sung out I. “Where away,” says the officer 0’ the deck. “Two pints on the starboard bow, sir,” says I to him. “Ease her off a pint,” says he to the man what were at the wheel, havin’ it in mind fur to take a peep at her. “When she were wisible from the deck he sees she were a bark, an’ likewise how she were a-actin’ wery strange, so he gives orders to run down to her fur to sec what were the matter 0’ her. “As I were a-sayin’, when we begun to bear down on her the officer, what were on duty, he goes an’ calls the cap’n fur to come on deck to see the barkie. “A’ter we got within hail the old man sings out, ‘Bark a-h-o-o-o-a-y, what craft are that ? ’ He didn’t get no an- swer, so he hails agin. This time we secs a movement o’ some kind on her quarterdeck, but we gets no answer, so we decides to lie by her till daybreak an’ see what were the matter 0’ her. “Now, when it were daylight, we heerd the bo’s’n’s mate a pipin’ the fust cutter, a-singin’ out ‘Way, all the fust cutters, ’w-a-a-a-a-y.’ The men got the 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. boat into the water an’ alongside in no time. “Then Mr. Spinnaker, the officer what were to go in the boat, says to me, says he, T want you fur to go in the cutter ’long wi' me as coxs’n, jus’ so’s to tell you uns all what happened.’ “The ship were lay to'bout half a mile off, so’s we didn’t have fur to row. “When we got alongside Mr. Spin- naker went aboard an’ found out she were the “Sarah” o' Hosting fur some port in Turradel Euego, jus’ what I dis- remember, with a cargo o’ canned snails an’ lemonade fur the natives. The crew had eat’n up o’ all their provisions an’ were obleeged to break out a part o’ the cargo fur to keep starvation from the door; an’ they had eat’n o’ them ’ere snails so much that they couldn’t walk, but jus’ crawled aroun’ the deck like the snails theirselves. “Mr. Spinnaker, he sends fur me fur to see what’er I could make out on ’em. Hut ’twant no use, they’d eat’n so much snail they couldn’t talk. “Now Mr. Spinnaker were in a quand’ry. So he says to me, ‘Bunt, old boy,’ says he, ‘you take this ’ere dinky an’ four o’ the men fur to go back to the ship an’ give my compliments to the cap’n an’ ask him if he will come aboard this 'ere bark.’ “I goes an’ does as I were told, an’ the old man he have his gig called away an orders us to go to the bark again in her dinky, what we had come back to the ship in. “When the old man gets aboard, he were in as much of a quand’ry as were Mr. Spinnaker. Hut a’ter a while he says to Mr. Spinnaker, says he, ‘Spin- naker, we’ll get these ’ere men out o’ this an’ put you in charge ’long with some men fur to send her back to Bos- ting’. “Well, as I were a tellfn ye, the old man he goes back to the ship agin an’ sends another boat fur to take the crew aboard in, an’ likewise to give ’em a good square meal when they got aboard, ’long with the rest o’ us as hadn’t had no breakfast yet. When the boat what were sent fur the men comes ’longside, Mr. Spinnaker an’ I helps the men get the crew into the boat an’ off. Then we an’ the crew of the fust cutter begins fur to get the bark’n into shipshape, as she were in a wery bad way. “Pretty soon the old man sends some more men ’an some fresh prowisions aboard, sayin’ as how we were to part company at once fur to sail fur Bosting. “In course we did as we were told, and on the way we fell in with a Chiny junk what give us some more ’xitement, howsomever, that are a matter fur some other day. We got to Bosting all hunky, an’ myself an’ Mr. Spinnaker re- ceived much notice fur our deed.” The old man removed his pipe, arose and rolled off toward his shanty. The boys stood for some time with their mouths and eyes open to the fullest ex- tent, but soon recovered themselves and started for home. (Slenbuvme; or, Memories of a Vacation. . . It. HA It HIS, E. II. S. '99. Should you ever have the privilege of visiting Nova Scotia, it would be worth your while to tarry at Pictou, and specially linger at its cozy farm, Glen- burnie. The city proper might not interest you beyond a look at the academy or stone bridge, for like many other towns of Nova Scotia it lacks the brisk trade and wholesome enterprise which so marks our American cities. To be sure it has a splendid natural harbor which, in times past, was crowded with coasting steamers, fishing smacks and govern- ment vessels, but at present it can boast of but a few schooners and lazy coal barges. The stores, hotels and business houses wear a most dejected, THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 forsaken air, partly clue to the lack of a vigorous coat of paint, but mostly caused by the lack of trade. Vet the interesting types of people add a sort of charm to the dingy ap- pearance of the streets. Old men, leaning on Revolutionary canes, with wrinkled faces that speak of Trafalgar, or the Crimean war, hobble laboriously by; broad, stalwart countrymen, on their way home from “town-day” pur- chases, drive cheerfully along the road ; two or three Indian squaws, puffing un- ceremoniously at dirty stubs of pipes, disappear in a neighboring store, seek- ing to sell their basket-work for the sup- port of lazy husbands and ravenous papooses ; and nowand then a sprightly grocer or market-man jumps on his team with a “g’lang” and is gone. Leaving Pictou by the main street we enter the public highway, riding for an hour through a rough and uneven country. If you should take this ride during a rain you would say that Nova Scotia was one of the bleakest, dreariest lands on this earth. Every farmhouse would seem a house of desolation on a barren, storm-swept land, and you would feel like cursing your luck at being in such a place. Don’t do this, however. 'I'ake the journey on a clear day. Small farms are dotted along the way, with their weather-beaten cottages and white- washed barns, whose dark red doors stand out in bold relief. Scattered among the homesteads are groves of pines, forming a shelter from the fierce, winter winds, through which one catches frequent glimpses ol blue, as the bay presents itself between the sloping country, in a complete crescent. Oc- casionally the distant low of cattle is heard, or the whinny of some solitary horse, and not infrequently rabbits scamper across the roads for the pro- tection of the low-lying shrubbery. Rut all these reminders of rural life are soon forgotten and the fresh, spicy odor of tan-bark takes the place of the invigorating country air, as we come in sight of Logan’s Tannery. Here every sign of life is manifest. Great clouds of steam issue from the caldrons where the tanning is in process. Men hurry here and there, now helping unload heavy trucks of hemlock bark, now car- rying in immense bundles of hides to be stretched. The rasping screech of the leather ripping machine, as it cuts through the toughened hides, shuts out all other sounds. Soon, the tannery, “Dougal” Logan’s district postoffice, the four-corners and angular meeting-house are left behind, and we pass Dave Shannon’s grocery store. Dave is a meddling Scotch- Irishman, with a shrewd, drawn face, a living testimony of the evolution theory. People say that he has a “con- siderable nest-egg ’ laid up ; enough to pay his funeral expenses, and support his wife the rest of her life. It was his daughter who “was upset in a mud-pud- dle on her weddin' day, and so had it put off 'till Black Friday. And then she must have been dreamin’, for she took a deed of land to the parson’s in- stid of her marriage license.” But time does not permit further enumera- tion of facts, for already we have left Cap’n O’Brion’s, the carriage shop and Stone House, and now the sawmill bridge is crossed. We turn a bend in the road and then come in sight of Glenburnie. The house, a French-roofed cottage, clings to the side of a stony hill, while the barn caps the brow. In the early part of this century the Mackenzies— who own Glenburnie—claimed the land from an immense forest, and now, though one generation has hardly passed, a thriving farm is the outcome. Everywhere one notices the rugged country. Away to the north is Green Hill. It is interesting in summer time to watch a thunderstorm gather at this point. I can almost see one now. The huge masses of black clouds, clustering about its summit, the forked streak of lightning, and the distant peals of thunder, all followed by misty bands of gray, as the rain comes pelting down. To the south a grove of ancient pines stand in solemn guard over a continua- tion of the bay. It is here that an oaken chest was found only a few years ago, containing a rusty sword. Ir you ask, the Mackenzies will exhibit these with much pride, telling you they are relics of Captain Kidd. IO THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. At the door we are received by a dear old lady in a black-lace cap, who gives us a hearty welcome. From this time to the end of our visit—for their hospitality is unlimited—we have a con- tinual feast of good things. (Fresh butter, fresh eggs, sweet milk or butter- milk and wholesome oat bread). In the morning we are awakened by the caw- ing of the crows, whose hoarse notes vary from a deep bass croak to a high- pitched squak. During the day we tramp the fresh-scented pine woods, or fish for speckled trout in the brook. In the evening, while the sun yet lingers, we sit at the doorstep and watch its last flickerings on the calm surface of the bay, and then, maybe, just as the moon rises we hear the bang and clatter of the “tinpan beating” from the village, a mile away, as a marriage is being cele- brated. (Nova Scotians prefer tin-pan beating to rice throwing, for the reason that the former costs nothing and makes the most racket.) Many marriages are celebrated and are continuing to be celebrated near Glenburnie. Of these, and the happy hearts who bang tin pans, of the jolly country picnics and warm souls who give them, we will always have a kindly re- membrance, carrying away many lasting memories of a summer vacation in Nova Scotia. Ibere anb bere. If you have never been in the Subway between 5 and 6 o’clock in the evening drop in there some night and watch the crowds. As, perhaps, you remember, I have said before that people were very interesting to observe, and those in the Park St. entrance are no exception to the rule. The best vantage point is down the station directly under the sign “First Car, Stop Here.” Here you can see everything and everybody, and here you are safe from the suburbanites, (whom the comic papers have immortal- ized) living out in Arlington or Brighton. For example, we will name one of these men Mr. Subbubs. At quarter of five, after doing all the errands he was so sternly admonished not to forget by Mrs. Subbubs, Mr. Subbubs tears up to the Subway and jumps down the steps four at a time (these, Loncsomelnirst people are always in a hurry.) He fully expects to see hiscar disappearing round the curve, but it does nothing of the kind, and gasping with relief Mr. Sub- bubs leisurely searches his pockets for the necessary nickel and stops for an ex- asperatingly long while at the ticket win- dow, to the wild despair of those behind him who want to catch “that Harvard Sq. car. By this time poor Mr. Sub- bubs has grown exceedingly unpopular and has been cursed by every man with- in seven feet of him. But when his car comes shooting down the track this serene and totally oblivious-to-every- thing-about-him manner drops from him like a blanket. Then you want to look out for him. He starts up with a jump and dashes excitedly down the platform, to the great discomtorture of the fraily built people. Those who see him com- ing fall respecfully back on both sides, but those who do not are jolted rudely in the chest or punched in the back by his elbow. These men really behave quite brutally. It is needless to say that they always catch their cars (whether the shop-girls do or not) and besides that always get scats. Of course there are men who enter the cars with a calm and dignified manner, but they usually hang on to the steps during the trip. Another source of discomforture are the fat women -those who weigh 200 pounds and have muscle to correspond. I saw one of these the other night. The car had stopped and she was fighting her way in for a seat. As a fighter she outclassed anything I ever saw. If the dry-goods clerks had been blacksmiths or football players they might have stood some show, but they were not, and this woman ploughed through, reaching ahead of her just as a boy does who tries THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. to run in water up to his waist. She then calmly sat down in a space a foot too small for her, squashing the people out on both sides. After this eruption the passengers became fairly settled and the conductor reached up prepara- tory to jerking the bell rope, but this damsel found she had boarded the wrong car. Another earthquake-like upheaval and the woman was out the door. There are countless incidents exactly like these that occur every minute of the day in the Subway stations. Of course they arc amusing to the spec- tator, but one does not know how the participants in them feel. Quite an unaccountable thing to my mind is the running time of the south- bound cars. If you live in Somerville you go down and look eagerly for a Spring Hill car. There are Reservoir cars by the hundreds, so to speak. They get in your way. And North Cambridge and Fields Corner cars also roar by at the rate of one a minute. If a Spring Hill car ever comes it proceeds uncertainly and haltingly, like an eleva- tor, and you take your seat with a sigh of relief. But I suppose if you lived in Newton this would be reversed and the Spring Hill cars would come every five minutes. Every boy between the ages of 9 and 13 years has at some time had the bar- barous desire to kill something, whether cats, dogs or birds After a youngster has been feeding on the “Frank Books” for two weeks, or on those publications in which the chapters begin with “three shots were fired in rapid succession,” or “it was a cold anti wintry evening; brigands, young and old, were seated round the campfire,” no wonder he wishes to see blood run. The only objects he can vent his wrath on arc the ferocious sparrows. Of course there are dogs, but Johnnie doesn't like the looks of the policeman standing on the corner. Johnnie runs into the house and gets his gun (which he calls “Trusty Tom,” usually being an old Chicago air rifle) and creeps stealth- ily upon the dumpy sparrow. He al- ways misses it. No one has ever been known to hit anything with an air rifle, 11 except a window pane. It is something after the style of Mark Twain’s pepper box revolver. This does not sate him of “Wild and Wooly West” things, so he gallops round “Folly Swamp” or the “Bluff” with a few of his comrades, a bread knife in his belt, a cap pistol in his hip pocket, and an unnecessary amount of burnt cork upon his face. This con- stitutes the game of Indians “as she is played.” There was a young boy living out in Jamaica Plains who had this feeling come upon him. He took down the old musket in the attic, cleaned and loaded it, and then started out on his hunt for big game. All the morning he paraded around the woods, but no sign of a bird. They all seemed to be stopping at home that morning. After he had given up all hope of seeing anything, he heard a squeak, a very faint squeak, but a noise that told the presence of a bird. Creep- ing with infinite pains and as quietly as possible, he looked up into the tree and raised his gun. What he saw was not a bird, but two branches rub- bing briskly together. (Exit small boy.) Each of us (that is, of the boys, I mean) can remember when our heroes were Deerfoot or Old Dick Lewis, and when we spent the long winter evenings in devouring the “Frank Books,” the “Deerfoot Series,” or Oliver Optic’s books, and when the chief end of man was to lasso a boy roughly about the neck, running at full speed. To any one looking forward to the time when he can vote, the fact that Deerfoot could jump off a precipice and remain unhurt, could shoot an arrow 200 yards into a a small slit in a log cabin, seems an utter absurdity. So it was, in one sense, but the books did you a great deal of good. The rubbish in them passed in one ear and out the other, but these two facts—-that a finely developed physique and that true moral courage were neces- sary during life—remained. Conse- quently, we jumped, played Indians and football. The boy was the youth who would catch the highest fly or swim under water the farthest. Not as at the present day, the young gentlemen who can take the laigest inhale of a cigarette. Chip. 12 THK SOMKRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. The Daily Bunghole C'Ijikj 11)00 Latin. Somkkvii.lr. Mass. March, 1898 Prick Five Cents. 12 O’clock Edition. Nature's Lesson. In the fields upon a summer’s day A maiden wandered fair. And the brooklet spoke of love to her And birdlings of the air. Science. Literature. Arts. Manufactures. Sports. [Editorials by Q. V.] Our subscription list is growing larger and every day is nearing the 2000 mark. These phenomenal efforts are largely due to our pop- ular manager, C. Lucius Hills, and as an extra inducement we will give those bringing two or more subscribers this beautiful motto, What is the Home without Literature?” (Read the Bungholk). in exquisite gold letters and ele- gantly framed. This generous offer remains open until the 4th of July. 1899. We are amused to find that the editor of the Jt'uliotnr was compelled to fill up space from the columns of the Bungiiole. If he had told us that his wire was down we would have been pleased to furnish him Cushman is said to any one found it. Hon. Buster Bun Kimball of New Ha- ven spoke before a distinguished audience at Sing Sing on Tues. last. No doubt some of our readers heard Mr. Kimball when he was at the Casino. He will make a western trip, from thence will come to Boston and give his annual course of six lectures which so many enjoyed when he was here last sea- son. with a copy. be losing weight. Has In the event of Cuba becom- ing a part of this country we hope to see less Cigar, ette smoking, as Havana Cigars will be very cheap. But as this event has not yet taken place, smoke Plum Dull Tne only 5c Havana straight 41144. DRINK LABOII!!! The King of Drinks. For sale by all barbers. Only 5c. HOI PROF. BRINE, Instructor of l-'istics Captain R. Zeno- phon Kenniston. (for- merly of the Queen's Dragon's) of this dai. ly s staff, was tender- ed a reception on last Wednesday at the Vendome. it being his 21st birthday. Among the distinguished peo- ple present was Mr. Owen Moore of 77d- Skyrocket. M r. M oore's native home is Borneo and his address on that place was very inter- esting. In honor of the occasion the edi- tor offers the follow- ing verse. Owen More left town to day, Owen Moore than he could pay. Owen Moore comes back again, Owen Moore. will open his Academy on Maiv.li 1st. All applica, tlons must be made before Feb. 20. Limited 300. C1196X SPRING! Build up the system by drinking Fat mini's Sarsaparilla. Price 91.00 per bottle. For sale at Rim’s Drug Store. 18563A TO LET! Plenty of Front Seats. Apply to teacher of Room 1. F8461. This space reserved for CUSHMAN The Fire Eater. CIIEW XOELLKRS Pepsin Rubber Gum. Aids Digestion. 5c. S41M4 The maiden fain was frightened, And pale and trembling fled; And the brooklet wept aloud and cried, “Oh ! would that I were dead.” The birdlings fell a mourning, And all the world was sad; The flowers of the forest Hung their heads in sorrow clad. They counseled and they pondered Whv the maiden did not stay, And the brooklet froze its tender heart, And the birdlings went their way. Through the long and dreary winter The maiden sighed in vain For the joyous little brooklet On whose banks bright flowers had lain. She sighed for the little birdlings Who to the South had fled, For the joyous iittle brooklet— For the flowers long since dead. • • • In the fields upon a summer's day The maiden strayed once more. And the birdlings flew to meet her And the brooklet as of yore. In the maiden's eyes there lurked no fear For in her soul love lingered; And Cupid, peering through her eyes. Left many a heart endangered. Lillian L. Gillette, English. 99. “I want to be an angel.” The brave young athlete sighed. He played a game of football— And liis wish was satisfied.— ? . A maid so nice With stroke precise Glides o'er the ice—in vain. At last a fall. The schoolboys call “First down ; two feet to gain. — “ In case of a war,” said the bull to the bear, How would you get in from the rain?' “ Oh ! I'd sell stocks short. said the bear to the bull, “ And dispose of my castles in Spain.” The first race track—Adam’s foot print.—Ex. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR «3 LATIN NOTES ’98. How pleasant it seems to be again passing through the middle aisle to recitation ! Will some of the numerous bright scholars kindly exhibit some of their pent-up wit ? At a special meeting of the class, Purdy was chosen class photographer by a unanimous vote. Many took advantage of vacation week to sit for their pictures and Some marvellous results have been obtained. The dramatical event of the season is now in preparation. Eight of the most talented boys arc soon to give a two-act play. “ s'enferra de lui-meme. He fell over himself. This was not a sight translation, only the first lesson after vacation. “Et le roi releva fierement sa mous- tache en se posant sur la hauche. And the king twirled his moustache reposing on his upper lip. Those who have not had their pictures taken should do so without delay, for before these two months pass we will all have that weary, dragged-out look in- evitable to conscientious seniors. We hear that four young ladies and four young men of the Senior Class in the Latin School are to give a farce in Unitarian Hall Thursday, March 17. 1898. There is some mystery about the young ladies. Xo Senior girl will con- fess, and yet they come from S. L. S., ’98. Bradford Pierce, president of the class, tendered a reception to the members at his home Wednesday, Keb. 16, from 8 to 1030. The house was very tastily dec- orated with potted plants and palms. The guests were entertained by orches- tral music and a reader from the Emer- son School of Oratory. Boston. Re- freshments were served by Caterer Dill. Through the efforts of a committee composed of R. Gage, I-'. K. Jones, Misses Capen, Bray and Putney, a very interesting program was prepared in commemoration of Washington’s Birth- day. There were to be readings by Misses Tarbox and Medros; piano solos, Miss Putney, W. Brookhouse, J. Dens- more ; violin solos, Miss Foster, Reach ; soprano solo, Miss Lakin. On account of the no school on Feb. 21 this partic- ular program was not carried out. ’99. How many centimeters in a kilogram? Fitts translating : “Nor did none not attack nowhere.” Where was Peirce after the social Wednesday night. Tissaphernes was a good thing so Brookhouse thinks. Harmer thinks the Persians made their walls from roasted stones. A pupil in History II thinks that the plebeans were conjugated people. I wonder what photographer would dare to take the picture of the class of M THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. '98. It is said that one fellow broke (only) six plates. ’01. It seems queer where Miss Vinton gets all of her pinks. Don’t enlist unless you can kill 10 Spanish soldiers at every shot. When Mr. Murray tells us we are “in- visible stars, of course he means we are “out of sight. All who wish to volunteer for the coming war may apply to Major-General Nelson, who is taking in raw recruits. A note of thanks should be sent to the person who so nicely printed our class motto on the board the other day. Leavitt is writing a Latin Grammar. One of his latest rules is “the subjunc- tive of purpose is expressed by the ac- cusative.” Doyle is going to paint himself red and then apply for the position adver- tised in the Globe saying, “Bright Colored Boys Wanted. A law has been passed in the first division that any one passing off the joke about the man who fell in on the banks of the Wabash shall be shot on the spot. Pausaneas seems to be like the cat with nine lives, as according to a mem- ber of the first division, “he was taken into the temple and starved to death and after he died was taken out and died outside.” A class social was held at the resi- dence of I '. M. Kilmer Wednesday, Feb. 25. A large number of the class were present and a very pleasant evening was passed. May the next social be even a better success than this one. Class notes ’00 arc to be found in the Daily Bunghole. Not only for the students of foreign languages, but for the various English classes, has the last few weeks afforded a rare opportunity. It is seldom that besides a Grand Opera season we have also a week of Shakespearean drama presented by such artists as Modjeska and Haworth. Resolutions. Whereas, Miss Smith, instructor in the English High School, is in deep be- reavement over the death of her father, and, Whereas, members of the Chandler Thinking Club, learning of her affliction with deep sympathy, therefore be it Resolved, That they hereby express their love and heartfelt sympathy for her in this time of trouble and to show their appreciation of her kindness and thoughtfulness to them. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to Miss Smith, and also that a copy be printed in the High School Radiator. Per committee, Ethel Sparrow. 11 elen Fitzgerald. Vivian Steven. Nellie Drake. Ruby Currier. Somerville, Mass., March 8, 1898. Whereas, Our Heavenly Father in His inscrutable wisiom has suddenly re- moved from us by death our honored and beloved friend and adviser, John S. Hayes, and Whereas, we, the class of 1898 of the 1 Somerville English High Schdol, sincere- ly mourn his death and keenly realize our loss, therefore be it that the class of 1898 hereby express to our beloved classmate, Miss Edith B. Hayes,our great sorrow and assure her of our heartfelt symyathy for her in her bereavement. Be it further Resolved, That a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to Miss Hayes, be printed in the next number of the High School Radiator and be spread upon the records of the class. Signed, Frank J. Pushee. Martha L. Desmond, Ralph O. Brooks. Among our visitors of the last month we were pleased to welcome W. II. Bur- gess, ’97, manager of last year’s Radia- tor and now connected with the New England Journal of Education. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 15 ENQLI ISH 1 NOTES ’98. Where is the “Bachelor’s Club,” so long meditated ? Rich has recently been addicted to the use of “fireworks.” Class pins may be procured at N. G. Wood’s, 467 Washington st., Boston. (Heard in the dressing rooms)—“Will you exchange pictures with me ? ” Instructor: “What is a valley?” Pupil: “A depression • between a rock.” Mr. Whitcomb’s advice concerning our “business affairs” was highly in- structive. The latest rendering of Shakespeare : “Remember March, the ideas of March, remember! ” If the “visitors” will kindly leave their addresses they will be favored with sev- eral “checks” from the “boys” of Room 21. The finance committee report unusu- ally large receipts, and the class gift to the school will be a thing of the near future. Teacher: “Then you don’t think much of the rain-makers of the West ? Why?” Pupil: “I don’t think their ammunition would hold out.” The faculty of the E. II. S. concluded their observance of the 22d of February by responding to an invitation from Headmaster Whitcomb for an evening at his hospitable residence. The patri- otic sentiment of the day appeared in the decorations and throughout the eve- ning’s arrangements. After an ani- mated discussion of the caterer’s choicest art, the genial host entertained the company with a series of anecdotes, which, out of compliment to its being “Hatchet Day,” were all strictly true, or—good enough to be true. ’99. These college men are very slow. They seem to take their ease ; For even when they graduate, They do so by degrees. Oh joy! the piano keys have been washed! The class motto: “Have you any money for me to-day ? ” There is one of us who knows what our class color is, anyway. Will the members of the class please pay their assessments at once. The boys of the Junior Class will have special lessons in physical exercises after school. The High School team should be called the Team of ’99, as we have the most players. History C : “As one hand was cut off, with his other he shouted, ‘God save Elizabeth.” That physiology chart is simply heart- rending. It is a wonder some one does not faint. Be prepared for an extraordinarily fine program in elocution March 8; they are all artists. The polo team apologies to Mr. Mead and Pres. Brine; they will not be regular goal posts only substitutes. “Did you have a pleasant vacation?” “Oh, yes, thank you,” is heard at every i6 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. turn. But to those to whom it may not have been so happy, we extend our deep- est sympathy. The Camera Club is progressing rapidly; but what has become of the Boys’ Physical Culture class? oo. A new translation for “equitatus” is “calvary.” A new discovery—“A chicken doesn’t die when it is first killed.” “If two things are equal to a third, their remainder is equal.” Please ex- plain this. Our debates on “Hawaii” and “Cuba” have been very interesting. May we have many more. Coveney doesn’t “like to read about Emerson’s behavior.” Poor boy, there may be others. Those who did not attend the Base- ball concert missed a good thing. If you did not support then, support it this spring. ’01. Did Marshall ever see “a loaded coal team ? ” Mr. S.: “What is your lesson to-day, Olsen ? “No, mam.” Your should join Kidder’s algebra class. Doors open at sunrise. Cannot some one suggest a contri- vance whereby Lewis can rise without any exertion ? Now that spring is coming, everyone should oil up his bicycle and take a spin. It is very good exercise. The girls of Div. A think it strange that the poet Whittier’s sister had no one to console her in her old age. The class pin committee have been elected as follows: Noble, Miss Crisp, Thayer, Tyler, Miss Higgins, Miss Al- len and Coates. One of Hovcy’s conundrums: “If an irresistible force should come in con- tact with an immovable object, what would be the result ? E. H. S. Gleanings. The class of '97 are arranging to have a reunion and supper at Young’s Hotel at some date in the future. ’98 extends her best wishes for the succees of the affair. The Senior class have finished the course in United States History (entensively studied) and will spend the remainder of the year in a course of civics under Mr. Ackers. How many of the scholars in the various French and German classes im- proved the golden opportunity of wit- nessing during the Grand Opera season at the Boston Theatre the magnificent productions of standard French and German operas by such celebrities as Melba, Nordica, Gadski, Bispham, Salignae and others. A single attend- ance at one of these operas would yield more enjoyment and profit than a whole year’s subscription seat at the Castle Sq. or a regular attendance at Keith's. The second Senior debate proved more interesting, if possible, than the first, the question.before the class being: “Resolved, that the United States should take immediate steps to stop the war in Cuba.” Mr. Brooks, Miss Bowen and Miss Clifford argued in the affirma- tive, while Mr. Rich, Miss Currier and Mr. Wormwood upheld the negative. On the merits of the question the af- firmative won, while on the merits of the debate the negative were successful. A joint debate between the Senior and Junior classes on some undebated ques- tion would undoubtedly prove very inter- esting. The candidacy of II. V. Smith,’99, for the position of baseball manager, in place of Pipe, who has resigned, is de- servingof consideration bv the Athletic Board. Smith, it is to be remem- bered, was apponted assistant manager by Pipe, but was forced to relinquish the position to a Latin school scholar in order to allow the Athletic Association to begin existence, with an equal division of officers between the two schools. The fact that he is a Junior, and with Fitts of Latin, ’99, will afford the Junior classes a fair representation, is another strong argument in his favor. Non Sequitur. THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. «7 ?fc 1 t ATHLETICS Frank Fitts is quite a hustler in col- lecting money. Kidder should make third base. He is a sharp batter and good fielder. Cassidy should make a place on the team. He plays a very good game. The girls ought to form a basket-ball club as at Wellesley. Rah, rah, rah ! Saunders will try for centre field this year. He ought to make the position. Has every one joined the Athletic Association? If not, it is about time. We want to thank Tufts for letting the boys use the gymnasium for prac- ticing baseball. Frank Hafford will most likely play third base on the Georgetown Univer- sity team this year. Charles Cuddy had one of his attacks of sickness a few days ago, but we sin- cerely hope he will soon be well. The football eleven is going to give a dance and reception. Let every one attend it. The tickets are 75 cents. William MacRae says he is not going to play baseball this seasen. We all hope he will change his mind, as he is the best second baseman the school ever had. The outlook for the Harvard Baseball club is not very promising. If some of Somerville’s players should only go and practice with them it would perhaps im- prove the team. Those who read the Boston Sunday Journal must have undoubtedly seen the picture of Mark Lynam and an ac- count of his playing ice hockey. He is considered to be one of the best players in New England. We are proud that he came from Somerville. The baseball concert which was given in Odd Fellows hall, was a success. Great praise should be given to Managers Pipe and Kitts, who arranged the affair. We are very sorry that the polo team could not finish its schedule, and we hope that in the coming years the managers will make their dates earlier in the sea- son. The rule which prevents a pupil from playing on account of his studies, we are glad to say, does not have to be en- forced much in our school, as there is no need. Managers Pipe and Fitts have arranged the league games as follows : April 19, Roxbury Latin at Somerville. May 13, Boston Latin at S. E. grounds. May 17, Cambridge H. and L.,undecided. May 20, Brookline H. at S. E. grounds. May 24, Hopkinson at S. E. grounds. May 30, English High at Somerville. Besides these they have arranged games with Exeter, St Marks, Bridge- water Normal, Harvard Freshmen and Boston College Freshmen. Now that polo season is over it is time to turn our attention to the ball team. Capt. Cuddy has very good material to pick from and ought to have a cham- pionship team All the old players, ex- cept Chandler and Hafford, are back and their places can be filled by available l8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. men. The pitching this year will rest mostly on Brookhouse, who has had a good deal of experience. R. Pipe and Rich could make fine substitute pitchers. Boat Pipe will be seen behind the bat. for first, Baldwin and A1 Brine; for second, Billy MacRae; for short-stop, Cuddy; for third, R. Pipe, Kidder, Butler; for centre, Story and Saunders; for left, Sheridan; for right, Wiley. The team has been practicing in the Tufts gym- nasium and is fast getting into shape. The practice consists mostly of fielding ground balls. Everything points to a championship team. Capt. Cuddy is an earnest worker and will bring out the best team he possibly can. Now it is about time to start a track team and elect a captain. We have a good many athletes in school, and a very good track team could be formed. The Athletic Association has been or- ganized and it ought to encourage this movement as well as it does the other games which we play. English High and Newton High would like to meet us in a team race, and it would be a great honor if we could beat them. If we had a track team we might get some officers in the Interscholastic Associa- tion. Our school a few years ago start- ed a track team with Mills as cap- tain. They sent a few men into the in- door meet—R. Pipe, Burton and Mills. Mills won five points for Somerville. If we have sent a few men into the meet and they have won honors, why not send a larger delegation. This year Pur- cell of the Latin School ran and did very well, although he had not trained. The athletes in School are R. and C. Pipe, Cuddy, Story, Gage, Sheridan, Purcell, Kilmer and many others. We would like to see this track team formed for the June outdoor meet. WE are again indebted to Mr. Ik F. Freeman, our Broadway photog- grapher, through whose generosity we have obtained every frontispiece used this year. Wells, Minn., must be a place of bar- gains. We see in the Vidette peanuts advertised at 9 cents per quart. Exchanges. The list of exchanges we have re- ceived this month is as follows : Qidette, Archon, E. . S. Rccotd, Easterner, Opinator, Advocate, Enterprise, Messen- ger, Richmond Hi, Sagamore, Bulletin, Recorder, Oracle, Quill, Cherry and White, Junto, World, Stranger, Students' Pen, Argus, Volunteer, Bangor Oracle, Herald, Jabbetwock, Advance Student, C. L. and H. S. Review. The Quill is a most commendable paper. It has adopted the reformed spelling. The way in which a paper is mailed makes or spoils it for those who receive it. Some of our most interesting and otherwise neat appearing exchanges come to us in such a crushed form, by being folded three or four times, or else rolled in a space much too small for them, that we cannot help referring to it.