Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR IT EXCHANGE NOTES. Taking up these duties, old in themselves, but new to us. we wish to offer greeting to all who arc interested in our work, and especially to our con- temporaries from all over the country, with many of whom we hope to become well acquainted before the year is over. Mutual help should be derived from these ex- change columns. We should try to remedy in our- selves the faults we sec in others, and which others see in us. It is broadening to a paper—as well as to a person—to learn what place it holds in the es- timation of others; but ii one expects to get any real good from another's opinion of him. he must accept criticism as gratefully as praise. A few of the early exchanges have already made their appearance. The first to come was the Reg- ister from the Boston Latin School. The Herald from 1 lolvoke seems like a good lit- tle paper. It is to be congratulated for its simple, neat cover design, as is also the Cherry and White. The High School Argus of Harrisburg has a commendable exchange column. The Beacon of Hammond. Ind„ is a small, but plucky, paper. It is unfortunate that the merchants of the town are not more generous in the support of a High School publication. A Departure from the Legitimate, in the Mal- den Oracle, is a very readable story. The Johnstown Spectator would be imnroved bv class notes: otherwise it is a pleasing paper. It is interesting to compare the Advance of Salem, Mass., with the High School Register of Omaha. Neb., as representatives of East and West. Dost thou? and she dusted. Wilt thou? and she wilted. Because he couldn't throw his pet Cat-i-(a)-line, since there was none in the boat, he was trying bravely to Caes-ar (her). Sophomore.— Well, that is what the author says.” Professor.—“But 1 don’t want the author. I want you.” Sophomore (glutnlv).— Well. I guess you’ve got me.” How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? A little naked African Sat by the river Nile, While watching in the stream helow Was a hungry crocodile.—Ex. The crocodile said softfv Front the shadow of the trees, I’d like a little dark meat. Without dressing, if you please.”—Ex. Teacher— What's the matter with you to-day. Tommy? You scent nervous and uneasy.” Tommy— I am. Yesterday was my pa's and ma's wooden weddin, and nearly all the neighbors sent ’em shingles.” How did the adage ‘Actions speak louder than words’ originate? Oh, in some deaf and dumb institution, I sup- pose. 1 would like a straw with this lemonade, said the lady at the table. Hey?” ejaculated the waiter, who was hard of hearing. “No; straw, I said.” Fair Molly on Thanksgiving Was dressed to kill, I guess; But the turkey that she tackled Was surely killed to dress. Did you ever meet a woman whose voice thrilled you with unspeakable emotion?” Yes; that’s the way my mother used to get nte up in the morning.” Pat— Oi want to get a pair av shoes foor th' bve.” Clerk— Certainly, sir. French kid?” Pat— No, soor; he’s an Irish kid. A self-respecting horse dines table d’oat, Salle a manger goes straight to his heart: But never ask him (this is well to note), To take his dinner with you a la cart. Little Elmer (who has an inquiring mind)— “Papa, what is firmness? Professor Broadhead— The exercise of will power, my son. Well. sir. and what is obstinacy? The exercise of won’t power, my son.” Sailor—“Want to buy a parrot, lady?” Miss Prim— Does he swear?” Sailor— No, lady, but if yer want to pay two dollars more I kin get yer a very choice article wot cusses beautiful!” There was a young man in a hearse. Who remarked, “Well it might have been worse, The ride is immense, likewise the expense. Hut it doesn’t conic out of my purse. Queer, isn’t it?” What’s queer?” That night falls.” Yes.” But it doesn’t break. The day breaks.” Yes.” “But it doesn’t fall.” “No.” Queer, isn’t it?”

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It) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR cheers for Mr. Hall. Three cheers for the man who abolished the grade crossing. Some few minutes later a squad of police ap- peared marching down the street. When opposite the house, the leader called to his men to halt, and, advancing to Mr. Hall, handed him a note. It was a kindly, unofficial message, asking him to come to the station, where no harm was intended him. Mr. Hall turned to his men, gave a few com- mands. and then started down the street, under the escort of the police. The mob began to get ex- cited. Mr. Hall turned to the crowd and raised his hand for silence. Friends. lie began. I am not being arrested. I am going of my own free will.” The remainder of the trip was uneventful. The mob followed, silent, but determined to see fair play. Mr. Hall entered the station in company with the leader of the police. Around the room were half a dozen white-haired railroad officials. Mr. Captain.” he began, you sent for me; I have come.” Win. Mr. Hall.” broke out the captain, “what are you doing? 1 always took you for an honest, intelligent, business man. Have you lost vour senses? Pitting yourself against one of the largest railroads of the country? You ought to know bet- ter. you ought----- Mr. Captain, interrupted Mr. Hall briskly, I did not come here for advice, nor did I ask for it. I have an attorney to advise me, and I pay him good money for his advice. If that is all you have to saw I will return.” He started for the door, but was intercepted by one of the officials. My man. he said sharply, do you know how expensive this trifling will be? It will cost vou $10,000 for every hour you keep that gate closed.” Mr. Hall nodded. “Let me see.” he muttered. “$10,000 per hour. Well.” he said to the man. I guess I am able to hold it closed for about eighteen hours.” Evervbody in the room burst out laugh- ing at the look of dismay painted on the face of the iiate man. Rut the officials were not to be laughed out of court.” One of