Somerville High School - Radiator Yearbook (Somerville, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 344 of the 1912 volume:

I I I I TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece................................... 2 Editorial Staff ....... . 3 His “Kiel Sister.” by Frank C. Davis, T3 . . . . . . . . . .4 A Dangerous Experiment, by Philip B. Lewis, T4 The Tables Turned, by Harlan X. Worthley. ‘13 . . . . . . . . . S A Sail on the Bay, by Clifford K. Herrick. T3 . ......... J) The Struggle, by Helen W. Pond. ’13 . 10 The Boy Scouts of America, by X. Chester Wiley, M6-A . . . . . . .11 The Letter Box ....... . 13 A Modern Raid, by E. M. W., ’13 13 Editorials..................................... 14 Class Notes ........ ......... 1? Calendar....................................... 20 Alumni Notes ....... ......... 21 Exchange Notes ....... ......... 24 Athletics ........ ......... 25 J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. Telephone 319 F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL PHONE SIGrKTS THAT’S ALL TRUESDELL CO. DAVIS SQUARE NEW CARNEGIE LIBRARY V SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL AMEm- £ANA RADIATOR 146067 Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston. Massachusetts, Octoukk. 1912. No. 1 The Somkkvii.i.K Hum Sciiooi. Radiator L published by the High School on the third Thursday of «-very month during theschool year, and only important news matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial staff or mailed to the editor at the High School- In contributing, write en one side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Huston P. � . Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT Editorial Staff associate Editor I OLA V. JOHNS Ercbanae Editor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON Sporting Editor RAYMOND H. BAXTER Blumni Editors MARION K. SLADE FANNIE M. LIFSHIRES EditorsinsCbief W. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 Business IManaaer EARLE R. CLARK assistant Business l anaflers DONALD II. MERRILL L. HUBERT BRIGHAM Creasurer GEORGE M. HOSMKR Faculty) Start artist Class Editors STANLEY V. LANK, � 13 JOHN CHI I'M AN. T -B CIvINTON W. CARYKLL, ’14 KMIL 1L LAWSON. H� -A MYRTON E. EVANS. � 15-A JOHN CHEQUER. ’10-B 4 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR IBis “IRib Sister” JS jfranl? C 2Dat te, T3 TTEX noticed her on the car. There was nothing’ strange about that, for a particularly pretty girl is always noticeable, if not conspicuous. But Batten was exceedingly loath to let her go with merely passing notice, so he looked, and looked again, until at length his look became a gaze, and his gaze became a stare. Finally the girl seemed to feel the effect of such interested scrutiny; or perhaps some par- ticular psychic wave from him attached itself to a sympathetic psychic wave from her. or some- thing of that sort. At any rate she suddenly and unexpectedly turned round and looked him full in the eyes, with a little perplexed wrinkling of her forehead. Immediately, and for the first time in his long and sophisticated career. Batten did a strange thing, lie blushed—yes. actually! —and shifted his glance out the window. The girl scrutinized him curiously for a moment, but he was apparently intensely absorbed in the slowly moving stream of automobiles outside, crawling jerkily ahead, stopping, then pushing forward impatiently through the swirling, eddying m..dstrom of humanity. Shortly, but after what seemed to him like many minutes, the receding of the hot blood from his cheeks told him that she had ceased her inspection. Whereupon he immediately forsook the automobiles and re- sumed. somewhat more cautiously, his study of her. And indeed lie found her worth the study— one of the kind to cause any artist, and all men are artists to a certain extent, at least to turn and look a second- time. She was dark-haired, dark-eyed, dark-skinned; hair as black as Minnehaha's, violet eyes of extra- ordinary depth, and an attractive tan which har- monized perfectly with eyes and hair. She carried a crimson pennant with a bold white II” upon it. He noted that she was apparently unescorted, and wondered. He had determined to keep her in sight, but in the immense throng which struggled and jostled its way across the bridge and up to the gates of the stadium, he lost her. But he worried not in the least, for he had a presentiment, a “hunch. that fate would bring them together again. And. sure enough, as he passed through the great iron entrance his eyes met hers. She was just ahead, and almost at the same instant that lie caught sight of her a crimson pennant, with .1 large white ' ll on it. fell to the ground at her feet, lie sprang forward, and reached to pick it up. but an insipid youth with an ingratiating smiic just beat him to it. and extended it to her with as elaborate a bow as the cramped quarters would permit. She thanked him coldly, and then, for a fleeting instant, her eyes met Batten's again, lie returned the gaze impersonally enough, until-------- Had he imagined it. or had there really been something of disappointment and half-humorous reproof way down in the depths of those expres- sive eyes? ()f course it was till imagination. She couldn't have dropped that pennant intentionally, but still---- He observed, with inward exultation, that she was headed for the same section as he, and when the ushers had seated them, he found her directly beneath him. two rows down. She kept her eyes on the field, however, where the two elevens had already appeared, and were running through signal practice. Batten, while noticing all these things, was not particularly impressed. 111 the two years of college life which he had already been through he had not missed a single big game, so that even the crowds, large as they were, seemed ordinary enough to him. Indeed, his thoughts were com- pletely centred about two persons, his room- mate. Jim Holden, with whom he had chummed all through his college career, and who was to-day to get his first chance for his II. and the girl two rows down. Ah. that girl! Through two periods the two teams, evenly matched, fought up and down the field without a score being registered. At the beginning of the third Jim Holden went in for “Hank Willett, the veteran guard, whose ankle the coaches had known all along would not hold him after the first half. Batten observed with satisfaction that Jim was holding his own. and that gains through him were small and infrequent. Finally, as the period neared its close, the ball was in the centre of the field, when, after three successive failures to gain, the opposing fullback stepped back to punt. He opened his hands, the ball was passed, he drew back his right leg to kick. At the same instant a massive figure broke through the line and leaped into the air. There was the impact of ball against body, and then Batten was on his feet with the rest, shouting and yelling. Jim Holden had per- SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 5 formed that most spectacular of plays—lie had blocked the kick, gathered the ball off the ground, and was headed for the enemy's goal-line with a clear field in front of him. ()h, you Jim-boy! Come on. Jim, come on! You're the kid! Come on! Keep---------- Ratten suddenly came to a full stop, with the sound of a shrill voice two rows down filling his brain to the exclusion of all else. The girl below was jump- ing insanely up and down, waving her crimson pennant, and screaming words of encouragement to the flying youth on the field. Keep it up, Jimmy! she urged. You can do it! He crossed the line and planted the ball be- hind the goal-posts. “Oh, my dear old Jim! You're a wonder! —and so on. hysterical little terms of endearment and adoration. Batten sat down heavily. Of course, they were ahead, and Jim was a hero, and all that. Rut “Jimmy and My dear old Jim! What did it mean? Again her voice, quieter and filled with pride, reached his ear. She was talking to a girl sitting beside her. Yes, she was saying enthusiastically. He is a wonder, isn’t he? He wrote that lie would probably play to-day. so 1 came on without letting liim know. I simply adore Jim. You see. we’ve known each other quite awhile. She laughed. I should say you had. agreed the other. Ratten did not ordinarily jump at conclusions, but he saw only one way to interpret what he had just heard, and in reflecting on the interpretation lie lost all interest in the game. He was not. of course, angry with Jim, only hurt—hurt to think that his chum, his room-mate, with whom he had boned. and flunked, and scrapped, and—and everything else, had kept secret from him the fact of his friendship with this girl, absolutely the most beautiful and wholly lovable specimen of femin- inity he had ever beheld. He knew it now. and he couldn’t blame Jim for loving her—or her for adoring Jim, either. Rut Jim had deceived him. deliberately and intentionally. He had declared vehemently, time after time, that when it came to the opposite sex he “couldn’t see anything but a blonde. “Brunettes!” lie had exclaimed disgustedly. “Good-night! Why, there are so many brunettes right in my own family that a blonde would be a decidedly welcome acquisition. My father is dark, my mother is dark, and my kid sister is darker still. They say she’s going to be a peach when she grows up’’-—here he had laughed at something or other—“but I can’t see it. You might be able to. It’s funny, he went on, but she’s crazy to meet you. I’ve had your photo at home, you know, but I’ve never had one of hers. Rut Ratten had not been sufficiently interested in Jim’s kid sister even to inquire her age. or how soon she’d be in high school. Kid sisters were bothersome little nuisances, anyway. He had one himself. ()f course. Jim’s aversion to brunettes had been a blind. Jim simply hadn’t wanted anybody to know in just what direction his affections actually did lie. Ratten wondered when the engagement was going to be announced. Probably not just yet. lie smiled a bit grimly. It was queer, wasn t it. that it should be his best friend, his college chum, who should demolish his suddenly built ambitions, who should be the cause of bringing before him the perfect realization of what had always been his ideal, onlv to snatch her away and claim her as his own. What a fickle world this was. Well, it was up to him to make the best of it. He’d go up to Jim after the game and. congratu- late him. wish him everlasting happiness, and all that sort of thing, and then never look at her again except to gratify his sense of the beauti- ful. to admire her much as he would admire a wonderful painting. Cheerful prospect, wasn’t it? Well------- Suddenly the cheering burst out all around hin. wildly, exultantly. Was the game over? Ratten stood up. Evidently it was. for the crim- son supporters, thousands of them, were swarm- ing on to the field. One touchdown had won the game. Ratten climbed slowly down and joined the mob. In a moment lie caught sight of Jim. triumphantly riding on the shoulders of yelling undergraduates, being borne in the direction of the locker-building. A bit of color in the midst of that throng caught Batten’s attention. A girl—the girl—was waving her crimson pennant violently, trying to get the hero's eye. Suddenly Jim saw her. and instantly began to kick and struggle to get down. Ratten turned away, lie didn’t wish to witness the greeting which followed, lie started to walk slowly off, but was arrested by a shout. Jim was calling to him. In spite of himself, he began to turn around. Jim was standing with an arm over her shoulder, and was yelling something unintelligible, waving his hand imperatively at the same time. And then his voice reached Ratten. Rilly! he yelled. Rilly, come on over here and take care of my kid sister while I go in and gel dressed, will you? It was an evening in springtime nearly two years later. Canoes, hundreds of them, floated lazily along the historic Charles. ()ne. detach- ing itself from the rest, was propelled silently (Continued on page 7.] 6 SOM ICR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR H IDangetrous Experiment 36 pbiltp 36. Xewfs, '14 EFORL. during, and since Albert Pres- ton's college career, he had con- , stantly taken huge interest in Scien- tific Research as to the Origin of Human Life. This novel study was one of the chief reasons for his en- tering upon a chemical line of work after gradu- ating from college. For eight years he had worked in his laboratory, a secluded building, located two miles from any other habitation of human beings; for eight years he had toiled on. ever encouraged by his firm be- lief that human life might be created by some scientific process as yet undiscovered. At last, having procured with great difficulty the tour elements which he considered essential t this creation of life.—even when all was ready, he still hesitated. Two of these elements the chemist was certain were explosives of unknown strength. He wondered whether the explosion of these elements would be slight r terrific. On the evening of the last day of the month of August, he lay down for a short nap before making the final experiment. In deep meditation he kicked lazily the afghan at the foot of the lounge. On the floor, by his side, lay several cur- rent magazines, while the evening paper waved uncertainly in the hand of the sleepy chemist. At length the hand fell relaxed, and the paper slipped from its grasp. A sigh escaped the reclining figure as the senses dimmed in anticipation of a refreshing nap. Put what was this that plucked at Preston's coat sleove? What horrible little fiend was this who, with beady eyes and bullet-like head, blew a cold, clammy breath in the face of the drowsv young man. climbed like a pet kitten over his blanketed figure, grinned at last a little ape-like grin, as with arms akimbo, it sat at the foot of the couch?. Preston caught up a magazine, which he hurled viciously at the squatting figure. To his surprise the creature had vanished. He sat up. There, near the foot of the couch, lay the magazine, partly ripped from its binding, with its cover slowly rising and falling in the gentle breeze ■from the open window. I� v degrees, he realized he had been asleep. The hideous little creature had existed only in his lively imagination. Preston slowly rose, yawned, and stretched his cramped arms. He ’.lien moved toward the door of his laboratory. The chemist was fully awake bv the time he had surrounded himself with rows upon rows of bottle-covered shelves. Above the acid-stained sink glowed a small in- candescent bull), whose feeble light made the rows of filled shelves resemble a miniature catacomb. The chemist placed four bottles upon a nearby shelf, while lie attached a test tube to an arm over the sink. Into this tube he poured measured quantities from each of these four bottles. While this solution was mixing, he bound a taper to one end of a six-foot pole. He then moved his electric lamp away from the sink, and placed wire screens around and on top of the framed test tube. When all was ready, the lighted taper was thrust between the side screens. There was a momentary silence, broken suddenly by a dull, smothered explosion, accompanied by the tinkle of breaking glass. Preston rushed to the sink and swept away the screens. There, on the bottom of the sink, crouched a figure scarcely larger than a young kitten. There, before him. were the same familiar pair of evil eyes: there, too. the singular bullet-like head with pointed ears set high upon its hairless surface; that little spherical body, from which weak, rope- like. elastic limbs sprung, was certainly that of a previous acquaintance. The chemist could not bring himself to touch the hideous object, so he poked it gently with a glass tube. An impression remained where the body was touched. Again he pressed it, and a second impression resulted. The chemist rolled the figure over upon its ugly little face, and stood watching it intently. Soon a wee hand stretched out along the bottom of the sink, followed by a slender, snaky arm with a bony elbow. Slowly the little figure raised itself to a sitting posture, and just as slowly the beady, squinting eyes sur- veyed the surroundings. At length they met the steady gaze of Preston, who gasped slightly as he viewed the hideous face that bore those eyes. He noticed, too, the gray-green body which every minute was adding to its proportions and won- dered when the sinister little object would cease to grow. Somehow, the chemist wished to kill the ex- panding figure, but it so resembled a human being that he could not bring himself to commit so ap- parent a sin. Then, again, the creature was so 'mall, though it was growing with visible rapidity. hen, at last, it had attained a height of fifteen inches, it seemed to have accumulated its normal measure of strength—and stood up. It was then that Preston became convinced (if he had entertained any uncertainty) that this new creation of his was supplied with vocal organs. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 7 For simultaneously the mouth opened, the eyes closed, and a piercing shriek echoed through the laboratory. Preston started, while the little creature, as if alarmed by the sound of its own voice, puts its three-fingered” hands to its ears and raced aimlessly about the sink. Anticipating an accident, the chemist reached for a screen with which to prevent the creature from falling over the edge—but too late. With a sickening little thud it fell upon the cement flooring and lay still. Placing the lifeless figure upon a marble slab, he looked at it sadly, turned out the light, and retired. About six o’clock the following morning Preston was awakened by the crash of a breaking bottle in his laboratory. He hastened to the door and jerked it open with an excited hand. 11 is bare foot came in contact with a cold, clammy object which in appearance and size was very similar to the little manikin of twelve hours ago. He shud- dered as a second putty-like object struck him on the head, slid off, and lay helplessly still. The now terrified chemist reached for a revolver which he always kept ready, and with a hand ren- dered unsteady by rage, shot, one after the other, three more little figures that were scampering about upon the crowded shelves. To Preston’s horror, from each wound in the lifeless creatures a pair of little heads protruded, followed quickly by little spherical bodies and stringy arms, exactly like those of their predeces- sors. Then, for the first time, the chemist realized that he was powerless to exterminate this fiendish little tribe. He stepped cautiously among the dead bodies with their hateful offspring, and carefully examined the body of the first manikin. There, on its side, appeared a cavity which the chemist had not noticed at the time of its death. This ex- plained all. During the night the offspring of the first mani- kin had in some way been mortally wounded, and as Preston discovered, had multiplied pair upon pair. When, therefore, Preston had entered the laboratory in the morning, two creatures clamber- ing upon the door had been knocked down, and from their torn bodies four more creatures had emerged. Then, too, his active shooting had only made matters worse. In utter desperation the wretched chemist slammed the door and fled to.his bedroom. Thirty-six hours later Preston was awakened by cold water licking in little wavelets upon his back. Looking about the room, he found himself surrounded by a sea of floating furniture, books, and ornaments. Weak from lack of food (he had eaten practically nothing fqr forty-eight hours) he waded to the laboratory door and started to open it. He had barely turned the knob when the door burst open, allowing a torrent of water to pass through, that nearly carried his feet out from under him, and. what was more, Preston, to his great delight, counted twenty-two dead-manikin bodies in the flood. The manikins had accomplished their own de- struction. In the course of their many pranks these little creatures had turned on an emergency fire spigot. Their death by drowning produced no fruitful wounds. Albert Preston waded to the fountain of water issuing from the spout, and stopped further flood. And, as he walked from place to place opening doors and windows to drain off the water, he often repeated, half in reproach, more in a tone of grati- tude, I hank God, it served me right! s a I hereafter Albert Preston's researches took other directions. -----------•• ----------------- Mis “ H i Sister ” [Continued from page 5.] close to the bank, where, under the protecting shadow of the overhanging trees, it came to a gentle stop. A moment of utter stillness, then----- Did you, came softly in a masculine voice, now answer me truly. Did you drop that pen- nant purposely?” I lie other occupant of the canoe was silent for a long moment. Did you? persisted the masculine voice, re- lentlessly. She tried to appear indignant. Certainly not!” she answered with feigned haughtiness, but her voice, ringing guiltily, belied her. Put anyway. she continued, after a short interlude during which she was given no chance to speak in her defence, I knew who you were the first time I looked at you in the car. Jim had a picture of you at home, you know. Pitt.”—and he spoke reminiscently, thinking, doubtless, of that football game, it was very neg- ligent in Jim not to have had a photograph of lus ‘kid sister’ at college, don't you think so? He almost—” Patten checked himself sharply. Pm never mind that. We have much more profitable ways of spending our time than in such idle prattle, haven’t we, old scout?” He was address- ing the moon, quizzically, fraternally. That jovial, round-faced, old watchman of the night simply chuckled, winked, and nodded his appreciative assent. 8 SOMKI VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR tEbc tables ZEutneb 36 Harlan ill. lUortIMev?, ’13 11 was one of those perfect clays in September which yet remind one � f the approach of winter. The sun, which was near the middle of its circuit, was alternately obscured and revealed by fleecy, leisurely-sailing clouds, and with them seemed en- deavoring t� warn us of the storms to come. Roger Newell and his brother Paul were sorting fishing tackle on the piazza of their father's farm- house in Central New Hampshire. “Guess this is the last chance we'll get to go fishing this year. remarked Roger. “Yup.” asserted Paul, dubiously. Spose that at this time next week we'll be plugging away at Greek, and trig., and chem., etc. Say, how does it seem to be a senior, anyhow? Feel too dignified to associate with sophomores like me? No, responded Roger, soberly. “The only trouble 1 can sec is in having you butt in with some silly problem or other when 1 am trying to get a strangle hold on a translation. Its always a case of senior help sophomore, but never of sophomore help senior. There, guess 'Old Solo- mon' won’t know there's a hook in that fly. What!” exclaimed Paul, “you don’t mean that you are going to try for 'Old Solomon do you? Why, the best fishermen in the village Have failed in trying to land him! I'll be content if I get one or two smaller ones myself.” Roger i njointed his rod. took an apple from a barrel on the piazza, and made after his younger brother, who had already disappeared around a corner of the cow-barn. They made their way in silence across the pasture, and plunged into the woods, emerging on the bank of the brook at a point about half a mile below the village grist mill. Here a series of shallow rapids terminated in a deep pool, with overhanging banks. Jiininv! exclaimed Paul, as he caught a glimpse of the brook. The water's about a foot too high, and running like a mill race. 1 guess something has happened to the grist mill dam. “Looks bad for the fishing.” commented Roger, “but we can have a try. anyway, and if we don't catch anything we’ll go up and see what is the matter at the dam.” So saying, he jointed his rod. and for half an hour they tried all the arts they knew on the fish, but to no avail. “Well.” said Roger at last, “one more try for me. I'm getting tired of this.” He made a cast clear under the further bank. It was a beautiful cast, and certainly deserved to be fruitful. Sure enough, almost as the fly t niched the water there came a splash, and the rod bent nearly double as the taut line zig-zagged back and forth in the water. “Wow.” yelled Roger, jumping up and down on the bank in his excitement, it's 'Solomon' all right. Feels as if I had the whole river bottom on the hook.” Play him easy.” cautioned Paul, or you’ll lose him yet. Cracky! What a monster he must be! Loth strained forward in the excitement, Paul trying to get a glimpse of the fish. Roger intent on the play of the line. Neither noticed their position. Suddenly Paul jumped back, crying: “Look out� Roger, the bank -------” Too late! 'Hie bank, undermined by the unusual flood, sank, carrying Roger and about two tons of dirt into the water. '1 he rod landed in the middle of the brook. I here.” said Paul, resignedly, “guess that spoils our chances of getting 'Old Solomon.’ He had no fears for his brother, who was a good swimmer, but stepped to the bank to help him crawl out. Roger was not in sight. Imagining a hundred things, Paul quickly stripped off his coat and shoes, and plunged in at the point where he had last seen his brother. He had scarcely made one short circle on the bottom, with outstretched arms, when he came upon Roger buried to the knees in the fallen bank. Working rapidly, he tugged at the legs with every ounce of strength in his body, and just as it seemed that his head must burst from lack of air. they came loose. Grasping his brother by the hair, lie shot to the surface, took a gasping breath, and turning over on to his back drew Roger's head to his chest, and swam ashore. It took him nearly an hour, using the methods which he had learned with his scout” patrol, to bring his brother back to consciousness, and when this was accomplished Roger was so weak that he could hardly stand, so Paul, by the aid of a magnifying glass and a piece of paper, kindled a fire, by which they sat and dried their clothes. Then they started for home. Roger's arm over Paul’s shoulder for support. “Hold on a minute.'' said Roger, stopping, where’s my rod? That’s so. assented Paul. I forgot all about it. The rod had drifted, and Paul reached it from the shore. The line had caught on a snag. SOMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 9 but after much pulling this came off the bottom, was reeled in. and untangled from the line. Hut still the line was taut, and puzzled, he quickly reeled in. To his amazement, instead of the frayed end he had expected to see, “()ld Solomon’’ appeared. By some miracle the line had held, and ------------ the big trout had worn himself out in trying to escape. He was easily drawn ashore and strung on a twig. As they again started homeward Roger laughed weakly. “Well. Raul, that was a rare case of sophomore help senior. B Sail on tbc 36a? JSy Cliff orb Ik. Ibernck, '13 VERYTH'I XG was quiet in the house. Curly and I were studying in the den. Outside the rain tapped dismally on the roof of the piazza, and ran in little rivulets down the window-pane. The wind was whistling in the trees, and blowing the umbrellas of adventurous pedestrians inside out. In short, it was just the kind of afternoon to make one glad to be in a snug, warm den in a morris chair, rather than out in the cold and wet. Curly laid down his chemistry, and yawned. I yawned in sympathy and also laid down my book. ■ Gee! I wish we were back in camp again,” said he. “Same here! I replied with emphasis. “Xo such luck though. A long pause followed. Say! Curly!” “Huh?” You ought to have gone out sailing with us that afternoon, instead of playing tennis.” I didn’t play tennis,” he answered. “You kid- naped the girls and George didn’t come over. 1 went up the Tanyard Swamp, gunning. I didn’t get anything, either. What happened out sail- ing. anyway?” ()ne could tell from his tone that he didn't think much of my ability as a sailor. Well! I replied. “Several things happened. I'll tell you about the trip. “About two o’clock Edna and Lou came down to the tent to see if we were going for a sail that afternoon. Of course 1 said. ‘Yes.’ and Don echoed my answer. We went over and got the Dragon ready while they went over and got Susie. “There was hardly wind enough to take us out of the cove. It was blowing about southwest and there was no room in the river to tack on ac- count of the fleet anchored off the yacht club. 1 went right amongst the fleet, heading f r Rat- Rocks. “We had almost cleared them when the Redfin, the big racer, not the cat boat, dropped her mooring and started to make sail. The tide carried her right across our course and I jammed the tiller hard up. which tacked us across, our boom raking the deck of the Playmate, of the Boston Y. C. The girls were almost ready to jump overboard from fright. Just as soon as we got clear I tacked back again, but we had lost too much to make the rocks. We kept on across however, but when we started to tack again, we went aground on the bar. The tide was too low. “All I could do was to try my best to go between the rocks. The wind had breezed up quite a bit. but we cleared the rocks all right and started out between the beach and the bar. After that it was great fun. The wind was against the tide, and the waves were about five feet high. The Dragon would go away up on one wave and come down slap on the next one. Don was sitting up forward, with his back to the mast, when we buried our bow- sprit in a big comber. Some of it ran off by the scuppers, but most of it ran down the back of his neck. Holy smoke, wasn’t he mad! Yc went up past Essex and were just oppo- site Ipswich when it started to blow a gale. Edna was sitting to leeward on the middle seat. Lou was opposite her. Don was sitting at the foot of the mast, and Sue was beside me. at the tiller. “Well. 1 never was so scared in my life! The masthead went over till it almost touched the water, and we shipped half a boat full. “I let her come up quick and yelled: ‘Let go the jib sheet. Don.' She righted and we lay in the trough of the waves. As soon as possible. I got over an anchor, which held us up to the wind, and prevented us from being capsized by the waves. 10 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “While Don pumped her cut, 1 reefed mainsail and jib, took in the top sail and headed across the bay for Sqmin Light. As I had all I could manage in steering, Susie held the mainsheet, and Don. the jib sheet, for I did not dare belay them for fear an extra strong gust might send us over. “By this time we all had our oil clothes on, for every whitecap drenched us with spray. We should doubtless have reminded you of pictures you have seen, if you could have caught a glimpse of us then. ()ur oil clothes glistening with spray, the Dragon heeled over until her rail was level with the water, everybody sitting upon the weather rail, the waves foaming under the bowsprit and boiling under the stern. It was a most exciting scene. Not until we were well past the black buoy, did I dare to tack and go in before the wind, for to jibe in that gale would have meant, everybody swim. Going in we fairly flew. The mainsail was out till it touched the stay on one side and the jib full out on the other side. We left a wake like a racing motor boat. “Hut we couldn’t make the cove. As'there was hardly room to come about. 1 decided to risk it. and jibe her to go in the cove. The wind was not quite so bad in the river, as the point broke the force of it a bit. ■ ‘When I give the word, haul on that sheet quick, Sue! Ready, Don! Cast off the jib sheet! Haul, Sue! Quick!’ We just man- aged to make it without shipping water, and just as we came up to the mooring the wind went down altogether. “If you had been with us, you wouldn't have been quite so anxious to go out the next day in that ‘light southwest breeze’ as you called it.” “Hang it all.” complained Curly, ‘T never get in on the real good ones.” He picked up his chemistry again and resumed the study of the eccentricities of the elements. I thought for a moment. “Curly.” “Um-m-m.” 1 threw a book at him. “Well! What?” “It’s no use, you'd have been sick. Such amusements are for sailors, not lubbers, you know.” ()utraged and insulted, poor Curly retaliated, and in another moment we were rolling on the floor in close embrace. tEbe Struggle m TlKlen m. IPonD, ’13 ILLY Mercian, son of “The Wheat King,” had always lived the life of luxury so prevalent among that class of the idle wealthy. Never had he done a stroke of work in his life. Suddenly, at the beginning of his senior year in Dartmouth, he found himself confronted with a new phase of life. He was no longer the richest man in his class, but. on the contrary, his father’s failure had so greatly reduced his finances that lie saw horrible visions of being dropped from his class. He flung himself full length on the mossy bank, as idly he threw pebbles into the rippling stream below. “By Jove! I'd like to know what I’m good for anyway! And to think dad wanted to make a professional man of me! hy. I doubt if I d even make a decent hod-carrier! But. I’ve just simply got to do something or be dropped. “Let’s see—first there’s Latin. I passed in that, but I couldn't tutor a donkey. German? No, that’s out of the question, too. French? Urn! that’s more like it. Chemistry? That’s it! That’s one advantage of my medical course anyway. Then, there’s English and 1 know I could tutor that. Mathematics I can easily tutor. Oh, I guess maybe I won’t be so poverty stricken after all. “But. ye gods and little fish-hooks, how am I to do all that and still play football? I can’t give up that captainship after trying so hard for it. Besides. I haven’t another full-back to take my place. That's one place where I’m actually nec- essary without one of dad's checks,” Billy added bitterly. ‘‘Still,” he continued, “there’s Dick Gordon, who has been trying ever since his freshman year to make the team. He would make a splendid full-back, too, if he had a decent chance. Oh. hang it all, I want to be full-back myself.” Suddenly Billy sat up very straight, “Why, Billy Mercian, you conceited fool, that's the whole trouble with you. You’re a selfish brute. You’ve always had more than your share; it’s SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR i r about time you gave some one else a chance. You just buckle down to business and get your pigskin and be satisfied. Just suppose some other fellow had always stood in your way all through college! Wouldn’t you hate him? Rut Dick Gordon is a man! He’s never flinched once; he’s just kept on plugging. Give him a chance ! ’ Fearful lest he should lose strength to stick to his resolve, he strode rapidly off in the direction of the campus. Half way there he was fortunate enough to meet Gordon crossing the campus. Putting two fingers between his lips, he gave a long, shrill whistle. Instantly Dick stopped and with a puzzled expression watched his captain's approach. I say, Dick, I’d like to have you report on the gridiron at three o’clock for practice. Report, captain? asked Dick with the same puzzled expression on his brow. Gradually it cleared away and left such an expression of amazed wonder that somehow Lilly felt that his sacrifice was more than worth while. Captain Lilly, surely you can’t mean that you are going to make me a regular? Exactly, Dick. From today you are Dart- mouth’s full-back. Lut----- but, why. Lilly Mercian, you are full- back yourself. 1 was. Dick: you are now. And. man. what- ever you do, play with all your might. Don’t let that Harvard team beat us! Lilly Mercian, you’re square! I’m going to play so well for old Dartmouth that this year will be the greatest in her history of football.” Silently their hands met in a strong clasp of perfect comradeship. Zhc .16o? Scouts of Hmevica Bp ill. Chester Milep, ’16 The Boy Scout movement has become uni- versal, and wherever organized its leaders are glad as we are to acknowledge the debt we all owe to Lieutenant - General Sir Robert S. S. Laden-Powell. who has done so much to make the movement of interest to boys of all nations. The I toy Scouts of America is a corporation consisting of some of our most prominent men. who gladly and freely give their time to help this movement that the boys may become good citizens and men of good character. In the various cities, towns, and villages the Boy Scouts are cared for by local councils. These councils are formed to keep the boys interested. In order that the work of the Loy Scouts throughout America may be uniform and intelli- gent the National Council has prepared an Official Handbook to furnish to the patrols of the Loy Scouts advice in practical methods. The aim of the Boy Scouts is to promote the ability in boys to do things for themselves and for others. It is called “Scoutcraft” and makes the boys observant and handy, or able to do things. Scoutcraft includes instruction in first aid. life saving, tracking, signaling, cycling, nature study, seamanship, campcraft. woodcraft, chivalry, patriotism, and other subjects. This is not work, but pleasure for the boys. All that is needed is the out-of-doors, and a competent leader. There have been all kinds of scouts, one being on the danger line of the army, or at the outpost. The army scout was the soldier who was chosen to go out on the skirmish line. I he pioneer was out on the edge of the wilderness guarding men. women, and children. Lut since then other kinds of scouts have been established. These are peace scouts, who learn to know how to live in the woods. W herever there have been heroes there have been scouts, and to be a scout means to be prepared to do the right thing, as the scout’s motto is Le Pre- pared. To be a good scout one should know something about the woods and the animals that inhabit them, as well as to how to care for one’s self when camping. He should know the difference between birds and the difference between bicycle tracks and those of other vehicles. There is another thing which a scout must know, and that is obedience. To be a good scout a boy must obey his patrol leader. He should so discipline himself that he need have no thought but to obey the orders of his officers. Other virtues of a scout are courtesy, loyalty, self- respect. but the most important virtue is that ;f honor. Honor is compared somewhat with self-respect. hen a scout says he will do it on his honor he is bound to do it. 'Flic honor of a scout is a [Continued on page 13.1 12 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR To the Readers of the Radiator:— The editor-in-chief of the Raihatou has asked for something about the library and its new build- ing. This is an opportunity of reaching the high school citizens of Somerville which is very wel- come to the trustees and librarian. Somerville, for various reasons, is one of the best reading populations in Xew England, and the circulation of books from its public library is third in rank according to the statistics of 11)11: being exceeded in Xew England only by Boston and Springfield. It is probable that the figures of this year will show Somerville in the lead of Springfield, and in second place. Reside the number of books loaned outside the building there is a vast amount of reference work, consisting of answers to questions and assistance given to persons studying various subjects. This assist- ance. to be rendered quickly, accurately, and in the most helpful manner, must be given by courte- ous. well-educated, and technically experienced library assistants. The trustees have, during the last year, put into operation a ‘ Scheme of Service” bv which en- trance to and promotions within the staff depend upon ability, which has been demonstrated by rank in school work, in examinations by the library, and in work actually performed with the public. All positions are now filled in this manner. The object is. of course, to give the citizens of Somer- ville. who support the library, the services of the most competent persons to be obtained. A system of apprenticeship is a part of the Scheme of Service.” Apprentices must be graduates of the high school, of high standing, and must give three months without compensation toward the learning of the technical details of the pro- fession. They then begin at a salary of $300 a year, which is at least equal to $9.50 a week in Boston. There are annual increases of $00. up to $(� 00 a year, and higher positions which are more than equal to $21 a week in Boston. The time called for by the schedule is KH hours per week, and the vacation allowance is one week during the winter and three weeks during the summer. Attendance at special courses in library schools or colleges is encouraged, and every effort made by the trustees to render the work pleasant. dignified, and satisfying to the staff, and increas- ingly efficient and courteous to the public. They feel that library work has now grown to be a profession worthy of the serious attention of young women who are interested in the people and in the learning of the world, and particularly in making books useful, comforting, and inspiring to the citizens, both children and adults, of Som- erville. And it is their intention to keep the institution abreast of the best experience and methods in library work, and to foster professional spirit and ability - in the assistants. To do all of this work many books, much apparatus of catalogues and indexes to make their contents available, and modern accommodations for the users of the library are necessary. This meant a new building, which, through the good will of the present mayor and city government, and of Mr. Carnegie, the city is soon to enjoy. The new building will have space for about 200.000 volumes, of which 50,000 will be shelved in a beautifully light and magnificent book room. 70x120 feet, with seats for 180 persons. It will be arranged with tables and book cases alternating on what is known as the alcove plan, so that a person may find the books on a particular subject conveniently arranged for examination at a com- fortable table in a comfortable chair. This collec- tion will contain the latest, and most used, and most valuable books on all subjects. In the children's room, which is 70x35 feet, with one hundred scats, there will be eight or ten thousand especially selected books suitable for children, and covering all subjects. 'Hie remainder of the books now in the library will be shelved in a storage stack, to which, from time to time, will be retired books as they become obsolete. 'I bis stack, howeyer. will be so closely related both to the adult and children’s rooms that any book in it may be had in a very few moments. Suitable accommodations arc also provided for the great amount of clerical work necessary in hand- ling the library’s new books and the various proc- esses connected with keeping 100,000 volumes in circulation and in good repair. The exterior of the building will be of light Persian gray brick, with trimmings of terra cotta and of Deer Island granite, and the roof of green SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR '3 tiles. The approach from the main entrance to tlie great hook room will he hy two flights of 1 lautc- ville marhlc stairs. The floors of all the public rooms will he constructed to insure the greatest possible quietness, both in the room itself and in the room below. The surfaces will be covered with cork carpet one-half inch thick, and cemented to the concrete and steel floor below. Every de- vice known to the best building practice and the best library experience for insuring quick service, quietness, light, and air will be installed. The contract calls for the completion of the building on July 15. 1913. Several months more will be required to move in file furniture and equipment, but it is expected that in little more than a year its doors will be thrown open for public use. Drew II. Hall. H fllbobern IRatb 3!3 ? JE. ID. m.f ’13 We drew around the cheery fire ()f blazing hickory tree. And all looked up at old Squire Drown With great expectancy. He'd promised us a thrilling talc Some quiet week-day night, And now he’d come to tell it us, Reside the glowing light. “It was a raid, a modern raid. With strong men in the lead, Who marked the field from end to end With death and ghastly deed. “Well armed were they with purpose strong To exterminate the folk Who dwelt within their vast domain And did their wrath provoke. “They chased them round from place to place, They murdered not a few; The panic-stricken creatures Knew scarcely what to do. “They tried, unarmed, to make escape, To wildly flee or hide, Alas, poor creatures, ’twas in vain, For them.—no change of tide. “The raiders gained right steadily In carnage, death, and woe; Soon o’er that bloody battle-field The plucky braves lay low. “Along the borders of their camps And blood-stained battle-field, Went heartless raiders in pursuit,— A step they would not yield. “The cruel feet of these mad men W ere stained with flowing gore, They murdered them from left to right l ill there were left no more. Behold this scene of bloody war! This scene of murderous fun! From first to last ’twas keen delight— They’d slaughtered every one. Then from the camp there sounded loud The raiders’ joyful cry: ‘Hurrah! Hurrah! we’ve slain them all’— (They’d swatted every fly).” Xlbe 3So£ Scouts of Hmerica [Continued from page 11.) sacred thing, and cannot be lightly set aside. There are other virtues of a scout. These arc: Faithfulness, cheerfulness, thoughtfulness, especi- ally to animals. The final and chief test of a scout is doing a good turn to somebody every day, quietly, and without boasting. A scout may wear all the badges manufactured, know campcraft. scout- craft, and woodcraft, but yet not be a real scout. A patrol is made up of eight boys and a scout- master. Xext to him is the patrol leader, and then the assistant patrol leader. The Roy Scout movement is now spreading throughout the world. Troops are now organized in cities, towns, and villages, thus making the organization increase. In England there are girl scouts as well as boys, and also in Germany, and it looks rather promising in America. 14 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR EDITORIAL'S Schoolmates, it is with some hesitancy that the staff of 15)12-13 makes its debut. Considering the achievements of last year, we take up the work with some misgivings. These misgivings will be scattered to the winds if we receive the cordial co-operation of the school. The phrase, “cordial co-operation. may be summed up in the following licve that we should receive the “active” co-opera- tion of everyone. We wish to announce that the “Calendar is open to all school organs. It is hoped that the orchestra, debating and glee clubs, fraternities and sororities will make use of it. It will also contain a complete list of all athletic contests. � r 9 manner:— First—That everyone who can afford it shall subscribe. Second—That everyone shall hand in material. The word “material” means stories, poems, class notes, and everything that goes to make a successful issue. Not every one has the ability to write stories, but surely anyone who has the am- bition can get together a few class notes which are worth publishing. It is the earnest desire of the staff to make Volume XXII of the Radiator the most interest- ing and beneficial yet published. In an endeavor to do this all the old departments which have found favor will be continued. One of the most valuable among these is the 'Letter Box.” It is hoped that the “Letter Box will be used both by undergraduates and graduates to bring forth suggestions and information both educational and pertaining to school activities. An added feature which we hope will improve the paper is the “Calendar.” There will be found in the “Calendar,” in chronological order, all the occurrences of the school month. There also will be found from time to time a French or German Department. If every student would only consider that the Somerville High School Radiator represents the school and every individual in the school, we bc- Within the last month the classes have been initiated and installed. The Radiator takes great pleasure in welcoming the Class of 1913 as Seniors. Seniors, in ten short months you will have completed your high school course, and be graduates, ready to enter college or take up the works of life. Are you prepared to do this? No; but you should be next June. The Class of 1914 has climbed to the third round of the ladder. We hope that within the next year it will experience no difficulty in ascending to the fourth round. The Class of 19] f has passed the frivolous Freshman days, and are now high and mighty Sophomores. Wc shall be glad to see them make the best of this year, both in an educational and social way. Freshmen, to you wc give the most cordial welcome. You have completed nine years of your education, and now have started on the four harde. t years. In grammar school you received a fundamental training. Now you will broaden your scope of knowledge by dwelling in academic, scientific, or business courses. The Freshman year is by far the pleasantest of the first three, inas- much as the surroundings and the work arc a novelty. Freshmen, remember the old adage: “A good beginning makes a good ending.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 15 A few weeks ago there was brought to our notice a story which had been published in the May Radiator. This story also appeared in the Brighton High school Imp in January. From this we can but think that a Somerville pupil de- liberately copied this story from the Imp. The Radiator, therefore, owes the Imp a most humble apology for this mistake. We hope and believe such an error will never occur again in the annals of the Radiator. k r We regret the resignation of Miss Grace E. Burroughs, for several years an efficient teacher in the history department. Miss Burroughs was married August 8 to Mr. Louis H. Palmer, superintendent of the Rapid Transit System, New York City. Miss Mildred W. Clark, who taught cooking last year, has also left us for matrimonial rea- sons. She is married and is living in California. Last year’s chemistry assistant, Mr. A. W. Wathan. is now occupying a position in the State House, Boston. The position held last year by Miss Clark is now filled by Miss Mildred 1� . Hayes. Miss Hayes was graduated from the high school at Auburn. Maine, from Wheaton Seminary, '09, and from the Boston School of Domestic Science. Miss Marion F. Orne is with us this year teaching business practice. She was graduated from the Somerville Latin School, ’03, and from Tufts College, ’07. Before coming to Somerville, Miss Orne taught at Groveland, Mass. The position of laboratory assistant is filled this year by Mr. Edward X. W hite, of Rock- ridge Hall. Mr. White taught for one year at Rockridge Hall, wa assistant in chemistry at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for two years, and taught last year in the New Haven high school. To these new teachers the Radiator extends heartiest welcome. If we can ever be of any assistance to them in any way, our columns are at their service. r W'e are honored with a contribution this month from Mr. Hall, the librarian of the Somerville Public Library. Mr. Drew Bert Hall was graduated from Bow- doin College in 1891. While there he was awarded the Goodwin French prize, the Smyth prize in mathematics, the Noyes prize in political economy, and had appointments to the Senior contest in original declamation. During the college term and in vacations he served as assistant chief of the student force in the college library. For two years Mr. Hall was a student in the State School of Library Economy at the state library in Albany. He received the Bachelor de- gree in library science from the University of the State of New York, of which the school is a part. Before coming to Somerville Mr. Hall was li- brarian of the M illicem library. Fairhaven. Since then he has done efficient work in Som- erville. r r Cecil flftoreton JSarlow, E., 1910 The class of English, 1910, and the alumni at large are deeply bereaved in the death of Cecil Moreton Barlow, which occurred August T. Mr. Barlow was much interested in the Radia- tor while in High school, serving on its staff for two years, furnishing many contributions even after being graduated. He wrote the original poem for the Girls’ Glee Club at the Somerville- Maiden Debate and in many ways maintained an active interest in us. Mr. Barlow was fitted for college and intended taking the course in electrical engineering at Tufts. A difficulty with his eyes, just at the end of his High school course, forbade further study, but with heroic courage he entered the employ of the General Electric Company at Lynn, to learn by practical methods somewhat of that he had planned to acquire at college. He was speedily recognized as an unusually capable man, and was advanced to a highly responsible posi- tion. ()f sterling character, pleasing personality, and unusual ability life opened bright before him, when Death, ever envious of the shining mark,” sped the fatal arrow and he was gone from us. A host of friends among the alumni and the faculty mourn his loss and cherish his memory. i6 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR In the resignation of Mrs. M. J. Walcott the High school faculty has lost a valued fellow worker, and the school an honored and beloved instructor. Mrs. Walcott came to the school with the or- ganization of the Commercial Department, and was a leading factor in its remarkable success. The department speedily assumed large propor- tions. and at the end of five years had satisfactorily filled over three hundred desirable business posi- tions. Mrs. Walcott was eminently successful in arous- ing an earnest purpose in her pupils, and in deep- ening their sense of the value of all scholarly work. Many a successful business man and woman to-day is thankful to have come under her influence in High school days. Mrs. Walcott was admired for her breadth and enthusiasm as a teacher, and beloved for the cordiality and joyousness of her personality. Her leaving is a distinct loss to us all. W e give her most hearty and abounding good wishes for future success and happiness. r r Football is with us again in its “Sunday-go-to- meeting” clothes. It has been customary to boost the football team in this column. All we can sav this year is that we think the football team will boost itself. By this we mean that the team will, without doubt, make such an impression on the public by its good playing that no newspaper write-up will be necessary to draw the crowd. Judging from the squad that turned out, “Steve” Mahoney should have very little trouble in welding together a well balanced team. As we all know, ’ Steve” built up a very good team from a lot of raw material last year. He has in his squad this season six veterans and many of last year’s subs. We are confident Somerville should have a good chance of the championship. Mahoney and his men will bring home many victories to us. but without the support of the en- tire student body the season is apt to be a fail- ure. To make a game a success two things are essential. They are a large attendance and good cheering. A large attendance will relieve the management of all financial troubles. Good cheering will encourage our warriors to victory. No team can be a success without these two es- sentials. Let us one and all help make the sea- son a success by doing our part. t v ► r. The debating season is on. There are two de- bating clubs in the school and those wishing to debate have splendid opportunity to do so. The championship shield of the Interscholastic Trian- gular Debating League is now held by Brookline, but it is hoped that Somerville will turn out such a good team this year that it will defeat Brook- line and Newton at the annual debate. Those wishing to join a debating club should do so at once, so that a good start may be had in debat- ing. wt A great many confused ideas regarding the lower classes have arisen this year. We, there- fore. think that it is our duty to straighten the matter out. The class entering in September is the “B” class (191G-B) and is thus termed throughout its course. The class entering in February is the “A” class (1917-A.) The class entering in September is ranked as the a” class (la) and is promoted to the “b class in February (lb). The same holds true, in a re- versed order, with those entering in February. v, « The management of the Radiator, in an at- tempt to recognize the efforts and increase the numbers of its contributors, offers as a prize for the best story handed in before November tS two tickets for the Rindge game. This offer is open to every undergraduate. We hope that a great number will take the opportunity to show their ability. r. It might be inferred front a recent publication in one of the Sunday papers, that the story, “A Dangerous Experiment,” by Philip Lewis, was taken from facts given in that article. As Lewis wrote this story for the June edition of If) 12 and it has been at the Radiator office since then he could not have based the story upon the facts given in this article. SOMERVILLE HGH SCHOOL RADIATOR � 7 1013 Class Editor, Stanley Y. Lane. ( Walter Cheever, Assistants Marion Flagg. Heard in English :— Pupil: Why do they have two sinners (Chinas) in the same play?” Murder was committed in 21W during English class, and Dil—11 was traced as the murderer by the blood stains on his collar. P. Farrow stood on the railroad track, The train was coming fast; He then stepped off the railroad track And let the engine pass. P. Farrow stood on the railroad track, He heard the engine squeal. The engineer crept softly down And scraped him off the wheel. Currier and Dillon specialty: Being late.” No use in arguing. Bullard. Whenever you hear Rotten” Or “Childish” called aloud. You'll know that Raymond Baxter Is there amidst the crowd. German four. Division B, Has an assistant, don't you sec. An assistant teacher he. And distracting as can be. Teacher: What docs a burglar carry?” Miss Tr—1—s: A jimmy.” Morrison, translating German: “The herdsman comes with the milk pail on his roof.” Gillis translating German: You are not foolish. Teacher: You are foolish.” (Strange, the shoe pinched.) German IY-15 boasts of a hello girl. No, sir. says “Dinger. 1 couldn’t get along without playing football. Why. if I couldn’t play football I’d just naturally pine away, and my studies would fall off----” Blondy: Well, ‘Dinger.’ there’s some consola- tion. They wouldn’t have far to fall. (Notice.—Mr. Parmer is slowly convalescing.) Seniors! Does it seem possible that you were ever Freshmen?” It would be a wise plan if some of the Senior fellows who ride to school daily joined the Girls’ Outing Club.” If you want to make the Senior column the best in the Radiator hand in notes and set a standard for the other classes. Teacher: “What’s that young gentleman’s name up in the corner?” Young gentleman: I don't know. I haven’t got it copied down.” Hall—n is a bally funny chap, (lonelier know, llil—n to Mer—1. who is drinking milk: How is the milk, Mer—1?” Mer—1: Cream isn't in it.” Teacher: “Some girls know about as much about cooking as they do about telling the height of a building with one of those er—er------ Pupil: “Foot rules.” Somebody added Christmas Eve. 1912, to the important dates in 29W. How about that? i8 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Miss FI—g and Miss Port— display their terp- sichorcan talents at intervals during the lunch hour in the upper corridor. Ladies at matinees, 10 cents. All others free. Teacher: “Answer as I call your name.” “ I rad ley ?’ 1 ’resent.” “Bradv?” “Here.” “Mitchell?” ------- Xo audible reply. Teacher, facetiously: l Mitchell present mentally, bodily------? ’ Mitchell: Xo. sir. Physically. Where did Hoppy get that collar? Hop—ns war cry: “They all pick on me!” Irrepressible, untamable, hopeless. (Kelley as the teachers see him.) Studious, retiring, bashful. (Kelley as he sees himself.) Oli. yes! liar—w had seen “Macbeth.” Where? lie wasn’t sure, but he thought it was at Waldron's. Who says they never come back? Bullard did, and even condescended to sit down and sing with us. GEMS FROM EXFAXTS TRES BRILLANTS (Collected in three minutes.) “Teacher. I haven’t any pen! Please may 1 have a pen point? “Oh, can’t we write in pencil! “There isn't any ink here!” “Hey! who's got a blotter?” “What's the third question?----no, no, I mean the fourth?” Where’ll I put my name?” I don’t know what to write.” Xotice.—All jokes handed to the editors should be written on tissue paper, so that we may be able to see through them.—Ex. 1014 Class Editor, Clinton Carvell. Assistants ) Justin Martell, ( Thomas Forbes. Slim acted as the peacemaker in a fight between the invincible “Jimmy Hyde and Eagle beak” (Harry) Robertson. Do thy duty. Slim! Why doth Alec wear that perplexed look on his usually shining countenance? Good luck to the Junior Team. We would have a most excellent column in the Kadiatom if everybody would hand in at least two notes during the school year. We advise that the Misses McCuen and lien- son have separate divisions. We would advise that more 75c pieces come in. ()ur class has much school spirit in the gridiron representatives, as Hall. Wiley. Robertson. Ander- son, Spiers, McAulcv, and Forbes are out. “Patronize our advertisers. Those of you who can't dance remember this, as this year we have our first class social, namely, the Junior Dance. Why do the girls in 12E stay in at the short recess? There is a reason. Ask Ry—n how to obtain a wide knowledge of Latin—quickly. Ye oldc feete ballc players have reported to ye juniore coache for ye practice. Some teeme. Harding was recently heard singing to his French and German books. Examination proved the song to be When I get you alone to-night. (Put he didn’t. Harding says lie’s no express wagon). The Juniors have organized the heaviest, fastest class football team seen in the school for some time. Watch ’em. Schedule K. or the Missing Link, is a pretty important question to Starbird at present, as he wants the price on wool to come down so that he can buy a new winter suit. (He only takes twelve yards. The little dear!) HOW SOME OF US GOT TO BE JUNIORS. Glenn acted natural and easily slid along with the rest of the girls. Martell got by. for several reasons, but exami- nation shows that either he overslid the base or he’s trying to kill two stones with one bird. Flahivc was pushed along in spite of his efforts to remain a Sophomore. We believe the older Miss Davis easily got bv on her looks. The other one gets by anyway. Jones was raving at the time and couldn’t be held back, as there was no strait-jacket avail- able. We all like Wilkinson in spite of his goodness. Moore still claims that he isn’t the only un- educated freak in Circus Div. B. Hirshon can’t help it. He was born that way. II—llis and Br—gh—m claim the Tech course is a cinch—now they’ve dropped German. Oh, you ten study periods. Get to it. you Juniors, and make that T? eleven. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 19 A school paper is a great invention. The staff get all the fame; The printer gets the money, The editor the blame. —Ex. “How are you doing in vour lessons?” “Demere. “What does that mean? Behind in French.”—Ex. Pa heard him give the High school yell. For joy he could not speak; He murmured, Mother, listen To our Arthur talking Greek!” —Ex. 1915=21 Class Editor, Myrton F. Evans. Heard in 16E:— First Pupil: “Say, what do we have in English to-morrow?” Second (absent-mindedly): History, 1 guess.” Our esteemed classmate, The Jinx, is en- livening his career by taking piano lessons. Let us all wish him success in this new achievement. There certainly was some class to the cheer- leaders at the game with Tech. To their admir- able cheering during the intermission is given the credit of the large score. To the sorrow of the entire division, Frisby has retired from the Greek class, and is now taking French with the Sophomores. For sale in 3E: Jelly, 5c and 10c per glass. This jelly is made by the cooking girls, and is highly recommended by Stuart and Evans of 16E, who have purchased some. Miss Upham announces that she lost twenty pounds this summer, but the statement is doubted bv many. 1916 is hereby notified that the upper classmen have never been in the habit of supplying pencils, pens, blocks, and erasers for the Freshmen, and do not intend to begin the practice this year. Be- ware ! Freshie at the football game: Which one is Palmer? After he has been pointed out to her: “Oh, you mean the one with hair? II German C has been advised by Mr Sprague not to study. There's a reason. Attention. Classmates. If each person in our class would hand their editor one good note, think of what a fine column we would have. Please think of this. It would not take long to make up one note apiece. We would then have the best column in the school. 1015 36 Class Editor. John II. Chipman. Assistant, Helen Wiley. Owing to the late election of class editors for the class of 1915- B it was impossible to write up a column of class notes. With due apology to the class, we hope, as the saying goes, to have better luck next time. 19K5=H Class Editor, Emil R. Lawson. Freshmen, get the High school spirit and help support the Radiaioh. one of the best school magazines in the country. If you wish to subscribe please put your name on the list in your room, and pay seventy-five cents (75c.) to your teacher. Radiator copies may be had by buying one every month from the fellow in the hall at loc a copy. But by subscribing you save thirty cents. Ten cents a copy for eight copies and twenty-five cents for the June special number makes one dollar and five cents. The Freshman football team, captained by Jason Russell and managed by John Valente, defeated St. John’s of Cambridge. Score: 60-0. The Baker in HE will have plenty of Cole and Wood this winter. Helen, the cat, who frequently visits the cook- ing room, has been named for the class special (Div. F). Miss JI—1—e I I—lit, the special of Division F, did not have to attend school Tuesday, the eleventh period. owing to the omission .of the fifth and sixth” periods (to her great sorrow). Shall we have to drop out of the Radiator. lose our column, and be laughed at? No! Well, then, every 1916-b pupil please give the editor a little lift by bringing in some notes. Heard in Sub-1'reshy Class”: The school is getting rich on the money that we spend at the lunch counter.” Turner (illustrating Ablative of Cau c in Latin): We go to school because we have to.” The 1916-B pupils are welcome. We extend our sympathy for Mr. Murray's illness. 20 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR In Business Practice:— Teacher, to Dewitt: “How did you get your answer?” J)e—tt: I didn’t get it.” All: “Ha, ha!” Teacher: “That is a pretty easy way to get it.” Mr. Loring delights to give Davis special in- struction in Algebra. Adam, of 11-E, gets tongue-tied when he tries to twist his tongue around some of those long verbs in Latin. Who is the girl in 17-W. Turner? Come one. come all. and see the heavenly twins of 11-E. Cole and Colburn. They are the brainy boys just the same. The headless statue in 11-E is causing much attention from the newcomers. Who is she? One day I hired a woman to do house-cleaning. She went upstairs and turned on the steam. Where’s the joke? There isn't any. The Radiator. 191(3 313 Class Editor, John Chequer. Assistant. Arnold Murray. Mu—y, the rash and reckless Freshman, has been appointed chaplain of a brigade in this city. Will wonders never cease? We are glad to know that Miss McNish has recovered her health, and is able to resume her studies. We received a very enthusiastic and high- spirited poem from a member of our class. We are glad to say that we cannot publish it all. even though it would fill this entire column. However, we will give two lines to illustrate its nature. The lines arc as follows:— () beautiful and feathered Nightingale. Why dost thou warble?” P. S.—We arc glad to say that the owner of the manuscript didn’t sign his name. The Freshman team made a creditable showing this week. May they keep up their good work. Teacher (in English): “Give me a sentence con- taining the word 'Homer.'” (Meaning the poet.) O—c—1: “He hit the ball, but it wasn't a homer. 5c X I0c-{-25c= Radiator. “Attempted Murder”: Davis threatens the life of a fellow schoolmate with a file in room 6-E. Heard in Latin: BonI, bom, boni. (Don’t say anything, he's only describing himself.) Seen on a Freshman paper:— Faro, king of Egypt.” (New spelling, I guess.) Miss T— to her class: Children should be seen and not heard.” Teacher, to a little boy swinging back and forth in his chair: “R—d, you are not so old as to need a rocking-chair. Some of you Freshmen are too big to pose as infants. Freshman after writing test says to the teacher: Oh. say. do you want these papers?” --— Calenbav September 7.—A few unfortunates entered the High School buildings for the purpose of taking examinations. We hope that all were successful in passing off their respective failures. September !� .—'Hie school doors opened at 7.45, but the crowd did not come early to avoid the rush. Many acquaintances were renewed before 8 o’clock. At the stroke of the last bell there was a great rush to temporary rooms. By 8.20 every one was in his permanent room. After the dicta- tion of the program school was dismissed. September ID.—School began in earnest with a good supply of lessons to digest. September 20.—The K. l B. girls held their first meeting at the home of Eva Givan. September 24.—The first meeting of the L. H. T. Club was held at the home of Elizabeth Mont- gomery. The following officers were chosen for tlie coming year: President, Hazel Field; secre- tary. Bessie McGray: treasurer. Helen McCarthy. September 27.—The S. (). C. girls commenced their fourth season at Edith Harrison’s home. The new officers are: Helen l arnham. president; Ruth Cambridge, vice-president: Daisy Rundle, secretary : Dorothy Savage, treasurer. October 5.—S. H. S. met with victory in the first football game with M. I. T. ’16. October 7.—Dramatic Club holds first meeting. Results of election are as follows: President. Eva Givan: vice-president. Helen Farnham. secretary, Elsie Abrams. October 1).—'Hie first of the many good times of the L. II. T. Club for this year was a progres- sive dinner. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 7VOTMLS OF THE ALVAANI CATTODELL-OS Anna B. Benjamin, English. TO. is a stenog- rapher for the 11. C. Edmands Coffee Co., of Boston. Lothrop G. Paul, S. H. S.. '12. has accepted a position in the down-town office of the State Street Trust Company. Eva (i. Hardy, English, '04, and a graduate of the Massachusetts Normal Art school, is teach- ing manual training in the elementary schools of Somerville. Miss Hardy has also taught manual training in the schools of Haverhill. .Mass. Ordwav Tead. Latin. '08, received his A. 15. degree from Amherst College. Hazel M. A. Clark. S. H. S.. '12, is a sten- ographer for Bachelder Bros., coal dealers, of Post Office Square, Boston. Mabellc O. Baker, S. H. S., M2, is a sten- ographer for the Boston and Maine Railroad, at the North Station office. Grace G. Sliney. S. H. S.. M2, is employed as a clerk by the Western Electric Company. Miss Sliney also attends Mr. Clark's private school in Boston. The following graduates of S. H. S.. M2, are Freshmen at Tufts: Charles II. Upton. Dudley E. Holden. Harold (). Phalen. Norman W. Mor- rison. Henry E. Halpin, Thomas C. Coleman. George A. Dalton, Arthur L. Lament, and Everett C.Hunt. Nina F. Gilley, English. ’08. Boston University, M2, has been elected teacher of mathematics, his- tory, and literature in the High school at South Hadley Falls. Mildred Winship and Edith Stackpolc, Latin. Ml. are members of the Sophomore class at Mt. I lolyoke. Esther Danforth, Edythc Miller, and Gladys Tcele, S. IT. S.. 12. have entered the Freshman class at Mt. Holyoke. Helen Linnell, S. H. S„ 12, has entered the Framingham Normal school. Margaret Cragin. S. I!. S.. M2, has been awarded a scholarship at Jacks n. Edna Savary S. II. S.. '12, has also entered Jackson. The following graduates of S. H. S.. 12. have entered Salem Normal school: Lillian Commins, Anna Canfield. Margaret Beattie, Margaret Emer- s n. Miriam Libby. Eleanor Lundgren. Julia Riordan. Marion Teakles. Anna Walsh. Winni- fred Lyons, and Edna Knight. Frank Berry and Hazen Lrazce. S. II. S.. M2, have entered Norwich University. Martin Carpenter, S. Ii. S., M2, is at Wesleyan College. Ruth A. Frazce. S. II. S.. '12. has been awarded a scholarship to Radcliffe. Louis Bowen and Dorothv Chequer, S. 11. S., M2, are also at Rad- cliffe. Katherine L. Bradley. Margaret A. Sargent, and Ruth M. Smith. Latin. '08, received their de- gree of A. B. from Smith College last June. Louis B. Connelly, English, '07, is a Junior at the Georgetown University Law school. Mr. Connelly is also in the government service of the navy department at Washington. Lezlie A. Patten. S. H. S., M2, has gone to San Diego, Cal., to make her home there with her mother. John E. Slater, Latin. '09, Harvard. '12. re- ceived the degree of A. B. last June. Mr. Slater will return to the business school at Harvard in the fall. Percy Baker, English, Ml. is employed as a salesman by the Miller Piano Company. Gladys Haynes. S. II. S.. M2, is taking the nor- mal course at the Chandler Normal Shorthand school. Herman A. Pauly, English. 07. Massachusetts Agricultural College, Ml. has been appointed supervisor of a large estate in rentham, Mass. In the early part of July. Gertrude E. Baxter, Latin, '05, Radcliffe, Mo, former exchange editor 22 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR of the Radiator, and Harry E. Burroughs, Latin, ’ , Dartmouth. '09, were united in marriage. ■Mr. and Mrs. Burroughs reside in Somerville. Oscar Honnors, English. '09. has entered the Sophomore class at the Wentworth Institute. Ruth Lufkin and Mary McIntyre, S. II. S.. ’12, are continuing their study of shorthand at the Chandler Shorthand school. Ethel M. Small. S. H. S.. 'J2. has not yet re- turned from her vacation in England. Edna E. Scott. English. ‘01, Bridgewater Nor- mal School. 0:1, is teaching the eighth grade in the Forster grammar school of this city. For the last six years Miss Scott has taught in Malden. The engagement is announced of Edith D. Bar- ber. English, ’05. to Harrv A. W iles, of Franklin, Mass. Edward H. Cole. English, ’l l. Harvard, ’15. has been elected president of the National Amateur Press Association. Mr. Cole has also received the laureate award for journalism. Isabelle Seavcy. S. H. S.. ’12. is working in the John Hancock Insurance Company. Laura A. Miille. Latin. ’07, Salem Normal School. ’09, is teaching the seventh grade in the Bell school of Somerville. Before coming to the Bell school. Miss Miille taught in Marshfield, Weston, and Everett. In a recent football rush held at Dartmouth between the Sophomores and Freshmen, a num- ber -f Somerville graduates were opposed to one another. Among the victorious Sophomores were Wintiirop I). Barber, L.. ‘II. Arthur I. Don- ahue. L.. ’ll. Earl E. Clough. L.. ’ll, llerford C. Hartwell. L.. ’ll. Norville L. Milmore, L., 11. Andreas II. Tomfohrde, L.. '11. Alfred B. Sulli- van. E.. '11. Harold S. Turner. E.. ‘11. George II. Martin. L.. '11. and Arthur P. Williams. L.. ’ll. Among the defeated Freshmen were Carl W. Holmes, E.. ‘11. Frederick W . Costa, I... ‘11. Charles M. Clark. E.. ‘11. S. Ernest Cutler, 1C., ’ll. Walter York. S. II. S.. ’12. and Howard B. Parker. S. H. S.. ‘12. The Somervillc-Dart- mouth Club with these men and Waiter II. Nolan. L., ‘09, will soon begin activities. Coach Stephen II. Mahoney. Latin, 'os. Bos- ton College, '12. has entered the Harvard Law School. Mr. Mahoney will probably be able to take coaching engagements for the next three- years. Carl B. Pitman. S. H. S., '12, is with the Old Colony Trust Company. Louise Clevenger. Mary Gilmore, both S. II. S., M2, and Edithc Hodges, formerly of S. II. S.. arc at Mount Ida. Edna F. leele, English, '09, has gone to Hart- ford to take a second year course in teaching Sunday School work. Miss Tcelc was an alumni editor in her Senior year at High school. Ruth Stone. Dorothy Derby, and Ruth Pierce, all Latin, '11. are at Simmons College. Alice Baxter. Latin. ’10. and Gladys Magocn, English. Mo. are with the John Hancock Com- pany. Anna Kimpton. English. ’10, is employed by the Edison Electric Co. Alvan W. Howard, Latin, ’10, a former Som- erville player, is at the Connecticut Agricultural College, where he is captain of the football team for the second year. Marjorie Sawyer, English, MO, is attending the Pape Art School in Boston. Charles W. De Wolfe. Latin. '07. Tufts Medical School, M2, is an interne in the State Infirmary at Tewksbury, Mass. Bessie P. Doctoroff, English, Ml. is a cashier and assistant bookkeeper for the Crawford, Plummer Company. Washington street, Boston. Florence E. Marked, English, MO, is a private secretary in one of the departments of the Collier Publishing Company, New York. On August 28, the marriage of Miss Grace E. Burroughs. Latin, ’96, Radcliflfe, '00, and Mr. Louis 11. Rainier of New York was solemnized. Previous to her marriage Miss Burroughs taught in the Somerville English High school. Frank W. Merrill, English. '07. Tufts, ’12, is taking a graduate course at Tufts. “Ned'' Garland. Latin, '09. is being considered as a football coach for the Chelsea High school. Ralph W. Atwater, English, ’09, Tufts, M3, has recently been elected captain of the Tufts track team for the coming year. Mr. Atwater is holder of the Tufts record for the half-mile, mile, and two-mile runs and has been a member of the cross-country and track teams for the past three vears. He is also manager of the baseball team. Grace Burt, Latin. ’07, Boston University. M2, was the class poetess for the year of 1912. She is now teaching. Earl Dickson. English, Ml. is a Sophomore at Boston Normal Art School. Elizabeth Hirst. Latin. ’09. is a Senior in the Boston University Medical School. Grace M. Rockwell, Latin, Ml. is in the Sopho- more class at Jackson. She is a member of the Alphi Xi Delta Society. May Hallett. S. II. S.. 12, has entered the Bos- ton Normal Art School. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 23 Marjorie Loring, English, ’08, took high rank in the teaching course in the 1912 graduating class of the State Normal Art School. Robert C. Bourne, S. H. S., '12. has entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, where he has been taking a special course in physical work, lie will begin his academic work in October. Carrie M. Frost, English. ’03. Bridgewater Normal School, '05, is teaching the fifth grade in the Hanscom school of Somerville. Miss Frost has taught in Fairhaven and New Bedford. Helen M. Bush, S. II. S., ‘12, has entered the Frc.Timan class at Smith College. Walter Whittaker and Howard Stout, S. II. S., 12, are Freshmen at Brown University. Herbert V. Field, Latin, '08, Tufts, ’12. is with the Eastern Steamship Company. Elizabeth Burns, S. H. S., '12. has entered Bradford Academy. The engagement has been announced of Ralph II. Riddell. English, '08, and Augusta .M. Brueck, of Roxburv. Katherine Bowlby, formerly of the class of 1913, is attending the High school in Portland, Oregon. Eva Sprague, E.. TO, Ellsworth Plummer, Lucile Hardy, and Alvin Lynch, S. H. S., '12, arc students at the Normal Art School. Edward A. Brewer, English. ’OS. is employed by the Dennison Manufacturing Company. Gwendolyn N. Nelson, S. H. S., '12, former exchange editor, is at Lascll Seminary, Auburn- dale. The following members of S. IT. S., '12. have entered the Massachusetts Agricultural College: Frank Anderson. Edwin O’Brion. and Raymond Cushing. The S. IT. S. class of 1912 is represented in the Freshman class of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology by George Anderson. Joseph Bro- dil. Clinton Carpenter. Frank Holmes. Edgar Kaula, Francis Nelson, Earle Pearson, and Moses Rosenauer. Max Yavner and Zelman Cohen. S. H. S., '12, are at the Harvard Dental school. The following graduates of S. IT. S.. 12, are at Boston University: Ruth Harrington, Clarence Hart, Eunice Hammett, and Louise Dewire. Gertrude Luce and Flora Stevens, S. IT. S.. T2, are at Northficld. Dorothy Chapin. Evelyn Coker. Marion Fish, and Elizabeth Todd, all S. H. S.. '12, are taking the secretarial course at Simmons. Mark Allen, Latin, ’ � 8, is in the real estate business in Calgary. Alberta. Florence Bowen, Esther F. Bent, and Marion Doten. all S. H. S.. '12. are at Wheaton College. Hazel Pearson, former Alumni editor, is in the Freshman class at Wellesley. Gladys Hastings, S. IT. S., '12, is also at Wellesley. Among the Seniors at Boston University are Louise Grainger. English. '09, Austin Palmer, English, '09, Gertrude Mitchell. Latin, ‘09, Harriet Whitaker. Latin, '09, and Alice Ham- mond. Latin. '09. hi the Freshman class at Harvard arc Robeii Richards. Earle Woodman. Meyrie Rogers. Ar- thur Richardson, and William Thayer, all S. IT. S., '12. J. William Parks, S. II. S., '12. is in the Tufts Dental School, and is playing on the 'varsity foot- ball team. John Laurie, English. To. is also at the Tufts Dental School. The following members of the S. IT. S. class of 1912 are taking a post-graduate course: Raymond L. Nichols, Louis Y. Pellegrin, Rod- erick A. Cameron. Leon S. Cohen. Gordon Hall, Walter E. McQuinn, Raymond G. Sault, Leonard C. Shaefer, Howard M. Shaffer, Annie M. Smith. Elizabeth F. Paz. Marion Blake, E. Marion Smith. Louise P. Leslie, and Mary J. Shanney. ------ .� . � -� •+•� - ----------— ©micron E clta At the annual banquet of the Fraternity of Omicron Delta the Tau Upsilon Delta Fraternity of Somerville was admitted as the Episiloti Chap- ter. Their public activities of the year will open with an informal dancing party at Anthoine’s Academy. November 14, 1912. Tickets may be secured from the members. A very enjoyable evening is anticipated. ------------------------------- “There's one thing I'd like about you.” he cried, If it would do no harm.” And what is that, kind sir? she sighed. And he replied, My arm.” —Ex. It is the little things that tell. said the big sister as she pulled her little brother from under the sofa.—Ex. 24 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 'flic Somerville Radiatoh extends a most'f1 hearty welcome to all its exchanges, both old and new, and wishes them a most successful year. I'or more than half the pages there Were filled with Senior hits; Its literary work was nil.— The rest of it well fits. Oh, such a trip as we have had In visiting each school! Twas just so fine to speed along Past woodland, vale, and pool. To Andover we sped right on Reneath the sun's hot rays, And there we found a paper small Rut worthy of great praise. We went to judge the sterling worth Of literary work. To see in what they did excel And what things they did shirk. We went right into Boston first, “Bostonians” to see; A learned paper there they have Writ by the faculty. In lectures dry as chips, they were In classic lore profuse; A match would set them all on fire: For me. they were no use. The “Beacon then we visited Nearly in Chelsea town. And there we found some poetry And prose work of renown. Their cover, gold and white, was rich In its simplicity; But nowhere found we one exchange In pages twenty-three. Then on we sped to Quincy fair, The home of ‘‘Golden Rod. As for a paper by the school We’d call it most a fraud. Its name The Punchard Ensign” is; Much credit is it due. For stories like A Change of Mind,” Rob's Cinderella. too. We then drove west to Norton’s school Where Wheaton College stands, And for their “Bulletin” we have But praise and laurel bands. Their work is up to college grade, Their “Traumerie” was fine; And their attempts at poetry Were right in every line. Then down we sped to Wrentham. Mass. To The Assembler’s home; It gave us all a right good feast With very little foam. To Franklin next we turned our course Where sounds the “Megaphone. A splendid magazine it was In quality and tone. Their literature was very good— Both prose and poetry— And quite extensive were their notes Of loyal alumni. [Continued on pn«e SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 25 HLETICS v()Id King Eootball holds sway once more and at his summons sixty of his subjects answered the call for candidates at S. H. S. The baekfield with the exception of quar- terback is a veteran trio, and in the line the ends and centre are the ony positions vacant. With seven veterans, a most valuable asset for a smooth-working machine, the Red and Blue is assured of a most successful season. By all appearances the fight in the Suburban League is due to be a close one this year. Everett has a formidable-looking aggregation and Malden under new leadership may spring a few surprises. Medford has a fast though light team this year. Grant, the old Somerville man. is performing at halfback. At Melrose the out- look isn’t extremely promising, but they are al- ways “there with the fight” and should stir up a little commotion in suburban circles. Banner and Wiley will in all probability play the guards and Merrill and Anderson the tackles. With this husky quartette in the line the Red and Blue defence should be invulnerable. Hirshon looks good at quarter and Dardis is glancing that way. “Dinger” is in prime condition and should keep up his reputation of “the best fullback in school-boy circles.” Leland and Ellis will probably fill the halfback positions and Bradley looks better than ever. “Steve Mahoney has a large bunch of end aspirants to pick from and the pivot position is being contested for by a creditable delegation. The school is fortunate in having a man like “Steve Mahoney for coach. Under his guidance the team of last year made a very good showing, and with the material he has to work with and with his hand at the helm. Somerville High School is due for a “look in at the champion- shin. All out for the Waltham game October 10, at Waltham. Waltham has a light, fast team and the game will be exciting from whistle to cur- few. The big Red and Blue team needs your help an 1 earnest support on this big day. Come on. you rooters! Somerville, 13; Hecb jfresbmen, 3 JG ? '13 On October 5 Somerville played its first game of the season against the M. I. T. freshmen at Recreation field. The latter team, coached bv “Charlie Cuddy, put up an unexpectedly strong game, holding Somerville to two touchdowns, and themselves scoring a goal from the field. The score was thirteen to three. Somerville’s showing was disappointing, al- though perhaps all that could be expected in the opening game of the season. The lack of team play was most noticeable, none of the quarter- backs running the team with any degree of smoothness. Of the four. Hirshon displayed the best all-round ability, pulling off a couple of good runs himself, but lack Dardis showed less hesitancy in choosing his plays. At centre, Anderson, Baxter, and Cushing, all comparatively light men for the position, seemed to be about equal, all of them putting up a hard, scrappy game. One of the three will probably develop into a good man. The right side of the line, with Wiley at guard. Merrill at tackle, and Dillon at end. was strong. Dillon, though light, did by far the best work of any :f tlie large number of ends, and probably was benefited by having an experienced tackle to work with. On the other side of the line, “Jim Robertson did good work at tackle, but most of Tech's gains were made through that side and around left end. The defence of the home eleven against the for- ward pass was extremely poor, the visitors work- ing it successfully several times. The Red and Blue, on the other hand, failed each time they tried to pull it off. 'file back-field, with Dinger, Leland. and Ellis, will develop well as soon as the team play is worked up a little, and in Bradley it has a 26 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR substitute who can fill in at either half or full and give a good account of himself. The play was all in Tech territory during the first three periods, and Somerville should have rolled up a much larger score, but fumbling and poor generalship prevented. Loth touchdowns came in the second period, and both were products of long runs. “Dinger” Doane, who played his usual good game, captured a punt on the forty- eight-yard line, and pulled off a sensational run. for the first score. Leland kicked the goal. Later in tlie period Leland ran sixty-five yards for the final touchdown, two tacklers failing to stop him. “Dinger tried his hand, or rather his foot, at goal-kicking, and failed. In the last period, with the right side of Som- erville's line weakened by the removal of W iley, Tech pushed the ball to the thirty-yard line, from which point Keeper dropped a field goal. For Technology Maier starred at fulf-back. while Kaula and Xelson. last year of Somerville, also plaved good games. The summarv:— SOMERVILLE HIGH. ’ TECH TO. Wiswell, Doughty. Doeling, l.e. r.c., Xelson. Moody Robertson, l.t..............................r.t., Jewett Baxter. Parmer, l.g...........r.g., Kaula. Petite H. Anderson. Cushing. Baxter, c........c., Warren Wiley. Luciano, r.g....................l.g.. Hill Merrill, r.t................................l.t.. Mann Dillon. Dutellc. McCarthy. Hoban, r.e...l.e.. Duff Hirshon, Dardis. West, Smith, q.b..q.b.. Murphy Leland. Bradley, l.h........................r.h.. Leeper Ellis. Hunnewell. r.h.......................l.h., Roper Doane. Sullivan, f.b........................f.b.. Maier Score — Somerville High. 13; Tech 10, 3. Touchdowns—Doane. Leland. Goal from touch- down—Leland. Goal from field—Leeper. Um- pire—McCarthy of Georgetown. Referee—Paul. Linesman—Duff of Tufts. Time—Ten- and eight minute periods. — ♦-«------------------------ jfootball Schedule September 2S—()pen. October • —Tech. Hi. at Somerville. October I?—Cambridge Latin at Somerville. October 1!� —Waltham at Waltham. ()ctober 2G—Brockton at Brockton. November 2—Newton at Somerville. November 0—Medford at Medford. November 1G—Malden at Somerville. •November 20—Melrose at Somerville. •November 23—Everett at Everett. •November 28—Rindge Technical high at Som- erville. •League games. Erling Doane. captain. Guy C. Blodgett, teacher manager. Oscar H. Cederlund. student manager. lEvcbaiujc 11 1 ote 5 [Continued from page 24.] A fine class supper had they there, A menu chosen well— It really made us hungry quite To hear them of it tell. Then on across the state we went To Westfield’s High school sheet. And cuts they have within it, too. Oh, yes! they can be beat. But then a contest now is on. And artists arc about To make new headings for each page, And renovate throughout. We next went to Connecticut. Our hats in haste to doff To “Crimson Gray” and its success, For well it started off. Twould hurt their feelings just to tell The failings that they have, But if we did, the praise we’d give Would furnish them with salve. i rived at last in great New York. We slowly made our way To the Leete school with paper fine, It has been thus alway. “The Quarterly Tatler” it is called— Its tales and essays strong,— Competitions good results, Its stories none too long. From here our faces home we turned; Our trip was done and o’er; We hastened back to Somerville Along the ocean shore. High School and Club CATCHING ALBERT M. GOODELL 92 Lexington Ave., West Somervil’e Tel. Con. W. Som. Mahogany Inlaid Trays Make an ideal Holiday, Wedding or Birthday Gift. One of these Trays will greatly enhance the ap- pearance of your sideboard or buf- fet. A variety of shapes, styles and designs will be found at all of the leading jewelry, furniture and hard- ware stores of Boston and else- where. Be sure our guarantee is on reverse side of each tray. None genuine unless stamped i E F. S. E. F. SCHEIBE COMPANY, - Mfrs. SOMERVILLE, MASS. J. T. XEWTON' I). X. 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Somerville, Mass Being Graduated of the satisfactions of graduation days is a worthy portrait of yourself at a very im- portant time in your personal history. Probably at no other time will your photographs be so widely exchanged. Your future portrait possi- bilities are in the hands of the artist who photo- graphs you now. “A word to the wise is suffi- cient that word is PURDY Official photographers to Somerville High for 1912. u Discount rates to all school members. 145 Tremont Street, Boston Practical Xalk.s FORCED TO ENLARGE We had to do it Increase the size of our school, to properly take care of our CONTINUED INCREASING ATTENDANCE. Never before did we have such an opening as this year. HIGH CLASS WORK TELLS. Our students have always had the best. It is our purpose that they shall always have the best. Three extra rooms have been converted to our use for their accommodation and comfort. M. C. S. IS FOUNDED ON A ROCK AND THAT ROCK IS SERVICE said a successful Boston business man in my hearing. That’s not only WELL but TRULY said. GENUINE EFFICIENTS ERVICE to each individual student is our constant watchword. That’s WHY M. C. S. was forced to enlarge its quarters in less than two years after mov- ing into its new building. An appreciative public always responds to that which is straightforward and genuine. Register NOW and secure a seat with those who are to BEGIN NEXT MONDAY. Ask for free catalog. WALTER LEROY SMITH, President BEGIN : Day School any Monday ; Evening School any Tuesday MALDEN COMMERCIAL SCHOOL EDUCATIONALLY THE STRONGEST BUSINESS SCHOOL IN NEW ENGLAND 156 Pleasant Street, Malden, Mass. (New Talk Next Month) TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece 34 Editorial Staff.............................................................................. 35 Victory, by Helen W. Pond, '13 ... 36 The Way of Misunderstanding is Hard, by Gladys de A. Mackay, ‘13..........................37 The Fighting Spirit, by John Dardis, T3 A .39 The Wrong Train, by Myrle A. Holmes, T3 -10 Which One? Donald H. Merrill. T4..............................................................41 The Pot of Gold, by Gcan Lufkin, T6-B . ; ... 43 Her Change of Mind........................................................................... 44 Editorials................................................................................... 46 School Notes................................................................................. 48 Alumni Notes................................................................................. 53 Exchanges 54 The Nightmare, by E. M. W.. T3 ... ......... 54 Calendar..................................................................................... 55 Athletics.................................................................................... 56 S. H. S. Athletic Association; Treasurer’s Report ......... 58 J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 3$=40 Park Street Somerville, Vlass. Telephone 319 H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott 'PHONE S I C3r 1ST SS THAT’S ALL TRUESDELL CO. DAVIS SQUARE ER LING DOAN E. Captain. football management EDWIN P. FITZGERALD, Treasurer. GUY C. BLODGETT, Teacher Manager. OSCAR CEDERLUND, Student Manager. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, November, 1912. No. 2 The Somervili.f. High School Radiator is published by the High School on the third Thursday of every month during thcscliool year, and only important news matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial staff or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston P. O. Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT Editorial Staff Edltorsln Cblef V. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 associate Editor IOLA W. JOHN SON Exchange Editor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON Sporting Editor RAYMOND II. BAXTER alumni Editors FANNIE M. UPSHIRKS MARION K. SLADE Business fl ana jer EARLE R. CLARK assistant Business fcanaoer L. HUBERT BRIGHAM (Treasurer GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) start artist rutii l. sawyer Class Editors JOHN CHIPMAN, 15-B EMIL R. LAWSON. '16-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B STANLEY Y. LANE, ’13 CLINTON W. CARVELL, ’14 MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A 36 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR tuetor ifoelen m. potto, ’13 ACK TIOGA sat among the Dart- mouth subs on the side lines. There was something in the hard, set expression of his face that marked him as vastly different from his cheering comrades. His steel-blue eyes gazed on his team with a bitter expression; his lips. too. sneered. His whole appearance ex- pressed cold sarcasm. His chum. Lilly Gardner, pressed a firm hand understandingly on Jack’s shoulder. Under his breath he whispered: I say. Jack, it’s a con- founded shame! Just because Dick happens to be the president’s son Dartmouth isn't bound to give him all the honors. Why didn't 'Red' put you in as fullback? Dick’s good enough, but you’re the man for the place. Then, fearing he had trespassed too far on forbidden ground. Lilly paused. Cynically Tioga responded. “That's the trouble with being a cultured Indian. You're too good for your own people and not good enough for your mental equals. What a blind fool 1 was! I meant to get the best education possible and return to my people. I planned to give them the advantages of my hard-earned education, yet the fellows don’t realize that. When it was a toss-up between Dick and me for fullback of course Dick got it. Who wants a common, low-class Indian for Dart- mouth's captain-----for you know that first choice settled the captainship too. Billy bov. Humph!’’ replied Gardner, frightened at the vehemence in his chum’s voice. You know, Jack, that choice of Dick for captain was more for ‘PrexieV sake than any race feeling. Maybe, Lilly. gloomily returned Jack. You’re a brick to stand by me so. old chap. Perhaps, if I were the president's son----but----- bah!----- I’d still be an Indian---- an outlaw. Lut. I say. old pal, you know my sister thinks you’re the finest chap ever ’ See here. Hill, why talk all that rot? I'm not fit to touch the hem of her gown. However, you needn't look so offended, my boy. I've never said it before, but you know that I care more for your sister than for any other living being, yet even the girl of my heart is denied me because I’m an Indian.” “Just because you’re a blame fool, Jack Tioga : that’s what! It’s just your infernal pride. Heavens, man. if Lucine had shown any other man the preference she’s shown you she’d have been married long ago. I don’t care if she is my sister,. it's the truth---- besides, she’s a mighty pretty girl. Jack. Remember Dartmouth’s old tradition: A quitter in the side lines is worse than one on the field.’ If that won’t move you think of Lucine, although 1 wouldn’t give a snap of my fingers for a fellow who hadn't grit enough to win the game wholly for the honor of his school. That’s right; look sober and let this lecture sink ’way in deep.” Jack’s face cleared as he called to mind how the girl had smiled at him as they had stood together in the moonlight the previous evening. In a moment the old bitter sneer returned. Sec here, Lilly, you’re the best pal a fellow ever had. I’m going to ask you a question, and I want you to tell me the plain, unvarnished truth. W ould you be willing to give your sister to me. an Indian?” Lilly gulped and blinked before he answered. If she cares for you, Jack. I'd rather she’d marry my chum than any other man I know. I don’t care who your old ancestors were a thousand years ago: you are an honest American citizen. Then, with a characteristic laugh, he added: “I’d like to know who arc real Americans if the red men aren’t. Xo answer came from the man at his side. Much puzzled, he glanced quickly up and beheld Jack’s gaze riveted on a crumpled mass of green and white in the centre of the gridiron. His keen eyes had seen immediately that the man was seri- ously injured. The bleachers gave one short, sympathetic cheer for their wounded fullback, fol- lowed by a mighty shout of Tioga! Tioga! Tioga!’’ All bitterness was forgotten, only an overpower- ing sense of joy in the realization that his chance had come at last remained when Jack Tioga rushed onto the field at the signal from his coach. Just ten minutes of the last quarter was left when Jack took his place. Could he accomplish anything in such a short space of time? Could he change that 3-0 score to a win for Dartmouth? All this flashed through his subconscious mind while he waited, poised on tip-toe, ready to catch the oncoming ball. A cleverly executed pass sent SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 37 the ball straight into his hands. It took but the work of the briefest instant to tuck the ball securely beneath his arm: in another second he was rushing down the field. Man after man went down along the Harvard line, still on and on he sped. The goal-post became scarcely more than a distant blur of white against the horizon: every nerve throbbed; every muscle ached; but. un- daunted, onward he ran. Within a yard of the goal-line he staggered, feeling an over-powering sense of weariness. With all his strength he tried to fight it off. How much longer could he hold out? Why did that goal-post disappear? Ah. at last, with a quick gasp of pain he had gained the goal! Then, with a deep moan, he fell exhausted: but the game— his game for Dartmouth— was won. Dimly conscious, he heard the thundering roar of thousands shouting his name. 'T guess I’m not an Indian any more.” lie thought drowsily. Vaguely lie wondered why his head no longer ached, until gradually he felt a cool hand gently smooth his brow. With difficulty he managed to raise his eyes to gaze deep down into those two dark pools, overflowing with tenderness, above him. A long, happy sigh escaped him as gently lie clasped the warm little hand in his own firm grasp. In a faint whisper he breathed. “I won this game for Dartmouth, dear, but all the rest of my life I'll strive to win for you alone. Lucine. t bctClav of fllMsunberstanbing Is IbatO Glafcps fccH IDachav OROTHY MASON’ was entertaining her friend, Hazel Colton, in the sitting room. At present the sub- ject of conversation was Richard Hardy, whom both girls admired very much. Do you know, Dorothy, that there is a rumor round town that Mr. Hardy is engaged?” What!” Dorothy clutched the arms of her chair. Everything seemed to be whirling around her. “Oh, yes—i—I had heard something of the sort.” she answered. Well, strange things are continually happening. Goodness, how late it is! Six o'clock. Dot. 1 must go,” and before Dorothy was aware of it Hazel Colton had gone out the front door. Dorothy sat as one dazed. The sad expression on her face only increased its beauty. Her deep blue eyes, shaded by their black lashes, her nose slightly turned up in a saucy manner, her mouth exquisitely shaped like a bow. none of these could help being noticed, each in their turn. Finally she rose from her chair with a sigh of despair. Oh. why do 1 feel the way I do? And whatever in the world made me tell 1 lazel that I had heard of his engagement?” Whom are you speaking to, Dorothy.- asked Mrs. Reade, Dorothy’s mother, entering the room. “Was I talking, mother? 1 surely must be getting absent minded. Yes. dear, does anything trouble you? Oh. by the way, I have very good news for you. I have just received a letter from your aunt inviting .you to g■ there and live four years and attend normal school when it opens in two months. “That certainly is good news,” answered Dorothy, but I should hate to leave you. Ah. but you don’t, my dear. That is half the surprise. I am to go too.” Really, mother? Her sorrow was nearly forgotten for the time being if the maid had not at that moment an- nounced. Mr. Richard Hardy. Mother, tell him I have a headache and that I retired early. However, do not tell him of our plans.” and before Mrs. Reade could remonstrate Dorothy had rushed out the rear door, and Mr. Hardy, a tall, manly fellow, made his appearance through the other door. At one time Mr. Hardy had been a frequent caller, but of late his calls were less frequent. The liking between Dorothy and Hardy was mutual. He was a fellow after Mrs. Rcade’s own choice, one whom she would be glad to see married to Dorothy. 38 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “Mrs. Rcade, I am truly glad to see you.” Xot more than I am to sec you, Richard, ’ said Mrs. Rcade, advancing and accepting his prof- fered hand. ‘I have had very disagreeable news. I thought that I would step in and tell you about it.” Why, what is it, Richard?” “Mv father, as you know, was left a widower six years ago, and to my astonishment 1 received a letter yesterday informing me that he was about to enter the state of matrimony for the second time with a young lady only one year my senior. Whomever this young lady may be he doesn’t say, and, what’s more, 1 don't care to know,” finished Hardy with a sneer. I don’t see why you should feel that way about it. Richard, answered Mrs. Rcade in her quiet way. “Remember that your father lived alone in the midst of a great house, surrounded by servants. This way he will have a companion, and without doubt he will be much happier. “Mrs. Reade. 1 should not feel this way. but I am positive that this young girl married him for his money, not for himself alone. Furthermore, I am very jealous of my dead mother’s memory, and to think that this young woman, probably a giddy butterfly, should usurp the place of my dear, stately mother. Oh------ and not finding words enough to give vent to his feelings he asked: “How is Miss Dorothy? Is she not at home? “She has been complaining of a bad headache and retired early. “I am sorry. Headaches are troublesome at times. and by his answer Mrs. Reade was sure that he had heard Dorothy's last words. “However. I cannot stay longer. Please present my compliments to Miss Reade and tell her that I hope she will soon be rid of it. MISU X D E R ST A N DI NG. After leaving Richard Mrs. Rcade went up to Dorothy's bedroom. Mr. Hardy wished me to present his compli- ments to you and hopes that you soon be well. “Did he say anything about the engagement? “Yes, dear, Mr. Hardy is engaged. “W ho to? asked Dorothy, straightening the pillow on her bed. Mrs. Reade. believing that Dorothy understood who was engaged, said: “Well, dear, now that I think of it he didn't mention her name although he said she was one year his senior. “How did he act? As he usually does? These questions amazed Mrs. Reade, but she answered: “Why, he was somewhat agitated. Anyone situated as he is would be. THE MISLXDE R ST A X DIX G IS U X D E R- STOOD. Two years later, on the last Sunday in Sep- tember. Dorothy was roaming round on a large hill in the country picking goldenrod. Intent oil her work she does not notice a shadow coming up the hill. As it approaches we recognize Richard Hardy. “Dorothy, spoke a voice. Was it fancy? Xo, for as she turned around she recognized Richard. Richard! exclaimed Dorothy, stretching out both arms. “Dorothy! Hut remembering that he was married to another, she quickly put down her left arm and shook hands with him. “How do you do?’’ she asked in such a matter-of-fact way that had he not been surprised at her actions he certainly would have laughed. You are not glad to see me, Dorothy. I am deeply hurt. After these two long years of sus- pense all I get is a 'How do you do.”’ Mr. Hardy, you forget that you have no right to expect anything else. “Xo? Why not? Why did you not tell me where you had moved to? If it had not been for your mother 1 should not have known so soon. Soon was spoken sarcastically. M—Mother? stammered Dorothy. The same. Did you prohibit her to write your whereabouts to your friends, Dorothy? How have you been? Very well, Mr. Hardy, never better in my life. You will pardon me if I say that your looks belie vour words, won’t you? How arc Mr. Hardy and Mrs. Hardy? next inquired Dorothy, ignoring entirely his last ques- tion. Dorothy always had asked for his father, and as she asked for Mrs. Hardy he took it for granted that she meant his father’s second wife. My father is all right. I don’t know about Mrs. Hardy. Strange that you shouldn’t know about Mrs. I lardy.” Strange! I don't see anything strange about it. Why should I want to know about a woman 1 detest? [Continued on pagecs.] 30MKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 39 tEbe jftgbttng Spirit 36 ? 3obn Barbis, 13 OW JIM” THORNE was the nick- name which the students at Dale Academy had christened James Septimus Thorne, Jr., since his fresh- man year. “Slow Jim came from a small town in Western New York. He was a tall, good-natured fellow, who did every- thing in a slow, lazy manner. It was on account of this particular characteristic that he had re- ceived his nickname. “Slow Jim” roomed with a short, wiry fellow- called Ned Coy. Ned was as different from Jim as a lion from a mouse. Jim was big and lazy, while Ned was lively as a charged wire. Ned had made quarterback on the 'varsity team in his sophomore year. He had endeavored to get Jim out for the team, but Jim looked at Ned and said: I'd faint dead away the first time I did a hundred yards. It's no use, Ned, I never was cut out to lie an athlete.” Ned coaxed and fumed to no avail, and finally he gave up the task of trying to move Jim's lazy heart. Jim. relieved from the distressing thoughts of exercise, relapsed into a state of laziness worse than ever. In this way he spent his sophomore year, a year of happiness for Jim because he did nothing but live a life of case. Summer had come and gone, and now- school had re-opened. Jim returned to Dale lazier than ever. He went up to the dormitory to his room, where he found Ned apparently waiting for him. The chums shook hands, and after telling each other the latest news, Ned picked up a football rule book and passed it to Jim. I'm much obliged.” said Jim. What do you want me to do with this—look at your picture?” Not at all,” said Ned. You are going to use that this year or you can find another room-mate. Understand me now before it is too late. You are either going to go out for football this year, or I 'II go room with Hill Sikes over in West Hall.” Jim turned red and white almost at the same time. Finally, with a look of appeal at Ned. he said, in a pitiful voice, “Oh, Ned! you don't mean it. You knowr I am utterly impossible.” “I don't care what or who you are,” said Ned. Are you or are you not going to promise?” Jim remained speechless while Ned picked up his hat and valise and walked toward tli.e door. Looking at Jim. lie said: Well, what’s your answer? Yes or no?” Jim looked at Ned and knew that his doom was sealed. With a heart-breaking sigh he said: ' All right, Ned, I will. Hut if I die I'll hold you re- sponsible for my death.” Ned came over and shook his hand, saying: Don't worry, old pal. You'll be a star fullback- before the year’s out.” A few days later Jim joined the football squad much to the surprise of all the fellows in school. After days and weeks of hard practice Jim made fullback on the 'varsity team, lie was big enough to carry two or three men on his back, and he was hard to tackle on account of his size. Ned kept him always on the jump, and Jim rather surprised his friends, and more so himself. Hut nevertheless there was something lacking, lie was big, strong, and fairly speedy, but there was something in his makeup that was missing. Ned knew this, and helped his chum all he could, but still Jim played as usual. The season was nearly over now. and there re- mained only one more game. Dale’s team had not yet been defeated, and it was working hard to win the last and biggest game of the year. Handover, their rivals, had a strong team that year, and were out to win. A great game was looked for, and everyone was looking forward with keen spirit. I he day came at last and the game was on. Neither team scored in the first half, and with the students yelling with madness for a score, the second half began. Jim was at fullback and Ned at quarter, and although Jim gained at times he had been unable to plunge through Handover's line. Ned at quarter was playing the game of his life, and it was through his rushing that Dale gained most of her ground. The Handover team knew this, and were waiting their chance to put Ned out if possible. It came in the next minute. On a fake formation play Ned started to plunge through tackle. The Han- dover backs saw him coming, and two of them crushed him to the ground. W hen the Handover men arose Ned lav white and motionless. Jim supported his head in his lap. and the doctor came running on the field, lie ran his hands quickly over Ned's body, and found that two of his ribs were broken. Jim’s heart came up in his throat when he realized that Ned was put out. His fists were tightly clenched, and his eyes looked cold and hard. The players carried Ned to the side lines and the game went on. 40 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Jim crouched like a maddened tiger, and on the next rush he tore like a shot through the opposing line. He cared for nothing, and fought and panted like a wild beast. He lost his head com- pletely. and all he wanted was to avenge poor little Ned. The stands noticed the change that came over him and yelled themselves hoarse. Slowly the Randovcr team was being driven back to the goal posts. Time and again Jim plunged and tore through the opposing line. On a delayed pass he carried the ball for twelve yards and the ball was now on Handover's ten-yard line. Three more yards were netted on a skin tackle play and then Jim prac- tically threw himself through the line for a touch- down. A few minutes later, when the game was over, the Dale students surged on the field and carried Jim on their shoulders around the gridiron, and finally to the gymnasium. Hut Jim cared not for their shouts of triumph and victory. His thoughts were of Ned. who he knew was lying in the infirmary almost helpless. Two hours later Jim was shown in by the nurse to Ned's sickroom. Ned was half sitting up in bed, and as he saw Jim his pale face flushed with pride, and smilingly he gripped Jim’s hands. A lump stuck in Jim’s throat, and he could not speak, but he knew that Ned understood. Jim had found at last what he needed most—his fighting spirit. tEbe TKHvong tErain flDxjrle H. Ibolmes, '13 H. do hurry. James, can’t you go a little faster? was the anxious ap- peal of a very pretty and excited young lady to her chauffeur, who was taking her to the Union station to catch the 4.15 train to L---. At 4.1. 5 he had her in the station, and in those two short minutes she managed to get her ticket and board the train just as it was moving. When she had found a seat and got her various pack- ages arranged, she sat back and drew a long breath, wondering if anyone had ever had to hurry like that before. While she is waiting for the conductor I will give a few words of explanation as to who this young lady is. ()n her calling cards she is Miss Wilhelmina I. Blakely, but to all her friends she is “Billie, because her first name suggests Wil- liam. because her initials spell Wil. and be- cause—well. Billie just suits her. She is very pretty, not a tall, stately beauty, but a cute, little girl of about twenty summers. She has light curly hair, big brown eyes, that seemed to be laughing at you when you talked with her. and a little mouth that covered two rows of very white, even teeth. At the time we see her she is on her way to a week-end house party at the Spencers’ large residence in L------. This was only one of the many gatherings that------- “Tickets, please. said the brisk voice of the conductor. Billie handed him the slip of card- board. He looked at her. then at the ticket, and said: L-----? I guess you’ve got on the wrong train, young lady. The train for L-------- was two tracks over. The wrong train! gasped Billie in consterna- tion. The thought made her feel dizzy for a minute, but seeing that something must he done, and done quickly, she asked: What is the next station? This is an express to Greensboro,” answered the conductor. We get there about 5.25. After she had paid him for her short ride, on the wrong train, she leaned back to ponder. Well,” she thought, this isn't as bad as it might be. One of her old schoolmates had moved to Greensboro and had many times invited her there, so she knew she would be a welcome guest, although an unexpected one. She had forgotten her friend’s address, so when she alighted at Greensboro about 5.lo (for the train was late) Billie imme- diately started to find a drug store to consult a directory. Going around a corner quickly she bumped into a tall, stalwart young man who was going just as quickly the other way. Billie got the brunt of the collision, and for a moment she swayed, her hat fell off. and her bundles rolled in all directions. He grasped her arm to steady her, then picked up her hat and bundles. As he was handing them to her Billie saw his face, and cried: Wh-wh-hy, Tom (in astonishment), and he cried, likewise in astonishment, Oh—Billie. Then they both were so embarrassed they didn't know what to do. For they had been engaged up to a month ago, and the wedding was to have been before the year was out. They had been SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 4i trying to decide where to go for a honeymoon. Billie said she had always wanted to go abroad on her wedding trip, and Tom said he had always planned to spend it touring the states and Can- ada. A simple thing, it is true, but if they dis- agreed on such a small matter, what would happen when it came to more important things? So they decided to separate. Tom had been in- vited to the Spencer house party, but declined the invitation because he knew that it would be dis- comforting for them both. At last they came to their senses. Roth de- cided that it would be better to act at least as friends, and not pass on with the reserved ‘'Thank you, and “You’re welcome.” because they knew they were bound to meet sometime, some place, and they could not act so formal. Consequently lie ventured: Awfully sorry 1 impeded your progress. You seemed to be in a great hurry. Miss Blakely.” ‘ Why, Mr. Sears, it was just as much my fault as yours. 1 assure you, and I hope you will accept my apologies as I do yours.” “Certainly, he answered. Are you living in this city now?’’ No. 1 am here because I was stupid enough to take the wrong train. I was going to L--------, but of course I shall have to spend the night here now. ' “My car is over here on the next street. Can’t I take you to your intended destination? It will be no trouble at all. And in his eyes he was pleading with her to come. She was about to re- fuse. but his invitation would make it convenient for her. Then she. too, had never gotten over her liking for him. What was the harm? So she answered: All right, but I must go into this store first and look up my friend’s address where I intend to spend the night. And thank you very much for asking me. “That's all right. he replied cheerfully (for hadn't he cause to be cheerful?) “I'll have the car here by the time you’re through hunting. In a very few minutes they were both ready, and she found on inquiry that her friend’s house was about two miles from that vicinity. So the ride would be longer than she had anticipated. After helping her in. he started the car, and soon they were speeding along the broad high- way. They exchanged a few restrained remarks, and then silence prevailed in the big car. because now that they were alone with each other they could not talk. 'They were both thinking hard. She regretted awfully that she hadn’t agreed t go where he wanted to. and lie felt badly because lie had not consented to go to Europe. After the silence had become very embarrassing she said, softly: Tom. and then she was so scared she hoped he hadn't heard her. But he had. and he answered just as softlv: Well. Billie.” “I'm awfully sorry I wouldn't go on the trip you wanted to. and there was the least little crack in her voice on the last words. And I'm sorrier that I didn’t agree with you. Billie, dear. And then they both agreed to agree in so many words and actions, and the car ran for a short distance without much guid- ance. It's only half-past seven,” said Mr. Thomas II. Sears to Miss Wilhehnina I. Blakely, who was fixing her hair, which she said he had made look terrible. Why not drive out to Spencer’s? It's only thirty-five miles going cross-roads, and we’d get there by 9.30. “All right. agreed Billie, gleefully, anyway, the dancing doesn’t begin till ten. So he put on higher speed, and they were at the house party together in time for the first waltz. Mbicb ©ne? Bonato lDcrrill, ’15 VS lOy i q cy IRST down, ten yards to gain. yelled the referee in a voice that, it seemed to Joe Harding, who sat on the side line, could be heard a mile away. Rockton and Cloverdale were having their annual football game at the Rockton grounds. On the left the Rockton crowd was swaying back and forth, letting out cheer after cheer as one play or another was made. Opposite the few but trusty followers of Cloverdale were trying hard to be heard amid the uproar. Suddenly a hush fell on the crowd. Time had been called. Who was hurt? Hall? No, it couldn’t be Hall. Soon the water-boy came run- ning out upon the field, followed closely by two doctors. The crowd was silent. Both sides knew the meaning if Hall was taken out of the game. Hall, the Cloverdale quarter, who had run off eighty 42 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR yards against Clarkson, the strongest college team in the state, who had held Rockton so far front scoring, and who was sure to make the all-star team of the country. “Harding, take your sweater off. run around there, step lively, warm up now!” yelled the Cloverdalc coach excitedly. Yep. came the muffled cry as Joe emerged from his sweater. As he trotted around the field he saw them carry Hall off the field, with a broken ankle. His thoughts ran back to the same time the year before when he had started the game for’ Cloverdalc. His fumble in the first quarter had caused a touchdown, and then another fumble in the next quar- ter also caused a touchdown and then he was taken from the game. His father, an old graduate of Cloverdalc. was there and had seen him. Quickly his thoughts turned to to-day. Ilis father was unable to come. as it because he feared his son would again disgrace him if allowed to play at all? ‘‘I will show them what I can do. rib— Come. Harding, get in there, boy. keep cool. Play a safe game and don't----” “Xo, sir, 1 won't fumble, said Joe. Play ball. cried the umpire, and with that the now delayed game was resumed. The ball was in Cloverdale's possession on their own forty-yard line. Quickly giving the signal the ball was passed back to Joe. and with a quick pass he relayed it to the fullback, who went through centre for five yards. Hold 'em. hold ’em! rang out the cheers from the Rockton side. And Rockton did hold them. On the third down Cloverdalc still had four yards to go. The signal was given for a kick. Boot it hard. Chet.” was the cry that went up from the Cloverdalc stands as Brown, the captain and right halfback, stepped back to receive the ball. As Brown's foot touched the ball a blue and white clad figure leaped into the air and blocked the kick. The ball rebounded toward the Rockton goal, and before anyone realized what had hap- pened it was picked up by a Rockton man, who went flying towards the goal line. Pursuit was useless. A touchdown was scored against Clover- dale. but they failed to kick the goal. The score stood (i to 0 in favor of Rockton. The third quarter passed with the score still (5 to 0. Both sides now were fighting hard, one to get a score and the other to keep them from scoring. The fourth quarter had commenced. Cloverdalc had the ball. There was ten minutes to play. By a quarterback rush Harding gained eight yards, and Brown followed by gaining two yards around left end. Hold 'em, Rockton! Hold 'em!” was the cry from the Rockton side. “Touchdown, touchdown!” came the answering cry from across the field. Back and forth across the field they battled. First one side and then the other had the ball. Rockton penalized ten yards for holding,” called the umpire. First down, ten yards to gain for Cloverdalc.” As 1 larding turned to give the signal he glanced up at the score board, and there, in letters a foot high, he saw the sign, Two minutes to play.” A fear crept over him as he read these words. Is Cloverdalc to be beaten? No! never, if I can help it. I’ll try the new trick-play we learned. It has never been tried before against Rockton. If it works we arc saved, if not--- It will work, it must.” Signals. Left end over, B, 4 x; B, 4 x.” The ball shot back to the fullback, who started around right end. Half-way around he met the right end going toward left. The ball was passed to the end, who ran back five yards and then, with a well- directed forward-pass, sent it straight into the hands of the waiting guard, Hamilton. As the ball touched his hand he was off like a shot toward the goal line. There were two Rock- ton players between him and the goal. Harding was close behind. With all the strength left in him Harding blocked the nearest man. There was one man left on the Rockton team to stop Hamilton. The crowd held their breath as the two men neared each other. Suddenly the little quarterback on Rockton stooped low and dove. Hamilton came to the ground with a sickening thud. The ball fell from his arms and rolled slowly toward the goal line. Over it went. I larding was on his feet the moment that Hamil- ton was tackled. He saw him drop the ball. Quick as a flash he raced toward it, but not alone. A Rockton man was close behind. It seemed to Harding hours that they raced after that ball. 'I he ball was less than five yards away. Harding dived. The Rockton man dived. Harding landed on the bottom, with the big Rockton tackle on top. Did I get the ball? was the first question that Joe asked when they brought him to a few moments later. “You certainly did. my boy,” said the coach. [Continued on pa ;e 59.] SOMERVILLE IIIGII SCHOOL RADIATOR 43 £be flbot of (Soli) 36)? Ocan Hut Inn, ’16 36 IE sun was setting when Beppo closed his little news-stand, and made preparations to depart for home. Beppo was a little Italian lad who had been brought to America bv his father when but a child of seven years. They had hired a small room in a tene- ment house in New York, and the father had tried to earn a living for his son. who was kept through the day by a kind lady living near, and for whom Beppo’s father did many a small favor. But when winter came, there was a new grave in the cemetery, and Beppo’s father was quietly laid away to rest. After the sudden loss, the kind landlady allowed the lad to stay in his little room, and Beppo hired a news-stand and began to sell papers, and as he kept on, business increased. One thing in which the boy was talented was music. He loved it—every note seemed to throb when he sang. And when he did sing! I lis voice quivered and shook until it went to one’s very heart, and brought tears to one’s eyes. About seven years after his father's death. Beppo became acquainted with a little girl who had recently come from Italy. A pretty little thing she was, with black hair and great black eyes, which would flash angrily or soften sympatheti- cally. She always wore a little white apron and a bright cerise bow on her curls. She lived with her old grandmother, and the meagre living of the two was the result of Rosa’s going to work «very day in a factory near by. A great friend- ship had arisen between Beppo and Rosa, and they were always happy in each other’s company. After Beppo had eaten his evening meal, he would go to Rosa’s house to sing his favorite melody, while Rosa would softly accompany him on her mandolin. At the finish of their nightly rehearsals, to which Grandmother was a fond listener. Beppo and Rosa would tease the kind old lady to tell them the story which they had so often heard, but which was to them always new. This story was “The Rot of Gold. I he hero was a young prince who had hunted the world over for the pot of gold, and had at last come home, disconsolate, to find the pot of gold was near his home. Beppo and Rosa had always felt sorry for the poor prince, but when Grand- mother reached the good part of the story, they would clap their hands with delight. That night as the curfew tolled its message, Beppo went happily to bed, dreaming that he was the prince, and had found the pot of gold. As Beppo was going home the next day, Rosa came to meet him. Her curls were flying, her little hands clutched her apron frantically, and she was very excited. Oh. Beppo,” she cried, 1 have good news for you! A man came to Grandmother this noon, and wanted to know who the young man was who was singing last night, and Grandina told him that a young lad living across the street had a beautiful voice, and came in often evenings, and probably it was his voice that was heard. Then the man said: 'My friend who was going by last night told of hearing an excellent voice; where can I sec him?’ So Grandma sent me after you. He wants to help you. lie says, Beppo. Oh, if it is only something good in store for you for the future, how happy will I be!’’ So Beppo, half dazed, ran as fast as he could to his home, where he found the stranger. After trying Beppo’s voice, and finding it more than lie had expected, the gentleman made ar- rangements to give him a musical education abroad. So. after a few weeks, Beppo said farewell to his dearest friends, and promising them many good things when he returned, he went away with the stranger. It was the night of the grand symphony. Beppo, now a young man of about twenty years, known all over the world as the most famous tenor, was going to sing his great songs. Rosa had grown to be a tall, beautiful girl, and many a youth had come to woo her, but lie was always refused, for Rosa could not forget her little childhood sweetheart. When, day after day. she did not hear from him, she imagined him singing to some great audience, and when she learned that he was going to sing in her city, she determined to hear him. So by saving a little out of her weekly wages, she managed to hoard enough to buy tickets for grandmother and her- self, and, just for old memory’s sake, she put on the bright cerise bow. As the final notes of the prelude sounded. Beppo stepped before the bright footlights, and began his song; but his voice was choked. He [Continued on page 55.) 44 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Der Change of IIMiib 36v} Boris W. (Topic, RUE ALLEN, that’s the most scrumptious plan!” “Do you really think so, Peggy?’’ You just better believe I do! I don’t see how it could be bettered any way! You say an eight o’clock start in the Johnsons’ sloop, a four-hour sail to Leather French’s island, a picnic dinner and a clam bake, a visit to the Giant’s Caverns in the afternoon, and a moonlight sail home. It’s per- fectly fine!” Margaret Gordon and Pruc Allen had been chums all their lives, though they were as unlike as possible. From the time she could walk and talk. Peggy had been in mischief, and l’rue had spent most of her time in shielding her from the consequences of some mad prank. Just at present they were laying plans for the celebration of Prue’s birthday, which was only a few days distant, and they had determined to surpass all former birthday celebrations. The long sail down the harbor to Leather French’s island was delightful, and the island itself was the best of places for a picnic. Among its attrac- tions were the Giant’s Caverns, huge caves worn out of the high rocky shore by the waves. Some of these were large enough to hold several people at low tide, and the girls considered the trips tlhey had made to them as the best of all the excursions along the coast. Whom are you going to invite, Pruc?’’ ques- tioned Margaret. You, Miss Mischief, if you’re not in disgrace.” “Thank you! You may consider your invita- tion accepted. Put who else, or am I to be the sole solitary guest?” ()h. you needn’t flatter yourself. I reckon we ll have the Turners, and the Stantons, and the Taylors, and Dorothy Lane, and the Thomas boys, and the Merrills, and Walter Mcrriman, and Jack Randal.” Margaret sat up straight in the hammock. “Prudence Allen, you can't be thinking of invit- ing him!” Why not? What's the matter? We can’t invite everyone else and leave him out, and, be- sides, he’s my brother I lal’s chum.” Then I’ve just one thing to say!” cried Mar- garet, hotly. If you invite Jack Randal to that picnic, I won’t go!” Margaret Gordon, whatever is the matter? All this summer you've gone out of your way to be horrid to Jack, and I certainly shall invite him if I choose to!” Very well! Margaret sprang out of the hammock, and. in another moment, was hurry- ing down the road, unheeding Prue’s calls. Oh, dear! sighed Pruc . She means it and she won't change her mind! Whatever can be the matter?” ()n the afternoon of the next day Margaret with a large pail started to row across the bay to Little Goose island. There was no place like Little Goose for blueberries, and berries were Margaret’s errand. At low tide the channel be- tween the island and the mainland was shallow and calm enough, but when the tide was coming in it grew suddenly deep and there was a strong current. It was all a girl could do to row across it then, and no one cared to try to swim it. as there was an ugly story about a strong swimmer, who, because of a wager, tried to swim to Little Goose when the tide was rising and had drowned. Put it was early in the afternoon, the tide was low, and berries were plenty on the island, so Peggy went. It did not take long to reach the island, and, tying her boat to the old tumble- down wharf, she betook herself to the field where the berries grew. 