Westbrook High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Westbrook, ME)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1924 volume:

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Athletic Editor Assistant gi ELLIS LEBEAU MARION SMITH ii Music Editor Exchange Editor 32 E GEORGE EREIDAY Jos1AH PUGH E gi CLASS EDITORS gf senior, RICHARD BROOKS QE Junior, MARGARET SUTERMEISTER 5 Sophomore, LOUISE ANDERSON gi Freshman, PEARL SINCLAIR 3? Business Manager Assistant E 2? RAYMOND WAITE NELLIE CHICK E. .5 vf- -- . , ,, ff ., A . .. X K MIIIlIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII lEEE E2 UMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII A i l . . ' , l'luN'l'mc, wsivrnlu ATO ALL THE LOYAL TEACHERS OF WESTBROOK HIGH SCHOOL PAST AND PRESENT THIS ISSUE OF THE BLUE AND WHITE IS GRATEFULLY DEDICATED i Faculty l- JAMES A. LEWIS, Principal, S. B. fBowdoinj WALDO R. FLINN, Submaster, A. B. QBowdoinj cffrfzkiantf BERYL E. CRAM, A. B. fMainej MRS. NELLIE S. GREENLIEF fShaw,s Business Collegej GRACE W. JOHNSON, A. B. fColbyj ETHEL F. KING, A. B. fBatesj ELMER LORD, fLitchHeld Academyj MARION Ei LORD, A. B. fBatcsj STEPHEN E. PATRICK, M. E. QMaineJ MILTON A. PHILBROOK, A. B. fColbyj MARY S. SMALL, A. B. fColbyj RUTH TROUANT, fNasson Institute, DOROTHY WHEET, A. B. fBatesj ELIZABETH M. WHITTIER, A. B. QBatesj Music Manual Training MARTHA WASSON AUSTIN ALDEN fMilliken Conservatoryj fCorham Normalj Domestic Science School Nurse MARY BYRNE MRS. ETHEL B. BECK K Simmons Collegej Physical Training DR. EARL S. HALL, M. D. fBowdoinj PAUL F. FRASER, A. B. fColbyj RUTH J. NILSON fPosse Schoolj 1 K3 ff l EDITORIALS f ' 'Q na P 5 ff f A' 3 if W A '5'a 'Y. r 1 A l lu L - it T J? If 'i CHANGES IN TEACHING STAFF At the beginning of the Fall term it was with great regret that we learned of the resignations of Miss May H. Sargent, teacher of English, and Miss Alice Child, teacher of penmanship. Miss Dorothy Wheet, Rates '23, was engaged to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Miss Sargent. Mr. Paul F. Fraser was elected to as- sist in the physical training and gymnasium work. Since coming to Westbrook, Mr. Fraser has shown much interest in the athletics of the school and has helped generously in an unofficial way. The school welcomes Mr. Fraser as a member of the faculty. A NEW LIBRARY Une of VVestbrook Highis most crying needs at the present time is a library. A school library is a necessary part of every modern High School, and the lack of one with proper equipment, as in our school, greatly handicaps the student. It is true that we have a room fitted with tables, chairs and book shelves, called the library, but it is one in name only. Our heterogeneous col- lection of books is woefully small, and with the exception of the large dictionaries, a set of ency- clopedias, VVilson's History of the World, and a few other volumes, they might all be banished to the attic and never be missed. The encyclo- pedias were in very poor condition and have been sent to the bindery. For the most part the books are old, dry and hopelessly inferior for reference work. At the present time all reference work must be done at the Public Library and while we are very fortunate in having access to this splendidly equipped building, yet if our school library con- tained the necessary books much of this work could be done during the school hours with a great saving of time. Also, students living out of town who often have not time to go to the Public Library, could prepare their lessons much more easily. A. Taylor, of the State Depart- ment of Education is the authority for this state- ment, The library of a school is a very important feature. It cannot be supplied by a public library no matter how effective the latter may be. VVe are hoping that the Alumni will be inter- ested in helping us acquire new and worth-while books. Any donations will be most gratefully accepted. A few books have already been prom- ised and it is hoped that others will be forthcoming in the near future. DOMESTIC SCIENCE Our school is growing. Each succeeding year the entering class is larger. The natural result is that all our present departments are over- crowded, especially the Commercial Department, and development along some line must take place soon. Every girl, no matter what her place in life may be, will at some time be connected with household work, and will value knowledge of the subject. In these modern days when girls are spending so much of their time at school and in school activities, mothers have no opportunity to instruct their daughters in the art of home making, as the girls of fifty years ago were in- structed. Therefore instruction in household arts is more necessary today than ever before. A course in Domestic Science should be planned Westbrook High School for the near future as a full time department in the High School, which will include daily instruc- tion in cooking, sewing, millinery, hygiene, house- hold science and accounting. Bulletin No. 5, issued by the Bureau of Edu- cation of the Department of the Interior, states: The following rooms should be provided in a large High School: A class kitchen, equipped with stoves, cupboards, sinks, refrigerators. laundry equipment, exhibit charts and cabinetsg one or more supply closets or pantries g one lecture room, one or more sewing rooms supplied with tables, chairs, sewing machines, electric irons, pressing boards, etc., and fitting rooms with suit- able equipment. Fortunately our Domestic Science Department already has much of this equipment and the ex- pense of completing it and making it a full time course would not be prohibitive. In fact, it is the least costly of any line of