them, excitedly rising, called loudly, Mr. Captain, do you give us permission to remove that obstructing rubbish? The captain paused. Before he could answer. Mr. Hall broke in. Captain Landers,” he said (he was a trifle paler, but as cool as ever), Mr. Cap- tain. 1 will hold you personally responsible for the action of these men. Then. said the captain. “1 do not give you per- mission to remove that rubbish. At the door Mr. Hall was met by the mob, who escorted him back noisily to the house, where he again took his stand. Affairs were becoming desperate. Two hours had passed. Over a dozen trains were stalled, and the passengers were loud in their complaints. The mob was still happy. Ten minutes later an open carriage, drawn by two horses, appeared. It stopped, and the superintend- ent stepped down. Advancing, he said kindly, Come come! Don’t be too hard. What arc your best terms?” At last satisfaction! So vou are at last willing to come to terms? You must remove the grade crossing to-day. Wouldn’t a money compensation answer the purpose? Drop your price a little, and we may come to terms.” Not a bit less, replied Mr. Hall. I give you three hours in which to remove the gate. If. at the end of that time, it is not removed. I will block it again until it is removed. If the price doesn’t suit you. don’t pav it. Yesterday you said to me. ‘The G. M. railroad will take care of the G. M. rail- road. and Mr. C. A. Hall can take care of Mr. C. A. Hall.' For two years the G. M. railroad has taken care of the G. M. railroad. Now it is my inning. Mr. C. A. Hall is looking out for Mr. C. A. Hall.” The superintendent drew a notebook from his pocket, wrote out a promise, and handed it to Mr. Hall, who turned to the men and gave the order, Remove the rubbish.” It was obeyed. The crowd, who had witnessed the whole affair, even to the giving of the promise, now gave three cheers, and dispersed. . The next morning one of the papers contained these headlines:— A Man Against a Railroad. Mr. Charles A. Hall Compels the G. M. Railroad to Come to His Terms. For Three Years the Common Council Has Tried in Vain to Abolish the Grade Crossing. Mr. Hall Abolished It in Three Minutes. It was weeks before the last of the affair was heard. It is even to-day cited as one of the few cases in which an individual defeated a corpora- tion. ! His Proud Boast. No, sir,” exclaimed the loud-voiced drummer in the smoker. Fm proud to say that no house in the country has more men pushing its line of goods than ours.” “What do vou sell?” asked a curious one. “Baby carriages.”—Syracuse Herald. Is it a sign of anything when a person has eye of different colors?” Well, yes—when they’re black and blue.” Evidence Not All Out Yet. Me.— Do vou think my mustache becoming?” She (meditatively).— Well, it may be coming, but it hasn’t come vet.”—Stray Stories.

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18 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1902. In accordance with the time-honored and ancient custom of Seniors, we feel in duty hound to open our notes with “Seniors at last!” “He came to the swift sheeps of the Greeks.” Have you ever heard the bellowing of the wolves? He was killed by his father, grandfather, and ancestors.” Apollo, et Diana.” Was he hungry? We all enjoyed Graham’s dissertation on the mind. Notice! All large-sized bugs are hereby re- quested not to enter the Latin School. Graham has objections. Do you believe in concentration? A new verb: Scan, scane, scun. Class organization: President, Edward S. French : vice-president, G. Waldo Proctor; secre- tary, Mildred Lincoln: treasurer, Everett G. Went- worth : editor. Herbert E. Flcischner. 1903. Well, mates! I don't see but we arc back to the mines again! LTp to the same old game of study- ing. I find. Let the good work go on. We may be Juniors this year, but next year------. We agree with Renting that Cicero was a skalawag.” Me brother has a fine deep mind,” Savs Fitz, the funny bloke. “For in the ocean he was drowned. Haw! Haw! You see the joke?” Baldwin gets mixed up in the succession of Spar- tan kings. Can’t some one inform him to whom the throne descends if a king dies leaving no an- cestors”? Quality, not quantity, is required in physics. It was terrible to think of the hardships we were to undergo in studying it. but---- Oh. such fun I’ve had since I begun.”—Physics. The class election resulted as follows: President. Jennings: vice-president. Miss Garton; secretary. Miss Jones: treasurer, Nichols; editor. Marshall; three Radiator representatives, Niles, Dickinson, Fitzgerald. The Freshmen arc a modest lot, So modest that, forsooth, They always say some other thing To shun the naked truth. The Phi Delta election: President, Fitzgerald; treasurer. Dickinson: secretary. Marshall; man- ager of basket ball team, Nichols; captain. Jen- nings. 1904. Hereafter we will have to address Philips as your mightiness.” According to Sheare, Caesar constructed one ditch eighteen feet high. Mr. Hawes wants Garrick to be prepared for ac- cidents—at least, he asked him to fix his grave (accent). Denvir thinks a hippodrome is a lazy horse. Evidently he doesn’t go to the circus. Greek is a fierce language—every noun has a duel (dual). All the boys should contribute to the basket ball fund. It's such a relief not to have to climb three flights of stairs. Of course we are all glad to get back to school. 1905. Come, fellow classmen, let's surpass all previous classes in school spirit by early electing our officers and contributing as many notes as possible to the Radiator. !t must have been a long time ago when Egypt had that great “crop of granite. At a class meeting held Thursday, October 3, Robert Burns was elected class president, and Miss Gertrude Baxter was elected secretary. People can sometimes sec stars in the daytime. Many of the history pupils think mummies a dry subject. Don't complain about the stairs. “We take such sudden flights.”