Wells River High School - Chatterbox Yearbook (Wells River, VT)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1922 volume:

Dedication As a small measure of the gratitude and respect that we entertain for one who has un- ceasingly labored for the inter- ests and advancement of Wells River High School do we, affec- tionately dedicate this issue of The Chatterbox to Hazel Grace Doody The Chatterbox Vol. II Wells River, Vt., June, 1922 No. 3 Published three tiroes each year by the Students of Wells River High School JOHN STEVENS, Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor, Blanche Blood Advertising Manager, Porter Farwell Business Manager, Gerald Roberts Ass’t Business Mgr, Herbert Sherwin ASSOCIATE EDITORS Literary, Theda Learned School Notes, Dorothy Cameron Alumni, Elizabeth Latumeau Athletics, Frank Abbott Cartoons, Kenneth Garvin Exchanges, Ethel Symes Social Notes, Frances Learned Jokes, Beulah Grant, Norman Cameron Subscription by the year 75c. Single copies 2jc. All communications of a literary character should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and those of a business nature to the Business Manager. New Staff The elections of The Chatterbox for the ensuing year are announced as follows: Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Manager Theda L. Learned Charles R. Grant Porter Farwell Herbert Sherwin Francis Peach ASSOCIATE EDITORS Literary Editor School and Social Notes Exchanges Alumni Chatter Cartoons Athletics Frances Learned Marjorie Tewksbury Edith Symes Jean Brock Beulah Grant and Norman Cameron Albion Richardson Merrill Jolliffe We wish you splendid success in the undertaking. May you have even better support than we have en- joyed. Prnsnerts for As the school year of nineteen hun- r dred twenty-one and twenty-two next year draws to a close we feel that “The J Chatterbox” has been a success. Through the splendid leadership and aid of Miss Doody, the ability and efforts of the staff, and the fine cooper- ation of the student body, much has been accomplish- ed. Many members of our staff are in the graduating class, and next year their places must be taken by un- dergraduates. We wish this paper to flourish and we wish to show those who have labored so unceasingly that their work has not been in vain and that it is ap- preciated. In order to do this it is necessary for each student to do his or her share. The success of the paper does by no means wholly depend upon the staff, although it is essential that they devote their energy to the best interests of it. It is our paper and if we wish it to re- main one of which we are proud we must be ready next fall to contribute something to it. Of course it is very discouraging to write something and have it rejected, but let us remember, “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” Our sincerest thanks are due the alumni, the bus- iness men, the friends and subscribers, to all who have helped in any way to make it possible for us to publish “The Chatterbox,” and we are confident that with everyone helping, the new staff will endeavor to equal the fine work of the last. THE CLASS OF 1922 As Seen by the Freshmen When we, as Freshmen, first came to school, sev- eral of the older students were pointed out to us as being “Seniors.” We were a little inclined to think at first that nothing could be more authoritative (isn’t that a big word for a Freshman?) than to be Sopho- mores. Since then, however, we have changed our minds and have at last found out that to be looked up to and worshipped by all (except the Juniors) one must be a Senior. One thing we Freshmen have decided is to try to be as loyal and helpful Seniors in nineteen hundred twenty-five as the Seniors of nineteen hundred twenty-two. Most Seniors have a faculty for being “stuck-up” but anyone can see at a glance that this group of young people have never visited a “glue-fac- tory” or if they have, no ill effects have come from it. They are grand good sports and we like them. As Seen by the Sophomores The Seniors are a jolly crowd, As jolly as can be, But the thing they’re jolliest about, Is helping little me. They give me a line of Latin, A hint in History, Often a problem in Algebra, So as to be sisterly. I wouldn’t get an A, Or even get a B, Why, if those Seniors didn’t help I wouldn’t get a D. An X would be about my fate To rest upon my card; It certainly would be terrible To have it’s beauty marred. And soon I know I will find out, (But it will be too late) Without them I can’t go to school, Without them, graduate. As Seen by the Juniors If you have up to this time been of the opinion that the Seniors are wonderful and mighty, just ask any member of the Junior class and become immediate- ly convinced lhat they are only of the common herd, and not in the least brilliant. Why, you have no idea of the wonderful feats which might have been accom- plished this year by the Juniors were it not for the hinderance of the Seniors! They make more mistakes in one hour than the class of nineteen hundred twenty- three has made during its entire high school career, and are continually shoving the blame upon the Jun- iors. And can we point out to them where they have erred ? We certainly can not, or at the best, our advice will fall upon deaf ears. And just notice the little trick they have of keeping on the good side of the faculty. And they just can’t play volley ball! As Seen by Themselves We, the Seniors of Wells River High School, are very proud to be the largest class that has ever been graduated from this school. We have had a brilliant and successful career. We have carried off many honors in school and worked hard. We are by far the best looking class in school. In fact all around we don’t just know how Wells River High is going to prosper without us. All good luck to our successors and to old Wells River. Kenneth Wayne Garvin “Ken” “But as