expansion that can be undertaken. APPRECIATION Kindness and helpfulness are two of the great- est virtues in the world. To them are indebted 5 most of the successful institutions of today. This paper, which we hope is a success, is no exception to the rule. We are indebted to many people in many ways, and we take this time to thank, in the name of the Editorial Board of this paper and the Assembly of Westbrook High School, those whose kindness and help have made this paper possible. We are greatly indebted to the S. D. Warren Co. for the generous gift of the paper, on which the book is printed. This company has greatly helped us in this way for a number of years, a fact which the school appreciates. To the many kind folks of both this city and Portland who have given us advertisements we extend our thanks, for without them the paper would not have been financially possible. Our printer, Mr. Cobb, deserves much credit for the success of our papers. He has printed our school book every year since its organization, and has always worked with the best interests of our school at heart. if- g 4 ' lugs ggi? . ,f i i -' N-. -ex 'ff x, lin ax, J- x frig ij.. f:InQ -KVM :: -:f- 9 -a+ i. X, tip 1 XE l 'ici-'-'l f- f ? . ,f . 'S QQXJ X ,H , - J .1 .. 1 - . X Z -ll... ...... ,fag er 4 ' r. wfkxx--A ix 'xv , , , I In J, 25 I SENIOR STATISTICS 1,7 6 The Blue and VVhite 5 :Q ga mma F B.XCHlEI.DER, PHILIP A. PI1il ' Bach High School Play Cl, President of Class CQU, Manager of Football CU, Assistant Editor of BLUE ANU VVHITE 025, Editor-in-chief CU, Class Editor HJ. '1Phil seems pretty well satisfied with VV. H. S. He's been to every col- lege in the state this year, but he always comes back. Fraternities, you say? Let's see-there are some sororities down there too, aren't there? Favorite expression- No, I never. Pastime-Singing 'KSomebody stole my gal. ' General appearance-Frail. BRAGDON, AR'l'1IUR VV. Art He dares to stand alone. He hasnlt parted his hair in the middle yet. VVhy the rush, Art, school doesn't begin till eight. Favorite expression-HOh, darn it. Pastime-Mathematics. General appearance-Breezy. Bowne, RAYMOND Ray If you want to know anything about science ask Ray. He'll tell you- where to get a book with the information in it. Favorite expression ? ?? Pastime-Typewriting. General appearance-Snappy. BROOKS, RlCII.XRTJ G. Brooksic Manager of Football f2j, Vice President of Class High School Play fl, 21, Assistant Manager of BLUE AND VVHITE Class Editor CU, Treasurer of Assembly Cl, ' i VVhat do you do with that wrist watch, llrooksie? Isn't room for any more though there is enough to say. Favorite expression-Have we a flaht tyah? Pastime-Looking at his wrist watch. General appearance-In a Tuxedo. -?. Westbrook High School 7 -.-,.l.. , , 'fs Treasurer of Class f3D. Laddie says Homepaths, Two-paths, Osteopaths, all paths, lead to the grave. Favorite expression- Quit your kiddin'. Pastime-Dieting. General appearance-Lanky. I v BUNNELL, EMILY C. Bobby Emily says accent on the last syllable, please. It's funny no one seems to strike that name right. Why did they tuck you in the back seat? Favorite expression- Oh, darn it. Pastiriie-Bookkeeping. General appearance- Bunny-like. I BENSON, OLIN E. Jef Our Star guard. Have you sent home my gym suit yet, Ieff? If you didn't look so intelligent we would take you for a Freshman with those dainty golf pants of yours. Favorite expression- Betcha. . l Pastime-Teasing the girls. General appearance-About 8.20. BODGE, DoN.fxLn L. Bodgie p Fe-Fo-F um, do you know your part yet, Hodge? If you don't cut out that Chinese lingo you'l1 be ironing our collars yet. Favorite expression- Yeah Pastime-Going to the Star. General appearance-Noisy. CIIICK, NELIIIE F. Nell Assistant Manager BLUE AND WIIITE QD. Nellie believes in the back to the farm movement. She goes there every afternoon. Read Algers latest Nellie, the Office Girl. 6 Favorite expression-S .05 each. Q Pastime-Banging the typewriter. . General appearance-La F armerette Debutante. BARBOUR, ALICE L. Laddie The Blue and White DOLLEY, ORRIN E. Farm,gy Never mind, the road will soon be good enough to take out that 1620 model of your Max. Favorite expression- Gol ding it. Pastime-Getting in the way. General appearance-Graceful. EMERY, EDITH B. E Prize Speaking Contest CSD, Commercial Editor of the BLUE AND WHITE QU. Edith is the Old fashioned girl with the old fashioned curl. Weill never forget her, especially if she typewrites this for us. Favorite expression- For the land's sake. Pastime-VVearing red. General appearance-Witli Margaret. EsTY, CLYDE S. S, T. Misery loves company they say, so Clyde brought Bud into his French class with him. Wliere did you get the hair-cut, Clyde? Favorite expression- Where,s Frank? Pastime-Taking care of Bud. General appearance-Four days a Week. GARNO, EDMUND F, Eddie, Guinea Matches don't mix well with Span-ish, do they, Eddie? It's a little late for Washington's birthday don't-cher-know, so a bon-fire isn't necessary even in your pocket. Favorite expression- Si Senoritaf' Pastime-Driving his Ford truck. General appearance--Sleepy. GIR:XRD, ALICE S. Babe Basketball Cl, 2, 3, 4j, Captain of Basketball. y Your name ought to be Mary Doodle fbut where is Ethelbert?j. You ought to go out for basketball, Alice, you might make the second or third team. Big things come in small packages, you know. Favorite expression- Do your darndestf' Pastime-Wishing she could play basketball. General appearance--8.10. Westbrook High School 9 Goonwm, F. TXIAURICE Molly , Prize Speaking fl, 33, Assistant Business Manager BLUE AND WHITE - CU, High School Play I bet your great-great-grandfather was Daniel Webster, Molly. Your glasses look like