Wakefield High School - Oracle Yearbook (Wakefield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1927 volume:

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DEBATER PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS OF THE SENIOR CLAS S WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL WAKEFIELD. MASS. MAY, NINETEEN TWENTY-SEVEN DEBATER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Eobert Duttou Assistant Editors Maurice Hatch, Edna Parks Emily Wengen, Gladys Wenlinski Business and Advertising Manager Ruth Gersinovitch Assistant Manager John Dingle Exchange Editor Hamlin Boynton Subscription Editors George McMaster, Warren Beanian Alumni Editor Frances Purdy Social Events Madaliene Crocker School Activities Elizabeth Stockbridge Athletic Editor Elinor Morrill Joke Editors Bradford Boothby, Elizabeth Corcoran Battalion Editor Frank Horrigan Staff Artist Leo Beane Class Activities Committee Helen Taylor, William Allyn, George Tuttle, Flora Hall, Doris Bauer, Sylvia Nute, Kernick Snowdon Faculty Advisers .... Miss Eeed, Mrs. Guillow, Mrs. McGay, Miss Alice Eyan, Miss Hirst, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Dower Dedicated to the memory of our dear friend and teacher Miss Elizabeth Frances Ingram n Tpvmntion The Debater feels that it is a great privi- lege to pay a tribute to the memory of Miss Elizabeth F. Ingram, our friend and teacher, whose death soon after the beginning of school this year occasioned deep sorrow among the many who knew her. It was Miss Ingram who sponsored the school publication from the very first, and it was her guidance which made the Debater , year after year, representative of the best work of the English Department and creditable to the school. Therefore, since it is indeed her paper, it is eminently fitting that it should now be dedicated to her memory. Miss Ingram early gave her life to teaching. As a girl of seventeen, she was appointed a teacher in the Center Grammar School Number One. As her ability became better known, she advanced step by step, first to the position of instructor in the eighth and ninth grades of the Lincoln School, and thence to an appointment as English teacher in the high school. Ever since 1902 she had been in this department and for many years was head of it. Always devoted to the study of the English language and of the world ' s literature, she took a constant interest in the work of the Beebe Memorial library of which she was for nine years a trustee. When the plan to build a new high school was first discussed, it was through the earnest appeals of Miss Ingram and Mr. Howe that provision was made for a school library. It is pleasant to think that Miss Ingram lived to see her wish realized and to rejoice with us in the beautiful Charles H. Howe Memorial Library. Miss Ingram felt the sacredness of language to a degree which few people attain. She loved our mother tongue and respected it. Not only did she herself not abuse it, as far too many do, but she always worked in her classes for perfection of speech as well as spontaneity of expression among the students. Only those of us who were in her classes can realize what a complete mastery of English she had and how particular she was that each little thing be done right. With a view to further study and cultural enrichment. Miss Ingram took several summer trips to Europe. She became greatly inter- ested in the restoration of France after the World War, and particularly in the problem of providing support for war orphans. It was due to her interest that the school began its correspondence with two French boys and has from time to time sent them gifts. When she was with us, she was a great inspiration to us, tireless, patient, always ready to help a pupil out of any difficulty. To those who took an interest in their study, she gave freely of her time and energy. Now that she is gone, let us still be inspired by her life of service and let us try to work for those ends to which her life was devoted. E. D. SPRING The daffodils are coming Down a shining golden path. The pine trees whisper it, And the pussy willows laugh, And a thousand tiny heralds Cry, Old Winter has passed! COLORS What is the color I like best? Yellow of daffodil, messenger of spring, Tlie gleam of blue-bird on the wing, Bed of l)uds on maple trees, The delicate green of opening leaves, Violets springing from moist ))rown earth. The lilush of anemone, trembling with mirth, But the color of all I like the best Is the silver-gray of mother ' s Wedding-dress. THE WAY Through the crowded streets of the city. On past the haunts of busy men. Where unceasing toil knows no pity, For hearts it must crusli in the end; Out into the vast silent places. Where sorrow walks with veiled eye. And calling shapes and sweet memories Stir liearts that may utter no cry. Thus onward to seek new endeavor. To fight, perchance fall, and then rise With unfailing courage, that ever Hath beckoned men on to tlie skies. THE HEART OF A BOY Waywai-d, storm-tossed and spent V ith passions, fierce and unknown ; Feeling the pulse of life. Beating a rhythmic tone. Hasty, unmoral, bold — - Loyal to foe as to friend; (living a IjIow for a blow. Faithful until the end. Tender, loving and kind Beneath the mask of the wild — Strong and steady and true Beats the heart of a man-child. THE FIRST SNOW-FALL Gently thiough the darkening night Tinj ' fairies in garments In-ight Had woven a web of purest white. It lay in hill and valley deep. And veiled the river down the steep. It covered the trees, row on row With a shining gossamer of drifting snow. Till hill and vale and slumbering river Seemed a wondrous elf-l.and of long ago. CLIMBING All the tumult and the strife. All the passionate in life; Days of sunshine, evening ' s shade, And the effort that is made; Sorrow for another ' s pain, Patient sacrifice of gain ; Courage when defeat seems near, Hope triumphant over fear; These are steps by which we rise, Out of darkness to the skies. LIGHT The snow had fallen through the night On meadow, lake and hill; Tlie trees bent low in garments white; The dreariness of city sights Was veiled in beauty, pure and still. O magic snow ! O vision briglit! Over our sordid human lives Thy radiance spread, Till something of transcendent light We, too, shall know. STAR OF THE EAST star of the East, Bright Star of Hope, Shining afar in the licavenly blue, Guiding the Wise Men Laden with gifts Fiom far-off lands Unto their Lord. Bright Star in the East, Star of Hope, Sliining for us through the darkening clouds, Illumine our faith. Dispel all doubts. Guide us from far Unto our Lord. EDITORIALS W fe-e THE PARENT-TEACHER ASS ' N The Wakefield High School Parent-Teacher Association is a most useful organization and unquestionably fulfills its purposes as stated in the constitution of the society: The object of the association shall be to promote in the community an in- terest in all matters pertaining to the school, to afford an opportunity for the consideration of such matters and to maintain a closer relation be- tween the teachers and the parents to the end that the efficiency of the school may be increased. An interesting program is arranged for each meeting of the association; and a feature of these meetings is that opportunity is given for parents and teachers to become acquainted, and to confer about the work of the pupils of the school. One of the important activities of the P. T. A., as the name is often abbreviated, is encouraging athletics in the high school. Throughout the season the association has provided refreshments for the teams after basketball games. When the fact that the football team lacked blankets, was brought to the attention of the association, it imme- diately voted to donate blankets for the use of the players. The members of the P. T. A. as individuals, made a point of supporting both basketball and football games. The as- sociation as a whole undertook to advertise the Leominster-Wakefield game, which was the last of the -football season, and succeeded in attracting a very large and enthusiastic crowd. The establisliment of a scholarship fund, named appropriately The Elizabeth F. Ingram Scholarship Fund, in memory of our late beloved and respected teacher, is another un- dertaking of the association for the benefit of the school. The object of this fund is to aid students to go to college. Since it is competi- tive, it will be an honor to obtain the scholar- ship. The minimum amount of this scholar- ship will be $50, and the P. T. A. has pledged itself, for the present time, to raise a sum of $150 each year, so that eventually the interest of the money will accumulate and automatic- ally pay for the scholarship itself. When the fund is large enough, the amount of the schol- arship will be increased. The Parent-Teacher Association has started to raise money for the fund by two enter- tainments. The first was a group of readings by Mrs. Laura H. Porter, on December 3, 1926 ; and there was a concert on February 25, 1927, liy the Middlebury College Glee Club. Each was excellent of its kind and the latter event proved especially popular. Great credit is due to the president, Mr. Yeuell, for his sincere interest and hard work. It was largely thru his efforts that the enter- tainments were so successful financially. It was he who gave to the high school a large number of attractive metal calendars with the picture of the high school engraved on them, which were sold for the purpose of helping the athletic fund. We, as students, appreciate the loyal support of the Parent-Teacher Association, and thank it for all its timely help. G. W. THE ITEM ' S CO-OPERATION As the Wakefield Daily Item lias given our high school a great deal of valuable publicity in the past, it seems fitting that the Debater should express the thanks of the student body. The Item has invariably been most gen- erous in allowing us space for reports of social events, assemblies, club meetings, and sports. Without the assistance of the Item , we should have great difllculty in publishing the Booster and the Debater , since both of these undertakings are too extensive for our school printing shop. Ever since the begin- ning of the publication of both, the Item has done all of our work promptly, courteously, and at reasonable rates. The publisher of the Item has also been very generous in providing prizes for the pupils in connection with their English work. Last year, fifty dollars in gold was presented to the four pupils, one from each class, who made the greatest improvement in English during the school year; and this year, as well as the prizes for improvement, an additional fifty dollars is to be divided among those four who do the best work in EnglLsh. In each group, the award for the winning senior and junior is fifteen dollars; and for the winning sophomore and freshman ten dollars. The editor of the Item , last j ear, presented a fountain pen to the penman who showed the most improvement. These prizes furnish an incentive to better penmanship and to greater accuracy and skill in the use of our mother tongue. They also show us that our friends at the Item office are truly interested in our progress. We take this opportunity to thank the Item for all these evidences of good will. M. A. H. THIS MODERN GENERATION If Youth ' s Aflame, Who ' s to Blame? This was the flashing title of an editorial in one of the current magazines. Much has been written about this modern generation and many writers have expressed disparaging opin- ions of the young people of the present. For many reasons, however, the youth of today is far beyond the youth of yesterday. There are two methods of deterlnining one ' s course of conduct: scientific and authoritative. If you stop to reason out a problem, weighing advantages against disadvantages, and then proceed to carry out what you believe is right, you are acting scientifically. On the other hand, if someone tells you that the thing is right, and you do it, relying wholly on his judgment, you are showing deference to authority. This generation is following more and more the former way, while our grand- parents were exponents of the latter. The aim of the schools today is to teach the pupils to think for themselves. Why, then, complain when they do? Immorality, reading of books that are not of the highest class, frequenting moving-pic- ture theatres of questionable character, im- proper dancing — all these things are charged against youth. But is youth to blame? Let us consider each of these indictments. A certain man told the story of finding it neces- sary to have the electric lights removed from his cellar, so that his son would not see him drinking. But when his son went out on a drinking party, this business man shook his head and wondered what would become of the young people. Who writes the books and who produces the movies which are not fit to read or see? Surely it isn ' t the youth; it is the older people. If educators want the younger generation to be better, why don ' t they make the people of their own age stop writing objectionable stories? It is only a small percentage of the young people who patronize the cheap dance halls; but, as in the reports on prohibition, the papers do not tell of the millions who do regard the law; they merely spread the news of the hundreds that do not. If given their elders ' confidence, the youth of today will carry the race forward and up- ward; for they are frank, efficient, courageous, and able to look life squarely in the face. E. P. The members of tlie Debater staff wish to extend their hearty thanks to Miss Eyan ' s typewriting classes for their invaluable assist- ance in preparing the material for the press. Nearly every article passed through their hands and was typed with great speed, ac- curacy, and neatness. Through their efforts, the work of the editors and printers was greatly facilitated and wc highly appreciate their co-operation. E. D. As the class of 1927 approaches the end of its high school activity, let us call to mind the fact that this is the first class to graduate, having spent the entire period of four years in our beautiful new building. We are very grateful for all its advantages, and we know they have helped to make us more useful and worth while, as a class and as individuals. Our assembly hall, gymnasium, athletic fields, im- proved class rooms and laboratories all rank with the best in the country. In these favor- able surroundings, school ana class spirit have received a new impetus, and loyalty to higher standards is manifest. These privileges which, four years ago, filled us with surprise and delight, may now have become commonplace to us; but let us not forget in years to come, the great benefits which were bestowed upon us when the citizens of Wakefield erected the new high school. E. D. ITEMS OF INTEREST ABOUT OUR STAGE Many of the pupils of the High School do not realize what has been done in connection with the use of the auditorium stage for dramatics. Our stage is very unusual because of the semi-circular arrangement of panels, which are sixteen feet high and four feet wide. There are no wings and no backdrop, and there is a space of about fifteen feet wide in front of the curtain, that is practically of no use, as no scenery can be put on it. In working out our problem of stage setting, the first things to be considered were exits and entrances, as there were no doors — nothing but mere panels. A regulation door, of ordin- ary height, that could open and shut, was made by the Manual Aits Department, to be set in between the permanent panels. Another panel to go over the door was made, and these were both painted to match the regular panels. The painting was done so cleverly by the Fine Arts Department, that the difference from the other panels is not distinguishable. A French door was also made ; this is easily adjustable and can be used for windows and the like. Of course a background was needed, so two screens that stand up from the floor were fashioned. One was painted to represent the interior of another room and to correspond with the general stage decorations. The other was of a pale blue color to represent an out- door scene. In addition to our lack of s cenery, the lighting was very poor, as there were only two lights at the rear of the stage, and these belonged to the gymnasium. The footlights, sunk as they were below the floor, and far from the actual acting space, were of no value whatever unless the actor came within six feet of them. The light from them struck the ceiling and reflected upon the audience, thus, instead of aiding any production, only adding to the discomfort of the audience ; so two large box floodlights were constructed to light the down-stage action. These lights are placed usually one on either side, and directly behind the front curtain. They are movable and can be used in any position needed. Some blue burlap was bought and made into curtains for the top, and a gold curtain was placed between the two blue ones. Both the curtains and the gold backdrop have been used at least three times. It is material that is permanent and can be used whenever needed. The first play of last year, The Importance of being Ernest , presented the problem of a garden setting to the Fine Arts and Wood- working Departments. It was handled very cleverly. The second play, The Eising of the Moon, required a night scene on the shore of a body of water, which offered still an- other problem in stage design to the Fine Arts Department. Another curtain of netting was bought, in two different shades of blue, and laid over the gold drop; upon this were pinned irregular strips of dark and light paper, producing the effect of water. The two floodlights were used for the lighting by put- ting blue screens in front of them. A blue spotlight w as also used. In Daddy Long-Legs , there was a problem of stairs and a fireplace. These were made in the woodworking shop. The stairs are peculiar in that they are adjustable to any place on the stage, and can be used without any landing, with two landings, or with but one. A new piece of scenery is now being made; it consists of three screens. These screens are eighteen feet long by twelve feet high, and will be painted to represent various scenes tliat may be used. These are to be set inside the doors and offer a new interior scene; this will make it possible to have greater latitude in choosing plays. Before, we were very much limited in our choice. Every time a play is produced, it offers op- portunities for the co-operation of the various departments. There is advertising to be done; there are news articles to be written for the school and local paper; posters to be printed by the school press (which is operated by the pupils) and drawn by the boys and girls in the Art Department; scenery and special pieces of property to bo constructed by pupils in the woodworking shop and painted by the stu- dents in the Art Department; costumes and drapes to be made, in the Sewing Department, and music to be furnished by the school orchestra. E. W. Leo Beo-ne ar THE FOUR SEASONS Spring When buds peep through their brown jackets, And turn into small yellow things, And then grow into bright green leaves; When birds sing blithely, And fly about collecting straw to build their nests. And the robin sings his cheery song, And everything is pleased to be alive; When young meii ' s fancies lightly turn To thoughts of love, And all the world is aglow with dazzling sunlight ; Then it is spring. Winter Summer When all the earth is clad in green. And apples are forming on the trees. And corn-stalks are starting to bend Under heavy loads ; When boys at evening Start for the ball-field to test their skill And to sweat ; When the days are long and sultry. And the nights are hot and still ; When men toil under the scorching sun. And boys splash in hajjpy glee As they duck a comrade In the Or Swimmiu ' Hole ; Then it is summer. Autumn When, from the trees, briglit leaves, Red, yellow, brown, and green, Fall to eartli and make A gentle swish as we walk througli them; When men hear and feel the call of the woods, And take their guns to Ijring back fatted fowl; When ripe pumpkins are neatly stacked Against the garden wall ; When the corn is tied in trim bundles Waitir.g to be stripped of its remaining seeds. And red, rosy apples give out their spicy fragrance ; When there is the odor of fresh apple-cider; Wlien the air is crisp and clear, And everyone feels brisk and gay. Then it is autumn. When the trees are cold and bare, And tlie earth is covered with a pure white blanket ; When the rabbit leaves his tracks upon the snow, And the lairds have flown to their southern homes ; When the brooks and ponds are hidden ' neath a coat Of flinty ice and fluffy snow, And all the earth is bleak and desolate; When the days are short and the nights are long; When the wind howls and blows in icy blasts, And cuts through the clothes of mau, And chills him to the marrow; Tlien it is winter. PAUL E. BLACK, ' 27. THE GOLDEN AGE OF POETRY Four years ago, there undoubtedly existed, in the sterile brains of the coddled freshman, a spark of poetrj ' , but it has remained buried deep until this year, when the pink and ten- der child has grown into a manly, tough, and terrible senior. Nevertheless, the spark was there; and it needed but the breath of an English teacher to fan it into a roaring con- flagration. That breath has been breathed. The deed is done; and, in his effort to appre- ciate good poetry, the uutrained senior has gone to surprising lengths. To illustrate my point, I relate the follow- ing incidents:— I hied myself to the home of one of my North Ward friends to prepare a debate, and, upon entering his sanctum, liad this bit hurled at me with eloquent and fiery gesture : BRAVE AND FREE VERSE If you kicked me oJjliquely unanswerable and sent me skyward, bluely careening, with a diabolic grin, that, to me, seemed like the heat-lacking blast of Boi ' eas; what would my unproportioned thoughts of you, satyr, be? I a sonnet would styl on paper, clay or column, these thouglits, which, tongueing their way — At this 1 lied, fearing for my reason. Tliinking myself safe in paying a visit to one of the honorable ushers of the local theater, I entered the parlor of this, my poor friend, and heard these words: Weasle — measle; Measle — weasle; a perfect rhyme! Earnestly I tried to persuade him to leave, for the present, his lyre, but to no avail. After some teasing, he resorted to blank verse, declaiming: O Thou, Whose judgment rules the Universe ; Who watchcst o ' er the destinies of men. Tell me if e ' er l)efore in hist ' ry ' s scoiie, Such deep and boundless ignorance hath been Incorporated in one cranium As has been bottled up within the skull Of this misguided fool? I stood aghast! To think that this hard- hearted soul had succumbed! Wearily, I traced my steps homeward, hoping to find solace in the study of Muzzey ' s History. On the way, Avhom should I meet but the history teacher, himself I He blushed coyly, and handed me a paper with these words written upon it: Boll on, thou pretty dark blue ocean, roll! Thou art not for an age, but for all time. Doomed to Reave and settle here ; thy goal Only to rise and fall. What crime Is here, that thy poor soul. Must sink and find its grave in slime? Poetry can go too far! MAUEICE A. HATCH, ' 27, MODERN VERSE AND WHAT IT MEANS TO ME When I am tired and feeling blue, I tuck a volume of Rupert Brooke ' s poems under my arm and go up to my room to read. I seem to see the picture of Brooke come upon the page and explain to me what the poem meant to him aud why he wrote it. My favorite of all his collection is The Soldier, the poem in which his whole soul seemed to reveal itself. Of course there are others as good and prob- ably more interesting to other readers, but this just happened to strike my fancy. It seems the most like my imaginative Brooke. On a wild wet day, I think of Fannie Davis ' poem, Wild Weather, and wonder at her skill in being able to paint such a vivid picture in so few words, and yet have such a clear ' and wonderful poem. Naturally it w,ould be hard for any of us to try anything so mar- velous as these, but I can tell you that it isn ' t necessary to be a genius to appreciate poetry. If you hold your cat to your ear, perhaps he will tell you the story that Arthur Guiter- man ' s cat told him; later, when writing of it, he called it Etiquette. Don ' t drop the cat when you begin to laugh. Of course we all feel humorous at times, so when you do feel like that, read Etiquette and get as much fun out of it as I did. Have you a friend or relative that went to war, never to return? Amy Lowell ' s Bom- bardment and Joyce Kilmer ' s A Soldier in France will make impressive pictures on your mind as they did on mine when I read them. It amazed me that a woman could write of such horrible things as Amy Lowell did and do it so well. In Flanders Fields by John Mc- Crae . is a different sort, although it showed what our boys went through for the sake of us folks at home. Perhaps you have lost a friend recently, or someone dear to you is ill, and you wonder at the silence of the great things Beyond. Edgar Ijee Masters often wondered, and at last wrote a poem which he called Silence. It seems to fathom the silence of the dead, and things that another could not. If you need the right kind of friend, per- haps Henry Van Dyke can help you out with A Mile With Me, a poem in which he dis- cusses our friends; those that soothe our feel- ing with silence and those who use eloquence. How often we are in need of a friend of that sort ! The fog interested Carl Sandburg and, get- ting out his pencil, he wrote a poem called Fog, very short, but full of interest. To tell which of these poems I like the best would be impossible, but I do know that I have at least learned to look at poetry with my eyes wide open, and I shall find in it all the enjoyment that I need. MYETLE GROVE, ' 27. ON THE TRAIN How do you do, Mrs. Carpenter? It is so long since I have seen you! You haven ' t changed a bit, except that your face is a little thinner. Yes. I have gained, but I hope to lose next week. How are the children? And how are you? Tell me all about your- self, do! What a time I had in town today! I didn ' t intend to go, but I had to get a scarf for my husband, because he catches cold so easily. When I got up town I started across the street and a truck came along. I ran, and, you know, I fell down in all that mud! I got Mabel ' s lovely stockings that I was wear- ing all dirty and full of holes. I scraped my knee, too — wasn ' t that awful! I waited for somebody to pick me up, but nobody came, so I had to get up all by myself. Then I went in the store, and got a lovely scarf, but I ' ll never go there any more, because the clerk told me I was too fussy. Then I walked — Oh, gracious me, here is the conductor! What did I do with my tick- et? I just had it. Please excuse me, Mr. Conductor, I always was slow. You know, I didn ' t get my wisdom teeth ' til last year. Oh, here it is! Oh, dear me, no! That is my shopping discount ticket. Oh! here it is in my lap, just where I left it. Well, as I was saying — how are you get- ting along? Do tell me something about your family. You know, I went up to Nancy ' s the other night and I spilled some tea on my love- ly lace vest, and also broke the cup! Do you suppose she will ever speak to me again? Now, tell me about your family. Why are you so quiet? You have said hardly a word. Do you remember the minister we used to have, the one with red hair and long whiskers? You know, I used to tell Freddie about him when he cried. Of course, Freddie had never seen him. Well the other day lie came to call. When Freddie saw him, he just stared. After a while he said, ' Say! Mother used to tell me that your whiskers looked like a New England golden-rod field! ' I never was so embarrassed. Now, I will give you time to talk about yourself. Is Ella married yet? She was al- ways so pretty. Do you remember those black earrings she wore? Well, I got some like them, but John didn ' t like them, so I gave them to Mabel. I have simply got to hear about you. Have you been to, — Oh, wait a minute before you tell me! I have just got to tell you something! It is the funniest thing I ever heard! Oh! I thought I should die! I al- most laughed in her face. Oh, dear, it was when I met — Oh, gracious! here is my station and I must leave you. Next time I see you tell me all about yourself, and I ' ll tell you that funny story! Goodbye. CAEOLYN WOODMAN, ' 28. MINUET IN G All night at the old piano, The master liad tried in vain To catch a fleeting melody, ' Haunting his weary brain. And now, as the r ays of morning Ligliteiied the eastern skies. He leaned his head on the silent keys And closed -his tired eyes. Then in his dream he heard it. Celestial from afar ; The angels in heaven had gone to sleep And left the door ajar. RUTH PARKER, ' 28. A NEW TYPE OF PLAGIARISM Recently there has been noticed a new type of plagiarism practiced by men and women who, consciously or otherwise, borrow melodies from old music in order to make up a popular composition. The reason for the popularity of Yes, We Have No Bananas is very evident when one considers that it is taken from no less than four well-known old tunes: The Hallelujah Chorus supplies the first part; then follow excerpts from Bring Back My Bonnie to Me, Seeing Nellie Home, and an opera selection, I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls ; again we recognize the Hallelujah Chorus ; and, as an ending, there are further phrases from Bring Back My Bonnie to Me. Although Yes, We Have No Bananas was supposed to be a new song, yet there was not one original plirase in it. The ever-popular Humoresque by Dvorak, the piece that describes so vividly the emo- tions and impressions of the Polish composer and the suffering of his people during a great civil war, has been mercilessly transposed until we recognize its melody again in I ' d Climb the Highest Mountain. Even sacred church music has been reno- vated to suit the popular taste. A very old Andantino that is frequently played in churches, by the manipulation of some com- poser has produced Aloonlight and Roses. Kamennoi-Ostrow or The Angel ' s Eev- ID brie, ' has been tampered with until now we si.ould be ashamed to associate it with angels. The same is true of Liebestraum ( Love ' s i ' ream ). Both of these pieces once expressed tue love and struggle of the composers for iuvir art; but now imitators feel no compunc- i.on in sacrificing art to jazz . FRANCES L. SPERO, ' 27. THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSIC The first music in America was played and sung by the Indians. They did not have stringed instruments or horns, their chief instruments being a large drum and tom-toms. Their singing, merely a jumble of songs and war-whoops, was usually done while dancing around a fire or a captive. All this was prac- ticed before a battle or after a victory, out of respect for the sun, moon, or stars on all fes- tive occasions, or in memory of a chief or of the tribe. When the white men came to America, they brought their songs from Europe. From Quebec to New Orleans, folk-songs floated down the Mississippi ; and in Salem and Bos- ton, the Puritans sang psalms; while the rough trappers and woodsmen sang ballads, such as Sally in Our Alley. With the W ar of Independence, our land was filled with the shrill voice of the fife and the tattoo of the snare-drum. When the Brit- ish troops marched into Lexington, they played tunes as accompaniment to songs jeering the patriots and the cause for which they stood. It was in this war that Yankee Doodle was introduced, and the birth of American Inde- pendence marked the beginning of the Ameri- can music that lives to the present day. New Orleans had opera as early as 1791, and The Beggar ' s Opera was given in New York in 1750. In 1848, some German musi- cians were driven out of tlie country; and as many of them came to America, they helped to develop music in this country. Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864) was one of the first to create purely American folk- songs. David W. Guion gave us Turkey in the Straw and Sheep and Goat. We now have cowboy songs and songs of the Western Indians, idealized; as in Charles Wakefield Cadman ' s The Land of the Sky-Blue Waters, and other melodies of the same type. Arthur Farwell composed famous piano pieces, such as American Indian Melodies and Pawnee Horses. Masters of orchestral writing pt - sented the swing and glow of the negro dances of old New Orleans: Henry Gilbert has given us American Dances, Negro Rhap- sody, and The Dance in Place Congo ; Dvorak wrote the New World Symphony. The Puritan spirit of old New England is ex- pressed in Edgar Stillman Kelly ' s New England Symphony. John Powell, the com- poser of piano and violin music, wrote Sonata Virginiaesque and In the South, which give expression to the feeling of the South before the Civil War. Giving a musical soul to Longfellow ' s poem, Coleridge-Taylor and Frederick Burton composed noble Hiawatha. At the present time, the people seem to be divided into two groups in respect to modern music. There are those who do not care for jazz , claiming that it is a move back into the jungle and that the musical standard is being lowered considerably. Then there are those who approve of jazz and say that it is interesting, because it is the expression in music of the hurry and restlessness of Ameri- can city life. ROBERT MACDONALD, ' 27. SAN MALO Recently, at Symphony Hall, I had the op- portunity of hearing a new artist of the vio- lin. Alfredo San Malo, who is part Dutch, and part French, has a quiet, unaffected demeanor. He is deliberate and dignified, but, like most Hollanders, is not graceful. San Malo ' s playing seems to be of the Ysaye school. His technique is faultless and is even amazing. His tone is broad and has a warmth not often obtained by great technicians. His interpretation is logical and violinistic. He does not go to extremes; he does not attempt to improve upon compositions which are al- ready masterpieces. His interpretation is not impeded by amazing stunts or feats of violin acrobatics. At the conclusion of his program, an enthu- siastic audience recalled him to play five en- cores. It is unusual for a performer to be recalled five times at an evening concert in Symphony Hall. The writer missed his train, but he would have listened to San Malo all through the night and never have given a thought to the mere question of home-going. BOIT BRANNEN, ' 28. 11 BEETHOVEN MENDELSSOHN Does it not seem strange that two persons who were brought up in so different an at- tnosphere as were Beethoven and Mendelssohn, should both follow the same line of work and become so famous? Beethoven was born in Germany, and from the first, life was hard for him. When he was scarcely more than four years old, his father, thinking the child might help him earn a living if he could teach, began giving him les- sons on the piano. He was made to practice manj ' hours every day, and when, in addition to the piano, he took up the violin, he prac- ticed almost all the time except when he was at school or asleep. It probably seems strange to some of us, but the more Beethoven prac- ticed, the more he liked it; and that, I think, is the secret of his success. Felix Mendelssohn, on the contrary, had a very happy childhood. His father was a banker, and they lived in a beautiful home, also in Germany. Although Felix started to study music when he was only three, he had plenty of time for enjoying childish pleas- ures. He showed indications of original genius earlier than Beethoven, and, when still a child, composed many beautiful pieces; in fact, many of them are famous now. When these young musicians grew up, al- though Mendelssohn lived a quarter of a cen- tury later than Beethoven, they both had much the same sort of experiences: they played for the great musicians of their time; played in the halls of royalty; played in pub- lic houses of the different towns they traveled in, and everywhere won recognition. Wlien Beethoven was about thirty, a great misfortune befell him; he realized that he was becoming deaf. He tried everything to cure this deafness, but in vain. As the years lengthened and his misfortune increased, he began to look forward solely to the writing of music; then he could hear the tones in his mind if not with his ears. As a result of this deafness, he became slack in his manner of dress, and the manuscript on which his compositions were written was often covered with blotches of ink. Fortu- nately, however, this did not do any harm to his playing and composing. Mendelssohn also had a great sorrow in his life — the death of his lieloved sister, Fanny, who, in his childhood, had heljied him master his lessons, and who, when he grew up, be- came liis constant companion. He was heart- broken over this loss, and it seems to me that he showed his appreciation of her kind- ness best by writing some of his most beauti- ful compositions while mourning for her. Both Beethoven and Mendelssohn died when they were still young. Although it was proph- esied many times during their lives that they would become great, no one knows so well as we, who live now, how great they really were. • JOSEPHINE SPEEO, ' 29. THE WAKEFIELD ROTARY CLUB BOYS ' BAND A while ago, following the example set by other Eotary Clubs, the Wakefield Rotary men started a fund to buy instruments and pro- vide a leader for boys interested in music and having some musical ability. The following instruments were bought to start with: one piccolo, ten clarinets, four saxophones, eight trumpets, five cornets, four altos, one bari- tone, five trombones, two basses, five snare drums, and a bass drum and cymbals. Mr. T. D. Perkins, a band master of forty years ' experience, was chosen as the leader of the brasses and drums. Mr. Perkins has coached tlie Framingham Rotary Club Boys ' Band, the Lawrence Rotary Clul) Boys ' Band, and others. He has also had much experience with high school bands, and he instructs eight or nine of these organizations each week. Mr. Perkins comes to Wakefield every Thurs- day. In the afternoon he gives the boys in- dividual instruction and in the evening they play ensemble. He has every piece so well in mind that he uses no music and thus can pay more attention to the boys. A visitor at re- hearsals is impressed with the fact that he can single out a boy who is playing wrong, and can take tlie instrument himself and plaj ' the selection properly. He keeps strict disci- pline among the players because he is liked so well by them. Mr. Sonderegga of Boston was engaged as Mr. Perkins ' assistant, to in- struct the boys playing the wood winds and gives similarly excellent training to that part of tlic band. On Decomlier 2, 1926, eighty-two boys en- rolled and on December 10, after careful ob- servation, twenty boys were finally selected and given instruments. Many other boj ' s pro- vide their own instruments and attend the rehearsals for the sake of the fine instruction, if a boy shows that he is not practising enough and is inattentive, his instrument is taken away and given to a more deserving boy. Those who own their instruments must also pay due attention or they are asked to 12 withdraw. Forty-six boys are enrolled as members of the band. They range from nine years of age to seventeen years. Mr. Perkins prefers to get young boys because he can do more with them and can keep them in the band longer. On February 3, the whole band played to- gether for the first time, and after only three rehearsals they made a fine appearance before the public on February 18. The audience was very favorably impressed with the boys ' per- formance and there were many comments on the notable progress made in so short a time. The Framingham Rotary Club Boys ' Band also played. They sliowed remarkable talent and the result of Mr. Perkins ' training was very evident. The Band Committee comprising Mr. H. 11. Hovey, secretary; Mr. A. K. Comins, and Dr. E. A. Fessenden, plan to provide uniforms for the boys as other Rotary Club Boys ' Bands almost always have uniforms. The Rotary Club in general and the Band Committee in particular, are deserving of mucli credit for the work they have accom- plished. The large attendance at rehearsals is proof of the boys ' enthusiasm, and the prog- ress already made clearly demonstrates what an opportunity of this sort can do for boys possessed of musical ability. ISABEL L. ATWELL, ' 27. THE FIRST FALL OF SNOW Come, boys and girls, and gather round. And I will tell to you A funny little fairy-tale That some folks say is true! It happend up in Cloudland, once Upon a frosty night, A 1)and of little fairy folk Began a pillow fight! They thi-ew the pillows all about In riotous fairy fun. In much the same way, boys and girls. As you, no doubt, have done. And fierce and fiercer grew the fight. Till all at once — r-r-rip! Tht sc pudgy little pillowkins Just split from .tip to tip! And lo, a million feathery flakes Fell down on earth below! And that, dear boys and girls, was called The first fall of the snow! MARY BONFANTI, ' 30. THE HALFWAY HOUSE Just beyond the bend of Winter, Where you hear the robins sing, .lust before you get to Summer, Is the Half-way House of Spring. It ' s a House that lovers cherish ; It ' s a place where dreamers dream ; It ' s an atmosphere where poets Find Romance on every stream. Oh ! how often we would linger Where we hear the robins sing, Just around the bend of Winter In the Half-way House of Spring. DOROTHY DOUCETTE, ' 28. SPRING While walking through the fields that day All living things just seem to say, ' Tis Spring! I watched a bird his course a ' winging, Whose song came down in gladness ringing; ' Tis Spring! A woodchuck from his home crawled out And mumljled as he clumped about, ' Tis Spring! A rab))it came and did not flee, But said in rabbit talk to me, ' Tis Spring! The flowers decked in colors gay. With nodding heads all sang the lay ' Tis Spring! And everything for miles about Was happy for without a doubt ' Twas Spring! STEPHEN ROGERS, ' 30. NOX Est iam nox; curru vectatur Diana argenti, Nubes avia per stellati caeli expellens. Luce coruscant fluetus lunae alte trepidantes, Astra sues ignes caeli atro ab velo ostendunt, Quaeque avis in nido parva tranquille quiescit. Non crepitum praeter sonitus arborum auditur Et leniter oram in strepitus tundentium Per muta auditur stellati undarum noetis. Mox Lucifer languidam colore Auroram inducit Et nox languescit leniter diluculo adventu. EUTH GERSmOVITCH, ' 27, 13 TO A DAFFODIL Fair as the radiant morning star That clear and bright sliines from afar Within my memory lingers still The thought of you, O Daffodil. I seem to see you even now As in the breeze you used to bow Beside my mother ' s garden gate, Where you were queen in royal state. Upon your slender, swaying stem Of tender green, like fairest gem Your flower face of golden hue Is sparkling in the morning dew. Oh fragrant flower, so dear to me. Whene ' er your laughing face I see, Then does my heart begin to sing, O Daffodil!