—Keene Enterprise. The Zola Trial. (Special Cable.) Paris, Feb. 11.—General Gonz refused to testify. A scene followed, and the court was cleared. Zola raised his right hand. Great con- fusion, and the court was cleared. Colonel Pattie de Foy Graw, upon be- ing called to the stand, sneezed vocifer- ously. Wild excitement followed, and the municipal guards were called in to clear the court. Captain Du Moulin Rouge was the next witness. He looked as if he in- tended to say something. A wild up- roar began, and it became necessary to clear the court. At this point in the proceedings Zola’s advocate stubbed his toe against a cuspidor, and a riot ensued. The Johndarmes were called, and the court was cleared. When General Piccolo was called he said he knew a lot, tho he might not look it. Cries of “Down with the Re- public ! ” The court was immediately cleared. No more witnesses being present, an adjournment was taken, and once more the court was cleared.—Ex. Is the Best Insurance too Good for You? When you buy other things, do you of choice take a second quality at the same price ? If not, then why do you with I'ire Insurance ? Is not a Company with Millions back of it safer than one with only Thousands ? One big fire would sweep many of the latter out of existence, while two of the companies I represent have paid over $2,000,000.00 each in losses from a single fire, and were never so strong as now. You get the best when you insure with FRANK A. TEELE Davis Square,..............................West Somerville Telephone 52-2. 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RECEIVER’S SALE OK THE Spitz Bros. Mork SPRING STOCK OF Good Clotliing- A lifetime opportunity to purchase hitch cinxit Ready Made Clothing at half the regular prices. . . . SPRING SUITS . . . Sack Suits that were $10.00 and $12.00 reduced to $.5.00 and 87.00. Sack Suits that were $15.00 ami $18.00 reduced to 87.50, 8H.OO and 810.00. Suits, Sacks and Frocks, Fancy Cheviots, Worsteds. Casslmcres and Tweeds, that were $20.00, $22.00 and $25.00 redueed to 812.00, $13.50 and $15.00 BICYCLK and GOLF SUITS that were $8.00, $9.00 and $10.00 reduced to 85.00 Bicycle and Golf Suits that were $7.00 reduced to 84.47. Bicycle and Golf Suits that were $12.00, reduced to 87.50. GODFREY MORSE RECEIVER FOR Spitz Bros. flork 07 and 09 Summer Stieet. Boston. Somerville High School Radiator. LATIN SCHOOL. ENGLISH SCHOOL. VOL. VII. SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL, 1898. No. 6 Tiie Radiator is published by the Somerville Latin and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only Important news matter can he received after the IMh of the month. Matter for insertion may he left with any of the edltorla stalf or he mailed to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign the full name and address (this is for refer- cncc only). Communications should he addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must he accompanied by the necessary postage to insure its return. TERMS, 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES, IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post Office as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. TEAD, L. II. S., '9$. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE, E. II. S., '9$. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES GUNSENMISER, L. II. 8., ’98. - 1 — ■ —............- ----- pHARLES FROHMAN, the king of theatrical managers, Daniel Froh- man, his brother, Mr. Klaw of the Klaw Krlanger combination and David Relasco attended the performance of “A Lion Among Ladies,” given by the the class of ’98 Latin High School in Unitarian Hall a few weeks ago. A representative of the Radiator inter- viewed Mr. F rob man as he stepped into the foyer. Mr. Frohman would not say very much, only that he was immensely pleased with the production. It is in- ferred that these managers were on BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER, E. II. S., ’98. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE, L. II.S.,’98. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK, ’98. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ’99. GILBERT HETHEKINGTON, ’00. RALPH N. SMITH, 01. ENGLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR., 98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS, ’99. EDNA ELLIOT WINSHIP, 00. FRED E. MOORE, 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS, K. H. S., '9$. here looking for talent. It will not be at all surprising if several of our amateur players should be seen on the boards next season in John Drew’s and Maude Adams’ company. A TEACHER in one of these schools—it doesn’t matter which, asked a few weeks ago who of the class did not read the newspapers. Out of 30, six or eight replied in the negative. The percentage thus was comparatively large for this enlightened age. What is true of this class is no doubt 4 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. true of the schools as a whole. In other words 250 out of 1000 do not know what is going on in the world to-day except, perhaps, the fact that the Spanish fleet has anchored in Havana harbor or that an Italian was stabbed at the North End. And this they find out by merely hastily glancing over the head-lines. The contents of a paper cannot be read by looking at the large type. The arti- cles of value are usually found on the inside sheets. It is well to form the habit of giving part of your time to the news of the day exactly as you spend a fixed time on your toilet or lessons. You can well afford three-quarters of an hour on the newspapers. If you should do this and interest yourself in the letters and news you would in a short time agree with Robert Clay in “Soldiers of Fortune,” who said “ I can get along without a compass or a medicine chest, but I can't do without the newspapers and maga- zines.” And you would feel lost with- out such and such a paper or magazine. You may argue that it takes too much time or that you have to study so hard— but isn’t it quite as important to know why De Lome was recalled or what the powers arc doing about the Chinese Question as to remember the rise and fall of Alcibiades? Each time you pick up a paper or magazine you study daily history—and history that is not to be learned in school books. Or else you may argue that you don’t care to read murders, suicides and robberies. Take the Boston Herald as a fair example. This paper has the average number of these items and there is a certain class of people who read them, but there are plenty of others of a less morbid mind. Entirely apart from the news are the Walsingham letters, dealing with the society life of Washington and New York, the Association Press articles from London once a week and corres- pondence from F. R. Guernsey of Mexico, Arthur Warren and Max Elliot of London. Besides these there arc Pud Brier and Howard of the Globe, Rene Bache, H. T. 1 , Listener of the Transcript, and in the weekly papers of this city Broadbrim for the Citizen and Roamer and Q. T. for the Journal. Every one has his or her favorite kind of reading. While one young man pre- fers the trial cases and court news, another passes these with a glance, and eagerly looks for the sporting news. There arc papers of all kinds, but by all means read something at least. ALTHOUGH luck was against them in the shape of a particularly fine and drizzly rain, fully 60 or 70 couples were on the floor at the reception and dance given by the Somerville High School Football Team last Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter and Mr. Whitcomb received from 8 to 9 o’clock. From 9 to 12 Young’s Orchestra fur- nished the music. Refreshments were served by Caterer Brown. Great ertdit is due Bernard Sheridan, Albert Crow- ley and Percy Butler for the way in which they managed the affair, as the dance was one of the best held in later years. The only fault which is of not much account found in the arrangement was in the small price of the admission tickets. This complaint is not gener- ally made. It is usually the other way. It is hoped that a generous sum was realized for the football team. HARRIS of the Latin School has blossomed out into quite an artist. He draws posters, with the real poster flavor. Those executed for the Radi- ator and the last baseball game were among his best ones. They were in great demand by the pupils of the upper classes. THE position as librarian of the Pub- lic Library seems to be greatly val- ued and sought after. There are 40 candidates. TIIE track team has not been sighted yet. It remains with the boys of the schools whether it will be or not. STAND by the President is the Her- ald’s watchword. Not so bad. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 XTbe “jFop.” “When I marry I will marry a man not a fop.” Such were the words that fell from Nellie Armstrong’s lips in answer to a proposal from “Dickie” Fox. Nellie Armstrong, the daughter of a rich London merchant, was strik- ingly handsome, her principal mark of beauty being a pair of large, dark blue eyes, which (it is needless to say) she could use to advantage and many of her male friends were threatened with heart failure caused by these very eyes. Was she a flirt ? Well, she could you know. Richard Fox, commonly known as “Dickie,” was a young fellow of two and twenty, slight of build but strong and tough. He was the possessor of too much money. He dressed in the height of fashion and acted the part of a dandy to perfection. He was not exactly handsome, but there was something in his face which drew you towards him in spite of yourself The above remark was made in a quiet hotel in Alexandria, Egypt, about the time the trouble between that country and England broke out. Dickie had been almost as good as engaged to Miss Armstrong for nearly a year and now he determined to find out his fate. So he proposed in due form and received the startling reply, “When I marry I will marry a man not a fop.” He did not get angry in her presence, tut when he got out of sight he kicked himself and called himself hard names, which will not bear repeating. He very quietly made up his mind that if ever the chance did come he would prove himself a man. That chance was not tar off, but he did not know it One day he heard that the harbor was being cleared of ships, that the English had demanded the surrender of the city and that the forts were being garrisoned. He knew by the scowling faces of the inhabitants that trouble was brewing. He had remained away from Miss Armstrong for the last few days, but now he considered it his duty to warn her to remain within doors until after the trouble. She had, during his ab- sence, found out that she missed some- thing in her life, but she did not like to own even to herself that it was Dickie. When he arrived at the hotel she was feeling rather indignant at what she called his slighting her, so she told him she guessed she could take care of her- self: The bombardment commenced and lasted the entire day. At night the Egyptian troops began leaving the city, plundering, murdering and burning on the way. Half the city was one mass of flames, presenting a terrible but mag- nificent sight Dickie made his way to the hotel and was thunderstruck to find that Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong had gone to Cairo and that Miss Armstrong was out, nobody knew where. He groaned when he thought of what would happen it she met any of the troops. He set out in the hope of finding her and had pro- ceeded about half a mile when he met a number of Europeans running toward the water in the hope of meeting the sailors from the ships. Among the last he recognized Miss Armstrong and making his way to her he half led half carried her into an alley-way, deposited her in a corner and turned to defend her with his life if necessary. Hastily drawing a revolver, which he always carried, he faced the horrible, half- drunken crowd of men coming toward him with swords, guns and other weapons Miss Armstrong glanced up at Dickie’s face. It wore a grim smile and looked almost handsome, then she glanced at the on-coming crowd and knew what she had done and also what that “lost something” in her life was. She closed her eyes, as Dickie’s re- volver cracked and the first man, a brawny one, dropped with a screech, then the bullets pattered like rain all around her. She heard Dickie mutter something like an oath under his breath then his revolver spoke again. The crowd was not expecting this resistance so drew back and Dickie, taking advan- tage stooped, snatched up a sword that 6 THIC SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. had fallen from the man’s hand, spoke encouragingly to his charge and then turned again to his enemies. The re- volver was soon emptied and then the fight became hand to hand. Dickie was driven to his knees, but pluckily rose again with the blood streaming from an ugly cut on the head. Oh, how he prayed for help, but none came. Again he was on his knees, his guard beaten down, his strength gone, and his last hope with it, when suddenly round the corner came a line of glittering steel, followed by one of blue and with a rousing cheer the British patrol charged the crowd. The last thing Dickie remembered was a soft voice murmuring, “Dickie, oh Dickie !” When he came to himself he was in a strange room, his face and body covered with bandages. He feels stiff and sore, but this all disappears as he hears Miss Armstrong’s voice saying that she would rather go in alone. She knows he is conscious, but he tries to appear still dead to the world. He feels a soft hand take his and a voice say softly, “My hero, I am going to marry a man if you will forgive me and— but the patient suddenly comes to, raises himself very quickly for a man that is supposed to be half dead and stops all further words—well, the rest can be imagined better than described. 1111 Blows tbe Mtnb that profits 1ttobob . BY CHIP. It was half-past nine and the local room of the New York Star, one of the many greatest New York dailies, was deserted save for two reporters busily writing at their desks and the night city editor rapidly going through the never diminishing pile of stories. Young Howells, or Dick, as he was familiarly called by the older men, sat by one of the windows overlooking the upper bay gazing out upon the roofs below. The rumble of a truck or paper wagon and the shouts of the newsboys selling their last papers came up to him faintly, as if miles below. Occasionally an office boy rudely broke into the room and departed as quickly as he had come, banging the door behind him and leaving the place still and quiet again. It seemed impos- sible that in two hours this same place would be filled with reporters and office boys rushing in and out, and that the floor that was so clean would be littered with papers and the electric lights blaz- ing fiercely over everything. Young Howells had connected himself with the Star six months ago and didn’t seem to be succeeding well. During most of the time he had covered assignments de- tailing long journeys on the elevated to Harlem and Brooklyn, or else he had walked to some filthy tenement house over near Hester Street. These always turned up in the morning edition as three-line personals and “Found Drowned’s” in the East River. Conse- quently his discouragement. Only that morning a man he knew, no older than himself, had been put on space for writ- ing a particularly important article, the facts of which he had been told by his friend, a Tammany chieftain. Evidently my chance hasn’t come, thought Howells. Perhaps it never will. Before coming to New York he had worked as an apprentice to a cobbler up in a small Connecticut village. Natur- ally, not desiring to hammer pegs all his life, he had come to New York “to seek his fortune.” He had not “found a wallet on Wall Street” or rescued “the pretty banker’s daughter from the clutches of the good looking villian,” as they do in the cheap novels. On the contrary, he had labored hard, and all there was to show for it were the clothes upon his back and the dismal hall bed- room three blocks away. A pretty poor showing, he thought. It was yesterday morning the city editor THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 said to him: “What’s the matter with you, Howells? You didn’t do as well as I expected you would on that Hope case. It was the best chance yet you’ve had to show whether you’ve got the stuff reporters are made of in you and you seemed to let it slip through your fingers. You,” he added, kindly, “could have interviewed Croker and made a good story out of it. Brace up, man dear.” Howells beat a tattoo viciously against the window as he recollected these words, and pressed his forehead against the glass. “Didn't make a good thing out of it,” he mocked. “Well, I’m wiser to-day than I wasyesterday and I’ll know better what to do next time.” He looked down the harbor. The moon had slidden out from over the clouds and the light fell peacefully upon the Statue of Liberty, raising its arm as a blessing over the great city, and showed the huge, ungainly scows plow- ing across the harbor to the New Jersey shore with their heavy loads of passenger cars. This calm and quiet scene pre- sented a strange contrast to the tumult raging in the young man’s heart. He wondered with fierce bitterness what his people up in Conncctiout would say when he went home and acknowledged himself a failure. He also wondered why he hadn’t succeeded just as the other fellows of his own age had done. He had surely worked as hard as they who gained the magical word Success by a lucky turn of fortune’s wheel. He fully believed that each man in the world had his task to perform as a plea for his living in it so long, whether to dig in the streets or measure calico behind the counter. He knew that some were exactly fitted to hammer pegs or drive ice-teams, and and that they would never rise above that level, but he hated to class his own name among them. For the past two weeks the papers had been full of the murder and bank robbery committed by “Steve” Morrisey, an Hast Side individual. Morrisey had managed to enter a building down on Wall Street and pry open the safe before he was confronted by the watchman. The tough clinched with the man and threw him heavily against the open door of the safe, killing him instantly, and departed with enough in money to make him a small king among his chosen friends for life. He had been in hiding ever since, so the police thought, and they had searched every dive and cor- ner of the city. To make his capture doubly sure his pictures were sent to the principal cities of the world. In- cidentally a reward of $2000 was offered to the lucky one who caught him. Morrisey had a short time before re- turned from doing time in Sing Sing and was in consequence held in high repute by his “push” along the water front. They were probably keeping him in hiding. Every one in the Star Building from the managing editor down to the new book-keeper on the first floor was in- tensely interested in the matter. The office boys secretly gathered in corners and bet half their very small week’s wages that Morrisey would be taken in- side of another week, while the reporters wagered dinners that he had fled the country and was summering in Algiers or some other place where the extradition laws do not reach. Although what a man like Morrisey, whose idea of the world was limited to that small part of it bounded by the North and East Rivers should want in a place like Algiers, except his freedom to spend his ill-gotten gains, nobody seemed to know. The reporters took as much pleasure in hunting for him as the detectives did themselves. Howells was no exception to the rule. Many were the men he had followed who bore close resemblance to Morrisey, and after trailing them stealthily for ten blocks found that they either tended some bar in the Tender- loin District, or were coachmen exactly as self-respecting as himself. This, of course, was somewhat discouraging, although still wild visions of the $2000 reward money and of everlasting fame floated before his eyes. « “Howells,” called the editor, “here’s a small assignment; you’ll have ’bout three lines I think. A stevadore walked 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. off a slip an hour ago. The police let us know.” Howells smiled grimly. “Another one of those ‘found drownd’s’ ” he growled. Seems to me that all the longshoremen I ever met have drowned themselves within the last month, and just for my especial benefit.” The widow of the dead man lived down near Water Street, so he walked up Chambers from City Hall Square and crossed the Bowery, turning sharply down Catherine Street. “As Watson says, I’ll have to write three lines. How long is this going to continue? There’s not a very great chance for a brilliant article out of a common, everyday suicide,” he solilo- quised, as he turned in a disreputable alley leading to the big tenement house. He entered without the formality of knocking and walked up three flights of stairs, which threatened every moment to give way with him. After rapping numerous wrong doors he inquired of a rough-looking individual. “Yes, youse go right in the next room. Youse’ll find her there.” Howells knocked quietly and stepped in. The chamber was bare, except for the bed upon which the damp body of the man lav, a couple of rickety kitchen chairs and the woman sitting on the floor with her face buried in the pillow. She turned wearily as the man sat down and answered the usual questions as though it was an effort for her to speak. “How many more,” she asked weakly, “of you fellows are coming here to-night? You make at least the third one. Can’t you leave me alone with him? Haven’t I got troubles enough that you come nagging?” she let her head fall into the pillow again. The reporter coughed consciously and shoved a bill, about all he had, into her hand. “Here, take this,” he said. He had not yet become accustomed to these scenes as he knew the other men had, and they were very hard for him to bear. Leaving the woman with her hand around her husband’s neck, he stepped across the room and opened the door, letting the light fall out into the hall way. While drawing it towards him he heard some one coming along the corridor at a brisk walk. As the man passed into the light he turned his face, showing plainly against the dark background as though cut in marble, to the reporter, and stepped to the head of the stairway. Howells stood as if stupefied. “Great Heavens,” lie gasped, “that’s Morrisey.” His first thought was to go to the precinct station house and tell the ser- geant all about it. “Hold on, though,” he said, “if I do they will let the other reporters know—and then where will I and my little scoop be?” His chance had come and he was not the blunder- ing fool to let it slip through his fingers in any such manner—as he had in the I lope case. “The papers go to press between 2 30 and 3,” he went on, and I’ll let police headquarters know at 2. That will leave me exactly time to write it up.” lie walked exultingly out into the street, stopping for a moment in the shelter of a building to light a cigar, and strolled slowly towards the Bowery. He could already feel the crackle of the $2000 check in his breast pocket, as he breathed. I’m a most lucky young man, he thought, when he crossed the “Thieves' Highway” and stopped a moment to watch the crowd. “That will stand a good dinner, with three kinds and one of those heavy black cigars afterwards, won’t it, eh ? ” he said, addressing a near-by lamp-post. But the post did not deign to take notice of the joyous youth passing him. “And,” he continued, “my hall bedroom is altogether too stiff. I’ll have to look round for a new one.” He jumped up the stairs of the Star Building four at a time, arriving breath- less at the top, and crossed into where the city editor sat. Pausing for a mo- ment to give proper dramatic effect, he spoke. “No,” said that astonished in- dividual, whirling round in his chair, “is that straight? Boys, come over here a minute. Howells says he has discov- ered where Morrissy’s hiding place is. Won’t that make a head line for the upper right hand corner? And those detectives have been hunting him two weeks. O, I say, Howells, did I ever THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 tell you that you were slow. Well, of course I didn’t mean it. The steak that I ate that morning didn’t agree with me,” he laughed, as he turned to the consideration of the copy before him. The reporters came flocking around poor Howells, congratulating him and punching him in the ribs. He sud- denly found himself raised from the position of news reporter into quite an important personage indeed, and the idea was not displeasing in the least. At 2 o’clock he sauntered over to the police headquarters on Mulberry St. and informed the officer of his great find. “How in —, Waters,” he called, “tell four reserve men to be ready in two minutes.” It was Howells who walked at their head and led them down to the tene- ment house—“Just as though,” he ex- plained afterwards to a friend, “I was the criminal and they were shadowing me.” When Morrisey heard them stamping up stairs he dove for the roof. But befored he reached it the cop was at his side. “No, you don’t,” gasped the peeler, as he nabbed him and tapped him playfully on the head with his night stick. “You wouldn’t do that, would you, and after our being brought over here on purpose to be introduced to you. That ain't polite. If you’d ha’ got to the roofs we’d never ha’ caught you.” After it was all over Howells handed his copy to the editor with a sigh of re- lief and said, “you’ll get about a column and a half out of it—that is,” he laughed, “it all depends entirely upon how much you cut me.” The excitement had worn upon him and he was very hungry. He remem- bered that Delmonico’s was not open at that unearthly hour so he went over to “Spike” Connelly’s all-night restaurant, where they cooked him a most excellent beef steak. As he pulled the clothes over him, preparatory to burying his head in the pillow, he smiled sleepily and remarked, “to think that five hours ago I hated the world and every one in it.” Goes without saying—the diffident lover. RESOLUTIONS. ADOPTED BY THE CLASS OF ’OO, S E. H. S. Whereas, our heavenly Father has deemed it best to take to himself our be- loved friend and former classmate, Mil- dred Miller Nichols, and Whereas, we, the class of 1900, Som- erville English High School, are deeply afflicted by the loss of our beloved friend : Therefore be it Resolved, that we hereby express our heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved family and especially to her sister, our beloved teacher: And be it further Resolved, that a copy of these reso- lutions be sent to her bereaved family, printed in the High School Radia- tor and entered upon the class records. Edna Elliot Winship. Grace Louise King. Grace Elizabeth Newell. Ethel Christina Wheeler. Ada Elsworth Harris. Dr. Newell’s Successor. George J. Pfeiffer, who takes the place of Dr. Lyman Newell as teacher of Ger- man and chemistry, was born in Paris, France; first went to school in the State of New York, later in Switzerland, and there tookacourse in chemistry and other sciences at the Polytechnic School of Zurich, which is much like the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology. After graduation he continued his studies in chemistry and received the degree of Ph. D. from Zurich University in 1887. He entered the graduate department of Harvard University in 1890 and a year later was appointed assistant in or- ganic chemistry a post held for two years, years, while at same time giving courses in qualitative analysis in the Harvard Summer School. After that he taught for a year in Concord, Mass., for another at the Browne Nichols school in Cambridge and again went to Europe for study in June, 1896. He returned in October, 1897, and was working as a graduate student at Harvard, mainly in geology, when he received the appoint- ment at the English High School. IO i I IK SOMKRVIKKK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Ibere anb Ubere. Places like John P. Squire's or Swift’s establishments and the abattoir out in Brighton are naturally very inter- esting to visit, and many of you prob- ably have done so. It is here that the very much alive and kicking hogs, and the calves, with their innocent looking brown eyes, and sheep are converted into dead weight “all in ten minutes, sir,” ready to be consumed by the world. But how many of you have ever been down to T Wharf, Atlantic Avenue, where the fish used about Boston and its suburbs is landed and shipped, and where the lobsters are boiled from black to red? You will get the full worth of your car fare. It is very curious, but after you have seen the blood, and large vats and things at Swift’s you suddenly lose your desire for ham and you shudder when they ask you “to try a little more of this bacon.” So it is at T Wharf. To see wet fish lying around on a dirty hard floor with men in oily boots walking through them and with six barrels of old end heads back of you, does not tend to increase your appetite for them. And a few days after it is rather surprising to see the waiter bring on a clean, white, steaming-hot fish that you might have observed three days before lying in a blue handcart with a hundred of his fellows as slimy as himself. I’ve heard fishermen say that they wouldn't eat fish over four hours old, but they gladly send it to New York or Boston nearer five days old. And they send pollock, which enterprising men with push carts sell to the misguided poor people as blue fish; and horse mackerel, canned up under the notn de plume of salmon. If you should happen to go down, I advise you to choose a warm, sunny day, when a gentle breeze greets you in the face as you step off Atlantic Avc., and the water looks blue and fresh. I walked down one afternoon when it rained—a cold, sticky rain. The waters had a leaden look and they slapped heavily against the sterns of the schoon- ers. Everything was disagreeable from the squeaks of the gulls over your head to the rain which dripped between your collar and neck. The men I saw didn’t mind it. There were six of them. They were hoisting a fare of fish out of the hold. Two on the wharf, one at the hatchway and two to pull on the tackle. There wi re some more—I don’t know how many—in the hold. They were dressed in their wet oil skins, sou’wes- ters, and heavy leather fish boots, which reach to the knee and have soles three- quarters of an inch thick. The two on the wharf were armed with rusty pitch- forks. First, they would lower the bas- ket into the hold and slack the tackle. Then the men on deck would hoist up, while the man at the hatchway hooked on a small line. The rest would sway it, with deep groans and grunts, to the wharf and dump the fish into a box on the scales. After they were weighed a large “Fortugee” stabbed them with the fork and pitched them unceremoniously so that they fell into the wagon witn heavy slaps and scattered bits of slime over you. This man that pitched them was perspiring terribly. His hat was pushed back, showing wet, stringy hair, matted upon his forehead, and the rain and sweat washed down his lace and ran out on the end of a damp unlighted cigar butt, which he bit fiercely each time he raised more than five fish at once. This crew was very jolly and they went about their work cheerfully ancf not half heartedly, as I’m afraid many did that day. They seemed to be doing it to spite the rain. The man at the hatchway swore very much—if that could have been called a sign of joyous- ness, and I think it was in his case—and yelled loudly to the two toiling men that there were only 6000 more pounds to raise. At this they would grin feebly, and to divert the monotony, would slap each other’s faces with their wet woollen mittens. In consequence, the basket became unhitched and the block sailed up into the air out of reach. Then all swore in chorus and the man in the hold thought it necessary to say something, which he did in very well known words. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Of course this is a small part of the work. Besides this there is the ice to be taken in and the tubs of trawl to be overhauled and afterwards baited. Clams are used as bait in the winter, and almost every afternoon you can see the crew getting the trawls ready. They sit with the trawl between their knees and a large pile of clams to one side of them. This trawl is 40 or 50 fathoms long. At every three feet or so there is a smaller line with hooks at- tached. Thus there may be 100 or more hooks on one line. Of course these have to be baited continually. And when you get all these hooks and a coil of cord a foot high and a lot of little cross linesand hooks—you ought to have great respect for the man who can touch them and not get them tangled. While you stand watching them you will wonder how they are so well able to stand the cold. The day I was there the wind blew 20 miles an hour and it was exceedingly uncomfortable. While I shivered in a great coat and stood with a red nose showing over the collar, these men sat comfortably with nothing but sweaters and woolen underclothing on their backs. I always shivered more whenever they put their fingers into the cold, icy clams and gingerly attached them on the hooks My hands were so cold that I couldn’t even unbutton my gloves. I have no explanation to offer, unless that their woolen shirts were an inch thick. I guess though that they were simply used to it and I was not. You may take your eyes off the men on the decks below you at this time and see the crowd pushing out to the end of the pier. If you follow them you will see a schooner coming with a small piece of mainsail up ; gliding in between the two wharves slowly, the men standing along the rail with hands in their pockets and cigarettes hanging from their lips. When she comes within hailing distance the dealers on the wharf frantically jump up and down and beseech Captain Silva to answer them as gen- tlemen and tell how much cod or had- dock or halibut he caught. The captain smiles easily up at them without answer- ing and yells to the helmsman to throw the wheel hard over. Until the vessel is 11 made fast, the dealers follow her along on the wharf hurling questions and “josh” at the men. Then the captain jumps to solid land. The crowd sur- round him, eagerly pulling at his sleeve and roaring in his ear that they will give so much for halibut or “$2.00 for cod, Captain.” So the fish goes to the highest bidder and the captain orders the men to clear the hatchways. It might be well to explain to what lengths these sailors go to get you your codfish orhaddcck, which you pass with- out consideration on the table. These schooners vary between 70 and 40 tons burden and carry a crew of 20 men, more or less. The crew goes on shares. That is, if in a three-weeks’ trip the ves- sel made $600, 3300 would go to the captain and owners and the rest would be given to the crew to be divided among them. Thus each man would receive $15. That is a very good catch, however. Sometimes they only make two or three dollars. At the end of the trip each man pays for his share of the provisions. The fishing grounds are about 100 miles to the north and east of Highland Light or, in round numbers, 150 miles from Boston Harbor. And as the usual length of the trip is three weeks, it isn’t to be wondered at that after enduring zero weather and storms and wet and snow, the sailors come to the vessels very late on the first night home, and very drunk, and ex- plain that they have been to the old Howard, where, as the advertisement says, “there is always something going on.” The Babes in the Wood. Throughout the days when winter's hand Holds all the earth in keeping. In mossy beds beneath the snow Arbutus buds lie sleeping. When April comes—in haste to fling Aside the snowy wrapping, And find, each in its blanket snug, These baby buds a-napping. With loving touch and soft caress She’ll wake them from their slumber; And pink and white, each little face Will smile in baby-wonder. m. r. A. 12 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. E. H. S. Gleanings. Miss Ethel Dalton and Miss Avis Clement, 97, have joined the ranks of “Post Graduates.” The Senior and Junior classes, Ger- man 1 were present in a body at the lecture on the “Rhine,” as guests of Doctor Newell. Among our visitors last month were Miss Hurter, ’96, Mr. Stillings, '98, and Mr. Rowers, 94 Ex-Manager Burgess, ’97, was also with us for a short visit. The increased attendance and stereop- ticon facilities, together with the inter- esting anecdotes from Mr. Poor, con- tributed largely to the success of the second lecture under the auspices of the Camera Club. The subject was not ex- actly new, but nevertheless, treated in an interesting manner. Less and less each year is the custom of patronizing exclusively the class photographer, growing. While, of course, a special rate is secured, it is often possible to find elsewhere the same or even better rates, together with more satisfactory work. We see no reason for complaint therefore on the part of anyone. Occasionally some unwary young gentleman, seeing an excited group of gesticulating young ladies,ventures in his. curiosity to stop and investigate the ap- parent catastrophe. Hearing the word “train” he wondered where the wreck took place, but is recalled to his normal state by a repetition of the word pro- ceeded by the syllable “en.” Then it is that the truth dawns upon him and he beats a hasty retreat. Thursday, the 31st of last month, was the occasion of a very pleasant affair in the history of the German and chem- istry classes. After considerable schem- ing our former professor was enticed into the Lecture hall, where, on behalf of the assembled scholars, Mr. Brooks, ’98, in a short speech, presented Doctor Newell a silver candelabra. Doctor Newell responded in a happy vein and Mr. Whitcomb also made a few re- marks, all of which were heartily ap- plauded. Mugwumps (according to Miss Hans- come) are good to eat. Spring. MARY 8. l’IPKK, 8. I.. 8., ’01. The maiden Spring, in pale green garments clad, With here and there a touch of rose or gold. Comes on her way to make the dark earth glad, And loosen hoary Winters icy hold. So fair she seems, she makes the sad heart gay; All nature startles with a thrill of life; At her warm breath the Frost King turns away, And lamb and lion end their bitter strife. She strews the earth with blossoms of all hues, That dot the grass like jewels in a crown; In tints of violet, rose and gold and blue, She shakes these rainbow riches from her gown. The singing brook at her approach is glad, He laughs for joy and babbles on his way; She scatters ail along his mossy bank. Marsh marigolds who rule with royal sway. And then before she scarce has been with us A day it seems, she trips- on fairy feet beyond the hilltops Hushed with sunset glow, The smiling matron Summer there to meet. Exchanges. The only way to have a friend is to be one. We see the query, “Who is Charles River Park?” Basket ball seems quite popular in many schools. To the Philomath which has just started, we wish success. To be up to date, a paper must have a joke on Klondike and an article on the Maine. Judging by the exchanges, athletics, debating societies and socials are at their height. Daniel Webster was editor-in-chief of the first college paper published in the United States. The H S. Bulletin contains a picture and a very instructive article on the U. S. Battleship Maine. The Latin and High Review contains a well written article on “Rugby” which is familiar to all through Tom Brown’s escapades. The Herald contains a very good arti- cle upon the adoption by the public schools of a system of military training. There are 20 cities in Massachusetts which have it, Boston being one of the first. THE SOiMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 13 LATIN NOTES v ’M :r {LGfiii ' X 3 a IS ’98 “Got your pictures yet?” Miss B’s translation: “A thousand unmixed men.” Hereafter Jones must not do his “tinkering” at the waste basket. Overheard after the play : “Wasn’t he comical ? ” “Didn’t he make a fine girl ? ” No one reads French with so much expression as L—. I won’t write his name. Mrs. G. thinks seriously of taking R. K. Bierce for assistant in French. Not a bad idea. Gage thought it was a large pocket to hold 40 pistols. But he hadn’t studied the notes to find out what a pistol was. Miss Titus entertained members of her class recently at her home, Ray- mond Ave. Enjoyable games were in- dulged in, and when the company broke up, all were of the opinion that a very pieasent evening had been passed. Occasionally the German Division de- part from their regular routine and play games in German. During the last ones, Miss Eldridge surprised the class by declaring that hair belonged to the plant kingdom because it grew. ’99. I wonder if anyone was ever over-bur- dened with beauty ? Harmer translating : “And shall she see her home and her fathers?” Teacher, “ How many fathers?” Harmer, fcor- recting,) (four-fathers,) “forefathers. Kilmer, “ Have you forgotten all the things you ever knew ?” Flewelling has been making himself scarce lately. I wonder why? Forty lines of Virgil and the thermom- eter at 90 degrees !! Who said “War?’’ Those who have not enlisted for “Cu- ba Libre,” hand names to G. L. Peirce who is recruiting officer for ’99. “ Postquam pavor ossa reliquit.” “Af- ter trembling I left my bones.” Good- ing was evidently thinking of a jellyfish. Mrs. New-wed—“Will you promise to come straight home from the club John?” New-wed—“My dear, never ask the impossible.” A translation from the Latin : “I should have escaped if the enemy had not captured me, ignorantly thinking they had got some booty.” A pupil’s version of the same passage: “ I should have escaped alive if the enemy had not cap- tured me ignorantly thinking they had got a beauty.” ’00 “His uncle gave him £50 (S250) to study.” “George took the horse to town to sell as Goldsmith.” “The story was written in the year 1775, it being of medium length:” “The Vicar of Wakefield is a small town in England.” The above are fair samples from sev- eral test papers. Some of the scholars think that Caesar had lots of (Gaul). THIS SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. «4 Snownan thinks that eternal is de- rived from “iter.” The watchword of the French class is, ye ne sais pas. Why is it that Div. Ill does not go into Room 3 for geometry? Meyers has got the name of being “The Walking Delegate. A Latin translation : “And the pris- oners were held by three cables. Do you belong to the Athletic Asso- ciation? Everybody should. This is excellent logic. One of our teachers says we may guess if we guess correctly. Heard in Div. Ill : My kingdom for an ear trumpet! ” Scholars with weak lungs please take notice. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to form a class cycle club? There are about 30 members who have wheels. The officers for this year’s base-ball team arc : Capt., Mr. C. Harts and man- ager, Mr. E. Kaula, late of the “Rung- hole.” There is considerable doubt in the class as to whether some of the neck wear of the boys is of the collar or cuff variety. Is there no remedy for that monoton- ous jar from the fanning machine? The attention of the authorities should be called to it. The following conversation is said to have taken place between two of our girls: hirst gir!: “I can darn. Second girl : “I can (nit). Although it is past “Thanksgiving time,” we are very thankful. Why ? Well, Hills has got a haircut. Well done, MacDonald (?). He must feel lost, poor boy. Atkinson, the author of the well- known book, “Hair, and How to Grow It, has been elected president of “The American Tonsorial Association. We wish him success. ’01. Arnold, were you ever frightened by cat’s eyes ? Now that the nice warm days are coming on wouldn’t we like to take a nap with Pritchard. We are all sorry for Grimshaw, who got a black eye studying Latin. It seems strange that there isn’t class spirit enough to get up a baseball club. Some of us in the third division would better get a patent on our “automatic arms. Bennett is a very sacrificing young man. His favorite article is “Parents’ Tears.” Someone of us must be very patriotic, for the other day we found “Delenda est Hispania written on the board. Miss Lewis says that her desk hasn’t been clean since she came there. Per- haps it was before. It seems strange that any one would take his house around with him, but Marcus went to Africa with Sulla (cellar) under him. We keep learning more and more every day. The other day we learned that the Teutones and Cimbri came over the Alps in carriages. A certain young lady in the first di- vision must have been thinking of the Maine explosion when she wished to “raise a figure to the sixth powder. Temple is our coming admiral, for when asked to repeat these words, “The modern authorities have thrown the ac- cent one syllable back, he said, “The modern authorities have thrown the ac- cent one syllable aft.” The Physics Club was very pleasantly entertained by Mr. Poor ai the resi- dence of Dr. Dearborn, 34 Row st., March 15, 1898. Several piano selec- tions and readings were given by mem- bers of the club, also an interesting paper was read by Miss Dunton. Later in the evening Dr. Dearborn and Mr. Poor showed some of the mysteries of the electrical X-ray machines, which was very entertaining and instructive. After refreshments were served the company joined in singing college songs. There were about 25 members of the club present and several members of the Senior Normal class, to whom an invitation was kindly extended. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. '5 ENGLISH NOTES ’98. The class of ’9s extends a hearty wel- come to Dr. Pfeiffer. Of late Mr. Stone has been diligently studying art. ’98 was well represented at the foot- ball dance. Evidently Mr. Poor does not appre- ciate a good drawing. Wemyss as assistant ivy planter is practising digging holes, etc. Miss C. thought Patrick Henry was an Irish orator. Well, what’s in a name? Will some one please write a new song for the young gentlemen to sing on Wednesday? We all enjoy the elocution program Monday mornings—that is, those of us who do not take part. Some days Shakespeare’s quotation, “You blocks, you stones,” etc., would well apply to Div. C. in history. Notwithstanding that prediction in last year’s issue, we have some fine photographs of the class of ’98. A common occurrence in a “town meeting”—the selectmen, rolled in a barrel of crackers, followed by the cheese. History A pupil: “The Non-Inter- course and Embargo Acts were passed by the United States to destroy its own commerce.” What does our instructor mean when he says he thinks that the dancing mas- ter has an advantage over all the other teachers? In the biological laboratory: Teacher, holding up specimen of lymplocarpus foetidus (skunk cabbage): “What is the name of this plant?” Enthusiastic senior : “Jack and the Beanstalk ! ” We wonder if the pedestrians who saw a trio of girls with sticks and plates on the concrete one lowery morning thought they were playing mud pies. They weren’t. They were just gather- ing angleworms for zoology. Div. A. who is studying Webster’s Bunker Hill Oration, were recently privileged to inspect a Revolutionary relic of rare interest. The relic in ques- tion is a plain gold ring, once the prop- erty of Gen. Warren, from whose hand it was taken after his death, June 17, 1775. The ring bears the inscription, “E. Warren, obt. Apr. 27, 1773. Ai 26.” referring to Elizabeth Warren, the wife of Gen. Warren, in whose memory it was worn. The ring has descended directly as an heir-loom to the family of Mr. John Waldron of 21 Heath St., by the kindness of whose daughter, Eliza- beth Warren Waldron, of the Junior class, the Seniors had the opportunity of viewing so valuable an historical sou- venir. ’99. How quiet the third corridor is now! At the baseball game April 6, a num- ber of girls were present. Wonder if 16 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. any of them were not members of the association ? Gestures for sale. Apply to Room 32 Mondays at 9.45 sharp. It is too bad Watson’s bright remarks are not appreciated in Div D. With a few more years practice Roy Pipe ought to make a ball player?? Some students of chemistry chop ice very gracefully ; just like stone-crushers.” The Winter Hill R. R. accident wreck was very bad for the deportment marks on the cards. Shaw is very anticipative. When it snowed on Wednesday, he wanted to know if we would have Thursday's les- sons on Friday. Our poor treasurer! Once more our voice is raised in pity for him. He now dresses in black for sorrow and despair. Let us have mercy and pay our dues. THE FRESHMAN'S DREAM. “The applause of staring grandstands to com- mand: The risks of pain and danger to despise; To push a pig-skin down a sodden field And hear the yells of triumph and surprise. A. L. P. Class Glee club has been formed as follows: Brine and Smith, sopranos; Pipe brothers, altos; Macrae and Mc- Namara, tenors; Cassidy and Stevens, basses. Watson is manager and Shaw director. The enthusiasm with which Mr. Poor’s lectures have been greeted by those who have heard them, shows what the Camera club can do with the help of Mr. Poor’s interesting manner of lecturing. Pupil : “Let me play the fool ; With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come And let my liver rather heat with wine Than my heart cool with mortify- ing groans.” ’00. Someone says “man is feminine.” When was that discovery made? It was a great pleasure to have Miss Marsh’s cheery greeting again on Mon- day morning. We congratulate her on the improvement in her health and our- selves on her return to school. What a siege of it we had in Room 22 when we had to do physical exercises alone! We are all glad that Miss Wheeler is able to be at school again after her long absence. Now that the baseball season is at hand everyone should support the team by attending the games. The scholars of English A showed great skill in their alphabetic jingles. Some of them will surely be poets. “The king received him into his friendship by giving him his right hand, which he kept.” “He settled a large number of men in the fields which he had with him.” These are some of the translations in Latin. ’01. We are all sorry Hovey has left school. Which do you prefer, singing or “varied exercises?” Mr. G.: “What was he called?” Miss B: “The football of Italy.” Are you quite sure you didn’t study too hard St. Patrick’s Day? While the boys were talking about war the girls were discussing Piaster bonnets. One of Lewis’ grammatical correc- tions: “You hadn’t ought to say hadn’t ought to.” Mr. A. suggests algebra as a coming sport. But oh, what a difference of opinion! The most striding question of the day: “Dow should a young man conduct himself in a studio?” Scott says he has learned how to knit stockings. “Ambition should be made of sterner stuff.” The English High School class of ’01 defeated the Latin ’01 baseball team by a score of 47 to 21. A certain individual in an English class has been so observing as to have seen “wooden ducks anchored.” THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 17 f £ € 1 ? 2 Now is the time to write some new songs. He sure and make no engagements on the days which league games come. We have won the baseball champion- ship for one year, let us win it again. We do not see why Ryan was not given a trial on third base. He is a good fielder, as well as a batter. There has been no championship awarded in polo this year as the sched- ule of the teams was not played out. The M. I. T. will probably be played April 25. If this game is not played, those holding tickets will be admitted on the same to some other game. Charles Cuddy ought to have a win- ning team this year. He is a good cap- tain and ball player besides. Let every- one support him. Saunders has been shifted to centre- field. This seems to be his position, judging from his playing, which has been good. Keep it up “Sindy.” At one of the recent meetings of the executive committee of the Athletic As- sociation one of the members suggested that Somerville H—L be placed upon the uniform of each player. Boat Pipe has resigned the manage- ment of the baseball club so that he can devote more attention to playing. Frank Fitts has been elected his suc- cessor. Now when the baseball season begins let everyone come out and attend the games. Let Somerville have the best attendance of any school in the league. This year the Athletic Association has promised free games to all those who are members, so if anyone has not joined, let them do it right away. Carleton Pipe ought to lead the catchers this year. He stood second last season, although he was entitled to first place as he tried for more difficult catches than Hutchins of Brookline. General Billy MacRae will hold down second base this year. He is one of the most brilliant baseball players on the team. His catch of that fly in the Eng- lish High game will never be forgotten by those who witnessed it. It depends a good deal upon Brook- house whether we win the championship this year or not. He has had a great deal of experience pitching for outside clubs, and ought to be a first-class pitcher. Games have been arranged with the Harvard Freshmen and Harvard College Teams for this season. These games- will no doubt be extremely interesting, and it would pay any one to go over to Cambridge on his wheel to see them. The long-talked second team has at last started and Capt. Cuddy has ap- pointed Wright, E. H. S., 1900, captain. The team is made up as follows : Logan and Maynard, catchers; Pipe, Munger and Tyler, pitchers; Gurnham, first base; Wright, second base; Cassidy and Nickerson, short stop; Nelson and San- is THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. born, third base; Goldthwaite, left field; Russell Pipe and Fisher, centre field; Lacy, right field. Games have been ar- ranged with Malden, Medford and New- ton High and one with Hoppy Second. Capt. Wright hopes to have a first-class team. Lend your enthusiasm to support a winning team. Your attendance at the games will insure victory as well as financial encouragement. Now is the time to elect a captain of the track team. There are a good lot of men to choose from. The June meet is near at hand, and if there is going to be a team it is time to begin practice. Two months of hard training will get the boys into condition. A series of games will probably be arranged with the North Shore A. A. for the latter part ot June. This team is composed chiefly of old college play- ers and semi-professional players. Last year Somerville High defeated them twice. May the boys have the same luck this year. SOMERVILLE, 30, ROXBURY H., S. Somerville played Roxbury at Tufts Oval Friday and after a tiresome game, defeated them by the score of 30 to 8. But, however, little praise can be given to the S. H. and L. players for accom- plishing it. In the first part of the game Rich was not supported and the way the Somerville players tossed the ball around was not worthy of the vet- erans of last year. However they bat- ted in good form. Roxbury put up a very poor game in batting and fielding. For Somerville Pipe, MacRae and Story did well, while on the Roxbury side nc one played brilliantly. The score: 1234567S9 Somerville High 062105 205 —30 Roxbury 004 1 003 o— 8 Two base hits. Wiley, Cuddy, 2, Baldwin, Saunders, Schumaker, Burrill. Stolen base, Pipe 2, Wiley 3, Cuddy, Story, Saunders, Sheri- dan 2, Bartlett. Schumaker 6. Burrill 3, Rich 5. Brookhouse. Struck out, Wiley, Cuddy, Baldwin, Story. Bartlet 2.Brooks 4, Schumaker, Needham 2. Umpires, Shea and Currie. Baseball schedule for this year cor- rected : April S. Roxbury High, April 8. Boston College, 1900, April 13. Boston College. 1901, April 1 . Harvard Freshmen, April 19. Frye Private School, April 22. Harvard College, April 28. 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Brown___________ Caterer and Confectioner 20 Summer Street, Somerville Telephone 150-3 and 173-3. Special Prices to Balls, Parties and Churches Given on application. Dishes and Silverware furnished at reasonable prices for all parties. Try our Delicious Coffee with pure Hampden Cream, supplied in any quantities in insu- j lated tanks. 34 Lincoln Street, Somerville Residence 24 Lincoln St. Telephone 40 BELLADERHA I-’or Face and Hands Richard J. Wills, - Pharmacist, 406 Medford Street. H. E. GUSTIN Wholesale and Retail Produce Dealer 110 Clinton St., Boston Makes a visit profitable to Somerville Cutsomers. What We Make. Family portraits all sizes and styles. Children’s pict- ures ovr specialty. Copies and enlargements to anv size, finished In pastel, water color and sepia, also deli- cate beautifully colored work on china and porcelain. Photographs of merchandise for catalogues or work for book Illustrations. Views of shops, residences ofilces,. etc. Developing ard printing for amateurs. X-Rav, photos, taken. Lantern slides made and lectures illus- trated with the stereoptlcon. All styles of picture framing. J. E. Purdy 6o. Class Photographers__________—. Somerville . Latin . and . English . High . Schools There's no secret regarding our Class rates or the names of those Colleges and Schools whose contracts proclaim their faith in the surpassing excellence of our productions. Here are the Terms. . ♦ . Cabinet Photographs, Carbonette Finish. First Dozen $3.00 Additional Dozens $200. Four Dozen (50 pictures) ordered at one time $8.00. In each lot of 50 Cabinets 2 finished proofs allowed, extra positions finished for 50c. each. One Oxford Panel with each Dozen Cabinets. Here are the Contracts: Mass. Coll. 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Winter Hill 172 School Street Somerville, Mass. Particular attention given to Dyeing, Cleansing and Repairing clothes. High School Trade Solicited. Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed. THE HANSONS Makers of Food . Delicacies 3 Bonair St. 218 Pearl St. 153 Perkins St. 314 Broadway Ice Cream and Catering Caterers to E. II. S. L. HERBERT HUNTLEY Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Butter, Cheese, Eggs. Poultry, Vegetables and Provisions. 8 Blackstone Market and 84 Blackslone St. Telephone. Haymarket 782. Boston. JOHN M. ANDERSON Boots, Shoes and Rubbers Hand Sewed Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Cor. Cross mid A11st on Streets, East Somerville. Prompt and courteous attention to customers. TOOTHACKER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Milk Dealers Family Trade Solicited. Address 24 Kensington Ave., Somerville. Telephone, Somerville 117-3. Howard Lowell Son Hack, LiveryAND Boarding Stable 70 to 76 Gilman St. Somerville, Mass. Prompt Carriage Service at all Hours. Glines Co.’s Express FOUR TRIPS DAILY. Furniture and Plano Moving. Itarge and Carriage Service. Boston Oliiees : 15 Merchant Row. 105 .State Street. .30 Broad Street. 07 Franklin Street. 1.31� Kingston street. Somerville Office, Ssl'crkln Street. Residence 21 Auburn Ave., East Somerville. Telephone, Charlestown 351-3. D. B. WENTWORTH CO. Agents for Boss Lunch Milk Biscuit • 159 Pearl St., E. Somerville, Mass. Telephone 135-3. HENRY D. PADELFORD APOTHECARY Cor. Pearl and Marshall Sts., Winter Hill, Somerville PADELFORD’S ALMOND LOTION. AoratioWellihaton Go. mestic Wh Arve 6c ElcVAtops earn Uses E- G mbridcie Rranch Offices 1Zx a?erQs,toB.0S 0n-V,!''0nsq.s°mervi11 e v u 133 Main St.Charlestown, Gilman Sq . Wolume 7. Dumber 7 . .. ,.V«C PERNIN I, SCHOOL RECEIVER’S SALE NO SHADING NO POSITION ANY ONE CAN DO IT. —G. F. Newhall, j Milford. Mass., took a position at $15.00 per week, with only 3 1-2 months’ study of Pernin ! Shorthand. Miss E. 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Suits, Sacks and Frocks, Fancy Cheviots, Worsteds, Casslmeres and Tweeds, that were $20.00, $22.00 and $25.00 reduced to 812.00, 813.no and 815.00 KICYCI.K and flOLF SUITS that were $.8.00, $11.00 ami $10.00 reduced to 85.oo Hieycle and Golf Suits that were $7.00 reduce� ! to 84.47. Hieycle and Golf Suits that were $12.00, reduced lo 87.50. GODFREY MORSE RECEIVER FOR Spitz Bros. Hork 07 and 09 Summer Stieet. Boston. K. It. M A ItsII. G. K. M A It S11. E. li. Marsh Son FUNERAL DIRECTORS 34 Lincoln Street. Somerville Residence 24 Lincoln St. Telephone 40 A. SHUMAN CO. Fine Ready Made Clothing FOR MEN AND BOYS. For the Spring, and Summer of 1S9S patrons will find our several departments replete with novelties of Fine Grade Ready Made Garments, the work ot our own designers cut in prevailing styles, and manufactured in our own workrooms in a manner equalling custom production, at reasonable prices. We also carry High Grade Furnishing Goods, Correct Styles in Hats and Caps, Shoes for Men and Boys, Sweaters, Mackintoshes, Bicyle Suils, etc. A.SHUMAN SI CD. ■p a Vox uumn oji BOSTON_ T H E Somerville High School Radiator. LATIN SCHOOL� . ENGLISH SCHOOb. VOL. VII. SOMERVILLE, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY, 1898. No. 7. The Haihatok la published by tlic Somerville Latin and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only lm|� ortant news matter can be received after the loth of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial stall or be mailed to the editor at the Latin High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign the full name and address (this is for refer- cnee only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to insure its return. TERMS. 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES, IO CENTS. Entered at Boston Post Office as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. TEAD, l. ii. s., ’as. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE. K. II. S., '98. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES GUNSEXHISEK. L. II. S., ’OS. BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER, K. II. S., '93. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE, L. II.S. 98. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK, ’9$. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ’99. GILBERT HETHERINGTON, ’00. RALPH N. SMITH, 01. ENGLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE, JR., ' S. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS. ‘99. EDNA ELLIOT WIN SHIP, 'oo. FRED E. MOORE, 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS, E. H.S. 9S. AS a fitting commemoration of Patriots Day, the last two periods of Monday, April 18, were devoted to exercises of an appropriate nature in the two schools, although in the Latin High school the Hon. George A. Bruce was unable to be present. The lecture hall in the Knglish High School building was artistically and appropri- ately decorated with flags and bunting. On the platform were busts of Webster and Washington, presented to the school by the class of 98. After the singing of two selections by the school, Gen. A. P. Martin gave his address on the “Bat- tle of Gettsburg.” The following ex- tract is printed from the shorthand notes taken by the pupils of the Senior class: “The War of the Rebellion in- sured us in the cause of liberty and union; it developed the spirit of self- sacrifice and of consecration; it trans- formed a weak league of states into a strong and powerful nation, and forever shaped and settled the future destiny of the American union. It fixed the seaj of condemnation on disloyalty and dis- sension, and set forth in splendor the picture of a great nation commanding allegiance. “It guaranteed to us all the political privileges we enjoy, personal security, 4 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. and individual liberty. It decreed that man should henceforth have that superi- ority which should consist, not in brute force but in those moral and intellectual qualities with which he has been en- dowed by nature. It assured to every citizen of this republic, white or black, native or foreign-born, the right to work out his destiny in a peaceful manner, requiring that the right performance of individual duty should constitute the true source of our national vigor, strength and greatness. It obliterated the word ‘slave’ from our civil code, and substituted therefor the word ‘free- man,’ so that when the first rays of the sun drink in the dew-drops from the flowers all the way from the Atlantic to the Pacific, or when the flag is unfurled ‘o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave’ it is met by a glorious freedom. It is a most fitting response to the prayer ot the immortal Webster. “It taught the world that liberty and love can live in this country, and that this republic, though rent in twain to- day, is reunited tomorrow in more en- during forms of ‘goodwill to men.’ It is fitting that this immortal battle- field should ever be preserved with its memories, its associations and its achievements as a visible and conspic- uous reminder of the self-denial, the sturdy integrity and the whole-souled patriotism of those stern old heroes whose characters are so indelibly im- pressed upon all the institutions of the state and nation, and through whom and by whom has been perpetuated a government that has been the aspira- tion of humanity for ages, and which, I trust, will continue to endure among men long after the noblest monuments have passed away.” THE Associated Cycling Clubs of Boston and vicinity have extended an invitation to the Interscholastic Amateur Athletic Association to hold its mile championship race at their tournament, to take place May 30 at the Charles River Park, Cambridge, this tournament to be held in conjunction with the spring meet of the Massachu- setts Division, L. A. W. This being an invitation race, no entrance fees will be charged, and the A. C. C. announce that medals will be donated, and that the first prize will be a solid gold medal. All pupils desiring to compete should confer with the school athletic officials and hand in the entries to them. THE walls of Mr. Whitcomb’s office office in the English High School are covered with nicely executed posters, pen and ink sketches and designs, which lend attractiveness to the room. Per- haps the best work is that of the tower of Trinity Church, Copley Sq., by “E. S. D.” We do not know who “E. S. D.” is, but he or she has certainly a right to feel proud of the drawing. THE city, evidently recognizing the success of the Radiator last year, does not intend to issue catalogues of the Latin and English High Schools. It is thus the duty and privilege of this paper to take advantage of this state of affairs and endeavor to add more laurels to the school in the way of a catalogue and graduation number in June. The management of the Radiator announces that, with the hearty sup- port of the pupils, an issue can be brought forth to surpass any which has previously been published. Besides regular matter, this number will contain the names and addresses of all the pupils of both schools and the faculty of each, half-tone pictures of the graduating classes, baseball team and Radiator staff, complete program of the graduation exercises and a poster cover in colors. The expense of such an issue will be enormous, (about four times the cost of the regular paper), and can only be brought forth as a subscription issue, at the regular price of ten cents per copy. A subscription blank will be placed in each room, and those wishing copies must sign for the number desired before May 25th, payment to be made on the date of issue. Regular subscribers will as usual receive their copies. At least 700 subscriptions must be received to insure publication. The edition is to be limited to the number of subscribers re- ceived May 25th. Respectfully presented, William K. Cutter, Business Manager. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 Hbventuves of a Camera tftenb. MY BEST PHOTOGRAPH. LIS WOOD E. SXOWMAX. I have taken many photographs since I owned a camera—landscapes, marine views, snow scenes and figure studies of every description, but amoug all these one stands pre-eminent, at least, in my mind. But even the credit of securing this is not due to me, but to my clever fellow-photographer, Miss Lillian Jones. Perhaps you do not all know Lillian. If so, you are really unfortunate, for she was the nicest and prettiest girl I ever saw. Besides, she was president of the A. P. P. A., of which I was secretary. For although the position of double member had long been abolished, Lillian and I were still the only officers. Ye both lived in Agawam at the time of which I write, and were Sophomores in the Springfield High School. We were also officers of the Springfield High School Oracle, but thereby hangs a tale. Coombs was editor of the Oracle, and issued his first edition, which was a total failure, during the first few days of October. The paper had been descend- ing from its necessary pedestal of excel- lence for several years through the man- agement of incompetent officers, and now had such a poor reputation that Coombs and his manager could find neither contributors, subscribers or ad- vertisers. Just after the first issue con- siderable excitement was aroused in the school. Three officers, the two associate editors and the assistant manager re- signed, and would assign no reason for their action. Furthermore, Coombs had ordered an immediate election to fill the vacancies. The Oracle was rather peculiarly or- ganized. Its editor-in-chief was vested with supreme power over every depart- ment, and was especially assisted by two associates chosen from the Junior and Sophomore classes. In other respects it was like other high school papers, hav- ing a manager, an assistant manager, and a treasurer, all chosen from the Senior class, together with the editor. So the Senior class met and chose Smith assistant manager. Then the Juniors, as was their right, made Fred Jones, Lillian's brother, Senior or first associate ; and lastly, our class elected myself Junior, second associate or gen- eral errand boy. This election I secured through Pres. Lillian and the other A. P. P. A.’s. That afternoon Coombs summoned the three of us to a council of war. He briefly reviewed the condition of things, stating that they were even worse than the school suspected. He was $20 in debt and knew of no way to raise it. We had been elected to suggest a way. The other officers were not capable of remedying affairs and that was why he had forced several of them to resign. Finally, he asked our opinion. Smith and Jones had nothing to say, but I sug- gested a final supreme effort, reasoning that if successful it would save the Oracle, and if unsuccessful, could hardly place us in a worse predicament than the present one. I thought that a suffi- cient impetus might be given by illus- trating, and stated my plan for this. Moreover, I stated all our efforts must be supported by work—work in the superlative degree. Every member of the staff must become a laborer for at least a month. Coombs said I was per- fectly right, but as he made no artistic pretentions, he appointed me Illustrator of the Oracle on the spot. Then dis- missing the others and summoning the treasurer we held a private conference. Affairs were even more critical than he had revealed to the others. There was no one on the staff who could “man- age the thing,” as Coombs expressed it. The real manager had long since ceased to rule his department. But he could not honorably resign after contracting a debt of $20. Coombs said that although he thought that he himself could edit a paper, he certainly could not manage one. Then he proposed that I should 6 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. manage it. When the treasurer, who was a real good fellow arrived, we formed a “third triumvirate” for the con- trol of affairs, consisting of Coombs, editor; Kammcrer, manager; Brown, treasurer. Nevertheless, this was a secret compact, and we had to work under the names of the present staff. The next afternoon was warm and balmy. I lay idly in the hammock pre- tending to study “Caesar,” but really con- templating my new duties. I suppose you know that I am often attributed with the vice of laziness by my kind frends. If not, ask Lillian, for she is authority on that subject. But here, in defense of my- self, I say that if these same friends had watched me during the following month, they would have agreed with Lillian that I was at least subject to occasional bursts of energy. I was responsible for both the financial and much of the literary success of the Oracle, for the one, as manager, and the other as illus- trator. But I was privileged to ap- point an assistant-illustrator, and was just thinking of my golden opportunity when I perceived Lillian crossing the road (for acountry street is called a road). Being still unseen and being in a tantalizing frame of mind, I threw my- self on the grass in the most indolent, half-asleep, indifferent position I knew how to assume, and awaited effects. Now to a nice, energetic girl like Lil- lian nothing is more aggravating than laziness and taking possession of Caesar and the hammock she addressed me with the flattering epithet : “Lazybones.” Now I had only one way to silence this kind of a compliment and that was, “Pretty Creature.” “Lazybones.” “Pretty Creature.” “Albert ? ” “Well ? ” “Albert, did you ever stop to think which you were the more, asleep or awake ? ” “No,” I replied, “to tell the truth, I never did, but since you wish it I will try.” “Well, do! and if you come to the conclusion that you are the least bit awake, and are willing to act decent 1 will translate your Latin for you.” I soon had “Caesar” happily and cor- rectly disposed of (for Lillian was a model scholar). Then I explained how I had followed her laudable example in forming the “third triumvirate.” Of course I offered her that position as as- sistant-illustrator and she accepted. This was a real addition to the present staff, for she was an amateur artist of recognized merit. We formulated plans for the illustrating division- of the next issue, as many pictures were to be in- troduced as it was financially possible. We would illustrate every story to the best of our ability. Photographs of our athletic teams were to be secured, and we intended to have a page of humor- ous photography of the individual mem- bers of the school. Besides, we decided to have a new cover designed, and also sketches for heading all the departments. This next month, as I have said, Lil- lian was convinced, as she herself con- ceeded, that I was not entirely lazy. I look back upon this month with wonder and admiration. It stands pre-eminent in all my history, remarkable for my un- usual exertion. I was either consulting our printer, soliciting contributions, can- vassing for advertisements, stirring up lazy class-editors, or attending meetings of the “third triumvirate” nearly all the time. I recognized that the financial success must depend upon the advertise- ments, so I devoted especial attention to these, appointing every member of the staff and “triumvirate’ on an adver- tising committee, and canvassing Spring- field from one end to the other. All this, of course, was labor, but I managed to secure some pleasure from my duties. The little expeditions with Lillian for snapshots were very enjoyable, the most memorable of which obtained for me my best photograph. It happened in this way. One morn- ing about the middle of October, we joined the “living stream of humanity” journeying to the Forest Hill grounds. We, as well as they, intended to witness the annual football game between Spring- field and Worcester. This year the teams were evenly matched and an excep- tionally close game was expected. So everybody in Springfield with any sport- ing enthusiasm was present. The five gentlemen instructors of the school, who had all been athletes of more or less THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 reputation, were present in a body. The game was an anticipated, deter- mined fight for supremacy. Every foot, every inch of ground was hotly con- tested. The crowd was silent with suppressed excitement. Under the in- fluence of the contagious enthusiasm, the five teachers had gradually advanced until they formed a detached group at the extremities of the side lines. The play waxed warmer. It seemed really as the poet says, “that the cup of ex- citement was so full that a drop would o'erfill it.” That drop proved to be Fred Jones, half-back for Springfield. Circling Worcester’s left-end, he start- ed on a phenomenal run down the grid- iron, dodging men, pushing them down and moving at a rate of speed as nearly equal to the “999 special” as I have never seen accomplished since. Such a scene as followed I have had the fortune to witness only once in my life. Every spectator seemed to me a fit subject for the insane asylum. Even our professors discarded their customary dignity and danced and yelled like mad men. Sud- denly Lillian shouted to me a few words and I jumped into the field, focussed my camera on the faculty and just as Jones touched the ball to the ground behind the enemy's goal, I snapped. I have never seen the equal to this picture, which 1 thus meanly secured. The prin- cipal’s “stove-pipe” was in the air as was also Mr. VV.’s. Mr. X. was waving his arms; Mr. Y. was dancing a hornpipe, and Mr. Z. could easily have been taken for the original “wild man of Rorneo.” Realizing the possibilities of this pho- tograph I developed and finished it with the greatest care. The light had been per- fect, and the exposure and development excellent. I took a finished copy to the principal and asked his permission to publish it in the Oracle, apologizing for myapparently back-handed action, prom- ising him that if he desired, I would destroy both the negative and the fin- ished picture, but saying that I thought he could do much toward establishing the school paper on a firm basis by grant- ing my request. He granted it on the condition that I should distribute a few pictures among the faculty, with which I was pleased to comply. Never did the belief of the unsophisticated youth, that the school-master is the boys’ enemy, seem more false to me. Rut meanwhile the day which was to seal the fate of the “third triumvir- ate” was steadily approaching. To herald its approach I managed to get out some attractive posters with the table of contents and frontispiece of the II. S. Oracle for November. The frontispiece was “my best photograph,” and it had much to do with the popu- larity of the issue, causing considerable comment. The other contents were equally as good. We had used all our artistic ability in illustrating them. Another attractive feature was the cover designed by Lillian herself, which was a marvel of ingenuity. Encouraged by all this I published three times the usually too large editions. This edition satisfied our wildest hopes, financially and literary. We payed off the debt, which was our main object, and incidentally startled the world of High School papers While we were enjoying our success Rrown explained to a Springfield Union re- porter the entire workings of the “third triumvirate.” In consequence a half- column was devoted to our “heroic work,” as the paper said. One para- graph of the article was especially flat- tering. It stated that “The High School Oracle owes its now surprising popularity entirely to the literary talents of its present editor, to the firm deter- mination and ceaseless energy of its manager and to the great financial capa- bilities of its treasurer.” I considered this the triumph of a life- time. I. A. Kammerer, whose very name is a synonym of laziness among his friends, was once complimented by a city daily for ceaseless energy. One of my Agawam acquaintances once in- formed me that on the strength of it I became so conceited that “nobody could touch me with a ten-foot pole.” Now if you don’t believe all this I shall have to refer you to Lillian Jones. Perhaps she has a copy of that very arti- cle of the November Oracle, and one of “my best photographs” to show you. I am sorry to say that I have not, for much ot my personal property was lost in an accident while removing to Somer- ville, but, as Kipling says, “that is another story.” 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Joe Barton. BY F. A. MOORE, S. L. S.. '00. Of the many peculiar inhabitants of the town of B-----, Joe Barton was con- sidered the most remarkable. From early youth he had been afflicted with a brain disease which had made him weak- minded, and at times, partly insane. His parents had died before he had reached maturity, and Jonathan Davis, an old farmer, supposed to be a distant relative of Joe’s, had been appointed his guardian. At the same time the town had given him a half acre of land, and had exempted it from taxes. He had built a small house at one end of his property, and on the remainder he an- nually attempted to raise hay, corn, etc , but without any great success. It may be said that he was perfectly harmless at all times, whether out of his head or not. If anything extraordinary or exciting happened to take place in his presence, the action was distinctly im- pressed upon his mind, but afterwards, he would be unable to tell much about it, or remember the same upon hearing it spoken of. He was very much averse to speaking without being spoken to. When his mind was in a suitable con- dition, he would hire out to the neigh- boring farmers for the small wages of 25 cents a day, and work with great dil- igence, for his physical strength was the opposite to his mental capacity. As an example of his mind in one of its most rational states : One day Joe was sitting in the doorway of his shanty talking to himself, when two young fel- lows drove up in a carriage. “Got a new hat, Joe ? ” asked one. “Nope,” was the blunt reply; “I bought two, didn’t like one, so carried ’em back, and kept this one.” One April morning about 5 o’clock, Joe went across the fields to work for Mr. Davis. As he came to the orchard, which was separated from the farm buildings by a small, square field, he saw a man jump from behind the barn and run quickly across the field, and disappear into the woods. At the same time the big barn blazed up and was soon covered with flames. The man did not see Joe, although he was not more than 30 feet away, watching these proceedings as if he were a statue. Before he vanished from sight he turned and Joe procured a good look at him. He appeared to be about 25 years of age, was of medium height, and had dark eyes and dark hair, and by appear- ance did not seem to be ordinarily en- gaged in the disgraceful occupation which in all probability he had per- formed. Whether Joe noticed the whole of the above description or not may be supplied by the reader. Anyway, the face and features were firmly impressed upon his mind, never to be forgotten. Joe was a fairly good runner and started in pursuit. lie gained rapidly, but at the critical moment in the game he stumbled. But luck was not with the other man, either. Just at this moment a low lying limb struck him a stinging rap in the face, knocking off his hat and also something else which he seemed very anxious to recover, for he looked around for it and quickly picked it up. He could hear Joe panting on behind, but he soon drew away and slipped him in the woods. Joe did not pursue any farther. He was too dumb- founded, for the simple reason that the countenance of the man had utterly changed, his mustache had disappeared and his hair had suddenly become very light. This finished Joe. He did not care to pursue such a strange god. A large crowd had collected around the burning building and they were making rough estimates at the loss. Joe strolled up to where Davis was standing and made a brave attempt to tell what he had seen. But the many excitements of the morning were too much for him. In an hour or two all there was left of the big building was the smoldering ashes. The loss to Mr. Davis was very large, nearly $1000. He took this hard, for he had planned to sell the place and buy a smaller one near the centre of the village. Although he had had many offers for the place by one Cole, he never would sell it, to this man, in par- ticular. He seemed to be waiting for another purchaser. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 One day during August, four months after the fire, Davis and his help were cutting grain when they saw a young man coming towards them from the road. He went up to where Johnson and Joe were working and stopped square in front of the latter. “Which is Mr. Davis?” asked the newcomer. “That’s your man, up yonder,” re- plied Johnson, pointing in the proper direction. “Thank you,” was the polite answer. “Good-morning,” he said, on coming up to Mr. Davis. “I see that you have met with quite a loss recently, and to come to the point, that is exactly what brings me here to-day. 1 am H. L. Brown of—. a lawyer, and am now working in the interests of Mr. Cole of the same place, whom I think you already know. “Yes,” muttered the farmer. “Mr. Cole, having heard of your loss, and, at the same time knowing that you had some idea of selling beforehand, has sent me here with the authority to purchase the estate, cash down, at your consent. Is it a bargain ?” “No, sir, I have told Cole time and again that he would not be able to pur- chase this place as long as I have a right to stop him. Do you think I would sell the farm to him, or grant any other favor that he wished, as long as he has the name of having treated my poor old father so. Let me tell you about it and then I think that you will agree with me. It was when I was 14 years old that Cole held a mortgage on our little farm. One day he came around to collect some money on it, mind it was a larger sum than he usually col- lected, and father was not able to pay it, at which that villain of a Cole gave us 30 days’ notice to leave the place. We had to leave too. Fortunately, Uncle Ed came home. He was a rich man. He immediately took matters in hand, and bought a small house in the village for us, thinking it better for father to spend the rest of his days in quietness, as he was over 50 years old and his health was very poor. You see the reason now.” “Well,” replied the lawyer, “it was bad, but still I think that it should not prevent you from selling the place, es- pecially since you have such a good bar- gain. Do you still refuse?” “Yes, sir. I have said that I would not sell it to him and I will keep my word.” The lawyer walked away in the direc- tion of Joe and the hired man. John- son had noticed that Joe had acted very queerly ever since the stranger had ar- rived, but thought he was only having one of his attacks of insanity. When the stranger walked past them Joe threw down his rake and running up to the stranger, grabbed him violently by the waist and threw him on to the ground. Johnson attempted to pull him off, but in vain, for Joe held the man as if his life depended upon it. “What’s the matter, Joe ?’’ he asked. “He burnt the barn and runned off inter the woods. Saw him,” was the re- ply, and then Joe realized nothing more, but got up and stepped aside. The man attempted to puli something from his pocket, but Johnson, seeing the shiny metal of a pistol, struck his arm, knock- ing the weapon to the ground. Mr. Davis went for the constable, who soon marched the man off to jail. Mr. Davis next looked around for Joe, but found him missing. He was discovered later in the day at the rail- road station watching the telegraphic instrument with great delight. At the trial of the man, a short time afterwards, a witness testified that he had seen a man going up towards Davis’ on the morning of the fire, of whom the prisoner answered his description in all respects, but the man he had seen had dark eyes and dark hair, while the pris- oner had light hair and light-blue eyes. Joe then stepped forward and said, “He had somethin’ on his face then, but he’s the same feller, for I seen him drop it off in the woods. A limb of a spruce tree hit him in the face and knocked it off. I seen him.” This was afterwards said to be the longest speech Joe had ever made. The convicted man knew this to. be true and confessed that he had done this while in the pay of Mr. Cole. A sheriff was sent after Cole, who was tried and found guilty. Both men were given a long term. IO IMI-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. XTbe Black Cat. r. G. , S. L. S. '00. Sometime in the early sixties the in- cidents which I am about to relate oc- curred. At that time, as well as at fre- quent intervals since then there has been a wide agitation among the com- mon people as to the whereabouts of Capt. Kidd's treasure. This has been, and is, a matter controversy all along the Atlantic sea coast. The scene of the present expedition was on the Washademoak Lake, Prov- ince of New Brunswick. At a bend of the lake, on the southeast shore, is a tributary called the Middle Nerepise Brook. At the mouth of this tributary the banks are precipitous. And on cither side are ranged lofty hills. At the very mouth the stream broadens out until it is a quarter of a mile wide. Here may be seen huge basswood forests entirely free from underbrush. It is indeed an ideal spot, half hidden as it is by the high hills and away from the haunts of man. The very air of the place breathes mystery and solitude. The almost human cry of the black bear, the bark of the fox or the hoot of the owls, at the time of our story, alone broke the stillness of the night air. The natives had been want to look upon the place as a fit habitat of witches; the belief in which had a large following, not only in the vicinity, but throughout the Provinces. Near by was located one of these wonders known as a witch doctor. Not infrequently have I seen this man in the late October days wandering through the brushwood barefooted, but with mittens on his hands. This was done, he said, to be near mother earth, so that, when on en- chanted ground his spirit might feel that sweet contact with the super- natural. Such is the perversity of human nature. “Did he see and hear through his feet ? ” “YVhy, of course,” he would say. When the clouds looked dark and portentous and the wind moaned and sobbed through the tree-tops, and night came on, he would walk forth and hold converse with the nymphs of the wood and petition for the relief of friends in dire distress. By his many acts of kindness and miraculous healing, this man had achieved a reputation that reached far beyond the confines of the immediate neighborhood One night in July, as the sun gave the last glance of day tc the broad and fertile meadows in the valley of the Washademoak, and while yet the shadows darkened but slightly the nar- row gorge of the Middle Nerepise Brook, two stalwart figures were seen. Deeply engaged were they in conversa- tion beneath a large basswood, the limbs of which seemed to spread over the lake shore sands on one side and merge into the mysterious depths of the gorge on the other. By gestures alone was the earnestness of the conversation betrayed. The topic was a great one and the nervous tension of both was of a high degree. To be brief, these men not only saw the possibilities of wealth, but what was at that time a supply for immediate needs. Bravely had they struggled to keep the wolf of hunger from their humble home, but hard times and the failure of crops had driven them to determination of taking desperate chances. This particular spot had long been designated as the possible and probable location of a stray chest of gold. Many had been the adventures prior to this time, but again and again each succeed- ing expedition proved less promising than the last; and this too, notwithstand- ing the later ones, were well equipped and conceived by men who feared no danger. Geordie and Billy Thorne had studied these expeditions as to the elements of failure as well as danger, remote or near. “H’p, enchanted ground,” says Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Geordie. “Gadie, we’ll fix that,” remark- ed the brother. “H’p, yes, I know you’ll fixit. And there will be two funerals in Thorntown.” Geordie was losing cour- age. Hilly, however, braced him up by re- peating the assurances of Learie, the witch-doctor, who had been bribed by the promise of a large dividend from the buried box, if the affair turned out successfully. Learie’s help had been secured, would he be able to cope with the powers of the air and hold the king- dom of witches in abeyance? It was a test case. The brothers agreed that if any man on earth could do it, Learie could. He knew every tree and hillock and could circumscribe enchanted ground and on every important occasion did he not consult the imps of the air ? “Gadie,” says Hilly, “didn’t Ganong’s cows, out on the Belle Isle, take to eaten the boards on the barn and Learie cured them ? ” This and a host of other incidents were now cited, not only to inspire con- fidence, but courage. For, be it remem- bered, many a brave man had been felled, he knew not how, in these same woods, for presuming to break the enchantment. Meanwhile the shadows had deepened; night was on. The sky was without a moon and the stars shone but dimly. Out on the lake dark waters were ruffled by a fitful breeze. At the edge of the forest was deep, dense darkness, the gurgling of the brook and the sighing and sobbing of the tree tops. Night and alone in the forest. Eyes were dilated and ears put to their high- est tension. “Gad, its kind of skeery. H’p, blest if I'm going in there for all the gold old Kidd ever had.” Hardly had these words been spoken when there came a hissing sound from the depths. “Cuss y’u. What ails y’u?” It was Learie. He had noticed their indecision. Geordie, however, with an air of mas- tered courage replied: “H’p, Gad bless me, we were just thinking which was the best way of tackling the job.” “Fools, ah, don’t you know you might get killed, ah? That’s enchanted ground, and of course you’d be surrounded instantly.” And Learie drew a long 11 inspiration, sucking between his teeth the drool of a superabundant supply of saliva. “Gaddy, glad you come?” said Billy. “Come, come, get to work, ah.” Learie had a peculiar fashion of fastening an “ah” on the end of every word he wished to be particularly emphatic and at the end of sentences. Learie designated the spot and oper- ations began at once. An old tin can perforated with holes in many fancy designs, in which was placed a tallow candle, was the only light by which the two brothers had to pick and shovel. Under Learie’s directions the element of fear seemed to be eliminated and the work progressed rapidly. The men worked with confidence. “H’p,” says Geordie, “I feel something with my pick.” “Gaddy,” says Billy, “what’s that air strange light ? And as the brothers lifted their heads, the very trees seemed to be filled with animation. Learie had disappeared in the black- ness of the night. The brothers lis- tened, looked at one another and their knees went “nicker-nocker,” like Bell- chazar of old, as Geordie was wont to re- mark in after years when he repeated the adventures of that night. “Fools! ah!” and the men knew that their protector was near. At it again went pick and shovel, and again the pick struck the box. Now the air is filled with noises that make the night hideous. But the men are brave and the prospect of such wealth within easy reach causes them to work with renewed vigor. Again and again the pick clanged against the iron sides of the box; and again the night air was startled by the imprecations “of the old woman on the broomstick,” as our adventurers after- wards averred. The men are now working cautiously but quickly. The size and shape of the box was well defined. Geordie described it as three feet long, two wide and about two deej). The dirt had all been re- moved from the top and an excavation made at one side sufficiently large to permit the use of a heavy iron crowbar. This the men were about to do. Geor 12 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. die poised it in mid-air for a second and gave it a forceful plunge beneath the box. Whether from the extraordinary effort made, or by some other force, Geordie never knew, but he was thrown violently to the ground. At the same time Hilly felt the smarting and tingling in either ear as if from a switch. Noises unearthly filled the air and strange lights flitted here and there in the darkness. Out on the lake but a short distance from the shore the dark hulk of a large vessel was seen. The occasional flicker of a porthole, the rat- tle of chains and clanking of side arms told too well what its mission was. The men were filled with consterna- tion. Above the din rang out the words “Fools! Fools! cuss y’u, work-a!” The men fully realized that action must be prompt. Another and supreme ef- fort might do it. Both seized the crow- bar and bore with all their might. Again they were felled to the ground and all the furies of the air seemed to be let loose. The two wretches were rendered dazed and helpless. Learie’s incantations had tailed. Dan- ger was at hand and greater danger seemed approaching. He rushed for- ward and whispered to his prostrate companions. Instantly he circled the spot, but not a word he spoke. Not a word must be spoken in the charmed circle. By gesture alone did he indicate what to do. Slowly, cautiously, fear- fully the men moved about, but as time elapsed they gained confidence and the work progressed. Fiercely the demons from the ship marched up, but on touching the circle retreated in great confusion. The deni- zens of the air kept up their fearful howls, but the circle they could not enter. Billy and Geordie worked with as much assurance as if behind the strongest fortifications. Learie stood in the middle of the cir- cle and now defied the powers of the air. Supreme in his command he dictated as he saw fit. It had been decided that, owing to the danger beyond the confines of the cir- cle, it would be imprudent to remove the box bodily, so now all energy was di- rected to lifting the lid. Time had weakened the lock and hinges by erosion. They began to feel it yield; another lift and the treasure will be theirs. The crowbar was fixed, and now the earth trembled and a great noise as if an earthquake followed. The rushing, roaring, splashing of waters was noticed and the much coveted box had taken a subterranean away to the northward under the Washademoak Lake. The furies of air had ceased their clatter, and all around breathed the peace and stillness of the night. The lives of the men had been saved even if the treasure had been lost. Next morning the whole neighborhood was all agog over the exciting experi- ence of Geordie and Billy. Two or three of the old unbelievers determined to visit the spot and investigate. That the boys had been at work there was ample evidence. A boulder on the neighboring bluff that had been dis- placed by some mischievous boys had evidently gone crashing down the steep bank to the water below. This, added to the superstition of the actors, ac- counted for the many supernatural mani- festations. The charmed circle was undisturbed. Near by lay the carcass of a black cat, whose blood had traced the circle and saved the men. Lady's Slippers. On these balmy ev’nings, In this month o' May.— Down in yonder pine-wood — Dance the fairies gay. On the dry, brown needles, Flitting to fro,— Like the silver moonbeams Noiselessly they go. E’er the morning dawncth, Long e’er break of day. They spread their gauzy wings — Softly fly away. Nor these fairy revels Should we ever know, Hut they leave their slippers As in haste they go- Leave their dainty slippers — Rarest ever seen. And we find them hanging On their wands of green. M. P. A. THK SOMKRYTLLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 13 LATIN NOTES S 1 v iS-' . iir M $l|| S ’98. La rcinc lui donne une bague en diamants—the queen gives him a mag- nificent bag of diamonds. Think of the poor scholars who, in after years, will have to learn and recite, the War of 1898 or War with Spain. How quickly the news spread that there was free lunch over at the store. It was the proprietor’s birthday. May he have many more happy ones, and often! Judging from the manner in which Gunsenheiser used a duster on the desks in Room 5, he has seen those articles before. Mr. Hawes (in “Paradise Lost”): “With looks downcast and damp.” I low could their faces be damp on the burn- ing lake? Miss L. : “From perspira- tion.” Bradford Peirce is one of the Naval Brigade boys, who have gone to bring the monitor, Lehigh, to Boston. Al- though we miss him, we are proud to have our class president among the de- fenders of Boston Harbor. What mean those excited gatherings of girls in the dressing-room ? Why, they are discussing war news, and the probable plan of attack of Spain. Then they are deliberating whether to leave as Red Cross nurses before the next “exam,” or restrain their impatience and wait until that is over. Let us adopt the first course. B. F. Freeman can furnish photos of the cup at very reasonable prices. ’99. Ayers has gone into the fish business. We are all sorry that Miss dc Hart has left school. “She dropped her face. Fitts wants to know if she broke it. Pierce translating : “Caprigefimque pecus,” Goat born sheeps. Flcwclling ought to make a good bid for the baseball team next year. He is a good batter and a sure catch. ’00. Zoeller is justly proud of his melodi- ous voice. The long and short of the 2d. Div.-— Phillips and Snowman. We shall be sorry to lose McLean, as he may go to the front. Delenda est Hispania! (With apolo- gies to Cicero and “1901.”) Some of the voluntary decorations on the blackboard are extremely artistic (?). Teacher: “What is the introduction of an oration?” Moore: “Ladies and gentlemen.” Div. 2 makes a specialty of Latin. Here are some of the points they have debated : Some rural names have a Latin origin. Caesar often mentions “Sally.” How could “eius calamitate” refer to the death of Procillus, if he did not die? The derivation of the “despised clam” has been discovered. Caesar did not preserve military disci- pline in the twelfth legion. Meyer says •4 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. it was once “full.” “Eruptione” cannot be translated “eruption,” as nothing about any vol- cano is mentioned. Was it entirely patriotism which in- fluenced such a copious selection of war songs April 28 ? None of our boys could enlist. Some of them arc even afraid of a make-be- lieve fire-cracker. One of our teachers wishes it under- stood that the geometry class-room is not a barber’s shop. Cushman can never serve an a “moni- tor.” This species of marine destrucor is too small and too easily sunk. If the boys would only remember some of Mr. Murray’s lectures on class enthusiasm, we might have a baseball team. We have convincing evidence that football was popular among the ancients. Cyrus’ soldiers had shin-guards and crimson sweaters. Snowman says that the prevalence of the scarecrow in the country is proof that the grotesqueness of ancient archi- tecture has not been abandoned. Puzzle ! Herein find the names of 11 gentlemen of the class : “The cooper, the mason and the smith were standing with joyful hearts upon the Klondyke hills, eating their brine and bacon, when startled by the bray of the donkey, they discovered a gigantic snowman erected by their more playful caller.”—Extract from Snow- man’s “Mysteries of the Klondyke.” ’01. Only a few weeks more and then va- cation. Graham is our coming bicyclist, all right. Miss P’s favorite sport is knocking down erasers. It is too bad that some of us are not old enough to go to war. Lately heard in clsss : “I think that I thought I was right but I knew I wasn’t.” Wc did not know that the Romans had wings, but Pompey flew across the Adriatic with his legions. Doyle is so patriotic that he is going to sell peanuts to the volunteers, to get them acquainted with the shells. We heard in history that a Roman without sons could hold only 500 “Jugur- ' thas.” One was all Marius wanted. The sessions the boys have been hold- ing after school have showed us, by the various arguments heard, that we have some fine lawyers. The committee who prepared our Patriots’ Day program deserve great praise for their work. We did not know we had such talent in the class and it was all a very pleasant surprise. Miss Mellow and Miss Thompson sang excel- lently. Those who visited the “Zoo” this win- ter will appreciate the situation of the chaperone who disapproving of the thea- tres went to the “Zoo.” In spite of the cold winds we think only of spring when wc see the profu- sion of gay tulips and hyacinths on the lawns. In passing the High School grounds during the May vacation wc no- ticed that there was close rivalry be- tween the flowers and the little children bedecked with tissue paper, for May parties are an endless source of pleasure for the little ones. The class of ’98 has shown itself no unworthy successor of preceding classes in observing the honored custom of leaving a memento of itself in the shape of a gift 10 the school. Two handsome busts, with Grecian pedestals, the whole standing some 5 1-2 feet high, have been procured and now ornament the main stairways, the subjects chosen being Washington and Webster. There is a special fitness in these stirring times in having thus constantly before us the rep- resentation of two men whose words of patriotic eloquence wherever read, will never cease to arouse in the human heart the spirit that never dies. For this timely and beautiful gift, all con- nected with the school acknowledge a debt of gaatitude to the senior class. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 ENGLISH NOTES W Xf i v ' £ y- 0 ’98 Our class motto is “Honor and Truth.” Our High School life is now marked by days. What will the school do next year without us? Water (II2 O) is a very active element in the chemical laboratory. Palmer is quite celebrated for his chemistry “Smoke Talks.” Some of us wish that red ink was not so plentiful, especially on the report cards. Sheridan’s Class Motto—“Remember the Maine” and “Do the Handsome Thing.” If one doubts the presence of pretty maids in the Class of ’98 please observe some of their photos. Our class wishes to congratulate its president upon his eloquent speech of presentation April 19th. Mr. Prudy, our class photographer, is at the same stand, and is as successful as ever with our “photos.” Do not ridicule Wemyss for his ap- parently soiled hands. lie is still in training for planting the ivy. ’99. Has the debating club sunk utterly into oblivion ? We are all glad school has commenced again. Graduation music is in order. It is hoped that all members of the class will make up back work, so that no one will lose his promotion. We want a large Senior class. The busts presented by the Senior class are appropriate additions to the building. Our deepest sympathies were aroused by Dr. Pfeiffer’s illness, and we are glad to see him back so soon. The bad weather of April was very detrimental to baseball playing. It even drove Capt. Cuddy to enlisting. The speed record of Empire State Express is beaten. Howes recited 40 lines of “Marmion” in 35 seconds. ’00. We wonder if Aristides really asked “what he had did.” Some one wants to know where Miss Fuller saw that “white blackbird.” May “the boys of red and blue” get the championship cup this spring. Those who “forget to learn their les- sons” should keep a note-book at hand. Has Miss Remington been on to Washington to present that petition to Lodge yet ? We all congratulate Admiral Dewey on his success at Manila. Who isn t patriotic now ? If the girls can’t volunteer in the United States service, they can make up for it in German. Soiree committee of E II. S. consists of Misses Edmands, Grieves, and Carr, and Duncan Wemyss and W. F. Cutter. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 16 ’01. Miss K’s. description of a peacock’s wings was so vivid that it frightened the steam pipes. “Practice makes perfect.” Lewis can get out of his seat now with his hands in his pockets. The day of the high wind, combined with a concrete walk, was disastrous to Goldthwaite and his umbrella. The class quartet has been formed as follows: Thayer, soprano; Goldthwaitc, alto; Shaw, tenor; Hatch, bass, with Russell and McRae substitutes. --------«♦� E. H. S. Gleanings. Class pictures is the topic of the day in Rooms 21 and 29. Dr. Newell, our former instructor in chemistry, now holds the presidency of the New England Chemistry Teachers’ Association. “Dick” Wiley of baseball fame passed the surgeon’s examination and has been, or will soon be, sent to the South with those who shall take the places of the regular troops that have crossed over into Cuba. Judging from the first rehearsal for graduation music there is every evi- dence that the occasion of “ninety- eight’s” departure will be a musical treat of the highest order of scholastic singing. The efforts for the formation of a track team seem physically successful, but financially doubtful. It is, of course, evident that the more men that are en- tered at the “meet,” the more chances there are towards winning something. A carved and finely polished chair on exhibition in Mr. Jones’ domain is an example of what the young ladies can do in the carpentry line, while a number of brass grills for the bookkeeping desks, designed by Stacy and made by several of the boys, arc very good, considering the tools and material used. The “Interscholastic Baseball cup,” won by the champion Somerville High Baseball team last year, is at present in the possession of our Athletic Asso- ciation, where we hope it will remain for the required number of years nec' cssary for its final ownership. It may be seen in Mr. Whitcomb’s office. Chemistry 2 have substituted a short course of “Organic Chemistry” for the former course of analysis of acids and “difficulty soluble substances.” One member, is taking a course of systematic quantitative analysis, together with “organic” chemistry. Dr. Pfeiffer, the new chemistry in- structor, met with a painful accident soon after taking up his new duties, but the opportune occurrence of our spring vacation furnished the required rest without seriously affecting the chemistry courses. We extend our congratulations for his speedy recovery. Nox Sequitur. O dewey was the morning Upon the first of May, And Dewey was the Admiral Down in Manilla Bay. And dewey were the Regent’s eyes, Them orbs of Royal blue ; And dewey feel discouraged ? I dew not think we dew. —The Kansas war poet, Eugene Ware. Opinions About the War. “A natural consequence of the fatal and inexcusable habit of eating salt on food.”—The Alimentary Gazette. “Such things must happen as long as folks persist in allowing their bodies, and hence their minds, to be poisoned by vaccination.”— The Anti- Vaccination- ist. “Any educated person could have predicted it.”—The livening Post. “Rum did it.”—The Voice. “I did it.”—William Hearst. “On receipt of information published exclusively in the World, etc., etc., etc. —J. P. “If women outrage humanity by wearing birds on their hats, what can you expect ? ” 'The Audubon Societies. I’d as soon send a son to Cuba as to Yale. ” —Mrs. Poteat.—Life. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. «7 Radiator Notes. Cassidy has been elected captain of the second nine. Gage and Cuddy ought to make a good pair for the hurdles. Frank Fitts has donned a suit and will play right-field in place of Wiley. Manager William Cutter of the Ra- diator will ride at the Worcester meet. Russell Pope has been elected assist- ant manager of the ball team by a vote of the Athletic Association. We expect to see Purcell take first place at the meet in Worcester. He is a pretty runner and has a fine stride. We are very sorry that Wiley has en- listed. He was one of the best batters on the team and his loss will be greatly felt. Charles Russell, the strong man, is training for the shot put. He is rapidly learning and ought to be in trim by June. One does not often see Billy MacRae making errors, but up at Exeter he made four. This was due, perhaps, to the different position he played. Everyone should take the opportunity of going to Worcester to see the track games. The round trip is one dollar. Somerville played Arlington High at Arlington and defeated them, after an interesting game, by the score of 12 to 4. Brookhouse pitched for Somerville and was supported finely. Our batting was very weak and the boys did not put much life into the game. The features of the game were Pipes'and Butler’s bat- ting, each making three hits ; Pipe made a three-bagger, with three men on bases. Somerville High were defeated by the graduates at Tufts Oval by the score of 9 to o. Teague and Pote, the old Som- erville High battery, were in their posi- tions, and played good ball. Teague had our team completely at his mercy. The Somerville team took a trip to Exeter, N. H., and were defeated by the academy boys by the score of 11 to 1. The game was not worthy of the Inter- scholastic Champions. Brookhouse was hit very hard, while Carter of Exeter held the Somerville boys down to three hits. Pipe and Story did the best work for Somerville. By the vote of the Athletic Associa- tion it was decided to have a track team. C. R. Pipe has been elected temporary captain. In the 100-yd. dash C. R. Pipe, C. C. Pipe, Story, Gage and Brooks will compete. In the 220-yd. dash C. R. Pipe, C. C. Pipe, Story and Brooks; one- mile run, Purcell, Atkinson and Frazier; low-hurdles, Gage, Brookhouse; broad jump, Cuddy, Brookhouse, Nobles, Stephenson; high jump, Story; shot put, Russell, McNamara, Brine. The team have been training faithfully for two weeks and are under the guidance of Norman Bingham and Mills, the for- mer being a graduate of the school and one of the best athletes in Harvard. The latter is brother of Mills, who won i8 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. five points for Somerville in the broad jump. These men are giving the boys very many points in starting and throw- ing the shot. One of the most important games thus far was played with the Harvard College second nine on Holmes field. The boys were out to win. The Har- vard players could not hit Brookhouse while Ely of Harvard was hit easily. The Harvard team took the lead, but in the seventh inning our men woke up, and by the hits of Story, Pipe and Wiley scored 4 runs. Story showed up in good form at third, and will make a clever third baseman before the year is out. Pipe and Wile) ■ batted fine iy SOM KltVILI.K. A.B. n.H. P.O. A, E. Maeliae, 2, r 1 1 4 9 Pipe, c., 5 3 3 0 0 Wiley, r., 5 1 0 0 0 Cuddy, g., 5 1 3 4 2 Baldwin, 1, 4 0 13 2 1 Story, 3, 5 2 0 • 1 Saunders, c. f.. 5 1 3 0 0 Sheridan, 1. {., 3 1 2 0 1 Brookhouse, p. , 4 0 1 5 0 41 10 26 15 5 HARVARD. A. It. n.H. P.O. A. K. Sears, 3, 5 2 3 0 O Maguire, 2, 5 2 3 0 0 Farron, c. f., 5 2 3 1 0 Lane, 1., 4 2 3 0 0 A. Galb’th, s., 4 1 5 5 1 Simpson, 1, 4 0 8 0 1 Slade, e., 4 0 0 1 1 Ely, p., 4 0 0 1 0 J. Galb’th, 4 0 2 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Somerville , 0 0 0 2 0 1 4 3 0-10 Harvard, 2 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0—6 Buns made, Macltae 2, Pipe 3, Wiley, Story, Sheridan 2, Saunders, Sears 3, Maguire • Lane. Two-base hits, MacKae, Story, Lane. Three-base bits, Maguire. Stolen bases, Pipe, Wiley, Sheri- dan. Brookhouse 2, Sears 2, Maguire, Lane, Slade. First base on balls, Baldwin, Sheridan 3, Brook- house. First base on errors. Harvard 4, Somerville 5. Struck out, Slade, Ely. Wild pitch, Ely. Time, 1 h., 30 in. Umpires, Shea and Brown. B. E. Freeman the photographer, can furnish photos of the Interscholastic cup at very reasonable prices. BELLADERHA For Face and Hands Richard J. Wills, - Pharmacist, 406 Medford Street. The Somerville-Boston Latin game, scheduled to be played on Tufts Oval, Saturday afternoon was not pulled off, to the satisfaction of the spectators, on ac- count of the non-appearance of the op- posing team. That's one game to our credit, through the kindly courtesy of the Boston boys. “ Brook’s’’ mighty north-paw will have renewed power for the next game. Clippings. An excellent short poem furnished the public some time since read as follows : De Lome, Go home. Another stanza has now been added which reads : Polo Also. Nashville American. Zola is not usually regarded as a hu- morist, but there is a good story told of a joke he once tried on a Paris waiter. The waiters in Parisian restaurants, no matter what is asked for, arc never at a loss for an answer, and when Zola one day demanded a “sphinx a la Marengo,” a member of the fraternity replied, “I am sorry to say they are off, Monsieur.” “What ’ demanded Zola, “ no more sphinx ?” The waiter came up close to the eminent novelist, and in a confiden- tial whisper said : “We have some, Mon- sieur ; but I don’t care to serve them to you, as they are not quite fresh.” “Who is the belle tonight?” asked she as they stood on the ball-room floor. He looked around the room to see and she speaks to him no more. “ Who wrote the most, Dickens, War- ren or Bulwer?” “Warren wrote ‘Nfow and Then,’ Bulwer wrote ‘Night and Morning,’ and Dickens wrote ‘All the Year Round.’ ” CATERING FANCY BAKING C. C. FARRINGTON 45 Summer Street 35 How Street Parties supplied with Ice Cream, Sherbets and Fancy Ices. Goods delivered in any part of Somerville. J. E. Purdy 60. Somerville . Latin . and . English . High . 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Also various High Schools as follows: West Roxbury, Charlestown, East Poston, Prighton, Melrose, Malden, Weymouth, Whitman, Medford, Quincy, Wakefield, Watertown, Concord, Winchester, Hyde Park, Somerville Latin, Somerville English High, Reading, Dorchester, Chelsea, Lynn, Everett, Prince Grammar School. And the rates may be obtained by any one who can obtain a Class Card Photographers There’s no secret regarding our Class rates or the names of those Colleges and Schools whose contracts proclaim their faith in the surpassing excellence of our productions. Here are the Terms. . . . Here are the Contracts ♦ ♦ from any Photograph Committee. Studio: 146 Tremont Street, Boston. Is the Best Insurance too Good for You? When you buy other things, do you of choice take a second quality at the same price ? If not, then why do you with Fire Insurance ? Is not a Company with Millions back of it safer than one with only Thousands ? One big fire would sweep many of the latter out of existence, while two of the companies I represent have paid over $2,000,000.00 each in losses from a single fire, and were never so strong as now. You get the best when you insure with d FRANK A. TEELE Davis Square,..............................West Somerville Telephone 52-2. DON’T BUY until you look at the BOSTON BICYCLE It is all right, and it is sold at the low price of $30.00 CASH at PLUMER CO’S., 52 Union Sq. Bryant... UNDERTAKER 170 School Street. Telephone 123-2 If you want first-class work send your orders to the Somerville Carpet Cleaning Works Carpets taken up. cleaned and made over and relaid at short notice. Furniture repaired and upholstered: mattresses made over and new mat- tresses made to order. All orders called for and delivered free. O. n. GRACEY, 82 Broadway The Old Powder House City Laundry Office No. 237 a Pearl Street. FERDO A. MORRILL, Manager. Send Card and Team will Call. H. E. 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Good Food Good Health The two always go together, and good lard makes good food poor lard spoils it. SQUIRE’S Pure Leaf Lard Is kettle-rendered, carefully, cleanly and scientifically prepared. Good cooks know this and prefer it to all other brands. Wise housekeepers buy it because they know it is never adulterated. Our lard is absolutely pure and has sustained its reputation for 55 years. TRY IT. JOHN P. SQUIRE CO. BOSTON. THE HORACE PARTRIDGE CO. 55 and 57 Hanover St., Boston. Official Athletic Outfitters For Somerville High School Foot Ball Team and other Leading Schools and Colleges — Season of 1897. Students will be afforded liberal discounts on anything in the line of Athletic and Sporting Supplies. Call and see us or write for terms and Cata- logues. Lunch AT THE Dew Drop Inn Davis Sq. Open 5.30 til! 2.30 W. H. BULLARD Old Powder House Java Coffee Gilman Square, Somerville JAMES C. TAYLOR Compliments of. MERCHANT TAILOR 297 Broadway. Winter Hill 172 School Street Dana W. Bennett Somerville, Mass. Particular attention given to Dyeing, Cleansing and Repairing clothes. High School Trade Solicited. Zff ' Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed. ...££ THE HANSONS Makers of Food . Delicacies 3 Bonair St. 218 Pearl St. 153 Perkins St. 314 Broadway Ice Cream and Catering Caterers to K. II. S. L: HERBERT HUNTLEY Wholesale ami Retail Dealer ill Butter, Cheese. Eggs, Poultry, Vegetables and Provisions. «S Blackstone Market and S4 Blackstone St. Telephone, II ay market 7S2. Boston. JOHN M. ANDERSON Boots, Shoes and Rubbers Haml Sewed Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Cor. Cross ami Allston Streets, East Somerville. Prompt and courteous attention to customers. TOOTHACKER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Milk Dealers Family Trade Solicited. Address 24 Kensington Ave., Somerville. Telephone, Somerville 117-3. Howard Lowell ■ Son Hack, LiveryAND' Boarding Stable 70 to 76 Gilman St. Somerville. Mass. Prompt Carriage Service at all Hours. Glines Co.’s Express FOUR TRIPS DAILY. Furniture and Piano Moving. ltarge and Carriage Service. f Boston OIlices : 1.'� Merchants Row. 105 State Street. 30 Broad Street. � ‘.T Franklin Street. 1811 Kingston street. Somerville Office, 8s Perkins Street. Residence‘21 uhurn Ave., Hast Somerville. Telephone, Charlestown 851-8. D. B. WENTWORTH CO. Agents for Boss Lunch Milk Biscuit • 159 Pearl St., E. Somerville, Mass. Telephone 135-3. HENRY D. PADELFORD APOTHECARY Cor. Pearl and Marshall Sts., Winter Hill, Somerville PADELFOKD’S ALMOND LOTION. AoratloWellmqton ?o. Domestic . y§team Usesl ■Tei • v£t o £ E- Gam b r i d Rranch Offices 1Z a?er LBkost1on' Bn,on s .fome,:ville, u u 133 Main St.Charlestown, Gilman Sq . So'MtRVlUX Jurfc RADIATOR SCHOOL 6HADINC - NO POSITION ANY ONE CAN DO IT. —G. F. Newhall, Milford, Mass., took a position at $15.00 per week, with only 3 i-2 months’ study of Pernin Shorthand. Miss E. H. Furbush, 18 Autumn Street, Somerville, wrote 176 words per minute on new matter, with only 2 months’ study at Pernin Shorthand School, 180 Tremont Street, Boston. School open all Summer. Trial week Free. FRED HALEY Real Estate, Mortgages If you want first-class work send your orders to the Somerville Carpet Cleaning Works Carpets taken up, cleaned and made over and relaid at short notice. Furniture repaired and upholstered; mattresses made over and new mat- tresses made to order. All orders called for and delivered free. O. n. QRACEY, 82 Broadway Moseley’s Cycle Agency Union Square, Somerville VULCANIZING I Wo now have an expert repairer from a lending factory and can undertake any kind of tiro repair- ing. Save time and money and get guaranteed work And Insurance 27 State Street, Boston, Mass. C. B. BRIGGS CO., Davis 8 jnaro, West Somerville, (Opp. Depot.) Pound Paper, Blank Books, Ledgers, Journals and Office Supplies, Fine Stationery, Periodicals and Magazines. Tire Vulcanized (off wheel) 50c. Tire Vulcanized, and Taken off and Reset, and Adjusted 75c. Tires received before noon delivered the same day. Call and see samples ol work. General Repairing and Renting, Now for Vacation But don’t fall HAnPlflf'kT ko™ the large to get a ilfil U'lOvIi . assortment at PLUMER CO.’S 52 Union Square. Prices from 75C. up. A. SHUMAN COMPANY Washington and Summer Streets, Boston. Beg to Remind the Young Men of the Somerville High School of Their Especial Outfitting Facilities...... Clothing, Hats, Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Bicycle Apparel, Evening Dress................................ Fourteen Floors, with Four Spacious Elevators. . FHE Somerville High School Radiator. LATIN SCHOOL. ENGLISH SCHOOL. Vol. VII. Somerville, Massachusetts, June, 1896. No. 8. CONTENTS. Page RADIATOR STAFF -'97-’93 2 EDITORIALS 3 A WARM NIGHT’S WORK ......................................5 WASHINGTON TYPES - ------ 8 SHERIDAN’S RUN...........................................10 PASSING OF THE DON.......................................10 OUR NEIGHBOR’S MAGPIE....................................11 CLOVERNOOK.............................................. 13 ONLY A STORY.............................................14 ROUNDEL - 16 HERE AND THERE...........................................16 CLASS POEM — L. H. S.....................................19 LATIN GRADUATING CLASS - 20 ENGLISH GRADUATING CLASS.................................21 LATIN AND ENGLISH SCHOOLS................................22 ATHLETICS................................................28 E. H. S. GLEANINGS.......................................31 RECEPTION................................................31 PRICE, IO CENTS. TRabiatov Staff, 1897-’98. William F. Cutter. Ralph 0. Brooks. Donald G. Tead. Miss Gertrude C. Vasque. Bradford H. Pierce. Moses Gunsenhiser. THE Somerville High School Radiator. LiATIN SCHOOL. ENGLISH SCHOOL. Vol. VII. Somerville, Massachusetts, June, 1898. No. 8. The Radiator la published l� v the Somerville Latin and English High Schools on the third Wednesday of every month during the school year, and only Important news matter can be received after the l( th of the month. Matter for Insertion may be left with any of the editorial statf or be mailed to the editor at the Latin High School In contributing, write ou one side of the paper only anil sign the full name and address (this is for refer- ence only). Communications should be addressed to the editor or the business manager, according to their nature. Manuscript must be accompanied by the necessary postage to Insure its return. TERMS, 75 CENTS PER YEAR. SINGLE COPIES, lO CENTS. Entered at Boston I’ost Ollicc as second class matter. SOMERVILLE CITIZEN PRESS. OFFICERS OF THE RADIATOR. EDITOR IN CHIEF. DONALD G. TEAD. L. II. S., 98. ASSOCIATE EDITOR. MISS GERTRUDE C. L. VASQUE, E. II. S., ’98. SPORTING EDITOR. MOSES GUNSENHISER. L. II. S., '98. WE would like to suggest to the ex- ecutive committee of the Radia- tor for 1898-99 the idea of adding the position of exchange editor to the staff. In so doing, this would leave three offi- cers to be chosen from each school, whereas at the present time two come from one building and three from the other. It would also remove the work from the shoulders of the editors of looking after the exchanges, sending return copies through the mail and edit- ing a regular column, off the editors’ shoulders. We would like to sug- BUSINESS MANAGER. WILLIAM F. CUTTER. E. II. S., ’98. ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER. BRADFORD H. PIERCE; L. II. S., ’98. CLASS EDITORS. LATIN SCHOOL. MAE BROCK, ’9S. SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, ‘99. GILBERT H ETHER INCHON. 00. RALPH N. SMITH. 01. ENGLISH SCHOOL. ALBERT J. MESERVE. JR.. ’98. LOTTIE E. WILLIAMS. 99. EDNA ELLIOT WIN SHIP. ’00. FRED E. MOORE, 01. TREASURER. RALPH O. BROOKS, E. II. S., ’98. gest, too, the advisability of setting apart a room in either of the schools, where the exchanges could be placed on file, so that the pupils could read them and thus come in touch with the other schools throughout the State and Country. The number of papers sent to us monthly is about 30, and if the above idea should be carried out, the list could easily be enlarged to between 60 and 70. THE Somerville Latin High School has the honor to be represented “at the front” by John A. Maclean, 4 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. who is breaking in his army shoes at Camp Thomas, Chickamauga, Roth Mr. Baxter and Mr. Hawes received cheerful letters from him the other day and they were read before the young man’s class- mates. If every one at the park has the spirit of contentment that is shown in Maclean’s letters, the volunteers must make a model army. In speaking of the hardships Maclean writes, “I am in good health and enjoying soldier life; ot course it is a great change for me as to comforts and living, but as I con- sidered all these things before I enlisted, I have no complaint to make. Maclean did not expect to find private bath houses with two towels to each man, and manicure sets and hardwood floors, as did Mr. Poultney Bigelow. A large part of the time is spent upon skirmish drills and the sham fights “as in the old Indian days.” We should judge that the rest of the day is lost in trying to keep cool, or in finding under which tree or back of which tent the rays of the sun shine with least fierceness. If Maclean should ever get a chance at the Spaniards (as we hope he will and as he hopes he will) may he reflect honor on these two schools, and upon himself and the United States of America. AMONG those of the Latin High School Alumni who are graduated at the different colleges with high honors are Francis P. Garland, with highest honors, and Percy F. Parsons, Samuel S. Underhill and Charles H. Tozier with very high honors at Harvard. Samuel P. Capen, president of the Sen- ior class, and Malcolm I. Anderson at Tufts College also graduated with high rank in the class. Among the girls who have received special mention at Rad- cliffe are Blanche M. Hughes, Amy B. Sylvester and Edith A. Winship. Con- gratulations to the Latin school teacher and to the students themselves. THE Radiator wishes to thank Mr. Ralph O. Brooks for so kindly edit- ing the “English High School Glean- ings” column which has appeared in the issues of the paper since November. Mr. Brooks has written under the nom deplume of “Non Sequitur.” Although it is not customary for a paper to credit or praise its staff writers, this case is different, as Brooks contributed outside of his regular work as treasurer. AT the annual meeting of the High School Athletic Association held in the English High School lecture hall the following officers were elected for the coming year: Arthur N. Cushman, L. 'oo, pres.; Francis Brine, E. '99, vice- pres.; Arthur Wallon, 1C. ’oo, sec.; Sub- Master, M. S. Getchcll, treas.; I'rank E. Fitts, Jr., L. ’99, manager of baseball team, Ralph Reynolds, 1C. ’00, assistant manager of baseball team; Hubbard V. Smith, IC. ’99, manager of football team; Leman Atkinson, L. ’00, assistant man- ager of football team; Herbert N. Pur- cell, L. ’oo, manager of track team; Russel Pipe, IC. ’01, assistant manager of track team. Fred Haley and Henry K. Fitts were elected graduate members of executive committee, and Frank M. Hawes and Howard W. Poor, the faculty member. The Radiator is glad to in- form its’readers that Mr. Getchcll has cash on hand amounting to $15491. OWH ERE are the scoffers and sneer- ers who growled that the Athletic Association “wasn’t of much use, any- how.” Let them step forth and show themselves. They are like the man that wanted to fight Spain “this very week, sir” and who is now resuscita- ting in an inland city, 300 miles from the seacoast. FOR the last four or five years the Radiator has been an established- affair. It is our sincerest wish that its publication may continue in the coming years and its fame grow not in an inverse proportion to its circulation, but in pro- portion to an ever increasing subscrip- tion list. CRANK E. FITTS, Jr., manager of of the base ball team, has challenged the champions of the Interscholastic League of Greater New York for two match games to be played off in Boston and New York. ON VOYAGE to Mr. Frank M. 11 awes, who will conduct a party of 11 young gentlemen through Europe, this summner. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 5 1 1 Maim flight's Moult. It was the Fourth of July and the day was as hot as Fourths of July usually are. The sun had risen a red ball of fire out of the lower bay and had glared down fiercely upon the sleeping citizens. At the present moment the mercury was standing nailed with cruel persistency near the 95 deg. mark. In fact it had not taken the trouble to move itself for the last 24 hours. Every one who possibly could, from the clerks in Wall St. to the clubmen up town had fled from the city and departed for Coney Island or up the Sound on somebody’s else yacht. Even the reporters in the Star Build- ing were stirred with envy against their more fortunate brothers who happened to be taking their usual vacations down at Long Branch or in the mountains. Young I Iowells rose unrefreshed at the unearthly hour of seven, and as they did not need him at the office until half past nine he endeavored to sleep again. But the sun would not have it at all. It glared brilliantly and its beams pervaded the inmost corners of the room. A small boy also thought it necessary to stand in front of his window and blow hoarsely on a horn. “It’s no use,’’growled Howells savagely. And he rolled over into a sitting posture on the side of the bed and sat up blinking and perspiring uncomfortably in his bath-robe. Since he had made his great “scoop” and capture of bank robber Morrisey, his position in the office had greatiy changed, and the reporters regarded him more as their equal. Even the office boys kept his mucilage bottle well filled and came at his call with strange alac- rity. Before this it had always taken three vicious jabs at the bell to make them look around. Then one of them would remark innocently with a sur- prised air, “Oh, did you want me.” “Yes, confound you,” Howells would say. “Get me more of this paper.” Or, “tell Har- ris I’d like to see him.” These boys always seemed to be intensely absorbed in something of their own whenever they were urgently needed by him. But this had ceased and the youths would nudge each other as he passed, and whisper in an awed voice, “Hey, Chames, there goes the fellar wot got the beat and detected Morrisey.” Of course his rise in the editor's estimation was grad- ual. His scoop was written well, in fact, better than any of his other stories. But his finding Morrisey was not so much through his credit, but through luck, and the editor knew it. For the next month he was given assignments amount- ing to half a column. He wrote them the best he knew and when he proved himself capable of composing a clear, concise article he was called to the man- aging editor's desk and his salary raised to $25 a week. All these things passed through his head as he sat on the bed and drowsily swayed to and fro. He could quite well afford to smile at his po- sition of two months ago. After bathing, he got into dry things and went out to a light breakfast and afterwards strolled down to the office and up into the local room. He nodded to the men and taking a morning paper from the pile on the desk, glanced it over. There were to be innumerable picnics and excursions, with brass bands and plenty of beer, down the harbor, and one in particular caught his eye—the Demo- cratic Club and Men’s League. There were to be speeches in the pavilion by a Tammany Chieftain and a dance later in the hotel. The trip sounded nice, and the sail back in the moonlight seemed so cool that he asked the editor if he might not take the assignment. The editor was very sorry, but remarked that he had given it to Howard. Two minutes later Howard passed Howells and grinned sympathetically. “Did you know that I had been assigned the Dem- ocratic Club ? ” he said. “That’s great, ain't it? Just think of it. It’s going to be nice and cool, not hot like this. There’ll be an awning on the upper deck and I’ll have all the cooling drinks”— “Oh! Quit that, will you,” said How- ells, smiling grimly and shrugging his damp shoulders. “I’ll probably have to 6 THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. swelter up on Manhattan Field, doing the Gaelic Games or something of that sort.” During the day he covered a large fire over on the West Side, talked with a prince at the Astoria and reported a railroad accident up above High Bridge. He returned to the office at seven tired, damp and cross, and sat down by a win- dow. The heat still came up in sicken- ing blasts from the furnace-like streets below. The thermometer showed 93 degrees. He listlessly picked up a paper and glanced with passing interest over the large death news of the day. Half a column was also filled with the temperature of cities and towns in New Jersey and Connecticut. “Hottest in Years” was the headline of them all. Howells could imagine one place hotter than New York at the present moment, and to that place he had never been. He made his tenth trip to the ice water pitcher in 25 minutes with a protesting sigh and spoke to the editor. The edi- tor looked up lazily through the cigar smoke. “You look warm, Howells,” he said. “Oh, no, not warm exactly, just a little heated, you know,” Howells re- plied. They both laughed. “Say,” went on the reporter, “couldn’t you give me an important assignment down along the water front ? There are no reporters here. If you’ve got one I might as well have it as anybody.” The editor glanced through the assignment book. “Why, yes,” he replied, “if you wish it. I intended to give it to Baker, but you can have it. It doesn’t make make any difference.” “The ship Sallie Owens,” he con- tinued, “was ten days over due. They sighted her off Fire Island six hours ago.” She ought to be up at 9.” The editor handed the clipping to the reporter. “Remember,” he said, “the fourth slip below the Bridge.” “All right,” answered Howells, as he strug- gled into his jacket, “I understand.” He passed out of the building and walked towards the river. Every- one who had not the necessary cash to get out of the city was sitting on the fire escapes or the steps. They had come out to get the last breath of hot air before laying down on the hard floors. The sounds of a mouth organ and merry laughter came to him from the roofs as he passed through a side street. “Seem to be enjoying themselves,” he growled. The ship proved to be in and How- ells saw the captain and wrote out his item. Instead of immediately return- ing to the office, he turned and strolling to the next pier, walked out to the end. A huge steamer cast a black, inky shadow between itself and the shed and when Howells stepped out of this, the moonlight blinded him. A soft wind blew his hair about and struck him full in the face, soothing him greatly. He felt comfortable for the first time during the day. Taking off his hat, he sat down on an old spar and leaned easily against the building with a cigar be- tween his lips. He was happy and at peace with the world. He could see far down the harbor and he noticed what a pretty effect the red and green lights on the vessels made on the water in extending the broken lines of color towards him. Below him the lights of the Battery glowed and the tall build- ings showed white in the moonlight. The noise of the city seemed stilled and peaceful. The roar of a train of cable cars overhead and the bells on the ships striking 10 o’clock came to him sharply across the water. Occasionally an ex- cursion boat, banging out the popular airs, steamed by with a loud beating in her paddle boxes. Pulled happily on his cigar he closed his eyes, and was just drowsily deciding that he pitied Howard perspiring at the dance when a man’s voice came up to him almost beneath his feet. There were two of them. “Are youse sure she sails at 12?” Howells heard. “Sure? Course I’m sure. Didn’t McGloin tell me? Tim is one of the crew of the Delaware, you know.” “But how did you get on to it dat there was arms ha board ’er ? ” protested the other doubtfully. “Aw that’s all right. Youse needn’t trouble yerself as long at you pull your little $7000 She’s got $28,000 worth. All we have to do is to let the Revenue Cutter know—and the United States Government does the rest.” Howells listened intently, he was wide-awake now. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 “Hoy, Rex, go up and see that no one's over healin’ of us.” The reporter heard them grunt as they pushed the boat out by the oars. He stepped into a shadow. “All right, Rags, no one’s here,” the man said. The speaker con- tinued. “The informer on one of them filibusterin’ expeditions gets half the wort of the cargo. There aint no way out of it. Its law. Tho I’d rather be doin’ it against any one of dose govern- ments except the Cubans. I need the cash,” he chuckled. “Say, Rags,” said Rex, smiling expressively, “you don’t suppose Hefty Rurke’s around here, do you?” “Hefty? No, I hear he’s got a job pullin’ him $20 a week,” he re- plied. “He took a fall out of “Rig” Marks that time.” Howells smiled to himself in the dark. “He’s been sore every since.” Howells arose stealthily and made his way through the bales into the street. He knew what these men were going to do. He knew that they would inform the Revenue Cutter and that the Cuban Filibuster would be boarded before she reached the lower bay. Although it was none of his business, he determined to make it so. He was stirred with a feeling of pity for the Cubans; of their awful hard- ships and of their fights for an almost lost cause. If these men were turning informers for any purely patriotic feel- ings it might have been different. In- stead of that they were doing it for sel- fish motives and for their own gain. Cuba was too far away they thought. It was now half-past eleven and the Delaware would sail in half an hour. The reporter rushed down to where the cutter lay and woke the captain, whom he knew very well. He had already made his plans. The captain dressed and together they walked up into the pilot house. “Now, what in the devil did you get me up here for?” grumbled the captain. “To see the scenery?” “No, not to see the scenery,” Howells mocked him. He raised his right hand impressively and pointed to a Roston boat going up toward Hell Gate, which was seven hours late. “You see that steamer, Fred?” he said. “Yes,” answered Fred, “I do.” “Well, that’s the Cuban Filibuster Delaware. She is going up the Sound to escape detection,” Howells went on. “Are you sure?” asked the captain, looking incredulous. “Dead sure,” answered Howells. Howells stepped down on the wharf and watched the cutler disappear under the bridge, and he chuckled with a gasp of relief and smiled broadly when a short time later the Delaware steamed down the harbor with clouds of smoke opening up out of her funnels. And as he turned to leave the wharf where the cutter had been he looked down and saw two men in a leaky boat gesticu- lating wildly with each other and using bad language. “I see the Cubans winning their next battle,” said Howells. While taking his coffee and rolls next morning he told the waiter to bring him a paper. He glanced over his own arti- cle, condemned the proof reading and looked over the back page. In the first column, with glaring headlines, was a humorous article on a “Stern Chase up the Sound.” While wondering who could have written it, he saw another short article. “It is thought that the Steamship Delaware was a Cuban Fili- buster. She sailed sometime during the night,” it said. “That’s right,” he remarked, “that’s right. I guess she was, and beaming kindly on the waiter he ordered another pot of coffee. 