Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

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SC) MICK VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 The Doctor—“Mv poor boy! I'll tell you the worst. You’ll be well just at the time when school opens again. —Chester Advocate. “My dear, said the caller, with a winning smile, to the little girl who occupied the study while her father, an eminent literary man. was at his dinner, ‘T suppose you assist your father by entertaining the bores? Yes. sir, replied the little girl gravely. “Please be seated. —Chester Advocate. “Yes, remarked the egg, my theatrical venture was a success. I was cast for the villain, and made a great hit. —Exchange. The cuckoo-clock proclaims the knell of parting day. And Mother” goes, astute and thoughtful she. Then Father” upstairs plods his weary way, And leaves the girl to darkness and to me. —Exchange. Dr. Pellet— I hate to twit on facts. Mr. Pharmer, but how many persons do you suppose you have killed by putting up the wrong medi- cine?” Mr. Pharmer— Can't say; but think of the lives I have saved by failing to follow your prescrip- tions !”—Boston Transcript. He (very stout)— I—I—cannot express myself! She (looking at the clock)—“Oh, hum—well, go by freight, then! —Philadelphia Bulletin. Professor (to pupil who hitherto has been com- ing late)— Good morning, Willie! I’m glad to sec you are early of late. You used to be behind before, but now you are first at last.”—Denver News. You say his wife's a brunette? I thought he married a blonde!” He did, but she dyed. —Michigan Wrinkle. You can't be sure that a girl is engaged just be- cause she wears a ring on the third finger of her left hand.—Somerville Journal. He considers himself different from others.” Well, he needn’t boast of it; the dime museums are full of things like that.”—Life. Invitation is the sincerest llattery.—Life. The disorderly man’s motto is: A place for everything and everything in it.”—Somerville Journal. Canvasser—“I’ve a book here I’d like to show you.” Busy Man—“I’ve a bull dog in the next room I’d like to show you.”—Boston Transcript. She— Oh! what a lovely monkey that organ- grinder has! I wish I had one like that! He— Say that you will accept me, dearest, and the monkey is yours!”—Exchange. THE FOOTBALL CAPTAIN. The election of G. Sylvester McLaughlin as cap- tain of this year’s football team met with unanimous approval from both schools. Xo man of last year's team is better suited for this position. His work at fullback for the last two years has been inimitable, and has also given him a strong gra p on football tactics, while his line plunging placed him as one of the best fullbacks in the Interscholastic League. McLaughlin’s athletic career is not limited to football, however. Last year he acquitted himself G. SYLVESTER M'l.AUOHI.tN. in an admirable manner as a member of the track team. He was captain of the team, and has been re-elected to the same position this year. He is also well known in basket ball as a fast and clean player. Judging from the material of last year, in addi- tion to which has been added a goodly number of raw candidates. Captain McLaughlin thinks this year’s outlook for the championship brighter than ever.

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20 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR A Friendly Word to Our Exchanges. During the coining year we trust that our ex- changes will prove as beneficial as in former years. It will he the earnest endeavor, of this department to criticise fairly, and. at the same time, effectively all school magazines submitted to it. and we sin- cerely hope that this method will be adopted bv our contemporaries. Owing to the extremely large number of our exchanges, it will be impossible to make adequate comment upon all. but those which contain an Ex- change column will receive our first attention. We are glad to acknowledge exchanges coming from thousands of miles distant. The Madrono of Palo Alto, and the Skirmisher from San Mateo. Cal. The former contains one interesting, though rather bloodthirsty, tale, the latter a sad little storv of Chinese life. We should advise the Exchange editor of the Skirmisher to conform to the edito- rial we,” thereby making his position less con- spicuous. Our contemporary, the Radiator from the New Haven High School, has given us a fine note in its September number. We will take this opportunity to thank the Radiator for its congratulations. The Bulletin from Lawrence has issued a very neat little paper with a fetching cover. The Pennant front Meriden. X. II., contains some excellent editorials. If an S and an I and an O. With a U and an X. spell Su, And an E and a Y and an E spell I, Then what is the speller to do? And an S and an I and a G and an H, With an E and a D. spell cide. Then all we poor pupils can do Is to go and commit Siouxcyesighed. —Exchange. An original and clever story, “A Backward Flight.” in the Phonograph, a New York ex- change. quite offsets another in the same paper, which is without plot or character. A paper which has some good long editorials is the Critic from Port Huron. Mich. Will you please decline 'kiss’?” said a teacher one day To a maid of sixteen, who was pretty and neat. Why, I hardly know how. but I’ll try. anyway,” She replied, with a smile most bewitchingly sweet. It's a noun that’s quite common, but when it’s desired. It may be most proper. I’m happy to say. Its gender is common, second person required, And it’s plural in form in a singular way; Its case is objective, you plainly can sec. Because it’s an object so ardently sought. It agrees, in most cases, with you and me. But according to no rules by schoolmasters taught. I have made a mistake, very likely, somewhere, If I have. I assure you, it's no fault of mine, For I think that to ask me was not at all fair. When you know that a kiss is so hard to de- cline.” —Exchange.. The Great Erie Train Robbery,” in the Ra- diator from New Haven. Conn., shows good de- scription and originality of style, as also does A Novel Use of Cobblestones” in the same paper. A young minister about to preach on the dove’s descending wished to impress his congregation by having a real dove let down from the ventilator. Pat was hired for the undertaking, but when the time came no dove appeared. And the dove descended,” began the minister Still no dove. And the dove —in more sonorous tones. Pat stuck his head down through the ventilator. Shore, the cat has ate up the dove—will I trow down the cat?” II is Sister—‘Tooli! that’s no way to kiss a girl. If you ever get married, what will your wife think of such a kiss?” He— I don’t expect to marry a connoisseur of kisses!”—Life. Employer— Yes, I advertised for a strong bov. Think you’ll fill the bill?” Applicant—“Well, I just finished lickin’ nineteen other applicants out in de hall!”—Philadelphia In- quirer.

