Wells High School - Crimson and Gray Yearbook (Southbridge, MA)

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PICK UPS Edited by Theckla Fitzgerald The Magic Letter Did you ever think what a queer letter S is? It is a serpent in disguise. Listen, — you can hear it hiss ; it gives possession, and it multiplies by its touch. It changes a tree into trees and a house in- to houses. Sometimes its very spiteful and will turn a pet into a pest, a pear into spear, a word into a sword, and laughter into slaughter. It will make hot shot at any time. The farmer has to watch it closely, it will make scorn of his corn and reduce every peck to a speck. Sometimes he finds it use- ful. If he needs more room for his stock, it will change a table into a stable and if he is short of hay he can lay out a row of tacks and S will turn them into stacks. If you ever get hurt call the serpent to your aid, in- stantly your pain will be in Spain. Don ' t let it come around while you ' re reading a tale, though, or it will be stale. Chinese Coins A curious feature of Chinese coins, the nailmark, appears to have originated in an accident characeristic of China. In the time of Queen Wentek, a model in wax of a pro- posed coin was brought for her Majesty ' s in- spection. In taking hold of it she left on it the impression of one nail, and the impres- sion has in consequence been a marked characteristic of Chinese coins for hundreds of years. The Worst Thing Failure when you have done your best, is bad. I know a thing a thousand times as sad: The sting that failure leaves within your breast — An ache that knows no surcease, gives no rest — When you recall you did not do your best.

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THE CRIMSON AND GRAY 17 With the entrance of the Freshman Class in the Mary E. Wells High School came a new species of pest which promises to outdo all others. If yon do not know him we in- troduce you. Perry Corinack. Who is the quiet little boy with bright eyes and unruly hair who sits in one of the back seats in Miss Crocker ' s room? — Could this mean George Carney? We have a new moving-picture queen in this class. — Miss Swanson. Plimpton has entered with the Freshman Class but we have already given up trying to make Rodney frivolous and fresh, ' tho he is green. A new star has entered with this class, a quiet demure girl quite grown up too, but when Doris recites one sits up and listens. Miss O ' Keefe: What is a hobby? Charles Hall : A horse. Teacher : Tell us what a shrew is, Corinack. Corinack : A shrew is a small water ani- mal. SOCIAL NOTES The Athletic Association successfully held a dance October 8. The committee in charge was Lawrence Curtis, Thecla Fitzgerald, Dorothy White, Marjorie Harris, and Wil- liam Lavallee. The matrons were Mrs. Cle- ment, Mrs. White, Mrs. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Simpson, and Mrs. Harris. Wedges Orches- tra of Spencer played for the dancing. We all had a wonderful time. Both the Senior and Junior classes have held food sales. The Senior food sale was held at the Edwards Co., with Muriel Grim- wade in chai ' ge and ably assisted by Doro- thy Claflin, Alice Wixted, Barbara Mair, Almeda Walker, and Dorothy Dartt. The -Junior food sale was held at the school with Constance Grant, Margaret Con- nelly, Alice Dupaul, Evelyn Poeton and Bea- trice Page. A Cupie Doll was raffled off with Thecla Fitzgerald as winner. There never was a human being who be- came happy by striving only to make himself happy. Happiness is a reflected thing. You only get it by giving it out. A Merry Musical Melange Under the direction of John, P. Heuld Pianist .... Marjorie Harris Master of Ceremonies . William Lavallee Jesters — John Casey, William Green, Law- rence Curtis, James R yan. Overture . . . Entire Company Alice Blue Gown , Blanche Weatherhead Umh Hum .... James Ryan Ask the Rose . . . Dorothy Hall My Little Bimbo . . John Casey Feather Your Nest . Dorothy White Whispering . . . Louis LePain Where do Mosquitos go in Winter Time . Lawrence Curtis Tell Me, Little Gypsy . Aline Benoit Chili Bean . . . William Green Intermission A Dancing Specialty — The Two Dots Hall— Dorothy— White The Prodigal Son A Farce Characters Henrietta Stone . . Ruth McMaster Emeline Stone . . Constance Grant Caroline Berkeley . Thecla Fitzgerald Judge Lawless . . . John Casey The Wanderer . . Lawrence Curtis Scene: Mrs. Berkeley ' s Living Room. Time : Present. The candy sale was cared for by the Do- mestic Science Department, in charge of Miss Cummings and Miss Russell. Minstrels ! ! Why of course we ' ve had min- strels, but when before have we had a min- strel like this — so peppy, enthusiastic and such a success? The dancing by the Dot ' s! Um Hum. That ' s all that is needed to bring to your memory that fantastic graceful whirl which so delighted the audience. Another note of spontaneous humor, The Prodigal Son. Who would dream a sketch with this title could produce the hearty out bursts of laughter which were heard that night ? And what made our minstrels such a suc- cess, financially, and socially? Of course the pupils worked hard, but we are much in- debted to Mr. Heald for his conscientious work, and to our Principal and teachers for their encouragement and enthusiasm.