his. Don't you wish you had a nickel for every time you pushed that bell-button? Favorite expression- No, didja ? Pastime-Playing second fiddle. General appearance-Professor-like. GORRIEA, GLENA E. Glen Assistant Commercial CZJ. We need some non-inilammable paper when Glena steps on the Under- wood. The letters get so hot that they scotch the paper. What's the latest medal you have, Glena? Favorite expression-Got anything good to eat? Pastime-Bicycle riding. General appearance--Healthy. HANsoN, lVlETA Meta says you can cut either arm off but leave her the glasses. Those glasses fit like a Scotchman's pocketbook. Favorite expression- Gee Whiz. A Pastime-Forgetting her glasses. General appearance-Deceiving. HANSON, VERA H. V We won't write much here, but let's Say it with flowers. Favorite expression-? ??? Pastime-Going to Keith's. General appearance-Coy. HINKLEY, FRANK R. , Football CU, Track Manager C21 Bud is our speed artist. Bud says pretty soon all pedestrians will Q have automobiles or wings, if he has his way. Favorite expression- I don't know. Pastime-Taking care of Esty. General appearance-Speedy. The Blue and White HULIT, CLYDE O. Bill Football flj, Track C2j, President of Class flj. Behold Paderewski the second. Where would our class be without its musical star. Clyde is popular with the girls and we don't blame them. Favorite expression- Do I look all right ? Pastime-Combing his marcelle. General appearance-Untidy. HANSON, KATIIERINE L. Kay ' UKathy says she feels light-headed since she had her hair bobbed. Don't take that too literally, though. Favorite expression- O, darn l Pastime-Asking questions. General appearance-Tres petite. JONES, FRANK Boob Industrial Editor If Jones can draw pay the way he can draw pictures he never will live in a poorhouse. Favorite expression-l'Haven't any. Fastime-Drawing pictures. General appearance-All right with his lift. AIARRIZTT, RUTH D. frRllfIfS,,, Ruthie Prize Speaking CU. We have here our famous magazine salesman, who carries away all honors for the girls in this line. We're glad she decided to come to VVest- brook High. Favorite expression-'lAin't that dandy ? Pastime-Going to Deering. General appearance-With Lili KELLY, MixR1oN Kelly Here is Clyde's greatest rival. Why not go into partnership and elim- inate all this rivalry? Favorite expression-'lAin't that darlin'? Pastime-Chewing gum. General appearance-Pleasingly plump. Westbrook High School ll r LAWRENSON, M ILDRED L. Mini Imagine Mim,' without the rest of her Brown Street Gang. She de- lights in riding in jewetts, Chevrolets or anything. , Favorite expression- Don't be so dumb. Pastime-Whispering and writing notes. General appearance-Quiet ?? P A LUCAS, IlARRIE'I' L. Hattie Another victim of the bobbed-hair plague. It's ketching, boys, watch out. Favorite expression- Ain't that swee-l-I-l. Pastime-Singing in class. General appearance-She told us not to say 'ltingl' so we won't. MCCULLOUGH, ELIZABETH Mike, Lizzie If you wish to know anything about the latest dances, ask Lizzie Favorite expression- Ain't it most half-past twelve? Pastime-Studying. General appearance-Lost without Kay Murphy. - MCL!cLr.AN, ALM A E. If you wish to know anything about the society life of No. Scarboro, ask Alma. Favorite expression- Got an extra pencil P Pastime-House parties or parties. General appearance-Alluring. MANCHESTER, ALM A J. Manchy. t Alma comes from the wilds of South VVindham. You never would realize it when you see her. lfVe're glad she joined us. Favorite expression- You know that isn't right. Pastime-Waiting alone for the Windham car. General appearance-She's sweet-ser. .1T....l.,..........-,,. The Blue and VVhite PLUMMER, CHESTER A. Chet Hawthorne speaks of Raymond as a town of half a dozen houses. Chet says t'ain't right because they've built a new barn. Favorite expression-'lGutcha French? Pastime-Getting out of trouble. General appearance-Innocent. PRIDE, OLIVE E. Polly Olive's ambition is to be a dress-designer fladies'j or an actress. VVe predict that she will be a success at either. Favorite expression-i'Really F Pastime-Rehearsing. General appearance-Bashful. PUGH, JosIAII R. Joe, Harvard Class Editor f2j, Exchange Editor CU, Stage Manager, Assembly Play IU, Baseball Manager flj, Class Secretary f2, 35. What would our class be without our author? Here we have our cham- pion debater, joker, and English student, besides a chemist, and a few other things. Favorite expression- Ding bust it. Pastime-Making jokes of what People say. General appearance-Solemn. R.AY'MOND, LINTON M. HLf7l'l.Vv President of Class C3j, Vice President C41 Assembly Play CSD, Prop- erty Manager f2j, Class Treasurer flj, Assistant Manager Assembly Play flj. Limy believes in trying to walk through doors instead of doorways. Please try to reform as it is rather an expensive habit. Favorite expression-'fWhat-cher-doin' ? Ijastime-Wearing sweaters at dances. General appearance-Slack. RICHARDSON, PIIYLLIS M. Phil Here we have our nightingale. Tune in a few years hence some night and you undoubtedly will be able to hear her. Favorite expression- Got any eversharp leads? Pastime-Singing. General appearance-Lonesome. Westbrook High School dances at Bingville. Favorite expression- Hullof' Pastime-Showing his golden molar. General appearance-Fast. RIJBINSON, CLARA M. respond. Favorite expression- Hurry up, 'Herk'. Pastinie-Walkiiig home with Herk. General appearance-Chubby. Football qi, 23. a female on his knee anytime. Favorite expression- You tell them, buddy. Pastime-Talking fast. General appearance-Henpecked. get them. Favorite expression-'KOh, shucks! Pastime-Making up failures C?j General appearance-Mischievous. it l SMALL, ERLAND C. Herk believes in boosting Irish Hill? . Favorite expression- You said it. s 1 E1 I Pastime-Walking home with Clara. 