for me, I hate a crowd.” Ken has served us well as a car- toonist. He’s a regular Apollo but has with much difficulty avoided the feminine variety of the species. Blanche Noel Blood “Blanche” “Would she might pass this way again.” Blanche has contributed brains, pep, and lots of good music during her career. Her report card looks as though the teachers know only one letter, “A.” Gerald Lee Roberts “Nig” “They gazed and still the wonder grew, That one small head could carry all he knew.” Nig is always doing romething for the school. We wonder how he can have so many things on his mind, yet successfully accomplish all. He pre- sides at about six meetings a week. John Davidson Stevens “Skinny” “I am but a gatherer and disposer of other men’s stuff.” Skinny is an optomist and its lucky for he is also editor-in-chief of the Chatterbox. He has favorable chances of winning fame as an actor, as a business man or manager of any kind of concern. Charles Wallace Hoile Wilson Jr. “Charlie” “Ye are sae grave Nae doubt ye’re wise.” Behold in this sad looking boy, our biggest center who won a name for himself playing Peacham last winter. What’s the matter with your neck- tie, Charlie? Dorothy Isabelle Cameron “Dot” “If she will, she will, and you can depend on’t, But if she won’t, she won’t, and that’s the end on’t.” Dot is the peppy member of the class, equally interested in school or alumni activities. Cheer up, Dot, you’ll be an alumna yourself soon! Brock Abbott Renfrew “Brock” “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” Brock is a combination “Mellins Food Baby,” farmer, and mathemati- cian. We never saw him anything but happy and good-natured, even when the size of his shoes is men- tioned. Mary Katheryn Graham “Mary” “It is better to give than to receive.” Here’s the best natured girl in four- teen states. She’d help anyone in need, be he friend or foe. Foe, how- ever, is a word of which she does not know the meaning. Ethel Pearle Symes “Ethel” “She was a damsel of delicate mold Beatuiful eyes and a heart of gold.” Ethel is a dainty miss, very meth- odical and conscientious. She always has a pocket full of money—the privi- ledge of a school treasurer. Andrew Jame3 Arthur “Bam” Poetry shows the soul of men.” Bam came from McIndoe3 academy to W. It. H. S. in 1921, since when he has established a reputation as a poet. He thinks much but say3 little. Wilma Marie Andrews “Wilma” “Her voice was low and sweet, an ex- cellent thing in woman. ’ Wilma transferred to W. R. H. S. from Woodsville during her Senior year. We cannot help but feel that what has been Woodsville’s loss has been our gain. We are glad you came, Wilma! Kenneth Norman Morrison “Kenny (or Chief)” “Ye call me chief!” Ken, the pride of basketball fans, hails from the town of Groton. He’s a history shark and knows just every- thing about the Scotch. Harold Albert Miller “Ham' “Better late than never.” Miller was never known to hurry, but the nearest he ever came to being excited was when he received a letter bearing the postmark “St. Johnsbury.” Lyda Myrle Wilson “Lyda” “Her frowns are fairer far Then smiles of other maidens are.” We cannot deny that Lyda i3 small, but have you not heard it said that the best things come in small pack- ages. Can she .smile? We’ll say she can. Frank Lewi3 Abbott “Frankie” “A man who blushes is not quite a brute.” This pretty boy i3 the only repre- sentative from Boltonville. Frankie i3 an industrious boy and considers it a waste of time to sleep. Emma Jane Whitehill “Nancy” “Though we grant that she has some wit She is very shy in using it!” The only time Emma ever raised her voice in objections was when she saw this picture. She has weathered four years of hard sailing but is still smiling. A REVIEW OF FOUR YEARS FRANK ABBOTT Athletic Editor of Chatterbox (4) ; “Close to Nature” cast (4) ; Class Prophecy (4). ANDREW ARTHUR Class Poem (4). BLANCHE BLOOD Class Vice-President (1); Literary Editor of Chatterbox (3) ; “Arrival of Kitty” cast (3); Class Secretary (4) ; Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Chatter- box (4); “Close to Nature” cast (4) ; President of Gamma Sigma (4); Valedictorian. Alpha Delta Rho. DOROTHY CAMERON Basket Ball (2) ; Class Treasurer (2, 3) ; “Arrival of Kitty” cast (3) ; Vice-President of Gamma Sigma (3, 4 ); Alumni Editor of Chatterbox (3) ; School Notes (4); “Close to Nature” cast (4); Class Will (4); Alpha Delta Rho. KENNETH GARVIN Class President (2); Baseball (2, 3, 4); Cartoon Editor of Chatterbox (4). MARY GRAHAM “Close to Nature” cast (4); Class Poem (4); Alpha Delta Rho. HAROLD MILLER “Billy’s Bungalow” cast (2); Basket Ball (3, 4); Class Day Address to Underclassmen (4). KENNETH MORRISON Baseball (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Basket ball (3); Captain of Basket ball (4) ; Student Government Board (4); “Close to Nature” cast (4); Class History (4); Alpha Delta Rho. BROCK RENFREW Graduation Speaker. GERALD ROBERTS Class President (1, 3, 4); Assistant Banker (2); Banker (3); School Librarian (3) ; Baseball (3); “Arrival of Kitty” cast (3) ; Basket ball (3, 4) ; As- sistant Editor of Chatterbox (3) ; Business Manager of Chatterbox (4) ; Junior Representative Class Day Speaker (3) ; President of Student Government Board (4); Graduation Speaker (4) ; Opening Address Class Day (4) ; Alpha Delta Rho. JOHN STEVENS Class Secretary (2) ; Treasurer of Athletic Asso- ciation (2) ; “Billy’s Bungalow” cast (2); School Treasurer (3); Class Marshall (3) ; Business Manager of Chatterbox (3); Editor-in-Chief of Chatterbox (4) ; Student Government Board (4); Manager of Basket ball (4); Class Gifts (4); Alpha Delta Rho. ETHEL SYMES Class Secretary and Treasurer (1) ; Basket ball Substitute (2) ; Class Secretary (3); Treasurer of Gamma Sigma (3); School Notes Editor of Chatter- box (3) ; Exchange Editor (4) ; School Treasurer (4) ; Salutatorian; Alpha Delta