— For then ' tis Spring. JEAN M. WHITTET, ' 27. SCHOOLS OF SO. READING (WAKEFIELD) Just think back to 1680, and you will re- member that there was a complaint against Wakefield for deficiency of schools. Can you remember? If you can ' t, I assure you that there was. The town fathers, including the First Parish, bestirred themselves and arranged for school- ing for their youngsters. The first school ou record was built between the years 1G94 and 1707. The Parish paid and kept the school going. In 1G93 a law was passed that a free school should be started. Master Nicholas Lynde was the first master. Sessions were held in empty houses until a schoolhouse was built for the pupils. Master Lynde was the only teacher for the whole town. In 1799 the First Parish provided three new schoolhouses: one for the Center District, one for the West District and one for the South. The windows were built on all sides of the room and low enough so that the pupils could observe all passing events. The school in the West District was later sold and moved to Lafayette Street to be used as a woodshed. Since then all those schools have been either sold or torn down. In 1829 the South Reading Academy was built where the Lincoln School now stands. The academy was later moved, and is now the Grand Army Hall on Foster Street. At one time the vote was taken not to have any school dances; but they soon did away with that law. The school committee made its visits and its reports were of the same brief nature from 1798 to 1803 ; at that time a little more was added. The West Ward school is the oldest wooden school ))uilding in Wakefield, with the Lafay- ette, formerly the old High School, coming next. The Hamilton School was the first brick one to be built; the Lincoln followed. Then came the Greenwood School, which has since had an important addition. The Hurd, Fi-ank- lin, and Woodville buildings were erected in the order named. The Franklin School has also had a large addition, and the new Wood- ville building is thoroughly satisfactory and up to date. In 1923 our present High School was completed. It ranks with the best in the state in equipment and teaching staff, and we are very proud of it. LUCIA E. CARTER, ' 28. OUR LIBRARY It has been impressive to note the improve- ments and additions to the Charles H. Howe Memorial Library during the past year. The circulation of books has increased rapidly, and at the present rate should reach 4500 by the end of the school year. This in itself is an astonishing proof of the popularity of the library among the students. Because of the great number of debates that have taken place this year, the reference books, and particularly the periodicals, have been in almost constant demand. This is very gratifying, for there are several maga- zines of worth in our library which have formerly been overlooked by the students. Now that the custom has been formed of us- ing them, it is hoped that it will be continued. Several gifts have been received, and they have been very gratefully accepted. At Christmas time an anonymous donation of $100 was added to the book fund, and will be spent for a miscellany of books which the library h as long needed. Among the other gifts received are: seven books from Mrs. Ida Farr Miller; a collection of forty-six liooks from the library of the late A. H. Tliayer, given by his sister. Miss Nancy Thayer; a memorial collection of twenty- eight books given in memory of Miss II. Gertrude Lee by her parents. Miss Lee was for many years librarian at the Beebe Me- morial Library, and her death was mourned by all who knew her. The library is in constant use during scliool liours l)y the students, and in ad- ditioji, it is used for many other activities. In March, our librarian. Miss Kohl, who is 14 chairman of the Boston and Vicinity Group of School Librarians, held a meeting of that committee here at school. The members present were very favorably impressed with the beauty and convenience of our library. The Masque Club and Le Cercle Francais have held their meetings there regularly during the last year. This plan is a new one, and promises to become an established custom because of the size of the room and its adaptability for impromptu plays. The Art Department has had various exhibits of pictures and of the original work of students now at A akcfield High, also of graduates who are continuing their studies at art schools. All these thing.; go to show that our library most assuredly I, olds an imijortant place in our school life, and Avill continue to be a great source of help and inspiration to the students. SYLVIA NUTE, ' 27. SCHOOL TROPHIES Visitors to our library are sure to notice ikc silver cups on the shelves near the fire- place. I have often wondered how they came into the possession of the school, but it was only recently that I had sufficient initiative to satisfy my curiosity by perching on a chair and reading the inscriptions on Ihem. As probably few of the present pupils or the school know much more about these trophies than I did, it may be of interest to them to learn how the cups were acquired. The oldest one there was won April 7, 1892, by the Wakefield High School Athletic Asso- ciation in a tournament between Melrose and Wakefield. The names of those who repre- sented Wakefield in the meet are given on the cup as follows: E. K. Bowser, W. Coon, W. Copeland, S. Gowen, L. Gomng, W. Kele- her, W. Harper, A. A. Morton, C. H. Sweet- ser, and A. Wheeler. The seconti oldest cup was won on March 28, 1896. The occasion was the second annual indoor meet at Salem, to decide the cham- pionship of the Essex Interscholastic Athletic Association. Wakefield High came out ahead with thirty-five points. T lie next cups were won in 1903. One is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology cup for Interscholastic Individual Drill . The other was for winning the championship of the Suburban Baseball League. This trophy has a distinctive appearance because the handles are bone instead of silver. The following year (1904) the school again won the baseball championship of the Suburban League. Later, in 1911, 1912, 1913, and again in 1919, the baseball teams won the cham- pionship of the Middlesex Baseball League, and we have cups for all these years. In 1905, the William Barron Eogers cup was won by Wakefield in the Champion Ice Polo Tournaments. The team members, whose names are recorded on the cup, were : George Maloney, James Maloney, John Griffiths, Raymond Nichols, George Sheehy, Nathan p]aton, and Mason Southworth. This cup is doubly interesting because on the back there is an engraving of boys playing ice polo. i debate was held between Wakefield High ScliDol and Everett High on March 6, 1908, and the Wakefield debaters carried off the tro hy.. Aga)in the names of the partici- pants appear on the cup, and they were Mar. ' us Beebe, ' 08, Clyde G. Morrill, P. G., Ha.i ' )]d G. Watkins, ' 08, and Joseph Low, ' 08, alternate. The athletes of the school were also pro- ficient in running, as is shown by the cup awarded in 191.5 to the victors in the Middle- sex Gross Country Run. Another cup for running is that offered by the Knights of Columbus for their annual cross country run at Worcester. The Wakefield boys evi- dently won three years in succession, as a school must have won three years in order to own this cup. Wakefield also won the cup at a cross country run in Belmont. Those parti- cipating were : Harvard 1921 freshmen, Providence Technical High, Wakefield High School, and St. Benedict ' s Preparatory School Athletic Association. The run was held November 10, 1917. This was the year that the Wakefield runners were coached by Eddit Farrell, who is now the varsity coach in track at Harvard University. The last cup in the collection was awarded to the winning high school relay team on Welcome Home Day at Woburn, June 17, 1919. The victorious Wakefield High runners were J. E. Batten, A. Burke, E. Draper, and J. G. Brown. I was baffled in my quest for information by two cups on the shelves which have no inscriptions of any sort. Also, the high school used to have a rifle team and its trophies were wooden shields with silver centers containing inscriptions. The shields are not in the school and, although the curi- osity of the writer has prompted her to make 15 inquiries, she has not yet learned their wliercabouts. Our notable collection of trophies won by former students for excellence in various lines of endeavor should serve as an in- spiration in the present and future to ath- letes, debaters, and all others who have the privilege of representing Wakefield High School in interscholastic competitions. VIOLA M. HOVEY, ' 28. DANIEL A Tale In Three Wags Wag The First Daniel, an extremely homely Airedale, was madly in love with Bella, the dainty, aristo- cratic little Pomeranian. Every day, he went to the park in order to see her as she took her daily walk %Arith Maurice, the stately grey- hound. Timidly he tried to speak to her, but, at the sight of homely Daniel, she had deli- cately drawn herself away and asked Maurice to please take her home as there were such horrible creatures trying to address her. Sadly Daniel turned away, wishing that he might do some noble deed in her presence. Wag The Second The next morning, on his way to the park, Daniel saw Bella and Maurice just crossing the street. A powerful car was bearing down on them at full speed. Daniel ' s blood froze. Was the beautiful Bella going to be killed? Without a thought for liis own safety, he ran out and pulled Bella back, just in time to save her life. Wag The Third Now he thought tliat he would surely be Bella ' s liero. Imagine his surprise wlien, with a disdainful shrug, she told Maurice to send away that ugly creature, who had rudely seized her coat and pulled her back. For the second time, Daniel turned sadly homeward, this time without thoughWof being a hero, but with the firm resolution tliat lie was tluougli with women. EILEEN FITZGERALD, ' 28. THE HORSE O horse, you are a wonderful thing! No buttons to push, no liorns to ring; No license buying every year, With plates to screw on front and rear; Your frame is good for many a mile; Your body never changes style; Your wants are few and easily met; You ' ve got something on the auto yet. ALICE McGRAIL, ' 30. THE ORIGIN OF THE INDIAN PIPE The Massapoag and the Baboosic Indians were at last holding a Peace Council on the shore of Lake Massapoag. This is the reason for the meeting: Mattaweesit, the only son of the Chief of the Bal)oosic tribe, had fallen deeply in love with Minnetonka, the only daughter of the Massapoag ' s chief, but Minnetonka had only a short time to live. Mattaweesit knew this; yet he wished to marry her and be happy with her, even if it were for only a few days. Every night the two lovers met under a tree which was half-way between the camp-grounds of the two tribes, and, as Mattaweesit saw Minnetonka fast fading away, his love for her grew even stronger. At last the fatal day came, and, as she lay on her death bod, her father and friends sor- rowfully comforting her, she expressed her desire to marry Mattaweesit. At first lier fatlier refused, but, knowing that his daughter could not live through the day, he granted lier wish and sent for the young warrior. Matta- weesit pleaded witli his fatlier, and the chief finally gave him his iiermission, for he knew that soon after the marriage the tie would break, and liis sou would be free to return to his own tril e. Til. t day tlie Baboosic and Massa wag In- diana formed a circle, and, as friends, watched the u arriage ceremony. Just as tlie youth and 1 he maiden were married, Minnetonka fell 11 to Mattaweesit ' s arms. At that instant, an ai -ow rent the air and pierced Matta- weesit s heart. Together they fell to the grouni . The two chiefs, in their sorrow, decided to joiir 11 L ' ir tribes, as their children had wished, and ii . ' e together. Thus the Peace Council Avas be ng held and, as the Chief of the Massa- jioags massed the Peace Pipe to the Cliief of tlie Ba joosics, some of the hot a ies fell from tlie pipe to the ground. Soon after, in the very spot where the ashes had fallen, a beautiful flower in the shape of 1111 Indian pipe blossomed. This flower, called tile Indian Pipe and soinetimes the Corpse Plant, is pure white. Even the tiny leaves which grow alternately along a single, smooth, and stiff white stem are of the same pure tint, signifying the faith of the two lovers, Minnetonka and Mattaweesit. ELIZABETH COULD, 2!). 16 DEAN BRIGGS Le Baron Eussell Briggs, unobtrusive and Ijlain iu appearance, caring nothing for the pomp of academic life, does not seem to be the usual type of character portrayed in a biography. Yet, before he retired from ac- tive official service in 1925, he was called the greatest teacher in America, the living patron saint of American college men. There was little about his youth that fore- told his future fame. The earlier part of it was spent in Salem and Plymouth. Later, his father, who was a minister, moved to Cam- bridge so that his sons might attend Harvard. A great deal of his time was spent in read- ing, especially the works of Dickens. Yet, in spite of this bookish propensity, he was a nat- ural, curious boy who liked to explore and study the ships in the harbor — tastes which he kept during his whole life. He entered Harvard in 1871 and four years later was graduated fourth in his class, after taking the prescribed courses. Two profes- sors, George M. Lane, professor of Latin, and George H. Palmer, professor of Greek and philosophy, influenced him for higher educa- tion and a scholarly life. After being graduated he went abroad and studied in the University of Leipsic, but returned in 1878 to become a tutor of Greek. The courses in English were being developed, so he turned from teaching to graduate study and in 1882 received the degree of Master of Arts in English. The next year, lie began his courses in Eng- lish; first, as an assistant to Professor Hill in a sophomore class; later, when he was made a full professor in 1890, as the professor of English 5, a course which was made up of men who had already had some success in writing. It was in this course that the prac- tice of a daily theme was started. His criti- cism of these themes was pleasantly acrid: You make the straight crooked ; anybody can do that ; Although this theme is short, it might well have been shorter. Thus, in that course and in one of freshmen, he raised the standard of writing so that stu- dents no longer disgraced themselves in self- expression. More than this, his influence grew rather than diminished on men after leaving his presence. His contribution to literature is such that he has been called the shrewd genius who created creators. Li 1891, President Eliot named Mr. Briggs successor to Dean Smith. The appointment was greeted with vociferous approval by the students but without enthusiasm by the faculty. President Eliot gave as his reason for the appointment that students were go- ing to him for counsel, and I thought they might keep on going to him, even if he was Dcanl This soon proved to be the case be- cause of Dean Briggs ' policy of friendliness. The man who was down and out always found a helping friend in Dean Briggs; for no matter how pressed he was, he never let anyone feci that a matter was hurried. In cases of discipline he proved to be just as successful and for the same reasons. In being the counsellor of the college, he tried to raise the moral standards of the students so high that discipline Avould be unnecessary. His successor. Dean Hurlburt, said only in the hearts of men arc written the full records of his untiring patience, his boundless faith, and the sympathy that has made each man his brother. Dean Briggs is indeed justly famous for having raised the standards of men both in literature and character, so that all who know liim or know about him can only echo Presi- dent Eliot ' s words that he was patient, ten- der, discerning, candid, just, and cheering, be- cause convinced of the overwhelming predomi- nance of good in the world. ALMA SANDEBS, ' 28. WITH APOLOGIES TO MILTON Hence, loatlied Studying! Of Socrates and ancient pedants born — In some dark school forlorn, ' Mongst horrid tomes and tests and theses trying, Find out some uncouth cell. Where awful learning spreads his jealous wings. And the night-owl sings; There, ujider knotty beams and low-browed eaves. As musty as thy leaves. In dark, dust-covered attic ever dwell. But come, ye Goddesses fair and free. Play and Leisure, come to me! Haste, ye nymphs, and bring with ye. Jest and youthful Jollity; Sport, that wrinkled Care derides. And Laughter holding both his sides. With all the joys that ye can give. Play and Leisure with me live. ETHEL STODDARD, ' 27. 17 TREES AT TWILIGHT Gloom and shadow here more conquest hold, Tlian yonder in the teeming city way. Above snow-laden branches, drooping, sway, With ghostly gasps and listless tales half-told; Straight arms to heaven stretch an offering cold; Their fingers shake, and flail the fleeing day. With tiny ticking twigs, they twist at play; Across the sky are far-flung boughs enscrolled. Wind dully whispers to my wind-swept brain. Two fingers stretch the skin about my eyes. The lowered eyelids tug, and upward strain — Gricf-filk ' d joy meets Man, when Nature sighs, When tall trees writhe and bow in creaking pain, When low across the sky, a lone bird flies. JOHN BUTLER, ' 27. EVENING Behind the soft-scented pines of the west- ern hill the King of Day is giving up his reign. The majestic monarch is slowly sink- ing into Eternity. The faint, fluffy clouds, lazily drifting above, are tinged with pink. They become a vivid scarlet which suddenly turns to orchid and then they are gone from sight. Where? No one knows. But perhaps they arc serving their monarch, the Sun, in the far-off land that we cannot see. The western sky changes from pink and gold to purple and gray, then to dimness. Upon the whole world a magic spell seems spread. The trees cease to sway; the birds chirp sleepily in their nests. In the east, Mistress Night slowly and gra- ciously comes to her throne. The sky is now dark and the Keeper of Heaven has hung out His millions of tin-y silver lights. All is tran- quil. The water ceases to slap against the shore and all is still. The soothing hands of Night smooth away the worries and cares of the day. The human soul seeks its Creator in humble, loving worship before the beauty of the Night. LILLIAN S. PHIPPS, ' 27. THE WANDERER Oh, shadowy night, Without a light Except one star, That shines afar — How shall we know, The way to go? Send us a gleam. One friendly beam — One shining ray, To show the way; ' Tis time for rest, Aud home is best. ESTHER SAYEES, ' 27. AT NIGHTFALL Listen ! I can hear their tiny feet, patter, patter; It is the story liour. Shall it be of the grizzly bear Or the old woman in the shoe? Each little one listens closely, Fearing he may not hear everything. When the tale is over, They kneel at mother ' s knee ; With bowed heads and clasped hands, They softly say tlieir prayers. Then scamper off to bed. KATHLEEN .GURLEY, ' 27. GREYHOUND RACING Comparatively unknown in the eastern cities of the United States, but already well established in the South, West, and Middle West, is the new sport, greyhound racing. This sport gives every indication of becoming one of the favorite diversions of America. There are now twenty racing tracks in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain. Greyhound contests appeal to thousands and. they are held at night, when the majority of the people have their leisure time. The idea of dog racing on a track followed the invention of a mechanical hare, operated by electricity. Running around the outer edge of a quarter mile track, the hare arouses the dog to pursue it, as he does a live rabbit scampering across the prairies. We think the dog stupid because he is tempted to chase a dummy rabbit, but in reality he soon learns that he is jjlaying a game and has no chance of catching his prey. After he has learned this, the racing dog pays scant attention to the electric hare but enters into the sport. One of the greatest dogs in the sport. Sunny Concern, will not chase the electric hare. For a test, she was placed on the track alono. Her owner released her as a bunny came whizzing by. Sunny Concern trotted a few steps down the track and then returned to her master. A few minutes later she was joined by a kennel mate, and together, without the inulueement of the hare, they engaged in a thrilling race. Training greyhounds requires constant at- tention, and one who does not understand dogs is not likely to make a success of it. The dogs are kept in the best of health. They are given a thorough examination after every race and, if they become a pound or two over or under weight, they are immediately brought back to perfect healtli by api)ropriate treatment. Before a race, the dogs arc placed iji separ- ate compartments at the beginning of the 18 track. When they are released by the rais- ing of a door, an electrician starts the me- chanical hare and he is able to keep it just far enough ahead so that all the dogs may see it. This brings about the closely contested raeo which appeals to our people so greatly. The popularity of this form of racing is attested by the increasing demand for grey- hounds, which has been so great in the last twelve months, that they have had to be im- ported into this country from England, Ire- land nnd Scotland. MILDRED G. MOORE, ' 28. a shriek of despair, it stumbles off the bridge a nd plunges into the murky waters below — Weighed down with its precious burden. MILLEDGE GROUSE, ' 28. THE PROWLER Three o ' clock. Slowly and resonantly a bell tolls in a distant steeple. Rolls of heavy, grey fog are wafted in from the river down the narrow street, making the lamps glow like dull pearls. Sidewalks and streets are de- serted, and not a single glimmer of light shines in the massive, gloomy buildings tower- ing high on either side. Suddenly, a lone figure is perceptible skulk- ing across the bridge. It reaches the begin- ning of the street and disappears into a misty doorway. It reappears for an instant — then slinks into a dark alley. Lurking in obscure corners it makes its way along, stealthily creeping close to a large, impressive structure with windows covered by thick iron bars. Glancing furtively around, the figure draws toward the door. There is a muffled click a s of a lock being picked open, and the portal slides apart into a black slit through which the form hurriedly glides. Soft, soft footfalls move on a marble floor. Long, groping arms stretch in the pitchy dark. A deadened rasping of rough hands passes over a cold metal surface. A thin beam of light is thrown on a circular knob ! And a faint clucking sounds behind the metal- lic surface of a turning dial. There is a last faint knock as the iron posts move out of place, and a huge door swings slowly open. The figure nervously slips inside, and eagerly clutches at some small bags of coins — dropping them in its pockets, and securing them to its person. — Clong! Clang! Clong! — the burglar alarm! The figure has for- gotten about the device in its haste to obtain the metal pieces! But it must escape. Terror- stricken it turns and f lees from the building. Wildly it rushes down the street toward the bridge. It hears a clamor of shouts and whistles behind! — Faster and faster it goes. It is mad with fear. It cannot see— and with LES FLEURS AU PRINTEMPS Ah ! que je les aime, les belles fleurs, Surtout an frais printemps, Avec leurs couleuis si delicatcs, Et odeurs si odoriferantes. L ' eblounssement du coqueljicot. La pensee veloutee, La jonquille penchant dans les brises, Le trainant arbousier. .T ' aime la rose, la belle rose, La violette si petite, Le lilas blanc, la jaeinthe lavande, Et la confuse marguerite. Les abeilles et les oiseaux aussi Aiment au printemps les fleurs, Car ils apportent la joie aux enfants, Et le bonheur a tons les coeurs. RUTH GERSINOVITCH, ' 27. THE WILD APPLE TREE Oh! little wild apple-tree down by the brook. How came you to find so pleasant a nook? Hidden away from all the rest, Having for company, one little nest That a robin has built here year after year, Coming to you, with his heart full of cheer. Making you happy with many a note Ruljbling up from his little round throat. In the spring of the year, when the blossoms peep out. Yours are the loveliest, without a doubt. At last, when the robin says good-bye. You know that winter is drawing nigh ; But don ' t forget, old tree, so dear. That the rolnn is coming back next year. ROSE ASSENZA, ' 30. THE BROOK Slipping, tripping. Sliding, gliding. Flows the brook; Roaming, foaming. Flashing, splashing. In each nook ; Tumbling, rumbling. Pouring, roaring. On the way; Singing, swinging. Dancing, prancing. In its play. DORIS E. BAUER, ' 27. 