3 General appearance-A sheik. A . I3 ROIIIERTS, G. CLAYTON Clayt This is the one who knows all about a Fordson tractor, besides runnin When the call comes for Basketball players Clara is among the first to ROCHELEAU, VVILFRIED Rush Rush carries the mail on his shoulder regularly and is willing to carry SHERMAN, I'llEI,EN M. A Sherwin Assistant Alumni Editor CQD, Alumni Editor If any scholarships were offered for brilliancy Helen would certainly 1 Hc'rl. The Blue and White SMITH, M.xR1oN A. Smithy Basketball Cl, 2, SJ, Manager of the Basketball QU, Assistant Athletic Editor QD. Favorite expression- Have you given it to him P Pastime-Taking basketball lessons. General appearance-Lounge lizard. ST.xNFoRn, lllixncrxnlir E. Midgvt Margaret's alias is Somebody's Stenog and sl1e's some stenog, too. Favorite expression- Don't you dare to say anything about my hair. Pastime-Admiring Olive's coiffure. General appearance--Small. ST.xPLEs, XYAUGHN ll. Stripe If silence is golden, Staples would make Ford look like a pauper. Favorite expression-t'Giddap. Pastimeakffleaning his glasses. General appearairce-Wild and Woolly. SvvEr2'rsER, OliI..XND M. ' OIIic, Sweet Anyone tuning in now will tell you that there is a great deal of noise coming from 1 but we of course donlt know who that is. Favorite expression- Anything going last night P Fastime-Tuning in or tuning others out. General appearance-Abbreviated. TAYLOR, VVINONA E. N0ny If you hear some girl suddenly break out talking in Spanish don't get excited. lt's only Nony. Favorite expression-'KVVell, I shan't. Pastinie-f-VVondering if she looks better with bobbed hair. General appearance-All right. Westbrook High School I5 4 TIMIHZRLAKE, SYRIL E. Syb We haven't permission to use all this stuff but Silence gives consent and Syb certainly is silent. Favoriteiexpression-? ??? Pastime-VVaiting for graduation. General appearance-Studious. One of the sedate members of our class. Favorite expression- Got the tickets. Pastime-Grinning. General appearance--At all the games RICHARD S. BROOKS, '24, ' josmu R. PUGII, '24. TI-IE SPORTING GOODS STORE O Base Ball Goods, Sweaters ,3 . Kniclcers, Tennis Supplies is Sweat Shirts, Sport Hose few Golf Equipment, Jerseys I, A Sport Blouse THE JAMES BAILEY COMPANY 264 MIDDLE STREET PORTLAND, MAINE VANNIZR, IRMA TX. P? 7.6 The Blue and VVhite f LITERARY 'EWR' up-g . i 12952 ' -ai L. ia -ig - e ' gii v f ' THE MISSING LINK It was noon in the small town of Aftermath, California, but its arrival was unheralded ex- cept by a loud yawn emitted from somewhere under a heavy and tangled crop of whiskers which. completely camouflaged the face of the oldest inhabitant of the town. The yawn was followed by a thump, as the front legs of the chair in which he was rather precariously sitting, came to the floor. Well, boys, them days won't never come no more, no use talkin'. His audience real- ized this was but the introduction to another long spiel on the merits of the soldier of '63, compared with those of '18. They settled themselves back in their chairs or on boxes which were allotted to them daily by the pro- prietor of the only store in town. With one exception there was .not a man under sixty, and each day for two years now this subject had never been passed up when there was a chance for the older man to get a word in edgewise. But he was destined to go no farther today, for as he lit his pipe to get the effect of stirring up the interest he desired, the doorway admit- ted a slim girl of about fifteen who proclaimed to the world in general: Ma wants you to come right straight home, and don't you dare to forget them beans-and come right off, too, or - The sentence was unfinished, but the possibilities were potent. Aw, I'm comin', said one of the younger, to whom the manner of address was all too familiar. She kin wait a few minnitsf' But the minnits were shortened to a few seconds, as he immediately got up, made the purchase suggested, and left the store. The move was a signal for all to disperse, evidently they, too, had Ma's. In a few moments the store would have been deserted but for the' intervention of the one exception, a young man of about twenty-five years of age. 'fjust a minute, here, he said, does any of you gentlemen know a 'George Anson' who used to live hereabouts ? The migration stopped. Wal, I reckon, asserted the eldest, 't least I hearn tell of him. Be you wantin' him ? Yes, if you would be so kind as to- just a minute, young feller, them words won't get you nowhar, ef you wants to speak ter me, spiel on. VVhy,-you-l Yep,-used ter be called that, just 'Pop' now. But c'mon inside hyar whar we kin talk.', The young man followed him in, to sit in a dilapidated chair by the stove-while the pro- prietor hovered conveniently near. Now, young feller, what's your name? he asked bluntly. The young man smiled. Well, he said slowly, I'm called Robert, back East, Robert Lawson. He looked up at the man as he said it. If he expected any dramatic emotion at this announcement, he was dis- appointed. Beyond a swift appraising glance and a loud Humph, the old man's face was expressionless. ' Son of Gilbert Lawson, back in Maine, I s'pose? Grandson, corrected young Lawson, so- berly, my father was Robert M., he passed out only a month ago. USO? Too bad. I He left this,- he passed out an unsealed envelope bearing the name George Anson. It read: Westbrook High School My friend,-this note is borne to you by my son, Robert, who is a grandson of the Gil- bert Lawso.n you knew. He is in search of the gold believed to have been buried in that vicinity just before the disappearance of