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

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1929 volume:

June v.m Qlljattrrta TABLE OF CONTENTS Staff Editorial School News Exchanges Athletic Editor’s Dairy Class Picture Roll Call Class Day Parts Commencement Essays Jokes School Song STAFF Page 1 2 2 5 o 8 9 10 24 31 Page 4 of Cover Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor Literary Editor Business Manager Assistant Business Managers Hollis Darling, ’30; School Notes Social News Athletics Rene Rogers, ’30; Jokes Donald Adams ! Alumni News Sarah Martin, '29 Pearl Russell, ’30 Gladys Laturnau, ’29 James Thomas, ’29 Kenneth Leonard, ’31 Mary Sawyer ’30 Eleanor Wilson ’29 Herbert Andrews, ’30 29, Gordon Adams ’31 Adna Mulliken, ’30 2 THE CHATTERBOX iEiiitnml FAREWELL With this last issue of the Chatterbox, we give up our places on the Editorial Staff. We wish to thank every one for the support received this year and for the material submitted to us so promptly. We have done our best to perform the duties as- signed to us on the Staff and to faithfully carry them out in mak- ing the paper a worthy representative of our school. WELCOME The Staff of ’28-’29 wishes to extend a welcome to next year’s Staff. We feel sure that the new members will do their best for the improvement of the paper, and we wish them every success. %� g rltnnl Neuia A school supper was served at the church parlors, March 6� by a most efficient committee of parents of the High School stu- dents. The dining room was in charge of Miss Dorothy Grant, and was very attractively decorated with the school colors, red and white. Each table was attended by a girl and a boy from the High School. During the supper hour, music was furnished by Mr. Muir, on the violin, accompanied by Marjorie Amidon of the Junior class. Following the supper, an entertainment, in charge of Miss Beatrice Farman, was given. First, were illustrations of one of Artemus Ward’s stories with George Deming as “Artemus”. The characters were represented by Lyndol Davis, Agnes Wil- son, Winston Gibson, and Bernard Adams, class of ’32. Second on the program was a song from “Windmills of Holland”, by Flora Glynn, Agnes Wilson, Sarah Martin, Lyndol Davis, George Deming, and Bernard Adams, accompanied by Lillian Tripp at the piano. Then came the play, “My Lady’s Lace”, a Dutch personi- fication. The characters were as follows: Mynheer Cornlis. Hoi- THE CHATTERBOX 3 lis Darling; his daughter, Anje, Ruth Wilson; the old nurse and lace maker, Meader Ka'atje, Pearl Russell; Ian Van Born, re- cently from Paris, Gordon Adams. The next number on the program was a mock wedding with Gladys Laturnau, the bride, attended by Eleanor Wilson as bridesmaid, and little Katherine Morse as train bearer; Katherine Bailey was the groom, with Mary Sawyer as best man and Sarah Martin, the minister. Lillian Tripp played the wedding march. On April 6 a food sale, under the direction of the H. S. girls, was held at Clark’s store. The proceeds were used to send a delegate from the school to the Older Girl’s Conference at Brattleboro this year and to start a fund for the same purpose for next year. Marjorie Amidon, Pearl Russell. Lillian Tripp and Eleanor Wilson were absent from school April 19, 20 and 21, because they attended the Older Girls’ Conference. Marjorie and Pearl were delegates from Barnet, Lillian from the Wells River Con- gregational Sabbath School, and Eleanor from the High School. Eleanor gave her report of the Conference in Assembly the fol- lowing Wednesday. Friday evening, May 3, the Senior Class presented to a large and appreciative audience, the three-act comedy-drama, “A Little Clodhopper”, under the direction of Miss Dorothy Grant. The parts were well taken and the hard work put in both by the members of the cast and the coach showed in the presen- tation. The cast of characters was as follows: Septimus Green, a young book agent full of pep, Donald Adams; Ocey Gump, a fresh country product, Hollis Darling; George Chiggerson, an innocent little lamb from the city, James Thomas; Mrs. Chig- gerson-Boggs, his doting mother with a smooth scheme, Gladys Laturnau; Miss Juliette Bean, a Splinterville boarding-house keeper, Aurora Garbati; Charmian Carter, who thinks she’s a Vampire, Katherine Bailey; Judy, a little clodhopper from the poor house, Sarah Martin. 4 THE CHATTERBOX The class cleared about fifty dollars from this presenta- tion, and twenty-five dollars more were added to the school treasury after the play was given May 7 at South Ryegate. Music Invocation Salutatory Music Address PROGRAM Part 1 Rev. George B. Marsh Mary Gladys Laturnau Samuel Stanley Professor William J. Wilkinson, Ph. D. Head of the Dept, of History, University of Vermont Music Valedictory Sarah Jane Martin Presentation of Diplomas Principal Gilbert Muir Benediction Rev. George B. Marsh Music Part 2 Following the stated numbers on the program a reception will be held. Our friends and patrons are invited to greet the members of the graduation class and to meet Dr. Wilkinson. Class of 1929 Sarah Jane Martin Valedictorian Mary Gladys Laturnau Salutatorian Katherine Marion Bailey Aurora Garbati Evelyn Janice Ingram Carrie J. Nelson Helen Geraldine Tillotson Dorothy Williams Eleanor Mabel Wilson Donald Adams Robert Symes Murphy Herman Everett Pudvah James Grant Thomas Motto: Launched, not Anchored. Colors: Old Rose and Silver. THE CHATTERBOX 5 ExrhamiPS We have received many exchanges this year from dif- ferent schools in New England and from the West and South and have been glad to send the Chatterbox to nearby schools. We have accepted their criticisms kindly and hope that ours have have not been too severe. We acknowledge the following and hope that they will all appear in next year’s Exchange Column. The N. H. S., Newport, Vt. The N. H. S., Live Wire, Newbury, Vt. Danville Hi-W’ays, Danville, Vt. The Red and Black, Stevens High School, Claremont, N. H. The Spitfire, Mclndoes, Vt. The Spirit of Towle, Newport, N. H. The Echo, Lisbon, N. H. The Cycle, Woodsville, N. H. The Student, St. Johnsbury, Vt. The Reporter, Bradford, Vt. The Sentinel, Barre, Vt. The Spizerinktum. Russellville, Ky. The Tiger. Mercedes, Texas. The Ray, Salem, N. H. The Colt, Detroit, Mich. AtliU'tir lEfitlnr’a Starij May 1. New bats. Too much rain for regular practice. First game booked for Saturday. May 2. High School fellows turned out to put field in shape for track meet. May 3. We’re ahead of the game. There’s money in the cash box. May 4. The sixth, seventh and eighth grades of all the schools under Mr. Garvin’s supervision met at Randall’s Field for Track Meet. The events and winners are as follows: 6 THE CHATTERBOX 50 yard clash for boys—1st Campbell of Groton; 2nd Hinman of Newbury ; 3rd McAllister of Groton. 