19 AT RECESS This title caused me to smile and fall on it for the caption to my Monday-morning drudgery. For the freshman, one like me, lunch-hour is just a long pleasant joke, interspersed with pie. This period is far from dull. A fear- some clamor fills the air, and, to be heard, one must raise a voice sufficient to drown the headlong Niagara. Almost every day some- body drops a fragile milk bottle on the hard, unyielding cement, or slaps his ice cream up- side down on the floor, to be ironed into place by the milling mob. The floor is at best un- certain footing — greasy, slippery, extremely well lubricated. The bubbler is in continuous use. One youth constantly juggles ice cream. Passages from The Lady of the Lake and other masterpieces are retouched with slang and published — orally. But the climax in the way of home-talent amusement came two or three days ago, when some person with little foresight left a bass drum, free and clear of all encumbrances, standing — or does a bass drum sit? — in the midst of the above-men- tioned milling mob. ' Nuff said! Mr. Peter- son constantly walks his beat, his subjects making way before him and melting from view. After lunch a riot ensues near the local chapter of our locker row, till the bell jangles harshly upon the ear — any ear. Oh, yes, we eat our lunches, too. ORISON PRATT. ' 30. A VISIT TO THE FORD PLANT A short while ago a few friends and I visited Henry Ford ' s new assembling plant in Som- erville, which had just been completed and was open to public inspection during the ac- tual working time of the plant. Since it opened, a few days ago, the factory has al- ready turned out more than thirty-five thou- sand cars. When we arrived at the plant, I was imme- diately aware of the fact that we were not the only ones seeking such beneficial knowledge, for as far as I could see were cars of people who were either in the building or waiting to get inside. At last, by dint of much pushing, we suc- ceeded in gaining the entrance of the factory, where we were given a card to sigu. Glancing over it I was rather shocked to find in one corner, Not responsible for injuries sus- tained by visitors during the inspection of this plant. Immediately there flashed be- fore my eyes visions of myself crushed and mutilated by a lowly Ford, being carried off to the waiting ambulance. However, in spite of my gruesome forebodings, I determined to run the risk. At last, after being glared at, puslicd, and trampled upon by half the city of Boston, I was taken in tow by a white- uniformed guide, in company with approxi- mately fifty other adventurers. The most notable trait of the guide was the bored air with which he regarded us. Our first visit was to the power house where we were free to examine the great turbines. Becoming rather confused by the eternal roar and bustle, I put out my hand to touch one of the great engines. Suddenly it was grasped from behind and jerked violently back. Turning around, I beheld the guide, still with his bored air. He drawled to me, Say, Bud, if you had touched that, you would never know what hit you. Whereupon, lie turned and strode off, leaving me gaping after him, per- haps the most surprised boy in the world at that moment. After recovering my composure, I joined the party in the main assembling room. At last I was to see the much-advertised moving belt on which the Fords are assembled in such a short time. It was just as astounding as it is pictured. As I approached the belt, a triangular piece of steel was placed on it. Within fifty feet this same piece of steel had already begun to take form, and within an- other fifty I could see that a Ford was being created before my eyes. Soon after, my sus- picions were definitely confirmed, for upon the application of a little gasoline, the familiar riivver rattle came forth from the rear end of the car. Next the body was put on, and there stood l)efore me a shining new Ford. Tlien, liurdened with much literature and rather fatigued, I left the great plant, still, much to my amazement, sound in every limb. FRANKLIN TUTTLE, ' 28. TRY AGAIN! He saw the motto long ago, ' Twas one of mauj ' in a row: Try again! He pondered o ' er it every hour. And found his thoughts so long grown sour Were sweetened by a magic poAver: Try again ! Golden words pierced black despair. And gave liim zeal and strength to dare Try again 1 20 He battled on with all his might, Emerged a victor from the fight, By using mankind ' s blessed right to Try again ! BEETHA LINDSAY, ' 28. SMILE When everything ' s gone wrong with you And all your friends seem lost, When you need help the most, just like The ship that ' s tempest-tossed; When all day long you ' ve done things wronj And life itself you dread; Just stand right up with- hopes anew — With courage look ahead. Just smile a bit and tell yourself You won ' t give up tlie fight. And soon you ' ll have yourself convinced Things are to be all right. Whenever things go wrong with you, Ileniember that a smile Will help a lot to lirighten things, And make your life wortli while. EMILY WENGEN, ' 27. THE OLD FARM Two bent forms stood at the gate before a low, rambling farm house. The figures were those of a farmer and his wife who were say- ing a last farewell to the place which had been home to them for many years. It was hard, indeed, for them to say good-bye to the home to which they had come when first they had been married, and to the broad fields they had loved so well. There had been a time when the fruit and flowers had depended upon the care of the little old lady, and the grass and grain had been tended by the snowy-haired man. But now what a change had come ! Why, it seemed as if the little farm no longer needed them. One new invention after another had replaced the old methods. The old farmer was saying to his wife, The windmill i umps the water and churns the butter now. The sheep are sheared by motor and the horses are clipped in the same man- ner. Even the old hen ' s place is taken by the incubator. And the dear old lady answered, Yes, and the mail is left at the door by the delivery man so that you have no longer any excuse to linger in the village store and chat with your friends and neighbors. We telephone for our groceries, which are delivered by a truck in a very short time. Somebody has sold you a new device by which you may cook without a fire. We light the house and barn by electricity and there ' s even a machine to milk the cows. Do you remember, dear, how I used to can the berries every summer? The canning factory takes care of them now. The pleas- ure of mowing the hay is now but a fragrant memory, for there are machines to cut and load the hay and stow it away in the mow. With a last, lingering glance, the couple moved down the road reflecting on the by- gone days before the farm had become so smart tliat it laughed at the two old-fashioned owners and was able to run itself. FLOEENCE BOUDEEAU, ' 29. THE ORIGIN OF AIR-FIGHTING IN THE GREAT WAR About ten years before the Great War, a French inventor and a German aviator were working together to perfect the airplane. When they w-ere beginning to reach their goal, after many years of study and toil, the Great War came, the war that shattered the hopes, not only of individuals, but also of the world ' s most powerful nations. Immediately both aviators gave their serv- . ices and planes to their respective countries. The two friends became scouts, flying above the enemy ' s lines to bring back information as to their position, supplies, reinforcements, etc. Every day the Frenchman and the Ger- man would salute each other in passing, while below, the great conflict was being waged. One day the German aviator was unable to fly over to the French lines, therefore another scout took his plane. When the two scouts. met, the Frenchman raised his hand in the customary salute. The other, misunderstand- ing the motion, fired at him. This was the- Ijeginning of fighting in the air. From that time on, one or the other would devise a better way to fire, until it became a case of hatred among the clouds as well as on the ground. When the first German scout was able to fly, h e was greatly grieved and incensed that his friend answered his salute with a shot from a gun which was attached to the side of the plane by an awkward con- trivance. Day by day, the air-gun was im- proved until the regular machine gun, which is now used, was developed. Thus two friends were estranged and, through their estrange- ment, the air battles of the Great War were begun. ELEANOE GLEASON, ' 28. 21 W is for Wakefield with high school so grand, A is for Athletics for which we all stand. K is for Knowledge which we all love to show, E is for English which we all have to know. F is for Failures of which there are few, I is for Idlers; they are scarce, too. E is for Energy with which we all work, L is for Lessons which we never shirk. D is for Debater, the pride of each heart. And never from memory shall it depart. ELIZABETH FINDLAY, ' 29. LABELS By Majar A. Hamilton Gibbs Labels deals with the reaction of war upon a certain English family. Each member of this family has experienced a different phase of the struggle; consequently, there is little sympathy and understanding among them. Sir Thomas had been knighted for his noble work, and had saved the government money in the exchange. As a result, he had reaped a comfortable fortune for himself. Believ- ing he had experienced the war, he felt he understood. Mater, as the children called her. was much too devoted to her husband to dispute his opinion. Because Tom had been an honorable ob- jector to war, he had been thrown into a prison camp. He was not by any means a coward; consequently he had taken his pun- ishment courageously. For him, there was the great ordeal of facing Society as a disgrace and an outcast from an honorable family. Dick, who had won a captaincy, was the pride of the family. However, he was restless and discontented. It was only through his sister, who had served as a nurse in France, that he found actual sympathy. In spite of tlie breach between Tom and Dick , he re- mained a loyal and devoted brother. Dick and Captain Blaike, an American who later married Dick ' s sister, had decided that the labels were all wrong. They actually felt that they, who had suffered in the fight, were so far advanced from the rest of the civilized world, that it would be quite impos- sible for them to live the normal, matter-of- fact life of others. It was only in Blaike ' s sister, Virginia, that Dick at last found free- dom from himself. PAULINE FINDLAY, ' 27. MADAME CLAIRE A fragile little old lady is Lady Gregory or Madame Claire, as she is called by her grandchildren, Judy and Noel. A most fas- cinating character, a spectator almost, she has lived her life and is now content to watch others live theirs. She has three children and two grandchildren in whom we are greatly interested. Her oldest daughter, Millieent, is married, and spends the greater part of her time seeking a suitable man for Judy to wed. Madame Claire ' s son, Eric, has had the mis- fortune to marry a girl who, deep down in her heart really loves him, but who is jealous of all other men and women who praise Eric. Madame Claire ' s youngest daughter, Connie is the black-sheep of the family. She has been very unfortunate in her matrimonial ex- perience. At Cannes her last husband. Count Chiozzi, is fast gambling away what money Connie has left. There is one other character who must be mentioned, a dear friend of Madame Claire, Stephen de Lisle. He had proposed to her after her husband ' s death, and because she re- fused him, he had gone to southern France in anger. The plot develops around these characters, each one experiencing his own particular joys and sorrows. There is one person in whom everyone confides; her kindness, her human sympathy and understanding, her sense of hu- mor, her optimism and contentment with life, all go to make up that exquisite lady, Madame Claire. MURIAL, EMERY, ' 27. OUT OF THE FOG Out of the fog Upon tlie Great Banks Wliere tlie fishing fleet goes. There suddenly appears A great liner. Which looms Gigantic Over a small vessel. Which is in its path. The liner goes on, And, where the fishing vessel once was. There is nothing But the fog. KOCCO GIAQUINTA, ' 28. 22 THE CAMERA— DETECTIVE OF THE SKY There an- three eyes through which we cau watch tlie magnificent and mysterious spec- tacle which we call the stars, but which is really the mighty universe. One is the human eye, wliich sees only a short distance, compara- tively, and tells us almost nothing about what it does see; that is, the eye cannot make a permanent record for future reference. The second is the telescope lens, which may be so powerful that it brings the sun, moon, and stars hundreds of times nearer to us. But it is the eye of the camera, aided by the eye of the telescope, that has revealed undreamed-of marvels. During the past twenty or thirty years, the camera has contributed more than anything else to our knowledge of the uni- verse outside the planet on which we live. In the astronomical observatories there are men who have spent literally years of time sitting beside a camera, making pictures of the wonderful objects in the sky. Perhaps most of us wish we could have such an agree- able and easy occupation. It certainly seems like an easy job for the photographer, but the real story is very different. Take comets, for instance. A plate may have to be exposed for five or six hours to get such a picture, and, every second of that time, the photographer sits beside the instrument, guiding, as it is called. Through a small tube attached to the telescope, he focuses ac- curately on the head of the comet. Then, minute after minute, and often hour after hour, he sits there with his eye on the eye- piece, his fingers on the attachment that con- trols the motions of the telescope, keeping the same point of the comet from deviating a hair ' s breadth from the position it had when the exposure began. Suppose you make a bright spot on a piece of paper and try to keep your eyes fixed on it for ten minutes. Imag- ine what a strain it would be to do this for hours at a stretch. Yet even this would be less fatiguing than the strain of guiding. The astronomers themselves, as well as their photographic plates, endure exposure, though of another sort. There must be no artificial heat in the dome where a telescope is being used. If there were heat, it would cause a current of warm air to rise through the opening in front of the, telescope lens, distorting and blurring the images of the stars. Because of this, the air inside the dome is sometimes only a few degrees above zero at the cold season of the year. This shows wliat hardships the photographers endure for the sake of Science, and with what concentra- tion and alertness the astronomers pursue their work of trying to fathom the mysteries of the universe. Here is a reason why the camera is so valu- able. If you look into a telescope under favor- able conditions you will at once see the faint star or planet it reveals, but the longer you look, the less you see, because your eye grows tired. But the longer the camera looks, the more it sees. It may take an hour for it to see what your eye catches at first glimpse. Tliat is, it may take an hour for rays from an immensely distant object in space to record its image on the photographic plate. But it does not stop then, it goes on adding fainter details, which you would not see if you looked for a long time. It even reveals many ob- jects which the human eye may never see, ex- cept on the photographic plate. Moreover, it records what it sees permanently and faith- fully. These records can be kept for many years and studied by scientists all over the world, so that new records may be compared with them, to discover whether any changes have taken place. Imagine what it would mean today if astronomers two thousand years ago had been able to leave accurate photo- graphs of the heavenly bodies! If the Wise Men long ago had known about this wonder- ful process of making pictures of the stars, and could have photographed the Star of the East which they saw through their tele- scopes, we might now be nearer to solving at least one of the mysteries of the universe. In short, the camera plays the role of a great detective, watching with more than hu- man patience and endurance, and penetrating to depths of space which even the most pow- erful telescope cannot reveal. GEETRUDE REILLY, ' 28. THE ICE PATROL The Titanic catastrophe shocked the entire world. This ship sank in 1912 after a collision with an iceberg, with a loss of more than 1500 persons. A demand arose from the people of the United States and of the leading countries of Europe, for a patrol of the ice area. The Navy Department of the United States detailed two cruisers for guard duty in March of that same year and kept them in this service until the last of the bergs disappeared from the steamer lanes in late June. The following year two Coast Guard cutters were sent to carry on the patrol. 23 Ill the fall of this same year an inter- national conference was held at London to de- cide how this patrol was to be conducted. Rep- resentatives of ten European nations and of the United States were there and signed an agreement creating the International Dere- lict Destruction, Ice Observation, and Ice Patrol Service. The United States was asked to take the management and it agreed to send two vessels to patrol the danger zone during the iceberg season. Each nation consented to pay a share of the cost in proportion to its shipping tonnage. The United States Coast ■Guard was given the duty of maintaining the patrol. Icebergs have always been the dread of the transatlantic navigator. They drift and are propelled by the ocean currents, by the tide, by the winds, and by the waves. The fog is their companion. A vessel speeding through the infested area during the night or in the fog plays the game of chance. Even on a star- lit night a berg cannot be seen beyond a half mile; but when the navigator is warned by the ice patrol, the danger is eliminated, for he can alter his course and avoid the menace. Greenland ' s iey mountains alone are the source of the icebergs that come as far south as the steamer lanes. They must journey 1800 miles before reaching this zone. These ice- bergs are large sections of mammoth glaciers that break off when they reach the ocean. The larger part of the iceberg is submerged, thus making it doubly dangerous. Through the wireless the patrol is able to keep navigators constantly aware of the location of bergs. Al- though the ice comes down every year as it always has, there has been no ship sunk by icebergs in fourteen years. WALTER N. OBER, ' 27. THE LEGEND OF THE RAINBOW The sun collided with a cloud When trav ' ling through the sky. And, though he did apologize. The cloud began to cry. II I didn ' t know this was your day, The sun protested low. Now that you ' ve learned it, .snapped the cloud, I hope that you will go. Ill The sun retreated, and the cloud A look of sadness wore. Till all mankind upon the earth Exclaimed, It ' s going to pour! rv The sun looked on in deepest grief To see the cloud in tears. For thougli slie scorned him utterly Ilis love had grown through years. V At last he ventured to return And i)lead with her again, But she was not to be consoled. His efforts were in vain. VI Then in a sudden, reckless mood lie kissed her on the brow, And all the world could well perceive That both were smiling now. VTT It was a vision, beautiful, That flood of light on high ; S.