Rho. EMMA WHITEHILL Prophecy on the Prophet (4). CHARLES WILSON Captain of Second Team Basket ball (2); Basket ball (3,4). LYDA WILSON “Arrival of Kitty” cast (3). WILMA ANDREWS Woodsville High (1, 2, 3). CLASS HISTORY If by chance you had the pleasure of looking in upon the student body of Wells River High School four years ago, on the morning of September seventh, you would have gazed upon a body of more than fifty students, and if you watched closely enough, probably you would have noticed that they seemed to cling in four different groups. You could have picked out the Juniors and Seniors by the manner in which they strut- ted around and seemed to esteem themselves. Nearer the front of the room you would have recognized a group of pupils who by their many smirks and self- satisfied looks proclaimed themselves Sophomores. Surely then your attention would have turned to the front of the room, where was seated a group of bright- looking pupils who showed every promise of being an exceptional class. This was none other than the Class of 1922, the history of which I shall herewith disclose. After the attendance was recorded, it was found that the class of ‘22 led in number, with an enrollment of nineteen, including the following pupils: Frank Abbott, Milton Abbott, Blanche Blood, Dorothy Cam- eron, Grace Darling, Marion Farquharson, Mary Graham, Martha Kidder, Harold Miller, Kenneth Mor- rison, Eloise Reid, Brock Renfrew, Gerald Roberts, Ethel Symes, Marjorie Stark, Merton Vincent, Emma Whitehill, and Charles Wilson. The faculty consisted of Charles King, Principal, Miss Doody, Teacher of Math- ematics and English, and Miss Barry, Teacher of Lan- guages. At the first meeting of the class, early in October, the officers were elected: Gerald Roberts. President; Blanche Blood, Vice-President; and Ethel Symes, Sec- retary and Treasurer. The class chose Miss Barry as Class Advisor. Except for the loss of Marjorie Stark and Grace Darling, the class remained intact for the first year. The task of this year was to become ac- quainted with our high school work. The second year found the class of ’22 again in the lead with an enrollment of eighteen. Martha Kidder left high school to go into training at the Barre City Hospital. Kenneth Garvin entered the class from New Wilmington High School, Pa. The staff of teachers remained the same as in the previous year. At the first class meeting, Kenneth Garvin was elected President, Merton Vincent, Vice-President, John Stevens, Secretary and Treasurer, and Miss Doody, Class Advisor. Early in the fall, the class held a bacon bat which proved to be a great success and tended greatly to in- crease class spirit. During the winter term the Class of ’22 proved its superiority over the other classes by winning the Lyceum Contest. The plan carried out here was that each class should in turn put on an en- tertainment under its own direction and planning, the winner to be determined by a board of judges. As any one would suspect, the class of ’22 carried off top honors. The third year began with many changes in all departments. The class of ’22 as usual led the other classes with an attendance of seventeen. The faculty, save in one instance, was entirely new, with Mr. French, Principal, and Miss Garvin, Teacher of Languages. Eloise Reid had gone to St. Johnsbury to take a nurses’ training course. Milton Abbott had moved to North- field and Merton Vincent to Lawrence. Lyda and Iva Wilson and Andrew Arthur had entered the class from Mclndoes Academy. The class elected Gerald Roberts, President, Marion Farquharson, Vice-President, Ethel Symes, Secretary, and Blanche Blood, Treasurer. Mr. French was chosen as Class Advisor. As Juniors we gave a party in honor of the Senior Class during the spring term, and helped greatly in carrying out the plans for Commencement. The fourth year was marked by the changing of the school into a Junior-Senior High School, with a new member added to the faculty, Miss Foster. As every class before us had at least one member fall by the way and plunge into the depths of matrimony, lva Wilson finally consented to represent our class so as to keep up our distinction of always being up to the mark in everything. Otherwise the class remained the same. At the first meeting the class elected Gerald Roberts, President, Marion Farquharson, Vice-President, and Blanche Blood, Secretary and Treasurer. Like everyone else in life we had many good times, but we were not to finish our course without tasting the bitter side. For hardly had the fall term begun when one of our most beloved and popular classmates, Marion Farquharson was called on to a greater school than ours by her Eternal Father. No other occurence during our four years had the effect of drawing us closer together than this sad incident. Wilma Andrews entered the class early in Decem- ber, from Woodsville High School. One of our accom- plishments this year has been the founding of the Senior honorary society which should strengthen the school spirit and make a goal for each pupil to strive to reach. Now on the point of graduation, we are the largest class which has ever had the honor to graduate from Wells River High School. May many more such splendid classes follow us and put forth even stronger efforts to improve our school. Kenneth Morrison Innocence A little child stood by the door one day, Gazing afar at the meadow and brook; “I’ve nothing to do but to play and play,” Said he, as his long yellow curls he shook. A maiden stood in the door of a school Wisdom and knowledge and beauty had she. She sighed, “Ah me, but this world is cruel; 0 little boy, playing, I would I were thee!” A mother paused in her work that day; Tired and discouraged and troubled was she, And when she saw the child merry and gay, With a tear, said, “Oh, that it ever might be!” An old gentleman who had seen much of life Became