Gil- bert, who had a share in it. Please tell him all you know concerning his disappearance and help him fRobertj in every way possible. You will be rewarded. God bless you! You are his only hope. Signed, Robert M. Lawson. Anson regarded the missive long enough to have read and reread it several times. Finally he sighed heavily, carefully folded the paper in its original creases and put it back into the envelope. This .he handed to Lawson and said after due deliberation, Lad, l'm gittin' old, over ninety year, an' my eyes are gittin' dim. or I'd have known you in a minute. Yore the exact image of yore grandad, eyes an' all. I thought at hrst I'd seen you before som'eres, that's all. Of course I'll help you, tell me what you want. Tell me everything, all I know is that he never reached home, and that he carried a small fortune with hfm. Father believed he was still living. The old man paused a moment in sober con- templation, then :- It's a strange story, laddy, passing strange. Listen! 'twas nigh onto seventy year ago, back in '51, Your Grandad and I were just young wild pups, like the rest of them. VVell, we struck it rich up back here- ' Lawson, his clear shaven face making him five years younger, drank in the words atten- tively. The old man went on to tell how he and three others, the elder Lawson included, had set out for the East, where two of them lived and where the other two intended to, with high hopes and plenty of gold. He told how on the third day of their journey they had met a party of seven other men tested that they were ygoing the suggesting that theyjoin parties, as by doing their safety who all at- same route, so they would greatly increase should they meet any hostile Indians. The argument was reasonable and for another day they shared their fortunes each I7 with each. Then, on the second night, they having decided to put the gold together under the guard of one of the men, since they were now in hostile territory, the others betook themselves to sleep. just after midnight they were awakened by volleys of shots and loud war whoops. They rallied to the defense and were directed dow.n a narrow gulch by one of the new men of the party. Not meeting the Indians they expected to, they returned to camp, thinking it was all a joke. They fthe four of the original party and one of the othersj were met by commands from the other six to vamoose, they weren't wanted. The truth of the situation burst upon them. The men were outlaws who intended to steal their gold and make away with it. A fight e.nsued, and the outlaws were driven from the camp long enough for the others to secure the gold and cart it away some dis- tance. The night was dark and most of the shorts fired went wild. No one was seriously wounded and the only two as yet touched were both outlaws. Lawson was delegated to cache the gold while the other four fthe other out- law had remained loyal to his new bed-fellowsj held off an impending rally. He did so, bury- ing it under the sandy bottom of a shallow stream .near the camp, marking the spot by a line of boulders, L shaped, the vertex of which pointed to the cached gold only fifty yards distant. Even as he bent over to place a rock over the cache, waist deep in water, a stray shdt struck Lawson on the head at the base of the skull, knocking him senseless. His comrades hastened to his rescue, though fearing him dead. Burdened by his weight they managed to beat a safe retreat to a town some fifteen miles distant, without their horses. At this time it was a replica of the gambling hells of Dodge City and Benton, and had been dubbed Aftermath by an author who had come here for an inspiration for his new story, and who had regarded it as an aftermath of the heyday of these camps. In time Lawson had seemingly recovered from his wound and they all contemplated a return for the treasure. It proved, however, I8 that the bullet had affected his brain and that he could remember nothing of his preceding life. The others' conception of the location of the cache was not near enough to make its recovery probable, since they had not dis- covered his body until it had alternately rolled -over the shallow places-and floated down- stream to them, some hundred yards below. Doctors were summoned, but to no availg al- though not violent they declared him to be beyond hope of recovery. Several random attempts to recover the gold were made, but were unfruitful. T-hus the fortunes of eleven men, for the outlaws' gold was included, seemed destined to remain forever in the soil from whence it had come. More than fifty years later, Lawson, now seventy-five years old, had left with one of his friends, Philip Byrne by name, and the re- formed outlaw, to make another attempt for its recovery. Lawson had apparently recov- ere-d his memory when he had received a sec- ond blow on the head in an accident. Equipped with three days' provisions, although the distance was short, they had gone out of the town one 17th days of April, never to return. Thar's an old hermit livin' somewhar' 'long the trail yore grampa took, en people says as how that's him gone crazy agin. But whar's the other fellers, Jim and Phil? Don't take much stock in that 'ere story nohow, but whar be they, then P Has anyone been there since? asked Law- son, to whom the story had been a revelation. Nope, 's too long to go round thar now to get anywheres, short cut quite some south o' there. What would you advise me to do, think of it, man! Here I am penniless, with a fortune just out of my reach,-and yours too! What can I do ? he cried, in his excitement jumping up and hurriedly racing the worn floor of Nicholas R. Pratt, General Store. Do? VVhy, nothing son, nothing. Might's well hunt fer a pepper seed in a box of coal dust. 