50 yard dash for girls—1st Mains of Groton ; 2nd Grapes of South Ryegate; 3rd McLam of Groton. Running broad jump for boys over 80 lbs.—1st Brink of Groton; 2nd Pillsbury of Groton, 3rd Laturnau of Wells River. 100 yard dash—1st Brink of Groton; 2nd McNulty of Ryegate Corner; 3rd Hill of Boltonville. 75 yard dash for girls—1st Grapes of South Ryegate; 2nd Mains of Groton; 3rd Chamberlain of Ryegate Corner. Running broad jump for boys under 80 lbs.—1st Hinman of Newbury; 2nd Campbell of Groton; 3rd Carpenter of Groton. 440 yard run—1st Brink of Groton; 2nd Pillsbury of Groton; 3rd McNulty of Ryegate Corner. Running high jump—1st McNulty of Ryegate Corner; 2nd La- turnau of Wells River; 3rd Knighton of Wells River. 30 yard rope skip for girls—1st Grapes of South Ryegate; 2nd Bixby of Newbury; 3rd Roberts of Groton. Baseball throw—1st Knighton of Wells River; 2nd Brink of Groton; 3rd Pillsbury of Groton. Relay race—1st Groton team; 2nd Boltonville team. Having won the most points, Groton holds the cup until next year. The W. R. H. S. girls served lunch on the field and in the afternoon, our team played the Groton team here and lost the game through errors. Score 11 to 3 in Groton’s favor. May 9. Played Mclndoes here at Wells River. Our team was in fair condition and played hard, getting a good lead at the beginning and holding Mclndoes down until the last inning, when their team got four runs. Final score, 13-11 in our favor. THE CHATTERBOX 7 May 10. Went to Groton. Pitcher in poor condition, but Groton at her best. Result decidedly not in our favor. The baseball schedule is: May 4 Groton at Wells River. May 9 Mclndoes at W’ells River. May 10 Groton at Groton. May 20 Thetford at Thetford. May 24 Mclndoes at Mclndoes. CLASS 1929. Back row, from left to right: Evelyn Ingram. Donald Adams, Robert Murphy, Herman Pudvah, James Thomas. Carrie Nelson. Front row: Dorothy Williams, Helen Tillotson, Katherine Bailey, Gladys Laturnau, Aurora Garbati, Sarah Martin. Center: Eleanor Wilson. THE CHATTERBOX 9 Shill (tall Donald Adams “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Katherine Bailey “Merry and serious; changeable as the winds.” Aurora Garbati “Not that she loves study less, but that she loves fun more.” Evelyn Ingram “The woman who blushes is but fair.” Gladys Laturnau “Examine her conduct more closely, you’ll find She by no means neglected her mind.” Sarah Martin “A tine student, a tine pal. a tine girl.” Robert Murphy “Men’s arguments often prove nothing but their wishes.” Carrie Nelson “All musical people seem to be happy.” Herman Pudvah “A good name will wear out; A bad one may be turned; But a nickname lasts forever.” Helen Tillotson “An inspiration is a joy forever.” Eleanor Wilson “She’s little and clever, too; Always cheerful and never blue.” James Thomas “The world belongs to the energetic.” Dorothy Williams “Ever mindful of others” and the writer of this. 10 THE CHATTERBOX (Hlass Saij Paris CLASS WELCOME We, the Class of 1929, Welcome you to our Class Day Exercises. We are glad to see so many of our friends here, for it shows their continued interest in all the school activities. We appreciate all that you have done to make our four years of school life in Wells River a successful and happy preparation and we hope that the future classes may have the loyal support that we have had. This day for each one of us holds a different meaning; to some it means only the beginning of their education, while to others it is the end of their school life. But to all, it means that they have gained this much in the educational world. We hope that the under-classmen will support the stan- dards of the school, using their ability to raise the ideals. Thus, the Class of 1929 addresses you, friends and asso- ciates of Wells River High School. ELEANOR M. WILSON CLASS HISTORY At the opening of school, Sept. 4, 1925, there were en- rolled in the Freshman Class, seventeen pupils, this being the largest class that year. The enrollment was as follows: Harry Adams, Winston Bone. Mildred Byers. Margaret Douse, Ray- mond Dunbar. Elizabeth Farwell, George Gymer, Gladys Latur- nau, Wilbert Laveau, Sarah Martin, Robert Murphy, Mildred Roberts, Janies Thomas, Agnes Wells. Eleanor Wilson, Clayton Wright and Francis Wright. Being Freshmen, we were natur- ally green and awkward. We had been told the terrible things of which High School consisted, and we were, of course, frigh- tened by all we saw and heard. The faculty for that year was: Mr. Wilfred Owen, Prin- cipal; Mr. Melvin Wright, Ass’t Principal; Miss Ann Magwood and Miss Helen Keating teaching the languages. THE CHATTERBOX 11 A class meeting was held and the officers elected for that year were: George Gymer, President; Gladys Laturnau, Vice- President; Elizabeth Farwell, Secretary and Treasurer; and Miss Magwood, Class Adviser. The Freshmen rules were made by the Sophomore Class and I am sure that all of us co-operated in the best of spirit to carry out these rules. A social was held at the school house April sixteenth in charge of the Freshmen. The second year found our Class much smaller with an enrollment of only eight. They were: Elizabeth Farwell, Sarah Martin. Gladys Laturnau. Mildred Byers, Eleanor Wilson, James Thomas, Donald Adams and Robert Murphy. (Some of the former members of our class had transferred to different schools, and some had entered a different class.) The faculty remained the same except that Miss Hill took the place of Miss Magwood and Miss Keating. During this year, Mildred Byers moved to St. Johnsbury with her parents where she attends St. Johnsbury Academy. We began our third year with the same enrollment except that Elizabeth Farwell had gone to Vermont Academy and there were two new members; Leola Guyette, from Richmond High and Herman Pudvah, from the Junior Class. Mr. Boughton was our new Principal. A class meeting was called and the officers elected for the coming year were: Sarah Martin, President; Gladys Laturnau. Vice-President; James Thomas, Secretary and Treasurer; Class Adviser, Mr. Wright. On gathering for our fourth year’s work we found that Leola Guyette had returned to Richmond and Margaret Douse had come back to us from Woodsville High, making a class of eight. The faculty had changed completely; Mr. Muir was principal; Miss Munsell and Miss Farman, the assistant teachers. At the first class meeting, Eleanor Wilson was elected President; Donald Adams, Vice-President; Sarah Martin Secre- tary and Treasurer; Mr. Muir, Class Adviser. 