-e, cried the children of the earth, A Rainbow in the sky. AGNES L. GALVIN, ' 27. THE SLAVE ' S DREAM Beside the ungathcred rice he lay, His sickle in his hand; His breast was bare, his matted hair Was buried in the sand ; And in his dreams he turned once more Far o ' er the sea to that other shore; Again, in the mist and shadow of sleep. He saw his native land. MARGARET F. GREANY, ' 28. WRESTLING IN SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES The rapid growth in late years of amateur wrestling has brought it to the attention of many who have ignored it in the past. The possibilities of the sport are just being real- ized, and tlie approval shown by those who have investigated the new conditions has caused the world at large to reconsider it. Before proceeding further, it would be well to recall a few facts of the history of this sport. Wrestling, in its different forms, is one of the oldest and most common sports known to mankind. As a proof of this, there liave liecn found upon the walls of temples along the Nile, thousands of drawings depict- ing practically all the modern holds, thus show- ing that wrestling was a highly developed science at least five thousand years ago. It has been continued from that time to the present day. but until a few years ago, because of the brutality and foul play the sport in- spired, persons of respectability and refine- ment were rarely seen at the matches. This ))ruta]ity still exists in many of the modern professional bouts, but even there the new attitude is making it.s way; for many ex- 24 college men, who learned the principles of clean play on the gridiron and diamond, have entered the sport, bringing with them a new era in professional wrestling. The amateur bouts, however, are far ahead of the others in si)crtsniauslup. Tliey are well-organized and have become the most exacting tests of physi- cal fitness that are to be found in athletics. As a means of exorcise, wrestling excels iu muscular development. It strengthens every part of the body and develops speed, grace, and perfect muscular control. It will build up a strong plij ' siqiie in even the weakest boys, and the liabits of clean living it requiies will be of invalual)le aid to health in manhood. Moreover, it is not only a good physical exer- cise, but a good mental stimulant. It develops in a boy the self-confidence and initiative needed above everything else in the business world. Schools and colleges have just begun to real- ize these important facts, and it is only a matter of time until wrestling, under the proper supervision and instruction, will rise to its rightful position in the world of sport. KEENICK SNOWDON, ' 27. EXPERIENCE TELLS Some folks thinks purty considerable of theirselves, an ' it don ' t make no difference whether there ' s a cause for ' t. That there Sam Lawson, as come from the city last year, was the wust I ever see. ' Course city folks is bound to be the wust. Well, you see, he ' d got a idee in his head as he was goin ' ter make some money a ' farmin ' . So he sets out last spring a-plantin ' ' taters. Well, now, you ought ter seen the way he done thet plantin ' ! He didn ' t bother with plowin ' an ' all that, jest dug holes in the turf aji ' stuck the ' taters in. As fer phosphate an ' sech, he never thought er that; said he was plantin ' nature ' s way. Mebbe ' twas, but nature ' s way ain ' t my way. I was goin ' ter ask him how his harvest fared, but I calc ' lated ' twant very large, fer I see him Iniyin ' ' taters from the store, much as he hates ter part with a penny. Well, last fall he come over an ' said he ' d like ter see some er that phosphate stuff. ' Jest lor look at, yer know. ' I lent him a spadin ' fork, too. ' Course, he said he didn ' t want ter use ' em. Jest study ' em, ter see what was in ' em, I s ' pose. I ain ' t never herd what lie done Avith ' em. ' Course, I ain ' t inquis ' tive. Anyhow, come ' tater plantin ' time, I calc ' late he ' ll come my way again fer some more gar- den stuff tor study. HOPE McCLOSKEY, ' 28. GRADUATION (An Interlude) Place— Wakefield, Mass. Time — Present Dramatis Personae NATURE — Soft warm winds carrying with them the fragrance of June roses. Clouds massed in the sky waiting expectantly. The sun in all his glory taking one last peep at a good day ' s work. The air is hushed; peace and quiet prevail everywhere. PARENTS — Rigidly sitting in summer attire in a hot assembly room, waiting patiently for the exercises to begin ; exclaiming over the beauty of the building, and the advan- tages that their children have received; pointing out to visitors objects of interest. The music starts; they relax. PUPILS— Awed— thrilled by the idea of ful- filling their hopes in graduating. Filled with instructions that teachers have diligently placed in their minds. Hopeful — as to the future. Dressed in caps and gowns, they march to the stage and take their places. Speeches are made, songs sung, diplomas received, and the night ' s work is done. Under that happiness each student carries a heavy heart, and sheds tears unseen, for the comradeship of the students with whom he has been associa ted all these years. Promises are made; kisses are given; good- byes are said; and this is Commencement Day of THE CLASS OF 1927 (Curtain) GLADYS WENLINSKI, ' 27. 25 THE BOOSTER A steadily growing circulation which in- cludes three hundred and fifty subscribers, an increasing demand for advertising space, a rising interest among the students in con- tributing articles, — all indicate a booming Booster. No review of the Booster ' s success can lack praise and thanks to Mr. Fulton, Avho has been always a constructive helper and an inspiring guide. When the Booster is the best school paper in Massachusetts, working hard to make Wake- field High the state ' s best school, its ideals will be realized. JOHN BUTLER, ' 27, Editor-in-Chief. THE BOYS ' DEBATING CLUB During the season of 1926-27, the Boys ' De- bating Club has had a membership of about twenty-fivo, comiiosed of Juniors and Seniors. Mr. Fisher, who has acted as the faculty ad- viser and coach for past years, kindly con- sented to give us his assistance again. At the first meeting, the election of officers took place and resulted thus: John Butler, ' 27, Presi- dent; George Tuttle, ' 27, Vice-President; James T. Cotter, ' 28, Secretary. Every second Tuesday there is a meeting and several debates have been held. The most in- teresting debates were on these questions: (1) Resolved: that American industries should adopt the five-day week. (2) Resolved: that the Ontario plan of modified prohibition is preferable to present coiiditions in the United States. (3) Resolved: that the recent decision of the Supreme Court relative to the power of the President to fire as well as hire meets the approval of this house. (4) Resolved: that the inte rvention of the United States in Nicaragua is justified. Besides more minor debates, the club is also looking forward to some interscholastic de- bates this spring. On Wednesday evening, April 6, Wakefield High School held a debate with Reading High School in our auditorium. The subject for discussion was: Resolved: that the United States should cancel the allied war debts. Our debaters were: John Butler ' 27, George Tuttle ' 27, Clifford Chatterton ' 27, with Thomas Glea- son ' 27, as alternate. Reading ' s debaters were : Robert Stevens ' 27, Dudley Killam ' 27, Gilbert Soule ' 28, with F. Heselton ' 28, as alternate. After a close debate, in wliich both sides showed excellent preparation, the judges gave Reading the decision by a 2-1 vote. This made the second debate which Reading has won from Wakefield. Last year some members of the Boys ' and Girls ' Clubs, belonging to the Class of 1928, met and held two debates, which resulted in a tic. This year the two clubs are planning to hold a del)ate in assembly in the spring. This dcl)ate is to determine the championship between the li)28 girls and the 1928 boys. JAMES T. COTTER, ' 28. GIRLS ' DEBATING CLUB The Girls ' Debating Club of tlie Wakefield High School has had a i ' iy successful season and an interesting one. We ' have made much progress along the line of debating and the memliers of the club feel that tliis practice is a valuable part of our education. We owe Mrs. McGay many thanks for her unflagging interest in us and lier help. The clul) is open to all thoge who are interested in debating and are prepared to participate in debates fre- 26 uentiy. The organization has a president and secretary. This year Ruth Gersinoviteh was chosen president, and Isabel Atwell, secretary. A new idea has been recently introduced, that of Debating Club pins. Sylvia Nute kindly took the time to make a design which proved to lie l)oth unique and appropriate. The pins liear the Greek letters Gamma Delta Kappa. The members and Mrs. McGay be- lieve that these attractive pins Avill be an added inducement to join the club. We have had some very good debates during the season. The questions discussed are usually local problems, such as the timely topic of Metropolitan water versus Crystal Lake water, on which there was an excellent debate. One especially good debate was on the question, Eesolved : that Wakefield should become a city. Another interesting debate was, Eesolved: that industry should adopt Henry Ford ' s five-day-week plan. Miss Reed and Mrs. Guillow have been so kind as to come to some of the meetings and judge the de- bates. Their criticisms h ave been very help- ful. Other ladies interested in the school have, at Mrs. McGay ' s invitation, judged a number of debates, and their opinions and ideas helped us greatly. On November 18, 1926, a program was ar- ranged to give the student body an idea of the work done in the club. Four senior girls de- bated in assembly on the question, Resolved: that the IJjiited States should adopt a policy of preparedness which will result in a navy equal to that of any other nation and an available army of 500,000 men secured, if nec- essary, by conscription. Helen Taylor and Doris Bauer spoke for the affirmative ; Sylvia Nute and Frances Spero argued for the nega- tive side. The presentation was notably good on both sides. The judges decided in favor of the aflirmative since they had the stronger arguments. That the debaters were evenly matched is attested by the fact that the same girls had previously debated the same ques- tion, with the negative side winning. Ruth Gersinoviteh was chairman at the debate in assembly and spoke a few minutes about the club, and urged that more students become members. The club is looking forward this year to interscholastie debates with Reading, Arling- ton, etc., and also to intcrclub debates. The Boys ' Debating Club has challenged us and we shall accept this challenge. Soon, three Jun- ior girls and three Junior boys are scheduled to give a debate in assembly. It was Miss Ingram who instituted the club in the Wakefield High School, and throughout her life she took a great interest in its activ- ities. For this reason we feel that it is a fitting tribute to her memory that the work of the Girls ' Deljating Club should 1)e carried on with enthusiasm. . ISABEL ATWELL, ' 27. THE ORCHESTRA Considerable progress has been made by the orehestia this j ear under the supervision of Mr. Jones. In four years, it has increased from twelve to forty members, which is note- .vorthy. The majority of the members are •iither freshmen or sophomores, a fact which promises future success. The rehearsals rare held on Tuesday and riiursday afternoons from two to three o ' clock, md they have been well attended. A great ' aricty of music has been played ; as, marches, ivertures, gavottes, and waltzes. Although the )layers are so young, they plaj ' very well, iiul have appeared successfully on several oc- ■asions, including the weekly assemblies, a ■ iweetser Lecture, and the annual Senior Play. They are to give a joint concert in May with :he boys ' and girls ' glee clubs. Mr. Jones has worked very faithfully since .he organization of the orchestra. He has pa- -.iently drilled the different parts and has often ■.t yed overtime to give extra instruction. The result is highly credital)le to him. MARGARET MOORE, ' 28. THE BOYS ' GLEE CLUB The newly re-organized Boys ' Glee Club, with a membership of about thirty-five, has had a very successful season under the di- rection of Mr. Fulton. We have already given several concerts, and arrangements have been made for others in the course of the spring. Our first appearance was at the Christmas assembly. A concert was later given at a meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association, and this program was repeated at assembly the following week. On March 17th, the Glee Club sang at the Elizaljeth E. Boit Home for Aged Women, and the ladies ex- pressed great pleasure with the program. We are also scheduled to sing at the Universal- ist Church Fair, and at the Maiden Young Men ' s Christian Association later in the spring. Plans have also been made to assist the Masque Club at their annual dramatic 27 presentation. The first week in May, a joint concert is to be given with the Girls ' Glee Club and the High School Orchestra. The songs learned by the Club have been varied; folk, college, humorous, and popular songs, hymns, and adaptations from operas, have been rendered during the season. The soloists are Emery Marshall, Clifford Chatterton, Walter Ober, and Harold Decker. Clifford Chatterton and Harold Decker, ten- ors, have fine voices, and have been much applauded. Walter Ober never fails to please with his comic songs. Emery Marshall has an especially beautiful voice and is always heard with delight. Milledge Crouse, the ac- companist, composed an original number en- titled Fantasy , and has played it very ef- fectively on several occasions when the Club appeared. Thus a good beginning has been made this year, and better work may be expected next year. A high school glee club provides train- ing for students who are fond of music, and prepares them to take a creditable part in the ever-popular college glee clubs. Many thanks are due to Mr. Fulton and Milledge Crouse for their untiring efforts. VICTOR MeDAVITT, ' 27. THE GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB The Girls ' Glee Club has been holding regu- lar weekly meetings under the able leader- ship of Miss Baldwin, and the girls appre- ciate tlie time and effort she has given to make the club a success. There has been an excel- lent attendance at each meeting and much interest has been shown by the girls. There are many good voices in the club, and Mar- garet Moore has proved to be a very pleasing accompanist. The Girls ' Glee Club took part in the Christ- mas entertainment in assembly, and they are planning to sing again in assembly, April twenty-first. They are also rehearsing for the concert to be given by both the Girls ' and Boys ' Glee Clubs in the near future. It is hoped that the good work being done may continue throughout the rest of the season. EUTH OBER, ' 27. November. The following officers were chosen for the school year of ]926-l()27: President, George Tuttle. Vice President. Isabelle Atwell. Recording Secretary, Sylvia Nuto. Corresponding Secretary, Doris Bauer. Cliairman Program Com., Frances Spero. Chairman Social Com., Harold Decker. By the middle of the year, the active mem- bers numbered about fifty, which is very en- couraging to those interested in the growth of the club. The programs during the year presented a very interesting variety. In January tlie club was fortunate in securing Miss Gilmore as a sjieaker, and her address on European The- atres was most instructive. At the other meetings, members of the club have pre- sented programs of readings, short plays, etc. Perhaps the most enjoyable of these was the Party of Mouths in January. On this occasion the club was divided into twelve groups, each of which presented a short en- tertainment, aijpropriate to its month. At other meetings, plays were read and discussed. In March, Miss Ilicks told the story of Mac- beth and several members of the club de- scribed the recent presentation of the play at the Repertory Theatre. This spring, a stage model contest has been planned, which will doubtless prove both interesting and instruc- tive to the members. The club is looking forward to the plays which are to be presented in the auditorium April 22 at the public performance. The two plays chosen are Beauty and the Jacobin by Booth Tarkington, and The Whole Truth by Louise Bronson West. It is also planned to give a short play May 10, at the Parent- Teacher Association ' s meeting. The one se- lected is Station YYYY by Booth Tarking- ton. It will also be presented at an assembly. The growth of interest and membership in the club has been very gratifying indeed, and all the members feel that hearty thanks are due to Miss Hicks, who has given generously of her time and is a most enthusiastic and inspiring leader. SYLVIA NUTE, ' 27. MASQUE CLUB The Masque Club, wliich was organized in our High School a year ago last fall, met for the first time in its second season early in LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Last fall a new organization, Le Cercle Franeais , made its appearance in the Wake- field High School under the direction of the French teachers. Miss Cousens, Miss Mason, and Miss Goddard. It is somewhat different from other clubs in that membership is re- 28 Stricted to those who have stnctied French at least one year and have received B+ or A in tlieir work. Its aims are to promote conversation in French and familiarity with French songs and customs. With this in mind a meeting is lield once a month. Each member responds to the roll call with a French quotation, and afterwards the business of tlie society is dis- cussed in French. Then comes the social hour in charge of a member chosen at the pre- ceding meeting. First a new song is learned and then various games, usually competitive, are played. Frequently tliere are appropriate souvenirs and dainty refreshments. In December the club went to the Boston Opera House to see Cyrano de Cergerae pre- Bented by some actors from Paris. The members enjoyed it very much and were in- terested in hearing the language spoken by natives. he Cercle Francais has now taken over Miss Ingram ' s work of collecting money for our adopted French boys, Camille Cochet and Louis Viens. In their letters the boys never fail to express a lively interest in our school and through the kindness of Mr. Fulton some of the back numbers of the Booster , which might prove interesting, are being sent to them. Arrangements are now being made for a French play, Arlequinade, which will be presented in the auditorium at a date to be decided later. This is being planned so that the student body may see a sample of the work done by the club. It is hoped that many will strive for the necessary grade so that Le Cercle Francais may become a permanent organization. HELEN TAYLOR, ' 27. STUDENT COUNCIL REPORT The purpose of tlie Student Council of the Wakefield High School is to do things for the benefit of the high school and the student body. Although the organization has not yet performed anything spectacular, it has some noteworthy deeds to its credit, especially along the lines of helping to maintain the good appearance of the high school building and grounds. A few of these accomplish- ments are : clearing away the orchestra ' s chairs at each assembly period, so that a speaker may get to the front of the platform; im- proving the neatness of the lunch room; stopping the throwing of snowballs at recess. At Christmas time they helped the Hi-Y Club collect toys for the poor children of the town. 29 The Student Council is one of the useful activities of the Wakefield High School. It is composed of two members from each room, except that the Freshmeir have but one rep- resentative from each of their rooms. There are three faculty members, including the Dean, a Post Graduate, and the captains of football, basketball (girls ' and boys ' ), and baseball, who are members ex-officio. The organization has a president and a secretary. This year Frances Purdy was chosen president and Maurice Hatch, secretary. The list of mem- bers follows: Margaret Leichner Room 05 Clifford Chatterton Room 012 Ralph Turner Room 101 Thelma Bunker Room 102 Frank Whitney Room 108 Ricliard Arnold Room 109 Elaine Yeuell Room 124 Marjorie Reed Room 201 David Button Room 201 Ruth Parker Room 202 Frances Purdy Room 202 Stewart Presjier Room 206 John Butler Room 206 Mabelle Nute Room 207 Harry Malmsten Room 207 William Dinan Room 209 Edna Parks Room 209 ■ David Barry ' Room 210 ' Florence Boudreau Room 210 Pauline Bceley Room 211 Elizabeth Collins Room 212 Josephine Spero Room 213 Elsie Thrush Room 213 Dorothy Scott Room 301 Harold Decker Room 301 Kenneth McPartland Room 302 Bessie McLellan Room 302 Kernick Snowdon Room 303 Eva Eldridge Room 303 Paul Black Room 308 Maurice Hatch Room 308 Carolyn Jakeman Room 309 Frank Rich Room 309 Eunice Wall Room 316 Henry Vik Room 316 Albert Loring Room 315 Robert Button Football Capt. Elinor Morrill Basketball Capt. Frank Horrigan Basketball and Baseball Capt. Dorothy Salipante Post Graduate Miss Iliatt Faculty Miss Gilmore Faculty Mr. Fanck Faculty Frances Purdy, ' 27. THE MASS. STUDENT COUNCIL CONVENTION OF 1927 A year ago the various high schools of Massachusetts decided to have an annual Student Council Convention for the puriiose of discussing school problems. The first gathering was held at liolyoke, but Wake- field did not send representatives. This year on Washington ' s Birthday the Convention was held at the Bancroft Hotel in Worcester, and the Wakefield Student Council sent Euth Parker and Carolyn Jakeman as delegates. The meeting was an all-day affair and proved to be very interesting. There were aboui three hundred students present, represent- ing schools all over the state. The meeting opened at eleven o ' clock with a few words of welcome by Frederick Chase, chairman of the convention committee. Then President Leland E. Gibbs introduced Mayor O ' Hara, Walter S. Young, superintendent of schools. Calvin H. Andrews, principal of the High School of Commerce, and Roscoe H. Goddard, general secretary of the Chamber of Commerce of Worcester. These men gave brief, entertaining addresses. The main speaker of the day was Mr. Russell of the Franklin Union, who is on the advisory board of the Boston schools. He spoke on the Spirit of th§ Hijh School, and he brought out in an interesting manner the relationship of high school to after life. After this, the meeting adjourned until afternoon. During the luncheon hour the Worcester High School orchestra jilayed, and between selections there was cheering and singing. The Boys ' Glee Club of Worcester sang at the afternoon session and was greatly appre- ciated. Then came the most interesting part of the program, when a student of each school was called on to give a brief account of tlieir council work during the past year, wliich might prove helpful and interesting to other schools. It was learned that our Wake- field Council is doing practically everything the other school councils are doing. The most noticeable difference is that the Student Councils of other schools are at the head of the numerous organizations of the school. For instance, the traffic officers in most schools are a part of the council, and athletic associa- tions are controlled by the council.. The meeting adjourned after electing new officers and after choosing next year ' s convention city, whicli is Lowell. It is hoped that more from our school will attend next year, for, although only two may vote, others are sure to find the meeting in- teresting and helpful. CAROLYN JAKEMAN, ' 28. 