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22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Sigma Delta Fraternity. This Senior fraternity in the Latin School has been in existence three years, and is the only boys’ club in the class. The Sigma Delta Fraternity held its first meet- ing of the season at the home of Walter L. Stevens. Jr. The detailed plans for the year are as yet uncom- pleted. At the meeting, however, the following officers for the year were elected: President. War- ren G. Lawson: vice-president, Oliver A. Wyman; secretary, Ernest R. Moore: and treasurer, Walter L. Stevens, Jr. 'I'he basket ball team will be re-formed late this month, and the schedule of games is nearly com- plete. Besides playing in the interclass champion- ship games, the Sigma Delta boys are negotiating to meet Dedham, Winthrop, North Adams, and Chelsea High Schools in basket ball. The ladies’ night and banquet will come as usual some time in March. The following are the members of the fraternity: W. G. Lawson, O. A. Wyman, H. A. Cole, W. L. Stevens. E. R. Moore. C. S. Ricker. G. Cohen. R. D. Bell. B. P. Jaynes, C. II. Gctchell. W. H. Pear- son, W. L. Phillips, A. Trueman, W. G. Hender- son. and E. A. Osgood. -------—-------------------- S. T. D. The S. T. I). Club began its third season Septem- ber 14. at the home of Gerard C. Bean, by giving to Harold N. Allen, who was about to leave for Exe- ter, a dinner party. The occasion was a great suc- cess. and Mr. Allen left with the good wishes of all his fellow-members. The club will hold its first business meeting at the home of Rowland Dunham, where plans for the coming winter will be arranged. Besides the many social functions to be held, the club will also be largely represented in athletics: it already has a large representation on the football eleven, includ- ing Frost. Bean. Duhig, and Stacy. The officers for the coming year are: President, Harry S. Chandler; vice-president, William E. Barton: secretary-treasurer, Ralph A. Plight. A. F. Fraternity. The A. F. Fraternity will hold its first meeting at the home of Edward Beard, when an election of officers for the ensuing year will take place. The Frat” is well represented on the gridiron this year, and will probably have a basket ball team under the club name. 'I he club spent a very enjoyable time as guests of Mr. Burroughs at his camp in Reading lately. D. T. V. The last meeting of the year was held at Miss Edith Marshall’s home, 22 Francesca avenue, June 2, '03. 'I'he following officers were elected: Presi- dent. Miss Marion Bunker: vice-president, Miss Avis C. Hall: secretary, Miss Alice G. Merrill; treasurer, Miss Mary B. Connor. At the close of the meeting light refreshments were served. All had a very enjoyable time. ---------------------------- “ The Bachelor Girls.” A club has been formed by six young ladies of the classes of '03 and ‘01. The first meeting was held at the home of Miss Hatch Thursday after- noon. October 8. Many social functions arc al- ready planned for the coming winter. Members: Misses Gladys Libby. Ethel Ray. Louise Pipe. Ethel Reeves. Florence Hatch, and Louise Stickney. The D. T. Club. The D. T. club, organized last year by eight Junior girls of the Latin School, met at the home of Miss Grace Jouett October 2, to make plans for the coming season. The Misses Helen Nichols and Grace Harding, though they have left school, will continue to be members of the club. -------------------------- The first meeting of a lively season for the S. O. M. Club was held September 18. George Trenholm will be admitted the last of this month.