'S no use. But ef you really need money, why- Need money! God man! I had to sell , The Blue and White the only watch I ever had, and a birthday present at that, to get money to come out here! And now-l Now-now, you sit right down while I sor- ter think it over. Three days later an outf-it consisting of two saddle horses and their ri-ders, both young men in their twenties, and two pack horses with light packs climbed slowly up the side of a steep hill and disappeared over its crest just as the sun set over the ridge behind them. result of thinking it over. base of the hill they entered a narrow arroyo to camp for the night. They seemed to be in no hurry and leisure was the very essence of in the nearby supper. They were up the next morning before the sun, i.n fact as the sun rose between the two hills immediately before them, they were al- rea-dy breaking camp. Lawson and young Anson, for it was the old manis grandson, spent that day in hunting for the location of the Fight which had taken place seventy years earlier. Not being successful they returned to their new camp, not far from their first one, but in a more secret location. As they waded up the shallow brook, its narrow banks over- hung with interlacing bushes, forming a na- tural pathway to their camp, a shadowy form coming down the brook suddenly dove into the foliage bordering it and disappeared. This was the Arriving at the their bearing. They washed brook and prepared to get Suspecting it to be a camp marauder they gave chase, but to no avail. They returned to the camp expecting to find it ransacked, but nothing seemed amiss. In one corner of the tent, however, the saddle bags belonging to the two men had been opened, and on the ground near one of them was a small note- book, which proved to be Anso.n's diary, with one page torn out. It contained the last item written and concerned the mission of the two young men in the mountains. Anson, who was a good trailer, immediately suggested a systematic pursuit of the marauder. Lawson consented, and armed with rifles and kits they set out in pursuit. To Anson the trail was as an open book, and Westbrook High School so plain that at times they ran. They had gone about a mile when they found themselves entering a heavy wood. It was only a narrow strip, however, and as they came to the other side, a bent form disappeared among the shrubbery circling the base of a steep hill. It was plainly the form of an old man and from the lips of the pursuers there burst simulta- neously: The Hermit. They waited in con- cealment for him to appear above the fringe of bushes, but in vain. In a roundabout way they approached the spot where he had disap- peared. Deep in the bushes, under a ledge of overhanging rock, so situated as to be visible only from a spot directly beneath it, they dis- covered the mouth of a cave. So far they had been lucky enough to escape detection, and had only discovered the cave by accident, as it were. They proceeded to go no further, how- ever, but took notice of its location and quietly retraced their steps. Early the next morning the old hermit crawled out from under the rock and looked around fearfully. Two pairs of eyes not far away exchanged glances, and as one, fastened themselves upon him. After a careful re- connoissance, the old man, a bright new pick- axe over his shoulder, hurriedly left the clearing and set out towards the northwest. For live minutes the two watchers waited,- ten,-Fifteen,-and as the twentieth minute ticked off with no return of the old man, they rose from their cramped positions and stealth- ily approached the cave. A cursory examina- tion satisfied them that the hermit was its only inhabitant. They entered. The cave grew larger in all its dimensions and the atmos- phere was actually one of comfort. They were struck with the uniformity of its dimen- sions, and considering its length it was re- markably straight. They had progressed about a hundred yards when the cave abruptly ended. The flashlight they carried showed the termination to be a wall of shale and loose stone, though one-half was blocked by a huge triangular boulder which had been split its entire height Cabout 20 feetj to a width of from twelve to sixteen inches. They -had just commenced an exploration of the contents of I9 this part of the cave, consisting of a few old horse blankets, battered kettles, etc., belong- ing evidently to the owner of the cave, when they were startled by a noise as of a falling body, which came from the mouth of the cave. Suspecting a return of the hermit they looked about for some means of co.nceal- ment. The only possibility seemed to be the aperture in the boulder before them. Ex- tinguishing the light, they managed, by dint of much squeezing and wriggling, to jam into the crevice, Lawson first. They found they were in a fine position to watch the move- ments of the hermit without themselves being seen, for it was, as they suspected, the old man who had returned. As he entered the stone chamber, which was his home, he paused, then half turned and came directly towards the two watchers. He, long accustomed to the darkness of the cave, needed no light to direct him to the location he- desired, other- wise t-he two men would certainly have been discovered. As it was, it was necessary to back into the recess to escape detection. The hermit thrust in his arm and drew out some round object. Anson could have stepped o.n his fingers. Gf a sudden there came to him the humor of time s'tuation and he had har-d work to restrain himself. NVhat harm could there be in an old man, a hermit, supple though he was for his apparent age? He was almost tempted to