12 THE CHATTERBOX In October Margaret Douse was obliged to leave school. On December 10, 1928 we added six new members to our class from Woodsville High School, namely Carrie Nelson from Boltonville and Aurora Garbati, Dorothy Williams, Katherine Bailey, Evelyn Ingram and Helen Tillotson from South Rye- gate. We gladly welcomed them and hope that they have en- joyed being in our class, if for only a short time. The class has had three different principals, six different assistants, twenty-six different members and is completing its course with only five of the original membership. During our four years in Wells River High School, we have entered into three school plays, two operettas, have been active members on the Chatterbox Staff and the boys have taken part in basketball and baseball. Now that we are about to graduate we hope that the class has left behind them something besides “just memories” and. also, that all members of the class will do sonlething in later life to make old W. R. H. S. proud of them. ELEANOR M. WILSON VERMONT To many tourists, Vermont is not as they had pictured her. Looking back, they realize that they have been misled with theories and a few baseless impressions drawn from fic- tion and newspaper articles. It takes more than cold, black print to portray Vermont, and in order to fully appreciate God’s handiwork, one must visit this state personally. Today, Vermont is more than a recital of statistics; it is more than an account of the scales manufactured here annually, and far more interesting than the number of miles of buildings which can be faced with marble and granite and roofed with slate. The international boundary line on the north is broken by a small portion of Lake Memphremagog, a natural beauty spot frequented more and more by American tourists. The “wil- THE CHATTERBOX 13 low-fringed Connecticut” forms her eastern boundary, with Champlain and Lake George forming more than two-thirds of the western boundary. Perhaps one of the greatest spots of interest in Vermont is the “Long Trail” which was completed in This trail starts at Mount Anthony, at the Connecticut Line on the south, and ends at Jay Peak on the north, near the Canadian line. The trail is well marked with signs such as: “The Long Trail”, and “A foot path in the wilderness”. On Mount Mansfield, we find one of the most beautiful spots in New England—Smuggler’s Notch, through which the trail passes. Further north, the trail passes through Hazen’s Notch, now known as Montgomery Notch, where the Bailey-Hazen Military Road ends. Visitors regard the Long 'Frail as an extraordinary feat, but Vermonters “Meet a difficulty, surmount it. and go on to the next in the day’s work”. As one journeys through the state, one sees invitations to lure an artist, remains of picturesque, moss-grown water-mills with warped wheels; near them are weathered, forsaken houses, about which are clustered forgotten apple orchards. Roads that apparently lead to nowhere may be seen disappearing into the woods, and following them we soon find ourselves in a cool shady spot. A little further on. in a clearing, we discover a herd of cattle. Whether we like it or not. this is an age of progress, and the hill-side streams and spring-fed mountain lakes will soon he harnessed. This is exactly what we do not want done. We do not want to commercialize this state, neither do we Vermonters wish to sell it to the public. Shall we share Vermont with others? If this means put- ing up bill boards and other signs which detract from her beauty, No! But. on the other hand, if we can share Vermont with tour- ists and others who come for the purpose of appreciating Na- ture’s own works. Yes. Burlington, Vermont’s largest and most beautiful city, has an unsurpassed location on the shores of Lake Champlain. I he town itself is dignified and majestic. Not far from Burling- 14 THE CHATTERBOX ton is Grand Isle County, a miniature Isle of Man in the waters of Lake Champlain. One reaches it by Sand-Bar Bridge and may drive for hours over hills that roll to the water's edge. One of Vermont's greatest natural resources, and one which should be treated with due consideration, is her forests. Without these forests there would be no trout streams, no game for the hunter, and few attractive places for the camper and summer tourist. What would the Green Mountain Trail be without the forest cover, or who would care for Lake Willough- by without the surrounding trees? Our many beautiful drives, our numerous streams and towering mountains would present no lure if it were not for the forests. Vermont, with her lakes and streams, her mountains and valleys, and healthful climate, presents an unsurpassed playground to its visitors from other states, not because of the lakes, streams, mountains and valleys, but because these mountains are covered with trees, the roads are shaded, the streams in the valleys are clear, and the lakes are surrounded by forests. These place her among the foremost recreational centers of the east and advertise the state as a com- fortable place in which to live, and make it above all. a delight- ful haven for all. KATHERINE BAILEY. CLASS GIFTS It is the custom of each graduating class to give some little remembrance to each of its members. We all have some hobby or peculiarity by which we will be remembered fondly in the future. In presenting these gifts in behalf of the class I wish to say that they are given in a spirit of humor, mingled with the siadness of parting for an indefinite time. When you look at them, later in life, please think of the class with the assurance that you will never be forgotten. Dorothy— There is no disputing the value gained from whatever Dot says—if you are able to hear her. Bu.t the biggest drawback THE CHATTERBOX 15 is her inability to be heard in class. So for the benefit of the general public and her future teachers, we present this mega- phone. We hope, Dot, you will use it to the best advantage, and be sure to have it handy when you say the fatal “Yes”. Sarah— It was hard to choose an appropriate gift for a classmate as loyal and devoted as Sarah. We know her hobby is horses. This little image will keep her company on any journey she may wish to take, always bringing with it the memory of the friend- ship and good wishes of her classmates. Herman— We all know Pud by the rattle of his Ford, and we know he makes the most of Senior Privileges; so it is with the great- est of pleasure that we present this stop-light. And be it under- stood, Herman, that it is for the benefit of pedestrians and other Ford owners as well as for your own personal protection. And it means “Stop”,with a capital S. Gladys— We are sure