'l ime flew. The big pail was slow to fill, the day was warm, and Peggy stopped often to rest. She gave a little exclamation of dismay as she straightened herself and glanced at her watch, for she had not dreamed how late it was. Pick- ing up her pail, she hurried to the wharf, noting as she did so how fast the tide had come in. Then she stopped in amazement! The boat was gone! She realized in a minute how it had hap- pened. She had not tied the rope securely and it had floated off with the rising tide. Here was a predicament and how to extricate herself she did not know. It’s just my wretched carelessness,” she said to herself. Prue and all of them warned me I'd come to grief some day if I wasn’t careful, and now I certainly have done it! I wouldn’t mind if any one lived over here, for then I could get back, but it isn’t a very cheerful prospect to know that Pll have to stay here all night, if I can’t signal someone. Well, I reckon the best thing for me to do is to stay here so 1 can see if anyone goes by.” So she sat down to wait, and a long, tiresome SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 45 wait it was. It was half-past seven when at last on the other side of the little bay she saw a boat. She signaled frantically with her handkerchief and called loudly, her voice reaching far over the still water. The only occupant of the boat was a boy. who was raving swiftly down the channel. Suddenly he paused. I thought I heard someone calling.” lie said, to himself. Faintly, but clearly the cry came again! Help! Somebody help!” Then he saw a flutter of white over on the shore of Little Goose Island. “Somebody in trouble. I guess,” he said, row- ing in the direction of the island. I wonder—I saw Peggy Gordon going that way this after- noon. and it would be like her to get into some sort of a scrape.” Then he laughed. She’ll probably be furious, but I’ll do it just the same.” Meantime Margaret watched the boat come nearer and nearer and wondered whom the occu- pant might be. Then she gave a disgusted ex- clamation. Margaret Gordon,” she scolded. I'm certainly ashamed of you, but you’ve got to make the best of it now. You can’t help your- self!” The boat came nearer, came up to the wharf. ‘‘Well, Peggy,” the occupant remarked, what are you up to now?” Margaret surveyed him frostily. Are you going to take me home. Jack Randal?” she de- manded. All in good time. Don’t get impatient. First, I want to know why you've been mad all sum- mer?” You ought to know.” 1 don't, honest Injun!” What about the bell in the old church on the Fourth?” cried Margaret, scornfully. What do you mean?” In the steeple of the old church at the village was a bell, of which the townspeople were very proud on account of its age. It had been pre- sented to them by an old sea-captain a long time ago. On the night before the Fourth it had dis- appeared, and, though old Deacon Snow one morning two weeks later found it on his own front doorstep, no trace could be found of the thieves. Everyone had been very indignant, but the matter had blown over. “Very well, I’ll tell you. Margaret said. I’d been down to Prue’s and I stayed later than I meant, so, when I started home, I took the road which goes directly to the camps instead of the main one. I’d only gone a little way when 1 met a crowd of boys, and I couldn't help hearing what they said. ‘We’ll meet at the church,’ I heard one say, ‘and be sure you’re there early, before it begins to grow light, or we’ll surely be seen!’ That was the night before the Fourth, so 1 didn’t pay much attention to it, for I thought it was nothing more than the regular mischief. P ut next morning 1 found out that 1 was wrong. It had been more. I had to go to the village on an errand that morning and I took the camp road. I had come to the place where 1 met that crowd when I saw something shining in the dust. I picked it up and saw that it was a Clifton pin with the initials. J. E. R.,’ on the back. I knew you went to Clifton, but I didn’t think of you till I heard you tell Hal Allen next day that you’d lost your Clifton pin. There!” Oh. I see. Jack said, slowly, you think I took that bell. P� ut I didn't, and Peggy, those aren't my initials, and. besides, I’ve found my pin.” You’ve found it! There’s no harm in telling you what I think, since the fellow’s gone, and probably won’t come back again. I think—I'm almost sure—that that pin belonged to Jim Russell, a chap who was staying at Turner’s. lie goes to Clifton, and he lost his pin.” Then.” said Peggy, slowly. 1 beg your par- don. Jack, and I’m very sorry.” That’s all right. Peggy! You’re not to blame for that mistake.” Next morning Pruc found a penitent Margaret. ‘True, dear. whispered Peggy. I have changed my mind about not coming to your picnic, if you haven’t changed yours about wanting me! I’d love to come.” 46 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR What have you done for the good old High School? A few have taken part in athletics, a few more have worked on the debating team, and a few have taken some interest in the school paper. If these numbers were added together we would find that about fifty people have been carrying the honor of the school on their shoulders. Now, as there are approximately two thousand pupils in the school, a little arithmetic will show that about nineteen hundred of you are shirking your duty. Applying the well-known adage, If the shoe fits put it on,” it is not improbable that it may pinch a goodly number. There is a way in which this case may be remedied. The remedy is: Do your part. There arc numerous ways in which to do your part. Two of the best, one to support the athletic teams, and to support the Radiator. As nearly the en- tire population of the city supports the athletic teams, it seems that the student body should lay all the stress possible on supporting the Radia- tok. ___ Many of you think that the only way to sup- port the Radiator is to subscribe, and as you cannot afford to do this you force the matter from your mind. Such a state of affairs should not exist. Even if you have not any money this does not say that you have no ideas. Many of our brightest men have lent the nation ideas in- stead of money. The money came later, and the nation prospered. So let it be with the Radia- tor. All that has gone before has been in an at- tempt to infuse a little loyalty into the masses, and to extract a few ideas, stories, and class notes from the coffers of the minds of one and all of you. Support also the Debating Societies. You may think you have no talent of that sort, but every one has an opinion and may learn to express it. That is a sufficient beginning, and who knows how great success may follow? Support if possible some one of the musical organizations—the orchestra, the Mandolin Club, the Glee Clubs. In short be an active, working citizen of the school community. •? Eleven architects have presented plans for the addition to the high school building. As a result of this competition Mayor Burns has selected Harry E. Warren as architect. Mr. Warren formerly lived in Somerville. He was graduated from the Cambridge manual training school, after which he entered the archi- tectural department of the Lawrence Scientific school at Harvard. He has spent several years abroad in study and lias won several awards. None of the plans submitted can be carried out for the amount of $125,000, which was set apart for the purpose. Thus it will be necessary cither to cut down the plans or to appropriate more money. In the new building there will be the much- needed auditorium and gymnasium, more class- rooms, an enlarged library, and laboratories. The design is artistic and practical. It includes a combination of wings behind the West Build- ing and an auditorium in front of the East Build- ing. This plan is subject to changes, however, and SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 47 lias not been wholly decided upon. It is hoped that the plans may be approved so that the foun- dation can be put in this fall and the construction can go on through the winter. If this is done the building should be ready for occupancy when school opens next September. if. if. r We are glad to hear that Mr. Murray is pro- gressing favorably, and we hope to have him with us again soon. if. if if We have placed before the student body of Somerville High School a copy of the Radiator which we realize is far from perfect, and which many of you have criticised or have formulated critical opinions of. These opinions if handed to your neighbor or kept to yourself will be of no avail. Why do you let such a grand opportunity to better the Radiator, the High School, and every one in general slip from your grasp? Tell some member of the staff whatever opinion you have formed, or if you are modest and retiring write it on a piece of paper and leave on the desk in the Radiator office. You will be the gainer, not be- fore the public, but in your own conscience, and the Radiator staff will have good reason to be- lieve that “every knock is a boost. if if. if. if Again the Thanksgiving season is at hand, a season full of happiness for many reasons. In the enjoyment of all the good things which belong to the Thanksgiving feast let us not wholly disregard the true significance of the day. Let us give one thought at least to those brave forefathers of ours who made it possible for this great land to celebrate this holiday. if if if. if Let us hope that our football warriors may be cheered on to a victory for their final efforts. If the school body supports them with loyalty the team will have reason to feel gratified. They will know that their work is not unappreciated, and that will undoubtedly give them cause for happi- ness. •f. if. if. � f. On November 12 an election identical to that of November 5 was held by the Senior Class in the voting booth at the Cummings school. Much praise is due Instructor Roy . Hatch for the fine way in which every detail was carried out. The following were elected: President, Chauncey (). Cosgrove; vice-president, Raymond (). Chaffee; secretary, Helen McCarthy; treas- urer. Earle R. Clark. Election officers were: Warden, S. Y. Lane; deputy warden. Miss Dodge: clerk. Miss Sawyer; assistant clerk. Charles Sharkey: inspectors. Wis- well. Chase, Lipshires, and Misses Underhill and Sullivan. if. if « The committee appointed to decide on the prize story published in the Radiator contest has found its task difficult on account of the high standard reached by all the stories of the October and November numbers. “His ‘Kid Sister, written by Erank C. Davis. 13. has, however, been unanimously selected as the prize winner. Nathalie A. Smith, Chairman, Marion Dion, M3, Thomas Freeman, 11. treasurer’s Statement, October l, 1012 Received from:— Balance on hand October 1, 1911....... $107.77 Advertisements (yearly)................ 352.50 Subscriptions (yearly)................ 390.25 Advertisements (in June issue).......... 71.00 Subscriptions (for June issue)........ 1 -10.00 fCash monthly sales.................... 256.35 $1,383.87 Number of subscribers by classes: 1912, 151; 1913. 120; 1911. 112; 1915, 119. Total, 503. f Average of cash sales: About $32. Paid to:— Somerville Journal Co., printing monthly issues ..............................$1,121.11 Somerville Journal Co., printing subscrip- tion blanks, etc......................... 7.00 Dobinson Engraving Co., engraving plates, etc........................ 80.71 Suffolk Engraving Co., engraving one plate ................................... 1.25 F. J. Barnard, binding 9 volumes of Radiator........................... 12.55 Litchfield Studio, pictures of staff, class presidents, and class editors....... 8.85 Members of staff, car fares, postage, etc. 22.74 Ruth Lufkin, prize awarded for school song................................ 5.00 Treasurer (salary)................... 25.00 Balance in Somerville Savings Bank.... 60.71 Balance in Somerville Trust Co....... 35.62 $1,383.87 48 SOMERVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1913 Class Editor, Stanley V. Lane. . ( Walter Cheever, Assistants ( Marion Flagg. We're going to beat old Everett High! The game is ours by right. For we have such a splendid squad, And everyone will fight. Our robust team, eleven strong, Are going to win the day: They'll strew the field with Ev’rett's men And put them all astray. So let us pack the grandstands there, With loyal hearts and true. To help tile men upon the field. Who fight for Red and Blue.” And may our cheers as thunder be, ()ur banners not a few, And may each one e'en do our part For good old Red and Blue ’ Miss G-rv-n thinks Adam was an ape and therefore----. Miss Sanborn wants to know how she can keep her pencils in Biology. When you see a body chewing, Chewing, chewing, all the while, You will know that it is Gillis, Gillis with his usual smile. Baseball player: Do you think the college graduate has a better chance than he used to have? ’ Manager: Sure thing. Nearly all the league nines have some of them on the team.” A French translation :— At last towards midnight the fog disappeared, and Germain was able to see the stars shining through the trees. An illustration for the def. art. in French— Lcs homines sont odieux—” Lavertv (with a dog in each hand)? Foot- ball doesn't agree with my appetite.” Ack-----an: ‘‘Scott—er—cr shows in this er—er—” Teacher: When you trip on conversation’s burs, Don’t strew your pathway with those dreadful —ers.” “There sits a boy in 27W Who is very tall and thin, And when you hear the second bell You will see him running in.” Miss Fitch (translating German): “‘My heart has called me to do it.’ But the next I can’t do.” Have you seen the acrobatic feats of Dill—n, Cu-----r, and Hoppie in 22W? How long will it be before Da-------s will sing in Grand Opera? (A question that troubles many ardent rooters.) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 49 In chemistry: What is the kindling point?” Scholar: “When it combusts.” Mr. Hos—r agrees with III German E that, “Everybody loves a chicken.” HM4 Class Editor, Clinton Carvell. Assistants i Judson Martcll, Thomas Forbes. Heard in 1Y Greek A:— Synezzsis !!!!—!! Crack! Crash! (Another chair broken.) Heard in English: “He came to the door, but was shot through the window.” When Miss Sni—h returned to school she was deeply touched by the welcome she received from the Siamese Twins (Hoppic and Ilala—n.) MacA------e is an accomplished scholar in Ger- man and French composition. Example: Mais doch tat cr.” Heard in English: “The dumb girl says.” Nolan in French B:— “Je suis chef des porte-clef. ” i am the chief key-carrier.” Miss MacGr—v, translating French: “The dog is my son.” Heard in III German E: “Begone, my son, and attend to the housework.” Doctor II—ph—us and his two assistants, Cu—r—cr and D—1—on, have a very large prac- tice. Wanted—A small orchestra to accompany A—ker—an’s recitations. . L—land made quite a hit as referee at one of the Junior games. According to Ri—hm—nd a young horse is a calf. “Mr. Shea, arc you good at punctuation?” asked Vic. “Yes,” replied Mr. Shea. “Well, then, will you punctuate ‘The wind blew a fivc-dollar bill around the corner?” “I would just put a period at the end of the sentence,” said Mr. Shea. “I wouldn't.” said Vic. “I should make a dash after the five-dollar bill.” “Grow old along with us ; The best is yet to be.” Well, then, let us not fuss, Just let us wait and see. Lipkind in history: And Histiaeus shaved their heads off.” MacAuly made up his mind to try for the foot- ball team, got a new suit, and tried for a position on the Junior team. It didn’t take so very long for him to discover that they were too good for him. “Mac” then went up to the Big Team s practice, and even if we do say so. lie has already made the fifth team, and claims he’d even make the tenth if they had one. Teacher (in Greek): “Would this lie an example of past general supposition? ‘It the bell should ring we would stay at home from sell � 1.‘ ” Lipkind (quickly): “Xo'm. that would be a con- trary to fact.” The Nile river has again changed its course. It is now peacefully flowing through Italy, ac- cording to Ifeald. The Junior team has so far played the Fresh- men (twice). Sophomores, Second Squad, and Pea- body Alumni of Cambridge, winning every game up to the time of going to press. The team is as follows: Harding (captain), Dickson (manager), Hyde, Field, Ryan. Hollis, Brigham. Willard. Rob- ertson, Carvell. and Lufkin. Keep your eye on them! Carvell seems to be taking a new course in gymnastics at the football1'games. Getting some people to cheer is worse than pulling teeth or learning Latin. Two ugly spots on his dear, small face, Unsightly and black as coal; A nose as yellow as Chinese face. And beneath it a yawning hole. (Anderson as we saw him after the Brockton game.) Wonder of wonders! Hirshon appeared every day in school for a week with a stiff linen collar on. He didn’t look a bit uncomfortable! Miss Wallis suffers every few seconds from un- controllable laughter, and after that has subsided she has to laugh again because her laugh sounded so funny. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR SO Can you argue? Can you talk? If not—Why not? Juniors, get busy, as we want at least three men on the debating team this year. Visit either of the two societies. Get a line on the work and help us down Brookline this winter. Our war-cry is “Down with Brookline.” Get on the trail NOW. Forbes says that in his youth he took two lessons on the piano and then gave it up because anyone can play that. He then proceeded to learn to scratch the strings on a violin, but quickly stopped, saying nobody could play that. On account of a recent story in this paper we wonder if Lewis isn't occasionally subjected to having nightmares or dark horses,” as some call them. This is what I call an early Fall” said a certain Junior the other day when he did the “thumpety- thumps down the stairs at the end of the first period. We regret to sav that Earle I . Hardin, our famous milcr and half-miler, has left school. We wish him the best of luck. We hate to do it. but circumstances make it necessary for us to show Wilkinson up.” He's out for the team so that he won’t have to take his “best girl” to the Rindge game. Moore has explained the law of falling bodies perfectly. Look at his note-book and sec if you don’t think so. Mistress— Jane, how is it I saw you treat your friends to my cake?” Jane— I don’t know, missus, I stopped up the keyhole the best I could.” Heard in English class— In your opinion, what is the difference between Shakespeare's two plays, ‘Twelfth Night’ and ‘As You Like It’?” Conwell—“Ten pages.” Junior— When I graduate I will step into a position of $20,000 per.” Soph.—“Per what?” Junior— Perhaps.” Exasperated Father — “Good morning, son of Satan.” Scapegrace Son— Good morning, father.” Soph.— It’s all over the school!” Fresh, (excitedly)—“What?” Soph, (calmly)—-“The roof, little one.” 191o=H Editor, Mryton F. Evans ill some of the brilliant ones of Division A kindly think of some plan for the elimination of Jinxus Frisby? Miss Farr. Miss Patrick, and Useless Fiske are out for cheer-leaders for the Rindge game. Be sure to vote for this ticket! Special.—Join the Girls’ Aviation Club. The only requirements arc three yards of eight-inch- wide hair ribbon. Whoops, my dear, they're going to fly. Frisby is surely the studious guy in 13E. He went to a fire and then came home and studied “peacefully.” (We don’t believe him. but-----) Ruth” Gilford, our star reporter, says that the Columbus Day parade “throbbed” with music. Some harmony! Miss Sutherland is hunting for “that cute little boy who used to be in 10VV last year. Miss Gilford has at last conquered a Greek verb (On� ). Hurrah! The titles of some of our classmates:— Miss Foster, the French Shark. L. Brine, the (dec Club Leader. Miss Hanlon, the Suffragette. Kid Coleman, the Handy Man. W. Moore, the Englishman. 1C Sullivan, the Joker. Miss Hunter, the Giggler. This list will be continued in the next issue of the Radiator. Miss Farr and Miss Gifford both think they deserve A in Greek and conduct. Moore looks quite clawssy” when he wears his monocle, “Don chcr think so?” He is planning to go abroad next summer, so is learning how to be an Englishman. Maxima Hanlon, our college graduate and suf- fragette. gave us a thrilling account of her first football game the other day. Maxima would make a dandy centre. Rubenstcin says lie is a real Frenchman, but by the way he pronounces French one would think differently. Someone looking into Room 13E Wednesday, and seeing Miss Milne down on the floor on her hands and knees, asked: “What is she doing—play- SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 5i ing dog?” In answer we wish to say that Adcle was. only doing exercises for her elocution teacher. Isn’t it funny that so many of the fellows have sprained fingers and can’t do penmanship? “Xitel Xitel” is the greeting Miss Donahue hears from her French teacher nearly every morn- ing. XVe strongly advise that Miss Donahue join the Girls’ Outing Club, as she would very likely learn how to walk more swiftly. During elocution the other morning a loud re- port was heard—merely a button burst off Miss Rose’s dress while doing her breathing exercises. Kendall has gone into the pigeon business, and when he raises enough squabs is going to give 1915-A a feast. That’s what they all say. After many weeks of hard study Swallow has at last learned his programme by heart. Three cheers for Swallow! Miss A----n seems to have a hard time to tell R. Smith from J. Robinson. What is the re- semblance? One day a few weeks ago J. Sullivan was found to be missing from Room 16-E. Everybody be- came very much alarmed when he was also gone the next morning, and a searching party was formed. He was found in 18E, and brought back, but it still remains a mystery as to how he got there. 1915 � � Class Editor, John II. Chipman. Assistant, Margaret XViley. Heard in German D: Studerstcn habenaft Schuldren (debts). R—y—Ids (translating): Students have often dents.” Perfectly correct, Reynolds, but don’t slander us so. Division A has come to the conclusion that commercial arithmetic was never meant to be understood by the Sophomores. The class has among its members one who is noted for his athletic build. Yes, it is Harry XX ar. Heard at lunch counter (after five-weeks’ marks): “Give me an ablative absolute clause.” Someone must have received A in Latin. Miss Hr—mn—r thinks Dasgestohlene kind” means that gasolene kind.” Latin A still wonders which one has “too much ego in his cosmos.” XX'e Sophomores arc represented very well on the gridiron. Yes? XX'hat is that awful strangling sound in the hall there? “Oh, no danger! That’s only Burtnett trying to elocute. Taff is very brief in saying: Which shall we use, pen or ink?” XX'ay. way down in the cooking room, Too far away to sec. Is a crowd of gay young cookists To the number of five plus three. NOTICE. I’pper classmates should not detain the fair members of the Sophomore class while they pass into their rooms. A new scientific discovery: Grant feels chloro- form when he smells it, so lie says.” [? ? ?] Miss Domestic Science visited Mr. Hood’s Laboratory. where she heard a lecture 011 pure milk by Dr. Davis. Don’t lend your class pins. Smith is reported as being the first unlucky victim. 191(5 21 Class Editor, Emil Lawson. Bring on the notes, everybody in the Fresh- man Class. Let us be the standard for other Freshman classes to follow. Everyone who can play any kind of an instru- ment please let Mr. Avery know, so that we can organize a Freshman orchestra. The Tech” boys of 11E arc wondering when they will have wood turning. How’s this for holding? Sophomore-Junior team had the ball two inches from Freshman goal on the first down. The S.-J.’s tried four plunges with Fullback Barrett, but failed to get the ball over the line. They lost each time. 52 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR The Freshies played a good scrappy” game against the Junior football team. The Juniors won the game by a score of 2G to (5. It’s all right being beaten by our own Juniors, but if it was some other school, well—good- night. R—th Coldwcll, of 1SE, wants to know if honey is considered fruit. Davison, of J8E. has hired a Taylor, Horsman, and Gardiner. Collins, of J IE, has a classy tie. There arc only two colors missing out of all the colors we can think of. It looks as if lib', pupils will have to take al- gebra all over again. Gudakunst. That means “trouble.’’ What they ought to be: Gudakunst, a come- dian; Dunham, a minister; Cole, a professor; Valente, a chauffeur; Joscelyn, a “Bull Moose”; Brooks, a clown. The star of our “World's Series” is Wood. He sits in 11 E. (Not Smoky Joe.) They want “Votes for Winimen” in I IE. If we didn’t take it down there might be trouble with the fair sex. Miss Shav has a private pencil sharpener, Wiley. Adam: Who goes there?’’ Answer: Nobody. A—: Pass on.” Glide.” Glide, swing him high. String him to a lamp post And there let him die.” —Adam. Adam has turned poet. Adam has changed his seat so nobody can kick him. ‘'Ernest Millz. of eleven E, Sells liver pillz, of qualitee.” —“Nick.” “Nick’s” turned poet, too. They're all going “nuts.” That Studious Boy??? Teacher: Take the next two pages of ex- amples in the book. Brooks: “Is that all? I made a mistake in Latin the other day, So Miss Kaan told me to stay, But when 1 came there, what should I see But a line of girls before me. Upon seeing my sorry plight, I raised mv hand and said: ‘Good-night. Boys wanted in 12E. Ellis complains of being overtaxed. Goodykunst” has a spell, too. Copy of a pome” written by him. Can't some of you “Freshies” get some real news? These notes are all too childish, there's nothing to them. Some one suggests that L--------’s notes would make an interesting column in the Radiator. He’s going to be easy though. He won’t put them in, only in an emergency. Juniors, look after your young ladies or you’ll lose them. Hie Freshies can’t bother. To close up with, next time somebody put a fit cheer or class yell into the Radiatok for the Freshmen. Do your best. The Freshmen are going to play the Woburn Freshman team Saturday at the Recreation Field. Help them win. Lawson: This is a very mysterious school.” Adam: How’s that?” Lawson: Ah, once a girl went into 11E to turn on the steam and never returned.” Adam: Mavbc the Radiator (Rav-did-ate- er.) Class Editor, John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. We welcome to our ranks William Wallace of Medford. Wish you all kinds of luck, William. Contributions to this column are coming in very slowly. In order to make it a success we need your co-operation. Begin now to collect notes. Blonde McConnell, while reciting in English, shoved his tongue in front of his eye tooth so he couldn’t see to talk. It is hoped that he won’t have to wear glasses. Heard in 12E: “On the mountain peak there was a deep ravine.” In Ethics, Division () has a superior piano player in Melvin McLeod. Oliver of IDE is rather slow in speech, but he reaches the goal just the same. Teacher (in Bus. Pr.L “What is the diacritical mark of the ‘e’ in fern?” McConnell: It is like the ‘e’ in fish.” Terrible crime! Awful tragedy! Fearful acci- [Continued on pagetft.] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 53 7VOTILS OF THE A LVMNI CA2TPBELI Everett L. Reed, English, 11, is a Freshman at Tufts Engineering school. Mr. Reed attended the Berkeley Preparatory school. Alice Morris. S. II. S.. 12, is a stenographer for the Western Electric Company. Mabel W. Wilber, Latin. ’09, Radcliffe.' 13. has received a scholarship for her Senior year. Gertrude Morrison. S. H. S., '1 2. has entered the Freshman class at the Emerson College of Oratory. Ella E. Sullivan, S. II. S., T2, former Alumni editor, is training to be a nurse at the Medfield state hospital. Minnie Goldenbcrg, S. II. S., '12, is a stenog- rapher in a lawyer’s office in Barristers Hall. Ralph W. Atwater and Carl W. Hartshorn, English. '09, have been appointed a committee on pictures of the Tufts College Senior class. Mr. Atwater has also been elected vice-president of his class. Sidney W. Stevens, English. '01, Tufts Dental College. ’07, is practicing dentistry in Medfield, Mass. Louise Neilon, S. H. S., T2, is working in the auditing office of Henry Siegel Sz Co., Boston. Herbert W. Merrill. Latin, TO, is with McEl- win Company, Boston. Amv Wood, English. '11. is with Harris Com- pany, Boston. Eulah N. Sias, English, TO, is a stenographer with the New England News Company. Mason Bennett, English. TO. is working in the shoe department of the R. IT. White Company. Fanny Chandler, S. H. S., '12, has recently ac- cepted a position as stenographer with the hard- ware firm of S. U. Proctor Co., Boston. Effie M. Ritchie, English. 07. Tufts. 12, is at Minneapolis, where she holds a position in the Blake school for boys. Miss Ritchie has the office of secretary and assistant teacher. Roy Atwater, S. II. S.. '12. is working in the office of the Equitable Insurance Company. Lester Dearborn. English, 'll. is teaching manual training at the Waltham High school. Mabel Freeman, S. 11. S.. 12, is a stenographer at the office of Walter S. Snow, engineer. Pauline Merrill, English, TO, Wellesley, ’ll. was recently initiated in the Phi Sigma society. Hilda Foley, English, TO, and Chester Copi- thorne were united in marriage. Ira Russ, Latin, '11. is a Sophomore at the University of Chicago. Ruth Gillis. Latin, 'll. is attending the Leslie private school in Cambridge. Bessie Cobb, English, ’08, senior assistant at the West Somerville branch library, is taking a special course in Simmons College. Evelyn Owler and Myrtle Irwin, both S. II. S., '12, are at Sargent's. Charlotte Cann, Latin, ‘11. who was a Fresh- man at Wellesley last year, has entered Burden Business College in Boston. Martin Carpenter. S. II. S.. 12, a Freshman at W esleyan College, is a member of the Phi Xu Theta Fraternity. Edith Campbell. S. 11. S.. '12, is a stenographer in the Boston office of the Somerville Manufac- turing Company. Edna Dearborn, S. II. S., '12, has accepted the position of stenographer in the Boston office of a New York germicide firm. 54 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR EXCHANGE NOTES The following is a tabic of the Exchanges classified according to the departments in which they rank well:— Editorials: Argus, Gardner, Mass.; Artisan, Boston, Mass.; Coburn Clarion. Watcrvillc, Me.; Dinosaur. Laramie, Wy.: Dome, Sheffield, Mass.; Racquet. Portland, Me.: Town and Gown, Dobbs Ferry-on-Hudson. X. Y. Literary: Argus, Gardner, Mass.; Artisan, Boston, Mass.: Blue Owl. Attleboro. Mass.; Dome. Sheffield, Mass.; ICnterpri.se, Keene, X. II.; Grotonian. Groton, Mass.; Increscent, Be- loit. is.; Xautilus, Waterville, Me. ; Racquet, Portland, Me.; Roxburv Enterprise, Roxbury, Mass.; Town and Gown, Dobbs Ferry-on- Hudson, N. Y. Poetry: The Holten, Danvers, Mass.; Xauti- lus. Waterville. Me.; Racquet. Portland, Me.; Town and Gown. Dobbs Ferry-on-Hudson, X. Y. Cuts: Argus, Gardner, Mass.; Coburn Clar- ion. Waterville, Me.; Dinosaur, Laramie, Wy.; 1'he Holten, Danvers, Mass.; Oracle, Bangor. Me. School Xotes: Argus, Gardner, Mass.; Blue Owl. Attlcb ro. Mass.; Enterprise, Keene, X. 11.; Increscent. Beloit, Wis.; Xautilus. Waterville, Me.: Roxbury Enterprise, Roxbury, Mass. Athletics: Brown Daily Herald, Providence, R. L: Dinosaur. Laramie. Wy.;. Dome, Sheffield, Mass.; Keene Enterprise, Keene. X. H.; Maine Campus. University of Maine: Xautilus, Water- ville. Me.: Oracle, Bangor, Me.; Town and Gown. Dobbs Ferry-on-Hudson, X. Y.; The Voice, Concord. Mass. Alumni: Argus, Gardner, Mass.; Coburn Clarion, Waterville, Me.; Dome, Sheffield, Mass.; Grotonian. Groton. Mass.; Oracle. Bangor, Me.; Roxbury Enterprise, Roxbury, Mass. H IFUobtmare I found myself within a hall; Twas spacious, lofty, grand. The place was packed e’en to the doors, With barelv room to stand. E. II . m., '13 Ray Baxter was the first to speak, And this is what he said: Of all the things I say to you Store this within your head:— A great convention was in sway, School children to advise; And speakers of renown they had, Experienced and wise. Upon the platform low I saw Some classmates old and gray. I listened eagerly to hear What they would have to say. “Whene’er you write an English comp, Try real grown-up to be; Use words which arc abstruse and long And write not childishly.” Then smiling Baxter he withdrew And Gillis took his place; He cleared his throat and thus began, A grin upon his face:— [Continued on page .',0.] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 55 Calendar October 1 � .—A Girls’ Glee Club was organized. 'Ilu officers are: Ida W. Johnson, leader: Edith B. Harrison, secretary; Mabel Bourne, treasurer. There are about thirty members. Juniors and Seniors who can sing are invited to join us. Altos especially are desired. October 19.—Waltham, 10: Somerville. 9. October 21.—The second meeting of the Girls' Dramatic Club was held. Executive committee, social committee, and reporter were chosen. October 23.—Meeting of Girls’ Glee Club. A committee of three for selecting music was chosen. October 21.—A Boys' Glee Club was organized. Thomas A. West was made leader. October 20.—Somerville, 13: Brockton, 9. October 29.—The first rehearsal of the orchestra was held on the twenty-ninth of October, thirteen members were present, and results were very satisfactory. This year’s orchestra will, without doubt, surpass that of last year in many ways, including membership and standard of work. Co- operation with the dramatic and glee clubs is anticipated, in order to give small plays and enter- tainments. This was done last year to a small ex- tent, and always proved satisfactory. Newton High School has a promising orchestra of fifteen members, and surely, with our greater number of students, we should be able to have double that membership. Everyone is not gifted with musical talent: if ! oti are make use of it and join the orchestra. October 30.—Meeting of Girls’ Glee Club. October 31.—Meeting of Boys’ Glee Club. November 3.—Somerville, 28; Newton, (5. November -1.—Meeting of Girls’ Dramatic Club. November I.—The Lincoln Debating Club held its regular bi-weekly meeting. The topic for de- bate was: “Resolved. That President Taft deserves to be re-elected. The affirmative was taken by Eric Johnson and Abbott Knowles, the negative by Chauncey Cosgrove and James Covington. The judges rendered a decision in favor of the negative after some deliberation. November 5.—Meeting of Girls’ Glee Club. November 5.—A regular meeting of the S. I I. S. Debating Club was held in Room 23E. An in- formal debate was held, the subject being: “Re- solved, that the Democratic party is more pro- gressive than the Progressive party.” Zhc pot ot BoU [Continued from page 43.] could not sing! What was he to do? Was he to leave the stage and be disgraced—a failure? Never!! Suddenly—what did he see in that box near the stage? A bright cerise bow and a fa- miliar sweet face. The single glance cheered him, his voice rose to better efforts and lie sang through without the slightest hesitation his whole part. Encore after encore followed; Beppo reap- peared, and forgetting the modern, grand operas and the great audience, he sang to the little girl in the box, and to her only, the melody which they had so often rehearsed in the little parlor in the slums of New York. Entranced, the two lived in their own paradise. At last, when the simple little refrain was ended, many eyes were filled with tears. After Beppo had escorted Rosa and her grandmother home, the latter softly tiptoed up- stairs, and left the happy pair to weave out their future dreams. The room was silent for an in- stant. At last Beppo spoke: “Rosa, it was for the little sweetheart of yore that 1 wove mv dreams, for her were my highest ambitions, and to-night, when I could not sing, the sight of her cheered me. Will this little girl come and live with me? I will make a happy home for her and for Grandmother. Rosa’s thoughts wandered to the time when this same lad had departed, promising her good things at his return. In her days since then, she had woven for him dreams of golden sunshine. Now he had come to claim her. to tell her of his love. The answer was soft and direct: “Yes, Beppo.” “Then, oh, Rosa, the prince has found his pot of gold!” 56 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ATHLETICS Somerville TEaftes Game jfroin GambriCuie Xatin, 12 s 0 In the second game of the season Somerville easily defeated Cambridge Latin at the Somerville Field, Columbus Day. Somerville kicked t Cambridge Latin, who on the very first play surprised (almost) Somerville by executing a long forward pass to their dusky end. who galloped thirty-five yards for a touch- down. but the ball was called back, for Cambridge did not have seven men on the line of scrimmage. This play instilled a fighting spirit into Somer- ville. and at no time during the remainder of the game was their goal in danger. The first score followed a series of telling line-plunges when Doane tore over the line for six points. Doane kicked out to Merrill for position, but the ball was fumbled. The second score came on a nicely- executed forward pass to Dillon. Doane failed to kick the goal. Only three times did Somerville fail to make first down. Robertson's punting was a feature. Leland injured his ankle in the second period and it is feared he is out for the season. Cambridge Latin's line, though heavier, was much weaker than Somerville’s. For Somerville Doane, Merrill, and Leland showed up well, while Harbaugh, McXamara, and Dee excelled for Latin school. The summary:— S( )M ERVILLE. CA MBRIDGE L AT IX. Dardis. Wiswcll, Mohan, l.e.....r.e.. Harbaugh Robertson, l.t.................r.t., Sheehan Parmer, l.g............r.g.. Wells, Henderson Baxter. Cushing. Anderson, c........c., Cowan Wiley, r.g......................l.g., Starbuck Merrill, r.t........................l.t.. Ward Dillon. Doughty, r.e.............l.e., Pearson Hirshson, West, q.b.................q.b.. Dec Leland. Bradley, l.h.b...........r.h.b.. Sands Hllis, Hunnewell, r.h.b......l.h.b.. McXamara Doane, Sullivan, f.b.........f.b.. Bradley. Hill Score—Somerville High. 12; Cambridge Latin, 0. Touchdowns—Doane. Dillon. Umpire — McXamara. Referee—O’Reilly. Linesman—Tift. Time—Eleven- and ten-minute periods. Somerville Battles XUaltbam The annual Somerville-Walt ham game was played on October 19 at Waltham before a crowd of five thousand people. Although the day was cloudy, and rain threatened to fall at any moment, the large crowd assembled early. Even though rain did fall during the greater part of the game their enthusiasm was not dampened, and quite a volume of cheering rolled across the field. The game was played exceedingly' well by both teams. Somerville had much the better of the argument the greater part of the time. Waltham managed to take every opportunity oflfered her, and often held Somerville when a few yards' gain might have eventually resulted in a score. Somerville had the ball the greater part of the first period, and her goal was never in danger. Xear the close of the second period Waltham, by a few consistent gains, brought the ball to Somerville’s twenty-five-yard line. Dropping back to the thirty-five-yard line Fagan, Waltham’s left end. booted a pretty drop between the uprights. Score: Waltham. 3; Somerville, 0. Waltham's inability to gain and a severe penalty at the beginning of the third period forced her to punt from in back of her goal-line. Cushing blocked the kick and Robertson fell on the ball. Hirshson kicked the goal. Score: Somerville, 7; Waltham. 3. When the whistle started the fourth period Wal- tham had the ball on Somerville’s four-yard line. Somerville held them for three doxyns, but on the fourth an official declared that the ball was over. There followed a great dispute, in which officials and players took sides. In the end the score was given to Waltham. The goal was kicked, making the score 10 to ? in Waltham’s favor. Incensed by this treatment. Somerville started to rush Waltham off its feet. At last the ball was placed on Waltham’s five-yard line. The Waltham line held and they received the ball. On the next play a Waltham man was thrown for a safety. Score: Waltham, 10; Somerville, 9. The whistle blew as Waltham punted out from their twenty-five-yard line, and Waltham had obtained a higher score than Somerville for the first time in years. SOMERVILLE HGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 57 Doanc, Robertson, and Ellis were the stars for Somerville. Pendlebury, Johnson, and Fagan played a good game for Waltham. The summary:— WALTHAM HIGH. SOMERVILLE HIGH. Fagan, l.c................r.e., Dillon, Dowdy Johnson, l.t......................r.t.. Merrill Tomlin, l.g.......................r.g.. Wiley Eaton, Cormey, c..........c., Baxter, Cushing Jones, Butler, r.g......l.g.. Palmer. Anderson Tracey, r.t.....................l.t., Robertson Johnstone, r.e............l.c.. Dardis, Wiswell Day, q. b...............q.b.. Hirshson, West Milieu, l.li.b....................r.h.b., Ellis Pendlebury. r.h.b..l.li.b.. Bradley. Hunnewell Richardson, f.b...................f.b.. Doanc Score—Waltham. 10; Somerville. 9. Touch- downs—Pendlebury, Robertson. Goals from touch downs—Fagan. Hirshson. Goal from field— Fagan. Umpire— Burleigh. Referee— Ingalls. Time—Four ten-minute periods. Somerville, 13; JBrocfcton, 0 Somerville High defeated Brockton High at Brockton in a hard-fought game. The game was one of the largest games of the season for Brock- ton, consequently a large crowd turned out. Somerville's scoring was done in the first period, when Doanc ran sixty-five yards for a touchdown. A few moments later Anderson oflf ran forty yards on a pass from Hirshon. which brought the ball to the five-yard line. Bradley went over for a touchdown. The next three periods were Brockton's. Som- erville tightened up and held them from winning. Brockton managed to get nine points' in these three periods, and was well on the way towards another touchdown when the final whistle blew. Doane, Anderson, and Bradley played well for Somerville, while Dunham. Cook, and McGlincy played well for Brockton. The summary:— SO M E R VILLE 1 i R O C KTO N Dardis. l.e Robertson, l.t ... .r.t.. Egan. Gluckman Palmer, l.g Cushing, Baxter, c c., Churchill Hopkins, Wilev, r.g. ... Merrill, r.t Dillon, Anderson, r.e.....l.c., Blackey, Me I mire Hirshon. West, q.b......q.b., Spillane, Thompson Bradley. Hunnewell. l.h.b......r.h.b.. McGlincy Ellis, r.h.b........l.li.b., Thompson. Blackey Doanc, Sullivan, f.b..................f.b., Cook Score — Somerville. 1-5; Brockton, 9. Touch- downs— Doane. Bradley, Thompson. Goals from field—Thompson. Referee—O'Donnell. Umpire —McAuliffe. ----------------------------- Somerville and newton ()n Saturday, November 2, a day which gave evidences of being what we call snappy football weather. Somerville had little trouble in trounc- ing Newton. The score was: Somerville, 28: Newton, 6. The last period was played in the early twilight, much to the dissatisfaction of a large crowd of spectators, who covered the greater part of the stand. A great number of the spectators were at- tracted to the field by the fact that Steve Mahoney and Allie Dickinson, two old Somer- ville football stars, were coaching Somerville and Newton respectively. Both teams suffered much from penalties, and Newton hindered itself much by its fumbling. Newton was unable to score until the third period, while Somerville had little trouble in scoring in every period. Captain Doane, Merrill, and Robertson showed up finely for Somerville, while Hyatt and Brady did good work for the losers. The summary:— SOMERVILLE HIGH NEWTON HIGH Dardis, Wiswell. l.e.. r.e., Olivers. Forte, Turner Robertson, l.t.............................r.t., Bradv Cushing. Farmer. Hall, l.g....r.g.. Ronquemore Baxter. H. Anderson, c.............. c.. Pope Wiley. Luciano, r.g...l.g.. Cunningham, Mather Merrill, r.t..................... l.t., Gardner A. Anderson. Dillon. Doty. r.e. .l.e., Harris. Boyd Hirshon. West, q.b.........................q.b., Hyatt Leland, Bradley. Bowen, l.h.b..r.h.b.. Van Buskirk Ellis, r.h.b.......................l.h.b., Gould Doane. Sullivan, f.b...............f.b., Ellison Score—Somerville, 28: Newton, ( . Touch- downs—Leland, Dardis. Baxter, Hirshon, Brady. Goals from touchdowns—Hirshon. 4. Umpire— McCarthy. Referee — Hoey. Linesman — Tift. Time—Twelve-minute periods. XIau U bt Siflina Stance The Tau Phi Sigma Fraternity will hold its annual dancing party at Anthoine Academy Mon- day evening. December 9, 1912. 5� SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Somerville Hiuib School Xltbletic 1912. Balance received, October, 1911.........$ 942.98 Football receipts........................ 5,532.78 Baseball receipts........................ 1,548.57 Association memberships..................... 41.25 Interest accrued............................ 27.29 $8,092.87 FOOTBALL DISBURSEMENTS. association. — treasurer's IReport Police.......................... 163.00 Supplies........................ 562.36 Telephone ....................... 37.77 Labor at games.................... 4.00 Paid to visiting teams.......... 495.72 Postage .......................... 4.50 Printing......................... 15.50 Transportation................... 10.80 Teacher-manager's expenses.... 9.70 Student-manager's expenses.... 2.05 Coaching........................ $280.00 Police........................... 353.50 Officials ....................... 435.75 Supplies ........................ 669.72 Transportation .................... 9.00 Printing......................... 113.50 Badges, etc....................... 17.68 Telephone.......................... 6.20 Labor at games................... 119.00 Paid visiting teams............ 1,328.14 Band.............................. 13.25 Teacher-managers expenses... 21.40 Student-manager’s expenses.... 2.65 Postage ........................... 4.00 --------$3,373.79 HOCKEY DISBURSEMENTS. ---------$1,740.40 T R A C K DI SBU RS EM E XTS. Police..........................$ 2.00 Expense of meet.................... 2.13 ------------ 4.13 Paid to City of Somerville, Somerville Field................................. 1,000.00 H. L. Jones, salary Jan. 1 to Oct. 1. 1911 75.00 Teacher-manager, salary, 1911-1912.. .. 200.00 Physician, salary, 1911-1912............ 100 00 Treasurer, salary, 1911-1912.............. 200.00 Somerville Playground Association....... 11.40 $7,009.67 Balance. Oct. I. 1912, Somerville National Bank.................................... 1,083.20 Official ............................$ 4.25 Coaching........................ 28.80 Supplies ...................... 190.50 Postage ......................... 2.00 Telephone ...................... 12.85 Transportation ................. 43.95 Student-manager's expenses.... 4.90 Teacher-manager’s expenses.... 14.70 Paid to visiting teams........... 3.00 --------- 304.95 BASEBALL DISBURSEMENTS. Coaching.............................$ 350.00 Officials ...................... 85.00 $8,092.87 Edwin P. Fitzgerald, Treasurer. We hereby certify that we have examined the accounts of Edwin P. Fitzgerald, Treasurer, for the year ending October 1, 1912, and find them correctly kept and properly vouched, and that the balance of cash on hand is satisfactorily accounted for. George W. Foster, School Committee Member. Executive Committee. Dr. Philip F. Moran, Graduate Member, Executive Committee. tbe imav of flDisunberstanbimi Us Ibarb [Continued frontpage 38.] •'Strange,” mimicked Dorothy, “that you should marry a woman you detest.” I didn’t do any such thing. Then your words belie your actions,” again mimicked Dorothy. What do you mean? And as the truth began to dawn on Hardy he exclaimed: Dot, you think I am married. Do you. Dot?” And as no answer came he took her in his arms, and folding her to his breast, continued: Now, I know why you didn't appear the last time I was at your home. Now 1 see why I wasn't welcomed as I expected to be. One, and only one girl, will ever be my wife. Dorothy.” Richard, can you ever forgive me?” Never unless you promise to take the place of your fancied rival. Surely. Dot, the way of the misunderstander is hard. Say that you will be Mrs. Hardy, Jr. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 59 Class iKlotes [Continued from page 62.] dent! Somebody stepped on K—r—’s new patent leathers while passing through the hall. Me has our sympathy. It is rumored that Burns is chief electrician of 12W. Horton (in ancient history): The Argonauts launched their ship overboard. Football Fan: I wonder what thoughts Hashed through the brain of Dudley when the football hit him on the head? Freshman (standing near): “I guess he thought himself lucky it wasn't a brick. Teacher: “Now. if anyone saw the letters R. S. Y. P. in the bottom left-hand corner of any letter, what would they mean? Pupil: “Read second verse, please. People say that a lawyer is a lazy man. yet he is never satisfied unless he is working with a will. The students of first year Spanish wonder how it is that Caspar makes such brilliant recitations. Can anyone tell us? Division () has lost a valuable member in Leonard, who has left school to pursue the chemist’s business. Teacher (in Spanish): “Give me the comparative of the word ‘well.’ Pupil: “Sick. Teacher (in French): “Use the second word on the blackboard (which happened to be canif) cor- rectly in a sentence. Pupil: “I can. if I get the money. Melvin McLeod has been promoted to an officer in the Broadway Brigade of this city. Keep up your good work, Melvin. Teacher: “Did you do these examples yourself?” Pupil: “Yes. sir. Teacher: Who helped you?” Pupil: “My sister. The chu-chu cars as they rush by The Freshmen still amuse; They listen to each shriek and cry, And thus their time they use. Teacher (to tardy Freshmen, always together): “Why are you so late?” First boy: “Oh—er, we couldn’t get through the crowd. Teacher: “What crowd?” Pupils: No answer. Teacher: “Your own crowd, I guess! You may all have offence cards.” B IRiobtmarc [Continued from page 64.] Now. children, listen to my words, While you are still in school, Be never found a-chewing gum. It is against the rule.” And then there loomed before our eves A figure tall and grand. And Merrill we did see again As from the old grandstand. His words were very apt indeed, They ran along this way: “Newspapers you must never take To school on any day. “You must not chuck them in vour desks Nor make your pockets stout, For the teachers know you’ve got them, As your lessons point them out. Then after him friend Crowell said: “My words are short, but true; ()h. never, never, talk aloud: ’Twill surely bring you rue.” Twas strange, the next man had not come; He must have been delayed; But soon. (|uick footsteps on the stairs, Our anxious fears allayed. And then a tall, thin man rushed in, F. Davis was his name, And bowing low before the throng, He did this speech proclaim:— “The words I wish to leave with you Are words I call sublime: ‘No matter what the circumstance Be sure that you’re on time!’ ” This last was just too much for me; I waited for no more, And stumbling, pushing, through the crowd� I reached at last the door. And when I looked about me then, I was upon the floor, And as I hunted for my bed I heard my room-mate snore. —:—— TKUbicb One? [Continued from page 42.] Brown kicked the goal and the final score was: Cloverdale. T: Rockton, ( . Joe and Hamilton were being carried from the field on the shoulders of the crowd when the cap- tain turned to the coach and said: “Which one deserves the credit? “Both.” replied the coach. Mahogany Inlaid Trays Make an ideal Holiday, Wedding or Birthday Gift. 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Your future portrait possibilities are in the hands of the artist who photographs you now. “A word to the wise is sufficient”—that word is PURDY. 145 Tremont Street. Boston . Official photographers to Somerville High for 1912. Discount rates to all school members. . The popular Belmont” notch Collar made in self striped Madras. 2 for 25c AR.R.OW COLLARS Cluett, Peabody £c Co.. Makers 5‘. F. SUGHRUE 352 HIGHLAND AVE. FULL LINE OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS NEW STOCK RIGHT PRICES High School and Club CATERING ALBERT M. GOODELL 92 Lexington Ave., West Somervil'e Tel. Con. W, Horn. MRS. G. H. STRATTON TEACHER MANDOLIN BANJO AND GUITAR 62 Highland Avenue ALSO AT PUPILS’ RESIDENCES Tel. Con. TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece ..................................... Editorial Staff......................................... Old Man Rabbit’s Christmas Dinner, by Mabel Lounsbury, ’10-1� Christmas in Lonely Land, by Helen W. Pond, T3 . Mrs. De Pitman’s Mystery, by Philip B. Lewis, T4 His Reason Why, by Jennie R. Bernson, T5-A Propositions of Life—Theorem I., by Ethel A. Lord, T3 A Paradise, by Ellen G. Desmond, T3 . ... Captain Allan’s Last Venture, by Myron A. Bruce, T5-B . The Wrath of the Pedagogue, by E. M. W., T3 Editorials ....................................... Class Notes . ..................................... Alumni Notes............................................ Exchange Notes ......................................... Athletics............................................... 00 or 08 00 70 ro ri 72 ri- ro 81 82 . 83 J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. Telephone 319 H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott 'PHONE SIGKTS THAT’S ALL TRUESDELL CO. DAVIS SQUARE HON. CHARLES A BURNS MAYOR OF SOMERVILLE Re-elected December 10, 1912, for Third Term SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, December� 1912. No. 3 The Somerville Ilia 11 School Radiator is published by the High School on the third Thursday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any or the editorial stalT or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write cn one side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by ncccesary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston P. o. Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT E ttorial Staff Editor in Cbief W. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 Bssociate Editor IOLA W. JOHNSON, 13 Ercbanae Editor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON, '13 Sporting Editor RAYMOND II. BAXTER, ’13 Business fcanager EARLE R. CLARK, ’13 Bssistant Business Manager L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 {Treasurer Blumni Editors GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) FANNIE M. LIPSHIRES, ’13 MARION K. SLADE, 13 5tatt Brtist RI TII L. SAWYER Class Editors JOHN CHI PM AN, '15-B EMIL R. LAWSON, 10-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 CLINTON W. CARVELL, ’14 MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A 68 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ©Ifc Allan IRabbtt’s Christmas ©inner iDabel Xounsburs, LD MAX RABBIT sat at the door of his little house eating a nice ripe, juicy turnip. It was a cold, frosty day, but Old Man Rabbit was ail wrapped up, round and round, with yards and yards of his best red wool muffler, so he didn’t care if the wind whistled through his whiskers and blew ltis cars up straight. Old Man Rabbit had been exercising too, forag- ing about preparing his dinner, and that was an- other reason why he was so nice and warm. Early in the morning he had started off, lippity, clippity, down the little brown path that lay in front of his house, and led to Farmer Dwyer’s corn patch. The path was covered with shiny red leaves, and as Old Man Rabbit scuffled through them he carried a great big bag over his back. In the corn patch he found two or three fat ears of corn that Farmer Dwyer had missed, so he dropped them into his bag. A little farther along he found some yellow carrots and some purple turnips and several russet apples that Farmer Dwyer had arranged in little piles in the orchard. Old Man Rabbit even went into the barn, squeezing under the big front door by making himself very flat. He filled all the chinks in his bag with potatoes, and took a couple of eggs in his paws, for he reckoned he might want to stir up a little pudding for himself before the day was over. Then Old Man Rabbit started off home again down the little brown path, his mouth watering every time his bag bumped against his back. He did not meet anyone on the way, it was so very early in the morning. W hen he came to his little house he emptied his bag and arranged all his things in piles in his front room: the corn in one pile, and the carrots in one pile, and the turnips in another pile, and the apples and potatoes in the last pile. He beat the eggs and stirred some flour with them, with plenty of currants, to make a pudding. When lie had put his pudding in a bag and set it boiling on the stove he went outside to sit awhile and cat a turnip, thinking all the time what a mighty fine, clever old man he was. While Old Man Rabbit was sitting there in front of his little house, wrapped up in his red muffler and munching the turnip, he heard a little noise in the leaves. It was Billy Chipmunk traveling home to the stone wall where he lived, and blowing on his paws to keep them warm. “Good morning, Billy Chipmunk ’ said Old Man Rabbit. “Why are you running so fast?”, “Because I’m cold and hungry,” said Billy Chipmunk. “It’s going to be a hard winter, a very hard winter—no apples left. I’ve been look- ing all the morning for an apple and could not find one.” And with that Billy Chipmunk went chattering by. No sooner had he passed than Old Man Rabbit saw Molly Mouse creeping along through the little brown path, her long gray tail rustling the red leaves as she went. Good morning, Molly Mouse,” said Old Man Rabbit. Good morning,” answered Molly Mouse in a wee little voice. You look unhappy,” said Old Man Rabbit. “I’ve been looking and looking for an ear of corn. said Molly Mouse in a sad little squeaking voice, but the corn’s all been harvested. It’s going to be a very hard winter—a very hard winter. And Molly Mouse trotted by out of sight. Pretty soon Old Man Rabbit heard somebody else coming along by his house. This time it was Tommy Chickadee hopping by and making a great to-do. chattering and scolding as he came. Good morning. Tommy Chickadee,” said Old Man Rabbit. But Tommy Chickadee was too much put out by something to remember his manners. He just chirped and scolded, because he was cold and couldn’t find a single crumb or a berry or anything to cat. Then he flew away, his feathers puffed out with the cold until he looked like a little round ball, and all the way lie chattered and scolded more. Old Man Rabbit finished his turnip, eating every single bit of it. even to the leaves. Then he went into his house to poke the fire in his stove and see how the pudding was getting along. It was doing very well indeed. Old Man Rabbit looked around his house at the corn, the carrots, the turnips, the potatoes, and the apples, and then he had an idea. It was a very funny idea indeed, different from any idea Old Man Rabbit had ever had before. He took off his muffler and put on his apron, lie took his red tablecloth from the drawer and SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 69 put it on the table. He then set the table with his gold-band china. He set the kettle of pudding in the centre of the table. Around it he put heaps of all his vegetables. Then he took his dinner bell, that was all rusty because he never used it. and stood in his front door ringing it and calling in a loud voice:— “Dinner’s ready; come to dinner, Billy Chip- munk. and Molly Mouse, and Tommy Chickadee.” They all came, and brought their friends with them. It kept Old Man Rabbit very busy, and he had no time to eat himself. When the dinner was over, and there was nothing left on the table, Tommy Chickadee hopped up on the back of his chair and chirped :— “Three cheers for Old Man Rabbit's Christmas dinner! Hurrah, hurrah! They all twittered and chirped and chattered. And Old Man Rabbit was so surprised that he didn't get over it for a week. You sec he had really given a Christmas dinner without really and truly knowing that it was Christmas day. Christmas in Xonclv %ani J6p melon m. lPonfr, ’13 I EX is loneliness more lonely than at Christmas?” With a deep sigh Editlia brushed a tear from her swollen eyes. Deeper into the cozy warmth of the arm chair she huddled. “Oh, dear, it's so lonely! I wonder what they arc doing at home to-night! Christmas Eve and all the dear home folks gathered around the blazing logs—all. all of them but me. I can just see them dancing, after the parlor doors arc Hung open, in a merry circle about the dazzling tree. See how stately my darling little mother walks leading the procession at father’s side. Do they miss me? Ah, yes, isn't that a tear glistening on mother’s check? Sec how tenderly sympathetic father is! Oh. father and mother. I'm crying just like a baby! I want you so much! I hate being a Erench instructor in this horrid Select Seminary for Young Ladies!” Suddenly a mad rush of shouting, giggling girls was heard down the empty corridor outside of Editha’s door. “Seems to me those girls might he less noisy. Don't I know that they arc the ‘Pheidippidae’ girls readv for their Christmas Eve entertainment to the faculty. I wonder which one of the teachers will be crowned ‘Queen of the “Pheidippidae.”’ They didn’t even invite me—just as if it weren't bad enough to be a new teacher without their impressing the fact upon me. That’s right, slam that door again ! Isn’t it queer how lonesome one feels ‘on the outside looking in'?” Again the hall door banged, this time leaving absolute silence in the corridors. Without, Editha heard them dashing ahead in a gleeful race to win the seat of honor by the driver. The sleigh bells jingled as the girls were driven away, singing clearly “Jingle Bells.” For a moment the trees flashed the music to the stars, but soon all was still, with the calm following a storm. With a sob of sheer misery Editha bowed her golden head upon her arms and wept unre- strainedly. Memories of forgotten Christmas holidays of her own school days came dancing in the flames on the hearth before her. How passionately she yearned for her mother's enfold- ing arms, and the sweet comfort of her crooning lullaby. Again the scene changed, she seemed to sec the jolly, care-free girls gathered in the school hall. What did they know of sorrow? What if they. too. were away from home on Christmas Eve? Did they not have one another to fill up the gap. while Editha only was left out of their merriment? Editha thought of Cherry, the president of the Pheidippidae girls. Undoubtedly the girls were crowning Cherry's raven locks with the crown of holly and mistletoe. Xow she was lifted high above their shoulders while they cheered her to the echo. Who of the faculty would be given that crown of honor? To whom would Cherry pay the greatest tribute possible—that of selecting the most popular instructor in the seminary? But hark! what was that sound now ringing out over the crisp snow? Girlish voices were carol- ing: “Peace on earth; good will to men.” Sleigh bells jingled in time to the music of the snow crunching beneath the horses' hoofs. Beneath Editha’s window the sleigh came to a sudden standstill, as the girls, with hushed voices, sweet violins, and mandolins, serenaded the new teacher. “Hail! hail to our queen! Hail!' shouted a chorus of gleeful voices. In another instant the door burst open under the impetus of the eager girls. High above Cherry’s shoulders Editha was [Continued on page 71. | 70 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR fliers. iDc Jbitman’s flfovstetry pbtltp 3B. lewis, T4 RS. HENRY DE PITMAN was giving a musical for the benefit of the Home for Aged Poor. The guests were congregated in the music room of the i)e Pitman home, charmed by the beautiful playing of Consulo Fracchini. the young Italian violinist. The selection was a Beethoven sonata. At one of the climaxes, at a point where all were spell- bound by the wonderful skill and execution of Fracchini, a muffled explosion, which shook the walls and rattled the windows, was heard. Every- one heard the sound. Each guest glanced hastily at Mrs. I)c Pitman, while she, in turn, looked furtively at her guests. No one spoke until the music had ceased, then Mrs. I)e Pitman rang the bell for Henson, the butler. “Benson, said she as he appeared in the door- way. did you hear an explosion, a revolver shot, perhaps, just a few moments ago? ‘‘Yes, ma'am.” Will you please find out what you can about it?” Yes, ma’am. And with a low, dignified bow Benson vanished. Mrs. De Pitman, who had forgotten that her brother had said he was going to a ball game that afternoon, wondered why he did not attend the recital. Her si -year-old son, Willard, was playing that afternoon at a neighboring house. Surely he had not gotten hold of Mr. I)e Pitman’s revolver and started shooting up the town. Thoughts of some accident such as this, possibly of suicide, yes, murder, forced themselves upon her. For fifteen minutes she was very miserable, but her actions betrayed nothing. Benson would return soon, and then she might be either made acquainted with the tragedy or be relieved if there were nothing to be feared. Well, Benson, what did you find? she asked as Benson appeared in the doorway. 1 found nothing, ma’am,” was the unexpected response. Did you look everywhere—in the cellar, in the attic, all through the house?” ‘ Yes, ma’am.” Well, that is odd, isn't it, people?” she ob- served, turning to her guests. There was a general murmur of assent. Mrs. De Pitman knew of no person in that neighborhood who would possibly attempt suicide. Possibly the shot had been that of a murderer. Certainly this was a strange mystery,—at least it was to Mrs. De Pitman. The musical continued as before,, no more refer- ence being made to the unexpected explosion. Although she followed the playing closely, Mrs. De Pitman would constantly think—and shudder as she thought of it—of that shot, which so shook the house. The recital was over. The guests had begun to put on their wraps. Mr. De Pitman would soon be back from business, and to him she could tell all that had puzzled and troubled her. When the last guest had bid her good-bye, and Mrs. De Pitman was about to call up the Cush- man house, where Willard was playing that after- noon. there came a patter of little feet along the piazza. Here’s Willard now,” thought Mrs. De Pit- man. and he’s excited too. I can tell by the way lie runs.” At that moment a small, plump figure slipped into the room. Ma! it gasped, breathlessly. Willard, don’t say that. Please say ‘Mother' or ’Mama,’ interrupted Mrs. De Pitman. Well, then, ‘Muvver ” resumed the family hope, as he turned his mother’s choral necklace about his fat forefinger, “our janitor shot Mrs. Jones’s cat!” IFMs IRcason Mb? Semite 1R. Eernson, ’15 H OR a week it had been very apparent One day. however. Jack s affairs reached a to Jack’s family that some matter of climax. He rushed home from school excitedly, importance was worrying him. His threw his books on the table, and ran upstairs mother was aware of the fact because . to his room. His mother wisely refrained from of his decreasing appetite, and his following him, in order that lie might tell her In father and sisters remarked on his his own time, melancholy aspect. It was a shamed and chastened Jack who came SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 7 i to the dining tabic that evening. There was a large bruise on his check, and lie seemed to be having great trouble in seeing out of one of his eyes, which was decorated bv a wonderful dark color-scheme. Not one of the family said a word about his startling appearance. Had Jack looked up, how- ever. from his plate lie would have seen the glances that his mother and father exchanged, dismay plainly written on his mother's face, while amusement seemed to reign on his father's. After the meal was finished the family started, as was their custom, for the cozy little den. When all were seated Jack's father started the ball of conversation rolling by saying: ‘‘Well, mv boy, what's the trouble?” ‘‘Oh, nothin' much. was the lofty reply, as Jack tried to look and feel unconscious of his appear- ance. “Oh, yes, there is,” said his father. “Come, now, out with it.” flbropositkms of .H3 ? JEtbel The most robust, serene, and resolute person that ever lived cannot pass the night in a camp bed within the curtains of which a single mosquito has entered, and not be found in the morning in a high fever, with every atom of patience exhausted. Hypothesis: Given any camp in the month of July, and any healthy, calm person, after a most perfect day. about to lie down, with the entire assurance of enjoying a tranquil night's rest. To prove the person's presumptuous hopes will be entirely destroyed. Proof: It is believed that, with a towel, the enemy has been successfully beaten back from the immediate vicinity of the bed, and man having promptly formed an opening not a hairsbreadth larger than himself, leaps into it. closing, with all the speed of fear, the gauze curtains which surround the bed. Let the victim amuse himself by scoffing at the clouds of baffled mosquitoes dashing against the meshes of net, and, still chuckling, drop from earthly sorrows to peaceful slumbers. At this point construct a mosquito very near the calm person’s ear. and inside the net. To its odious notes let man awake and learn the awful truth, but. in order to deceive the enemy, pretend to be still fast asleep. Nearer and nearer until the ear is almost reached, and. as man supposes, “Well, hie and another feller had a fight,” cried Jack, with more regard for facts than granim- At this his mother gave him a glance of in- dignation and hurt surprise. “And to think that a son of mine would fight,” said his mother, and. besides-----” Well, mother.” said Jack, turning towards her, “I was just—cr—1 was just—er—er—standing, and—er—cr—just talking to a—er—cr—a girl, and he came up and called me names, and 1—I just slammed into him.” “Put what was the quarrel about, and what did the boy call you names for?” questioned his mother. “Oh. well, you see it—it was his—his girl, and I had a nickel and he only had three cents, so she said she’d be my girl for a while. explained six- vear-old Jack. Well. said his father finally, “as a rule I object to boys fighting, but—er—in a case like this---- Anyhow, take care you win the next time you fight. tTbeorem t H. Xorfc, T3 about to settle upon it, the little pest advances. With a sudden jerk and wrathful language ac- quired by previous demonstration have the serene one bring up his hand and give himself such a box on the ear as would have staggered his best friend or killed a million mosquitoes had they been congregated there. Now in unequal warfare let him pass the livelong night, until, just as the long-expected day dawns, the once healthy, happy person, now almost on the verge of nervous pros- tration. discovers hanging to the bed a bloated monster, an easy, but inglorious prey. Proven by Axiom I (Experience teaches a dear school, but fools will learn in no other). Christmas in Xonelp Xanh (Continued from page GSJ.| lifted as they gaily crowned her with the crown of holly and mistletoe. Still cheering, the girls bore Editha out into the waiting sleigh. All the way to the hall they serenaded their queen. ()ncc at the hall, with all due ceremony. Cherry conducted her to the seat of honor at the head of the banquet table. A hundred glasses, brim- ming with the sparkling nectar of the gods, were raised in response to the toast: To the Plieidip- pidae queen! “And the happiest Christmas in my life, added Editha softly, through a mist of happy tears. 7 2 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR B lfrarafcise 3B lEUen G. 2Desmon , T3 ; r I I EX liavc I dreamed, as I have sat a )nc 1,1 a l,onlc that seemed in all ways an earthly paradise. Ear away from the hustle and bustle of noisy L— - —E '■ city life, on the very foothills of the Tennessee mountains, there stands such a home. It is a large white house of colonial style, sur- rounded by a broad veranda, the roof of which is supported by stately pillars. Such was the place where I spent the early part of my girlhood. Never shall I forget the picture that it presented to the eye the night before I left it forever. The house was surrounded by sloping green lawns, crossed and rccrossed by many gravel walks and green hedges, which threw their slanting shadows everywhere as the setting sun began to sink from view. A fountain gurgled joyfully as its rainbow-hued waters flashed in the air. The house itself was large and roomy. In the rear the white cabins of the negroes shone through the trees. Everywhere peace and quiet reigned, while the only living things in sight were a few proud peacocks standing among the ferns on the river bank. Even the river was quiet as it clearly mirrored these peacocks spreading their large and brilliant fans to catch the last rays of the setting sun. From somewhere among the negro cabins came the faint tinkle of a banjo played by a faithful old negro, who once had been a slave. From behind the negro quarters the mountains majestically raised their dimly outlined tops until it seemed as if the setting sun. a mass of fire, was about to rest on the summit. Not only was the sky tinted with as many colors as there are in a peacock's feathers, but the whoie landscape, as far as the eye could reach, was re- flecting the various colors of the setting sun that July evening as I was preparing to leave this childhood home forever. The outlines of the far distant mountain were softened by a pale violet and gray, while the plantations all around were of a bright vermilion hue. The glistening dark blue river was changed into a crimson stream, and the dull brown paths were transformed into golden avenues. Even the colors of the hedges and their shadows were changed. The house itself, which had been pure white all day. had changed its mantle for one of pale pink, that rivaled in its paleness the inside of a sea shell. Rut the windows were ablaze with crimson light as the sun was slowly sinking behind the mountains. The faint tinkle of the sheep bells mingled with the echo of the evening bell rung from some distant church spire. Slowly and quietly the purple shadows of approaching night appeared like the scouts sent out by some nearby enemy to see if all the roads were clear. Night stole with its calm silence over all. The crimson light changed for the soft white light of the pale moon. Then the sounds of revelry, of dancing, and of singing were borne on the breezes through the air. Negro melodies and Southern airs were sung, ah. so sweetly! by the negroes themselves. Gradually these sounds were hushed; even the soft, twittering notes of the swallows ceased as dark night enveloped the earth with its dusky mantle. The house alone stood out a ghostly white, and threw its dark shadows every- where as the moon was left sole guardian of the night. “ Tis midnight's holy hour, and silence now Is brooding like a gentle spirit o’er The still and pulseless world.” ----------- Captain Bilan’s Xast Venture 36v? ID ?ron Hllen JBrucc, I EX Lester Allan was a mere lad his parents died, leaving him alone in the world. Lester was adopted by a poor farmer, who lived some miles from the centre of a sailing district. During the early stages of his life Lester was unsteady and mischievous, but as he grew older he became freed of both these ill tendencies. In the winter Lester followed the lumbermen to the woods, where he became one of the chiet men, for few could bring a tree to earth as quickly as Lester, while none could fell as many during a day. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 73 Having spent seven winters in the lumber camp Lester had accumulated enough to purchase a three-masted schooner—the ‘‘Ellen Fin”—which plied from Newfoundland to Cape Breton. In following the sea for over thirty years Lester had indeed become “a real old salt.” both in way and word. It happened one fall while Captain Allan was at Cape Breton that he, strange to say. sold all his property, including his good old schooner. “Ellen Fin.” He then purchased a small house overlooking the bay. Then, too, the neighborhood began to wonder why “Old Captain Allan” made so many frequent trips to the home of the late Captain Hull. But “Captain Lester Allan knew his courseas Widow Hull used to tell her neighbors. During the latter part of December a grand affair was to “come off.” The little Baptist church was decorated with sea grass and shells (Captain Allan’s demand), and the little minister of the town was as happy as the captain, for a pleasant as well as a profitable undertaking awaited him. At last the day dawned when Captain Allan and Widow Hull would endtark on a new course. When they entered the church they proceeded to the forefop, where the smilin’ minister soon “tied the knot, which made Captain Lester Allan Widow Hull’s second cupla in, and which made Widow Hull Captain Allan’s first male” Then the captain breathed a sigh of relief when the gale was over, and when all was registered in the church’s log-book. “Then he and his precious cargo steered to their harbor by the bay.” Thus, briefly but exact. Captain Lester Allan described the last and greatest venture of his career. —•• ---------------- Zhc 1'Clratb of tbe flbebagogtte 315V? IE. 113. TO., 13 It was a teacher in the hall. And he stoppeth one of three. “By thy curt words so harsh and stern Now wherefore stopp’st thou me? “The classroom doors are open wide, And I am due within; The hour is set. the class is met, And lateness is a sin.” He holds him with his vengeful looks. “Fvc caught you now,” quoth lie, “A-talking in the corridor When me you did not sec!” He holds him with his searching eye— The student, he stands still. And listens like an erring child; The teacher has his will. The scholar stands against the wall, He cannot choose but hear. And thus spake on that pedagogue, The keen-eyed watching seer:— “And you came out upon my left, Out of the room came you! Your friend did whisper on your right, So you did whisper too. “But, tell me. tell me! speak again, Your name and room repeating, What makes you like offences so? Why talk at cv’ry meeting?” And then the seer he took a pad; With pencil thus writ lie:— The name, the room, the date, and all, And gave offences three. “Farewell, farewell! but this I tell To thee, thou student keen! At one o’clock be sure that you Meet me in room 15.” He went as one who had been stunned, And is of sense forlorn. He always was the doomed sheep, The others ne’er get shorn. 74 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! These words will shortly he on the lips of every one, for the season of Christmas cheer is close at hand. Every one will put on a Christmas face. That means that at this one season of the year people forget their petty jealousies and troubles and catch the spirit of Christmas. Some who arc ordinarily pessimistic look on the world with a little brighter view. Optimists smile all the harder. Critics are somewhat less harsh. In short, every one is happy. Let us all he full of good cheer and make it a truly joyous season for those around us. n . A most important question for the High school was settled when the board of aldermen voted to spend the money ap- propriated by the city for the building of annexes to the present High School buildings. Provision was also made to raise the passageway between the two buildings, and to provide a hall and gymnasium. The latter has long been lack- ing in our school, and will be welcomed by all. The most important fact about the new plan is that there will no longer be any necessity for a two-session day. The Freshmen can now feel that they arc a real part of the school unit, and that they will have the same opportunity as the upper class men for indulging in school sports and other activities. The congestion will be lessened very much, especially by the corridors, which will con- nect the same floors in the two buildings. More space will be given to shop work, and then a more efficient and complete course will be provided. Once more bather Time has placed football on the shelf. Although the team was not as suc- cessful as former Somerville teams have been in stacking up victories, not once during the season did the players lose the old Somerville fight. This was very noticeable in games which the news- papers had conceded to our opponents. Somerville’s conservativeness lost more than one game. The fact that Somerville’s line plung- ing was stopped when within striking distance of the goal showed that old style football must be abandoned. Most of our opponents had the science of forward passing down much finer than we did. and this alone brought on at least two of our defeats. r. r IDcbatiiuj On December 3 the Somerville High School Debating Society held an interesting debate on the subject of the direct election of senators. The negative, upheld by Scanlon, T4, and Benjamin, ‘13. received a majority decision over the affirma- tive. which was represented by Cass, T4, and Sharkey, '13. Benjamin and Sharkey spoke in re- buttal. The Lincoln Society has challenged the Somer- ville High School Society to a scries of debates, to take place sometime after January 1. 1913. The challenge was unanimously accepted, and an in- teresting rivalry is promised. The following subject for the Intcrscholastic Triangular Debate has been extended: “Resolved, That the jury system should be abolished in the United States. The debate will take place March 7, 1913. The Somerville negative team will de- bate the Brookline affirmative in Somerville. The Somerville affirmative will meet the Newton nega- tive team in Newton, and the Newton affirmative team will debate the Brookline negative in Brook- line. The question is brief and concise, and Som- erville is determined to get the shield this year. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 75 Captain Erling Doane has had a remarkably successful season. He has played a sterling game every minute. Although he has played a harder game, defensively and offensively, than any other man on the team, lie has fortunately escaped any serious injury. He is, according to ITic numerous dailies, a greater fullback than any other man in the state, and without doubt the peer of any man who has played the same position for the Red and I Hue in years gone by. r r Are you doing anything to make the hockey season a success? If not. why not? r, r. r. Captain Cosgrove, we wish you and your men a successful season. � . r. Everett, you did nobly against a superior foe. K � K r. The editor regrets that lack of space forbade the printing of a full report, in this number of the Radiator. of Mrs. Mead's masterly address on “International Peace.” The subject is most timely. The speaker has fullest knowledge of the subject, both from a political and an economic point of view. Her presentation of statistics, and her com- parison of the expense of war with that of the more vital needs of the country, was a revela- tion to all who listened. A full report will ap- pear in our next number. -------------------------------- The annual reception to the parents of the Freshmen and Juniors occurred on Wednesday evening. December 4. At 0 o'clock Mr. Avery welcomed the parents, and stated the reasons for the reception. During the evening music was fur- nished by the High School Orchestra, led by Ray- mond (). Chaffee, and by the Girls’ Glee Club, led by Iola W. Johnson. Over 1,200 parents and friends were present. The occasion was one of the most successful of its kind. ------ On November 12 George R. Glendining, business manager of The Bankers and Traders Journal, gave the pupils in the Commercial De- partment a very practical talk on “Advertising.” Mr. Glendining brought out the difference between present-day advertising and mere publicity very emphatically. Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead addressed the Senior class during the ethics period on November IS. Her subject was “International Peace,” and she based her talk on the sociological, natural, and economic views of this great question. It was very interesting, and was appreciated very much. On November 25 the Junior class heard Charles S. Clark, superintendent of the Somerville schools, give a very interesting and convincing talk on “Teaching as a Vocation.” Mr. Clark explained that the standard of teaching was grow- ing. and that a wide and varied field offered itself to those who cared to take advantage of it. ---------------------------------------- At the annual meeting of the Harvard Club ot Somerville. December 5, it was voted to establish a High School prize for distinction in some line of scholarship, the prize to consist of books. Of special interest alsQ to the boys preparing for I larvard College is the announcement of a scholar- ship fund of $100 to be given in the freshman year to a student of superior scholarship. The exact conditions, probably competitive, will be outlined later. This evidence of patriotism and the spirit of help to the school and college is a promising sign: we hope the graduates of the other colleges may follow the example of the Harvard Club. 76 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1913 Class Editor, Stanley V. Lane. . . f Walter Checvcr, Assistants j Marion Flagg. THE HIGH SCHOOL MASCOT. There was a cunning puppy dog Before the school one day. And with the great big Senior boys He liked real well to play. lie used to bark for candy sweet, And oft they gave it him, But lie would have to bark and jump, And please their ev’ry whim. He pranced around upon the walk, He begged so prettily, That all the girls without the school Stopped just that pup to sec. He was a pretty little beast, All brown, and black, and white, And when he ate the chocolates His eyes shone very bright. At last with barks he bounded off, He made straight to the door; We wondered what would happen next, Quite anxious looks we wore. Imagine, then, our great surprise When the puppy did remain; When next we saw our little dog Ray Baxter was his name. SOME PUZZLERS. When Columbus landed did Lc-land? When he saw his Report Card did McAl-pine? When Ed—th stayed at home was Merr-ill? When he was promoted from High School, where did “Bob Gar-land? If a Zulu is barbarous is Dorothy Savage? If Dillon had a horse did Elmer Curri(h)cr? Miss McCarthy will exhibit twice a week her chemistry coat, a genuine relic of the Civil war. In German translation: “Men cared for the roaring cattle.” Almost as good as a circus. A Senior; What day does Thanksgiving day come on?” What they will be if they continue their present actions:— Crowell—Actor. F. Davis—Reporter. Brooks—Dancing instructor. I )inger—Strike breaker. Jones—Orator. Ketchem Alexander—Detective. West—Position of pianola in a moving picture show. How long since Cunha was a second lieutenant in the Franco-German war? Miss Under—1 (translating): “I must not be late yesterday. In English : “Browning might have—er—er—” Teacher: “Yes. I think he might have.” I lave you noticed :— Me Alpine’s collar? Professor Brooks’ clam shell glasses? Baxter's football scars? Davis’ offence cards? SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 77 Miss O’Brien holds quite a court at intermission in 29-W. Illustration of a town crier in history. Town crier coming down the street ringing his hell: ‘‘Widow Smith has lost her pig.” Cro—ell walking along Highland avenue, hat rim turned down, hands in his pockets. Lady (in passing automobile): “Where do all those little Chinamen come from?” In “Twelfth Night”: Viola, disguised as a man. was obliged to press her own suit. Fuller: “I suppose our graduation will take place in the new----” Miss Harrison shouldn’t mistake the cooking laboratory for the biological when looking for salamanders. They sound tasty: but------- Example of locus: If it’s a Morse it’s correct, if it's correct it’s a Morse. Heard in German:— “The son of the light was unbearable.” “The soldiers consulted their clocks while on the march.” We consider the Latin class lucky to escape from the savage rocks. There is a girl in the Senior class who is com- plaining because she does not know the area of Somerville in square inches. A fancy dancing class will soon be organized. All those wishing to join must see the instructress, Miss W—1—s. J. G.” is a firm believer of Women’s Rights! What some of our members are preparing for:— Barrett—The army. Dillon—Paradise. Mitchell—Naval exams. Kendall—Kindergarten. Dougal—The stage. Miss F—g: “Have you seen the new rainy-day pencils?” Miss L—f—d: No. what arc they?” Miss F—g: “Those with rubbers on. A FEW DIPPYDILS. If Dewire was stopped by a freight train, why did “Pinkie” Delay? If Fuller goes to Saugus to fish, where will Pearl Hunt? If Catherine Rose, would Ada Baker? If Simpson was pursued by a squirrel, what would John Chase? 1014 Class Editor, Clinton Carvel!. Assistants ) Judson Martcll, Thomas Forbes. The boys are well represented in this column, so well in fact that we might dedicate every issue to the boys. However, in our next issue it is the purpose of the editors to give the class a Girls’ Column: that is. to have every note about a girl. If you have a good note pass it along. Anyway, we'll get the notes, you read them! History Teacher: What was the frieze of Parthenon? Junior: The freeze of Parthenon was a system of cold storage erected on the Acropolis for the purpose of preserving the funds of the Delian league. In response to Father Time’s curt Next!” we sec hockey spring into the limelight. The first practice gives us an assurance that our class will be well represented on the team. Here's luck to them! If you saw a player punting. Punting, punting out the ball. You sure saw our own boy. Jimmie, Make the football team this fall. If you sec a skater shooting. Shooting, shooting at the goal. You are watching our boy. Jimmie. Pull the team from out a hole. If you see a giant batting. Batting, batting runs, a few. You’ll be watching Jimmie playing: Jim. we’re rooting hard for you. Junior No. 1 : “What does ‘pourquoi’ mean?” Junior No. 2: Why.” Junior No. 1: “Oh, I just wanted to know, that’s all.” First Scholar (talking about tickets for the Rindge game): Where are your seats?” Second Scholar (a theatre fiend) (absent-mind- edly): Fifth row back, near the orchestra. I guess.” We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. IIunncwell learns his history the same way bananas come—in bunches. 8 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “All men are born free and equal.”—Ex. Note.—When we look at George Starbird we can hardly believe this, unless the writer meant that some men are born equal to half a dozen others. The Junior football team lost its final game of the season to the Somerville High School Inde- pendents mainly because of ragged playing. Hop- kins. M3, one of the most ardent and strenuous men in opposition to the Evergreens, played a star game for the victors. Blanchard is the lone star with the thirty-five girls in III English I. as usual. Miss Dubreau (on serious thought) has left her “Why? in the sophomore year, and has started “Er—er in the junior year. German Teacher: Why do you use die? Dignified Senior: “It’s a female noun. Wiley hasn’t broken training yet, neither has Hall, because he never had any. Pupil: “What did the teacher say? ‘Feed the hungry’? Scholar: “Yes. Pupil (and humorist): That’s right. I believe in that. Why. I feed the hungry three times a day. namely, when I eat my breakfast, dinner, and supper. Cass (a debater) declares that all railroads within a radius of ten miles of Boston should be ‘‘electrocuted. We suggest that Cass be taken into consideration. We extend our sympathy to Miss Marjorie Kilgore on account of her recent bereavement in the death of her mother. THE WAY THEY DO IT IX FRENCH. Brigham : J’ai—er—er—er—” Teacher: “Spell it ! ’ Brigham: “J-e-s-u-i-s. Ryan claims distinction for three reasons:— He is the author of an exhaustive volume on Greek history. He has two means of lighting the torch of knowledge, namely: (a) His beautiful red hair: (b) his fiery temper. He is an intelligent, ambitious, conscientious checker and tiddlv-wink enthusiast. A FABLE. There was once a boy: his name was Richard- son. “Dick is the nickname for Richard, so this boy changed his name to Dickson. Moral: It is harder to write ten letters than seven. Verdi's Requiem is a pretty touchy instrument. When the books left Cincinnati they were red, but when they saw what they were up against they quickly turned pale. Do you blame them? “Dick says he wishes he had more brothers to get married. Class Editor, Myrton F. Evans. Joseph Sullivan has announced that he has gone into the carpenter's business. Orders for stray jobs received in Room 16-E between the hours of eight and one. Kendall, the boy aviator of Ifi-E, has furnished many thrilling flights during first intermission, narrowly escaping death a few days ago by run- ning into Stewart. hi spite of MacCrossan’s admonitions, Miss Gifford is still trying to be a suffragette. Al- though she has been unable to hit any windows or mere men she has hit the blackboard several times. About a month ago our honorable treasurci, Walter Swctt. returned to our school from Charlestown, where he had been attending since the summer vacation. We were all very glad to see him back, especially as lie brought back our class money, which we had given up all hopes of ever seeing again. Swallow, the best mathematician of 1915-A, has just finished his contract for measuring the flag- pole. We welcome back to our ranks Walter Cole- man. who for nearly three weeks was unable to be with us, as he was laid up with water on the knee. Just after the reports came out:— Binks: “What did you get?” Jinks (noted for his jokes): “All ‘AY but three.” Binks: “How many studies do you take?” Jinks: “Four.” Binks: “Stale joke. This way, keeper.” John R—i—n has a mortgage on all the blondes, and R. S-----h has a mortgage on the brunettes. Frisbec has lately got a patent on a compass- holder which he invented himself. At least he claims he did. Rubenstein is some geometrist? Yes, when it comes to drawing figures on the board. Room 1(5-E has learned with great sorrow that its beloved teacher, Miss Anderson, is going to Newton soon. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 79 Division C has lost one of its prominent mem- bers. namely. Latnont (J. Brine. He has at last gone to work (so we think). Miss Milne said she enjoyed her Thanksgiving dinner more than usual. Did that new gold jewelry have anything to do with it. Adele? Miss Hurd snocked Division A lately by using slang in English. Vnen Gareth overcame Death, and split his armor.” she explained, “he found in- side only a 'blooming boy.” Crazy Freshie: ‘‘What’s the name of your book? Sensible Soph.: “Xenophon’s Anabasis.” C. I '.: “Well, what did he ‘nab’?” S. S.: “A bass. I suppose.” C. “Oil, then it's a fish story. Miss Wood (continuing her mistakes in French dictation): Yingt six—no—vingt sept—er—I mean vingt et—et—,” and then she gave up. Take the sign board’s good advice, Do your shopping early. Bessie wants a P----knot, One that’s nice and curly. Alma wants a football man, Eleanor wants a dolly. Jim expects a French vocab. (He thinks Greek is folly). MacCrossan wants a buttonhook For those pretty “tans.” ----(we dare not tell his name) Would like a little pony, Because the walk to school is long, And how nice it would be to trot With all the Latin lessons learned, Whether long or short. Inquire about the wish and want Of every boy and girlie. Then take the sign board’s good advice, And do your shopping early. Frisby was much disheartened when he saw that his great epic on “Chickens” was not published last month. 1915 .1S Class Editor. John H. Chipman. Assistant. Margaret Wiley. Wanted: A good story from any Sophomore pupil for the Radiator. Please contribute cpiickly. Heard in 31-E:— Teacher: “What is an obsolete word?” Kellsey: “A word that was once but isn’t now.” P—r—d—s— announces that next month he will make his debut on Keith’s stage as a buck and wing dancer. We are all interested in new dances, are we not? Sullivan, why are you so popular with members of Division G? Palmer wishes to lug around the bottle and cotton next year for the football team. Why are you satisfied so easily, Palmer? Reed, the English shark, has drifted into Arling- ton. Now what will his division do? Open-air periods arc held daily in 23-W. That’s because Division I� takes Latin there. Farrow’s favorite hymn: “Oh. my old lady.” Signs of baseball already appear in 3( -E. They’re some hustlers way, way up there. Roundy doesn't get the drift of German. Is it that your mouth is too small to pronounce such long words. Orin? Were our report cards a success? ? ? Who said “Babv Grant wasn’t a noisv little fellow? Why is there such a scarcity of the feminine sex in Divisions E and F? When stuck on a word ask Enslin. Does not Metcalf exceed the speed limit just a bit when tearing through the corridors? Yorce has improved so that now he talks to himself when having his usual nightmare in Eng- lish. Sophomore: “Did you ever hear about the diaphragm?” Freshman: “Xo, what about a frying pan?” It is suggested that Miss C—Id—w—11 take a day off and re-model her desk. When Miss Atw—d and Miss P� r—mil—r talk in II German 15 the teacher asks Mr. A—sg—ve what the matter is. Heard in II English A: “They suspected him for a witch.” There is a certain class of studious pupils that are so very enthusiastic over Caesar that they even study the pages right out of their books. FIRE SALE OF TALC POWDER. Our would-be fashion plate. Miss Cal—w—11. improves her make-up during the short recess in 3fi-E. Latin A is still plugging along with a hazy future. Let us all read that theme. Mack. Miss M—yn—rd greatly alarmed German D Uv the announcement that she intended to be “grouty.” If Miss H. W—1—y’s kindly warning had been a little louder it might have stayed H—rch—n’s cruel blow. 8o SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Why did W—st—1)—rg only wear “them” one day? Did they tease you, Oscar? Gillm—re could write shorthand -------- once! We would like to know the name of your code, Horace. Teacher: “ ‘Caesar eius dextram prendit.’ Caesar seized him by his--- ’ Scholar: Neck. No, Hall, right hand. Ander S on Hirsh () n M crrill Doan E R obinson Somer ille W I ley El L is' Le L and P axt E r 19K5 H Glass Editor. Emil R. Lawson. The 1910-1� class is wondering if Mr. Avery can make room for them so that they may come during the morning session. They hope that Mr. Avery will fix their home rooms in the cor- ridors or dressing rooms if there is no room else- where. Davis, our musician, has started in to sing in class. The magician of 23-E performs many tricks for the entertainment of his friends and the teacher in manual training. Rooms 12-E and 11-E would like to “swap some scholars. Room Il-E wants a few girls. Turner savs. while Brooks wants a few more boys in 12-E. Funny what a cold Johansson can get in about five minutes when in 12-E. (May be a draught?) “He. he. he. lie! What’s that? Ah. that’s poor Turner, fellows. Wednesday everybody brings a cough to school. Probably the reason I ---- got on the team is that he has such good “wind. Collins has gut an overcoat to match his “gor- geous tic. Something unusual—Martin was seen talking to a girl! Longus pant us and pompadour hair cuts are the rage in the Freshie class. 191(3 36 Class Editor. John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. Gianone of 29-W gave a remarkable exhibition of juggling during an algebra recitation. He was given a fine applause by the class, and a speech by Mr. Loring. •A REMARKABLE DISCOVERY.” Isn’t it queer that scholars that you couldn’t wake up by throwing a book at them in class jump up when the dismissal bell rings as if you lit off a charge of dynamite underneath them. The editors of this column thank the pupils who contributed to the column in the last issue. They may be assured that their co-operation was greatly appreciated, and that the editors will be glad to hear from them again. The class of 19KJ-B wishes the upper classes and teachers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Horton says that the “Declaration of Appen- dicitis was signed by Hancock, etc. P—d—e: “How old are you?” M—s: “Well, my mother says I’m too young to eat the things I like, and that I am too old to cry when I don’t get them.” Seen on a Freshman paper: “The hotel, which was badly built, was full of people of combustible material and had no fire escape. Hoffman is never cold these days, for he always has a Radiator in his pocket. It has been rumored that George Washington could throw a dollar across the Potomac River, because in his day a dollar would go farther than it will now. He that knoweth not, And knoweth not That he knoweth not, Ts a Freshman. Watch the marvelous trick: Rondina can make himself invisible in history every other day. What was the cry that Meskell emitted when he touched the glass in 215-E and felt the pane? Hay and Wood for sale. Apply to Haywood, 12-W. in 11th period. Rondina (in history): “When I spoke the wind stopped flowing.” My turkey, ’tis of thee. Sweet bird of cranberry. Of thee I sing. I love thy head and ■wings, Back. legs, and other things; I love thy good stuffings, O luscious bird! Pupil (in French): “The imperfect tense is used to express a future action in past time which does not take place at all.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 81 TVOTFS OF TTHE1 ALVMNI CAM?£ELL-CS At a meeting of the Somerville-Dartmouth CluT) the following were elected officers: President, Norville Milmore, Latin. Tl; vice-president, Harold Turner. English, '11 ; secretary and treas- urer. Arthur Williams, Latin, '11. The club will hold its annual dancing party during the Christmas vacation. Evelyn Coker. S. H. S., '12, is at Simmons taking the secretarial course. Louise Clevenger. S. II. S., T2, has recently been elected president of the senior class of Mt. Ida. Ruth Dillon and Meta Eisenhauer, both English, ’ll. are with the Lockwood Greene Company, Boston. Edith Campbell, S. H. S.. T2, is stenographer in the Boston office of the Somerville Manufacturing Company. Harold M. Jones, S. H. S., '12. is at present working at a Boston office of a New York bank- ing firm. Solomon Co. After one year of banking Mr. Jones intends to enter the Apollo Chocolate Company, Boston. Alice Savage, English. '08, is night superinten- dent in the New England Hospital, from which she graduated last May. Harold George, S. H. S., '12. is head stenog- rapher in the office of Deputy Watts. Edith Gardner, Latin, '11, is a stenographer in the Co-operative Trading Company of America. Alice Chamberlain. Latin. '09, and a graduate of Salem Normal school, is teaching in Cam- bridge. Allan Hooper and Harold Etheridge, both Latin, ’08, Tufts, ’12, are taking graduate courses at Tufts. Hazel Batchelder, S. H. S., ’12, is teaching in a girls’ school in Bucksport, Maine. Mabel Freeman, S. H. S.. '12, is stenographer in the office of Walter H. Snow, engineer. Evelyn Banks. English. '10, left a position as stenographer and assistant bookkeeper with Isaac Coffin Co., to teach in the stenographic de- partment f the Somerville High school, but she has resigned that position, feeling that she needed a rest from school work, with which she has been associated since her graduation. She taught in the evening high school from October. 1911, through October. 1912. Gertrude Petrie. S. If. S.. 12, is working in the Cambridge Library Bureau. Olive P. Cosgrove. English, 08. is a stenog- rapher for the Curtis Publishing Company. Albert M. Goodell, English, TO. is working as a bookkeeper for the New England Telephone Telegraph Company. Berna Hart. S. H. S., '12, is teaching music. Eva Stevens. English, ’08, is working for the Medford Trust Company. Inez Laurie. English. TO, former associate editor of the Radiator. Boston Normal school, '12. is teaching in the Prince school in Boston. Ruth L. Whitman. Latin, '05. Mt. Holyoke Col- lege, '09, and Rev. William E. Blake of Grafton were married on November 12. Edna F. Gordon. English. '05, Salem Normal school, '07. is teaching the first grade in the new Cutler school of this city. Cards have been received announcing the mar- riage of Ethel Colcord, Latin, TO, to George B. Gordon, of Glendora, Cal. Albert Smith, S. II. S., 12, is at Boston Uni- versity. Gertrude Starkey, English. To. is a stenog- rapher in the Boston office of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Mildred Vinton. Latin, Tl, is in the Conserva- tory of Music in Boston. S2 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR The Radiator extends to all her exchanges best wishes for the merriest of Christmases and the happiest of New Years. The Radiator acknowledges the fallowing ex- changes this month: Dial. Brattleboro, Vt.; Golden Rod. Quincy. Mass.; Hebron Semester, Hebron. X. H.: High School Herald. Westfield, Mass.; Index. Worcester, Mass.; Item. Dor- chester. Mass.; Grotonian. Groton, Mass.; In- crescent. Beloit. Wis.; Maine Campus. Maine University: Megaphone, Franklin. Mass.: Oracle. Malden. Mass.: Oracle. Bangor. Me.: Racquet, Portland. Me.: Red and Black. Claremont. X. 11.: Review. Lowell, Mass.: Totem, Springfield. Mass.; Triangle. Troy. X. V.: School Life. Melrose. Mass.; Shuttle. Boston, Mass.: Voice, Concord, Mass.: Wizard, Ossining. N. H. High School, Somerville, Mass. December, 1012. Care Medice,— In reply to your request for school papers for the hospital, we are in doubt whether you mean those which the hospital need, or those which need the hospital. Among our Exchanges we have a few papers which are not quite well, and therefore we shall send them out for a little treatment, along with those which we think may be helpful to you. 'file Golden Rod, from Quincy. Mass., needs special treatment in your literary ward, for its stories seem incomplete and without plot. We think that The Voice. Concord. Mass., might also visit that ward to advantage, for it lias but two descriptions and no stories in its November issue. The Hebron Semester and The Lowell Review each need a dose or two of medicine to make them swell their literary departments. The former’s one real story, “Ten to One on Evan- ston.” is splendid: a few more would have made the paper an example worthy of following. Its alumni notes arc very extensive. The cover and cuts of the latter are very praiseworthy. We fear that The Oracle, Malden, has a very bad attack of lovesickness from its need of a Hcartsoother’s Column. We do not think it at all suitable for a high school paper, and hope you will have some effective medicine for its relief. One of its stories, Mike's Victory ’ is worthy of much praise. We hope you will be able to diagnose the case of The High School Herald. Westfield, Mass. Its cover is fine, and its stories arc good, but the paper—why. we thought we’d struck a penny news- paper. It really spoils the whole magazine. The Triangle. Troy, X. Y., will make a fine nurse for you in your literary ward, as she is very proficient in that department, with such stories as “The Redemption of Ike” and “A Haunted House.” Her exchange column is better than any other received this month. A fine paper for the children’s ward is The Oracle, Bangor, Me. It has a very attractive cover, appropriate for the season, and I think the children will greatly enjoy “The Misspelled Word Contest.” The Megaphone. Dean Academy, is splendid for the boys’ department, in that it devotes a good deal of space to athletics, but we think two stories far too few for such an otherwise com- mendable paper. If the boys enjoy accounts of games, let them read The Maine Campus and the Grotonian. The Dial, from Brattleboro. Vt., with its neat and attractive cover, will prove intensely interest- ing to all men. as the majority of the literary department for this month is devoted to politics, both in poetry and orose. The Increscent will be good for the convales- cents. because there will be some good laughs forthcoming. Its story, “'flic Leading Lady.” is very good: we wish there were more like it. We think you will find the following magazines in great demand for their good reading material:— The poetry in the Racquet. Portland, Me., is better than that in any other of the exchanges. [Continued on page $6.J SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 83 ATHLETICS ADeMorD In its first Suburban league game Somerville defeated Medford by the score of one drop kick to nothing. Jim Robertson kicked a pretty drop from Medford's twenty-eight-yard line near the close of the first period. The strength of Medford's line was a surprise to Somerville. In fact “Dinger” Doanc was the only man who could gain. One forward pass was worked successfully. This one was pulled off by Medford. Somerville played, as usual, a con- servative game. Captain Dwyer. Moister. Tyler, and Mosher played stubbornly for Medford. “Dinger” and Robertson played unusually well for Somerville. The line-up:— SOMERVILLE HIGH. MEDFORD HIGH. Anderson, l.e.......................r.e., Tvler Merrill, l.t...................... r.t.. Kerr Wiley, l.g.................................r.g., Christensen Cushing, c...................................c.. Cam Palmer, r.g..................l.g., Dwyer, Gillis Robertson, r.t.....................l.t., Moister Dardis, r.e........................l.e., Durham Hirshon. q.b......................q.b., Twombly. Young Leland, Bradley, l.h.b.............r.h.b.. Grant Ellis, r.h.b............l.h.b., Mosher. I awton Doane. f.b.................................f.b., Day Score—Somerville. 3: Medford. 0. Goal from field, Robertson. Umpire—Noble. Referee— Hoey. Head linesman—Dr. Mahoney. Time— Eleven-minute periods. Balden TO ins On November 16 Somerville went down in de- feat before Malden by the score of 13 to 0. This was Somerville's second league game. In the first half Malden was outclassed in every department of play, but Somerville’s line plungeis were ineffective when within striking distance. In the third period Malden worked two neat forward passes, the last of which resulted in a touchdown. The home team went to pieces, and Malden had no difficulty in holding them. A forty-yard run by Kempton and a few short line plunges netted Malden another score. Butler kicked the goal. Doanc made most of the gains for Somerville. Kempton and M. Welch were always in the limelight for Malden. The line-up:— MALDEN HIGH. SOMERVILLE HIGH. M. Welch, l.e.............r.e.. Anderson. Dillon Wall. Nutter, l.t.................r.t., Merrill Dunn, l.g.........................r.g.. Wiley Norton. Kenny, c..........c., Cushing, Baxter Neville, r.g................................l.g.. Palmer R. Welch, r.t.....................l.t., Robertson Heaney, r.e.......l.e., Dardis, Wiswell, Hoban Kempton, q.b................................q.b., Hirshon Benoit, l.h.b.............................r.h.b.. Leland Fitzpatrick, r.h.b........l.h.b.. Ellis. Bradley Butler, f.b.......................f.b.. Doanc Score—Malden. 13; Somerville, 0. Touchdowns —M. Welch. Benoit. Goal from touchdown— Butler. Umpire—Tad Jones. Yale. Referee—R. C. Stevenson, Exeter. Linesman—Allan Farmer, Dartmouth. Time—Twelve-minute periods. Somerville, 39; Belrose, o Somerville’s third league game ended in an overwhelming defeat for Melrose. Somerville had no difficulty in rolling up thirty-nine points to Melrose's six. Somerville deserved a shut-out. but in the last minute of play the Melrose quarter- back recovered a fumble and dashed half the length of the field for his team’s only score. Somerville surprised the small gathering of hilarious rooters by working a nifty forward in the shadow of the Melrose goal. Anderson, who received the pass, scored. The four other touch- downs were scored bv Doane. He pulled off one long run after another, and it was impossible to stop him when he plunged through the line. Went- 84 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR zell was the mainstay of the Melrose team; but for him the score might have been more uneven than it was. 'Phc line-up:— SOMERVILLE. MELROSE. Anderson, l.e....................r.e.. Sterling Merrill, l.t.................r.t... Houghton Wiley, l.g.............................r.g.. Peabody Cushing, c..........................c.. Hone Palmer, r.g............................l.g., Fleming Robertson, r.t...................l.t.. Huskie Dardis, r.e......................l.e.. Moore Hirshon. q.b..................q.b., Wcntzell Ellis, r.li.b...............l.h.b.. Corcoran Lcland. l.h.b...........r.li.b.. Wanamaker Doane, f.b....................f.b., Crawford lErerett, 20; Somerville, 0 Somerville met the heavy Everett team in a fast, snappy game on November 23 at Everett. Everett won, as was expected, but the Somerville rooters had every reason to feel satisfied, as their team played the best game of the year. Hut in spite of the game fight they put up our boys were outclassed. Everett High had a great team, and played a great game, although tip to the last period it looked as though Somerville had 'a chance. In the last period a wonderful exhibition of open-field play in running back punts deter- mined the result of the game beyond any possible doubt. In the first period there was no consistent gain- ing by either side. Robertson brought the stands to their feet when he picked up a fumble and carried the ball thirty yards into Everett’s terri- tory. Doane gained two yards in two rushes, Lcland skirted the end for seven more, and Hirshon made first down, but on the next play a fifteen-yard penalty was inflicted on Somerville. Doane fumbled a poor pass, and Everett re- covered. and failing to gain punted the bail out of the danger zone. As the period ended Everett had the ball on Somerville’s five-yard line. The first play in the second period resulted in Sweet- land smashing through centre for the first score. Hrickley failed to kick an easy goal. Everett failed to gain on the kickoff, and Somerville held for down. I )oane got away for thirty yards, but four more plunges availed nothing, the ball going to Everett on her five-yard line. Ry end runs Hrickley carried the ball to midfield, when Dardis recovered a fumble. Baxter and Wiswcll went in for Cushing and Dardis. Wiswcll was sent hur- tling through the air, and was knocked out, Dillon taking his place. End of first half— Everett, 6: Somerville, 0. Somerville failed to gain on the kickoff, and punted. Baxter nailing Harwood in his tracks. Everett gained by a forward, but fumbled, and Merrill recovered for Somerville. Doane made eleven. Lcland added five, and Bradley made first down. Then Doane shot a pretty forward pass to Hirshon. which netted twenty yards. Canncll re- covered Robertson's try for a field goal, and Swectland crashed through centre for fifteen yards, and then broke away for forty more as the whistle blew. Somerville played fiercely in the fourth period, but the first three periods had taken too much out of them, and they could gain no headway. On the other hand Everett continued their terrific line plunging, and made two more touch- downs. Hrickley kicking both goals. Doane threw another forward, this time to Wiswcll, and he made twenty yards, but the next attempt failed. Somerville worked their forwards in fine style, and the line plunging of Doane was wonderful. Sweetland. Hrickley. and Canned excelled for Everett. There was no star for Somerville— every man played his best, and to name any one who excelled we would have to name the whole team. The line-up:— EVERETT HIGH. SOMERVILLE HIGH. Reed, l.e..................r.e., A. Anderson Hold, l.t...............................r.t., Merrill W. McDonald, Johnson, l.g.. r.g., Wiley, H. Anderson Pierrotti. c..............c., Cushing, Baxter Morrison, r.g...........................l.g.. Parmer Welmer. r.t...................l.t., Robertson Bond, H. McDonald, r.e., l.e., Dardis, Wiswell, Dillon Canned, q.b.............................q.b., Hirshon Hrickley. l.h.b.......r.li.b.. Bradley. Ellis Sweetland. Bond, r.li.b...............l.h.b., Leland Harwood, f.b............................f.b., Doane Score—Everett, 20; Somerville. 0. Touch- downs—Sweetland. Hrickley. Canned. Goals from touchdowns—Brickley (2). Referee—Tufts. Um- pire—O’Reilly. Linesman—Maloney. Assistant linesman — Ned Garland. Time — Fifteen-minute periods. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 85 Somerville Defeats IRmOgc, 14 to 0 JBy Special Correspondent Before a Thanksgiving day crowd of 6,000 spectators Somerville High School administered an overwhelming defeat to her old rival, Rindgc Manual Training School. The final score of 14 to 0 showed that the defeat was also a whitewash. The weather was not at all favorable for witness- ing a football game, as it was bitterly cold and windy. Between the halves a genuine snow storm swept over the gridiron, leaving a white blanket, which steadily became deeper. However, the chill of the day had no effect on the size of the audi- ence. Every scat in the grandstand was occu- pied: the wooden stands across the field were filled, and all available standing room was taken. The handling of the crowd was under the charge of Chief of Police Kendall and Head Ushers Cederlund and MacIntyre, and although the crowding at the middle gate was noticeable, there was nothing but universal satisfaction expressed for the work of the competent staff of ushers. The cheering of the Somerville rooters was cer- tainly the best of the season, having life back of it. Hopkins and Carvell were at the head of this department, and did masterly work. The Rindge cheering was not so good as usual, largely because the curve of the cement stands caused part of the Cambridge rooters to get ahead of the rest. Somerville was not bothered in this way. for the reason that Sections A, B, and C, in a straight line, alone did all the cheering, while Section D was occupied bv the city magnates, politicians, club members, graduates, friends of the players, and distinguished guests, whose fur coats made it unnecessary for them to cheer to keep warm. Coming to the game itself, there was nothing to it but the Red and Blue. The Somerville team played together like a machine. The line was like a stone wall, and the backfield was excellent, both in attack and defence. The only weak point was at the extremities, where the ends were boxed several times, allowing the Rindge backs to get around for some long runs. Somerville did clever work in getting off some neat forward passes. West deserves the credit for this work: he re- ceived one beautiful pass from Doane in the third period, and it was he again who threw the ball to Dillon for the last touchdown. His work was very snappy, and his judgment was faultless. His predecessor. Hirshon, also starred, his intercept- ing of three Rindge forwards deserving mention. As usual Doane was the star man for the Red and Blue. He was a sure ground-gainer, and his defensive tackling threw many a Cantab be- hind his line of scrimmage. Leland and Ellis did fine work. The whole Somerville line was on the alert: Wiley. Parmer, Robertson. Merrill, and Baxter all played in splendid form. The ends were not so good, but Wiswell and Dillon both pulled oft some star work in catching forwards. Altogether, the Somerville team was superior to the Cambridge aggregation in all departments of the game. For Rindge. Green, Riley. White. Frasier, and Coyne excelled. FIRST PERIOD. Somerville started the game by kicking off to Rbulge's thirty-yard line. The Cantabs made two ineffectual attempts at the centre of the Red and Blue defence, and then Green shot around right end for fifteen yards. Two more centre plunges gained only two yards, but Riley found the end again for ten yards, giving Rindge first down. Here Somerville tightened up. and Riley tried a goal from the field, which was a poor attempt, going only twelve yards. Somerville made one try at Rindge’s line, and then Robertson got off a nifty punt, which Rindge fumbled and recovered. A try at centre gained three yards, but a forward pass shot directly into I firshon’s hands, and he was downed in his tracks. Somerville then opened no her attack at midfield. Leland got four yards. Ellis made three, and Doane added six for first down. Leland plunged through for six. and Doane again made the distance. Leland was tried at the line, and gained five yards: then Doane got off a sensational run around left end. bringing the ball to Rindge’s twenty-five-vard line. Ellis then dashed around end for fifteen yards, putting the ball under the shadow of the posts. Rindge braced and held for three downs, and Hirshon called on Doane for the last try on the two-vard line. Doane hit the centre like a cannon ball, broke through the solid defence, and planted the pigskin behind the posts, while the Somerville rooters yelled themselves hoarse. There was more cheering a minute later when Hirshon lifted the ball over the crossbar, scoring Somerville’s seventh point. Robertson kicked off to White, who ran in 86 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR fifteen yards. Rindge failed to gain, and kicked to Hirshon. There was a sudden fumble, and Rindge recovered tlie ball. The Brown and White made three tries at the Somerville line, and then sent Green around end for first down. White added three yards more, and a forward pass landed in Hirshon's arms, as the preceding one. Hirshon was tackled hard, and was laid out for several minutes. Leland gained two yards, and Doanc added three more, just as the whistle ended the period. SECOND PERIOD. Somerville opened up with the ball on her twenty-one-yard line, second down. Leland and Doane made seven yards on line plunges. Cole- man of Kindge was then ordered out or the game for repeated kneeing of Somerville backs, and Rindgc was penalized half the distance to her goal line: Cederstrand was substituted for Coleman. Leland made two yards through tackle. Two for- ward passes from Doane and Robertson were in- completed. and the ball went to Rindge on downs. Kindge was unable to gain, and lost the ball at the end of four rushes. Line plunging by Doane, Leland. and Ellis gained over twenty yards, and Hunnewell was sent in for Leland. On the next play Somerville was penalized five yards for off- side play. Doane and Robertson made up eight yards, and then Robertson punted over the Rindge goal line. Rindge tried to rush from the twenty- yard line, but failed to advance a yard, and Riley punted. Doane pulled off a pretty forward pass to Wiswell. who had taken Dardis’ position, and the half was over. THIRD PERIOD. Doane opened up this period by kicking off to Rindge. The Brown and White was unable to gain, and Rilcv kicked. Leland and Doane made five yards and Robertson punted. Green started on a dash around right end, but Doane broke through, and brought the Cambridge man down like a rock. Green was knocked out for several minutes, and had to be replaced by Harrell. An exchange of punts followed: then a forward pass from Riley was intercepted by Hirshon, who was thrown hard. He was carried from the field, and West was sent in. Somerville took a new lease of life, and Leland and Doane gained thirty yards in three rushes. A cleverly executed forward from Doanc to West added eight yards more, and Lc- land brought the ball to Rindge’s twenty-yard line, closing the period. FOUR I II PERIOD. This period brought Somerville’s final tally. The Red and Blue opened up with two forward passes, both of which were incompleted, and the ball went to Rindge on downs. Three plunges at centre failed to gain, and Riley punted to Doane. Dillon was sent in for Anderson. Le- land and Doanc carried the ball over forty yards on successive rushes, putting the ball on Rindge’s fifteen-yard line. II. Anderson went in for Baxter. Then West shot a pretty forward pass to Dillon, who was waiting alone on the two-yard line. He was tackled on the instant, but he wriggled over the line, and the ball was declared dead under the goal posts. Leland kicked the goal. Here Coach Mahoney substituted several men: Doughty for Wiswell. Bowen for Hunnewell, Sullivan for Ellis, Cushing for H. Anderson, and Smith for West. Somerville kicked off. and Rindge ploughed down the field in short order. After White’s remarkable charges had gained forty-five yards Somerville tightened up. With only thirty seconds to play. Riley went back to try a goal from the field. The ball had hardly left his foot when Merrill blocked it. and the game was over. The line-up:— SOM ERVILLE. RINDGE. Dardis. Wiswell. Doughty, l.c.. r.e.. Small, Sullivan Robertson, l.t....................r.t., Ferguson Farmer, l.g...........r.g.. McDonald, Stevenson Baxter. |1. Anderson, Cushing, c......c.. Brooks Wilev, r.g...........l.g.. Coleman. Cederstrand Merrill, r.t..............................l.t., Frasier A. Anderson. Dillon, r.e.....l.e., Coyne, Hillery Hirshon. West, Smith, q.b.........q.b.. W. Riley Leland. Hunnewell, Bowen, l.h.b... .r.h.b.. White Ellis. Sullivan, r.h.b.........l.h.b., P. Riley Doane (Captain), f.b.. f.b.. Green (Captain), Harrell Score—Somerville. 11: Rindge, 0. Touchdowns —Doane. Dillon. Goals from touchdowns— Hirshon. Leland. Referee—H. L. Dadmun of Worcester. Umpire—R. C. Smith of Tufts. Linesman—L. W. Woolley of Michigan. Assist- ant linesmen—Ned Garland and Jones. Time— Twelve-minute periods. ---------------------------- lEicbanoes (Continued from page 82.} The Wizard. Ossining, X. Y., takes the prize for the best stories this month. You need have no fear of these papers being injurious to the patients, for no one of them is hard to digest. Yours respectfully. Exchange Editor. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 87 Sporting Chat The Red and I lue finished a very successful season by a decisive win over our old rival, Rindge, on Thanksgiving morning. In Coach Mahoney’s words: “I consider that our season has been most gratifying to the followers of the team on account of the fighting spirit which the team has shown. The season has certainly been most gratifying to me, and the spirit shown on the field and at daily practice has come up to the old Somerville standard, ‘Xever lay down.’ I have had only one opportunity for any criticism: that, of course, is the Malden game, but even then the boys fought for every foot.” The Red and Blue finishes third in the Suburban league race. Malden tops the list. Everett finishes in second place. Suburban league standing:— Won. Lost. Ter cent. Malden .................. 1 0 1.000 Everett ................. 3 1 .750 Somerville .............. 2 2 .500 Medford ................. 1 3 .250 Melrose ................. 0 4 .000 Hockey comes next on the programme, and already Captain Cosgrove has a goodly bunch of candidates in training for the coming season. A new team is in the making, and with a wealth of good material Somerville should prove a dangerous obstacle to the aspirations of her league mates. The principal games will be played in the Arena, and the support of the entire student body, both financially and spiritedly, will play a most im- portant part towards the welfare of our team. GEORGE L. JANVRIN JEWELER 69 Cross Street . . Somerville, Mass. PRACTICAL PRESENTS AT POPULAR PRICES AT PLUMER’S 52 UNION SQUARE Skates, 65c and up. Sleds, 50c and up. Cameras, $1.00 and up. Pocket Knives, 25c to $1.50. Carving Sets and Table Cutlery, Scissors and Shears, Razors, old and new styles. 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ROCHUSSEN Graduate '88, Germany Piano, Violin and Orchestra Instruction First Clats Music for All Occasions STUDIO and RESIDENCE 19 Dartmouth Street, Winter Hill, Somerville Telephone 2656-W Established 1891 Circulars on application f EAT AT THE School Lunch Counter Sandwiches, Cake and Fie Seasonable Lunches at All T imes PRICES LIGHT -------RODICK------------ Dry Goods-GREAT DANE SWEATERS - Notions ALL WOOL SWEATERS WITH POCKETS $3.50 UP -------A LICI A---------- Somerville’s New Milliner LADIES' EXCHANGE FANCY HOLIDAY GOODS 399 Highland Ave., West Somerville, Mass. TEL. CON. Have your Furnace, Hot Water and Steam Pipes covered with Asbestos - WALTER F. TURNER 251 Causeway Street, Boston 15 Highland Road, Somerville Being Graduated YNE of the satisfactions of graduation days is a worthy portrait cf yourself at a very important time in your personal history. Probably at no other time will your photographs be so widely exchanged. Your future portrait possibilities are in the hands of the artist who photographs ycu now. 44 A word to the wise is sufficient”—that word is PURDY 145 Tremont Street, Boston c Official photographers to Somerville High for 1912. Discount rates to all school members. . The popular “ Belmont ” notch Collar made in self striped Madras. 2 for 25c AR-FtOW COLLARS Cluctt, Peabody Sc Co., Makers S. F. SUGHRUE 352 HIGHLAND AVE. FULL LINE OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS NEW STOCK RIGHT PRICES High School and Club CATERING ALBERT M. GOODELL 92 Lexington Ave., West Somervil'e Tel. Con. W. 3om. S. ROSENTHAL GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING Best Leather Used. Lowest Prices. 55-A SUMMER STREET Tel. Con. TABLE OF CONTENTS .MavrtAV A Accidents Will Happen, by Clinton W. Carvell, M4 A Romance on the Hudson, by Beulah C. Church, M3 Better Late Than Never, by Myrle A. Holmes, M3 The Peacemaker, Joseph M. Looney, M3 . Editorials............................ Class Notes ................... Calendar.............................. International Peace, by Mrs. Lucia Ames Meac High School Lectures .... A Plea for a Track Team . Support Debating . . . . Alumni Notes.......................... Exchange Notes........................ Yale! Vale! by E. M. W., M3 . Athletics............................. High School Athletic Constitution J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. Telephone 319 H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL 06 99 101 102 104 106 111 111 113 113 114 115 116 117 118 11S F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott PHONE SIONS THAT’S ALL TRUESDELL CO. DAVIS SQUARE CHARLES S. CLARK Our Superintendent SOMERVILLE, HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, January, 1913. 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CLARK, ’13 assistant Business fcanaflct L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 {Treasurer GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) Statt artist RUTH L. SAWYER Class Editors JOHN CHIRM AN, 15-B EMIL R. LAWSON, '16-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 CLINTON W. CARVELL, ’14 MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A 95 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Hcctoents Mill Ifoappen Clinton TO. Garvell, ’14 IIE brilliant lights of Bmadway threw a (hill pervading glow into the crowded streets. The huge sky- j MJ£j scrapers, shooting high up into the 1—Wi—air. served as a barrier against the blizzard which had been whirling above the city all day, but. while stopping the blasts of wind, it let the snowflakes fall gradually into the bustle of the street. Christmas had long since departed, but the New Year crowd was still lingering, reluctant to forsake the gaiety of New York society. Crowds of people were pushing and shoving along this brilliantly-lighted thoroughfare, some disappearing into brightly-lighted cafes, some stopping now and then to gaze into the beautifully decorated store windows, but all obviously un- conscious of everyone else. Yet there was one man who was not lost in the oblivion of self. He was standing on a street corner carelessly gazing into the faces of all who passed him. 11 is appearance suggested only too strongly the filth and rags of the East side, and his face was hidden by a heavy growth of beard. Still, his eyes flashed and sparkled from beneath the visor of a checkered cap. He had stood there for more than an hour, glancing now and then at the huge limousines ’whirling their human freight around the corner, and then dashing recklessly down the street toot- ing their horn. He was not only defying the cold and the snow, but he had twice disregarded the curt “Move along” of the crossing policeman. That officer was now moving toward him for the third time when a shriek arrested him. A huge touring car was crashing down the street at twenty miles an hour. The driver was frantically trying to apply the brakes, but it was readily seen that he had lost all control of the speed. One look was sufficient, and the officer cleared the street to the best of his ability, and then leaped for his own safety as the huge machine shot by. The chauffeur still had control of the steering gear, and attempted to turn the corner, but instead the car skidded sharply, and with a crash, which was audible for blocks, it smashed sideways into the curbing, and turned over on the sidewalk. The chauffeur was thrown bodily through a huge plate-glass window of a jewelry firm, and his neck was terribly cut. In a moment a crowd had gathered around the wreck, but no one was quicker to reach the demolished machine than the wretched-looking man who had stood at the corner. Before any- one had time to think about it his voice was shouting a dozen commands to the anxious men who had gathered about him. and in less time than it takes to tell the overturned machine was balanced in the air. held firmly by a score of willing hands. The man crawled under the car and slowly drew out the body of a man. There was little question of his being dead, for his head was terribly crushed, and thrown far out of position. Again the man reached under, and touching a man's foot he started to pull, but a quivering voice interrupted him :— Never mind that. sir. Tell me. is the other fellow hurt?” Dead. was the short response. Dead! came the echo. It can’t possibly be and me lying here with two broken legs snapped at the knee. Good heavens!” he exclaimed, hi? excitement rising even as he spoke. “I’m Bul- finch. leading man in ‘The Last Mite.’ and lie’s my understudy. It’s past seven now, and the show- start- at eight and— no, no.” lie added, it can't start.” He was lost in thought for a moment, and changing his mood he said: “I'm powerless. Arlin may be able to perform his part with a broken wrist, but with two legs snapped, even I can’t do it. His words were sharp and bitter. “Well, man, here’s some money. Send word to the Central theatre that I’ll not be able to be there. Explain the accident—tell them the under- study is dead, and--- lie laughed bitterly, “get away before the manager gets his wrath up. Understand?” “But just a moment while I help you------” “No, no.” came the answer, “I’m all right, they'll release me later, but get the word to the stage manager. Now go,” came the command again, and the man crawled out into the open, where the crowd had been anxiously awaiting him. but as he came out their attention was drawn to the clatter of an emergency wagon, which someone had telephoned for, and also the deep-voiced gong on the ambulance. The man saw his chance, and slipped out among the crowd and dashed up the street. As soon as he had gotten clear of the largest crowd he began to think. “The Last Mite.” he remembered, was one of the most powerful dramas playing in New York at that time. To-night would be the final SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 97 night, and also the greatest night, but with no leading man the result would be a failure. The man thought it over, and then his expression be- came jubilant, and he smiled, lie really felt that lie could smile in suite of his appearance, so he smiled as one smiles when a feeling of satisfac- tion has been sharply impressed upon him. A huge electrically illuminated clock rose in the air before him. and he observed that it was half-past seven. He tightened his belt and waited at the corner for a car which passed the theatre. The Central theatre was one of the best in New York: not only best in appearance, but best according to the quality of the plays which it presented. The stage manager was a gruff old fellow, who lorded it as well as lie could over the small cast and attendants, over which he had full charge. To-night he was uglier than usual. The holidays had failed to improve his temper, and when the clock twisted around to half-past seven, and the leading man was not in his dress- ing room, he became nervous. As the time swung around to a quarter of eight he began to search the dressing room for the understudy, but failed to discover his whereabouts. He swore savagely at the property man for tripping over a brace, and cursed the cast as a whole to his heart's content, but still there was no one there who could fill the leading man's place. In the midst of his oaths he was inter- ni pled by a messenger. “There's a guy at the door what wants ver. sir.” The manager swore, and thumped heavily down the stairs. In the passageway he was confronted by a slovenly-looking person. “Well, sir. ’ bellowed the manager, “and what might you want?” “Your leading man broke both his legs, and his understudy was just killed in an auto accident on Broadway.” was the short but heavy sentence which the man said, and which he delivered in such a manner that it cut into the very heart and soul of the manager, who was forced to gasp for breath. “Yes. sir.” continued the man as he straightened lip. you have no understudy, and vour leading man is useless. He just told me that von will have to call it off to-night, but.” he added, as he saw the manager’s face turn pale with despair, ‘T don’t believe you will. I played this same part once myself—five years of it—through the South and the West. Give me a razor and shav- ing soap, show me the dressing room and the costumes, let me have a good makeup man, and allow me the use of someone to rehearse me on the lines while I'm shaving, and I'll do my best.” Having said this lie looked directly into the manager's face. The manager looked at his clothes and then at his face. He might know the lines and the cues. he thought, but how on earth can he know the business—the hardest part of it too. As if reading his thoughts the man continued: 'I saw you three nights in Chicago. I was watch- ing your business and properties especially. The fact is. I rode here from Chicago smuggled in with your theatrical property. 