reach out and grasp his hand. What a look would come over his face! Would he think that the ghosts of -his progenitors had come to seek revenge for some supposed infraction of their constitutional standards? Would he swoon with fright or would he run wild out of the cave, screaming with fright and clutching his long whiskers, calling on the gods to defend him and to revoke his enemies? Anson smiled and stuck out his foot to trod on the hairy fingers still fumbling for some object hidden in the crevice, the whole thought taking the space of only a few seconds. Suddenly, however, he thought of the epi- sode of the diary and quickly withdrew his foot. VV.hat business had such a man to fum- ble in the packs of another, taking only the 20 leaf of an unimportant diary belonging to someone he didn't even know, and which could easily be retranscribed? There must be a reason, but what? Was the man simply crazy? Of course. That was it. He sighed with relief. Who wouldn't go crazy living alone in an isolated cave, miles from any habi- tation since the good Lord knows when? But where did he get the pick, new it was, he could see it now in his mind's eye, shiny and bright and clean, contrasting sharply with the cir- cumstances of the man who carried it. VVhere, but out of Anson's pack. He hadn't noticed it gone, but it must be his, or Lawson's. The man was crazy, of course. He turned to speak to Lawson but the man had backed farther into the crevice out of sight, and he dare not raise his voice, even to a conversational whisper, to call him. He waited, the hermit was leavi.ng the cave. For five minutes he waited thus, and then, Law- son! in a hoarse whisper. Ssh! He'll hear you! from only a dozen feet beyond, but strangely above him. No. He's gone. Where are you? Come here, quick! I've found something. Coming Notice how this crack gets wider? It leads up, too. I wonder where,- God! The voice was a scream. Lawson! VVhat's the trouble, Man? No answer. The bottom suddenly seemed to fall out of the pit of Ansonls stomach, and a hot wave surged through it. He yanked the flashlight out of his pocket and turned it on. Lawson was right. The crevice grew wider and turned sharply upward. He Hashed the ray of lig-ht on its walls. They were almost as smooth as if cut with a knife. He advanced ten or twelve paces, his light alternately in front and to each side of him, calling Lawson the while. Suddenly the light seemed to go out. It was pointed straight before him, he pointed it up at his face. Its brilliant light almost blinded him, temporarily, yet when he turned it forward its rays did not show. The horrible truth flashed upon him. It was focused on nothingness. A great fear assailed - X The Blue and White him. Lawson 'had fallen into a bottomless pit. Why-Why was he so foolish as to throw 'away his life by' being so reckless? ' Sick with apprehension he advanced slowly, light di- rected to the floor. He -halted suddenly, on the brink of a twenty-foot vertical drop. An arched roof, sloping sides, level bottom, but ahead the light struck nothing, a continuation then of the first cave. But where was Lawson? Ah! Straight down here! What was that! God! A mass of white bones, a skeleton-its long hand waving from side to side. No. That hand was human. It was alive. Lawson ! A low moan, sounding strangely distant. Answer, man! Are you hurt? Foolish question. Phill A voice commanding even in its weakness, answered, Get a rope. Get help. I'm hurt. Bad! But, man- You can't do anything here- irritatingly, do as I say. VVithout a word Anson retraced his steps to the camp, running a good part of the way. He came back in an hour, bringing two horses, ropes, first-aid kit, and food. In his excite- ment he forgot all about the old hermit, but there was no need to worry. The old man did not return until dark. Anson hurried to the rescue, picketing the horses in a clump of alders outside. The rope he fastened to a stake in the floor of the first cave and passed it through the crevice in the rock which led to the second, and down into that, using two ropes for the purpose. He climbed down the rope to the level of the second cave and turned to Lawson. He lay under the skeleton of some human being, and rested on the bones of another. He was pale, and had lapsed into unconsciousness. Anson pressed a flask of brandy to his lips and forced him to swallow. A few seconds later his eyes llickered, opened, and he essayed a smile. It was a weak attempt, but it showed his grit. In a few moments he felt strong enough to speak. My leg, my right leg. Guess-its- gone. This through gritted teeth. Anson nodded faintly and strove to ease the injured Westbrook High School electric lantern' he had of the cave. ' It was ra happened to know 'the rudinients of surgery well enough to set and could not move. This hoist the injured man, member, setting the brought on the fioor delicate job, but he splint the leg so it done, he prepared to who had fallen into another faint, up to the floor of the crevice, at this end five feet wide. He reached down to fasten the rope around Lawson's body, just below the armpits. As he did so he .noticed the man had grasped one of the bones of a skeleton and in his effort to allay the pain of setting the leg had hung on with a grip of iron. The bone happened to be the wrist of the skeleton and in that hand was a paper! Shaking as with ague, Anson forgot his patient and unclasped the bony fingers, taking the paper therefrom. It was old, yel- low, and the mfssive written in pencil was only faintly discernible. Eagerly he read: I am Gilbert Lawson, my partner here is Philip Byrne. Jim Hartnett has gone around with the horses and equipment. To the finder of my body-On