30 Q h O o H H P3 ffi .-i « :i= CO O; r B o -M be tao U4 c;; oij . . a • a; W -4-; s . S « i 5 a; -g Q ; o . o o b c3 3 r3 C3 O u C o fa o c rt- Cfl5 O ' -: 1 ° 2 S ■ £ W CO - . oJ CO 2 c) ' O p to o CO r: OR! TO ROSTER STAFF Major, Frank Horrigan ; Adjutant, Warren Beaman ; 1st Lieutenant, Harold Kane ; Sup- ply Officer, Sidney Grant; Sergeant Major, Chester Henshaw. COMPANY A Captain, Eobert Dutton ; 1st Lieutenant, Thomas Gleason ; 2d Lieutenant, Frank Rich ; 1st Sergeant, S.anborn Caldwell; Sergeants, Irani, Bradford, J. Walsh, Cadigan; Cor- pprals. Bunker, Atwell, Peterson, Fine, J. Cotter. COMPANY B Captain, George McMaster; 1st Lieutenant, Walter Ober; 2d Lieutenant, William Allyn; 1st Sergeant, George Tuttle ; Sergeants, Allyn, Beane, Dugan, Malmsten, W. Walsh; Corpor- als, L. Churchill, Scott, Leone, Murphy. COMPANY C Captain, John Butler; 1st Lieutenant, Lloyd Dow; 2d Lieutenant, Richard Connelly; 1st Serfi ' eant, Everett Packard; Sergeants, James Cotter, Dutton, Wiley; Corporals, Vik, King, Eaton, Cunningham. COMPANY D Captain, Arthur Corcoran ; 1st Lieutenant, Bradford Boothby; 2d Lieutenant, Eobert Duffie; 1st Sergeant, Henry Vik; Sergeants, Crosl)y, Carter, Shanahan, Doyle, Williams; Corporals, Pinto, Lewis, Malmsten, Hopkins, Carney. FRANK HORRIGAN, Major. BATTALION NOTES This year the cadets have showji conspicu- ous interest in their work, and as a result we have one of the best battalions that has ever represented the High School. As usual, during the fall and spring, we have had drill out of doors, and during the winter we drilled at the armory. For a few weeks, due to some difficulty in obtaining the armory as a drill hall, we had to spend some sessions in the auditorium. Sergeant Monroe gave illustrated talks on the parts of the army rifle and the correct method of using it in shooting. He also explained the type of trench used in modern warfare, and various terms connected with military life. Tlie cadets showed marked interest in these subjects, and gained some valuable informa- tion. On Columbus Day, 1926, the battalion took part in the parade and exercises for the dedi- cation of the Spanish War Veterans ' memo- rial. The cadets are working hard in antici- pation of Prize Drill. The rivalry among the four cimpanies is very keen, and it will be a difficult matter to decide which is the best. I wish to tluink the officers and cadets for their splendid co-operation and earnest ef- forts to make this year ' s battalion a success- ful organization. Sergeant Monroe also wishes to express his appreciation for the fine spirit sliown throughout the year and the excellent work accomplished by the boys. FRANK HORRIGAN, Major, ' 27. 31 BASEBALL OF 1926 The 1926 baseball season eommeuced on ' March 22nd. About forty boys responded to the call for candidates. There were six letter men from the previous year ' s team who were eligible: Captain Brewer, Horrigan, Talbot, Preston, Flannigan, and Page. The team lost the services of ' Bunny Dulong, second base- man, because of a serious sickness. The first game we played was with the Alumni in the form of a practice game, so that coach Shellenberger might have a chance to estimate the worth of his material. The Alumni won 20-6. The first game on the schedule was at Methuen. Wakefield won an easy victory col- lecting sixteen hits from the Methuen hurl- ers and gaining twelve runs to their six. Fitzgerald took the i)iteher ' s offerings kindly and got four hits out of five turns at bat. Then came our first home game, with Con- cord. Wakefield finally won after eleven innings, with a score of eleven to ten. Brewer and Talbot excelled for Wakefield. Our first Mystic Valley League game was played on our new field with Winchester. The visitors piled up an eleven-run lead in the first few innings and it looked very much like Winchester ' s ball game, but Wakefield was not to be denied and after ten innings won, sixteen to fifteen. Flannigan did espe- cially well on this occasion. On May 4th we journeyed to WatertoAvn for another league game and won through supe- rior teamwork, 8 to 2. Tuttle played well in all departments. On Saturday of that week we weio pitted against our old-time rival, Melrose. We easily walked away with the game, 12 to 4. Brewer starred, contributing a home run and two liits. This was our fifth straight victory. After these two out of town games, we re- turned to play Arlington, the league cham- pions of the previous year. Arlington cer- tainly did live up to its reputation and won with no trouble, 14 to 4. Horrigan was Wakefield ' s best player in this game. In the next game the team continued in its slump and was decisively beaten by Woburn on their field, 10 to 5. Tuttle played very good ball. A return game was then played with Win- chester. The pitching for both teams was excellent, but Winchester got some good breaks and out-classed Wakefield, 3 to 1. Horrigan pitched an excellent game. Next came the Watcrtown team who had meanwhile defeated Winchester and Melrose, but Wakefield had thrown away its jinx and easily won, 6 to 2. Flannigan and Horrigan were the stars. A very important game was played with Melrose, and of course we had to win, because our field was dedicated that day. Tlie score was 9 to 2. Prosper was the outstanding player of this game. We went to Arlington with a firm rcsolu- ticiii that we would give Arlington a good battle, but Arlington came through the victor with a score of 5 to 1. Horrigan pitched fine l)all and was a thorn in tlie side of the Ar- lington sluggers. The team finished its season in the regular Wakefield way, by shutting out Woburn, 1 to 0. The l)oys deserved to win becjiuse they lilayed a wonderful game, and the large crowd got every l)it of their money ' s worth. Captain Brewer, Horrigan, and Flannigan did ve -y creditable work. Kalpli Brewer ' s work at short stop was nola- 32 bo o ■r, W o 5 K C3 ft H O CO . 3 S Qj ■ ' rt -T Q i a p, o o •• K .1 o tH n M CO s 3 K g do I. o % L S 2 - 2 n ? 2 p 6 S- ° W w ? td rf o - o (K3 ti td o cc 2 H o it- o P M (K3 ble throughout the season and it was in recognition of his fine playing that he was chosen captain for this year. Brewer later decided to continue his studies at Lincoln Academy and he will be greatly missed by this year ' s team. Frank Horrigan, whose fine pitching was one of the features last year, has been chosen captain for this season. Coach Shellenberger ' s work with last year ' s squad deserves much praise, for he devel- oped a team that finished third in the Mystic Valley League, and won eight games out of twelve played. THOMAS GLEASON, ' 27. Tommy Gleason made an aJert and de- pendable left fielder. When his opponents knocked a fly in his direction, it was sure to laud safely in his glove. E. A. M. FOOTBALL— 1926 When Coaches Shelleuberger and Dower called out candidates for football a few days after the beginning of school, a squad of about forty boys, including nine or ten vet- erans and much promising material, reported. After the usual period of conditioning, the coaches began whipping a team together to meet Methuen in our first game. The open- ing line-up included Eattray, Boynton, Hor- rigan, Talbot, Bunker, Presper, Morrison, Mugford, Boothby, and Dutton, veterans, and ' Greene, Wilkinson, and L. Churchill, new men. The latter, making his initial appearance in high school athletics, played through every minute of the 1926 schedule. By virtue of superior teamwork, the Wake- field boys ' came out on top in the first game by the score of 14-0. Eattray and Talbot made the touchdowns and Presper dropkicked the extra points. All indications pointed to a fine season, but when the team went up against Belmont in the first home game, a crushing defeat was administered to it by a powerful eleven from that town. The score was 26-0. The following Saturday, in the first league game, we met defeat at the hands of Wo- burn, 7-0. While not a bad defeat, this game was very discouraging for two reasons: be- cause Wakefield clearly outplayed its oppo- nents at times but lost through fumbling and careless play; and because the team lost Bunker for the rest of the season and Morri- son for one game as the result of injuries. The team did not waste time crying over spilled milk, however, and after a few hard practice sessions, it came back with one of tlie greatest upsets of the season, defeating Arlington, 13-0. Outplaying their rivals in every department of the game, the boys ex- hibited some of the best team play and fight of the year. The game was close until Mel Talbot picked up a loose ball and, aided by splendid interference which cut down every Arlington man in sight, ran sixty yards for a touchdown. This spelled doom for the boys from Spy Pond, but to make assurance double sure, Presper sneaked through the line behind Boothby for a second six points, and easily kicked the goal. Then followed a period of indifferent play- ing m which our boys lost to Winchester, 19-0 ' , and Watertown, 20-0. After these de- pressing defeats, we took the short end of the score from both of our traditional rivals, Beading and Melrose. Although these games were not one-sided by any means, Wakefield lacked the scoring punch and lost both games by 14-0. The fine running of Captain Zwick- er of Beading featured the former game. In our last game, we played the strong Leominster High team, which had walked all over us in 1925, to the tume of 55-0. In- spired with a spirit of revenge as we came onto the fiekl and a desire to show our oppo- nents that Walicfleld is no doormat , our team forced play throughout, and time after time Horrigan plnrnged through the line for long gains. Bui; it was not our lot to win and with a well-executed forward pass in the closing moments, Leominster downed us, 7-0. This game was the last one of a season of only two victories, but a season not without its profits, for the gang created a new spirit which will greatly aid future teams from this school. This was also the last game in which Horrigan, Talbot, Presper, Boynton, Eattray, Boothby, Morrison, Tuttle, and Dutton will be seen in the blue and gold uniforms of Wakefield High, but with such material as Captain-elect Mugford, Lonnie and Grove Churchill, Greene, Meuse, de Masellis, Bunker, Ball, Wilkinson, Simpson, and Walsh, the coaches will doubtless build up a fine team. Throughout the 1926 season, our manager, Richard Connelly, and his assistants, Dulong, D. Dutton, and Arnold, faithfully attended to the business of the team. At least one of these boys was present at each practice and they did much hard and often unpleasant work in a very creditable manner. Coaches Shellenberger and Dower were an unfailing source of inspiration to the players and it 33 is largely a tribute to tlieir iufliieuce that de- spite several discouraging defeats, we were always ready to play our best. Best of luck next year, Captain Muggsie! EOBEET BUTTON, Captain. Captain Boh Button was a sure tackier and an end which the opponent found diffi- cult to get around. He encouraged the boys to play their best, which they did under his able leadership. E. A. M. BOYS ' BASKETBALL About fifty candidates, among whom were the members of last year ' s team, reported for the first basketball practice held on De- cember 4, 1926. From these candidates Coach Shellenberger chose his first and second teams. The members of the first team, most of whom were veterans of last season, were: Talbot and Prosper, forwards; Boothby, cen- ter; Button and Horrigan, guards; and Me- Master for versatile substitute. The second team comprised Mortimer and Gersinovitch, forwards; Brewer, center; and Newell and Eobinson, guards. We opened the season by defeating Mel- rose, 38-27. Although in this game the pass- ing and team work were poor, the shooting was accurate and at no time of the game was Melrose dangerous. The second team also won a victory of 23-17. Lexington was next on the list and we had little trouble in bringing home a victory of 40-14. The second team, however, was de- feated by the score of 17-9. The passing and team work were greatly improved in this game. Methuen was our next victim, losing to us by a score of 52-9. The second team game was closer, but Wakefield led throughout the four periods, and the final score was 17-7. Our next clash was with tiio fast Winches- ter team, who offered us a stiff battle ; but in the last period, a spurt led by Prosper, gave us a hard-earned victory. The final score was 28-18. The minor game was also fast and close, but Winchester was forced to suffer a 21-12 defeat. Our second game with Methuen was much closer than the first; nevertheless, we brought home a 30-19 victory. The second team also was victorious, the score being 24-16. Tlie next game, with Lexington, was the sixth in our succession of victories. Excellent jjassiiig was the notable feature of this game, and we rolled up a score of 40-11. The second team gained revenge for their former defeat by winning with a score of 26-21. Our next game was witli Cambridge Latin High School, and was the closest we had yet l aycd, but we continued our winning streak, thus making seven straight. The final score was 23-15. The minor game was also close with Wakefield winning, 21-14. Li the return game with Winchester, we easily defeated them, although at the end of the first half, we led by a margin of only one point. In the last half we pushed the score up to 33, while Wincliestcr made only six points due to Boothby ' s strong defensive work. The Winchester second team was forced to bow before Wakefield with a score of 24-19. Our next adversaries were the formidable Gloucester quintet, one of the best teams in the state. Tliis game was fast and close througliout, but we came through with a 27-22 victory. The second team on this occasion romped away with a victory of 25-15 over the Beading Trojans. We met with our first reverse of the season when Gloucester defeated us in a hard-fought battle on their court. Although we led at the end of the first half, they excelled in the second lialf and won the game, 28-24. A second defeat was registered against us in the return game at Melrose. We had a six- point lead at the close of tlie first half, but Melrose forged ahead in the last half and defeated us 25-24. The second team also suf- fered their second defeat of the season with a score of 24-19. In the last game of the season Wakefield gained a brilliant victory over Reading, the champions of the Middlesex League. This contest was close in the first half, but in the second lialf Wakefield set a fast pace and Talbot ' s and Button ' s shooting pushed our score up to 31, while Reading ' s remained at 8. The minor game was fast with Wakefield gaining a victory over their opponents, 13-10. The winning of ten out of twelve games by the first team was a notable achievement; and the second team is also deserving of much credit, having won nine out of eleven con- tests. Manager Tuttle, also, is to be compli- mented on the accommodating and eflicient way in whicli he liandled tlie business af- fairs of the team. This season was the most successful since basketball has been intro- duced into our program of sports, and these fine results are largely duo to the efforts of Coach Shellenberger. The boys who have had 31 r- . K ay t; X M T- hJ ;i. iz: Eh - E C :? 2 7T 5- WtJQ O j] - (D O . - S H « ' I ,-. td Is ' f-t- td 5- n Wo S i-d M ■d Hal CO to s (D - ;? w _ 2 H 5. aw o the privilege of being coached by him appre- ciate the fine training he has given us. Coach Shellenberger will have the complete second teajn to work with next year and with other iironiising candidates will doubtless Iiave anotlier very successful season. In assembly on Tliursday, March 24, the meml)ers of the first team were awarded their letters and those of the second team, their numerals. After this there was a surprise for Coach Shellenberger and the members of the first team, who received very handsome watch charms in the form of gold basketballs. The donor prefers to remain anonymous. The appreciation of the recipients and of the school as a whole was expressed by an en- thusiastic round of applause in honor of this unknown benefactor. FEANK HOEEIGAN, Captain. Captain Hoppy Horrigan was a fast guard, sure shot, and excellent leader. He will cer- tainly be missed next year. The best of luck to Captain-elect Newell, who will surely make 1928 a successful basketball season. E. A. M. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL The basketball season of the girls of Wake- field High School has been characterized by good pass-work and notable team spirit. The team has been very successful and has won every game played at home. This record is especially creditable in view of the fact that we started under difficulties. After the varsity team had received only a very little coaching. Miss Cheney was taken ill. Miss Currier, her substitute, proved to be a very able coach; but it was hard for her to give the girls the best practice, as she was not so well ac- quainted with our weak points. The varsity squad comprised: F. Purdy, D. Bauer, E. Wall, A. Fletcher, M. Humphrey, C. Woodman, A. Sanders, E. Gersinovitch, L. Allen, and E. Morrill. The substitutes were: M. Crocker, F. Hall, E. Corcoran, I. Atwell, L. Buckle, and M. Potter. The first game was played at Maiden, and after a hard struggle Maiden was victorious by one basket. The girls had underestimated the strength of the Maiden team and were greatly taken aback by this defeat. The second team, with M. Crocker, E. Corcoran, and E. Gersinovitch playing well, easily de- feated Maiden. The next game was with Stoneham at Wake- field and the Wakefield girls showed great improvement in pass-work and speed. M. Humphrey was tlie outstanding player for Wakefield on this occasion. The return game with the Maiden team sliowed them that we had not played our best when we met them at Maiden. Although in the first half the score was close, the pass- work of the forwards in the second half left Maiden far behind. The second team over- whelmed their opponents by a score of .57-8. Maybe Wakefield took an unfair advantage of Maiden by dazzling them with new red middies! The next game was with Winchester at Wakefield. The pass-work of the forwards bewildered the guards, who found the floor too large, and Winchester was defeated. Beading maintained their record of never having lost to Wakefield. Our girls were out- classed from the start, but we played our best and gave Beading more competition than was expected. Wakefield went to Winchester tlie next week and defeated the Winchester girls, al- though the two teams were more evenly matched than in the first contest. The return game with Stoneham was our third defeat of the season. At the end of the first half, Wakefield led by four points. At the very end of the game, Stoneham surged ahead and was victorious by seven points. In the last game of the season our team showed what we could do and beat Beading, our rivals for many years, from whom we had never won previously. Beading was greatly surprised after the victory they had had on their own floor. The second team was victorious, also, with M. Potter playing espe- cially well. All the details of the games have been carefully arranged under the efficient man- agement of D. Bauer and her assistant, K. Button. The visiting teams have been well entertained, thanks to the refreshment com- mittee comprising H. Taylor, F. Eoach, and E. Stockbridge. Since only four of the varsity team are members of this year ' s graduating class, there will be plenty of experienced players for next year. With the new material that is cxijeeted and with Mary Humphrey captain, it will doubtless prove a winning team. A list of games with the score of each follows : 35 Walcefield 32 Wakefield 2d 28 Wakefield 46 Wakefield 42 Wakefield 2d 57 Wakefield 33 Wakefield 13 Wakefield 30 Wakefield 20 Wakefield 35 Wakefield 2d 39 Maiden 34 Maiden 2d 16 Stoneham 22 Maiden 27 Maiden 2d 8 Winchester 14 Reading 45 Winchester 18 Stoneham 27 Reading 25 Reading 2d 28 ELINOR MORRILL, Captain. Captain Ann Morrill played an exceed- ingly fine game as guard throughout the bas- ketball season. Under her leadership, a fine spirit of co-operation was produced, and she will certainly be missed next year. The best of luck to Captain-elect Mary Humphrey. FIELD HOCKEY This year a new sxjort, field hockey, was in- troduced for the girls. Only inter-class games were played, but a school team is expected for next year. This sport attracted many stu- dents, and each class was well represented. Tlie sophomore team was victorious. Each member who had played in two out of three games received numerals. Those who received them were : Verna Osgood, A erril Osgood, M. Ashenden, A. Morse, M. Reed, D. Russ, N. Rowe, M. Dobson, D. Whiteman, C. Stokes, E. McGonagle, and C. Reams, Captain. The captains of the four teams were: E. Corcoran, Senior; A. Sanders, Junior; C. Reams, Sophomore; and T. Bunker, Fresh- man. The prospects for making field hockey a successful sport next year are most encour- aging with so much material and with the entliusiastic co-operation of the students. E. A. M. THE SENIOR PLAY Oil November 23 and 24, the Seiiior class presented the well-known play, Daddy Long- Legs , in the High School Auditorium. Both evenings the play was very well attended. The characters were: Judy Abbot, Gladys Wenlinski; Jervis Pendleton, Clifford Chat- terton ; Julia Pendleton, Concetta de Pam- philis; Sallie McBride, Emily Wengen; James McBride, Paul Black; Mrs. Pendleton, Eliza- beth Stockbridge; Miss Pritehard, Isabel At- well; Mrs. Lippett. Jean Whittet; Mrs. Semple Lillian Pliipps; Cyrus Wykoff, George Tuttle; Abner Parsons, Bradford Boothby; Mr. Codman, Melvin Talbot; Sadie Kate, Kathleen Gurley; Gladiola, Alice Barrett; Loretta, Ellen Ashenden; Mamie, Minnie De Cecca; Freddie Perkins, William Allyn; Griggs, John Butler; Walters, Eobert Dut- ton; Carrie, Frances Purdy; maids, Mary Loughlin and Euth Chase; doctor, Kernick Snowdoii; other orphans, Elizabeth Corcoran, Jessie Wilkinson, Laura Winters, Maxine Fowler, and Madaliene Crocker. The stage managers were George McMaster, Frances Roach, and Euth Gersinovitch. The costume committee consisted of Lucy Anderson, Edna Parks, and Stewart Presper. The committee on properties was made up of Eobert Mac- Donald, Doris Bauer, and Elinor Morrill. Sylvia Nute had charge of the publicity. The seniors owe Miss Hicks a debt of grati- tude, for it was through her untiring efforts, both in coaching and advising the committees, that the play was so successful. The mana- gers and committees who had charge of the affair are to be congratulated for the way in which they carried out even the most minute details. Many of the departments of the school co-operated with the play workers. The Fine Arts Department supplied scenery, the Household Department made the draperies, and the Industrial Department with the Fine Arts Department furnished the scenery. The school orchestra rendered several selections lietween the acts and three of the pupils — Violet Blaikie, Edna Parks, and Frances Spero — played very acceptable solos. The seniors, moreover, thank members of the faculty who very kindly gave much of their time to helping. Local dealers were also very helpful in supplying furnishings and clothing. The cast felt doubly repaid for the perse- vering efforts that they had put into the play when it turned out to be such a success. ELIZABETH STOCKBEIDGE, ' 27. SENIOR PARTY The Senior Party was held on the night of January 14, 1927. It was in the form of a rose party, and the theme was artistically fol- lowed out in the decorations. The colors, pink, white, and green, reminded one of the summer months. Window candles were used in the balcony and around the front of the stage, each candle representing a rose. The basketball backboards were latticed with green, and one observed roses apparently growing from the baskets. An arbor of roses above the matrons added the finishing touches to the realistic picture. At eight o ' clock, lights were dimmed, strains of music were heard, and the grand march was formed. As usual, the dancing followed the march. In the spot dance. Miss Dorothy Flannigan and George McMaster were awarded the prizes. A sketch, Saved 37 by Sally, was given at intermission. The matrons were: Mrs. H. H. Brownson, Mrs. Charles Hall, Mrs. A. H. Boynton, Mrs. Fred C. Crocker, and Miss II. Gertrude Ilicks. As the hands of tlie clock turned to the fateful hour of twelve, the music stopped and one of the Ijest of parties came to a close. MADALIENE CEOCKER, ' 27. JUNIOR PROM A very pretty party was given by the class of 1928 on Friday evening, February 18, in the school gymnasium. The committee had artistically and cleverly decorated the gym in honor of St. Valentine ' s Day. There were red and white streamers on the front of the l)alcony and the overhead lights were given a festive appearance by the addition of white shades gaily decked with dancing Cupids. The matrons ' bower had, in addition to its red and white trimmings, colorful bulbs which twinkled merrily at the revelers. All these decorations were very effective and appro- priate. After the usual presentation to the matrons — Mrs. J. E. Dulong, Mrs. R. H. Parker, Mrs. W. A. Gilson, Mrs. A. L. Decker, and Miss Katherine Kelly — Edward Dulong and Flor- ence Smith led the grand march. It was at this time that everyone received a dance order ill the form of a valentine. The features of the evening were au elimination dance won l)y Winifred Mew and John McTeague, and a spot dance won by Maxiue Fowler and George McMaster. There were also two favor dances with souvenirs of horns, balloons, and shakers. The music furnished by McPart- land ' s augmented orchestra, added greatly to the pleasure of the evening. Intermission was enlivened by a program consisting of three parts: ' a piano solo, Whispering Winds , played by Edgar Beal; Mrs. Vey ' s Views , read by Rita Neagle; and a clever little comedy, Hindering Cupid , given by Lucia Buckle, Gerry Mansfield, Wadsworth Allyn, Elizabeth Wells, Clarence Seaward, Edgar Beal, Phyllis Cann, and Carolyn Woodman. All the numbers were very effectively rendered and were well re- ceived. The committee is to be congratulated on its management of this very successful affair. The class is grateful to Miss Gilmore for her valuable assistance in the preparations for this event. ELIZABETH STOCKBRIDGE. ' 27. 38 A. Louise Allman A. L. A. Greenwood Grammar Bates or Jacksou Science Club (1). Oreliestra (1, 2). Booster (2). Junior Prom Committee (3). Class Day Committee (4). We are so happy, Fiddle and I. William W. Allyn Oscar Greenwood Grammar Boston University Science Club (1). E.O.T.C. (1, 2, 3). Lieut. (4). Senior I ' lay (4). Recep- tion Comm ' ittee (4). Debater Staff (4). Debating Club (4). What sliould a man do but be merry? Lucy I. Anderson Andy Franklin Winchester Hospital Glee Clul) (3). Masque Club (3). With slow but stately pace she holds her course. Isabelle L. Atwell Izzy Warren Middlebury or Sargent Science Club (1). Dramatic Club (1, 2). Information Corps (1, 2, 3). Glee Club (1, 3) : Class Basketball (1, 2). Motto Committee (2). Masque Club (3). Vice-President (4). Girls ' Debating Club (3). Secretary (4). Senior Play (4). 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Varsity Basketball (3, 4). Manager (4). Senior Play Committee (4). De- bating Club (4). She wears the rose of youth upon her. 39 Warren Beaman Beanie MaaisMeld High School Preparatory Seliool R. O. T. C. (3). Captain (4). Debater Staff (4). Eeeeptioii Committee (4). My whole life I have spent in pleasant thoughts. Leo F. Beane Beanie Lincoln School of the Museum of Fine Arts English CMb (1). Science Club (.1). R. O. T. C. (2, 4). Debater Sta ff (4). Bcceptiou Committee (4). Whistling to keep myself from being afraid. MarroTi J. Beeley Joe Greenwood Grammar Undecided Dramatic Club (1). Class Hockey (4). A daughter of Greenwood, divinely tall. And most divinely fair. Margaret Bennett Miggy Warren Work Speech is great; but silence is greater. Paul E. Black Nig LiiK-oln Colby College and Johns Hopkins Medical Student Council (4). Traflic Squad (4). Senior Play (4). We want to see you shoot the way you shout. Violet S. 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Connelly Dick Lincoln Boston College Science Club (1). E. O. T. C. (1, 2). Lieut. (3, 4). Manager of Football (4). His bashful mind hinders his good intent. Arthur Corcoran Art Warren Prep School R. O. T. C. (1, 2). Lieut. (3). Captain (4). School Council (1, 2). Traffic Squad (3, 4). Senior Party Committee (4). Ye raven locks, ye glossy curls, Speak from your folded papers. Elizabeth A. Corcoran Liz Warren Undecided History Club (1). Class Hockey (4). Senior Play (4). Basketball (4). De- bater Staff (4). Reception Committee (4). Brevity is the soul of wit. Lillian F. Comee Lil Lincoln Posse Nisseu Science Club (1). School Council (2, 3). Field Hockey (4). Haug sorrow! Care ' ll kill a cat. Minnie B. DeCecca Humpty Warren Work English Club (1). Aimhi Club (2). Glee Club (2). Commercial Club (3). Senior Play (4). Quality not quantity. Concetta De Pamphilis Coo Lincoln Undecided Science Pantomime (1). Class Basket- ball (1, 2). Aimhi Club (2). Senior Play (4). 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Life is fleeting, make it pleasant Think of nothing but the present, Lloyd A. Dow Lincoln Mass. Nautical School R. O. T. C. (1, 2, 3, 4). Officers ' Party (4). Present in body but absent in spirit. Robert Duffle Bob Lincoln P. G. E. 0. T. C. (1, 2). Lieut. (4). Stamp Club (1, 2, 3, 4). Silence is a true friend who never betrays. Edna C. Dulong Lincoln Ed Undecided Silence answers much. 41 Uobprt Button Bob Lincoln Harvard University Student Council (1, 2, 4). Stamp Club (1, 2). R. O. T. C. (1, 2). Lieut. (3). Captain (4). Track (2). Hi-Y (2). President (3, 4). Motto Committee (2). Booster Staff (3). Information Corps (3). Basketball (2, 3, 4). Football (3). Captain (4). Traffic Squad (3, 4). Jun- ior Prom Committee (3). Senior Party Committee (4). Senior Play (4). Re- ception Committee (4). Debater Staff, Editor-in-Chief (4). He was a man of boundless knowledge. Norma Eaton Nom Lincoln At Home Science Club (1). Aimhi Club (2). Love makes all hearts gentle. Deanie Undecided Muriel L. 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Lennon Oliver Wendell Holmes High Office Work To reach your goal this advice is sound — If you can ' t get over or under — Go ' round. James M. Lilley Jimmie Warren New England Radio School Science Club (1). R. O. T. C. (1, 2, 3). English Club (1). Cross Country Club (2). Class Day Committee (4). Young fellows will be young fellows. 43 Marion E. Logan Marnie Franklin Salem Normal Science Club (1). English Club (2). Laugh and the world laughs with you. ' Julian i. Loubris Julie Franklin Undecided Stamp Club (2, 3). Commercial Club (3). English Club (4). We shall escape the uphill by never turning back. Mary E. Loughlin Lincoln Undecided English Club (1). Class Basketball (1-2). Class Color Committee (2). Le Cerele Francais (4). Senior Play (4). Set all things in their own peculiar place And know that order is the greatest grace. Alice E. Lucy Al Greenwood Grammar Secretarial School Masque Club (4). Le Cerele Francais (4). Doubt whom you will but never yourself. Robert H. Macdonald Bob Warren Undecided Science Club (1). English Club (1, 2). R. O. T. C. (1, 2). Basketball (3). Baseball (3). Booster Staff (4). Senior Play Committee (4). Senior Party Committee (4). Class Day Committee (4). Much may be made of a Scotchman if he be caught young. Marion Maxim Mary Ann Lincoln Undecided Smooth runs the water where the brook . is deep. Victor P. McDavitt Vic Saugus High College Class Basketball (3, 4). Debating Club (4). Glee Club (4). Class Day Commit- tee (4). An ounce of wit is worth a pound of sorrow. Robert F. Morrison Chuck Warren Wentworth Listitute Football (1, 2, 3, 4). Baseball (3, 4). Hard as a piece of the nether mill-stone. George William McMaster Mac Lincoln Tufts College Hi-Y (1, 2, 3, 4). R. O. T. C. (1, 2). Lieut. (3). Captain (4). Stamp Club (1, 2). Liformation Corps (2, 3). Color Committee (2). Traffic Squad (3, 4). Basketball (3, 4). Football (3, 4). Track (3, 4). Junior Prom Commit- tee (3). Manager of Baseball (4). Senior Play Committee (4). Reception Committee (4). Booster Staff (4). Debater Staff (4). Senior Party Com- mittee (4). When there ' s a woman in the ease You know all other things give place. Elinor A. Morrill Ann Greenwood Grammar Simmons College Science Club (1). Class Basketball (1, 2). Varsity (3). Captain (4). Tennis Championship (3). Masque Club (4). Senior Play Committee (4). Debater Staff (4). Information Corps (4). Student Council (4). For she was of the athletic sort. A. Reginald Mortimer Red Warren Undecided English Club (1). Basketball (3, 4). I am the very pink of courtesy. Sylvia C. Nute Sliver Lincoln Bates or Middlebury Science Club (1). Science Club Play (1). Class Color Committee (2). Or- chestra (2). Masque Club (3, 4). Re- cording Secretary, Masque Club (4). Masque Club Play (3). Masque Club Play Committee (4). Senior Play Committee (4). Girls ' Debating Club (4). Le Cerele Franeais (4). Cla3S Field Hockey (4). Library (1, 2, 3, 4). Booster Staff (2, 4). Debater Staff (4). Confidence is a great inspiration to its possessor. Rutli E. Ober Lynnfield Centre Grammar Science Club (1). Rufus Miss Lesley ' s School Booster Staff (2). Student Council (2, 3). Glee Club (4). Class Day Committee (4). Go forth under the open sky, and list To Nature ' s teachings. 44 Walter W. Ober, jr. June Lyniificld Centre Tufts Ergi- Grammar neering School Science Club (1). E. O. T. C. (1, 2, 3). Lieut. (4). Glee Club (4). Class Day Committee (4). Class Basketball (4). These guys that sing and make other people happy — Evelyn M. Paon Eve Lincoln Undecided Class Basketball (1, 2). Science Play (1). English Club (2, 4). Class Hockey (4). Let us live, dance, and be merry. Edna D. Parks Lincoln Framingham Normal Orchestra (1, 2, 3, 4). Color Commit- tee (2). School Council (3, 4). Traffic Squad (3, 4). Junior Prom Committee (3). Senior Party Committee (4). Sen- ior Play Committee (4). Debater Staff (4). What-so-ever she did became her. Olive M. Perry Peters High, Southl)oro Aimhi Club (1). I only ask for information. Perry Office Work Clarence H. Phinney Fin Lincoln Undecided Fin knows, l)ut he doesn ' t tell all he knows to anybody. Lillian S. Phipps Sally ' Frankliu Newton Hospital Glee Club (3, 4). Glee Club Operetta (3). Laugh and bo happy. Stewart H. Presper Stooch Boston English High College Football (3, 4). Basketball (3, 4). Captain (3). Baseball (3, 4). Senior Play Committee (4). Hi-Y Club (3, 4). School Council (3, 4). Traffic Squad (4). Lunch Counter (4). Class Day Committee (4). Eeception Committee (4). Class President (4). School Eing Committee (4). Our (fan)cy athlete. Marjorie Price Midge Lincoln Posse-Nissen Science Club (1). Class Basketball (1). Aimhi Club (2). Lunch Counter (3, 4). Class Hockey (4). Beware of those who are quiet; they spring surprises. Frances Purdy Fan Warren Physical Training School Class Basketball (1, 2). Varsity (3, 4). Glee Club (1). Information Corps (1, 2, 3). Pin and Eing Committee (2). Class Vice-President (2, 3). Service Corps (2, 3). Student Council (3). President (4). Junior Prom Commit- tee (3). Traffic Squad (4). Senior Party Committee (4). Senior Play (4). Booster Staff (4). Debater Staff (4). Eeception Committee (4). Le Cercle Francais (4). Class Hockey (4). School Pin and Eing Committee (4). For she ' s a .jolly good fellow. Erma .1. Ramsdell Lincoln Framingham Normal Masque Club (4). Class Day Commit- tee (4). Be thou a rainbow to the storms of life. George Rattray Greenwood Grammar Basketball (3). Football (2, 3, 4). Live while ye may. ' Red Collie Recchiuti Toty Woodville Harvard University Information Corps (3). Track (3, 4). Silence is the perfected Herald of joy. Frances B. Roach Fran Warren Salem Normal Dramatic Club (1). Dramatic Club Play (1). Class Basketball (1, 2). Masque Club (4). Debating Club (4). Le Cercle Francais (4). Senior Play Committee (4). Masque Club Play (4). Class Day Committee (4). All brightness isn ' t in the sun. Rufus Mass. School of Art Ruth Russell Tvynnfield Grammar Glee Club (4). Of softest manners, unaffected mind, Lover of peace, and friend of human kind. 43 Marie I. Santofo Mazie Lincoln P. G. English Workers ' Club (1). Trihard Club (2). English Club (4). Bookkeep- ing for Lunch Counter (4). With eyes that looked into the very soul — Bright — and as black and burning as a coal. Esther J. Sayers Est South School, Lynnfield Undecided Science Club (1). Trihard Club (2). The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. Hazel E. Schefisch Lynnfield Grammar School P. G. English Club (2). Class Basketball (4). Information Corps (2, 3). Lynnfield, that quiet little town. Alfred V. Sclpione Sip Franklin Wentworth Institute Science Club (1). E. O. T. C. (1, 2). English Club (2, 3). All we ask is to be let alone. Seddy Work Thelma L. Sederquest Franklin School Council (1). Kindness seeking, kindness sowing, Not tomorrow — but today. Francis Shea Pesty Warren Undecided E. O. T. C. Drill (1, 2). Football (2). Trihard English Club (2). The way to a man ' s heart is through his stomach. H. Alden Sherman, Jr. Aldie Lincoln Northeastern University English Club (1). Track (1, 2). Mana- ger (4). Hi-Y (3). Glee Club (4). Class Day Committee (4). The mirror of all courtesy. Helen Simpson Simpy ' Greenwood Framingham Grammar Normal Silence is the best ornament of women. Leslie Kernick Snowdon Snow ' Maiden High M. I. T. Stamp Club (2). E. O. T. C. (2). In- formation Corps (3). Track (2. 3, 4). Cross Country (2). Senior Play (4). Debater Staff (4). Eeception Commit- tee (4). Student Council (4). Take from my life all worry and care And put in their place a soft arm chair. Frances L. Spero Fee Lincoln Boston University C. L. A. Science Club (1). Class Basketball (1). Masque Club (4). Le Cercle Francais (4). Debating Club (4). Class Day Committee (4). For she was jes ' the quiet kind Whose natures never vary. Phyllis W. Stewart Phyl Warren Undecided Aimhi Club (1). English Club (4). Toot! Toot! Last train! Catch up, Phyl! Lot ' s of luck! Muriel L. Stickney Western Junior High School Glee Club (1). Give thy thoughts no tongue. Stick Office Work Elizabeth Stockbridge Betty Girls ' Latin School Undecided Senior Play (4). Le Cercle Francais (4). Booster Staff (4). Debater Staff (4). Tlip only way to have a friend is to be one. Ethel F. Stoddard Teddy Lincoln Chandler Secretarial School Science Club (1). Class Basketball (1). Orchestra (3). Masque Club (4). Debat- ing Club (4). Le Cercle Francais (4). Class Day Committee (4). Words are easy, like the mind; Fuitliful friends are hard to find. Mclvin W. Talbot Jock Lincoln Preparatory School Baseball (2, 3, 4). Basketball (2, 3. 4). Football (2, 3, 4). Senior Play (4). Ivccoption Committee (4). Mighty in the field of battle. 