none of the graduates will ever forget Gladys and her never-failing ability to answer in class. Her smile is worth remembering. During spare moments she carries on correspondence with some one in a far-away state. We know these stamps will come in handy, Gladys. If there are any left over, please remember us. Robert— Bob’s fame is already established in Wells River High School. He is master of anything he turns his hand to. From all appearances he might be a United States Senator,.or Judge of the Supreme Court. We are presenting this book of debates with the hope that what ever occupation he turns to, he will not forget his talent for debating, which we all remember. Helen— It is hard to choose a worthy gift for Helen and do her justice. We all know her chief delight and capability is talking 16 THE CHATTERBOX and using big words. This little dictionary will come in handy. Helen, and we hope it will help you in becoming master of the entire English language. Carrie— We suspect that Carrie plans to be a home-maker in the near future and we hope this little chest will be useful and or- namental in her new home. It cannot hold all the good wishes of her classmates, but it will be a reminder of happy high-school days spent together. James— It is hard to realize that James is a Senior, though he is a thoroughly good sport and always ready to take the girls for a ride. We want him to remember his school days, and are sure this little doll will keep him company when he is lonely; per- haps it will remind him of a thrilling school-day romance. Katherine— K” has a faculty of collecting rings of all styles and sizes; -maybe tho, it’s just a hobby. Anyway, we know she will find this little ball of twine useful. It will help hold the rings on, until she gets one that fits, and then it will be easy to “string” them along. Here’s hoping she ties to the right one. Donald— The only cloud on the horizon of Donald’s life is the fact that it is necessary for him to carry the pictures of all his girl friends in his pocket where they get sadly crumpled and crushed. This album will hold only a limited number, we are sorry that there is not more space, but we hope by the time this is filled. Donald, there will be a permanent enlargement in your heart. Evelyn— Henry Ford has made many a humble person happy, but when he made a brand new Ford Coupe that was guaranteed to run from here to Tilton, N. H.. he probably didn’t realize the pleasure he was giving Evelyn. This car is only a small replica THE CHATTERBOX 17 of the real one, but it brings hosts of wishes from the Senior Class. All wishing a “ford full of luck for all the future. Eleanor— Our most pleasing interruption in Economics Class is the entrance of Eleanor. We know the East Ryegate train is not aways regular in its schedule, so we are giving this little watch in case it is necessary for her to use trains in the future. We guarantee this will go when she does. W'e hear Eleanor is going to be a nurse and it will be a help in counting the fractious pulses of male patients. These gifts may not be appropriate, but they will be re- minders of happy high-school days, each one bringing the sin- cerest wishes of the class for the success and happiness of all its members. AURORA GARBATI A NEW TOMORROW (Class poem) The heights we’ve scaled to this happy day Are rich with the hope of tomorrow; The knowledge gained along the way There’s no one can steal or borrow; The deeds we do and the things we say Are steps toward the new tomorrow. The work and the play of our school life We’ll remember on each tomorrow; When trouble and pain and future strife May o’ercast the skies with sorrow; As a light shines out on a stormy night School memories will brighten tomorrow. 18 THE CHATTERBOX Though each day becomes a yesterday. There will always be a tomorrow; Though the plans we make may go astray And the things we cherish cause sorrow; If we make the most of each present day There’ll still be a new tomorrow, EVELYN J. INGRAM CLASS WILL Dated at Wells River. County of Orange, State of Ver- mont, this eighth day of June, A. D. 1929. This being the last will and testament of the Class of 1929 of Wells River, in the County of Orange, in the state of Ver- mont. We desire that all our just debts and the charges of our funeral be paid out of our personal estate by our executor, to be named and appointed in the manner provided for by law, as soon as conveniently may be after our decease, and we leave our funeral in charge of the Class of 1980. We. the Class of 1929, will and bequeath to Miss Farman a ticket to a certain Vermont town. We intend said ticket to be used at least once next year to attend the Winter Carnival in said town. Sarah Martin leaves to Flora Glynn her horse. Billy, in order that said Flora may be more successful in reducing. Eleanor Wilson gives her permanent wave to Pearl Rus- sell so that Pearl will not have to delay any activities which she takes part in next year. Helen Tillotson bequeaths her ability to bluff in class to Marjorie Amidon. We are sure that next year Marjorie will need this ability in addition to her own. Katherine Bailey leaves her office as school vamp, includ- ing her “Boyish Bob”, to Mary Sawyer. Gladys Laturnau leaves her position as Teacher’s Aid and Helper to Winston Gibson. We hope that Winston will use this to good advantage. THE CHATTERBOX 19 Carrie Nelson leaves her ability as a farmerette to Ruth Wilson. Evelyn Ingram wills all the rights and privileges of pub- lishing a Memory Book to Lillian Tripp. Aurora Garbati turns over to Flora Glynn the privilege of receiving notes from a certain Freshman boy. Dorothy Williams bequeaths her voice to Lillian Tripp so when Lillian screams, she won't be heard all over the build- ing. Herman Pudvah wills to Winston Gibson his skill at asketball so that the team of the coming year will have a cap- tain. Donald Adams leaves his well-known personality to Adna Mulliken to help him become acquainted with the Woodsville girls. James Thomas bequeaths to Adna Mulliken his position in the drug store so that Adna can treat all his girl friends. And I. Robert Murphy, will and bequeath to Kenneth Leonard the right to argue on any question. Signed, sealed, published and declared by said class of 1929 as its last will and testament in the presence of those who have hereunto subscribed their names as witnesses, and at the request and in the presence of said testators in the presence of each other at Wells River, in the County of Orange, in the State of Vermont, this eighth day of June, A. D., 1929. Signed: Donald S. Adams Katherine M. Bailey Aurora Garbati Evelyn J. Ingram M. Gladys Laturnau