meditative and smiled. He’d seen much of wickedness, poverty, strife, He thought, “Just to be an innocent child!” “Wealth and fame will not gam for thee Heaven’s Keys, Nor will a haughty or worldly air, But one must become as one of these Innocent children before entering there.” T. L. ’23 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF CLASS OF 1922 We, the Class of 1922, of Wells River High School, County of Orange, State of Vermont, considering our departure from school life, and at the same time being in our own apprehension, of sound and disposing mind and memory, but mindful of the uncertainty of life, do judge it best to make our last will and testament, re- voking all former wills made by us. 1. To the Class of 1923 and ’24 we leave a warn- ing to have their Junior and Senior theses in at least two weeks before they are due, that they may avoid the penalty of writing twelve extra themes. 2. To the Class of 1925 we will the right to sit backwards in their seats so they will not have to over- work the joints of their necks when a Senior is ad- dressed. 3. Ethel Symes, not wishing to have Porter Far- well flunk his Virgil next year, wills him the right to call on Frances Learned every night when he has an extra long assignment. 4. Kenneth Morrison, having so successfully car- ried out his duties as Chief of Police, turns over with satisfaction his position to Ellsworth Amidon, hoping thac he will prove to be as faithful and hard hearted as his predecessor. 5. Andrew Arthur leaves his bashfulness to Dallas Fraser. It has always been a hindrance to him but we feel sure it will be a benefit to W. R. H. S., if n t to Dallas. 6. Brock Renfrew leaves a book to the school entitled, “How to become a Good Penman.” Brock is sure it will be as helpful to some others as it has been to him. He also leaves his mathematical ability to Erwin Miller. 7. Wilma Andrews leaves her seat adjoining Theda’s and expresses the hope that Frank Roberts, Robert Brock and Lloyd Willis will noi wholly wear it out next year by visiting Theda too often. 8. Mary Graham also has a book she wishes to bestow upon some one. After looking over the under- classmen she believes that Enes Zambon could benefit by reading her treatise on “What to Eat to Grow Slen- der.” 9. Lyda Wilson, not wanting to take her re- markable knowledge of the English language with her, leaves Alonzo Griswold the right to say, “I ain’t got no” upon every opportunity. 10. John Stevens, who expects to go to Norwich University, leaves Bing Peach his famous remark, most useful to him while proving propositions in Geometry, “Oh, I can’t do this.” John is afraid his new associates might think those were the first words he learned to say. 11. Kenneth Garvin, being very popular with the girls at school, consents to leave some of his popularity to Edward Bailey who will make the best of his op- portunities we rest assured. 12. Gerald Roberts, better known as “Nig,” leaves Norman Cameron a bottle of 3 in 1 oil to loosen up some of his joints so he will be at least half as limber as he is. He must follow the directions closely, for one drop over the required amount would cause him to fall to pieces. 13. Frank Abbott wills Charles Grant the right to continue the debate with Mr. French in English Class, Resolved: “We are not animals, we are just human beings.” 14. Emma Whitehill wills her winning smile to Robert Learned, feeling that if Bob doesn’t alter his expression he will die a bachelor. 15. Blanche Blood wills her musical ability to Marjorie Tewksbury in order that school dancing may continue, with one condition attached;—that Harold Wilbur be obliged to dance near the piano that a drift of the music may reach him at times. 16. Harold Miller, ever true to his motto, “Better late than never” bequeaths Ora Lund the continued right to arrive at school at least one half hour behind time. 17. Charles Wilson wills some of his surplus height to Merrill Jolliffe. He says long arms and legs are quite useful when playing basket ball. 18. To Mr. French we leave a suit with a pair of reinforced trousers to be worn to the most exciting basket ball games of the season. 19. Fearing that rents may be as scarce every- where as they are here, the Class is very desirous to leave a four room bungalow in Claremont, N. H., to Miss Doody. 20. We will Miss Garvin the right to take the privileges away from the Seniors if they fail to prepare one lesson in French. 21. To the Classes of 1923, ,24 and ’25 we leave our sincere hopes that they will find a teacher as faith- ful as Miss Doody has been during her four years with us. In testimony whereof we set our hand and seal and do publish and declare this to be our last will and testa- ment, at Wells River High School, County of Orange, State of Vermont this 10th day of June, in the year of our Lord, 1922. The Class of 1922 Noble Blanche Blood Precious Ethel Symes Jealous Emma Whitehill Loose-jointed Gerald Roberts Awkward Brock Renfrew Devilish John Stevens Kind Mary Graham Mighty Lyda Wilson Noisy Kenneth Morrison Winsome Kenneth Garvin Little Frank Abbott WTise Headed Charles Wilson Jolly Andrew Arthur Mysterious Wilma Andrews Idiotic Dorothy Cameron WITNESSES Bouncing Philo Van Dyke Ferocious Malcolm Buck Awful Freeman Lyons Dorothy Cameron CLASS POEM My classmates, ’tis the end of school, The term has reached its close. We’ll say farewell, go on our ways, And take an earned repose. The bell will no more ring for us A call to friends and cheer Sweet too, may our enjoyment be Throughout each future year. Our separation's long or short Only One can tell, But what He does is always best As we all know so well. Our meeting here from day to day Has knit us in a tie Of friendship, kindness, and good will Which time will sanctify. Over Knowledge’s rugged path We’ve climbed with footsteps slow We stand just high enough to see How much we do not