8 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Washington XTypes. ARTHUR 1. PHILliRICK, K. H. S., '90. Probably no city in the United States has so many representative people in its population as Washington. There you may find types of all classes, from the shiftless, jolly negro to the ener- getic, stern aristocrat. Of course, this mixture of classes is due largely to the fact that Washington is the nation’s capitol, where law-makers come from every corner of the country to attend to the ills of the people. The congressmen themselves consti- tute a decidedly unconventional class. The ease and unconcern with which they go to and from the Capitol, and the manner in which they conduct them- selves on the floor of the House shows them to be no gathering of millionaires or society leaders, but plain representa- tives of plain people. They saunter about the corridors talking ana laughing, evidently with no great care resting on their shoulders. Congressman Walker and Senator Hoar were seen talking very earnestly, or, Mr. Walker was talk- ing and Mr. Hoar was listening. The huge form of the senior senator was backed up against the wall, and the lit- tle congressman was laying down the law with a vehemence which, consider- ing the relative sizes of the two men, was quite amusing. As we walked along one of the corri- dors we saw a large man coming tow- ards us, his Prince Albert coat flying loose behind him. I Ie stopped suddenly in meeting a friend. A word or two was exchanged, a laugh followed, they slapped each other on the shoulder and our friend in the Prince Albert passed by us. He was “Baby” Bailey of Texas, or, to be dignified. Congressman Joseph Bailey, the leader of the Democratic minority in the House of Representa- tives. Eiftcen minutes later we saw him on the floor of the House assailing Speaker Reed and his treatment of the Democratic party. And so it goes. At the hotel we saw a man in a frock coat, the hard lines of his square face softened by a small sandy moustache and goatee. He was a congressman from the South. When he was not in attendance at the Capitol he played billiards, stopping only to eat his meals. Other congressmen came to the Capitol in carriages, some on bicy- cles, many walk while a few use the street cars. The negroes are next in importance to Congressmen, as regards pieturesque- ncss. Washington would lose much of its interest if it were deprived of its negroes. They arc present everywhere; at presidential receptions and in con- gressional galleries. He usually is care- less and lazy enough; works when he is hungry and sleeps the rest of the time, but occasionally we see well-dressed, in- tellectual looking colored men who are despised for their brains by the lower class of their own race and hated for their color by the higher class of the op- posite race. The place where the typi- cal negro can best be observed is at the market. There he is a jolly, contented man, at peace with the world; never worrying about the changes of complex- ion on the political face of the country, as long as he gets enough money Satur- day night to keep him well supplied with tobacco and bread until next Saturday night. While one negro was arranging a row of chickens, the pipe he was smoking turned between his lips, spilling ashes and tobacco on a fine fat chicken. In attempting to brush it off with his hand, he made a black smooch on the white- skinned breast of the bird, but he quickly turned the black side down and in a few minutes sold what he declared to be “the bes’ chicken in all Washntun,” to a fash- ionably dressed woman who went away very much satisfied. To bicyclists Washington is a sweet memory of everything blissful and heavenly. All the streets and avenues are paved with asphalt “smooth as glass,” and the car-tracks are narrow and set just on a level with the pavement. Therefore it is impossible to get a wheel THI-; SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 9 twisted or caught in any manner when riding over them. Of course, the bicy- cle fiend is in evidence everywhere. More than half the bicyclists never touch the handle-bars during a ride about the city. Persons riding facing the back wheel and enjoying themselves are often seen. We saw one who excelled all the rest in riding on the back wheel alone, the front wheel pulled up in front of his face, the bicycle frame almost perpendicular. All bicyclists are required by law to have lanterns at night and the effect produced by a large number of cyclists with lan- teens lighted is weird. You sec a group of lights in the distance which seem to be on a level with the street; they constantly come nearer; you hear nothing, you see nothing but the lights which look like O o huge fireflies; there is a whirr and a few clicks, dark forms rush past and all is still. The lights have disappeared, ap- parently off the face of the earth; it is not difficult to imagine that you have witnessed the passing of a group of spirits or ghosts. The number of persons in Washing- ton who have nothing to do is compara- tively small. They gather in the circles and parks during the morning and in the afternoon they occupy seats in the Con- gressional galleries, tickling their ears with spicy debates and sharp repartee of the Congressmen. Washington is but slightly afflicted with the curse of the “voluntary unemployed.” Sometimes they go to the Congressional library but usually the Congressional library is filled with the book-worm in all the glory of his yellow parchment and dirt. The Washington book-worm is differ- ent from the rest of his class. He goes about in rusty, shabby clothes; his shoulders rounded as though the im- mense amount of knowledge in his head was more than his body could sup- port; his eyes arc as expressionless and as watery as those of a dead fish, and his skin is as yellow and creased as the leaves of the books over which he has spent much of his life. He comes to the library early and stays late. He hauls down large volumes, yellow with age, blows the dust from the tops and, as he sits down to the table he edges up close to his precious books; then rest- ing his head on his hands he plunges into them, one after another; for all the world like a gourmand gloatirg over a feast. A few of these men are possessed of a vast amount of learning, and the shabbiest may be most learned, who knows? The greatest curiosity in Washington is the newly-married couple. I ques- tioned one of the employees at the hotel about the manner of detecting them. “Why, it’s so easy!” he said. “The sign is so thick and sure that I never knew an observing man to make a mistake. Now to-morrow you watch that couple with”—and he described them to me -“and see if they are ever apart. He’ll hand her the newspaper at breakfast before he reads it himself. She’ll always try to look unconcerned and fail, and” he continued, with a de- scription of a vast amount of “sign,” “and then, we’ve got some letters here that we’ll take into them at dinner. Of course that’s an unusual thing to do, but we got a letter telling us to be sure to take these letters in to the dinner- table.” The letters were certainly mar- vels of devilish ingenuity. Through each corner was tied a piece of white ribbon about a foot long, and sewed on the back were the remains of a sprig of orange blossoms. In one corner was this direction: “If not delivered in five days return to the bride’s parents at—” then followed the address. When dinner-time came the unsus- pecting couple came in and took their usual seats. When almost everybody was waiting for dessert, a big, burly negro-waiter appeared at the door with the two letters, the ribbons carefully ar- ranged to hang their full length. The waiter held one in each band by one corner to make them the more conspic- uous. As he swung slowly along down the long dining-room he was the object of interest. Everybody edged around in his seat to see where the letters were going and all began to smile. The ob- sequious waiter laid them down beside the young man and without a smile left the room. He (one of the victims) looked blankly at the letters for a mo- ment and then thrust them hurriedly into his pocket, looking around like a IO THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. scared cat to see if he was observed. Of course, everybody was smiling, some benevolently, others audibly. She turned all colors of the rainbow, looked angry, then ashamed, then angry again. At last the dessert came but they ate only half the amount given them and then left the room. Everybody smiled again and as he went into the parlor two pieces of white ribbon about a foot long, dangled gaily from his pocket. The people of Washington, gener- ally, arc a busy and unobtrusive class. They go about their business quietly and with no ostentation whatever. There is none of the terrible rush of New York; the buildings, even, lack the worn and metropolitan ugliness of Philadelphia The whole city, in appearance, resem- bles a great and beautiful park built in a beautiful wilderness. The general feel- ing, to a stranger, is one of cordiality and welcome. He feels acquainted, on intimate terms, even, with the city, the people and every member of Congress after he has been there but a day. Sheridan's Run. [In the Hopklngon Game.-With lue acknowledgments ' to T. Buchanan Bead and his equestrian version of this poem.] In Boston, at the close of day. Bringing to Somerville fresh dismay. The smitten ball with terrific force. Upward, toward centre-field sped on its course. While the watchers themselves were shouting hoarse; For they knew the stake in the difficult play, With Sheridan twenty yards away. But there’s a path from left-field mound, A grassy highway leading down: And there, thro’ the fast declining light. Sheridan running with all his might Was seen to pass as with eagle flight: As if he knew the terrible need, He stretched away with the utmost speed: For there the hopes of championship lay, And Sheridan fifteen yards away. Under his hurrying feet, the way Long as a sermon seemed, that day. His hair was streaming away behind Very similar to the football kind : And his feet, like the turning cycle tire, Swept on. His wild eyes full of fire. But lo ! he is nearing his heart's desire. The ball is almost brought to bay-- With Sheridan only five yards away. The first that could be heard were cheers, For silenced now were all our fears. What was done -what to do—a glance told us all. A hand had reached the descending ball. And made it cease from its downward fall. The leather had checked its course there,because The grasp of our fielder compelled it to pause. With mud and with dust the black boots were gray, Whose speed had accomplished the difficult play; But they seemed to the whole great crowd to say: “1 have brought you Sheridan all the way From left-field mound to save the day.” Hurrah! hurrah! for Sheridan! Hurrah ! hurrah ! for legs and man ! And when his picture is put on saie With the Somerville players’ championship fame. There, with the glorious fielder’s name. Be it said in letters both bold and bright: Here are the shanks that won the day By carrying Sheridan into the fight From left-field, twenty yards away.” Xotk— Before crltlctalngtli ' author on distances, let the reader recall that a “yard ramies anywhere from a Western stock enclosure to a city flower garden, eon stating of a geranium and two pansies. L. E. S. The Passing of the Don. The haughty Dons were once a glorious nation. In the palmy days when cruel Philip ruled. And all Europe cried in acclamation. “The Don, like Greek of old, cannot be fooled.” In the Escorial, eighth wonder of the world. Where luxury and pomp and flowers shone, That mighty monarch sat; and from its turrets furled The flag that scarcely knew the setting of the sun. Then far-famed Alva drowned the Dutch in blood. And noble Prince of Orange fought to wor- ship God, And the Mexican and Peruvian were stifled by that flood Which was to crush proud Spain by Eng- land’s mighty nod. Alas! that great Armada which strewed fair Britain’s shore ! This was the beginning of the end for Spain and Spanish power. Her throne, it tottered ; her ruler was no more : The bud of strength was nipped, and lo, a faded flower! One by one her children slipped her grasp. Because of tyranny and inhuman crime : THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 11 Although she fought and strove to hold them fast, Twas ail in vain; the Fates had flashed this sign : “Kingdoms are but mortal; they must live and die, As Rome and Nineveh and the realms of ancient lay. Hispania has lived ! Her turn has come to give the gasping sigh And pass away.” As a person drowning makes a frantic clutch for life. And knows that all is fruitless, yet still he struggles on. So dying Spain grips Cuba, with bare, uplifted knife. Thank God! America steps in to end the bloody strife. Edwin L. Bowkeu. Latin High, '97. “©uv IRetgbbov’s flDagpte.” 11. nonixsox, s. k. 11. 00. Australia, as you all know, is noted for its many peculiar forms of life. As to the beasts, there are the kangaroo, fly- ing opossum, porcupine and ant-eater ; while among the birds there are the oriole, bird of paradise, emu, ibis and the laughing jackass or “bushman’s clock.” But to mention one kind of bird in par- ticular, and one which comes in a closer connection with our story, there is the magpie. The magpie is noted for his craftiness, kleptomania, mimicry, and last but not least, impudence. In his tame state he is a most satisfactory pet, studying disobedience as an accomplish- ment. Now it happened during my wide and varied wanderings that I became a resi- dent of Mansfield, Victoria, stopping at a friend of mv father’s. Across the way lived a Mr. Langton with his American wife. They had a charming daughter, very fond of pets, and chief among whom was a magpie. This magpie had lived in the lady’s home for a number of years. He was always on hand when not wanted, al- ways worrying the dog, always making the cat’s nine lives a martyrdom and always stealing. He could talk like a “Chauncey Depew,” and knew it; while while his repertoire of tunes was large and varied. But let it suffice me to say that this magpie was one of the worst of his kind, a statement which you will find amply proven in the following incident, an incident which yet turned out for the good of all concerned. A few days after my arrival at Mans- field it was my good fortune to frustrate an attempt of the magpie to fly away, and immediately I became a great friend with all the Langdon family, excepting the magpie. After this event I was a constant visitor to their home, and this intimacy led to a lengthy friendship; in fact, a lifelong friendship, for the daugh- ter became my wife. But there, I am getting ahead of my story. As I was saying, I had the good for- tune to trustrate an attempt of the mag- pie’s to fly away, but he had his revenge; for the next day, as I was walking about in the garden, I suddenly heard an agonized cry of “Help! Help!” At first I could not make out where the cry had come from, but upon its being repeated in a louder tone I instantly noted the direction from which it came and started on the run. Again the cry was repeated, and I heard a hurried movement in the bushes; then all was still. I’n nowise discouraged, I eagerly listened for the cries as they came to me more and more faintly from the distance. But running around bogs, jumping over treacherous quicksands and struggling through thick under- brush isn’t the easiest work in the world and finally, as I found myself stretched full length in the mud, I con- cluded that I did not care about becom- ing a knightly rescuer of fair maiden- hood and thoughtfully picked myself up. Wondering what could have been the matter, I was about to turn homeward when there arose such a shrieking, min- gled with laughter, that I stopped short with fright and looking upward beheld that detestable magpie, the cause of all my trouble. “Did I swear?” you ask. Not a bit of 12 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. it. I simpiy clutched all the rocks within reach and flung them at him, all the while hoping fervently that one would hit him so that I could bury him and chuckle over his grave. But noth- ing of the kind happened. He only said, “Pleasant weather, Dave,” and off he flew. I reached home late that night, tired and exhausted, but I was consoled by the fact that the magpie had neither been seen or heard of, and I hoped fer- vently that he had met with some hor- rible death. All that night and far into the next day, nothing was seen of the magpie, but along towards six o’clock, he turned up saucy as ever. Great was our aston- ishment, however, when, flying upon his mistress’ shoulder, he dropped upon the floor a small piece of yellow metal which looked like a hickory nut, but which we found, upon a closer inspection to be a gold nugget. Immediately there was a great furor among the two families and various surmises were brought forth. Mr. Langton thought perhaps the magpie had stolen it from some dwelling and as this seemed the most likely we all agreed with him, although on the next day after carefully inquiring, if any one had lost a gold nugget, and finding all answers in the negative, we gave this idea up. But two days had not passed when the magpie was again missing, turning up the next morning wet and bedraggled; and when Miss Langton was drying and smoothing his feathers she found, tightly clinging under his plumage a quantity of gold particles. At this, excitement knew no bounds, and great was our wonder, but we finally decided that the magpie had been in some locality where gold abounded, and accidentally got some on his body. Im- mediately I was appointed to follow him on his next pilgrimage, and his move- ments were watched with the greatest of care; but now he had a contrary spell come over him, and he stayed on his perch the live-long day, scarcely arous- ing himself to cat. As day after day passed, and he made no offer to take another journey we all became discouraged and decided “fate” was against us. But on the twelfth day he aroused himself and flapping his wings rose straight into the air, and from thc-nce took a north-easterly direction. Fortunately I was on hand and immedi- ately gave chase, but the difficulties can be imagined. Overhead the magpie could fly, unin- terrupted by obstacles, while I had to keep the bird in sight and at the same time look to where I was going; it was a very unequal contest I can assure you. I plunged, stumbled, scrambled through tall weeds and under-brush, around marshes and treacherous quick-sands, and through rapid mountain streams; and as I reached higher levels in a more mountainous region, I was constantly clambering over huge boulders, across deep gullies, and over fallen monarchs of the forest. Often I would loose sight of him alto- gether, and if it had not been for his fre- quent stops I should have had to give up the contest. As it was, however, I often came upon him calmly perched on the limb of a tree, and crying out in a loud manner all sorts of nonsense, which generally ended, as he caught sight of me, in that beautiful maxim, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again,” and off he would fly, attended by numerous new companions as bad as himself. But everything has an end, and finally when I thought I had travelled about twenty miles, but which in reality was only three, the magpie began to settle downward. In my burning eagerness to understand the mystery I forgot all my fatigue, and pressed forward in haste. As I progressed I became conscious of a peculiar chattering which I was at a loss to account for; it grew louder and more discordant as I pushed forward, until finally as I came out of the underbrush, on the very brink of a rugged gulch, it became fairly deafening. The sight that met my eyes was a thrilling one, and held me immovable, for a number of minutes, from astonish- ment, for there about twenty feet below me were gathered hundreds upon hun- dreds of magpies. The entire bottom of the gulch, and on all the trees and shrubs growing from, and overhanging the sides, were covered with the noisy rabble. In the centre of the mass was the Langton’s bird, distinguishable by a THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. red ribbon about his neck, and round about were the others of all sizes and all of all kinds. I wondered if they were discussing a plan of attack upon some neighbor- ing cornfield, or if they were only hold- ing a meeting for the purpose of making laws for the entire magpie family. Louder and fiercer grew the cries of the magpies and suddenly, to my amaze- ment, I heard the Langton bird cry out hoarsely, “Oh, Lord, I wish I was home!” and this sounding ludicrous, made me burst out into loud laughter, which so frightened the assemby that instantly the air was filled with a quack- ing and shimming cloud of magpies, which rapidly divided and vanished in the distance. To say that I was astonished would not depict my feelings, but remember- ing I had a more serious subject before me I examined my surroundings very intently and was surprised as well as elated, to see a small stream coursing through the gulch, whose bed was liter- ally covered with gold; the stream being too sluggish to wash it away. Quickly I made my way downward and running to the stream, gathered to- gether a pile of the largest nuggets, through which I ran my fingers again and again ; I was wild with joy. Rut gradually I cooled down and, after taking an accurate memorandum of the situation of the “El Dorado,” as I called it, and after filling my pockets with gold, I started for home, which I reached in a very exhausted condition. In spite of my condition, however, no sooner had I thrown myself down in a comfortable arm-chair on our piazza than both families were about me. They cried out, “What's the news, Dave? ’ and followed up with such a rapid list of questions that all I could catch were the first or last words of each, and they ar- ranged themselves in something like this order: “Which did ? ”—“How ? ” “Did you find ? ”—“Gold ? ”—“Birds ? ” “Wherebouts ?” And I answered in this manner, “How ? ”— “Which ? “When ? ”— “Who did ? ” — “Yes ? ” — “Get out! “No.” Rut at length we all calmed down and I told them my story and showed them my gold, at which the excitement was «3 intense and the way that magpie was caressed by its mistress made me turn green with envy and wish that I was that infernal bird; but anyway, Miss Langton and I came to an understand- ing that night, the character of which I do not need to mention. Then followed a week of quiet, in which the nuggets were analyzed by an expert, and in which, after a great deal of red tape, we sold the “El Dorado” for a good round sum, and after this was finished we all settled down to the calm, peaceful life of an Australian town, with the magpie as the ruling spirit, to vary the monotony. Clovernook, In this calm and peaceful twilight, while the skies are bright and clear, And the Autumn’s crimson sandal treads i;pcn the leafy year. While a hallowed stillness lingers in the glory of the day As it gathers up its beauty, leaves the stars and glides away; Now. my thoughts have wandered backward, to a cot embowered in green. Where the chequered autumn twilight steals the trailing vines between; Where the “cluster roses shower all their pink and snowy leaves. Gone the fingers that once trained them, there the watchful spider weaves. There the pathway, all neglected, now with grass is overgrown, And beneath the mossy gables, undismayed the pigeon’s moan: And along the crumbling palings, few late blos- soms scent the air. Gone the feel that trod the pathway, gone the hands of loving care. “Clovernook,” how changed thy glory—solemn sadness everywhere; Once, thy halls were filled with laughter, now ail mouldy, bleak and bare: Once, thy hearth at twilight's stillness, showed a happy joyous band, Now, it shows but empty darkness, wrought by time’s unfailing hand. Marion H. Chase. English. '99. � 4 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ©nl a Stor£. by niloitis. “Jack, my boy, as you and me sit here nights, you perhaps cleanin’ that new gun of yourn, an’ me perhaps whit- tling trap stakes ; I’ll be watchin’ your face when, all of a sudden, a look comes into it which tells me that you’re thinkin’ o’ somethin’ that you can’t quite make out. Jack, I know what that somethin’ is you keep chewin’ over, you wan’t to know who your mother was. Once in a while you looks up at me as though you were goin’ to ask me about her, but you darsen’t ’cause you’re afraid I’ll begin swearin’ at you like I did when you questioned me about my father. “Now, Jack, you had a mother, what’s more your mother is livin’, and what’s mote you’ll see her,God permittin’, within a week or so. When your mother an’ me went to Bedford—you’ve heard me tell of Bedford—eighteen years ago, we went with the ide’ of makin’ a forten’ on silver minin’. We, your ma and me, hadn’t been there long when you was born. When you was about two years old your mother, who hadn’t been well since we left the states, was taken sick ; the doctor ssid if she didn’t have a change o’ climete she would die, so we decided that she’d better go to her father’s, up in New Hampshire.” “On account of your ma’s bein’ sick so often I had done pretty much all the takin’ care of you, so when it was thought best for her to travel alone, I didn’t feel that I had much of a job on my hands in lookin’after you. I haven’t seen or heard anythin’ of your mother since I put her on the stage for Haversfield, fifteen years ago, until yesterday. When I was down to Spotsville Jim Rollins yelled out to me, “Hey, Brunswick, here’s a letter for yer’, and Jack, this is the letter he gave me.” So saying, Thomas, commonly called “Buck,” Brunswick, a prosperous ranch owner of New Mexico, handed his son Jack, a large muscular boy of 17, the letter which Jack read : Hooksett, , New Hampshire. May 12, 189—. Dear Tom : It has been 15 long and unhappy years since I have seen either my boy or you. When I reached here more dead than alive, father vowed that I should never return. I have written many letters to you addressed to Bedford, but as I never have received any answers I supposed you had moved. I met Aleck Carter in Boston the other day and he told me that you and Jack were living alone at the address of this letter. Oh, Tom, you don’t know how happy it made me when he put in that word “alone.” Boor father is dead and 1 am at liberty to come to you once more. As Aleck worked for us when we first went to Mexico, and was always known for his truthfulness, I shall set out for Hammarsmith Monday, the 15th, with- out waiting to hear from you. Please meet me at H., as Aleck tells me that it is two days’ ride by stage from there to your ranch. Remember me to my darling boy and believe me to be still your loving wife, Moll IE. P. S. I expect to reach H. by the first of next month. “There ! Thers’s that puzzled look in your face again You’re wondering why I haven't been East before and got her, hey? Well, I’ll show you why.” So saying, Mr. Brunswick took another let- ter from his pocket, which was yellow with age, and gave it to Jack. Jack read: Hooksett, New Hampshire, Sept. 26, 187—. Mr. Thomas Brunswick, Sir:—My daughter arrived here two weeks ago and, after being confined to her bed two days, died. As the funeral has already taken place, it will not be necessary for you to come on. Please also keep your boy, as I consider the Hast no fit place for him. Herbert Potter. THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. When Jack finished reading the clouds gathered in his face, then broke; the wind changed, the sun came out, and once more his father beheld pleas- ant weather. “Good-bye, Jack!’’ “Good-bye, Father! With these words of parting Mr. Brunswick vaulted into his saddle, slipped through his arm the bridle rein of a led horse, meant for the use of his wife on her return, and rode off. After dinner, while Jack was sitting in front of his father’s cabin day-dreaming, five uncouth-looking Indians were watch- ing him from a clump of pines near by. Four of them carried guns, but the fifth carried nothing save an ugly-looking club. It was the fifth, Snake in the Grass, whose eyes feasted ravenously on Jack’s handsome Winchester. “You all got guns but me,” said Snake in the Grass, addressing his companions in his native lingo. “Now a chance for me to get one has come.” The first thing that made Jack aware of the presence of any other living per- sons were the words. “Hello, Jackie,” ad- dressed to him by Running Water. On looking up he beheld the grinning faces of the five Indians. Knowingjthat they had “jumped the reservation,” he was not especially pleased and answered in a surly tone, “Hello yourself, you grinnin’ pappoosc.” •‘Jackie got a new rifle?” questioned Running Water. Jack observed the “rusty percussion cap” carried by the Indian and answered in tones of mockery, “Running Squaw got a new rifle?” The Indian, if angered by Jack’s man- ner, did not show it and asked, “Jackie want to shoot at tree with Running Water and his friends?” “For heaven’s sake quit calling me Jackie. Yes, I'll shoot at a target with you and yer friends.” If Jack had thought it over he never would have given his consent to the shooting match. But he was young, a good shot and had nothing to occupy him. He was proud of his aim and glo- ried in defeating an Indian. One of the braves ran to a tree a hun- dred yards distant, cut a square in the bark with his bowie knife and returned. The first Indian who shot missed the tree. The second fired and missed; so did the third. Then came Running Water’s turn. Hardly had the report died away when Jack’s rifle spoke. All the combatants ran to examine the tree. It was found that both Jack and Running Water had hit it, but that one had been more successful than the other. “There’s Running Water,” said that brave, pointing to the hole nearest the centre. “That isn’t your mark, you thief! That’s mine,” retorted Jack. “But Running Water knows it is his mark.” “It’s nothing of the kind, you hea- then !” screeched Jack, as he bent for- ward to examine the holes. At this point Snake in the Grass, who had been lurking in the rear, slipped forward with the treacherous murderous instinct of his race which was dormant, not dead, under the white man’s law, and brought his club on the hoy’s head, kill- ing him instantly. The sun, a ball of glowing fire, was hiding its red face behind a sheltering mountain, as two solitary travelers were ascending the trail leading to the cabin of Thomas Brunswick. One, a bearded man arrayed in western attire, and equipped with so many articles cf self- defence that he looked like an animated arsenal, was riding in advance; the other, a sweet little woman, with black hair streaked with gray, was following close behind. They were within hailing distance of the cabin when the man sang out “Jack ! Jack ! where are you?” But no response came back except from the hills, who echoed, “Jack ! Jack ! where are you?” A shiver ran through the woman as she said in a trembling voice, “John, where is he?” Oh ! John, where is he?” “Don’t git scared, Mollie. He’s prob- ably gone down to the village.” “But he hasn't! I know he hasn’t! Tom ! what is that!” Tom followed the direction indicated 16 Till-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. by her pointing finger. He looked sharply a second, then quickly dis- mounted and took two long strides towards the object. A second, and then with a cry of anguish he put his hands to his head and fell forward in a dead swoon. The next edition of the local paper contained the following notice: “Two weeks ago John Brunswick, son of the popular ranch owner, Thomas Brunswick, was murdered. Suspicion pointing to a band of five Indians who had “skipped” the reservation the same day, Indian policeman Ferret was set on their trail. After a journey of 250 miles he overtook the fugitives. On their own confession three of these mur- derers have been hanged, the other two have received a sentence of life im- prisonment. Mr. Brunswick will return to the East as soon as his wife’s con- dition will permit.” In the last stages of decay stands the deserted cabin of Thomas Brunswick. Near by is a clump of pines which moan night and day for a dead companion. Dear to their memory is that bleaching skeleton of a tree, reared among them only to be cut off in its prime. Dear also to the memory of two mourners in the far away East, are recollections of a boy who appears to one, as a strong, lithe youth just entering upon manhoad with perfect trust and confidence in its promises; and to the other as a little child with clinging golden curls and brown trustful baby eyes Roundel. (In memory of M. Clinton Bacon, .Ik.] Farewell, dear friend, our sad hearts still are crying, With passionate notes fulfilled, with sighs that blend In one low burden when the sounds fall dying. Farewell, dear friend. Ours the perfect grief that joy can mar nor mend, Since he went from us like a bright bird flying Across the darkening sea, at twilight's end. What shall Death respond, though winds and waves are sighing ? But far faint echoes of the word we send Out into dark, shrills back to us replying, Farewell, dear friend. W.m. Francis Eaton. Ibere anb Lbeie. T11F. POUCH AFLOAT—HOW BOSTON HARBOR IS PATROLLED. Through the courtesy of Gen. A. P. Martin, of the Board of Police Commis- sioners, I was allowed to take the usual afternoon patrol of Boston Harbor in the police boat, Guardian. A little before 2.30 Gen Martin, with a party of friends, walked down the length of Battery Wharf and boarded the swift craft. A raw east wind and rain, which has inflicted itself upon Massachusetts dur- ing the last two weeks, blew into our faces as we passed from the shelter of the large brick storehouse on Constitu- Till ; SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 7 tion Wharf, and it was so disagreeable that the comfortable warmth of the cabin elicited several “ahs” of approval. After cigars were lighted the only necessary thing was an open fire to re- mind one of a sitting-room at home, al- though the masts of the newly arrived Hamburg Liner two ships away, and the whistle of the Chelsea ferryboat screeching at the next wharf, rather dis- pelled the illusion. A small boy, even, can name the police captain of the precinct in which he lives, but they are fewer number in who know about the patrol boats—of their duties and of the men themselves. Thus it might be well to describe these things. The Guardian and Watchman—both well chosen names—have the task of suppressing crime and enforcing the rules and regulations of the City of Bos- ton throughout the area of the harbor. The largest of these is the Guardian, in charge of Harbor Master Byron F. Brag- don. She is 112 fett long by about 20 wide, and was built at