Sarah L Martin Robert S. Murphy Carrie J. Nelson Herman E. Pudvah James G. Thomas Helen G. Tillotson Dorothy Williams Eleanor M. Wilson Witnessed: Hollis Darling ’30 Gordon Adams ’31 George Deming ’32 20 THE CHATTERBOX CLASS PROPHECY Being practically a new comer to this school, it was un- expected when the class prophecy fell to me. I did not know any of the local members sufficiently well to prophesy about them. I tried in turn all the means I knew. I said. “Rich man, poor man. beggar man, thief,” to every visible button on their clothing; I noticed the cut of their finger nails; I studied thumb prints; then, finally, one dark night, in desperation I climbed the hill back of my house, sat down on the grass, and talked my troubles out on the mid-night air. I felt strangely apart from the rest of the world until I noticed, close beside me. a big Jack- in-the-Pulpit. Just at mid-night by my watch, Jack said; “Learn the biggest lesson in life. Do exactly as you are told. I have been listening to you, and I have tried to help you. My breath has formed a mist which has settled on the leaves around me. Take them to your room. Hold them, one by one. near a candle and you can read what your class mates will be doing five years from now.” I gathered thirteen leaves and hurried home, for once do- ing exactly as 1 had been told. The results were satisfying. They gave, just as Jack had promised, the accounts I wanted. I read: Eleanor Wilson went into training for a nurse after grad- uation. She is very successful in her work. She has sponsored several important clubs for the benefit of humanity. She is head- nurse in a large city hospital. Robert Murphy has become a very famous diagnostician. He has a large office in a near-by city. His latest and most well- known operation was performed on an old Ford. He took it all apart, removed the cough from the engine, and put it back to- gether with five pieces left over. His success in the business world is assured. Thru the invention of an electric waving comb, Aurora Garbati has become famous. It is guaranteed to give a natural wave in five minutes. She is now touring Italy. It is reported that she is engaged to an English Count. THE CHATTERBOX 21 Sarah Martin inherited a ranch from an uncle soon after graduation. She now conducts a combined dude” ranch and riding school. She is a well-known sports woman thru out the West. Her thorough-bred horses are ranked with the highest and she has a whole room devoted to trophies and blue ribbons. Evelyn Ingram is the home-maker of the class. Her home is in a New Hampshire city. She is a social worker as well as a competent house wife. She is president of the local wo- man's club and during her spare time she has written a book- entitled How to Save Steps in the Kitchenette.” Donald Adams started his career as a traveling salesman after leaving W. R. H. S. He sells picture-post cards, valentines and a general holiday assortment. He has patented several new lines”. Tho his honesty is not doubted, he leaves many broken hearts in every town. Listed in a large chorus we find Katherine Bailey’s name. She is being featured this season in The Whoopee Girl”. The troup recently gave an elaborate dinner dance at the Hotel Royal in honor of her coming marriage to the Mayor-elect of1 Boston. Dorothy Williams is working as a private secretary to a leading statesman. There are remarks to the effect that she will run for Governor of Vermont at the next election. She also con- tributes articles to a popular Magazine under the title Advice to Lonely Bachelors.” Herman Pudvah has become basketball coach at Prince- ton. His athletic powers were developed to such an extent that he was offered several similar positions. Besides being a social light”, he has written the song hit of the season— I 1 ake The Ford When It Rains.” After a year’s experience as a kindergarten teacher. Gladys Laturnau started a day-nurserv. She has a large class and in addition to her regular work she gives instruction in esthetic dancing and expression. Assisting Miss Laturnau as a business manager is James Thomas. Lie helps in the class room as an instructer. He is 22 THE CHATTERBOX compiling a History of the World War in which he devotes much time to heroes of Vermont. Carrie Nelson is a happy homekeeper in a thriving village in New Hampshire, where she is always “At Home to all her classmates from Wells River High. The thirteenth leaf, the one bearing my name, sailed out of the open window, thereby predicting my interest in aero- nautics. HELEN TILLOTSON, Class Prophet. ADVICE TO UNDERGRADUATES “Advice is not easy to give, neither is it always appreci- ated by those to whom it is given.” As 1 have about reached the end of my journey in my high school course. I would be much pleased if I could render some service to you Undergraduates by giving you some counsel that your course here may be of more profit to you and comfort to your instructors. First: J would counsel you to be industrious. There is no time to waste in high school if we accomplish what is expect- ed of us. Don’t be afraid to do more than you are asked to do. If you keep one eye on the clock and the other on your book you will never get any where. Second: Be honest. Without honest endeavor we can- not hope to succeed either in school or elsewhere. Third: Be loyal! Loyal to your school and instructors. Be a booster always. I n other words : If you want to have the kind of a school Like the kind of a school you like. You need not put your books in a bag And start on a long, long hike. You will only find what you left behind. For there’s nothing that’s really new ; It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your school.— It isn’t your school,—it’s you.” JAMES G. THOMAS THE CHATTERBOX 23 SALUTATORY I can think of no pleasure or duty greater than mine to- night.—that of welcoming you to these exercises. Your pre- sence here indicates your active interest not only in this class, but in education as well. As a group you will find us little different from other classes that have gone before. There is gladness rather than sadness in our hearts tonight. Of course we shall miss our High School, more than we can now realize. Its work, its play, its duties, and its lessons—all of these will be cherished memories of the past. For some, tonight marks the beginning of another chapter of school; for others, the beginning of life’s work. Our goal has been reached only by the invaluable help of unselfish parents and loyal friends. To all those we trust that our future achievements may show our true appreciation of the many services that we have received. We hold in high respect our superintendent and school committee, whose earnestness and sincerity have been an in- spiration for better efforts. We thank our teachers, who have stood by us in all the trials of our school life and who, with their skillful guidance and helpful advice, have made our burdens lighter. I can think of no better greeting than these simple words which my classmates bid me give, “You are very welcome.” M. GLADYS LATURNAU. 