know. Oh well we know our coming here For months, day after day Has done us good, and fitted us To find life’s better way. We’ve laid foundations sure and strong On which to build a life That in the future time will shine And triumph over strife. Ever our thoughts will backward turn To school of youthful days, Where often as boys and girls we met When life was all ablaze. Yes oft we’ll think as days go by, Each, of his classmates dear, Our thoughts will ever wander back Through every coming year. And now farewell, the day declines The sun is on the wane, The shadows fall, the curtain drops, We break our school day’s chain. Andrew Arthur ’22 THE ISLE OF MYSTERY (Continued) Chapter 7. Keith Bradley, her old school chum whom she had always played with as well as fought with. Their last interview had been a dispute, but now, alone on this lonely island any human being was welcome. To her surprise he was dressed as she was and his hair was long and matted. On his face was a two year’s growth of whiskers, but his eyes, large and brown, were tell- tales and one who had ever known him would have recognized him at once. He was the first to break the silence. “Well, I’ve found you at last,” he said smilingly. “You’ve teen hunting for me, Keith?” she began. “Hunting for you? Why, haven’t you heard me whistle nearly every night? I’ve been living in that dark cave, coming out at night as some wild animal, to kill a bird or rabbit for my food.” Anita simply stared. “So you’re the one who whistled and groaned and sang? Why didn’t you answer me when I called ?” “Why,er-er-you see I thought you might be-oh you know what I mean. You might have thought that I had followed you and would not have given me a chance to explain.” Anita’s eyes dropped. That was just like her, sen- sitive and unreasonable, she reflected. Keith again broke the silence, “You see, I came over here when you did,” he explained. “When the sail-boat crashed against the rock I caught a glimpse of a floating plank. My nexL glance revealed you, float- ing from me fast. I swam toward you and taking you in one arm swam toward the plank. Chapter 8. “But,” interrupted Anita interested at once, “How did you happen to be in that sail-boat? I didn’t hear you speak at all.” Keith laughed. “Of course you didn’t. I was a victim as well as yourself.” “How was that?” asked Anita. “Don’t get impatient and I’ll tell you right from the beginning. Joe Marlowe, your cousin, has always been anxious to get that mansion and property as well as money which belongs to your father, and after his death will belong to you. I know this, for Joe, like the fool he has always been, told me so himself. His object was to get me into company with him. Of course, I refused even if you were rather angry with me for flirting with Geraldine Mansfield (which I really did not do). He, in turn threatened to get even with me and took Pete Jordon for a helper. About a month after his threat I was walking up toward town when I was suddenly blindfolded and a cloth was stuffed into my mouth. I was then carried and thrown roughly into a boat and I knew by the voices who the mischiefmakers were. I had been there for what seemed to me to have been ages when I heard them talking about you and I knew then what was up. You heard them tell about the other fellow just before the crash ? Well, they meant me. When I had carried you as far as the plank I seated myself upon it and we floated to shore. I then dis- covered the cave and not knowing what else to do, put you in there. So you see I’ve been living here all the time.” Chapter 9 Anita smiled, “Yes, I see, and if circumstances don’t change I guess we always will live together in this forsaken place.” “What if circumstances do change?” asked Keith eagerly. Anita turned her eyes toward the eastern horizon where the reflection of the sun could be seen on the water. “I don’t know,” she began, but her eyes had defected a boat—a large steamer. “Look,” she cried excitedly, “It’s coming here” and began to cry tears of joy. True enough the ship was headed straight for the island. As soon as it landed Anita saw a white- haired man coming down the gang-plank. It was her father and Anita fell headlong into his arms, sobbing hysterically. “Well, little girl, you’re given me a weary chase but we’ve found you at last,” he said, tears in his eyes. The two victims of the island were soon on the ship sailing eastward. The story was soon told and both were glad to have that task done. “We’ll have the rooms all fixed for the wedding in a jiffy,” said Mr. Barstone happily. ’’Your mother has grown old quickly but she’ll become ten years younger upon seeing you again.” “To say nothing of yourself, dad,” said Anita. “But I love every white hair in your heads just as much as I did the dark and golden ones.” A few hours later Anita and Keith stood upon the deck watching the moon rise in the East where could be seen a faint glimpse of land. “Who will you be the most glad to see when you get ashore ?” asked the girl abruptly. And the man answered laughingly but without hesitation, “A barber. I want a shave and a haircut.” The End —V. B. ’25 Do Not Be Afraid When in trouble or when in sorrow, When men doubt of what you’re made, What if you know not the morrow, Do not be afraid. When the darkness ’round you is falling, And men seek your rights to take, When you hear your foes a-calling, Do not be afraid. Speak the truth and all the truth, Then your sins will be allayed, And your foes will all be with you, When they see you’re not afraid. D. R. ’23 Feb. 6. Gamma Sigma meeting at Dallas Fraser’s. Decided to leave the next four meetings to the four classes, the seniors to give the first. Mar. 1. Another trip to the laboratory to be weighed—a happy journey for some and sad for others according to their desires to be fat or thin. Mar. 2. We got another box of records from the state—some