the Atlantic Works, East Boston. Her crew num- bers ten men. In tonnage she would probably be classed with the ocean go- ing tug, Kate James, but in appearance there is no comparison. It is quite curious, but there is always something about a government vessel, from the 10,000 ton battleship down to the small revenue cutter, that distin- guishes it from the merchant ships. As the Laurdian lies at the wharf one would take her for a steam yacht. A near approach, however, will soon unde- ceive one, for nailed up on a post oppo- site the gang plank is a familiar blue police box, with a gong underneath that clangs out every few minutes like the bell at a railway station. This, and the men with numbers on their hats loung- ing around the decks, denote that the government has a hand in the business. Everything on the boat from the shiny black funnel to the polished bronze clock in the pilot house is im maculately clean. The decks are as spotless as the floor of a good house- keeper’s kitchen, and, although the Guardian has butted the waves of Bos- ton Harbor for two winters, she looks as if she had just slidden off the ways. This is no doubt due to the elbow grease expended by the “sailor cops. After it stopped raining I took a look over the boat. Directly back of the pilot house and engine room are two cabins, fitted up with carpets, electric lights with won- derfully designed globes and regulation curtains. A Chinese water boy with cocktails up his sleeve is the only thing needed to make the appointments com- plete. Under this cabin is the fore- castle, a most delightful place to lounge in, as the crew will admit. When one has read Richard H. Dana and Clark Russell, the idea of sitting in a fore- castle, unless compelled to, is preposter- ous. But then, Dana did not have black leather cushions, six windows and field glasses. The powerful engines take up more room than is customary, for the Guar- dian is a fast boat, with a speed of 13 knots, three knots less than that made by the battleship Massachusetts. The engines are triple expansion and of the most approved type. Her engineer also is of the most “approved type,” if that term may be used. While I warmed myself near the huge cylinders, we talked war, and he told me about the storming of Fort Fisher, brought to mind probably by the daring act of Deweys. Another patriotic member of the crew has served three years under Dewey. I have attempted to describe the equipments and things on the Guardian to show those who do not know to what expense the city forefathers have gone. They may be a little slow in putting wires underground, but they do not seem to consider anything less than a $50,000 boat £ood enough for the harbor master. It’s rather hard to asso- ciate electric lights, shining brass steam- pipes, soft cushions and carpets with wet, dirty “drunks” and barred windows. After Captain Bragdon had steered close enough for the party to see the rolls of cables on the wharf at Castle Island, which are used in connection with the submarine mines and torpedoes, he put out into the clear stretch of water opening down to Long Island Point. In reply to questions concern- 18 TIN-: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ing his duties he said that they were wide and varied, such as picking up a drowning man, arresting the harbor thieves who prowl around the docks, as- signing the anchorage ground to enter- ing vessels, and settling disputes be- tween “skippers” who have claimed the the same berth, Harbor Master Bragdon is to the harbor what a patrolman is to Washing- ton St., and the work is of about the same kind. As a patrolman orders a carriage to make way or an electric car to stop, so the captain commands a vessel to pull out from a wharf, or a four-master to anchor outside the line of the East Boston ferries. Only I imag- ine that his duties are a great deal harder than the patrolman’s. “The mere making of arrests is not one quarter of the work” said Bragdon. The average through the year is 300. So you see the number is not so large as that made in some of the precincts of the city proper.” A landsman may have the idea that a vessel can come into the harbor and drop its anchor where it pleases. This is en- tirely wrong. If the landsman did this he would have the Watchman or the Guardian plunging down upon him in three minutes. Each kind of vessel has its own an- chorage ground, like the house-boats during the Henley week on the Thames. All coal barges anchor over near the East Boston flats and the yachts lying south of the channel anchor by the New England docks at South Boston. “A master of a vessel must first ob- tain a permit from the Harbor Master and have a berth assigned to him before discharging or loading any cargo within anchorage limits.” This, and about twenty other rules have been made by the city authorities and it is Bragdons duty to see that they are obeyed. Of course a captain of a tramp steamer from Bombay is not expected to know where to anchor at Boston, Massachu- setts, nor is the captain of four coal barges from Perth, Amboy. Conse- quently these rules and regulations have been printed and the Harbor Master sees that the sea captains are supplied with them. “Is the work difficult ?” I asked. “Yes,” he said smiling. “When you have to decide where 200 vessels shall lay between Fort Independence and the New England railroad piers it is very apt to be difficult.” The Guardian makes two trips a day, cruising in the upper bay in the morn- ing and in the lower bay during the af- ternoon, besides responding to the alarms with the fire boat. O11 this particular trip there was noth- ing of much interest going on although down bv Deer Island Light we saw the government men at work on the cables and mines. There were two tugs, a lighter, and a number of small boats, looking like so many chickens around a hen, all busy laying traps for our Spanish friends. It was a nasty job. The men were completely soaked and the red danger signal and the Stars and Stripes hung listlessly against the mast with all the patriotism washed out. Small kegs telling of contact mines and torpedoes lay on each side of us and thoughts of the “Maine” surged through our minds. It was a relief to see them riding astern again. The regular route of the Guardian ex- tends around Fort Warren, and as we passed, the sentries could be seen tramp- ing in the rain and the signal corps vig- orously waving red and white flags on top of the fortifications. Surely these men are serving their country very loyally. They are more likely to catch cold and take pneumonia than to have their arms and legs shot off. A trij over the fort would have been interesting, but no one is allowed to land. As we approached the mines on the way back a man shrieked at us through a megaphone. He jumped about and seemed so excited about it that one had the idea we were running against a tor- pedo. Our tears were quickly calmed, however, when he said, “Take this mes- senger up to Boston, will you ?” Upon being interrogated, he told the crew that three contact mines were al- ready down, and many torpedoes. It might be well to say that no vessel can become familiar with a contact mine— THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 19 they resent such forced friendship. The torpedoes however, are not so exclusive, as they are connected by cables with the.various fortifications and are touched off from the shore. After a careful investigation of the upper harbor, Captain Bragdon found that there was no need of his attention, and slipped into the dock. We left the Guardian ready and alert like a fire en- gine. for the next call. Chip. Class Poem, English '98. The Borderland. Once, many, many years ago In the rosy light of dawn, When the whole fair world was fragrant With the balmy dews of morn, Two youths within a forest strolled Hlithely singing, hand in hand; Pilgrims on their first great journey, Seeking for Life's borderland. One with sunny curls and laughter Like the carol of the lark: One with thoughtful eyes and tresses Thick and long and richly dark. Hand in hand they journeyed onward, Both their young hearts gay and free. Till they reached Life’s meadow guarded By the maiden—Destiny. Then the youth with curls of yellow Knelt and kissed her proffered hand: “Lovely maid, which is the flower Blooming fairest in thy land ?” The maiden smiled: “I cannot tell thee. Thou alone canst make thy choice.” And like summer breezes murmuring Through the rushes, came her voice. “Hast thou every blossom, maiden?” “Nay,”—ana she withdrew her hand: “There is one—which blossoms yonder On the further borderland.” Then the dark-eyed lad drew nearer— Clasped the robe of Destiny — “Its name”—“The purple amaranth Of immortality. “But the road is rough and dreary, And I fear thou art not strong: Thou wilt faint upon the wayside. For Life’s winding path is long. “Wouldst thou choose that purple flower With a thousand blooming here ? Wouldst thou seek in unknown countries For a bud—when these are near ?” And she gazed across the meadow Where within the golden light, Hosts of tender blossoms shimmered— Many hued and softly bright. Paused the lad—then sweetly smiling Turned and softly murmured “Yea!” And with Faith, a pensive maiden, For a guide, pursued his way. Laurel chose the other pilgrim. Who, with young Ambition’s hand Closely folded to his bosom. Also left the borderland. Roses bloomed and roses faded: Golden locks now glimmered grey: In a banquet-hall a stranger Uninvited stole one day; And a shudder stilled the revel, While the host turned ashen pale— Tore the laurel from his forehead— Cast it from him with a wail: “Oh! not yet, not yet—have mercy, Grant me but a little while That I may”—his voice was silenced, And death left him with a smile. In the curls once golden tinted Drooping o’er the silent brow, Gleamed a single leaf of laurel —Worthless as the cold clay now. Deep and silent closed the twilight Round a lonely mountain-side: Like a groom with soft caresses Folding to his heart his bride. In the purple of the heavens Just above the western bar, With a pale and chastened glimmer. Shone the tender evening star. Slowly toiled a weary traveller Up the mountain, while ahead Earnest-eyed and ever hopeful— Journeyed Faith, who turned and said: “Courage, friend, ’tis not much further, Then thy journey will be done: Thou dost well deserve the blossom That ere long thou shall have won. “Sec—e’en now he is advancing In the glory of his might; Thou no longer needst a guardian, We must part, dear friend—good night.” With a smile Death stooped, and gently Placed within the outstretched hand, The bud of immortality From the further borderland. Thus—dear classmates—we are pausing Bv the golden borderland: Each to start upon Life's journey With a blossom in his hand. And some will choose the holly-hock Glowing with ambition's hue; And some fidelity will seek In the “speedwell's darling blue.” Purple heather and bride-roses Blend their perfume, and the fair Primrose—modest worth—her sweetness Yields unto the balmy air. But— what'eer we choose—choose wisely; Never mind its shape or hue. Only ask each tender conscience Is it worthy, is it true ? Beatrice L. Colburn, ’ S. SOMERVILLE LATIN SCHOOL — CLASS OF ’98. SOMERVILLE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL — CLASS ’98, THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 22 Latin High School. Faculty. HEAD MASTER. Putney, Bertha A....... Smith. Bthcl M........ Smith. Myrtle.......... Stoddard, Florence P. Sylvester, Persis .1.. . 'litus, Marian I....... Tousey, Maud It........ williams, Florence (� .. Williams. Oenone I.... Wingersby, Eleanore .1 Woodman. Susan ..........C Sargent Ave. ....13 Mt. Pleasant St. ,. 28 Arlington St. .........13 (’handler St. .........1!� Wheeler St. ......10 Raymond Ave. ....IOC Professor's Row. ...........37 Albion St. ..02 Salem St.. Medford. .........15 Bartlett St. .........61 Putnam St. Ambrose. Charles M----- Clark, Harold II....... Coveney. William T.... Curtis. George B....... Gage, B. Raymond....... Gilbert. Walter It...... Gunsenhlser. Moses A.. Jones. Fredet'iC K...... Kidder. Arthur A....... I.nnt, Forrest S....... McGann, Thomas F.. Jr Pearson. Albert I,..... Peirce, Bradford II.... Peirce, Royal K........ Roffe. Percy I’........ Ityan. Henry .1........ Scott, A. Edward........ Smith. Percy C......... Stephenson, William C. Sturtevant, Malcolm E. TeAd, Donald G.......... .32 Warren Ave. .....280 Elm St. ..73 Marshall St. ....83 Irving St. 3s Dartmouth St. .,51 Elmwood St. ___lo4 North St. . .33 Claremon St. ..14 Summit Ave. ....2G Tufts St. .. .45 Putnam St. ,. .70 Wallace St. ...40 Laurel St. ..20 Bartlett St. .253 Medford St. ....0 Spring St. ..41 Marshall St. ....70 Irving St. 55 Dartmouth St. .31 Warren Ave. .. .8 Aldcrsoy St. George L. Baxter, A. M. 27 Warren Ave. POST-GRADUATES. MASTER- Frank M. Hawks, A. M. 257 School St. SUB-MASTER. Charles F. Murray, A. M. 28 Franklin St. FIRST ASSISTANT. Sarah W. Fox, 99 Irving St., Cambridge ASSISTANTS. Francks W. Kaan, 12 Pleasant Ave Enoora Morey, 168 Huntington Ave., Boston Mrs. Lena Gilbert, 51 Elmwood St. Florence II. Paul, A. B. 120 Summer St. R. Adelaide Witham, A. B., Hotel Colson Joseph Young, Janitor, 121 Highland Ave. Scholars. Class IV. Alger. Lilia M Belcher. Lida 1! Bray. Estelle 20 Delaware St. 98 Professor's Row. Browne. Ethel Capon. Ituth 1' Carr. Emily M Clarke. Florence S. B.... Cochran. Florence B Cuddy. Lillian M Dickinson. Lena M 10 Beach St. 28 Mt. Pleasant St. 18 Bow St. Place. 20 Tufts St. Kldrldge, Charlotte C.... Fife. Elite M Foster. Mabel p Fuller. Mabel F 243 Elm St. 32 Holland St. 79 Jennie Lind Ave. Hanson. S. Myrtle 52 Adams S t. Lukin. Margaret A Lawson, A. Estelle Leavitt. Charlotte E 1 Hillside Park. 101 Summer St. McCoy, Agnes I Milkier. Jennie A Mitchell. Florence E 02 Main St. Cotter. Richard J......................18 Sknhan St. Woodbrklge. C. Albert...................7 Arthur St. Class III. Ashton, Elsie G........ Blood. Grace N......... Bowtell. Blanche G.... ltrodil. Mary F........ Butters. Maude E....... Clough. Grace E........ Dearborn. Helen........ DeHart. Mina W......... Driscoll. Mary E....... Friend. Edna M......... Hall. Mabel E.......... Harmon, Ruth M......... Kilmer. Marv A......... Klmpton. Minnie G.... Kingsley, Mary W....... Lewis. Lena L.......... Lowell. Charlotte It.... McCloskey. E. Laffey A Medros, Emma G......... Moore, Ethel A......... Moore. Harriet C....... Moore. Mabel L......... Phillips Amy F......... Poole. Edith W......... Shattuek. Elvn I....... Tarbox. Ethel M........ Toele. Alice I......... Wlnshlp. Lnella P...... Zoeller. Stephanie J--- .....17 Bonner Ave. ........7 George St. ........7 Parker St. ....12 Aldersey St. .....17 Prescott St. ....14 Sargent Ave. .. Hotel Woodbrklge. ........53 Laurel St. .......241 Pearl St. .........5 Irving St. .........9 Vea .ie St. ......Ill Curtis St. .......420 Broadway. .........3 Union St. 128 Professor's Row. ....4s Kidder Ave. ......52 Madison St. ..........38 Row St. .........52 Flint St. .....37 Madison St. .......Holden. Mass. .....12 Curtis Ave. .....loss Broadway. ...40 Mt. Vernon St. ....20 Warren Ave. ........30 Austin St. ........33 Curtis St. ......74 Perkins St. ......20 Gibbons St. Armstrong. Samuel E...............91 Summer St. Ayres, Harold W...................75 Central St. Bootllby. Albion M................14 Maple Ave. Brookhouse. Winthrop......................21 Park St. Byam. Arthur W....................22 School St. Connelly. Harry M....................34 Clyde St. Densmore. John H....................44 Porter St. El wards. Dean G................23 Fountain Ave. Fitts. Frank E., Jr.............17 Pleasant Ave. Flewelllng Stanley E..............9 Carbon St. Gnrcelou. George II...............0 William St. Gooding. Arthur F...............24 Pleasant Ave. Harmer. Torr W....................IS Adams St. Harrington. Robert B.....................47 Cedar St. Harrington. George I..............47 Cedar St. Harris. Walter I .................2s Malden St. Hubbard. Wallace E..............44 Columbus Ave. Jouett. Mark It.. Jr..............37 Chester St. Keach. Charles A..................35 Pinckney St. Keyes. Ralph P....................49 Thurston St. Kilmer, Frederick M.. Jr..........420 Broadway. Knight. Thomas S..................Tufts College. Knowles. E. Augustine.............17 Warren Ave. Litchfield, Harry W...............181 Broadway. Till ; SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 23 Mead, Eugene A.....................22 (.rove St. Muldoon. Christopher .T., Jr.....88 Concord Ave. Peirce. 5. Leon...................49 Laurel St. Philbrick. Koscoe II.............50 Morrison St. Sanborn. Harrv .1..................9 Hamlet St. Store, I. Frank..................238 Summer St. Tead. Stanley II...................8 Aldersev St. Thornqulst. J. Arvhl...............20 Kim Place. White. Carleton G......................«1 How St. Wlgglu. Charles S..................IS V Inal Ave. Class II. Bowers. Bertha L........ Howkcr. Ella W.......... Bray. Bertha A.......... Carr. Addie P........... Clark, Gcorginna M.... Countwav. Oussie S.... Day. Abide I............ Pensmore. Elizabeth. ... Dcnvlr, M. Emma......... Drouet, Ada............. Eaton. Florence A....... Elston. Mabel E......... Fales. An nit a N....... (Hidden. Auua E......... Ilariner. Maty S........ Hodgkins. Helen A....... Hooper. Blanche II...... Katlion. Maude C........ Keeler. Alice M......... Kcnnard. Agnes F........ Keyes. Bertha E......... Kingman. Lucy S......... Maddox. Susie L......... Marshall. Jessie P...... McAllister. Florence I� .. Mulllken. Gertrude A.. O’Brien. Amy F.......... Osborne. Mary F......... Page, Annie L........... Preston. M. Belle....... Small. Grace A.......... Staples. Bertha......... Stearns. Lillian .1..... 'i homas. Frances B..... Tukcy. Eva V............ Walker. Florence II.... ....17 Prescott St. ....-2 Hillside Ave. .‘.is Professor's ltow ......22 Laurel St. ....(! Everett Ave. ....28 Koblnson St. .....12 Ilamlet St. ......44 Porter St. . .. .59 Concord Ave. ...72 Columbus Ave. .....1� Vlnal Ave. ......'21 Greene St. ___1(5 Mon month St. .....380 Broadway. ......18 Adams St. .....188 Central St. P24 Professor's How. .....'27 Cherry Sr. .....128 Central St. ....II Arlington Sr. ....49 Thurston St. ..404 Highland Ave. .......7 Knapp St. .....4G Chester Sr. ......'22 WaJIace Sr. .......(5 Bolton St. ....28 Concord Ave. ......(57 Boston St. .......05 Albion St. ......51 Jacques St. 24S a Highland Ave. ....1(5 Tenney Court. . .299 Highland Ave. .....45 h Oliver St. ......25 Boston St. ......2(5 Wallace St. Atkinson. T. Leman...... Bacon. Lester M......... Bennett, Francis A...... Bray. Compton D......... Brine. Elmer L. A....... Cooper. Ashton.......... Cushman, Arthur W.... Doyle. Louis C.......... Farnum, Clarence S..... Frazer. Gerard......... Harts. Chester L........ Hetherlngton T. Gilbert. Hills. Aubrey A........ Kaula F. Edward........ Kcnlston. Halph II..... Kimball, Ernest R...... Mason. Arthur F........ McDonald. William T... McLean. John A......... Meyer, Harold A........ Moore. Fred A.......... Murphy. Cornelius A... Phillips. Franklin F.. Jr. Purcell. Herbert W........ It inn. Frank I)....... Smith. Walter J........ Smith. William M....... Snowman. Lin wood K... Sturtevant. Wilder L... Vinal. Eugene It....... Zoeller. August C...... ........02 Park St. ....125 Orchard St. ....248 Medford St. .98 Professor's Row. ....40 Houghton St. ........22 Ware St. 21 Prospect Hill Ave. ......29 Berkley St. .........5s Otis St. ......2(5 Walnut St. .......12 Maple St. ......12 Walnut St. ........20 Tufts St. ....2s Itlehdnle Ave. .......17 Park St. ....2.2 Warren Ave. .......5 Mason Ave. ....42 Greenville St. .....84 Franklin St. .....110 Perkins St. ........10 Grant St. .......09 Jamies St. .....211 II .Hand St ..(554 Somerville Ave. ....17 Wesley Park. ......219 Broadway. ......112 Lowell St. .......22 Sew all St. ___78 Columbus Ave. .....255 Medford St. ......20 Gibbons St. Class I. Ainslie. Flora C...................II Sanborn Ave. AI bee. Bessie M.........................21 Marshall St. Atwell. Alice M............................7 Newbury St. Barrows. M. Carey.................187 School St. Bennett. Hazel....................41 Putnam St. Bouncy, Theresa E.................7 Hancock St. Browe, Florence 1.................102 Central St. Byam. Mercy P..................... Melvin St. Callahan. Lucy F.....................22 Pearl St. Carpenter. Jennie G..................2 Centre St. Carter. Bthelyn E.................'22 Vinal Ave. Carter. Olive I...................22 Porter St. Catty. K. A. F....................89 Gilman St. Chipman. Martha T.................10(5 North St. Cripps. Enid K....................24 Aldersey St. Farrell. Gertrude s............8 Grandview Ave. Ford. Margaret E. G...............12 Shlrman St. Gibbs. Ethel M...............452 Somerville Ave. Gilchrist. Grace M................70 Craigio St. Grlllln. Ethel 1..................42 Newbury St. Hanscoin. Olive B.....................2(5 Madison St. Howes. Mildred It......................172 Summer St. Kendall. Marcella F...............55 Oxford St. Kinsman. Nathalie E...............'2 Jaques St. Lewis. Eva........................20 William St. Lvon. Alice F.....................392 Broadway. McCoy. Florence 1....................02 Main St. McGann, Helen 1...................45 Putnam St. McLean. Isabella......................87 Franklin St. Me Lei lan. E. Marion.............57 Willow Ave. Mellow. Isabel! M.............77 Jennie Lind Ave. Munroe, Carrie J..................7'� Myrtle St. Noyes. Elsie A.................22 Robinson St. O'Connell. Lizzie R...................35 Lin wood St. Pearson. Alice M......................7(5 Wallace St. Pearson. M. Jeannette.................G3 Prescott St. Perry. Mary A........................(59 Marshall St. Piper. Mary S..................71 Sycamore St. Pitman. Bertha A...............77 Columbus Ave. Raymond. Marion DcB............20 Crocker St. Rescmle. Virginia A. DeS.........129 Central St. Ricker. Susie M...................8 Prospect St. Sears. Alice W.................25 Dartmouth St. Sears, Lucy D..................25 Dartmouth St. Stowers. Sadie G..................288 Medford St. Thompson. Inn G...................202 School St. True. Helen E.........................140 Holland St. Velio. Lillian ('......................220 Summer St. Vinton. Gertrude F...................157 Elm St. Whitaker. Sarah B..............(52 Evergreen Ave. Williams. Rosamond C..................2S Riehdah- Ave. Wilson. Stella A..................GO Albion St. Woodman. Sarah M..................01 Putnam St. Woodward. Beatrice......................8 Oakland Ave. Arnold. Edward 0...................15 Lorlng St. Bennett. Robert W..................41 Putnam St. Brown. Chester II.....................15 Day St. Colpltt, Edwin K..................10(5 Beacon St. Currier. Walter E.................28 Putnam St. Doyle. Ernest R....................29 Berkley St. Eaton. William D...................45 a Tufts Sr. Fisher. William E..................20 Hancoek St. Flynn. J. Frank.................1 Tremont Place. French. Edward S.................472 Broadway. Funcke, Frank A..................290 Beacon Sr. Gilbert. Frederick S...........51 Elmwood St. Graham. Alexander..............20 Bonner Ave. Grimshaw, Albert II.............215 Washington St. Gurnham. Robert E..................20 Hancock St. Haartz. John C.....................29 Wallace St. Hainan. William J..................2(53 Beacon St. Hepburn. Johnston..............220 Somerville Ave. Kendall. Harry G...................II Cedar St. Kimpton. Arthur R.....................3 I'nion St. Leavitt. Horace IL. Jr.............30 Adams St. Lounshury. Frederick B........380 Il'-'li'and Ave. Mercer, William I... Jr............3 2 Broadway Milner. John G.................82 Highland Av. Morrison. Thomas......................34 Avon St. Nelson. Earl M.....................38 Cherry St. Nichols. Robert..... ..............20 Lorlng St. Pitcher. Molhnrn 0.............53 Wheatland St. Robertson. Walter E...........223 a Somerville Ave. Ryan. William A.......................0 Spring St. Sanborn. C. Ashton R..........105 Highland Ave. Shearer. G. Grant..................33 Belmont St. Skuse. George W...............421 Somerville Ave. Smith. Ralph M.....................00 Gorham t. StackpOle. Charles A...............(50 Preston St. Temple. Ralph L................10 No. Wyatt St. Wilkins. Samuel II.. Jr...............19 Dover St. 24 TUK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. English High School. Faculty. HEAD MASTER : Charles T. C. Whitcomb, A. M. 12 Highland Ave MASTER : Winkrri) C. Akers, A. Ii. 24 Crocker St SUB-MASTERS I Merle S. Gktchkll, A. M. 140 Sycamore St Everett W. Tuttle, 3 Concord Sq., Boston John A. Avery, A. B. 22 Dartmouth St JUNIOR SUB-MASTERS : Harry L. Jones, 157 Highland Ave Howard W. Poor, A. B. 34 Bow St Gkoroe J. Pfeiffer, Ph.D. Watertown, Mass. HEAD ASSISTANT I A. Marion Merrill, GO Vinal Ave ASSISTANTS Mary P. Anderson, B. S. 61 Walnut St A. Laura Batt, B. S. 137 Highland Ave Alice F. Davenport, 56 Grove St., Watertown Scholars. Class IV. Ambrose. Marie L........ Belcher, Calla K........ I .lack well, Mary G.... Itone, Florem A........ Bossey, Mabel F......... Bowen, Nellie G......... Burgess. Ella M......... Cameron. Lillian I...... Carr, Helen D........... Clifford, Annie C....... Colburn, Beatrice L..... Coinmlns. Agatha G...... Coney. Mabel V.......... Cox. Mary E............. Currier, Gertrude M----- Currier. Kuby II........ Davis. Mabel K.......... Desmond. Mattie I....... Dickinson, Louise II.... Drake. Nellie E......... Dugan, Gertrude S....... Eastman, Laura M........ Eddy. Clarlbel.......... Edmunds. Adelaide K... Fitzgerald. Helen A.... French. Alice 1 ........ Grieves. Jessie F....... Hall. Maud I............ Hardison. Matie L....... Hathaway. Eva E......... Hayes. Edith B.......... Hilt, Ida c............. Howe, Bessie E.......... Hunter. E. Louise....... Jones. Lulu B........... Lyman. Bertha B......... Lynain, Ida M........... Marshall, Lizzie E...... Moore. Agnes M.......... Nyc. Mabel A............ Paine, Mabel M.......... Pitman. Ethel B......... Pratt, Etta F........... Price, Minnie E......... Quinn, Maude F.......... Itooney, Margaret 5---- Bussell. Florence A..... Sartwell. Alice G....... Smith, Grace I.......... Sparrow, Ethel II....... Stentlford. Jennie L.... Stevens. Vivian I....... Stone, Nellie T......... Studle.v. Bertha W...... Thresher. Edna F........ V’asque, Gertrude C..... Walker. Lilia M......... Wallace, Agnes K........ White. Marlon B......... Young. Florence......... ......42 Bos on St. .... 12 Webs er Ave. .......K� Kent St. ___452 Medford St. .......Ill Elm S . ___128 Lin wood S .. ....359 Broadway. . .30 Campbe 1 Park. .....74 Craigio St. ....115 Lowell St. . ..28 Billlngliam St. .....24 Hanson St. ........4!l Bow St. .....40 Boston St. ....0 Mossland St. .......o IIowc St. ....11 Harvard St. ....100 School St. ... .35 Brastow Ave. ... .375 Medford St. ___10 Shawmut St. . .. .38 ('handler St. .....07 Bonair St. ... .155 Summer St. .....58 Myrtle St. ........7 Bond St. ..57 Dartmouth St. ...78 Concord Ave. ....102 Central St. .....21 Arthur St. ..52 Dartmouth St. ---347 Beacon St. ... .40 Kidder Ave. ....34 Newburv St. ......23 Banks St. .....143 Cross St. .....13 Park Ave. . .22 Francesca Ave. . . .322 Beacon St. ....51 Cedar St. . .53 Morrison St. .....48 Elm St. ---05 Lowell St. .0 Mt. Vernon St. .......32 Glen St. 201 Somerville Ave. ....1323 Broadway. .....13 Cherry St. 13 Mt. Pleasant St. ...18 Meaeham St. ... .208 Medford St. ....33 Wallace St. ..13 Chauneey Ave. .53 Francesca Ave. ....11 Appleton St. .. .10 Hillside Park. .....27 Cutter St. ....17 Gorham St. ....48 Mystic Ave. .. .2! Endicott Ave. M. Jessamine Dixon, Mary P. Hitchcock, Lucy Ingram, Carrie A. Marsh, A. ] Kda L. Nichols, O. B. Maria B. Smith, M. Helen Teele, A. B Susie L. Sanhokn, Ph. 122 Orchard St 39 Cedar St 13 Pleasant Ave 5. 13 Pleasant Ave 54 Vinal Ave 14 Spring Hill Terrace 23 Central St., Arlington B. 13 Pleasant Ave Laura A. Davis, 14 Pleasant Street Place, Arlington Clara A. Johnson, A. B., 177 Central St STUDENT TEACHERS! Louise H. Nims, Hotel Warren Harry F. Sears, 20 Pinckney St H. B. Ski.lon, Janitor, 9 Stickncy Ave Ashton, Carl F Baldwin. Warn n J Brooks. Ralph O 17 Bonner Ave. .. .82 Mt. Vernon St. 05 Beach St. Crowell. Louis F Cutter. William F Fulton, Charles J Higgins. Walter M Langdon. Harry Makechnic. Arthur N Mcscrvc, Albert J Palmer, Willard A Pushee, Frank J Bicli. Alfred S Saunders. Ernest A Sheridan, Bernard J Stone. Herbert E 4 Spring Court. 238 Elm St. 9 Chester Ave. .10 Summer St. 88 Marshall St. Wem.vs’s, Duncan Wormwood. Albert W POST G BADE ATES. Bradford, Blanche S 101 Summer St. Dalton. Ethel 1100 Broadway THK SOMERVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. -3 Eaton, Annie M.......................9i Klin St. Edmands, Alice It.................155 Summer St. Forbes, itessle L.................92 Orchard St. Haley. Blanche....................4!� Vlnnl Ave. Howard. Clara A...................89 Cedar St. Hurter. Florence..................40 High St. Jackman. Elizabeth 1 ..........10 Westwood Itoad. Jones, Clara It...................15 Vernon St. Lament. Sarah .1..................45 Heiuli St. McFaddcn, Alice L.................27 Berkeley St. Niles. Gertrude F.................45 Walnut St. Nlius. Louise H.......Hotel Warren. Union Square. i’nul. Bertha I ................25 Monmouth St. Paul, Mabel G...................25 .Monmouth St. Procter. Grace 1..................44 Spring St. Richards, Maud S..................217 Summer St. Sproule, Harriet F................44.S Medford St. Swift. Mabelle C...............255 Highland Ave. Thompson. Janie M.................45 Montrose St. Wood, Jennie S..................14 Greenville St. Ambrose, John It..................42 Boston St. Chandler, George W..............54 Cameron Ave. Davis, Everett S..................154 Ixiwell St. Palmer, Ilobart S...............02 Liberty Ave. Rich, Harry K.....................0 Auburn Ave. CLASS III. Anderson, Emily B..............IS Farragut Ave. Angcvlne. Louise 1..............22 Dartmouth St. Baker, Edith F.......................53 Day St. Ball. Gertrude F..................«00 Broadway Beckwith. Anna 1...............15 Brastow Ave. Benner, Kuphcna M.................2 Alston St. Brown, Jennie E...................5 Thorndike St. Brown, Nellie E...................10 William St. Buslel, Rita 1....................225 Pearl St. Carter, Blanche M.................45 Prescott St. Cavnnagh, Alice M.................7 Olive Square. Chase. Marlon II..................25 Florence St. Clarke, Marguerita L...........100 Highland Ave. Crosby, Bessie C..................12 Jacques St. Dellea, Ellen A......................20 Otis St. Dennett. Marlon G.................10 Mystic St. Dolllvcr. Mildred A...............170 Summer St. Dudley. Lillian M.................17 Clarcmon St. Durell, Ada M.....................4 Snow Terrace Fairbanks. Ethel C.............40 Greenville St. Farrell. Florence M...............22 Linden St. Fleming. Annie M......................18 Delaware St. Flynn, Ella G...................74 Partridge Ave. Foote, Marguerite....................158 Sycamore St. Gilchrist. Vivian M...............115 Glen St. Gillette, Lillian 1...............557 Elm St. Gilman, Alice M......................224 Elm St. Glazier, Ethel II.................20 Chandler St. Godfrey. Grace 1..................35A Bow St. Gordon. Lottie E..................K� Locke St. Handy. Florence B.................10 Lincoln St. Hartwell, A. Gertrude................550 Elm St. Haskell, Myrtle B....................5 Pearl St. Hazeltine. Clyda B................12«; Orchard St. Healey. Mary M....................27 Belmont St. Hitchtngs, Marlon G..................72 Broadway. Hopkins, Annie R.....................0 Flint St. Howard, Reubeua M.................581 Medford St. Hoyt. Carrie C....................220 School St. Huntley. Charlotte F................1 Pearl St. James, Alice M.....................170 Albion St. James, Anna M......................170 Albion St. Kinmton, Minnie G...................5 Union St. Landers. Jennie M..................48 School St. Langdon. Eunice 1................41 Sargent Ave. Llndgtllst, Jennie M................40 Rush St. Martin. Lula X.................50 1-2 Walnut St. Mason. Alice T...................01 Meacham St. Mason, Jennie G..................25 Brook St. McQuarrle. Elsie V...............:’.l Bolton St. Morang. Beatrice L................in Falrlee St. Morton. Marv E......................53 Hall Ave. Norris. Amelia M....................24 Knapp St. Perry. Jennie E..................228 Medford St. Pitman. Louise A.................31 Pinckney St. Porper, Heaulla E..............48 Jenny Lind Ave. Quarrle. Jennie Hilda............02 Sycamore St. Ralph. H. Florence...............52 Bartlett St. Raymond, Lalla C.................124 Walnut St. Roffe. Myra 1....................253 Medford St. Sanborn. N. Leslie........................7 High St. Sllsbee. Jessie M........................43 Avon St. Sprague, Margaret B...........301 Washington St. Sullivan. Elisabeth F...............7 Elston St. Towne, Grace E....07 Hancock St.. Boston, Mass. Tufts, Elsie.....................57 Heath St. Tuttle. Grace L..................44 Linden Ave. Twycross, Ethel......................30 Elm St. Waldron. Elisabeth W.............21 Heath St. Waters, Lena A...................37 Meacham St. Wentworth. M. Ida...,......22 Prospect Hill Ave. Whipple. Bertha A................Si Thurston St. Williams. Lottie E...............10 Oakland Ave. Wilson. Jennie D.............Ill Washington St. Wltham, Annie M..................15 Austin St. Ballam, Murray D.............34G Highland Ave. Bell. Athol C....................44 Marshall St. Benson. Elbert C.................23 Gorham St. Brine. Francis J....,........134 Highland Ave. Cassidy. Martin II...............72 Meacham St. Chapin. Allen G..................41 Walnut St. Cuddy. Charles F..............18 Bow St. Place. Devine. Daniel F..............47 Houghton St. Dickinson. Fenner B...........35 Brastow Ave. Dodge, Alvali W..................219 Summer St. Ellis. Arthur E......................10 Day St. Fairbanks. Curtis S...........46 Greenville St. Foster. Ernest D.................42 Broadway. Foster. William P................21 Winter St. Frazier, Loron D..............23 Winslow Ave. Fulton, John J................31 Brastow Ave. Gerrlsh. George S....................7 Greene St. Gragg. Charles 0..............118 Concord Ave. Greenwood. Leo S..............14 Bow St. Place. Haines, Herbert C....................47 Bow St. Harris, Joseph R.................158 Walnut St. Howe, Benjamin F.....................9 Mersey St. Howland. Arthur V.............13 Shnwmut Place. Lacy. James W....................63 Cherry St. Lamont. Charles A....................43 Heath St. Lovering. Merrill S..............80 Myrtle St. Macrae. William D.............28« Highland Ave. McNamara, William E..................47 Dane St. Mead. Henry E........................40 Elm St. Mlinger, Charles 11..............35 Newbury St. Nichols, Ernest L....................88 Glen St. Nickerson. Walter C..............30 Franklin St. Nolan. John J. A.................15 Linden Ave. O'Connor. William J..................30 Avon St. PitIIbri«-k. Arthur L............50 Morrison St. Pipe, Carleton C.................75 Wallace St. Pipe. Charles R..................75 Wallace St. Pratt. George J.....................5 Frost Ave. Riddell, Guy C.......................OS Pearl St. Robertson, William............11 Stamford Terrace ltobiuson, Ralph...................11 Greene St. Shaw, Charles A...............22 Billingham St. Smith. Hubbard V.....................45 Cedar St. Spaulding. Russell II............57 Chandler Sf. St. Coeur, Edward.................50A Beacon St. Stevens. Alton L..............7 Francesca Ave. Taylor, William E................24 Auburn Ave. Thomas. Harold K..............223 Highland Ave. Tomfohrde. Theodore II............329 Broadway. Watson, Edward L..............22 Chauncey Ave. Whitcomb, Ralph L.............53 Raymond Ave. Young. Ernest W..................4S Berkeley St. CLASS II. Angeli, Perle L Bailey. Vesta I. ... .C Stickney Ave. 300K Elm St. Beckwith. Frances I.. Blake. Etta F 5 Webster St. .30!) Washington St. Brown! Mary A 12!