24 THE CHATTERBOX CCnmmpurrmrnt tEsaaijs VERMONT’S MOUNTAIN ARTIST and HER SNOW KING We are proud to he Vermonters. We all feel the sense of pride and ownership when we hear about a son or daughter of Vermont who brings this state to the front in some particular field of work. Who of us can say that we are not proud of Calvin Coolidge, our ex-president; of Dorothy Canfield Fisher, our celebrated novelist; of Carolyn Woodruff, our teacher-poet whose verses we all delight in reading? Hundreds of tourists have been attracted to the hills and valleys of Vermont. Artists from nearly every state in the Union have sought out its beauties and from their work, those who have not visited Vermont owe their ideas of the Green Mountain State. It remained to one who had been born and brought up in Vermont, one who had summered and wintered with her. to por- tray her characteristics, both in storm and in sunshine. This was none other than John Lillie, The Mountain Artist”, who is, as yet. unknown to the world at large. He is a native of the little valley of Dorset, untraveled and utterly untrained in the tradi- tions and theories of painting. As a carpenter, mason and plum- ber. he had been in demand ever since he could remember and the quality of his work was renowned thru the neighborhood. Some years ago a number of landscape painters came to the valley of Dorset and engaged board in John Lillie’s family. They were an enthusiastic, industrious lot and soon filled the carriage house of their host’s big barn with sketches and can- vasses. They found Lillie a thoughtful and intelligent man. His love for his native mountains, not unusual in a Ver- monter, commended him to the painters; for he knew where to get the grandest views and what atmospheric conditions made them most beautiful. THE CHATTERBOX 2 He was immensely interested in the productions of his artist boarders and spent a good deal of time watching them at their work. One day when alone he got out an assortment of house paints, made a selection of house painter’s brushes, found a smooth strip of board and went to work. When he had finish- ed, he hung his picture beside the others on the wall in the car- riage house. The next morning there was great excitement among the landscape painters and after questioning their host, the confession was made. During the rest of that summer he was a constant com- panion of the painters. Supplied with proper materials, he led them to the choice spots he knew among the hills. Later in the year, the painters gave an exhibition and John Lillie had more canvasses hung than anyone. As time went on, his canvasses accumulated and soon John Lillie’s name was on every artist's lip and people who cared anything about pictures were making pilgrimages to his home. A visiting painter, on his return to New York, spoke so convincingly of Lillie’s canvasses, that many were sold and put on exhibition. . They were strange pictures, yet one could ponder and search over them indefinitely. All had mystery and imagina- tion. John Lillie’s fast-growing fame has stirred and aroused the little village of Dorset and those who have had the opportu- nity of knowing him are most thankful for the experience. Like John Keats, the English poet; like Walt Whitman, the Ameri- can poet and novelist. John Lillie has developed his latent gift. Keats and Whitman portrayed their love of nature by word pictures while Lillie, inspired by the work of artists, has por- trayed on canvass the beauties of his native state. Proud, too. are we Vermonters of Wilson Bentley. Per- haps the name Bentley does not mean much to most peo if the “Snow Flake Man’’ is mentioned, one quickly thinks of pictures seen in frames or in books; pictures labelled “photo- graphic reproductions” of snow crystals. 2G THE CHATTERBOX This modest man, a scientist and artist, whose work is be- coming known and studied not only all over this country but in England and on the Continent as well, makes his home in Jeri- cho, Yt.. a small town in northern Vermont. Mr. Bentley knows more about snow flakes than any other man in the world. To him a snow storm is an exciting event because of its possibilities; he never knows when he is going to find some wonderful prize. The best and most perfect flakes are found in the “Low”, as the area of low pressure is called, be- cause there the air is calmer and the flakes are not so crowded. They have more room and are not so blown about, and are larger and finer. During a snow storm in which Mr. Bentley wishes to secure specimens, he stands at the open door of a cold room and allows the flakes to fall on a little wooden tray painted black. This tray is held by wires at the ends so his hands can- not touch and warm the wood. He then carries the tray into the cold room, removes the snow flakes from the tray by means of a wooden rod. and then inserts them in front of the lens of the microscope. Mr. Bentley must work very c|uicklv, as even in freezing temperature each separated crystal quickly disap- pears, not by melting but by evaporation. The largest snow flakes are not the finest. The best speci- mens are usually not more than a quarter of an inch in diameter. Some of the very finest ones are only one-twentieth of an inch in diameter and so tiny that you and 1 wouldn’t give them a second glance. During the past forty years, Mr. Bentley has made thou- sands of photographs and found that no two are alike except that they all have six sides. Some appear to be very plain while others are fancy—all lacy and feathery. Some years ago Mr. Bentley sold over two hundred pho- tographs to Tiffany, and from them, as patterns, many beautiful brooches and pendants were designed. Other jewelers, metal workers and silk manufacturers are using the crystals for de- signs. Many of his photographs have been reproduced in scien- tific publications, both in this country and in Europe. There is THE CHATTERBOX 27 hardly a University in the United States or in Canada that does not have some of Mr. Bentley’s slides for use in class work. You wonder what our Snow King does in the summer? We find that he keeps himself busy by making pictures of dew drops. Although his dew pictures lack the extraordinary variety of the snow crystals, in some ways they