jazz in this box. Mar. 6. The Seniors gave a Costume Party to the Gamma Sigma girls at Mrs. French’s home. A prize was for the most originally dressed couple who repres- enter Princess Mary and Viscount Lascelles. Mar. 17. The school was very pleasanily enter- tained by Charles Greenwood, of Woodsville High, who gave us a selection from the “Merchant of Venice.” The second annual Basket Ball Banquet was held at the church vestry Mar. 17, 1922. A very good sup- per was served by the ladies of the village. Following the supper, Supt. Smith called for talks from several of the men present, who responded by expressing favor- able opinions upon our school and its athletics. Silver basket balls were given to Mr. French and the members of the Basket Ball team by the men of the village. Mar. 17—Apr. 3. Easter Vacation. Apr. 3. Senior honors were announced as fol- lows: Valedictorian, Blanche Blood, whose average is 92.77; Salutatorian, Ethel Symes, whose average is 92.44. Gerald Roberts holds third place. Apr. 6. An alarming fire drill, at which there was real smoke, was held. No casualties. Senior pictures for “The Chatterbox” were taken by Herbert Patch of Randolph. Everybody dressed up. April 8. A banquet was given to the mothers, daughters and friends of Wells River High School. _ Supper was served at six o’clock after which talks were given by some of the ladies. Miss Ha el Doody intro- duced the toast-mistress, Mrs. George Symes. The talks were as follows: “The Girl in the H. me,” by Mrs. Charles Grant of South Ryegate. “The Girl in the High School,” by Mrs. William Lackie, Ea-,t Rvegate. “Patriotism and Citizenship,” by Mrs. Fred P. Learned, Wells River. “Girls Will Be Girls,” by Miss Ruth Randall, Wells River. Vocal solos were rendered by Mrs. Daniel Farwell and Mrs. Herbert Crabtree. “The Girl in the Community,” by Mrs. Samuel Hutchins, Wells River. This is the first affair of its kind that we ever had, and as it was a success in all ways, we hope to have more of them. Apr. 10. Clarence H. Dempsey, State Commis- sioner of Education, visited school. Apr. 17. Juniors entertained the club at Ruth Norris’, at which time Ruth was initiated. Apr. 21 The seniors of Alpha Delta Rho suitably initiated the following Juniors: Theda Learned, Mer- rill Jolliffe, Charles Grant, Norman Cameron, Porter Farwell, and Ellsworth Amidon. Apr. 28. We played our first baseball game at Newbury losing by a score of 11 to 9. The game was very slow and loosely played. Batteries, Carlson and Avery; Garvin and Abbott. Umpire, Beattie. May 3. In a slow game full of errors, we lost to Newbury on the home field. Score 18—14. Batteries, Carlson and Avery; Garvin, Richardson, and Abbott. Umpire, Van Dyke. May 6. Another game lost, to St. Johnsbury Vo- cational school, 9—8, at St. Johnsbury. May 8. Ethel Symes and Dorothy Cameron at- tended Sub-Freshman Day at U. V. M. May 9. The sophomores entertained Gamma Sigma at a bacon bat. The invitations were written in French. May 12 Older Girls’ Conference at St. Johnsbury. Dorothy Bailey and Mary Graham delegates from Gamma Sigma. About fifteen other girls went, ac- companied by Miss Garvin. May 13. Lost! Another ball game to Peacham. Score 16—5. Batteries, Holden and L. Rowe; Sherwin and Abbott. May 20. Hurrah! We won a ball game, playing Peacham on our diamond. Score, 16—13. Batteries, D. Rowe and L. Rowe; Garvin and Cam- eron. Umpire, Van Dyke. May 23. The freshmen girls royally entertained Gamma Sigma at its last meeting of this year, trans- porting the girls to East Ryegate, where supper was served on the lawn at Ethel Roberts’ home. Then the girls went through the paper mill, after which they danced until nine o’clock. Even the sophomores re- ported a good time. May 24. Game and tempers of all players lost at Bath; Score, 13 to 12. Batteries, Chandler and Knighton; Sherwin, Gar- vin and Cameron. Umpire, Knighton. May 29. The Senior Play, “Close to Nature,” was given for the benefit of School Activities. Those in the cast were: Blanche Blood, Gladys Gray, Lloyd Willis, Ellsworth Amidon, Gerald Roberts, Alonzo Gris- wold, Norman Cameron, Porter Farwell, Kenneth Mor- rison, Mary Graham, Frank Abbott, Charles Grant and Dorothy Cameron. Splendid success. Dancing after the show. June 6—8. Cramming and exams. June 10. Class Day. June 11. Baccalaureate Sermon. June 12. Graduation. June 13. Senior Ball. A FORENOON AT W. R. H. S. 8:15. Prof, rings ten bells and finds only one in working order. General settling down of all present. 8:20. Lyda and Wilda put in an appearance, both out of breath. Most of South and East Ryegate follow. 8:22. Marjorie and Edith discuss all the thrill- ing things that have happened to them since three o’clock of the previous day. 8:30. A voice from the front of the room— “Must I remind you to stand when you speak to anyone ?” 8:40. Lund appears (loaded with books???), looks guiltily toward the teacher, then begins to wonder what the lesson for the next period is. 8:45. Armstrong, whose tongue has run con- stantly from the time he got seated, is shut off by a command from the teacher. 8:50. The usual remarkable exhibits of “How to Walk,” by the brilliant Sophomores. Beulah Grant looks as though she were going to the guillotine instead of Algebra 4 class. 8:55. Harold Wilbur makes a trip to the waste paper basket. Erwin Miller discovers he can best learn his lesson by gazing at the wall in the back of the room. 9:00. Wilbur goes to the waste basket. 9:01. Henry and Armstrong make and discuss a new invention. 9:05. Wilbur goes up again. 9:08. Lloyd decides he can’t do his Latin with- out supernatural aid so he visits a Senior. 9:10. Wilbur has more paper to put in basket. 9:12. George Kidder writes a note, sticks it in his shoe and, as he supposes, cleverly passes it to Harold Wilbur. 9:15. Wilbur journeys to the basket—probably with that note. 9:20. SILENT—lots of work done before 9:25, the beginning of the next period. 