1 know the lines, the part, and the business, and I'm thoroughly familiar with the play, even if it is the only one I know. I’ll pull you out of this hole just for the mere compensation of getting up and treading the boards again. May I. please? His com- manding voice had lost its force, and was now merely a pitiful wail, pleading as if for freedom. The manager, regaining a very slight hope, gave one more look at the man. then beckoned him to follow up the stairs. He led him across the stage and toward the leading man’s dressing room. As the man passed before the footlights he glanced around at the scenery, and his eyes lighted up with joy. The manager threw open the door of the dress- ing room and entered, exposing the floor littered with the costumes of the leading man, which had been hastily thrown off at the close of an irk- some matinee. And then the manager started: Here. you. get me a razor and some lather: fix that costume so that lie can slide right into it; send a messenger for that ‘makeup’ fellow downstairs: get me a copy of the play from my room, and read the lines off to this new fellow so that he can rehearse them easily. Be ready in twenty minutes. bellowed the manager to a group of idle stage hands, who. having arranged the scenery for the first act. were loafing around wait- ing to flirt with whoever came, or waiting to earn a little side money by helping the leading man or anyone else on with their boots. In a moment the room was confusion. A helper was lathering the face of the new man. while an- other held a razor deftly between his fingers, ready to begin operations at a moment's notice. An intelligent-looking Frenchman was examining his make-up material, selecting what best fitted the face and features of the new leading man. while, above the uproar, was watted the voice of the victim as he rehearsed his lines. The manager stuck his head inside the door and belched: “What's vour name? Immediately the uproar quieted a little, and the man said, unconsciously. “Jimpson Van—er—cr— 98 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR no, no, my name is Joe Smith.” The new man, or Joe Smith as he called himself, blushed, and gazed shyly around at the attendants. They were all looking at him, and he quickly let his gaze drop to the lloor. Hut still the attendants looked. for the name of Jimpson Van---------” had startled most of those who had ever seen that once famous actor, and those who had never had that honor had heard much about him. Instinctively the room remained quiet, the “make-up” man studied the actor’s features a little more closely, the man who was shaving him took a trifle more care that he did not pull with the razor, and the awestricken little attendant who had been detailed to fix the costumes brushed the clothes with a little more patience, and laid them caressingly over the back of a low settee, arranged in the exact order for donning them. Suddenly Joe Smith felt a palpitating feeling come into him. There had been a time when nothing bothered him. but the thought of this sudden precipitation into the drama after so long a period of absence, and in such a play, and at such a time, chilled his blood, and sent cold shivers shooting through his system. It was an attack of stage fright, and in a moment Joe was wondering what would happen if he should forget his part or break down in the middle of his lines, but only for a moment did he think this. He remembered that New York audiences were very critical, but he determined that he would let the lines take care of themselves. He could see ahead of him an unconquered success, and he determined to conquer it. Just before the curtain went up the manager announced to the audience that, owing to a severe accident. William Bulfinch would not be able to play his part to-night. but that Joseph Smith would act instead. A murmur of disappointment swept over the audience. Smith himself was standing behind the curtain, and heard the plain, blunt as- sertion of disapproval, which has wrecked so many would-be actors, but Smith was no “would-be.” He knew that Uulfinch was a matinee idol in the eyes of the public, and that he. Smith, was now in a situation which required all his skill, and he determined to do his best. He had merely had a passing introduction to the leading lady and other members of the cast. A little over half an hour after the usual start- ing time the lights went out. and the curtain rose. The murmuring in the audience ceased. The cast, according to instruction, bowed its head in silence for a minute in remembrance of the injured lead- ing man and his dead understudy, and then the play commenced. Smith started the talking, but he had no more than spoken a few words when there came a smothered cry from the front row: Oh. father, it’s Jimp. Smith heard it and his features tightened. He hesitated a moment, caught the whispering voice of the prompter, and continued, but he knew who had uttered the cry. There were others in the audience who had heard, and soon, either bv telling each other, or by over- hearing somebody else, the fact that “Jimp. known in private life as Jimpson Van Welcher. was playing as leading man, spread throughout the audience. Smith felt that they knew it and acted the best ever, drawing forth round after round of laughter and applause from his audience. The strong points in which Bulfinch had ex- celled he made doubly strong, and as one of the supernumeraries put it: “He makes ’em see the joke whether they will or no, or as any of the papers might have expressed it: “He took the house by storm. Three long acts, with only very short inter- missi. ns. dragged slowly along, leaving nothing but merriment and deep impressions in their path. Only a very few minor mistakes were visible to the sharpest audience, and they were easily over- looked. As the curtain sank for the last time, and the last applause had died away. Smith, or Van Welcher as we shall now call him. for that was his true name, swiftly darted into the passageway leading to the dressing room, but he was inter- cepted by the burly form of the manager, who seized him by the arm. “Look here.” he said. I don’t like to say much, but you surprised me— you pulled me from one of the biggest holes I ever was in. I don’t believe you remember me, do you? No, you couldn’t, but I used to be the assistant here when von first made a hit on the stage. I saw you often. I predicted much for you. and it's all coming true, every word of it. Now. I want to ask you. will you stick out this season with me? Bulfmch is laid up for three good months anyway—and, by the way, he wants to see you to-night. He’s up at the relief station. But listen! Those cursed press agents have tele- phoned every theatre manager in the city that you arc here—that you have been re-discovered, and they or their representatives are now out- side the stage door waiting for you to come out. And they've all got a bunch of contracts in their hands. They represent every theatre in the city, I guess, and we can hardly keep them out. Say you will stick with us and you can name your own price. You’re entitled to do that. Van Welcher was taken aback a little. He was surprised that any civilized man should give a whiskey fiend such a princely offer. Three of SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 99 the theatres who were represented outside had refused him a position under the name of Smith, and here was one into which he had almost forced himself offering; a really truly salary. Van Welcher was gazing out on the deserted stage when he noticed a young lady step out on it. He gave a start, and without excusing himself he walked out beside her. and gazing down into her startled face he exclaimed:— “Oh. Marie, is it really you?” Tis I,” she answered with a smile. “Where have you been?” He looked her squarely in the eyes, then turned away, and answered with a gulp: “Don't, please don’t ask me that? It’s too awful. I’ve buried it to-night.” “Oil, Jimp. was the impatient reply. “1 won’t ask it. but do hurry up and get into your street clothes. Father is waiting outside, and he’s going to drive us up to see poor Rill.” Van Welcher hesitated a minute and then made a dash for the passageway, but again his way was blocked by the manager. Impatiently Jimp shouted into his face: “I don’t know whether I will go back, but if I do you’ll get me. Now step aside.” He dug up some decent civilian clothes and a collar, necktie, and hat from the wardrobe, and in ten minutes he was with the girl and her father in the limousine, and they were on the way to the relief hospital. They talked very little— ten years was a delicate space of time to cover between them. At the relief station the two entered the office, and were then led into the presence of Bulfinch. At first lie did not recognize them, but gradually it dawned on him who they were, and he smiled. Jimpson Van Welcher hung back till the others had finished, and then stepped up. Bulfinch looked at him amazed, and then exclaimed: “Why. if this isn't my long lost friend. ‘Jimp Van by all that’s lucky. Here I've hunted high and low for you for the last ten years. I’ve combed every theatrical organization in this country, but not a trace of you anywhere. 1 have always felt that I’d see you sooner or later, but—well, ten years is a good long time. I have just telephoned the manager: he says you’re undecided about going back on the stage. Well, look here, this young woman here, who is known as some distant rela- tion of mine, has just been dying to marry a matinee idol, so if you don’t go back on the stage I guess her ten long, sorrowful years of waiting have been of no avail, eh?” lie muttered a trifle sarcastically. “Oh. you keep still. said Marie, trying to look indignant. What if I have waited ten years? That’s mv fault, not yours.” “Oil, yes. yes. that’s all right.” rejoined Bul- finch. but let’s get down to business. Here T have two broken legs and ribs, and I won’t be an actor again for a long while. I have made plans for three big plays next year—and they’re the best thing money or brains could desire. I’m short a leading man. and you present yourself just in time to begin preparations. Our show goes to Boston next week for a month, and possibly more, if the people take kindly to it. Boston, von know, is very particular: every detail must be perfect. You’ll have to take that part you did to-night. I’m done for this season, and next season I’ll be too old to dance around the stage. Perhaps Marie and you—er—might be thinking this over together. he said. “Yes. I think ‘together’ will be best, won’t it? he continued, as he looked up at them. But they had turned their faces toward the door, and the elder man was hurrying down the stairs to crank up the machine. H IRomance on tbe IHubson JSculafo C. Cburcb, ’13 was early morning when little Mar- jorie Wilder, accompanied by her faithful nurse, Marie, was walking slowly down the terraces of her grandfather’s beautiful estate, over- looking the Hudson. Stillness reigned profound, when suddenly they heard soft and tender strains of music that rose until the very air seemed to vibrate with melody. “Oh. le sugge donne fanno fini trappole. Voglio no raggiumgere il buno intento. Anche se giuriamo forterimaner. Alla fine ci perdiamo e vinti siamo.” Gradually the singer’s voice dropped until only a gentle crooning, accompanied by the soft strum- ming of a guitar, could be heard. The song ceased for a few moments, but soon to their listening ears came that beautiful tenor voice once more:— “Per l’cternita e prigionierchi ci ama. L’uomo scelto dere ubbidirci ognor! Sei pin astuti fanno trappole Saggia semprerimarra labella feminina: Saggia simprerimarra labella femmina.” Little Marjorie, seeing her grandfather ap- proaching. beckoned wildly as she ran toward him. IOO SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “()h, grandpa, you must come, do listen to the lovely song! Isn’t it just great?” Impatiently she led him to a stone wall that bounded their estate. Lifting her in his. arms, together they looked down, and saw a young man, evidently an Italian, dressed in his picturesque native garb. Marjorie, clapping her hands in glee, cried: “Oh, oh, oh.” and threw over a piece of money. The sudden noise above startled the youth, who not until then was aware that he had an audience. Starting, and Hushing from embarrassment, he rose to his feet and. gracefully lifting his cap, smiled, and said in somewhat broken English: “Oh. thanka leetle girl! e pardonna gentleman! But no, no money, I wanta no money! The old judge, pleased with his frank counten- ance and evident embarrassment, pointed to the gate, a little way down the road, and said: “Come in and play some more.” The youth readily obeyed, and sopn was stand- ing by the judge’s side. “What's your name, my lad?” kindly inquired the judge. “Giovanni Yenuti, replied the youth. You have a fine voice.” remarked the judge. Giovanni’s swarthy countenance flushed deep red at this compliment, and he said: “Oh. thanka, sir. you are very kind. I love to sing. Upon questioning him the judge found that the youth, having the ambition to become a great singer, had recently come to America, the land of promise, to make money enough to cultivate his voice. The judge, who was possessed of great wealth, and was of a philanthropic nature, quickly decided to aid the young man in his ambition. He invited him up to the house, and. after giving him some breakfast, and having him play and sing for them some more, told him to come again the next day, as he had in mind something that would help him to earn money to hire a teacher. With many thanks Giovanni went away. When, at the appointed time the next day, Giovanni arrived, the old judge proposed to him that he help the gardener of the estate, and in return for these services he agreed to pay the young fellow sufficient wages, so that he could immediately start with his lessons. During the next few months Giovanni made rapid progress in his music. Judge Wilder, see- ing him so much in earnest, decided to have him attend a school in New York, the better to pre- pare him for his future career. Here his progress, became so wonderful that in a few years he re- turned to Europe to complete his musical educa- tion. Little Marjorie, meanwhile, had gone to her own home in Pennsylvania, and heard at intervals of the success of the young singer. Twelve years had slipped by, and the judge’s little granddaughter had now grown to be a beautiful young lady. A grand ball was to be given in her honor at her grandfather’s home. I he guest of honor was to be a rising young tenor singer, no less a personage than Signor Giovanni Yenuti. The steamer in which he had taken passage was delayed, so that when the evening came he had not yet arrived. After hours had passed, and almost all hopes of his coming had been given up. an auto was heard speeding up the drive, and a tall, distinguished-looking foreigner threw open the door impatiently and jumped out. 'l ake care of my baggage and wraps, Simpson,” said the traveler, as he strode up the steps. Simpson gazed at him with open month, as if he could scarcely believe that this was the Giovanni who used to work with him. On the threshold Giovanni paused at the scene of splendor and light that flashed before him. He had been told that a party was being held at the house, but was not prepared for the sight that met his eyes. Upon handing his card to an usher he was promptly admitted, and shown to his room. Quickly changing to evening attire, lie descended the stairs and stood at the drawing room door scanning the assembly for a familiar race. Xot one did he see, but a certain group of people engaged in animated conversation attracted his attention. He was strangely fascinated by a young lady of surprising beauty, who seemed to be the centre of their admiring eyes. At last the young lady saw him. and her face betrayed her great excitement. However, she re- tained sufficient composure to ask her escort to take her to her grandfather. ‘‘Oh, grandpapa,” she exclaimed as soon as she saw him. do come quickly, for I am certain that 1 just saw Giovanni standing in the doorway.” Just then a footman approached with Signor Yenuti’s card. Judge Wilder, hastily following the servant, found Giovanni, and after cordially welcoming him. introduced him to his grand- daughter. Strangely enough, they had not seen each other since those first few weeks so long ago. Throughout the evening they enjoyed each other’s company, and the assembled guests were charmed by the wonderful singing of the gifted young tenor. Success met him at every turn in the different roles lie assumed, at public concerts and opera. As the season drew to a close it was evident that Giovanni had been successful in an entirely differ- [ Continued on pane IH.] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR IOI Better Hate tban lltcvcr JSv? iD ?rlc H. Holmes, T3 OM Xo. at the Hale dormitory was the scene of much hurrying and scurrying four days before Christ- mas, for one of the room-mates, Jerry Gilman, was going to his home in the far West for the Christmas holidays. This was the only time that Jerry could go home during the year, as the trip was very long and tiresome. His room-mate. Jack Maynard, was helping him with his preparations. “Eor heaven’s sake, won’t you make it snappy about throwing the rest of that stuff in? yelled Jerry, very excitedly. I’ve got to go in just five minutes.” Oh. calm yourself.’’ flung back Jack. I’ll have you there long before the train comes. as he snapped together one suitcase and went over to do the same to the other one. I guess we'll have a snowstorm before many hours. observed Jack as he looked out the window. Guess so,—always have it with Christmas any- way. answered Jerry. By this time they were on their way to the station. As the train came in the young men shook hands, and with many wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Jerry Gilman was off for the West. His home was a three-days’ journey from the college, but. as Mr. Gilman was a wealthy wheat merchant, he wanted his only son to have the best education that could be had. as long as he could well afford it. So he sent him to this Eastern college, which had the reputation of having a very high standard. By the time the second day of the journey came to an end the ground outside was covered with about a foot and a half of snow, for it had been snowing quite heavily ever since the afternoon of the first day. That night when they retired the white cloud of snow was still steadily coming down. About four o’clock in the morning the travelers were awakened by the stopping of the steady motion, to which they had become ac- customed while sleeping. Whassa matter?” drowsily called three or four passengers, poking their heads through the curtains. In a moment the porter came through and announced: Train stalled by a snow-slide. We can’t get cither back- ward or forward.” The majority of the people dressed quickly to see if it was really so. Sure enough! Nearly all the cars were partially covered, and the engine was in a larger drift than the rest. The slide had come from a steep mountain on the right of the tracks, and it looked as though this would stall the passengers here for quite a while. We’re due at the next station at 11 a. m., and if we don’t show up, after allowing an hour or s. for being late, they’ll come for us,” said the engineer at about six o’clock. Everyone was nervous and excited, as it was the day before Christmas, and they all wanted to get to their destinations. As for Jerry, he didn’t care so very much, as he was within a few hours’ ride of his home. During the forenoon time passed quickly, as they drew lots as to entertaining—the unlucky ones having to tell jokes, sing, etc. But by noon the novelty of this situation wore off. and when several pungs and sleighs were sighted coming towards the belated train, they were very wel- come. Among the forms of the rescuers Jerry saw the familiar form of his father. Going up to him with a erv of surprise he exclaimed: Gee. dad. but it's good to see you! But how do you happen to be here, so far from home? Oh. that's all right.” replied his father, wait and see. Then he went on to explain how he had heard of the train’s plight, and expecting Jerry on that train, he came to take him home. Within three-quarters of an hour the sleigh drew up at an old-fashioned farmhouse, un- familiar to Jerry. When they got out Mr. Gilman took his son by the shoulders and looked squarely in his eyes. My son. he said, this that I have to tell you is somewhat different from a Christmas present, but it must be told, and might as well be now as any time. I’ve had bad luck in business. Nearly all my money is gone, and I haven’t credit to borrow any money. It’s been this way nearly a year, but I haven’t had to tell you before. So— we shall live for a while at least in this old farm- house which my grandfather left to me. He was a queer old man—no one knew much about him, but he left me this farm, for which I am very thankful. For a moment Jerry didn't know how to answer his father, but lie rallied and replied: “Well, father, worse things might happen. I can leave school and go to work somewhere, and we all have our health, anyway. Yes. thank the Lord. responded the father, “but we won’t talk about the matter of leaving 102 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR school just yet. Wait till after Christmas any- way.” And so the two entered the house, where Jerry was warmly greeted by his mother and two sisters, who were arrayed in big aprons, making the best of their changed circumstances. Christmas passed happily enough, because if there were n. t s many presents as usual the spirit was there. After dinner Jerry went up to the old garret to rummage around—a fav rite pastime of his. In a battered old trunk, down at the very bottom. Jerry found an envelope which had never been unsealed. Curious as to what it contained, he opened it. and as he read the cramped writing his eyes began to bulge. “Great Scott.” he mur- mured. “wonder if that's straight? Where are you going? cried his mother as he burst through the kitchen with hat and over- coat on. “()h. nowhere—be back in a minute. he cried, as he slammed the door. Soon he was running across the pasture, with a shovel in his hand, to- ward the orchard just beyond, where he began counting trees. Anyone who might have seen him would have said sadly, with a shake of the head. “Crazy! At the thirteenth tree on the left he began to dig. but after going down several feetr with no results, his face lengthened. Then he looked at the paper again. Well, that may be an eighteen. I'll try. anyway. He did, and after he had dug down a foot or so metal struck metal, and reaching down he took out an old kettle, which was very heavy. When he opened it, the sight that met his gaze was folded bank notes and piles of coins. Father did say he was a cptccr old man, but I'm glad now that he was, and away he went to the house on the dead run. “Merry Christmas, he shouted, entering the house all out of breath, and deposited the kettle on the table. As the family saw it they all realized what a Merry Christmas it was, and when Jerry finished his tale Mrs. Gilman was crying with joy. but all Mr. Gilman could say, as he grasped his son's hand, was: “Bless you, my boy! tEbe Ipcaccmakev Sosepb ID. Xoone ?, ’13 N January 2. 1979. the President of the United States was seated at his desk reading his mail, while the re- porters were waiting for their daily portion of news in the outer office. Suddenly he jumped up and ran to the waiting-room: the reporters immediately clustered around him. One of them asked what the trouble was. and he handed him a letter and then burst into convulsions of laughter. The reporter read the following aloud to his compatriots:— To the President oi the United States:— “Dear Sir: If all the battleships of the United States have not been dismantled and destroyed, and all the standing armies disbanded, by six months from to-day, all your newest and most expensive dreadnaughts will be destroyed by “Yours in earnest. The Peacemaker. “P. S.—A similar notice has been sent to every ruler of the world. Well, boys, what do you think of that? “Tis probably the work of some lunatic, said one of the reporters. Then Frank Thomas of the Washington Star asked the president if he would give him the letter if he didn’t want it. The president told him that he could have it. So Thomas put the letter in his pocket and went home. There he examined the letter and the enve- lope, but could find nothing distinguishing about it. The letter had been mailed at � o'clock the preceding night at Madison square, New York city. On the second day of July, 1979, the battle- ship “Panama, the newest and largest warship of the United States, disappeared suddenly while at anchor in Hampton Roads. The sun was shining fiercely and the sky was cloudless whet� the ship vanished before the eyes of thousands who were cruising on the bay. The secret service men tried in vain to discover the cause. But the strictest inquiry illicited this one dreadful clew, that a few seconds before the accident a large shadow skimmed rapidly over the surface of the water, without any apparent cause. Divers examined the bottom of the bay, but found no wreckage of any kind, only a grewsome heap of bones. When Thomas heard of the accident he thought at once of the letter which he had. He went to his desk and obtained the letter, which he put on the table in front of him. In so doing he acci- dentally spilled a cup of milk over it. Instantly new characters appeared on the paper, and he SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 103 was able to read the following message: The week of July 1. one of England’s; the week of July $ . one of Germany’s; the week of July 15, one of France’s; the week of July 22, and each week- following. one of each of the respective powers of the world. 'I'h mas knew at once that the word “one” meant battleship, and that the unknown meant to destroy one ship each week until all the battle- ships had been sunk, or until his terms had been complied with. The next day the following message was re- ceived at the wireless station at Well fleet:— To the President of the United States:— Take warning: if you wish to communicate with me use the wireless. “The Peacemaker.” All the next week it was very cloudy, but on Friday the sun came out and drove all the clouds away. Exactly at noon, when a cloud could not be seen anywhere, the battleship “Victor,” the pride of England, vanished mysteriously from the Bay of Liverpool. Inquiry brought out the fact that a large shadow, without any apparent cause, had skimmed very rapidly over the bay a few seconds before the accident. The next day the king of England received the following wireless message:— Take warning: if you wish to communicate with me use the wireless. “The Peacemaker. The following week Germany lost one of her largest battleships, and a week later one of the finest battleships of France vanished, followed a week later by a battleship of Japan. The rulers of all the world met at The Hague on Dartmoutb 5omerv Ule Club On December 30 the Dartmouth-Somer- ville Club held their annual dancing party at the Grantanbry Assembly rooms. The hall was artis- tically decorated in true college style. Banners, pennants, and cushions gave the hall the appear- ance of a large college room. Floor Director Norville Milmorc and his aids deserve great credit for the masterly way in which they conducted the dance. Everyone declared that they had had the best time of the year. the first day of August, and sent the following message to The Peacemaker :— We agree to all your terms, and will carry them out as soon as possible. This message was signed by each ruler, with the sanction of the whole world. A month later Thomas received the following letter:— Mr. Frank Thomas, care of the Washington Star. Washington, D. C. My dear friend: I hope you have not forgotten your old schoolmate. I am the man whom you know as ‘The Peacemaker.’ You know how I used to dwell on the subject of a world peace. Well, three years ago my uncle died and left me a few million dollars, and I determined to bring about that end. I had read somewhere that when an object was first painted a light shade of pink, and then was painted blue, it was invisible on a clear, cloudless day. “I purchased a new model of the Bleritc biplane and painted it with the paint, so that it could not be seen against a clear sky. ()ne day. while working in my laboratory, f accidentally discovered a new substance, which I called ‘radroxum.’ This substance is a thousand times more powerful than radium, and instantly disintegrates any metal upon which it is directed. It can be retained only by guttapercha and lead. I made a case of lead and guttapercha, so that I could direct its power on a single object, and was then ready to bring about a world peace. “I have now accomplished my purpose, and I must now disappear from this world, and carry with me the dread secret of ‘radroxum.’ “Your former comrade. “Donald Bauer.” 0 bi Hlpba The gentlemen’s night of the Phi Alpha Sor- ority was observed this year by a small dance at the Grantanbry Bungalow, on Saturday evening, December 21. On Saturday afternoon. December 28. the fifteenth anniversary reception was held at the home of Miss Mildred P. Carr. The active members of the sorority received. After the reception and tea a musical followed which wa enjoyed by fifty of the graduate members. A piano solo was given by Miss Helen Field, and songs by Miss Alice Etheridge, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Burns. 104 SOMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Class of nimeen hundred thirteen, at midnight December 31. lhl'L the year to which you have been looking forward ever since childhood was ushered in with the clanging of bells and the re- ports of cannon. This is the year in which you sever connections with the Somerville High School; the year in which the Somerville High School becomes your alma mater: the year in which you go forth either into the business world to compete with business men. or into the college world to attain the highest and best education possible. Of course the majority of us have de- cided what we hope to do for this great world of ours, but what we will do, probably not even the fates have decided. We. one and all. should decide in our own minds what we are desirous oi doing before stepping out from under the guiding hands of our parents and teachers. Then, above all things, we should stick to these designs. If you have picked out a vocation or college which, after due consideration, you believe to suit your knowl- edge and education, let. no living mortal, by stories or arguments, however plausible they may seem to be, change your mind. Then carry out what you intend to do in the manner in which you yourself would like to see it done by someone else. As to this grand old year, which is as yet young, let every one of us do his best to make it a prosperous and happy new year to his neighbor. . v The Radiator staff is much gratified at the way in which the student body wish it a pros- perous and happy new year. The abundance and the quality of material which poured into the Radiator office during the first days of the new year was not only a sure way of wishing a prosperous new year, but of guaranteeing one. When such conditions prevail how can a year be anything but happy? k For years it has been the custom to turn over one issue of the Radiator to the pens of the alumni. In the past there have been a few who have taken the brunt of the work. This year we intend to solicit articles, not only from the willing workers, but from some graduates who have been prominent, and from some who are now prominent. This issue, which means much extra work, and more sleepless nights for the editors, can be aided greatly by the earnest co- operation of the students. Every one of you who has a friend among the alumni, who. he thinks, has the ability to write, endeavor to get an article from him. If you are unsuccessful, pass in his name and address to the editor, and allow us to try our wiles upon him. The March issue will, as usual, be given over to this use. Therefore all articles must be in the Radiator office on or before March 3. ag � � g sg Mrs. Wolcott, who recently resigned her posi- tion as teacher in the commercial department, has entered business with her brother in Boston. Miss Anderson has left us to take charge of the domestic science department in the Newton High School. To these teachers we wish the best of good luck. Mr. J. L. Haywood has come to us from the Everett High School to be at the head of the commercial department. Miss Anderson’s position is being filled by Miss Nina G. Moore, who comes from New York. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 105 The Sophomore class enjoyed a real treat Friday morning, January 10, when they listened to a concert in East Hall by Pol Plancon, Madame Sembrich, Paderewski, and in fact most of the noted musicians of the day. This, of course, you understand, was by phonograph, a magnifi- cent instrument being loaned for the purpose. The school may purchase it. at least the Sopho- mores are voting unanimously in favor of it. r v The Radiator, in behalf of the pupils, extends the most hearty greeting to the new members of the faculty. We assure them, in advance, such support in their new positions as cordial goodwill and loyalty can afford. r, The Senior class was most happily surprised on Monday, January ( . by being tendered a talk on the Philippines by Mr. Chapman. Mr. Chapman, who is now teaching Spanish in our High School, taught in the public schools of the Philippines for about five years. He was, therefore, very well versed in his subject. His talk was not only in- structive, but entertaining. We would indeed en- joy hearing him elaborate further on the subject. . r. It has been suggested that a few persons have been annoyed at the notes about them. If you find this feeling of annoyance coming upon you we advise that you write something about a friend and find out what a good laugh it will afford you. r � v 9 Many readers will be disappointed in the athletic column this month, as there has been but one hockey game. Material for the column was lacking. We can justly say that it was no fault of Laxter, the sporting editor. v, 1 it k Hockey has received more of a setback than ever this season. There has been no opportunity for practice, and so few times has the team practiced at the Poston Arena that it has been almost impossible for Captain Cosgrove to pick a team. On paper it would seem that we have the foundation of a good seven. The defence should be exceptionally strong, with J. Robertson at cover-point: Cosgrove, point, and II. Robert- son. goal. The forward, though inexperienced, appears to be fast. r w r As the calendar was omitted last month on ac- count of the lack of space, the December and January calendars will be combined this month, r Mrs. Mead’s address on ‘‘Universal Peace,” which was omitted last month, will be found in full in this issue. V� r We have heard the desire expressed that the next vacation might be one week later than usual in order that those who are fortunate enough to have the opportunity might attend the inaugura- tion at Washington. It would be too bad for any one to miss such a chance because the vacation came one week too early. We hope that this matter will be considered. io6 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR MAIMON hauu 1013 Class Editor, Stanley V. Lane. Assistants I 1 Walter Cheever, Marion Flagg. Good, better, best. Never let it rest Till your good is better, And your better best. A A A A A A A A. Don’t wait to be asked, just help yourself; Begin storage for your next report cards. Division J are receiving congratulations from every side, especially in history and English. A model for wise Seniors:— A wise old owl sat on an oak, The more he heard, the less he spoke, The less lie spoke, the more he heard; Ah! why can’t we be like that bird? “Cutie,” alias Gordon Hall. Teacher (to Seniors, as fire engines pass): “Sit down in your seats now. You can go right down to the engine house this afternoon and see the chu-chus and things.” DID YOU EVER SEE? Did you ever see Gillis when he wasn’t ready for fun? Did you ever see Merrill when he wasn’t eating? Did you ever see Davis on time? Did you ever see Miss Coy when she wasn’t coy ? Did you ever see Baxter when he wasn’t sing- ing? Did you ever see Miss Underhill when she liked Geom.? Did vou ever see Crowell with a red silk um- brella?' Did you ever see “Angus” when lie wasn’t pick- ing a fight? Did you ever see Crenner when he wasn’t mak- ing eyes? Did you ever see Miss Dion fail in class? Did you ever see Miss McGrav when she wasn’t whispering? Did you ever see Miss MacLeod when she hadn’t her lesson prepared? Did you ever see .Miss Innis when she wasn’t with Miss Kane? Did you ever see Miss Lord when she wasn’t studying so hard that the air was blue with knowl- edge? Did you ever see some folks when they had their lessons? Did y u ever see the teachers when they weren’t looking for whisperers? “Did you ever? No you never. For it simply can’t be so!” Miss A1—xander has been requested to stop her giggling in chemistry. It is very annoying to some persons. According to J—n—s The light of the setting sun is moonlight.” We’ve heard that Dinger is going to give up school to go on the stage. Reasons why some of us take chem.:— Miss Alexander, because Arrington does; Cahill, to make a noise: Bullard, it comes so easy to him. and Fuller, to learn to make fudge, beat cake, etc. Use sodium for raising bread, girls! In IV Chem. (2): Fuller said he would put sodium bicarbonate, known as baking soda, in bread, to see it rise. Would you suggest a weight on it? SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 107 Hoppie and Phil .Davis attended the meeting of the GIRLS’ Glee Club Wednesday. Are you thinking of joining, boys? Heard in the hall: “Miss P —-— has a new ring. She's engaged on her left hand. Teacher: What is the point of an isosceles triangle? I brilliant scholar: The vertex. Teacher: There is no reason why you can’t get here at 8 o'clock as well as two minutes past.” Rax—er: “Oh. sleep, it is a gentle thing! Miss O'Rricn holds quite a court at intermission in 20-W. The famous quartette of Room 27-W. leader, Baxter: members. Davis. Gillis. Merrill, and Gudakunst, may be heard any intermission or recess. Fuller says that old shoes, like old-time ac- quaintances. are not half so embarrassing as the new ones. Teacher: Miss Harris.” Miss Harris: I don’t know. Teacher: I haven't asked the question yet.” At the lunch counter:— First pupil: How the quarters and halfs do flv. Second pupil: .Vo wonder, there are eagles on the backs of them. Pupil at the lunch counter, trying to reduce the high cost of living: The holes in these doughnuts are very large. You ought to make some re- duction.” Cos—ve: “Can’t do that, but I think thev would allow you a cent each for the holes if you’ll return them. 1914 Class Editor. Clinton W. Carvell. Assistants } J lson V'A'' ', I I hornas k. Forbes. CRACKLINGS FROM THE STEAM PIPES. It is readily seen why some girls in the East building are late so often—Vanity Fair. Yes? No? Enter Miss Griswold, exit Miss Wallis! Miss Comeau has recently completed negotia- tions for a patent on her new adjustable, double- pointed. back action, repeating pencil sharpener, composed of a safety razor blade and any two fingers. ODE. I remember. I remember. When the looking glass was there, And how the girls’d stand at recess A-primpin’ up their hair. But now the antique mirror’s gone. We girls can primp no more: The boys now have a chance to drink. Impossible before. Vote.—The looking glass has been replaced since these few touching little lines were written, but we feel that we must print them as a warning to other poets.” Why is a woman like Ireland?” Asked a little lass one day in school. Because. came the answer quite quickly, They both still insist on Home Rule.” Lizzie Brigham had a new tryout in her motor car last week. and. under the guidance of her experienced chauffeur, she broke the world’s record for slowness. Congratulations. Gladys.” A few of the imaginative girls have invented two new dances, which they hope to install in the Junior dance. Thev are The Grasshopper Hop and The Turtle Tilt. Patents are now pending. We welcome to our class Miss Ruth Griswold from the West High School in Des Moines. Iowa. Vi insinuation, girls, but the rah-rah boy wants to know how you sew those S's on so prettily. Miss Graham, we feel sure, is competent to give- ns a lecture in ethics on the Wee small bairns, the lassies and the laddies of the doons of bonnic Scotland. We're not sure about the Highland fling, though. We received for this issue three very brilliantly- written essays on Girls.” One person very kindly offered to edit a section under the name of Advice to the Lovelorn. while another sug- gested that we run a few notes on fads and fashions. Two charming Toasts to the Girls” were contributed, and one daring classmate actually passed in some real notes. By special arrangement we have imposed upon F'orbcs to lock these contributions up in his fireproof safe for future reference. The following, however, arc the “Fad and Fashion paragraphs:— Don't wear your coat too long. (It may wear out.) Bleached blondes are no longer desirable, and can be exchanged at this office for brunettes. Higher heels are recommended for all persons who desire to become proficient in standing on their toes. io8 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Eyes should be altered according to the color of the raincoat, or hair-ribbon. When entering the new elevator, ladies should remember to remove their hats. If you want to know the purposes, the ideas, or the objects of this paper, please refrain from asking the editors. Confer with Miss Garland in KM '.. Satisfaction assured or money refunded. (Legal stamps with cash purchases.) The girls in Division II were actually flattered when they were called Fellow Athenians. Al- ready we can see the extent of woman suffrage in this class. There’s very little danger of any Junior girl striking for more work and less pay. We suggest that Miss Cox go to night school instead of day school, so she’d be Mire to be there on time. WE WONDER Why there were so many nominations. Why some people learn shorthand. Why is Miss Whitehouse? Why the girls can’t sing bass. According to Miss W------, the easiest way to decide a debate in which she was going to take part would be to bring out the gloves and the squared ring. CLASS OFFICERS. President, Sumner K. Wiley: vice-president. Elizabeth A. Talbot: secretary, Blanche Hayward: treasurer. Harold Wells. We have had a difficult task to gather these few notes for tins issue on account of the extreme bashfulness (?) of the editors and the shy young ladies in the class. One fellow, interviewed while in pursuit of notes, said: “Aw, what’s the use? The girls never do anything funny. This is un- questionably an error, but yet it is the opinion of most (?) of the young men—ahem. We are sorry to hear that Miss Helen Wallis of 1‘2-E is soon to leave us and move to New York. We extend to her our best wishes for a happy school life there. Miss Cook and a few others have a very con- venient scheme of leaving their home work on the piano or in the ice chest at home. (Miss) Dearborn is a promising candidate for the Girls’ Glee Club, and we expect much from him in that line. Some of them and what they're planning to be:— Miss Benson—Pianist at the Three P’s.” Miss Sproulc—Our special war correspondent in Bulgaria. Miss Starkey—Secret service agent for Miss Wallis. Miss Wilde—School teacher (Sunday). Miss Powers—A college girl. Miss Jones and Miss Taber—Just plain friends. Heard in English:— Teacher: “Miss C—y, where did they get the facts of Julius Caesar’s life?” Miss C—y: In the library.” 1915 21 Editor. Myrton F. Evans. 1 !H.VA extends to the teachers and pupils of the High School its most hearty wishes for a happy and prosperous new year. Heard in the corridor:— Swallow (muttering to himself): After all the • hardships ! have endured she should have turned.” Freshman (pitying him): “Who?” Swallow (with tears in his eyes): “My trained worm. Eido.” Miss Wood translating German: Das Feur unct das Wesscr sint gutc Dicner. aber heine gute Herren. hire and water are good for dinner, but —er—rr— (she becomes desperate) but give me good herring.” Who is the overgrown puppy Mr. S------- was speaking about the other day? Teacher: Are you eating candy?” Ercshie: No’m.” Teacher: 1 saw your jaws going.” Bright Freshman: “Oh. yes, I was eating some, but I swallowed it. Division B is showing signs of life. Keep it up. Miss Perns n. you’ve got the right idea. Miss Farr is some financier. She buys a R un v i ok Friday, reads it on Saturday, strikes a bargain on Monday, and sells it on Tuesday for a dime. Heard in history:— Sammett says that he is always happy. Would be happy if he lost a nickel he said. Detective Moore, the English duke, has been hired on this baffling mystery of Sammett’s, to discover if he ever had a nickel. According to last month’s Radiator, Mack, lo-B. seems to be having the same trouble with his English themes this year as he did his fresh- man year. Teacher (examining pupil’s eyes): You made two mistakes.” Pupil: Oh. perhaps I learned ’em wrong.” (Not the mistakes, of course, but PTOLD, etc.) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR iC9 Miss Upham told us lately that she is ail ac- complished equestrian. (You'll find it in Xoah Webster’s latest novel.) We know that Bessie rode a pony the first part of her sophomore year, about the time she was taking Latin, but we’ve never seen her on horseback. We’d be de—c— lighted though, Bessie! Here is a puzzle for the ’‘brilliants’: Ii Division C’s French lesson begins with a lean cat (line quart re) where does it end? No wonder Miss Wood is getting thin: all she had for lunch the other day was a Lincoln penny. Kind of hard cheese. Only a few more days and we will become Jewnyors. (Simplified spelling.) We can't vouch for Hunnewell’s history, but we know the way his German comes—like the skating on the “Oval this year. (Get us?) Joseph Sullivan is making his fortune in the carpenter business. Orders come in so fast that he is unable to fill them all. but has been forced to send many away to other places. It’s all right to be one of the chosen few, but when a thirty liner Latin lesson is passed out to you. don’t you wish you weren’t so popular? Stewart says that he has retired from service as a singer on account of old age. He will be given a pension for his services as singer during the Stewart-Kendall feud. Much to the sorrow of her classmates it has been learned that Adele Milne has left our school for good. 1915-A wishes her good luck in what- ever she may undertake to do. 1915 36 Class Editor, John II. Chipman. Assistant, Margaret Wiley. THE BOYS OF 1915-B. One Day a Mason and a Baker entered a car and asked the Carman where the store of King, the Marchant, was located. He replied it was two Miles distant. On reaching their stop, Kerr Lane, they de- scended into the street, which was covered bv melting Snow and rushing Waters. The snow melted very quickly, for the suit almost Burns down on it. After passing a Church and ascending the Hill on which the store was located, they finally reached the block. As they were about to enter they saw our Flag(g) lying on the ground. The two men. reverently lifting their Derby(s), replaced the Fallen emblem on the pole in front of the store. After entering the store the men buy a Bell, a Ga(u)ge, and some Fudge. On their way home again they Grant the place to be a pretty good Burg. What is that noise over in the West building? That’s Gretter trying to laugh. Freshman: “I had a hard time learning the word 'amo' in Latin, why don't they use it in translation? Sophomore: That word is far beyond you. It is only used in love stories.” Heard in manual training:— Soph., making a costumer. Ignorant Freshie: Are you making a big candlestick? Soph.: No, a fishing pole.” Perhaps, Mack, after fifteen days' solitary con- finement you won’t look out the window at the fire engines. The gavel descends with a bang in 33-E and Division F. is actually transformed from a bunch of wild animals to a systematic congress. Did you ever walk along the corridor near 23-E and see the audience arrayed along the wall? They make some wall-flowers, eh. Cashman? McC—thy bought a curling iron. How did he ever dare? But with that little curling iron He curled his nut-brown hair. Miss C—ldw—11 of 3l� -E is right there with the giggle. If Miss Und—rh—11 dotes on Doten who does Doten I)ot(e) on? An illustration of ex itinere was given in 1S-E, January 8, 1913. 191 3 H Class Editor, Emil R. Lawson. In a few more days we will be Sub-Sophs! I take my pen in hand to write, in behalf of the Class of 191(i-A, a fond farewell to our chums who are left behind, namely the 191G-B class. Can you look back over your first year in High School life with pleasant thoughts of the numerous pleasures that have fallen to your lot? If not, why not? We have merely begun our high school career. May it be a good start for our later years. I 10 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Some of us will go to Tech, others to Harvard, and still others to Radcliflfe, that is, when we graduate from the good old S. II. S. In behalf of the Special Algebra pupils of IbC I wish to extend our sincere thanks to Mr. Loring. He has been very patient with us. He says he is only a boy a little older than we are. but he is a boy” who can win the hearts of all boys who know enough t � behave themselves. He has stayed after school with us until after six o’clock p. m., and has come in at 9.30 every Tuesday morning, just to help a handful of boys who needed a helping hand. Some of our friends will probably leave school next February, so we wish them the best of success for the future. We end with a Xeu Year greeting to all and Finis. Fiske of 23-W. Class lb. received a fine string of A's on his last report card as a reward for hard study. Don’t you envy him? Kin—son. Ibl� . conies to Latin recitations merely to be social, and to get the steam heat. Miss Real of 23-W thinks the story of “The Belated Travelers is too mushy.” “Hurrah!” What’s that for?” “Oh. we’ve just completed the ‘De Coverlev Papers.’ ” Given is the studious boy. During study periods he gets a 125-pound (so it seems) dictionary to study from. Poor Turner! His initials spell a certain Latin verb, but lie’s not enough of a Latin student to find out what it is. Begin your sophomore year right by bringing at least one note each to the Soph editor. Have you seen the willow plumes that Miss M—ch and Miss St—n have in their “aviation” hats? Teacher (illustrating rule): “Sink or swim, live or die. survive or perish. I give my hand and my heart to this vote ” Old Mick: Huh! another of them suffering- yets.” 1916 36 Class Editor. John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. jf re 5 b man motes Notice to Freshman.—“In case of fire, do not run! Green things do not burn!” We hear that a freshman in 29-W just loves to wear four bracelets. Mr. Chaplin says it is fun to do simple equa- tions. and that the larger they arc the easier it it. Who agrees with him? ()h. you three flights of stairs to Science. Teacher: If I had two potatoes, and four boys, and I wished to give each one an equal share, how am I going to do it?” Witty pupil: Mash them.” For the latest news about electricity go to F. A. Burns. Room 10-W. Seen on a Freshman paper: “An unknown hand threw a ‘harrow’ at Rufus and killed him on the spot. Winter, with its snow and ice. Winter with its fun: Winter, with its clear cool air, Makes you want to run. C—m—g—s: My father was a poor dentist, but he managed to pull out.” McKay's New Year resolution: “No more 'CV for mine.” Heard in English: “Sterling silver was named after Mr. Sterling of Sterling. England, who is noted for his sterling quality, and that there is a pound sterling in England.” All was silent. Division () was studying, when suddenly a most unnatural and uncanny sound was heard. It was afterwards found out that it was E—t—on winding his new dollar watch. “Support this column” is a good New Year resolution. Well, girls, it’s our turn now. leap year is over. Y R I' not handing in notes? Teacher: Did you put the gasoline stove out? Pupil: “No, sir. it went out itself through the roof. Heard in English: “The fairy opened her eyes to speak.” Martin, translating: Merci, mon bon monsieur.” “Have mercy on me. my good sir.” It is snowing out. Do you get my drift? Notice.—The Freshman teachers arc trying to have their scholars pattern after the Seniors. If this is the case the Seniors studying in 23-W in the sixth period on Friday will have to deprive themselves of some of their advantages. Just a little trying. Just a little time Spent in gathering class notes. Will make this column fine. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 111 CALENDAR December 3.—Meeting of the Lincoln and Som- erville High School Debating Societies. December 4.—Orchestra rehearsal. Meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club. December 5.—Meeting of the Boys' Glee Club. December 9.—Meeting of the Girls' Dramatic Club. December 11.—Meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club. December 12.—Meeting of the Girls’ Outing Club. Boys’ Glee Club. December 13.—Orchestra rehearsal. December lf .—Girls’ Glee Club. December 19.— Bovs’ Glee Club. December 23-30.—Vacation. January 1.—Holiday. January 2.— Boys’ Glee Club. January 3.—Bovs’ Glee Club. On January 7 a very interesting debate was held between the Somerville High School Society and the Lincoln Club on the question: Resolved, That the Jury System Should be Abolished.” It was the first of a series of interclub debates scheduled between the two societies to decide the debating championship of the school. Scanlon, T4. Sharkey. '13. and Carvell. ‘11. upholding the affirmative for the S. 11. S. Society, defeated Nangle, ’13. Merrill. ’13. and Johnson. '13. who upheld the negative for the Lincoln Club. Be- sides the facts, the affirmative was much stronger on elocution than the negative. The judges were Miss Merrill. Miss Tuell. and Mr. Sears, and they had little difficulty in awarding the decision. John- son and Sharkey spoke in rebuttal, and Knowles added a little to the debate by floor talk. January 8.—Girls’ Glee Club. January 14.—G. E. K. dance. November 8.-—Joint meeting of S. H. S. and Lincoln Debating societies. Orchestra rehearsal. November 12.—Orchestra rehearsal. X vember 13.—Meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club. November 14.— Meeting of the Boys' Glee Club. November 13.—Orchestra rehearsal. Meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club. Mass meeting for cheer- ing. November 18.— Meeting of the Dramatic Club. Meeting of the Outing Club. November 19.—Orchestra rehearsal. November 20.— Meeting of the Girls' Glee Club. Somerville, 39: Melrose. (5. November 21. — Meeting of the Boys’ Glee Club. Radiator out. November 22.— Report cards. November 23.—Somerville. 0; Everett, 20. November 20—Orchestra rehearsal. November 27.—Girls’ Glee Club meeting. November 28.—Thanksgiving day. Somerville, 14 : Rindge. � . December 2.—Meeting of the Girls' Glee Club. Meeting of hockey candidates. December 3.—Orchestra rehearsal. ---------------- Untcrnattonal ipeace The Senior class was fortunate In being able to hear Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead talk on Inter- national Peace” during the ethics period, No- vember 18. Mrs. Mead believes that the substitution of the system of law for the system of war is the most important public question before us to-day. and that if we are going to get the money we need for other reforms we have got to do it by cutting down the awful outgo, which, if continued, will result in national bankruptcy. She believes that it is not necessary to wait for a change in human nature to get rid of war. but that it can be done by world organization. The United States has shown within its own borders that people of all races can live together and keep the peace, be- cause they are organized. To-day. with repre- sentative government in most of the great nations of the earth, it is possible to organize the world for peace where it was impossible before. Every great nation gives some new idea to the world. It has been left for the United States to show a way to a united world. We need a national police—a navy—just as we need a city police. But SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR I 12 the function of the police. Mrs. Mead points out. is not to punish, not to fight one another, but to protect. He seeks the lost child, protects prop- erty. saves life—a higher function than that of the soldier. The duty of the police, like that of the militia, is to keep law and order, and that kind of force we shall need for an indefinite period in this world. There are two kinds of force—the kind which leads to court and a just decision, and the force of brutes—that kind of force which is the war type, which never settles anything ac- cording to justice, and is a thing to be despised. War to-day is simply international dueling, and dueling was not based on the idea of right. And yet. when two men fought a duel, they had seconds: there was no ambush, no shooting in the back. It was what y hi might call fair killing. When you gome to international dueling, such as is going on to-day in the Balkans. or ten years ago on the Yellow Sea. you find treacherous, un- derhanded methods which would not be tolerated in a duel. What can be done to establish a police for the world? There must be a small cpiota taken from the armies and navies of the world, and we must have eventually an international police—a body that will do the policing of the world as none of the armies and navies to-day do it. The awful slaughter in the Balkans is a hideous thing, and yet it is not s: mournful as that great procession of battleships, torpedo boats, and de- stroyers—miles of grim steel constructions— which came down the Hudson River some time ago. The war in the Balkans has some excuse, and some good may come of it. but the United States will have no reason t« be proud of being the second naval power. It means one of two things—either some grave new danger is threat- ening us. and there is no other way of getting rid of it. or else we arc serving old world follies at frightful cost to ourselves—we arc becoming a menace, and our navv is an argument to make other nations increase their navies—we arc put- ting heavier and heavier burdens upon all the other .nations. Less than fifteen thousand American citizens, the secrctarv of war stated some years ago, had been killed by foreign bullets since we became a republic. In New York city alone there are thou- sands more who perish from violent deaths than there were soldiers killed in our whole Philippine war. War is a very small thing compared with the loss of life in America from other sources. One hundred and fifty thousand die every year from tuberculosis—ten times as many as were killed in all our foreign wars put together. We are the most homicidal people on earth. There is no country where we can read of so many murders. We are the most wasteful people. We burn up seven times more property than ail Europe. American citizens who are going to vote appropriations ought to know these facts. The young women ought to be tlie defenders of our country as well as the young men. Every year there is an infant mortality which fs ecpial to all the men lost in our Civil war. They are just as much a loss to the future of America as the loss from the Civil war. The enemies that we have to fight are microbes, filth, intemperance, ignorance, poverty, disease, and graft. And we are spending less than the cost of one battleship to d • away with tuberculosis. We are reversing the normal order of things. It is like trying to make a pyramid stand on its apex. We are putting money where it is least needed. We are to-day spending two dollars out of every three in Uncle Sam’s treasury in getting ready for future enemies and paying for past war. Think what it would mean if you had to spend two dollars out of every three in digging moats, getting detectives, bull- dogs. and revolvers to protect you? How many of you young men would be fitting for college if your fathers had to spend two dollars out of every three in seeing that you were not killed on the way to school? The war debt of the world means some day a great smash-up. a fearful bankruptcy. There was a time when nations were as inde- pendent as so many marbles in a box. To-day they are like a plant, all bound up with one an- other. as intimate a relation as your hand has to your arm. The world is so in touch with electricity, new wireless, and commercial and banking interests, that if you touch one nation and hurt it you hurt all. The young people of Somerville may well take the utmost interest in this great new subject, which means the friendship of nations, justice, order—the substitution of the system of law for the system of war between the nations of the earth. y 1 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 13 Ifoiob School Lectures As part of the general educational work of the high school, the board of educational supervision, under the direction of Head Master Avery, has ar- ranged for a number of lectures to the pupils of the school by the teachers. The course is well under way. having begun before the Christmas holidays. On December 1G and IT, Miss Harriet Tuell. head of the history department, gave three lectures upon Greek art and sculpture. These lectures were illustrated by the stereopticon recently purchased bv the school. Miss Tuell showed and describe 1 many well-known sculptures, and explained the structure and ornamentation of Greek temples. She spoke especially of the Acropolis of Athens, exhibiting the ruins of the famous citadel. On December 20, Mr. Obear, the head of the science department, spoke to the sophomore class upon the sciences. The nature of his discourse was general. He mentioned the various sciences taught in the school, biology, botany, physiology, physics, astronomy, geology, and chemistry. He spoke of the importance of these subjects, and of the everyday application of science. Incidentally he performed some special experiments in chemis- try. at once interesting and instructive. They con- sisted of proving the presence of carbon in sugar, and of iron in the earth from the flower garden; the chemical trick of changing wine to water, and showing the presence of sodium benzoate, the com- mon preservative. Mr. Obear’s talk was the first introduction to the subject for many of the pupils, and held their undivided attention for the period. On Monday and Tuesday of this week, Mr. Chapman, teacher of Spanish, spoke to the senior and junior classes upon the school life in the Philippines. Mr. Chapman spent five years in the Philippine Islands in the employ of the govern- ment. as supervisor of schools. I’.ago Occ. Xcgros, and principal of the Rizal Institute of Pacolod, Occ. Xegros. He confined his remarks chiefly to the school, incidentally throwing side lights upon character and customs. He delighted In - audiences by singing two songs in Malay dialect, one the plea of a rejected suitor, the other the appeal to San Roque, protecting saint of cholera, lie t Id si mething of his experiences during the cholera epidemic, both tragic and humorous. At the close of his talk. Mr. Chapman exhibited wearing apparel of the natives and donned some of it to the great enjoyment of the pupils.. On the same day, Mrs. Mary C. Thurston, of the drawing department, spoke to the first year pupils. Her subjects were drawn from her travel.-� abroad during the summer of 1911. when she visited Spain and Tangier. On Monday she spoke of a journey through the latter country, describ- ing in a charming manner, and with the apprecia- tion of the artist, the beauties of coloring both of land and sky. She touched upon the life of the Moors, and contrasted their civilization with our own. making a strong point in favor of the latter. She closed with an urgent appeal to all to travel and thus broaden their natures and sympathies. On Tuesday, her subject was a journey through Spain. She supplemented her talk with a display of many beautiful water color sketches which she herself made. ()ther lectures by various in- structors will follow. H flMea for a {Track {Team “Circumstances. exclaimed Xapoleon, “why, I make circumstances.” and so he did. Xow it remains for the student body of the high school to make the circumstances which will develop a spirit which will furnish a track team for this school. Every other city in the Suburban League excepting one has an organized track team, and has had for some time. We have excellent material to draw from, and after a few years we would undoubtedly be able to make a most credit- able showing. Somerville has had track teams in the past, and they have pushed the red and blue stripes into many a victory. We want to look a little bit into the future, but what we want to look into most emphatically is the present. Xow is the time! Think it over. If you're willing or able to do anything be prepared to be called upon before very long. On the fifteenth of this month the question of a track team was passed upon by the Athletic Association, but at the time of writing the result is not known. Last year about eigiit men from Somerville competed in the Suburban League track meet, and the result was: Somerville, one- third of a point! People laughed when they heard it. or when they read it! And weil they might. Somerville, a city as large as almost all the other Suburban League cities combined, actually entered SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 114 some half-dozen men, and one of them managed to tie with two other men for third in the high jump. The year before Somerville got one or two points in this same event, but it doesn’t amount to anything, except to make Somerville conspicuous in the wrong way. I Mans have been made to have a gymnasium provided for the school, but that will probably take a few years to be completed. Meanwhile, let us get busy and do something. Last year we conducted a most successful interclass meet, but what we want is a meet with some high school team in which Somerville is represented as a body. You may ask “What have we got?” There's no answer to that question, except that you've got almost a thousand boys to pick from—a thousand boys, each of whom knows almost nothing about how far he can jump, how fast lie can do the hundred, how far he can hurl the shot, or any- thing else. There are at least a thousand possi- bilities among the boys, the only thing to do is to get at them. Last year, at the Interclass games, there were men looking on who could better many of the performances which captured points for some other class. Next year we’ll see them out. but they wouldn’t go out until someone else started them, started their natural instinct for competi- tion. An indoor meet is without doubt impossible this year, except in some other gymnasium, but an outdoor meet is a probability if we can get the school spirit going. If you’re interested in this talk it over with someone else. Get them inter- ested. We need them all, whether they can do anything or not. It’s not the records we'll set- up. it’s the spirit we get. Support Debating!! The triangular debate of last year aroused con- siderable interest in debating activities for a time, but the work in general does not receive the popular support that it merits. ()f course the aim of the debating clubs is to give each member an opportunity to obtain the beneficial training in public speaking that participation in debates affords, but vast educational benefits may be realized by the non-participant, for let it be known to the student who is absolutely sure that it is positively impossible for him to engage in active debating that the information obtainable through membership in debating clubs is of inestimable value. The educational value of knowledge of out- social. economic, industrial, and political situations that is gained in debating work is invaluable, but to reach the maximum of efficiency debating work must have the most constant and loyal support of both faculty and student body. Many of the schools award a school letter to those who use their brains on the debating teams as well as to those who use their muscles on the athletic teams. Such an award arouses the loyal support to a great degree, and is an incentive to activity. We trust that the Somerville High School will give due and earnest consideration to the facts set forth. I hit until the time shall come when de- baters. as well as athletes, will be honored with such a token as mentioned, pledge allegiance to debating. Both the Lincoln and the Somerville High School clubs are struggling forth, and hope to soon be in full bloom, assuring bi-monthly meet- ings. home club debates, inter-club debates, and preparation for the great interscholastic debate is soon to begin. If you can’t be a debater show a helpful spirit. Encourage the debaters on the various teams. If you enjoy attending spicy football games you will enjoy debating. A good debate affords unlimited opportunity for spice, it is a battle royal of brains and wit. Get in line, show life, and “Push, and if you can’t push, pull; and if you can’t pull, get out of the way.” so the saying goes, but as there are no students in the Somerville High School who can neither push nor pull, there is no need of any one getting out of the way. Let us one and all loyally support debating in the good old Somer- ville High School. On to victory! Abbott L. Knowles, Eric A. Johnson. David M. Lipshircs. ------------------------------- H ‘Romance on tbe IbuOson (Continued from page 100] cut field, for a sparkling gem on Marjorie’s finger, and her blushes whenever his name was spoken, prepared her friends for invitations to a society wedding that was scheduled to take place on the estate by the Hudson prior to the leave-taking of Signor Y’enuti to fulfill operatic engagements abroad. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR i 5 ALUMNI NOTES The annual meeting of the Harvard Club of Somerville was held at the house of Vice-Presi- dent Garland on December 5. 1912. Officers for the ensuing year were chosen: President, Francis P. Garland. Latin, 1)4; vice-president. George M. Hosmer, Latin, ! T: secretary. Loins C. Doyle, Latin. '99: delegate to New England Federation of Harvard Clubs. Austin M. Pinkham. who is vice-president of the federation. . Walter York. S. II. S.. 'PE has recently been elected treasurer of the Freshman class at Dart- mouth. Mr. York won his numerals on the Freshman football team this fall. Mary Dewire. English. '11. is a Sophomore at the Salem Normal School. Ruth Walker. S. II. S.. PE is at present with the Farley Harvey Company. Boston. Next year Miss Walker intends to enter the School of Do- mestic Science in Boston. Roy Glidden. English. ’08. was recently mar- ried. and is located in Mechanicsville. New York. William Hunnewell. Latin. ’09. is with the Massachusetts Coal Company. Mr. Hunnewell was at Tufts for three years. Alvan W. Howard. Latin, TO, was one of the speakers at the second annual banquet of the Massachusetts Club of Connecticut State College, held at the United States hotel, Boston, on De- cember 28. His subject was: The Coaching System.” Howard is the best all around athlete at Connecticut. He played left halfback for three years, and was captain in 11 and ‘12. He played on the ’varsity basket ball team, made class track and baseball teams three years. He was president of his class in 1011-12, is a first lieutenant in the cadet company, a member of the athletic council, and has made the Glee Club every year since he has been in college. He is a member of Alpha chapter of the Eta Lambda Sigma Fraternity. Mr. Howard is taking the horticultural course, and upon graduation in June will enter Yale Forestry School for his master's degree in 1915. Irene K. FitzPatrick. S. H. S.. '12. is a stenog- rapher for the International Paper Company, 45 Milk street. Boston. Mass. Edna Ross. S. H. S.. '12. is employed as a stenographer by the Modern Priscilla Magazine Company. Broad street. Boston. Hymen Lipshires. English. To. Boston Univer- sity Law School. 14. has been elected a member of the Phi Sigma Alpha Fraternity. Gwendolyn Nelson. S. H. S.. '12. recently won the first prize in a story-telling contest for the Lasell Leaves of Lasell Seminary. Miss Nelson has also been elected to the Art and Dramatic Clubs. FI irence Dunning. S. H. S.. '12. is employed by the Cutting Car Company on Summer street, Boston. Mildred Moore. S. II. S.. '12. is a billing clerk for the New England Telephone Company. Gladys Harmon. S. II. S.. '12. is employed as a stenographer by the Boylston National Bank. Nora Downey, S. H. S.. 12, is a stenographer of the Boston Elevated Railway Company. On December IS Marv W. I). Mitchell. Eng- lish. '09. was married to Rev. Albert J. Lovelee. curate at the Episcopal cathedral at Garden City, Long Island. Herbert A. MacDonald. Latin. ‘09. has been elected a member of the school committee from ward five. The class of 1912 will hold its first reunion on February 24 at Ant home's Academy. Isabella Cameron and Leslie Hooper, Latin TO, Jackson T I, won the first and second prizes re- spectively offered by the I). A. R. for historical essays. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 116 Somerville High School—a school of 2,000 stu- dents. W e have heard many peculiar ideas advanced about the Exchange, some thinking it a place where jokes, stale and otherwise, cudgeled by students of other schools, are displayed; others regarding it as a loss of time or a waste of space, but it deserves none of these opinions. “11 is a means by which the different schools, as a body, come in touch; by which school papers are ac- knowledged and criticisms are good naturedb given and received. Every pupil in the school interested in the Radiator and in school life should read the Exchanges, and know what other schools and other school papers arc doing. Eor this purpose all the exchange papers will be left n the table in 27-W for everyone to read. Those taking any home should tell the Exchange Editor. Room 27-W, Scat 45. It is much easier to be critical than to be correct '—Reaconsfield. It was Edna Doyle’s first morning in the Courier office as an assistant to the review editor. Mr. Greeley, whose assistant she was. wishing to try her out. brought in a large bundle of maga- zines and laid them on her desk. Miss Doyle.” he said, “I am giving you these high school papers to examine before you start in on any books. I want you to make a brief review of each, stating both their excellencies and their weaknesses. Edna glanced at the papers and then laughed quietly. My. this is a cinch. Why. it’ll seem just like old times. How well I remember how I used to pore over just such papers a • these for the exchange material for my own high school paper. Then one after another she jotted down the fol- lowing notes on her pad of paper:— The Artisan has a very striking and appropri- ate cover design and an extensive athletic de- partment. Brocktonia has a splendid idea of devoting a large p i t ion of the paper to the separate depart- ments. The Argus has very good literature, but its Exchange column needs enlargement. The Assembler has some good cuts and a fine collection of stories. Line Owl has excellent exchange notes, the kind that really are helpful to the other papers • Coburn Clarion excels in its athletic and literary departments. Good reading matter in plenty is to be found m The Dial. but we suggest a heading for the exchange column and a few' comments. The Dinosaur has a good exchange column, but one story is by far too few. A Practical Joke” is a very interesting story. Gleaner. and your scientific notes are very instructive. The illustrations in your Christmas number, “Grotonian. are peerless. “A Christmas Talc and A Youthful Author to the Rejected Manu- script” show much thought and ability. “Increscent has a special column for Those Who Played. It is a fine idea. We suggest. Imp. that you put all your many excellent stories together rather than separate them by other departments. I'lie Item has a very large variety of athletics, but a poor exchange column, and the literary de- partment is too short. The Kimball Union has an extensive alumni column, but only two good stories. There is a splendid editorial on “Christmas Spirit in the Leavitt Angelus, and some good notes. “The Log has started out splendidly, and de- serves much commendation, but it has no ex- change column. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR I' 7 The Maine Campus'’ lias very good editorials. “The Dean Megaphone” is a fine paper, with a splendid athletic column, a good exchange column, extensive alumni notes, but it needs stories. “Barbara's Revenge” and Mr. Barlow, Fresh- man,” are both good stories, “Megunticook.” Your exchange column should consist of more than a list. Olympian”: We think your arrangement could well.be improved. Usually the literary depart- ment precedes the athletics and exchanges. Oracle,” Bangor, Me.: Your literary depart- ment is good, but when you appropriate the piot and story of another we think credit ought to be given to the original. Their Faith in God” Is a prose reproduction of the poem, Annie and Willie’s Prayer, and should be thus stated. Oracle, Malden, Mass., has some fine high school songs and cheers. “The Outlook : The literary department is of a different type from the other schools, but we think a real story would improve it. There is a fine long and interesting literary department in the Pioneer.” It is a good idea to devote a paper to Foot- ball and the “Freshman,” “Quarterly.” Review”: We suggest you put all vour stories together. Your exchange column shows good work on the part of the editors. Sangcrville H. S. Banner : You have a good alumni column, but where is your exchange column? School Life : Your cover docs not make a very good impression, but you have some splendid stories. Why not make more comments in your exchange column? Student Rays”: We wish this little student would raise his voice so we could tell where he is. We've hunted all through the paper; there is not an address anywhere except in an advertise- ment. We. therefore, suggest that you print your address. I Will is a fine little poem. The Voice”: The Romance of a Little White House is a fine story, and you have a good ex- change. AS OTHERS SEE US. Radiator, you certainly have a fine magazine.— Quincy Golden Rod. The Somerville Radiator is. as usual, a very well-balanced paper.--Hebron Semester. The Somerville Radiator is one of our finest exchanges. It is well arranged, and its stories and cuts are excellent.— Brighton Imp. We are glad to sec such interesting stories and artistic headings for the different subjects in the Somerville Radiator. Your exchange poem was a good idea, and we were glad to be mentioned in it.—Assembler. The Radiator has an excellent literary depart- ment : in fact every department is well taken care of. The exchange editor has quite an original manner of expressing her criticisms.—Dean Mega- phone. Radiator: A most undeniably neat and attrac- tive paper. You have a complete literary depart- ment. which makes your paper one of the best.— Voice, Concord, Mass. The Radiator, Somerville, Mass. A very at- tractive paper. The stories are unusually good, and the Exchange column cleverly written.— Lowell Review. Dale! Dale! JE. fio. ra., 13 We were sitting one day in the schoolroom, Where all was so happy and bright, When suddenly out of the heavens Dropped a shadow as dark as the night. It came in the form of a sentence From the lips of our teacher so dear, Who through the years has so faithfully tried Our course in good English to steer. Of her nearing departure she told us, How to Brooklyn, New York, she must go. She said that she hated to leave us, But opportunity called her. you know. And then through the schoolroom there sounded A cry of great sorrow and grief, And back of that cry was a feeling Of loss that was far from belief. Indeed we’ll be sorry to lose you. Miss Smith, We hope until June you will stay; But go when you will, and go where you will. Our best wishes are with you alway. 118 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ATHLETICS Somerville played her first league game with wards could not carry the puck to any advantage Arlington at the Boston Arena on January 10. As it was the team's first game much must he taken into consideration to account for the red and blue’s defeat. To begin with the team has not been provided with a coach up to this date, and the correcting of many faults in defence and offence by some competent hand will be necessary for a successful season on the ice this year. The team is practically a new organization. J. Robertson and Cosgrove being the only veterans, and time only can show what our chances are this year. Harris, Downing. Bowers, and Crispin are playing the forwards, and did very well consider- ing the speed of their opponents. They must, how- ever. learn to carry the puck and use body-check- ing to advantage. |. Robertson and Cosgrove played a good defensive game, and II. Robertson at the net shows lots of promise: he must, however, not allow himself to be drawn out of the net when his nearest defence is pierced. He stopped sev- eral difficult shots and seems quite at home for a new man at the all-important position. The summary:— First Period (twenty minutes.) Arlington started the music by caging a pretty goal after a minute of play. The Somerville for- November, 1911 (Latest Revision of the Constitution) ARTICLE I. NAME. The name of this Association shall be the Som- erville High School Athletic Association. ARTICLE II. OBJ EOT. The object of this Association shall be to en- courage manly sports and to promote a close re- lationship between the athletic teams and the school. ARTICLE III. MUM BERSHIP. 1. All pupils and all teachers of the Somerville High School shall be eligible to active member- ship in this Association. 2. Graduates, past members, or friends of the school shall be eligible to honorary membership in this Association. against the telling defence of their opponents. Cousens passed to Bowers, who shot a pretty goal from an angle, and the goals came in regular succession till the close of the period. Period closed, score —0. All Arlington. Second Period. Somerville made much better showing this period, but lack of team work made no score possi- ble : the Arlington goal tender had his first oppor- tunity to work this period. Robertson made two valiant attempts for a score, but Scully, the Arlington goal, fended him off successfully both times. Cosgrove carried the puck the length of the rink once or twice, but the Arlington defence smothered him. Lowe, the Arlington cover-point, contributed his usual sensational carries and caged a pretty goal by a low. long shot. Baker substituted for Harris. The speedy Arlington forwards, Ross and Bower, figured in Arlington’s next goal, but Somerville’s defence prevented them from scoring again. 'file period closed with Somerville gamely fighting. Score—Arlington, 8; Somerville. 0. ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS. 'Hie regular meetings of this Association shall be held on the second Wednesday of January and June. The June meeting shall be held for the purpose of reading the treasurer’s annual report. ARTICLE V. RIORUM. A quorum shall consist of twenty-one active members. ARTICLE VI. ADMINISTRATION. 1. The administration of the Association shall be in the hands of an executive committee, con- sisting of three teachers, two graduates, a mem- ber of the school committee, and the captains, student managers, and assistant student man- agers of the various teams in matters relating to their respective teams only. 2. The officers of the executive committee shall consist of the chairman, secretary, treasurer. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 119 and teacher manager, who shall he chosen from the teacher or alumni members. ARTICLE VII. DUTIES OF OFFICERS. 1. The chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the executive commit- tee. He shall call meetings of the Association as authorized in Article IV.. Section 1. and of the executive committee when the business of the As- sociation demands it. 2. The secretary shall keep the minutes of every meeting of the Association and of the ex- ecutive committee. He shall conduct all corre- spondence. except such as may be in the hands of the managers or other officers, and shall have charge of and be responsible for all the books and papers except those of the treasurer and his as- sistants. The books and papers of the secretary shall be kept in the school office except when in use at the Association and executive meetings. 3. The treasurer shall have charge of all money belonging to the Association, shall make all contracts, and pay all bills. He shall preserve vouchers or receipts for all money paid by him, and shall make a report of his transactions at the annual meeting of the Association, or whenever called upon to do so by the executive committee. He shall have his books audited at the end of the financial year, and report of the same shall be printed in at least one Somerville paper and in the Radiator. All bills must be approved before payment by the chairman and teacher manager. 4. The teacher manager shall plan the schedule of games, subject to the approval f the executive committee, attend to all details of their arrange- ment, order and be responsible for supplies. He shall be the official representative of the Associa- tion in dealings with other schools. 5. All schedules of games, awards of contracts, and expenditures of money shall be submitted to the executive committee for ratification. This committee shall also have general supervision of all other matters relating to the Association, not otherwise provided for in the constitution, and shall have power to remove captains and man- agers bv a two-thirds vote of the full committee. 6. The executive committee shall hold meet- ings as the needs of the Association require. 7. The executive committee shall hold a spe- cial meeting at the request of three of its mem- bers and on call of the chairman. 8. A quorum of the executive committee shall consist of five voting members, two of whom must be teachers. 0. Any vote of the executive committee shall be subject to the veto of the head master. A veto may be set aside by a vote of two-thirds of the executive committee. ARTICLE VIII. ELECTIONS. 1. The student members of the executive com- mittee (excepting captains) shall be elected by ballot at the regular meeting in June and Janu- ary. at least six months in advance of the season during which their respective sports will occur. All elections must be made from signed nomina- tions posted at least four days previous to the meeting, and all nominations must be submitted to the head master for approval before being- posted. The faculty and alumni members shall be appointed in June by the head master. 2. Captains shall be elected by ballot at the end of the season by their respective teams. 3. The election of captains shall be confirmed by the executive committee. 1. All vacancies occurring among the officers of the Somerville High School Athletic Associa- tion. except captains, shall be filled by the execu- tive committee. ARTICLE IX. fees; 1. The membership assessment of this Asso- ciation shall be twenty-five cents, payable on or before October 1. and shall carry with it. in addi- tion to a vote at the meetings, free admission to such games as the executive committee shall ar- range. 2. The dues for honorary members shall be the same as for active members. 3. Any member failing to pay his dues shall cease to be a member of the organization. ARTICLE X. ItESIUNATIONS. All resignations shall be made in writing to the secretary of the executive committee, and shall be acted upon at the next meeting of the executive committee. ARTICLE XL SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION. The executive committee shall have power to punish any member by suspension or expulsion for any failure to comply with the articles of this constitution or by-laws, or for any conduct that shall bring discredit upon the Association. ARTICLE XII. REINSTATEMENT. Members, after expulsion, may be reinstated by a two-thirds vote of the members present at a meeting. 120 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ARTICLE XIII. BY-LAWS. (All by-laws passed by previous executive com- mittee are by-laws in this revised constitution.) 1. No member of the school shall be a candi- date for office in this Association or shall be al- lowed to play on a school team unless he is a member of this Association, and is in good and regular standing in at least twelve periods of pre- pared work, and is approved by the head master. 2. Members who have played in a league game and managers of the various teams shall be al- lowed to wear an “S ; this, however, shall be at the option of and provided by the executive com- mittee. The executive committee shall, however, have power at its own discretion to award “SV‘ to those members of teams who have represented the school, but in whose sport no league has been formed. 3. Captains, student managers, and assistant managers shall have the right of voting on mat- ters brought before the executive committee which pertain t« their particular team only. 4. Only members who have been awarded an “S shall be allowed to vote for the next captain in their sport. • . No student manager of a team shall be a player on the same team. (J. The teacher manager shall keep a written account of all moneys received and of all ex- penses during the season of each sport, and shall turn the completed accounts over to the treasurer in at least one month after the season closes. ?. Members who are elected at the meetings cannot bold more than one office. 8. All supplies purchased by the manager and used by members of the teams are the property of the Association and cannot be sold. 51. Seniors who graduate are allowed to retain their uniforms. All other uniforms are to be re- turned to the manager. 10. The Association is not responsible for in- juries to members of teams. The executive com- mittee is authorized to employ a physician to take charge of the teams, and no other bills for pro- fessional services shall be recognized. The Asso- ciation physician shall examine all candidates and give the initial treatment for injuries. No stu- dent shall play on a team if found unfit by the As- sociation physician. The salaries for the treas- urer. teacher manager, and the Association physi- cian shall be decided upon by the executive com- mittee. NAY TAYLOR CATERERS ICE CREAM MANUFACTURERS 399-B and 399-C HIGHLAND AVENUE THE TODD CLASSES STENOGRAPHY and TYPEWRITING The Only School in Boston under the di- rection of an Ollicial Stenographer of the Superior Court. Open Day and Evening. 21-22 Herald Building, Boston. Ox. 2791-R John Bryant’s Sons UndertaKers Telephone 123-2 353 MEDFORD STREET EDWARD L. ROCHUSSEN Graduate '8$, Germany Piano, Violin and Orchestra Instruction First Class Music for All Occasions STUDIO and RESIDENCE 19 Dartmouth Street, Winter Hill, Somerville Telephone 2656-W Established 1891 Circulars on application Couture Thompson Gas and Electrical Contractors JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO ESTIMATES FURNISHED 104 Bristol Road . . West Somerville Have your Fu nace, Hot Water and Steam Pipes covered with Asbestos - WALTER F. TURNER 251 Causeway Street, Boston 15 Highland Road, Somerville Save Your Coal Money Buy the Best Coal only No better coal mined than the All-rail 0. II. Shipped direct from the mines. Frank A. Teele Davis Square West Somerville Tel. 54 JANUARY SALE OF Bates Street $1.50 Shirts at $1.15 EAT AT THE These are the RED LABEL SHIRTS, always $1.50, except during two short MARK-DOWN PERIODS, January 2d to February J5th, and July 5th to Au- gust 25th. All 85c. and $1.15 SILK KNITTED TIES, now 55c. All 65c. SILK KNITTED TIES, now 35c. each, 3 for $1.00 (Jptamtalam 659 WASHINGTON STREET Under the Gaiety Theatre Between the Boylston and Lagrange Street Tunnel Entrance School Lunch Counter Sandwiches, Cake and Pie Seasonable Lunches at All Times PRICES LIGHT ------ROD1CK----------- Dry Goods-GREAT DANE SWEATERS - Notions ALL WOOL SWEATERS WITH POCKETS $3.50 UP ------A L 1C 1 A------ GEORGE L. 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(New Talk Next Month) BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1500 Students 41 The University in the City ” 150 Instructors 7,000 Graduates FIVE DEPARTMENTS College, School of Law, School of Theology, School of Medicine, Graduate School THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Over 250 Courses of Instruction Leading to Degrees in Arts, Letters and Science SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR THE PROFESSIONS and for BUSINESS For full information send for Circular No. 116 688 Boylston Street, Boston EVERETT W. LORD, Executive Secretary Telephone, Cambridge 1070 Telephone, Somerville 932-4- Cambridge Business School Ernest W. Merrill, Principal GREGG OR PITMAN Shorthand Bookkeeping Accountancy Penmanship Arithmetic English Spelling DAY AND EVENING CLASSES ENTER AT ANY TIME 595 Massachusetts Avenue Opposite Central Subway Station Being Graduated ''ANE of the satisfactions of graduation days is a worthy portrait of yourself at a very important time in your personal history. Probably at no other time will your photographs be so widely exchanged. Your future portrait possibilities arc in the hands of the artist who photographs you now. “A word to the wise is sufficientthat word is PURDY 145 Tremont Street, Boston Official photographers to Somerville High for 1912. Discount rates to all school members. . The popular “Belmont” notch Collar made In self striped Madras. 2 for 25c ARROW COLLARS Cluctt. PcaSody Co., Makers S. F. SUGHRUE 352 HIGHLAND AVE. FULL LINE OF GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS NEW STOCK RIGHT PRICES Legal Stamps High School and Club CATERING ALBERT M. GOODELL 92 Lexington Ave., West Somervil'e Tel. Con. W. Som. S. ROSENTHAL GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING Best Leather Used. Lowest Prices. 55-A SUMMER STREET Tel. Con. TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece................................. . . Editorial Staff...................................... The Taming of the Shrewd, by Philip 15. Lewis, '14 The Ivory God, by Helen W. Pond, T3 . . The Reckoning, by Nellie Eorg, T3 ... . . Catching a Shark, by Sherman P. Howard, ’13 Bill Marshall's First Experience, by Ellen G. Desmond, 13 Editorials ........ . . Letter Box................................... . . Calendar ........ Class Notes.................. Alumni Notes................. Exchange Notes............... Athletics ................... J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. Telephone 319 H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL 126 m 128 130 131 132 133 134 130 137 138 114 115 117 F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott Have your Furnace, Hot Water and Steam Pipes covered with Asbestos - WALTER F. TURNER 251 Causeway Street, Boston 15 Highland Road, Somerville GODDARD CHAPEL, TUFTS COLLEGE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, February, 1913. No. 5 The Somerville II1«� 11 School Radiator is published by the High School on the third Thursday of every month during the school year, and only important news matter can be received after the .r th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left w ith any of the editorial staff or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston P. o. Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT Editorial Staff Editorsin� Cbiet Y. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 Hssodatc Editor I OLA W. JOHNSON. ’13 Exchange Editor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON, '13 Sportinfl Editor RAYMOND H. BAXTER, ’13 alumni Editors FANNIE M. LIPSHIRES, '13 MARION K. SLADE, '13 Business Aanaacr EARLE R. CLARK, ’13 assistant Business fcanaaer L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 Creasurer GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) start artist RUTH L. SAWYER Class Editors JOHN CI1I I’M AN. ’15-B EMIL R. LAWSON. ’16-A JOHN CHEQUER. ’16-B STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 CLINTON W. CAR YELL, ’14 MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A I2S SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR tCbe Naming of tbe Sbrewfc By Philip J . HE bright glow of an Oklahoma sun- set colored the cloud of thick white smoke emitted by the funnel of the rapidly receding locomotive. On the platform of the station at Little Sill stood a man slightly above the average height, well groomed, clad in a light spring over- coat. and carrying in his left hand a leather bag not unlike a doctor's satchel. It was noticeable that his right hand was held against his hip as ii lie felt some pain, and as one looked at the bag he was immediately impressed by the fact that it was stuffed to its fullest capacity with some manner of brick-shaped packages. He stood curiously still till the last car of the train had disappeared. Then, more like an au- tomaton than a human being, he turned slowly on his heel and faced the dilapidated station. He took a few steps toward the building—a smoky wooden structure—then stopped, his hand still over his hip. The door was open: curiously enough, it could not be otherwise since the sag- ging of the sill was such that the door had not been closed for many months. One four-paned window over which bars had once been placed, but which were now but twisted strips of metal, admitted light to a dingy ticket office. Three panes of the window were cracked, while in the absence of part of the fourth a spider had en- deavored to close the vacant space. A pipe chimney protruded from the lean-to roof, and part of the gutter hung down over the door. At first glance, one would have been led to be- lieve that the only person about the premises was the young man whose hand was always at his hip; but by a careful second look, the observer could distinguish leaning against the south corner of the station, looking more like part of the wood- work than a human being, a herder, covered from head to foot with a thick coating of dust. His arms were folded upon his chest, his head thrown forward, his hat pulled hard over his eyes. He was motionless, graven, as it were, to be part f the very structure itself. Ahem! called the young man in the overcoat, looking straight at the dusty figure. I say.” he resumed without response. Wa—al?” came the drawl from the motionless figure. What's the nearest place I can get a horse?” Zewis, T4 ‘ Ye can’t get one,” snarled the as yet unmoved figure. Say. man. what are you trying to do? Do you think you are holding that shack up?” cried the young man. moving his hand from his hip and transferring with it to his side pocket a small auto- matic revolver. What’s that got to do with horses? asked the herder, slowly raising his head to view the stranger, then continuing: ‘•Strikes me you’re sort o’ dolled up for these parts.” Well, never mind my looks, friend. What I want to know is where 1 can hire a horse.” Oh, so ve wants to hire one, does ye? Wal,. now, that’s different. I’ve got a boss as you can hire. And as the herder said the last word he looked sharply at his companion, who was busily engaged in tightening the straps of his satchel. Yell, trot him out,” said the young man with a final tug at the straps. I suppose your rates out here aren’t terribly steep, eh?” Xot perzac’ly. But where might you be a- goin’, stranger?” I’p Wichita way. How far’s that?” Bout ten miles,” returned the herder as he took the lead toward a barn across the dusty road. The young man followed. As he crossed the road, he looked furtively in all directions as if ap- prehending some unseen danger. Well might he feel that way. for his undertaking was crowded with all manner of danger and adventure. In the bag at his side were government notes estimated at a value of some twelve hundred dollars, and this was the third journey into this country he had made with so precious a cargo. The herder brought out a rawboned Indian pony with a large Mexican saddle strapped to its back. Here ye are. he ventured, giving the horse a resounding slap on the haunch. He isn’t what you’d call fat, is he?” remarked the young man. looking rather disappointed. 1 reckon as haow, jest awhile ago, you said somethin’ about not mindin’ your looks. Well, voting chap. this here boss is in precise the same box.” The young chap did not answer, but placed the precious bag between his feet as he peeled off his coat and threw it over the horse’s back be- hind the saddle', lie then passed his right arm through the handle's of the bag. grasped the horse’s mane, and swung himself into the saddle. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 129 He was about to set off when the herder laid his hand on the horse’s bridle and halted him. “What was it you said you wus givin' me for the use of this pony?” Pardon me!” exclaimed the other, reaching into his coat behind him and drawing forth a crisp, new twenty-dollar bill. “Will this be enough?” The herder pursed his lips and gave a low whistle. Really, naow. I can’t sec but as that would pay for the whole blessed shootin’ match. replied he. as his eyes feasted upon the yellow and green sided bill. “Very well.” laughed the young horseman. “You take the bill and I’ll keep the horse and saddle. This is the road to Wichita all right, is it?” And having received an affirmative response, he urged the pony into a trot and disappeared with a pleasant “Goodbye.” So long.” called the herder in reply, then add- ing mentally as he gazed after the rapidly moving dust cloud: That youngster’s the paymaster at Fort Sill. He's been here before—twice I guess—but.” and he muttered aloud (quite for- getting his acquired drawl) the final words, he’ll never reach Sill with all that mazuma, believe me.” The young horseman. Haskell by name, was indeed the government paymaster at Fort Sill. He had been in this business for nearly half a year, and already he was thoroughly sick of it. At first he had complained of the tameness of the work, but now his attitude was entirely changed, for he felt sure that the entire populace about the Wichita mountains and Fort Sill was ac- quainted with his every action. And today there was something peculiar about the atmosphere.—it seemed an atmosphere in which danger might well lurk. Twice before he had traversed this very route, and twice before he had successfully delivered the money to the commander at Fort Sill, but this was no assur- ance of safety in a third attempt. To say the least. Haskell’s thoughts were decidedly gloomy as he swung along, borne steadily over the dusty roads peculiar to that part of the country. As the pony trotted contentedly along the narrow high- way. Haskell, who was quite familiar with the breed to which his mount belonged, discovered that he was becoming very pleased with the un- usually easy motion which his new horse had adopted. Several times Haskell attempted to see how this horse was “using his feet.” but each time that he placed his weight in one stirrup, the pony would slow down to a jerky trot. Try as he might. Haskell could not keep the pony in his usual gait with the rider’s weight greater in one stirrup than the other. He finally became dis- couraged through his failures, and contented-him- self with the conclusion that probably the pony thought that the rider usually got off if the weight was suddenly shifted to either side. The sun had now disappeared completely, and already one point of a clear crescent was pushing its way toward the zenith. Here and there a star sparkled, and as Haskell gazed upward and then about him over the prairie he remembered how in a theatre a Western scene had been pictured on canvas screens. How artificial that all seemed as he gazed enraptured upon the genuine! On the prairie the night and day spring into existence very rapidly. Thus on this particular evening Haskell viewed a sudden moonrise. Or. to be more accurate, as he viewed mounds and shrubs ahead of him. he suddenly realized that they were lighted quite brilliantly by a clear, silvery light, whereas, surely, a few seconds previous they were but indefinite shadows upon the white earth. The Indian pony seemed quite rested and will- ing to go, so Haskell gave. him the rein and allowed the animal to amble along at his own chosen, very good pace. For the rider’s part, he was only too glad to have a few minutes' thought concerning something other than herders, high- waymen. and robbers. It must have been the night. There is always something about a clear, moonlight night that turns men’s minds in but one direction—that made him think of—well, think of her. What a night this would be to walk.” mused Haskell. Walk down to Basin Lane and back up bv Preston and Cedar. Wouldn’t it be great! No third party; one chosen subject.—a very pleasant subject—no one to sav-----” Halt!” The word pierced the stillness like a bullet. The pony stopped short, so quickly in fact that the young paymaster came very nearly lunging headlong over the high-pommelled saddle. “That's the idea. called a voice from the sage brush. “’Pears like you has been in the army, 'cause why ve seem to know how to take orders.” You------” sputtered Haskell. Tut. tut. none o’ that. cautioned another voice as a man glided from the brush and stepped up to the horse’s bridle. Th ain’t no lidies present, but I ain’t so tumble fond 0’ listening to cuss words.” Let go that bridle!” yelled Haskell, putting his hand into the pocket where his revolver was. Watch that hand. Take! called the man at the bridle, and then, adding to the rider, “and as to puttin’ up the bridle. I’d jest as soon—so.” With [Continued « n pa«e 146.) 130 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Cbc 1Tvor 3ob Eg tbelen TRU. ponD, 13 TKALTHV shadows flickered over the fiery painted walls. Among the blazing logs on the hearth danced gay little elfin-sprites. Before the hearth sat a youth gazing musingly into the glowing embers. From time to time his glance rested above the mantelpiece to where the portrait of the proud old Southern colonel hung. His expressive dark eyes seemed to speak directly to the lad before him. In fancy his grandson, Ray Fenton, dwelt once more beneath the century-old. moss-hung oaks which lined the avenue leading to the spotless portico of the great white house. In the rear squatted the low cabins, the quarters” of the negroes, while over all brooded the clear blue of the Southern sky. Strange, hazy memories of frolics with the stern old gentleman of the portrait Hashed across his mind, and were gone—gone like the colonel him- self—gone like the dear old home—gone—all gone —until, now, only the precious memories re- mained. while all else was lost in the abyss of the past. While Ray sat dreaming he dozed off into un- conscious oblivion. As if in a vision he beheld the colonel offering him a curious gift, a small, ivory god, obviously intended for a paperweight. The ivory god was a miniature Chinese deity to which the colonel had taken a fancy during his travels. With a start Ray awoke, exclaiming: “Well, ah reckon that’s a right queer sort of dream! Wonder why the colonel should have offahed me that thing! Ah reckon grandfathah did own such a thing, suah enough, but ah’d ncahly forgotten it. Ah’vc had enough else to occupy mah mind lately anyway. Why did the colonel die without having made anothah will? If the present will stands, of course. Cousin Lucine can claim her share. Then she'll probably sell out to that greedy railroad broker. As far as ah’m concerned, ah reckon ail’d bettah sell out too. Ah just couldn’t stay hcah and sec all these dealt hills torn down, the house sold, and even the blacks themselves driven away from the old plantation. Ah don’t care if Lucine is mah own relation—she’s only a cousin by marriage, but the colonel loved her evah since lie made that trip to New York five years ago. Ah cahn’t undahstand it. because the colonel loved this place as dcahly as ah do. How could lie will it away—even though partly—to a Yankee, aftah teaching me to cherish every stick and stone of it?” ' Come to think of it. his last words were right queer: ‘Ray. my deah. yo’ll only have the ivory god to keep yo’ all company now. Take good care of him: he’s been worth heaps to me, and will be to you. Bud.’ Ah haven’t heard that familiar name of my childhood since then. What a rush of memories it recalls!” Still contemplating his grandfather’s last words, Ray arose to search eagerly through the antique, dust-covered desk. In a hidden corner he found the neglected manikin. For a long time the youth sat studying the quizzical smile on the race ot the god. The longer he thought the angrier lie became at the sneering face. The god’s constant smile irritated him almost to desperation. In a sudden burst of temper Ray threw the image forcibly into the opposite corner of the room. Instantly a hidden spring broke and the soles of the god’s feet fell, revealing a hollow space within. Almost respectfully picking the god up, Ray investigated, but nothing could he make of the occurrence. He could see only an empty space. Yet that space must have been intended for some use. Curiously he studied the open soles. 'Hie first pink streaks of dawn were spreading over the sky and peeping in at the long French windows. The fire on the hearth had long since died down. But the problem was still unsolved. Suddenly Ray noticed that the left sole encased an emerald, and that the god’s left eve was green, while the right sole and eye were red. Good lor. ah’vc got it! That must be the spring.” With a deep laugh of exultation Ray pressed both ruby springs simultaneously. One moment passed, another, and still another, but nothing occurred. The light died out of Ray’s face, but. neverthe- less. he had not given up hope, for he felt sure that at last he had a clue to the mystery. Once more he nerved himself to attack the mysterious god. This time he pressed the emerald spring. Again, to his increased amazement, nothing happened more than before. “That gets me!” he gasped. “Yo’ provoking imp. maybe yo’ think all’ll give up. but all’ll win in spite of voah impertinent face.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 131 I11 his tense excitement Ray dropped the god. When lie picked it up again something hard fell clinking on the polished floor. It was a tiny, one- pronged. hollow key. With a puzzled expression Ray examined the key. Soon he found that the key fitted over the emerald spring in the left sole. With an im- patient jerk Ray pressed the stone. Immediately the inside of the sole fell apart. Within lay a folded scrap of India paper. Thoroughly dis- gusted. he was about to toss it into the smoulder- ing ashes; finally, however, curiosity got the bet- ter of him. Unfolding the paper he read in the colonel’s fine handwriting:— “My dear grandson: I trust that you will have perseverance enough to find this note. By this time, I reckon, you think I’m a very eccentric old man, don’t you. my boy? You are puzzled over my will, aren't you? You sec I know your thoughts, as usual. My dear bov, of course I have provided for you. so cease your worrying lest you wrinkle your fair young brow. “Did you—how could you think I could bear to will our beloved home, the pride of our ancestors, away from the worthiest of our line? Ah. no. indeed. ‘Bud.’ it would be almost sacrilege to do so. But, I want Lucinc to have a share in it too. If you see her you will understand why I have selected her to be the mistress. She is so like my own sweet, gentle wife was in those glorious days before the war. “Are you impatient at my delay? Remember that this is the last time I shall ever write to you. ‘Bud.’ But you are young, and youth is ever impatient. “Cross the library, take down my portrait, re- move the back covering; there you will find my last will between that and the picture itself. This will gives you sole possession, unless you choose to share it with Lucinc. Do you? Why did I cause all this trouble? Why not have secreted it within the ivory god? No room there, so I placed it in mv portrait. Perhaps it was to test you. or perhaps it was merely an old man’s whim. Call it what you will. I care not. “Now. dear lad. before I close may I wish you a long life to enjoy your inheritance? At last I must say good-bye. “Always your affectionate grandfather. ‘‘Colonel Fenton. P. S.—Enclosed you will find a ticket to New York. Good luck, my boy! “Well, what do you think of that! exclaimed the amazed youth. “If that isn’t just like the colonel, though.” he added after a pause. ONE YEAR LATER. Ray and his pretty girl-wife. Lucinc, were seated bv the same fireside. Tell me again about the ivory god. Rav, she begged. With her head on his shoulder he told her over again the oft-repeated story. At the close of the recital Ray laughed happily. “It was a mighty good thing that ah was blessed with a bump of curiosity, wasn't it. dealt?” tCbe IReckomng By iRdlie Jforo, '13 WO young fellows were slowly wend- ing their way over a rocky road in an extreme part of Southwestern Texas. They looked tired, these two young lads, as indeed they were. This was their second day on foot, and. with the scorching sun beating down upon them, they were pretty well played out. Tom Bartlett, two years younger than his brother Bob. was pale and weak, and it was plain to sec that he could not last much longer. “By the pains in my feet I guess we have walked long enough to-day. I’m all in.” It was Tom who spoke, and Bob could easily see that his brother was tired. “All right, Tom, you look tired. Here’s a nice little knoll where we can spend the night.” In a few moments Tom had his bundle of clothes under his head for a pillow, and. stretched on his back, was gazing up at the sky. which was now gradually darkening with the oncoming twilight. Bob was sitting up against a boulder that formed a part of the little knoll on which they were going to spend the night. Well. 'Pom.” spoke up Bob. cheerfully trying to break the spell of calmness that was on them, we won’t have to walk much longer. By to- morrow we shall have crossed the Rio Grande, and be in Mexico. Then I hope we shall be able to join the insurrectos.” I hope so. too. Bob. That’s the only tiling left for us to do now. There will be lots of excite- ment too, 1 suppose. Do you mind if I go to sleep now? I’m almost dead. 132 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “Go ahead, Toni! don’t let me keep you awake. 1 shall call von early in the morning, so we will get to Mexico all the sooner. Good night, Tom.” Good night. Hob.” In a short time Tom was asleep, and Bob was alone on the lonesome road, the stiilness of which was broken occasionally by long-drawn sighs from his sleeping brother. Bob seemed in deep thought as lie watched his younger brother. Curious looks, determined looks, and looks of hatred came and went in his watchful eyes. lie was thinking of the day after the burial of his father,—the day after lie and his brother were thrown upon the world as orphans,—when a letter came from his only relative, his uncle, inviting them to his farm in Texas to make a home for themselves. They went. The first three months were en- joyed by the boys. Then the Mexican came as overseer of the farm.—here a look of hatred re- placed the bright light that was m Bob’s eyes. Things changed then; the Mexican became the favorite, his smooth manners and suave conversa- tion winning the confidence of the aged uncie. Within a month came the robbery,—a determined look now mingled with the one of hatred in Bob's eyes. He felt indignant at the accusation of his brother and himself, but thought of his uncle, who was very old. and he would blame his uncle. Bob recalled to his mind the Mexican,—Don Juan, as he called himself.—the night before the robbery. lie had stolen into the barn very suspiciously, when he was supposed to be many miles off on the north-bound stage coach. Don Juan was a thief; of that Bob was certain. If he ever happened to cross their path he and his brother would make him give an account of him- self. Bob turned his eyes to his brother, now moan- ing and shivering in the cold mountain air. The look of hatred disappeared; a tender light shone in his eyes, lie would protect his brother, come what may. After a while they would settle down in some place and make a home for themselves. It was very dark now, and Bob followed his brother’s example and was soon asleep, dream- ing of an encounter with Don Juan that ended in his getting revenge. Suddenly, in the dead of night, Bob heard the trampling of horses’ hoofs. Awakening his brother, and helping him to crawl around the edge of the knoll in order that they might avoid being detected, the two boys watched a number of dark figures which were rapidly approaching on horse- back. Suddenly one of them dashed by, then about seven, the pursuers, were rapidly gaining on their victim. Almost immediately they stopped within about twenty feet of the boys, a swift en- counter takes place; swords flash and shots are fired: then finally a deep groan is heard, and several insurrectos gallop away, leaving the pros- trate figure lying on the ground. The next morning the two brothers crept up to the lifeless figure. It was lying face down- ward. and by its side lay an empty bag. The boys rolled him over. To their horror and amazement Don Juan had been murdered, and the bag was their uncle’s money bag which they had been accused of stealing. ♦ Catching a Shark JSv? Sheiman fl . iDOwarfc, T3 RLY last September my father and I heard that the day before a fishing party had seen a shark off Manomet Point. We took a large hook, such as is used to hang bait in lobster pots, and about ten fathoms of rope, to which we fastened the hook securely. We started about six o’clock in the morning in the fifteen-foot power boat, Submarine, pre- pared for a good day’s fishing. W e took plenty of clams for bait, with an ample supply of hooks and lines. The bay was smooth, and the sun was beginning to rise in the east over the tower at Provincetown. On every side of us were the boats of lobster fishermen darting here and there pulling their traps and fish trawls. We chugged along for half an hour until we were about three miles out, just over the outer ledge, or codfish hollow. I threw over the anchor and baited the books. The line was not down long before I had a quick jerk, pulled in, and found a small cod on the hook. After fishing there for a while and catching a number of cod, varying in size, I took in the anchor and let the boat drift. It was getting towards noon, the bait was becoming scarce, and we were cleaning up the boat preparatory to going in. Just then my father, who was sitting in the SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 133 stern of the boat, saw the shark swimming towards us. I baited my hook with a whole hake, and threw it in. The shark swam up to the bait and smelt of it. He then swam off, but it was not long before he returned. This time he took the bait with a ravenous grab and started swimming off with it. As he did so I gave the line a quick yank, securely fastening the hook in the upper right side of the shark’s jaw. The excitement was now ex- treme. The shark started on his dash for freedom with a terrific splash. He cut and slashed the water, swimming with lightning speed. As he went I paid out the line as fast as possible, making the end fast to the gunwale of the boat. W hen he reached the end of the rope he started to tow the boat with such strength that the water came over the bow. This lasted for about twenty minutes. After that lie gradually quieted down. I started the engine and began towing him in toward the shore. Once in a while on the way in he darted for the open sea with such force as to stop the engine, and even to pull the boat back- wards. lint throughout all his struggles the hook- held fast to the upper bone of his jaw. I steered the boat in as close to the shore as the depth of water would permit. We threw the line to some fishermen who were standing nearby. All hands took hold and pulled the monster high and dry on the beach. Then one of the men took a knife and cut the shark’s throat. He measured the length of a twelve-foot oar. and weighed three hundred pounds. He belonged to the family of blue sharks which freciuent the shores of the North Atlantic. The next day we built a coffin out of rough pine boards and shipped our captive home to Somer- ville. where he was exhibited for a day. W'c then sent him to our farm in Woburn and gave the pigs a fish dinner. ♦ Kill Hilar sball’s jfirst Experience J6y Ellen G. 2 esmonfc , ’13 SAY, Bill, I wouldn’t try that slide if I were you.” “And why not, may I ask? Since your sister. Madge, has gone off with Joe Wentworth. I don’t see what difference anything that I can do will make,” answered Bill Marshall, considerably ruffled in temper. “Come on, now, you know that I wouldn t stuff you up with a pack of stories just to keep you from going down the Kingston hill slide if there was the slightest chance of your reaching the bottom on any part of your anatomy but your nose.” “Oh. shut up, Bob, I’m in no mood for joking.” “And. anyway, you’ve taken Madge every- where this winter. Since Wentworth is going away to-morrow you might give up Madge for one afternoon without being such a bear. Anyway, if you go down old Kingston to-day I 11 bet that you'll be mighty glad that Madge isn’t anywhere near to see the finish.” “Well. 1 wanted to take Madge down with me. She's been down once before this winter with Wentworth.” “Bill, come to your senses, Joe has been sliding down there since he was knee high to a grass- hopper. He was born in Canada. But you! why, two months ago you had never set foot on a toboggan. Wake up. old man, don’t be a sore- head.’ Don’t worry about me,” said Bill Marshall, headstrong and angry, banging the door behind him. I'll show Bob and Madge Livingstone a few things. You bet T will,” lie murmured to him- self as he went along. So ten minutes later Bill arrived at the top of Kingston hill, the toboggan slide of which was the longest and steepest in Canada. None but the most expert tobogganers ever attempted this slide. But Marshall was determined to do it or die in the attempt. One minute later Bob Living- stone arrived at the foot of the hill by some round- about way. It was a wonderfully fine day for tobogganing, a clear, cold day. with not much wind, and very few rough places. In fact, the only rough place was at the half-mile bend, a very dangerous curve. At last it was Marshall’s turn to go. He seated himself comfortably on the toboggan and away he llew. lie passed the quarter-mile flag on the wings of the wind. Yes, most assuredly Bob had exaggerated the dangers of old Kingston. Ow!” Something hit his face a stinging blow. The half-mile bend was only a second’s ride away when lie moved slightly to rub his smarting face. Oh. what had happened? Had the end of the (Continued on page 14fi.) 134 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR EDITORIAL'S February is becoming a month of note. On Monday. February 3, a large crowd of jovial, pink- cheeked children ascended Central hill and en- tered the portals of the high school as freshmen. Class of 1917-A, you have just entered one of the grandest institutions of Somerville; you have just entered upon four of the pleasantest years of your life: you have come to the fork in the road: one path leads to success, the other to destruction. To be sure, the path to success is hard, while the other is easy. If you will but sit down and think what success means to you and your family, there is no doubt in our minds which path you will take. You will find the upper-classmen haughty, you will find the teachers and studies different from what you have been used to, you will not find the discipline the same; but whenever temptation is about to mislead you. remember the good old quotation, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. v� . n The month of February, although the shortest month of the year, has much for which to be thank- ful. Has it not been blessed by the birthdays of our two greatest presidents, Washington, the father of our country, and Lincoln, the saviour of our country? p, r, Vi We begin to realize much more forcibly that the school year is half gone when we see the Freshmen coming up to begin their high school career. We are almost appalled to think of how much work there is yet to be done. We have by no means covered half the ground set apart as the year's work in most cases. Let us try harder this second lap than we did the first that we may come to the close with flying colors. r � Freshmen, welcome! What is new and strange now will presently become a matter of course. Make the most of your opportunity now and your whole course will be easier for it. A good founda- tion is the most necessary requisite for success. « ► ► Some of us share our desks with the Freshmen. It is sometimes difficult to keep everything in good order. If each does his part, inconvenience may be avoided. Freshmen, do not disturb the part of the desk which docs not belong to you! Upper classmen, set a good example by not tres- passing and by keeping your share neat. r It gives us great pleasure to put before our readers an interesting article from the pen of Mr. Jones, head of the Manual Arts Department. In the past Mr. Jones has contributed many interest- ing and instructive articles. We have no doubt that when you read this article your ideas will coincide with those of Mr. Jones. ,� � � Since the first issue of the Radiator in 1893 very few serial stories have been published. It has been the ambition of this year’s staff to pub- lish a serial that would go down in the history of the Radiator. Without casting any reflections upon our predecessors we believe that we have a serial far superior to any ever published in this SOMERVILLE IIIGII SCHOOL RADIATOR 135 paper. It gives us great pleasure to present to our readers Philip Lewis's “Taming of the Shrewd.” This serial will be concluded in the April Radiator. p p Mr. Jones has sent to Washington a large num- ber of drawings from the mechanical drawing de- partment, to be a part of a national exhibit of public school drawing. p p. p Thursday morning, February 6, the prepara- tory divisions of the Junior and Senior classes had the pleasure and honor of listening to President Roberts, of Colby College. President Roberts spoke on the advantages and even necessity of a college education in order that one might not only reap the most benefit from the world, but might give benefit to the world. He spoke in a masterly way and made a deep and lasting impression upon his audience. p p p In memory of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday ex- ercises were held during the Ethics periods. A reading from “The Perfect Tribute was rendered by Miss Fanny Lipshires. after which a medley of national airs was sung bv the Girls’ Glee Club. “The Battle of the Giants” was given by Clinton Carvell and John Dardis. In closing a poem was read by Harlan Worthier. The programme was very interesting. p p . p We have selected as the frontispiece of this number Goddard Chapel of Tufts College. It is our desire to use scenes from various colleges for frontispieces in the following issues of the year. Mrs. Thurston of the faculty entertained us most successfully in the Ethics period with an ac- count of her adventures in Tangiers. Her artis- tic appreciation was very evident in her descrip- tions, and her anecdotes were intensely interesting. We are hoping to be favored again by Mrs. Thurs- ton. p p The hockey season is waning. Owing to the lack of winter weather hockey has not nour- ished. Captain Cosgrove and his men have fought valiantly in the few games which have been played. The way in which they have taken hold of the game without practice shows that with prac- tice they would have made the other Interscholas- tic teams “sit up and take notice.” r p tr p As we announced in the January issue, we will devote the March number to the alumni. We have received articles from various alumni. We desire to publish next month articles from the pens of our teachers who formerly attended the Somerville High School in the capacity of stu- dents. At the time of writing many of the teachers have promised to help us. 1012 IRcunion On February 24, the class of 1912 will hold its first reunion. Recalling the Senior soiree of last year, we know that the committee in charge of the affair will give everyone the best time possible. Not only is this a reunion for the class of 1912, but it is to be a reunion for every member of the high school. The committee has gone to the trouble of arranging the latter in the vacation week. This will make it possible for every student to attend. It is hoped that every one will do all in his power to assist the committee in making this reunion an affair to be remem- bered. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ii 3 TEbe iDiflb School tor Efficienc If technical, industrial, and private schools are springing up all over the country, what will he the future of the high school? This question I shall endeavor to answer in part at the outset. One out of every five graduates of three typical high schools has won a scholarship at Harvard (1911), while only one in thirty-five graduates of seven leading private preparatory schools have gained scholastic honors. This appears to prove that public ownership of secondary schools is not unsuccessful, as far as the production of good scholars is concerned. This is very good as far as it goes. e have been in this work for a number of vears and fairly successful. I5ut ninety per cent, of the people in the United States follow industrial pursuits and will continue to do so. All great industries, as well as other essential activities, must go on in the future as in the past, even if every other man in the community is a college graduate. The time has come when the high school must serve not only the exceptional five per cent, but the ninety-five per cent, as well. We must first overcome our horror of the voca- tional. The high school courses were as distinctly vocational to the learned professions as arc the newer courses to the industrial occupations. I do not believe that separate industrial schools, unless supported entirely by the state, will solve the problem. If we have separate schools, there will be as many different forms of education as there are different forms of industry, with little of mutual sympathy and nothing of community of purpose. If industrial education is given only in industrial schools then the high schools will lose forever their hold on the masses. The separate industrial school being established for special ends, will attain those ends by the most direct means possible. It will become almost ex- clusively technical. The product of these schools will be successful from the narrowest viewpoint; but decidedly unsuccessful from the larger point of view: they would be trained, not educated. Reing a firm believer in the high school, and having just organized a course in manual arts for the elementary schools leading up to the high school. I would add courses in industrial train- ing in our present secondary schools, apportion- ing about one-fourth the time of every pupil to something vocational, and I would not esteem any industry too commonplace to be included in the school curriculum. It is not necessary to bring all occupations and industries into our schools, but it is necessary that.We bring in a goodly variety of what may be considered the major activities in order that training may be given in a variety of forms and that the boy or girl may have a reasonably broad field for a choice. We can combine the vocational and the non-vocational subjects in our high school if we will, and each will be benefited by the other. Every man and woman should be provided with two forms of education—one to fit him to work, the other to fit him to live. If the high school stands for this universal edu- cation, the best results will follow when as many subjects as possible and as many vocations as necessary are taught together in the same school, under the same management and to the same body of pupils. A perfectly homogeneous popu- lation can only thus be secured, and in no other way can universal efficiency be so closely com- bined with good citizenship. Industrial pursuits and learning can be intimately united, and morals and good government be safely intrusted to a free people. It has been advocated as a first change that there should be a liberal training before the vo- cational training. It is now evident that there is a direct relationship between the two, and that they should go together. The liberal studies have a social significance, and when worked out with the vocational, the student sees the relation of his own work to the work of others and to the welfare of society. To give vocational training without the accompanying liberal studies would be to train the workman to use his hands without his SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 07 head. Every man to be efficient needs the voca- tional. to be happy and safe he needs the liberal. Any system of education for the many would drag' one down to the level of mere materialism, the average man down to the low plane of a mere mechanic, fitted to do his work with skill only, and unfitted to live his life with happiness and satisfaction to himself and others. We must hold together in one system of education, from bottom to top, the cultural and the useful, the practical and the ideal, the material and spiritual, with due regard for the common needs as well as the spec- ial needs of all. This can be brought about by beginning in the elementary schools, and specializing in the high school, if we do not measure with the tape line of dollars and cents. First, I would by all means retain the manual training, making it more practical, and part of a complete course of manual arts, closely correlat- ing the drawing and hand work with the other sub- jects of the curriculum (if this plan of the work is made vocational). The high school cannot turn its back upon vo- cational training of any major kind and say: “Let the trade and the industrial school do that.” Manual training should not lose its general ed- ucational value but distinctly gain by being given a more definite industrial bent than it has in the past. It should be an intrinsic part of the course of study and not an adjunct. Manual training should be related to the indus- tries of the community. Few courses of study which include manual training have connected the hand work with the leading industries of the community. This brings us to the question of how a manual training equipment should be planned. Un- doubtedly it is best developed when related to the local field, when its housing is adapted t the needs of the local situation, when its equipment is in accordance with the best modern shop prac- tice : when the course of study is developed after consultation with leading industrial experts of the community. The local school of today is built in accordance with other schools after the local architect has done what he can to add to the beauty of the out- side by destroying the effective workings of the inside. It has been demonstrated that two-fifths of the school day can be given to hand work, related to other school subjects, without the loss of any es- sential of the academic work and with greatly added power and efficiency in the pupil. There is no need of turning the school into a shop, or the chief aim to produce things instead of making citizens. There can be a certain amount of compromise. In the production of articles in the workshop, there should be a direct commercial value. Every boy and girl should be able to plan and make something useful for the school and home and gain bv the doing. The handiwork of pupils in all schools should consist as far as possible of work which possesses definite commercial value; that constructive ef- forts will often take the form of real things and not be imitations of real things. Pupils should prepare for life by taking an actual part in the ac- tivities of the community from the very com- mencement of their school life. Harry L. Jones, Director of Manual Arts. -♦•••---------- CALENDAR January 0.