� Central St. Chaffee. Beulah C Chambers. Olie H Chase. Jennie B. II.... 109 Pearl St. 19 X. Wyatt St. 20 Preston St. Cobb. Ethel H ... .49 Sargent Ave. Davis, Alice M Davis, Julia (j 4s Webster St. ..13 Mt. Vernon St. Dods. Agnes M .. .24 Partridge Ave. 1'union. Lulu M 4 Aldrich St. Fales. Helen 1 Frazier. Evelyn Froth Ingham. Blanche. ...23 Winslow Ave. ....1 Ellsworth St. 20 THE SOM HRVILLH HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Fuller. Mabel L..................2S0A Summer St. Gale, F.velvn T.................1 Brastow Ave. Gebeleln, Anna C................ 10 Webster Ave. Goldlhwalt. Berenice F.............83 Wallace St. Grant. Nellie F....................35 Florence St. Gridin. Bessie E....................50 Curtis St. Guild, Fthel M..............325 Washington Sr. Hamilton. Gertrude S............14 Kdmands St. Hanna. Marguerita C.................151 Him St. Hardv. Florence G...............49 Montrose St. Harlow, Irene...............359 Somerville Ave. Harmon. Blanche S...................19 Miner St. Harris. Ada F...................35 Mt. Vernon St. Haskell. Josephine K................19 Chester St. Ilawley. Minnie C...........295 Highland Aye. Harden. Kdlth II....................79 Cross St. Hills. 1. Maude.....................20 Tufts St. Hobbs, Caroline .1....................................299 Broadway. Hollis. Lillian V...........................39 Irving St. Hopkins. Lillian M.................50 Craigie St. Howe. Frames 1.....................92 Temple St. Iluestis. Annie S..................39 Beacon St. Jovce. Anna K......................28 Quincy St. Keefe. Anna G.......................3 Dana St. Keeler. Alice M....................128 Central St. Kellev. Fvie F.....................47B Franklin St. Kendall. Rebecca A.................33S Broadway. Ivcnnv. Fllen B....................51 Monroe St. King Florence G.....................107 Cross St. King. Grace 1..............9 Prospect Hill Ave. Kitchen. Mary ................................09 Walnut St. Krueger. Helen F................................9 Jacques St. Lamb. A. Louise.........................31 St. James Ave. Lamb. Elizabeth.........................31 St. James Ave. Lambert. Fthel II..................22 Hamlet St. Lewis. Margaret 1...............11 Shnwmut PI. Locke. II. Maude...........11 Prospect Hill Ave. Lord. Katherine G...............63 Columbus Ave. Lovering. Susie M...............11 Shnwmut St. Macdonald. Fthel 1.................41 Sewall St. Macquarrle. Louise M...............31 Boltou St. Magann. Mary A......................30 Cutler St. Manning. C. Alice...................32 Lake St. Marceau. Laura M....................13 Beacon St. Ma.vhew, Fila M.....................2 Thurston St. MeTwiggnn. Elizabeth..................749 Somerville Ave. Middlemas. Ida M............412 Highland Ave. Monroe, Lena....................211A Summer St. Newcomb. Grace F................87 Marshall St. Newell. Grace......................00 Oliver St. Newsom. Linda M.................73 Sycamore St. Nichols. Mildred A.................29 Lorlng St. Nickerson. Harriet II.............334 Broadway. Olney. Buth L................11 Campbell Park. Parent. Ida B......................23 Arthur St. Patch. Florence F..................35 Irving St. Peavey. Laura F........................21 Westminster St. Perry. Mabel L..............340 Highland Ave. Phelan. Elsie G.................1 Glover Circle. Phipps, Laura F.................7 1-2 Vinal Ave. Piceott. Blanche L...........50 Jenny Lind Ave. Piper. Alice B..................31 Montrose St. Pratt. Maud II.....................65 Lowell St. Prescott, Mildred T................197 Summer St. Pushee, Beryl........................43 Chester St. Kao. Florence M.....................23 Florence St. Heed. Gcorgie F.................32 Chandler St. Reid. Margaret II..................37 Spring St. Remington, Lena M..................21 Harvard St. Rice. Edith F......................79 Willow Ave. Rich. Fthel A......................169 Lowell St. Richardson, Ficeta M...............14 Morgan St. Rowell. Bertha F...................91 Oxford St. Ryan. Florence..............................142 Broadway. Ryder. Mary F........................14 Crocker St. Sanborn. Florence G.............11 Oakland Ave. Shaw. Lena M........................57 Cross St. Shaw. Maude S.........................17 Temple St. Smith. Helen F...............19 Mondamln Court. Smith. Jennie M....................53 Derby St. Taylor. Cora A..................49 Dartmouth St. Thomas. Grace II...................15 Hudson St. Tufts. Ruth........................37 Heath St. Waldron. Helen M...................21 Heath St. Welch. Anna Veronica............14 New Cross St. Wheeler. Fthel C...................55 Cross St. Wheeler. Mary A....................49 Boston St. White. Mabel F...............14 Montgomery Ave. Winship. Fdna F......................74 Perkins St. Woodward. Rose F................17 Mosslnml S'. Zimmcrmann, Louisa J............12 Humboldt I’l. Allen. F. Leroy.................Si Morrison St. Boswortli. William II.. Jr.........99 Porter St. Brine, Alfred J............... .134 Highland Ave. Burgess, George F.....................59 Glen St. Butler. J. Percy...................40 Gilman St. Chandler. Willard I)...............45 Jacques St. Charleswort h, Fred S...........9 Gilman ‘I errace. Clarke. George G..................31 Berkeley St. Covcney. Fdward L.................73 Marshall St. Davis. Henry R..................12 So. Wyatt St. Doyle. Fdgar W....................29 Berkeley St. Farrell. Philip J................100 Lin wood St. Garbati. Fdward.......................90 Park St. Giles. Howard S....................24 Webster St. Gordon, Loren A............................45 Pearl St. Grant, B. Frank...........................43B Cross St. Grant. Leslie R....................20 Pleasant Ave. Grieves. Win. II...................57 Dartmouth St. Halford. Frank...............327 Washington St. Hale. Herbert M.......................73 Park St. Hamblin. Frank S...................30 Walnut St. Hatch. George W................10 Wheatland St. Hill. A. Philip................155 Sycamore St. Ilosmer, Ralph II..............51 Mt. Vernon St. Howard, Seth C. C.....................SO Cedar St. Jacobs. Ernest I).................10 Eastman Place. Katialy. Francis M.................28 Beacon St. Kitchen. Ralph R......................4!� Cross St. Lamb. Thomas..............................33 Putnam St. Leavitt. Claude F.....................308 Elm St. Lewis. (Milford B...............48 Kidder Ave. Logan, William J...................27 Alpine St. Lombard. Lewis....................62 Evergreen Ave. Lyman. Bernard F................23 Kingston St. Maynard. Frvllle II................73 Central St. Merrill, Charles F.............47 Fairmount St. Murray. Henry P..........................101 Walnut St. Noyes. Harry C.....................57 Summer St. Parks. Edward F....................150 School St. Perry. Ralph F.....................33 Gilman St. Peters. Robert 1..............10 Wigglesworth St. Phillips. Fdward L.................92 Franklin St. Pierce. Ward 1.....................18 Mystic St. Reynolds. Ralph F..............23 Pleasant Ave. Rogers, Austin W...............23 Gilman Terrace. Rowe. Reuben II................51 Springtield Ave. Smith, Leslie A.................23 Benedict St. Stacy. Harry A.................29 Dillingham St. Stevens. Frederick II..............59 Adams St. Stone. Harry A..................7 Wellington Ave. 'Tilton. A. George.................27 Hudson St. 'riukham. Harry L..................45 'Temple St. Tuttle. George W................2 Wellington Ave. Walker, Fdgar F....................27 Cutter St. Wallon. L. Arthur..............133 Sycamore St. Ware, Samuel L.................54 Dartmouth St. Wiley. Richard S......................91 Oak St. Wright. Philip B................11 Summit Ave. Zink, Herman A.....................6 Hanson St. CLASS I. Allen. Leslie G.................48 Monchum St. Ansley, Ida F......................21 Laurel St. Arbogast, Edith L...............47 Berkeley St. Babcock. Gertrude M.............39 Gorham St. Bacon. Gertrude T...............19 Pembroke St. Baird, Florence A..................322 Beacon St. Bake. Cariotta F................15 Summer St. Ball. Nellie....................122 Holland St. Barber. Florence M..............39 Marshall St. Belcher, Ida 1.....................23 Elston St. Benner, Nettle V................359 Summer St. Bisbee, Ella M..................28 Sycamore St. Bragg. Fannie E........................9 Alston St. Burgess. Mary L.................................359 Broadway. Burk. Emily R......................154 Albion St. Rusicl. Rena W.....................223 Pearl St. Cambridge. Grace M....................91 Avon St. Cameron. Attaenra..............30 Campbell Park. Campbell. Grace F..................194 Central St. Carroll. Nora V....................74 Lin wood Sr. Chambers. Lillian F.............19 N. Wvatt St. Clarke. Eva H......................29 Linden Ave. Cleveland Amy M.................331 Summer St. Colgate. Mabel S......................92 Glen St. Coolidge. Florence A...........S3 Washington St. Cosgrove, Mary F. L....................3 Ash Ave. Crisp. Bertha M.................19 New Cross St. Crocker. Elizabeth M...............13 Itonalr St. Currier. M. Emma...................27 Winter St. Dawson. Jeannette A................97 Albion St. Dearborn. Cora L......................r� 3 Day St Delay. Mary A......................48 Beacon St! Delica. Catherine F...................29 Otis St Dix. Lulu M...........................38 Ames St! THK SOM HR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 2 7 Doris. Isabel S...... Draper, Lottie M..... Duron. Alice K....... Durnin. Catherine E.. Easton, Mabel........ Flanagan, Marea ret K Fraser, ttrace V..... Freeman. Mattie X.... Frost. Marion A...... Gardner, Gertrude .1. Gardner. Mabel I..... Goodrich. Grace G.... Harding, Lillian C--- llaug. Nora.......... Healey. Esther E..... Hicks. Laura M....... Higgins. Ruby it..... Hill son. Ida........ Hopkins, Almira I-.... Hopkins, Bertha Hopkins. Florence M.. Hughes, Mary F....... Jacques, Eduli M..... Johnston. Willa II.... Keating. Elizabeth M. Keefe. Mary C........ Keeler, Florence G.... Kelley. Ethel M...... Kemp. Mabel L........ Kendall. Gertrude A... Kenneson. Lotta It.... Kiley. Ella M........ King. Inez M......... Knapp. Maude L....... Knowles, Grace E.... Kretchuiar. Emily L.. Lacy. Josephine A.... Laurent, Hermine E. . Lawson. Catherine S.. Leltcli, Jennie A.... Lynch, Veronica A.... Mace. Alice V........ Madam, Dorothy G... Mnddlson, Clara 0---- McCoy. Isabel F...... MeKav. Eleanor C.... McNeil. Minnie C..... McPherson. Eva M... M'Laughllu, Louisa A. Morlson, Grace E..... Mosher, Florence L... Nason. Clara L....... Nicholson, Florence M. Parsons. Christina A.. Porter, Edna E....... Porter, Ethel I ..... Powers. Catherine E. Powers. Josephine M. Prichard. Emma E.... Pring, Irene II...... Culnn, ltlanche M.... Itedfern. Lillie M... Reed, D. May......... Rich. Itcrtlm I...... Robbins. Mabel E..... Robbins, Maude 1C.... Roche. Vida It. M.... Rodgers. Mary C...... Royal. Itertlia M.... Sanford. Mabel E..... Scott, Edna F........ Shaw, ltlanche E..... Shea. Gertrude L..... Shcdd. Emily O....... Sherman. Edith L_____ Stacy, Florence E.... St. Coeur. Jennie E.. Steinberg. Ragulifld V. Stevens, Lelia M..... Stevenson, Elizabeth J Stldstone. Alice M.... Sutton, Catherine A.. Swansey. Ella T...... Taylor. Ethel A...... Taylor. Martha II.... Tilton, Alice E...... Tracy. Lulu P........ Trocliu. Alice F..... Vreeland. Elsie L.... Wahlers, Itertha..... Wakefield. Alice M___ Walsh. Mary E........ Welch. Helena F...... Wellington, Florence A Westgate. Itessle M.. .....44 Iterkeley St. ........23 Chester St. .....43 Montrose St. _____21 Clarendon Ave. ........24 Kingston S:. .....15 Mom rose St. ........Id Porter S,. .....0 Pearl Terrace. .......... '.7 Park St. .........S Hudson St. .........S Hudson St. ........10 GIbbcns St. .......:t7 Gilman St. ..........32 Ivaloo St. .....27 Hclmont St. .......:ts Bartlett St. ........21 Waldo St. .... lteachmont, Mass. ........:i Flint Ave. .....ltM) Medford St. ........50 Cralgle St. ..........4(1 Glen St. ........21 Temple St. _____2211 c Medford St. .......18 Harrison St. ........52 Cedar St. .......128 Central St. .....10 Mosslaml St. ........31 Temple St. ...........44 Cedar St. .......174 Walnut St. .....48 Hrastow Ave. . .0 Prospect Hill Ave. ....17 Raymond Ave. ...18 1-2 Franklin St. .......85 Morrison St. ........03 Cherry St. .....14 Thorndike St. .....101 Summer St. .....17 Houghton St. .......31 Harrison St. .........7 Gould Ave. .....17 1-2 Vinal Ave. .......ISO School St. .......110 Central St. .......221 Pearl St. .....45 Burnside Ave. ........22 Cutler St. , .. .370 Highland Ave. ........02 Albion St. .........9 Montrose St. .........7 Wyatt St. ... .3G8 Highland Ave. .....21 1-2 Alston St. ..........184 Pearl St. ........15 Marshall St. ...........35 Kent St. ....... 1 Cherry St. ........18 Cutter St. ........54 Prescott St. ..........32 Glen St. ............William St. .....32 Chandler St. .....48 Berkeley St. .......15 Newbury St. .....17 Raymond Ave. ..........28 Trull st. 15A Wlgglesworth St. .......24 Elston St. ........12 Charles St. .....80 Highland Ave. .....18 Everett Ave. .....20A Cypress St. .....10 Chester Place. ...........15 Flint St. .....18 Edmunds St. .....50A Beacon St. ..........10A Line St. .....20 Sargent Ave. ...........73 Oak St. .........5 Franklin St. .....35 Warwick St. .....102 Prospect St. .........8 Berkeley Si. ...........58 Oliver St. ........87 Temple St. .....9 Josephine Ave. ........33 Madison Si. .......121 Central St. ...........51 Bow St .......59 Lowell St. ..........1 Fairlee St. .....14 New Cross St. ...........30 Glen Sr. . .34 Cham wood Road. White. Lillian A....................40 ( utter St. White. Persis K...................19 Everett St. Whitman. Bertha M................2 Appleton St. Wlckstead. Florence............58 Hawthorne St. Williams. Lena M..................213 Beacon St. Wischmaun. Mary C................21 Bowdoln St. Worcester. Ethel................24 Brastow Ave. Wyman. Mabel B................... 57 Thurston St. Allen, George II..................84 Morrison St. Ames. Harvey L.......................52 Pearl St. Armington. clarence B.................22(5 Elm St. Bacon. Wallace 1.................19 Pembroke St. Bell, Edward J......................48 Beach St. Rluisdcll, Harry E...............18 S. Church St. Blanchard. Perley G............255 Highland Ave. Boynton. Harvey 1....................10 Ames St. Brad lord, William 5..................27(5 Summer St. Butterfield. Robert N...................24 Wallace St. Buzzell, James H......................9_ 11 a 11 St. Carson, Jason M........................57 Joy St. Carter. Lawrence A.................32 Summer St. Case.au. Victor A.................3(50 Summer St. Coats, A. Blake.....................80 Myrtle St. Cole. Sydney L.....................lit Lincoln st. Conoeny, Frank A...................10 Jacques St. Cummings. John.........................12A Pitman St. Currier. Fred A................................38 Putnam St. Dods. Francis A.................24 Partridge Ave. Doherty. Joseph R..............159 Somerville Ave. .X oten. Chester G..................� 57 Central St. Drake, James E....................45 Berkeley St. Ducey, John J......................358 Lowell St. Dugan. Willard E..................19 Shuwmut St. Glazier. Louis 1.................29 Chandler St. Gohring. Lee II................10 Billiiigham St. Goidthwalt, Ralph P................83 Wallace St. Gustin, Herbert 1..............27 Columbus Ave. Haley. Elisha R....................33 Jacques St. Hall, A. Arden......................01 Willow Ave. Ham. Herbert J......................4 Benedict St. Hardy, George W...................49 Montrose St. Hatch. Harry c....................53 Meacham St. Hodges, Burgess G...................83 Bonalr St. Ilovey, Walter L.................81 Chandler St. Howe, William F....................02 Temple St. Hutchinson, Lester II.............9 Broadway PI. Hutt, George A.................................150 Broadway. Jackson. Lawrence S...............7 Dickenson St. Jaynes. John M.....................34 Putnam St. Jones, Carleton I ..................51 Cherry St. Jones, llarrie P....................44 Ivaloo St. Kidder, James W..............................41 Franklin St. Laller. Waldo II......................30!� Medford St. Lewis. James E........................11 Rush St. Lewis. Myron 1’...................72 Marshall St. I.iscomh. George E..................182 Pearl St. Lord, Israel P................. 53 Columbus Ave. Lynch. Charles E............................9 Cedar Ave. Luce. William D.....................19 Walker St. Marchant. Arthur C..................2 Adrian St. McCarthy. Fred C...........19 Spring Hill Terrace. McCray. William II......................9 Jay St. McGarr. George I......................80 Vine st. McGlinchy. John J....................55 Derby St. Miller, Forrest S.................. 52 Newton St. Moore, Frederic E.................142 Holland St. Noble. Albert F......................50 Flint St. Norton, George R...................141 Central St. Olsen, Rangvald................21 Mountain Ave. Palmer. Edward (5...................«55 Hall Ave. Parker. Earle P....................102 Broadway. Patch. (5. Willard................(59 ('handler St. Perkins, William II.................3 Homer Sq. Pigon. Albert L....................3(1 Wallace St. Pipe. Russel........................75 Wallace St. Proctor. Frank W....................37 Wallace St. Raymond. John M.....................37 Jacques St. Roberts. John W.....................10 Taunton St.. Roberts. Samuel B..............25b Highland Ave. Rogers. Ernest K..............9 Wlgglesworth St. Russell, Charles B........................1323 Broadway. Sanborn. Walter B..................17 Benedict St. Scott, Perley McD.................41 Marshall St. Shaw. Fred E......................18 Everett Ave. Simmons. Oliver W..................7 Franklin St. Stocker. August E................(15 Newbury St. Stephens. William..............11 Francesca Ave. Taylor, Irving......................41 Beach St. Thayer. Shelley E..................29 Gilman St. Tyler. Parker R...................21 Atherton St. Wald. George (5..................40 Montrose St. Wlieater. Joe II................32 Thorndike St. Whitaker. Chester 1.............149 Sycamore St. White, Harry E.....................17 Nashua St. 28 THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. ATHLETICS Next year will find Story the best baseman in the league. He throws very accurately and is a fair batter. Billy MacRae will no doubt lead the second baseman this year, both at bat and in fielding. His batting record is 419. We regret very much that Baldwin was injured in the Arlington High game. He has been playing a steady game at first and deserves great credit from his team. Billy Cutter, the genial manager of the Radiator, won a point for Somer- ville in the Inscholastic school meet, and showed that there were some ath- letes at school. We extend thanks to Frank Fitts for the way he has managed the baseball team. A team has never been run as it has this year. We hope that he will be found in this position next year. Mr. Murray is a very enthusiastic man. In the English High game he came before the crowd and led the cheering. With such support from our teachers we ought to win every game. Baldwin, while playing in the Arling- ton High game, received a broken nose. He was standing behind Saunders when a ball from Saunders’ bat hit him. He was attended by Drs. Curtis and Holmes. It would be a great plan to send some tennis players into the Inscholastic meet next year. There are many good men in school: Brine, Kidder and Pipe brothers. These boys ought to make a good showing. Gurnham ought to make a place on the ball team next year. He is a good batter and fielder. Now let every graduate, as well as every one in school, join the Athletic Association. We know that everyone would like to see the association thrive and the only way is for the scholars to pay down their 25 cents. Now, Mr. Murray and Mr. Getchell have been firm advocates of the association and done everything in their power to make it a success. But if there is a deficiency of money in the treasury what can the association accomplish ? Money talks. At the end of the year let there be 800 members. Be sure and join the asso- ciation. Baldwin, Saunders, Sheridan and Rich graduate in June. Sheridan is going to take a post graduate course. At the meeting of the Athletic Asso- ciation it was decided not to send a track team to Worcester on account of the expense. Now this does not seem just, for President Stone called a meet- ing in the English High School and it was decided to have a track team. Roy Pipe was then elected temporary cap- tain. He called for candidates and it was responded to by a number of ath- letes. After training for three weeks, and this was no easy snap, the boys were told that they were not to be sent to Worcester. Now, many felt very in- dignant and thought it was not just right after they had trained so long. The association ought to have picked out the best men on the team and sent them. The expense would not have been so great. We hope that next year THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 29 Somerville High will see a strong track team. Games. With an immense crowd of 2000 at- tending, Somerville High lost her first league game to Boston English High at Tufts Oval, It was a sad day for the Somerville hoys who thought that the game would be theirs, but fortune did not favor us as of last year. The game of ball put up by the Somerville boys was not worthy of the champions of last year, The ball was fumbled and thrown around as if grammar school boys were using it. Cuddy at short was very nervous in handling ground balls, but it was not his fault. He was repeatedly blocked by English High players. Story at third did not play his usual good game, and this, combined with the poor batting of Somerville, lost the day. Brookhouse pitched a masterly game, and would have won with proper sup- port. English High went first to the bat. Madden sent up a fly to MacRae and was out. Calahan hit a grounder to Story, who juggled the ball, and Cal- ahan was safe. Calahan stole second and stole third. O’Reilley hit to Cuddy who could not field it, so Madden sprinted home and O’Reilley was safe at first. Soon, however, he was caught off first, but he reached second, MacRae muffling a throw from Baldwin. Sher- lock hit safely to right, and O’Reilley landed on third. Houghton hit a grounder to Cuddy, who failed to hold it, and Sherlock landed third, while O’Reilley went home. Barrington hit to MacRae who threw home in time to catch Sherlock. Mooney flied out. Two unearned runs. For •Somerville MacRae led off with a hit. Pipe followed and MacRae went to second. Cuddy hit to Sullivan who fumbled, and the bases weje filled. Baldwin’s fly was caught by Sullivan and Pipe was caught off second. Saunders, however, sent a single to left and two runs came in. Saunders stole second and went to third. Sheridan went out to Mooney. In the second inning Somerville shut English High out while Somerville added two to its score. Story singled, stole second, Rich struck out, Brookhouse got his base on balls. A wild pitch sent Story to third and “ Brook ” to second. MacRae singled and Story came home, Billy attempted to steal second but was tagged out, Brookhouse scoring in the meantime. Pipe hit the next ball lor two bases but was left as Cuddy went out to Mooney. In the third inning English High won its game. The first man, O’Reilley, struck out. Sherlock hit to Cuddy and beat the ball to first. Houghton singled and Sherlock scored. Houghton went to second, the ball be- ing thrown wildly by Sheridan. Bar- rington got his base on balls. No fault of Brookhouse, but of the empire. Mooney singled and Sullivan singled. Nettleton got to first on Cuddy’s error, and Barrington scored. Madden fouled out to Pipe. Callahan then hit a three bagger and three men came in. He went to third while Story was fielding O’Reilley out. Somerville got one in the third. Baldwin flied out. Saunders hit to O’Reilley and was out at first. Sheridan got first by O’Reilley juggling the ball and came home on wild throws. Story went to second on Sullivan’s error. Rich got base on balls, but Brookhouse closed the inning by send- ing a fly to centre. Both teams now were playing steady ball, and it was plain to see that Somerville would have to play hard ball to win the game. The last six innings Somerville got one hit off Nettleton while English High got three. The last inning Somerville tried to pull out the victory, getting men on second and third, but it was short-lived, for with two outs Cuddy hit a grounder to O'Reilly and Somerville was a de- ieated team by the score of 8 to 5: KXGI.ISH HIGH. R. In. r.o. A. K. Madden, 0 1 • 0 1 Oalahan, 1 0 8 0 0 O’Keilley, 1 1 4 3 1 Sherlock, 1 0 3 4 0 Houghton, 1 1 0 0 0 Barrington, 1 •� 4 1 0 Mooney, I I •� 0 1 Sullivan, 1 1 4 3 1 Nettleton, 1 0 0 0 1 Totals, 8 11 27 11 5 SOMKItVILLK HIGH. it. H.H. P.O. A. K. MacRae, 1 2 2 2 1 Pipe, Cuddy, 0 2 5 1 1 0 1 0 3 4 Baldwin, 0 0 12 0 0 Saunders, Sheridan, 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 Story, 1 1 4 3 2 Rich, 1 1 0 0 0 Brookhouse, 1 0 1 0 Totals, 5 8 27 10 ; THE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. Innings, 123456789 English High. 2 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0-8 Somerville High, 2 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0—5 Tsvo base hits—Pipe, Calahan. Stolen bases— Calahan, Sherlock (3), Barrington, Pipe, Story. First base on balls -Barrington, Baldwin, Saunders, Bieli, Brook house (2). Wild piitch—Nctlleton. Struck out — Mooney, MacRae, Sheridan, Uich, Brookhouse. Double plays—O'Beil ley ami Sher- lock, Sullivan and Sherlock. Umpires, Weedcn and Curran. Somerville High played Brookline High at Tufts Oval and defeated them after an interesting game. The game was not characterized by such unmanly playing as was shown by the English High boys of Boston. The team was somewhat changed over on account of Baldwin’s injury, Cuddy playing first, Saunders short, Rich center-field and Butler right field. This change worked to perfection. Cuddy showed that he was a remarkable man on first taking every chance with ease. Brookhouse pitched a masterly game and was well supported. Pipe and MacRae did the best batting for Somerville. Kernan, Hall and Downs did well for Brookline. The feature of the game was Pipe’s catching a high foul and the one-handed catch of Downs. Brookline went first to the bat and scored one run on Hall's single, a base on balls to Wilcox and Skilton’s liner over second. Somer- ville started out in a rush. MacRac sent out a single. He stole second and went to third on Pike’s scratch-hit. Then Cuddy laced out a beauty to right and MacRae and Pipe scored. Cuddy scored second, but Saunders and Story struck out. Then Sheridan made a hit and Cuddy scored. Sheridan stole second and third and scored on Butler's fine placed single. Somerville scored another run in the second on a two- bagger, Pipe’s single and a passed ball. In the fifth inning the score stood 5 to 1 in Somerville’s favor. In the fifth Kerman scored the second and last run for his team by his own single and Horr’s a bunt by Hall, Brookhouse throwing the ball wildly to third. Somerville also scored a run in this inning, Saund- ers taking first on a fumble by Wilcox scoring on Story out and Sheridan's fly. No more scoring was done until the eighth inning, when Brookhouse singled, went to second on MacRae out and scored on Pipe’s two-bagger. In the ninth inning neither team scored, leaving the score 7 to 2 in favor of H and L., and making a tie for the cham- pionship. SOM KK VII, LK All. R. 11.11. T.n. P.O. A. E. MacRae 2 b, 3 1 3 3 • 3 0 Pipe. c.. 5 1 3 4 7 0 O CiuUiv 1 b., 5 1 1 1 9 0 0 Saunders, s. s., 4 I 0 0 2 4 0 Storey, 3 b., 4 0 0 0 T 0 0 Sheridan, c. f., 4 1 2 3 3 0 0 Butler, r. f., 4 0 1 1 0 0 O Rich, c. f., 3 0 O 0 2 0 0 Brookhouse, p, 3 2 0 3 1 3 1 — — —— — — — — Totals 37 7 12 15 27 10 1 BROOKLINE A. It R. 11.11. T.n. P.O. A. K. Hall, 1 b„ 4 1 2 2 0 0 1 Wilcox, 3 b., 2 0 O 0 l 1 1 Shilton, 2 b., 4 0 1 1 • 4 0 Lancey, 1 b, 4 0 1 0 8. 0 0 Downs, c. {., 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 M .lining, p., 4 0 0 0 2 2 0 James, s. s., 4 0 1 1 2 0 0 Kernan, c., 4 0 1 1 • 0 0 Horr, r. f., 4 0 1 1 0 0 0 Totals 34 2 8 8 24 9 2 Innings, Somerville, 1 2 4 1 3 4 0 0 5 1 6 7 0 0 8 9 1 —7 Brookline, 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0—2 Two-base hits—Pipe. Sheridan, Brookhouse. Stolon Bases—MacHae, Pipe (2), Cuddy. Sheridan (2), Skilton. Base on balls, by Manning, Rich, by Brookhouse, Wilcox. Struck out, by Manning, Cuddy, Saunders (2) Story (2), Rich. By Brook- house, Horr(2), Lanoev. Passed Balls—Kernan (2). Pipe. Hit by'pitched ball—Brookhouse,• Wilcox. Umpire—Weedcn. Time—1 h., 38 in. In one of the finest played games of the year Somerville defeated Hopkinson School of Boston by the score of 4 to 3. The supporters of both teams were out in full numbers, and the S. H. and L. and Hopinson cheers vied with each other during the game. Both pitchers were hit hard, but Brookhouse kept his hits scattered. Stillman had more strike outs, but Brookhouse had better com- mand, and Hopinkson could not hit him at oppotrune times also. Hoppy threw away many a chance by poor catching. Pipe caught a brilliant game, repeatedly throwing men out trying for second. Somerville did not get a man across the plate for the first four innings, Hoppy having better luck, scoring one in the first and one in the third. In the fifth inning Somerville got into the game. Sheridan got his base on balls and went to third on Story’s single. Rich struck out. Brookhouse hit to Stillman, who could not field it in time to get his man THK SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR. 3i at first. MacRaehit to third and Sheri- dan was forced out at the plate. Then reliable Pipe came to the bat and sent out a cocking single amid the cheers of the Somerville rooters and Brookhouse and Story scored. Cuddy tried for a hit but was put out by Ware, who made a great one-hundred stop. Hoppy scored in the fifth with two out. Wright hit to right field for two bases and came in on Stillman’s drive, which MacRae by a brilliant stop almost got his man. Balwin got the ball and threw to Pipe to catch Wright, who scored, and Stillman dashed for second, but was thrown out by Pipe. In the sixth Somerville tied the score amid great excitement. With one out Saunders hit safe and went to second on wild pitch. Sheridan hit one to Stillman and was safe at first. The ball was thrown wildly to Shea and Saunders scored on the play and Sher- idan took second. The next two men field out. Somerville in the sevente won the game. Brookhouse singled and started for second after Woods had made a great catch of MacRae fly over Shea’s head. Clark threw wild and Brookhouse darted to third and Ladd threw wild and Brookhouse scored the winning run. In the last two innings neither teams scored. At the end of the game the Somerville boys were cheered and carried around the field, while the Hoppy boys sad expressions. looked on W ith SOMERVILLE HIGH A.R. K. B. P.o. A. K. MacRae, 2b., 5 0 1 2 2 0 Pipe, c., 5 0 1 8 3 0 Caddy, s. s., 5 0 0 • 9 3 Baldwin, lb.. 8 0 0 12 0 0 Saunders, c. f., 8 1 1 1 1 0 Sheridan, 1. f., 3 0 « 4 0 0 Story, 8b., 4 1 2 3 4 0 Fitts, r. f., 1 0 6 0 0 0 Rich, r. f . 8 0 0 0 0 0 Brook bouse, p., 4 2 2 0 3 0 Totals, 36 4 9 27 15 3 HOPKINSON. A. II. R. K. P.O. A. K. Clark, 4 0 0 10 0 1 Wood, 4 0 0 0 0 0 Wright, 4 2 2 5 0 Stillman, 3 0 2 1 2 1 Ware, 4 0 I 1 3 1 Cole, 4 0 0 1 0 0 Shea, 4 0 0 8 1 0 Ladd, 8 0 0 1 0 1 Parker, 3 1 1 2 0 0 Totals, 33 3 8 27 11 4 Innings, 1 2 2 4 5 6 7 8 5) Somerville, 0 0 0 0 2 1 10 0—4 Hopkinson, 101010 0 0 0—8 Stolen bases—Sheridan, Wright 8, Stillman 67. First base on balls—Baldwin, Saunders, Sheridan, Stillman. First base on errors—Pipe, Wright, Clark, Shea.—Left on bases—Mac It ae. Pipe 2, Saunders, Sheridan, Story, Wright, Stillman. Struck out—MacRae, Cuddy, Fitts, Rich 2, Ware, Ladd. Time—B10. Umpires— Weeden. Reception. One of the most enjoyable social events of the Senior year is always the reception which Head-master Whitcomb gives to the faculty and class at his resi- dence. The ’98 reception occurred on the evening of Wednesday, June 15. Scarcely one of the 72 members was not present and “wreathed smiles” adorned every face. Musical numbers were charmingly furnished by Misses Xims, Burgess, Piccott and Mr. Makechnie while Misses French and Currier gave most acceptable readings. Mr. Baldwin, the Class Prophet, unveiled the future, bis witty predictions being received with unstinted applause. During the even- ing, Mr. Stone, president of the class, in behalf of his classmates, presented Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb with a valuable steel-engraving. The subject being the well-known “Horse Fair,” by Rosa Bon- heur. Mr. Whitcomb, though much af- fected by the beautiful gift, responded by an earnest speech of thanks, assur- ing the class of his warm regard and in- terest which time will only serve to deepen. E. H. S, Gleanings. Senior Puzzle: Reception, Ivy Exer- cises, Soiree, Graduation and then—? Why, then “Honor and Truth” just as before. The baseball team has another oppor- tunity to try'for the cup before complete ownership is established. 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THE HORACE PARTRIDGE CO. 55 and 57 Hanover St., Boston. Official Athletic Outfitters For Somerville High School Foot Ball Team and other Leading Schools and Colleges — Season of 1897. Students will be afforded liberal discounts on anything in the line of Athletic and Sporting Supplies. Call and see us or .write for terms and Cata- logues. XjUlucIx AT TIIH Dew Drop Inn Davis Sq. Ol on 5.30 till 2.30 W. H. BULLARD Old Powder House Java Coffee Gilman Square, Somerville JAMES C. TAYLOR oeoe Compliments of MERCHANT TAILOR 297 Broadway. Winter Hill 172 School Street Dana W. Bennett Somerville, Mass. Particular attention given to Dyeing, Cleansing and Repairing clothes. High School Trade Solicited. E3T Perfect Satisfaction Guaranteed, Telephone, Somerville 117-3. THE HflHSOHs Makers of Food . Delicacies 3 Bonair St. 218 Pearl St. 153 Perkins St. 314 Broadway ice Cream and Catering Caterers ;to K. H. S. L. HERBERT HUNTLEY Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Poultry, Vegetables and Provisions. 8 Blackstone Market and 84 Blackstone St. Telephone, Haymarket 782. Boston. _ JOHN M ANDERSON Boots, Shuss and Rubbers Hand Sewed Custom Work a Specialty. Repairing Neatly Done. Cov. Crons and Alilton Slrwlt, K uit Somerville. Prompt and courtcoim attention to customers. TOOTHACICER BROS. Wholesale and Retail Milk Dealers Family Trade Solicited. AddreMf “ i Kensington At©., Somerville. Howard Lowell Son Hack, Livery and Boarding Stable 70 to 76 Gilman St. Somerville, Mass. Prompt Carriage Service at all Hours. dines Co.’s Express voun xiurs daily. Ft nlture and Piano Moving. Barge and Carriage Service. Boston Office : 15 Merchants Hour. 105 State Street. GO Broad Street. C7 Franklin Street. 139 Kingston Street. Somerville OUlco, ss Perking Street. Residence 21 Auburn Ave., Fast Somerville. Telephone, Charlestown 851-8. D. B. WENTWORTH CO. - Agents for Boss Lunch Milk Biscuit • 159 Peari St., E. Somerville, Mass. Telephone ISAS. HENRY D. PADELFORD APOTHECARY Cor. Pearl and Marshall Sts., Winter Hill, Somerville PADELFORD’S ALMOND LOTION.