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THE CRIMSON AND GRAY 19 Secrets of the Movies While the faces on the film depicted every human emotion, one person in the audience sat and gigs-led. Yon see, he was deaf and so had learned to read from the lips. Thus he could see what the actors were saying. It was something like this : Hero— How is your husband, Maggie? Heroine— Oh, pretty fair, thanks! Come on ! Show a little anxiety over this kiss or you ' ll spoil the picture. Hero — I ' m showing as little as possible. Heroine — Don ' t make me giggle. This is supposed to be serious — the last kiss be- fore death us do part ! Hero — That so? I haven ' t read the scenario yet. Heroine — That chap with the long hair who ' s been running around here lately wrote the story. They say it ' s a knockout. Hero— That ' s what they always say, isn ' t it? Silence for a few moments while the hero ' s lips cling lingeringly to those of the heroine. Hero — I wonder if the director is going to call this a day ' s work? Heroine — I hope so. I want to go home to the baby. Hero — And I ' ve got an appointment with a dentist. Heroine — Thank Heaven, that ' s all for today ! Hero — Hurrah ! Well, good-bye Maggie, until the next kiss ! The first cannon to be cast in one piece was made by an English ironmaster in 1543. « Mrs. John Ellis, the inventor of paper pat- terns, is living in Manchester, England, and is now in her 97th year. -x- -s -s The University of Santo Thomas, in Manila, is twenty-five years older than Har- vard University. -:;- Satisfaction is possible to one, only as he does his best — not in having beaten the other fellow. For stirring the heart there is nothing like a first class spoon with a pretty girl. The word jazz is of African origin. It is found in the Creole patois and idiom of New Orleans, where it means speeding up things. The Creoles adopted it from the Negroes and applied it to rudimentary and syncopated music. Women will not grieve over getting the ballot by a narrow margin, if they can be convinced that narrow margins arc fashion- able. :, ' .; Plants with while blossoms have a larger proportion of fragrant species than any others. EXCHANGES I am the Hilltop , a hue resume of the year ' s school play and sports at Warren High School. 1 am interesting, for one reason, be- cause of many cuts and pictures. I have not many jokes, but those I have are very good. I am the Boston University Beacon . You will find in me many interesting stories. poems and editorials. I am the Aegis from Beverly. A full account of the graduation will be found in my Commencement Number, but my school is very serious for I contain no jokes. My athletic and exchange departments are among the missing also. I am the Lincolnian from Maine. Of course I ' m not very large, but you will find in looking me over that good things often come in small packages. Other exchanges : The Emblem Southington, Conn. Anselmian Manchester, N. H. Argonaut Mansfield, Mass. Tripod Hartford, Conn. Massachusetts Collegian , Amherst, Mass. Polytechnic Troy, N. Y. News East Orange, N. J. Dial Brattleboro, Vt. Beview Lowell, Mass. Green Witch Greenwich, Conn. The Quill Parkersburg, W. Va. Crimson and Gray Candy Sale The Crimson and Gray wanted some money so they decided to run a candy sale. The result was astonishing. There was candy and then some but it was all sold. A cupie doll was also raffled off. Cupies seem to be the fashion in High School. Miss Sheehan was the lucky one this time. About $30 was realized on the sale.