—Meeting of the Boys Glee Club. January 1).—Meeting of the Girls’ Outing Club. January 10. Meeting of the Girls’ Glee Club. January 10.—Hockey game with Arlington. January 14.—Girls’ Outing Club. January 15.—Girls’ Glee Club. January 10.—Boys’ Glee Club. January 17.—Girls’ Glee Club. January 20.—Girls’ Dramatic Club. January 21.—Debate between S. II. S. and Lincoln Debating Societies. January 22.—Girls' Glee Club. January 23.—Boys’ Glee Club. January 23.—Radiator out. January 20.—Girls’ Glee Club. January 30.—Boys’ Glee Club. January 31.—Girls' Glee Club. February 3.—Dramatic Club. February 1.—Orchestra rehearsal. February 5.—Girls’ Glee Club. February 0.—Address to College Preparatory Pupils by President Roberts of Colby University. February 10.—-Lincoln's Birthday observed by Senior class. February 14.— Senior Class meeting. Action was taken upon Senior Soiree and class pho- tographer. 13« SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1013 Class Editor, Stanley V. Lane. , . ( Walter Cheever. Assistants ' Marion Flagg. Teacher: Any one with a normal mind can't help remembering poetry.” Gillis: Nobody like that here.” Teacher: Oh. yes, there are, Gillis, you're not among them, but they're here just the same. Miss Curtis, to Senior class: ‘T find I can't make my questions too simple for you. Miss II—y—s (translating English into Ger- man): “What case is ‘the dog' in?” M—r—i—i: The suitcase. In German IY-R: We all agree with you. Miss 11—y—s. none of us can hear when everybody talks at once.” Nolan (translating French): “And she melted into tears. Miss Gurvin (translating French): “Rosa hid her hands in her head.” There is a certain long gray coat That hangs e'er on a frame: It's owner's quite particular. Rut we won't tell her name. Miss Underhill (translating): “Change en pain les meubles (furniture) de ta chambrc. Change into bread the marbles of your room.” Miss Mackay (translating): Je ne me nourris que de pain.” I am only nourished by pain. Miss Tr—Is—s openly made this statement in French class, so we thought she wanted it pub- lished: “Oh. he is going to visit me early.” Who is he. Helena? Teacher (to English R. reading “Comus ): I think this phrase would well apply to this class entering the room, ‘They come in making a riotous and unruly noise:' ” We think that V-----a S—i—h is quite an acro- bat. She highly amuses us by her racing and graceful falling in 27-W. We understand that Merrill is quite a poet, but he is so modest he does not wish his name brought before the public eye. We extend our sympathy to Vera Smith, and hope she may soon recover from her attack of scarlet fever and return to school. MY. JUST IMAGINE! Hazel Field without an excuse. Mabel Elliott with straight hair. (iillis not talking to Harlow. Crowell with a German newspaper. Ruth Wentworth fooling. Room 27-W fumigated. Mary MacLeod with a C. Miss Trolsaas with her hair down her back. If you want to read a good story or two take a peep at the exchanges on the table in 27-W. Everybody improve your opportunity and mind! It's unfortunate having sight translation in Latin and hockey at the same time. Miss Coy is some French poet. Her first pro- duction was as follows:— Quand je descendais la rue I'ai apercu l’enfant perdu. Wanted: Someone to be daily late in 27-W now that we've lost Davis.” You folks who are kicking because all the notes come from two or three divisions get to work and write a few. Heard in German: The queen had a motherly grandfather.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR So----er (translating; German): “Auf der meissener Tassen und ein paar Muscheln prang- ten. “And a team of shining mules stood on the dresser. ’ It’s kind of hard on poor little Gi----n when Fa-----o v proves himself such a fine ventriloquist. Miss Al—xan—er's favorite expression: “Well. I was simply----- 15—11—rd should have his locker moved out- side 30-W if he expects to pass in chemistry. John C------r punctuated a German sentence with a carrot. Why not use a boiled dinner? Ames (translating): The dog crouched on his left. hind, small leg. Heard in Latin: Such words are laconic from Laconia. “What is the proportion of hydrogen and oxygen in decomposition of water? ' Davis (thinking of Red Sox): “Two to one.” “He must go with his wife to church. Miss Nu—e: “Is that sentence compulsory? Heard from a Senior: ‘T am quite an artist. I can draw a breath, and sometimes a crowd.” For latest ideas on hair dressing apply to Miss Trols—s. 27-W. Children’s styles recommended. Miss P—rk—r is requested to stop moving when others are titrating their solutions. Wanted: Position as chief cook and bottle washer, especially the latter, by W. J. Fuller. Translation: “Who has eyes let him hear. Why not organize an Alpine Mountain club for the scholars who daily endanger their lives in climbing the hill back of the school? Sophomore (translating in Latin): “Having fol- lowed the band from the town. Boston Cadet or Salem Cadet band? Translation: “They brought their different selves.” 1014 Class Editor, Clinton W. Carvell. ( Judson Martcll, Assistants Thomas K. Forbes. WHAT THEY ARE. Starbird—Our interpretation of the “bright lexicon of youth. Dearborn—The same. Seale—The latest impersonation of the “Funny Little Dutchman translated from the German of Woods. 139 Whittaker — The only “incommensurable” Junior. Dohanion—Monogrammatist of Ilf French E. Hasty—His royal highness Cicero the youngest. Dickson—Supernumerary and attendant of III French E. Harding—Successor to Dickson. Bacher—The boy who is no brighter than his mark in Latin. Mr. James G. Geddes—Professor of French. Jim Geddes—Professional “ backbolo player. Aspirant to honors as an interpreter in the court of France. Jim—A plain Junior. OL’ESTIOXS OF THE DAY. Is Brigham color blind? If not why the different colored socks? Can Demosthenes Nason live up to his repu- tation? Did the tariff rates have any effect on Flahivc when he purchased that hat ? Will Wells give us a five per cent, discount on our class dues? Can the fair co-eds elect Dearborn to the house on the strength of mere woman suffrage? Will someone tell Matthews who appointed the committee for decoration on his report card? Did Havlin drop Latin because there weren’t enough girls to go around? A—“Whose son are you. Wilk? Wilk—“I’m Mr. Wilkinson. Quite right, my boy. quite right. There are funny things where'er we go, There are funnier things than that: But the funniest thing we've ever seen Is Flahivc with that hat. As we survey the entering Freshman class we are awestricken when we try to think of what kind of a football team we shall Have in a few years. Little children are rapidly converting the High School from an assembly of young men and women to a mere kindergarten. Our class election was Fine, according to Lufkin. Miss Jones was in Dutchland for a little while, but is now back again. The Junior dance is not far off. and the largest attendance ever is expected. Be saving oi your pennies And all your dimes. And the Junior Dance Committee Will guarantee a good time. £40 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Miss E. A. Talbot is commonly known as •“Eater.'' but not because of .her “large” capacity for holding the stalT of life and its luxuries. Mr. Hayward showing how flourishing the word •expense was written by a pupil. Mr. Avery hap- pens in and remarks: I shouldn’t call that ex- pense; it’s extravagance.” T. C. C.—Do you know it?—T. C. C. Watch for it. It’s coming. Brigham may not have a clear idea of the “In- itiative and Referendum.” but he's thoroughly familiar with “Initiation.” Eli, Brigham? March Seventh—Remember it. Better ask her” now about the Junior dance. At the present time we are well represented on the hockey team bv the Robertson brothers of 11-E. It’s easy enough to tell where Whittaker goes when he comes home from a dance with a broken collar bone. How did the other fellow look, ■“Slim”? If you want to know who’s boss around here start something.” said Hollis as lie started the waste basket on its journey down the aisle. Philbrook, the shorthand shark, actually got one valentine. Congratulations, Clyde. Hall's motto is: The Wise are Silent.” Now we know why Kid talks so much. There’s a reason. Editor. Myrton F. Evans. The Class of 1915-A has now become Juniors, therefore they should now have one of the best columns in the Radiator. Everybody help the cause along by handing in at least one note to their editor. Maxima Hanlon has given up the work of a suffragette and decided to become a detective. It is thought that her method of trailing lost report cards will revolutionize the profession. She has also stopped passing in notes for the Radiator, much to the editor's sorrow. Conversation between Moore and Rubenstein :— Rubenstein: “i hear you’re not feeling well this morning. Duke.” Moore: “Righto, old top!” Rubenstein: What’s the matter?” Moore: “Oh. I feel like an automobile wheel.” Rubenstein: “How's that?” Moore (yawning): “Tired.” The other day, in penmanship, someone smelled smoke and yelled Eire!” Upon investigation it was found that Swett had fallen asleep, and when his head came in contact with the paper a blaze was at once started. The fire was quickly ex- tinguished. the total loss being a sheet of writing paper valued at Jc. MacLcllan is some boy in 13-E. He was attacked by six bears, but escaped a horrible death by awaking just as they were about to embrace him. When Mr. S------ becomes the president he is going to have Joseph Sullivan for vice-president, if it is in his power to do so. Heard in 1G-E. characters unknown:— She: I bet I know where you got that collar.” He: Where?” She: Around your neck.” On account of the change which has taken place with 1915-A. the month has been so broken up that nothing of much importance has happened. This is the reason why we have not so good a column as usual. 1915 J6 Class Editor, John II. Chipman. Assistant. Margaret Wiley. What is that burnt odor coming from 3-E? Oh. that’s Miss Leavitt toasting bread. 29-E has been troubled by black hand letters of late. Detective Smith has taken up the case. Division X has the honor of Flynn, the arithmetic shark, as a member of the class. AI iss X—rt—n. be sure and don’t hurry. Misses llamblett and Leavitt seem to be in- cluded in some desk trouble. Real facts have yet to be learned. Never mind, classmates, we may be Seniors in two years. Some think Pitman’s initials, D. I. P., very ap- propriate. We sure have something to learn from the actions of certain Juniors in 10-W. BOUT. (iillis and Smith met on second floor, east building. Large attendance, great excitement. Result: Draw(n) away from each other. Shaffer helps the city by brushing off his desk when reciting. That would be a good habit for some. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR CAN ANY ONE TELL How Breck” got A in deportment? When Gillis studies? Where Miss S------- had her portrait taken? Why Lane wears the same hat? When Shaffer last combed his hair? Why room 23-E is so extremely quiet? Why Division E looks so calm? Where Bowen disappeared to? What the age of the new sub-freshmen is? Whv 31-E is never heard from? Why B. B. is absent? Why Mason stays in recesses? Why so many left school after seeing their reports? Wanted at once.—Notes for next month’s Radiator. THE COURT SCENE. Enacted in 25-E Mondays. Judge. ------- Cop.. Hayseed Hayden. Detective. John Bell. Lawyer, George Callahan. Culprit (?) George Teakles. Sergeant. Barney Chapin. Prosecuting attorney for United States, Roy Betg. Matron, Dorothy Cull. Teacher: “Tell us how potatoes grow.” Teakles: “I ain’t no farmer, let Hayseed do it.” The “belles” (?) brigade renders a striking parade into 39-E the third period every day. Great event. 1916 1 1 Class Editor, Emil R. Lawson. Richards’ hair has a peculiar way of wiggling when he is amused. The fellows of 23-E arc a blood-thirsty, grue- some bunch. For the monthly book report nearly all had murder stories by Poe. Welcome back to school, Stockwell. D—W—T. seems to have an endless supply of flowery French. Have any of us skated on Hubbard pond? In 23-E: “If we can do three sentences in half an hour, how long would it take to do twenty?” Heard in 40-W:— Teacher: “Those who arc ready to dye (die) kindly step over to the table.” Alas, very few were ready! 141 Desperate Desmond! See him in 12-E! Great attraction! Rice has an attack of blindness, someone will have to show him how to get to 5-E. K----- made some New Year resolutions when he was transferred to Mr. Loring's room. Miss Grey is going to keep the class after school for laughing. Huh! what is life without a smile? Let those who became sub-Sophs on trial try to remain with us. Heard (at the sight of a geometry boi.k): “I see my finish.” Some of us will have to get an alarm clock so we can get to school 011 time. “Dope” shuffled in on the first day one minute after the second bell, l ake our advice, Dope,” get a steam whistle and put near your bed. Newton (translating Latin): Caesar persuaded his mind to say prayers.” Eksergian is the leader of the orchestra. Note: He has cut his hair so he could see the notes. Only three more years and we will be Seniors. Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Heard in English:— This is now a Sophomore division. Can any- one tell me the meaning of Sophomore?” First Pupil: “A wise fool.” Second Pupil: Is that what you are?” This concerns all the boys. Please lend an ear to the plea for a track team. If you try and fail in what you go out for don’t be discouraged, try again. Somerville will have a great track team if you will only support it. Teacher (in geometry): “If I should continue these parallel lines forever what would happen?” Witty Pupil: They’d go off at the board.” One period solitary confinement. Dandy (reading from “The Lady of the Lake”): The Earl of Mar this morn from Doane-----------” No, Dandy, the carl had his best clothes on, not a football suit. We arc sorry to report that a few of our class- mates arc deaf mutes (sometimes). Wanted.—More notes! ! See if the Sophs can have a larger number join the Athletic Association than any other class. Why not have an interclass meet at the new athletic field some time next spring? We might dig up a few star athletes, besides stirring up some of the latent school spirit. 142 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Class Editor. John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. Fellow classmates: Are we going to surrender our space in the Radiatok to the entering class? No. certainly not. The editors feel that they have the support of the class, and you can show that their confidence i not misplaced by handing in notes. Re patriotic, or rather Radiatic. The class of 17-A is welcome. John Mullaney has the sincere sympathy of the class in the late bereavement of his brother. Miss Jordan: I am going to bleach my hair, but it's a secret.” Parker: ( h. if it's a secret then keep it dark.” Marsh: “These long walks in the morning cer- tainly build tip the body. Harding: Yes. but they wear out the sole. Heard in English: The old darkey heard an owl. so he ran hooting upon the night air with much haste.” Teacher: “Give me a sentence containing the word •Bacchus’” (meaning the wine god) Pupil: If somebody will ‘back us’ up we will succeed.” XIi- T--- (to class): “You remind me of so manv puppies; if one leads all the others follow. SOME THINGS WORTH NOTICING. Miss McKinnon has not been seen with Parker for a week. Desmond managed to keep awake in his study period on Monday. Corbett actually went a day without getting into a dispute. Harding has a hair cut (just one). Meskill is still the star of 20-E. Teacher (in English): “Bring me an allegory on Monday.” Sharon: “Where can we get the alligator?” Heard in English: “When asked the question she threw a glance at the teacher.” Heard in Algebra:— Pupil (reading Equation 1): “2 b-- Voice from the rear: “Or not to be.” Ron—na (in history, describing the Argonaut's ship): “It had sixteen berths in the cabin.” Harding was seen chasing his hat up the avenue one day this month. The hat. in spite of his efforts, kept ahead of him. and Lloyd bawled these well-known words: “My kingdom for a horse.” Law—on thinks algebra easy, because he says that he can see right through the problems. Note.—Of course he is referring to the thinness of the pages in the book. Teacher (in business practice): Your example is mixed. I can't make it out.” Sharon (looking at the floor): “Oh, yes, I see, I have my feet where the inches ought to be.” Jordan and Marsh and company have opened a branch office in the school. For further particu- lars see Miss Jordan and Miss Marsh in room 12-W. eleventh period. Division G has Bud Fisher’s fun makers, “Mutt and Jeff.” There was such weeping and gnashing of teeth in K -E when the report cards were delivered that P----ce has decided to make it the subject of his next long theme. SU B- FRESH MA X MOTTO. ‘T believe you’re right” is easily said, and it makes many friends. Did you ever notice when a study pupil is down- cast that he betrays himself by a “hanging lip”? Parker: I am naturally musical. I have a drum in each car.” Division O has lost a valuable member in Miss Lindsay, who has left this school to pursue a technical course in Providence, R. I. If I' R going to hand in notes Y B so long about it? Yesterday in 20-E Sharon was playing “On the Mississippi and fell in. It is hoped that they will find his body. A FEW PUZZLERS. If Nugent was a murderer would Mes—kill? If Desmond spoke what would Miss Lind—say? If Mullaney was neat, would Ru-=-fus(s)? If I can understand is Sax—on? If a long ton is 2,000 lbs. how much is a Hor—ton? If Parisian lace is valuable what is the value of Wal—lace? If Persian tin is worth $5 a ton what is the worth of Mar—tin? I am cold. Do you get my chatter? Harding: “Did Adam and Eve have any tele- phone? C—m—g—s: “Sure.” Hard-----: What was the number?” C—m—g—s: “281-Apple.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR I am lost. Do von trail me? Miss M-----h: You ought to be glad that you're living.” Miss McK------n: Certainly, I am tickled to death.” McConnell (translating): “J'ai cassc la cruche.” ‘ 1 have broken my crutch. Wanted.—A patient nurse to care for Elavder- man of 27-W. The Freshmen wish to thank all speakers at ethics for the pains to which they have gone to give them a little instructive enjoyment. Miss Connor's motto: Always do the first thing first if it has not already been done, in which case it is unnecessary to do it. is a good one, it not abused. NOTES FROM 1-B HISTORY A. The tyrant. Pisistratus, the son of Solomon (meaning Solon, etc.). Miss Wis—m—n: I was called when at Athens at 0.30 p. in. in the morning.” (Their time must go backward.) Miss C. Brainard says that in the metaphor, “My heart sank in my boots,” heart and boots are the things compared. Are they alike, in that they both beat it, or that they are both near the sole (soul)? We wish to welcome the new Freshman column which is soon to appear in this paper, wishing it the best luck for its coming years. “An anecdote is something which they give a man to revive him after taking poison,” says B—wk—r, but we disagree with him, don’t you? Three-act comedy every day but Wednesday in 21-W. eighth period. Cast, Bowker. Dying words: “I d’no ” Heard in Division B: “If Riley leaves I leave.” News as well as jokes and stories are welcome to our school paper. Please don’t forget us. Tis said that 10-W has a better poet than any other room, namely J. Whalen. Porter is getting to be some sport all right with his prison-barred sox. It appears that Keating had a big chest at one time, but somehow or other it dropped about a foot. See Eaton for your dramatical lessons, fifth period. Wednesday, Thursday, 4-E. Someone suggests it would be a good plan for M3 us fellows to put our heads together and make a granite walk in front of the High School. If you would like to know anything about the history lesson just ask Rondina. 1917 H S u b jf res b man 1R o tc s Although you’d been here but three days When notes were sent to press. We knew a few things of you then, Or so we rather guess. Senior: “How do you like High School, Freshie?” Freshie: Oh. it's so nice to be able to walk around.” We hear the girls like to be in the scientific division, because there are three boys to each girl 1 stood upon a mountain. I looked down on a plain, I saw a lot of greenish stuff. It looked like waving grain. I looked again, to make quite sure. And then it looked like grass, But. goodness, to my horror. 'Twas the Sub-Freshman class! Someone said that Miss W—1—i—m—n wanted a diagram of the school building so that she woufd not lose her way. It’s too bad Bob Ilig—ins is afraid of girls. They won't harm you. Bobby. Can you imagine Alice L—S—ur walking alone? We hear that Bill Schr-----d—r is a walking encyclopedia. We’re glad that Husky Ru—g—es is over the mumps. Now that you have become a High School student. Harold, you must put away such childish things. We heard a Freshman ask: “Are you supposed to save lessons to study in your study periods?” We hear Miss St--------kw—11 didn’t want her name in the paper. Sorry. Madeline, to displease you. We hope. Stanley, you will climb the “Cliff of fame. Now, Mr. Currie, that you are at High School, you must talk out loud no more. I guess. Miss Bacigalupa. that the teachers will be able to spell your name before they can pro- nounce it. 144 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR NOTES OF THE AL.VMNI CAT-irSELL-OS E. A. (‘‘Jiggs ) Donahue. English. ’09. Somer- ville's former baseball captain, has been elected captain of the W ashington and Lee baseball team in Lexington. Virginia. Donahue came to Wash- ington and Lee in the fall of 1910 from Mercers- burg Academy in Pennsylvania, and he immedi- ately took a prominent part in athletics. Last fall he played on the varsity football team and contributed largely to the success of that team, which vanquished nearly all of its opponents. He is manager of this year's basket ball team, presi- dent of the Athletic Association, and also of the Junior class. Arthur E. Quimby. S. 11. S., '12. is employed by the Poston Woven Hose and Rubber Com- pany. Stephen Mahoney. Latin. '08. Poston College, '12. has been elected secretary of the Poston Col- lege Club of Cambridge. Arthur Donahue, Latin, ’ll, is playing on the Dartmouth hockey team. Alice Baxter, Latin. TO. is in employ of the John Hancock Insurance Company. Edward A. Donahue has been elected captain of the 1913 football team of Washington and Lee University. Virginia. Mr. Donahue is president of the Junior class and is a member of the Phi Peta Sigma fraternity. Eva Stevens. English, '08, is with the Medford Trust Company. J. Edmund Vincent. English. '11. is in the main office of the Boston Elevated. Margaret McDonald. Latin, 'll, is with the Spiers-Kish Prick Company. Poston. Arthur Rilev. S. II. S., M2, is in the Boston Globe. William McGowan. S. II. S., T2. is at the Davis Square office of the Somerville Trust Company. Blaine Washburn. English. '10, is with the Aberthaw Construction Company at Buffalo. N. Y. Pauline Conant. Latin, TO, is in the Agricul- tural department of the State House. Minnie Robertson. English, Ml. is with the Ginn 1 'ublishing Company. Chester S. Cook. Latin. TO, Conservatory of Music. 1912, is now teaching music. On February 1. E. Everett Adams, English, TO, was married to Miss Mabel A. Heilman. In addi- tion to his business duties, Mr. Adams is study- ing organ music at the New England Conserva- tory. Jane A. Thomas, English. Ml, is a stenographer for the Congregational Publishing Company, on Beacon street. Boston. Lydia Spinney, English, TO, is a stenographer for the Perry Scarle Company, Boston. Bertha C. Mellett, S. H. S., T2, is a stenog- rapher for Brown. Howland Company on Federal street. Poston. Hazel Upton, S. II. S., T2. is attending the Notre Dame Academy on Berkeley street, Boston. Charlie 1 )ickerman, formerly of the class of T3, has been awarded a $150 scholarship at Phillips Exeter Academy. Arthur Campbell. English, '08, Yale University. '12. is teaching in the Philippines. Mr. Campbell was staff artist of the Radiator during his Senior year in the high school. Myron L. Harlow. Latin. '08, Harvard, T2, is now employed by the New England Telephone Company at Fort Hill square, in the accounting department. Miss Hazel Pearson. S. If. S., T2, is now a Freshman at Wellesley College. Edwin O’Brion. S. 11. S., T2, is at Amherst Agricultural College. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR M5 Tired and weary both of my job and my pa- pers. I stepped into a periodical store to rest. Soon my friend. Mr. Bookworm, came up to me and asked if I cared to put the papers I was carry- ing on sale. Seeing an easy way out of my troubles, 1 at once surrendered my package, and rejoicing, was about to-leave when he asked me if I did not want to wait a little while and watch them sold. “You see,” he said. “1 have custom- ers of all kinds come in here and I’ll soon get rid of them, besides, it is interesting to sec what the different kinds of people buy.” Of course I as- sented and settled myself comfortably behind the counter. Not many minutes later a loudly dressed dude stalked into the store and up to the counter. I want a good paper,” he said, “bright cover, of course.” “All right.” answered Mr. Bookworm, here is the Malden Oracle. How’s that? Bright in color and also in jokes, its reading is fairly good, too. although it needs more stories.” In the meantime Mr. Scribe had entered and glancing over the papers said: “Here, let me have the Maine Campus. These editorials look good.” Then his companion. Mr. Merchant, said: “What paper is good for advertising?” Oh. I've got the paper tor you, The Dome, Sheffield, Mass., a fine twenty-five cent paper, three quarters of which is advertisements. Really, I wonder if the students like that? Soon after their departure a chorus girl en- tered. “Got a book on plays?” she asked. “Why, no! not exactly, but here’s the High School Argus from Lambertville, it’s full of play synopses. How would that do?” “Just the thing! Thanks,” she said, and with rustle of silk she was gone. Then a thoughtful looking man opened the do � r. That’s Professor Dean.” my friend in- formed me. and then said: What can I do for you to-day. Professor?” Well, I want a magazine that is good in liter- ary work.” “Well, sir, here’s the Academic Observer, Utica. X. Y„ with finely written stories. All right. How much? “()ne dollar, sir.” “One dollar! the professor gasped. “It never cost that much to print that paper!” “()h. no. but you're buying brains, not paper, sir. and then the greenback came out. Talking like parrots a couple of school girls now entered the store. Good story numbers, to- day. Mr. Bookworm? asked the first. We each, want one. Well, here’s the January Imp for one of yoir, and the Wizard from Ossining, X. Y., for the other. Be sure you read ‘Humility ( aleridge’s Future’ in the latter, he called after them, as they went out the .door. Soon we saw a little youngster’s head sticking up over the counter. “Got anything for a kid, mister?” he asked. Oh, yes. Here’s the Voice. Concord, Mass. It cost a dime to get it out, but you can have it for a cent, sonny. It needs more stories to raise its value, but I must say its exchanges arc good.’ “Say. my friend whispered, here’s a man from the Transcript. I wonder what he wants. Good afternoon, I’d like a couple of papers, with good editorials. Got them right on hand. sir. this Iliad with its beautiful cover, and The Mirror, from Waltham.”- Then in came Miss Critic and she began imme- diately to look over the remaining papers. “The Index, Worcester, no exchange column at all. 1 guess I don’t take that. Here’s The Racquet, their exchanges arc good, and I’d like the Bangor Oracle, too, they always have a good column. Thanks, goodbye. Oh. come on in. called a young man to his companion, as he opened the door. Howdy. Mr. Bookworm. We’re sick of studying and want a good story. What can you give us? Why, try the Jabbcrwock. Boston, and (lie Din- osaur. Laramie. Wy. They excel in stories. “All right, we’re in for them. then. Why. hello, Kickem, this to a new arrival, what do you want here?” 1.0 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ‘ ( )h, a paper on Athletics of course. What's here? Ah. the High School Herald, Westfield, Mass. I'm in luck, they're great on Athletics, and say, hand over a Grotonian Weekly, will you? Thanks. Oh. Mr. Hookworm, have you the Lasell Leaves? I hear one of our Somerville girls has won first prize in a contest out there and I want to read her story. Yes, right here, miss. Fine stories in that paper, you’re getting vour money's worth. And then a big Canadian from the ‘ wild and vvooly West came in. Got any news from Can- ada. sir? Most assuredly. Take this Vox Disciplini, from Vancouver. It’s really interesting. Then my friend. Mr. Painter, came in. I’d like a paper that shows forth a promising young artist. Mr. Bookworm. All right, sir. Here is the Lowell High School Review. The best paper I have in that line.” And your best is certainly excellent, an- swered Mr. Painter, as lie glanced through the pages. How do you do, Miss Slam? What would you like to-day? ”()h. a couple of papers full of knocks, of course. What have you got for me ?” Well, here's the Searchlight and the Iliad. I guess they'll suit pretty well. The next person to come was a little Soph, looking as big as life. Say. I'd like two or three ----------- Z he Naming of tbc Sbrcwb [Continued from page 129.] these words he let go the halter and sprang aside into the bushes. In the next instant Haskell found himself tear- ing over the prairie on the back of a pony still tingling from the wicked slash from a rawhide. With difficulty the young man was able to keep his seat. when, all at once—snap—the saddle girth parted. For a second he hung on, grasping des- perately the coarse mane of his flying steed, then lie felt his strength ebbing, he was falling, the saddle was slipping from beneath him. his hand had no strength left. Finally his head swam: he pitched headlong to the ground, and before he lost all consciousness he vaguely realized that in his right hand he held two leather handles—the precious satchel was gone. [To be continued in the March issue] papers full of good stories and laughs for my kid sister, 'cause she's got the mumps. All right, sonny, take along this Nautilus, The School Life, and the High School Herald. I guess she'll enjoy them. Ah. good evening, Mr. Rhymer. I’ve been expecting you all day. I’ve saved your regular for you. the Punchard Ensign. It’s as good as usual in poetry.” Then turning to me, he said. And now. Miss Exchange Editor, we have only one left. Just then Miss Bright Eyes breathlessly rushed in. Oh, Mr. Bookworm, have you a copy of the Keene Enterprise left? I’ve tried everywhere but find that this edition is all sold out, and that there's a demand for another, but I want a copy of the first if I can have it.” All sold out! How’s that? What makes that comic sheet so popular this month?” Oh. you see the writer of ‘On a Cattle Boat’ put an ad’ in a Boston paper that he was looking- for a wife who was something like the heroine of his story. Well, he certainly was a bright chap, I'm sure. I have just one copy left and you may have it. And with the paper tucked safely under her arm. she slipped out the door. And then the Exchange Editor, with other people's sense and nonsense turned into coppers, wended her way home, chiding herself that she had not retained a certain otic of the papers. Can you guess which one? Bill i arsball's jfirst Experience [Continued from page 133.] world come? Horrors, what was that? Some- thing had certainly landed on him good and hard. Had all the stars in the heavens fallen before his own two eyes? lie had stopped at last, too stunned to move. Good morning. Bill. Cheer up, ojd man. you’ve got nothing but an extra bump of grandeur on your cranium, and two black eyes.” It was Bob Livingstone’s cheery voice sound- ing through a maze of constellations, planets, stars, etc., which were dancing before Marshall’s blackened eyes. —------------------------------- A very successful dance was given January 22 by the S. (). C. girls at the Grantanbry assembly rooms. The members are: President, Helen Farn- ham: vice-president. Ruth Cambridge; treasurer. Dorothy Savage; secretary, Daisy Rundle: Edith Ilartison, Gladys Coker. Mabel Bownc. Erminie Burtnett. and Mildred Bowlby. Mrs. Burtnctt. Mrs. Coker, and Mrs. Bowlbv acted as matrons. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 47 flDelrose, 2; Somerville, I Somerville lost a hard-fought game at the Arena on January 21 to the speedy Melrose seven. The team displayed flashes of excellent team-work, and the forward line was right on the job. Downing. Bowen, and Robertson contributed several sensa- tional '‘carries.” and the Melrose men found it hard to get past this trio. Cosgrove and Merrill played a good defensive game, and If. Robertson, at the net, established a school record, making thirty-seven stops of well-directed shots. The puck seemed to hover in Somerville’s territory most of the time, and the score would undoubtedly have been much larger if II. Robertson had not performed in excellent style at the net. His stops brought forth praise from both contingents of rooters. The first period was a lively one. and the rubber disc see-sawed back and forth until Cochrane, the Melrose cover-point, slipped through the Red and Blue defence and caged a tally after five minutes of play. The Somerville forwards now carried the puck in a sensational dash for the Melrose net. and Downing caged Somerville’s lone point, the first goal of the season. Melrose came back with a vengeance, and Cochrane again caged a pretty goal. Period up. H. Robertson stopped thirty-seven attempts. Somerville started off with a dash, but the Mel- rose defence smothered them prettily. The puck now hung in Red and Blue ground for the re- mainder of the period, with occasional ineffectual dashes by Robertson and Downing. Melrose caged two more goals, but thev were not allowed. Period closed with puck in Somerville territory. Summarv:— MELROSE. SOMERVILLE. Anderson, r.w........................l.w.. Baker Crawford, c...................c.. Downing Sterling, r.............r.. Crispen. Bowen Wanamaker. l.w...........r.w. J. Robertson Cochrane, c.p......................c.p.. Merrill Brady, p...........................p.. Cosgrove Ross, g................... ...g.. 11. Robertson Score—Melrose, 2: Somerville, 1. Goals— Cochrane (2). Downing (1). Referee—Tingley. Assistant referee — O'Brien. Twenty - minute periods. Somerville, 2; Chelsea, 0 Somerville defeated Chelsea in a very slow game on Artificial Rink on February «I. The poor icc made team-work and passing an impossibility, and Somerville’s two tallies were due to individual work by Downing and J. Robertson. Summarv:— SOMERVILLE. CHELSEA. Baker, l.w.............................r.w., Egan Downing, c...............................c.. Ancel Bowen, r.................................r., Roberts J. Robertson, r.w......................l.w., Adelson Cosgrove, c.p.....................c.p.. Turcl Merrill, p........................p.. Ancom If. Robertson, g.........................g.. Redel! Score — Somerville. 2: Chelsea. 0. Goals— Downing, J. Robertson. Referee—Marden. Time —Fifteen-minute periods. —— Zbe Seconb Game with Hrliiuiton On February 7 the second Somerville-Arling- ton game was played at the Arena. Somerville showed a decided improvement over its first con- test. Although Somerville played a good game Arlington had little difficulty in keeping the puck in Somerville’s territory a good part of the game. FI. Robertson, who played a super!) game at goal, stopped all but three of Arlington’s hard shots. Summarv:— ARLINGTON. SOMERVILLE. Butteriek, g..............g.. II. Robertson Lowe, p...................c.p., Cosgrove Robbins. Scullev, c.p.........p., Merrill SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 148 Crofft, Manscl, l.w.........ctr., J. Robertson Ross, ctr..........................c.. Downey Bower, r.........................l.w.. T. Baker Cousins. Kelly, r.w...............r.w., Bowen Score—Arlington, 8; Somerville. 0. Goals— Ross (2). Bower (1). Timers—P. Hunnewell, Gordon. Referees—Tingley. Hoyt. Goal um- pires—Richards, Carens. Somerville, 2; flDe forfc, 2 Somerville and Medford fought it out to a tie score on February 10 at the Pits. The game was rough, and body-checking, tripping etc., played an important part. The large area of playing space gave the players opportunity for wide roving, and the puck see-sawed between the two nets during a Smile or XIwo Maud: “She is a woman who has suffered a good deal for her belief.” Ethel: Dear me! What is her belief?” Maud: She believes that she can wear a No. 3 shoe on a No. ( foot.—Selected. Teacher (to new pupil): What’s your name? New Pupil: T-t-tommv T-t-tinkcr. Teacher: And do you stutter all the time, Tommy ? New Pupil: X-n-no, m-ma'am; o-o-only vv-when 1 t-t-talk. English history puzzles me; I never can see why the whole game. Three overtime periods were played, but the score remained the same. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. MEDFORD. Harding, r.w......................l.w., Laird Downing, c..............................c., Coy J. Robertson, r.........................r.. Little Harris, Baker, l.w.......r.w., Day (Captain) Cosgrove (Captain), c.p...............c.p.. Kerr Merrill, p.....................p., Christenson II. Robertson, g...............g, Sweetman Score—Somerville. 2; Medford, 2. Referee— Donalson. Time—Two twenty-minute periods and three overtime periods of five minutes each. Goal umpires—Hunnewell. Moister. Timers— Tift and Sweeney. Goals—Robertson. Downing, Dav. Laird. After so many, many reigns It still should be so dry.—Ex. A good idea—a seven-ton truck supplied to as- sist our Presides in conveying their books to and from school. Tis very hard to say Good-bye The poets often write. But sometimes it is harder still 'l o say just plain good-night. Preside (in trouble with the faculty): What would you do if you were in my shoes? Unsympathetic Senior: Get a shine. —Ex. Teacher: Give me an example of a concrete word. Preside: ‘‘Cement.” NAY TAYLOR CATERERS ICE CREAM MANUFACTURERS 399-B and 399-C HIGHLAND AVENUE THE TODD CLASSES STENOGRAPHY and TYPEWRITING The Only School in Boston under the di- rection of an Official Stenographer of the Superior Court. Open Day and Evening. 21-22 Herald Building, Boston. Ox. 2791-R Frank A. Teele Coal Money Buy the Eest Coal only No better coal mined than the All-rail D. it H. Shipped direct from the mines. Davis Square West Somerville Tel. 54 John Bryant’S Sons Couture Thompson Gas and Electrical Contractors JOBBING PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO ESTIMATES FURNISHED Telephone 123-2 353 MEDFORD STREET 104 Bristol Road . . West Somerville SOFT HAT DESIGNED BY US AND BEING SOLD LARGELY AMONG YOUNG MEN COLOR. SEAL BROWN PRICE, $3.00 and $2.00 (Jptamltrrfaiu TWO STORES 637 WASHINGTON STREET CORNER Or BOYLSTON STREET 659 WASHINGTON STREET UNDER GAIETY THEATRE GEORGE L. jANVRIN JEWELER 60 Cross Street . . Somerville, Mass. EAT AT THE School Lunch Counter Sandwiches, Cake and Pie Seasonable Lunches at All Times PRICES LIGHT -------RODICK----------- Dry Goods-GREAT DANE SWEATERS - Notions ALL WOOL SWEATERS WITH POCKETS $3.50 UP ------ALICIA------------ Somerville’s New Milliner LADIES EXCHANGE FANCY GOODS and NOVELTIES 399 Highland Ave., West Somerville, Mass. TEL. CON J. T. NEWTON I). N. DUN It A R NEWI0N DUNBAR “ contra'ctors Tel. 3971-W Estimates Cheerfully Given Davis Square West Somerville DORRETY Designer and Maker of SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL PINS Send for New Pree Catalogue of Medals. Cups, Trophy Shields, Prizes, Frat Pins and Emblems Factory and Salesroom. 337 Washington St. BOSTON “OUT!” TllC 1913 Wright I)itson Catalogue Every student who loves Athletic Sports of any kind should have a copy. Base Ball, Lawn Tennis, Golf, Athletic Shoes, Clothing and Sweaters are our specialty. Estimates furnished for Class Caps and Hats, Sweaters and Uniforms. - - - WRIGHT IHTSON boston.all Washington St. NKW YORK .... -i-i Warren St. CHICAGO.II!� N. Wn nwli Ave. SAN FRANCISCO . . :t.M Market St PKOVIDKN'CK, R. I. • . S3 Weyl.oSset St. CAMBKIOUK Harvard Square When in need of a Breakfast Relish, Try T. I. Reed Best Burlington Ham and Bacon. (Once tried always used.) Practical Xalks FORTUNES ARE NOT MADE WITh HANDS but with BRAINS. A laborer bitterly denounced to me the possessors of fortunes,— said the people never got them honestly,—never earned them with their own hands. No intelligent person believes fortunes are made by brawn. Brawn does not count when it comes to fortunes. BIG SALARIES COME NOT BUT BY BRAINS. M. C. S. develops BRAINS that LEAD TO GOOD SALARIES. IF YOU THINK, YOU'LL GROW Everyone can get something from every other one, if he'll think. The thing he gets may be only a knowledge of what to avoid, but, if he'll think, he'll grow. M. C. S. students are constantly impressed with the fact that while their technical studies are important, to think analytically and coherently is very much more important. It’s the latter thing that makes them winners. Ask for free catalog. WALTER LEROY SMITH, President BEGIN : Day School any Monday ; Evening School any Tuesday MALDEN COMMERCIAL SCHOOL EDUCATIONALLY THE STRONGEST BUSINESS SCHOOL IN NEW ENGLAND 156 Pleasant Street, Malden, Mass. (New Talk Next Month) § •e) I $ BOSTON UNIVERSITY 44 The University in the City9P 1500 Students 150 Instructors 7,000 Graduates FIVE DEPARTMENTS College, School of Law, School of Theology, School of Medicine, Graduate School THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Over 250 Courses of Instruction Leading to Degrees in Arts, Letters and Science SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR THE PROFESSIONS and for BUSINESS For full information send for Circular No. 116 EVERETT W. LORD, Executive Secretary 688 Boylston Street, Boston I 1 -X Telephone, Cambridge 1070 Telephone, Somerville 932-4 Cambridge Business School Ernest W. Merrill, Principal GREGG OR PITMAN Shorthand Bookkeeping Accountancy Penmanship Arithmetic English Spelling DAY AND EVENING CLASSES ENTER AT ANY TIME 595 Massachusetts Avenue Opposite Central Subway Station Being Graduated YNE of the satisfactions of graduation days is a worthy portrait cf yourself at a very important time in your personal history. Probably at no other time will your photographs be so widely exchanged. Your future pDrtrait possibilities are in the hands of the artist who photographs you now. 4 A word to the wise is sufficientthat word is PURDY 145 Tremont Street, Boston i Official photographers to Somerville High for 1912. Discount rates to all school members. The popular “ Belmont ” notch Collar made in self striped Madras. 2 for 25c AHROW COLLARS Cluett. PcaSody £z Co.. Makers EDWARD L. ROCHUSSEN Graduate ’SS, Germany Piano, Violin and Orchestra Instruction First Class Music for All Occasions STCDIO and RESIDENCE 19 Dartmouth Street, Winter Hill, Somerville Telephone 2656-W Established 1891 Circulars on application High School and Club CATERING ALBERT M. GOODELL 92 Lexington Ave., West Somervil'e Tel. Con. W. Soni. S. ROSENTHAL GOODYEAR SHOE REPAIRING Best Leather Used. Lowest Prices. 55-A SUMMER STREET TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece ..............................................................................15.4� Editorial Staff............................................................................155 The Spy, by Lester C. Gustin.................................................................150 Sir Bcdaforde, by Hazel V. Paris...........................................................If � 1 Just a Patch, by Olive E. DeMaris..........................................................163 When Scarlet Fever Reached Camp Eighteen, by Edwin F. O’Brien..............................104 For the Glory of T3, by Leonard Rice.........................................................166 A Case of Push and Pull, by Lester C. Gustin...............................................167 In Corollary Land, by Louise Grainger . . ....................................168 Point of View, by Norvillc L. Milmore......................................................169 Editorials.................................................................................170 Somerville Boys at Harvard, by Harvard, T6...............................................172 Somerville Boys at Dartmouth, by Arthur Williams, L. ’ll, D. ’16.........................173 Somerville Boys at Tufts.....................................................................174 Somerville Boys at M. A. C., by Edwin F. O’Brien, ’12, M. A. C. ’16 . . . . .176 Somerville Girls at Radcliffe, by Louise Bowen.............................................176 Somerville Girls at Jackson, by Jackson, 1914 . . 176 Somerville Girls at Wellesley . . . 177 Debating.....................................................................................177 Class Notes..................................................................................17S The Taming of the Shrewd (continued from February Issue), by Philip I� . Lewis, T4 . .182 Alumni Notes...............................................................................183 Exchange Notes.............................................................................184 Athletics..................................................................................185 J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery Telephone 319 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott Seniors, Remember tbat Date, April 14 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE UPPER PICTURE. ROLLINS CHAPEL LOWER PICTURE. WEBSTER HALL SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, March, 1913. No. 6 The Somerville High School Radiator is published by the High School on the third Tnursday of «-very month during tin-school year, and only important news matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be let t w ith any of the editorial staJf or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write on one 'side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should l e mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston I . . Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT Efcitorial Staff EditorstnsCbief W. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 associate Editor I OLA W. JOHNSON, ’13 Ercbange Editor EDITH,M. WILLIAMSON, 13 Sporting Editor RAYMOND H. BAXTER, 13 alumni Editors FANNIE M. LIPSHIRES, ’13 MARION K. SLADE, '13 Business Manager EARLE R. CLARK, ’13 assistant Business Manager L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 Creasurer GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) start artist RUTH L. SAWYER Class Editors STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 JOHN CHI PM AN, ’15-B CLINTON W. CARVELL, ’14 EMIL R. LAWSON, T6-A MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B 156 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Hbc Sp 2 36g Xcster C. ©usttn, IE., '09; ID. H. €., 13 I Mr. Gustin was graduated front the English High School in 1909. While in High School he was a mem- ber • ! the football team for three years and class editor of the Radiator, class poet and historian in his Senior year. At present Mr. Gustin is a Senior at Massachusetts institute of Technology. He is studying civil en- gineering.! was tlte late afternoon of a cold winter's day in the early part of February, 1918. The last rays of the setting sun painted with their cold, fading brilliancy the towering crags and rocky canyons of the Rocky Mountains, moulding the hard gray rocks and little patches of scrubby pine which dotted the hillsides into fantastic shapes of matchless beauty, and kissing the lofty snow-capped peaks till they glowed a rosy crimson against the deep blue of the darkening heavens. In the west the sky blazed red as if in defiance of the fast gather- ing streamers of darkness that crept silently upon it from out of the dusky realms of blackness in the east, not the calm, restful color of a southern landscape, but a bright, fiery red. the red that speaks of bravery and leads men on to death. Hut even night could not bring peace to the weary soldiers of the great republic, for war was in the land, and the death-king ruled his own. Darkness no longer meant rest and quiet, but only a brief breathing-space to prepare for the grim work the daylight never failed to bring. Over a year before the Island Empire across the sea had loosed its dogs of war, and. like the quick-gathering thunderstorm at the close of a hot summer's day, the horde of yellow warriors had descended upon the Pacific coast almost be- fore the call to arms had been sent flashing throughout the land. Surprised, overwhelmed, at- tacked on all sides, the small American army in the Pacific states could do nothing to check the terrific rush of the invaders. Slowly but surely they were forced back to the Rocky Mountains, where they were joined by an immense volunteer army from the Eastern states, and the triumphant advance of the Japanese was checked. During the first year of the war little else of importance had been accomplished by either side. It is true some great battles had been fought, but they changed but slightly the relative positions of the two armies. The time, mostly, had been spent in strengthening the lines in preparation for the final struggle, and now, like snarling tigers waiting but the chance to strike, the two armies lay in restless expectation for the signal that would hurl them from the highest pinnacle of civilization to the level of the ancient cavemen and blood-mad beasts. No, there was not peace in the land. In spite of the deadly masked batteries and smokeless powder, in spite of the cunningly-hidden rifle pits and long-range rifles, in spite of all the skilled attempts at secrecy, the signs of war were there and could not, for more than a few minutes, re- main invisible. But the scene that was being enacted now was but one of the minor tragedies of war. A hunter’s cabin, one of the many that were scattered through the mountains, had, for some reason, been set on fire. Perhaps its owner had been discovered giving aid to the enemy; perhaps it was only a wanton spirit of destruction that caused the deed; in war there is always an excuse ready to make a crime appear righteous. As the flames leaped higher and higher into the darkness above the American soldiers could be seen hastily loading their horses with pro- visions and other spoils of war from the burning building, and making preparations for their de- parture. A short distance to one side, and partly in the shadow of a small clump of trees, three or four troopers were gathered about another man, evi- dently their prisoner. By the light of a few scattered moonbeams that struggled through the branches, and the flickering flames of the now dying fire, one could sec him plainly. He was dressed in -the characteristic garb of the mountains, the rough clothes of a hunter and trapper, evidently the owner of the cabin which was now being swiftly reduced to glowing embers. Now the signal for departure was given. Hastily mounting, the troopers formed in a column two abreast. In their midst rode the prisoner. At times he glanced with a half contemptuous smile at the laughing, joking troopers about, and then, again, his face would grow hard as he thought, perhaps, of the wrongs these same troopers had inflicted upon him. But ever he watched with careful side glances the borders of the roadway. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 157 seeking some narrow by-path by which he might escape. Ah, here at last was his chance. A few steps ahead, at right angles to the road which they were traveling, a rocky trail led down between two towering cliffs. Xow! Striking his spurs deep into his horse’s flanks, and at the same time wheeling his steed against that of the trooper beside him, he leaned low in his saddle and was off. The animal beside him reared up, and before the startled trooper could prevent him the prisoner sped through the narrow opening and down the rocky canyon with the speed of the wind. Taken by surprise the cavalrymen did not at once take up the pursuit, but in a few seconds they were galloping after him, firing their carbines at him as he sped along. The fleeing horseman looked behind, the distance between him and his pursuers was gradually increasing. As he swept around a turn of the road he turned with a laugh and waved his hand to them, as if bidding them good-bye. Scarcely had his horse gone a dozen steps farther when he stumbled over a projecting stone in the pathway and went down, his leg broken by the fall. Almost as his steed fell the man sprang from his saddle and sped towards a group of sheltering rocks, leaped over them, and dropped panting to the ground. The next instant the cavalrymen swept around the turn and drew rein as they saw the fallen horse. Behind the rocks the man. with a smile, drew a revolver from the bosom of his shirt, lie could at least let them feel his sting before he died. Cautiously he raised himself above the level of his shelter and trained his weapon on the leader of the troopers. Bang! The revolver spoke and the horseman swayed in his saddle. The cavalrymen answered the challenge and spurred forward. Now,as the ground grew rougher, they dismounted and ran zig-zagging back and forth from rock to rock, but always getting nearer that little shelter behind which the lone defender was making a last gallant stand. Bang! Bang! With set teeth he continued firing at the soldiers as they advanced. Suddenly, with a moan, he clapped his hand to his left shoulder. When he withdrew it it was stained red. He seized his revolver again, pointed it at an advancing trooper, and pulled the trigger. There was a hollow, metallic click, but that was all. The revolver was empty. Desperately his hands sped through his pockets in search of cartridges. He could find none. Then his hand slid to his belt, and his fingers closed reassuringly about the handle of his knife. lie would make them suffer tor their mistake in not disarming him; and. slipping down behind the rocks, he silently awaited their coming. After what seemed to him eternity he heard a scattered volley of shots come from the canyon trail. He raised himself slightly and looked forth. The Americans were hastily mounting and firing scattered shots down the pathway. I le turned and glanced in the direction of the attack. The bright moonlight showed him a regiment of Japanese cavalry galloping swiftly up the trail. With a shout he crawled over the rocks and staggered towards the yellow men, stumbled, and pitched forward. When he opened his eyes a soldier in the uniform of a Japanese captain was bending over him. The escaped prisoner raised himself weakly on his elbow. Those dogs of Americans.” he murmured, have they gone?” Would they dare to stand before us for an instant?” replied the Japanese soldier with a re- assuring smile. They have gone and you are safe.” Thank God, thank God.” answered the man. covering his face with his hands. “Oh, my poor mother and sister.” His whole body shook with suppressed sobs. For a few minutes the Japanese soldier re- mained quiet. Hardened as he was to the horrors of war. yet he was touched by the man's grief. Then lie spoke. Come,” he said, come to our camp. There you will be among friends. But wait. he added, as the man tried to rise to his feet, but fell back with a groan, wait, you arc wounded.” It is nothing. the man replied, only a slight price to pay for escaping from those American savages—and to fall among friends.” lie added, casting a grateful glance at the waiting soldier. I hen. aided by his new-found friend, he stag- gered weakly to his feet, and together they went towards the waiting regiment of cavalry. General Matasuma. commander-in-chief of the Japanese forces in the field, paced up and down the narrow confines of his headquarters tent with restless energy. Already his countrymen at home were beginning to murmur. True, he had driven back the Americans, but yet any general could have done that. It was no great honor to whip a mere handful of men. backed as lie was by his immense army of trained veterans. He glanced through the doorway of his tent. Far below him the camp fires of the Americans twinkled like tiny fireflies in the gathering dark- ness. Oh. if he could only know what plans they 158 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR would now attempt, what their next move would be. Suddenly he paused in his restless pacing to and fro, stepped quickly to the entrance to his tent, and gave a sharp command. An orderly came quickly from a near-by camp fire. Send me Colonel Kawada at once,” commanded the general. The orderly saluted and turned to obey. Soon a rider galloped up, halted in front of the headquarters tent, and, with a quick, cat-like move- ment, swung himself from his saddle to the ground. •'Colonel, began the general almost before Kawada had reached the tent, what are the latest movements of the Americans? Have they made any new demonstrations within the last few hours? -No, sir, was the answer, none.” Have you made any recent captures of any of the enemy's men?” came the next question. Again the colonel shook his head negatively. “My men have been most unfortunate,” he re- sponded. . We almost succeeded in overtaking a troop of American cavalry last night, but they lied instead of offering battle. A prisoner, whom they had captured, some poor miner or trapper, I believe, succeeded in escaping from them to us. lie said the soldiers had murdered his mother and sister, burned his home over his head, and run off with all his live stock and provisions. Tis all one can expect in war, however,” he concluded, with a shrug of his shoulders. is he in the camp now?” asked the general, with a half show of interest. Perhaps he could tell us something. Command an orderly to bring him here.” Half an hour later an orderly entered with the escaped prisoner.- The latter glanced about with a show of timidity and awe as he stood in the presence of the man who had made the whole United States shake with the impact of his iron legions, but yet. in spite of his apparent uneasi- ness, his lower jaw showed stern and clean-cut in the dickering light in the tent. The general dismissed the soldier with a nod. but motioned Colonel Kawada to remain. Then he turned to the new arrival. What is your name? he began. Ralph Sommers. was the reply. Your nationality?’' was the next question. “English.” “Occupation? The general was becoming in- terested. I am a hunter and trapper, was the response. “Three years ago I was a clerk in one of the small towns in Canada, but. as my health was poor, my doctor advised me to go to the moun- tains, so I came across the border and settled here. It is true that I did not make as much as when I was a clerk, but we three, my mother, my sister, and I. were always happy and contented untii war broke out and these clogs of American soldiers came. The speaker choked. Then you do not sympathize with them, these Americans? inquired the general, looking up. Sympathize with them! The man seemed about to explode with his suppressed wrath. Sympathize with them! Those murdering savages! I would see the whole nation at the bottom of the ocean first. See, he cried, tearing open his coat and revealing a ragged hole it; his shoulder that showed ghastly red in the flickering lantern light, see, there is their farewell gift to me. “And then you ask me if I sympathize with them. I would do anything to be revenged upon them. Even would 1 go as a spy upon them and discover their plans that their down- fall might be all the more rapid and complete--- ah. that is it—a spy. I will go as a spy and dis- cover their plans and then, then they will know what it is to gain the hatred of an Englishman and a Sommers!” When the young man had concluded his violent outburst of anger the Japanese general leaned back and regarded him critically, as one might look at some horse that he intended to purchase. So you would be willing to go into the Ameri- can lines as a spy,” said the general, voicing his thoughts. “As a spy. yes. I would do anything to be revenged on them. Again his rage for an instant mastered him. “Do you think you could enter the enemy’s camp without being discovered? You know the penalty is death.” “Death! The man spoke the word with a contemptuous sneer. Death ! he repeated, what do I care for death? If giving my life could bring disaster upon those American scoundrels I would give my life. aye. a thousand times, if it were possible, without a murmur! Good: so let it be, then. replied the general, and for every bit of news of value that you obtain you will be amply rewarded. Colonel Kawada. he continued, turning to the commander of the Japanese scouts, “furnish Mr. Sommers with any uniform and supplies that he may need.” And then, with a curt nod. he dismissed them both and continued his restless pacing back and forth. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Half an hour later, with all preparations com- plete, Sommers walked slowly to the edge of a bluff overlooking the American camp. With a sudden impulsive movement he raised his arms towards the heavens and murmured softly: “O Lord, help me to fulfill my task.” As if in answer to his prayer the moon, which had been hidden behind the heavy banks of clouds, struggled into view for a moment like a guiding beacon and then again disappeared. The next instant the man plunged into the forest, and was lost to view in the shadows of the trees. “Colonel Sommers.” The colonel’s heels clicked together and his hand flew to his cap in a stiff military salute in answer to the general’s words. “You say the Japanese arc to begin the attack early to-morrow,” began the commander abruptly. “To-morrow morning at daylight, sir. on our right flank. I read it from General Matasuma’s own field orders.” The scene was the camp of General Carlson, the leader of the American army. P.cforc the general’s tent was a large parade ground, around the borders of which the small, dirty-white shelter tents of the headquarters guard stretched in long, low lines. Nearby a hundred or more horses grazed peacefully, guarded by a couple of bearded troopers in faded khaki. Here, at the front, there was none of the showy uniforms that appear on festive occasions in times of peace. The gaudy trappings of martial splendor had disappeared, replaced by dirty khaki and dusty leather. The grim rifle barrels alone showed bright and shin- ing: they must be kept clean for the bloody work of war. On a slight rise at one end of the en- campment a battery of sullen cannon pointed their black mouths westward as a warning to any of the enemy that might come that way. And. as if in silent benediction over all, the tattered folds of ()ld Glory drooped lazily on the headquarters flagstaff. “To-morrow at daylight, on our right flank,” repeated the general slowly, half to himself. “Colonel,” he said abruptly, “can you get your men into position to-night? I must test your patriotism still farther. Your regiment is the only one between us and defeat. Had I got the news earlier I could have been prepared, but now I must have until to-morrow noon to bring up my other regiments. If you hold them back till noon we are saved, if not it means disaster.” His face paled slightly in spite of his attempt to appear calm, and then his voice suddenly grew soft. ”P c careful, my boy,” he said huskily. ”1 do not know what I would do without you. Only you could have carried out a plan like ours, and now it needs but a victory to end the war. And we must not fail, we cannot.” VYe will not fail, general,” replied Sommers, his face growing stern. Six weeks have passed since the opening of our story. Colonel Sommers, for he was no less per- son than the spy, had done his work well. Not a single mistake of importance had been made. That plan, thought out one evening two months before by General Carlson and himself, had worked to perfection. The burning cabin and battle on the canyon trail had been enacted by his own troopers for the benefit of the Japanese outposts and scouts, the wound in his shoulder, the best argument of all to gain the confidence of the Japanese leader, had been given to him bv his sergeant as carefully as possible just before the cabin had been set on fire. And.then, by giving General Matasuma correct news of little real value, he gradually obtained the Jap’s con- fidence. until at last he found the opportunity to obtain, though at a late hour, the plans which were of such vital importance to his country. For over an hour Colonel Sommers and his general studied over the plans for the morrow. gently sloping valley, shadowed by towering cliffs, and leading directly upon the exposed right flank, would undoubtedly be the line of their attack. “And this valley must be blocked until mv' men can scale the cliffs from the other side and trap the Japanese in there,” finished the general. “It will be done, sir.” seconded Colonel Som- mers. and, saluting, he hurried from the tent and hastened to rejoin his command. « The morning of the twenty-ninth of March broke dark and forbidding, with occasional flurries of sodden snow. In the few short hours allowed him Colonel Sommers had distributed his men well. At right angles to his lines the wide valley, bordered by lofty cliffs, led off towards the Japanese lines. It was down this valley he knew their attack must come. Across the upper end. at the summit of some rising ground, he had his men throw up a small, thin line of entrenchments, and now, in the misty haze of the dawning day. they silently awaited the oncoming avalanche. It came. Down from the western mountains. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR i6o under cover of the mists and snow, unheralded by artillery or rifle fire, swept the Japanese. The first warning of their coming was a deep, rumbling sound, the grumbling protest of Mother Earth against her warring children. •Aim! Sommers gave the command and a thousand rifles leaped to answer. Eire!” A sheet of flame burst from the Ameri- can lines. As the blast of death struck the ad- vancing mass its front line tottered, crumbled, and sank, shrieking, to the ground. Over them the second line tripped, stumbled and went down, a confused mass of kicking horses and struggling men. But the wild charge of the Japanese was n t checked. Staggering to their feet the living forced their way on through the dead and rolled on like a mighty wave, shaken, but not broken by its first rebuff. Again the storm of lead sped from the low-lying entrenchments, and again the Japanese front crumpled and sank, but this time near. oh. so near that little band of gallant brown- clad warriors. And yet again the heap separated, the living hurling themselves forward to the fray. Xow the Japanese infantry, sweeping along behind their cavalry, threw their weight into the conflict, and. slipping, staggering, yelling like madmen, the mob surged up to the very edge of the smoke-hidden entrenchments themselves. Behind the long, low pile of earth the little band of Americans fought desperately, holding their fire until one bullet would tear down a dozen men; when their rifles were empty springing to the conflict with bayonets and clubbed firearms, cast- ing themselves against the enemy until at last the front of the yellow mass faltered and swept back- ward. leaving a ghastly trail of dead and dying. But the Japanese general would not admit de- feat. Again and again he commanded his men forward, again and again they reeled backward, shattered and broken, from the thin brown line they could not break. General Matasuma, seeing his men stagger back time after time, cast all discretion to the winds and massed every available man for a final assault. The mists were slowly rising and Som- mers could dimly see regiment after regiment of Japanese infantry wheel silently into position for the charge. His eyes anxiously sought the cliffs on either side, but could find no signs of reinforce- ments. Would they never come? Could it be that General Carlson had failed? But he had little time for reflection. Already the enemy were in motion, sweeping in serried rows up the valley. There was no cheering now. Silent, grim, determined, they came on, an irre- sistible avalanche of death. The front of the American line broke suddenly into flame, and a shower of lead and steel spattered the charging horde. They wavered for an instant, but, rallying, again advanced to the attack. The firing became almost deafening. Through the thin haze of the smokeless powder that hung over the little group of defenders the tiny flashes of crimson fire came in an endless succession, spitting their unseen messengers of destruction into the very midst of the foe. But it was all in vain. With a last triumphant surge the yellow wave swept up until it reached the very summit of the earthworks, and then tottering for a moment went crashing down the other side, burying the defenders in a torrent ot blood and steel. Colonel Sommers glanced along the line in helpless anger. He saw the thin, living wall of khaki bend and stagger, and then slowly part in places, allowing the wild flood of Orientals to pour through. Then, crying out to his staff officers to follow him, he threw himself into the fray. For a moment the fierce swirl of the battle made him helpless, but his swinging sabre speedily worked him free. A crowd of yellow men surged towards him. He turned to face them. In their van was Colonel Kawada, the commander of the Japanese scouts, his face mad with passion. With a roar of rage he threw himself upon Sommers, bearing him to the ground, while the wild rush of battle swept over and past them. As they fell the American gave a desperate lunge, hurling the body of his enemy beneath him. They were no longer men. but primeval animals, fighting for physical mastery over each other. Sommers' hand sought blindly for the throat of his foe, found it. and pressed tight. The Jap struggled violently. Reaching his arms about the man above him he closed them tight, trying to break the back in one tremendous hug. The grip on his throat tightened. He reached over and grasped the handle of his sabre and tried to draw it from the scabbard, but the point caught and he could not pull it free. And still that deadly vice on his neck slowly closed, throttling away his life’s- breath. He commenced to saw desperately with his weapon, pressing it down until he could feel (Continued on page ISC.) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 161 Sir 36efcaforbe Che (Shiest of the Mhtte IRose H flfcebtcval IRomance By iHa. cl V. Paris, 5. X. 5., ll; XUcllcMey, 1915 (Hazel V. Paris was graduated from the Forster Grammar School in 11)07, Somerville Latin School. 1011. She entered Wellesley in the following September, where she has been a member of the class motto committee, and has won the tennis cup in the novice competition.! EDIEVAL literature is a rich treasure house of charming legends and tales, sung to the music of the harp and rote by the minstrels as they wan- dered from place to place. Many of the floating tales became grouped around Arthur and the table round. In the Arthurian romance we find a blending of the three great laws of chivalry, the loyalty of the knight to God, to his overlord, and to his lady. There is in them an elusive charm of magic and fairy mysticism. They give us pictures of a brave, gay world, a feeling for beauty and a love of the aesthetic sensibility. The romance is like an old Gothic cathedral, not complete, adorned with carving, but always expressing mystery. In giving you this tale of the adventure of Sir Bedaforde. the unknown knight of Arthur's court, I cannot hope to give you a perfect romance, but only to introduce you to the charm and fantasy of the twelfth century, which marks the full bloom- ing of the flower of romance. When the noble King Arthur had. after long battles, rested, and was holding royal feast with his allies of princes and knights of the table round, there came riding through the city a maiden fair to look upon. She rode a white palfrey, and gorgeous and costly were its trappings of silver and sparkling diamonds. Fair was she to gaze upon in her raiment of purest white, laced on either side with ropes of lustrous pearls. And slender and gracious was her body, and her neck whiter than the new snow upon the bough. And her eyes were blue, and her hair as threads of gold, and curly, and straight was her nose, and white her skin. Her mantle was of white velvet, costly with ermine, and in her hand she bore a white rose. There was none in the city, from the highest to the lowest, but fain would look upon her fair- ness. Swiftly she rode, and reached the palace. As she dismounted she let her mantle fall, which was richly furred, that all might the more easily g’aze upon her loveliness, and then she entered the court. King Arthur in all his courtesy rose to meet her, and she did to him her obeisance in showing him reverence, and spake in this wise:— “King Arthur, mighty and gracious ruler of Britain, from the far and frozen northland I bring thee tidings of the fair Queen Lorraine, who is held prisoner in the crystal palace of the fierce and savage giant. Malvon. In the forest of Alsemaine, in the land of King Mors, waxeth a rose tree containing one more bud from which this blossom was plucked. Only the knight who can touch this rose can free my mistress, but he must be a passing good knight, clean, and without villainy, of gentle strain by father and mother. “Well ye say.” replied Arthur, “I will myself assay to touch the white blossom, not that I am presuming upon myself that I am the knight of most virtue, but in giving example to all my knights that they shall assay every one. each after the other, when I have assayed it. Then Arthur stretched forth his right hand eagerly, but when he would touch the flower, before his fingers came upon it. it dropped its head and his fingers could move no further. “Sir. spake the damosel, ye need assay no further. Thy hand is not the hand of the purest knight, for lie that shall touch the rose shall do it with little might. “Ye say well, fair damosel. spake the noble king. “.Vow assay ye all, my knights, but beware that ye be not defiled with treachery or shame. Most of all the knights of the table round were present in the hall, but there was none which might succeed, nay. not even Gaevainc. whom they held to be the purest knight of the world. Then befell it so that at that time there was in the court a new and untried knight, the which was nephew unto Arthur. And the name of this young knight was hight Bedaforde. and as he entered privily into the hall and beheld this ad- venture he fain would assay to touch the rose, but by was poorly arrayed, and hid himself in the shadows of the rich hangings. 162 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR The maiden paused and spake thus: Is there not a knight in Arthur's court who is pure of heart and without villainy? Alas, I had been told that at the table round many noble knights sat at meat with Arthur.” Then she saw young Bedaforde. Hast thou not assayed to touch the rose? Knighthood and love are in a man's heart, and many seeth not worship and prowess under the modest raiment of a poor and untried knight, therefore shall ye assay to come to this adventure. And Bedafordc stepped forward, and as he put his hand forth the bud raised its head, and as he touched it it opened into a beautiful flower. Then had Arthur and all the court great marvel of Bedaforde's purity and worship, and many de- spite of it. And thus the maiden spake: Ye, Sir Beda- forde, the knight of greatest purity and worship in all Christendom, shall take the quest of the white rose.’’ And the maiden departed, making great joy. The knight sent for his horse and armor, but Arthur detained him as he would depart from the court. Well pleased am I with thee, my nephew,'' he spake, and 1 pray you that ye tarry not long, and ye shall be right welcome to me and to my court. And Arthur gave him a blue shield with three golden griffons thereon, and armed him in such a fashion that he might direct trusty blows against all who might assail him. So Sir Bedaforde departed from the court, and it chanced that on that selfsame day. as he was riding through the forest, he saw coming toward him tw � knights clad in shining red armor. And they cried in a loud voice: Prepare to joust ere ye pass this way, churl. By my troth. returned Bedaforde swiftly, “1 11 ride against ye both.” And both rode against Bedaforde. “By St. James ' cried he. ”’tis unknightly to contend thus, two against one. and with a fierce blow he struck off the foot of one of the knights, felling him from his charger, so that the knight went lame ever after. Then the other knight smote Beda- forde through his shield, and feeling the steel Bedaforde became angrier and smote him doughtier blows than before, and the wounds of both knights dripped and flowed with blood as a mountain stream. Fiercely and savagely they con- tended, even until eventide, and then. Mercy. I beseech thee. begged the knight of the red armor. Then Sir Bedaforde, for he was a true knight, granted his request. And on the morrow he went onward. Wearied and spent from fighting and riding, at noontide he threw himself down by a tiny rill in the shade of a huge elm tree. And as he lay and looked into the waters he fell into a quiet slumber, and he dreamed that he had found the rose tree of purity. But suddenly he awakened, and saw before him a beautiful damosel, fair of face and body, and clad in green sendal. As he opened his eyes she turned and would have fled, but he sprang to his feet and held her. Ah, Sir Bedaf ;rde. wouldst thou, who are held to be the best knight, and the only one in all Christendom which might undertake the quest of the rose of purity, suffer it to be said that thou wert so rude as to grasp a maiden?” What knowest thou of my quest? Canst thou guide me?” In the forest of Alscmaine, in the country of King Mors, thy way will bring thee to a crystal grotto, wherein standeth the rose tree of purity, guarded by a huge lion. And when thou hast slain the beast, and plucked the rose, unseen crystal bells will ring, and the fair Lady Lorraine in the crystal castle of the giant Malvon in the far and frozen northland will be free.” nd as she finished speaking the lady vanished, and Bedaforde renewed his quest. For long, weary days slowly he made his way through the track- less forests, over rivers and dales, and mountains bleak and brown. At night he lay down to sleep on the bare ground, covered only by his mantle, lie lived on fruits and berries, and saw no human being, but only the birds and wild creatures of the forest. Thus one day. when he was nearly exhausted, he saw below him, from the height of a cliff, a forest. And as he made his way down the prom- ontory. and entered into the cool green woods, a sight such as man has never since beheld met his bewildered gaze. In that forest were grow- ing side by side the pomegranate, the fig. the date, the laurel, the cypress, the apple, the peach, nay, even trees from the four corners of the earth. Their branches wide-spreading formed a lacy net- work overhead, through whose openings the sun shone in patches upon the thick green carpet, besprinkled with bright flowers. Gav-colored birds sang sweetly, and squirrels and rabbits scampered back and forth among the trees, and hidden springs and brooks made a soft babbling sound as they ran gushingly through the leafy glades. As Bedaforde made his way deeper into SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 63 the forest he saw before him a crystal grotto, brilliant and dazzling in the sunlight. In front of a high rose tree, upon which one bud grew, lay a great, tawny lion, peacefully slumbering. And as Redaforde came nearer the guardian slowly raised his head, and opened his narrow eyes, and then emitted a low. menacing growl. Long he watched the knight, and then gathering all his strength he sprang just as Redaforde drew his sword. Long and hard was the struggle be- tween this raging beast and valiant knight until eventide, and the floor of the grotto ran as a river with blood, until it seemed as if Redaforde must surely fall, when with one mighty blow he cleaved the head of the lion in two, burying his sword in the beast’s brains. With the blood flowing from sixteen wounds, and his strength fast ebbing, he reached forth his hand and plucked the bud. and, lo, as he touched it it became a perfect blossom, and shed a pure radiancy over all. As he sank beneath the tree from every part of the grotto came the soft chiming of hundreds of crystal bells, and the fairy voice of a maiden clearly chanted in the distance: May thy soul, O Redaforde, thou knight of purity, rest in everlasting peace.” 3ust a |p� atcb My Olive IE. Be Marts, X., ’10 1 Olive E. De Mafis was born in Manchester, X. H. When two years 1 1 her parents moved Xe.v Bed- ford, Mass. There she attended the Parker Street Grammar School. In ll� n5 she came to Somerville and graduated from the Bell School the following year. She graduated from the Latin School in llHo. During her Senior year she won the prize for an Arbor Day ode. Miss DeMaris is a graduate of the Cutter Shorthand School. 1 She sat, with nimble fingers plying fast The needle, with its trailing bit of thread, Her eyes oft glancing at the pile of work That never seemed to lessen from her toil. Her one small window showed her just a patch Of sky between the neighboring chimneys tall, And. bright against its background, she beheld The waving glory of the Stars and Stripes! ‘‘Sometimes.” she said, there seems so small a patch Of sky, and such a tiny glimpse of flag, I feel there’s nothing to the world at all. And naught there seems to life save just hard work. Rut afterward there comes the thought to me Of how this same sky covers all the earth And smiles on many peoples of all tongues, Green fields and corn, and happy birds and flowers! Mow our Old Glory’s crimson stars and stripes Wave o’er a nation who throughout the earth Are happy in their freedom, ’ncath its folds! Oh, blessed thought, my burden seems cast off. My eyes behold a broader, brighter world. And life is full of happy, joyous things.” Ah. little sewer, all unwittingly Thou dost a lesson to our weak lives teach— Heaven’s background is but small to our dim sight, A patch, on which the banner of the cross Emblazoned, waves unchanging day by day. Rut if our outlook only grows more broad. And we but sec the future from one glimpse; If we but catch full meaning of that cross, Then Life’s rough load will easier be to bear And each will see the Vision of the Whole. 164 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR XLXUbcit Scarlet jfever IReacbeb damp Eighteen 35 v? ISC'win jf. O’JSrien, '12; ID. B. C., TC from tilt- Somerville High School in the class of 1912. He is at present at | Edwin Fulton O'Brien graduated Massachusetts Agricultural College. | ACK SEARS pushed the bales of cloth aside and sat down on the counter of the general store. He yawned and thrust back his cap. Outside a cold rain was falling, and inside a semi-twilight prevailed. Over the kitchen utensils counter a tin wash boiler showed him Luther working in the store- room. Every once in a while he could hear the flowing oil as Luther tilled the cans. He sighed and looked again at the wash boiler. Luther was watching him through the half-open door,—a whimsical smile played about the latter’s mouth. ‘‘There are some people who never change, and there are others who appear different every time you meet them, isn't that so, Jack? Now, for instance, there is Aunt Betty Holies, the same staid woman she always was. If a man should be tied up to her he would live a frigid existence on doughnuts, cheese, and black coffee. Where is she working. Jack?” I suppose at one of the mountain houses. Whitefield could not hold her long if anyone wants a cook or housekeeper in the mountains.” “You seem a little discontented this week. What is the matter with you?” “Oh. not much. I want a job away from here before the boarding season has passed. I)o you know of anyone who would like a cook this winter?” Not now. but Mr. Hunt told me yesterday that Blanchard and Twitched are looking for some one at camp eighteen. The door banged. Several pairs of feet shuffled along the floor. A clank of a chain, and the dull thud, thud of a farmer’s boots sounded through the room. The mail had come from the station. Gradually the store be- came filled with people. A line formed in front of the delivery window. Luther was rapidly can- celing the letters and filing them away in the boxes. The people became impatient. Jack scanned each face with the hope of seeing Mr. Hunt among the group. The doctor’s brother was not there. Jack’s countenance fell. He had hoped to see him to-day, for he knew that Mr. Hunt would return to his business within a few days. The group before the window dwindled down to three, then the latch clicked. The door opened and a strange boy entered. He was pale, white haired. His eyes were deeply sunken, and had lost their first lustre, so that he seemed to have an indifferent stare—not quite blank. He wasted no time, however, in inquiring for Mr. Sears. Together they went out of the store. The rain had become a drizzle, and a cold wind swept down the village street. From either side of the road lights began to appear in the windows. A dark cloud hung over the fringe of trees which skirted the church, and damp fog was rising from the puddles and meadowland. By the time Jack and the stranger had seen Mr. Hunt and were ready to leave for camp eighteen night fell. The next morning the two stole out of the village before dawn and made their way to Success town- ship. where no Aunt Betty could come. Once out of civilization Jack and the boy were transformed. They had to work together for the winter, one as cook and the other as cookec. This labor they had in common, but they also shared other feel- ings and relations together, although at the time thi' fact was unknown to either of them. The routine work in a logging camp drags slowly before the first snowfall, but let a white blanket cover the earth and all is hustle and bustle. Thus one morning after the January thaw Jack was shaving pieces of soap into the raw dough. Outside the strange boy was feebly swinging an axe. Occasionally he would stop to hold on to his stomach and groan. Jack appeared in the doorway of the shack and eyed him attentively. In the horse barn the teamsters were busy with their teams, and the ringing of axes told that the choppers were hard at work. Jack heard all these sounds vacantly, he was watching Grady at the wood pile and trying to discover what was the matter with him. when one of the choppers came and said: Doctor, have you ittlc sum thing fur so bat troat. It su moch big I can nothing swal- low in ihm. Jack mixed up hot ginger and gave it to him. Then he began to think while he poured ammonia into the dough, and set it to rise. Presently a hollow rushing sound came through the clear air. and after it the rattling of trucks. The log train whistled and rumbled at the barn. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 165 In a moment it was drawing away the filled cars at the rollway and shunting empty ones in their place. Perhaps Jack had been absorbed in thought for some time before he noticed O’Donnell, the engineer, in the doorway. “Fine weether ware a- havin’. doctor. Sure an it’s a-goin’ to bae a sturm bringer I’m a-thunking.” ' No doubt you are right, Mike.” “Have vc heard the news? How Misses Holies be a-goin’ to come up hare and fetch young Johnny Grady, who is her bairn nephew as sure as l‘m alive? I’m after hearing her tell the boss the other day that she'll a-have him been , he’s a mioner.” “She will not come on this camp as long as I am here, even if I am------” but he stopped and gazed into honest Mike’s face. There was some- thing strange in his features. “I’m after a-leavin' this place in putty much of a hurry, be jabers. doctor. There’s a pestilence a-comin’ if aver I’m alive. Jack turned his head. Close beside him the woodchopper with the sore throat was standing, now covered with red rashes. He jumped in- side the shanty and pulled the door to. The chopper stormed outside, but all to 110 avail. Darkness fell over the camp, and with the night came the storm. All night and for two days the blizzard raged. The snow buried camp eighteen so that only the peak windows looked over the white expanse. 1 he telephone connection with the other camps along the railway was broken, and the log train was stalled at number one. Outside the wind still blew in gusts. If there was a storm without what a tornado brewed within when the men found themselves stricken with the new disease. Jack was forced to go for aid alone. He slid out of the window and snow-shoed through the woods. Icy blasts whistled around him. The trees moaned and sighed as if they were tortured. The moun- tains were cold, desolate, forbidding. His eyes saw nothing but a dreary white desert stretching before him. He swung on and quickened his rhythmic stride to a rapid dog trot, for he realized that men’s lives depended on him. The moon had risen when he crawled into Dr. Hunt's office and told him the situation. The young doctor listened thoughtfully and then telephoned Messrs. Blanchard and Twitched for information concerning the railroad. “Yes. Jack. I will go. It is a desperate con- dition of affairs. I am to have assistants—two men nurses. The road will be clear by to-morrow night. I need you and another, a woman in preference to all others.” Think, doctor, what a place a lumber camp is for a woman, and especially remember under what circumstances she would now work. I know the conditions and appreciate the crisis, but I have just such a woman for the place.” He rang a bell. heavy tread in the hall and a cracked, high-strung woman’s voice responded. Jack blanched for a moment, grew red. and placed his hand on his head. Miss Bolles, will you step in? Dr. Hunt said calmly. A tall, angular woman crossed the threshold. Her staid manner vanished. She looked searchingly at Jack, and then inquired haughtily of the doctor:— What brought him here?” Betty, don’t you know me—Jack Sears?” I daresay I knew such a person before he was a coward and ran away from his wife. Doctor, that man before you is my lawful husband. He admired me once. I married him and learned my lesson, that a man and woman with twenty years between them cannot live together peaceably. One of them will be a coward and rascal; the other a slave and drudge. He is the rascal. He de- coyed my nephew away from me into the clutches of the camp. Now my brother’s only child lies stricken with the noisome pestilence at death’s door. Moreover, doctor.”—she shook her threaten- ing forefinger at him—“your own brother is the agent for this man. He is co-partner with this villain, coward, murderer. Aunt Betty’s eyes were lighted with wild fury. The doctor sharply scrutinized Jack Sears' face to observe the effect of those scathing remarks. The latter did not flinch, but stared fixedly at the coal grate. Silence reigned in the office. At length the doctor asked in a clear, cold tone: Can you reply to the accusation?” Yes. in part. I did run away the day she came home from the mountains, but I deny that I ever encouraged her nephew to fly from her. In fact, I discovered that Johnny Grady was her relation just the other day. “Doctor, he is bold-faced. I have worked in the W hite Mountains for thirty years as cook, housekeeper, and nurse. Never in all my experi- ence have I been treated in this manner. ‘ Doctor, there are some people who never change, and there are others who appear different every time you meet them. Miss Bolles belongs to the first class. I cannot endure a staid person with a frigid exterior, nor do I suppose John Grady could. That is the reason we stole out of the village before dawn and made our way to the lumber camp. Her accusation is groundless. I will prove it to her and the world. Come, let us go to camp eighteen and wipe out this pestilence.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 166 3for tbe olorv of ’13 ttgXconarft B. IRicc, S. t 5., '12; XUilbrabam Hca emp, M3 (Leonard A. Rice, a member of the class i 11MJ. is now studying at Wilbraham Academy. Mr. Rice.con- tributed many stories for the Radiator while in High School.| T was Chuck Gordon’s Freshman year. He had come directly from a four- years’ preparatory school life and into college with a big determination fixed fast in his mind—the resolve to become popular. At prep school after his first two years he had striven hard for this same result, but laid the failure of his ambition to his first two years’ mistakes. Now he was in college. Only one or two men in his class knew him. so he was starting on a good basis. But so far he had not succeeded. I or some unknown cause, when committees were chosen his name was net on the list. And so it was to-night. When the mightv class of 191-3 had come together and decided upon the eight men who were to plan and carry into execution by much strategy the Freshman banquet, unbeknown to the terrible gor- gon 19J2, his name was not on the list. The class president. Cardine, had proposed that they take a new step and go far from home for their festivities. So here they were to-night in the Hub. seemingly safe and secure from their enemies, the Sopho- mores. The street was deserted. The evening was chill and windy. From afar, borne on the blast, came the distant rumbling of the LA Around the corner swung a taxi, and pulled up at an unpretentious brown stone front, whose walls were covered with ivy. As the cab came to a stop a man thrust his head from the window, and after peering up and down the street, spoke to someone within the cab:— All right. Houghton, not a soul stirring. The door of the cab was thrown open, and the speaker stepped out. lie was muffled completely in a huge coat, and wore a cloth mask over his face. He at once proceeded to assist his companion (there were two) to lift the body of an insensible man from the floor and to carry him up the steps and into the house. W hen these strange men had been at the bottom of the steps, and about to carry their burden up. a door of a house on the opposite side of the street had opened and a young man, fully clad in evening clothes, with top hat and heavy coat, had stepped out. 11 is glance fell upon the little group ascending the stairs, for there was a light at the top which fell upon them, and he at once took in the details of the scene. No sooner was the party inside the brown stone house than he was down the steps and across the street to the taxi. Ten dollars ii you’ll beat it.” It’s a go.” And in another moment the taxi was around the corner and headed for uptown at top speed. The young man hurdled the fence and was in the yard. Gentlemen, shall we proceed with our banquet or shall we wait and postpone affairs until another time?” The long white table shone with its glistening silver and gold, reflecting the shirt bosoms of the eighty men in evening dress. The secretary of the class of 19.13 was speaking: Would it be better to proceed without our president, since it is certain, having fallen into the hands of our enemies, that he will not be with us to-night?” . lr. Chairman! The secretary recognized the different speakers until many opinions had been voiced. The gather- ing was in a quandary. They had thought them- selves safe, and now were outwitted by their hated opponents. 1 lie excitement was intense. First one, then another of the men jumped to his feet and gave his ideas. The time was flying. The secretary arose and spoke:— 1 think, gentlemen, that the general opinion favors the postponement of our banquet. Since this is the case I will ask you-” A wild yell broke from the men nearest the door, for the latter had suddenly been thrown back, disclosing the very disordered appearance of their (Continued on page 184.� SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 167 H dase of flintsb ant flbull Xestcr (I. Gustin, 2 ., ’00 Antony Jones was a plugger, A freckle-faced, window-eyed grind; He'd study all night on his lessons And leave all others behind. He worked his way through the college, Servile, patient, and meek, And started in as a rodman O11 fifteen dollars a week. Pereival Greggs was a gay one. A wcak-chinned. fly sort of lad ; A wonderful spender of money. Always writing to dad. He’d hardly squeeze by at “mid-years ’ Past “finals” he barely would sneak— But he started in papa’s office ()n fifty dollars a week. Antony went to the jungles. Working his way alone; Antony came from the jungles, A giant of muscle and bone. He'd heard the cry of danger, He’d met and conquered fear: A man like those who'vc made our earth— A fighting engineer! Pereival loafed in the office Daily from ten to two. Smoking the best ha vanas. Finding nothing to do; Dreaming dreams of the future, Wonderful dreams withal. When the men in his father's office Should stand at his beck and call. For Pereival Greggs, the elder. Was a man of Antony’s mould. He had worked and fought with fighters, But now he was growing old. In days when the West was wild He had toted a rod and “gun”: He had made a name and a fortune, but— He failed to make a son. Antony Jones was a plugger. He kept at it night and day, Building a reputation. Putting money away. Making friends with the big guns,” Tightening sure his grip— Till lie went to the elder Pereival Offering partnership! Pereival Greggs, the elder. Laughed in his face with scorn: Told him lie started the business ’I'ore Antony Jones was born; Told him he'd smashed down others Till he'd reached the top of the hill; He’d run his business for forty years And guessed he could run it still. Antony Jones was a fighter. He knew how to work the thing. He went around to the “big guns,” Who would back a “dead sure” thing. They had watched him climbing upward, They'd seen the fights he'd won, So they let him have the money, Sat back to watch the fun. Antony Jones took the money, Started a rival firm. Landed some building contracts That made old Pereival squirm. Jobs that old Greggs was sure of He'd snatch from beneath his nose, I nderbidding relentlessly Any bids lie would oppose. Pereival Greggs, the elder. Fought for his very life. Four long years of struggle. Then quit the long-drawn strife. Pereival Greggs, the younger. Went sliding down in the crash With sixteen boxes of cigarettes And forty dollars in cash. Pereival Greggs, the younger. Loafed for a dozen days. Till the pinch of a stern necessity Forced him to change his ways. He thought of his days in the office, Of his skill as an engineer. So offered to work for Antony At fifty hundred a year. Antony Jones, the plugger. Admired his brazen cheek. Gave him a job as a rodman At fifteen dollars a week; Fifteen a week and expenses. A bed in the cold and the wet; If both of them live. why. Antony Mav make a man of him vet. SOMKRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 168 In Corollary ILanb 36s? Xoiuse Grainger, IE., 09 ; 36. U.f '13 JLimisc Grainger was graduated from tin English School in She is now a Senior at Boston Univer- sity. She is a member of the Sigma Kappa Society.I 1T was twilight, the 1 gs were gently crackling in the fireplace as they � nt f .nil thoir rlvino «rime. and tlu sent forth their dying glow, and the rich red tints of the room were taking on a sombre aspect in the fading light, as I sat there in an arm- chair with my solid geometry in my lap. repeating again and again the heart-rending definition of a prismatoid. I believe that it was the twenty-ninth time: “A polyhedron which has for bases any two polygons in parallel—parallel---- I was murnnir- ing—“oh, yes—parallel planes and------’’ when out of the dying embers arose a man. the queerest little man I ever saw. His head was an enormous sphere, with a huge scar at the top. caused by a plane which had once cut into it. His body was cylindrical in form, while his arms and legs were parallel transverse sections of a pyramidal space. He stepped forward and said, with a low bow: —b=l-3 b times h over 2! “Mercy. I cried to myself. 1 wonder what he means: perhaps 1 shall offend him if I don’t answer, but what shall I say! “V—b=l-3 b times h over 2! lie exclaimed again. ' ()h, 1 gasped, he is talking about prisma- toids. Win wasn’t I born a mathematician! I know the figure is on page 314. but we didn’t have to learn the proof. I am positive. Perhaps there is a ‘prime’ in the next step to his remark: I will risk it. V—b'- 1-3 b’ times h over 2. I said cautiously. ‘‘Ah. lie cried, the spell is broken, and I may converse with you in your native tongue. You know tlu second step in the proof of the volume of a prismatoid—and all is well. To us ‘V—b=l-3 b times h over 2’ means. ‘How do you do : to you it means just a value contained in Reman and Smith. And ‘V—b,=]-3 h' times h over 2’ means ‘Nicely, thank you.’ “Rut who are you? I queried. My name is Oblique Prism, and T live in Corol- lary Land, which is a part of Proposition Country. My father, who is named Right Prism, is an ex- ceedingly upright man. I have many brothers and sisters, whose rights are all equal, as we arc cut from the same prismatic space. My mother is Triangular Prism, who before her marriage was a daughter of the Parallelopipeds, who are descend- ants of the Parallelograms. You remember, no doubt, old Rectangular Parallelopiped who made an immense fortune in Diagonals; well, he is my grandfather. ()f course, as you know, we are spatial figures, but when we come into the pres- ence of human beings we change into real beings. You human folks are such an unimaginative race! Why. in Corollary Land, if we desire anything, such as wealth, love, health, long life, or even delicacies, we imagine we have it and are quite contented. How wonderful ’ I exclaimed, when suddenly, upon turning. I saw that the room was crowded with men and women, girls and boys, similar in form to my evening’s guest. Rcfore I could utter a word they all cried: V—b=l-3 b times h over 2 V—b1—1-3 h' times h over 2,” 1 confidently answered. These are my relatives and friends of Corol- lary Land. Oblique Prism hastened to explain, and we wish to entertain you for a short time, if you would like to hear us.” Delighted,” I murmured. Then several small brothers of Oblique Prism recited mainly theorems that 1 recognized; how proud I was! And next a little sister Prism, with an altitude equal to her brothers, sang a charming song called Prismatoid. in which the definition of a prismatoid figured, 'flic entertainment closed with the Dance of the Mensuration of the Prism.” in which all present took part. I hey all then bade me good-night, and promised to come again if I wished it so. I cordially, invited them, for what better preparation should I want for my final examination in Solid Geometry? Put how can you all leave the room through the fireplace? I asked. IContinueri on page 175.J SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 169 flbotnt of IDiew .16V? iRomllc X. AMlmore, X., HI; ID., 15 |Xorvillc L. Milmorc graduated from the Latin School in 1!M1. He was a member of the football team f r .three years, being captain in his Senior year. He also made the baseball team in 11M , He was president the class of 11)11 for four years. Upon graduation he entered Dartmouth, where he has been prominent in ath- letics. This year he was a member i the ’varsity football squad. He is a member of the Alpha Delta Phi So- ciety. 1 NE of the most difficult tasks which anyone can attempt is that of con- vincing a man that his ideas on a certain subject are wrong, and that on the other hand those which you advance are right. If the sub- ject be one concerning which the reader knows little, it is comparatively easy to prove to him that your version is an excellent one; but if the proposition is one concerning which your readers have very definite ideas, you have a task before you which is not impossible to accomplish, though exceedingly difficult. The object of this article is. then, not to change another's point of view, but to give an unprejudiced account of some of the fundamental ideas which the average man in the secondary school has in regard to a college educa- tion. If the reader will but take the trouble to look into his own mind and see just what his own views on the matter arc, and weigh them out. this discussion will have accomplished another of its objects. About this season of the year the man who is taking a classical course in a preparatory school begins either to form some idea of entering busi- ness. or of entering an institution for higher edu- cation. A few, through circumstances which are unavoidable, decide upon a business career, while others resolve to go to college for some purpose or reason. It is with the latter case that this article deals. Just why do we go to college? Just why are you going to college? The first man with whom one has to deal is the man who goes simply because his father before him has received a col- lege degree. lie thinks it is an excellent thing to be the proud possessor of a piece of sheepskin decorated with all manner of strange hieroglyphics and embellished with Latin phrases which lie expects somebody to be able to read and under- stand. The man who entertains such an idea is most certainly traveling the wrong road. The college appears to be a sort of end toward which lie is constantly striving. College is not an end in itself, but a definite means toward a definite end. Before a man can meet with any success in the pur- suit of college activities, let alone his after life, he must have some other reason for continuing his education. 'loo often man not only views college as an end in itself, but as a postponement of the time when he must enter the bitter struggle of life. It cannot be too firmly emphasized that the college degree is not the end toward which we strive. A man with the idea that a postponement of four years is about to begin with matriculation at college is sorely in need of good advice, as well as sympathy. There are men in college to-day who look forward to the season of cap and gown as the termination of real pleasure and life. They view life after graduation as a merciless struggle against a cold unfeeling world. Such an attitude is not defensible in a man who is young. It is the view of a man who has abandoned all hope. Of course there are times when a man’s spirits may be somewhat downcast, and he may be justi- fied in his view for the time being. But for a person to harbor such a thought year in and year out means nothing short of suicide as far as ac- cess of any kind is concerned. The next type with whom one has to deal is the man who enters college for the sole purpose of obtaining a more lucrative position in life, a more affluent seat in the social circle. There is, per- haps. a certain amount of justification for one’s holding such an attitude, for college men as a rule do obtain such positions. But those very men who now hold our attention and admiration did not have it in view as college men. They did have in view, however, a certain definite line along which they intended to fight. Their object was definite. It was not the idea of falling into a position to which was attached a good-sized salary. The most discontented men to-day. with the exception of the type known as the abandoned men. are those who have dropped into their posi- tions: the most contented are those who have followed out a definite line, which has just been mentioned, to a success that in such cases is inevitable. [Continued on page 1st.] 170 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR EDITORIAL'S The Radiator offers sincercst thanks to those members of the alumni who have helped in the publication of this number, and also extends best wishes to the alumni i:i general. it it At a recent meeting of the Athletic Association a discussion arose pertaining t the illegitimate use of S” sweaters. A committee, consisting of Chauncey Cosgrove. John Dardis. and Sumner Wiley, was appointed to look into the matter, and to do what they could to remedy affairs. This committee has personally placed before each class the facts, and has asked that the matter be care- fully considered. In years gone by—they were but a few years ago—the letter had a significance. It was a re- ward for the men who fought valiantly for the school, h was the greatest honor a man. athletic- ally inclined, could obtain. When a man was per- mitted to wear an “S he was elevated above all other athletes. Do these conditions still prevail? Some will say ‘'Yes”: others will say No.” Both are right. When an “S” is now awarded it is awarded with all these old ideas in mind. Yet, how does an athlete, who has struggled for months to gain this coveted symbol, feel when he sees an exact counterpart of his ‘S emblazoning the sweater of some young lady or gentleman who has no right to wear it? No doubt many a freshman and many an upper classman, wishing to show his school spirit and his love for Somerville High School, has thought he was doing so by donning a beautiful blue sweater decorated with a red “S.” But why should we infringe on the ancient and honored custom when there are plenty of other ways to show our loyalty? One of the best ways is to get rid of these S s” as quickly as possible, and then, if they still have a desire to show that they are S .mervillitcs. why not buy a High School pin? Let not only the offenders, of whom there are many, but every member of the school do his best to help this committee to accomplish its purpose. . 9. 9. 9 To our deep regret our honored friend and teacher. William I). Sprague, is about to leave us. for seven years Mr. Sprague has taught in our High School, for the last three years he has been principal of the Evening High School. Mr. Sprague was connected with Junior and Senior classes during his five years in the Latin School. Upon the consolidation of the schools he was placed in charge of the college preparatory course. No teacher has been more thoroughly in sym- pathy with the pupils and their activities than has Mr. Sprague. It has been his constant aim to come in close connection with every pupil in his department, as well as in the school at large, and to advise and help all in every possible manner. Mr. Sprague has been elected principal of the Dedham High School, and has accepted the position. He will take up his new duties on March : 1. Although Mr. Sprague enters with satisfac- tion upon this unexpected and unsought position now offered him, he has authorized us to say that it SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR is with great reluctance and emotion that he leaves the Somerville High School and the many friends of the school and the city. Our joy in Mr. Sprague’s good fortune and our cordial wishes for his prosperity are only equaled by our regret that he must sever the connection which has existed between us. He has been in- deed to us guide, counselor, and friend.” The last we know he will continue always to be. The years will only strengthen our affectionate remem- brance of him. 9 9 9 9 At the graduation exercises of the evening school March Mr. Jones, in behalf of the faculty, presented Mr. Sprague with a large photograph of the Roman forum. 9 9. 9 As was stated in this column last month, it is the aim of the Radiator to publish each month a view from one of the leading colleges which have Somerville graduates enrolled in their register. It gives us great pleasure to print two views from Dartmouth College. These were obtained from the dean of Dartmouth through the courtesy of Arthur Williams, L., ’ll. I)., To. r, 9 9. 9 Baseballs and gloves have sprung up from un- known sources. For the past two weeks Captain Mitchell and Coach Tift have had the battery candidates at work. Before we go to press again Captain Mitchell and his team will be well on the way to the Suburban league pennant. The material looks good, and with the proper support the outlook for the team seems extremely bright. 9, 9 9. We congratulate our noble rivals. Brookline, on rewinning the shield. 9 9 9 9 Once more the skates and hockey sticks have been put away. Although Somerville's season was unsuccessful in scoring points, every true Somer- 171 ville fan was well satisfied with the way in which our team battled with their superior foes. Su- perior were their foes inasmuch as they have been represented on the ice for many years, while it is only recently that Somerville has taken up the ice game. Much credit is due Captain Cos- grove and his men. 9 9 9. 9 During the month of April occur the greatest social events of the Senior and Junior classes. The Senior soiree is to be held April I I. and two weeks later. April VS. the Junior dance will take place. Seniors, this is the last social event at which you all have a chance to be present. Don’t let that chance slip through your fingers even if you can’t dance. At a recent meeting of the Senior class it was voted that this dance be informal. This was done so that everyone could be present. Are you going to uphold the vote of your class? We hope that every Junior will support the committee which the class elected. This com- mittee is putting forth every effort to make this affair a success, but nothing can be accomplished without your co-operation. 9999 With our next vacation comes Mr. Poor’s annual tour. Mr. Poor, with his party, will leave Boston Friday. April V‘ . During the following week he will point out the points of interest in Xewport News. Baltimore, Washington, and Philadelphia. The first two days will include a beautiful sea voyage. Sunday and Monday will he spent at Xewport Xcws and Baltimore. The party will remain in Washington four days, during which time all the public buildings and points of interest will be visited. An effort will be made to meet President Wilson and representative men. Friday will be spent in Philadelphia, where they will see the Mint and Independence hall. All in all. it should prove one of the most pleasant, as well as instructive tours which has ever been offered to the pupils of the High School. 172 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Somerville tSovs at THarvavt J6g ftiarvarfc, 1916 XCL more the seasons roll around, and the Alumni Radiator, with its classic directories of Somerville youths' who travel to far-distant uni- versities. is with us again. It is the author's greatest pleasure to have conferred upon him the signal honor of informing the readers of the Raimatok of the Somerville boys at Harvard. Concerning the majority of these young men we can say very little which will be of much interest to our readers. 'This is un- fortunate. but nevertheless true. '1 here is ap- parently no reason why Somerville boys should not go t � Harvard and do something that is of interest: the fact remains that they simply do not. But to our story. At the time of writing there are in Harvard College proper thirty-one Somerville men, four Seniors, six Juni rs, sixteen Sophomores, and five Freshmen. Entered in the Senior column of the Harvard catalogue are J. F. Couch; E. W. Chapin, Eng- lish. ’oil; Y. C. Blackett, ’os. and R. W. Bennett. Latin. 00. These men are all fine representatives of their alma mater, and are worthy of notice. Chapin and Bennett are rooming together in 43 Thayer hall. The roll of the Junior class of Harvard con- tains the names of Y. J. Brown. Latin. ’OS); 11. B. Bryant. Latin, M0;.f. H. hales. Latin. ‘10; H. X. Goodspeed. Latin, To; G. P. Grainger, Latin. TO, and A. II. Sanborn. Latin. To. hales and San- born are the only two men of this group who are living at college, the rest still keep their home residences in Somerville. Coming to the Sophomore class we are met by a formidable assemblage of names: D. M. Beers. Latin. '11: M. L. Bernson. Latin. 11: R. Y. Blanchard. Latin, ’ll: E. H. Cole, English. '11: R. C. Cowan, Latin, '11 : E. C. Currie. Latin. TO: A. II. Doyle, Latin. TO: R. E. Davis. Latin, To; L. K. Harlow. English. '00 : A. S. Hatch. Latin. TO; J. E. McCaulev. Latin. TO: D. B. McKinn n. Latin. '10; L. M. Middlemas. Latin. '11: C. Y. Miller. Latin. '11 : T. J. Reed. Latin. '11. and 11. A. Sar- gent. Latin. ‘11. This group has an enviable repu- tation. and contains some of Somerville's best graduates. Several of the boys have been especi- ally clever in winning scholarships, no less than four men having succeeded in securing places among the honor students. Cowan and Miller have won positions in the first group, for which the Freshman year requirements are four A's. As a reward for this excellent showing the university has granted to each of them a Bowditch scholar- ship, which confers $250 upon its possessor. Reed and Blanchard have secured positions in the second group of scholars, for which the require- ments are slightly easier. Reed is the holder of a Bassett scholarship of $90, and Blanchard has a Sales scholarship of $125. This shows that it is | ssible to earn Harvard scholarships in return for mental effort: perhaps if people realized that Harvard frequently grants help to deserving undergraduates the college would become more popular at Somerville. In parsing we ought to make mention of a few others of this class. Beers is a coming man at the college: he is a member of his class tennis team, appears often in chess tournaments, and plays on the Seven Deadly Sins hockey team. His scholarship is also worthy of note. Bernson is another well-known Sophomore, and is expected to make good in baseball. He is a clever player at short-stop. Middlemas is also a popular stu- dent. and one of the sharpest men in the college, his reputation for cutting being phenomenal. Sargent, who will be remembered as class prophet in 1911, is occupying one of the best rooms in Matthews hall. Other members of this class who live at college are Beers, Davis, Hatch, McKinnon. Middlemas. and Reed. The Somerville men in the Freshman class are at present rather out of the public eye, but they will have a chance to make good later. R. G. Richards. A. S. Richardson. M. R. Rogers, W. . Thayer, and E. K. Woodman, all Latin. T2, make up this group, and Woodman and Rogers are living in Cambridge. For the benefit of their old friends we state that Woodman's address is 29 Ware street, and Rogers' is 31 Gurney street. Arthur Richardson is a member of the Freshman gymnasium class, and is becoming proficient in the manly arts. Richards, who will go down to pos- terity as sporting editor of this publication, is playing first mandolin in the 191(1 Mandolin club. I his is a complete list of Somerville men in Harvard College, but there are several Somerville graduates in other departments of the university. C. E. Holmes. English. '09. is a Harvard College Senior on leave of absence with work for the SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR •73 degree of S.B. completed, lie is now registered a a first-year student in the graduate school of applied science, and is the holder of a university scholarship of $150. J. E. Slater, Latin. '07, is another Senior on leave of absence: lie is enrolled in the graduate school of business administration, and has recently been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. H. Y. Williams, Latin. ’07. A. I’� ., ’ll. is also in the graduate school of business administration. W. S. Howe. Latin. '00. is a third Somerville man recorded as a Harvard Senior on leave i absence; he has completed his work for the degree of A.B. Howe is now entered in the graduate school of arts and sciences. II. A. McLean. Latin. ’00. is a special student in the graduate school of business administration. A. L. Miller, Latin. ’07. A. 1� ., ’11. is a second-year graduate student and an in- structor in mathematics. R. S. Tucker. Latin, ’07, A. Ii.. 'II. A. M.. ’Pi. is enrolled as a second-year student in the graduate school of arts and sciences, and is specializing in economics. He is the holder of a Henry Lee Memorial Fellowship, which en- tails a stipend of $525. W. F. Dolan, '05. A. I’� .. TO. is in the fourth- year class at the medical school, and A. I.. Xew- t in. Latin. '00, and Stephen Mahoney. Latin, '07, A. 11. (Boston College). '12. arc enrolled in the law school. The dental school contains tour S � m- ervillc graduates: Y. L. Cavanagh, English. '09; W. H. Chambers, English, 09: Max Yavncr, Eng- lish. T2. and Zelman Cohen, Latin, '12. This list of Somerville men at Harvard totals up to forty-five names. Resides these there are twenty-one other men who arc listed in the cata- logue as now living in Somerville. Some of these men undoubtedly graduated from Somerville high, but as it would take the services of the entire Kadiatok staff to ascertain the respective classes of these men, it is now impractical to state definite facts concerning them. Before we conclude we wish to call the atten- tion of the fellows of Somerville High School to the new scholarship of $lnu offered by the Har- vard Club of Somerville to a graduate of the school. This ought to give some man an excellent chance to secure an education at the best and oldest university in America, and should encour- age friendly competition. It should also serve to attract more attention to the opportunities which Harvard can offer. And Harvard needs good Somerville men.—not necessarily scholars (there are a great number of those at Harvard now), but men wh can do things in athletics. Somerville’s reputation in Harvard athletics is almost nihil. Who will follow in the footsteps of Ernest Ver Wiebe? Somerville :(6ovs at Dartmouth £ But bur U . MilUams, X., U; £ ., T5 |Arthur Phillips Williams, a member of the class of 1911, is now at Dartmouth. Me was a member t.f the baseball team for three years of his high school career, being captain in 1911. At the present time Williams is a member of the ‘varsity baseball squad and a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. I EX Dartmouth College opened last September seventeen graduates 'of Somerville High School were en- rolled in the ranks of the student body. Mid-year examinations have come and gone, but the band of seventeen remains intact. All but one of these fellows are members of the Sophomore and Freshman classes. Walter II. Nolan. Latin. '09. alone represents Somerville among the Seniors. His popularity is widespread, and he is a member of Sphinx, an exclusive honorary Senior society. Throughout his college course he has been active on the Varsity baseball squad, and in his Freshman year he played regu- larly on both his class baseball and football teams. In the class of 1915 we have nine fellows. They are: W. Dale Barker, Arthur I. Donahue, G. Harold Martin. X or ville L. Milmore, Andreas H. Tomfohrde. and Arthur 1 . Williams, all Latin, ’ll : Alfred !‘ . Sullivan and Harold S. Turner, English, 'll: and Harold C. Harlow, Latin. To. A number of these men in their Freshman year became prominent on their class athletic teams. In fact four of last year's Freshman teams included Somerville fellows in the line-up. Milmore played a remarkable game at centre on the 1915 football team, and was this year a valuable member of the 'varsity squad, lie also played centre-field consistently well on the class baseball team. Donahue was our representative on the Fresh- man hockey team, and during the present season his fine work at goal on the 'varsity has already won him considerable distinction in collegiate hockey circles. lc r Y- SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 7t At the same time that Donahue was making- good at hockey Martin was developing into a star on the basketball floor as right guard on the 3915 team. Sullivan has been making a good showing in the debating team trials, and Barker has spent some time at football. He played in a number of games for his class team last year, and this fall was a member of the 'varsity squad. In the class of I! 1 are the following Somer- ville fellows: Charles M. Clarke and Carl X. Holmes. English. '11: Frederick V. Costa and Earl E. Clough. Latin, 'll; Walter R. York and Howard I� . Parker. 12. and S. Ernest Cutler. English, 'll. These men have already entered into college activities with a will, and all have a wide group of friends among their classmates. W alter York played a snappy game at guard for the undefeated 191fi football team, which, although exceedingly light, was too difficult a proposition for such opponents as Exeter. An- dover. and Dean. York has also been elected treasurer of his class. Ernest Cutler has taken advantage of the ruling which allows Freshmen to compete on the 'var- sity rifle team, and accordingly he has been run- ning up consistent scores on the range. Carl X. Holmes has made a worthy start. He had developed into the best punter on the 191(5 football squad when an injury cut short his en- deavors in that direction. Since then, however, he has been successful in gaining a position on his class hockey team, which has just finished a sea- ------------ son without a defeat. The approaching baseball season, too. will undoubtedly find him among the most promising of the candidates for the Fresh- man team. The above resume shows how energetically the Somerville fellows have entered into the various phases of college activity at Dartmouth. You may also he interested to learn something of the Dartmouth-Somervillc club. This body was organized in March. 1912, by the eleven Somerville High graduates then in college. The following officers were elected: President, X. L. Milmore: vice-president. II. S. Turner, and secretary and treasurer, A. P. Williams. The two- fold purpose of the club is even now accompli sit- ing the hoped-for results. In the first place the club endeavors to perpetuate the friendships culti- vated in grammar and high school days. Toward this end many pleasant social evenings have been spent together by the members, recounting the many memorable as well as amusing incidents that occurred during their four years on Central Mill. Secondly, it is the aim of the club to help continue in growth the long list of Somerville High School graduates who have made Dart- mouth their college. I’ndcr the auspices of the club two dances have been held in Somerville, the success of which forecasts many other enjoyable assemblies in the future. In conclusion, let me offer, in behalf of the Dartmouth dub, a most cordial standing invita- tion to the fellows of Somerville High School to visit us here at Hanover. Somerville 3Boys at (Tufts 111 '. Tufts College Catalogue for the current year contains the names of forty-seven boys who claim Somer- ville High for their preparatory school, and who are now. as the classic phrase expresses it. “indus- triously pursuing their studies in the several de- partments of “The College on the Hill. In the Senior class of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences are Frank X. Blanchard and Senekerim, alias Scnny. Dohanian. The fol- lowing Somervillians will receive their diploma from the Engineering School in June: Ralph W. Atwater. Roger A. Colman. Harold L. Etheridge. Fred . I'lint. Harris II. Freeman, Carl Hart- shorn. Burt A. Hazeltine, Allen G. Hooper, Walter 1.. Jones. George A. Lloyd. Leslie ( . Mardcn. and Levi . Parker. Etheridge and Hooper are each completing the five-year course, and will receive both A. B. and B. S. degrees. Among the Junior Engineers of the Junior class are: Porter S. Abbott. Alfred W. Hayward, and Perley A. Rice. Francis A. Maulsby is in the A. B. department of the same class. The Somerville Sophomores” arc: Engineers, Lester . Ball. Everett J. Boothby. James L. Brown. Jr.. Fred I. Ellis, Erving X. Fox, Ralph D. Harrington. Arthur S. Waldron, and Benjamin A. Ward: . IP's. Maxwell F. Barnes. Fred S. Morison. Arthur W. Phillips. Ralph O. Phillips, Melvin I. Messer. Jr., and Donald IT. Whitney. The Freshman class numbers among its live wires eleven erstwhile wearers of the Red and Blue: A. Lindley Lamont. Andrew D. Little, Xor- SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 75 man W. Morison. and Leo T. Murphy in the classical course, and Thomas C. Coleman. Jr.. George A. Dalton. Henry E. Halpin. Dudley F. Holden. Everett C. Hunt. William K. A. Lutz, and Everett L. Reed. Herbert R. Fisher is a special student in the department of music. In athletics, in scholarship, and. in fact, in prac- tically every form of undergraduate activities, these men are keeping alive the name of Somer- ville High School on College Hill. Atwater is captain of the ’varsity track, manager of ’varsity football, college half-mile, mile, and two-mile record-holder, vice-president of the Senior class, and a member of his class photograph committee, and of l ower cross, the honorary Senior society. Roger A. Col man has represented his class in foot- ball. track, and basketball. Flint won a place on the ’varsity quartermile relay team this winter, thus winning his letter. Etheridge is proctor of West Hall, and is consuming his fifth year of collegiate learning with his customary “pep.” Hooper, who captained the ’varsity baseball nine last spring, is another fifth year man. and. like Etheridge, does it because he loves his books. “Al is president of the Evening 1 ’arty Associa- tion. Hartshorn is allied with Hooper on the Evening Party Association, and helps Atwater maintain the dignity required of the Photograph Committee. Lloyd is president of the Tufts Federation of Sectional Clubs. “Johnny Gurvin made his Varsity letter in football last fall, after four seasons of faithful work. Abbott, Hayward. Harrington. W hitney, both M irisons. and Lamont are on the Glee and Mandolin Clubs. Hayward and Maulsby made Ivy. the honorary Junior society, and Whitney and Messer are on Sword and Shield, the honorary Sophomore society. It is rumored around the hill that Dudley Holden leads the Freshman engineers in the records of the college office. Fox ran on the ’varsity cross- country team. Frau’’ Brown is the livest class cheer leader in college. Maulsby, 'll, was assistant manager of the varsity football team last season, and has been elected manager for next year. He is vice-president of the Evening Party Association, secretary ’! the Student Council, and of the Advisory Hoard of the Athletic Association, and was awarded the God- dard prize for excellence in French. Donald Whitney is secretary of the Sophomore class, and despite his weight stuck out for 'varsity football the entire season, and won a “T 2nd.” Somerville boys are distributed among the fraternities as follows: Zeta Psi. Etheridge, Col- man. Maulsby. Holden, and Lamont: Theta Delta Chi. Hooper; Delta I’psilon, Hayward: Delta Tail Delta. Hazeltinc and Messer: Alpha Tail Omega, Little: Sigma Tati Alpha. A. W. and R. I). Phillips. Murphy, and Hunt: Commons Club. At- water. Hartshorn. Waldron. Ellis. Rice. Abbott, Lloyd, and Jones. Somerville !fi3ovs at fill H. (L. .IBv £dwtn jf. O’JBncn, 12; ll . H. C., T 5 Among Somerville's representatives here arc Harry A. Baird and Harold Lyon. Kappa Gamma Phi. in the Senior class. Stuart P . Foster, Kappa Sigma, is foremost in literary circles, serving both as editor-in-chief of the Index, the Junior annual, and as department editor on the college paper, the Signal. John Wing heads the list of athletes, and has made his influence felt in baseball. He is a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon, and the select fraternity. Theta Xu Epsilon. Joseph S. Pike is a prominent society man, and holds the enviable position of Sophomore class captain. The Fresh- man class has four Somerville boys: Frank A. Anderson. Phi Sigma Kappa, vice-president of IDli� : Edwin F. O'Brien. Raymond A. Cushing, the class actor and orchestral player, and Clayton M. Hager, class captain and captain of the Fresh- man football team. We all appreciate what Som- erville High School has stood for in the past, and shall be glad to welcome anyone from that institu- tion desirous of obtaining an agricultural education. Hit Corolla r XaitO [Continued from page ICS | Ah. my dear, you forget that that is possible by Fourth Dimension!” they cried. “Good night----” I' started and rubbed my eyes; my Solid Geom- etry fell to the floor with a thud: the logs were smouldering: the floor was pitch dark— and the tiny timepiece on the mantel chimed the hour of ten! 176 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Somerville (3trls at IRaOcliffe J6v Xoutse H. Bowen There arc at present only seventeen Somerville girls at Radcliffe. This number is smaller than it has been for several years. The girls arc interested in all phases of college life, as is shown by the fact that almost all are members of the Radcliffe guild, the Idler club, and the Athletic association. All but two of them are regulars. Ernestine Cohen, a special, intends to enter the Senior class next year, and Gladys Hopkins, unclassified, ex- pects to be a Junior. There arc only two Seniors enrolled, Mabel Wilber and Xectar Eksergian. Loth are members of some of the smaller clubs. Miss Wilber is the business manager of the Glee club, and a member of the Choral society. Miss Eksergian belongs to the Music club. There arc seven in the Junior class, Grace Stone, Marion Trucsdale, Mabel Waugh. Louise Whitney. Elsie Clifford, Marion Hale, and Marie Johnston. Miss Clifford is a member of the Choral society, and Miss Hale is treasurer of the German club. Miss Johnston is a member of the Music club and the Choral society, and is to sing one of the solo parts in the operetta to be given by the Choral society this month. Ruth Merrill and Mabel Cohen are the Sopho- mores. --------------- Somerville dnrls at Jackson B ? a Somerville 1bnH School Grahuate at Sacftson Somerville High School is well represented at Jackson. The Senior class, the last to get Tufts degrees, has Somerville to thank for several of its members. Hazel 1‘aliis has taken a very promi- nent part in dramatics on the ‘’Hill. She made a decided hit in the operetta presented on Jackson day last year, as well as in the Junior play given on Junior day. This year she is chairman of the dramatic committee of the All Around club, which includes all students in its membership. Alma Wiley and Isabella Owlcr arc members of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority, and Rose Green- berg is a member of Delta Kappa Phi. Esther Lovejoy is also a member of the Senior class. The Junior class has three representatives. Isabella Cameron is vice-president of the Christian guild, a religious organization at Jackson, and was tlie guild’s representative last summer at the Daily Vacation P� ible school of Boston. She won the first prize offered by the Daughters of the Ameri- can Revolution for an essay written on some phase of American history. Miss Cameron wrote on “The Superiority of the Women Writers of the Colonial Times to the Men. She is a member of Alpha Xi Delta. Leslie Hooper, another Junior, is president of the Junior class, secretary of the Christian guild, chairman of athletics, wearer of the “J in track and tennis, secretary of the Tufts-Jackson Junior day committee, and member of the 1914 basketball team. Miss Hooper won second prize in the history contest in which Miss Cameron won first. She is a mem- ber of Alpha Omicron Pi. Hazel Macy. the third member, has taken several prizes. Last year she won the second prize offered by the Warren chapter of the I). A. R. She is a member of Alpha Xi Delta, in which she attained the highest Freshman scholarship average in the national. She also won a prize offered by the alumnae of her sorority chapter for an essay on “The Sorority Problem. There are four Somerville girls in the Sopho- more class. Marion Davis and Gertrude Hooper are both members of Alpha Omicron Pi. Miss Hooper is captain of the Sophomore track team. Grace Rockwell belongs to Alpha Xi Delta, and Ethel Peabody to Delta Kappa Phi. In the Freshman class are Margaret Cragin and Edna Savary. May many other Somerville girls choose Jack- son for their alma mater. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 177 Somerville 3trls at ‘HXftellesley The Somerville girls now matriculating at Wellesley number ten. and are as follows: 1013, Marion Corliss, Helen Keeler, and Marion Mead; 10H, Lavinia Ware; 1015, Helen Field, Hazel Paris, Julia Merrill, and Ruth Cummings: 10l ;. Gladys Hastings and Hazel Pearson. Last year Miss Corliss was awarded a Durant scholarship, the highest honor scholarship offered by Wellesley. Miss Corliss is a member of the Alpha Kappa Chi society, and is custodian of the house. Helen Keeler has made good in basket- ball. and played right guard on the winning Senior team last fall. Last year Miss Keeler was a mem- ber of the board of directors of the debating club. In the novice tennis competition held last spring Hazel Paris carried off the cup. and Helen Field rowed on the Sophomore second crew. Fannie O’Brion. 1912, is now head of the Eng- lish department of the Asheville. X. C . High school. Miss O’lIrion was a member of the Zeta Alpha society. Debating At Newton the Somerville team did not fare quite as badly as at home; in fact the team, com- posed of Eric A. Johnson. T3; James C. Scanlon, 14, and Charles F. Sharkey, '13, was remarkably strong and well-balanced. Johnson, as the first speaker, clearly defined the question, and spoke very emphatically, proving himself to be one of the clearest speakers of the debate. Sharkey, speaking second for Somerville, brought in some fine points, and Scanlon completed the affirmative argument by a convincing and forceful speech. Johnson, in an excellent rebuttal, overthrew many of the arguments presented by the negative, but the negative rebuttal was very skilfully handled by Aiken of Newton, and the judges gave the decision to Newton. The Somerville Glee Club, under the leader- ship of Thomas West, rendered several se- lections, the last one being a debating song written for the occasion by Edith Williamson of the Senior class. This was received with much applause bv the audience. Dancing in the High School Gymnasium followed the debate. ----------------------------- Five hundred debating enthusiasts assembled in Moore hall of the Y. M. C. A. on the even- ing of March ? to witness the annual debating contest of the Interscholastic Triangular Debating League between Somerville and P rookline. Re- solved. that the Jury System in the Cnitcd States should be abolished.” was the question debated. The Somerville team, composed of I). M. Lip- shires. ’13; J. R. Nason, ’14. and M. Renjamin, 13, supported the negative side of the question, and R. G. Paine. '13: X. Kramer, 14, and J. F. Swett, '13. of Brookline. supported the affirmative. Our superintendent of schools, Charles S. Clark, acted as chairman, and opened the exercises with a number of pleasing remarks. The debate was opened by Paine of Brookline, a pleasing speaker, who was followed by Lipshires, whose forceful manner was noticeable when con- trasted with the delivery of the preceding speaker. hollowing Kramer. Br : ikiine's second speaker, came Nason, who acquitted himself in a com- mendable manner. Brookline played her winning card when Swett appeared upon the scene. As a speaker and re- butter he had a heart to heart talk with the audience. This mannerism proved to be a taking feature with the people, as well as the judges. Following Benjamin's excellent address came the fatal rebuttal. Lipsires made a hard fight for victory, putting every ounce of energy into the final issue. But then. oh. then. Swett bobbed up once more, leaned over the pedestal, and had another talk with the audience, told some amusing stories aimed at the negative arguments, and sat down. ‘The decision of the judges followed sure and fatal. Messrs. Chase and Ray of Brookline furnished a very pleasing musical programme during the various intermissions throughout the evening. Much credit is due Manager Cosgrove for the able manner in which the debate was conducted. i78 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR MHhSjiIUJQ) MARION HALU 1913 Class Editor. Stanley Y. Lane. Assistants ( Walter Cheever, ( Marion Flagg. Lives there a Senior with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said: 'This is my last and only chance To take a girl to the Senior dance”? In an encounter between Pav—r. 11 op—ns. and Dav—s an Arrow collar was completely destroyed. Have you asked Her to the Phi Alpha dance yet ? Soderberg has started an exchange with Miss Toft of Melrose. L—land has decided to become a minister. Ted I� ----r (in English): And all the horses stood with their legs crossed.” Do you remember when Dar—s was a Fresh- man? Do children shed their teeth? A dignified Senior would be grateful if a Freshman would inform him on the subject. Indefinite:— First Pupil: Were you out last night?” Second Pupil: Where, or how much?” Soph: Hurrah, the hour of one has struck!” Senior: I don't blame it. It was worked to death long ago. A good ending for a book for Division ? Her voice then broke. He had a guess, And as lie spoke She murmured “Yes.” Chub says that when he goes to the circus he always feeds the giraffes, because a little goes a long way with them. Latin—Cum ei libellum subijecisset. Pax—r (translating): “When he threw a book at him.” Latin translation:— Pupil: While you swing on my gate. In room VT-W recently a tragedy was enacted. Dr. Pax r attempted to banish his adversary. Dr. Ilopk—ns. by forcefully ejecting him from the building by means of the open window. Miss Sm—h. like Pocahontas, intervened, and saved his life as he was on the brink of disaster. Have you heard McAl—e has a wisdom tooth? Miss Fit—h writes perfectly adorable” original stories? Take warning, girls, beware of the man who says he adores you.” Heard in French: And Cornelius asked for a wooden board.” He—r—cli of 28-W will meet all comers in acrobatic stunts. Well, anyway. P—rl—ow can do the Duchess. Miss A—mit—ge is really growing up. Teacher (catching Leland in a secret con- versation): Why. I'm surprised.” Leland: It's mutual, Miss ----. It's mutual.” Good advice:— Pc patient, my boy. as you go along; But not too patient, or you’re in wrong. According to the French translation in 2S-W Harris is some kid with his six shooters. Civics:— Willie: Sav. pop. who elects the aldermen?” Wise Father: “Hush, my son! You’re too young to know.” Why is it that they always pick on Lavcrty? Behold! Wonder of wonders! Davies is go- ing to the Phi Alpha dance. Yes, it's a Junior. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 179 1914 Class Editor. Clinton W. Carvell. Judson Martell, Thomas K. Forbes. OUR TRACK TEAM. “Slim” Whittaker has very kindly offered his services as the pole to be used in the pole vault or the cross-bar in the high jump. Thanks. “Sid.” Starbird has consented to act as the shot in the shot-put. Hodgdon has offered the use of his lawn for training purposes. Anderson says he will enter the modified marathon provided it is modified enough. Our class treasurer has loaned us nine cents with which to buy a copy of the A. A. L rules so that there will be no “pro's” on the team. A cinder path has been contributed by Mac- Intyre. who says he will readily give 11s all the ashes from his furnace. A new race—“A Dash for the Pole”—will be instituted this year. Contestants must wear over- coats and straw hats. Newhall has recently purchased a new bed- spring. and by constantly practising he will make a valiant endeavor to capture the high jump. Lewis has entered in the mile, and has per- mission to do it serially or on the installment plan. Personally, we're backing Lewis. All who qualify will be entitled to wear the class numerals if they pay for them. Thirty-six cents, please. For further information about track work in- quire at desk i)4. room ( 2, any time between five and six o'clock Saturday morning. HIM. Brigham—Special agent for mahogany trays, licensed vacuum cleaner, assistant office manager of the Waltham Watch company, eighth vice- president of the Mercedes Auto Establishment, stamp collector, and general enthusiast. Favorite expression—“() gosh !” We know now what The Cinder Path is. It's the trail leading from our furnace to the ash barrel. (We wish to thank Hodgdon for this knowledge. It was imparted gratuitously, and we are very grateful for it.) Flahive’s hat is a marvelous piece of structural engineering. SEVEN WONDERS OF SOMERVILLE. Starbird— Kiko,” the baby elephant. Room 18-E-—The residential district of DLL Flahive—The Apollo of yesterday. Flahive's hat—A wonderful accomplishment. Brigham—The wizard of modern electricity. Hirshon—The boy velocipedist (?). --------(The seventh wonder has not yet been discovered, but latest indications point to Jones and an early spring.) Freshman (to Editor): I've got a book in my home room that's got every word of that long story in last month's issue in it. Editor tin C): What! Show it to me. The Freshman disappeared, but returned ten minutes later carrying a large dictionary. Mean- while the editor had fainted. Miss Hazel Marsh has been elected as class secretary in place « f Miss Hayward, who has left this school to attend another school in Boston. ! he Junior dance will come April ’ S. Kindly remember to keep that date free. Smart Junior: Do you know what city is named after Geddes? Clever Semi (smart, but slow): “Sure. Marble- head.” Smart Junior: Wrong, as usual: Gettysburg, of course. Even if George Starbird does get promoted this year it will still be George Starbird. Jr. Won’t it, (ieorge? Somerville was built on seven hills and one bluff. His name is Jones. 19t5 H Class Editor, Myrton F. Evans. Carpenter likes the appearance of the High School building, so he comes up every night at 4.20. Hi-E has several boys willing to support the suffragette cause. Kendall was looking for a job as Duke” Moore’s campaign manager. Division A is represented on the baseball team by J. Sullivan as assistant manager. Several members of Division A have been train- ing for the Junior dance at the Grant School of Dancing this winter. Miss A—d—r—on has to remove that S” from i8o SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR her sweater as there are several boys in 16-E who belong to the S. I!. S. A. A., and who voted on the amendment. Heard from the cooking class:— “Miss Bowditch burned a saucepan full of water trying to make cocoa.” The marble season has just started, and several recruits have reported to Captain Walsh. The little vellow slips which Mr. S---presents to the ,,Late Mr. Swett entitle him to an inter- view with Mr. H-------. He likes Mr. II----’s interviews so well that he applies for the slips frequently. 1915 36 Class Editor. John H. Chipman. Assistant. Margaret Wiley. Heard in Latin: “He had declivities of both sides.” Burtnett still adds to his list of tardiness. Clark, how is it you didn’t describe the con- struction of your head when you gave your theme, “Concrete Construction ? Extracts from themes:— ____broke his horse over a fence or he would have sold it. lie died in lS.V.t. and all that was mortal of him was buried, but he was. has been, always will be renowned by his writings. The cute little pupils of II Latin C Are as smart a division as one could be, Thev translate Latin as swift as the wind, So. in Latin, they commit not a sin. But in German, oh, dear, it’s another song, Eor in a test which was given they all went dead wrong. In the study of English, which they think a cinch, All but one got by on a pinch. Division E. win was a geometry test given you? Huh! The highest stone wall couldn’t separate Miss Mac I.—-n and Miss M—11—r. Day. don’t you know how to sneeze yet? An original Radiator note:— While Ashton was giving an oral theme in an aeroplane he went up 12,000 feet in two minutes. Look out. you’ll step on something.” “What?” The new sub-freshmen. They really are small, aren’t they? 1916 H Class Editor, Emil R. Lawson. According to Miss Tousey magicians are de- ceivers. therefore beware of Xewton. Mills and Johansen would certainly make good fishermen. They get a lot of bites in wood turn- ing. Johansen (in wood turning): What shall I do with this? (Holds up a cylinder one-half inch in diameter, but which was supposed to be one and five-eighths in thickness.) Teacher: “Oh, keep it for a toothpick.” Lawson and Murray have changed to the col- lege course. Lawson is going to Aggie to learn to be a farmer, and Murray is going to be a doctor. If a man burnt all his coal would he buy a Newton (new ton)? If a woman burned her cake would Sammic Baker (bake ’cr) another? If a baby couldn’t walk would Marion Wheeler (wheel er)? Why is Dope like a cow’s tail? (Because he is always behind.) Shoot if you must, ’twill do no good. You cannot pierce the head of Wood. Bupil (to Richards): “Dope, why were you late yesterday?” Because I didn’t get here on time.” Curtain, please! Xewton keeps a supply of pencils about an inch long to loan to Valente, who has a habit of coming to school without one every day. The class regrets very much the loss of Earle Gudakunst. who has recently moved to Michigan. es. we’ll have a better one next time. The editor has been out sick so long that he couldn’t get many notes. ‘ Young Men Wanted! to join the Athletic Association and support the track team, baseball team, etc. 1916 36 Class Editor, John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. W hitaker says he presses his own trousers. T believe him! Morse was the inventor of the code, Burns the wireless operator, Elude the lad who swept the floor, Rondina the kitchen waiter. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 181 Some of the Freshmen seem to wish that the block paper wouldn't be given out so often. Three cheers for Macdonald and Eaton, elocu- tionists and dramatic teachers. Rondina says: It gives me great pleasure to have my studies changed, because I delight in looking through a new desk to see what I can find.” MORE ALGEBRA. If an.eight-day alarm clock will run eight days without winding how long will it run if it is wound up? Notice.—A branch of the lunch-counter is now situated in 1(� -E. All pupils should patronize it. Come any day during ninth period and have some “Algebraic Hash. as Mr. Chapman calls it. “Fractional Chops may be had also. All meals are served by Miss Hodgkins and Miss Lynch. C-----n: T am never certain. Fools are only certain. Wise men hesitate.” M-----1: Are you certain of that?” C—:—n: Sure, I’m certain of it. and then he wondered why he was laughed at. Ipoint of Uicw (Continued from page 109.) The illustration of the definite line may cause some misunderstanding, and may convey the idea of specializing. This is not the point. A student may, for example, have as his object the develop- ment of great breadth of mind. This could hardly be called specializing, nevertheless it is the pursuit of a very definite idea. Some men, in order to be successful, have to specialize, as in the case of the engineer. Unless a man intends to take up such a profession it is not advisable to specialize to too great a degree. To have a definite idea and to follow a definite line arc not necessarily to specialize. The college, strictly speaking, does not attempt to give you certain knowledge that you can turn into money, but it surely docs give you the means to unearth that knowledge with which success and appreciation can be found. There is another idea prevalent among pre- paratory school students that college is a place to study men and to get an idea of human nature and the world. There is no view which is more erroneous than this, for such an institution is a world in itself. College life is founded upon fra- ternal feeling and good fellowship. Every man is 1017 H Wanted.—Someone to contribute a couple of chairs to room 5-E so Cur—ie and Hadl—y won’t have to stand during the English period. If Wood was worth $1 a cord how much is Cole worth? Waldo, docs Latin come as hard as Flint? The boy stood on the burning deck Whence all but he had lied. He would not leave his post till he The Radiato� read. If someone elopes with your pen don't tell teacher. Take the next pen that you find not being used. Senior: Say. Frcshie, could you tell me what state Xew Orleans is in?” We Freshmen have found out that Seniors don't know everything after all. Freshman (in ancient history:) “How did the old Babylonians get down from their houses in 5000 B. C.?” Bright answer: Elevator.” Senior: I know twenty times as much as you.” Freshman: Well, 20X0=0.” willing to help his neighbor and give whatever assistance lie can. The reason for such a founda- tion lies in the similarity of age. occupation, and interests. Every man is a part of a great big unit. The college which is not built upon these prin- ciples of good fellowship is an extremely poor place. In sharp contrast to such ideas are those of the world. To say that college life is like life in the world, and that knowledge of one implies knowledge of the other, is just as wrong as to assume that the moon is composed of material akin to cheese of an emerald hue. College should and does give you the means to study human nature when the time comes. The ability of the alumnus to make good in the world is founded on that very principle. Social success in college does not guarantee success in the world. Only so far as a man acquires the breadth of mind and the background of information which a college gives will he be more fit to “tackle the world with confidence. Social Events of jfuture G. E. K. Show. March 27. Phi Alpha Dance, April 3. Senior Dance, April 14. Junior Dance, April 28. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 182 £bc Naming of tbe Sbrewb 36 v? ipbilip 36. Xewis, '14 (Continued from February Issue.) « “W ant a Times, mister? ' queried the newsboy. “Yes, a Times, ’ replied Edgar Neatherton as lie mounted to the wheel of his “little six and tossed a nickel into the hand of the expectant urchin. The starting pedal was pressed downward, the engine “turned over. and the car was ready for the homeward run. Watching his chance. Neath- erton threw in his clutch, and his car joined the mass of Thirty-eighth street traffic on its way to Fifth avenue. “What was it, now?” mused Neatherton as he wormed his car in and out among the scores of automobiles, trucks, horses, and trolley cars. “What was it Pearson said about a government paymaster being missing? Looks as if Croxton was at work again— and if he don't watch out----” and Neatherton shuddered so that the car swerved from its course. Neatherton drove as fast as he could in New York city traffic. Evidently he was anxious to get home. Soon he turned up Fifth avenue. Neather- ton always experienced a thrill as he turned that corner; always he anticipated the well-cooked supper and the ensuing evening of conversation with his wife, a conversation which did not treat of the hurry of daily business. Neatherton left the car before a house with white stone steps. He had already started toward the door when he suddenly remembered the paper on the front seat. “Too bad to forget this,” he thought as he thrust the paper into his pocket. Then, as he mounted the steps and turned the key in the lock lie added: “Now to throw off 'that tired look and be a real husband—just for the evening, though T wish it might be for longer.” And as he murmured the last words he bit his lip. The door creaked slightly as Neatherton en- tered. but the noise was sufficient to make his young wife leave the piano and come to greet him with a happy smile, l ie smiled in return—a sickly smile—and his lips, surely they were hotter than usual as lie tenderly kissed her. Probably this woman was the only human being for whom Neatherton had any love, and he loved her better than his own life. The door had been left partly open, and through the opening, borne as it were upon the cold No- vember wind, flitted a small piece of light brown paper. Whence it came no one ever know. Neather- ton had an idea, but he was never fully certain. Mechanically he picked it up and placed it in the side pocket of his inner coat, a smoking jacket, while his wife closed the door. “How about a little something to eat?” asked the man as they stepped into the sitting-room. “Just a minute, dear. assured his wife, as she pressed the bell button for the maid, and as the neat servant appeared in the doorway, she added: “Yes. Madge, supper if von please.” ■The meal was soon steaming on the little round dining table. • They had partaken of few meals in this room, for they had lived first in Boston then in Philadelphia, and finally, though thus far for but a few weeks, in New York city. The couple never ate heavily at supper. Neatherton al- ways came home at noon. His automobile en- abled him to cat a substantial dinner at home. After supper Neatherton went again into the sitting-room, while his wife went upstairs to get some embroidery that she had been doing that afternoon and wished to show her husband. He seated himself at the reading table and unfolded the evening paper. As lie glanced along the headings of the columns, his eye caught the heat!- ing;— “Conspiracy Against Government Paymasters Discovered by Detectives.” Then:— “One Man Already Apprehended—Declines to Give Name.” And finally, as he settled himself for a comfort- able perusal. Neatherton read:— “Tecumseh, Okla. An extensive conspiracy has been discovered in the Wichita Territory. It is believed that it is the remainder of a band formed not more than ten years ago for the ‘Waylaying of Government Paymasters’ on the way to forts situ- ated at a distance from civilization. “Nothing certain can be ascertained as to the extent of this organization, since only one member is now under arrest, and he appears to have no papers about his person that may throw light upon the situation or give any facts concerning others.” Neatherton heaved a sigh of relief, then read on:— (Continued in tlic April Issue.) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 83 7VOTFS OF THL ALVMNI CA2-Tr©ELL;0« Gertrude Eastman, English. TO. is a sten- ographer for the Eastern Lyceum Company. Etta Levy. S. II. S.. 12, is attending the Fisher Business College in Roxbury. She is also con- tinuing her study of music at the Xew England Conservatory. Grace Hickey, English, TO, is a stenographer for the Turner Tucker Company. Fred C. Gunter, Latin. 09. Tufts Medical. '13, has been appointed house officer at the Grace hospital in Boston. Sadie Yavner. English, TO, is a stenographer for the E. C. Katz Printing Company. Richard Burke, Latin, Tl, is a Sophomore at Boston College. The engagement has been announced of Alice M. Doughty, formerly of Somerville, and Elmer C. Houdlette. English, ’or� . University of Maine, TO. Mr. Houdlette is at present employed as an assistant engineer of the Massachusetts Harbor and Land Commission. John E. Slater. Latin, ’09. Harvard, T3, has been elected to the Phi Beta Kappa society. Jennie Corlin, S. II. S., T2, is a stenographer in a real estate office on Milk street, Boston. Anna Byrnes, English. ’09, is working in the Registry of Deeds in Cambridge. Earle McGinn. English, TO, leaves next week for a trip to Florida. Gardner Evans, S. II. S„ 12, is working for the United Fruit Company. Arthur Craigin, English, TO. is manager of the Derby Chair Company, on Canal street, Boston. Ernestine Conway, S. II. S., T2, is working in the Somerville library. Arthur C. Armitage, English. 'Os. is superinten- dent and manager of the Larkin Company, in Boston. Douglas Locke, S. If. S.. '12. is working for the Elmer A. Lowe Insurance Company. Marian F. Bearse, English. To, is working as a typist for the John Hancock Insurance Com- pany. Harold M. Jones, S. II. S., '12. is at present working at a Boston office of a Xew York bank- ing firm. Solomon Co. After one year of banking Mr. Jones intends to enter the Apollo Chocolate Company. Boston. On October 2 Lena R. Moore. Latin. '09, and Irving R. Taylor, English, ’0T, were united in marriage. Marion Hall. George Molen. Ellsworth Plumer, Alvin Lynch. Lucile Hardy, all S. II. S., T2, are at the Xormal Art School, Boston. At a recent meeting of the Somerville-Dart- mouth Club the following were elected officers: President. Xorville Milmore. I... 'll: vice-presi- dent, Harold Turner. E., 'll: secretary and treasurer. Arthur Williams. L.. ’ll. B. K. Baghdigian, E.. Tl. and later of the Xew Hampshire State College, is on leave of absence from the college and engaged in newspaper work in Roxbury. Francis Mahoney, S. II. S.. '12, Boston College, TO, was a visitor at the Somerville High School on Friday last. He went the rounds of the Senior classrooms, and paid a breezy visit to the Radiator sanctum, where he was formerly “chief,” and was everywhere awarded the welcome es- pecially reserved for the “Old Grad.” 184 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “Grotonian,” Groton. Mass.—Your article on “Saying Tilings” is splendid—very instructive and also interesting. Your editorials are the best of any of our papers, but your Exchange editor cer- tainly does not intend to hurt himself by the amount of work he does. There is not even a list of the places from which the papers come. “Blue Owl. Attleboro, Mass.—Yours is a well- appearing and interesting paper. Your own little verse certainly does not apply to yourselves:— If you do not like our jokes, And their dryness makes you groan. Just stroll around occasionally With some good ones of your own.” “ Allerlei. Stonington. Conn.—We are glad to add you to our list of exchanges. You have some very good material, and we wish you all kinds of success. “Blue and White, Franklin, Mass.—We sug- gest that the literary department precede the others. Your alumni column shows good work on the part of the editor. “Kankakcean.” Kankakee. 111.—You are full of good jokes, but where arc your stories? “Item,” Dorchester, Mass.—Your order is very poor, why not have all your stories together? We are glad to welcome the “High School Herald” from San Jose. Cal. It is very interest- ing and instructive, and has the largest circula- tion of any high school paper in the United States. Imp. Boston. Mass.—Where is your exchange column? “Keene Enterprise:” — Your cuts seem very childish, it seems as if high school pupils could improve on them. ----------------------------- Hs Others See “His Radiator, Somerville, Mass. — Every depart- ment seems to be complete, and you are especially well provided with jokes. The treatment of papers under the “.Exchange” is indeed a unique and good one.—Blue Owl, Attleboro, Mass. Radiator, Somerville High School.—When we examined your index we rejoiced that the literary department was comprised of eight contributions. Great was our disappointment to find them so short. Three are little more than imaginary anecdotes on created characters. “Old Man Rabbit's Christmas” is not particularly original or high school like. “Christmas in Lonely Land” is good—the best story. The description of “A Paradise is splendid. The one poem which the Radiator boasts is quite a clever imitation of The Ancient Mariner.” Best of all is the Exchange column. We like your scheme of treating maga- zines as patients of a hospital whose house doctor is the editor. The plan is rather severe, but effective.—Racquet, Portland, Me. jfor the Glor ot 1913 (Contunud from page 166.) president, closely followed by another young man, equally if not more disordered. The president told what had happened—how the Sophomores had captured him and brought him. bound, to a strange house, and how. shortly after being placed in a room on the second story, a man had come in through the window after climbing up the wall by the ivy and had rescued him. Then the man at the head of the table leaped to his feet and swung his glass high in the air, and the entire company rose save the one individual sitting next t«� the head, and the long ringing cheer of “Ham—mond. Ham—mond,” rang out. followed by three sharp, short, and glorious “Gordons.” £ Chuck Gordon was popular! SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 185 THLETKS Somerville vs. i elrcse, jfebruarp 21 The Red and Blue fought bravely against Mel- rose to win, but luck was not with them this day. The rubber was kept in the Somerville territory slightly more than in the Melrose territory. A number of times Somerville made a get-away, but failed to gain anything from it. Brady and Cochran played well for Melrose, while Downing and the Robertson brothers did extra good work for Somerville. Somerville needs a cheer to make them wake up. and it is up to the school to do the cheering for them. It gives a man lots of encouragement. Melrose always has fellows at the games who cheer. It must be taken into consideration that the ice has been poor this year, and the teams have lost a considerable amount of practice. Line-up:— SOM ERVI LLE. M ELROSE. II. Robertson, g...................g.. Ross H. Merrill, p.....................p., Brady C. Cosgrove, c.p.........................c.p., Cochran T. Harris, l.w.............I.w.. Wanamakcr Harding, Crispin, r.w........r.w., Anderton J. Robertson, c............................c.. Sterling F. Downing, r............r., Crawford, Leavitt Score—Melrose, 3; Somerville. 0. Goals— Made by Cochran (2), Brady (1). Umpires—Pea- body. B. Richards. Referee—Doc. Tingley. Timers—Bovlen. Hunnewell. —I--------- --------- baseball prospects In spring the young man’s fancy turns to- wards thoughts of baseball,” and the call for battery candidates has been given. Twenty-four games are listed on this season’s schedule, and the race in the Suburban league promises to be a hummer. All the league teams have lost good men. and Somerville has three big vacancies to fill, the initial sack, short-stop, and pitcher. West looks good for the first sack, and with a little improvement in batting should land it. The short-stop territory will be a lxme of contention. Scanned and Stewart are the only prospective can- didates for the slab, and a few unknowns are expected to turn up at the psychological moment. The team’s prospects are good, and the hearty co-operation of every fan is asked. Captain Mitchell will play third this year, and this clever performer should land the all-scholastic position. Hirshon will be back in the outfield in com- pany with Luciano and Leland. Jim Robertson will hold down the second sack, and much is expected of him. Hoban is the likeliest candidate for the receiv- ing end. but many more are expected to try for this all-important place. Mr. Tift will coach again, and it is with great enthusiasm and pleasure we welcome him back. ------------------------------- Teacher: “Tell me where Persia is.” Pupil: “Is that the lesson we were supposed to study?” Teacher: Yes. of course.” Pupil: “Well, then, I don't know.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 186 JBaseball Schedule An attractive schedule of twenty-four games, with one game pending, has been arranged for the Somerville High baseball team by Faculty- Manager Guy Blodgett. The season will be opened on April ! with Cambridge Latin at Som- erville. Somerville is a member of the Suburban league, and twelve league games are on the schedule. The schedule:— April «J—Cambridge Latin at Somerville. April 12—Chelsea High at Somerville. April 11—Arlington High at Somerville. April Id—High School of Commerce at Somer- ville. April iy—Malden High at Somerville (Subur- ban league, a. m.) April 1!)—Rindge Technical at Somerville (afternoon). April 28—Boston Latin at Somerville. April 2( —Medford High at Medford (Suburban league). April 20—Melrose High at Melrose (Suburban league). May 3—Everett High at Everett (Suburban league). May A—Newton High at Newton. May 7—Melrose High at Somerville (Suburban league). May 10—Rindge Technical at Cambridge. May H—Lynn English High at Somerville. May 17—Everett High at Somerville (Suburban league). May 21—Cambridge Latin at Cambridge. May 21—Melrose High at Somerville (Suburban league). May 2S — Brockton High at Somerville. May 30—Medford High at Medford (Suburban league). June 4—Malden High at Malden (Suburban league). June 7—Waltham High at Waltham. June 11—Everett High at Everett (Suburban league). June 11—Malden High at Somerville (Suburban league). June 17—Medford High at Somerville (Subur- ban league). — ■� ■♦■•••+•� • ------------ HM)i Hlpba Stance The annual Phi Alpha dance is to be held Thursday evening, April 3, at Anthoinc hall. Tickets may be secured from the active members. 1 SENIOR DANCE 1 9 ANTHOINE'S 9 ACADEMY 1 APRIL 14, 1 9 1 3 1 3 Tickets $1.50 3 19 13 Seniors, by class vote it has been decided to have the Senior Dance this year informal. It is the duty of every Senior to be present. Tickets may be obtained from the following committee : MARION FLAGG helen McCarthy EDITHA SHARKEY MARION SLADE RAYMOND CHAFFEE CHAUNCEY COSGROVE ALFRED McALPINE THOMAS WEST EARLE CLARK CARLTON WISWELL XT be Sp ? (Continued from page ICC.) the leather give way and the sharp edge sink into the yielding flesh. A snarl like that of a wounded tiger es- caped him. With a snap he sunk his teeth into that hairy throat below him and bit until he felt the warm blood gush out. till the sawing across his back died down and slowly ceased. A great sigh of relief escaped him. He rolled weakly off his enemy, and, closing his eyes, lay still. The mad swirl of battle still came to him like some vague, unreal dream. He wondered dimly where General Carlson could be, if the gallant stand his men had made that day had all been in vain. A great cheering aroused him. He opened his eyes. The late afternoon sun, struggling through the fading mists, bathed the cliffs above him with a golden light. And there, waving triumphantly in the breeze, floated Old Glory, guarded by thousands of loyal bayonets. He closed his eyes again and smiled happily, then a slight shudder passed over him, and with a soft sigh he fell quietly into his last sleep. DESIGNED BY US AND BEING SOLD LARGELY AMONG YOUNG MEN COLOR. SEAL BROWN PRICE, $3.00 and $2.00 (pmmWfaw TWO STORES 637 WASHINGTON STREET CORNER 0? B0YLST0N STREET 659 WASHINGTON STREET UNDER GAIETY THEATRE GEORGE L. ) AN VRIN JEWELER 60 Cross Street J. T. NEWTON’ Somerville, Mass. I). N. 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Base Ball, Lawn Tennis, Golf, Athletic Shoes, Clothing and Sweaters are our specialty. Estimates furnished for Class Caps and Hats, Sweaters and Uniforms. - - - WRIGHT DITSON BOSTON NEW YOICK CHICAGO. SAN KK A NCI SC o PKOVIDKNI K. It. I. CAMBRIDGE 314 Washington St. i'i Warren St. 1 to N. Win null Ave. 350 Market St Wf«ylto� .t St. Ilarxarri Square Practical Xalks “SELF-RELIANCE AND ABILITY to go ahead and do things is worth more to most boys than a College education,” says Dr. H. M. Rowe. Isn’t this delightfully hard-headed ? IT’S TRUE. It’s the principle that UNDERLIES the whole purpose and work of M. C. S. Its young men and women are taught that “everybody loves a winner,” but that winners do not “happen.” WINNERS HAVE TO BE DEVELOPED. We have turned out lots of successful business people. Why not YOU ? MAKING BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN is our business and we really want you to put yourself into our “factory” and submit to its effective processes. We understand the method thoroughly as is evidenced by the uniform success of our graduates. A long list of such graduates occupying fine positions is open to your inspection. They received influential introductions to the positions they occupy. Why not you ? Catalog free. WALTER LEROY SMITH, President BEGIN : Day School any Monday ; Evening School any Tuesday MALDEN COMMERCIAL SCHOOL EDUCATIONALLY THE STRONGEST BUSINESS SCHOOL IN NEW ENGLAND 156 Pleasant Street, Malden, Mass. (New Talk Next Month) Arrow Notch COLLARS THE BELMONT STYLE IN FOUR HEIGHTS GLASGOW ZVi In. BELMONT Z'A In. MEDORA 2'A In. CHESTER 2 In. 2 for 25 Ct� . O UETT. PEABOOV 1 CO.. Maker Annual Tour TO Washington, D. C. Baltimore Philadelphia Old Point Comfort Historic Annapolis and New York Friday, April 25, to Saturday, May 3 RATE FROM BOSTON r EAT AT THE School Lunch Counter Sandwiches, Cake and Pie Seasonable Lunches at All limes PRICES LIGHT V__________.______________J ------ROD1CK----------- Dry Goods-GREAT DANE SWEATERS - Notions ALL WOOL SWEATERS WITH POCKETS $3.50 UP ------ALICIA----------- Somerville’s New Milliner LADIES' EXCHANGE FANCY GOODS and NOVELTIES 399 Highland Ave., West Somerville, Mass. TEL. CON. NAY TAYLOR CATERERS ICE CREAM MANUFACTURERS 399-B and 399-C HIGHLAND AVENUE THE TODD CLASSES STENOGRAPHY and TYPEWRITING The Only School in Boston under the di- rection of an OOicial Stenographer of tlie Superior Court. Open Day and Evening. 21-22 Herald Building, Boston. Ox. 2791-R Covering every expense except sopper n Tall ’diver Line For Tour of Nine Days, $35.50 Under personal direction of HOWARD W. POOR SUB-MASTER HIGH SCHOOL, SOMERVILLE, MASS. Office: 248 Washington Sr., Boston Telephone Main 4750 For itineraries and further information inquire of Mr. Poor at above address. R. G. Whittet, - Gilman Square Dry Goods Men's Furnishings Shoes - Rubbers Full lines of SPRING SHOES SNEAKERS and SUPPERS Gloves Cleansed Waltham Laundry PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS CHENEY SILK CRAVATS Get the habitof trading at Gilman Square S I 5 S i $ BOSTON UNIVERSITY 1500 Students “ The University in the City ’ 150 Instructors FIVE DEPARTMENTS 7,000 Graduates College, School of Law, School of Theology, School of Medicine, Graduate School THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Over 250 Courses of Instruction Leading to Degrees in Arts, Letters and Science SPECIAL PREPARATION FOR THE PROFESSION and for BUSINESS For full information send for Circular No. 116 EVERETT W. LORD, Executive Secretary 688 Boylston Street, Boston I IV ( § 0, Telephone, Cambridge 1070 Telephone, Somerville 932-4 Cambridge Business School Ernest W. 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TABLE OF CONTENTS Frontispiece .................................................. Editorial Staff................................................ How the Coward Made Good, by Earle R. Clark, T3, For the Sake of the Cause, by Ruth L. Sawyer, ’13, Guardian Angels, by Edith M. Williamson, T3 . The Results of a Welsh Rarebit, by Fannie M. Lipshires, 13 . Shopping, by Marion K. Slade, T3............................... Some Traits of School Integrity, by George M. Hosmer, Faculty The Taming of the Shrewd (Continued), by Philip M. Lewis, T4 Editorial...................................................... Class Notes.................................................... Alumni Notes................................................... Exchange Notes................................................. Athletics...................................................... I n r. t rs- 1 LIBRARY ' ' - . 194: . 195 . 196 . 199 . 201 . 203 . 201 . 205 . 207 . 209 . 210 . 216 . 217 . 218 J. A. 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Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Koston P. O. Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT EMtonal Staff EbitorsinsCbief V. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 associate Ebitor IOLA V. JOHNSON. 13 Exchange Ebitor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON. 13 Sporting Ebitor RAYMOND H. BAXTER, ’13 alumni Ebitors FANNIE M. LIPSHIRES, '13 MARION K. SLADE, 13 business Manager EARLE R. CLARK, ’13 assistant Business Manager L. HUBERT BRIGIIAM, ’14 {Treasurer GEORGE M. IIOSMER (Faculty) Statt artist RUTH L. SAWYER Class Ebitors STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 JOHN CHIPMAN, '15-B CLINTON W. CARVELL,' ’14 EMIL R. LAWSON. ’16-A MYRTON E. EVANS, ’15-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B 196 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Ifoow tbc Gowarb flfoabe (Soob 36e Earle 1R. Clark, T3 llle str ct Saskatchewan the October clay was drawing to a close. Three men at least were glad of it, for to them the day had been a hard one, and they were not men ac- customed to days of luxury either. W hen members of the Northwest Mounted Police are ready to admit that they are tired there is good cause for it. l or thirty-six hours these men had been in the saddle, but that alone would not account for their discouragement. '1 he thing that was worrving them was the fact that the man thev were after had managed to give them the slip once again. 1 he honor of the Saskatchewan branch of the mounted police was in their hands, and so far they had not accomplished much. A month before they had been called into the office at headquarters and given instructions to bring back dead or alive Jack Barrow, one of the most dangerous men known in that wild, unsettled countrv. where dangerous men were far from scarce. Jack was a half-breed trapper, possessing the cunning and cruelty of the Indian, and the Indians were the only ones in that great un- civilized region that would trust him. With them he had always been honest, and it had been worth his while, for more than once they had saved him from arrest. He was thought to be responsible in part, at least, for the unrest among the Indians at that time, as it was known that he had been among them much of late. Two of the three men now in search of Barrow had been on the mounted police force for a num- ber of years, and were experienced in the ways of the Indians. The third member of the group was younger, a mere boy, in fact. Corporal Auld and Constable McDonald had taken along this youth. Tom Carroll by name, simply because there had been no one else that was not needed for some other purpose. Carroll had joined the force only a few months before, and his position was not an enviable one, for he was known as “the coward.” He was a strapping big fellow, which accounted for his obtaining a position on the force, but in the eyes of his mates he was a coward. There was no question about it. He jumped when a gun went off, even if it was not pointed his way. Shortly after joining the force lie had quarreled with Jackson, called by inti- mates “Peanut. the smallest man on the force. Peanut had called him a coward, and lie had not even denied it. Not another man in the service would have taken such an insult. Surely he was a coward, and he stood a good six feet. True, he had not really been tested in any tight corner, but a man who would not deny being a coward must be one. He had become general handyman around the camp, for none of the officers wanted to trust him where a matter of life and death might arise at any moment. Corporal Auld alone had been kind to him, never showing any of the disdain which the others took no pains to hide. For him Carroll would have been willing to do anything, for at such a time a little kindness means everything to a man. And now Auld was giving him a chance—a real chance. He would show how lie appreciated it. They would not call him Coward when he came back from this trip. It is a great work that these Canadian police do. With six hundred men and fifty-one officers a territory thousands of miles in area, and wild and unsettled in character, is so thoroughly patrolled that it is often called The Land of Law and Order. The just pride the members of the force feel in its remarkable record is one of its greatest helps. If a person were to ask one of the farmers of that region for an opinion of the police the answer would probably be: “They’re all right. When they go after a man they get him.” With this reputation to sustain it is not to be wondered at that the three men riding through the lonely Saskatchewan district were discouraged. The name Jack Barrow had become known by all the farmers in that section, and there were but few of them who had not lost some of their valuable horses through his cunning, for horse stealing had become his specialty, and a costly specialty it was to the inhabitants of that region. Several times the three had thought that the wilv trapper was theirs. One day, as they were riding along one of the narrow, winding paths in the mountains, they had seen, far above them, two men with a string of fine horses. By means of a pair of field glasses they had been able to make out that one of the men was mounted on a snow-white horse. Instantly the thought had occurred to each of the three: There is the man we want. for it was a well-known fact that Barrow’s favorite mount was a white stallion, the swiftest horse in the Northwest. Many a time this fleet-footed animal had saved him from capture. The men had pushed on as rapidly as the trail SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ‘97 permitted, for McDonald knew of an old, deserted cabin far back in the mountains which would make an excellent place for Harrow and his com- panion to stop for the night and obtain shelter from the driving rain, which chilled one to the bone. As the three neared the cabin they had advanced with great caution, leaving the horses behind them. They could see the embers of a tire in the big fireplace. Otherwise the cabin ap- peared deserted. The sight of the fire, however, indicated that someone was taking advantage of the shelter afforded by the cabin. Auld gave the order for the men to draw their revolvers, but not to shoot unless Harrow or his companion should try to escape. As they crept closer to the place Carrol! could feel his blood tingle, and he could scarcely refrain from shouting, so excited was he. He was about to be in on a big capture, his first real experience on the force. He would show them whether or not lie was a coward. Slowly Auld pushed the door open, his revolver ready for instant use. There was not a sound from within, not even the sound of heavy breath- ing which they expected to hear. Motioning Carroll to remain at the door the two older men slowly entered, and as the silence remained un- broken Auld used his electric Hash light, which revealed nothing more astonishing than two empty bunks. With an oath not complimentary to Harrow for all his cleverness, McDonald lit a candle and noticed scrawled across the bench which served for a table a message which read: “Sorry to disappoint you, gentlemen, but I saw you too.—J. H.” So had ended their first attempt at capturing the clever thief. That had been three days previous, and during those days they had pushed their horses hard, but to no avail, for by changing from one horse to another in his string Harrow- had been able to keep ahead of them. They were hearing the Indian country, and the two older men realized that, it would not be any easy matter to take Barrow if he once managed to reach his swarthy friends. Hut there was nothing they could do about it. The horses were all tired out and must rest, so camp was pitched that October night by three very irritable and discouraged men. Even the coward felt like having a fight, and the chances were he would have one, too. For as sure as Harrow reached a camp of Indians he would present the chief with a horse, in return for which he would be given their protection. A force consisting of two men and a coward is not a very formidable one compared to a camp of between fifty and one hundred Indians, restless, and looking for trouble. To be sure the three were Northwestern police, and the Indians had learned to respect that force, through various encounters, but about every so often they had to be disciplined, and it had been some time since the last trouble. As the first light of the new day began to peep through the tree tops Auld awoke and roused his two companions. McDonald and Auld attended to getting the breakfast, while Carroll went to get the horses. Preparations were quickly made for departure, for all realized that the day was likely to be an important one. Harrow had in all probability reached an Indian encampment, and Auld expected to do so by noon. 'file territory was that which Hear Claw and his tribe possessed. Hear Claw was an Indian in the worst meaning of the word. He was the professed, but not the trusted, friend of the police. He was of that cruel, relentless type of Indian that was capable of talking calmly to a man while giving the signal for one of his braves to throw a tomahawk. Thus it was not without some misgiving that Auld, who knew the old chief well, made his advance. About noon a large camp was sighted, and the three policemen realized that within the next four hours they would know success or failure. As they neared the camp it was decided that Auld and McDonald should conduct the negotiations in the camp, which Carroll was not to enter. In- stead he was to ride around to the rear of the camp and give a signal to the others in case Harrow should be seen trying to leave, or in case he should discover any sign which would make sure the fact that Harrow was in the camp. Hefore reaching the edge of the wood which surrounded the camp Carroll stopped, but the other two rode on directly toward the camp. Leading his horse, Carroll skirted around to the left of the camp, where a convenient group of trees made him fairly secure from observation, lie watched the others ride into the camp: saw the old chief come out and gravely greet them; saw him motion toward the big tepee in the centre of the encampment, evidently asking them to enter his lodge. For an instant they seemed to hesitate, then they entered the huge wigwam. Scarcely were they inside before two of the Indians who had been standing in a group not tar from the tepee took their horses and led them away. For all that Carroll was not used to Indian ways this seemed to him rather a peculiar circumstance. Watching closely it seemed that the tent in which his comrades were was being guarded rather closely. Perhaps it was only SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 198 natural that the Indians should wonder what was going on in that tent, but if he remembered cor- rectly Indians were not supposed to be, curious, and it rather seemed as though they were acting under orders. The coward decided to investigate a little further at any rate. Perhaps he would have a chance to sh w them that he wasn’t such a coward after all. Surely he hoped so. although he did feel a little shaky even then. However, he decided to move around a little further so that he could obtain a view of the rest of the camp. At this moment an interesting sight met his gaze. Behind one of the tents was a group of half a d: zen Indians, and addressing them was a man dressed in the rough clothes of a settler. Carroll realized that he was looking at the man they were after, and he also realized that something would have to be done at once, for suddenly an Indian appeared around a tent leading a white horse, which Carroll had no difficulty in recognizing. Tom thought quickly. It would be of no use to give a signal to his fellow officers. They were probably closely guarded, although they might not know it. Aside from that their horses were not where they could get them quickly. If there was anything to be done he was the one who would have to do.it. Leading his horse to the nearest of the tents he left him and crawled cautiously toward the tent near which he had seen Barrow. By the time he had drawn up close to Barrow and the Indians their discussion had evidently become rather heated, for he noticed their voices were assuming an angry tone. Tom decided not to wait longer, but to arrest his mail, and if the Indians tried to prevent him by force, to shoot Barrow and take the. results. It wasn't worth while to live any 1 nger, anyway, when everyone thought he was a coward. Reaching the last protecting curve of the tent lie hesitated long enough to sec that his gun was all right, then stepped around the corner of the tent, fairly poking his gun into Jack Barrow’s ribs. Throw up vour hands quick. Jack Barrow. If one of those Indians so much as moves his arm I’ll shoot you.” Barrow's hands were raised in a flash and the coward quickly ordered him to turn around. He then removed a revolver from the man’s hip pocket and started him toward the tent behind which he had left his horse. Barrow had spoken briefly to the Indians when Tom' was searching him. and Tom knew that they were instructed not to use a tomahawk unless they could do it so quickly that bis finger would not have time to press the trigger. He knew, as did Barrow, that while the revolver was within a foot of the prison- er s back there was little danger of the Indians attempting to harm him. although the situation was not one which would appeal particularly to a coward. Reaching the horse he ordered Barrow to mount, just in front of the saddle, then he him- self mounted slowly, steadily, never betraying by the flicker of an eyelash the fact that he was losing his nerve, inwardly at least. W hile this had been happening several oi the Indians had slipped away and informed their chief of what was happening, for they had not dared to kill one of the Mounted Police without his order. The coward now started his horse at a walk to- ward the centre of the camp. Xever for a moment did his hand shake, never did he take his eyes from the back of the man’s head in front of him. Before he reached the chief's tent its flaps were drawn aside and his two comrades emerged, with the chief proudly stalking before them. He had assured them over and over again that he knew nothing of Barrow's whereabouts; that he had not seem him for a year; that he. would gladly help them find this man if he could. Then three of his braves had rushed up to the tent, telling of Barrow's arrest, and in his rage at thus being caught in a lie the old chief had reached for his tomahawk, but quick as a flash he had been covered by two revolvers, and he knew that if one of his braves tried to take the life of either of the white men his own would be forfeited. Obeying orders with a stately dignity the chief preceded the two policemen to the open air. where a welcome sight met the eyes of two of the party. Seated on a horse, and surrounded by a crowd of scowling, threatening savages, was the man who- had been known as the coward. In front of him, a revolver at his head, was the man who had caused more trouble than any other to the Saskatchewan police. Auld ordered their horses. They were quickly brought, and with never a look to the right or left the two men mounted and followed Barrow and his captor from the camp. Two weeks later there was a banquet given by all the members of the Saskatchewan Mounted Police who happened to be at the station. It was a grand affair for that country, and they even boasted a guest of honor. He was a strapping big fellow, and although he did not seem entirely at ease he did n t look as though he felt especially ashamed of anything. As the evening progressed someone started the cry of: Speech! Speech! We want Tom Carroll to make a speech.” Then it was that the chief of the Saskatchewan police arose and motioned the men to be quiet. ‘‘Gentle- men. he said. I must ask you to use more respect in addressing our guest of the evening. If you want him to make a speech perhaps he will do so if you address him as ‘Corporal Carroll.’ ” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 199 jfor tbe Sake of tbe Cause IRutb X. Sawder, T3 T was a bright afternoon in early June in the year 1X(M. Dorothy Burgess sat on the edge of the wide veranda of her beautiful Southern home. She was swinging her slippered feet idly and leaning against one of the tall white pillars that rose to the top of the colonial house. There was a far-off look in her pretty blue eyes, and by the expression of her face one would have concluded that her thoughts were not as bright as the day. “()h. dear.' she sighed, will this dreadful war ever be over? Father is gone, and nearly all the negroes have run away. Something must be done. The enemy are coming this way. and perhaps to- morrow we shall be without a home.” Her gaze wandered lovingly over the picture before her eyes. She dreamily watched the dusty road winding away in the distance, the trees waving in the summer breeze, the far-away hills, and the church spire peeping from among the trees. Suddenly she straightened up as her eyes rested on the brow of the distant hill. There she per- ceived a hatless rider, urging his horse to greater speed, and rapidly approaching the home of Major Burgess. He halted before the great stone gateway and, dismounting, advanced toward the girl on the veranda. As he came up the wide drive between the beds of Southern flowers she saw that he wore a gray coat powdered with dust, and that one arm hung limp. Is this Major Burgess's daughter?” It is.” He breathed heavily and spoke hurriedly. “My name is Thornton. I have been sent by my colonel with dispatches to General Johnston. He must have them to-night or his men will be caught like rats in a trap. The enemy are ad- vancing to surprise him, and they have learned about me and my errand. Men have been sent in advance to intercept me. Is there no way you can hide me until they lose the trail?” “But how can I know you are telling me the truth? Perhaps you are a Northern spy. Show me the papers and I will believe you,” said Dorothy, ever on the alert in these days. His face fell and took on a hunted look as he glanced over his shoulder toward the top of the hill. That I cannot do. The papers are sealed. If General Johnston finds the seals broken he will know that the dispatches have been tampered with. No, I cannot do it. You must trust me or 1 must go on and be caught. There is no other way of escape. Dorothy ushered him into the house, where he would not be seen from the road. Then she ran out and led his fine black horse to the stables, and was back almost instantly. Meantime she had been thinking hard. If the man were telling the truth now was her chance to help her cause. Should she believe him or not? When she returned to the house Dorothy noticed for the first time in her excitement how white he looked, and then to her horror she saw a dark stain on Isis sleeve. Forgive me. You are hurt! It is nothing. All I care for is haste.” Her mind was made up. Thornton’s face was certainly one to trust. Besides, if he were telling the truth, too much would be lost if she did not believe him: while, if he were a spy—well, she dared not think of it. Ah! she had an idea. Yes. she would do it. Quickly she brought water and bandages and bound up the young man's wound. Then she told him to follow her and led him through the great rooms to the back of the house. Here she entered a closet, and bringing out a lighted candle, proceeded down a narrow flight of stairs into complete darkness below. Thornton followed her to the far end of the cellar. Here there was a small room petitioned off from the rest of the cellar, and this seemed to be used as a storeroom, for it was filled with boxes and trunks. High up in the wall was a small window, which admitted a ray of light. Dorothy went to the darkest corner of the room and. stooping over, carefully drew a large square stone from the floor. A space large enough to admit a man's body was revealed. Then Dorothy turned and faced Thornton. In a few words she told him how her home had belonged to her great-great-grandfather many years before, and had been the family home ever since. She told him how in the olden days they used to store the family treasures in this secret place. Now, she said, remain in this room, and if 200 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR you hear the men searching the house get into this hole, put the stone in place, and they will never find you. Hut before I leave you give me your papers.” “What! You don’t mean that?” I certainly do.” • Rut. Miss Burgess, they must not leave my hands. You know the general must have them before to-night, and I must be gone as soon as it is safe. “You shall do no such thing, replied Dorothy. “You cannot travel quickly when you are wounded. You must remain here and mother will care for you. In the meantime I will go to General Johnston with the precious papers.” “Now.” she thought, “he will prove whether or not he is a Northern spy. If he i� he will be unwill- ing for me to carry into the Confederate camp any intormation he may have for his own men. “But you must net do that. he was saying. “Think of the danger to you. She pleaded with him. telling him that time was flying, that if he cared to save his comrades and his cause he must not think of her. At last he yielded and drew forth the dispatches from be- neath his shirt. He told her how to go. and whispered the password. In five minutes Dorothy had explained matters to her mother, and after obtaining her reluctant consent the girl was on her way. An hour later found Dorothy a very tired girl as she rode on and on. Suddenly she reined in her horse and listened. What was that sound of voices in the woods ahead of her? It must be the searching party. The girl dismounted and led her horse into the thick woods at one side of the road. In this place of concealment she waited and watched. Presently she saw four men on horseback emerge from among the trees and, standing in the middle of the road, look about them in all directions. There was no human being in sight, and after conversing a few minutes together and shaking their heads as if giving up the hunt, they turned their horses and rode away clown the road. As soon as they had disappeared in the dis- tance Dorothy continued on her way. her heart beating a quick tattoo to her horse’s hoof beats. Occasionally she leaned over and felt of the papers in the hem of her dress, where she had sewed them. The sun was setting now and she turned in the saddle to see the fading colors in the west. What she saw was a troop of soldiers in blue uniforms riding toward her. Ah. now she must hasten. Urging her horse she fairly flew over the ground and disappeared around a bend in the road before she was seen. For ten minutes she continued thus. By this time it was fast growing dark. Dorothy did net know where she was, and was becoming a little frightened. It seemed as if she must be almost at her destination. Suddenly, and without warning, as she rounded another bend in the road, she found herself con- fronted by a sentry. Before she had time to pre- pare herself or to advance with caution and deter- mine whether she had come upon a Union or a Confederate camp, she was challenged. Dor thy did the only thing that could be done, she spoke the password that Thornton had given her. For a moment it seemed as if her heart stood still with suspense. Pass on, came the voice of the sentry. The girl uttered a prayer of thanks that she was with friends at last. She was taken to General Johnston's tent, and there she delivered her message. The men hailed her with cheers and she was given an escort to return home. On the return journey she spoke but little to her companion. Her thoughts were on Thornton, wondering how he had fared. Well, she had ac- complished her mission at least. The news was received in time to withstand the attack, and so the regiment was saved by a girl. Dorothy Burgess sat at the beautiful old piano, lightly touching its keys of mother-of-pearl. It was a year after the close of the war and Major Burgess still lived in the old family mansion. This special day was just two years from that day in June when Dorothy had saved the regiment, and her mind was full of pleasant memories. Lieutenant Thornton was leaning over the piano and watching the sunset lights as they came through the long glass doors of the sun room and played on her dark hair and soft cheek. And in- this happy hour we will leave them. ------------------------- The Minnehaha Campfire girls held a very suc- cessful dance at the Central Club March 31. The April Fool dance was a feature of the evening. The girls have had many good times during the fall and winter, including camping trips at Wil- mington. walks, parties, etc. The following are the members: Mildred Up- ton. Carolyn Armitage. Evelyn Swett. Florence Higgins, Lena Grimes, Gertrude Fellows, Doris Fitch, Louise Magoon. and Dorothy Hayes. Mrs. F. A. Crosier is the guardian. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 201 ©uar tan Huge Is J6 ? JE itb ID. lUtlliamson, T3 AV I come in. girls? as she stood smiling doorway. I want a nice little chat before ‘lights out and. besides. I smelled that fudge 'way upstairs.” “Oh, Margery, I’m so glad you came down,” Bunny replied from over the chafing dish. “I was just wishing I had someone to talk to, for Carrie won’t even answer a question, she’s so engrossed in her book. She’s been buried in those cushions with that book in her lap ever since dinner and hasn't spoken one single word. I was just about exasperated when you came in. Sit down here, will you, Madge, and stir this while I get the butter?” “I’m only too glad to, my dear ; you’ll let me beat it. too, won’t you?” “Why, yes, if you want to. I’m sure I’m not hankering after the job. But tell me, Madge, what is your opinion of that German exam”? 1 think it was terrific. One-third of those words I had never seen before, and it was so long. I only did half of the translation, and half of that was guess work.” “Well,” answered Margery, commonly known as the grind,” “all I can say is it seemed unfair. That was the only ex” 1 really crammed for. and I think it’s the only one I flunked. 1 don’t want to talk about it, I'd only get so riled up you’d want to turn me out.” I feel somewhat relieved since you found it hard too. 1 almost expected to see you put your chin up in the air and say. ‘Easiest exam, we had.’ I'm glad they’re all over, and to-morrow we go home. Hooray! hooray! The boys will be home from college, and Tom is going to bring his chum. I guess our house will be lively. I’ve got so many things to do and so many places to go I don’t see how I’m going to get them all crowded into two weeks. I wish the vacation were longer.” “So do T. I want a nice rest, for I feel really tired, and two weeks seems so very short. 1 think this fudge is about done. Where’s the pan? “Here it is. My. but you did a good job. Put it over there by the window to cool. Just think, we can have it all to ourselves. Carrie won’t even know it’s made, and it would disturb her too much to tell her. you know, she’s so wrapped uj) in her book. I’m glad too, aren't you? If she knew there wouldn’t be any left for us. “Oh, won’t she know?” came from the depths of the sofa as the cushions fell onto the floor, and then Carrie got up and came over to the table. Leave it to me to know when there is fudge around. I was just planning so that when I finished the book I could begin on the fudge. But, oh, girls. I’ve been carried far away to-night on the wings of my imagination. I've just finished the loveliest book I ever read. It's called ‘Guardian Angels.' Say, do you girls really be- lieve there are such things? Do you believe we each have an attendant spirit that goes with us all the time and guards us from danger?” Oh, you foolish little thing. Margery said, putting her arm lovingly about Carrie’s shoulder, “you’ve been filling your head with trash by read- ing that book, just the same as you arc filling your mouth with fudge now. Why aren’t you sensible? ‘Guardian Angels of course there aren’t any! Who ever heard of such things?” “Well, for once. Madge. I disagree with you. I never thought there were such things myself until I read that book, and oh. it was so real and fascinating I was completely carried away with it. Yes. I reallv believe there are such spirits. “Well. I’d wait, my dear, until mine put in its appearance rather than base my belief on some fanatic's foolish notion. replied practical Mar- gery. as she passed the fudge around. Put, Madgv. dear, my guardian angel has ap- peared to me lots and lots of times. I can see now how she has been with me all mv life. For instance, yesterday 1 was up in my room all alone trying to cram for that German exam. I’ve got along pretty well with my German all winter, but. nevertheless. I was very much worried, and was trying to study very hard. But somehow' I couldn’t keep my thoughts collected. My mind kept wandering back to last year’s mid-years when Esther and I crammed together and then to this year’s, when I was alone, and mv nice senior room-mate was giving other folks mid-vear exams. Then I thought of her scrap book, which she had left by mistake, and which, she said, was a great help when the ex.’s came around. Something said: “Why don’t you look at it?’ ‘Put no T thought. ‘I must study.’ and in reply that some- asked Margery, in Bunny’s 202 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR •thing said: ’Perhaps her book may help you, you'd better look at it.' So in search of help 1 got the book out. It was a funny old scrap book, and on opening it 1 found it was full of old test papers. My, they were just the thing. I’d get an idea of what we were expected to know. I wondered which ones to study; an especially hard one for 11)03 attracted me, and something said: ‘You’d better do that one, it looks hard, but if you study that then vou’ll be able to do the others. So 1 just buckled down and dug on that paper, and after two hours’ hard work 1 conquered it. Some- how 1 felt greatly relieved, and went down to lunch with a light heart in comparison with those of the other girls. When we got to class you remember that Professor Janes said: ‘To-day I am going to give you an old test, one we had in lini.V My heart leaped to my mouth. 1 was so delighted, for I had it all down pat. I heard you girls say. while I was reading, that it was an awful exam., and that you feared you had flunked, but 1 know I passed with flying colors, and, pray, who was it helped and guided me but my guardian angel? Wasn’t it she who urged me to look at the book and told me to study that special paper? Don’t you believe you have a guardian angel. Bunny?” Bunny, who had been listening quietly, now ex- pressed her sentiments. Well, I don’t know but what that is a very good way of naming that something within which warns us in time of danger. I shall never forget the time—I was only fourteen years old—when mother said to me: ‘Be sure, Bunny, you take the meat out of the paper and put it on a plate in the ice-chest before you go to bed.’ Mother happened to go to bed early that night, and when I got through studying I. too, went up to bed, forgetting the meat. I was almost asleep when something said to me: ‘That meat, you forgot the meat.’ Oh, 1 was so tired. 1 thought I'd wait till morning; it wouldn't hurt the meat very much, and father would put the cat down in the cellar before lie came upstairs. You see he couldn’t sleep very well after he went to bed so he used to sit up and read and doze till nearly twelve, and it really rested him. But that little voice kept on: ‘You’d better do it; I know you’re tired, but your mother told you to. Are you going to disobey? Get up, get up right now. You must. Do you hear?’ It was so persistent I couldn’t get to sleep at all. so finally T went down. What was my amazement to find the house in total dark- ness and to smell gas. oh. so strongly. I hastened into the sitting room and the gas almost made me stagger. I immediately turned on the electric light and there was father sleeping in his chair. I tried to rouse him but it was impossible. I called mother, and with the help of a doctor we soon brought him back to consciousness. It seems he had lowered the light and opened a window for fresh air and then dozed off and a sudden gust of wind had blown the light out. But oh, what would have happened if it hadn’t been for that voice? Yes, by all means, girls, I believe in guardian angels.” Smiling triumphantly Carrie whispered: “Aren’t y u convinced yet, Madgy, dear, that we each have a guardian angel? Oh, mine is so sweet and kind, and her gown is dazzling white, and her eyes. 1 just love to imagine myself looking into the depths of those eyes. It’s so lovely to know such a fair creation is with one all the time.” No, indeed. I am not convinced. I thought you girls were sensible, and now you act like little children believing in fairies.” Oh. don’t act so provoked, dear, because we seem foolish to you, for some day you will be convinced. I know. 1 tell you what, Madgy, you can take my book and read it on the train to- morrow, and we’ll see what an effect it has on you.” But, as it happens, Carrie, I never read on the train. I always watch the other passengers to get interesting facts for English comp.” “Well. then, you'll take it with you, won't you, and read it when you get the chance? And don’t think they're foolish, nor be prejudiced before- hand. Now promise, ‘Mousey,’ please.” Mousey” was too much, she couldn’t refuse its tenderness, for it was seldom that even Carrie, though her dearest friend, ever addressed her thus. “( h. you ‘petite enfant!’ Of course I’ll do it to please you, and when my guardian angel appears —remember I said when it appears—I’ll believe in her too. But. oh. dear, there’s the bell. Ten o’clock, girls; good-night. I've enjoyed myself immensely, but if I’m sick to-morrow you’ll know the reason why. I’m going to hunt my guardian angel now. Au revoir.” The next day found the world overcast with forbidding gray clouds, and great white snow flakes were fast falling, giving promise of a heavy storm. It was not until almost dusk, and in a raging blizzard, that Margery was able to leave the college for the station. But her spirits were SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 203 high as she thought that in less than two hours she would be in Madison, tucked warmly in the sleigh beside her father driving towards the big white house on the hill. The cars were not crowded, but with pencil and paper in hand Margery jotted down many in- teresting notes for future use. The crowds did not shift very much, for the train was an express, with only four stops, so finally the work grew tiresome. She tried looking out of the window into the dense falling snow, but it was impossible to see anything, so her thoughts began to wander back to the college. “What a dear little whim- sical creature Carrie really is! What a funny idea about guardian angels. 1 wonder what has im- pressed her so in that book? I guess I'll have a look at it myself since there’s nothing better to do. And so it happened that Margery took the book from her bag and began to read. “This looks as if it might be interesting. she soliloquized, “but I'll ruin my eyes if I read it here. I guess I’ll change my seat. That light is nice and bright up front. and so she started for the front of the car. “No, I mustn’t sit here. I feel that I'd better go ’way back. I almost feel a warning. I guess I’ll sit in the last seat. And so Margery sat down in the last seat and was soon lost to the world. Outside in the cab the engineer was doing his very best to guide the roaring, hissing monster through the blinding storm, but he could see no farther ahead than the rays of the searchlight. In spite of the storm he was keeping schedule time, and if the other trains did likewise all would be well. But somehow he felt impending danger. He sat upright in his seat, his eyes peering into the darkness. Gradually his mind grew easier as lie approached the end of his journey. He was now within a few miles of Madison, and the rest of the road would doubtless be clear. Just as they were about to whiz by the little station of Greenlev the engineer from his lookout saw only a few rods ahead of him the dark form of a standing train. With his hand on the throttle and all the brakes pressed to the utmost he did his best to check the speed of the train. But all in vain; on she sped right into the local, rushing through the rear cars, and her own cars piling on top of her. crash, the grinding of wheels, the hissing of steam, the smashing of glass—and all was a wreck. Shrieks and groans of dying men and women filled the night air with heart-rend- ing sounds. “Say, Bunny, are you coming with me this afternoon? asked Carrie, six weeks later, on their way to chapel. “I’m going out to the hospital to see Madgy. Poor girl, she’s been laid up for a month and a half now. and she won’t be able to be out for a month more. Wasn't it fortunate that she chose a back seat to sit in? Did von know that the only people saved in the whole car were Madge and the two men who sat in the seat opposite? I call that divine providence, don't you ? And so it happened that late that afternoon two healthy, happy girls were ushered into the private ward at Madison hospital. Many were the warm greetings exchanged among the three. And then Zhe IResults of a Melsb IRarelnt Jfannie ID. Xipsbires, '13 ABEL threw her book down with dis- gust. “Oh! I am tired of reading. I wish something exciting would happen. Just then her musings were interrupted by a ring at the door-bell. It was the postman with a letter for her. She could hardly wait to open it, for she recognized the handwriting of her friend. Grace, and knew that there was always something happening where she was concerned. I his time proved to be no exception, for it was an invitation to spend the night with her. while her father and mother were away, and Mabel knew that that meant a good time. W ith her mother’s permission, Mabel hastened to her friend’s home. At the doorway she was greeted with: “I am so glad to sec you. Mabel. I was afraid that I would have to stay here alone, for brother Dick decided at the very last moment that he was going to visit one of his college chums. In lively chatter the time passed very rapidly, and at nine o’clock Grace proposed making a W elsh rarebit. She had never made nor eaten one. but she had heard that it was a popular dish among college girls at their midnight suppers. She had also heard that if one ate of it near mid- night he would have a weird dream. SOMKRVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 204 Nothing loth, and anxious for something out of tile ordinary, they hunted for a recipe. They looked and looked but could not find one. At last, h wever, they found what they thought would answer, and began to make it. for it was growing late and they wanted to eat it in time to have the charm work. They followed the directions carefully, and at half past eleven they sat down to enjoy their re- past. There was one thing though which was not stated in the cook-book, and that was the number of people for whom this quantity was intended, but. perhaps owing to the novelty of the thing, they ate it all, although they learned after- wards thar they had eaten enough for five people. Shortly after they finished it, they grew sleepy and decided that it was time to go to bed. When they had made sure that the doors and windows were securely fastened, they went up- stairs. where, contrary to precedent, they fell asleep without the usual preliminary bed-time confidences. They had not been asleep more than half an hour, when Mabel sat up with a shudder. Was that a dream? No! for there it came again. Someone was trying to open the front door. Trembling from head to foot, she called to her friend: Grace! Grace, get up. There's a burglar trying t get into the house. Grace awoke with a start. It was no phantom. She. too, could hear someone moving the door-knob. What should they do? If only Dick were there. Then there was a moment's silence. Perhaps the in- vader had departed? He evidently had not. for as they both sat on the bed. huddled together and fearing to make a noise, they again heard some- one trying to open a door. This time it came from the back part of the house, and then their fears knew no bound. The girls threw their kimonos around them and walKed noiselessly about the room, wring- ing their hands and praying that the invader might go away. Again there was silence, for he had been unsuccessful at the back door too. The girls were beginning to feel comforted. I guess we won't be troubled any more now,” said Grace, for there’s only one alternative left, lie might climb up to the balcony over the back’ piazza and get into Dick’s room through the window that he always keeps open, but J know that no burglar would ever try that dangerous way of getting into a house unless he were pretty well acquainted with it.” This assurance was hastily put aside, for there came the sound of someone climbing up the pillar of the piazza! The girls looked at each other with terror pictured in their faces. Let us go back to bed,” Mabel timidly sug- gested, and feign to be asleep. No. Mabel, I'm going to stay right here and face him. Grace. I wish you wouldn’t. I am so afraid you will be killed, but—but if you insist upon do- ing it. I ll stay with you. I wouldn’t let you facc- him alone. All right. Mabel, but if you stay, you must do just as I tell you. When you hear him come near the window, turn on the electric light, and be quick about it. Will you do it?” I—I will,” said Mabel in a frightened tone as she stepped to turn on the light, “but suppose lie'll have a b—hi—black mask on. and-and-a-------” Further supposition w s cut short by a glad shout from Grace of. Wbv. Mabel, it’s onlv Dick.” It was indeed a rather sheepish looking young man who stepped up and said: “I am so sorry I frightened you. sis. I forgot mv kev and T thought I could get in without disturbing you.” Sboemng 36v IDarion Ik. Slafce, ’13 OOD-morning, is Mr. Bacon busy? Well, we'll wait here for him. No, no, don’t trouble, we shall be very comfortable, thank you. Now look at those pumps, Lucy, high heels and pointed toes and for walking, too. I suppose. What did you say? I wish you wouldn’t talk so fast, child. No. you can never have anything like that until you are much older than you are now. Well, what if the other girls do have them? That's no reason why you must have them. Be more independent, child. It does seem as if that customer could have bought those shoes by this time. I must say that some women are peculiar. No, thank you, we are waiting for Mr. Bacon. Why. how you talk! No man like that is ever good looking, my dear. Because his collar is too high, his SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 205 necktie is too conspicuous and his suit needs pressing. My dear. I can't see how one woman can take so much time. Now when 1 buy my shoes—Lucy, will you look at that hat? I do believe she bought that at Miss Wilder's, for I saw one there last week for fifteen dollars and it was precisely the same. Now remember that you want your slippers large enough, for you grow so quickly your feet have to grow in proportion. “Good-morning, Mr. Bacon. Yes, I do believe we are going to have some cold weather, now. February has certainly begun well. I want a pair of black pumps for the street: with a buckle, yes. Look at that fur coat, Lucy, did you ever! Why. she knows us. I do believe it’s—IIow do you do. Mrs. Scott? Goodness, yes, isn't it cold? This is my little daughter, Lucy. Do you think so? Most people think she looks like her father. Yes, getting ready for summer by taking advan- tage of the sales. Yes, I will. I never did like that woman. I remember once—-Oh. 1 don’t like that buckle, it’s much too large. Just like a pair I saw on the stage and I never could wear those. It is? Well you might try it on. How much? Tt’s good looking, but oh. so stagey. Have you a pair of low shoes about this same weight? Lucy. I never can wear those pumps in the world. But this is horribly old fashioned. ell. I’ll try it on. I must have something stylish, though. All the shoes I have are for comfort. Now have you this weight in patent leather? Patent leather is always so dressy, my dear. How much? Why it’s funny these aren't marked down. Were six dollars? Try them on, please. But those heels! 1 suppose I could have a lift taken off. hive dollars and a half is a pretty big price. Now, could 1 sec this same thing with patent leather toe and vamp? Now. there's a shoe that looks like my foot. It's just what I have been looking for—so comfortable and stylish. I'm sorry you haven't any more like what I have on. They are my pet shoes. Now Lucy wants a pair of slippers. Why, child, what a long foot you have. Now when 1 was a girl—well, there's no use talking, you certainly do take after your father. Now, that's just what you want. Too broad? Nonsense, you want a broad shoe. Well, what difference if it is a slipper? Do you really think she-can wear a nar- row width? May be old fashioned, but you cer- tainly arc not going to wear such shoes as the young girls wear now-a-days. How is that, Lucy? Too narrow? Well, you certainly arc hard to suit. I always said that you were just like your father. Well—no, that slipper is too expensive. Now Lucy, you do as I tell you and no talk about it. There, that slipper is the most becoming one you have tried on. Step on it and tell me how it feels. All right? Then we'll take that pair. How much? Why that's an awful price. Oh, they are marked down? Then charge and send. yes. Come, Lucy. Good-morning, Mr. Bacon. Some tEvatts of School llntcqnt§ B ? Georoe ID. ftosmer, jfacultv? INCERITY for a preacher, honesty for a merchant, courage for a soldier, such are the qualities essential for real success. Words like these ap- peared recently in an editorial of the New York Outlook, and suggested to me the question: “Is there any quality of highest merit for the best teacher? any for the best pupil?' When recently I proposed the query to mv home-room pupils I heard this quality for the teacher named by one of our best students,— patience. There arc many factors that make up a school in these days of big educational systems, but, as in the little red schoolhousc of a hundred years ago. the primary components arc still teachers and pupils. The word integrity may lie taken rather in its ancient Latin meaning. Integer means whole, integrity for a teacher means com- pleteness. What is the quality of highest im- portance for success as a teacher? Is there one merit without which we at least partially fail? Is it not patience? We forget that we ourselves once learned by slow degrees. Now we are specialists in our particular subject. For the two simple reasons that we have again and again reviewed a subject, and always concentrate attention on the same subject when imparting it to others, we tend to be impatient. Should we visit once in a while a class in a subject that we have not studied since college days, we might be surprised at the acute- ness of pupils who are with us apparently so dull. We all understand what is meant by patience without a definition from Webster. Let the meaning of this gem quality be interpreted in the 206 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR title of Charles Reade’s novel, “Put Yourself in His Place. If it be granted that we wisely cultivate patience, then the lack of it. the cultivation, as it were, of impatience, fosters by the very con- ditions of our work a quality too common with us all.—conceit. Conceit appears in varied dress, with no show of concealment: it may be veiled within, adroitly hidden, but be- cause so subtle just as much an element of thought as if uttered. Are any of us quite free from it? Just because as teachers we are so much of the day associated with those who are younger and less experienced, we are tempted to exalt our own acquirements, as if our minds worked much faster than those of our pupils. Doubtless this is true, but only because we are repeating lines of thought that are familiar. Some years ago I took up the study of Italian grammar. I was made to realize how slow the process is in acquiring the rudiments of the language. As never before I learned to sympathize with pupils in their early struggles with French and German. Greek and Latin. If we teachers could establish among our- selves some intellectual contest that would restore that competition with our peers in age and ex- perience the results might be wholesome both on our characters and our attitude toward our pupils. They may not be able to judge of our abilities as well as older heads (though I much doubt it); in the judgment of character, however, age gives no prerogative. William Penn has said: “Patience, as well as faith, can remove mountains. The scriptures themselves urge us to let patience have its per- fect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, want- ing nothing. Certainly the lives of our best men. notably that of Mr. Lincoln, show us how wide the influence upon the lives of other people is genuine humility in contrast with conceit. What now may be said of the pupil? My mind was first directed to this subject of school integrity as we were approaching the new year, that time for new resolutions. I sought to ask myself what my classes lacked individually and as a whole, that would develop my pupils into genuine students. No one word covers all that is desirable. We may call it industry, diligence, or perhaps, best of all. application. To have inherited talents, whether in language, art. or science, or to succeed with little effort in lines that accord with our natural tastes is not so much to our credit. As 1 look back to my high school classmates I realize it was not those who always learned most readily that later succeeded in the world of business or at college, but rather those who combined with their natural talents a steadiness of application to the tasks at hand. I recall saying once to Mr. Baxter in my first years of teaching: This boy has ability, but lacks application. His ready reply was: Application is ability. As if to say. the power of application is a large part of ability, and any natural taste in a given line amounts to nothing unless applied. Our pupils to-day have an ever-increasing num- ber of interests outside of school, and in school an increasing number of subjects to study: so many that it seems at times not all can be well learned. The result is that in their own minds they gamble, as it were, on being called up to recite, as if escaping, when unprepared, were really the great luck of “getting by.” They fail to realize that their lessons are for to-day their task. They owe it to themselves and to their parents to attend to their work as faithfully as their fathers attend to business. This raises the question: “Flow much should we teachers expect of our pupils?” Do I prefer to have mv lesson learned well to-day at the sacrifice of some other teacher’s lesson and then find mine ill-prepared to-morrow? I have fre- quently received excuses from pupils who said they had to do some extra work on some other subject, and therefore they neglected my lesson. They fail, however, to strike at the root of the evil by learning my lesson on the following day at the sacrifice of some other teacher's. I sug- gested recently to a class of boys in German the following ideal: “Give every lesson every day its fair amount of time. But our pupils (conscien- tious workers, too,) often say they can not master all their lessons, and so they just skim over” all. Superficiality is the result. Definiteness and accuracy in detail are lacking. Are we obliged to add to our rule of action: What you do do thoroughly, though it be but little”? Scholars frequently fail to learn until late in their student life that they waste time by not utilizing odd moments, and do not set definite hours and half-hours for certain lessons and tasks. They are without system in their work, yet in systematic and thorough-going industry all suc- cess is won. I appeal, therefore, to our pupils to apply themselves to their present tasks, to make a serious business of their school life, and to refuse to be satisfied with what can be called superficial attainment. If we teachers shall find that patience on our part is met by application from our students, and if thoroughness of lesson prepara- tion rewards a humble estimate of our own abilities, we may have attained some of the old- fashioned traits of school integrity. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR tLbe Caming of tbc Sbvcwfc 16 ? (Philip JS. lewis, T4 (C iutfiiued from March Issue.) “Several years ago this association was very ac- tive in robbing fort paymasters, but heretofore no arrests have been made. Regarding a young paymaster, Thornton, who served in the Wichita mountains about Fort Sili, a note was intercepted. It was written to a herder, Craxton by name, giving instructions to capture the aforesaid Thornton and rob him of the money. The note concluded with a terrible threat which would ensue if these orders were not obeyed. The letter was taken to the herder, but that person seemed utterly ignorant of the meaning of tiic let- ter. and even denied the acquaintance of the writer who signed his name ’Elsworth O’Xeal.’’’ Xcathcrton drew in his breath sharply as lie- read that name, and as his wife appeared in the doorway with her sewing, he endeavored to fold the paper quickly and hide it in his breast pocket. “Can't I read that ?” she asked pleadingly. “Certainly, Evelyn, dear. replied Xcathcrton, as he passed the paper across the table. Here’s the centrepiece I started to do in the last part of August, and you see I have only two more eyelets to do before it is finished.” explained Mrs. Xcathcrton. And here are those tumbler doilies I have been doing for Mabel's wedding present. Aren’t they cute? And she held two to the light while her husband gazed at the fine stitches and appreciated them as much as ever a masculine eye could appreciate such handiwork. “I think they are very pretty. Evelyn, he re- marked. “But how about that handkerchief you were going to make for me?” “Oh. you must wait until your birthday for that.” returned his wife, with a little ripple of joy- ful laughter. Mrs. Xcathcrton then laid aside her sewing and took up the evening paper. Xcathcrton was writing in a notebook. For a few minutes she read in silence. Then she observed:— Edgar, this is a queer case of robbery, isn't it—this conspiracy against Uncle Sam’s paymas- ters ?” Neatherton winced. “Yes, I was reading that just a minute ago.” Don’t you think it is a rather queer way to get money, continued his wife. Xeatherton rose and tapped the inverted bowl of his pipe in the silver ash tray on the table as he answered in an offhand manner. “Xo.” Edgar!” exclaimed Mrs. Xeatherton in aston- ishment. Yes?” resumed her husband, again seating himself at the table and preparing to refill his pipe. But do you mean to tell me that you favor that practice? Under some conditions I should answer, 'Xo but as things now stand I must make ‘Yes’ my re- ply. and he gazed steadily into his wife’s face, which now bore an expression of incredulous horror. “Edgar! Edgar! cried Mrs. Xeatherton, as the tears started into her eyes, you don’t mean to say that you favor this, aid it. are in league with such men as this article speaks about! Xo, Evelyn, dear.” said Xeatherton in a com- forting “no. He took one of her cold white hands in both of his. Xo. I would not. am not in league with such men as these, but”—here he looked hastily about the room, lowered his voice to a hoarse whisper and continued—“I favor that such men be in league with me! His wife sat in silence gazing steadily at him. This last assertion was far too astonishing for her to fully appreciate the weight of those words. Staring vaguely she murmured mechanically, My Edgar, a robber. Then her head dropped for- ward upon Xcatherton’s great hands. The man thought for a few moments. Had he made a mistake? Had he been unwise in taking her into his confidence? He bent his lips to the still bowed head, murmuring as he did so. Eve- lyn. do you truly love Elsworth O’Xeai so mucii that you seek his protection in time of trouble? His wife did not move. “And do you love him enough to marry him?” he continued, studying what elYect his words might have. W hat do you mean?” queried his wife in a dis- tant voice. “Why, I mean this: that your head is now bowed on the knee of that very man. explained Xeather- ton. as he sat back in his chair. “You. Elsworth O’Xeal; why. you're my hus- band. Edgar Xeatherton.” cried Mrs. Xeatherton in distress. Yes. Evelyn.” said Xeatherton firmly: I am Edgar Xeatherton. but I am also Elsworth O’Xeai. My initials in true life are E. X.. while in subordi- nate work 1 sign my initials E. O’X. Some simi- larity. isn't there?” “But wasn't the name of the man on whose trail papa went, Elsworth O’Xeal? inquired his wife in alarm. “Yes, and when he went in search of that sup- 208 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR posed person, lie left in his own home the very man he wanted to see. Yes. Evelyn, he left him as his new son-in-law. husband of his daughter, Evelyn Haskell! Look Evelyn.” he added, read this. His hand trembled visibly as he picked up the paper. Under the article which had referred to the cap- ture of the herder, there appeared a second ac- count. which read thus: Winton Haskell, a pay- master. is now one week overdue at Fort Sill. It is believed that he has fallen a victim to this band of villains. George Y. Haskell, his father, and aiso head of the Government Detective Agency at Philadelphia, is on the trail of this band. The dis- appearance of his son insures that every possible measure will be taken toward his recovery, and it is furthermore believed that when the young pay- master is found the conspiracy will be abolished. Neatherton had traced along every line while his wife read in a low tone. When she had fin- ished the article, he stood erect while she looked up and gazed steadily into his deep dark eyes. How could those eyes search out such crime?” was what she was marveling. How long has Edgar been at the head of this band—my Edgar!” Then stronger in a fit of courage, she took a step nearer, and laying a hand on each of his shoulders, she asked softly: Whose plan was this originally? For a second Neatherton swallowed hard. Then he finally replied—though the word stuck in his throat: Mine!” And has it been going on secretly Tor ten years? You were at the head of it when we were en- gaged? When we were living with Papa in Phila- delphia?” Neatherton nodded. Edgar, haven't you made a mistake?” Yes, Evelyn, one great mistake.” acknowledged Neatherton. as he placed his hands in the side pockets of his jacket, and drew forth in his left hand the crumpled bit of brown paper. Put I have good—God!” He had been spreading the paper out before him upon the table. His hands went to his head and he gave an ejaculation of anguish as he read:— Craxton has finally told all. Fly for your life. Haskell is dead! Neatherton’s head was in a whirl. The walls of the room seemed to be falling in upon them, as his wife shrieked and staggered backward. As she sank to the lounge, she gasped: My brother dead, and through my husband’s— She did not finish the sentence, but fell back upon her hus- band's arm. Very gently Neatherton slipped his arm from beneath her head and stepped quickly across the floor to the button. The girl appeared almost instantly. A bowl of cold water and a towel, right off, quick,” snapped Neatherton. The maid vanished and returned almost imme- diately bearing the articles called for. Now Madge, you bathe Mrs. Neatherton’s temples with a corner of that towel soaked with cold water. I'm going up stairs, and if I don’t come down before she comes to, please give her this note. instructed Neatherton. as lie passed the girl a sealed envelope. Immediately the girl knelt beside her uncon- scious mistress, the bowl at her left and the towel in her hand. Constantly she bathed her pale face, and over and over in her mind she revolved possi- bilities of the cause: first, what had caused her mistress to faint, and second, why did Mr. Neather- ton act so queerly? The telephone bell rang. It was Madge's duty to answer all calls, so she left a moistened towel over Mrs. Neatherton’s forehead and answered the telephone. It was Mrs. Sexten saying that she and her husband would be unable to spend the evening with the Neathertons. Madge soon returned, and as she placed the message written upon the reading table, a crumpled bit of brown paper caught her sharp eye. She hastily read the writing upon it. and as she read her mouth opened wider and wider. At length she backed away from the table and turned toward the lounge, only to find her mistress lying propped upon one elbow, and watching her with a most unpleasant expression displayed upon her pale face. Ali-h-h!” snarled Mrs. Neatherton. The girl turned away in shame and perplexity. “You understand?” resumed the mistress. The girl nodded. “Well. now. I'll tell you, you don’t.” snapped Mrs. Neatherton. I think you quite fully under- stand that it will be best for you to keep any- thing that you read on that paper to yourself! And as for this towel and the water,” she added, changing her tone. “I’m not at all overjoyed to have them ornamenting my sitting room. Please take them awav. Madge. T am quite strong now. Where’s Mr. Neatherton?” “He is upstairs, ma’am.” The maid had no sooner left the room with the bowl and towel than the front door bell rang. Someone was evidentlv anxious to come in. for the bell rang again in the course of a few secojids. [Continued in the May Issue.] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 209 EDITORIAL'S Within three months we shall vacate our posi- tions on the Radiator staff. It is therefore necessary to elect a new staff at once. For these •positions Juniors who arc capable of filling the positions, and who desire them, are needed. We would suggest that any one desirous of such a position hand in his name at once or that his friends do it for him. We hope to elect next year’s staff in May, and the longer the list of candidates the better the staff. r How great a success is the Requiem to be? The answer of this question lies entirely with the students. Mr. Hadley and the committee are taking their share of the burden, but are we doing all we can? Such a production as this is indeed great. Is it too great for a school the size of ours, which is fortunate in having so distinguished a musician as Mr. Hadley for leader? No. Let every pupil, whether he sings or not, work hard to make this a success. One who does not sing should work doubly hard on the financial end. r •� On Friday, March £8, Alfred McAlpine. in be- half of the Senior class, presented Mr. William I). Sprague with a beautiful chair. Mr. Sprague gave a heart-to-heart talk to those assembled in the East hall. Having cheered him until the walls resounded all grasped his hand and wished him success in his new position. • wt V We obtained our frontispiece this month through the courtesy of Secretary Lord of Bos- ton University. r k r � At the annual Guest Night of the Somerville Teachers’ Association on Saturday. April 5, the High School (ilee Club rendered a number of beautiful selections. Their voices lent much to the success of the entertainment. r r During a recent ethics period I’resident Cos- grove. of the Senior class, issued an appeal to the Seniors for original ideas for Class Night. Every Senior should take this appeal to heart and offer a suggestion or two. The Class of 11)13 has al- ways been known for its originality. Must it fail on this last event of its career? if We congratulate the committee on the mas- terly way in which it conducted the Senior Dance. 210 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR fUr ION HAUL 1913 Class Editor, Assistants OCR LATIN STAR. From what verb does ‘menc’ come?” Asked Miss Underhill, And then there rose a roaring shout Throughout that room so still. And thus she learned what “menc” was. The pronoun “me and ne,” And so, of course, she laughed herself At what she then did say. And later on that same day The word sine” she saw. And brilliant now of such a word She raised her little paw. The teacher kindly warned her Concerning words like this. But improving bv her lesson Site was sure she wouldn’t miss. , And standing firmly on her feet She did quite boldly say: That’s the conjunction ‘si.’ you know, And the enclitic ‘ne. ” Then do you wonder that we laughed, And laughed into a fit. For “sine was imperative Of sino. to permit. —E. M. W., T3. Messrs. 1)—vis and Ho—kins, demonstrators of new style collars. J—nes and the dictionary are pretty close friends these days. Stanley V. Lane. ( Walter Cheever, i Marion Flagg. Heard in French:— And they took them fifty pieces of cannon.” Teacher: Morrison!” Morrison: “Don’t know.” Teacher: Not sick, are you? Not absent? Well, what is the excuse?” AFTER ()ON C()()KING. The girls cannot make dishes such as their mothers used to make; Most horrible concoctions are they daily prone to bake! And they try to bear it ladylike, though tears come to their eyes When they strive t penetrate their rolls and drink their lemon pies. Kendall “put one over” with a BANG. Mis Barber (translating French): I glanced at the empty space occupied by the ladies.” Mr. Hatch says that when a woman kneads bread she needs it. Miss Bo—an says that according to the Missouri compromise people born in Missouri after they are twenty-five were to be free. L—land is worse than a woman at a sewing circle for chattering. Anyone in doubt as to the strength of the laboratory ammonia can find out from Miss I)—tv. who will taste it for them. W e now have two new ways of spelling spinach: S-p-i-n-a-g-c. according to Miss Ch—rch; s-p-i-n- n-i-c-h. according to C—is—pin. I guess we all know L—la—d is a wiredess operator. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 21 I Notice posted in 27-W read thus:— All gentlemen and Gillis arc requested to assemble in 20-W at the first recess to receive the examination papers in Latin. Miss Nu—e (translating): Keep my moving picture before your thoughts.” M iss Ch----h is thinking of introducing a new system of spelling into high schools. For ex- ample. spinach should be spelled spinage. Mr. White says that the members of I Chem- istry E will never change their names. The division is thinking of forming a bachelors’ club. All members must know tiic art of darning stockings and sewing on buttons. A. Andcr—n doesn’t enjoy dragging girls around to dances. Miss Macd—d. while carrying on a conversa- tion from the chemistry laboratory with a friend in front of the public library, was gently but firmly interrupted by Mr. Wh—te. because she was disturbing the peaceful atmosphere of the room. How many Seniors have started to collect pictures for their rogues’ gallery? Miss Swift served a new dish to her biology division on April 1. Parsnips on tooth picks. Come into 29-W and see all the celebrities of the class. The carpenter of the class, Doane. re- pairs desks. 10 cents per. Chairs are not included. Stenographers, don’t miss the game April 19. Bring shorthand books to take notes on Mitchell’s speech. A cordial welcome is extended to our new classmate, 29-W. Here’s luck to you! Hill—n. the fresh air fiend. Rice and Le—and. do keep still for one minute if you can. V—r— Sm—th said in French class that “the men stiffened their arms and twisted themselves.” What did you mean. Miss Smith? Is that some new kind of a dance? Miss Herrick: Will I have to take that test if I’m not going to college Friday? Of all the boys we ever saw Who act like Freshmen small “Fat Merrill and that “Hoppy lad By far do beat them all. They grab a-hold of window sticks And fight on chairs with books; A nice example they do set (?) And manly are their looks. Teacher (to Harlow): I don’t wonder you can't remember: neither you nor Gillis have any room in yoiir heads for less ns. WE WERE SHOCKED. We’ve heard of girls who dolled all up With rouge and paint so pink. But the other day we saw a sight— Twas worse than von can think! Why. Raymond Sault. he came to school As pink as he could be: The rouge stuck out upon his face Where every one could see. He openly admitted it. But to get it off he tried: He worked, and rubbed, and scoured an hour, And then looked almost fried. Miss Gervin (in French): Les Jolies Maisons.” “Oh, those jolly houses. Ask Miss Lewis when two lines are in pro- portion. Did you ever hear Mabel Elliott say this here and “that there ? Teacher: Crowell. I wish von would write your name so that I can read it. I only know it’s yours because it's nobody’s else. Teacher: “Baxter, translate ‘dulci amore’ again, you did it very well before. Baxter (guiltily): “Did you say I was well in- formed? (Guilty conscience.) 1914 Class Editor, Clinton W. Carvell. ... ( Judson Martell. Assistants Thomas K. Forbes. Heard in English:— “What can you get out of a chimney? Chorus of voices: Smoke, of course.” Miss McC—n was quite anxious to get Mr. Loring out of school at the last fire drill. Wiley says that the “Garden of Love is a mushy song. We wonder what makes him think so. From latest reports Phil Lewis is going to take his ladylove to the Junior prom. (?) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Two banana peels will make a good pair of slippers. (Xo?) Teacher (in English, trying to find out what comes next): What follows. Miss (Helen) Davis? Class (in chorus): The fellows. Seale starred at the Bottle” of Bull Run. W e mentioned in the last issue that we expected Jones to be the seventh wonder of the world. We haw reversed our mind, however, as we find that Jones’ imagination is the seventh, eighth, and ninth wonder. (Congratulations, Jones.) Captain Anderson is experimenting with the new method of sleeping on his back. He has gotten it down to an average of four hours now. Heard in Junior history:— Alexander built an underground passage to an island in the siege of Tyre. At the battle of Issus Alexander was slain in the leg. Flahive attended the inauguration and claims it is the best one he has been to since before the war. (On account of this Klahive has been elected old man of the class, and a gold-headed cane is on the way.) We suggest that the Freshmen wait until they become Sophomores before putting their heads together to make a granite walk as mentioned in last month's Radiatok. MacCarthy was a little disappointed when he wasn’t chosen to be a member of the cabinet. Mac expected to be the secretary of the in- terior (meaning the space between the covers of the dictionary). Too bad, Mac. We regret to report that Tom Moore has recently encamped on a trail leading to a solution of the cause of the “Fall of Rome. Moore thinks it had something to do with the laws of gravita- tion. but he isn’t quite sure. Some suggest that we call him Percival Archi- bald. but personally we think that Alexander Napoleon Wells” would sound much more dignified. Woods is in the Glee Club. Hooray! Hooray! Ryan: I didn’t do the lesson for to-day. I had to write a theme. Teacher: All right; let me look at the theme. Ryan (grinning): I didn’t write it. This is an anecdote from Thiery’s new book on “Great Men Who Have Seen Me. (Patent pending.) Heard in French (translation from Monte Cristo”):— Dante perched himself on a high wave and looked about him. We have heard of ape-like humans, but evidently we have one here who belongs to the feathered branch of creatures. DID YOU EVER SEE Miss Xeiley when she wasn’t giggling? T(ea) K(ettle) Forbes when he knew his lesson? Funny Merrow when he was funny? Jones when he wasn’t bluffing something? DID YOU EVER HEAR Brigham’s sonorous voice translating French? Walsh’s melodious melody echoing through Verdi’s Requiem? Miss Graham when she wasn’t saying some- thing? Martcll recite when it didn’t sound like a fairy talc? Did you ever find out where Brigham got his fountain pen? Raymond Dearborn has recently published his latest book. The Adventure of the Sub-Kidlets in Ancient Rome. It is an admirable work for younger children, containing many bright and amusing jokes. Illustrated by Jones, artist. 1915-A C lass Editor, Margaret Hanlon. Assistant, Myrton F. Evans. Heard in H5-E April 1 :— First Junior: ‘‘Gee, Miss II---, you’re getting awfully good-looking. Miss H-----: “Oh. thank you. First Junior: “April Fool! The result of the class election was as follows: President. Earl Cushing: vice-president, Carita Hunter; secretary. Olive Foster; treasurer, Walter Coleman. Miss Wood is a valuable addition to the cook- ing class. Her recipes for corn-starch frosting and cough-syrup fudge are most reliable. (All-most!) Also, she knows where to buy the best yeast cakes. Miss Farr thinks that her Freshman would make a fine “’Am Peggotty.” Haven't we the cute little Greek class? Class motto: “We are seven. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 213 Miss Finley and Cushing are to represent P'lo-A on the Junior dance committee. History Teacher: Walsh, locate Mt. Olympus.” “Chubby : “Oh—er—I can't. Teacher: Well, can you 1 cate Mt. Ossa? “Chubby (sadly): Xo’m. Teacher: “Then where is Mt. Pelion?” “Chubby”: Aw. I dunno. I didn’t look up them little peaks. I looked up real mountains. “Better late than never seems to be the favorite motto in Ifi-E. Smith (in English, reading his own theme): ‘ Putting on my hat and coat, 1—er—er—er—I can't read my own writing. Swett. the bookkeeping shark, has handed over our MONEY and books to Walter Coleman, having lost his job as treasurer. Our old friend Rubenstein has signed to play with the Rockport baseball team. A fair maid asked Rubenstein what the “E on his sweater stood for. He said Rockport.” Brains, my boy. Xuff ced. Help wanted.—Frank Sullivan is looking for a girl to bring to the Junior Prom. Jinx Frisby now complains that he wore out a pair of shoes making trips to the blackboard while learning to write the verb werden. That front corner seat in 12-W interests Miss Atwood so much that she runs over every inter- mission t see if it's still there. Bennett thinks that transmission grease would be much better for his nerves than olive oil. Why is Al.na like a violin? Because she’s never without a “beau. Don't tell her we told you, though. Duke Moore wears a bright smile nowadays, because his name was in the paper. Wanted.— Several strong, willing boys to work as bat and water boys. Apply to J. Sullivan. I -E. Sargent is the most studious boy in the library. Compliments of Miss M--------. Sammett never speaks to boys when there are girls around. 111-A Division I� is the noisiest division in the school. Swett claims he has the strongest arm and hardest punch in 16-E. He proved it on Kendall. 1915-B Class Editor, John H. Chipman. Assistant. Margaret Wilev Sharkey (before entering class): Have you got a couple of minutes to spare? Burke: Well! What do you want? Sharkey: Tell me all you know. ABOUT LE-GALLEE. Too little to know a great deal but big enough to know a little something.” FROM A THEME. ----lost a chair with carved footed legs. Description of school stadium—will seat 2,000, made of cement. Hanna doesn't know whether Cleon was a demigod or a demagogue. Some wouldn't care if Thucydides had never lived. They say he wrote the Peloponnesian war. 1916-A (.'lass Editor, Emil R. Lawson. Were you in the auction sale the other day when X’ick presided? According to geometry the shortest distance be- tween two points is a straight line. Why not drop downstairs or fly from the third floor of one building to the third floor of the other and thereby avoid the crowd? Why not? Ellis needs some assistance, being the only boy in the shorthand division, with thirty girls. Room 30-W should get up two teams, one from the A division and one from the C division, and then play each other. Xiekerson is planning to become a composer. He was practising his profession in 22-W the other day. Teacher (in English): “The two counts were out hawking. Solid Ivory : Playing hockey?” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR After the Count tie Crevevcur had finished fighting he wiped the blood oft his sword on his . charger's beard. If yon don't believe it ask Miss Strom. Column of knocks. Every one is a boost:— Dunham—Stop using the curling iron. Cole—Get some hair tonic. Davis—He examined for your sanity. Collins—Go arm in arm with Davis. Valento—Your speed in recitation injures your tires. Richards—Leave the sleeping tablets alone. Gustin—Dust your back. Johansen—Please calm yourself. McLeod—Look out for that smile. Stockwell—Wake up to the fact that you’re well. Moffat—You are too industrious. “Pictures ’ Yes. every day in Miss Tousey’s room. In Latin: “The camp moved the following day. According to M-----v’s Latin note-book the Helvetians sent ambassadors to Caesar with a “partition. (Of what?) We have found good elocutionists in Miss C—tt—r and Miss G—1—s. Class elections soon. Nominate someone and then raise votes for him. L-----n’s history note-book is a mixture of English and German. Heard in Sophomore division: “What silly things girls are.” Do you all agree? Martin wants to start a banking business in the class. No use. Martin! Mr. P—tt—e sets a bad example for us children by being late to class every morning. The clock in J)-E is just about as slow as Richards. Don't you think we should have an assistant editor? We think Martin will be a second Edison. “Why don’t they hurry to music?” “Seats are reserved.” Can't you feel the building shake when “Joe” sneezes? We guess” “Nick” knows a little about chemistry. 1916-B Class Editor, John Checpier. Assistant, Arnold Murray. A riot in 1 Make discovered a fiv «crawling across his desk. Division G took an interesting trip to Quincy April 2 to the Pore River Shipyards. Teacher: “Who was Apollo?” Pupil: God of chocolates.” .Terrible crime! Awful tragedy! Somebody entered the library and took the “Life of Edison.” Teacher (in Prendi): “Go to the board and write the words as I spell them. The first is ‘oil.’ McL. (writing on blackboard): “Oh, you grave. Heard in the corridor:— W —ii (seeing Monde . new rah-rah): “Well, well, the wind must have been unusually strong this morning to blow your lvair up so stiff as that.” (Can you imagine it?) Harding thinks that nobody can suit him, but we all know that the tailor didn't find it so. We wish to apologize for speaking of the little girl who wears four bracelets, because it made her ter-r-ril� ly ang-r-rv. OUR ALPHABET. A is for Andrews, who always gets A. H is for Hums, who thinks himself gay. C is for Caspar, who thinks he is funny. I) is for Desmond, who likes the name of “sonny.” E is for Eaton, the dramatical chap. E is for Furness, who has a new hat. Ci i for Gianonc. the pride of the school. H is for Hoffman, who is really no fool. Note.—This list will be continued in next month’s Radiator. McConnell (translating): J'ai fini mon ouvrage.” ‘T have finished my orange.” Did you receive any of those cute Easter cards? Eliot evidently thinks that the school is a fashion shop, by his assortment of ties and socks. H----n (after German recitation): “How I love my Dutch.” (?) Just think, we have only two more months to be called Presides (maybe). Keep in mind that we want an extra good column for the June Radiator. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR % 215 The other day. in 5-E, Eaton accidentally struck his fingers against the opposite desk, and since then his recitations are not quite so dramatic. Miss Robinson is very glad that she can play “Row! Row! Row! , because the river isn't frozen over. If you have a story that you think will pass, Send it along. If to the story there is some class, Send it along. If the jokes in it are funny. And for it you want no money, Then, my little sonny. Send it along. Teacher (in English): “Give quotations from ‘Treasure Island.’” Sheeran (thinking of another novel, the Treasure Isle’): lie fired Old Trusty and one more savage bit the dust.” It was noticed that the muddy banks in front of the cannons caused more than one mishap to those brave Presides who delight in charging the heights and capturing the cannons. Beware! A word to the wise is sufficient. What is that stuttering in 2 -E?” Oh. that’s poor Best trying to recite French.” Martin (translating): “Une livre de viande.” “A book of meat.” 1917-A Class Editor, John Brewer. Ham at lunch: I'm going to have a terrible time making the mortises in my leg. O—o—h. There is a rumor that the notorious Tiglath Pilcsier has been seen about the corridor. We suggest that next time Hadley wants to talk to any of the Seniors, he paste a piece of paper on the sole of each shoe. If Miss Cr—we was to talk out loud would Walter Clapp? Teacher: “Buenos tardes, Miss Lacy.” Miss Lacy: “I don’t get you.” Why not buy a costume for the statue outside 23-W, and appoint Miss W ill—son chief wardrobe Guardian Engels (Continued from page 203.) all the loving remembrances from the girls had to be brought forth and the kind messages from the faculty given. Peal upon peal of laughter filled the room as the various jokes were unwrapped by which the girls had hoped to while away some of the invalid’s lonely hours. There was also the college news to be told, all about the results of mid-years, the senior play, and the change in the faculty. Then the girls demanded from Mar- gery an account of the accident, which she was unable to give fully. But weren’t you lucky to choose a back seat. Margery?” asked Bunny in the course of the conversation. How did it happen?” Well, it was this way. Carrie had started the night before we left to talk about guardian angels. keeper? Her hat seems to be decorating it most of the time. Cur—e is always leaving his pencil in his home room. Let’s buy him one with a collar and chain. Miss Will—son: The judge stood behind the bar. Where was this, in Sullivan square, Miss Will—son? Cl—f in History: The Hebrews lived a long time without any heads.” Like worms, weren t they, Stanley? Grim—ns and Xel—on are going to make war on the Turks. They both appeared in school with their trustv revolvers. I’ll admit she got me rather interested in the subject. Then she gave me that book to read, and when I had exhausted all my other means of amusement I resorted to that. As the light was poor where I was sitting I started for the front of the car, but something warned me and I went to the back instead, and sat in the very last seat, an action which saved my life.” Well, I’m very glad, indeed, you had the book. Mousey, dear,” whispered Carrie. “Yes. and besides,” returned Margery, drawing Carrie closer to her. ‘ I’ve changed my mind about guardian angels, dear. I verily believe there are such things, and mine has appeared to me. Oh, she is a most beautiful creature, with the loveliest eyes and the dearest ways, and I love her with all my heart. Do you know. Carrie, that in- directly she saved my life. For I believe, dear, my guardian angel is—you.” 216 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR The following members of the class of 1912 have entered the business world:— STENOGRAPHERS. Ruth E. Boldin, Dockham Publishing Com- pany. hardware dealers, on State street. Boston. Emily R. Bond, Plumley Plumley, attorneys- at-law. Xorthfield. Vt. Fannie 15. Chandler, for S. E. Proctor Com- pany. hardware dealers, on State street. Boston. Hazel M. Clark. Leslie Judge Company, pub- lishers, 170 Summer street. Boston. Dorothy Cragin. fur Charles F. Cross Co., dealers in wool, 17 � Purchase street. Boston. Agnes Vi Cronin. Isle of Pines Fruit Ex- change. 131 State street, Boston. Edna Dearborn, W alter B. Snow, publicity engineer, 170 Summer street, Boston. Beatrice Duncan, F. G. Redmond Advertising Company. 202 Washington street. Boston. Gladys A. Erb. Frost Daggett, lawyers, 10 Tremont street, Boston. Winifred R. Fermoyle. M. F. Field, manu- facturer of shuttle checks for looms. Eleanor Given. Massachusetts Bible Society. 41 Brumfield street, Boston. Helen E. llamblett. S. S. Pierce Company, Copley square, Boston. Agnes L. Haugli, and bookkeeper for George . Blanchard Co., dealers in lumber and coal. Winchester. Mass. Grace H. Townsend. Decatur Hopkins, wholesale hardware. 120-21 High street, Boston. Hazel I '. Walker. Lockwood. Greene, mill architects, 0 Federal street. Boston. Jennie Corlin, real estate office on Milk street, Boston. Robert I). Locke. Elmer A. Lord, insurance, 1 15 Milk street. Boston. Gardner C. Evans, United Fruit Company. Ebba II. Johnson, Johnson Co., truckmen, JO!) Kingston street, Boston. Esther L. Laverty, Goodrich Mailing Com- pany. public stenographers, Boston. Catherine F. Meagher. Wilson, Larrabee Co.. 70 Harrison avenue, Boston. Bertha A. Moody. Reddy, Graham, Jordan, lawyers. 50 Court street. Boston. May F. Wangle, Blake Knowles, Steam Pump Works, East Cambridge. Florence A. Reardon, for F. W. Massed Co., dental supplies. 120 Boylston street. Louise C. Riley. Card Waist House, 175 Kingston street. Boston. Mary I. Sterling, S. M. Hawes Company, 42 Union street, Boston. Mary F. Fitzpatrick and Irene Roche are work- ing as stenographers in the Sullivan Square Terminal of the Boston Elevated Company. Anna Welch has completed a course at the Chandler Normal Shorthand school, and is a stenographer for the Harvard Co-operative Society, Harvard square. Helen M. Cook is doing office work for the W. II. McElwain Company. 348 Congress street, dealers in boots and shoes. Elva M. Cribby is assistant bookkeeper for Charles F. Crocker, grocer, Davis square, West Somerville. Florence . Earle is doing clerical work for Robert A. Boit Insurance Company, 40 Kilby street, Boston. Gladys Haynes, who has been studying at the Chandler Normal Shorthand school, substituted in our school for the past month, while we were waiting for Miss Todd to be released from her work in Quincy. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 217 IMflb School Unity He was a swell Grotonian,” The class of '99; She was a fair Bostonian, Quick, alert, and fine. His name was Argus” Kimball, And hers was Pansy Swain. He was a willing servant. Her tasks he'd not disdain. They always dearest friends had been. He’d e’en played dolls with her. Toy hats he’d trimmed, her Shuttles” filled And her machine made whirr. At high school games he led the cheers, His Megaphone in hand. The Sanborn Echoes” loud would ring, When Pansy's on the stand. And when the game was o’er and won And all the schools rejoice They’d meet beneath the Chandelier, Sweet cadence in their Voice.” So passed the days of their school life, As friendly high school mates. And pleasant were the hours they spent With Racquet, balls, and skates. But those fair days have long gone by, But oft would they “Review” The past, and more sedate became As they the older grew. And now an “Artisan” is he Well on the road to fame. Yet still his greatest Magnet” is This little, quiet dame. One eve as they were strolling o’er The town’s Main (e) Campus green. On some Orange Peals she slipped. Which neither one had seen. For while the moon Increscent” was The light was very dim. His eyes were on the Beacon” fire, Her eyes were lost in him. In his arms he quickly caught her When she’d nearly fallen down.— He was a Dynamo” of strength. Renowned throughout the town. Then it was his heart did give him The finest, greatest Cue. And he whispered softly. Darling. Henceforth 1 live for you.” Then they passed the ancient Dial” To the falls of Kankakeean Where the “Oracle awaits them. Whispering in the damp ravine. This is what the Svb uttered: Thou hast found a worthy, prize, No longer hesitate, my children. I approve thy ‘Enterprise.’ % Newspapers soon their Heralds sent “Gleaners of facts to be. To get big Items.” all complete. And try the bride to see. And then this passage brief they read: Kimball Union yesternight : Pretty wedding, handsome couple. Bride was dressed in “Blue and White.” i (Continued on page 21!� .] 218 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR THLETKS After a few short weeks of practice the pro- spective line-up of the baseball team has been determined by Coach lift and Captain Mitchell. The work of the Hock of candidates for the various positions has been of sterling variety, and it has been extremely difficult for the coach to make any sort of choice, but the following list looks mighty good, and the Red and Blue is due for a place at the league's head when the curtain is rung down on the baseball season:— Johnnie Iloban will do the catching, and seems to have made a marked improvement over his throwing t the second bag. Pat Scanned! is slated for the brunt of the box work, and this level-headed, cool kid shows lots of promise. The choice for a substitute slab man is still undecided, 'idle supply of box material has been scanty this year. ‘‘Slats' West will toe the initial sack, and this lengthy boy. having the advantage of a year’s experience, will bear watching. Jim Roberts on will play second base, and his heavy stick work and stellar fielding ability should win him a place on the all-suburban aggregation. Ford, a newcomer from Springfield, is slated for short-stop. He has displayed a lot of ability and has already made good with the early bird fans. Captain Mitchell is going to play third sack, and nothing of his ability need be gone over again. His work last vear won the recognition of every- body who followed the teams of last year’s Suburban league. Leland is back in his left garden position, and seems to have lost none of his old heavy-hitting eye. Alewifc brook is due to experience a few splashes bv the sphere from “the blond-headed one’s bat. Even the fish are trembling. Hirshon is at present down scholastically, and his speedy return is hoped for. Van Cmmersen will play centre field and as he is a new man little is known of him as a hitter. His work in practice has won him a position and everybody's eyes are on this all-important position. i I. Robertson is holding down right garden, and the little goal tender spears them right and left. The Robertson family is due to come to the front this year. Marry is valuable as a pinch hitter. Squads of laborers have been putting the athletic field in prime condition, and the sight of the wire backstop and foul lines brings summer all the nearer to the ardent fan’s heart. Xow for a little suggestion, () athletic commit- tee. Why not erect a canvas awning over a small area of the stands, say near the entrance, so that those of the gentler sex and older fans may be sheltered from old Sol’s rays, which beat down unmercifully on said field on a hot June day? The personal comfort of some of your audience must be reckoned with. Organized cheering should be instituted this year. It has been noticeably lacking for the past two years. All students in one section of the stand! The editor of this column will endeavor to have the individual batting records in every issue and follow the work of every man in every game. S“ was awarded to each of the following hockey players: Captain Chauncey Cosgrove. Captain-elect James Robertson, Harry Robert- son. Frank Downing. Wallace Crispen, Howard Merrill. Clifford ( Ted ) Harris. ‘‘Mel Bowen, Ted Baker. Manager Paul Hunncwell. The Hockey Team thanks the pupils for the spirit shown and the support given them during the past season. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 219 Exchanges (Continued from page'll .] On account of the lack of space last month a very small part of the Exchange column was printed, therefore we print only a list of last month’s exchanges and a few comments on a few of this month’s. In the next issue we shall en- deavor to acknowledge all papers received up to that date. Vox Discipuli, Vancouver, 15. C.: Your paper has greatly improved since the first of the year. Your cuts are splendid and your stories have an original feature which it is very pleasant for an exchange editor to run across. Assembler, Wrentham. Mass.: The proportion of your paper does not strike our fancy. It reads thus: Editorials: Stories=Stories: Notes and Jokes. Or by substitution. 8:1 =1 : ?. It is always a relief to pick up The Triangle from Troy, X. Y. Fifteen pages of good stories, followed by good jokes and notes. We were very glad to receive the June num- ber of The Whirlwind from Albany. Ore., which despite its name seems to have taken rather a long time to get here. You certainly have a fine paper even if it is annual. It shows a lot of work and time spent on its eighty odd pages. Come next year, too. Stylus. Westfield, Mass.: Why don’t you work a little harder for stories? It will certainly pay in the end by the vast improvement there wiil be in your paper. We do not offer prizes yet we al- ways have an abundance of stories. Arouse a little, school paper. We think you are to be con- gratulated on the fact that your fellows have opened a campaign against smoking. We heartily approve of an Anti-Smoking League in the school. Congratulations, Canton, on your first edition. You have made good use of the ex- changes received, and exceed many who are much older. Your “Joke Forge” is a capital idea. Our only suggestion is a little larger and more imposing type for the headings of your stories. We wish you all sorts of success in your undertaking. ------------------------------ XElbat Others Umipc Xauflbch over “Bobby,” said the lady in the street car. severely, “why don’t you get up and give your seat to your father? Doesn't it pain you to see him reaching for the strap?’’ “Not in a car,” said Bobbv. “It does at home.” —Ex. Man is somewhat like a sausage, Very smooth upon the skin. But you can never tell exactly How much hog there is within. Teacher: “Why do you laugh out loud?” Student: “I laughed up my sleeve and I guess there was a hole in it.” “I think.” said the actor as a cabbage grazed his nose, ' that someone in the audience has lost his head.” Umpire: Foul!” Frcshic: Why. where arc the feathers?” Nearby Soph: This is a picked team, little one.” Other papers all remind 11s We can make our own sublime If our fellow schoolmates send us Contributions all the time. Here a little, there a little. Story, club note, song, or jest; If you want a slick school paper Each of you must do his best. M: What kind of leather makes good shoes?” N: I don’t know, but banana skins make good slippers. THE JUNIOR PROM Given by the CLASS or 1914 — AT — Anthoine’s Academy. School St. APRIL 28, 1913 8 P. M. Subscription SI.25 a Couple Order your ticket early and avoid the rush! Sumner K. Wiley. Miss Elizabeth A. 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Merrill, Principal GREGG OR PITMAN Shorthand Bookkeeping Accountancy Penmanship Arithmetic English Spelling DAY AND EVENING CLASSES ENTER AT ANY TIME 595 Massachusetts Avenue Opposite Central Subway Station Being Graduated One of the Satisfactions of Graduation Days is a worthy portrait of yourself at a very impor- tant time in your personal history. Probably at no other time will your photographs be so widely exchanged. Your future portrait possi- bilities are in the hands of the artist who pho- tographs you now. “A word to the wise is sufficient”— That word is PURDY. 145 Tremont Street, Boston o Official photographers to Somerville High for 1913.. Discount rates to all school members, o TABLE OF CONTENTS LIBRARY Frontispiece.................................. Editorial Staff...................................... Alma Mater, by Helen W. Pond, '13 Uncle Jack’s l'rank, by Annie Doctoroff, '13 Margaret Gordon’s Luck, by Doris W. Coyle, '1GA . Was He a Coward? by Morton S. Enslin, ’1513 The Taming of the Shrewd, by Philip Lewis (concluded) Extract from President Roberts’ Talk Editorials .......................................... School Occurrences................................... Class Notes.......................................... Alumni Notes......................................... Exchange Notes ........ Athletics......................................... . 22(5 227 228 2211 230 231 233 235 237 23S 230 241 245 247 J. A. Marsh Coal Company Nos. 38=40 Park Street Somerville, Mass. F. R. GARRETT Students’ Lunch Groceries Cold Meats Choice Line of Confectionery Telephone 319 82-A Highland Ave. Cor. Prescott H. S. HEMINGWAY SUCCESSOR TO F. H. FISKE REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 302 BROADWAY, WINTER HILL Have your Furnace, Hot Water and Steam Pipes covered with Asbestos - WALTER F. TURNER 251 Causeway Street, Boston 15 Highland Road, Somerville COLLEGE IIALL, WELLESLEY COLLEGE SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Vol. XXII. Somerville, Boston, Massachusetts, May. 1913. No. 8 Th® Soxjckvillk High School Raimatok is published by the High School on the third Thursday of every month during tin-school year, and only important news matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left with any of the editorial staff or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign full name. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by necessary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston P. . Single Copies, 10 Cents SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT EMtorlal Staff Ebitor in Cbiet DOUGLAS FLEMING, T:$ Business Manager KARL!? R. CLARK, '13 Bsstetant Business fcanager L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 {Treasurer GEORGE M. IIOSMER (Faculty) Statt artist RUTH L. SAWYER, ’13 Class JEbitors STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 JOHN CHII’MAN, ’15-B CLINTON W. CARVELL,' ’14 EMIL R. LAWSON, '16-A MARGARET HANLON, '15-A JOHN CHEQUER, M6-B JOHN BREWER, 17-A W. associate Ebitor I OLA W. JOHNSON, ’13 Ercbanflc JEbitor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON. T3 Sporting Ebitor RAYMOND II. BAXTER, ’13 alumni Ebitors FANNIE M. LII’SHIRES, � 13 MARION K. SLADE. T3 228 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “Blma fllbater” Sg toelen TRll. ponfc, ’13 Ah. mv ‘Alma Mater,' dear old Somerville High School, how I love you! Now that gradua- tion draws near how 1 regret the wasted hours; never more shall I seek knowledge at your por- tals : your gates are opened wide. What lies be- yond the threshold? Now must I go forth among the reapers. What will my harvest be? Whatever it is 1 owe it all to you. my 'Alma Mater.’ ” So, with tears glistening in her dark eyes, Cherry gazed at the picture in her hand. The “Alma Mater was the most prized of all her graduation gifts. On the table by her side lay her pearl necklace, a dia- mond ring, a leather-bound edition of Shakes- peare. and a dozen other more trivial gifts. Yet none had touched her so deeply as the copy of her favorite picture. A full realization of its mean- ing surged through her very soul. Silently Cherry turned off the lights, and Hing- ing open her window, permitted a Hood of moon- light to stream in. 'Hie soft white light spread a mysterious veil over the world. 1 he warm zephyrs of the June night caressed her check. The roses beneath the casement window filled the air with delicate fragrance. Tenderly, almost reverently, the girl brushed a white rosebud across her lips, murmuring: “I, too, am only a bud—a pure white bud like you. Shall I wither quickly? Ah, no! I’ve a deeper mission in life: I’ve a debt to pay to my beloved ‘Alma Mater.’ Some day I shall lay my ‘Holy Grail’ at her feet. “At present it would be satisfaction enough just to make the undergraduates realize how precious are their remaining years. ()h, the sting of wasted hours! “Whatever our work may be, whether college or business, our Alma Mater’ is the very bulwark of our future. ‘As ye sow, so shall ye reap ” Suddenly the door burst loudly open before the impetus of a small whirlwind. From the midst of the confusion of flying books and papers emerged the golden locks of Cherry’s room-mate, Jean. “Why so pensive, dear one?” she questioned, dropping on the couch beside Cherry. There, how stupid of me! I almost forgot that 1 came on serious business—a note from ‘Sliver.’” From ‘Sliver ? Why. I don’t see what he can want. I took that horrid Trig. exam, ages ago. Wlnt can he want ?’’ Here, read it by my flashlight. ‘ Jean! He’s lost the last set of examination papers, so all of us who were doubtful must take that exam. over. I know I’ve forgotten all that work. Why didn’t I keep a note-book?” Cheer up, dearest. responded Jean, you may borrow mine. I’ve the work all written out, and all you’ll have to do is to memorize it.” Ilut, Jean, that would be your work, not mine.” ‘Tut your fussy scruples aside for this once, dear. “Xo. Jean, I can’t. Could I lay a stolen trophy at my Alma Mater’s’ feet?” ‘Tosh! You’re sentimental and over-wrought to-night. Anything I have is half yours, chum.” You mustn’t tempt me, Jean. 1 must not ac- cept your work. I’ll plug it out alone, dear.” “All right, Miss Scrupulous, I’m going canoe- ing. So long! Here’s my note-book.” With another slam of the doors Jean was gone. Alone Cherry faced the closed note-book so con- veniently near. Her face was sternly set. Softly the tiny clock on the mantel chimed the midnight hour. “I must hurry or the girls will be back for a spread. It is useless to try. I never can accom- plish my task. One cannot make up a two- months’ review in a day. It was unfair of ‘Sliver’ to lose that set of exams. I’ve forgotten most of that stuff by this time. Oh, my ‘Alma Mater,’” sobbed Cherry. She was weary and spent with weeping when Jean returned. Her heart seemed breaking. If only Jean would be quiet! Cherry, dearest. I’ve the most glorious news for you, darling,” she laughed, dancing her about the room like a whirling dervish. At last they sank exhausted on the couch. ‘Sliver’ has apologized to the Faculty for his stupid mistake. He has found the lost exams. I Ie sent a case of books to his son at the Academy and accidentally enclosed the papers, which his son has at last dutifully returned. Now, let’s go over to Rose’s room—she’s serving ice cream and fudge. Dandy combination! My mouth is water- ing for an ice.” Cherry was too full of joy for words, but hugged her chum silently. Before retiring that night she pressed a tear-stained cheek against the Alma Mater. crying softly: Thank God and you. my beloved ‘Alma Mater.’ Mv one prayer is that we may so live that some day you may proudly point to us and say: ‘Behold what the class of 19— has achieved!’ What reward could be greater than that?” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 229 lUncle bach’s flbranU 3B Bnntc JDoctoroff, ’13 NCLE Jack is an old mail of seventy years, who has had many experi- ences and whose delight it is to relate them. With his gray hair, sallow face, fragile figure, and his kind expression, he makes a very inter- esting picture as he sits in a big armchair telling stories, both sad and humorous. One evening while we were taking turns in story telling, Uncle Jack told how he with four companions rang the great bell in the church of Ivan the Great, in Moscow, Russia. He always laughs heartily when lie tells it now, but lie did not feel like doing so at the time. This is his story:— ‘‘Many, many years ago. when young boys did not have the advantages they have now, 1. with four of my companions, went to seek my fortune in that ancient and beautiful city. Moscow. 1 was at that time only fourteen years old. an active boy. full of life, afraid of nothing, and always glad to get a chance to sec the world. Moscow, as you know, is a very large city; when we arrived there, we, who had always lived in a small town, were very much puzzled. We felt as if we were in a new world. The houses were much larger than our little cabins. I was especially pleased to get a glimpse of Moscow, for 1 had always heard my father speak of that city. “As this was a good opportunity to visit the city, we started the first morning on a sight-see- ing tour. We visited the great bazaars, which were held at certain periods of the year. I can still see that pretty sight. A large steaming samovar in one of the booths reminded us of our hunger, and after a delicious cup of tea with a perosheny (coffee-roll), we continued our tour. After visiting the manufacturing section, we in- quired if we were far from the Kremlin. To our surprise it was quite a distance, but we had a small amount of money with us. We each “pitched in,” as boys say, and soon found ourselves seated in a drosky, a peculiar kind of carriage. In a short time we arrived before the Kremlin. This stronghold contains old palaces of the czars, many churches, cathedrals, and the church of Ivan the Great. The latter interested me most. I had heard many stories of a bell in the tower of the church, which I was glad to get a chance to see. ‘‘The tower, about five stories high, and having a large gilded dome, is very attractive. As it happened to be a Russian holiday, the place was open to visitors. When we entered the church, we saw many winding stairs. As there was n one to prevent us, we began to. climb. We climbed and climbed, oh. many hundred stairs, and finally reached the top! I think it would take me several days to climb that tower now. Ill-re we could get a beautiful view of the city, for this lofty building is known as an observation tower. This church contains many bells, but the largest and most noted is at the top. We were greatly amazed when we. glanced at the bell. It is about fifteen feet in width, and twice that in height. Its tongue weighs many tons. It is the largest bell in the world. We walked around the bell, gazing on all sides, and soon began to wonder how it would sound if such a bell were rung. As no one was around we began to handle the tongue. To see how heavy it was. we all pushed hard, and it slowly began to move. Since this did not satisfy ns. we began to wager who could push it the farthest. Each tried. When my turn came. I. of course, wanted to show my strength, so 1 gave one hard push. ! do not think 1 ever used as much strength as I did then. Suddenly there was a terrific and deafening roar. We were terribly frightened, and began to run here and there. Then followed three or four loud, reverberating peals from that tremendous bell. People ran from all directions ; there was much shouting. We looked at each other in astonishment. scarcely realizing what we had done, and finally made for the stairs. We were greatly surprised to sec the corridors thronged with people from the services, which had just closed. The nuns were running from all parts of the monas- tery. In the midst of the crowd, my companions disappeared, and I found myself standing among unknown people. Policemen arrived, inquiring who had rung the bell, for it was only rung in times of distress and on important occasions. Someone in the crowd told the police that he had seen me near the bell. Immediately all eyes were turned toward me. Ilcfore I realized my situa- tion. 1 was in the hands of the police. I felt (Continued on page -_ 43.] 230 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR firhirqaret (Sorbon’s Xucl? J6 ? Boris XU. (Topic, T6-H ARGARET Gordon walked leisurely down to the little wharf, and gave a decided nod of satisfaction as, reach- ing it, she looked at her watch. “'I hey can’t call me the comet’s tail this time, she said, for it’s ten whole minutes before five. 1 certainly am on time for once ' Just as .Margaret reached the small steamer, tied t a big post at the end of the wharf, old Cap’n French appeared on the deck. '‘Want to come aboard, 1 eggy?’’ he asked, and smiled as she answered in the affirmative. She looked very pretty and immaculate just now. but the Cap’n remembered the picture she had presented no longer ago than yesterday morning, when he had seen her dripping wet from an unpremeditated dive off Spear Rock, where she had been for some unknown reason. Prue Allen said Margaret was the most accidental person that ever happened, and she was about right. Peggy’s adventures and ridiculous accidents never bothered her long, and •lie others had got into the habit of shrugging their shoulders with a reference to Peggy’s luck. Margaret had barely boarded the boat when she was hailed by two boys, who had just pushed off from the shore in a small rowboat. How did you ever do it, Peggy?’’ called one of them teas- ingly. Ever do what? Margaret demanded. Make the boat! She struggled hard for her dignity, but the de- sire to laugh conquered. 1 did think for one while I’d have to sit up all night. It's terribly hard to get down here at five o’clock in the morn- ing.” What's up, anyhow? queried Tom Allen. It must be an important event to get you here on time, Peggy!” I wish you’d Mop talking about my always be- ing late! just because I've been late once or twice you say 1 always am! And you needn’t laugh either, jack Randall! Once or twice! groaned Jack. Then louder —“Going over to the city? 'Wes. somebody had to go about tiic things we need for the fair. It is no use to telephone, for they make the worst mistakes! Prue couldn’t go and Ruth wouldn’t go. and Ilazel had oceans to do. so I've got to go! I’m coming home on the two o’clock boat though, whether I have bought everything or not. You’re coming back on the two o’clock, are you? Jack asked. Something in that simple question made Mar- garet flush. I certainly am! she replied. Jack laughed. Peggy, I’ll bet anything you won’t! A warning too� of the whistle sounded, and the boys rowed off up the bay, with a Good-luck, Peggy! Margaret, looking after them, vowed that she would have no crazy, ridiculous accident to-day. •Til show them that 1 can go to the city and come back, and carry out all my plans.” Certainly nothing unusual happened on the way over, and after she reached the little city every- thing went serenely. At half-past one she had finished her shopping, and. determined that nothing should pt event her taking the two o’clock steamer, she went to the corner of the square to take a street car for that part of the city where the wharves were. The very first car to come was the familiar yellow one which she always took. Margaret was thinking f things far removed from street cars as she climbed aboard. For a minute she watched the living houses, and then began to look over the li t of necessary articles to see if she had attended to everything. Then a parrot, belonging to a (pieer old woman sitting in the next seat, ab- sorbed her attention. At last the parrot, tired of being the centre of attraction, with a sullen croak settled inself for a nap. Margaret glanced out of the window, and then, with an exclamation, looked more closely. Where in the world was she going? Certainly she had never been over that road before. She touched the old lady in front, asking: Will you tell me where this car goes, please?” To I larbormouth,” was the answer. Frantically Margaret signaled the conductor, and a moment later found herself in the road. She was evidently on the outskirts of the city, and, as no inward bound car was in sight, she started to walk back. She had gone quite a distance when she came to a place where the road forked. Car tracks ran down each branch, and Margaret had not the slightest idea which one led back the way the car had come. At last, after several minutes’ hesita- tion, she took the one on the left. On and on she walked. If she had only known it, both roads led back to the very square where she had SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 23« boarded the car. but the one she had chosen was nearly two miles the longer, and two miles on a hot July day is no small distance, especially when one is loaded with bundles. It was now long past two o'clock, and Peggy’s temper was rising fast. 1 suppose this’ll seem funny to me tomorrow, but it doesn’t now! How they will crow over me!” Hot and tired, at quarter past three she reached the square. “I’ll go over to the park, and rest a few minutes. she decided, and then I’ll take a car for the wharf. The minutes slipped by rapidly, and it was with a start that she realized that it was twenty-five minutes of four. Hurriedly she got onto a car, making sure this time wlicc it was going. Well, I sincerely hope.” Mar- garet thought, that nothing will prevent my catching the four o’clock boat, for if I should miss it I'd have to stay in the city all night. Suddenly the car stopped, stopped with finality. Craning her neck. Margaret discovered that there was a blockade. A glance at her watch told her that she had barely ten minutes in which to reach the boat. Bundling her packages into her arms, she left the car, and ran down the street. A few people stared curiously at the pretty girl who seemed in such a hurry, but Margaret did not care. She fairly flew down the long street! On and on! Would she never get there! W hy was that street so much longer than usual? Just as the men were about to pull in the gang- plank on the Island steamer, a girl raced madly down the wharf, crossed the plank, and sank gasping, into a seat. Captain French had seen her sprint down the wharf, and in a few moments Peggy heard a gruff voice say: “Thought 1 heard you tell Jack you was coinin’ back on the two o’clock. Peggy. Maybe I did say so.” answered Margaret, but I reckon, Captain French, I’m pretty lucky to get here at all. When at last the boat reached Margaret’s home-landing, it seemed to her that there were an unusual number of people about. Pruc was there, and Ruth and Hazel, and Jack and Tom. A cry went up when they saw her, and for a minute Margaret thought that it was because, after all. she had missed the two o’clock steamer. But no! In another moment she was on the landing and Prue was crying. Oh, Peggy! I am so glad! Margaret Gordon, you have defeated my fondest hopes! Jack Randall remarked gravely. 'I did think that it was absolutely impossible for an accident to happen that you weren’t in, but now I sec I am mistaken.” Will someone please tell me what the matter is? demanded Margaret, in amazement. Oh. I forgot you didn’t know!” said Prue. You see. Peggy, a really truly accident happened to the two o'clock. Just before it left the city, the Captain got orders to go way out around by Harris’s Island to leave some lumber for old Mr. Harris, who lives over there all alone. Well, they went over there before making any stops, s they had all their passengers along, and just off the island the old engine broke down!” W ent all to smithereens! put in Jack. And they couldn’t fix it! They tooted th ‘ whistle and everything, but Mr. Harris was away —didn’t come home for a long time. When he did get there, he rowed the Captain over to Craggy Island to telephone. The fog has come in so thick that they don’t dare send Captain French over to get them, for you remember how shoal the water is over there, and how rocky and dangerous it is! Well, all those people have got to stay there all night. Now, do you wonder we're glad you didn’t try to come on that boat. Didn't try! laughed Margaret, oh, Prue! Later that evening, they were all coming home from Pine's, where they had gathered and where Peggy had told her adventures. ‘ Peggy, said a voice. I rather think we'll have to stop teasing you about your luck, tor, seems to me, you were pretty lucky this time! XLtHas Iftc a Gowavfc? J!3v iDorton S. Enelin, H HE long limited express pulled into the station of Orange, a little univer- sity of Ohio, on a sunny September afternoon. A bright, pleasant-looking boy. Jack Murray, stepped off and looked about. An obsequious porter took his suit-case and showed him to a school coach which he had been informed would meet him at the station. On the way to the school he carefully scrutinized his fellow-passengers, won- dering how many were to be freshmen like him- self at Sunset I'niversity. The team pulled up at the school, which consisted of a number of build- ings which he later learned were classrooms, dor- mitories. a gymnasium and dining hall. He was introduced to the principal. Dr. Socrates 232 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Smith, and was shown to a nicely furnished room which he was told he was to occupy. In the room was a fellow of his own age, who advanced with outstretched hand and a cheery— Mow are you? My name is Paul Wheeler! What's yours ? My name is Jack Murray and I am very glad we are to share the same room because I guess we will get on finely. Jack answered. They busied themselves till supper putting their room to rights and then after a hearty meal came upstairs to get better acquainted by comparing notes. Jack was a great baseball enthusiast while Paul was an an admirer of football. They were interrupted in their conversation by the clanging of a firebell that sounded ominously through the night air. At its ringing Jack turned pale, but Paul sprang up and urged Jack to go with him to the fire. At last Jack reluctantly consented and they grabbed their caps and started. When they got there they found the fire to be in a two-story dwelling house. Jack and Paul were separated in the crowd and the former moved around to the back of the house. At a window of the second story, he was horrified to see a little girl of about ten appear. The back stairs were just catching afire but if he had rushed in he could have saved the child. However, a re- membrance came to him and he could not move. While he was thus paralyzed the shrieks of the child brought the crowd around. He was pushed aside and his friend, Paul Wheeler, rushed up the now freely-burning stairs and at great personal danger rescued the child. The crowd now began to cheer Paul and to sneer at the cowardice of Jack. How were they to know that when he was a little boy he had been nearly burned to death in a fire at his home and ever since he had had a terrible horror of a fire. The next morning when lie went to breakfast he received black looks from all except his room- mate. Jack had told him of his weakness, but had bound him to secrecy, saying: Wait till the fel- lows themselves see I am no coward, don't you tell them. His room-mate promised, but with great reluctance. The fall and winter terms slipped by and the spring term started: baseball was the engrossing subject. Jack had done excellently in his studies as an average of ninety-four per cent, showed, but the fellows still gave him the cold shoulder. At the first call for baseball candidates about thirty reported, among whom was Jack. He was going out for second base and found he had to contend with a sophomore by the name of Johnson. 'The latter was Jack's greatest enemy, always sneering in his presence about his cowardice and making other insulting remarks. Jack was very anxious to make the nine aside from the love of the sport. After three games had been played Jack was the regular second baseman. The captain and coach had been cautious about putting him on the team as a regular as they feared he might in the face of an emergency back down, but his su- perior playing told and he was chosen. All the games of the schedule had been played with the exception of the most important, the one with Parkville Institute. The day of the game dawned bright and clear, and as the game was to be played at home, many Sunset rooters were at the grounds at an early hour. The game resolved into a pitchers’ battle and no one got a hit until the third inning, when Kelley, the centre fielder of the Parkvilles, smashed a low Tcxas-lcagucr to left field and tried to make se- cond on it. But the left fielder threw swiftly to Jack and the latter swung down and tagged Kelly as the latter slid into the bag. Kelly was out by inches but Jack was badly spiked in the left leg. He. however, did not tell the other players and continued to play though his leg pained him continuously. There was no scoring until the ninth inning, when a scratch hit by the Sunset shortstop, a sacrifice by Jack and a double to centre by King, the big first-baseman, scored a run and finished the game, and the crowd burst into a pandemonium of joy. While the players were dressing after the game they saw how badly Jack had been spiked and they began to think that he might have some grit after all. but Jack, having had so many rebuffs, kept aloof. He had his leg bandaged and was able to walk back to school. )n the way back, he was walking along the principal street when the honk-honk of an auto's horn aroused him from his reverie. He was chilled with fear to see a little child start to cross the street and fall directly in front of the speeding car. With no thought for his own safety or of his in- jured leg Jack rushed into the street and pushed the child out of danger. He. however, did not get off so easily, as the auto brushed roughly against his injured leg. The pain made him dizzy and he fell in a faint. A crowd had collected by this time, among whom were many of his fellow students, who were returning from the game. Jack was carried bv tender hands to a hospital, where it was found that his leg was broken. All through his convalescing Jack was the hero of his class, because now the boys had seen for themselves that after all he was not a coward. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 233 £be ZLamtng of tbe Sbrewb pbtlip Zewis, ’H (Concluded.I Madge had put the note Xeatherton had given her into the pocket of her apron, and as she started toward the door she suddenly remembered it. The bell again rang, this time louder and longer than before. However, the maid passed through the sitting room on her way to the door, and passed the note to her mistress, who was fixing her hair before the mirror on the mantelshelf. Mr. Xeatherton gave 111c this to give you. ma'am ' she explained as she hurried to the door. As the door was opened a masculine voice said rather impatiently:— “Well. I thought you were never coming.” Then : ‘‘Come. M inton. you first.” Two men, muffled to the eyes in heavy ulsters, stepped into the front hall, and the girl closed the door. Your names, if you please.” The shorter man gave the names, and as the girl stepped to the door of the sitting room she announced to her astonished mistress the arrival of Mr. George W. and Mr. Minton A. Haskell. A cry of astonishment escaped Mrs. Xeather- ton as she laid the as yet unopened letter upon the table, and hurried into the hall to greet the visitors. “Father!” she cried as she threw her arms about the neck of the shorter individual, and then, turn- ing to her brother, who stood close by, she ex- claimed in unbounded delight: M inton, thank God you are alive.—but. M inton.” she shrank back- in horror, what has happened?” Well might she ask. Where ordinarily a pleas- ant face beamed, there appeared a mass of cloth bandages, discolored in places by deep red stains. The poor man was unable to speak, so his father answered for him. “He got that face as a result of a fall from horseback.” “Oh,” was all the woman could gasp. “And. Evelyn, he broke his jaw, his nose, and fractured one of his cheek bones. Pretty well broken up, but he’s going to pull through all right. Where’s Edgar?” He’s upstairs somewhere. Come into the sit- ting room while I call him.” The two men went into the sitting room, while Evelyn Xeatherton went upstairs to find her husband. It was dark in the upper hall—too dark to see plainly. She had no sooner reached tin- top stair than she was confronted bv Xeatherton himself. He was in his shirt sleeves, his collar was removed, while he held both hands behind him. “Who came just now?” he asked, in an unnatural voice. “My father and brother,” his wife replied in a voice choked with tears, “but you couldn't recog- nize Minton!” Xeatherton did not answer. Some hard object fell to the floor, he tottered and fell backward, motionless. Father, father.” called the woman, come quick. Edgar has fainted!” There was a rush of feet in the lower hall, and soon Mr. Haskell appeared, closely followed by the butler. The hall was now lighted. On the floor beside her husband knelt Evelyn Xeatherton, with her right hand under his head, and with the left hold- ing to his nose a bottle of smelling salts. She had been so engrossed with her work of bringing him to that she had not noticed the object on the floor close bv his right side. 1'oth W ilkes, the butler, and Mr. Haskell saw it in an instant, and both exchanged significant glances. That object was a partly-opened razor. I was not a minute too soon.” whispered Mr. Haskell. “If I hadn't rung the bell just when I did----. and lie shrugged his shoulders in pref- erence to finishing the sentence. “Please take that razor downstairs. Wilkes; he's coming to now. You may go.” And as the butler picked up the razor and started down the stairs Mr. Haskell added: “P y the way, please ask Mr. Minton to come up.” “Very well, sir.” replied Wilkes as he disap- peared down the stairway. Xeatherton tried to sit up. Mr. Haskell helped him on the left side, while Mrs. Xeatherton took his right arm. “Mr. Haskell. murmured Xeatherton dreamily. Aye.” returned Mr. Haskell. There, now. sit down here; you’ll soon be all right. Xeatherton seemed suddenly to regain complete consciousness. “And M inton is-----M inton is truly alive, safe and sound?” queried he nervously. 23 4 SOMKRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “Yes ' returned Mr. Haskell. Alive and safe, thank God. but by no means sound, as you may readily see.” Mere lie waved his hand toward the doorway, in which the man with the mutilated face was now standing. Xeathcrton looked. C-c-can this be you, Winton Haskell?” he gasped in horror. “Can this be my brother-in- law: no, my brother, Winton Haskell? Speak, let me hear your voice!” lie cannot speak. interposed Mr. Haskell. “His jaw is in a cast.” Then you may never have to forgive me. I am going to-------going to punish myself. It is best. He stared stupidly about the room, his hands opening and closing convulsively. Put your wife. suggested Mr. Haskell. “What is to become of her? “()h. how selfish I have been. Well might I have known it would some time be found out. How selfish of me to take this woman as a wile with such a black secret upon my heart. But I loved her: do love her more and more every hour that passes, but I should have foreseen this dreadful day and have left her pure: not have dragged her down by taking her into my own false life! Neatherton passed his hand nervously across his eyes. Then, to Mr. Haskell, he stam- mered: Kr-r-r, what is to become of me? How long must I s-serve? If from now on until your death you serve your wife as she should be served. shall be fully satisfied. s for Winton here, he has been rather thankful for a bit of excitement, though I must confess it has cost him dear. You probably read in the Times about the capture of Croxton two weeks ago. We’ve done the best we could to keep the rest out of the papers, and I think we have done pretty wed. Twenty-one of the gang have been captured: that's all there are except----” Don't, don’t! shrieked Xeathcrton. Very well. resumed Mr. Haskell. Xow. con- cerning our relations with each other. It has been most fortunate for you that you are truly my son-in-law. Had you been more distant, that is. in different circumstances. I should not care to state what your fate would be. •'Cnelc Sam. Winton. and members of the gang are the only ones, besides myself, and, to some extent. I take it. my daughter here, who know of vour great blunder. Winton demands nothing. I have already made my request: you need fear nothing from your former associates for many year' to come, for they have unfortunately placed themselves behind iron bars. But Uncle Sam demands that you pay him the total remittance, $’10,00(1. which was gotten illegally from him. Under these circumstances you are free to better your condition. ()h. father, father. exclaimed Evelyn, “is it true, every word true? She rushed to him and almost stifled him with filial caresses. Xeathcrton stared blankly at the floor, passing his hand again and again through his disheveled hair. Mr. Haskell. he said at length. I feel that it is right that I should tell you—you. your son. and your daughter, the cause of so terrible a calamity in my life. Some fifteen years ago perhaps you read an account of the failure of the Kensington Trust company at Guthrie. Oklahoma. In the failure of that bank I lost my entire fortune, some seventy thousand dollars, a considerable sum for a man of the age that I was then. It was a terrible blow. l 'or weeks I was scarcely able to go about, when finally I met this man Croxton. He was anything but a helping hand. He told me that it was a shame that I lost all my money at one sweep, and suggested that I go into business with him. At the time. I was ready to jump at any- thing that might make me a living. So into busi- ness Croxton and I went. We herded cattle, bred horses, and began to compliment ourselves that we were making money, when one day I asked my partner, as I pointed to a horseman trotting his pony in the grass bv the road: ‘Who’s this?' ‘Paymaster at Sill.' answered Croxton. Well, that was the beginning of it all. I got the idea, he furnished the men, and so it went on for years. Finally, I got things into my hands so that I got the bulk of the money and he the commission. I came east and again used my own name—of course I didn’t keep mv own name through all that tricky work—and started into business with Carleton and Hackett on Thirty- eighth street, where I now am. Put greed for money kept me at the other for a side dish. and. pitifully enough, it has clung to me ever since. How about it? Have I in some measure redeemed myself?” He had stood up as he finished speaking and bowed his head in embarrassment, llis wife, who had been kneeling by her father all through his explanation, now came forward with her arms stretched toward him. The tears stood in her eyes as she said softly, [Continued on page L'CO.J SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 235 Extract from flbres. IRoberts’ Hbbreas [Extract from a Talk Given before the College Pre- paratory Pupils of the Senior and Junior Classes by President Arthur Roberts of Colby College 1 URGE you to keep on and t get all the education you can. and in some ‘ higher institution of learning continue vour studies. The fact is it takes a • great deal more education to win success now than it ever took before. One hundred years ago in rural New England if a boy was looking forward to being a doctor, after he had secured a common school education he entered the household of a physician, read what books he had, watched him compound his drugs, rode round the country with him visiting patients, and then he went to curing people on his own account. Nowadays he must go to high school, academy, and college, and at the end of a medical school course go to a hospital for further study, and frequently he goes abroad to study. It is a long time before a young man is ready to begin the practice of medicine. In the early days the girl who was a graduate of the district school was thought to be competent to teach; now more preparation is required. Any young ladv here who is looking forward to teaching school ought not to be satisfied with a high school course, she ought to go to normal school or college, because she will find that she is in competition with women better trained than she is. Hut education doesn’t amount to much until you add it to other things—character, ambition, industry. They are the foundation on which you build your education. The world is full of people who have been to school a great deal but don't amount to anything because they haven’t anv foundation on which to lay their education. If you are going to amount to anything your educa- tion must be placed on this solid foundation of character, ambition, industry. If you have these qualities, still you need to build the superstructure of education. No matter what calling you are thinking of. you will need all the training you can set. Many of you young men arc looking forward to being engineers, which means little more to you now than large sums of money that are ultimately to be diverted into your pockets. If you haven’t a good head for mathematics the Lord never meant you to be an engineer. If you are to be an engineer go to college first and then to technical school. li you are to be a minister go to college first and then to theological school. If you are going to be the kind of engineers that run automobiles or string electric light wires, you won’t need a great amount of education. Inn if you are going to be the kind of engineers that you read about in the magazines, get the kind • f preparation necessary. In Maine forestry has been as popular a calling as engineering. If all the men there who are thinking of forestry become foresters there won’t be room enough for the animals. Some of you may be thinking of forestry. If you arc planning for that go to college first and study forestry afterward. Let me urge you to get all the train- ing you can. because it will be absolutely neces- sary for the largest success. OBSTACLES TO A COLLEGE EDUCATION. Let me call your attention to some of the obstacles that loom large in the way of young people. Those of you who are in the Senior class feel that you must be going to work. You have been in school twelve years or more now: you can’t afford to stay in school after this year. That is natural. The years of youth are long, long years. Now if you stopped oftener than you do to think how tremendously big a thing life is you would be more ready to take time enough to get ready for it. If the scriptures were written to-day the normal limit of life would not be three score years and ten. it would be eighty or eighty- five years. Seriously, every one of you ought to look forward to living to be ninety years of age. And the one who lives as if he expected to live to be ninety and might die to-morrow has mas- tered the secret of living aright. Life is broader than it used to be. and deeper. There arc many more things to do and to enjoy. Now when you stop to think of it. the doors of the mills and the shops and the offices will all be open ten years from now. twenty years from now. thirty vears from now. forty years from now. Hut the doors of the schoolhouse are open for von only in this decade upon which you have entered. Thirty years from now you may say: Why. I ought to have a college education.” Hut you can't get it. I here is your husband and your children, your wife. I he only time you can go is now. When you get to be forty years old or more do vou think you will be saying to yourself: “How fortun- ate I was not to waste more time than I did in school?” Oh, 110, you won’t be saying that. Hut 236 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR someone thirty years from now will say: If only J had been willing to take a little more time to get ready; if only I hadn't been in a hurry to get .started. Don’t give up because you are getting so old! W hen I was a boy it seemed a long time from, the Fourth of July to Christmas, and from Christmas to the Fourth of July. I hit years shorten as you go along. DISCOURAGEMENT ABOUT STUDIES. Now a great many boys and girls drop out of chool because they get discouraged about their studies. Let me urge you, if you are having a hard time, to hang on. Don't give up the idea of staying in school and getting more education because von are having a hard time. Perhaps there may be some boy here who will half admit to himself that he isn’t very brilliant. Now I suppose tiie inside of people's heads is as different as the outside. If there were more good teaching than there is there would be less talk about dull boys and girls. As I have grown older, and had more experience and wider observation, and seen where boys have stopped being dull when their interest was aroused, their curiosity awakened, and their ambition stirred. I have given up the idea that there are any dullards at all. leaving out the defective boys and girls. A boy whom 1 used tc� know at college was a dull fellow, but when he came to mineralogy he heard the call for which he was listening, he found that which he craved, and he stopped being a dull boy. Your brains may not be the Latin and Greek or the French and German kind, but they may be excellent brains for all that. A young teacher was telling of a little dull boy, full of energy, who liked to run races and climb trees, but didn't like his books. ()ne day the teacher, out of curiosity, found that he was in- terested in birds’ eggs, so she carried a bird book to school and said: Now. Johnnie, if you could read I should be glad to have you take this book.” And for the first time in his life he was able to understand why anybody was willing to hurt his eyes with reading. He learned to read in an in- credibly short time. If he had been a dull little fellow he would have learned to read before, but lie was too clever, he wanted to wait until lie could see some sense in it. Kipling tells the story of a little boy and girl. Punch and Judy. whose parents, missionaries i-i India, sent them back to England in the care f their Aunt Rosa to be educated. Punch learned bis alphabet out of a brown-covered book. His vuntie Rosa set him upon a table and told bi n that B meant ab. Why.” said Punch, A is a and 15 is bee. Why does AB mean ab?” “Be- cause I tell you it does, said Auntie Rosa, and you've got to say it.’' So Punch said it. and stumbled on through the primer reading about the boy with his hat on the peg and the cat on the mat. Now. said Punch. J can read, and I will never read as long as 1 live. He put the brown book into the closet where his school books were kept, and he accidentally tumbled out Sharpe’s .Magazine. On the first page there was a picture of a griffin carrying off a sheep a day, an im- provement over the cat. So he read till light failed, getting glimpses of new words, and when Auntie Rosa came to him at bedtime he asked her What is a e-wee lamb? Sav your prayers and g i to sleep.” said Auntie Rosa. But Punch had found out that reading means things. When boys and girls discover that school books are invested with some human contemporary interest, nothing will hinder them from studying them. LACK OF MONEY. Lack of money is another obstacle. Don't give up the Idea of keeping on because you haven't the money until you have taken pains to find out what is possible for industrious, ambitious young people intent upon making the most of them- selves. There isn't a college that isn't making an organized effort for such pupils, or a president who isn't interested in such problems. In these days any boy who isn't chicken-hearted can get a college education, and the chicken-hearted kind arc not worth educating. If somebody would hand you a college education on a silver platter and ask you to accept it. platter and all, it would be a pleasant experience, but it would not stand you in such good stead as the one you have to struggle for. We have in our college young men who work more hours a day and have fewer pleasures that cost money than the young men who work in the paper mills across the Kennebec! But their hearts are full of ambition, and they can see ‘he future in the present, and their sacrifices are sweet and not bitter. Don't hesitate because of any of these obstacles that loom large in the way of young people. THE YM.LE OF AN EDUCATION—ITS BREAD AND BUTTER USE. What is the use of education when you get it? First, there is the bread and butter use of it. It is of use because you can with it more easily and surely earn an honest living. Most of us haven't any genius for money making, and we stand a better chance for getting a living if we have some education. [Continued cn pag SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 237 Mr. Hadley, pupils, and teachers have been re- warded for the time and toil spent in the prepara- tion of Verdi’s Requiem. The staging of this oratorio was the most ambitious effort ever at- tempted by a high school. The oratorio is so difficult that it has been sung only by well-trained musical organizations. It has been generally con- ceded that the six hundred Somerville boys and girls, under the direction of Mr. Hadley, rendered this vast production in a masterly way. This, undoubtedly, is the crowning event of Mr. Hadley’s successful career thus far. He cannot be complimented too highly for the finished man- ner in which lie handled the entire production. Nor can the chorus be complimented too highly for the splendid way in which it obeyed Mr. Had- ley’s every move, and for the glory it has brought the Somerville High School. r, r k r„ April ID was indeed an eventful day. Our two victories on the diamond have impressed upon all of us that the championship is within our grasp. The presentation of the Somerville banner by the Senior girls was a magnificent idea. This act proves that the girls are fighting for the school in spirit. Such a show of loyalty should do much to lead the boys to victory. Too much credit can not be given to the one who originated the idea, and to the committee who were in charge of the affair. K it K We regret that in listing the Harvard boys “Harvard 1!)1( ” accidentally placed Mr. I). Brooke McKinnon among the Sophomores. Mr. McKinnon is a Junior. r We are indebted to Miss Anna Tuell of the Wellesley College faculty for securing for us the loan of the plate which furnishes our frontis- piece. An increasing number of Somerville stu- dents are choosing Wellesley for their Alma Mater. Our frontispiece for May is therefore of special interest. ft , r During the last few weeks we have heard some comment concerning the cover design used during this year. It was decided last September to use Miss Hall's design, as it portrayed clearly the departments of our school, therefore the staff artist has not been called upon to furnish a new design. r k It is now time for everyone to think of the June Radiatok. For months the staff has been looking forward to and making plans for this last issue. It is our great desire to give prominence to the class of ID 13 by publishing the largest, most interesting, instructive, and complete souvenir numbers in the history of the school. This can only be accomplished by the hearty co- operation of every pupil and teacher. We want twenty interesting stories and 500 more subscrip- tions. If you do not possess the ability to help in the first way remember that the financial side of any project is generally the most difficult to cope with. 238 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR XCbc Hxcquicm Tiic greatest event so far in the history of the Somerville High School took place April LI. when 050 voices sang Verdi's Requiem in Symphony hall, under the direction of Mr. Hadley. They were assisted by sixty pieces from the Symphony orchestra, and Mine. Wilhelmina W right Calvert, soprano; Miss Adelaide Griggs, contralto; Mr. Harold S. Tripp, tenor: Mr. Willard Flint, basso. Mr. Hadley has had many successes. This concert, however, surpassed all previous perform- ances. both in the magnitude of the undertaking and in the manner of it production. As far as is known the Requiem has never been given by any high school in America before. Giuseppe Verdi was born in Italy October in. J«s 1:� . For that reason this year is a most ap- propriate one in which to give the Requiem Mass. Verdi was for the most part an operatic composer. Jlis most famous operas are Rigoletto, II Trovatore. and Aida.' The Requiem Mass was composed in memory of Alessandro Manzoni. a noted Italian novelist and poet. Verdi suggested that all his contem- poraries contribute something in memory of Manzoni. and offered the last chorus. Libera Me. as his contribution. The other musicians, fearing to compete, or lacking sufficient interest, failed to respond. Verdi then spent his best efforts to compose the whole mass, and produced the wonderful oratorio. The Seniors are happy that the achievement was accomplished during their high school career. Freshmen are glad to have reached high school in season to enjoy the great work, and the other classes are equally proud to have had a part in it. The Freshman orchestra assisted at an enter- tainment given April 25 by the Willard C. Kins- ley Relief Corps in recognition of Patriots' Day. Miss Florence Spaulding. '15, gave piano solos, and Wilhelm Medium!. '1(5. violin solos. The Freshman orchestra, under the direction of Miss Edith Hurd, entertained the Freshman class during ethics periods May 12 and 15. They were assisted by Miss E. P.ella Weisman. reader. Miss Claire Treat, reader. Miss Alice McLaughlin, soprano, Wilhelm llcdlund. violinist, and Russell Cook, violinist. The orchestra is composed of the following members: Miss Florence Spaulding, '15. Miss Hazel Stark. '15, Miss Lois Patcman, Miss Georgiana Jones. Miss Veronica Madigan, Miss Margaret Randall. Miss Marion Wells, John Carol. Russell Cook, Orville Dudley. Frank Gilli, Wilhelm llcdlund. Gregory Prior. Selwyn Leland, Pyron Murphy. Charles Kundlett, Edwin Walker. SOMFRVILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 239 1913 C lass Lditor. Stanley V. Lane. f Walter Cheever. ( Marion Flagg. Assistants Senior Banco On April II the Class of held its dancing party at Anthoine Academy. The dance, which was informal, was a success in every way. Nearly every member of the class was present either on the floor or in the balcony. A number of colleges were represented by Somerville High School alumni. All these conceded that it was one of the most successful class dances ever held by pupils of the High School. The committee, who had done so much to make the affair a success, were: Chaunccy Cosgrove. Helen McCarthy, Larle Clark. Raymond Chaffee. Thomas West. Alfred McAlpine. Carlton Wiswcll. Marion Slade. Marion Flagg, and Lditha Sharkev. Yes. Ruth, when anything disappears it is dis- solved. Puzzle—Where do all the pencils go? Forestry and Farming taught in d.VW. Miss S—ift thinks that the ideas of IV I� iol. O go through the brains on a tour of inspection, and finding nothing there they leave as quickly as they entered. Result—Nothing ever stays there. Fu—ler says the people had a loft where they slept filled with straw. Miss F—tch. in Lnglish: Mr. Holbrook was the heroine of the story. Teacher (to C—ow—11): Please murmur a little louder” 'file Senior Class recently elected the following committees:— Class Day—Misses Lane. Given, and Sharkey; Messrs. West. McAlpine. and Wiswcll. Class Reception—Misses Slade and Flagg: Messrs. Davis and Bishop. Marian Worthly was elected Ivy Orator. The Senior boys have shown their ministerial tendencies by wearing conspicuous black bow ties. Visit the Senior rooms and get a picture at the aucti; � n sales. Filadelfia is to have simplified spelling intro- duced into its schools. Hunnewell (punching the bottom out of a test tube): I guess I’ll start all over again. Teacher: Good guess. “The honor of the High School demands that they have no copies of ‘Verdi’s Requiem’ left on their hands. Are you worth thirty, fifteen, or twenty cents? Kindly buy out. or sell out” (Logic from Mr. Hadley. 1 Miss D—on translating French: Weep. weep, my eyes, drown yourselves in tears” A—k—rnian. the geometry shark. Senior column in previous issue: Why not organize an Alpine Mountain Club. etc. Mac- Alpine. we suppose you mean. It’s a fine thing. 240 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Miss Griswold said she never started a con- versation. We are from Missouri, Miss Ruth (F). We are fairly well represented on the High School nine this year by ‘'Jimmy Hyde, Harry Robertson, Jim Robertson, Johnny ’ Hoban, “Bud” Moore, and George Harding. The Junior baseball team, under the leadership of II. Van Ummersen, is coming along well. For pitcher Heald, the boy aviator, is doing well. H. Wells, although handicapped by slight injuries at the spring training quarters, is showing improve- ment. Rubenstein, the late comedian, is covering short in clever style, and expects to enter the major league by the close of the season. Stuart at second is playing errorless ball. Captain Van Ummersen. at third, is in mid-season form, and is hitting the ball hard. In the outfield Wiley and Scanlon are working hard in a closely-contested rivalry for the left garden. Seale, in right field, is a clever performer, accepting all chances with as few errors as possible. Rooney, a substitute, is coming right along. Up to the time of going to press the Junior team has played one game, and although they lost 7-5, they (were) showed up well. Hirshon has applied for the position of bat boy. Brodeur, with his chaperon, and Wiley, in his dress suit, were two of the additional features of the Junior dance. Juniors, next month comes the June issue. All material must be in the hands of the editors be- fore Wednesday, May 21. If you want your division represented bv some class notes get busy. The editor can cover one division, and the assist- ant might cover two others, but that makes only three divisions. Do your share and even matters up a little. As soon as Somerville has an Eiffel Tower. Liberty. Woolworth Building, and a few Pyramids it will rival the world in beautiful structures. Miss Ruth Griswold is not from Missouri, but. nevertheless, she has to be shown; she is from Iowa. Ruth has been here four times on time. That record is positively unequaled. Miss Lawrence says she has a new name every day. What is it to-dav? Bill? We are sorry to announce that Slim Whittaker has withdrawn his offer as a crossbar. As he has recently gone with the Geks, which means that he will probably be broken by rough handling, will someone else kindly offer their services? According to Forbes’ mother, the cinder track from the furnace to the ash barrel is at our disposal. Forbes makes one of those every winter. First Pupil: “Did you get one of the little cards?” Second Pupil: “Xo. I got four! ’ Good luck to our Junior team. The Class of 1! 1 ! is the one class in the school. Even the Seniors have nothing on us, as baseball will prove. “How do you feel to-day, Hirshon?” Hirshon: Oh. I feel just like a salmon.” “How's that?” Canned!” Never mind, Hirsh, you will be up by the time this is printed. The assistant editor thanks all of the people for the notes they didn’t hand in. He is afraid that if he waits until June he will forget it. Here’s to the High School girl, She’s sweeter by far than some. And while she talks she speaks no slang, And chews no Spearmint gum. 1914 Class Editor, Clinton W. Carvell. . 4 ( Judson Martell, Assistants Thomas K. Forbes. Statue of 1915-A Class Editor. Margaret Hanlon. Assistant. Mvrton F. Evans. Weah! Delicate little Joe Walsh says he has no voice. Rubenstein, the ball player, is going to change his profession and take up law. Miss Bowditch. star cook of ;5-E, advises us to begin saving our pennies—the cooking girls are going to serve spinach at the lunch counter. Our old friend, Pinky Brien, is coming back to school. To Marguerite (composed in her absence):— () where. O where has our Marguerite gone? O where. () where has she gone? Her Greek was short, but her hair was long, () where, O where has she gone? SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 241 Miss H------: “Isn't Carpenter good-looking in liis new suit?’’ Carpenter: “Me? Miss H------: “Oh, excuse me, 1 was looking at the boy back of you.” Some people bring back queer things from a vacation, don't they, Miss Hunter? They’re going to have a professor of humor at Harvard. That’s why McClellan's going there— so he can come home and make the chickens giggle. Frisby’s latest: “Oh, mademoiselle, void touts les homines frais.” And he claims it’s French. Captain Carl Sammet of the Jack Straw team is looking forward to a successful season. Aren’t we “class” on the diamond, though? Three cheers for Ditchv! The marble season has come to a brilliant and successful close. Captain Walsh led his team to victory, winning the pennant by a high percent- age, but no owe knows what the percentage was. Miss Wood wants to know what seven is divided by to make the quotient three. Teacher (in 23-W): “I know that this noise is very annoying, but----- Study Pupil: “Why, I'm perfectly at home. Teacher: You don't mind it? Pupil: Not a bit. I lived next door to a boiler factory for years and this is just like old times.” Some people would make their living as re- porters—not! McClellan promised the Latin division an ode on spring and called on his muse and the lady was out. Miss Sutherland gave a fine imitation of “Dora Spenlow the other day and received Jinx’s hearti- est sympathy. 1915-B Class F.ditor, John H. Chipman. Assistant, Margaret Wiley. NOTICE. More space is entitled to us in the coming June number. If every one would give two good notes we will have the largest and best column in the Radiator. “It can't be done. Burke: “Begin at the beginning of the line and read backwards.” Mr. Carnegie could help the Somerville High School by presenting 39-E with a clock that would go. Miss Glawson of II Biology G wondered why the class laughed when die asked: Do all flowers have blossoms?” Such are mistakes. Have you been quizzed by Miss Underhill, the human question box? 11 Spanish W has been so decreased that now it is just a nice little family (??) In Manual Training:— “Which way do you place this pattern?” “So that it will come out whole.” Philosophy from baseball ex-candidates: It is better to get ‘cut’ than never to have gone out at all.” Teacher (after class has failed to give stanza, All Alone, ’ front “The Ancient Mariner ): Now, Clarke, you give it. Clarke (blushing): Have I got to sav it ‘All Alone'?” For latest ideas in hairdressing apply to mem- bers of Room 3C-E. Hours from 2 to 4.30. Dotcn has yet to learn the pronunciation of est” in French compared with “est in Latin. 1915-B is represented the best of any class by its baseball players. Just notice Downing, Fitz- gerald, Ford, Van Ummersen. Harding says he doesn't go round looking for trouble, it comes along and bumps into him. Somerville is getting to be quite a city with its subway, isn't it? Where? Under the corridor. It is too bad girls in 31 and 39-E have to use the glass in bookcases and doors for mirrors. -42 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1916-A Class Editor, Emil R. Lawson. Assistant, James 15. Kellogg. vVonder of wonders! Murray and Lawson asked permission to speak. Mr. Obcar (passing out blanks for number who want seats at the Requiem, and meeting with little success)“Why. I thought we could get a dozen out of every six.” Lawson is finding it a pretty tough proposition to start a baseball team in TO-W. There arc, however, a few who will stick. Why not have the I ! 1 ■ -! and !!� !( -. classes join forces and get up a Sophomore team? I )id you ever see Ellis when he didn't have his eyes on Miss F—r? Croak when he wasn’t absent? Miss llill when she wasn’t behaving well? Miss J. McClellan when she wasn’t playing? Miss Fletcher when she wasn’t with Miss Komenda? Miss Foley when she wasn't laughing? Miss Wetherbee when she wasn't whispering? Phipps when he wasn't with Miss Spratlin? Geometry A should retain a dignified silence while Miss h—tt—ng constructs an angle on the hoard with the broom handle for a ruler. I on I some of us wish we had sung in the chorus? Two periods off on Monday and no home lessons for Tuesday. Wheel Seen in T5-E :— Resolved that Somerville should have a track team. We sincerely hope that those who resolved this will stand back of their resolution and help make up a team. What we need to do is to get in touch with the Athletic Association. L—w—n (reading from history): Among the allied states Pericles established many colonies, which, besides serving as garrisons for the pro- tection of the ’umpires.’ etc.” Can't you forget your baseball. Rudy? Did you see I. —w—n shed tears when he bade good-bye to his Latin books, classmates, and teacher? Richards is the fresh-air fiend. He thought the air in 17-W was poor so he opened all six win- dows. P -r-r-r-r-r! P� oob Xickerson: Hooray! We have Me- chanical Training next period! Think before you speak. X’ick. Joscelvn is some young man now that he has got longus pantus and everything except the girl. Mr. ()bear has hired Carl X'ew ton as policeman to quell the disturbances in 30-W. 1916-B Class Editor. John Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. Three cheers for Miss Robertson, star Spanish pupil of 16-E. Freshmen, please keep away from the grass. A word to the wise is sufficient. M-----n: I work after school, and when pay- day comes 1 see ghosts floating around. John 1).: “How's that? M-——ii: Oh. because on that day my spirits rise.” Seen on a Freshman paper: The deep pit was surrounded by men eight hundred feet in depth, and thirty feet in circumference.” The hole in the window in H5-E created a great sensation during the week of April 21. X'unierous questions were asked, so Mr. Chapman says he put it there for Meskill to look out during Algebra recitation!! Teacher (in French): What does ’bonbon’ mean? Plonde: Good, good.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 243 Blonde: I think it means automobile horn.” M—I—v: “I am not working to-day. L —y: How's that? M—1—y: “Well, you see I used to work in a bakeshop punching holes in doughnuts, but to- day they are making crullers. 1917-A Class Editor. John Brewer. Assistant. Harold Crumby. Heard in English: “Fitzjames chased a deer on horseback all day. Mullaney of Division () is a privileged char- acter. He has a room to himself to study in! Teacher (in French): Can you tell me the meaning of tome, tout, respectively?” We think McThi—1 in 22-W ought to make a good class auctioneer if we need one. He seems to be spending most of his time practising these trades. What would have become of the Requiem if Miss I� —rris had no been there? Join the suffragettes of 1S-E. Mass meetings every eighth period except Friday. Cook claims that you grow tall if you stand up. How about it. l'hil. have you tried it? Wanted, someone to open a correspondence school in Algebra for C-----f. Extract from professor Heberts’ IlOOrcss [Continual from page 256.] ITS BROADENING INFLUENCE. Then there is something more important than that. It is what you can get out of life. 1 urge you to keep on because you can get vastly more out of life with an education than you can without it. Some men who have been to college are not verv successful, but every one is glad he went because lu- thinks he found there something which has made life a richer tiling ever since. You will look far to find a man who is sorry he went to college. It enables him to get more out of life. ITS REACTION ON OTHERS. And there is something more important than either—it is what you can put into life. 1 urge you to go to college because you can put more into life. Parents say: I want my bov to go to college because I don’t want him to have so hard a time as I had. Some people would use it as an avenue of escape from hard work. I urge you to go to college not to escape hard work, but to be able to do more than your share of the world’s work. Think of it as a trust which you are to administer for the benefit of all with whom you come in contact. Aim for the middle of the swinging doors next time. We—on. They are much easier to pass through in that way. Wood has been engaged as a discus thrower for 1 -AM. It isn't everybody that can get red letters on his card, is it. Heiser? Teacher (explaining history): The angels were not supposed to do any work. Whitworth (just waking): Gee, I wish I was an angel.” TUncle Sack’s prank [Continued from page 229.] miserable, and soon began to sob. The people were gazing at me. and one might have thought I had committed a crime. Many sisters came to speak for me. but the police were stern, and would not excuse me. 1 was just about to be taken to the police station, when a little old nun. the abbess, appeared, and laying her old. wrinkled, trembling hand on my sh. uider said to the police- man. Forgive him. and after muttering a prayer, disappeared. She had spoken so well in my be- half that I was finally released. Words cannot express how glad I was. I was anxi us to get away from a crowd who seemed to be speaking and pointing at me. My companions joined me outside the church. They had escaped in the great crowd. M e laughed heartily over the incident, but a queer sensation passed over me. I would not give vent to mv feelings, so 1 walked along with my friends as cheerful as 1 could be after mv fright. ----------------------------------:----- Bobby was saying his prayers in a very low voice. 1 can’t hear you. dear. his mother whispered. I wasn’t talking to vou, replied Bobbv firmlv. —Ex. 244 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR NOTES or Thu A LVM NI CA2TPBELL-0S The class of 1000 of the Somerville English High School held its thirteenth annual reunion at Rivcrbank Court. Cambridge. April 12. with an attendance of forty members and associate mem- bers. The guest of honor, Alton E. Briggs, exec- utive secretary of the Boston Eruit and Produce Exchange, gave an interesting lecture on “The High Cost of Living and Refrigeration.” The class was later entertained by Clifford B. Lewis of Tacoma. Wash., and Herbert M. Hale, of New York, both of whom are members of the class. Letters were received by the secretary from Paris. State of Washington. California, and some of the Southern states, from members who sent their best wishes. Gladys I. Towle. '13. was married on March 10 to John Hcndric Martin of Dorchester. Monday. April 28. Irma Haynes. English, 00, and Willis E. Hunt, English, '10, were united in marriage. Stanley A. Smith, English. 10. Massachusetts Institute Technology, '11. wrote the song “Tour- ing,” which was one of the features of the Tech show this year. The class . f 100(5 of the Somerville English High School held its third reunion and banquet at the Quincy House. Boston. April 24. The guests were former Headmaster Whitcomb and Mrs. Whitcomb. Headmaster and Mrs. Avery, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Hadley. Elmar II. Whitney, the toastmaster, introduced the speakers. Mr. Whitcomb recalled the days when he was principal of the English High School. Mr. Avery spoke of the High School at present, and of the future school with its additions. Mr. Hadley spoke of his former oratorios and of the recent success in the Requiem. After the speeches a short business meeting was held. A constitution was adopted forming a permanent active organization, and election of officers resulted as follows: President, S. True- man Cushing; vice-president. Mrs. Alice Rice Pur- beck: secretary-treasurer, Mildred E. Merrill; committee, Helen E. Fisher and Ilarrv A. Atwater. Mabel Wyman. English. '01, won the first prize in the Winchester memory contest. Miss Wyman is a student in the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston. Archibald W. Laurie, class orator of the class of 0S. Somerville English High. Massachusetts Institute Technology. T2, was married to Miss Alta V. Whitman on April 27. Mr. Laurie is an architectural draftsman, and is employed by Martin Hall in Providence. R. I. Charles M. Butters. English. 87, Massachusetts Institute Technology, ’01, is a civil engineer for the United States government in Panama. Louis Olin. English. 08. Tufts Dental College. Tv. is practising dentistry in the Farragut build- ing. 12(5 Massachusetts avenue. Boston. May Hughes. English, 11, is a stenographer for Stickney Poor Company, Boston. Fannie O'Brion. Latin. 08. Wellesley. T2, is now head of the English department of the High School in Asheville, North Carolina. In her Senior year at High School Miss O’Brion was class prophetess, and at Wellesley was a member of the Zeta Alpha society. Harold J. Holman. English. 07, has recently accepted a position with the Library Bureau. Mr. Holman was formerly employed by Yawman Erbe Company, Boston. Harriet C. Whitaker and Alice W. Hammond, Latin. '08, Boston University, '13, were elected to Phi Beta 'Kappa. Richard O. Fernandez, English. ’06, Massa- chusetts Institute Technology, 10. now professor of chemistry in the Chilili Industrial College. China, had the distinction of using the first motor cycle ever seen in Peking. With a friend Mr. Fernandez rode from Hsiku to Ningchow. a distance of ninety miles, in six hours. The follow- ing day they rode to Peking, thence returning to Tientsin. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 245 “My last day of grace in which to prepare the Exchange Column, and not a single paper even read! Something has got to he done, and done in a hurry.” 1 took my exchanges and departed to grandfather's old study, where I could work alone and unmolested. I climbed the two flights of stairs to the spacious room where dust and cobwebs abounded. After dusting the desk I spread my papers upon it and sat down to work in earnest. The first paper to catch my eye was The Mirror from Waltham. Mass. I read it through, page after page, and then jotted down the following: Your editorials are very good, in fact the best part of your paper. You ought, however, to have a story or two which does not consist of facts and fancy about the members of your school. Next came Commerce, Omaha. You are to be congratulated on your fine paper, Commerce. “The Story of Cotton” is very instructive, and we take a fancy to your idea of selected poems. “( h, dear. 1 don’t feel a bit like working, and 1 11 never get through at this rate, three quarters of an hour already. I can hardly keep my. eyes open. These papers are just a bore. I wish I never saw one of them. I don’t believe the books up here are half as tiresome. What a queer room this anyway. 1 don’t believe I’ve been up here since doll days. Grandpa must have liked books pretty well. hy, the four walls are full of book- cases! I wonder if he ever read them all, and what they are like. 1 wonder if any famous people were ever up here. 1 wonder--------’’ and then I began to day dream and the pencil fell from un- hand. Soon from every side 1 saw long, queer-looking worms appear. They made straight for the desk, and crawling up its sides congregated on The Lambert ville Argus. What a queer feeling went up and down my spinal column. Then one raised his head and began to talk. “Oh. fellow com- rade . friend book worms, are you living on the weighty facts f astron my and Latin? 1 lere is your chance for light and frivolous matter. Make haste and taring- through these papers find sweet mor- sels to your heart s content, and bring me reports both of the good and the bad.” With this they all crawled away and were soon scattered about on all my exchanges. I didn’t dare snatch the papers and run. for 1 was afraid of the squirmy tilings: on the contrary 1 crouched back in my chair and. full ■ i dread, sat and waited, watching them bore holes through the pretty colored covers. Soon these squirming worms began to make their reports to the chief. High School Record, Xewburyport: A fine paper of sixty pages reading matter. Very original stories and an interesting and prophetic Seniors Almanack. Very tasty! The Hopkins Arms. Hadley, Mass.: good school paper, full of interesting school informa- tion. good flavor. Racquet, Portland. Me.: “The Story of Winkee Dan” is exceptionally good eating for a high school paper. Allerlei, Stonington, Conn.: The Haunted House is very interesting, but we’re anxious to know how it ends. Quite tender so far. Mv. do mv ears deceive me? Are they really ’ finding out what is in those papers? If they’re going to make such reports I’ll jot them down and save myself the trouble of reading them. Oh jov. what luck is mine! So plucking up my courage I seized my pencil and paper and began to write. The following are especially good food for book- worms :— Par Sem contains a couple of fine stories and some instructive articles on milk and cooking. Magnet has a splendid editorial and some very good jokes. Review. Lowell: They illustrate their poems with cuts, which seems, to be a novel idea for a school paper. The Exchange column is worth mentioning. 246 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Student Rays. Rexburg. Idaho: The idea of making each class responsible for a portion ot the paper seems to he working well, but it does not make a good appearance, Seniors, to begin the paper with jokes. Cap Rock. Amarillo. Texas: Your paper is very good, with the exception of order. We sug- gest that a!'hough it is often well to save the best till the last, in this case it would be better to have your stories precede your Exchanges and Athletics. Index. Worcester: “When Knights Were Hold is a fine story, but where is vour Exchange column? Brocktonia. Brockton, has an exceptionally good amount of stories, and their verses are very good. Student, Clinton. Mass., is a fine little paper, well seasoned with spicy jokes. Totem, Springfield: The literary department is rather short, but the jokes and notes are good. Coburn Clarion: The Secret of the Hills ’ is an excellent story, but one seems too few for your paper. The Voice. Concord. Mass., has a good number of stories. Mr. Thistle is very well written, and In the Moon of Flowers shows a good masterx of blank verse. Oracle. Malden. Mass.: It is very interesting to have “The Guardian of Garrulity every month, but your literary department needs more develop- ment. and your Exchange column needs working ui . High School Gleaner, Pawtucket. R. I.: Your Exchange editor needs to do a little more work on her column. A Deserted Farmhouse’’ is an odd and interesting little story. Academy. Troy. X. Y.. has started out splen- didly on her re-organization. A few cuts would improve the appearance of the paper. Crimson and Gray. North Stonlngton. Conn.: They have a good variety of Athletics and a lot of jokes. W e suggest that their school notes follow their stories. The Log. Island balls, Me., is a breezy little paper, interesting from start to finish. Your Ex- change column could well be improved. Academic Observer. Utica. X. Y.: The first page makes a rather poor impression, for the table of contents is crowded in with advertise- ments. making it look like a little “ad itself. The Literary Department is without flaw. The Iliad. Troy, X. Y.: “The Piece of Iron is one of the best stories ever read in an Ex- change. Glad to see your school notes so ex- tensive. Dome, Sheffield, Mass., certainly excels in blank verse and has a lot of splendid reading material. Facets, St. Anne’s School, Charlottesville, a.: This splendid magazine has a good Literary De- partment, but where are the Alumni Notes and Exchange column? Quarterly. Stamford, Conn., has one of the best editorials of any school paper, and interesting illustrated article on Microscopy. It is well spiced with good laughs and has an excellent Ex- change column. II. S. Gazette, Lock Haven, Pa.: You have some very fine stories, which show both work and originality. High School News. Columbus, Neb.: The paper is full of school news, which we suppose is its purpose, but a story would brighten it up a little. Pioneer. Reading, Mass.: Your cover is especi- ally attractive and appropriate. The order of your paper could very well be improved. The Literary Department should precede the School Notes and Exchanges. Couldn't you have larger type for the headings of the departments? The Bulletin. Montclair. X. J.: It is a fine idea to have a French and German story, and they were so interesting we were well repaid for read- ing them. The cuts of your paper are very good. Port Light. North Attleboro, is a very neat and attractive paper. It is so nice not to sec pages of advertisements when one first opens the paper. Here the largest of the worms turned, the rest followed his example and disappeared. 1 roused from the spell which had bound me and present you herewith the report of The Bookworms. Besides the above we have received the fol- lowing for F ebruary:— Allerlei. Stonington, Conn’ Cap Rock, Amarillo. Tex. The Magnet. Leominster, Mass. Harvard Bulletin. Harvard University. Lowell High School Review, Lowell. I he Voice. Concord, Mass. The Artisan. Boston, Mass. Grotonian Weekly, Groton. Mass. For March:— The Racquet. Portland. Me. The Imp. Brighton. Mass. [Continued on page 250.] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 247 Somerville, 25; arlington, 2 The Red and I� lue opened her season on April 14 by the overwhelming' defeat of Arlington. The team hit li!;e fiends, and the Arlington outfielders '«ere kept occupied chasing the elusive sphere. Everybody in the infield” contributed three hits, and the fielding was of the highest order. West at first played a good game, and was right there with the stick. Ford, at short-stop, played a pretty fielding game. He has made good from the start. Leland swatted the ball unmercifully, and J. Robertson hit one on the nose for four sacks. Fitzgerald. Harding, and Scanned did the slab work, and the Arlington batters did not seem able to find them. Coach Tift seemed pretty well pleased, and he predicts the best hitting and best fielding team that Somerville has had for years. Somerville, 4; iDalOcn, 0 Somerville blanked Malden in an interesting game on Patriots’ day. Scanned pitched in fine form, and held the Malden batters down to three hits. 'I he stellar fielding of Somerville was a great factor in annexing this first league victorv. Ford, at short-stop, played a slashing game, and contributed a triple and a single. West covered the first sack in fine style. Harris caught his first game and showed up wed: hardly a man stole the second sack. Somerville scored two in the first inning. West coming in on Ford’s triple after having drawn a pass, and Ford scored on Jeffrey’s error at the plate. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. MALDEN’. Van L’mmersen, c.f..........................3b. Kempton West, lb..........................2b, Murphy Ford, s.s.........................lb. I hitler Leland. r.f.........................p., Fogg Mitchell. 3b............s.s.. Rowe. McCloud J. Robertson. 2b..........r.f.. Foley, Scribner H. Robertson, l.f.........................c.f.. McAdam Harris, c.........................l.f., Harlow Scanned, p..........................c., Jeffrey Players’ summary:— Van L’mmersen a.b. b.h. p.o a. e. 4 0 1 0 0 West 2 0 i 2 0 Ford 4 o 4 1 0 Leland 4 1 9 0 0 Mitchell 3 0 i 3 0 J. Robertson 4 1 3 2 • 11. Robertson 4 0 2 0 0 Harris o 0 4 2 0 Scanned 3 1 0 � ) 0 Totals 30 5 24 12 • V Errors—J. Robertson (2). Murphy, 1 hitler (2), 24S SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Rowe ;2). liases on balls—OtT F6gg (4). off Scannell (I). Struck out—By Scannell (4), by Fogg (10b Two-base bits—J. Robertson, Leland, Fogg. Three-base hits—Ford. Hit by pitched ball—West. Umpires—Mixer, Wandke. ---- --------------------- Somerville, 4; iRinOoe Technical, I Somerville closed the Patriots' dav celebration by defeating Rindge I to I. The team kept up the good work of the morning and played fine ball. 'Hie stick work was good, and seven hits were registered in their favor. In fact both pitchers were hit freely, but the fielding of both teams kept the score at low figures. Ford was again the star, with Leland a close second, the latter contributing three hits. McCrean pitched a good game for Rindge. but a few costly errors of his team-mates turned the tide of affairs. Fitzgerald toed the mound for Somerville and did good, steady work. 'fhe summary:— SOMERVILLE. RINDGE. Van Ummersen. c.f..................2b. Kenney West. 11)..........................Hb. Kelley Ford, s.s.......................l.f.. Sylvester Leland. r.f........................s.s.. White Mitcheil. Hb.......................4b. Harvey J. Robertson. 2b..........................c.f.. Portrast II. Robertson, l.f..............r.f.. Messenger Hoban. c...........................c.. Sullivan Fitzgerald, p...............................p., McCrean Plavcrs’ summary:— a.b. b.h. P-O. a. c. Van I ’mmersen . .., 3 0 1 0 0 West 2 0 13 0 0 I'ord 4 2 3 f) 0 Leland 1 3 1 0 0 Mitchell 1 0 1 4 0 (. Robertson 4 0 4 4 o •) H. Robertson 4 1 � 2 V 0 0 Hoban 4 1 3 3 0 Fitzgerald 4 1 0 2 0 Totals 8 27 18 3 Fitzgerald pitched a steady game, and although he hit rather freely, was backed up splendidly by the rest of the team. The team seems to be playing together, and this is going to be a big factor in the team’s success this year. The team work is very noticeable, and many of “the fans” are already reckoning the league’s list to be headed by Somerville and Everett. Everybody is hitting heavily. West smashed out a three- bagger. and T. Robertson dropped one in the H,() for a triple. Ford, as usual, played a stellar fielding game, and his good work won much ap- plause from the bleachers. Let the good work go on! Summary:— SOMERVILLE. Van Ummersen. c.f West, lb I'ord. s.s BOSTON LATIN. s.s.. Reardon Leland. r.f l.f.. Polles Mitchell. Downing. 3b 2b. Hutchings 1. Robertson. 2b FI. Robertson. Rianchi. l.f.. . 11 vde. c Error� —J. Robertson (3), Kenney, Kelley, White (3). Rases on balls—Off Fitzgerald (3), McCrean (I). Struck out—By Fitzgerald (1). by McCrean RR. Double plays—Mitchell to Ford to West. Kenney to Harvey, twice. Umpire— Proctor of Tufts. ---------------------------- Somerville, 10; Boston Xatfn, 3 Somerville experienced little difficulty in de- feating Poston Latin at Recreation Field April 23. Fitzgerald, Luciano, p., p.. Dobson. Hardy. Reicer. Two base hits—Leland. Three-base hits— West. I. Robertson. Salladin. Base on balls—Off Fitzgerald (2). Dobson (2), Reicer (2). Double plays—Ford to Robertson. Umpire—Proctor of Tufts. BeDforb, 6 ; Somerville 2, Somerville lost her first league game on April 2d to Medford. The team seemed afflicted with a bad case of stage fright the first four innings, and Medford took advantage of the opportunity and rolled up the fatal score. The infield then tight- ened up and played a great game, but could not overcome the lead of the Medford team. The team could not hit at the crucial time, and with three men on bases either the player fanned r popped up a weak infield fly. Leland hit well, getting three hits out of four times at bat. The whole team, in fact, hit well, finding Donlan for thirteen hits, but lacking the final punch to make the necessary tallies. Medford hit Scannell freely, and was fortunate in putting her runs across at the right time. Summary:— SC )M ER VILLE. MEDFOR D. Van Ummersen, c.f...................c.f.. Day West, lb..........................1b. Frazier I'ord. s.s....................s.s., Twonibly Leland. r.f.......................r.f., Crowe SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 249 Mitchell, 3b......................2b., Sweetman J. Robertson, 2b......................l.f., Burrill H. Robertson, l.f.......................3b. Little Hoban. Hyde, c........................c., Bradish Scannell, Fitzgerald, p...............p., Donlan Players’ summary:— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Van Ummersen .... 1 0 0 2 West 1 8 9 9 Ford 2 3 4 1 Leland . . . . -I 3 2 0 0 Mitchell 2 0 3 0 I. Robertson 4 0 3 1 1 yl. Robertson 4 1 2 0 0 Hoban 2 0 1 O 1 Hvde 2 2 2 0 0 Scannell .... 3 0 2 2 0 Fitzgerald 1 1 1 0 0 Totals 40 13 24 12 5 Two-base bits—West, Hyde, Frazier, Twombly. Three-base hits—Day, little. Wild pitch—Don- lan. Base on balls—By Scannell. by Fitzgerald (2), by Donlan. Hit by pitched ball—Leland. Struck out—By Scannell (2), by Fitzgerald, by Donlan (5). Double plays—Sweetman to Frazier Bradish to Frazier, Day to Sweetman. Umpire— McLaughlin. —♦♦------------- Everett, 3; Somerville, 0 Somerville lost a hard-fought contest to Everett on May 3. The team played a line game to a man, and the score does not tell the story. Scan- nell showed good control during the entire game against the veteran Everett aggregation. George Brickley, the Everett second baseman, made one of the longest drives on record in the annals of the Suburban League, a hit which would have undoubtedly landed on the other side of Alewife Brook had the game been played here. Murray, the Everett twirler, fanned seventeen Red and Blue batsmen, while Scannell got one lone strike- out. that being the lengthy first baseman, Dutch'’ Bold. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. EVERETT. Van Ummersen, c.f..................c.f., Hunt West, lb.......................c., Sweetland Ford, s.s.....................2b, G. Brickley Leland. r.f.........................lb. Bold Mitchell, 3b......................p., Murray Luciano, l.f.......................s.s., Jones 1. Robertson, Downing, 2b....l.f.. J. Brickley Hyde, c...........................3b, Laskey Scannell, p.....................r.f., Bennett Players’ summary :— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Van Ummersen . 0 1 0 0 West 0 8 0 0 Ford 1 0 1 I Leland 4 3 1 0 0 Mitchell 0 5 2 1 Luciano 4 0 ') 0 0 |. Robertson ... 3 0 4 6 0 11vdc 0 O v • 0 Scannell 4 6 0 0 1 Downing • 0 1 0 0 Totals 4 24 13 3 Runs—Laskev, Bold, Brickie V. Two- base hits- Bold, Bennett. Home run- -Brickie v. Stolen bases—Laskey. 1 I unt, Leland. Bases on balls- Off Scannell. Struck out—By Murray (17), by Scannell, (1). Time—Two hours. Umpire— Cotting. Hewton, 5; Somerville, 4 Somerville went down to defeat at the hands of Xcwton High School on May r at ClaHin Field. Xewton. The team appeared to have a bad field- ing slump, and many errors were credited to the infield. Captain Mitchell started a rally in the ninth inning, but only three runs was the result. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. XEWTOX. Van Ummersen, c.f................3b, O’Xeil M cst, lb........................2b, Bryson Ford, s.s....................c.f., De Rushon Leland. r.f.......................1b, Hyatt Mitchell, 3b.......................c., Fafi'e Luciano, l.f..................r.f., Spaulding Downing, 2b........................p., t'unios. Hyde, c..........................s.s., Harris- Fitzgerald, p....................l.f.. Ferri� Struck out By Fitzgerald (4), by Uunlos (2). Base on balls—Off Fitzgerald, off Cunlos. Passed balls—F'affe, Hyde (3). Two-base hits—Mitchell.. Somerville, S; iDelrcse, l Somerville easily defeated Melrose on May 7 in a rather one-sided contest. Scannell only allowed three scattered hits, while Somerville found Ross for nine good hits. ICrrors were frequent in the ranks of both teams. The feature of the game was Mitchell’s home run 011 the first ball pitched, a feat which duplicates that of Bunk Chessong of Melrose in the Somerville-Melrose game last year. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. MELROSE. Mitchell, 3b....................l.f., Wentzell J. Robertson, 2b...................r.f., Little 250 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Ford, s.s............................s.s., Hunter Leland, r.f....................................2b, Holt Luciano, l.f.........................c.f., Brady West, lb.......................................p., Ross Bianclii, Van Ummersen, c.f.. c.. Crawford, B. Brady Hyde, lloban, c........................lb, (lately Scanncll, ])..............3l , Dieter, Woodland Players' summary:— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Mitchell 1 1 3 4 1 i. Robertson .... 1 1 1 1 0 Ford 3 1 1 2 2 Leland 1 2 I 0 0 Luciano 3 2 0 0 1 West I 0 10 0 0 Van Ummersen . 3 1 0 0 0 lloban 3 0 5 0 n Bianclii 1 1 0 0 0 Hvde 1 0 O SJ 0 0 Scanned 4 0 4 9 1 Totals 0 27 !) 5 'Two-base hits—I mciano. 1 Tome run— Mitch ell. Passed ball—Crawford. First base on balls— Scanncll. Struck out—By Ross (10), by Scanncll (1). Hit by pitched ball—Luciano. Base on balls —Scanncll (3). Umpire—McLaughlin. Time— One hour, forty minutes. ------— ♦—.+■■■ ---------- XTbe Training ot tbe Sbrewb [Continued from pace 234.) looking into his careworn face: ‘‘Edgar, as a girl, 1 always vowed that my husband should be a man who had failed and ‘pulled himself out of the dust to a high standing. I fully appreciated your failure, and from the bottom of my heart may it be the last. From now on my husband shall be a innn both apparently and morally. ' “And Evelyn Haskell. murmured Xeatherton softly, as his strong arms closed about her, “shall be as before, as always, my devoted and beloved wife.” On the morrow, as Xeatherton was gazing into the flaming fireplace in the sitting room, lie tore into little bits the remainder of an unnecessary farewell letter. But for many months afterward Xeatherton was not the man that the world had previously known. Many of his business associates won- dered at his absence from their clubs, and when they saw him about the office it was frequently a general remark that the ‘‘old man must have been having a row at home. Xeatherton was indeed having a “row,” but such a row as few men have. In Xeatherton's case it was a constant fight, fight, fight with his own conscience. At times it seemed to him that his senses must go—that he would become insane from the contending forces of his own wrought-up mind. But one year later what a different atmosphere this man carried wherever he went, in the office, among his friends, at home.—all was now changed. And one evening as Xeatherton returned from business, his wife, as he entered the house, greeted a living specimen of her own ideal: a husband who had truly “pulled himself out of the dust. -----------«.� ...+.� ♦■.------- Exchanges [Continued from page 246.) Maine Campus, Bangor. Me. The Dial. Brattleboro, Yt. Kimball Union, Meriden, X. II. The Jabberwock. 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Positions Attained by Day Graduates, 1899-1912 Directors of textile schools..................... 3 Instructors, textile or industrial schools...... hi Mill Vice-Presidents............................ 2 Mill Treasurers................................. 7 Mill Agents................................... 2 Mi'l Superintendents......................... 20 Mi l Assistant Superintendents................ 7 Mill Foremen of Departments.................... 10 Assistants t Superintendents... ....... INI ill Auditors and Accountants................. 5 Second Hands..................................... 0 Clerks .......................................... 3 Textile Designers .............................. 13 In Commission Houses............................. 0 Wool Houses...................................... 1 Salesmen ........................................ 0 Purchasing Agents.....................-...... 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Class Poem, by Edith Williamson.......................... Ivy Day Exercises ....................................... Making1 Good, by lola Johnson, T3 ..... An Interruption, by Beulah Church, '13 Margaret Stanton’s Promise, by Fannie Dot y, ’13 Rivals, by Clifford Harris, ’13.......................... Headmaster John A. Avery................................. Extract from Log of the Marigold, by Philip B. Lewis, ’14 Paul’s Repentance, by Herman Jones, ’13 . Debating Team............................................ Diary of a Few Days in Maine, by Thomas K. Forbes, ’ll Honest “Hunchey,” by Ruth V. Alexander, T3 The Bachelor’s Quest, by Elizabeth T. Sargent, ’14 Shylock’s Subsequent Life, by Winifred W. Arrington, TG-B A Thrilling Ride, by Arnold Murray, TG-B . The Unexpected, by John Dardis, T3 .... A Winner, by Elmer K. Pilsbury, T5-B .... A Race Against Time, by Marion Flagg, '13 Editorials............................................... Class Editors............................................ Class Notes ............................................. Domi i...................................... ... 1913—1943 ...................................... Foot-Ball Team ................................. Quotations ...................................... S. H. S. Calendar,1912-13 '.............................. Sagacious Sage........................................... Alumni Notes............................................. Exchange Notes........................................... Hockey Team.............................................. Athletics ......................................... Directory................................................ 2G0 2G1 2G2 2G4 265 2GG 267 2G8 270 272 274 278 279 281 284 284 28G 289 290 291 293 29G 298 299 304 305 307 308 312 313 315 316 319 320 324 RADIATOR STAFF Litchfield Studio Standing—Mr. Hosmer, Miss Lipshires, Baxter, Miss Sawyer, Clark. Sitting—Miss Williamson, Fleming. Miss Slade, Miss Johnson. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR VOL. XXII. SOMKRVILLE, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, JUNE, 1913. No. 9 The Somjcrtillk High School Radiator is published by the High School on the third Thursday of every month during tin-school year, and only important newe matter can be received after the 5th of the month. Matter for insertion may be left w ith any of the editorial «UlIT or mailed to the editor at the High School. In contributing, write on one side of the paper only, and sign full name.. Communications, according to their nature, should be mailed to the editor, business manager, or exchange editor. Manuscript must be accompanied by neceasary postage to insure its return. Terms, 75 Cents per Year Entered as second class mail matter at Boston r. O. Single Copies, 10 Centr SOMERVILLE JOURNAL PRINT Editorial Staff Editor lnsCblcf W. DOUGLAS FLEMING, 13 associate Editor IOLA W. JOHNSON, '13 business fcanaacr EARLE R. CLARK. '13 Ercbanoe Editor EDITH M. WILLIAMSON, ’13 Sporting Editor RAYMOND H. BAXTER, 13 Blumnt EOltore FANNIE M. LIPSIIIRES, ’13 MARION K. SLADE, '13 assistant Jfiusiness fcanafler L. HUBERT BRIGHAM, ’14 treasurer GEORGE M. HOSMER (Faculty) Staff Brtlst RUTH L. SAWYER, ’13 Class Editors STANLEY V. LANE, ’13 JOHN CHIPMAN, '15-B CLINTON W. CARVELL, ’14 EMIL R. LAWSON, 1C-A MARGARET HANLON, ’15-A JOHN CHEQUER, ’16-B JOHN BREWER, 17-A 262 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Itw ©ration 3B ? 1?arlan Tlflortblev, '13 MARI.AN N. WORTHLKY. Class Orator. T iHE thoughtful mind, seeking infor- mation on any one of the much vexed problems of our day, and turning, as the thoughful mind ever must do, to the past for light upon the present and the future, notes with keen delight how in every case progress, civilization even, relates itself in larger or lesser measure, yet always surely, to the fact of service; the service of the race, the nation, the community, the group, the individual; and this of- ten with no immediate consciousness of such ser- vice on the part of the principal actors in it. The monks of old. toiling over their manuscripts, little dreamed that they were preserving literature to the world; the sculptors and painters of Greece and Rome realized not in the least that they were establishing standards of art and beauty that would never be surpassed. The bloody wars of the world, in so far as they have accomplished anything permanent, have done so bv that which served a permanent need. Witness our own glor- ious revolution and Civil war. Even in the prac- tical field of invention some of the most valuable and most universally adopted inventions have been born of a desire to serve the user. Let me give an example. About the middle of the last century, in an out- of-the-way corner of Vermont where five towns met. two brothers established a general store to which the farmers of the region brought their flax to exchange for the many and varied articles of daily need which the typical country store sup- plies. One day the older brother, noticing how much time was spent in weighing the flax by the old hand steelyards, said to the younger brother: “Can't we fix up something so the farmers won't have to wait so long for their flax to be weighed?” Yankee ingenuity set to work and evolved the Fairbanks platform scale, known throughout the world. The family is now immensely wealthy, but its members point with pride to the fact that its source of wealth was not primarily one of per- sonal gain, but was born of a desire to serve. So familiar has this idea become in our day that the affairs of everyday life, large or small, are spoken of in terms of service; as the service of the public conveniences, social service, the .ex- cellent service of this department store or of that hotel. The focus of attention, pendulum-like, swings back and forth between the larger and smaller interests, the group and the individual. For the past decade or two the conservation of great na- tional forces has held the lime-light. Men have wondered that billions upon billions of barrels of water had been allowed to dash magnificently over Niagara Falls before one thought to chain their power in the service of illumination. The winds which sweep over our forests breathe re- proach for the waste that was allowed for years till rightful authority awoke to the need of their conservation. The very powers of the air may well have laughed to see the complicated network of wires so laboriously spun for telegraphic com- munication, when the vast spaces of the air held all unused the necessary medium for communi- cation by wireless telegraphy. To-day the pendulum swings towards the indi- vidual. His environment, his equipment, every detail of condition must serve to reinforce his efforts. This idea of conservation of force, the preven- tion of waste, has come to pervade all business; all great enterprises of whatever sort, commer- cial or social. So-called scientific management is revolutionizing all. Let me illustrate this: SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 263 A few years ago a bricklayers' union issued an order that the laying of 375 bricks should con- stitute the work of an eight-hour day. A business man in whose great contracts the lessened amount of the bricklayer's day’s work would cause immense loss tried the following experi- ment. He hired three men to build a brick wall. In- stead of having the bricks and mortar dumped at their feet, as had been the custom, he arranged adjustable platforms on each side of the worker at a level with the wall as it rose in height. On those platforms the hod-carriers arranged on one side the bricks on edge, smooth face outward, and on the other the mortar. The bricklayer with one motion reached back, took a brick in one hand, a trowel full of mortar in the other, brought them quickly together in front and laid the brick in position. In this way the men with little fatigue laid ‘2,800 bricks in a day. Applying this principle the firm found that with the same force of workmen they could take additional contracts and pay their men better with larger profits to themselves. In a thousand ways this principle Ins been ap- plied. At first the laborer feared disadvantage to himself, loss of work, etc.,—for instance, great agitation was caused among the type-setters when the linotype machine was introduced. This ma- chine enabled one man to do the work of many in type-setting and thus threw many temporarily out of work. Almost immediately the increased volume of business made possible by the new machine called for additional men in higher de- partments of the work; and almost without ex- ception the type-setters were employed in those departments and were better paid. The worker himself must be alive to the situa- tion, alert to sec the chance for improvement. Four years ago a young man was graduated from the Lawrence Scientific school, Harvard, in the mechanical engineering course. lie secured a position at once in a mill in one of the manufac- turing cities of Massachusetts. He made the cir- cuit of a certain section of the mill, and in case of breakage in the countless portions of the ma- chinery. directed the repair, unless too serious for him, when he reported to the ma.stcr-mcchanic. At one point in the work some boys helped him. After a time he began to think that a simple device, which lie had thought out. if attached to the power already installed, would take the place of the boys. He finally mentioned the matter to his superintendent and was told to go ahead. The device was installed and proved most satis- factory. At the end of the month the young man found in his pay envelope ten extra dollars, and written across the envelope were the words Your percentage of the twenty dollars a week you are saving us on the boys.” The superintendent, speaking of the affair to the agent of the mill, said: “That young fellow is a coming man in mill work.” Think he’s going to turn out an in- ventor?” said the agent. Oh. no, there was nothing original in his idea, merely a new appli- cation of it. but he has in the foreground � f his mind the notion of improved efficiency. He’s a coming man.” A larger demand is made upon the worker of to-day for more education, for more definite training for his work, whatever it is,—the clarion call to-day to the worker in every field, to the youth going out to seek his place among the world's workers is efficiency—the efficiency of the machine is useless without the efficiency of the man behind it. Man is the producer of all efficiency. It would seem as if this thought must fire the ambition of every heart—that no worker in any sphere would be content with a merely passing ability—average attainment, when greater effort, a little self sacrifice of time, money, study will raise him to a higher level: since efficiency opens the door of opportunity, efficiency is the only path of advancement. Efficiency spells suc- cess. Classmates: Into a world of organized effort where alike the business circles, in society and in associations for the uplifting of mankind, defi- nite training, the spirit of service, and efficiency are the watchwords, we go to seek an opportun- ity and a task, our life work. We need not be appalled at the prospect if we have learned the greatest of all lessons, personal responsibility. For after all, life is no mere slot-machine into which we put the nickel Efficiency to draw forth success. Of what avail are mechanical devices, almost human in their perfection, or the most per- fect of organizations if the individual worker brings not to his task the sense of personal re- sponsibility? The wireless apparatus with the operator asleep at his post—the magnificent high- powered automobile and the reckless driver—the vast forest and the crowded city of homes alike at the mercy of the carelessly dropped match, all illustrate the fact that in a last analysis perfection of organization, real efficiency is dependent upon the individual faithfulness and responsibility. That lesson has been often taught us in the 264 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR four years of our high school course—it has been the leading thought in the lessons in citizenship. No classroom but has echoed it. The knight of old before setting forth on his first quest knelt all night beside his armor in prayer. Let us, as vc stand here together to plant the ivy, type of our unfailing remembrance of this loved spot and all its associations and les- sons, let us think earnestly, solemnly, of our indi- vidual responsibility, for it will prove both armor and weapon in life’s contest—with it, whatever the sphere of our appointed task shall be, the class of 1913 will prove valiant workers who measure well up to the efficiency test, who live For the Right that needs assistance, For the Wrong that lacks resistance, For the Future in the distance, And the good that we can do!’’ 1013 Class ©be 36v? HMlfcrefc 36aher [Air: The Old Oaken Bucket.] How softly are spoken the words that shall sever The hearts that are bound in good fellowship here. But soon we will break the dear ties that have bound us, And naught will be left but the memories dear. So now we depart from our dear Alma Mater, And mcniTy will be all that binds us to her, And ’round our hearts twining she'll gently re- mind us Of years spent together in her loving care. —Clio. CHORUS: As forth on our journey life’s voices may call us, O memory tender shall wield her sad power. On billows of love may our thoughts turn to past years, Our hearts will return to this sad parting hour. W'c still linger sadly, our farewells repeating, And fain would we leave thy dear sheltering arms; Though tears render sacred the moments now fleeting, And we must go forth to our life work alone. —Clio. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 265 RAYMOND BAXTER, Historian THOMAS A. WEST, Prophet MARION FLAGG, Prophetess 266 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Class fl oem £bttb rt . XUilliamson EDITH WILLIAMSON. Class Poet. Behold! a forester went forth to sow And planted carefully his chosen seed, Placed them in soil, some sandy and some rich, According to the little seedlct’s need. And there they lay beneath the darksome mould, In patience waiting for the call of Spring, Desirous to be up and in the world, As little birds who long to chirp and sing. Then soon, by Nature’s law the planted seeds Spread forth their slender rootlets deep and wide, And Mother Earth in answer to their call Sent them her bounteous help from every side. And soon cpiite strong with roots fixed firm and sure. They worked their way toward the glorious light. And pushing forth their heads above the earth, Looked out upon a world most wondrous bright. For long had they looked forward to this day While working up their way through darksome soil. And now all is so bright and glorious Well paid are they for all their work and toil. Still as they grew they were not all alike, Accordingly as the seed so was the tree; Some proved to be slow growing oaks and pines. Some slender, stately birches good to see. And unto each no matter what its kind, There came alike the hardships and the storm; They must endure the winter’s chilling blast, The summer's tempest in whatever form. 'Tis then they must store up their season’s strength, And send their roots still deeper underground, J’n conquering Nature’s titan force, they make His strength and power within their limbs abound. Again to all there came the testing time, Just what their fibre was to sternly prove, The full-grown tree must then stand firm and sure, In spite of storm and tempest never move. But when at last the crucial test doth come Some tall and mighty tree will downward fall, For it in youth a weak foundation laid, While thinking that the outward show was all. See here a mammoth hemlock stump decayed— What means it that this tree broke off midway? Ah, that poor tree was rotten at the heart And could no longer firm and upright stay. And there a tree full lovely at its base, Jts trunk is handsome, massive, straight, and grand, But gaze upon its top, alas! ’tis dead, Jts limbs are bare as desert wastes of sand. Some elm, majestic in its lofty height And full of beauty and of wondrous grace, W ill be, without a cause, apparently, By lightning’s stroke deprived of its place. But when these storms and testing times are passed. And only strong and good trees do remain, What kinds are these? Do they all please the lord Who owns this land and rules all this domain? SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 267 Ah, no! each tree to please his lord must try The very best of all its kind to be, It must fulfill its duty all the time, Its work must truly spell fidelity. The fig tree fair which nothing bore but leaves W as cursed; while standing by its side The maple tree, which naught but leaves did bear, Yet heard the master’s praise with honest pride. Lo! there the lord between his trees doth go, An ax he firmly holds within his hand. And cuts with heavy blow each sapling small That, worthless, chokes the tree on ev'ry hand. But sec! the woodsman stops before an oak And pierces its straight side with ax and saw, And soon before our eyes we sec to fall A king of trees in whom we saw no flaw. '‘Alas!” we cry, alas! he, too, is lost. Nay, nay, the woodsman hastens to reply, '‘That tree shall make a temple beautiful. Such true and noble lives do never die. Behold the parable! Lei all take heed, For are we not each one like to the tree Which grows and blossoms for the work of life To reach at last its full maturity? Our life at school to us is but the earth. Where nurtured carefully we start to grow, Where we send forth our roots to knowledge gain, To find for 11s the things that we should know. And now equipped we’re pushing forth our heads Into the world we hope to soon enjoy, To make ourselves those true and noble trees That life’s great tempest never can destroy. E’en as the trees of varied gifts are we, And our success will mean that we abound I11 loyal service ever full and free As laden boughs fling ripe fruits to the ground. So when our Lord shall sometime pass this way And shall the golden fruits of autumn see. Well done! Well done!” shall be his glad ac- claim. Thou hast indeed been faithful unto Me. ------ llvy E)a The Ivy Day exercises of the class of 1913 were held, June 3, east of the buildings. O11 the stand facing the buildings were seated the guests of honor, members of the faculty, the Ivy Day committee, Harlan Worthlcy, orator. Edith Wil- liamson. poetess, Mildred Baker, odist, Chauncey Cosgrove, president, and the orchestra. The Senior girls, dressed in white dresses and purple ribbons, followed by the Senior boys, marched from the school to scats in front of the stand, while the orchestra under leadership of Raymond Chaffee played. The under-classes were grouped around the seats, each class con- spicuous for its colors and banners. The exercises were opened by Mr. Avery, who then left affairs in the hands of Cosgrove, senior president. William L. Hooper. Ph.D., president of Tufts College, was the speaker of the occa- sion. He spoke of the qualities needed for suc- cess and the opportunities which lie before each member of the graduating class. Following Dr. Hooper's address the school song was sung by the whole school. Harlan Worthlcy delivered a masterly oration, in which efficiency and service Exercises were pointed out as the goal for each one. A selection by the Boys’ Glee Club under the leader- ship of Thomas A. West followed. A picture of Dr. George L. Baxter was presented to the school by the presentation committee. Thomas A. West, Editha Sharkey, and Ruth G. Lane, in be- half of the class, with a speech by West. Cosgrove presented the purple and white ban- ner of the class of 1913 to Harold Field, president of the class of 191(1. After a speech by Eva Givan ivy. which was obtained from Scituatc, was planted at the East building by Miss Givan, Carlton Wis- well, and Alfred McAlpinc. After the planting, the spade was given to Sumner Wiley, president of the class of 1914, by Cosgrove. Edith Williamson delivered the class poem. The class ode, composed by Mildred Baker to the air of The Old Oaken Bucket, was sung by the class. Cheers for Mr. Avery, the faculty, each class, the Mayor, Mr. Clark. Mr. Southworth, Mr. Had- ley, and the school followed and concluded the exercises. 268 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR flftakmg 3oot Bv IIola TO. Sobnson, T3 RS. HADLEY RUSSELL was a great lover of nature. Each summer she went to some secluded spot where she might obtain peace and rest after the winter's activities. One summer chance led the society woman t X------, a town of Northern New Hamp- shire. Xo telephone poles were to be seen, no electric wires, the houses were three and four miles apart, and the railroad did not come within a radius � f twenty miles. Nature had done Iter best here. The town was situated on the slope of a hill which was overshadowed by a grim, gray mountain. Down below and to the right as one stood in the centre of the town a small lake glistened like a diamond amid the surrounding green of the woods. To the left across fields of varying shades of green, one saw in the distance Mt Washington towering above its neighboring hills. Mrs. Russell was charmed with the spot, so free from the noise and turmoil of the city. Seeing a gray, weather-beaten farmhouse, she went to the door at the side and knocked. While waiting for an answer she studied the sur- roundings of the place. Rack of the house was a field, quite blue with the countless blueberries. Beyond were ranges of mountains rising tier upon tier in the distance, as far as the eye could reach. Across the road at the top of a small hill pointed fir trees stood out plainly against the clear blue of the skies. From these trees came the deep organ tones of the hermit thrush. From the blueberry patch the clear trill of the indigo bird was heard. In the midst of her observations the door opened and a neat woman, with a friendly smile, questioning!)' waited for her to speak. “Mav 1 have a drink of water? I have walked here from the village, and I am very thirsty.” “Come right in. ma'am. I’ll send Jim to fetch ve some,” was the hospitable invitation. “Jim, oh, Jim! Come in and get some water right now!” She turned to her visitor, “I suppose he’s a-settin’ in the blueb’r’y patch a-dreamin'.” “Who is Jim?” asked the interested Mrs. Russell. “Jim? Oh. lie’s just my son. Mighty good boy, too, ef he wa’n’t so pesky lazy.” What’s your name, may i ask?” was the next question. Me? Oh, I’m Mis’ Little. Marthy Little. My poor man, he got drowned in the lake five years ago a-cuttin’ ice. I don’t know w'hat’s to be- come of us. I can’t do everything, and Jim— oh. lie means well, but I've been afeard lately that tliar’s somethin’ strange in his head.” At that point Jim came in. While he and his mother were talking Mrs. Russell looked for signs of mental weakness in the boy. There were none. Instead, his face showed signs of remarkable in- telligence. with large eyes, which plainly showed that genius of some sort lay behind. Jim went to get the water. Mrs. Russell questioned her hostess closely about her son. Why do you think his mind is not right?” “Wal. no right-minded person would set an’ dream all day. hy, he makes colors out of berries and then daubs ’em on all kinds o’ paper that he kin find with an ol’ hen feather.” “Have you any of these papers? May I see some? Oh. lies got ’em all saved. He won’t let me throw em away. I don’t see no sense in havin’ the trash a'clutterin' up the house. I’ll fetch ye one or two.” Mrs. Little went into the next room, returning presently with some papers in her hand. “Thar, did ye ever see such a mess?” As soon as Mrs. Russell’s eyes fell upon the topmost of the papers she recognized in it the hand of genius. It was a landscape showing the lake nestling among the trees at the foot of the hill. To be sure it was rather crude, due to the primitively manufactured colors, but nevertheless the picture was a work of art. Jim came in with some clear, sparkling water from the well. When he saw her looking at his dearly-bcloved creations a painful flush mounted the lad’s face, and he looked reproachfully at his mother. He thought that Mrs. Russell was ridi- culing his work. Her first question to the boy did not tend to allay his suspicions. “Have you been to school, Jim?” “Yes’m. I attended the village school and w as graduated from L------Academy last June. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 269 I want to go to college, but mother says it's foolishness Mrs. Russell was much surprised to hear the refined English, which was so different from that of his mother. “What did you study?” she asked him. In the academy there is a college preparatory course. I took that, hoping that 1 might go to college. I liked the lessons, but what 1 enjoyed most was art. I would have painted all day if I had been allowed to do so. Now that I have so much time 1 can get no paints, and have to use berry juices.” Mrs. Russell’s mind was made up. She had no children of her own. Here was a youth to whom she might give the benefits of her wealth, and who would not be spoiled by them. She felt that his ambition was so sincere that he would obtain great results. “Jim. she said, “Providence directed you to take the college course at the academy. I have no son. Will you come to New York with me? I will send you to Yale University. In the sum- mer we will travel abroad and give you an oppor- tunity to see the great works of art in the world.” While she was speaking a great joy came into Jim’s face. Do you really mean it? You can’t mean that I shall go to college, to Yale Univer- sity! That I shall see Europe! Oh, it must be some beautiful dream.” Suddenly the light left his eyes, and he said: “But I couldn’t leave mother here alone. Couldn’t she come, too?” No. Jimmy, I couldn’t leave these mountains, boy. I’d be lost daown in the big city. I always knowed. Jim, thar was somethin' queer about ye, but 1 didn’t never think it was because ye're so smart. Go along, boy.” She paused to wipe away a tear. “Go along, but come back to see your old ma-once in a while. I’ll be lonesome without ye. lad, with your pore pa gone, but. Jim. I know ve’ll be happier, an’ we’ll all be praoud o’ ye some day. But don’t fergit yer old friends here in “Oh, Mrs. Little,” exclaimed Mrs. Russell, Jim need not leave you until the first of September. The university opens the last of the month. If he came to me by the first we could get him ready in time. He can stay with you all summer.” “Well, ma’am, ye’re mighty good to Jim. and T know I'll ’predate it some day. but it’s kinder hard naow.” Arrangements were made for Jim to join his benefactress in September, and Mrs. Russell left the house for the village. As she stepped out of the house and once more saw the beauties of the spot she did not wonder that the soul of an artist had been nourished there. The intervening month and a half had quickly slipped away, and Jim alighted from the train at the Grand Central Station in New York city. Mrs. Russell came toward him. and, after greeting him warmly, led him to where her limousine was waiting to take them to her home on Fifth avenue. The house was rather forbidding in appearance, with its brownstone front. It seemed like a mansion to the bewildered Jim. In the course of a few days, however, he be- came quite accustomed to the house, and ceased to marvel at its wonders. Everything was made ready for his departure to New Haven. That first year at college passed by rapidly. Jim was interested in his work, and whatever he attempted was done well and to his credit. When the summer vacation came Mrs. Russell and Jim took the steamer for France. The whole summer was consumed in travel and observation. While in Paris they visited the Louvre, and Jinv was given an opportunity to see the works of the- great masters of art. They traveled through the rural districts of France, where the picturesque peasants offered many a theme for the brush of observant Jim. In Florence they spent several weeks, for there were many objects of interest to be seen. In the Uffizi and Pitti Palace galleries Jim wondered at the genius of Da Vinci, f Raphael, and of Giotto. In the church of Santa Groce, where are the tombs of Michelangelo and Leonardo Aretino. they saw the frescoes of Giotto and the Nativity” by Taddeo Gaddi. In Rome they visited the ruins of the buildings of the ancient “Mistress of the World.” From Italy they went to Switzerland, where the magnificent scenery was a source of delight to Jim’s artistic appreciation. Lake Geneva. Lake Lucerne. Lake Zurich, and the snow-capped mountains and glaciers were much more grand and awe-inspiring than the hills of his New Hamp- shire home. In Lucerne Jim was amazed by the roofed bridges. One of these, the I apellbriicker has 1T1 subjects painted on the interior of the roof, and the inner side of the roof of the Miihlen Briickc is painted with an elaborate Dance of Death.” Jim. fascinated, would stand for hours studying these strange paintings. Continuing to Germany. Mrs. Russell took Jim to Berlin. In the military museum they saw the mural paintings of Geselschap. They visited the 270 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR national gallery of sculpture and painting, where other phases of art were brought to Jim's atten- tion. The vacation was almost finished, and it was necessary to return for his sophomore year at Yale. Jim reluctantly turned from the scenes so resplendent with art to take up more prosaic Tranches of learning. During the summer Jim had become acquainted to some extent with the different schools of art. The second year proved even shorter than the first and vacation had again come. “Shall we travel again. Jim? he was asked by his kind friend. Mrs. Russell. “I would much rather study art during this vacation. My mind is so full of subjects that I can scarcely wait to get to my paints and brushes.” 1’leased with her protege’s decision, Mrs. Russell went with him to Paris, where she placed him under the leadership of M. C--------. Jim had many tilings to learn, but he applied himself so diligently that he became one of the teacher’s most promising pupils. The next summer Jim continued lvis studies under Signor G--------. and made a working ac- quaintance with Italian art. When the end of the summer came Jim returned to Yale to finish his last lap of college life. He was graduated with high honors, and was a source of great pride to Mrs. Russell and to his mother, who came to the graduation exercises of her son. To his mother’s disappointment Jim sailed for Europe a few days after commencement. He in- tended t stay several years, and pursued his studies of art under several masters. He painted a French peasant scene which was given not a little admiration by art-loving people. A scene on the Pay of Naples attracted the attention of artists of good repute. The third year after his graduation from Vale was an eventful one for Jim. The authorities of the Louvre offered a medal for the finest pro- duction of the view from the city of Lucerne. Jim was at his best in landscape painting. He entered the competition for the reward. To his great surprise he not only received the medal but much excitement was aroused by his work. His fame was made. News of his success came to the United States, and his renown was spread throughout tlie whole country. Achievement fol- lowed upon achievement until the name of James Little was familiar to everyone interested in art. Two years later he returned to his native land. He re-visited his old mother in the old New Hampshire home. To her delight he made plans for building a home near the old farm. “Why: lad. will ye be content to stay up here in the country with us old-fashioned folk? his mother asked. “Mother, dear. T owe all my success to the beauties of these old hills. Here I shall come when tired. Although I have seen many beautiful places and wonderful things, there’s no place like home.’ ” Hit Interruption Ji3 ? Xeulab G. Cbuvcb, '13 0 )OD-BYE. Jack. So long, old boy, i come back with all your old-time life and energy. We’ll need all our strength next year. We’ve got to win again. “Good-bye. boys, thanks awfully. You talk as though I were an invalid. Now altogether, boys. One—two—three— rah!—rah!—rah! Harvard! Harvard! rah—rah rah! The sudden last jerk of the train put a stop to these exchanges of friendly greetings and I sank clown almost exhausted into the car seat. My mind was in a whirl. I was disgusted to think 1 was obliged to chuck over all the good times and beat it for Atlantic City, all because a midgit of a Yale ‘‘soph had merely knocked out my wind in a little game of ball. These reflec- tions disturbed my mind until the train had nearly reached its destination, when I noticed a stylishly dressed lady sitting across the aisle from me. Her rather large picture hat, with a heavy shower- like willow plume, a white veil, of a coarse fancy mesh, beautiful golden hair, that fell in little ring- lets about a face of delicate pink, made her an ob- ject of envy for the majority of the wilted passen- gers. for the temperature that day was hovering around the 90 degree mark. Upon my arrival at the hotel I saw the young lady of the train there also, eagerly scanning the hotel register. Each succeeding morning as I went into the hotel office I saw Miss Merton, as she had registered herself, pouring over the list of names and then turn away with a disappointed SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 271 air. In spite of the scorching July weather, she always wore her hat and veil, her excuse for this being that her face sunburned so easily. 1 was an early riser, as my friends jokingly told me to remember the old adage that The early bird catches the worm, and 1 was trying it any- way to see if the ozone in the early morning air would be of benefit to me. I took a dip, every morning when the weather would permit. The appetite that I was getting certainly bade fair to make a new man of me. Xo matter how early I appeared the “veiled lady,” as she was getting to be called by the rock- ing-chair brigade, was out promenading the beach ahead of me. I often used to try to persuade her to come into the water, but she always made the same reply, The strong sea air is too irritating.” She sel- dom sat down, but kept persistently walking up and down, nearly always being found where the crowd was the thickest. Usually every day we took long walks together and I began to feel a warm regard for my beauti- ful companion. Of course I felt sure she must be beautiful or else why would she be so careful of her complexion? One day she remarked to me: My stay here is about ended, I leave very soon. Oh, that is too bad, said I. May I hope to hear from you sometime soon? Won't you write me just one little word, and if you do, may I an- swer it? I asked her. She laughed lightly and replied: Oh. I don’t think you will care to correspond with me, but it you really want to, of course you may. Care. I should say I did care. I------ She did not give me a chance to finish my sen- tence. but shrugged her shoulders and otherwise showed her impatience. I was sure I had offended her and was at a loss to know how, when suddenly she burst out laughing and went from one paroxysm into another. When at last she had quieted a little, she commenced gesticulating to me. I began to think that either she or I had lost our senses, for surely she was making one of the mystic signs of Masonry! Why. how is that? You a Mason, a woman!” “Oh! she interrupted, easy enough. I had no trouble in joining. I can assure you. Well, well, will wonders never cease, said I. See here, my friend,” said she. you seemed on the point of being sentimental, and just at pres- ent please consider me a suffragette, or a strong- minded woman, for I have no time for such non- sense as you are starting on. You seem to me to be a man who would appreciate a bit of excite- ment. 1 am engaged in an enterprise that prom- ises plenty of it. I am going from here to-night on the last train for Washington. If you care to see the end of this game, be on that train, but be sure you do not show by the slightest movement that you have met me before. As 1 was already becoming somewhat weary of the social atmosphere, I answered only too readily: I shall be very glad. Returning t � the hotel. I packed my belongings and made all other preparations for departure. At Washington my “veiled lady began to study the register as usual, and this time I saw her start, and give a very guarded look around. Nothing happened that day, but early the next morning she was walking a little way behind me. Soon I heard her almost running. As she passed me she said: Look! Quick! I saw a handsomely dressed lady just in front of me. Stepping briskly to her side Miss Merton exclaimed: Oh, madame, what is the matter with your hand?” In great alarm the lady threw up her hand, and as quickly Miss Merton, clapping a handcuff upon her wrist, said: My patience has been rewarded; I had begun to fear that you had eluded me, and 1 should not be able to get you after all. As she said this Miss Merton gave her elabo- rate hat an impatient twitch: pulled it off and also a wig of beautiful golden hair, thereby disclosing the handsome manly features of Dick Morris, a noted New York detective. He had at last ar- rested one of the most crafty diamond smugglers that the custom officers had had to deal with. ♦ n bi Blpba The annual dance of the Phi Alpha Sorority was held on April .‘1, at Anthoinc Academy. It was well attended, and was considered by the Phi Alpha Alumnae one of.the most successful ever given. The present members of the Sorority served as the committee. I11 May the following girls were chosen for the ensuing year: Dorothy Cook. Thelma Cummings. Marjorie Kilgore. Hazel Marsh. Gertrude Milliken, and Elizabeth Tall ot. The following officers were elected for 1913-14: Marjorie Kilgore, president: Dorothy Cook, treasurer; Hazel Marsh, secretary. 272 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR fltlargaret Stanton’s promise 36 ? Jfanns H)ot£f ’13 A tall, beautiful girl walked slowly along- the hot. dusty road, thinking of the changes which had brought her. Margaret Stanton, to the Wis- consin wilderness. Three months before she had been one of the wealthiest and most popular girls in New York. Then had come her father’s death. After the estate had been settled Margaret found herself almost penniless and knowing nothing by which to support herself. She had hoped the strange breach between her father and his brother would be healed by the former's death, but she had heard no word from him. At last Mrs. Robie, a rich Chicago woman, had offered her a home as her companion. Two months before Mrs. Robie had gone to one of her farms in Wisconsin to rest her nerves. The girl sighed. Life as Mrs. Robie’s companion was not entirely ideal. Then she straightened her shoulders and smiled bravely. ”1 musn’t complain. I am well and strong. How much better off I am than poor Mrs. Armstead, who is not only sick, but has a little girl and this great mortgaged farm to take care of.” She glanced at the gray, shabby, little house with a shudder. Shortly after her arrival she had made the acquaintance of its unfortunate owner and her old-fashioned little daughter. A sweet- faced child of eight or ten followed by a ragged dog came running out to meet her. “Hello. Julie, how's mamma to-day? ' she said, kissing the child and patting the dog that gam- boled around joyfully. “1 think she's better. Miss Margaret. She wanted to see you and so did I,” she added, smil- ing up adoringly into the older girl's face. They entered the forlorn-looking house hand in hand. A pale, hollow-eyed woman held out her hand to Margaret with a sad smile. “It was kind of you to see us this hot afternoon and to bring us these delicious things to eat. Julie and I had a feast with the last things you brought us. Julie, dear, make Miss Stanton some lemon- ade. ’ “What a sweet child she is and such a capable little housekeeper ' The mother’s eyes lovingly followed the child. “It was about Julie I wanted to see you. I have been ill. you know, ever since my husband's death and I am afraid I am not getting better. Perhaps it is foolish to speak of it, but I often wonder as I lie awake at night what would become of her if I should-------. 