Waltham High School - Mirror Yearbook (Waltham, MA)

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12 WATCH CITY BULLETIN. gift was to be held on the last day of school, we de- sired to have some additional part among our gradu- ation exercises, to take the place of the presentation. Therefore Miss Martha Jarvis was appointed saluta- torian, a part which recent classes have not had. lVe look forward to this part of our graduation with pleasure, knowing that Mattie will be able to do this well on account of her high rank in our class. When our class-ode was chosen, we were all very much surprised and delighted to find that- the poet of the class was Miss Lillian C. Eldredge. The music for this ode has been composed by Carl Saf- ford, who favored us with one of his compositions at the banquet of last year. V And uow, at this banquet, which the class of 1905 has kindly tendered us, your Historian closes this record of the High school life of 1904,-a story already perhaps too long, yet not including number- less recollections, of all colors, from a gray-brown to the most delicate rose. But, though this poor re- cord be ended, to-night does not end associations, re- membrances and friendships-all that has made our class-life. This bit of school history is finished, but it prepares for what is to come, and may well be described as, ff to be followed by a sequel. crass one Morro:-H STAND FIRM AND EXCEL. There's a motto true and dear, Leading onward ever, Sweet it sounds to every ear, Since these ties must sever. Chorus : Firmly standing day by day, Evermore excellingg Gaining courage all the way, Every fear dispelling. Happy school-days, that have fled, Filled, with work and pleasure, Teachers who have wisely led Lovingly we treasure. Chorus : As we enter paths so new, May our watcheword guide us ' 3 May we loyal be and true Through what e'er betide us. Chorus : LILLIAN' CHARLOTTE ELDREDG E.

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WATCH CITY BULLETIN. 11 both socially and financially. During the prepara- tions in the afternoon a balcony scene was held, and Juliet suffered as a result. There was also a de- monstration of how a policeman's belt, not his arm, could embrace the waists of three girls at the same time. The marks of conduct during our Senior year have surely been something to be proud of. Miss Boice received one day, a written request from some of those whose good behavior had been such that they thought they deserved seats nearer the back of the room. Others did not see the good behavior in the same light, and the request was not granted. Our class motto was chosen, and attempting to live up to it, we have sometimes failed. It is Persta et praestaf, or Stand firm and excel. VVhen a person passed along Main or Moody streets, about the middle of February, and happened to glance into a store-window, a poster, announcing Senior Theatricalsf' nearly always met his glance. This was a niew venture for any class in the High school to undertake. For a few months, eleven members of the class had been giving their spare time to rehearsals of Our Folks . Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Wooster and Miss Frost, it proved a suc- cess. The first rehearsals seemed simply social gatherings, and a time to do German translation. Mr. Wooster soon dispensed with such things, and work commenced. It was necessary to have two dress rehearsals, because the first one was spent chiefiy in admiring each other's costumes. The evening of the play arrived, and some of the girls of the under classes helped increase our profits by selling candy. An orchestra kindly offered their services, and added much to the pleasure of the even- ing by their music. The audience seemed to enjoy the play thoroughly, not knowing about a little episode which had taken place. Russell proved himself the very one, who was needed, and few knew that anything had happened. Some of the boys of '03, we suppose simply because they wished to hinder the progress of our play, had contrived a scheme that brought the laugh back on them. Chester or Phili' of that evening, was the unlucky victim, and proved himself the smartest of all. For his entertainment, they had planned a ride to WdV6I'- ley, where they came near remaining, and which might have proved a suitable place for them. NVhile in Waverley they decided to have a hot soda, and Chester, having had his, went out to fondle the horses. He saw his opportunity to escape, and, whipping up the horses, left the others to their own res'ources. They followed him, but, after a Wild drive, Chester reached Endecott hall in time to finish the act. Thus we came again into contact with the Class of 1903. The proceeds of our play, which was given for the benefit of athletics, were more than suflicient to clear the foot-ball debt. About the surplus, a rather hot class meeting was held, and, after much debating, it was decided to divide the surplus equally between the crew, and the base-ball team. Shortly before this, Miss Boice had been obliged to leave us on account of ill-health, and her place was filled by Miss Gibbs. Miss Gibbs agrees with Mr. Eaton that there is a family resemblance be- tween certain members of the class. One day, the B. division manifested their helpfulness to Miss Boice by carrying out a suggestion, which she had previously made. She said that the Sophomore boys were in the habit of putting on the board, while she was in the hall, the figures used in the demonstra- tions of the day. So, one day, when she came into the room, the boys of the Senior B. were all at the board putting on the same figure. Although this was not really the kind of help suggested, it was quite amusing. Naturally the next matter to be that of class pictures, and this task thought of, was was awarded to Mr. Lemont. On the evening of March 4, 1904, the members of the A. division gave Mr. Eaton a surprise party, which was, to be sure, a complete surprise. Here for the first time, we became acquainted with Mr. Eaton's friend through stories. On the way home Anna nearly illustrated the statement, Grasp the conductor with the right hand etc., when she had courage enough to stop an electric car bound for Boston. She seemed very courageous, and daring, indeed. Luckily, there were no passengers for her to rob. After the April vacation Mr. Dennison first made his appearance in room 19. It was found necessary to change some of our customs. Many of us, how- ever, will never become accustomed to these changes. Two bells for filing, will never have any effect on some of us. About this time our valedictorian, Elliot B. Hughes, was announced to us, and here again we differ from most classes who usually have girls for valedictor- ians. Tasks were then assigned to the prophetand the historian. Since the presentation of the class

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