46 Helen S. Taylor Greenwood Grammar Jackson College Pin and Ring Committee (2). Class Basketball (2). Debating Club (4). . Le Cercle Francais , Pres. (4). De- bater Staff (4). Reception Committee (4). Slie did the work she found to do. George Tuttle Tut Warren Tufts Engineering School R. O. T. C. Drill (1, 2, 4). Debating Club (2, 3). Vice President (4). Masque Club (3). President (4). The Rising of the Moon (3). The Whole Truth (4). Senior Play (4). Debater Staff (4). Reception Committee (4). Manager of Basketball (4). Class Bas- ketball (3, 4). Amidst the soft variety I ' m lost. Daisy Waddell Dode Greenwood Grammar Undecided Dramatic Club (1). Motto Committee (2). Student Council (3). Junior Prom Committee (3). Senior Party Commit- tee (4). The things that haven ' t been done before. Are the things worth while today. Emily A. Wengen Em Lincoln Undecided Science Pantomime (1). Class Basket- ball (1, 2). Aimhi Club (2). Lunch Counter (2, 3, 4). Senior Play (4). Debater Staff (4). The gentleness of all the gods go with thee. Gladys H. Wenlinski Glad Lincoln Undecided Science Club Pantomime (1). Class Basketball (1, 2). Aimhi Club (2). Class Hockey (4). Senior Play (4). English Club (4). Debater (4). A smile to all she extends. Andrew J. White Lincoln Trihard Club (2). There ' s a good time comin A good time coming. Jeff Undecided g, boys! Jean M. Whittet Lincoln Simmons College Pligh School Orchestra (1, 2, 3). Li- brary Corps (1). Class Basketball (1, 2). Motto Committee (2). Booster Staff (2). Debating Club (4). Traffic Squad (4). Senior Play (4). Who says in verse what others say in prose. Le Etta M. Whittle Letty Lincoln Undecided English Workers ' Club (1). Aimhi Club (2). English Club (4). Cashier at Lunch Counter (4). Good humor only teaches charms to last Still makes new conquests, and maintains the past. Norman Wilcox Wilky Greenwood Grammar Undecided Workardur Club (2). Be silent and safe — silence never betrays you. Doris G. Wilkinson Dutchy ' Winchendon High Chandler Secre- School tarial School Le Cercle Francais (4). Class Bas- ketball (4). Senior Party Committee (4). Class Day Committee (4). Glee Club (4). There are two uses for eyes: to see and to flirt. Jessie M. Wilkinson Wilkie Lyunfield Centre Grammar Undecided Science Club (1). Basketball (1). Eng- lish Club (3). Be gone, my cares, I give you to the winds. Donk Preparatory School Frederick A. Wilson Greenwood Grammar R. O. T. C. (1, 2). Studious of ease and fond of humble things. Laura B. Winter Curly Warren Business College Basketball (1). Science Play (4). Book- keeper for Lunch Counter (4). Sen- ior Play (4). A maid with a witching wave. 47 y ffLUMMI Class of 1926 Marion Altleii Winifred Alclerson Maurice Anderson David Babcock, Jr. Walter Barry Etliel Batten Herbert Bauer Serene Berg Kutli Black Dorothy Butler William Butler, Jr. Eustice Clenious Eutli Climo Kathryn Clothey Norman Copeland Josephine D ' Amico Walter Davidson I ' atrick Doiicgan Frances Doran Alice Drugan John Dyer Eileen Edniaiids Elleu Fitzgerald Elmer Elannigau Herliert Fowler Laurence Frost Margaret Gleasou Employers ' Liability As- surance Corporatiou Wakefield Daily Item Lead Lined Pipe Co. New Preparatory School, Cambridge Boston University (Business Ad.) Liberty Mutual Liability Assurance Employers ' Liability As- surance Corporation Boston University (Liberal Arts) Training to be a nurse at Melrose Hospital Boston University (Liberal Arts) Boston College Mass. School of Art At home Winn, Ricker Co. Burdett College Jackson College United Shoe Mach. Corp. Ileywood-Wakefield Co. At home Radcliffe College Northeastern Polytech- nic School Kelley Kelley, Maiden L. E. Waterman Co., ISoston Amoiican Institute of Banking, nights.Work- ing at the Old Colony Trust Co., during day Beacon Oil Co. .Colonial Filling Stations United Shoe Mach. Corj). Travelers ' Insurance Co. Winifred Geizer Walter Glynn Samuel Guarnaecia Willard Harnden Edna Ilawkes Laurence Hayden Blanche Ilogg Florence Hogg Olive Hunt Florence Hollander Joseph Jazakawiz Mary Jolmsou Dorothy Jones Catherine Kelleiier Miriam King Anna Kuklinsky Edna Lally Helen Lally Winifred Logan Gertrude Loring Kathleen Loubris Herbert Lucy Rita MacTnnis Ardelle MacWhinnio John Maloney H ' ving Meleudy Beatrice Moody l ol)ert Moulton Joseph Murphy Franklin Neat Irene Nicholson Philip Nute Salem Normal School Boston College Middlebury College Economy Co., Greenwood Mansfield Academy Wakefield Savings Bank Old Colony Stamp Co., Boston At home. Studying music North Adams State Nor- mal School Boston American T. W. Jazakawiz, Con- tractor. Landscape Gardener North Adams Normal School Boston University Dickie-Raj ' mond Co., Boston Mass. School of Art. Hcywood-Wakefield Co. James J. Lowe, and Den- tist ' s Assistant to Dr. J. E. Drugan Bowser Co. At home At home Burdett Business College Joel II. Whittemore Boston Ins. Co. Mass. School of Art. Tufts College Mount Ilermon Salem Normal Sciiool Essqx County Agricul- tural School Jacks Isidor Co. Burdett Business College State Mutual Life As- surance Co. Weutworth Institute 48 Wm. O ' Coiinell, Jr. George Perry Florence Phinuey Harold Preston Euth Purely Elva Eichards John Eoaeli Bernice Eobbins Gladys Slianahan John Sheehan Katheriue Sheehan Eicker Smith Arline Soule Eobert Sproul Euby Stoddard Harvard College Island Creek Coal Co., Holden, W. Va. Assistant Dressmaker Lowell Textile School Wheatou College At home Boston College Geo. D. Eobbins, Gro- ceries Federal Eeserve Bank The Walworth Co. Employers ' Liability As- surance Corporation Winship, Boit Co. Salem Normal School John Bright Shoe Co. Mass. School of Art Lillian Suda Wallace Sweetser, Jr. Eyla Tenney Wyman Tiipper Alan Vint William Waite Dorothy White William White Ellen Whittemore Euth Wiley Isabel Winchester Emil Zagaja At home Boston University C.B.A. C. E. Sanford, Gr ' nw ' d Burdett College Mass. Institute of Tech- nol ogy Mass. Institute of Tech- nology Chandler Secretarial School Wakefield Daily Item Western State Normal School, Kalamazoo, Mich. Hood Eubber Co. Salem Normal School Plate Window Glass Co. 49 PUNCTUATE IT A funny old lady told this to mc I fell in a snowdrift in May, said she I went to a football game out iu the sea I saw a blue fish up in a tree I found some apples in a cup of tea I stirred my sugar with a key I opened my door on my knees I beg your pardon for this, said she But it ' s true when told as it ought to be ' Tis a puzzle iu punctuation, you see. One of our Freshmen stayed up all night trying to see the point of a teacher ' s joke and then it dawned on him. Snowdon — I held a perfect hand, last night. Tuttle— Held liands with yourself, I sup- pose? Miss Eeed — Name a collective iioun. Hatch— Ash can! White— What ' s the date today? Shea — I don ' t know; look in the news- paper you have in your pocket. White— What good would that do? It ' s yesterday ' s paper. Pep Hall— So you like my article; what part do you like best? Mrs. McGay — I think those (piotations from Byron are si)lendid. Soliloquy of a Freshman I ' ve often stojjpcd to wunder At Fate ' s pekuliar ways, For nerely all our famus men Were born ou holidays. Rattray — I bet that car sticks to the road all right. Boynton — You ' re right, Sir, it stuck for five hours before I could move it this morn- ing. E. Corcoran — Did you read the story of the Scotchwoman in the papers? P. Findlay— No! E. Corcoran — She fasted for three days, and forty-eight Scotchmen wanted to marry her. Mr. Fisher — Now can anyone tell me the dying words of Lord Chesterfield? Pupils (in cliorus) — They satisfy! Burwen (while repairing his Ford) was repeatedly heard to say — Muscle Shoals, Muscles Shoals. A passerby hearing him, asked — Why do you keep saying ' muscles shoals ' ? Bui-wen replied — Well! That ' s about the biggest DAM I know of! Mr. Fulton— The Glee Club will now join us in that little ditty entitled— ' I ' M GLAD I MADIO YOU CRY, LITTLE OIKL — YOUK FACE IS CLEANER NOW. Wliat ' s your Ford ' s name? It ' s named ' Regulator ' . Why? All the other Fords go by it. McMaster — And what did you make today! Dutton — Ah! A sixteen on the first, a fif- teen on the second, a fourteen on third, and then I blew up! 50 L. Phipps — I can ' t stand that Simmons girl. She ' s always spinning yarns. B. Lally — Yea, but she generally loses the thread before slie gets to the end. Miss Hirst — You have a bad stiff neck? E. Liljestrom — Yes, I got it in Italy. Miss Hirst — In an accident? E. Liljestrom — No, I painted the leaning tower of Pisa. Hobson — I sent $2.. ' 50 to a concern which advertised an appliance for keeping gas bills down and got it this morning. Dobson — What did they send you? Hobson — A ten-cent paper weight. My niece is quite theatrical, remarked old Mrs. Blunderly; next week she is tak- ing part in a Shakespeare plaj ' at college. Which of his plays is that? asked her caller. Edith mentioned the name of it, but I ' m not sure whether it ' s ' If You Like It That Way ' or ' Nothing Much Doing ' . Zeus— Well! What ' s the matter? Venus — An impertinent astronomer has ))een staring at me every night for a week. Izzie — Officer, I left my car here a few minutes ago and now it ' s gone! Officer — It must have been stolen, Miss. Izzie — No, it couldn t be that. It was in- sured against theft! Corcoran — What could be worse than a man without a country? Bal)e Crocker — A country without a man! Mother — Well, my little girl, what did you learn in school today? Miss Greenberg (a Freshman) — I learned the name of the litlle hoy who lives next door. Mother. Bob Macdonald, in a Penny Arcade, came across a punching bag which had a notice on it to the effect that, if one hit the bag hard enoufih, the penny would be returned. Friends found him hours later, lying under a ma- chine, unconscious, with both of his arms l)rokcn. 51 TO OUR ADVERTISERS In behalf of The Wakefield High School, The Debater Staff wishes to thank all our advertisers who so graciously contril)uted towards making the DEBATER a success. It is indeed gratifying to know tliat our High School has so many friends, and we sincerely hope that their advertisements will prove a source of profit as well as their expressions of good will. Compliments of THE CLASS OF 1927 We arc offering to all worthy underclassmen of the W. H. S. one hundred or more positions to be left vacant by us on or before June 24, 1927. These may be purchased at the reasonable price of 70%. A goodly amount of dignity is to be gained by the applicants se- curing such honorable positions. We guarantee that our successors shall be loved, respected, and feared by the younger pupils, whose ambition is the goal which the applicants will have attained, should they fill these vacancies. As an added inducement, a desirable diploma is given free to every student who makes the grade. The vacancies will be ready for occupancy early in September. A large response is anticipated, and you are therefore urged to make your application early. Only one to a customer! Ruth Gersinovitch, ' 27. HARDWARE Sporting Goods GEO. H. TAYLOR CO. 474 MAIN ST. TEL. 0018 Quality remains long after the price is forgotten BOOTHBY ' S Merode Rayon and Silk UNDERWEAR 434 MAIN ST. WAKEFIELD A. W. GREER REAL ESTATE INSURANCE The Little Office with the Big Bargains De VITA ' S CONSERVATORIES North Ave., Cor. Yale Ave. WAKEFIELD MASS. Have you seen the 1927 line of Winchester baseball goods? It is the hit of the season. So are all the Winchester Sporting Goods — Football, Fish- ing, Hunting, Basket Ball, Skating. You will find a good line of this merchandise at our store during the seasons. J. WALLACE GRACE CO. 14-18 ALBION ST. NEAR MAIN PAINE ' S, INC. Compliments of THE QUALITY DRY GOODS Wakefield Y. M. C. A. 464 Main St. Builders of Four-Square Manhood BOURDON STUDIO We have the most modern studio in Wakefield Compliments of Call In and See Us Wakefield High School We do all kinds of Photography and Picture ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Framing 1 ALBION ST., WAKEFIELD Candy Ice Cream Compliments of Compliments of COLONIAL SPA CHAMPAGNE 443 MAIN ST. FURNITURE CO. The Store with Home-Made Candy and Ice Cream ALBION ST. Big Variety of Sweets - Magazines Cigars BARRY ' S GARAGE illard Goodrich Silvertown tteries Tires and Tubes Crystal 0049 THE LEADER The Live Store Save the Difference 5c to $1.00 STORE WAKEFIELD MASS. POINT SETTER Food Products The Brand of Quality Ask your grocer for llicm Compliments of North Ave. Filling Station SOCONY W. H. Frawley, Prop. iNC. Cor. of Main Albion Sts. WAKEFIELD MASS. GOWNS — MILLINERY Plain Sugared Chocolate Cinnamon Frosted Donuts HUNT ' S DONUT SHOPPE 362 MAIN ST. DONUTS .THAT ARE DIFFERENT SPERO BROS. Complete Line of FURNITURE Quality and Service Always 11-13 Albion St. Wakefield Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. A. H. Colson, Manager Treasurer F. L. MAYNARD CO. BEEF, LAMB, VEAL and POULTRY Jobbing and Family Trade ALSO Schools, Camps, Clubs and Dining Halls 16 17 Blackstone Market 76 Blackstone St. BOSTON, MASS. Tel. Richmond 1243, 1244 Compliments of Dr. Philip L. McAuliffe Barrett ' s Barber Shop Ladies ' Children ' s Haircutting a Specialty (IT PAYS TO WAIT) 4 Mechanic St. Wakefield WAKEFIELD SAVINGS BANK MAIN and CHESTNUT STREETS Compliments of McGONAGLE SALES SERVICE Wakefield, Mass. G. W. BEASLEY Compliments of Crockery, Glassware, Stationery, MIKE ' S BOB SHOP Kitchen Goods, Toys, and Confectionery Specializing in Paint and Varnish Ladies ' Children ' s Hairdressing 88 North Ave. Wakefield 88 Albion St. Cry. 0801-W Hardware Sporting Goods Kitchen- Ware Holland Hardware Co. 84 NORTH AVE. Tel. Connection The Store of Quality, Plus Service Paints Window- Glass Varnishes Putty Compliments of A. C. Purring ton Co. WAKEFIELD, MASS. Compliments of MASON ' S MARKET Groceries Provisions 102 North Ave. Wakefield C. A. GOULD Funeral Director and Embalmer Wakefield, Mass. Compliments of CHARLIE MARTIN The Bicycle Man 101 Albion St. Wakefield Compliments of Co-operative Bank W AKEFIELD, MASS. No Gift is More Useful and More Opportune than a WATERMAN ' S FOUNTAIN PEN LUCAS BROS. 406 MAIN ST. Compliments of L. B. EVANS ' SON COMPANY i Compliments of Compliments of I. PALUMBO ' S M. Elizabeth Sullivan FRUIT STORE MARCEL WAVING Pure Italian Olive Oil and Richardson Bldg. Wakefield Spaghetti 35 Albion St. Wakefield A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE You be the Judge CLIFFORD BLACK CO., INC. Home Furnishers COR. MAIN and AVON STS. WAKEFIELD, MASS. ROYAL LUNCH Compliments of 490 MAIN ST. RALPH PICCOLO Special Turkey Chicken Dinners Sundays — Choice Steaks, Chops, CANDY CIGARS Roast Prime Rib Beef and Pastry Made in Our Own Ovens GROCERIES J. H. PAUL, Prop. :H Sweetser St. Wakefield Luncheonette Service Thoughtfully Served AT OUR NEW NOOKS — SANDWICHES Egg Salad 10c Ham 10c Sardine 10c Hot Coffee 5c Hot Tea 5c Crabmeat 15c Chicken Salad 20c Hot Chocolate 10c Hot Bouillon 10c Topped Off With One of Our Famous ICE CREAM SODAS FANCY ICES OF ALL KINDS L. L. McMASTER 426-428 Main Street Wakefield, Mass. KATHARINE GIBBS SCHOOL SECRETARIAL and EXECUTIVE Training for Educated Women New York 247 Park Ave. Boston 90 Marlboro Street Providence 155 Angell Street When Prepairing for THAT PARTY — Remember that Anything In Flowers MURRAY ' S DIKE ' S FLOWER gives delivery service SHOP on ICE CREAM and TONIC 494 MAIN ST. 98 ALBION ST. Crys. 0916 Compliments of NAGLE ' S DRUG STORE Wakefield ' s Exclusive CLEANSERS — DYERS Work Called For and Delivered Furs Our Specialty S. GOLDSTEIN Crystal 1396 16 Water St. Compliments of EDEN K. BOWSER Athletic Supplies for Golf, Tennis, Baseball, Gym Bathing Suits — Sweaters James W. Brine Co. 286 DEVONSHIRE STREET Boston, Mass. Upson Board Cement Rex Asphalt Shingles A. T. LOCKE Lumber Wholesale — Retail Office and Yard Albion St. near Upper Station WAKEFIELD Compliments of Dr. Francis Maguire THOMAS Y, MAGEE REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 227 Albion St. Wakefield Telephone CRYSTAL 0149-M Compliments of WILLIAM C. STRONG J. S. ROUND COMPANY — Jewelers — 734 WASHINGTON STREET BOSTON, MASS. Telephone Beach 3674 Compliments of Dr. John E. Drugan Say It With Flowers Flowers for Every Occasion A. S. PARKER FLORIST Say It With Flowers Compliments of De Cecca ' s Bakery Headquarters for Friend Bros. Food Products 430 MAIN ST. Tel. 0236 Compliments of ROPER ' S Shoe Store What Is Style Without Silks? and Silk is Nowhere More Interesting Than AT THRESHER ' S Prices Are Always Lower Than You Expect to Find Them Silks, Underwear and Hosiery Thresher Bros. (Incorporated) 19 TEMPLE PLACE 41 WEST ST. ADAMS CO. Compliments of A Store Where You Can Always Mrs. Elizabeth Heustis Find a Seasonable Line of Good Merchandise HAIRDRESSER Tel. Cry. 0770-W 451 Main St. Richardson Bldi . Wakefield Compliments of Crystal Typing Service 137 Plain St. (Cor. Albion St.) Vo D-Lay Barber Shop L. B. Chrisfield, Mgr. 454 MAIN ST. Typewriting and Mimeographing Typewriters Rented and Sold Wakefield Office, Crystal iYMYl-R Res., Crystal 0518-W Compliments of BERKELEY TEXTILE CO. Fabrics for Home Sewing 465 MAIN ST. a 99 WRIGHT DITSON 344 Wasliington St., Boston Complete Equipment for All Sports, both indoor and outdoor, with the proper Clothing and Shoes Tennis Rackets Restrung Girls ' School and Camp Department on our Second Floor (Send for Catalogue) Compliments of Eugene J. Sullivan HUDSON ESSEX Agency WAKEFIELD GARAGE - Ho A. Knowlton, Prop. High Grade Used Cars 518 Main St., Wakefield, Mass. Tel. Crys. 1080 and 0270 Compliments of DR. WOODBURY W. N. Brackett SHOE REPAIRING Thanking my many patrons for past favors, I respectfully ask for a sliare of your future patronage, guaranteeing prompt service. 83 Albion St. Wakefield Hours— 6.35 A. M.-6.00 P. M. Sat.— Close 9.15 P. M. Wed.— Close 12.30 P. M. Compliments of WAKEFIELD, MASS. ITEM PRESS PRINTERS SINCE 1872 WAKEFIELD DAILY ITEM ESTABLISHED 1894 BOTH GROWING WITH WAKEFIELD Local Agent at Greenwood for MALDEN ICE CREAM CO. Compliments of MAZDA LAMPS Dr. J. William O ' Comiell EVEREADY BATTERIES L. E. DAY 779 Main St. Compliments of MIDDISHADE CURLEY BROS. The Blue Blood of the Blues From Fabric to Fit the CLEAN COAL Finest Blue Serge Suit Prompt Delivery Obtainable Boston Prices MORSE ' S PULL TOGETHER ALWAYS JOIN Wakefield High School Parent-Teacher Ass ' n AND MAKE Your Child ' s High School Days GOLDEN Big Meetings Second Wednesday Every Month 8 P. M. High School Auditorium Come and discuss your school problems with the teachers A FRIEND It Wasn ' t Raining When Noah Commenced the Ark If Winter Comes will, you be as well prepared as Noah? We have already filled your nciglibor ' s bin. Got Your Bin Ready? Call Crystal 0545 today Wakefield Coal Supply Co. WAKEFIELD IDEAL HAIRDRESSING PARLOR for Ladies and Gentlemen Compliments of Try us and be convinced J. A. TODD Amedeo Guinta, Prop. 33 ALBION ST. Wakefield Tel. Cry. 0233 Arthur T. Sederquest Clifford B. Russell Visit Wakefield ' s Modern Store A. T. Sederquest Co. of Sweets for .a Delicious Fruit Sundae ELECTRIC REFRIGERATION or Kelvinator and Frigidaire A Pound of High-Grade Chocolates J. Santoro Son Office 418 Main St. Tel. Cry. 0248 Next door to Wakefield Theatre FRANK IRVING COOPER CORPORATION ARCHITECTS — ENGINEERS 172 TREMONT ST., BOSTON, MASS. Teleplione Hancock 1498 Architects of New Wakefield High School and Franklin School Addition Morrill-Paekard Co. Wallpapers, Shades, Draperies, and Fixtures Metal Weather Strips Awnings — Storage Shop Telephone, Crystal 1141-M 98-C North Ave., Wakefield, Mass. Compliments of ELITE QUALITY SHOP Compliments of DR. T. FULTON PARKS Crys. 1555-M C. O. Bayrd, A. C. Goodwin The Ideal Song Shop Henry F. Miller Pianos Victor and Brunswick Talkin); Machines, Records, Sheet Music, Musical Instruments, and Accessories, Gifts and Jokers ' Novelties PIANO TUNING A SPECIALTY Greeting Cards for All Occasions Cor. Main ami Water Sts. Wakefield, Mass. HENRY A. FEINDEL 583 MAIN ST. Wholesale and Retail dealer in LIME, LUMBER, BRICK, CEMENT, NAILS, ETC. YARD— WAKEFIELD JUNCTION Telephone Connection HOOD ' S ICE CREAM Confectionery, Stationery, Tonic George Wilkinson 94 NORTH AVE. Compliments of Haley ' s Home Bakery 101 Albion St. Wakefield Rosenfield Rapkin Specializing in Uniforms for High School 15 School St. Boston, Mass. Lowest Prices in Boston Compliments of DR. V. A. ROACH Compliments of JAMES J. LOW Realtor and Insurance Broker Member of Boston Real Estate Exchange Compliments of BOWSER CO. Tel. Conn. Grattan Baking Co. FANCY BAKERS We Make Good Things to Eat Ice Cream and Catering 57 Albion St., Wakefield Compliments of Edward S. Hitchcock BICYCLES Bicycle and Automobile Supplies Compliments of Dr. R. P. Cassidy Compliments of CHARLIE CHIN Successor to ON KEE LAUNDRY G Albion St. Wakefield Compliments of A. C. VERGE Realtor and General Insurance Theatre Bldg., 487 Main St., Wakefield, Mass. Office, Cry. 0732 Res., Cry. 1349 Compliments of Winsor L. Finney GROCER 22 Salem St. Compliments of McCarthy ' s Market CHARLES M. McCARTHY, Proprietor Compliments of The Middlesex Knitting Company Compliments of E. B. HUBBARD PATENT MEDICINES, HOSPITAL SUPPLIES Drug Sundries and Prescription Service THE DEPENDABLE STORE WITH SERVICE Try Our Sodas 781 MAIN ST., GREENWOOD Tel. Crys. 0376 A FRIEND Weld ' s Ice Cream THE BEST BY TEST It Has Made Its Way, By The Way It ' s Made Compliments of Dr. W. H. Corcoran Compliments of MR. R. H. COTHER Compliments of GO WING ' S MARKET WAKEFIELD CLOTHING STORE Ladies ' and Misses ' Wearing Apparel 890 Main St. Wakefield, Mass, Compliments of THE HEYWOOD-WAKEFIELD CO. TO The Class of 1927 Crystal 1469 H. Winnifred Hawley Marcel, Hairdressing FACIAL AND SCALP MASSAGE MANICURING Registered Chiropodist Formerly H. Winnifred Wyman Eoom 2, Traders Building 44!) Main Street Wakefield, Mass. Compliincnls of Dr. E. J. Donovan 4G2 MAIN ST. WAKEFIELD Compliments of W. II. BUTLER Compliments of RAILROAD MARKET GEORGE W. REID, Proprietor Compliments of S. K. AMES, INC. Drugs Chemicals Bonney Button DRUGGISTS and CHEMISTS Soda Confectionery Compliments of C. W. SPEAR RIZZA BROS. Ladies ' and Gents ' Tailors Pressing, Cleaning, Dyeing and Repairing Suits, Dresses and Coats Made to Order at Reasonable Prices Tel. Cry. 1240 374 Main St. Compliments of THE Wakefield Princess Theatres The Best in Motion Pictures and Vaudeville Compliments of Crescent Laundry Holeproof Hosiery Gives the Best Wear Made in Lisle, Silk Faced, Silk For Men, Women, Children Sold only at CONNELLY ' S PEOPLE ' S CLOTHING STORE WAKEFIELD, MASS. Howe Memorial Library P U R D Y 145 TREMONT STREET, BOSTON Official Photographer W. H. S. Classes of 1922-23-24-25-26-27 SPECIAL DISCOUNT RATES TO ALL WAKEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS If Washable We ' ll Launder It Right ' Tmi m ' ' WAKEFIELD POLICE Our Care Saves Wear Wakefiel d Laiindrv DEPARTMENT Tel. Cry. 0116 Compliments of Fisher ' s Food Shop Edward E. Lee Co. 77. ' } Main St., Greenwood Bakery Delicatessen GROCERIES and PROVISIONS Candy GREENWOOD, MASS. Kimball ' s Maiden Ice Cream AT YOUR SERVICE A FRIEND Compliments of C. F. Hartsliorne Son General Insurance Agents MAIN ST., WAKEFIELD Compliments of Wakefield. Fruit Store We specialize in Foreign and Domestic Fruits Also Fancy Fruit Baskets 410 MAIN ST. WAKEFIELD WAKEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Compliments of Hickey ' s Coal Supply WAKEFIELD ERNEST E. PRESCOTT REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE 92 NORTH AVENUE Opposite Upper Station Wakefield, Mass. A FRIEND I What You Can ' t Insure Protect In Our Safe Deposit Vaults Safe Deposit Boxes $5 Per Year WAKEFIELD TRUST CO. WAKEFIELD, MASS. The WALTON SHOE FOR BOYS AND GIRLS A. G. WALTON CO. BOSTON