1 haven’t a living relative and I have lost track of all my girlhood friends since my marriage. Will you, if I have to leave Julie, help her to find a home, a real home, so that she will not have to go to an orphan asylum?” “J promise gladly, Mrs. Armstead. I will take care of her myself if I may. But you are going to get well and go back East and keep your little girl, yourself. Come let me help you out on the porch and see if I can’t cheer you up. Margaret succeeded so well that bv the time she left all three were as merry as if they were all Julie’s age. As for her promise, Margaret thought no more of it as she walked back in the cool of the afternoon singing blithely to herself. Eor four days Mrs. Robie had given Margaret no chance to visit her little friend. Mrs. Robie’s head had ached frightfully—so she said—and nothing would case it but Margaret’s gentle touch or the sound of her voice. At last on the afternoon of the fourth day, Mrs. Robie's headache having so far recovered that she was able to take her nap, Margaret begged a few dainties from the cook and set out on her errand of mercy. The hot August sun beat down on the scorching road, but Margaret did not falter. The blinds of the forlorn-looking little house were all closed, making it seem more forlorn than ever. An uneasy dread made her hasten around to the side door. A pathetic little heap was curled up on the door-step. One arm was around Gyp’s neck and lie, in his dog way, was trying to comfort her. “Why Julie, dear, what is the matter?” cried Margaret, alarmed. “Oh. Miss Margaret,” sobbed Julie, throwing herself into the older girl’s out-stretched arms. I thought you would never come. Mamma has gone. They carried her away yesterday in a black box and now Gyp and I are all alone.” Margaret sat down on the step and took the little girl in her arms. She rocked her back and forth, murmuring comforting words until Julie’s sobs ceased. Yes, and now they are coming day after to- morrow to take me to an orphan asylum and it’s an awful place where they put little girls who haven’t any papa or mamma, and I can’t take Gyp to see you or anything,” finished Julie, breaking into tears again. They shan’t take you. I won't let them,” de- SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 273 dared Margaret fiercely, hugging the sobbing little figure. Then she remembered how she had promised Mrs. Armstead to see no harm befall Julie but how could she support Julie? Mrs. Robie paid her scarcely enough to buy the pretty dresses she de- manded that Margaret wear and there was noth- ing else that she could do. She had been brought up like most rich men's daughters so that when the financial ruin which had killed her father came, she knew nothing by which to earn her living un- til Mrs. Robie had offered her a home as her com- panion. If only she could interest Mrs. Robie in Julie, but considering Mrs. Robie’s hatred of chil- dren. that was almost impossible. Still she could try. Don’t cry any more. dear, mother is at rest now and she will never have to worry or be sick again,” she said. “How would you like to live with me and be my little sister? “Oh. Miss Margaret, that would be just like heaven, she cried, “and mamma will be so happy to see us. won’t she? “Yes, girlie, we will talk it over to-morrow. Let us walk over to the Halls’. You are staying there, aren't you? Now I must hurry along. Good-bye. dear. “Now I have surely done it. thought Margaret, as she hurried back, but she is such a little darl- ing. Let us hope something happens before day after to-morrow. I can never forgive myself if I fail that child and break my promise to her dead mother. If only I had the money I once spent 011 a single dress.” She sighed as she walked along, planning all sorts of schemes for Julie. Margaret was late and Mrs. Robic had already awakened and missed her. The time was not pro- pitious for mentioning Julie, but Margaret was too excited at the happenings of the afternoon to no- tice the frigidness of Mrs. Robie’s manner. “Oh. Mrs. Robie, you know that poor Mrs. Arm- stead and her sweet little girl?” she began, as she impetuously burst into the room, her eyes glow- ing. “Mrs. Armstead died the other day and Julie is all alone in the world now and I promised the mother I would take care of her and at least sec that she found a good home. I don't know of anyone now who would take her, so I thought perhaps you would let me have her here.” Mrs. Robie’s cold eyes snapped and her thin lips closed tightly. Really. Miss Stanton, considering the condi- tion of my nerves. 1 don’t see how you can suggest such a thing. Even your impetuous manner often cjuite upsets me. It is impossible.” She would be no trouble. You would love her. I am sure. She is such a little darling. I would take care of her myself,” she pleaded. Yes, and neglect me. I will not permit it. Margaret drew herself up haughtily. She had not learned the proper demeanor for dependents. In that case you will have to find a new com- panion, I fear. Mrs. Robie made no reply, but took refuge in tears. Margaret was very useful. It would be hard to find another girl as well-bred and as capable as she. “Can't you sec, she said in a tearful tone, “that it is not the case for a poor girl to interfere in? There arc societies to care for such children. I am sorry to lose you, but I can’t have her here.” “I have given my promise, Mrs. Robie, besides the child is too delicate and sensitive to go to an orphan asylum. A very foolish promise. Miss Stanton. I know you will regret it. Mrs. Robie had a will of her own. as the late Mr. Robie had often remarked. All that night Margaret lay awake trying to think of some way out of the difficulty. In vain she thought of her accomplishments. She was an excellent pianist but getting pupils in a strange city was not so easy. She had always been in great demand when plays had been given, but as for being an actress, it took too long to obtain a position. Margaret forgot her beauty. She could read French and German for her own amusement. There were tea-rooms, but she had no capital with which to start. As for office work, her education had not extended t those branches. There was nothing left but work in a store, un- less she could secure another position as com- panion with someone who liked children. Perhaps Mrs. Robie could at least recommend her, be- cause if reports were true, shop girls (she shuddered at the thought) did not earn enough to keep body and soul together, to say nothing of two bodies and two souls. The next day and the next night brought no solution to the puzzle. However, she smiled cheerily, when she was with Julie, as if the future were well provided for. At last the eventful morning arrived when Julie was to be taken to the orphan asylum. Margaret went down to breakfast with a heavy heart. Setting out alone, unaided and unprepared to fight the world to support two people was not going to be so easy. Mrs. Robie did not appear, but she sent word to Margaret that on no ac- count was that child to enter her house. The girl straightened her slender figure, and shouldering her pink parasol like a gun she started off alone to fight her first battle, which was to be with the authorities of the orphan 274 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR asylum. Supposing they refused to let her have Julie? She remembered vaguely of hearing of papers and courts in such cases. If there were only someone to advise. So absorbed was she in her thoughts, she al- most ran into a fine-looking gray-haired man who was coming up the path. “Peggy! he cried, holding out his arms. “Lucie Jack! she gasped, starting forward im- pulsively. Then she stopped and looked at him coldly. This man had in some way—she did not know how—quarreled with her father, saddening his last days. Anger rushed into her heart as she thought of her good, kind father whose life he could easily have saved if he had only held out a helping hand at the time of the failure. No, no matter how much she needed him now she would not forgive so easily. Peggy, dan’t you forgive me? he continued pleadingly. My secretary mixed up the corres- pondence and 1 did not receive the letter that ex- plained your father's attitude in that big deal. Then my partner told me things which 1 have learned since were not true. This week 1 found the letter. It was all my fault for judging so hastily and being so unforgiving. 1 do not de- serve forgiveness, but won't you let me try to make up at least a little of the injustice I did my brother by trying to make his daughter happy?” Of course. Uncle Jack. I know it wasn’t really your fault. If father could only have known. She burst into tears. Mr. Stanton led her to a seat under the trees. Iler head on his shoulder she told him the whole story. His own eyes were wet when she finished. Then she dried her eyes and merrily told him her adventures since she had been trying to earn her own living. “I will be so glad to stop,” she said. Then she explained about Julie. May I take her to New York with us. please, dear Uncle Jack?” Why, Peggy, you know my home is yours. Resides there is nothing 1 should like better, now that my little niece has grown into such an inde- pendent young woman, than to have a child in my house. Let's go and get her this minute before those orphan asylum chaps have a chance at her,” he said, boyishly seizing her hand and dragging her down the path. Good gracious.” exclaimed Mrs. Robie, who had seen and heard everything from the window. I sec where that girl gets her impetuousness. Where are my smelling salts? Such excitement is dreadful for my nerves.” ♦ IRtvals J6v? Clifford 1m iHarris, '13 ANG! went the door, and George War- ren went scuffling down the street, his hands thrust deeply into his pockets, and his cap pulled carelessly over his curly head. He was blue, as anyone would have been in his shoes. He didn't care for his mother’s warning to hurry back from the store. As he shuffled toward the store the smell of fresh-baked bread issuing from the little bakery greeted his nostrils. On any other occasion he would have relished this particular odor, but to- night it had no charms, lie opened the bakery door, made his purchases and left, leaving the door open, in spite of the bitter wind, which was send- ing the pedestrians scurrying homeward in search of a warm home and supper. As George approached his home he entered by the front door, although forbidden to do so. Re- moving his cap and coat he entered the dining room, gave his parcels to his mother, took his place at the table, and waited for the reprimand which surely was coming. What a surprise he received, for everything went as usual without mention of his peculiar actions. He ate hurriedly, hoping to be excused, and thus avoid questioning. As he was about to rise from the table his father remarked: What's the matter with you, George?” Nothing. Why?” he replied, attempting to assume a nonchalant air. “Now. now. my boy, out with it, and relieve your mind. Mr. Warren persisted, for he could read a boy's face, and he plainly say that some- thing was troubling George. I know, papa. chimed in Louise, George’s little sister. Paul Fiske walked home from school with Estelle, that’s George’s girl, and George is mad. This afternoon they had a fight, and George got a black eye.” Well. well. I hadn’t noticed the eye, but, by the way. who started the fight?” his father re- marked. JOHN A. AVERY Headmaster English High School 2 6 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ‘I did, George replied, attempting a sheepish grin. Now said Mr. Warren, “let me give you a little advice. You're young, and never mind if your girl does walk home with another fellow. If she cares for you she will return and if she doesn’t care for you it was for the best that she went, but, above all. don't let your feelings get the better of you.” “He only did it t;� be mean, and I'll get even with him yet. The schools hold the carnival next Saturday and I'm going to beat him. He has won the shield twice, and if he wins it again it will belong to him. If 1 don't beat him I'll—I'll----'' “Remember he is the best skater in the county,” Louise reminded him. I he remainder of the week passed without a further encounter between the two boys. How- ever. the little encounter had stirred up consider- able excitement, as it was generally known throughout the town that the two were to par- ticipate in Saturday's sports. Saturday dawned clear and cold. It is a great day.” George thought, as he was adjusting his skates on the edge of the rink a little after one o'clock. It was early, but quite a number of early birds had arrived, hoping to get a front seat, and others were steadily arriving. The rink was a low inclosed space about 100 yards square placed in the Upper Cove of Mirr r Lake. It was easily reached by the street rail- way. or by driving over the ice: the majority of the crowd chose the latter route. At a quarter to two a crowd of several thousand had com- pletely filled the temporary stands which encircled the rink. Promptly at two o’clock the sharp clanging of a gong silenced the throng, focusing their eyes on two individuals in the centre of the rink. Ladies and gentlemen. began the taller of the two. easily identified as the chief of police, also the policeman. Ye are fortunate in obtaining the services of Herr Franz, champion fancy skater of Germany. He will, to the best of his ability, entertain you with a few fancy strokes.” Amidst the hand clapping which naturally fol- lows a speech of this sort. Herr Franz glided off to the accompaniment of the town band. The speed races followed this exhibition. Each was closely contested, but the crowd was anxious for the final event. 'Ihe final event of the day was the five-mile race, which would be forty-five laps around the rink. There were five starters in the classic, but Paul and George were the logical favorites. The skaters were given final instructions by the starter, and then sent to their marks. Earl Elliott, considered as a possible third, was on the inside, or had the pole. At the crack of the pistol George leaped to the front, taking the pole, and setting a fast pace for two laps. He then gave his lead to Elliott, and withdrew to the rear, satisfied to trail behind. The pace was slow, and the leaders constantly changing places, but still George made no attempt to draw to the front. The half-way mark was reached, and not a few people, mostly George’s friends, were anxiously wondering if they were to be disappointed. Suddenly, with two miles to go, Paul Fiskc, twice winner of this event in the past years, shot ahead. The others attempted to keep up the new pace, but found it too fast for them. But who was that? He was fairly flying. It was George, who had been watching Paul closely for just such a move, therefore was not caught off his guard. He passed the other three and chased that solitary figure half a lap ahead. Fifteen laps re- mained : would that be sufficient to make up lost ground against a skater of Paul’s calibre? Around they flew at a reckless speed, each cut- ting the corners sharply. Paul stumbled an in- stant and was away, but the hesitation had been sufficient to allow George to make up twenty-five of his fifty yards. Eight laps more, and both skaters g ing at a tremendous speed. The others, seing how useless it was to remain in such a race, withdrew, leaving a clear course for the two flyers. Six laps, and thirty yards between them. “It can’t be done, it can’t be done. was passed from mouth to mouth. Unless F'iske falls.” George had apparently reached his greatest speed, but by cutting a shorter corner and by a supreme ef- fort, he cut off ten more yards. But one lap and a ten-yard difference. George, kn nving that it was a case of sprinting, began iiis sprint before they reached the home stretch and by a lucky chance obtained the pole at the final corner, both entering the home stretch shoulder to shoulder amidst the cheers of the multitude. The race was over and the crowd was breaking to return home, some satisfied with their own decision, others waiting for the judges. Finally the suspense was broken by a deep bass voice from the judges' stand: “The race has been de- clared a tie. Never had the lake seen such re- joicing: everyone was satisfied but one. Who was it? SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 277 Extract from Xcg of tbe fllbartqolb J6 ? Philip B. Xewis, ’14 WAS dozing drowsily on the deck oi the slop]) Marigold. It was in- deed a sultry day. Above me, the boom swung idly to and fro, lust shading me from the burning noon- day sun, and then exposing me to the rays of Old Sol as if they would burn the vessel to the water- line. We were anchored off shore some fifty yards or so. Fort Phoenix about four points off our starboard bow. Rodman on our port quarter, and New Bedford straight ahead. Off to the south- west. Martha's Vineyard could be seen faintly through the hazy mist which overhung the mirror- like water. In one of the intervals during which the sail was accommodating enough to shade my lolling figure, I raised the brim of my hat and squinted along the river in the direction of Butler's Elat light. As 1 looked, my dreamy eye caught sight oi the dark gray hull of the Kadavia.—that ocean packet which had so mysteriously gone aground in water which the day before had floated a much larger craft. There she had gone aground on the night of November 8, and there she now lay. a menace to shipping. Many trips had been made to the wreck by the natives, and many tourists, too, had sailed out around the racked hull. It was the object of con- versation in New Bedford and Eairhavcn.. Every visitor and summer boarder must sec the wreck of the Kadavia, or he has made a useless visit to New Bedford. But no one had ever been aboard her since that cold November night when she went aground in making port. As 1 looked at the helpless mass of steel. I saw— could it be that I saw an object, yes. a white ob- ject move slowly along the roof of the shattered cabin! Could it be possible that there was a soul on board who could have been left and not gone off in the life boats? No. That was utterly im- possible. But it was there. Yes, it was moving faster now—and then, suddenly, it disappeared. “Hey, Rob, I yelled, “come on out to the Ka- davia. there’s some one aboard her.” “Aw, f’get it.” called Rob in disbelief. “Well, there is, just the same. I persisted. “All right, then, show me. returned Rob, as his fiery pate emerged from the companionway. “I can’t. He’s gone down into the cabin out there.’’ Rob’s head disappeared as he gave a disgusted grunt. “Well, if you don't go, I'm going. Tell Sam he can get grub ready for us when we get back. Come, now, you’ve got to come, Rob.” “I have, eh? sneered Rob, as he stood grinning sarcastically at me as if I were already a candidate for Worcester or Danvers. “Come on. don’t stand in that hatchway, you’ll be burning the varnish off the hood with that luminous cranium of yours, I ventured, at the same time pulling tile tender alongside. “Now just for that I’ll go, snapped Rob. “And when I get you out a little way I’ll dump you over the side and let you swim back. The idea of a little marlin spike like you making fun of my hair in such an impolite way as that. Don't rave at me. I called emphatically. Come on. get into this dinghy and just quit your noise. Without a word Rob dropped down into the dinghy and shoved off. Now. I s pose you expect me to row. huh?” lie asked, sulkily, as the b at glided away from the Marigold, and as I nodded an affirmative, he added: But I’m not a-going to, that’s a bet! But you’ve got to row part of the way and that’s another bet.” I added, a little bit peeved at his laziness. I took up the oars and rowed for some time. It was fully half an hour's row to where the Ka- davia lay. Rob sat in silence for some time. It wa fully ten minutes before he asked:— What ye goin’ t’ do when you get out there? Rescue the party?” If there’s any rescuing to be done. I suppose it’s up to us,” I replied, pulling steadily on the oars. How you goin’ to get aboard?” I glanced behind me in the bow and answered: There’s about two hundred feet of line here, with a heavy sinker on one end.” Humph! What of it? grunted Rob. Why. you leatherdome. answered 1, “can’t I throw that sinker over the deck, then go ’round and fasten it to some port light? After that, the thing to do is shin: get me ? Yes, I get ye: but will that rope hold you un- der such a strain?” It held the dinghy once, so I guess it will hold either you or me, I replied. 27 8 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR '“Well, you can try it first seein’ as it's your idea, responded Rob with a resigned air. We arrived at the wreck about twenty-five min- utes after we left the Marigold. The water swashed against the steel sides in such a way as to make a boarding difficult. The first time 1 threw tlie sinker and cord, the lead caught in the rigging. but I pulled it back and was about to heave a second time, when Rob stopped me. saying: “Here, let me get a whack at this, you don't know how to heave that lead. You couldn't even heave a sigh. I passed him the line. Yow well watch the professor, I remarked. Our tender was bobbing up and down, and roll- ing to and fro in a choppy sea. Rob, braced with a foot on each gunwale, swung the lead ’round and 'round, in much the same manner as one would a lasso, then, with a final heave, the line whistled through the air and the lead hustled over the wreck and fell on the opposite side of the packet. I had been seated in the stern of the tender while Rob threw the line. Just as the line disap- peared, the little boat lurched violently and Rob disappeared over the opposite gunwale. At first. I could not comprehend what had happened, but a brick-colored object in the water just then told the story. I laughed aloud. Rob came to the surface sputtering and blow- ing. As soon as his head appeared and his hand grasped the gunwale, I asked:— Who was it you threatened to heave by the board? Non shut your mouth! came the angered re- ply. Oh. very well. replied I. unconcernedly, and I shut up like a clam. We rowed around to the opposite side of the Bbaul’s IRepcntance J6v German 5oncs, ’13 when one of their number left home for the first time. Everything had been in confusion the evening before with last farewells and good wishes of old schoolmates and friends. As Paul drove along the dusty road to the sta- tion he had not the slightest misgiving about leav- ing his mother alone to look after the large farm, lie thought only of those happy days, when he should have received his degree as doctor, when he would go to the city and take up his uncle’s practice. His whole future seemed spread out before him, filled with such possibilities. UL. Paul. It was a clear autumn morning when Paul Foxcroft was awakened by his mother’s cheery voice. He hastened to do the chores for the last time for many months and finish packing his trunk for col- lege. All the while he was thinking of his college life. Ever since the night his father had been lost on the steamer Portland. Paul had had a horror of the water, and so had decided to make his whole journey bv rail. It was a great event in this quiet Maine village vessel and made the line fast to a floating spar; then, rowing back to the other end of the line we floated alongside, while 1 grasped the rope and pulled it taut. I hesitated. “Go on, bullied Rob. 1 pulled myself clear of the seat I was stand- ing on. Here goes, anyway, I called, as I ascended hand over hand. At last I reached the deck, scrambled over the rail and looked in triumph toward Rob. My tri- umph changed to horror. There was Rob in the dinghy, rowing away from the wreck as fast as a pair of spoon oars could propel him. “Hey. you. Rob! I yelled at the top of my lungs. What do you think I am? The swash of waves against the hull below me drowned out the first part of his reply, but as I looked toward the nearest shore, a mile distant, I heard faintly the last word, uttered, no doubt, at the top of his voice: “Boob!” I stood stupefied for a moment, but only for a moment. Surely, if I were drowning. Rob would not desert me. Pulling off my shoes, I tore off my coat and without further preliminaries, plunged headlong into the deep blue, fifteen feet below. Well I remember how cold the water seemed as I struck the surface with a splash, and how sur- prised 1 was to—awake and find Rob in the act of throwing a second bucket of cold salt-water over my reclining figure. I looked at Rob's grinning countenance through eyes dripping with salty moisture, and as a clang of tin dishes and the appetizing odor of fresh pan- cakes emerged from the cabin, I realized that possibly this was Rob’s method of calling me to dinner. DEBATING TEAM Litchfield Studio SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 2$0 Suddenly lie was awakened from his dreams by the shrill whistle of the approaching train. He touched the horse with the whip and reached the station just in time to board the train as it was pulling out. For the first month after entering college Paul did not take as much interest in his studies as in football. “Eve always wanted to play football, but I never had the time at home, Paul told his roommate. W hen the call for football men was given Paul was one of the first to respond. Alter a few weeks’ practice Paul saw that to be a good player one must have had experience as well as brawn and realizing he was only wasting his time he dropped out of the squad and turned his attention to his studies. Before Paul realized it winter had passed and the warm spring days had arrived. His only recre- ation at home had been his rowboat, and as spring had advanced he felt a longing for his old exercise, so he made a trip to the lake in quest of a boat. He had just started to row to a pine grove at the other end of the lake when a cry Help! Help! came to his ears. Glancing about he saw a boat in the centre of the lake had capsized. He immediately headed for it. and passed two other boats hastening toward the struggling man. He slowly overtook a third boat, and reached the half-drowned man about a boat length ahead of it. Paul pulled the man into the boat and re- turned to shore. As he was about to start for the grove a second time someone touched him on the back, saying at the same time: You’re a freshman, aren't you?’’ Yes,’’ replied Paul, and on looking around lie recognized the speaker as the occupant of the boat which had reached the drowning man just after he had. Well, came the reply, if you can row as fast as that in an old flat-bottom boat i guess I can find you a place on our crew. Paul rowed away much pleased, thinking at last lie had found a branch of athletics in which he could make a name for himself. a $ � It is class day. The last four years had passed swiftly and happily, and it seemed to Paul but a short time since he had entered the medical school. These four years had seemed much shorter than those he had spent in the general college course. He had many friends, and stood well in his studies. Paul had, at last, won his much-coveted degree. He thought nothing was lacking to complete his happiness until he received a letter from his uncle. He opened the letter quickly, for he knew his uncle was coming, and would not have written unless something unexpected had happened. My dear Boy: 1 have just received a letter from your home saying that your mother is sick and cannot be with you on class day. She felt it would be a great disappointment to you, and wished me to write and tell you notto worry, but to enjoy the day without her. This took much of the pleasure out of the day for Paul. He had not seen his mother for nearly a year, and had been looking forward to seeing her. The following day he went home with his uncle. 1 won't stop overnight with you, uncle. 1 feel 1 ought to go right home and see how things are. That s right. replied his uncle. See that things are all right, and take a good vacation. W hen you come back I shall expect you to re- lieve me of some of my cares. In a few years I will turn my entire practice over to you. W hen Paul arrived home he found his mother improving. The haying season had just com- menced. and Paul found that he could still hold his own in the hayfield. After two months’ vacation he decided to return to his uncle’s. Paul entered upon his professional duties with great enthusiasm. In the following spring his uncle said: Paul, I feel I can leave my practice in your hands and take a much-needed rest. He made preparations, and on the following week he went abroad. Paul had made many friends during the winter. Among them was Margaret Trusdell, a wealthy young lady living in the city. Paul wrote his mother of his uncle’s vacation, and received a letter from her saying she had been planning to come and see him. and that she thought now would be a good time. Then, for the first time, Paul felt doubtful as to the impression his mother would make on his city friends. That evening he wrote home saying he was so busy that she could not see much of him. and that he thought it would be better if she post- poned her visit until fall. ne day in the following week Paul invited Miss Trusdell and several other friends to dinner and to spend the evening. ()n the afternoon of that day the servant came to Paul’s office and announced: An elderly ladv is at the door. Is it a patient?” I don’t know. Paul went to the door and was greatly surprised and pleased to see his mother. After a short visit Paul was called out. The servant showed his mother to her room. Paul on his return remembered his dinner party SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 281 for that evening, and he argued within himself: Mother must be very tired after her journey. I think it will be better if she does not come down to dinner. I will have it sent up to her. But he did not stop to analyze his feelings to see why he was so anxious to have her remain in her room that evening. Acting on this impulse he went to his mother’s room, and after talking a while said: “You must be very tired after your journey. I will have dinner sent up to you. That will be so nice, to have our dinner here together.” she replied, but failed to note the look of confusion that passed over Paul’s face. That evening the maid brought the dinner up to her and set the table. As she was leaving the room Mrs. Foxcroft noticed that only one place was set. “I think you have forgotten to set a place for the doctor, she said. “No; lie said lie was so busy this evening that he would not be tip,” replied the maid, leaving the room. Mrs. Foxcroft sat looking at the empty place, greatly disap- pointed. Through the door which the maid had left ajar came sounds of merry laughter. Mrs. Foxcroft. thinking Paul had returned, went down- stairs to see him. As she hesitated on the threshold of the brightly-lighted room a young lady rose and said: Paul, you didn’t tell us you had company. Paul turned and saw his mother. A deep flush spread over his face as he rose from the table and said: I have the honor of intro- ducing my mother.” You didn’t tell me your mother was here. said Miss Trusdell. She stepped forward and putting her arm around Mrs. Foxcroft’s waist led her to the table. Mrs. Foxcroft appeared as happy as a child with all the attention they showered upon her. Paul was gratified at the good impression his mother had made on his guests. After they had departed Paul followed his mother upstairs, wondering if Miss Trusdell would forgive him for being ashamed of his mother. He now felt that she should have been the honored guest at the table. Dr. Foxcroft dropped on his knees beside his mother’s chair and buried his head in her lap as he did when a small boy and said: “Oh, mother, mother, can you forgive me for being ashamed for even one moment of the dear mother who has sacrificed so much for me?” W hat need for words, my son? Before you had spoken you were forgiven.” SHarv of a jfevv IDays in flfoaine Be ttbomas Ik. jf orbes, T4 UNDAY, February 23.—I took the Western division train front Boston to Watervillc, Maine, at 9 o’clock this morning. It was warm although I brought along my overcoat. I was actually disappointed, as I had hoped for some of the winter sports for which Maine is noted, snow-shoeing, tobogganing, and sleighing, but there was really no snow or ice in sight until I reached Portland and then there was a little snow and some ice cakes floating down the rivers. The sky was dull, the way it is preceding a snowstorm, and the thermometer was slightly below freezing. My hopes began to rise rapidly after leaving Portland, for in the fields and hol- lows I noticed some snow and all of the small ponds were frozen over. It began to snow soon, and before arriving at Brunswick we were in the midst of a heavy snow storm, which rapidly whitened and beautified the scenery as the train raced north. Soon it was blowing a blizzard and at Bruns- wick I could only make out dimly the college buildings and the campus all draped in the soft white. As 1 came in sight of the Kennebec River the snow stopped as rapidly as it had begun and old Sol took a chance. The river was entirely frozen over and then had several inches of snow over the ice. A little farther up, although it was Sunday, men were busy scraping off the snow, and cutting the ice and shoving it along to the chutes, where it was stored in huge ice-houses marked Ameri- can Ice Company. Many ice-houses were passed going up the river and at all of them the ice was being stored. While going around a curve I saw for the first time the capitol of Maine high on a hill in Augusta. Gardiner was passed through first and the train finally stopped at a hill with an angle of about DO degrees. On the top of one of these hills, for there are many, is the capitol, all covered with a coating of ice, for in Augusty there had been some sleet and rain, making a fine surface for the many sleighs, not autos, that were out strong. 282 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR “AugustvM was left behind and as my eyes were tired of seeing the steady line of hills, fields, pas- tures and the river, I sought relief in the Sunday American which someone had kindly left in my seat. I “perused” this piece of literature” until the train was sidetracked at Vassalboro until a Southern-bound train passed us. 1 went out to stretch my legs before the train passed, and 1 was soon so cold that I was glad to get back into the warm car again, this time full of hope that I didn't have before 1 got to Portland. It was not long before we began to draw near and then finally stopped at the little city of Water- ville. where Dick and Tom greeted me. Directly across the river was the largest pile of logs that 1 ever saw. Tom Urvant said that that was all that was left from the last shipment, and the dimen- sions of this little pile were about 500 feet long, 1 so feet high, and loo feet wide. 1 would have liked to have seen the “big pile. This wood was all to be fed into the huge pulp or paper mill that was directly along side. 'This very paper might be possibly converted into more Boston Ameri- cans. or other equally good and interesting litera- ture for me to read. There was fully eight inches of snow here, and I was glad to button up my overcoat, and to my horror 1 saw that the thermometer read zero. After having dinner at Dick's house, where I was cordially welcomed, we.—Dick, Tom, and I,— called on three very pretty girls. Had a corking time, and through good management we got h une at 11 P. M. I was ready to climb in bed ail right after I had written in this little book. Monday. February M.— 1 went to Coburn Classical Institute with Dick and visited all of the morning. Met some dandy boys and girls, and all were very nice to me. I guess there were about a hundred of them. In the afternoon Mr. Sprague and I took a trip on tiie most wonderful car line I ever rode on. This line is approximately five miles long and has standard width. The total number of employees is two, with a total number of cars, one. and this one only about half there. The conductor and motorman (one) form half of the employees, and the other half may be seen al- most any time in the repair shop, smoking, chew- ing. and----. no. Maine is a prohibition state. The fir t half of the company owns the preferred and common stock and controls the other half. As soon as we boarded the car we went into the smoking apartment ford, but soon came aft, a the settees were rather rickety there and the benches aft were indeed luxurious, having one form of flattened upholstering. The tie, on the car were flat at places and we sounded like a poor band going over the poor roads. When the car had passed over a particularly steep hill the motorman and conductor came around and collected six fares ; total receipts be- tween the hours of one and two, thirty cents. Meanwhile, the car was speeding down one hill and up another, just barely crawling over the top. All of the passengers, I excepted, were known to the conductor-motorman, -who stopped at the places that he knew the different people desired to get off. After giving them sufficient time to alight he would “speed on” again until he came to our destination, which was the end of the line. It was the small town of Shawmut, which has a population of about 200. We were interested in the largest dam in Maine, which has just re- cently been completed here. The dam is 1,135 feet long and is to furnish electric power to some dozen towns within an eight-mile radius, owned by the Maine Central Power Company. About twenty-eight thousand bar- rels of cement at $1.75 per barrel were used in constructing this. The cofferdam system was used and the dam was started at only one end. In the centre is a large log chute, and at the east side is a power house with six dynamos in it, each capable of developing 750 K. W. of power; the total cost is in the vicinity of $1,000,000. While waiting for a car we loafed” with some others, in a typical country store, enjoying our- selves listening to the old “codgers talk. In the evening. Dick, two girls, and myself went tobogganing, got home at 11 o’clock, and oh. my, what a nice time. Tuesday, February 25, 10 degrees below.—I went to school again to-day; that is, a little while. I sat with a dandy girl. She was very nice and pretty, and I stayed a little Monger than I in- tended. Went tobogganing all alone and had a good time, way up by a big convent. I speak to almost everyone I see now. as I have met so many people. In the evening T showed Dick how to play “Rummy.” He claimed to know how. but I was from Somerville High school and had to be shown. ( lot to bed early to-night, about ten o’clock. ednesday. February 26, 15 degrees below.— It was pretty cold this morning but just the same I went tobogganing. Saw Colby play basket- ball this afternoon, also went tovthe movies in the city hall. 1 saw a dandy vaudeville sketch. I am having such a good time that I do not notice the cold, which is really very ’dry and not like the cold weather in Somerville. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 283 Thursday. February 27.—Warm to-day and a lot of soft snow: about a foot fell last night and it is still snowing. I slept until 10.30 this morn- ing. but still 1 managed to stow away two eggs, nine muffins, and a couple of cups of coffee. Dick and Mr. Sprague thought that they would slip one over on me by eating all of the muffins at 8 o’clock, but Mrs. Sprague sided with me and cooked another batch. Gee. they were good, and I had the laugh on Mr. Sprague and Dick. I borrowed Tom’s snowshoes and went off alone in the afternoon. I carried the snowshoes and a gun out some ways before I dared to put on the shoes. When I was out of sight of all of the houses I struck out. It was great fun, went about eight miles; only two chickadees got in the way of the bullets. We got up from supper at 6.50. and I took a bath, dressed, that is, slipped on my shoes, over- coat and pants and a little more and met a girl on the 7.10 car from North Vassalboro. We came back to Dick’s house, where I finished dressing, and then Dick and his sister and “us” went to a dance given by the Massachusetts Club at Colby College. Had a corking time. 1 had to put my girl on a car and send her home, as I could not go home with her, for no car came back that night, and I didn’t feel like walking six miles in a foot of snow. It was a funny way to leave a girl. Friday, February 28, 10 degrees above.— I got up at 7 o’clock this morning and mailed a feu- cards, also went to Coburn and said good-bye to a lot of people I met. I was pretty busy packing up and getting ready to go home. I hated to say good-bye to everyone, but so it must be. Went to Portland, via Lewiston. Never again. Stopped at every hencoop, and if the hens hadn’t laid we waited. Got into Portland at 4 o’clock, stayed to supper and went to walk with a girl 1 hadn’t seen for two years. Pretty nice. I took the seven-o’clock boat to Boston and next day I “did cm up” in on North street all the day and evening. That ended me and my vaca- tion. H Soliloquy T£. ll . TU., '13 A world of wonder ’twas to me, As in the midnight hour. On fields and hills and valleys near, I gazed from out my tower. Arid from my prison cell I looked, On peaceful worlds below, A perfect fairy land of dreams. Adorned in fleecy snow. Real sad I was. and lonely, too, But Nature proved my friend, It seemed that for my solace sweet She did this beauty send. The world was shrouded deep in peace, As in its cloak of snow, And in the heavens dark there shone The silvery moon's clear glow. The trees stood out against the walls, Their branches topped with white, Their trunks in sombre outline dark Add beauty to the night. O’er fields untracked by human step, O’er wild deers’ narrow trails, O’er hills and sweeping meadows vast, To rivers in the vales. O’er this my eyes did wander to The dark horizon line; Then back again o’er loveliness W hich seemed to be all mine. All this sparkling silver treasure And the golden stars above, Are but proof of God’s great mercy To a prisoner of Maldrove. Thus I live deprived and lonely, But my God forgets me not. For the beauty that he sends me Lightens much my dreary lot. For when this winter’s white is gone. He sendoth forth the spring. Then summer gay bright blossoms doth In great abundance bring. Then autumn comes with colors bright And all the golden grain, These are the blessings bountiful That on my h ad do rain. Now. reader dear, while thou art free Improve thy passing hours, Enjoy sweet Nature in her nooks And in her sunny bowers. And never once in all thy life Complain against thy fate. For in the hardest times you'll find Some good to compensate. 284 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR IDonest “Duncbev Bg TRutb ID. BleianOer, ’13 yy E night was bitter cold, with an oc- casional flurry of snow. Pedestrians were hurrying to warm fires and cheery homes. Poor Hunchey had sold but few papers. The other “fel- lers” were so much larger than he that he stood but slight chance. Poor little boy, he had had but little to eat all day, and to-morrow was Thanksgiving. “Gee, but 1 wish some swell guy ud come along and drop a little of his cash. Wouldn’t I have a good square meal though. I’d have frank frutters and golley. but they'd taste good to a feller.” Hunchey’s tired little face lighted up with expecta- tion. At this moment he looked up and beheld,— surely it was an angel straight from Heaven, so beautiful was the vision before him. Oh, he hoped it was a good angel. Maybe she could make little boys’ backs straight, and maybe they had lots to eat in Heaven. His dreams were broken, for the Angel said: “1 will, take a Trans- cript ii you have one, please. Her voice was soft and beautiful, and Hunchey felt a queer feeling steal over him. Then the lady smiled at him. and questioned him as to where he lived and how he earned his money. Hunchey's story was a pitiful one. He was twelve years old, and alone in the big city of New York. Nights when he had enough money ’nc slept in the Newsboys’ lodging house, but that wasn't very often, for didn't it cost a whole dime to sleep there? Usually lie curled up in a box somewhere, until morning; but then if a “feller was caught doin that.—well, it went hard with him. Hunchey poured out his poor little story to this good Angel, who, regardless of the cold, stopped and talked with him. The Unknown” asked him his name, and the boy told her Hunchey, 'cause the fellers called him that 'cause he was littler 'en 'em and had a crooked back. Grace Stuart, walking home, had ample time for reflection. Life to her had been one grand holi- day. She had always lived in a home of luxury; care free. Her petty wants had always been grati- fied. Now the life she lived seemed a shallow bubble. This poor little boy was struggling for mere existence. Hunchey followed with his eye the most beauti- ful lady he had ever seen. His thoughts were something like this: Say, but ain’t she grand? Look at them eyes! Get oivter the duds! Oo—oo! Just then something small and shiny fell to the ground as Grace Stuart walked. Quick as a flash the boy was after it. A small purse. Oh, the money inside! Hunchey's eyes opened wide. So much he had never seen before. He counted. Ten whole dollars! Gosh, but won’t I live like a swell! was his first thought. I'll have a whole new utfit. and he looked at his ragged clothing. Won’t I cut a swell with the other fellers, though? Huh! Then he thought. His queen had dropped the purse. It was hers really. “Aw. Hunchey, keep it, yer can come out in fine style.” Some- thing else said : Hunchey, don’t, it belongs to your Angel. Quick as a flash the boy ran after Grace. He came to the street and house whose address was engraved on the dainty purse, lie rang the bell and held out the purse. Hunchey never could tell just what happened after that, but he awoke to find himself in a warm bed, and yes. real covers over him. He pinched himself and it hurt. It wasn’t a dream after all. Just then.—yes, it was his queen who entered. Hunchey, dear, do you feel better? Eat this and soon you shall have more.” It was real soup! Hunchey knew it. too. He ate the warm broth and slipped drowsily back among the pillows. The vision was standing over him. smiling, and he heard her say: “Would you like to come and be my little boy? He felt a cool, caressing hand on his hot forehead. Contentedly the boy smiled up and said: Say, but wouldn’t I jest!” Surely this was an angel sent from Heaven to minister to llunchev. --------------- tlbe JSacbclov’s bluest By? Elizabeth Z. Sarcient, '14 HE March wind hurled itself with a mighty force against the house, then moaning, died away in the distance, only to return again in a greater rage, like a savage animal released from captivity. Within the house that evening all was quiet, but in the great library a man sat before a roaring wood fire. At his feet lay an Irish terrier, who- at every movement of his master opened his eyes and wagged his little stump of a tail. The fire- light threw rosy shadows over the pair and brought out softly the features of the man’s face, as it lay against the cushion of his chair. It was the face of a man thirty-five, strong and healthy, a face which one would say at the first glance belonged SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 285 to a successful man. Not successful in money only, for that is not true success, but in carrying out his life's ideal, in doing honestly that which was his work, and finally succeeding. To-night the eyes which looked vacantly into the far shadows of the room held a hint of wist- fulness. and the great six-foot form stretched out in the chair showed in every line not weariness, but loneliness. For some time he lay thus, and then slowly straightened up, tapped the dog lightly on the head with his foot, and began to talk in a conversational way to his bright-eyed little com- panion. “Happy old chap, what are you thinking about. Bones, I will wager—nice, juicy bones that you buried to-day and will dig up in secret to- morrow. Ah. you agree? That is all right, old fellow. I am glad you have some pleasure in the life with your old master. Now see here. Hooligan, mv dear dog. that didn't mean that you were to jump all over me. Get down, sir! Oh, well, if you insist, you can stay on my knees as long as you keep quiet. You see, old chum, I depend upon your affection, for no one but you and my faithful old Hannah and Peter would grieve for me. Hark, what was that? Yes, yes, Hannah, I am in here and alone, talking to myself like an old man.” The large, rosy face of the old housekeeper showed in the shimmering firelight as she stood beside his chair looking down on him as tenderly as she had thirty years ago. Mr. John, sir. said she, I found this package in the bottom of the box of eggs which you had sent out from Boston, and I thought I would let you open it. as it was sealed with wax.” So saying she handed him the pack- age. patted the dog, poked the fire a little and left the room. John Burton sat for a few moments gazing absently at the small bundle and then casu- ally broke the seal and drew out an envelope and a piece of cardboard. Leaning nearer to the fire he looked curiously at the latter. What he saw made him lean even nearer, until he sat danger- ously near the flying sparks, but unconscious of this he gazed in astonishment and amazement at the photograph of a girl. A girl. he said, won- deringly, a picture of a girl and in an egg box.” Yes, it was a girl, and a pretty girl also, slender and dainty, with wavy hair and a smiling, winsome face. But what was the matter with the dress, thought Burton: it didn't look at all like the cos- tumes the young ladies of his acquaintance wore. Ah. it was old-fashioned, that was the trouble. It looked like a dress his mother had worn just be- fore she died five years ago. How queer and mysterious it all was. Burton still sat gazing at the picture, when suddenly he thought of the en- velope which had come with it. Perhaps that would explain this absurd episode. On finding the en- velope he hurriedly drew out a single piece of paper. Without any heading the letter began and read as follows:— These eggs are fresh, for I got them this morn- ing from the nests of my own hens. I hope you will like them and want more. 1 wonder who will get this letter. It is the first one I ever wrote to put in with eggs. This picture was taken a month ago. I am twenty-two years old and unmarried. If the receiver of this letter would like to know where I live, the address is below. “Sallie Bent, “The Long Meadow Farm, Cherry Lane. “East Asford, X. H.” Burton, on finishing this quaint little note, sat smiling down upon the picture which he still held. What an innocent, unworldly young person she must be, he thought, to let such a picture and let- ter go out into the world helter-skelter. The merry eyes looked up at him frankly, and the smil- ing mouth seemed fashioned only for smiles. He knew he should like such a girl. Suddenly like a flash of lightning the idea came to him. Why should he not go up sometime when his business gave him leisure, find her and with some excuse meet her? Sometime? Why not now? With the impetuous words. “Business be hanged, I will go to-night. lie jumped up from his chair and rang the bell. Impulse had him in its grasp and for once triumphed over his good sense. In a few moments Hannah appeared in the doorway. Hannah. said Burton. 1 am go- ing unexpectedly to Boston to-night and will you please tell Peter to have the machine around in fifteen minutes, for 1 want to catch the ten o'clock train. Hannah, being used to the sudden busi- ness calls of her master, simply nodded and left the doorway. John thrust the picture and letter into his pocket and running up the stairs boyishly, three steps at a time, went to his room to pack his bag. Within fifteen minutes he was down in the hall, pacing back and forth excitedly. Then at the toot of the automobile horn he snatched his hat and bag and left the house. After a half hour’s ride on the train he reached Boston, where he immediately went to a hotel for the night. As it was late he went to bed and while he slept the image of the bright-faced girl still haunted his dreams. The wind raged itself out in the night and the next day dawned sunny and cold. After a hasty breakfast Burton took a taxi-cab to the North sta- tion and going to the ticket office bought his ticket for East Asford. He also purchased a time table, 286 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR and while he waited the remaining fifteen minutes before his train started, hunted for the spot on the New Hampshire map to which he was going, After searching diligently he found it in the north central part ol the state and from_the fine print- ing of the name concluded it must be a small place. Finally, at nine o'clock he found himself in the train ready for a tedious ride of five hours. Many times during that journey he read the letter and many times also did he steal glances inside of the pocketbook at the girl herself. The scenery was far from interesting, tor land- scape in March is always barren and unlovely, and I Un ion was becoming rather dispirited and a little disgusted with himself, when the conductor bel- lowed in a mighty voice: “Next station is East Asford.” John took down his bag from the rack, got into his coat, and was ready to jump from the steps the minute the train stopped. The East Asford station was an uninviting place with its dingy platform and its still dingier old station. A man came towards him from the other end of the platform, and Burton saw from his cap that he was the station master. When they were within speaking distance of each other Burton said: Could you show me the way to Long Meadow farm? Sure, said the man, it's a good three miles down that road. point- ing in the direction stated. “But,” said Burton, I can't walk all that distance with my bag. Isn’t there anybody in this forsaken hole that can drive me over?” Wall. now. 1 dunno,” drawled the station mas- ter, “mebbe B you was to try at Wiley’s, that barn you see just below here, he might take yer. but I'll wager a box o’ tabaccie that lie'll get a fancy price out of yer. After which wise saying he watched Burton go down the road, then chuckling to himself went into the station. Burton found the barn and also Wiley, who was mending some- old harness, and after a great deal of persuading and bargaining the farmer agreed to drive him over to Cherry Lane. During the ride he asked the man ii he knew of any place near Long Meadow farm where he could stay a night. Wiley replied that Widdy Lang, who lived next door to the farm, would take him in. Burton was glad to hear this, for lie had wondered anxiously all the way up in the train where he would sleep that night. In his mad rush to be off (mi his journey he had forgotten that the place to which he was going was in the wilds of New I Iampshire and would boast of no hotel, how- ever mean or poor. As they drew nearer and nearer to their destination John Burton began to have some misgivings as to the outcome of his rash proceeding. To put the meeting at the farm a little farther off he told Wiley to leave him at the Widdy Lang’s house, where he would settle with her for his night's lodging. He gave the crafty farmer his exceedingly fancy price and then walked up to the door of the little, old-fashioned house. After searching and not finding a bell he knocked on the door with his knuckles. Presently it opened and a little old lady stood before him. My name is Burton. said he. and at the suggestion of a Mr. Wiley I have come here to inquire whether you will take me in for the night. At first Widdy Lang had looked at him suspiciously, but at the mention of Wiley’s name she smiled at him and said: How d’y do, Mr. Burton? I am glad to know ye. Come right in. of course ye can stay here for the night.” She showed him into a stiff little parlor, where lie sat down on a slippery horsehair chair until she had fixed his room for him. Then going up the narrow stairs she led him into a tiny bedroom, the walls of which were covered with painted and worsted mottoes. One little chair, a bureau and bed were the contents of the room. After his little landlady had gone down stairs he sat down gingerly on the little chair and drew a long breath. “Well. I have done it all right this time, he said to himself. However, now that I am here. I am going to have a jolly good time out of it.” A half an hour later he had a simple, old-fash- ioned supper with his hostess and for two hours afterward she entertained him with her bright say- ings and gossip. At nine o’clock the house was wrapped in quiet and the little old lady and Bur- ton were sound asleep in their feather beds. The next morning Burton woke with the cluck- ing of the hens resounding in his ears and found his room flooded in warm sunshine. He rose and after hastily dressing, for he knew that eight o'clock was a disgraceful hour for rising in the country, ran down stairs. Mrs. Lang met him with a bright greeting and told him that he would have to eat alone, as she had breakfasted an hour before. Burton apologized for his tardi- ness. and then sat down to the most delightful breakfast he had eaten in years. After the meal lie asked his landlady the question which had been uppermost in his mind all the time he had been there. Mrs. Lang. lie said, will you please show me the Long Meadow farm? My purpose in coming up here was to sec the owner of it. and I think 1 will go over now. She pointed to a large, weather-beaten house which stood on the hill above them, surrounded by acres of land, and told him that was the farm. He thanked her and set out on foot up the hill. As lie came nearer the house it suddenly occurred to him that he had not yet contrived any excuse to see Sallie Bent. What had she said in her letter about eggs? Oh. yes, that she hoped he would like the eggs and want SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 287 more. Most assuredly he wanted more, that was what he had come up for. to order eggs from her for the coming year. Of course he could have written, but he would say in his best business man- ner that he thought he would see the farm for himself. O11 opening the gate, he very nearly tipped over a little girl who was peeping through the slats at him. He caught her up just in time and on set- ting her steadily on her feet again, looked into her laughing little face. What was there about her that seemed so familiar? He was sure he knew no one with such wavy hair and merry eyes. Ah, he did, indeed, this child was a small miniature of his merry-eyed picture girl. She must be the child’s sister, he thought. Little girl.” he said, “is your big sister at home this morning?” She looked up at Him with solemn eyes a minute and then burst out. Haven’t got no thithter.” ‘Well, it’s your aunt maybe.” went on Burton, not to be discouraged, but on receiving no answer to this, walked up to the door and let drop the great iron knocker. The door was opened pres- ently by a tall large woman, who looked at him in- quiringly. Er-r-r. pardon me. said Burton. ‘ but may I speak with Miss Sallie Bent? For a mo- ment the woman looked at him fixedly and then said quietly, “Sallie Bent was my maiden name. It seemed for a second to Burton as though he had become dumb, for his tongue clove to the roof of his mouth and he could not utter a sound. I'inallv he blurted out: You. you are ni-mar- ried? hy, yes.” replied the woman, looking at him in astonishment. I was married to Thomas Lin- den about four years ago and the little girl on the doorsteps is my daughter. ----------- During this speech John had somewhat re- covered himself and said in a puzzled voice: 1 don't understand at all. I received a letter yester- day morning from a Miss Sallie Bent, Long Meadow Farm. Fash Asford. New Hampshire, and it does not seem possible that there could be another person of the same name living in the same place. Besides, the picture does look a little like you. only about five years younger. What picture and what letter?” gasped Mrs. Linden. Here they are. said John, taking them out of his pocket-book. When the woman saw the pic- ture she gave a little shriek and then opening the letter she read hurriedly the one sheet of paper. Suddenly to Burton's great horror she leaned against the side of the door and laughed so long and heartily that the tears rolled down iter cheeks. Finally she said in a breathless voice: Oh. dear, dear me. this is so funny. This picture is indeed myself taken five years ago and the letter I wrote a month later. Burton gazed at her as though she had gone mad and then said very patiently: But, my dear Mrs. Linden. I received that letter and that picture yesterday, in a box of fresh eggs. The letter was certainly found with the eggs for my housekeeper brought it to me as soon as she found it. It is in- credible. impossible.—but no. not impossible. Then he, too, laughed, as with one illuminating flash his mind comprehended the ludicrous situa- tion. He laughed as heartily as she had done, and she in turn looked at him in astonishment. At last when he had controlled 'himself a little he gasped: Oh. cold storage. Sbvlocl;-!? Subsequent Xifc J6 Minitret� U1. Hrrimitou, ’10 36 HYLOCK left the courtroom in dis- grace. He had promised to sign a deed, whereby, at his death, all that he possessed was to be given to Lorenzo and his unfilial daughter; to those two who, he had solemnly vowed, should never have the smallest pittance of that which was his. But even that was not all: he remembered, with intense anger against Antonio and the duke, and with disgust for him- self. that he had promised to become a Christian— a member of that sect to which Antonio belonged. Should he abandon the religion of his fathers, the religion to which he had been faithful all his life, and follow his daughter's example, by becoming a Christian? Never! Death or exile rather than that! Such thoughts as these coursed swiftly through his mind as he made his way toward his home, or rather the house that had been a home, for that shell of vanished happiness was no longer home. Once within he sank upon a bench near at hand, while his eyes wandered restlessly over the broad canal. Suddenly they became fixed upon one object. Could he be mistaken? No. it was Antonio's largest galleon, safe returned to port. As he watched he beheld a familiar figure approaching from the Rialto. 288 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Welcome. Tubal, and peace to thee ’ called the money lender as his friend drew near. And to thy house. Friend Shylock. How now? Hast heard the news?” I have indeed but now watched Antonio’s best ship approaching to unload.” Nor is that all, for ’tis reported on the Rialto Antonio hath not one argosy, but all are safe that were accounted lost.” Why then. Tubal, his loss is nothing, while mine is everything.” Is t in truth so bad?” “Hear you me. Tubal. My house and my estate are confiscate, and e’en my life doth stand in jeopardy if I do not forthwith become a Christian.” ‘'Forswear thy religion? Forfeit thy birth- right ?” Even so. Wherefore I am resolved to leave this state of Venice and seek my fortune in some other land. I make you here my agent, putting house and lands at your disposal. I leave within seven days. Tis better so.” Tubal accepted the charge, not without remon- strances against what he deemed too radical a change on his friend’s part. Arrangements were made, and he left the house. From time to time during the years that fol- lowed tidings came from the wandering Shylock. At one time lie was at Genoa, again in the Ghetto at Rome: yet again he was reported to be at Paris, then at Leyden—but still he gave no sign of any intention to return to Venice. It was a mild day in June in the year 1590. The sun had broken through the haze that customarily hung over ancient as well as modern London, and now lighted up the tower and churches, the bridge, and the barges moving up and down the smooth-flowing waters of the Thames. In a less crowded quarter of the city, upon a rude bench, sat a very old man. His long, snowy hair hung loosely over his shoulders, and his shaggy beard fell nearly to the line of his leathern girdle. His dull ears paid little heed to any sound, and he peered through dim eyes at the scene be- fore him. i’he stout cane upon which he had leaned heavily in walking was now feebly held in his palsied hand. A group of rude boys had dogged his halting steps, and now one. more daring than the rest, ran forward to snatch the cane from his en- feebled grasp, when he was startled and brought to a sudden halt by a firm voice at his shoulder:— “Hold there, younker.” The rogues scattered as a young man of athletic build appeared upon the scene. He stopped to pick up the cane, which had now fallen to the ground, and turning to the old man said:— How now. father? Did the young knaves annoy thee? Is there aught I can do?” Nay, youth,” answered the old man. now roused from his reverie, “neither thou nor any other can do aught for me now.” He grasped his staff more firmly as he arose to continue his journey, and the young man, touched by his feebleness, kept pace with him for a while. “Thy thoughts were wandering, father, when f met thee, and thou seemedst sad, he said. Yea. mv thoughts were of the past. I was dreaming o’er my life full fifty years agone in Venice.” “Wilt tell me of it?” the young man asked, with interest. “Tis a long tale, and a sad one; thou wilt tire ere I finish.” “Nay. father. I like all tales of other lands and other days. Come, prithee, tell me.” “Why. then. I will. In Venice dwelt a Jew of good repute, a money-lender, and accounted rich. He had an enemy (or so it seemed to him), a merchant and a Christian. The Christian lent out money gratis, as if to cast reproach upon the Jew, who charged but modest usury. The Jew was losing trade, and. more than that, repute. And so it fell that when, for lack of money, for that his wealth was all adventured in his many ships, the merchant would have accommodation of the Jew. the latter made him sign (but swore it was in sport) a certain bond, whereby he stood to lose a pound of flesh, should he not pay the debt upon a certain day. Well, when the day arrived, and the money- lender summoned his enemy to court, a learned judge declared the bond was legal, and a pound of flesh was truly forfeited, but not one drop of blood. And when the Jew, deprived of his re- venge. would fain have had but simple leave to go. the judge recalled to mind an ancient law, which laid great penalties upon an alien who did attempt the life of any citizens. “Thus were the tables turned, and ’twas decreed the Jew must forfeit all. one half to the merchant, the other to the state, and furthermore become a Christian. He left the court condemned, but rebellious still in mind, resolved to leave a state where he’d received such treatment. [Continued on page -'03.J SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 289 a CbnlUng IRtfce 3B ? Hrnolfc IDurrav, ’l 3«06 m -V tlie little village of Grandview Bob I ’� urke was noted for being a hustler. 1 1 le was always on time at the round- house, and ready for any railroad work that should happen to come his way. Bob was the only son of Widow Burke, who kept a little candy store near the outskirts of the village. He was a healthy lad for his age, broad- chested and tall, and around his mouth were lines of determination that showed quite plainly that he was not the one to give in to anything that tempted him. Lately Bob had been firing on a freight engine. However, to-day when he reported for duty he was told to accompany Engineer John Hawkins on the limited express that ran between Grandview and Brunswick I'alls. Hawkins was known to be the surliest engineer on the 1). and A..” but that did not make Bob hesitate an instant from accept- ing the assignment. Bob ran to the cab and climbed inside. Haw- kins, when told by Bob that he was his fireman, snarled in a loud voice: “What do they think I am? You won’t last--------but here he received the signal from the conductor, and the train rumbled out of the station. As they traveled past the open country our hero was engaged in tending his engine, and say- ing an occasional word to the engineer, who answered with a grunt. The engine puffed laboriously over an eight- foot grade near Londonderry Crossing. Here they shifted to the outer track, and had a clear run to the next station. They were now approaching the little station of Rockingham. As they came around the curve Bob saw the little station nestled among the hills; the tall and towering pines to the right, while to the left there was a freight yard filled with cars. The train drew alongside the platform, and the station agent ran to the cab window and handed Hawkins a telegram which read as follows:— Grandview. December 31. 1912. “To Engineer Hawkins, Station, Rockingham: Be careful running through tunnel bordering the Red River, as the river has overflown its banks. “John Sawyer, President.” Bob knew what that meant, and the sweat ap- peared on his forehead as he thought of firing a passenger train through a flooded tunnel. Never- theless he was not the one to quit, and he gamely continued his work. Hawkins grinned to himself as Bob reeled against the side of the cab as the train took a sharp curve. We shall see of what stuff he is made when we reach the tunnel. he said to him- self. They were now approaching the tunnel, and far away in the gloomy recess in the distance they could hear the gentle swish of the water as it hurled itself with malicious glee against the firifi old stone walls. Pull down your dampers!” yelled Hawkins. For some unaccountable reason the lights in the tunnel were out, and the darkness added to the ghastliness of the scene. The water was not very high to be sure, but it was gradually rising until Hawkins began to grow white with fear. '1 he engine almost lost its grip on the rails; the passengers in the rear coaches were hysterically shrieking; the conductor was frantically pulling for more speed. All this seemed too much for Hawkins, for he fell limply to the floor. Bob, however, seeing the danger, and urged on by the frightened cries of the passengers in the rear coaches, leaped to the engineer’s seat and pulled the throttle open to the highest notch of speed. The engine increased its steady puff, puff, and after some minutes, which seemed like an hour to Bob, light was seen ahead, and the open- ing was at last reached. However, the coming out of an inky darkness into bright light was too much for Bob, and after he had shut off the power, as hard as he tried to fight off the coming insensibility he could not, so lie fell across the body of his chief. The next day, when Bob was on his way to the turntable, he was met by both Hawkins and the president of the road. The former shook hands with him. while the latter said: You will here- after run the accommodation between Yellow- stone and Blackborc Park. Bob had won the friendship of the surlv engineer and was pro- moted to an engineer himself, something that he had tried to achieve. What more could he wish? 290 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Obc TItneroectet� 36 ? 3ack Barbte, 3v.f 13 HE inevitable had at last happened. W e had been a cheerful party ever since we left Boston, and had traveled over hundreds of miles of hilly county without a mishap. Something seemed to tell me some- thing was going to happen, and—it did. In fact, the car was so badly disabled that she could not move a yard. 1 he five of us piled out of the machine, and after Earl, the chauffeur, had taken a careful look at the engine, we learned that there was nothing to do but try to get the car to a garage, where we could overhaul the engine and remedy the break. Karl and I proposed walking to the next vil- lage and bringing back a car or a team to take the disabled car in tow. Without further ado we started, leaving Earl, Slim and Rob behind to await help from the village. After a half-hour’s walk on a dusty road we came to a small town called Goufervillc. Here we found a shop, half garage and half blacksmith, which possessed one small runabout, an 1S9S model Ford. One glance at this “tuneful auto” and we knew we were as badly off as before. However, after many inquiries we secured a pair of horses capable of pulling our heavy machine. With these we returned to our distressed com- rade . and finally hauled the car into the garage. Jn a short time our chauffeur informed us that we would be unable to start until the next day, as it would take many hours before the trouble could be remedied. Karl, Slim, Bob, and I there- fore strolled over to the small wooden hotel which the village boasted and registered for the night. We were certainly stranded in one of the dead- est places in Vermont. The town consisted of a population of over four hundred inhabitants, whose chief occupation was farming. A small granite quarry was the only industrial enterprise in the place. The town hall and the country grocery store were the important edifices on the main street. A small railroad station, with two freight cars on a side track, showed that some- where beyond the surrounding mountains civilization existed. We sat down in front of the hotel till supper •time: then, after we had finished our meal, we strolled down to the garage to watch Earl pull the engine apart. We were at our wits’ end for want of some mode of excitement. There were no theatres, moving pictures, or country barn dances for miles around this isolated hamlet. But little did we think as we sat around in the garage that in a few minutes we would be in the midst of a hair-raising experience. We were jok- ing and laughing witn each other when suddenly our attention was attracted by a young fellow running by the door. Seeing us in the doorway he yelled, without lessening his pace: “Come on! We raced out at once. When we overtook him I asked him what all the excitement was about. He quickly informed us that he was chasing a tramp who had nearly beaten to death a four- year-old boy. Following the young fellow we left the road and crashed through the woods hot on the assail- ant's trail. After scouring the underbrush for about ten minutes we came to a clearing where a farmhouse was situated. Just as we left the woods I noticed a man running towards the barn- yard. and then he disappeared through a large open space under the barn. Veiling to the fellows that I had discovered the tramp’s hiding place we surrounded the barn; then Earl and 1 went in to get the tramp. It was pitch dark underneath the barn, and as soon as we entered we stood stock still and listened. ’Wav over in the dark somewhere we could hear someone’s breath coming in heavy gasps. In a threatening voice Earl hollered at the tramp: “You’d better come out and show yourself before we go in and get you. You’ll be better off in the end if you come out peacefully 1 But we were up against a cunning fox, who, in a murderous tone, said: I have a gun here and I II fill the first one with lead that shows his head around the corner.’’ Quickly I dropped on my hands and knees, and Earl did likewise. I grabbed Earl by the arm and said: “Let's get him.” Slowly we crawled towards the place from which the breathing was coming. As there was no report of a gun we took courage and closed with the man in the darkness. But. we had caught a “tartar,” and Earl was knocked down by a chance punch on the side of the head. Finally the man tore my hands from his ihroat and with a quick heave pushed me SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 291 hack on a barrel. Then he made a quick run for the opening. We were on our feet in a second and yelled to the bunch outside just as the tramp reached the opening. But it was unnecessary, because Rob, who was posted at the open space, saw him coming and with a dying tackle Rob pulled him crashing to the ground. Before the tramp could recover him- self we were on him and choked him into sub- mission. We quickly bound his arms with rope and stood up to recover our breath. The sheriff of the place arrived immediately with a posse of men. After the sheriff put one ancient-looking handcuff on his wrist we searched bim for the gun lie was supposed to have. His pockets contained nothing but a brush, a comb, a round mirror, and a few soiled letters. The crowd of infuriated men dragged and beat the villain all the way to the jail, a primitive place down in the cellar of the town hall. We received great praise from the sheriff and the townspeople for capturing the bandit. We were then requested to come the next morning to the hearing, which was to be held over the grocery store. -The hearing was one of those crude trials such as you would read about in the “Bingville Bugle. The judge was judge, clerk of the court, and court stenographer combined, lie sat at a table covered with a pile of dingy law books. The prosecuting attorney sat on one of the window-sills smoking a corncob pipe. From this advantageous position he conducted the trial. After the fellow who discovered the tramp assaulting the child had testified we told the story of our pursuit and capture of the bandit. I'he tramp was put under two thousand dollars bail and lie was then sent over to the country seat to be held for trial. We received two dollars apiece for assisting the sheriff, and we were heartily thanked by the parents of the little child for capturing his assail- ant. Returning to the garage we found our car was fixed and waiting for us. Though we enjoyed our bandit chase, and time did not hang heavy on our hands, we were glad to bid adieu to this seedy “metropolis among the hills. -------------- H Mtnner 36 ? Elmer ft. HMlsbur , ’15 36 H) CORDELL sat on his front piazza anxiously watching the slowly-rising sun pierce its beaming rays through the silver mist. It was a battle be- tween the fog and sun to determine which would prevail upon the earth that day. As Ted watched the combat lie hoped that the sun would push the offending mist upward until it gradually melted in the cool September air of Wyoming, and he hoped that the sun would soon cast its gleaming rays over the earth, unoffended by clouds or fogs, for that was the day of days to him. It was the day of victory or defeat, of success or failure. It was the day consecrated by him. for it meant either college or ranch life— slave life—as lie would become a slave to cattle, a slave to humanity, a mechanical sort of being, going through each day with the same trials and tribulations, even though he disliked it. It could not be! It must not be! It will not be! Ah. but his father, his dear, companionable father, who was an Indian, and who looked at college in a little different light from what Ted did. But he would prove it to them to-day that he had ability, lie would show them that half- breeds had an abundance of brains. As 'l ed was heatingly debating these points in his mind he did not know that his mind was ordering his voice to speak, and that it was in- creasing in volume of sound as the discussion grew hotter. His father had heard his voice from the inside, and gently opened the door which led to the porch, and cast an admiring glance on his am- bitious and somewhat wilful boy, who to-day was going to settle his career. The face which looked upon the boy was the kind face of a stern, Christian Indian, who did not want his son to go to college for three reasons: (1) Because of his being a halfbreed: (2) because of the temptations in college; (3) because he 29 2 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR thought that his son's physical development was not of the highest standard. Jim to-day ten of the boys of the county high school attaining the best standards in school were to assemble in a large area owned by one of the citizens and be tested on the three model stand- ards—spirit, body, and mind. The boy attaining the greatest number of points in this test would receive the money necessary to put him through college. This money was given by a number of rich citizens who wished that the county high school would be well represented in college. So Ted's father had told Ted that if he won the con- test he could go to college and medical school. As Ted looked at his father, his face reddened considerably, but his father put a kindly hand tip- on the strong shoulder of the boy and said in a lovely way: Your father, my boy, wishes that you might win the contest to-day. for he will then know that his son is strong minded enough. But know you there are great, strong boys in this con- test. bound to win as you arc: but if you go in with a spirit of determination, and if it is God's will, you will win, and be a doctor as you wish. But if you should lose go to the ranch with strong heart, with cheerful spirit, and think of your father's once great disappointment, when he was refused the permission of going to Carlisle. I know that your heart is set upon winning the con- test. and I hope you do if it is best for you.'’ The true-hearted boy cast a far-away look upon his father, and said: “My father, my itiind is strong, muscles hard, heart pure. I am bound to win the contest. If 1 do not win, I will think of your great disappointment, and become a ranch- man: but if I do win. 1 will take a course in col- lege and later in the medical school, and go through life healing the sick—always thinking of you. father—and seeing vou often. May I win, father V if : if if if if if Great excitement prevailed at the athletic field on account of the tie between Ted Cordell and Ralph Roster. A wonderful test had been given on spirit and mind. These two lads had shown remarkable ability in answering all the questions put to them, and had showed great deliberation in their speech and manner. The final test was about to come—the test of physical development. This test consisted of a race on bucking bronchos for two miles. The contestants were to ride for one mile and round a post, and come back by way of a broken field, nu- merous stones, and thick mud, making it very dif- ficult for the rider and horse. Ralph Foster was considered to be a great rider and broncho “buster ' and consequently was expected to win the race. Ted had been prac- tising faithfully for a long time on wild steeds, un- der the coaching of a cowboy. It was the horse's first lesson in carrying a rider, and every one could see that the skill of the rider was to determine the winning of the race. At the starting point each rider stood ready and eager for the race, his right foot in the stirrup. Bang! The riders swung over their horses and were ofi‘. Ted's horse went a short distance, and began to back and foam frantically. Four riders thrown off! Five! Six! Seven! With feet and head together. Ted's horse rose in the air, then fell with a crash and spun around. The horse ran swiftly a little way, then stopped short, intending to throw the rider off. but he remained still in the saddle. With a scream of blind rage, the horse rose on his back feet, and the people yelled in warning, for they knew that to be caught under the horse in a backward fall meant death to the rider. But. no. Just as the horse was balancing himself. Ted brought the quirt down heavily upon the horse's head, so the horse dropped to all fours and attempted to crush the rider by rolling, but i ed jumped off. When the horse rose again, he found the persistent rider still on his back. Frantic with fury, he bit at Ted's knees, only to receive a kick on the nose. He bucked and foamed, reared and pitched, screamed and raged —and—stopped. The horse was conquered. About that time the eighth rider was thrown off his horse. Ralph Foster had just got control of his horse, and so the race had begun. Xeck and neck the two horses, with their skillful riders, raced until they came to the mile mark. How the dust flew as they rounded the post and started to conic up the home stretch. With drooping heads and tremulous tails, the horses flew over the meadows until they came to the thick mud. where their speed lessened somewhat. But they mashed their way through, floundering .and stumbling, first one in the lead, then the other. As they came out of the mud there was a quarter of a mile to go. Ralph was a few yards in the lead, but Ted was steadily gaining. With muscles tense, eyes bulging, tail and mane flying in the breeze, the horses came on. Ted was saying to himself, “I must win! I will [Continued on page 29. � .] SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 293 H IRacc Hgainst ZEime J6 ? IDarion jflaofl, '13 £S 1 slowly opened my sleepy eyes 1 saw Jacques, my brother-in-law, standing in the doorway of the cabin. We were forty-five miles from the nearest post, and in the heart of the vast expanse of the Canadian forest. From the doorway the view was wonderful in its wildness. The clearing which surrounded the rude log cabin was hemmed in on all sides by the silent vanguard of the forest, which pressed ever nearer the out-post of civilization as the years passed. A rosy flush spread slowly over the sky, the whole cabin was bathed in a sea of light, then the sun rose-above the distant mountains in all its majesty. “Marie ' Jacques called, and my sister joined her husband in the doorway, and linking her arm in his. together they silently beheld the dawning of another day. Little Pierre, who had been tossing in a restless sleep all night in the bunk above me awoke, and his feverish face peered over the edge of the bunk. I’nclc Jean, are you going with papa to-day?” he called down. “Yes, Pierre, but it will not be long before I return and find you well and happy like other little boys.” Mamma. lie called. “I want to get up ’ but Marie, who had just entered, would not consent, saying: “Perhaps you can get up later if your fever is all gone. Soon a roaring fire leaped in the fireplace, and dense clouds of smoke swirled up the wide chimney. The cabin was filled with the delicious odor of fried bacon, and I awaited breakfast im- patiently. All. everything ready? Jacques, do you want breakfast or not? ‘‘Coming, he re- plied from the depths of a rough towel with which he was wiping his face. Pierre watched 11s from his bunk with envy as we seated ourselves about the rough table. Breakfast was soon over, and we began packing for our trip to inspect the traps. “Have you got everything? Jacques said, as he fastened the last strap 011 his pack. “Good-bye, Pierre, take good care of vour mother. lie called back as we stepped out through the doorway, followed by Marie. “Good-bye. little woman. Saying this. Jacques swung off down the path leading through tlie clearing, with his rifle in his hand. I followed, and at the edge of the woods we turned t look back at the cabin with Marie's little form framed in the dark doorway. W aving a last good-bye, we slipped into the shadows of the trees and were hidden from view. The day was cold and clear, and our blood tingled with the joy of living. The dead autumn leaves rustled as we tramped joyously along, while Jacques sang a few measures from a Frcnch-Canadian love song. In this manner the hours passed quickly and pleasantly. The day was drawing to a close when Jacques halted and pointed ahead, Sec that hollow just ahead near the large pine tree? That is where we will camp to-night. W’c hurried on. filled with, anticipation, and were soon drinking the refresh- ing water from a near-by brook. W’c woke early the next morning and were on our way with light hearts. W e inspected a number of traps that day. and finished about sunset. Mere is a good spot to camp on. Jacques said as lie led the way to a large boulder. We set to work at once building a shelter of boughs, and started a fire against the boulder. In the evening we sat about the fire pre- occupied with thoughts as we smoked our pipes. With the fire-light playing on his handsome features. Jacques said: I wonder how the little lad is tonight, lie seemed weak when we left. The little mother. I noticed, is worried, too. about his delicate condition. Jean, tonight my spirits arc depressed and for some unknown reason I want to go home. Why not make an early start tomorrow? W e can reach there at night if vott will do it. Jean?” “We will. I said gladly, for I. too, had fears for the little fellow's health. Before dawn we were up with our things and were hurrying toward home. Up slope and down we went with straining muscles, urged on by doubts and fears. Ten more miles. Jacques re- marked. as we finished our lunch at noon. We moved like machinery, keeping always the same monotonous stride. Left, right, left, right, hour after hour. At last we neared the clearing and with a last final spurt of strength we emerged from cover of the woods. Yes! there before us 294 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR stood home. Jacques rushed up the path and pushed open the door while I followed close be- hind him. “Oh. Jacques, how you frightened me!” Marie exclaimed, as she turned her tear-stained face from the bunk over which she leaned. Hush, be quiet, he is sleeping now!” The big man held her in his arms, caressing her in his clumsy fashion while she told about Pierre, saying: “He was taken very sick after you went three days ago, and seemed to grow worse every day. He has been delirious the greatest part of the time, and cries for water constantly. I can’t bear to sec him suf- fer so, and. Jacques, yesterday he didn't even know me, his mother. You must get a doctor or he will die.” Pierre interrupted with an exclamation, Naughty bear, sec his long white teeth! Oh! give me those pretty dowers! His face was deeply Hushed with fever, and his big dark eyes stared at us without recognition. Jacques bent over the little form as he said: “Hello, sonny. 1 have come back again.” “(jo away, ugly bear.” was Pierre’s reply. Oh, don’t you know papa, Pierre?” Jacques asked pleadingly, but the little fellow only turned away, saying: I don’t like you! Why don’t you get me some water?” Jacques turned to me with dumb pain written on his face. What is to be done. Jean? Ah. who is at the door?” I Hung the door open and there stood Ushmeka, an old half-breed Indian septaw. Me got um nice beaver skin. You want um? Give nice beads for urn. Little boy. him sick?” Yes. I replied, “him got fever.” Me help.” she replied. “Jacques, come here! Why not pay Ushmeka to stay with Marie and the boy while we go for the doctor? He came to the door and agreed readily. We then began preparations for our walk to the post, forty-five miles away, and after eating a hasty meal set out. Our progress was slow on account of the dense darkness. At dawn we halted a few minutes to eat something, then were off again, walking with in- creased vigor. All that day we stumbled along, only speaking when it was absolutely necessary. Easter and faster we tramped, while the blood throbbed at our temples and throats. We slipped like shadows among the tall trees which towered above us with their bare limbs radiating in all di- rections. e were so absorbed in the accomplishment of our purpose that we were unconscious of time or our surroundings. 'Hie sun gradually disap- peared behind a dark cloud, and it was not until the birds and animals scurried to places of safety that I became aware of the sudden darkness which was overtaking us. Glancing ahead through the trees 1 was alarmed at the appear- ance of light gray clouds, the heralds of an ap- proaching storm. Do you think we had better make camp and wait until the storm passes?” f asked. Xol this storm will probably be only one of the first snow flurries of winter and won’t amount to much.” he replied. With redoubled energy Jacques ascended the ridge ahead while I had diffi- culty in keeping up with him. Occasionally I glanced ahead at the foreboding sky, and at the storm which was sweeping toward us with reck- less speed. As we reached the top of the rocky ridge we stood for several minutes, gasping for breath, while we gazed at the spectacle which met our eyes. Like a giant white curtain the storm ap- proached. shutting off from view ridge after ridge. A cool breeze stirred, bringing with it a few stray snow-flakes, then with a rush of wind we were enveloped in a thick cloud of snow. We were in the clutches of the blizzard. With heads lowered we plunged down the slope. “Keep close to me.” Jacques yelled back. We were only able to see several feet in front of us as we advanced on account of the cutting, blinding sleet which accompanied the snow. The ground was soon covered by a heavy white blanket of snow, rapidly increasing to several feet in depth. These drifts hindered our progress, and we were becoming tired. “Jacques, what is the use of attempting to go on? Why not camp as soon as we strike water?” All-lie replied was: We can’t stop, we must get to the post. It’s life or death.” We labored on silently for what seemed hours when an exclamation from Jacques attracted my attention. “Look, there arc footprints. Someone must be near here.” I hastened to the spot as quickly as my tired body would allow, and as T looked a strange fear crept into my mind. Was it possible.' Yes. they were our own footprints and we had walked in a complete circle. We were lost in a blizzard. Jacques seemed dazed at first, then he acted like a madman. “Fool.” he cried, “why do you stand staring at me in that manner like a brainless SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 95 idiot? Hurry up! Do you think we are going to stay here? I say, no. Move, I tell you. or 1 will make you.” Alarmed, I started forward, blindly taking any direction, plunging on through the huge drifts, lie followed close at my heels swearing at our plight. Time after time I fell in the snow, but scrambled to my feet again at the sound of his voice. 1 looked back once and was alarmed at his appearance. His eyes seemed smouldering with hidden fires and his face was flushed. “Look, look.” he cried. “It is the trail, and from here it is not far to the post. 1 saw that he was right as I saw the blazed trees. Jacques was now talking to himself. Poor little kid. he was saying. “Sure. I'll get the doctor. Ah! the nice cold water! Never mind, Pierre, let’s skin the fox.” At length we came out of the woods, and through the few scattered trees we could see the roofs of the cabins at the post. The snow had ceased falling when we reached the first cabin. Jacques stumbled more frequently, and I had to support him until we reached the doctor’s house. The doctor himself opened the door for us. “Hello, friend got a sick man there? Why, isn’t it Jacques Dubois?” “Yes. I replied, “and there is a sick boy back at our cabin. You must go back with me. God alone knows, he may be dead now. “Come in, we must put Jacques to bed. He has a high fever and it may develop into some- thing serious. Ik- called in a neighbor to take care of Jacques while we were gone. Is the boy feverish? asked the doctor as he made preparations for the trip. Yes. I replied, “and this is the fourth day he has been sick. Here, take these.” and he hurriedly took down from the wall a pair of snow shoes. We must hurry it we want to do any good. Picking up his pack and snowshoes lie went outside. I followed. We set out with all the strength we could mas- ter. the doctor leading, because 1 was over-tired from my exertions. All that day we labored over the drifts, and not until late in the afternoon did we approach the familiar clearing. “Doctor, it is just ahead. Hurry, for God's sake.” With renewed strength we emerged from the woods, and there before us stood the cabin, but as hush as death. No blue smoke curled from the chimney signifying life within. A strange pro- phetic silence brooded over the whole place. My heart was filled with forebodings. As we listened a low moan of anguish came from the cabin, and with fear tugging at our hearts we hurriedly ap- poached the silent cabin. The doctor slipped off his snowshoes quickly, hesitated a moment on the threshold, then with a mighty heave pushed open the door and disappeared into the dark interior. 5b locf?’s Subsequent Xite [Continued from page ?$ .] “Full fifty years since then he’s been a wanderer, and never known a home.” “And wert thou, then, the Jew?” the young man asked. “Yea. youth, and Shylock is my name.” Here their ways parted, and the young man entered the Globe theatre, for lie was an actor and a playwright. The story he had heard impressed him deeply, and even after years had passed it still haunted his memory, so that one of his plays later bore the title, “The Merchant of Venice ” H Winner [Continued from pace 292.1 win!’’ and gained on his opponent. Ten yards from the goal line lie gave a final lash of the whip, the horse made a final spurt, and he crossed the line a winner, ten yards ahead of Ralph Foster. He did not faint as a hero should, after going through such a strenuous ordeal. His muscles were too tense. He was too happy. He only raised his heavy blue eyes towards the bright sun which was happily beaming on the scene, and said to his father, standing near him: “It was God’s will!” 2 )6 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR As timorously as we made our debut, so reluctantly do we write our last editorial. Ibis is a fitting time to thank the other members of the staff for the masterly way in which they per- formed their duties, and to praise each individual member. In a journal as large as the Radiator, its readers naturally judge it as a whole rather than its various departments. Little does the reader realize the amount of work each member puts into his department. Without hesitation we say that Miss Johnson has been one of the most diligent, competent, and willing workers who ever held the position of associate editor. Xo matter what the request of the editor was. she always carried it out to the best of her ability. Our two alumni editors. Misses Lipshires and Slade, although handicapped by various other duties, have done commendable work. ()ur Exchange column has without doubt ex- celled any previous record. Nearly all of our contemporaries have congratulated Miss William- son on the fair-minded and original way in which she has criticised them. Very little need be said about the work of Miss'Sawyer, the staff artist, for the whole school has seen her beautiful posters. Too much praise cannot be given Miss Sawyer for the time and trouble which she has used in doing her work. Sporting Editor Laxter was, during the football season, retarded in writing up his column be- cause of the fact tWtt he was playing on the team. As there was hardly any ice, it was impossible for him to show his real value during the hockey sea- son. but the manner in which he has handled the baseball news this spring goes to demonstrate what he might have done. The department in which this year’s volume has really shone has been in that department of which the reader very rarely ever thinks, and which he never praises. That is the advertising depart- ment. Without this department it would be use- less to attempt to run a paper in any school. As the cost of publishing the Radiator this year was twenty per cent, more than it had ever been be- fore. it was necessary for the business managers to work doubly hard. Clark and his assistant, Brigham. were ecpial to the task. Although the business manager of last year had set an un- usually high standard, one which all believed would never be equaled, our managers reached that standard, and have set a new standard which will cause all succeeding managers to hustle. Clark is without doubt as able a man as ever handled the business end of the Radiator. Al- though he had no experience whatever, he readily stepped into the harness and instituted many new ideas which have solved not a few cumbersome problems. We have, indeed, been very fortunate in having two so able and business-like men as Clark and Brigham. The work of two other individuals very seldom receives the credit due them. We refer to the SOMERVILLE IIIGII SCHOOL RADIATOR 297 work of Miss Merrill and Mr. Hosmer. Entirely of their own volition, these two instructors labor for the welfare of the paper. They have spent many hours during the year about which we never stop to think. Although their work docs not ap- pear on the surface, every member of the staff realizes that the paper would be a failure without the literary advice of Miss Merrill and the finan- cial advice of Mr. Ilosmcr. We take this oppor- tunity to show our appreciation, and to thank these two instructors for the tireless energy and advice with which they have aided the members of this year’s staff and the publication in general. H K � The four years which constitute the high school course have come to a close for the class of 1913. These years have, without doubt, been the most eventful and pleasant years of the life of each member of the class thus far. During these four years the high school courses have been broadened, and best of all, the class secs rising the walls which will surround a larger and more fully equipped school. The class of 1913 entered as two separate classes; it is graduated as a unit. It has lived through what may be called the two generations of the Somerville High School. After having- spent two years in each “generation,” the class of 1913 unqualifiedly endorses the present “gen- eration.” Great reluctance to leave the school has always been shown by previous classes, but the class of 1913 has greater cause for reluctance than has had any preceding. It has missed the use and advantages of our beautiful new build- ing by one year. It has been customary to give in the columns of the Radiator a word of advice to the graduating class. Rut what advice is necessary for so well balanced and diplomatic a class as 1913? The Radiator wishes measureless prosperity and success to the class of 1913 as a class, and to each member individually. IRaOiator Election At a recent meeting of the Radiator staff the following were elected tor 1913-11:— Editor-in-Chief.......Clinton W. Carvcll, T4 Associate Editor............Ruth E. Mercer, ’ll Exchange Editor..............Elsa D. W ilde, T4 .. . .. Marjorie L. Kilgore Alumni Editors I Anni E. McCulley, 'l l Staff Artist.............Margaret Wallace, ’l l Business Manager...... L. Hubert Brigham, T4 Assistant Business ( Henry Derby, 15 Managers ( Thomas K. Forbes, ’ll Sporting Editor.........James C. Scanlon, T4 Treasurer..........George M. Hosmer (Faculty) A long list of candidates were considered in regard to scholastic records and to what we be- lieve to be the requisites of a member of the staff. W'c heartily believe that Carvcll will produce a paper that will bring honor to the school, class, and himself. He has been connected with the ac- tive work of the Radiator so long that he has had a good opportunity to learn, by the mistake of others, how best to form plans of his own. and to remedy all faulty parts of the paper. Brigham, who was elected business manager, is one of the most able advertisement solicitors ever connected with the Radiator. Ilis activity this year pre- dicts financial success for next year. As to the rest of the staff we can say that although they are inexperienced in journalism, their high scholastic standing and general attitude promise well for their service to the Radiator. ----------------------------- H iRotable IRecorb The class of 1913 has one distinction which, very probably will not be equaled in the coun- try. Miss Eva Givan lias not been absent, tardy, or dismissed during the four years at high school, nor during the nine years in the elementary schools. Favorable home conditions, excellent health, and indomitable perseverance and grit must have, combined to produce this marvelous record. In the class of 1912, one student, Miss Hazel Mc.Masters. had a perfect record in attendance during the four years’ high school course, but Miss (.man's 100 per cent, in attendance for thir- teen vears is doubtless unparalleled. ----------------------------- Owing to the early date at which the Radiator was obliged to go to press, it was impossible to obtain a cut of the baseball team. We regret to say that on account of a misunder- standing Brigham, the assistant business manager, was not present when the staff picture was taken. CLASS EDITORS I.itclificldStudio Standing—Evans, T5-A; Carvell, ’ 11: Miss Hanlon, '15-A; Chipman,’1.7-B. Sitting—Brewer,'17-A: Lane, T. � : Lawson. Ttf-A: Chequer. T6-B, SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 29£ Class Editor, Stanley V. Lane. j Walter Cheever, ( Marion Flagg. Assistants Deep voice from the front of the room as the teacher enters at the back. Hello.” Teacher, after a quiet pause. Hello. Did you ever hear these?— It is interesting to note.” Mull it over.” lie senior like. The thinking process makes it yours.' Keep vour brain bulb on its base.” “Mr. Secretary. How did you enjoy that Southern Romance? Crowell: I don't know the third word. Miss Kimball (translating): That is so much the worse, mv son. Jt takes a long while to get seventy-five cents from some people for class dues, but you'll notice they always have a good meal at the lunch counter. IV. German E recites its lessons to the tune of a sledge hammer. Well. Seniors, we are martyrs to the cause, be- ing last graduating under the crowded conditions. The fact that school closes early, only means more work for those who have red marks to make up. The singing of “La Marseillaise. by Miss Kimball's French class, was greatly appreciated. McA!—e (translating German history): “They learned their home lessons. Correct translation: They learned their knightly exercises. I idn’t it make you feel small when you looked at the Requiem picture? Improvements in Somerville: A subway under the annex of the high school. inc Senior dreamt she had her diploma in her hand, i wonder how many Seniors will wake up and rind it only a dream? 1 low you will know them:— A c k e r—n. Er—e r—er—y e s! Hopp—e. by his dignified and impressive mien. Laxter, by his bag of books. Me Alpine, bv his German. W is well, by his collars. Brooks, by his glasses. Dutelle, by his pictures. Merrill, by his smile. Banner, bv his musical abilitv. West, by his lehgthy stride. The Geometry Experts: Miss Lord. Miss (iurvin. Dr. Hopkins. Take all your troubles to them. Advice, two cents per word. It is suggested that: Phil Davis might become a tutor in dead languages, and in cooking. Emotions of a Senior: 1'ear. hope, doubt, sorrow, regret, pride. Emotions of a Ereshman: They haven’t any! Division II was rather doubtful when ques- tioned what states were on the map of the United 300 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR States, but Mitchell was sure Missouri was there. Bright boy! “And the Mason and Dixon’s line was no more!' Scholar (translating German): “The Kaiser could again now set his throne upon his head.” I hit—e had his picture taken recently with the Senior Class as a background. Dick Flah—tv: The terpsichorean artiste of the class of 1913.” THE FOUR STAGES. Cape oi Good Hope....................Freshman Still Cape of Good Hope.............Sophomore Cape Lookout...........................Junior Cape Farewell..........................Senior A charge recently occurred in Room 21 W: “A photograph was captured, and held as contra- band of war.” Where some of our class celebrities intend to go:— Baxter is going to study medicine at Dart- mouth. This has been his inclination ever since he was old enough to practice on the cat. Wilfred Fuller is going to Harvard Dental School in order to study the origin of the wis- dom” teeth, and why some people do not possess them. One Senior said she took such good pictures that she didn’t recognize herself. Oddities: A needle has an eye. but no teeth; a comb has teeth but no eye. Isn’t it odd? Miss Mur—y (translating): “The moon hung above the house.” A Senior girl observing the Italian laborers playing cards, wished to know if they were playing “Preference.” PROSPECTUSES. The following pamphlets are about to be published. Price. 50 cents each. How to Whisper Successfully,” by Mae Innis, dedicated to Collette Kane. An interesting and instructive little book, based entirely on the author's experience. “How to Arrive at School on Time.” by Herr Crowell, in which he sets forth very forcibly the ways and means. Especially appropriate to under classmen. How to Disturb Others,” by Gerald Gillis, who has become proficient through practice. WHERE THEY SHOULD GO. Xolan to Riddleton, Ga. Merrill to Mount Edith. Williamson, Maine. Fuller to Spoonville, Mich. Gillis to C'hewtown, Fla. Fleming and R. Lane to Bliss, Va. Miss McGray to Hunnewell, Yt. Vera Smith to Orville, Wis. THE FIVE BEST SELLS. Hearts I Have Broken,” In Philip Davis. A touching little story well spiced and flavored. From Westminster to Kidder,” by Chauncey Cosgrove. Interesting accounts of consecutive visits. The Joy of Xature Study,” bv Wilfred Fuller. Special references to Human Xature. De Looks edition. Wild Teachers I Have Met,” by Gerald Gillis, author of The Xon Strainuous Life.” A slashy story illustrated with (recitation) cuts. “The Study of Argumentation,” by John Crenner. A book helpful for all occasions. IMPOSSIBILITIES When Angus Xolan time does save, And Lane doth wear his hair in curls, When little I loppy doth behave And Davis doesn’t fuss with girls, When Baxter’s jokes don’t make a hit, And Merrill is completely fed. When,—Goodness! But we’d better quit. When all this happens, we’ll be dead. Harlow: I’m an awfully deep thinker.” Teacher: “Yes. you must be, your thoughts never come to the surface.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 301 1914 Class Editor, Clinton Y. Carvcll. . . ( Judson G. Martell, Assistants j Thomas K. Forbes. We congratulate our classmates, James C. Scanlan and John Russell Nason, on being re- cipients of medals which were awarded to the new members of this year’s debating team. HOW NOT TO KNOW THEM. Anderson—bv his refined and carefully granu- lated hair comb. Hollis—by his studious atmosphere. Starbird—by his small proportions. H. Ryan—by his report card. Moore—by his name. Brigham—by his brain. Lufkin says that the battle with the Yeneti was the first naval battle ever fought on land. Our friend Jones is still with us and talking fast. Bacher. the physics shark, doesn’t believe that an iron ship can float. A little of “Slim Whittaker goes a long ways. That’s what the giraffe said. If you want to know anything, consult Kiley—our Caesar. McDonald—the modern Pericles. Glenn—the Bird of Paradise. MacGregor—the inventor of modern history. Elahive—Robinson Crusoe. Willard—professor of Darwinism. Lewis—scientific literary man. Lewis—class photographer. Scanlan says that his favorite word is “expatiate,” and his favorite expression Give me liberty or give me death.” ()flker, call the electric chair, the guillotine is broken. Since Trum had his picture in the paper lie is actuall conceited. The circulation of the paper is rapidly decreasing, however. Philbrook is going to be elevator boy in the new building, and Elahive has applied for the position of mortar mixer. A new parody on “The Man With the Iloe” and a result of the course in applied business practice. Coleman—Nerve centre. Martell—Teacher of humor. Lipkind—Ex -general in Coxie's army. MacCarthy—Short story critic and originator. The first year Cahoon came to school it was FAITH. The second year it changed to HOPE. This year it has been CHARITY. What will it be next year, Leland? When Ilodgdon completes his book on the Fourth Dimension and Kirke learns his history lesson, it will be about time for Dickson to pass his college examinations, and Elahive to get a new hat. Next year Coleman is going to buy a grapho- phone so that lie can learn his German by dictagraph. Does anybody know a fellow named Sumpson? Gcrrish has signed a contract with the govern- ment for this summer in which he guarantees to clean up Japan, providing he can have full control oi the navy. We feel that the government is doing a wise thing in engaging the services of Mr. Gerrish. as he is a clever ball plaver and should please the fair young ladies in Tokio. Miss I —g—si—m— of ITT History II has discovered a new race of people called “Turkeys.” How about it, Miss B.? We still think that there is no theory in the world like our Thiery—and no Jones like our Jones, cither. We regret to say that Miss Griswold had been on time five times instead of four when our last issue was published. Since then she was on time May 23. Teacher: “Who originated the first geometry proposition?’’ Pupil: Noah.” Teacher: How is that?” Pupil: He constructed an arc B. C.” 302 SOM HR VILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 1915-A Editor. Margaret Hanlon. Assistant, Myrton Evans. Carrus” bennett. noted authority on hydro- phobia. says that Phil Lewis, our Algebra shark, has developed positive symptoms of the disease. W e re all sorry for Lewis, and hope for his im- mediate recovery. Where, oh. where has Robinson gone? A select society has been formed in KJ-E, but the object of this society has not yet been dis- covered. Its members call themselves the Jennyites.’’ Fiskc. our only hope for fame. Congratulations on that good report. Ditch.” Perhaps some others had better change their course. Xo doubt the lengthened vacation will benefit us very much, although, of course, we would pre- fer to remain in school? MacLellan thinks he will become an actor. His presentation of Henry V is indeed a master- piece of dramatic art. If Coleman smiles will Lind-grin? The pupils of Division A have reached a higher degree of civilization than those of Division b. There is classical class to our tinv Greek and Latin divisions. All honor to the Hon. Mr. Moore, our star representative on the baseball team. P.ut don't forget our great assistant manager. 1915-B Class Editor, John H. Chipman, Assistant. Margaret Wiley. Heard in grj-E: Teacher: What do we call the first act in ‘As You Like It'? brilliant Scholar: Act I.” Shea (in Latin): Lucius Manlius, a proconsul, when his baggage was abandoned flew ' Daily question in :b -E: Have you been good todav. Miss brem—cr? If not. put your name in the chalk box. The exercises given by the debating clubs de- serve special mention. Without doubt, the Sophomore class extends its heartiest congratula- tions for having attained such grand success. Hill! Oh. I say. Hill! What kind of vicious ani- mals were those that you slew in Gloucester? Compliments to Enslin for joining a debating club. A compliment to Wallace (?):— leacher: Well! If nobody else can do it for us, Wallace, you do it. Divisions 1C and F are seeing to it that the doorways in the new addition are being made one foot higher for the benefit of Dinan and Morrill. Why does Grettcr regret that school is going to close earlier? Taft has become a cubist artist. The office, at present, is his model for his picture represent- ing The Parthenon besieged by the Persians. Miss McL------n, sing a little louder, we don't get your melody. From 23-E:— leacher: How is your vocabulary, Taylor?” Taylor: Oh. very superfluous indeed. ICven the walls of East Hall quivered when the words axiomize and especiate” were uttered by our honorable debating club president. Mitchell (in English describing a blacksmith shop): s I entered the blacksmith shop, I saw a large chimney going out on the roof. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 303 1916-A Class Editor. Emil R. Lawson. Assistant, James 15. Kellogg'. The new waste basket in 30-VV is doing quite a business. Will there lie an elevator in the new building? Miss T-----as thinks teachers are much more companionable after one o’clock than they are before. When she visits them then, they give her their undivided attention. Miss Tottsey to Fletcher in English: Mr. Fletcher, the. class isn't laughing at von because you are so funny, but because you think you are so verv funnv. Division A boasts of three extraordinary girls. Misses Whiting. Coyle, and Marston are not afraid of worms or spiders. (Wonder if they are afraid of mice.) Miss Whiting is disconsolate. She became so used to being called Master Whiting last year, that now she doesn't know who they mean. (Perhaps we had better get someone to poke her when she is called on and does not respond). Miss M—r—t—n (translating German): A woman with her seven hundred children is follow- ing me. Poor Edna! 1916-B Class Editor, Joint Chequer. Assistant, Arnold Murray. In the closing column in the Radiatoh for the Freshman year, the editors thank all those who gave their co-operation, and apologize to any who have been directly or indirectly hurt by any notes which have been printed in the column. We hope to hear from some of the hitherto un- heard from divisions in the Sophomore year. Don't disappoint us. The class of 1(5-15 wishes the upper classes and teachers a very happy vacation. There is a sweet little girl in 29-W who makes delicious molasses candy. If you don't believe us ask M—s Kelly. Mr. Smith: My son. wouldn't you like to have your face 011 a hundred-dollar bill? Son: “Yes, sir, but I would much rather have my hands on it.’’ M—c—h—1 (translating French): “The weary sentinel stole a few moments' sleep. Monde: Where did lie steal them from? M—c—h—1: “From his nap-sack, of course. M—1—y: “I'm studying hard. I'm trying my best to get ahead. S—m: Goodness knows you need one. H—y—d: My father is spring-cleaning at all times of the year.” M—1—y: How is that?” H—y—d: Oh. lie’s a watchmaker. Freshmen, keep away from the grass. A word to the wise is sufficient. McConnell (translating): Je me brosse les chevcux. I brushed my horses. HEARD IX HISTORY A. Miss Pollock (telling the wants of the Latins): The Latins wanted 1 1-2 Consuls. Given: The Carthaginians, having no more meat to eat. ate their cattle. I'eacher: Where was Mumantie? liowker: Somewhere in the old world.” A few of our best detectives have been oit Fleming's trail for several weeks past, trying to solve (he reason for his boldness � f late. 304 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR We—on in histon : ‘‘What was the tribe that licked tlie Trojans?” Ask Lambert, he is the fighter of the class. Gal—er is a great smasher of records and barrels. Shears said he was going to cut school out next Friday. W—d says he forgot to put the female gods in a recent history test. Join the suffergetts of 1S-E. All the equipment you need is two bricks and a chocolate eclair. Can anyone tell how Ha—y got E in deport- ment last month? Currie and Clapp are going to apply for posi- tions on the ash department. They seem to enjoy picking up papers. “After the man was murdered he harshly.” What was he doing, Bossing a furnace? Oh! Please don’t Don't what? Don't look at Miss Danforth, she might get angry. If Clifton Wood would study hard, he would, if he should want to. become a Jounor. Heard in English (speaking of snakes): “It had its tongue out ready to jump. ( Mice upon a time in the land of the “Mid- summer Night's Dream, “Julius Caesar” with Macbeth visited his friend, “King Lear. The “Merchant of Venice entertained them bv tell- ing the story, As You Like It, when Othello asked when his son Hamlet was coming. He re- plied: The ‘Twelfth Night ” 1917-A Class Editor, John Brewer. Assistant, Harold Crumbv. Whitworth: ruled very Whit ? 3 omt iDebatiini Mebals Hwav eb At the close of school Friday, May 16, East hall was crowded with enthusiasts who as- sembled to witness the presentation of medals to the boys who debated against Brookline and Newton this winter. Superintendent Clark acted as chairman. The first number of the extended programme, covering more than two hours, was a selection by the orchestra under the leadership of Raymond Chaffee, 1913. Superintendent Clark then spoke of the purpose of the meeting, express- ing his interest in debating. The boys’ glee club gave two selections and were roundly applauded. Headmaster Averv presented the medals to the following boys: Eric Johnson, 1913; David Lip- shires, 15113; Charles Sharkey, 1913; Myer Ben- iamin, 1913: James Scanlon, 1911; and Russell Nason. 19M. The medal is a silver watch fob of appropriate design, and is to the debater what the letter S is to the athlete. Superintendent Clark and the retiring presidents then charged the incoming presidents of the two debating societies with the duties and responsibilities of their office. '1 he president of the Somerville high school so- ciety for next year is James Scanlon, 1911. while Abbott Knowles is to lead the Lincoln Club. I he double quartette of senior girls sang two numbers and were heartily applauded. Vocal numbers by lola Johnson, 1913, leader of the girls’ glee club, and by Harlan Worthley, 1913, showed exceptional ability on the part of the soloists. Short speeches followed by Mr. Sears and Mr. Hatch, members of the faculty, who coached the teams for the recent debates. The orchestra played an exit march, putting a period to a most enthusiastic gathering. Memorial E ay JErercises Thursday morning, May 29, exercises were held by the various classes in commemoration of Memorial Day. The following took part in the exercises of the Senior Class: Charles Conte spoke Ybraham Lincoln. Lulu Macdonald read The Voice of Destiny.” A solo, “Gone to Their Rest. was sung by lola W. Johnson. “The Nation's Prophet,” was given by John Dardis. and Harlan Worthley spoke Lincoln, the Man of the Hour. Owing to lack of time a solo, entitled ” Hie Deathless Army, by Miriam Bernson, was omitted. A medlv of patriotic airs was played by the Senior orchestra, composed of Raymond Chaffee, leader. Berry Sharp, Arthur Harlow; Harold Leland. and Thomas West. Comrade Clapp, of Kinsley Post, G. A. R., gave an inter- esting address on the significance of the day. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 305 1913 This department is dedicated to the class of 1913. We apologize to those whom we have failed to mention and to those whose feelings we have hurt. 1913.........................1943 E day while I was sitting at my desk- in the Consulate building of Japan, I received a letter marked Somer- ville, Mass., U. S. A.” Without opening it 1 cast it into a pigeon hole, and resumed my pressing du- ties as United States ambassador to Japan. I could no longer attend to my work. My mind was drifting. What could the trouble be? Ah, 1 was thinking of the past. That postmark re- called all the good times 1 had had in the Somer- ville High School. How I would like to sec all my old classmates again. Suddenly, having thrown aside mv business cares, I opened the letter. Great was my sur- prise when looking at the signature (that’s an old habit of mine), 1 read the name of Chaunccy Cos- grove. our class president. With great eager- ness I devoured every word of the following invi- tation:— Somerville. Mass., U. S. A.. May 1, 1913. Dear old classmate: At a recent meeting of the officers of the class of 1913 we decided to assemble the class once more. The date for this reunion is June 3, 1943. You will recall that this is just thirty years from the day when Harlan Worthley, now president of the Philippine Agricultural Col- lege, delivered his wonderful Ivy Day oration. We realize that with so many celebrities who are scattered over the world, it will be impossible to assemble the entire class. The reunion will be held in the auditorium of the high school. Hop- ing against fate to see you, I am Chauncey Cosgrove. Why was it that my eyes were filled with mist? Ah. I knew. It was nearly ten years since I en- tered Uncle Sam's service and I had not seen a single high school classmate in that time, except the famous ball player who was ambassador to Japan before me. Could I leave my duties long enough to re-visit Somerville? I would. I dispatched a telegram by Cheever’s improved wireless telegraph to Cosgrove accepting his in- vitation. By the way, Cheever was a classmate of mine, who was always dabbling in electricity. Now he was considered even greater than Mar- coni in the wireless world. Three weeks later I sailed for Boston on the Latina, of the Burbank Airship line. All at once 1 remembered that Burbank was no other than an old classmate of mine. How famous some of my classmates have become. Burbank had per- fected a passenger airship which could make the trip from Japan to Boston in sixty hours. I arrived in Boston after an uneventful voyage, on the evening of June 3. Immediately took an autobus to Somerville. Getting out at the corner oi Highland avenue and Walnut street, what was my surprise to see a massive building reaching from the soldiers' monument to the new city hall, which stood at the corner of School street. I was indeed surprised to see these two beautiful new structures, when I thought how hard work it had been to procure the amount necessary to make the few additions made in 1913. While standing in front of the high school, a shout from a nearby automobile brought me to my senses. The car came to a stop and 1 recog- nized Stanley Lane and Roger Hunncwcll. W hile entering the building they told me that they owned a large department store in Boston. (Lane always did have a desire to enter just such a business, and Chub would do anything that Stan would.) They employed many of our 1913 boys. Wiswcll and Davis had proved them- selves about the best collar and necktie demon- strators in the country, while Bishop and Wesley 1 homas were valuable as floorwalkers, and Turner as manager of the perfume department. Upon entering the massive auditorium, we were greeted on all sides by our old classmates. The hall was artistically decorated in purple and white, with the numerals 1913 conspicuously displayed in the color scheme. The meeting was called to order by President Cosgrove, now hockey coach at Harvard. The exercises were opened by the high school orches- tra. Chaffee, Sharp. Harlow, Leland, and Parmer. The first four named had gained fame in all comers of the earth, while good old “Blondy” was hailed as the greatest composer oi the age. 3o6 SOM ICR VILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR President Cosgrove then made a few remarks, at the end of which he asked for a v te of thanks for Earle Clark, who had recently presented the school, in the name of the class of 1913, with fif- teen of Clark’s improved vacuum cleaners. Cos- grove introduced the governor of the state as speaker of the evening. It was Alfred McAl- pine. .Mac’’ extolled the praises of the class, and outlined the lives of many o. his classmates. He told about the perpetual candidacy of Edwin Shea, and about the suffragette tactics of Miss Pepper; how Eric Johnson, with the aid of Sena- tors Sharkey and Mills abolished the jury sys- tem, and that Helen McCarthy had recently patented her new McIntyre automobile. The next feature on the programme was a selec- tion by a quartette composed of lola Johnson, soprano; Eva Givan, alto; Wilfred Fuller, tenor; and Tom West. bass. lola Johnson was now president of the International Correspondence School of Music. Eva Givan. who had never been absent from school in her life, was now lead- ing a gay life in the dramatic world. Wilfred was singing ivric opera in the employ of Colbert, who had recently purchased Waldron's Casino. Tom West was. as he ever was. Jack-of-all-trades,” dabbling in this profession and then in that. Har- lan Worthley delivered his famous Ivy day oration on ‘ Efficiency. He added that, judging from the positions many of his classmates now held, they had taken his closing advice to heart. The curtain rolling up disclosed a dark stage, on which the first scene of “Macbeth” was being presented. I was told that the three figures were no other than the Misses Hirst. Hammond, and Aguere. who had been starring in Doane's Shakes- pearean productions as the Weird Sisters. Near the close of the scene three beautiful Angora cats rushed across the stage. They were closely fol- lowed by the Misses Lakjn, Lanman. and Clough, who had a large cat farm on Medford Hillside. Suddenly the lights went out and a baseball diamond was thrown on a screen. Behold! There was a remnant of the 1913 baseball team. Scanned was in the box: Harris, catching; West, m first: Eeland. in the field, and Johnny Mitch, on third. The talking machine announced that this picture had been taken the day before, when some 1913 boys had defeated the high school team. 19—13. The next picture was the finish of a Marathon race. Who was the winner? I knew the face. Yes. it was Luciano. Then the massive frame of Anthony Lavertv was set before us. Lavertv was in fighting togs. The title of this was. “The Champion of the World.” These pictures had been taken by Seward Nichols, head photographer of the firm of Church Parker. Then three members of the class who had at- tained success in the literary world read extracts from their own works. Madeline Coy, D.D., had written a sensational volume on Marriage.” Elsie Simpson, dealing with experiences, had written, Who Wrote My Notes for Absence?” Herman Jones, working on his own characteris- tics. had compiled six volumes on ‘‘Conscientious- ness.” Soderburg, as comedian of the evening, told a few old chestnuts. President Cosgrove rose and spoke as follows: You listened to a programme which was ren- dered entirely by your classmates. I now think it is fitting you should know why some are not here and where they are. Miss McCarthy, our secretary, will tell you about as many as she can.” Helen, who was enhancing as in the good old days, read the following account of the absent:— Henry Lacy, of the Cnited States Labor Com- mission, is quelling a strike in Alaska. Nolan is at The 11 ague, arguing on international peace. Morrison, Swett, and Crispen, the insep- arables. are making a tour of the world. Margaret and Rose Kelly are owners of the large factory which makes the Kelly Kandy Kisses. They are so busy supplying the demands for kisses it was impossible for them to be pres- ent. Otis Kincaid, who was always a bone of con- tention. Beth Montgomery, and Mildred Nolan, known as the whisperers, are in a famous nunnery. Ruth Alexander is an inmate of the Battle Creek Sanitarium: she has strained her voice. Miriam Benson is now singing opera in Paris, while anessa Blaisdell is the most noted divorce lawyer living in Germany. Myrtle Holmes, president of a woman’s club, had a very important meeting for this evening. C laire Sweeney is a physical culture instructor. Schroeder. hairdresser, and Ruth Sawyer, cubist and portrait painter of the class, are living in Hawaii. Helen Turner has the most beautiful arts and crafts shop in London. Howard Merrill is living on Mt. Edith, near illiams.Mi. Me., where he is engrossed in writ- ing German poetry. Gladys Goodwin, proprietor of the Babbling Brook Spring Water Company, and Ruth Went- worth. principal of the Wentworth Institute for Incorrigible Boys, were delayed when their air- ship was disabled near Omaha. When Helen had finished, a few closing re- (Continue-d on j age ; ■_ : .] FOOTBALL TKAM I.itclitiild Studio SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 308 : : ■ : Quotations Alfred McAlpinc:— 'Tie most prevails who nobly dares.” At the College Exams:— “Take care and say this with presence of mind.” Thomas West:— There are few such swains as he nowadays. ’ Ernest Gustin:— “Stung by the splendor of a sudden thought.” O mimercial 1 )epartment:— “To that dry drudgery at the desk's dead wood.” Berry Sharp:— “Xot a thought to be seen On his steady brow and quiet-mouth.” Raymond Chaffee:— Whose face is thus so musically fair?” May Ante:— “I have studied books, rather than men.” Mycr Benjamin:— Discretion of speech is more than eloquence.” William Mills:— He is a fountain oi honor. Eric Johnson:— “Thou savest an undisputed thing In such a solemn way.” Raymond Parmer:— I do loathe explanations.” Luther Wedgwood:— An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sor- row ' Lester Kirkpatrick:— “Some deemed him wondrous wise, and some believed him mad.” David Lipshires:— He thought as a sage.” Lawrence Hopkins:— Young fellows will be young fellows.” Philip Davis:— Let men say whate’er they will, Woman, woman rules them still.” Harlan Worthley:— Such easy greatness, such a graceful port, So turned and finished for the camp or court.” Tech Division:— Are you good men and true?” Raymond Baxter:— Jn all thy humors, whether grave or mellow, Thoifrt such a touchy, testy, pleasant fellow, Hast so much wit and mirth and spleen about thee. There is no living with thee or without thee.” Elizabeth Montgomery:— There is not so variable a thing in Xature as a lady's head-dress. Marion Parker:— Softly speak and sweetly smile.” In the long corridor:— We met,—'twas in a crowd.” Ruth Wentworth:— For oh! Eternity’s too short To utter all thy praise.” Stanley Lane:— He dances like an angel. He is always laugh- ing. for he has an infinite deal of wit.” Fanny Lipshires:— There is nothing truly valuable which can be purchased without pains and labor.” Bertha Kerncr:— There is a garden in her face, Where roses and white lilies grow.” Erling Doane:— “The athletic fool, to whom what Heaven de- nied of soul is well compensated in limbs.” Charles Sharkey:— Tis not in mortals to command success, But we ll do more. Semporius, we’ll deserve it. ’ Jonathan Chase:— The pale, unripened beauty of the north.” Dorothy Wells:— Curled minion, dancer, coiner of sweet words.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 309 Mabel Bourne:— “Eyes too expressive to be blue. Too lovely to be gray. Claire Monitors:— Mary Moore:— Proud of port, though something squat. Lou Macdonald:— Sweet reas( nableness.” Howard Merrill:— ‘One vast substantial smile. Edward Bullard:— “It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. Requiem, Symphony Hall, April, T3:— “A hit, a very palpable hit. William Crowell:— Nobody is on my side, nobody takes part with me; I am cruelly used. Warren Bolton:— To spend too much time in studies is sloth.” Marion Dion:— Merit is worthier than fame. John Kelley:— One man's folly is another man’s fortune. Eva Givan:— Constancy is the foundation of virtues. Debating Clubs:— And e’en though vanquished, thev could argue still.” Roland Davies:— “No beauty like the beauty of a mind. Arthur Harlow:— To follow foolish precedents and wink With both our eyes is easier than to think.” Carolyn Armitage:— Sweet maid! Elsie Walker:— “And heaven’s soft azure in her eye was seen.” Ketchum Alexander:— “The smile that was childlike and bland.” Wallace Crispin:— “A nice unparticular man.” Fred Thomas:— “Six feet shall serve for all they store.” Paul Ackerman:— Laugh and be well.” Edwin Shea:— The schoolroom’s a cell, Leave study and books for the upland and dell.” Paul 1'arrow:— A bad excuse is better, they sav, than none at all. Ethel Lord:— “I am now no more than a mere lodger in my own house. Seward Nichols:— The very pink of perfection.” ‘acati n Days:— That indolent condition of doing nothing.” James Arrington:— And still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” Ralph Kcnneson:— Then he will talk—ye gods! how he will talk.” Ruth Alexander:— “Tell 11s. and in effect you tell the town.” Harold Lcland:— Whate’er he did was done with so much case In him alone ’twas natural to please. Douglas Fleming:— That’s nothing to what I could say if I chose.” Mary Gurvin:— The question is ‘Is man an ape?'” Myrlc Holmes:— Feminine vanity—the divine gift which makes woman charming. Mildred Nolan:— Some credit in being jolly.” From East Hall to 21-W:— Straight down the crooked lane, and all around the square.'’ Vera Smith:— “Good to be merrie and wise.” John Crenner:— I know everything except myself.” Emily Johnson:— Her angel’s face as the great eye of heaven shined bright. Clinton Bradley:— “Merrily, merrily shall I live now.” John Mitchell:— A merrier man, I never spent an hour’s talk withal.” 