9:30. “Herb.” Sherwin calls on Ellsworth for help in Geometry. Bob Brock entertains “Bing” in “Herb’s” absence. 9:55. Marjorie makes a mad dash for the pencil sharpener. 10:00. All but the Freshmen show how well they can march out to recess. 10:10. The Junior School joins us for assembly. Wendell Whitcher shows signs of fear he might not be let in so dashes ahead of Marjorie Learned. Porter and “Chummy” decide they want to sing “Love’s Old Sweet Song,” but Lloyd in- sists on “Sweet Genevieve.” Prof, gets our crimes off his mind. 10:18. Charles Wilson inquires about the French lesson but before he finds out has to go to class. 10:30. Marjorie and Edith have to change seats. 10:35. 10:40. 10:45. 11:00. 11:15. 11:30. 11:35. 11:38. 11:45. 12:00. 12:04. 12:05. “Chummy” gets a call because Porter is making eyes at Ethel Roberts. “Bing” and Richardson draw pictures to entertain each other. Roben hunts up his lost ruler looking as scared as usual. The stampede of French sharks (?) to- ward Theda begins. Lloyd beats Frank- ie to it. Frankie looks crushed. Bob Brock consults either the dictionary or the Bible. Big jar! Building shakes! Blanche and Mary are coming up stairs! Chief of Police while in charge of room is visited by many knowledge seeking un- derclassmen. Marjorie makes the usual visit to Alice Rosa and Elizabeth Laternau who sit directly in front of—eh—well, Charles Wilson, maybe. All cops become blood thirsty and look for arrests. Everyone begins chewing pencils, books, erasers, or anything. Teachers start guessing if the bells are working—they finally do. Mad rush homeward. First they rolled the cigarettes, Then they rolled the hose, Now they roll the overshoes, What next, no one quite knows. Morrison (In English History) “Armstrong, what did the invention of the steam boat bring to Eng- land?” Armstrong: “Well they could go on canals easier in steam boats then they could in coaches.” Roland Pudvah (reconstructing sentences in Eng. Ill). “My best friend is a girl with blue hair and brown curly eyes.” Laughter from all. (Roland’s second attempt). “No! My best girl is........... He gives up. Bam Arthur, mourning over the vollev ball defeats, resolved to get revenge some way so he signed up with the girls in their contest. Prof: “What is meant by the English short horn cattle ?” Kidder: “Why, they must mean goats.” K. G to E. W. Believe me, if all those endearing young charms Were drowned in the depths of the sea, There’s a dear little diver that’d dive to your ams, And that dear little diver is me. Prof: “Didn’t you look up Frederick the Great last night?” Bing: “No, I only looked up Marjie.” Frankie: “They say Lloyd, that you are the only boy that can shine up to Edith Symes.” Lloyd: “How’s that?” Frankie: “She is so red she burns the rest of the boys, but you are so green you won’t burn.” He (nervously) “Darling there has been some- thing trembling cn my lip for a long time.” She: “Yes, I noticed it, why don’t you shave it off?” Ride, and the girls ride with you, Walk, and you walk alone. Prof: “This is the third time you have been late to class. Don’t you know that you can’t stay the flight of time?” Miller: “I just stopped a couple of minutes down the street.” Edward: “Now when I am asked to sing I never say, No! I can’t, but I just sit down at the piano-” Kenny: “And let them find out for themselves?” Train going by and Alonzo reading in English class something which he wrote. Miss Doody: “Wait, Alonzo, I don’t believe the class can hear you.” Alonzo: “I don’t want them to.” Ruth Norris: “Fess up now, that you fellows like talkative girls as well as the others.” Porter: “What others?” Bus: “Edith, what makes your hair so red ?” Edith: “Nothing at all. The doctor has put me on a carrot diet.” Fisherman: “I suppose this rain will do a lot of good, Pat.” Pat: “Ye may well say that, Sor. An hour of ut now will do more good in five minutes than a month of ut would do in a week of any other time.” Lot to his slaves “Here, you take this wheelbarrow and shovel and bring along that pillar of salt my wife turned into. We’ll use her in the ice cream freezer.” Frankie: “Don’t you enjoy the honk of the wild goose ?” Miss Doody: “Not when he is driving an automo- bile.” Wrecked Motorist (telephoning) : “Send assis- tance at once I’ve turned turtle.” Voice from the other end. “My dear Sir, this is a garage. What you want is an aquarium.” There’s a sad little girl in W. R. H. S. What’s her name? Can’t you guess? You have said it, Enes is her name Since Pike left school, she hasn’t been the same. EXCHANGES We acknowledge the following exchanges: N. H. S. Live Wire The Enterprise The Cycle The Folio The Reporter S. H. S. Echoes Lancastonian The Record Ri-Chu-R The Whistler Lawrence High School Bulletin The Red and Black The Spectator The Echo The Lamoille Star The Phoenix The Vermont Pioneer The Academy Student The Jester Bath Union Spirit La Mouette The Vermont Academy Life Newbury, Vt. Keene, N. H. Woodsville, N. H. Flushing, N. Y. Bradford, Vt. Springfield, Vt. Lancaster, N. H. Littleton, N. H. Stowe, Vt. Island Pond, Vt. Lawrence, Mass. Claremont, N. H. Chicopee, Mass South Royalton, Vt. Jeffersonville, Vt. Montpelier Seminary Randolph, Vt St. Johnsbury, Vt. Ellsworth, Mass. Bath, N. H. Hyde Park, Vt. Saxons River, Vt. The Ri-Chu-R is very interesting but we would suggest a more extensive editorial column. A few cuts, would improve both The Jester and The Bath Union Spirit. The Enterprise: A very good paper. Your table of contents and arrangement are good. The Vermont Academy Life. That your school has many social activities is shown by your large school notes department. The letters from France in the March issue of the Cycle were an interesting and special feature. The Echo: Your literary department is very good. Why not have a school notes and joke