are most beautiful. There seems to be something about water, in all its forms that fascinates Mr. Bentley. He has made hundreds of pictures of frost including wonderful photographs of window panes, which Jack Frost has so artistically decorated. He has photographed curious forms of hailstones, rain- drops and clouds, but it is the snow that really commands hi: passionate interest. Mr. Bentley is very content with his role in life. In his own words he says, “As you see, I am a poor man, except in the satisfaction I get out of my work. In that respect I am one of the richest men in the world. I wouldn’t change places with Henry Ford or John D. Rockefeller for all their millions! and I wouldn’t change places with a king—not for all his power and glory. I have my snow flakes!” And We? We Vermonters? We Graduates of Wells River High School? We have Vermont and all she has pro- duced—patriots, a president, authors, teachers, artists and a king. M. GLADYS LATURNAU. THE HISTORY OF EDUCATION Education, to some, seems to have reached perfection; and to understand the means by which the present standard has been achieved we must delve deep into its past history. Learning had its start in the middle ages, during the twelfth and' thirteenth centuries known as the Renaissance Period—the time when the desire for advancement in all lines of human activity dominated all classes. The learning of that day, scanty as it seems to us. contained one main point, the stu- 28 THE CHATTERBOX dents held their instructors in the highest respect and remained ever grateful to them. The greatest help to education at this period was the royal support. Kings and Princes were favorable to the decreas- ing of illiteracy for the good of their kingdom and for the wel- fare of the people. At this time Universities sprang into prominence. The oldest of these were at Paris, Bologna and Oxford. Later Fred- erick II founded one at Naples. Italy and invited students from other countries to attend. These universities were not large stone structures with massive Doric columns, as we think of them today, hut often rude, unfurnished buildings in which the students sat on the straw covered floors. 1'here were no text- books, and instruction was given in lecture form and by conver- sation. No examinations were given to students, no diplomas were granted, no degrees were conferred. The very features that we have come to consider essential requirements and honors in university life were entirely lacking in these early institutions, but the educational system of today is the outgrowth of these early forms. Education owed its greatest advancement in the sixteenth century to Francis Bacon. He studied at the University of Cam- bridge. England. He possessed a remarkable intelligence and great intellect. He made it a point to search the field, freely ex- press himself, and detect the faults which other men had not even thought of. He maintained that since the day of Plato and Aristotle the field of knowledge had been broadened, so instead of limiting the course of instruction wholly to the teaching of these philosophers, he believed in applying the knowledge al- ready gained to matters of general interests in the time in which he lived. mong other men who saw the benefits of knowledge and education were John Milton, John Locke of England and Jean-Jaques Rousseau of France. These were the foremost educators of the seventeenth century; the most critical period in which education passed its greatest test. The great advance in the nineteenth century was made when a special course of instruction for teachers was required. THE CHATTERBOX 29 However, before this it was not always a case of the blind lead- ing the blind, for many were natural born teachers, while others, although fully acquainted with their subjects, were not qualified to impart their knowledge to younger people. The course pre- pared for teaching teachers to teach, marked the great forward stride in education. The United States in its infancy had to cope with new and difficult problems. The energy of the early colonists was devoted, not along scholastic lines but in the development of courage and initiative,—characteristics which are known the world over as truly belonging to Americans. Later, after schools were formed, those very traits formed the basis of American ed- ucation. They have afforded historians the material for those thrilling stories of colonial struggles and the rise of our country to its present place in the world. Educational institutions in America received their great- est support in the New England States and Middle West until after the Civil War. Illiteracy in all sections has been decreased since that time. The method of instruction throughout the United States is universally the same. There are three classes or divisions in the first eight grades of school; the primary, the intermediate or grammar school, and the junior high consisting of the seventh and eighth grades; next are the high schools and academies. The colleges train one for a profession while the normal schools give a teacher the training for her vocation. The three debatable questions in our educational system at the present time are; Compulsory education, the maintenance of separate schools for foreign born and those of white parent- age and and coeducation. Compulsory education has found favor in Europe as well as in the United States. Good results are constantly seen by the adoption of this method. This system has been adopted throughout the states and is now a law. Should separate schools be maintained for foreign born and for white children? As an answer to this question it has been found that there is higher efficiency by mingling them. Time has proved the value of Coeducation. It elevates 30 THE CHATTERBOX the moral tone of an institution, it makes competition more keen, and it raises the standard of scholarship. This system has be- come firmly established in the United States. But education has not reached its ideal goal, for an ideal is beyond reach, and as our world and our thoughts progress, so our ideal advances. The world of knowledge demands “a system of education that will train the young people to be strong, and above all, righteous men and women.” During the past four years we have striven to reach our ideals and to do our best for our school; now as members of the graduating class, we wish to thank everyone for the help and support received during our school years; and to you all—school- mates, teachers, supervisor, school board, parents and friends, we say. “Farewell.” SARAH MARTIN. VALEDICTORY THE CHATTERBOX 31 3nk?fl Chet: “You’ve got one habit I’d like to break you of.” Wolf: “What’s that?” Chet: Breathing.” Sarah: “My horse. Billy, slobbers. How can I break him of the habit?” Vet. (Thomas): “Teach him to spit.” “Army Daze” “Why did John name his son ‘Weather Strip?’ ” “Because he kept Daddy out of the draft.” Sam: “De moon am on it’s last quarter now.” Rastus: “Dat’s nothin’. I’ve got just two bits myself.” Heavy-weight: “I’ve got to reduce. The doctor recom- mends horse-back riding.” Light-weight: “Is it satisfactory?” Heavy-weight: “Not exactly. I’m not loosing weight, but I’m continually falling off.” Darling: “How did you get through the exams?” Rogers: “Not so well. They even had the nerve to ask me things that happened before I was born.” Pud: “What did the doctor say when the patient died of St. Vitis Dance?” Pat: “I give up.” Pud: “The jig is up.” John: “Where I live it is so quiet you can hear a pin drop.” Jack: You don’t say so!” John: “Yes, we live over the bowling alley.” 32 THE CHATTERBOX Customer: “How do you sell that Limburger cheese?” Clerk: “I’ve often wondered myself.” James: Do all flappers go in for kissing?” Mary: “Do they! You’d he surprised how much goes on right under my nose.” Dude: “Does that dog chase cows?” Hick: “No, that’s a bull dog.” The height of intelligence: Put smokeless powder in the stove to keep it from smoking. The kind of friends to be glad about Are the kind that wear, but don’t wear out. THE CHATTERBOX 33 Compliments of LACK IE BROWN MAYTAG CO. Maytag Washers, Cast Aluminum Tub Age.its for Ironite Ironers Bee Vac Cleaner Pine Tree Milkers Laundry and Mill Baskets a Specialty Hard and Soft Lumber Lumber Sawed and Dressed to Order Authorized Agent for The Davis Ever Bright Paint An Absolute Guarantee from an Old, Reliable Concern Goes with Every Gallon Direct from Factory to Consumer Low Prices—Fresh Paint— Prepaid Freight Money-Back Guarantee J. A. MOORE Wells River, Vermont Tel. 107-3 The Very Latest We have the ‘‘last word” in BRIDGE ENSEMBLES Handsomely colored Bridge Scores for Dinner and Flower Parties, some with Congress Playing Cards to match. Nut Cup and Place Card Combinations Bridge Flight By Airplane They’ll help make your party a success. The W. A. Knight Pharmacy Wells River, Vermont Old Reliable Store SPRING GOODS New Spring dress Prints, Broad- cloths, Rayons, etc. Paints and Wall Paper This is the time to brighten up your home. Garden and Flower Seeds of all kinds, also Timothy, Clover and Field seeds. S. E. CLARK Wells River, Vt. 34 THE CHATTERBOX Symes Bros. Reo Automobiles— Repairing and Supplies United States Tires Wells River, Vermont Woods ville National Bank Woodsville, N. H. Hale’s Tavern Wells River, Vt. American Plan Woodsville Guaranty E. M. Follett, Prop. Open the year round Savings Bank Woodsville, N. H. THE CHATTERBOX 35 Compliments of HARTWELL’S MARKET Woodsville, N. H A. S. SPOFFORD Druggist Woodsville, N. H. RHETT R. SCRUGGS Hardware, Plumbing and Heating Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of M. W. FIELD Woodsville, N. H. DR. F. G. WEEKS, D. D. S. Opera Block Woodsville, N. H. F. SHERWIN SON Printers and Stationers Wells River, Vt. H. T. BALDWIN Insurance Wells River, Vt. TAYLOR AND MANN Hardware, Crockery and Plumbing Woodsville, N. H. Stop at the Woodsville Cafe A GOOD PLACE TO EAT Woodsville, N. H. s. f. McAllister Jeweler Woodsville, N. H. Hair Cutting Our Specialty C. E. BASSETT Barber ADAMS GEORGE Hardware, Heating and Plumbing Wells River, Vt. Woodsville. N. H. 30 THE CHATTERBOX Compliments of WOODS VILLE FURNITURE COMPANY Woodsville, N. H. F. J. Norris Co. THE RED FRONT STORE Cured Meats, Fresh Fruits, Cigars, Confectionery Pillsbury Block Woodsville, N. H. Compliments of CASEY’S SUBWAY BARBER SHOP Woodsville. N. H. Dr. John Thomas, D. V. S. Large and Small Animals treated and boarded Wells River, Vt. JESSE SHELDON Dealer in Diamonds, Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Wells River, Vt. Eat at Our Corner Cupboard Wells River, Vermont Opening July 1. BALDWIN and WARREN Compliments of C. A. Morse, Agent Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Wells River, Vt. J. F. Pelletier, Barber Special Attention to Students Wells River, Vt. Compliments of ART NEEDLEWORK SHOP Wells River, Vt. M. W. BURNHAM Outfitters We specialize in Young Men's High School Suits 2 pants $22.50 to $27.50 Woodsville, N. H. HERBERT TULLAR Contractor and Builder Wells River. Vt. THE CHATTERBOX 37 National Bank of Newbury Wells River, Vermont Wells River Savings Bank Wells River, Vermont SAFETY AND SERVICE 38 THE CHATTERBOX RYEGATE PAPER CO. East Ryegate, Vermont A. H. BAILEY Electrician Telephone 31 KILBURN POWERS Wells River, Vt. Agent for Kickernick Bloomers, Phoenix Hosiery and Phoenix Silk Underwear HOOKER FURNITURE CO. All Kinds of Furniture and Musical Merchandise Post Office Block Wells River, Vt. Phone 229-2 CLARK’S GRIST MILL Flour, Grain, Feed, Hay, Salt, Pulp Plaster and Cement Deering and McCormack Farm Machinery Yankee Horse Rake Compliments of T. A. ROWDEN Wells, River, Vermont Tel. 121-11 Call 63-12 If you wish to try A QUART OF REAL MILK R. A. Rogers Wells, River, Vermont THE CHATTERBOX 39 ( ! I i The University of Vermont j COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE Offers courses in Plant Industry, Animal Husbandry, I Farm Management, Horticulture and Forestry. | Special attention given to Dairy Husbandry andTraining of Teachers of Agriculture. Good laboratory facilities. . For bulletins and special information, address f Dean Hills or The Registrar j University of Vermont Burlington, Vt. j MINERS, ATTENTION! How much dynamite do you need? THE SIPPRELLE STUDIO Woodsville, N. H. Special rates to graduates Mine Magazines filled from pow- der plant or Rail Road Magazine, 50 cents per ton mile. Steam plants moved, Stalks erected Derricks dismantled Power houses wrecked. Loads up to twenty-two tons BERTHA E. CLARK, R. N. HERBERT E. COX P. O. Box 830 Oakland, California Wells River, Vermont Tel. 233-3 40 THE CHATTERBOX GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER CORPORATION Light Heat Power OFFICES Burlington Barre Richmond Montpelier Waterbury Vergennes Wells River Pythian Building St. Johnsbury, Vt. SCHOOL SONG (Tune—The Boy Scout March) Here’s to Wells River, best old High School That you will find in all Vermont. Here’s where there’s fun and lots of good times, Yet all the learning one could want. Here is the school that shows the way To make the most of every day,— Doing our best at work or play, Making the right hold sway. Chorus Faithful and steady, ever ready, We pledge ourselves to always be True to the red and white that binds us,— Wells River, we sing to thee. Blanche Blood, ’22.