3 io SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR William I rooks and Clifford Herrick:— “You two are book men ' Nellie Eorg:— “My heart is true as steel. Ernest Larrabee:— “We dote on his very absence.” Herman Jones:— ()l all the learned and authentic fellows.” Vanessa Blaisdell:— Whose words all cars took captive.” Bernard Connor:— “Men of few words are the best men.” Joseph Looney:— “There was a little man, and he had a little soul; And lie said: Little soul, let us try. try, try!” Physics Laboratory:— “Striking the electric chain, wherewith we are darkly bound.” Edith Harrison:— “Idle, wild, and young, I laugh’d and danc'd and talk'd and sung.” Mabel Clough:— “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” John Forbes:— “Whose little body lodged a mighty mind.” Clarence Turner:— “The glory of a firm, capacious mind.” Class Editors:— “A duel's amang ye takin’ notes, And. faith. he'!l prent it.” The Xon-(iraduate:— And he paid dear—very dear, for his whistle.” Office, 3d Period:— “I will make a star-chamber matter of it.” The Glee Club:— “And many a tale their music tells.” Helen McCarthy:— “She’s all my fancy painted her, She’s lovely, she’s divine.” Marion Slade:— Persuasive speech, and more persuasive sighs, Silence that spake, and eloquence of eyes.” Louise Herrick:— “Wise to resolve, and patient to perform.” Elinor Cunningham:— Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind.” High School Orchestra:— There’s music in the air.” Helen Pond:— Earth sounds my wisdom, and high heaven my fame.” Editha Sharkey:— Little tube of mighty power, Charmer of an idle hour.” Gladys Mackay:— “Eyes sublime with tears and laughter for all time.” Be. sic McGray:— “Laugh and be fat.” Mary MacLeod:— A maiden modest, and vet self-possessed.” Agnes Sharry:— “Her talents were of the more silent clas .” Helena Trolsaas:— My life is one horrid grind.” Reena Roberts:— O marvelously modest maiden you! Thomas West:— Those prophet tones which men have turned to hear.” Mildred 1 lorsman :— A faultless body and a blameless mind.” Gerald Gillis:— I know the disposition of women.” Eugenie Carter:— So young, so fair, good without effort.” Theodore Messer:— More happy, if less wise.” Carlton Wiswell:— Tis pleasant sure to see one’s name in print.” Etta Elliott and Marguerite Elliott:— And both were young and one was beautiful.” Elsie Goddard:— “Those about her From her shall read the perfect ways of honor.” Hubert Ames:— The very pink of courtesy.” Marion Davis:— “Man delights not me.” Marian Munroe:— “Her voice was ever soft.” Ruth Lane:— She that was ever fair and never proud.” i SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3i Florence Higgins:— “As chaste as unsunn’d snow. Mildred Carr:— Prouder than rustling in unpaid-for silk. Thomas Bishop:— “Too late I stayed—forgive the crime! Unheeded flew the hours.” Noil-Promoted:— “Oh, call back yesterday, bid time return! Madeline Coy:— “Put so fair. She takes the breath of men away Who gaze upon her unaware.” Herbert Barrett:— “Whose youth was full of foolish noise.” Chemical Laboratory:— Oh, its offence is rank, it smells to heaven.” Collette Kane and Mae Innis:— Theirs is not the bond of man and wife. Miriam Bernson:— The land of song within thee lies. Phyllis Grace:— Her gracious, graceful, graceless Grace.” Hamilton Givan:— Better late than never.” Phoebe Underhill:— Laughs with a vast and unextinguishable laughter. Doris Fitch:— She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen.” Theodore Baker:— He talked on forever. William Dougal:— His wise, rare smile is sweet with certainties.” Helen Barber:— I would both sing thy praise and praise thy singing.” Walter Cheever:— For he is fair to look upon and comely.” Addition of the High School:— Hear ye not the hum of mighty workings?” Phyllis Noyes:— Is she not passing fair?” Frances Homer:— A daughter of the gods, divinely tall. And most divinely fair.” John Dardis:— The light that lies In women’s eyes lias been my heart's undoing.” Isabel Whiting:— Her life alone is great Who by a life unconquered conquers fate.” Edgar Creighton:— A finished gentleman from top to toe.” Paul Hunnewell:— The world’s busy body. Grace Lewis and Ethel Wilson:— They spake seldom, but all their words were tuneful sweet. Chauncey Cosgrove:— Faultily faultless, icily regular, splendidly null.” Dorothy Pease:— Perchance my too much questioning offends.” Edith Williamson:— I keep good heart; and bide my time And blow the bubbles of my rhyme.” Iola Johnson:— And as an angel heavenly she sang.” Pauline Murray:— And she was fair as is the rose in May. Edith Jordan:— Thou hast no faults, or I no faults can spy. Thou art all beauty, or all blindness I.” Wilfred Fuller:— His heart runs away with his head. Richard Flaherty:— When you have nothing to say, say nothing.” Alice Meehan:— True it is, she had one failing, Had a woman ever less?” Marion Flagg:— But to see her was to love her.” J)on Gudakunst:— For every why he had a wherefore.” Class of 1913:— “Thanks to the gracious powers above, from all mankind that singled us, And dropped the pearl of friendship in the cup they kindly mingled 11s. And bound us in a wreath of flowers, with hoops of steel knit under it:— Nor time, nor space, nor chance, nor change, nor Death himself shall sunder it. 3 2 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR S. TH. 5. Calendar, 1012-13 September 8—School opened. September 20—First meeting of K. U. B. Girls. September 2J—First meeting of L. H. T. Club. September 27—First meeting of S. O. S. Girls. October 5—First football game of the season. S. H. S., 13; Tech, '10, 5. October 7—hirst meeting of Dramatic Club. October 12—S. H. S., 12; Cambridge Latin. 0. October lf —First meeting of Girls' Glee Club. October 17— October Radiator. October 10—S. H. S., 0; Waltham, 10. October 21—First meeting of Roys' Glee Club. October 26-—S. H. S., 13; Brockton, 0. October 20—First meeting of orchestra. November 3—S. H. S.. 28; Newton (I. November 1—First debate held by Lincoln De- bating Club. November 5—First debate held by S. H. S. De- bating Club. November 0—First league game. S. II. S., 3; Medford, 0. November 12—George R. Glendenning, busi- ness manager of Bankers and Traders Journal, ad- dressed the commercial department on Advertis- ing- November 12—Senior class elections. November 11—Omicron Delta dance. November 16—S. 11. S.. 0: Malden. 13. November 18—Mrs. Lucia Ames Mead ad- dressed the Senior class on “International Peace.” November 20—S. H. S., 30: Melrose, 6. November 21—November Radiator. November 23—S. I!. S., 0: Everett, 20. November 25— Superintendent Clark addressed the Junior class on “Teaching as a Vocation.” November 28—Thanksgiving Day. November 28—S. 11. S., 14; Rindge Techni- cal School. 0. November 28—December 2—Thanksgiving re- cess. December -1—Reception given to parents of Freshmen and Juniors. December 0—Tau Phi Sigma dance. December 10—December Radiator. December 20—January —Christmas recess. January 14—G. E. K. dance. January 22—S. O. C. dance. January 23—January Radiator. January 24—S. II. S.. 1 : Melrose, 2. February 3—Class of 1917- entered school. February 6—President Roberts, of Colby Col- lege. addressed the preparatory pupils of Senior and Junior classes. February 6—S. H. S.. 2; Chelsea, 0. February 7— S. H. S., 0; Arlington, 13. February 10—S. 11. S., 2; Medford 2. February 12—Lincoln's Birthday. February —Mrs. Thurston addressed the Seniors on Tangiers. February 20—February Radiator. February 21—S. H. S., 0; Melrose, 3. February 22—Washington's Birthday. February 23—-March 3—Vacation. February 24—1912 class reunion. March 7—Triangular Debate. Somerville vs. Newton at Newton. Somerville vs. Brookline at Somerville. Newton vs. Brookline at Brook- line. March 20—Alumni Radiator. March 27—G. E. K. show. April 28—Farewell reception to Mr. William D. Sprague. April 3—Phi Alpha dance. April 14—Senior dance. April 11—First baseball game. S. H. S., 25; Arlington. 2. April 17—April Radiator. April 19—Patriots’ Day. S. II. S., 4; Malden, 0; S. 11. S.. I : Rindge Technical, 1. April 19—Seniors present banner to the school. April 21—Verdi's Requiem at Symphony Hall. April 23—S. H. S., 10; Boston Latin, 3. April 26—May 5—Vacation. April 26—S. H. S.. 2; Medford, (� . April 28—Junior Dance- May 3—S. ! L S., 0; Everett, 3. May 5—S. II. S., 4; Newton, 5. May 7—S. H. S., 8; Melrose, 1. May JO—S. H. S.. 10; Rindge Technical. 15. May 11—S. H. S., 7; Lynn English High, 4. May 16—Presentation of medals to debaters. May 17—S. 11. S., 0; Everett, 10. May 21—S. II. S... 12: Cambridge Latin, 2. May 22—May Radiator. May 28—S. TL S.. 12; Brockton, 4. May 29—Memorial Day exercises. Ball game for benefit of Playground Association. Faculty, 2; Seniors, 10. [Continued on page .’-.fS.) SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3 3 “Laugh and the world laughs with you. Teacher (in Latin): “Give the parts of 'occido.' ” Freshie: “Oh. kiddo, oh kiddearie, oh. kissi, oh kissus some. ODE TO CHEMISTRY. Jlreak. break, break. ()n the cold, hard floor, O glass, And I would that my tongue could utter 'Phe things that I think in class. As I slowly pick up the pieces, I hear a sad refrain; The vanished grace of my hard-earned cash Will never return again. Teacher: What are 'pommes de terre'? Pupil: Stones. Where are you going, my pretty maid? “I am going to class, kind sir, she said. What do you do there, my pretty maid? Fluff for my credits, sir. she said. Teacher: What is the meaning of the letters A. I).? Pupil (suddenly): After the Deluge. “That young engineer is a very rude man.” Why I thought you said he was a civil engi- neer.” Freshman: My algebra book says ‘simple equations l ppcr Classman: Don't pay any attention to that. It's just a printer’s mistake.” Teacher: “How much was the gross income of the fisherman? Fright Pupil: He had no gross; his was all net.” Milliner: Is there anything I can bring back from Paris for you?” High School Girl: Yes, don’t you think two of those nom-de-plumes would look well 011 my hat?” My man. said the philanthropist, “I am going to give you a chance to work. Mister. replied Panhandle Pete, “me old father lost half his fortune playin' roulette, an’ the other half on boss races, and almost the last ad- vice he gimme was never to take no chances. If to err is human. then my report card tells me I am superhuman. I tcli off a sixty-foot ladder to-day.” It’s a wonder you weren't killed. ()h, I only fell off the first round. Freshman: I wonder if the Professor means anything by giving me a ticket to his lecture on l'oois’? Senior: “This ticket says 'Admit one.’” Son: May I go out to play now?” Mother: What, with those holes in your trousers? Son: “No, with the boy next door.” Little words of Latin, Little lines to scan. Make a mighty Vergil, Fut a crazy man. She: Do we have a French verb to-day?” He: Yes, dire.” Nowadays we see signs reading thus:— School Suits. Fut still the average boy thinks it doesn't. 3 4 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR FRESHMAN BRILLIANCY. “A vacuum is nothing shut up in a box.” Etc. is a sign to make believe you know more than you do.” A certain teacher claims that some people have three dimensions—length, width, and thickness. All good boys love their sisters. But I so good have grown That I love other boys’ sisters As well as I do my own. Porter (to weary traveler who is about to leave the train): Shall I brush you off, sir?” Weary Traveler: No, 1 prefer to wait, and get off in the usual way. We don’t want to buy your dry goods, We don’t like you any more. You'll be sorry when you see us Going- to some other store. You can’t sell us any sweaters, Class-pins, rings, or any fad; We don’t want to trade in your store If you don't give us your ad. She: Why, it's only six o’clock, and I told you to come after supper.” He (modestly): That’s what 1 did come after.” Bov (in dentist’s chair): I wish I had been born without any teeth! Dentist (soothingly): You were, my boy. Roosevelt says that everyone should paddle his own canoe, but anybody Woodrow Wilson. Professor N: What is better than presence of mind in a railroad accident? Student: Absence of body.” What makes the ocean so angry?” Because it has been crossed so often.” Tell me. said the lady to the old soldier, ‘‘were you cool in battle?” “Cool. said the truthful veteran, “why, I fairly shivered.” The other day a wagon maker, who has been dumb for years, picked up a hub and spoke. Here is a geometry problem which shows a great deal of reasoning:— A sheet of ruled paper is a lazy dog. Given: A sheet of ruled paper. To Prove: That a sheet of ruled paper is a lazy dog. Proof: A sheet of ruled paper is an inklined plane. An inclined plane is a slope up. A slow pup is a lazy dog. Therefore a sheet of ruled paper is a lazv dog. Q. E. D. “Alice has a new piano.” Yes, isn’t it grand?” Judge: Well. Pat, what brought you here?” Pat: Two policemen, your honor.” Judge: Drunk. 1 suppose?” Pat: Yes, sir; both of them.” My dad knows more’n George Washington did,” said the small boy. How’s that?’’ asked the grocer. Last night.” continued the small boy, when 1 told dad 1 hadn’t been skating, he said he know’d better, and gimme a lickin’ fer lyin’. George Washington couldn’t tell a lie, but my dad kin tell one the minute he hears it.” When you've studied all the night And you know your lessons all are right Who next day calls you to recite? Nobody. F—ierce lectures. L—ate hours. I’—nexpected company. N—othing prepared. K—indred cuts. A mouse will make a girl scream, but a rat will only make her hair stand up. She: Do you like tea?” He: I like the next letter better.” This is quite shocking.” What is quite shocking?” “Electricity.” Soph: Did you ever take chloroform?” Freshic: No. who teaches it?” Teacher: Who was Columbus?” Preside: “The gem of the ocean.” Teacher: How does the moon affect the tide?” Senior: It doesn’t affect the tied, only the un- tied.” A DIE—LEMMA. Teacher: “Your mark is 32. If you don’t study more you won't get to college.” Pupil (yawning): If 1 do study more I’ll go to the cemetery, so what had I better do?” PALMISTRY. She: They say you can tell a girl’s character by the way she holds her hands.” He: II’m: I can tell more about it by the way I hold her hands.” He: Can you keep a secret?” She: Yes, but unfortunately I always tell someone who can't.” “Someone told me that you dyed your hair.” “Tis false!” “Yes, that’s what I told them.” SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 315 Dora Pederson, E, ’09, Salem Normal School, Stanley Smith, English, TO, M. I. T., T4, is Tl, is teaching in Skowhegan, Maine. art editor of the “Technique” this year. Marion Corliss. Latin, ’09, Wellesley, T3, has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Frank W. Merrill, E., ’07, Tufts, T2, has gone to New York city to enter the employ of the New York Central railroad. Rose Greenberg and Frank N. Blanchard, both E., '09, Tufts, T3, have recently been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. Jennie Pederson, E. ’09. Salem Normal, Tl, is teaching school in Madison, Maine. Raymond Farr, E.. Tl, is a salesman for the Diamond Match Companv. Florence Knight, L, Tl, is at Salem Normal School. Eleanor Dunning, E., ’09, is working for the John Hancock Company. Louise Clevenger, S. IT. S., T2, is senior class president at Mount Ida. ‘‘Bill’’ Parks, S. II. S., T2 and Harold Giles, L., Tl, are working for the Barrett Manufactur- ing Company in Boston. Harold Webb, S. H. S., T2, is with the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. O11 June 30, Harry A. Marchant, E., TO, will be married to Miss Olive Webster. Rose Greenberg and Frank N. Blanchard, both English, ’09. were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa at Goddard Chapel at Tufts College. The engagement has been announced of Mary Elizabeth Grimes. L., 02. Kadcliflfe, ’0( , to Wal- ter IT. Greene of Stockton, Kansas. Miss Grimes is at present a teacher in the English department of the Manual Training High School at Indian- apolis, Ind. Stanley Bowlby. Latin, ’ll, is with Allen Lewis, a wholesale grocery firm in Portland, Oregon. William L. Phillips. Latin. ’08, Harvard. T2, has been appointed to the position of landscape architect and first assistant in the municipal de- partment at the Panama canal district. His work will consist of assisting in laying out and building the town of Balboa at the Pacific end of the canai, and of rebuilding and extending the exist- ing towns of that section. Mr. Phillips took his landscape degree at Harvard, having won two distinctions in the course of his studies there. Rhodes Robertson, Latin, 08, Harvard, T2, has won a traveling fellowship in architecture, which consists of ‘two years’ study abroad. Mr. Robertson has been in Rome until this spring, when he took a trip into Sicily and Greece, where he visited the Delphic oracle and the Yale of Temne. Mr. Robertson was formerly with Cram, Goodhue Ferguson, a Boston architect firm. The engagement has been announced of Bertha McNcal and William Mitchell, English. Harold Eric kebbon. English. 08. M. I. T.. T2, is working in the office of Architect W. W. Bos- worth, 527 Fifth avenue, New York city, where he is engaged upon the plans for the new build- ings for tlie Massachusetts Institute of Tech- nology, which are to be built upon the bank of the diaries River in Cambridge. Last summer Mr. Kebbon visited many of the colleges and univer- sities in the United States in order to collect data, which would prove helpful in his present work. SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3i6 EXCHANGE NOTES II5 Others See Us S omerville High School Radiator: What is there to say blit “Congratulations! —Mirror, Waltham. Among the exchanges received last month the Somerville High School Radiator stands out most prominently. The simplicity of the design on the cover first catches the eye and compels one to turn the first page and discover what lies within. The cuts at the heads of the different departments are only a continuation of the artistic ability shown on the cover. The literary depart- ment stands for all it should. Seldom school papers develop that department, which is the most important in the paper, to such extent as the Radiator has. “The Way of Misunderstand- ing is Hard and “The Righting Spirit” are two fine stories, to say nothing of the others. The editorials, school notes, and all other departments are excellent.—Coburn Clarion, Waterville. Me. The Radiator has some good cuts and a fine collection of stories. The Exchange column is verv cleverlv written.—Record. Xcwburvport. Mass. The Somerville High School Radiator is good in every respect, especially the stories.—North Stonington, Conn. The Somerville High School Radiator: Your paper is splendid from cover to cover, the stories are interesting, the cuts are fine, and. in fact, we don't know how your paper could be improved.— Academic Observer, Utica, X. Y. Uie Radiator—a compact and well-conducted paper.— Brocktonia. Somerville High School Radiator: So in your opinion we deserve to be referred to as “'the comic sheet ? Thanks. Now let 11s congratu- late you upon your method of writing Exchange criticisms. It is the first time we ever saw the method employed, and it struck favorably. Your stories arc also excellent.—Keene Enterprise. The Exchange column in the Somerville Radi- ator is very well written. This is one of our best exchanges.— High School Gleaner, I’awtuckct, R. I. Somerville High School Radiator, Somerville. Boston. Mass.: All your departments are full of good things to read, and each issue of your paper continues to improve. Your Exchange column is noticeably attractive.—Dinosaur, Laramie, Wyoming. Ihe Radiator: The Exchange column in the February number is most clever.—Searchlight, Walpole. You must read this one. Frances. The Som- erville High School Radiator is the best school paper I have read in a long time.” ---o--- The Radiator extends to all her exchanges best wishes for a pleasant vacation, and invites them all to come and visit her again next year. We have received this year over three hundred exchanges, representing one hundred and three schools, from nineteen states of the Union and one province in Canada. “Goodness gracious! ejaculated Mrs. Brown, as she stood in the doorway holding a telegram in her hand. “And she h’aint again’ to come home to-night. Wal, if that don’t beat the Dutch. Here, she’s invited half the village up here to-night to show off her seminary manners, and now that old mare has gone an’ sprained her foot, and Maggie can’t get home. My! but I bet she's mad! I guess she wished she hadn’t gone to visit over last night. But what am I a-goin’ to do, I’d like to know? There ain't a telephone SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3 7 around here, and not a boss on the place, and that whole gang’ll be coinin’ here in three hours. Goodness gracious! she ejaculated again, for that was as near profanity as Mrs. Brown ever dared to go. I don’t suppose, after all, there’ll be ntore’n a dozen or so. and there’s all them nice frosted cakes a-waitin’ on the pantry shelf, i guess I’ll just have to let them come. But what’ll 1 do to entertain 'em? 1 lvaint had no company crowd these five years, and, to tell the truth, I don’t know what to do. Xow. I spose that Mag's got that all planned, and maybe she's left the stuff up in her bag. 1 guess I'll have a look, for if it's there 1 bet it’s powerful unusual. So Mrs. Brown in quest of entertainment for her guests, sought Maggie's room. What to her amazement did she sec. but many brightly colored papers strewn upon the little desk and floor. “Why. there’s the very stuff. I’m mighty sure tfoit’s just what it is for, and. I tell yer. it looks powerful interestin’. So. happy in her find, Maggie’s mother gathered the papers into her arms and carried them down to the parlor, hiding them all over the room. “I’ve heard tell of folks hiding peanuts, so I guess it's all right to hide these. It's good to make them hunt for their imenainment. “.Now you'll find your fun hidden all over this room. were Mrs. Brown's first words to her guests that evening, and when you’ve found it you can 'intertaiiT yourselves. When you get done you let me know, and I will bring von some cake, made out of the new missionary rule, and some hot coffee. Then their hostess withdrew, but from time to time she heard loud peals of laughter, and she congratulated herself on being able to find her daughter’s plan of amusement. Meanwhile the tun was running high. Those pretty magazines were Maggie’s exchanges, which she had brought home to work upon, but nevcrthless they were affording much entertain- ment. “Say.” called Harold, “you know I'm learning every day. Here’s the Item from Dorchester, a dandy interesting paper, and it says that even Alexander the Great had tire (Tyre) troubles. I didn’t know he had an auto, and I don't believe my teacher docs, either. I'll tell her in the class tomorrow, ami she’ll think I’ve been doing re- search work in history. Oh. here’s a Concordia, from Danvers. Jim. It’s got lots of athletics in it. I knew you’d want to read about them, but there h’aint no jokes nor what-do-call-it—Exchange column. What's that paper you've got, Mary Jane?” “Oh. this is tiic Blue Owl. It is chock full of fine stories and jokes. Here's a good one. He: ■( n what grounds does your father object to me?’ She: 'On grounds within a mile of the house. ’’ This is The Gleaner from Pawtucket, R. I.. cried little Freda Dytelle. Bon Dieu! but I’d like to go to that school. They give the loveliest French dramas there. Come see this picture of the cast.” “Oh, dear, here's the Increscent, Beloit. Wis., with two continued stories; one would be bad enough, but two makes it uninteresting to an out- sider. Why. is this really The School Life from Mel- rose? One of the fellows sent me a paper from there last fall, and it had the worst cover I ever saw. I’m so glad they’ve changed it now. This is called the 'awful number.' but it surely hasn’t an awful cover any more.” Here. Orion, thou artist man. catch these two papers. The Searchlight and the Coburn Clarion, and fea t your eyes upon their splendid cuts.” “Hey, here’s a mighty fine editorial in The Oracle. Listen to the gist of it. You know I thought as long as 1 couldn’t go to college that I couldn't have any higher education, but this editor says that by reading the books of the best men anyone can pave his pathway of life as smoothly as a college man: I'm going home to study books.” Ah. George, what you goin' to study any more for? I'm going to try to get ahead.” Well. I hope you succeed, you need one bad enough. This Dinosaur has a classical editorial this month, but I rather think a story is needed. Here’s some advice to you, Angelina, when you write poetry. It’s a poor poet’s tale in the Allerlci. A poet sent an editor a contribution entitled 'Why Do I Live?’ The editor answered: Because you posted your contribution instead of bringing it in person.' Say. The Imp is a fine little paper. They give little Imp pins to every member of the staff who has been faithful throughout the year. f don’t quite understand this exchange busi- ness. but the column in Punchard Ensign needs some working up. and The Index, Worcester, and SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3 IS The Archon, Hummer Academy, haven't any at all.” “Say. ‘Dip.’ you’ve been through high school, so tell me, don’t the graduating class usually have an ode and a poem? Here's the Nautilus, a line Senior number without either.” “What’s that pretty paper you have, Dorothy?” “Oh, this is The Iliad, from Troy. X. V., and it’s full of good stories and has a fine editorial. “Oh. what’s this pile of papers, Pansy?” Why. these are the ones I've read, and I can tell you all about them. This Leavitt Angelus is an alumni number, and a good one at that. Those editors certainly did a lot of work. This is the Keene Enterprise. It has notes on the trip to Washington, and some real good laughs. Argus, I.ambertville, X. J.. has a fine little story called ‘Peggy's Disgrace,’ and a good exchange column. Now run away because I want to finish reading this Broctonia. It's extra large and has twenty pages of good literary material, illustrated with beautiful photographs of the Rockies.” “Oh. somebody please tell me a paper with good stories. cried Freda again. You’ve all been talking at once, and I couldn’t hear what papers were good. Read ' t the Ebb of the Tide.’ in the Olympian. It is a very touching little story, or else try ‘Why Jim Went Away,’ in the Voice. It is sad and pathetic, but splendidly written. They both will suit your nature exactly.” Here goes! Some more athletics, Jim, in The Dome, from Sheffield.” “Oh, Mack, here’s a good rap on you, and T guess it would fit others, as well. It’s a real good piece of advice from The Shuttle. AVhat is more pleasing than to hear one say without decoration or deduction, “Yes.” instead of “Hm,” “Ya,” “Yep. I guess so.” Perhaps. I suppose so,” or a nod of the head. . . . The cry is Be definite! How can we be when such a little word with only one meaning is allowed to be the centre of such a maze?' ” The Assembler. Wrentham. has a' good storv called ‘Which One.' and ‘The Art of Tardiness’ is a very original article in The Quarterly. Stamford, Conn. I've been trying to puzzle out what is the matter with this Tatler, from Brooklyn: it has both good stories and jokes, but I’ve just dis- covered it sadly needs some cuts.” Oh. look at these Lasell Seniors,” cried Gladys Davis, the daughter of the richest man in the town. ! only hope to be one of them some- day. They have an awfully good paper with cuts and jokes and splendid stories, too.” “Well, at last, here is a paper that hasn’t a single advertisement. Hurrah for the Groto- nian! Just at this moment Mrs. Brown appeared in the doorway with hot coffee and cake, and simultaneously a cheer went up from the crowd. What’s the matter with Mrs. Brown? She’s all right! Who's all right? Mrs. Brown! Mrs. Brown! Mrs. Brown!” When at last the little company broke up that night, each one was of the opinion that this had been the best time they had had for more than a year, and Mrs. Brown was so pleased with herself as a hostess that she invited them all to come again when her daughter next came home from the seminary. Besides the above we have received the follow- ing:— Coburn Clarion (March). Archon (May). Dummer Academy. Grotonian Weekly (5). Maine Campus (6). Brown Daily Herald. For-Writers Magazine. Bostonia (April). Red and Black. Imp. Brighton. Grotonian. Stylus. Westfield, Mass. The Echo. Canton, Mass. SOME HIGH SCHOOL PROVERBS. A bowling student gathers no marks. A pony in the hand is worth two in the desk. A fool and his hair arc soon parted. T he proof of the grinding is in the recitation. Delinquency is the mother of suspension. The way of the whisperer is hard. A little zero is a dangerous thing. Never pay to-day the dues that you can pay to- morrow. Ignorance is bliss—(wherefore make ye merry, oh, Seniors.) HOCKEY TEAM l.itchlicld Studio 320 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR ATHLETICS Somerville, 10; IRin oe, 15 In a nightmare of a game. Somerville threw away a game to Rindge Technical School on May 10. The playing of the team resembled that of a poor grammar school aggregation for six weary, long-drawn-out innings. Seven errors were totalled f� � r Somerville during this time, and then things tightened up a bit. Ford seemed to be the only man who could do anything in the field or at the bat, getting three hits out of five times up, one of these a long two- bagger. Fitzgerald was hammered out of the box. and Scanncll took up the pitching at the end of the second inning. Mitchell and Van I'mmcrsen contributed a three-bagger apiece. 1. Robertson sprained his ankle in a slide to third, an accident which will keep him out of the game for a couple of weeks. Messenger pitched well for Rindgc. The summary:— SOMERVILLE. RIXDGE. Mitchell. 3b.......................2b, Kenny Downing. J. Robertson, 2b..........c., Sullivan Ford, s.'s..’...................Id., Sylvester Lcland. r.f......................s.s., White Luciano l.f...........r.f.. Portrast. Messenger West, lb.........................lb. Harvey Bianchi. c.f.....................c.f.. Green Harris. Hoban, Hyde, c............3b. Kelley Fitzgerald. Scanned, p...p.. Messenger. Smith Plavers’ summary:— Hoban ... 1 0 2 0 2 Hvde .. 1 0 0 0 0 Scanned ... 1 0 0 3 0 Fitzgerald ... 1 0 1 1 0 Wan I’mmersen ... ... 1 1 0 0 0 Totals ...38 1 24 11 7 Patted for Scanncll in ninth. Struck out—By Smith (3), by Messenger (4), by Scanned (4 ). by Fitzgerald (2). Base on balls— ff Smith ( !), off Messenger (2), off Fitzgerald (U. off Scanned (3). Three-base hits—Mitchell, Van I’mmersen. Passed balls—Hoban, Harris, Sullivan (31. Umpire—Barry. Somerville, 12 ; Brockton, 4 Somerville played with a return of old-time form on May 12. at Brockton, and easily out- cltigged and defeated the Shoe City boys. Fitz- gerald pitched a good, steady game, while Som- erville hammered La Roche for fifteen sturdy hits. Lcland hit the bad for a place in the hit column, four times out of six times at bat. Ford made two sensational stops which looked like safe hits. West played a good game at first. The summary:— SOMERVILLE. P� ROCKTON. Mitchell. 3b.....................3b. Keliher Van I'mmcrsen, c.f..............s.s., Spillane Y rd. s.s......................c.f.. Lynch a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Lcland. r.f Mitchell 1 2 3 1 Luciano, l.f Downing 2 0 1 0 0 West, 1b 1. Robertson .... 3 o 1 o V 1 Downing. 2b Ford 3 1 2 1 Harris, c ,.. .l.f.. I)oten Lcland 4 1 0 0 0 Fitzgerald, p ....2b. Fayer 1 mciano 0 1 0 0 Players’ summary :— West 4 0 11 0 1 a.b. b.h. p.o. a. c. Rianchi 2 0 0 0 0 Mitchell fi 2 Oil 1 farris 4 0 4 0 1 Wan I’mmersen ... .... 5 1 10 0 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 321 Ford .................. 4 1 2 S 0 Leland ................ 6 4 1 0 0 Luciano .............. 2 2 0 U West .................. 3 2 31 1 0 Downing ............... 5 2 4 0 0 Harris ................ 5 0 4 1 3 Fitzgerald ............ 5 1 1 4 0 Totals .............. 45 15 27 15 2 Struck out—By Fitzgerald (4), by La Roche (5). liases on balls—()ff Fitzgerald (4). off La Roche (2). Two-base hits—Leland, Luciano. Hit by pitched ball—Ford, Doten. Creedon. Double play—Fitzgerald to Ford. Umpire—Conley. —---------♦----------------- Leland. 'Bianchi . .. ... 4 1 0 0 0 ... 4 1 1 0 0 West 1 15 0 1 .. . 4 1 1 3 3 1 Harris • • • 0 1 0 .. . 3 0 0 1 35 5 27 19 7 Did not bat. Two-base hits—Thureill (2). Struck out—By Xcwth (12). Moore (2). Double plays—Downing to West. Passed balls—Harris. Hit by pitched ball—Harris. Rogers. Bases on balls—Off Xcwth (3), oft Moore (2). Umpire—Proctor, of Tufts. Somerville, 7; Xvnn Enolisb 4 Dame Fortune smiled on Somerville on May 13. and the Red and Blue nosed out a winner in a game which was hotly contested by both sides. Lynn made several disputes regarding the de- cisions of the umpire, and this unpleasant feature spoiled the work of the Lvnn aggregation for the ‘‘fans.” Harris in the seventh made a play which very rarelv occurs in baseball. He struck out but the ball was so low that it hit the rubber and bounded over the catcher’s head and through the backstop. Van Ummersen and Luciano scored, and Harris leisurely trotted around the bases, be- ing entitled to a home run on a strike-out. since the ball was off the field of play. Xcwth held Somerville hitters up to the sixth inning, when West hit through second base. Only four more hits were registered for Somerville. The puzzling curves of the Lynn pitcher bothered everybody, and he deserves a lot of credit for his splendid work. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. Mitchell. 3b LYNN. Van Ummersen, c.f... Ford, s.s Leland. Bianchi. r.f. .. Luciano, l.f West, lb Downing, 2b Harris, c Moore, p Players’ summary:— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Mitchell 0 1 6 1 Van Ummersen . 4 1 4 1 1 Ford . 4 0 2 12 JEverett, 10; Somerville, 0 Murray's great pitching and the heavy hitting Kverctt team were again too much for Somerville on May IT. Murray slew sixteen Red and Blue batsmen, and only allowed one hit. Luciano being the fortunate one. George Brickley contributed his usual bat work, and slammed over two home runs into Alewife Brook. Mitchell in the first inn- ing smashed a drive at Jones, the Everett third sackcr, who juggled, allowing Mitchell to reach first. In a passed ball by Swcetland, Mitchell ad- vanced to third, but Leland fanned and retired the side. This was the only time in the game when a Somerville man reached third. Fitzgerald went in for Scanned at the close of the second inning and pitched good ball. The summary:— SC )MKR V1LLE. EVERETT Mitchell. 3b........................c.f.. Hunt Van Ummersen, c.f...............c.. Swcetland Ford, s.s......................2b, G. Brickley Leland. r.f........................p., Murray Luciano, l.f.......................lb, Pcrrotti West, lb.......................l.f. J. Brickley Downing. 2b......................r.f., Bennett Harris. Hyde, c.................s.s.. Driscoll Scanned, Fitzgerald, p...............3b, Jones 1 Mayers' summary:— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Mitchell ... 4 0 0 1 0 Van Ummersen .... ... 4 0 3 0 0 Ford ... 4 f) 4 0 2 Leland ... 4 ■ 0 1 0 2 Luciano ... 4 1 3 0 0 322 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR West ................. 3 0 9 0 0 Downing .............. 3 0 2 2 0 Hvde. Harris ......... 2 0 5 1 0 Fitzgerald ........... 2 0 0 0 (t Scanned .............. 1 9 0 2 1 Totals ..............31 1 27 9 5 Home run — Brickley (2). Two-base hit— Sweetland. Passed ball—Sweetland (2). Base on balls—Off Murray (1), of Scanned (2), off Fitzgerald (3). Struck out—By Murray (l(i), by Scanned (2). by Fitzgerald (3). Umpire— McLaughlin. ------------------------- Somerville, 12; Cambrige Xatin, 2 Somerville won easily from Cambridge Latin School, at Cambridge, on May 21. Moore held the Latin School boys hit less up to the sixth inning, and then Sands connected for a triple. Sands later smashed out one for five sacks. Cam- bridge's only scores came in the sixth and eighth, when Horbeaugh scored Sands, and Sands’ home run in the eighth. Leland made a home run. and ail the Somerville batters pounded the ball un- mercifully. Summary:— SOMERVILLE. CAMBRIDGE LATIN. Mitchell. 3b..........................3b. Sands Van Ununersen, c.f.....l.f., Thomas. Harbeaugh Ford, ..........................s.s., McNamara Leland. r.f.............................c., Dec Luciano, l.f.....................r.f.. Siebert. Flynn West, lb........................lb. Sunderford Downing. 2b...............................c.f.. Proctor Harris. Hyde, c.............................2b. O'Brien Moore, p.....................p.. Siebert. Flynn Players’ summary:— Mitchell a.b. b.h. 0 p.o. 2 a. 2 c. 1 Van Ummersen .. 4 2 1 0 0 Ford � 1 1 3 0 Leland 2 1 0 0 Luciano 4 1 3 0 0 West 1 10 0 0 Downing 4 1 2 4 1 Harris ... 1 0 3 0 0 Hvde 3 1 2 0 0 Moore 2 1 9 1 Totals ... 43 11 27 11 3 Home runs—Leland. Sands. Three-base hits— Sands. Downing. Passed balls—Dec. Base on balls—Off Flvnn (3), off Moore (1). Hit by pitched balls—Van Ummersen, Luciano. Struck out—By Moore (2), by Flynn (2). Wild pitch— Flynn. Somerville, 5; Cbelsea, 5 Somerville barely nosed out a win over Chelsea on May 28 in a ninth-inning rally. Som- erville is credited with eleven hits. De Foe struck out eleven red and blue batsmen, while Harding, on the mound for Somerville, was hit freely also. Chelsea led in the sixth, but in the ninth Somerville took the game. Mitchell made a clean hit. and Van Ummersen was safe on an error of the first baseman. Ford scored Mitchell by a slashing hit and the game was over. The summarv:— SOMERVILLE. CHELSEA. Mitchell, 3b.......................3b. Ebern Van Ummcrson. c.f..................2b. Egan Ford, s.s........................s.s., Adelson Leland. r.f......................r.f.. Ettinger Luciano, l.f.....................l.f.. Roberts Harris. Hyde, c................lb, M. Gerring West. lb.........................l.f., Mason J. Robertson. 2b................e.f.. Whollev II. Robertson, l.f.................p., De Foe Harding. Fitzgerald, p.............c.. Martin Two-base hits—Luciano. Leland. Base on balls—Harding ( I). Struck out—By Harding (•-� ), by Fitgcrald (2), by De Foe (11). Umpire- Proctor. of Tufts. ------------------------------ flDefcfort� , i; Somerville, o Somerville lost a hard fought game to Medford, at Medford, on Memorial Day. The team fielded excellently and hit well, finding Donnellan for seven hits, but the Medford outfielders had a habit of getting under the long drives. Scanncll pitched a good game for Somerville. The summary:— SOMERVILLE. Mitchell. 3b......... Van Ummerson, c.f... Ford, s.s............ Leland. r.f.......... Luciano, l.f......... West, lb............. J. Robertson. 2b..... Harris. Hyde, c...... Scannell, p.......... Players' summary:— MEDFORD. ....c.f.. Day ...lb, Frazier s.s., Twombly . - .r.f., Crowe 2b. Swcctman ...l.f.. Burrill ....3b. Little .. .c.. Bradish .]).. Donnellan a.b. b.h. p.o. a. e. Mitchell ... .4 1 1 4 1 an Ummersen ... 4 1 1 0 0 Ford 4 0 2 0 0 Leland 2 0 0 0 Luciano 4 0 2 0 0 West 1 12 0 1 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 323 |. Robertson 3 1 0 G 1 11 arris 2 0 0 0 0 llvde 1 0 0 0 0 Scannell 2 0 0 3 0 Totals 32 7 21 15 4 Home run—Twombly. Struck out— By Scannell (( ). by Donnellan ( ). Rase on balls— Off Donnellan (1). Double plays—Twombly to Swcetman. Donnellan to Frazier. Umpire— Cotting. —•� -------------------- faculty, 2; Class of 1913, lo Shakespeare's “Comedy of Errors was staged in the annual presentation of the Faculty-Senior Company. The Shakespeare mob was on hand and spurred the faculty on to defeat. Even the elements protested, and after a cloudburst the game was called after five innings of misery. Mr. Haywood toed the slab for the Faculty and Mr. Blodgett donned the mask and pro- tector. Mr. Scars toed first base, L. Sprague the second sack. Mr. Hatch covered the short stop position (cum difficultate), Mr. Hosnier was the third baseman, with Mr. Wilkins in the left garden. “Jackknife Foster assisted the team as centre fielder, and Mr. Jones officiated in right garden. The game opened with a smashing shove to Mitchell, who fumbled it. Mr. Blodgett tearing to first. Messrs. Haywood, Sears, and Foster struck out. The faculty scored two in the fourth, thusly:— Mr. Foster drew a pass after profusely thanking the umpire. Mr. Hosmer hit a smoking german verb to left field, and advanced Mr. Foster to third (miserabile dictu). Mr. Wilkins hypnotized the umpire and drew a pass. Now! Mr. Foster scored on Wfiswcll' S run. and Mr. Hosmer came panting in a close second. Two runs. The faculty members now turned handsprings on the greensward. The Seniors experienced little difficulty in finding Mr. Haywood's benders although four of them fell victims to his woozle ball.” ' Mr. Hatch played on the banks of a pond, and the elusive sphere delighted in finding his posi- tion. There are times when a knowledge of his- torv doesn't count. Mr. Foster was a whirlwind at centre field, having six chances, and nailing none that came into his hands. Mr. Wilkins ran like a deer in the right pond, and captured many (almost). Mr. Blodgett backed up the curves of Mr. May- wood in big league style. He showed signs of having played before. The Everett whirlwind was good on the mound (so is grass seed). The summary:— FACULTY. Blodgett, c 1013 . Crispin 1 latch, s.s .2 b., I 1 Immcwell I lav wood, p . lb. Cosgrove Sears, lb p.. Sweet I . Sprague. 2b Foster, c.f . .31 ). Dutcllc . 1 f Wilkins, l.f .r.f. , Hopkins Jones, r.f 1 Mavers' summary:— a.b. b.h. p.o. a. c. Blodgett 2 0 4 1 2 Hatch o 0 2 1 Haywood 2 0 3 1 3 Sears 2 1 6 0 2 L. Sprague O O 0 o 0 3 Foster 2 0 0 0 4 Hosmer 2 1 0 1 1 Wilkins 1 0 0 0 5 Jones 2 0 0 0 3 Totals IS 2 15 1 30 S. jU. 5. Calendar, 1912=’13 [Continued from page : !■ ] Mav .‘50—S. II. S.. (); Medford. 1. May 31—S. II. S.. 5; Melrose, o. June 3—Class day. June 5—(liris' double quartette observe Gen- tle men's Night. June T—S. II. S. vs. Waltham. June 11—S. 11. S. vs. Everett. June 2—Class night. June 1-5—June Radiator. June 1-i—M. H. S. vs. Somerville. lime IT—Bunker Hill dav. S. II. S. vs. Med- ford. June JS—Graduation. June 20—Closing of school. ---------------------------- 1913...................................... 1943 (Continued from page .W ; marks were made by Kilpatrick, elder of Trinity church, and prayer was said by superintendent of the Somerville Sunday schools, This ended the programme of the evening, and after an informal reception and dance we left the hall. I sailed for Japan the next morning, and threedays later resumed my duties, feeling twenty years younger. Had I not been again among the people who were graduated from the Somer- ville High School on June 18, 1013? Was this not the greatest class that ever had been gradu- ated? My mind answered yes to both questions. 324 SOMKRVILLI] HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR School Directory Seniors Abbott, II b n 1 '.... Abrams, Elsie M........ A suere, Ucrtcnse B... Alexander, Ruth V. ... Armltage, Carolyn E.. Bailey, Ruth M......... Baker. Mildred I ...... Bakin. Edith M......... Barber, Helen F. C.... Bernson. Miriam........ Blaisdeil, Vanessa L... Bourne, Mabel.......... Bowman. Helen S........ Bragan. Mary K......... Brown, Miblred E....... Byrnes. Rose I......... Cambridge, Ruth A.... Carr. Mildred I ....... Carroll, Mary E........ Carter, B. Eugenie..... Church. Beulah O....... Clough. Mabel K........ Cobb. Elsie H.......... Coy. Madeline.......... Crane. Alice A......... Cummings. Marion E. . Cunningham, Elinor. . . 1 avis, Marion B...... l e( . lie. Helen M.... l eiay. Henrietta I.... Desmond. Ellen G....... Be wire. Katherine P. . Dion, Marlon H........ BoetoroiV. Annie....... Bodge, Grace E......... Doty. Panny B.......... Elliott. Etta M........ Elliott. Marguerite I... Parr. Helen M.......... Pellovs Gertrude 1� . . . Pi -Id, C. Hazel...... Fielding. Mary C....... Pitch. Dolls M........ Fitzpatrick. Mat E. ... Flagg. Marion I........ Ford Gertrude F........ Fore. Nellie M......... Giles. Ruth M.......... Glean. Eva M.......... Glover. Abbie G........ Goddard. Elsie B....... Goddard. M. Helen..... Gonia. Edith I........ Goodwin, Gladys M.... Grace. Phyllis G....... Groonibridge. A la E.. Gross. Ethel M......... Grout. Florence G...... Gurvin, Mary T........ Hammond, Esther........ Harris. Clara V........ Harrison, Edith B...... Heald. Ethel B......... Herrick, l.oulse C..... Horsey, Etole D....... Higgins. Florence .... Highem. Marion G.... Hirst. K. Olive........ Holmes. Myrle A....... Homer. Prances I,.... Honnors, Claire........ Horsman, Mildred B. . Hunklns. Rena M........ Hunt. Pear) I.......... lunis. Mae M........... Johnson, Emily I...... Johnson, lola W....... Johnson. Virginia M.. T3 ..........23 Winslow Avenul ...........37 School Street ..........8 Clarendon Avenue ...........26 Cambria Street ...........57 Madison Street .50-R College Avenue ..........51 Prichard Avenue ..........9 Dartmouth Street ...........143 Albion Street ...........73 Highland Road ...........12 Sargent Avenue ...........10 Heath Street ...........71 Chandler Street ...........32 Robinson Street ...........169 Albion Street .........50 I«exington Avenue .............61 Avon St ree' ...............is Benton Road ............6 Summer Street .............42 Spring Street .........23 Robinson Street ...........40 School Street .............22 Mead Street ..........56 Bartlett Street ...........3s Bradley Street ...........11 Cutter Avenue ............. 732 Broadway .........402 Highland Avenue ............15 Morton Street ...............32 Bine Street .........12 Norwood Avenue .......3s4 Washington Street ...........144 Willow Avenue ...........13 Mortimer Place ...........94 Hro'mfield Road .........1$ Columbus Avenue .........210 Willow Avenue ...........210 Willow Avenue ...........is Atherton Street ...........25 Walker Street .............14 Irving Street .......41 East Albion Street .............11 Bovell Street ................6 Bine Stre.-t ....35 Powder House Terrace .........32 Mt. Vernon Street .............52 Park Street .......4 Spring Hill Terrace ...........164 Hudson Street .............36 Tufts Street ..............1! Jay Street ...............19 Jay Street ............17 Aldersey Street .........42 Packard Avenue ...........10 Henry Avenue ...........17 Bimick Street .............7 Bowell Circle ...........144 Boston Avenue ..............606 Broadway ...........35 Ibbetson Street ...........33 Victoria Street ..........55 Wheatland Street ...........83 Belmont Street .............116 Glen Street ...........19 Shawmut Street .........7S Bay State Avenue .............11 Heath Street ...........51 Meacham Road ..........29-A Veazle Street ...........125 Summer Street ...........313 Summer Street .........30 Francesca Avenue ..........23 Charnwood Road ...........88 Hudson Street .............49 Grove Street ..........9 McGregor Avenue .12S Powder House Boulevard ...........S3 Thurston Street Jordan, Edith M........... Kane. Collette A.......... K'-atlng, Agnes M.......... K- lley, Margaret M....... Kelly, Rose E............. Kernel-. Bertha F......... Kincaid, Ottis M.......... Ha fond, Eva V'............ Bakin, Evelyn ,M.......... Bambert, Bernice s........ Bandlni. Florence M........ Bane. Ruth G............... Bauman. Blanche II........ Hoary, Mabel I............ Bewi.s. Grave M........... Bineoln. Florence A....... nrpshlres. Fannie M....... Lord, Ethel A............. Btindgri-n, Dorothy I,.... l.ynch, Helen G........... MacDonald, Anna I........... Mackay, Gladys de A.... Maekinnon. Gladys E........ Mael.eod, Mary R.......... MacGnarrle. Reta P........ Maxwell. Arllnc P......... McCarthy. Helen A........... MeCoubry. Estelle U....... McGray. Bessie B.......... McKenna. Mary 1........... McBaughlin. Mai E....... Meehan, Alice A........... Montgomery. Elizabeth T Moore, Mary A............. Moran. Elizabeth E.......... Morrison. Marguerite M., Mnldoon. Helena M......... Munroe. Marian E.......... Murray, Pauline N......... Nolan, Mildred E.......... Noyes. Phyllis............ Note, May I .............. O’Brien. Hazel I.......... O’Neil. Eillian F........... Orcutt, Irene R........... Parker, Marion W.......... Pease, Dorothy............ Pepper. Emily 1........... Perkins, Olive C.......... Peterson, Huey M.......... Pond. Helen W............. Porter. Alma B............ Ranger. Ruth B............ Riiey. Agnes C. M......... Riley. Mary E............. Roberts. Reena.............. Rose. Catnerine B......... Bundle. Mary A............ Sampson. A dele........... Sanderson. Dorothy........ Savage, Dorothy B......... Sawjer. Ruth B........... Schroedor, Florence W... S h a r k e y. Ed i t h a A. Sliarry. Agnes E.......... Sherman. Jennie W......... Shields. Helen R.......... Slade. Marlon K........... Smith. Edna A............. Smith, Gertrude P......... Smith, Vera............... Starr. Jennie B............. Stevenson. Isabelle....... Streb. Anna I............. Strom. Helen M........... Sullivan. Mildred P....... Sweeney, Clare B.......... Thorpe. Bessie............ Toomey. Mary W.............. Towle. Marion............. ...........3 Essex Street .......16 Hinckley Street ..........44 Tower Street ......161 Bin wood Street .........123 Pearl Street .29 Powder House Terrace .............2 Eliot Street .........168 Summer Street ............10 Cross Street .....11 Greenwood Terrace ........8S Orchard Street ........37 Binden Avenue ............52 Vine Street .......44 Kidder Avenue ..........45 Oliver Street .........105 Heath Street ........62 Dickinson Street ........50 Harrison Street ............36 Bake Street ............81 Pearl Street ............28 Main Street ......187 College Avenue ........13 Wesley Street ...........25 Wesley Street .........106 Hudson Street ........24 Preston Road .......63 Prescott Street .......95 College Avenue ........294 Bowell Street ........65 Binwood Street .....19 Wisconsin Avenue .......38 Rogers Avenue ..........51 Oliver Street .........483 Medford Street .......43 Prescott Street ........24 Putnam Street ..........70 Myrtle Street .......28 Franklin Street .......15 Mountain Avenue .....21 Raymond Avenue ..........29 Gilman Street ..........63 Hall Avenue .............4 4 Oak Street ........14 Summer Street ........120 Central Street ......205 College Avenue ............35 Kent Street .....93 Sacramento Street ..........IS Windsor Road .....91 Bay State Avenue ..........43 Ossipee Road ..........71 Irving Street .....451 Somerville Avenue .............9 Rearl Place- .....16• A Norwood Avenue ........38 Harrison Street .......21 Wheatland Street ..........22 Joseph Street ........224 Medford Street ...........1092 Broadway .........115 Porter Street ........268 Summer Street ...........7 Wesley Park ..........34 Calvin Street ..........60 Bonair Street .............1 Bee Street ..........25 Russell Street .......50 Columbus Avenue ........27 Brastow Avenue ........109 Walnut Street ..........12 Cooney Street ............55 Grove Street ........6 1-2 Ivaloo Street ............53 Ash Avenue ............46 Elm Street ..........48 Walnut Street ...........16 Park Place ..........45 Bowell Street ........19S Medford Street SOM I : R VILLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 325 TroUaas, Helena L......... Turner. Helen 11.......... Underhill, Phoebe V...... Upton, .Mildred A......... walker. Mi iso «1......... Wells, Dorothy............ Wentworth. Elizabeth II.. Wentworth, Ruth II........ Whiting. Isabel........... Williamson. Edith M....... Wilson, Ethel 1).......... Wood berry. Margaret I ... Woodward, Ruth (J......... Wright, Hazel B........... Wright. Verne D........... Yorke. Winifred W......... Zoiglor, Velma............ .....12 Mountain Avenue ........251 School Street ......157 Central Street .....43 Greenville Street ......109 Summer Street .......10 Homer Square ......192 Medford Street ..........120 Pearl Street .....35 Mt Vernon Street .1 Powder House Terrace .......10 Dresden Circle .......1S1 Central Street .......49 Linden Avenue .......17 Harvard Street ...........2 Park Avenue ........IS Oxford Street Ackerman, Paul D. ... Alexander. Ketchuin A Ames. Chester E........ Ames. Hubert E......... Armour, Ralph A........ Arrington. James....... Baker, Theodore E..... Barlow, Richard B...... Barr' tt. Herbert V . . . . Baxter, Raymond 11... Hearse, Edwin W....... Benjamin, Myer......... Bergmann. John H . .. . Berqulst, Kngnur W... Bishop, Thomas F. . . . Blunt. William D....... Bolton, Warren E....... Bradley, Albert I...... Bradley. Clinton J..... Brooks. William ).... Bullard, Edward M Burbank. Howard K . Cahill. Francis L...... Card. Lewis O.......... Carvell. Chester E..... Cedorlund. Oscar H... Chaffee, Raymond O.. Chase, Jonathan........ Cheever. Walter (L... Clara, Earle R......... Colbert. Edward V...... Collingham, Carl T.... Connor, Bernard D... Conte, Charles 1� ..... Conw.i.v, Roger W...... Coogan. Edward L. . . . Ci«ok. Harold E....... Cosgrove. Chauncey O Creighton; Edgar I)... Crenncr, John H....... Crispin. Wallace T.... Crowell, William H... Crnlkshonk. Ralph W. Cunha, Manuel F........ Currier, Elmer II..... 1 tardis. John F...... Davies, Roland C...... Davis. Phillip S...... Doane. Erling E....... Dougal. William W... Dowd. James E......... Du telle. Jesse A..... Dyson. Frank B......... Farrow, Pani H........ Flaherty. Richard J... Fleming. William L.. Forbes. John.......... Fuller. Theodore W... Fuller, Wilfred J..... Gallon. Francis L. . . . Gannon. Marl; I....... Garrick, Thomas J... Gill is. Gerald F..... Givan. J. Hamilton.... Given. Minot I)....... Godshalk. Lloyd P. . . Gudakunst. Don W. . . Gust in. Ernest E..... Ham, Everett C........ ..................763 Broadway ............26 Cambria Street ...............57 Adams Street ..............57 Adams Street ...............5 Warner Street ............1� Atherton Street ..............20 Grove Street ............70 Columbus Avenue .............i i 5 Cedar Street ...........141 Central Street ...............43 Cutter Street ...............s Temple Street ..............50 Jaques Street ..........SO York town Street ...............70 Flint Street ............24 Lincoln Avenue ............117 Hudson Street ...............7 Parker Street ...............7 Parker Street ...............75 Cedar Street ...........243 Highland Avenue ..............39 Tennyson Street ...............4 4 Trull Street ..............243 Pearl Street ..............204 Medford Street ..............10$ Porter Street ...............109 Pearl Street ...............11 Giles Park ...............r, Aldersey Street ...............65 Central Street ..............25 Monmouth Street ,...........36 Francesca Avenue ..............56 Pinckney Street ..............32 Ellington Road ...............216 Pearl Street ...............23 Dane Avenue ...............23 Maple Avenue ..........22 Westminster Street ...............$4 Oxford Street ...............61 Adams Street ..............31 Chandler Street ...............27 Hall Avenue ..............93 Lowden Avenue ............14 Lincoln Parkway ..............10 Montrose Street ..........307 Washington Street ..............72 Professors Row ........... 50 Mt. Vernon Street ..............3S Alpine Street ..............3$ Spencer Avenue ...............$ Prospect Street ...............32 School Street ...............7 Belmont Place ............106 Belmont Street ............4s Everett Avenue ..............63 Hudson Street ..............49 Alpine Street ..............31 Charnwood Road ............54-R College Avenue ..................602 Broadway ..............345 Lowell Street ..............295 Lowell Street ..............27 Willow Avenue ..............7G4 Hudson Street ..........is Wigglesworth Street ...............61 Putnam Street ...........3 0 Evergreen Avenue ...............3 Virginia Street ...............31 Heath Street Harlow, Arthur A....... Harris. Clifford 11.... Herrick, Clifford K.... Hillson, Ralph......... Hodgdon, .1. Noble.... Hopkins. Lawrence T. . Howard. Sherman P. . Howland. Louis B....... Hunnewell, Paul F. . . . Hunneweil. Roger....... Johnson. Eric A........ Joiies, Herman W....... Kelley. John J......... Kendall. Richard F. . . Kenneson. E. Ralph... Kirkpatrick, Lester A. Lacey, Henry R......... Lane. Stanley V........ Larrabee. Ernest C.... Loverly. Anthony P. . . 1 .eland, Harold ■:... Llpshlres, David M.... Looney, Joseph M...... Luciano, .Angelo....... Maloney. Frank J.... McAlpine. Alfred F. . . McCarthy. John J....... Mecham, Arthur H.... Merrill, Howard E. . . . Messer. Theodore p. . . Mills. William !....... Mitchell, John J...... Morison. Trueman G.. Nangle, Charles J...... Nichols, Seward E. . . . Nolan. Angus.......... Norinile. Frank J..... o'Garu. Francis J.... o'Nell. George M...... Parmer. Raymond....... Patrician. Edward A. Randall, Earle M...... Rice. Harold 1� ........ Richmond. Harry........ Scannell, Patrick J... Sharkey. Charles F. .. Sharp. Berry M........ Shea. Bernard V....... Shea. Edwin I ......... Shields. Edward .1... . Simpson. Ellsworth T. Soderberg. Adolph K.. Souther. George II.... Sullivan. John J...... Sweet, Walter 1’...... Terry. Warren F....... Thomas, Fred M......... Thomas. Harold W... Thomas. Wesley K. .. . Turner, Clarence E... Wedgwood, Luther K. West. Thomas A........ Wlswell, G. Carlton... Worthier, Harlan N. . .....Hotel Woodbridge .....31 Paulina Street .....116 Glen Street .....13 Hdmands Street .....37 Sewall Street .....23 Boston Street ........330 Broadway ..235 Highland Avenue .....21 Pearson Avenue ......23 Milton Street ......xv School Street ....2o Winslow Avenue ...36 Fountain Avenue ........33$ Broadway .........274 Broadway ......27 Sewall Street ......S3 Alpine Street .....SS Orchard Street .....2S Fellsway West ........72 Vine Street .....34 Irving Street .....105 Heath Street ....25 Fountain Avenue .....36 Nashua Street .....26 Belmont Street .105 Washington Street .....22' summer Street .....9 Richdale Avenue .....9X Electric Avenue .....27 Franklin Street .....192 Central Street .242 Somerville Avenue ....2 Billingham Street ....42 Richdale Avenue .....41 Mason Street .....120 Curtis Street ....lo Fitchburg Street .........547 Broadway .347 Washington Street .....3s Alpine street .....:z Grove Street .....40 Prescott Street .....33 Claremon Street .......7 Mu 11 roe Street .....27-A Linden Street .....31 Thurston Street. ........6 Centre Street .....11 James Street .....11 James Street .... 43 Richdale Avenue ...47 Lexington Avenue .....60 Pearson Avenue . ...S2 Highland Avenue ......12 Cypress Street .....97 Orchard Street .....108 College Avenue ....23 Stickney Avenue ....23 Stickney Avenue .....31 Spencer Avenue .....251 School Street .....16 Madison Street .........69 Avon Street .....114 Pearl Street. .....73 Hudson Street post Graduates Blake. Marlon 1.......................19 Banks Street Leslie, Louise I ..................38 Springfield Street Past, Elizabeth F..................10S-A Beacon Street Shanney. Mary J.................633 Somerville Avenue Smith. E. Marion......................si Pearl Street Cameron, Roderick A.............355 Somerville Avenue Hall. Gordon.......................7s Concord Avenue McQuInn. Walter E.....................19 Stone Avenue Nichols, Raymond 1.................52 Dickinson Street Pellegrini. Louis V . . ...........21 Elmwood Street Sault. Raymond G......................23 Pearson Road Schaefer. Leonard C................21 Highland Avenue Shaffer. Howard M.....................23 Gorham Street Stuck pole, Frank C...................37 Oliver Street Juniors Adler. Josephine B....................21 Windom Street Baldwin, Florence A.. .......................280 Lowell Street Balough. Entitle A............................15 Leland Street SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 326 Bart Sett. Elsie I........ Bean. Dorothy .M.......... Benson, Edi th M.......... Blanc hard. Margaret L. Bohlin. Esther B.......... Boothby, Grace A.......... Bergstrom. Hazel S........ Bowl by, Mildred I........ Boyd. Edna F.............. Braey. Kuby R............. Brittain, Harriett A...... Buoknam. Stella G......... Bunker. Pauline E......... Burtnetl. Erminio M....... Campbell. Florejice I,____ Carney. Julia F........... Carr. Esther M............ Carroll. Bertha M......... Carroll. Esther M......... Choate, Dorothea I........ Coakley. Agnes M.......... Collin. Bertha .1......... Colbert. Mary C........... Coigan. Susie A. M. It.... Collins. S. Gertrude...... Comeaii. Irene It......... Cook. Dorothy............. Cnrdoiro, Crania M........ Cox. Grace I.............. Cox. Mabel T.............. Co.ve. Frances 1C......... Crawford. Phoebe ||....... Crowe. Glad vs Ft......... Cummings. Thelma.......... Damery. Emily i........... Da mm. Frances E.......... Danner. Pauline 1C........ Davis. Helen C............ Davis. Marie G............ Dawes. Gertrude M......... Dean. Addle G............. peWItt. itiiah V.......... DeW'olf. Gbidvs .1........ Doherty. Elizabeth A.... Donahue. Mabel M.......... Donnelly. Marion .1....... Dubrau. Anna G........... Dunning. Iva M............ Burkee. Margaret......... Dtirniny. Marion J........ Evans. Gladys X.......... Evans, Mildred It......... Farni' im. Helen......... Farquharson. Mildred It. Felix. Mary G............ Fenelon. Grace C ........ Forbes. Lena C........... pryc, Lena l ............ Fuller. Ethel ft......... Fuller. Gladys I� ........ Garland. Gladys 1........ Geddes, Anne E........... Geddes. Lucy A........... Golden. Sadie............ Gordon, Itacliel N'...... Graham. Hazel M.......... Grant. Anr.le E.......... Graves. Melba a.......... Gray. X. Geraldine....... Grimes. Edith .1......... Grimes. Lena 1C.......... Griswold, lentil V....... Gunsenhisor. Ruth V. . . , Haggens, Frances E....... Hansen. Marl. 1......... 11 art. Mary M........... Hayes. Dorothy IC.......... Hell berg. Alma M........ Herrick, Hazel G......... Hickey. Frances II....... Higgins. Florence M.... Hiltz. Geneva............ Hobbs. Nellie I. ........ Holmes. Mary V.......... Hunt, Hazel.............. Hunt. Marlon I'.......... Irving, Lillian M________ ..........n Delaware Street ..........136 Lowell Street .........13 Pleasant Avenue ..........2 Curtis Avenue ........42 Spencer Avenue ...... .....95 Pearl Street .........22 Durham Street .........1C Thorndike Street ..........9 Putnam Street .........61 Bay State Avenue ..........17 Winter Street ......319 Highland Avenue .....306 Summer Street ...........31� Ware Street .........30 Boston Street ..........126 Avon Street .........2« concord Avenue ..........33 Florence Street ..........6 Summer Street .........63 Walnut Street .........72 Webster Avenue ......221 Highland Avenue ......25 Monmouth Street ........231 Highland Avenue ...........92 Line Street .........81 Bartlett Street 2 Powder House Boulevard ...........37 Walter Street .........57 Cherry Street .........57 Cherry Street .........SI Rogers Avenue .........26 Eastman Road ............55 Cedar Street .........19 Robinson Street .........15 Charnwood Road ............81 Bristol Road ......78 Bay State Avenue ........22 Aldcrse.v Street .........22 Aldersey Street ..........S Walter Terrace ......273 Medford Street ............19 Day Street ..........47 Electric Avenue ..........283 Lowell Street .........71 Prospect Street ......39S Somerville Avenue ..........109 Gilman Street ............41 Flint Street ........3S_ Professors Row .........37 Florence Street ..........21 Claremon Street ............70 Beacon Street ......16 Grand View Avenue ..........11-A Austin Street .............51 Trull Street ............3S Beacon Street ..........49 Alpine Street ..........31 Rogers Avenue .........77 Moreland Street .............67 Avon Street .........149 Perkins Street .........8s Munroe Street ...........15 Irving Street .............9 Crown Street ...........21 Walker Street ............85 Avon Street ..........8 Pinckney Street .........68 Josephine Avenue .............82 Heath Street ............175 Elm Street .........63 Putnam Street .........54 Atherton Street ..........1 4 North Street .............227 Pearl Street ..........44 Pearson Avenue ............19 Adrian Street .........25 Walnut Street ...... ...6 Hillside Circle .........73 Mt. Vernon Street ............11 Knapp Street .........63 Hancock Street .............6s Rush Street ..........62 Ihhctson Street ..........265 Beacon Street .........90 Hudson Street ........40 Franklin Street ..........S Berkeley Street Irving. Marion Jacques, Xellie Johnson. Mary E. . G. . II. . Jones. Dorothy K. Jones. Mae Jones. Ruth M ■ Jordan, , Marion H Kilgore. Marjorie L. .. . Killilea. Esther I...... Kinsman, Lottie M........ Knight, Irma J........... Knight. Thelma I......... (.arson. Mildred D...... Laurie, Elizabeth M . .. . Lawrence. Bertha I....... Leach. Edith 11.......... Lfndslcy. Marion .1..... Livingstone. Edna P. . . . Lynch, Sarah C........... Macdonald. Annie c. . . . Magoon. Louise F........ Mirohart. Bernice M... Marsh. Hazel II......... Marshall. Bertha I....... McCabe. Agnes M......... McCarthy. Elizabeth F. McCarthy. Xellie F....... MoCuen. Gladys E...... M. Cully. Anna E........ McEvoy. Helen A......... McIntyre. Annie M....... McLaughlin. Frances E. McXnbh. Emma X.......... Mead. Marion K........... Melville. Eva F......... Menezes. Marion F. L. Mercer, Ruth E.......... Merry. Mary W........... Morsereau. Vera I,..... Metcalf. Marian H....... Mllliken. Gertrude P... Moody, June M........... Mooney. Marie A......... Morse. Vivian J........ . Nelley, Irma M........... Nyman, Manola M......... O’La lor, Mary G........ Parker. Irene 5'....... Patrician. Marion....... Patterson. Alice M. I... Perry. Bessie I......... Perry. Viola F.......... Petrie. Isabel M........ Plant. Ruth E........... Potter. Ruih W......... Powers, Helen G........ Qulmby. B. Lucile...... Ray. Pauline B......... Riley, Leone A......... Robinson. Mary E........ Rockwell. Doris......... Rockwell. Dorothy...... Rundle, Esther I....... Russell. Helen E....... Sargent. Elizabeth T... Schaefer, Esther I..... Sell rage. Rose I...... Sinclair. Lucille M..... Smith. Marjorie H...... Spofford. Helen D...... Spring. Mary E......... Sproule, Ruth C........ Starkey. Florence M... Sti venson, L. Margaret Stone, i:. Rhoda....... Swain. Frances V....... Swett. Evelyn A...... . Taber. Helen X......... Talbot. Elizabeth A... Tasslnarl. Ada C....... Tate. Eflie I.......... Taylor, Caroline E.... Thompson, Marian C. . Thompson. Mildred II.. Tierney, Ida M......... Tufts, Dorinda W.. . ..........31 Moore Street ..........31 Lowell Street .... 61 - A Washington Street ..........10 Miner Street ..........32 Tower Street ..........11 Belmont Place .............3 Essex Street ..........30 Cambria Street .....13 Spring Hill Terrace ...........2 Carver Street ..........175 Pearl Street •••••■_...20 Preston Road . . .396-A Washington Street ..........149 College Avenue ..........86 Ossipec Road ..........31 Sargent Avenue .......39 Lexington Avenue ........337-A Beacon Street ..........73 Hinckley Street ..........6 Rogers Avenue ..........38 Madison Street ..........140 Central Street .......25 Columbus Avenue .......55 Rlchdale Avenue .........124 Holland Street ..........-to Adrian Street ..........23 Vernon Street ..........44 Liberty Avenue ..........12 Francis Street ..........40 School St reet ..........124 Heath Street ..........43 Electric Avenue • ............154 Pearl Street ..........35 Kfdder Avenue .......34 Dickinson Street .............23 Kent Court .......42 Josephine Avenue ..........41 Dover Street ...............8 Russell Road .......39 Greenville Street ..........79 Thurston Street ..........78 Summer Street .......11 1-2 Summer Street .............882 Broadway ..........135 Central Street .....5 WIgglesworth Street ..........11 Murdock Street ..........120 Central Street .............12 Grove Street ......... 482 Medford Street ...........8 Kenwood Street ......11-A Wheatland Street ..........51 Marshall Street ..........32 Pearson Avenue ..........14 Crocker Street ..........20 Central Street ..........SS Electric Avenue .............21 Waldo Street ..........78 Prospect Street ..........355 Beacon Street 133 Powder House Boulevard ■ 133 Powder House Boulevard ........21 Wheatland Street ■ ... v .... 44 Burnside Avenue ..........2 Sargent Avenue ........21 Highland Avenue .............10 Holt Avenue ..........14 Bradley Street .............76 Boston Street .............11 Allston Street ..............63 Flint Street ..........448 Medford Street ..............161 Elm Street .............64 Marlon Street ........41 Dartmouth Street .............56 Hall Avenue ........106 Highland Avenue .............76 Hudson Street ..........222 Medford Street .............94 Boucon Street ..........106 Concord Avenue ..............36 Flint Street ..........82 Pearson Avenue ..........17 1-2 Vinal Avenue ...............50 Elm Street ..........13 Sanborn Avenue SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 327 Twljrc, Mary E...................218 Somerville Avenue Vroom. Pearl A’......................IT Carlton Street Wallace. Lily M.........................S3 Irving Street War so we. Frances K.................22 Everett Avenue Welch. Alice 1....................303 Highland Avenue Welch Alice M.......................134 Holland Street Went worth. Esther M.................102 Medford Street Wheeler. Marion 1.......................240 Broadway Whitcomb. Grace H....................46 Montrose Street White. Christine I................... -15 ak Street Whit, house. Florence E..............si Jaques Street ■ Vilde Elsa 1 ......................15 Sartwell Avenue Williams, Eleanor A..................27 Warner Street Wilson. Beatrice M......................9 Irvin Street Anderson. Alexander F................21 Perry Street Anderson. Harold .1.....................21 Perry Street Andrews, Winslow.................41 Bay State Avenue Aronson. Joseph M....................IT Jatjues Street B-nnett, Edwin C........................6s Avon Street Blanchard. Norman S..................ST Wallace Street Brigham, Lester H....................5 Henry Avenue Brodeur. Adrian P....................132 Central Street Bronstein. Abraham...................34 Prospect Street Buck lev, Francis L.....................IT Tufts Street Buditell, Paul T.....................IS P.rastow Avenue Burslev. Forrest F...................378 Medford Street Cahoon. Leland A.................71 Josephine Avenue Can niff, James W................341 Washington Street Ca nil iff, William F.......................24 Ibbetson Street Par veil. (Minton V........................204 Medford Street Cass. Gilbert T.........................5 Arthur Street Coleman. Joseph M....................S Everett street Cruise. Charles J.......................24 Otis Street Davis. F. Lowell..................... Harvard Place Dearborn. Raymond D..................55 Montrose Street Dickson. Walter S....................15 Walnut Street Dohanian. Luke M........................72 Cedar Street Doolli.g. Frank J....................s2 Benton Bond Drea. Thomas E.......................S Mallory Court Driscoll. Eugene W...............22-A Murdock Street Kills. Joseph H......................6= Meacham Road Brli. B. Walter......................32 Quincy Street Ewell. Raymond L. 1..................75 Central Street Farnham. Rogers E................1C Grand View Avenue Field. David P.......................� Bradford Avenue Fla hive. Chester G..................ill Unwood Street Forbes. Thomas K.....................07 Simpson Avenue Fox. Joseph P........................28 Linden Street Freeman. Thomas L....................246 School Street Gaddis. Herbert S....................� Mountain Avenue Gallagher. Frank J......................1� Beacon Place Geddes. James G......................SS Munroe Street Gerrlsh. Stanley T...................70 Boston Street Gifford. Carl W......................54 Preston Road Giles Vernon 0...................1 Spring Hill Terrace Glenn. Leslie J......................12 Putnam Street Goldenberg. Harry...................... ?t4? Broadway Gulllon, H. Bruce.......................Glen wood Road Gurhey. Philip TL................306 Washington Street Hall. Jr.. Irving G.................. 32 Summer Street Harding. George W.......................55 Otis Street Hastv. Allan W.......................- 8 Aldrich •''«•vet Havlln. Arthur P.....................37 Browning Road Heald. Harold F......................1« Spencer Avenue Hellmann Charles F...................2. Bolton Street Hesslon. Edward M.................26 Fremont Street Hesslon. William J.................26 Fremont Street Hirsh son George W...............ls6 Morrison Avenue Hoban. John J........................30 Mansfield Street Hochheim, Wlllfam A.:................11 Auburn Avenue Hodgdon. Lyman A. ...............22 Wigglesworth Street Hodgdon. Melvin W................22 Wigglesworth Street Hollis Lester C..................32 Charnwood Road Hopkins. Joseph A................73 Columbus Avenue Howland, Paul E..................254 Willow Avenue Hughes. Wilbur..................... 3 Morton Street Hunnewell. Charles F....................6 Park Avenue Hunter. Clarence S...................34 Newbury street Hyde. James B........................10 Dynamo Street Jacobs. Edward F.....................30 Rogers Avenue Jones Ralph 1:............141 Powder House Boulevard Keating. John P.........................27 Waloo Street K‘ «tlng. Thomas E .......................Clyde Street Kelly John W ....................o3 Columbus Avenue Keyes. Leslie E.........................34 Iaike Street Kilev. John T........................ Morton Street Kirke. John ............................. Perry Street Knowles. Abbott L. . . Landon. Rayinon M... Lewis. Philip B........ Lincoln. Jr.. F� utnk W. Lipklnd. J Samuel.... Luciano, Marino........ Lufkin. • . Garland. .. . Mart'11 tehoon. Ralph B. Macdonald. Wilfred C. MacGregor, Frank S. . MacIntyre. John 11.... M'ignusson, Arthur. .. . , I irt 11. Judson G.. Mathews. Lloyd F....... M e A u ley. Raymond H. McCarthy. Eugene F.. Means. Robert S...... Merrill. Raymond II... Marrow. Herbert W... Mitchell. Gordon F.... Moore, Ronald ) ...... Moore, Thomas J........ Nason. John R.......... Pearson. Daniel N.... Peek. Clarence B....... Philhrook. Clyde 11.... Pollock. William E.... Ray. Norman A.......... Rice. Ralph W.......... Riordan, John F........ Robertson, Harold J... Robertson. James E. . . Robinson. Frank A.... Rogers. Harold A..... . Rood. George W......... Rooney. Joseph H....... Ryan. David J.......... Ryan. Harold I......... Scanlon. James c....... Seale, Clifford W...... Simpson. Roy M......... Skillin, George R...... Sleeper, Edwin......... Spell's, Allan W....... Starblrd. George M.... Stevens. Donald B...... Stevens, Walter B...... Taff. Howard B......... Taylor. Ralph S........ 'Pilory. Raymond 1� .... Thompson. Harold E.. Trench. David S........ Trum. Richard J........ Trustenitzer. Maurice. . Van Cnimersen, Harold ’•-«ish. lames........ Wells, Harold C........ Whitaker. Sidney....... Whitehouse. Walter ID Wllev, Sumner K........ Wiley. Walter B........ Wilkinson, Ralph 1..... Willard. Leslie M...... Wilmarth. Joseph S.... Moods. Walter A........ Ya Viler. Benjamin..... ...........66 Putnam Street ..........1 7 Belmont Street ..........20 Professors Row .............45 Oliver Street ............30 Linden Street ............36 Nashua Street .........240 Willow Avenue ...........1 Emerson Street ............9 Crocker Street ...........11 Herbert Street ..........51 Montrose Street ...........315 Beacon Street ...........06 Rogers Avenue ..........40 Ibbetson Street .........35 Imwden AvenuO ............22 Thorpe Street .............5 Austin Street .........26 P.rastow Avenue ..........100 Wallace Street .........2o Pleasant Avenue ...........1 Kenwood Street ...............Albion Street ■ 8 Waiter Terrace ............55 Curtis Street ...........2 Bigelow Street .......231 Higiiiano Avenue .......44 1-2 I’rescott Street .......... 477 Medford Street ............31 Vina! Avenue .............63 Grant Street ..........32 Elmwood Street .........32 Elmwood Street .......20-R Everett Avenue ..........3!� Paulina Street ..........14 Whitfield Road .......55 Columbus Avenue .............1 Poplar Court ........12 Hawthorne Street .........2_2_ Munroe Street ............77 School Street ...........19 Walker Street ........37 Burnside Avenue .......66 Lexington Avenue .......... 9 Lowden Avenue • ..........1 2 Pearl Street 171 Powder House Boulevard .........16 Brostow Avenue ............M Wyatt Circle ..........40 Rogers Avenue ...........34 Central Street .........20 Edmonds Street .............22 Flint Street .......36 Richardson Street ..........17 Cedar Avenue ...........97 Munroe Street .........122 Prospect Street ........ ..46 Bromfield Road .......5 Lexington Avenuo ...........81 Jaques Street .........25 Fenwick Street ..........25 Fenwick Street ............40 Grant Street ...........20 Thorpe Street ...........75 Gilman Street .........;.....65 Jay Street ........152 Linwood Street Sop bo mores Anderson. Helen E...... Atwood, Marguerite F. Bernson. Jennie It..... Bowdldge. Florence I. . Brown. Isabelle A...... Cobb. Lucile M......... Donahue. Josephine A.. Farr, Doris D.......... Finlay, Vera M......... Foster. Olive F........ Fowler, Lillian B...... Garrick. Marcella M... Hanlon. Margaret M.... Hunter. Carlta B........ Lacey. Ethel E......... Llndgren, Lydia M....... Mrtlcomson. Margaret F Morrill. Hazel P........ Noyes, Edna............. 15 H .........56 Pinckney Street .........17 Robinson Street ..........83 Highland Road .......16 Lexington Avenue .............50 Flint Street .............22 Mead Street ..........43 Harrison Street ..........8 Atherton Street .......23 Hawthorne Street • • •_......56 Curtis Street 187 Powder House Boulevard ..........295 Lowell Street ..............86 Elm Sti •cot .........79 Electric Avenue ........11 Stanford Terrace .........30 Pearson Avenue ........36 Burnside Avenuo ..........11 Lesley Avenuo .......21 Raymond Avenuo SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3 8 jVnv EdRhe M......................S3 Josephine Avenue MuntHP'l I-..................15 Brastow Avenue St-ts-'ii. Ruth 1...................39 Charnwood Road Sutherland. Eleanor .1...............255 willow Avenue Weldon Mae J........................SS UVrly Avenue Wood Alma ...........................221 Willow Avenue Wyman. Esther H......................10a Router Avenue Dennett. Jr.. William F... Carpenter, Hall I � . ...... Coleman. Walter F.......... Cushing. Karl.............. Kvns. Myrton F............ Flske. Eustace P .......... Frlshx. Eugene 15.......... Kendall, George A.......... Lindgren. Herbert K........ MacLellan. Alexander Moore. Walter H............ Robinson. John T........... Rood. Ralph I.............. Rubenstein. David A....... Hammett, Carl V............ Sargent, Willis B....... Smith. Raymond C........... Stewart. FI wood H......... Sullivan. Frank J.......... Sullivan. Joseph W...... . Van I’nimersen, Richard V ...24 Spring Street ...58 Central Street .29 Chandler Street ..34 Summer Street 3? Clarcmon Street .... 44 Cherry Street .t’ Highland Avenue .349 Summer Street .....30 Pearson Avenue .....103 Belmont Street .......88 Albion Street ........41 Clyde Street ....13 Kingston Street .....33 Highland Road ........«2 Elm Street ........40 Elm Street ....9 Thorndike Street 28 Wlgglesworth Street .......12 Perry Street .....65 Church Street .....97 Munroe Street Sophomores ’15-36 Aldrich, Martha......... Allison. Addle F........ Anderson, Helen V....... A n d re w s. 1 re ne E. Annis, Grace I.......... Atwood. Edna D.......... Rabcock. Ruth F......... Bailey, Evelyn I........ Barnes, Florence 1...... Rasili. Lillian M....... Bennett. Caroline H..... Rent, Eleanor .1........ Bonus. Elizabeth A.... Rowe. Hazel C .......... Bowers. J orothy G...... Bowman. Doris........... Royd. Mabel A........... Breinner. Elsie M....... Rrennan. Maritaret M... Bryan, Margaret......... Bryant. Esther P........ Rucknani, Evelyn J . . . . Bullard. Cecelia........ Burke, Catherine J...... Rush, Ailce E........... Calder. Dorothy S....... Caldwell. Inu W......... Campbell. Mabel......... Campbell. Mamaret H. Carpenter. Bessie G.... Carroll, Annes M........ Carv.ll, Ethel C� ....... Chambei lin, Ruth G. . . . Chapman. Mary A. H... Chase. Gladyce M........ Chick. Elsie M.......... Clarke. Alice R......... Clark. Marion S......... Clouse. Mae J........... Cody. Gertrude M........ Collleson. Dorothy S... Con wav. Martha J....... Cousens. Mamaret M... Craft. Hazel E.......... Crane. Helen K.......... Cresto. Doris B......... Crlmmlngs, Marjorie G. Crocker. Teresa R....... Cull. Dorothy V......... Culllnane, Sara 1....... Cummtnfr. Alice M....... Cunha. l.titina 1....... Curtis, Marlon W........ Dalton. Florence 1 ..... Bani'orth, Marguerite. . . .....262 School Street .......54 Pearl Street ......50 Marshall Street .....99 Belmont Street .....34 Fremont Street ........89 Pearl Street .......11 Vinal Avenue .....1 Walter Street .....10 Bradley Street .....35 Temple Street ........71 School Street .....411 Medford Street .....2 Taunton Street ......l-A Banks Street .......22 Loring Street .....192 Willow Avenue ........50 College Avenue .......8 Marion Street ........15 Laurel Street .....25 Shawmut Street ......190 School Street ...319 Highland Avenue .....21 Kidder Avenue .....31 Houghton Street .......24 Milton Street ......4 4 A Spencer St ree t .....37 Bromtleld Road .......31 Jaques Street ....85 Lexington Street ........9 Webster Street .....11 Edmands Street ......204 Medford Street ...75 Mt. Vernon Street ........21 Waldo Street .......12 Essex Street .......34 Veazie Street .......12 Summer Street .......82 Munroe Street 8 -A Montgomery Avenue ........9 Milton Street • A....19 Park Avenue ..........24 Otis Street .21 Prospect Hill Avenue .........42 Main Street- ......30 Gorham Street .........52 Rush Street .......30 Vinal Avenue ........13 Bonair Street .....7 Kingston Street ....229 Highland Avenue .......117 School Street ......289 Summer Street .....145 Perkins Street .......39 Hall Avenue .....22 Burnside Avenue .Dawson, Rita K............... D-arborn, Helen F............. Dearborn. Isabel.............. Dennis, Ada M................. Dewire, Helen 1.............. Doherty. Helen I.............. Donaldson. Ruth E............. Donnelly. Ada M............... Donnelly. Agnes............... Druhsn. Theresa A . .......... Dugmore. Beatrice N........... Dunleavy. Mary A.............. Kvenson. Ella P............... Fenochettf, Rose M............ Fermoyle, Lewena M........... Fielding. Esther L............ Finlayson. Jean A............ Fisher. Anna L............... Fltzglbbon. Alice F........... Fitzpatrick, Flizabeth A...... Flint. Mora L................ Flynn. Margaret M............. Foster. Belle R............... Foster. Emma F............... Frazee. Mary I.. ............. Fraser. Hattie W.............. Fuller. Ruth 4............... Gifford. Ruth A............... Clawson, Mildred B............ Glenn. Helen R................ Gnecco, Gustimi P............. Goodspeed, Grace O............ Goss. Marion F................ Goudlc. Helen L............... Graves. Irene A............... Gray, Dorotha................. Gray. Thelma.................. Gurvln. Anna L................ Haggens, Anna M............... Haggerty. Margery A.......... Haggle. Annie G............... Hall. Ruth M.................. Halllon. Margaret M........... Halpin. Charlotte I........... Hamblett. Madeline F......... Harlow, Vivian................ Harper. A. Ruby............... Harrington. Katherine A....... Hart, Edna M................. Haseltine, Doris A........... Hastings. Constance F......... Hasty. Claire R.............. Hayden. Beatrice H............ Meavern, Agnes E............. Henderson. Annie S............ Henley. Lillian B............ Henrlques. Ruth M............ Herring. Florence............ Hession, Mary E............... Hewins. Edith M.............. Higgins. Alice N............. Hiltz, Viola M............... Howe. Marion................. Hughes. Marion G............. Hunt. Jennie I................ Jackson, Marjorie W.......... Johnson. Lillian G............ Jolley. Blanche 1........... Jones, Eleanor W.........� .137 Jones. Both V................ Jordan, Elmira M.............. Kelley. Gertrude M............ Kennedy. Ellen M.............. Knowles. Mary D.............. Koschurtz. Helen G........... Laurent. Beatrice A.......... Leahy. Muriel B.............. Leavitt. Helen G............. Lewis. Dorothy M............. Lewis, Laura W............... Tdeb. Bessie R................ Long. Florence S............. Lynch. Gertrude M............ MacQuinn. Mildred A.......... Mahoney, Helen A............. Maloney. Elizabeth I......... Mason, Laura M............... ....31 1-2 Adrian Street ........67 Gilman Street ........22 Lovell Street ........21 Melvin Street ..384 Washington Street .........36 Trull Street ........35 Lowell Street ........8 Prospect Place ........19 Vernon Street ......26 Bonner Avenue ......62 Fremont Street ......51 Harrison Street ......114 Prospect Street ........31 Porter Street ........38 Vernon Street ......41 E. Albion Street ......9 Henry Avenue ..........32 Bond Street ........30 Laurel Street ......36 Harrison Street ...38 Tennyson Street ......57 Franklin Street ........51 Bonair Street .......16 Prescott Street ......15 Oxford Street ......12 Curtis Avenue ......35 Jaques Street ......109 Gilman Street ......277 Medford Street .......12 Putnam Street ...26 Appleton Street ...........51 Broadway ......30 Oxford Street ......49 Marshall Street ......114 Hancock Street .......48 Chester Street ...85 Mt. Vernon Street .........606 Broadway ......227 Pearl Street ..........52 Main Street ___33 1-2 Allston Street ...22 Pleasant Avenue ......49 Hinckley Street .......59 Albion Street ......149 1.0well Street .......17 Crocker Street ......15 Waldo Strict .........1 Carver Street .......16 Aldersey Street ...........7 Dow Street ......9 Summit Avenue ......157 Pearl Street ......44 Chester Street ......9 Adelaide Road ...........4 4 Broadway ......195 School Street ........65 Cross Street .......19 Herbert Street .......26 Fremont Street ......30 Chandler Street ......25 Berkeley Street ......63 Willow Avenue .......17 Sewall Street ......20 Appleton Street ......88 Hudson Street ......108 Liberty Avenue .61-R Washington Street .......57 Bromfleld Road Powder House Boulevard ......74 Elmwood Street ......45 Harrison Street ..........23 Joy Street ........T9 Kent Street .......15 Parker Street ......89 Concord Avenue ...14 Thorndike Street ...8 Grand View Avenue ........18 Perry Street ......11 Pembroke Street ......14 Kidder Avenue ......132 Cedar Street .......30 Summit Avenue ......120 Walnut Street .......19 Stone Avenue ......90 Prichard Avenue ......26 Belmont Street ......30 Pembroke Street SOM ERVI LLK HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 3-9 IhUynunl. Alva G........... McCarthy. Gertrude M....... McCoubry, Helen A.......... McCoy. Dorothy M........... McKay. Kuth F.............. McLoughlln. Catherine A... McLean, Estelle H.......... McNeill. Ethel G........... Miller. Ruth A............. Milne. Helen It............ Moore. Hazel T............. Morans. Edith K............ Muller. Mildred............ Murphy. Esther ............ Murray. Annie E............ Mvers, Reta E.............. Myott. Ida O. M............ Olise. Lucy A ............. Pearl man. Lena E.......... Pecorarle. I.l'na M........ Perron, Laura A............ Perry. Mildred............. Pet era, Melba............. PfafT. Grace E............. Phelan. Marguerite W....... Pineo. C. Esther........... Pratt. Theresa A........... Quigley, Rose A............ Ramsdell. Ethel 11......... Reardon. Mice T............ Reed, Ethel................ Rice. Alice E.............. Rich. Marlon............... Richards. Blanche L........ Ritchie. Mary E............ Sandberg, (trace W......... Sanderson. Mildred......... Savary. Della F.........«.• Sawyer. Barbara............ Sharkey. Catherine G....... Sherman. Mina.............. Sherman. Miriam A.......... Simmons, Elsie F........... Skinner. Louise M.......... Smallwood. Florence G.... Smith. Irene I............ Smith. Marc E.............. Spaulding. Florence K..... Stanley, llazel F......... Staples. Edith M.......... Stark. Hazel A............ Stevens. Mildred V....... Summers. Grace B.......... Temple, Marlon it......... Thomas. Marie K........... Thorpe, Hazel M........... Tobin. Irene M............ Underbill. Doris.......... Urmston. Ruth J........... Walker. Anna S............ Waltz. Marlon a........... Werner. Ethel H........... Whit , Esther G........... Wiley. Helen.............. Wilev. Madeline s......... VI lle : era ret....... Williams. Rlsapah M....... Winchenbauuh. Thelma M Wood. Ethel M............. Woodhrldge. Ruth S........ ■Worcester. Mabel......... Wylie. Mary E............. Voumr. Gladys F........... Young. Grace S............ Adams. Warren L........... Allen. Howard F........... Allen. Willard D.......... Anderson. George.......... Andersen. William E....... Apnlln. Charles D......... Ashton. Henry C........... Baer. I� eonard............ Baker. Hyman.............. Beattie. William.......... Bell. John C.............. Berg. Frank O............. Berg. Roy A..............; .....30 Ames Street ...36 Brastow Avenue ....63 Prescott Street ......62 Main Street 16s Highland Avenue .....26 Loring Street ,...2s College Avenue .239 Highland Avenue ......3 Royce Place ....29 Bonalr Street ...50 Brastow Avenue ....38 Cambria Street ....23 Chester Street .3S Lexington Avenue ....100 Gilman Street ...258 Willow Avenue .. .54 Riehdale Avenue ....7 Pearson Avenue ...92 Webster Avenue ..33 Monmouth Street ....29 Crocker Street ....48 Everett Avenue ........39S Broadway .....21 Se wall Street ....20 Newbury Street ....52 Gilman Street .....33 Oxford Street ....82 Summer Street ....... 1308 Broadway .....82 Gilman Street .....100 Jaques Street ...33 Clarcmon Street ....17 Browning Road ...62 Raymond Avenue ........23 Day Street ....139 Albion Street ....224 Medford Street .....7 Landers Street .... 10 Browning Road .... .69 Hancock Street A...56 Gorham Street .....45 Cherry Street ...69 Raymond Avenue ....48 Liberty Avenue .....53 Chester Street .145 Highland Avenue .....51 Gilman Street ........14 Tufts Street ......62 Willow Street .....20 Ashland Street ....429 Medford Street .....7 Linden Avenue ... .23 Sargent Avenue ......11 Laurel Street ....91 Belmont Street ........16 Park Place ......14 Ronalr Street ....157 Central Street ......27 Albion Street .......17 Grant Street ...36 Francesca Avenue ....59 Cedar Street .30 Linden Avenue ...7 Hudson Street ..10 Crocker Street 25 Fenwick Street ...37 Albion Street .19 Granite Street .55 Lowden Avenue .....33 Hudson Street ....24 Brastow Avenue ....6.3 Prescott Street ....52 Burnside Avenue ........7 Winter Street ......44 Stone Avenue ....16 Mountain Avenue .....114 Lowell Street ...273 Highland Avenue ......41 Grafton Street ......31 Quincy Street ...33 Columbus Avenue ....135 Walnut Street ....38 Prichard Avenue • ■401 Washington Street ..258 Somerville Avenue .........11 Hall Street .........11 Hall Street Berman. Harry I.......... Berquist, Hugh G......... Bianchi. Anthony F....... Bickford, Jason F........ Boodry, Guy E............ Bo we, James ............ Bowen, Melville B ....... Boyden. Richard P........ Bradley. Arthur I........ Bradley. Frank M......... Brocken bridge; Harold '. Bruce. Myron A........... Burke, James T........... Burns. Lon. H............ Burt. Henry .1........... Burt net l, Arthur G..... Callahan, George L....... Canniif, John .1......... Chapin. Bernard I........ Chipman. John Ii......... Church. Ernest W......... Clark. Asa F............. Clark. Waldo B........... Clarke. William.......... Cronin, George W......... Cruikshank. Haul F....... Cushman. Thom.-.s A...... Day. Curtis 1«'.......... Decker, Waldo I ......... Derby, Henry S........... Dinan Eugene S........... Donovan. George.......... Dotcn. Everett F......... Doughty. George W........ Downing, Francis........ Dromgoole, John I ...... Dugan, Charles F........ Ellis. Clavton C......... Gnslin. Morton S........ Farrow. Herbert E....... Fenton. John D.......... Fitch. Albert R......... Fitch. Gordon I!........ Fitz, Harold c.......... Flagg, H. Granville..... Flynn. Hugh .7.......... Ford. Horace H.......... Gillette. Clifford K.... Gill is. Francis J...... Gfllmorc. Jr., Horace E. Giroux. Ernest A........ • Goodrich, Guy V........ Gowen, Brian P.......... G ret ter. Leslie It.... Hull. Theodore I........ Hamlin. Harold E........ Hanna. William M........ Harding. Edwin K........ Havward. Ernest L....... Hazen, Wilbur M......... lleffernan. Cyril J..... Henderson. Thomas....... Hill. Alan G............ Hogan. John J........... Hopkins. Richard II.... Jefferson, c. Herbert.... Jones. Robert B......... Kellsey. James C........ Kiley, Edward J......... King. Howard E.......... Laird, Isaac J.......... Lane. Edwin J........... Lanlgan. David J........ T.arson, Walter O....... Leahy. John .1.......... T.oGallee. Philip M..... Lemos, Joseph........... MaeCorkle. Norman J. . . Macdonald. Ronald S.... MacMaster, George R... Macmillan. Basil S...... Magno. Frank............ Marchant. Edgar A.... Mason, I.lovd A......... Mathews. Francis A.... Maxwell. Bernard I...... Mayer, Robert A......... McCarthy, Maurl'ce E... ........SO Prospect Street .......SO Yorktown Street .......37 Elmwood Street ........50 Vina! Avenue ....26 Josephine Avenue ........3.3 Lowell Street ....06 Packard Avenue .......86 School Street ........7 Parker Street ........o Wesley Park ........96 Wallace Street ........160 Pearl Street ....11 Wisconsin Avenue ........58 Beacon Street .......29 Appleton Street ........39 Ware Street .......35 Rossmore Street .......21 Ibhetson Street .........11 Mystic Street .........160 North Street ....46 Wheatland Street ........78 Fremont Street ....21 Westminster Street ...380 Washington Street ........209 Cedar Street .......93 Lowden Avenue ............30 Ware Street ........38 Browning Road ........6 Lincoln Street ........NI Oxford Street ........5.3 Bromlield Road ........34 Putnam Street ....._. 115 Glenwood Road ....359 Somerville Avenue ........18 Summit Street .........19 Joseph Street ...225-A Somerville Avenue ...........6 Walter Place ......156 Sycamore Street ........22 Conwell Avenue .........32 Ossipee Road ..........19 Dow Street ..........19 Dow Street ........33 Browning Road 5 Powder House Boulevard ......109 Hancock Street .......33 Bromlield Road .......72 College Avenue .........92 Lowell Street ..........13 Heath Street .........69 Walnut Street .........lu Gibhens Street ....8 Spring Hill Terrace ........183 College Avenue ......12 Ellsworth Street .........17 Henry Avenue ....6 Montgomery Avenue. .........138 Central Street ..........5 Windoin Street ..........8o Pearl Street .......62 Springfield Street .......25 Tbbetson Street ....30 Dartmouth St iv ct ..........31 Calvin Street .......26 Hawthorne Street ......33 Wheatland Street ........13-A Maple Avenue ........10 Chandler Street ........13 Knowllon Street ..........43 Pearl Street ...............70 Otis Street ...........4 Ossipee Road .......16 Eastman Road . .396-A Washington Street ...............4S Oak Street ........:8 Summer Street ........39 Quincy Street .........113 Heath Street ........80 1-2 Heath Street ...............12 Park Street .......20 Conwell Street ........7 Summer Street ........48 Dimick Street ...............17 Jay Street .......82 Lexington Avenue ....10 Grand View Avenue ........58 Pearson Avenue ........220 Summer Street 330 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR McCarthy. William A. McCarthy, William .)..... McCrossun. William .1. . . McKlroy. Charles A....... McLellan. William........ McMenlmen. Albert C.... McNulty. Herbert .1...... McSweeney. Joseph H.... Metcalf. win T........... Miles, George S.......... Mitchell, George K....... Moore, Charles !•........ Morrill. Joseph H........ Morrison, Raymond 1).... Mulloney, Joseph A....... Murphy, George J......... Nardini, Frank J......... Nichols. Kay B........... Olson. ArvUl I........... Palmer. Kussell M........ 1 ’aimer, Kussell ,S..... Paradis. Leo F........... Paul. David M............ Pllsburv, Elmer K........ Pingree, Cecil I......... Pinkham. Harold I........ Pitman, Donald I......... Pitman, Forrest L........ Preston, William L....... Quinlan, William H....... Kay. Kdwin F............. Keynokls. Kenneth Richardson, Wylie .1. .. . Robbins. Kenjamin F.... Robinson, Clement I...... Sanders, William It...... Saunders, ltay K......... Sawyer. C. Whitman....... Schulz, Charles T........ Shaft vr. Chester X...... Sharkey, Robert H .... Shea, Laurence 1,........ Sibley, Frank 1.......... Smith, Albert 1.......... Smith, Donald 1!......... Smith. Thomas P.......... Specter. Louis........... Spencer. Howard E........ Staekpole, Albert J...... Stevens. Benjamin H... Stewart. Ralph B......... Sullivan, Walter J....... Swallow. Leslie O........ TaIT. Henry O............ Taylor, Thomas H......... Teaklcs. George O........ Tibbetts, Frank A........ Tiernan. Frank J......... Todd. Harold A........... Todd. Henry C............ Toomey. George H......... Tracy. John X............ Trcfren, Fred K.......... Vorce. Raymond M......... ■Waldron, Jr.. Edward A. Wallace. Merrill G....... Walsh. Joseph P.......... Walter, Theodore F...... Warren. Howard W........ Watson, Philip K........ Waugh. Harry E.......... Weiner. Samuel.......... W'-sterberg, Oscar A.... Westland. Charles E. . .. Wilson. Harold G........ Wood, Clifton H.......... .....56 Putnam Street .........1 Olive Square .........41 Row Street .....� 9 Montrose Street . ...17-A Belmont Street ..223 Somerville Avenue ....360 Summer Street ..331 Washington Street .....14 Slickney Avenue .........249 Elm Street .....73 School Street .........10 Grant Street .....31 Thurston Street .......43 Prescott Street .....61 Cameron Avenue ........25 ivaloo Street .....53-A How Street ....23 Jaques Street ....2S GIbbens Street ....15 Partridge Avenue ....S9 Lowden Avenue .....s2 Prichard Avenue .....86 Sycamore Street .....39 Boston Street .....20 Wheeler Street .....55 Liberty Avenue ....17 Central Street .....4 2 Benton Road .....179-A Pearl Street .........104 Pearl Street .....16 Virginia Street ...231 Morrison Avenue ....45 Bonair Street .....8? Franklin Street .....62 Ibbetson Street .....72 Beacon Street .....75 Lowden Avenue .....51 Willow Avenue .........2 Perkins Place .....23 Gorham Street .....34 Bartlett Street .........11 James Street .....29 Browning Road ....57 - A Lowell Street .....68 Liberty Avenue .....132 Hudson Street .... 496 Columbia Street ....50 Lowden Avenue .......37 Oliver Street .........1 Lincoln Place .28 Wigglesworth Street .... 13 Pa r t rTd ge A v e n u e .....95 Highland Road .........10 Wyatt Circle ........4 1 Sewall Street .....79-A Hudson Street ....223 Morrison Avenue .....35 Franklin Street .........9 Vinal Avenue .....132 Highland Road ........45 Lowell Street .........27 Lake Street . ... 131 Morrison Avenue .....29-A Putnam Street ..........396 Broadway ........S3 Irving Street .........27 Avon Street .........155 Elm Street ........14 Hall Avenue ......42 Vinal Avenue . .. . 1 Lexington Avenue .......8 Conlon Court 9 Powder House Terrace ........4 Aldrich Street .....32 Springfield Street .....55 Lowden Avenue jfrcsbmen ’16-H Altken. Elsa M....................31-A Hancock Street Aldrich. Marjorie 1..................25 Warner Street Anderson. Ellen P.........15-A Herbert Street Ashton. Helen R....................33 Columbus Avenue Heal. Kathryn J........................9 Gilman Street Bennett. Jeanette...................2 Lowden Avenue P.'-nson. Emily c.......................40 Kent Street Kerry. Louise K......................53 Hudson Street Burns, June a........................11 Vernon Street Carr. Alice 1...... Cold well. Ruth S Colleran, Mar G Connor, Edna M.. Conway, Dorothy Cotter, Mary C. Coyle. Doris W.. Croak, Genevieve Currie. Gertrude .....15 Poplar Street. .....29 Pearson Road .....38 Cutter Street ..40 1-2 Cherry Street .....15 Maple Avenue .....11 Tufts Street .....202 School Street ....47 Marshall Street .....5 Walker Street Danehy, Mabel L........ Donnelly, Ethel B...... Donovan, Annie V....... Ernst, Freicia M....... Fletcher, Gladys M . .. . Foley. Frances M....... Foley. Nellie ......... Gaddis, Gertrude 16.... Giles, Catherine 15.... Haggle, Elizabeth M... Hallctt, Ruth E........ Harvle, Mildred il..... Higgins, Caroline...... Higgins. Edith I....... Higgins, Mabel W....... Higgins, Marjorie G.... Hill. Lilia K.......... Hobart, Helen.......... Hozid, Jessie K........ Johnson. Ida M......... Kelley, Evelyn C....... Komenda, Helen J....... I.chert, Grace M....... Macdonald, Gertrude L MaoLellan. Janet A... MacLcllan, Mary M______ Maher, Loretta M....... March. .Mabel.......... Marston. Edna G........ Morgan, Dorothy K.... Mugford, Geneva M... Ohse. Amelia E......... O'Neill. Nora T........ Parmer. Mabel.......... Pratt, Gertrude M . .. . Rabbitt, Marjorie L.. . Russell. Mildred I..... Salt marsh. Dorothy M. Sharp, Olive I......... Shea, Kathleen E....... Slack. Reta A. P....... Sprat 1 i ii. Amy E.... Strom. Marion V........ Sullivan. Eileen....... Swascy. Alice B........ Thomas, Ruth M......... Tuteln. Alice.......... Waitt. Millie.......... Walker. Marjorie E. . Wardrop. Kdythe F... Weldon. Mildred M______ We tin rbee. Louise A.. Wheeler. Marlon A... White. Edna V.......... Whiting. Carol......... Yea ton, Ruth E........ Young, Estelle J....... .....102 Morrison Avenue .......88 Bartlett Street .....22 Fitchburg Street .....11-K Carlton Street ........21 Kidder Avenue ........210 Summer Street . .364-A Highland Avenue .....9 Mountain Avenue ...........23 Ash Avenue .....33 1-2 Allston Street . .405-A Highland Avenue .......3o Melvin Street ....78 Bay State Avenue .......63 Hancock Street .......239 Medford Street ....22 Wellington Avenue .......25 Bromfield Road ....18 Francesca Avenue .......12 Columbia Court ........46 Tufts Street ........7 Madison Street .......33 Aberdeen Road .......460 Medford Street .......50 Bromfield Road .......30 Alpine Street .......30 Alpine Street ........103 Flint Street .......42 Ash Avenue .......81 Liberty Avenue ...........71 Park Street ...........59 Bow Street .......7 Pearson Avenue ...........4 Beech Street .....74 Pearson Avenue .......25 Bromfield Road .......158 Lowell Street .....4 4 Lexington Avenue ....17 1-2 Marshall Street ........6 Central Street ........7 Merrlam Street ........9 Windsor Road ...........51 Elm Street ...........53 Ash Avenue ...........46 Elm Street .......30 Packard Avenue .....23 Slickney Avenue .......15 Elston Street .....24 Slickney Avenue .......64 Temple Street .......41 Meacham Road .......S8 Liberty Avenue ......152 Walnut Street .....S Evergreen Avenue 410 Somerville Avenue ........282 Broadway ...37 Pearson Avenue .......7 Winter Street Abbott, John II.......................23 Winslow Avenue Adam. James A..........................15 Ashland Street Baker. Samuel.........................3S Prichard Avenue Barrett, Gerald R........................115 Cedar Street Benson. Henry W.........................6 Boston Avenue Berquist. Chester K...................80 Yorktown Street Brooks, Ralph M..........................75 Cedar Street Brosnahan. John J...........................School Street Brownell. Robert 1.....................106 Orchard Street Carper, Harold G......................52 Richdale Avenue Carey, Frederick M.....................8 Bradford Avenuo Colburn. Erwin F......................357 Medford Street Cole. Russell E.......................22 Edmunds Street Collins. Thomas J......................32 Rossmore Street Conklin. Russell W....................163 College Avenue Cragln, Stuart.............. Cragln, Karl 1...........................122 Cross Street Crogin. Stuart............................122 Cross Street Croke Frederick J.....................29 Springfield Street Davison, Raymond B.....................37 Willow Avenue SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 331 DcWltt, William E...... Dunham. John W......... Ekserglan. Carolus L... ICllls. Howard A....... Field. Harry B......... Fiske. Wyman P......... Fletcher, Charles Fudge. Edward W........ Gardiner. Georue W . .. Giles, Ralph........... Gudakunst, Earle E.... Gust in. Kamon E....... Hale, Otis '.......... Horsman. Warren F... Johansen, Elmer 1...... Joseclyn. E. Creighton. Kelley. James W........ Kellet k. Jr.. James B.. Dawson. Emil R......... MacKinnon. Harmon I) MacLeod. Normat. J.... Martin. Herbert S...... Mills. Ernest M........ Mitchell. Byron E...... Moffatt. Elmer W....... Murray. John M........ Newton. Carl E......... Nickerson. Arthur B... Phiups. William ....... Pollard. Jr., James J.. Pride, Alfred M........ Reeves. Robert 11...... Rice. Henry I.......... Richards. Walter 1).... Ross. Melvin T......... Siegel, Edward......... Stock well. Ernest Sutcliffe. Russell H.... Tagli'no. Charles T.... Taylor. Cecil.......... Turner. Earl S......... Valente. John J........ Wiley. X. Chester...... Wood. Wendell P........ Wright. Walter A....... ..............13 Day Street ......8 Spring Hill Terrace ............9 Madison Street .........62 M each am Road .........9 Bradford Avenue ...........If Cherry Street .......35 Bay State Avenue .......110 Josephine Avenue ............1 Pearson Road ........78 Pearson Avenue .......10 Evergreen Avenue ...........3 Virginia Street .............63 Heath Street .......30 Francesca Avenue 189 Powder House Boulevard ............84 Irving: Street ...........13 London Street ............22 Dover Street ..........10 Hillside Circle .............1 Falrlee Street ...........13 Wesley Street .........H Houghton Street .........7 Mountain Avenue ........ 20 Pleasant Avenue .............61 Hall Avenue .............5 Wilton Street .......... 8 Westwood Road ............33 Veazie Street ...... 189 Willow Avenue .........29 Simpson Avenue ...........150 Hudson Road ...........440 Medford Street ..............773 Broadway ............18 Lorlng Street ............15 Albion Street ..........72 Fremont Street .............9 Kidder Avenue .......223 Highland Avenue .........3S Mansfield Street .............52 Glen Street ...........51 Gorham Street ...........118 Holland Street ...........10 Crocker Street ............40 Tower Street .........23 Glendale Avenue jfrcsbmen ’ 6 Abbott. Marian..........................85 Cross Street Archer. Dorothea.......................50 Jaques street Armstrong. Ruth M.....................l°J ,1’°! g ree' Arrington. Ruth E......................3 Walnut street Arrington. Winifred W..................37 Walnut Street Art . Katherine E....................23 Willow Avenue Raker. CorneMa D......................H Summer Street Baker. Ethel M.......................03 Munroe Street Bacon. Ruth F..................... '• Crocker Street Baldwin. Theresa 1....................280 Lowell Street Bateman. Lois K..................163 Highland Avenue Bearlsto. Doris P....................84 Holland Street Beer. Phoebe G......................10 I-owden Avenue Beglov. Marv T...................13-A Glendale Avenue Bolding, Glad vs E................182 Highland Avenue Bennett. Marv C...............322-A Washington Street Berman. Pen'll.......................SO Prospect Street Bianconl. Lillian D.................297-A Beacon Street Blak.. Annie G.......................66 Jaques Street Rormann. Dora L.........................34 Mead Street Brainurd. Barbara F..................82 Munroe Street Brainurd. Carolyn 1..................82 Munroe Street Rriehum. Dorothy W...................5 Henry Avenue Brine. Madeline F...................21 Greene Street Brodfl. Elsie D......................12 Aldersey Street Bronstein. Pauline...................34 Prospect street Brown. Ernest I na A................7-A Tennyson Street P.uchlnsk v. Rose.....................7 Berwick Street Bucklev. Marv G.......................17 Garden Street Byron. Theresa A.................125 Josephine Avenue Cabral. Marv L....................100 Concord Avenue Caino-or.. Gertrude H.....170 Powder House Boulevard Cameron. Margaret C....................11 Ware Street Campbell. Grace E..................i-50 Newton Street Cardinal. Alice 1....................10 Lincoln Street Carlin. Annie M.......................31 Adrian Street Chambers, Marla H..................52 Lawrence Street Chisholm. Elizabeth M .....................7 D.-ll Street Chisholm. Margaretta R................356 Lowell Street Choate, Marjorie S.............................63 Walnut Street Clark. Hazel I........ Coffin. Gertrude E. Colley, Helen P. . Conway. Leila B......... Cooke, Dorothv Cook. Ethel M. Cooper. Margareite I� . ■ cstello. Elizabeth A.. Cowii-k. Gertrude . Creighton, Elizabeth resto. Beat-Ice P. 'resto. Blanche B. . fronln. Marguerite G ’ f rot tv. Esther M. ndmore. Dorothv g Davis, Hazel M. . . . Dean. Emeline M... Deivlre. Gertrude M Doherty. Ruth a. Donovan. Ruth Dow, Veda I. ........... Du f rosim. Lydia M. Dunn. Grace m Du pee. Esther A.'.'.'.' 1 !oa 1 f«ce EKIrldge. Mabel E R'ust. Lulu Evans. Mary .. Farrar. Helen V; Ferguson. Ruth M. ’ ‘ Findlay. Susan E Fitz. Mildred p. Fit z maurice. Ethel .” F llzPal. Jek. Esther A F ,‘.;,triV: - a ret f.l.'uu. Maty E... Fuller, Blanche C . Fulton. Marv (• C5«lvln. Marlon.' Gannon. Angel� Garrity. Alice T George. Inez M Mildred . ...... ould. ina B. «•am. Lillian I..'.'.'.'. r9l; ‘t1tor. . Garnet. GgIHii. Marjorie R Gutosky. Elizabeth e Griswold Marion....... Hally. Mae M... Hamilton. Hazel G.' Hayden. Louise H... Heise, Catherine M.. Henderson. Martha G.' Heisey. Dorothy W. I Jersey, Marion F.... H it Marguerite B.. Jlodgdon. Blanche E Holahan. Helen F.... Holden. Emma.... | ood. Emily •.. .. Hook. Helen R........... Hopkins. Marjorie..'. iloracek. Frances Howard. Viola I. Huston. Edna L ......... Ingham, Sarah b Jaimes, .Maud t . Jones, Georgian,! Jones, Helen E. Jones. Jessie M. Jord:,,,. Evelyn If Keating Martha M.. Kelley, Mary G.. King. Beatrice T........ Knight. Irene M . La nib. Margaret.... Lanlgan. Lucv M Lavers. Mope L. ........ J-ee Marjorie E..... j.e Haml. Marguerite A Leighton. . ,.|||e ,'a,-Shane. Florence....;. Ljbbey, Alice A... Lincoln. Gertrude K.'..'. Llnegar. Helen !•; Iainiasney. Ethel C Loiinsluiry. Mabel iV Lufkin. Gean............. m ...29 Lexington Avenue ...221 Highland Avenue ........9 Newbury Street ....13 Berkeley Street .......57 Chester Street ....48 Highland Avenue .......16 Wesley Park ......328 Lowell Street .....234 Willow Avenue 366-A Highland Avenue .......52 Rush Street ..........52 Rush Street ....43 Montrose Street ....90 Concord Avenue ..........67 Trull Street .......7 Jasper Street ....47 Springfield Street ..399 Washington Street .......8 Ha thorn Street ....126 College Avenue .......15 Ware Street .......98 Curtis Street ...123 Highland Avenue .......213 Beacon Street .......63 Boston Street . . .. 33-A Summer Street ....14-R Carlton Street ....71 Lexington Avenue .......89 School Street ....... 80 Irving Street ....27 Ibbetsou Street ....33 Browning Road ....164 Summer Street ..........60 Line Street ...........942 Broadway ....17 Belmont Street .......67 Avon Street .......16 Preston Road .......71 Trull Street ......345 Lowell Street .......181 Tremont Street ..........1211 Broadway ......164 Hudson Street ..........36 Mead Street ......121 Boston Avenue .......183 College Avenue ........7 Thorpe Street .......13 Hinckley Street .......51 Atherton Street ....... 3 Partridge Avenue .......28 Aldrich Street .......22 Franklin Avenue .............9 Oak Place ...8 Montgomery Avenue .......16 Stickney Avenue ......127 Medford Street .....56|w Walnut Street .......33 Walter Street ..........3! Benton Road .......20 _Everett Avenue ..........78 Boston Street ........11 Meachani Road .......14 Tennyson Street .............591 Broadway ...........11 Hall Avenue ........236 Holland Street ......27-B Summer Street .....• • • ; 3 Temple Street ......50 Francesca Avenue .........13 Maple Avenue ...........189 Pearl Street ......237 Willow Avenue ..........Jl Tower Street ......36 F ountain Avenue ............6 Acadia Park .........90 Highland Road ........34 Crescent Street .........16 Faustina� Road .....249-T Summer Street ............8i Cross Street ........161 Orchard Street ........50 Moreland Street .....105 Vorktown Street .........20 Chandler Street ...........15 Oliver Street ..............3 Broad wav ......17 Partridge Avemio ..........11 Hillside Park .......216 Willow Avenuo 332 SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR Lynch, Ethel L., Lynch, Helen :......... .MacDonald, Vivien I.. M.ieFarlam-, Grace 10.. Mackinnon, Marlon A.. Mac Lachlan, Kli .abeth Madden, Anna G.......... Madlgan, Veronica C... Jl.ilio:if . Elizabeth A Marble, Hazel M......... Marsh. Mildred A........ Matthews, Dorothy....... M (A leer. Sarah II..... McCarthy. Veronica C., Mi Lane. Gladys A....... McLaughlin, Alice C... Melville. Lillian H..... Mercer, Marjorie K______ Michaud, Kthel M........ Minton. Marlon G........ Mitchell, Gwendolyn I. Moore. Marian........... Moran, Helen A.......... Moroney, Margaret M.. Mower. Viola F.......... Mullen. Mary H.......... Murphy, Florence M______ Newman, Grace G......... Nichols, Evelyn II...... Nolan, Anna M........... O’Neil. Mary L.......... Palmer, Annie A!........ Palmer. Esther M........ Pare, Aldora E.......... Payette, Lillian E...... Pearson, Lila A......... Peck. Mabel A........... Perron, Angela M........ Pettit, Frances W....... Phinney, Cecelia F...... Pinkos, Rebecca I i..... Plumer, Thelma H........ Plummer. I-Iazel E.... Pollay, Edna J........... Pollock. Helen M........ Powell. Ethel M.......... Price, Gladys M.......... Prichard, Gertrude E. . Ramsay, Beatrice T....... Randall, Margaret E______ Rankin, Dorothy M........ Reilly, Annie M.......... Riley. A. Isabelle....... Robertson, Bertha G______ Robinson. Marie E........ 1 Conan, Mary G.......... Russell. Ruth M.......... Sharry, Margaret M....... Shaw. Marion A........... Sheridan, Helen I........ Sheridan, Mildred I'.... Shoulder. Lillian G ... Silva. Adeline 1......... Silver. Bertha P......... Sloffsky. Isabelle 11.... Smith. Hernice E......... Smith. Evelyn G.......... Specter, Sarah........... Starks. Gertrude E....... Steevcs, Beulah.......... Sussenberger, Lena M_____ Tasslnari. Alice A....... Taylor. Dorothy.......... Thomas, Helen B.......... Thorne. Burdella E.... Tobin. Mary J............ Treat, Claire I.......... Vannah, Gladys L......... Van Ummersen, Mildred Vaupel. Mildred M........ Voodry. Hazel M.......... Walker, Margaret R... Weiner. Matilda.......... Weir. Agnes E............ Wlsman. Knna B.......... WeJeh, Margaret E......... W.-llman, Jessie Af. . . . Weils, .Marlon C.......... J.. Al. 2S-A Laurel Street .73 Hinckley Street .........31 Springfield Street ............-31 Dimick Street ...........1ST (College Avenue .............20 Wesley Park ..........6: Concord Avenue ...........23 Glemvood Road .........00 Prichard Avenue ..........81 Sycamore Street ...........148 Willow Avenue .......217 Highland Avenue ..........55 Sycamore Street ............23 Vernon Street ..............31 Clark Street ..........h� Everett Avenue .........21 Dickinson Street .......12 Josephine Avenue ...........87_ Hudson Street ............17 Russell Road .........20 Pleasant Avenue .........la Houghton Street ..........183 Medford Street ..............13 Otis Street ...........11 8 Pearl Street ..........10 Hradley Street ........3 Spring-hill Terrace ..........HI Putnam Street .........73 Florence Street ..........23 Linden Avenue ..............44 Oak Street .............8 Parker Place ........15 Greenville Street ...........50 Vinal Avenue ..............13 Oak Street .......76-A Fremont ........1S2 Tremont ..........29 Crocker ............47 Dover .........28-A Laurel .........«09 Norfolk .....197 Washington 13 Rush Street Street Street Street Street Street Street Street ............53 Hall Avenue .....44j . Prescott Street ........55 Afeacham Road ........70 Roseland Street ........... os Broadway .......151 Willow Avenue ........10 Prescott Street .........5 Irving Street ........53 Wyatt Street .........0 Tufts Street .........63 Ibbetson Street ......... ..41 Clyde Street .........373 Medford Street .........46 Aldrich Street ........31 Calvin Street ........18 Everett Avenue ........4b Pearson Avenue .......171 Lin wood Street ........17 Ibbetson Street .........11 Victoria Street .........38 Pearson Road ..47-A Cross Street .....21 Langmaid Avenue .....21 Willoughby Street ..... 496 Columbia Street .........99 Glen wood Road .........33 Cherry Street .........5 Warren Avenue .........91 Beacon Street ........10 Rogers Avenue ..........s Bartlett Street .......1S-B Cross Street ........10 Calvin Street .......306 Summer Street .........11 Stone Avenue ........97 Alunroe Street .........107 College Avenue ....16 Westminster Street ...353 Somerville Avenue ........8 Conlon Court .......17 George Street ....17-A Alelvln Street ........76 Albion Street ........38 Cutter Street ......10 Willow Avenue Whelan. Stella M.. Whitcomb, Lulu A. Wiley, Caroline AI. Wilson. June I,.... Wilson, Selena G.. Wilson. Virginia G. Wingate. Helen (I.. Wood. Hlldegard E Woodman. Lillian 2 Yea ton, .Minnie L. . ...52 Mystic Avenue 360 Highland Avenue ....77 Grant Street ....34 Hall Avenue .....9 Irving Street ....37 Sewall Street 67 Columbus Avenue ....7 Bigelow Street ....16 Preston Road ...49 Rogers Avenue Baxter, Clarence R.. Beckett, Chester G. . Belyea, Lewis E....... Bensaia, Ansel J . . . . Best. Guy E........... Blake, Robert A....... Blake. William F------ Bohlin. Carl L........ Booth. Lester W....... Bowen, David C......... Honker, Charles H... flrlnig, Harold B...... Brower. John W........ Brown. Arthur H.... Bunker. Carroll W... Burns. Fred .......... Burt. Ralph II......... Card. Ralph H......... Carroll, John J...... Caspar, George W.... Chequer, John D. .. .. Chesley, Herbert W.. Clarke. Edmund F... Clarke. Frank A........ Clarke. John 11....... Clements. George....... Cohen. Arthur G........ Collins. John J........ Collins, Richard P.... Ooogan. Richard F... Cook. Russel! A........ Corbett, James J....... Corbett. William P. . Cotter. Chester F. . . . . Cox. Joseph F.......... Cremer., Walter A.... Cummings. Whitley A Davis. Harold P........ Devereaux. Edward J. Dewire. William F. .. . Dion. Frederick W...... Donovan, Charles S..... Dudley, Harry O......... Dudley, Hollis E........ Eaton, Reginald O...... Elliott, Roscoe O...... Erickson, George L..... Felt. Stanley A......... Flayderman. Edward Fleming. Willard A..... Foley. John li......... Foster. Floyd F........ French. George AI...... Gay. Frederick AI....... Glannone, Frank R....... Giles. George F......... Gllll. Frank J.......... Glvan, James A.......... Goddard, Charles K...... God.-ndcrf. II. Albert.. Goodspeed. Arthur W.. Graves. Harold (J....... Hall. Webster........... Hambro, George B........ Harding, John 16........ Harding. Lloyd C........ Hardy, Winfred R........ Hart. Francis C......... Hayes. Elmer R......... Hayward. Irving W....... Hcdlund. Wilhelm T...... Heiser. John A.......... Heilmann, Howard E.... Herneon, Forrest C...... Hickey, William J....... Higgins, Allen F......... .........C Janies Street ......101 Jaques Street .....30 Florence Street ....33 Everett Avenue ......89 Gilman Street ........25 Avon Street ........10 Calvin Street ....42 Spencer Avenue .....51 College Avenue ..........16 Broadway ....4 Farragut Avenue .....109 Gilman Street .....25 Cambria Street ...47 Waterhouse Street ....306 Summer Street .....26 Hamlet Street ........32 Glen Street .......243 Pearl Street ....11 Edmands Street .......9 Chapel Street .......18 Oxford Street ....23 Cottage A venae .....12 Summer Street ...156 Ian wood Avenue ....35 Alontrose Street .....19 Cambria Street ...129 Sycamore Street .619 Somerville Avenue ......46 Oliver Street .......23 Dane Avenue .....22-A Wesley Park. ....91 Linwood Street ....91 Linwood Street ...114-R Beacon Street .....100 Albion Street ......69 Oxford Street .....11 Cutter Avenuo ..403 Highland Avenue ....37 Knowlton Street 384 Washington Street .....141 Willow Avenue ..........38 Joy Street .....55-A Bonair Street ......15 Marshall Street ......102 Walnut Street .......84 Lowell Street .. .330_ Washington Street ....50 Highland Avenue ....197 Tremont Street ..... 3 Florence Street ....21 Kingman Road ■........57 Elm Street ......36 Aladlson Street .......35 Banks Stre. t .......31 Edgar Avenue ........23 Ash Avenue 669 Somerville Avenue ---387 Highland Avenue .........19 Jay Street ......59 Ossipee Road ..........51 Broadway .......67 Adams Street ......23 Munroe Street .....87 Newton Street .....20 Benedict Street .........55 Otis Street ....... Ware Street ....- • • ■16 Perry Street ....IS Benedict Street ....|5, Princeton Street ....5� Louden Avenue .......175 Albion Street .......27 Bolton Street ......;-33 Oliver Street ....J1„K',aPp Street .....25 Berkeley Street SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 333 Robert r Hogan, John j. Jr.. Gilbert J i‘. Horton, Arthur v.. Hozicj, Samuel X. ......... Hunt. Merle L... Hopkins. John I� '.......... Irving, Walter j........... Hurwltz, Homy l ........... Keating, Paul L. .......... Keating. Richard ii........ Kelley. Janies A Kenneson Chester a... Kelley, I rank J. Kernel-. Matthew M......... Kernel-. Xathan... ........ K-ngruan, Winslow M........ Kittling. Albert L. ....... K'db. Harold n ............ Kamont. Ralph W............ Kane, Janies E ............ i Tersa, Anthony... ■Leahy, James K,,'. ... Levison. Maurice........... K pklnd. Myer M... Klpklnd. Reuben.... ....... Jjocatelll. John J.. ...... Macdonald. Donald L........ Mahoney. Janies M Marshall. Donald L. ....... Martin, Abbott ...... Martin. Jester F... i2£tin Lew|s w..V........ McCarthy. Edward L MeF?rovel11 T. '.‘ JcKlroj, John W... McGowan. I’aul e.. ........ McKm ’ J...... M Klllop, Percy T.. M,lvln s......... MtMullen, James T.. McXuRy- Kdward F .......... Mehiberg. Charles W........ Mesk'lianTl XV,,,la � A.V.V .V tiiii i i'i Thomas F.... Mltehell. Klmer F. ........ Mitchell. George K ........ Molan, Wilbur R. .......... u.ru - r,,J‘Hcs M. ;...... Mullaney, John D .......... Mu any. Patrick M.......... I' ’h°nius F... ..... Murphy, Raymond a.......... Mnphy. William M........... viU,� ,aiy' Ar,� oid 11. Kichols. Lawrence K........ Ackerson. Donald K......... Kickersoii. Rester K Kolan. Thomas A ........... Nugent Arthur L.V.......... Okerlund Kdward J.......... D Kalor Charles M Ocne. Ralph....... ....... O.Sullivan. Patrick ...... Owens. John A.. ....... Packard. Francis a......... Parker. Willard l| Patterson. Rov e .......... Pease. Brooks ............. Perkins. Earle w........... Phillips, Leo E ........... Hoy v.!!.'.......... i Ulsbury. k. Pa........... PI ude, Aitrod f .......... Poore. Charles L........... PrHttrr'ina d;,ii R-’ Jiatt. James C I renderuast. Fran el's 'm ‘ Prior Gregory c Kcavls. j iOV(, ar ........ Rclck. Clyde K............. « ley. Charles E.. ........ H«nlei j_____;;..... R icy. Russell F... ..... King. John D..... ......... Ringer. Harbourne D........ Roberts. James F........ ....10 Dartmouth Street ...393 Somerville Avenue .....78 Boston Street ....22 Everett Avenue .... 12 Columbia Court .......90 Hudson Street ....37 Brastow Avenue .....8 Berkeley Street .....9 Urastow Avenue .........87 Dowell Street .........II Tower Street ..19 Partridge Avenue ......271 Broad winy .........15 Walnut Road ......123 Pearl Street ......153 Pearl Street .....11 Kenwood Street .....76 Prospect Street ....47 Fremont Street .....13 Comvell Avenue ...22 Xorth I'nlon Street .......10 Glen Street .........IS Oak street .....285 Deacon Street .......30 Dinden Street .......30 Linden Street .......25 Lowell street .......66 Hudson Street .361-A Highland Avenue ....11 Bay State Avenue .....8 Thurston Street .----II Montrose Street 27 Rhod - Island Avenue .....S_ Thurston Street .....56 Putnam Street .......51 Rush Street .....19 Montrose Street .....;.ll Stone Avenue .....35-It .Logics Street .....II Florence Street .......15 Bond Street ........I Gk-nwood Road .....6 Putnam Street .....23 Bowdoin Street .......29 Bolton Street ----55 Partridge Avenue .ddum a oirt-ci ...212 Somerville Avenue ........s Stone Place — ._.--38 Gilman Street ..167 Somerville Avenue ...391 Somerville Street ......-13 Beacon Street ....21 Fountain Avenue ........8 Laurel Avenue ......133 Walnut Street ....52 Dickinson Street ....31 Conwcll Avenue .......65 Albion Street ......11 Summer Street .......16 Knapp Street ...102-R Prospect Street ......11 Murdock Street • 43 Fairmouut Avenue ...25 Fitchburg Street .5 Spring Hill Terrace .......71 Xorth Street ...39 Greenville Street .......99 School Street ... 205 College Avenue . .69-A Fremont Street ....13 Osgood Street ....152 Willow Avenue ......55 Oliver Street ......22 Hamlet Street ......109 Cross Street ....268 Willow Avenue ....187 Central Street ....91 Belmont Street ....15 Marshall Street ......23 Greene Street . . . .68 Elmwood Street .364 Highland Avenue .451 Somerville Avenue . .... .9 Bowdoin Street ..55 Josephine Avenue ....12 Hinckley Street .........44 Glen Street 32S Somerville Avenue Robertson, Albert...... Rockwell, Donald E... Rondina. Arthur L.. . . Ruber.stoin. Lewis..... Sampson. Forrest W... Saunders. Lawrence C Savage, Frank M........ Saxton, Charles A...... Scanian. Thomas F. . . . Shay. Russell T........ Sheeran. James K....... Shepardson. Ross A... Sherman, Max........... Smith. John i ......... Smith, Joseph P........ Souther. Ralph !►...... St. Angelo. John J.... Steidle. Anton......... Stevens. Raymond C... Sullivan, Jeremiah F. . Sullivan. John J....... Taylor, William G...... Thomas. Roger F........ Tibbetts. Harold D.... Tierney. John J........ Tolman. Fred C......... Travers. Frank C....... Tuttle. William O...... Ventura, Americo B... Vlnal. Raymond C....... Waldron. Clifford I.... Walker, Edwin M........ Wallace, William 13.... Wantmun. Abraham. . . Ward, George I......... Whalen. John X......... Whitaker. Howard....... White, Harry J......... Whitten, Walter D.... W ill'ams. Arthur F. .. . Wilson. Albert K....... Wilson. Leon W......... ...........87 Highland Roa«l 133 Powder House itoulevard ...........132 Peart on Road ..........33 Highland Road ..........134 Hudso i Street .........9 Prichard Avenue ............237 Cedar Street .......11 Clarendon Avenue ...........22 Milnroe Street .....6s Mt. Pleasant Street ..........32 Merriam Street ...........152 Lowell Street ..........56 Gorham St eet ..........132 Hudson Street .........117 Prospect Strict ........82 Highland Avenue ...........54 Putnam Street ...........15 Hanson St re ‘t ...............754 Broadwi . ..........-J 1 Village Street .........55 Sargent A vent: • .............93 Cedar St re. • ............4 9 Bonair Stree .........18 Winslow Avemi. ..............35 Oak Street ........._....3 In ion Street • ......15 Bay State Avenue ............116 Pearl Street ............147 Cross Street ..........82 Hromtield Road ..............3 Pearl Stree. ............35 Harold Stree t ...............40 Otis Street • ............77 Oak Street ..........82 Prospect Street ..........5 Westwood Road ........5 Lexington Avenue .........49-A Deacon Street .........-_1 C2 Walnut Street .........79 Concord Avenue ...........87 Gilman Street .......42 Day State Avenue. '17 11 Daeigalupo. Catherine Baker, Helene I ....... Baker, Katherine L... Barber. Doris A........ Barris, Helen K........ Berman. Sophie 13...... Boyd. Beatrice C....... Brennan. Anna C........ Briggs. Evelyn X....... Burgess. Dorothy L... Burt. Ethel I.......... Cahoon. Lillian A...... Caless. Lillian D...... Carnes. Elisabeth...... Chapin. Ruth H......... Clark. Kathryn S...... Corcoran. Esther M . . . Crouse. Helen W........ Crowe, Estelle M....... Crowley. H. Theresa.. Cunningham. Ruth E. Davis, c. Eleanor...... Duykin. Evelyn M.... Driscoll. Grace M...... Emory. 1 della E....... Furnham, Esther E... Glvan. Lillian......... Good, Esther A......... Harlow, Gladys R....... Ilowcs, Hazel E........ Hilton. Mary C......... Hilton. Vnldn M........ Holmes, Dorothy B... Hourihan. Mary E.... Hullquist. Svea I.... Hunter, Esther M.... Hunter. Florence E... Johnson. Xorna V.... Jones. Ruth E.......... Keane. Mary F.......... Kodad, Helen M......... King, Mildred G........ ..........14 Park Avenue ..........2a drove Street .......11 Oakland Avenue ....... 452 Medford Street ..........14 Walnut Road .........56 Sydney Street .......27 Garrison Avenue .........15 Laurel Street .......110 Rogers Avenue ............59 otls Street ..... • 29 Appleton Street .....7 4 Josephine Avenue .........22 Pitman Street .......10 Mossland Street .........04 Pearson Road .......79 Sycamore Street ..........7 Hancock Street .....36 Holland Street ...........� 5 Cedar Street .......17 Warwick Street ............732 Broadway ........3 Whitman Street ........304 Beacon Street ............ 28 otis Street .........25 Albion Street ...........45 Otis Street .......164 Hudson Street ............59 Elm Street .2 1-2 Spring Hill Terrace .....2 1-2 Summer Street .....53 Partridge Avenue ........23 Aldrich Street ........316 Beacon Street .......39 Lin wood Street ■......54 Atherton Street ........51 Lowell Street .........51 Lowell Street ......21 Kingston Street 141 Powder House Terrace ............3 Vine Street ......14 Prichard Avenue ........94 Gilman Street SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL RADIATOR 334 !L:� coy, Lillian H....... IxiSucur. Alito G....... Lin.l. Ki hcl T.......... ljucas, Anna M........... Lyle. S adie M........... Maclver. Jennie.......... diarchy Gladys 1C........ Marsh� , Edna E........... Martyn. Virginia......... Mass.nri. Olga B......... Molvusick. Ruth G.... Mcl '.aughlin. Joar.net te. McLeod. Frances M... M Math. Agnos I ......... M Mlott. Helen 1C........ Moore. Mary C............ Morrill. Ruth............ Jiurjinv, Marguerite F. Wangle. Helen 1C......... vilson, Grace O......... J’aasche. Leona IC...... Perkins. Emma H........ lowers. Doris R......... Prescott. Lillian F..... Rriehe. Elizabeth C_____ .Ramsdell, Gladys L. . . . Jtedlield. Helen C...... Regan, Kathleen L. . . . Roberts, Jessie M....... Roosa. Frances L........ Runyan. Ruth........... .Volt, Alice............ ’ •mili-y, I.eola G..... initli. Esther A....... : odorberg, Esther I. .. $ tacy. Marion G........ f'tiglich. Helen F...... Stock well. Madeline. . . Taylor. Grace A......... Teele. Bernice M........ Thayer. Martha L........ Truesdale. Evelyn D. . Wallace, Bertha M______ ■Webber. Viola M........ Welch. Catherine M... Welch. Marie C.......... AVerner. Evelyn E.... White. Iva A............ Willi mis. Mildred TC... Williamson. Doris M-. Wilson. Reatriee I...... Young, Hazel A.......... ....S3 Alpine Street ..64 Liberty Avenue .40 Raymond Avenue ..75 Belmont Avenue ..25 Lowden Avenue ......30 Jay Street ...3� Everett Street ..34 Spencer avenue ..45 Comvell Avenue .82 Wheatland Street ....40 Paulina Street ..43 Electric Avenue .... 45 Central Street .........6 Park Place .. . .24 Thorpe Street ..96 Moreland Street ....7 4 Jaques Street .42 Rlchdale Avenue ........74 1 Broadway .....55 Hall Avenue ....167 Pearl Street .....7 4 Pearl Street 11 Willoughby Street ......25 Ash Avenue ......130S Broadway ...44 Chandler Street ___19 Aldrich Street ....53 Albion Street ...7 Dickinson Street .....9 Lowell Street ....10-A Otis Street ...22 Newbury Street . 36S Highland Avenue . .5S Pearson Avenue 27 Richardson Street .66 Bay State Avenue ....9 Kidder Avenue ..210 Medford Street ....33 Wallace Street ...267 Medford Street ....171 Albion Street ..22 Winslow Avenue ...31 Appleton Street ......7 Heath Street ......7 Heath Street .....59 Cedar Street .273-A Summer Street ....317 Beacon Street .....S6 Irving Street Abbott. Clifford T....................23 Winslow Avenue Beruson. Sigmoiul.........................73 Highland Road Jtlood. Wiley .V..........................15 Winter Street Brewer. John H.........................170 Summer Street Brittain. James F.......................85 Rogers Avenue Buckley. John J......................53 Springfield Street Barton. Percy 1C.........................64 Pearson Road (’lap,). Walter IC......................18 Herbert Street Cl iff. Stanley E...............29 Powder House Terrace Conk, Philip X...........................72 Jaques Street Coyle. Charles D......................23 Knowlton Street Craft, Benjamin.......................13 Franklin Street Crcmen, Clement J........................09 Oxford Street Crumby. Harold C.....................10 New Cross Street Class itttflbt At 7.30 o’clock Thursday evening, June 12. the 309 members of the class of 1913 assembled in Unitarian Hall, which had been secured for Class night. The following committee was in charge APresi- de n Chauncey O. Cosgrove. Marion Slixle, Marion h'lagg, Philip Davies. Thomas Bishop, and Miss Bertha A. Raymond of the faculty. After an enjoyable, informal reception. Presi- dent Cosgrove welcomed the class and their guests, the faculty. Class night in Somerville High School would be incomplete without a song from Mr. Avery, and i nc of the most pleasing events of the even- ing was a solo by Principal John A. Avery. Currie, Walter S......... Desmond. Daniel B........ Donahue. James S......... Downey, Harold J......... Everett. Warren E........ Finnell, John 10 ........ Flint. Waldo J........... Gallagher. I„ Stanley.... Gillooly. James H........ Grlmmons. John A......... Hadley. William P........ Ham, Herbert C........... Hamilton. Francis I?..... Hammond. Walter R.... Handley. Ernest W........ Hanni, Eino A............ Harney. William F........ Harvey, Clearies W....... Hawes. Bruce I........... Jackson. Fred M.......... Johnson. F. Harold....... Johnson. Janves E........ Kane. John .............. Lazarus. Philip.......... Leland, J. Selwyn........ Libbey. Frank M.......... Love. Walter J........... Lunn, James A............ Malatesta. Walter T...... Manly. Albert V.......... McGrath, Thomas J........ MePhail. John............ Mernick, Henry J......... Moor.ey, Frank J......... Morrell. Chester A....... Murphy. Byron H.......... Nelson, Albert W......... O’Donoghue. Frederick J O’Lalor. Thomas K........ Oliver, Arthur V......... Orioli. Andrew........... Pillsbury, Roland D...... Powers. Percy I:......... Quinn, George E.......... Repel to. Walter L....... Reynolds. William........ Ringer. Thomas F......... Roche, William........... Rohwedder. Ferdinand. . Ruggles, Harold V........ Rundiett, Charles L...... Russell. Jason 1......... Soli n a re. Lester L.... Sehroeder. William....... Shea. John H............. Shields. John J.......... Testa, Lawrence A........ Trump, George A.......... Turner. Harry 1,......... Walsh. William A......... Walsh. William P......... V«y;t on. John L........ Whitworth. Francis T... Winslow. Edward.......... Wood. Clarence M......... Y ou n ge r inn n. A1 e x a nder. .........5 Walker Street .....121 Norwood Avenue .........27 Knapp Street .........34 4 Summer Street .........208 Medford Street .........63 Murdock Street ........14 Clifton Street .......172 Central Street ........33 Winslow Avenue .........72 Thurston Street ............7 Avon Place ........22 Walter Street .....36 Waterhouse Street .....112-A Glenwood Road ............610 Broadway ........17 London Street .........169 Linwood Street ...............62 Fellsway ............5 Russell Road ........16 Glenwood Road .......209 Willow Avenue ........34 Fremont Street ...........26 Ash Avenue ........54 Spring Street .........34 Irving Street .........20 Chandler Street .........16 Spencer Avenue .....17 Garrison Avenue ............12 Joy Street ............11 Otis Street .........24 Knapp Street .........92 Yorktown Street .......500 Medford Street ...........10 Dana Street ......63 Cameron Avenue ...........293 Broadway ......29 Prichard Avenue .......348 Summer Street ........11 Murdock Street ........109 Walnut Street .........74 Curtis Street ............S Curtis Street .........47 Alpine Street ............35 Elm Street .......203 Holland Street ........68 Dimick Street .........7 Gibbens Street .....37-A Linwood Street .........23 Alpine Street .........77 Lowden Avenue ........26 Windoin Street ..........1196 Broadway ......32 Cameron Avenue .......268 Summer Street ......51 Partridge Avenue _____362-A Highland Avenue ........19 Gorham Street .........96 Pearson Road ........46 Princeton Street ........15 Chandler Street .....5 Richardson Street .........42 Jaques Street .....33S Highland Avenue ......95 Winslow Avenue ...........36 Hall Avenue .........57 Heath Street Miss Iola W. Johnson and Raymond Baxter presented the class history in an unusual and unique manner. These historians meeting in Egypt twenty years after graduation find some rolls in the recesses of the pyramid relating to the class of 1913 in the Somerville High School, and from the perusal of these records came the recollections of the past. The class prophets, Marion h'lagg and Thomas West, were assisted with other members of the class in presenting a play entitled “The Success Achieved in Twenty Years by the Class of 1913.” The sketch contained class hits, prophecies, and reminiscences interspersed with vocal and in- strumental music. V 6 XctcXvccTov' ©c3r wv'L' ’qe ° . i 1 t f, '