department? We hope that all our friends will remember us with papers next year. We have enjoyed you all. A pleas- ant summer to you. Name Favorite Song Frances Peach “Margie” Frank Roberts “Peggy (O’Neil?)” Marjorie Tewksbury “Ain’t We Got Fun?” Ruth Norris “Farewell” Rena Cameron “Are you my Kid (der)” Robert Brock “Aping” Edward Bailey “Love Rules the World” Charles Grant “Stay in Your Own Back Yard’ Norman Cameron “Yoo Hoo” Earl Armstrong “The Sheik” Dallas Fraser “Bow Wow Blues” Lloyd Willis “Love Ship” Ethel Roberts “Your Eyes Have Told Me So” Porter Farwell “Leave Me With a Smile” Theda Learned “Kiss a Miss” Future Occupation Specialty Latin Teacher Whistling Cab Driver Curls Runner Peaches Exchange Jeweler Talking Smiling Red Hair Circus Man Monkeys Soloist Jazzing Skunk Hunter Skunks Clown Winking Tinker Wiggling President of Vassar Bossing Musician Blushing Social Butterfly Senior Heart Breaker Teasing Poetess Rats GRAMMAR SCHOOL GRADUATES, ATTENTION When choosing your high school next fall remember Wells River High School is now on the New England College Certificate Board and also one of the Dartmouth selected list. Cer- tificates for all Vermont colleges. For information address SEWARD F. FRENCH, Prin. NATIONAL BANK OF NEWBURY Commercial Accounts Foreign Exchange Safe Deposit Boxes Modern Vaults Wells River, Vermont. Khett R. Scruggs G. P. BLAKE Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of SYMES BROS., Wells River, Vt. Compliments of Woodsville Variety Store J. B. STRAW HARDWARE KITCHEN FURNISHINGS PLUMBING and HEATING Woodsville, N. H. E. B. Mann CO Rexall Druggists Woodsville, N. H. C. E. Bassett, Barber 3 CHAIRS Hair Cutting Our Specialty Modern Equipment 21 Central Street. Woodsville, N. H. Woodsville Furniture Co. N. E. TELEPHONE D. R. Rouhan, Prop. Lipton’s Coffee, Cocoa, and Tea ALL QUALITY GOODS KILBURN POWERS Wells River, Vermont JESSE SHELDON Dealer in DIAMONDS, WATCHES, CLOCKS, AND JEWELRY Wells River, Vt. KUGELMAN’S Queen Quality Shoes Woodsville, N. H. Educates for Business Efficiency and Provides Attractive Positions ALBANY BUSINESS COLLEGE Bookkeeping, Accounting, Stenographic, Secretarial Civil Service Trains Ambitious Young Men and Women Quickly and Economically for Independence and Advancement in Executive and Secretarial Positions For Catalog Address CARNELL HOIT, 83 N. Pearl St., ALBANY, N. Y. PROTECTION— Fire and water may destroy your home, yet you provide protection in the shape of insurance. Do you also carry that weath- er protection of good paint ? SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT Wears Longer—Looks Best—Covers Most W. H. BUCK Drugs, Medicines, Sundries Wells River, Vermont ONE-PRICE CASH STORE E. A. Sargent Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Furnishings HAMMON T. BALDWIN ----FIRE INSURANCE----- Probate Office, Wells River, Vt. WHO EVER HEARD OF HALE’S TAVERN? Forty miles from anywhere and one hundred sixty-five miles from everywhere. Wells River, Vermont. BATCHELDER-LIBBEY COMPANY Clothing, Hats, Fine Furnishings, Shoes Woodsville, New Hampshire W. D. STINSON SON Dealers in Flour, Feed, Grain, Cement, Lime, Shingles, Clapboards and Samson’s Wallboard. Also agents for International Harvester Machines. Phone 88-2 Wells River, Vt BRYANT STRATTON BUSINESS COLLEGE Manchester, N. H. AFTER GRADUATION, WHAT? A practical course in this school will fit you for business, which offers better opportunities for advance- ment than any of the professions. Our new Year Book, just from the press, tells all about these opportunities, and shows how you can pre- pare for them. Send for this Year Book; it’s free for the asking. Summer Session, July 3 to August 11. Fall term begins September 5. JAMES W. BREHAUT, Principal RYEGATE PAPER COMPANY East Ryegate, Vermont HUSSEY’S RESTAURANT We serve you right Both day and night. HENDERSON BLOCK Woodsville, New Hampshire GEORGE F. STEVENS PAINTER Tel. Con Woodsville, New Hampshire E. F. MULLIKEN Hardware, Heating and Plumbing Akron Sewer Pipe and Cement Wells River, Vermont Compliments of HARTWELL’S MARKET to the Class of 1922 HALE’S TAVERN BARBER SHOP Tub and Shower Baths Nice Line of Cigars and Cigarettes Agents for St. Johnsbury Laundry Razors Honed and Shears Ground Adna J. Hooker, Prop. Wells River, Vt. LANG AND CHAMBERLIN Meats, Groceries, Candy and Fruit Phone 82-5 Wells River, Vt. H. D. Libbey F. R. McMeekin CENTRAL GARAGE Storage, Repairs, Supplies Acetylene Welding, General Machine Work Battery Repairing Woodsville, New Hampshire We wish to thank our advertisers of this year. PATRONIZE THEM! Compliments of L. C. BUTLER Woodsville, N. H. WOODSVILLE NATIONAL BANK Woodsville, New Hampshire WOODSVILLE GUARANTY SAVINGS BANK Woodsville, New Hampshire WELLS RIVER SAVINGS BANK Wells River, Vermont Compliments of Compliments of JAJVES BURNS, Florist THE JENKS STUDIO St. Johnsbury, Vt. St. Johnsbury, Vt. WOODSVILLE GARAGE C. L. Bailey, Proprietor Buick Automobiles, G. M. C. Trucks, Gasoline, Oils, and Supplies Telephone 41-3 THE OLI) RELIABLE STORE Dry Goods and Groceries, Shoes and Oxfords Cooper’s Bennington Underwear, Black Cat Hosiery Staple and Fancy Groceries Daniel Webster and Lily White Flours Leave your order for coal for next winter. S. E. CLARK Wells River, Vermont 9 THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Department of Commerce and Economics Trains for modern business. Courses offered in Money and Banking, Public and Corporation Finance, Transportation, Marketing, Accounting, Statistics, Busi- ness Organization, Labor and Social Prob- lems, and Industrial History. Problems of Rural Life given to students in the Col- lege of Agriculture. A new Secretarial course has just been established, which continues through four years. For catalogue, bulletins and special in- formation, address THE REGISTRAR, or PROF. GEORGE G. GROAT University of Vermont, . Burlington, Vermont