April 17th, 1906, we set out to recover some cached gold which I will tell you later where to find. Notify my son Robert M. Lawson, R. F. D. 4, Saccarappa, Maine, and give the money to him, or give him this letter. We came into this cave to sleep on the night of the 17th, while Hartnett kept on around the hill with the horses. This cave is a short cut. Early in the morning we were awakened by a roar of tumbling rock, and the ground shaking beneath us. We rushed to the door of the cave, but a fall of rock super- seded us and shut us ing we ran towards the farther end but the whole roof caved in before us- The manuscript went on to tell how they had lived for days, presumably five, off one day's rations, striving to find a way out. How, baffled at every turn, they at last gave them- selves up and prepared this manuscript. It gave references to men of their acquaintances who would be interested in their plight. CThey believed they would be found within a few days.j Then came the most important message of all, Follow creek in front of cave Qnorth endj up about 200 yards. Note line of 21 boulders 'L' shaped on side of Rusty moun- tain' fnot really a mountain but a du.n-colored hillj. 'Proceed from vertex of 'L' fifty yards into creek, find heart-shaped fiat rock in bed of stream. Lift, and dig about a foot. Gold belongs to my son, as heir-fin case Hartnett does not livel, if he does, share and share alike, between him, my son, and Anson. God's curse on the fiend who disobeys these orders! Gilbert R. Lawson. Young Anson read it twice to make sure, then smiling grimly to himself he put the note into a safe pocket and turning to all that re- mained of his grandfather's cronies, he bared his head reverently, and said slowly :- Well, old pals, you've donegyour bit. No one can accuse you of being slackersf, Once more to his task. Out of the cave, which he now hated with a vehemence born of superstition, out from the darkness,-into light. The journey back to the camp was un- eventful, though slow, because of Lawson's condition. For a week he nursed him, not daring as yet to move him from the vicinity. Of the hermit he had seen no move, and had actually forgotten him. Then, one day, two weeks later, Lawson, having heard the circumstances, commanded that they go on an immediate hunt for the gold. Anson knew he was in no condition to do anything of the sort, but Lawson was per- sistent. Together then they started on the hunt for the lost treasure. They came once more opposite the cave, and of a sudden rea- lized that there was no creek in front of the cave, but only a dry sandy stretch bordered by alders on one side, and,--that was it, those alders marked the bed of the stream men- tioned. That's what it was,', said Anson, the California earthquake of 1906. It buckled the cave and shut them in, the creek must have dried up. See that arroyo there? I've noticed that the bed of it is rocky, as though some torrent of water ran through it. The California earthquake? Did it come as far as here? I thought- Sure, not very strong, though, but that's 22 what it must have been. Let's follow these alders, they're the best landmark. Up the stream, 200 yards, Anson paced off, then looked to the right, where loomed Rusty mountain There were the boulders, but what was wrong? Where there should have been two lines of boulders there was only one, and that crooked and unreliable. There was no L, no vertex. What to do? The creek bed made a sharp bend here, around the hill, and the vertex might point in any one of a dozen directions. It was the stumbling block, the missing link in their chain of hope. The gold seemed far,-very far Off. But what about the rock in the middle of the stream? asked Lawson, can't we find that? Not much chance, I'm afraid. It was probably small. Covered by drifting sand by this timef, His surmise proved correct. Try as they would, the gold seemed destined to remain for- ever in the earth from whence it had come. For another week they prospected up and down the creek, working out every calculation, but to no avail. During this time they had come to believe they were being watched by the hermit. Several times they had glimpsed him peering out from behind some one of the mysterious boulders on the hillside. They worked On. At last one day they threw down the pick and shovel fthe hermit had the other pickj and disgustedly, not to say angrily, turned their faces toward the camp, which they expected to sleep in for the last time that night. Early in the morning they broke camp and moved lingeringly toward home. Damn it! I'm going to see that hermit. VVhat's he doing around here, anyhow? Law- son, I tell you I am going to see that hermit. The Blue and White Anson swung his horse around and started back towards the cave. Lawson followed him a minute later. As they came around a bend in the creek bed, they were surprised to see the old man digging frantically near where they had left off. Anson spurred his horse to a gallop. V Hey! you, he accosted the hermit. What do you want? To his surprise the man did not run. Instead he calmly leaned on his pick and turned his sharp, beady eyes upon his visitors. Who are you, anyway P again from Anson. The man at first did not reply, and then in a squeaky voice rusty with disuse, he said z- Ever hear of Jim Hartnett, did ye? Guess ye have, well, I'm him. With that he set to work agai.n. Hartnett! the outlaw! the partner of his grandfather! Grasping him roughly by the arm he questioned him eagerly, then learni.ng nothing, he told his whole story. The man stared at him, then cried hoarsely. Anson! my pal! W'here is he? Anson promised to lead him to him if he would show him the location of the gold. But the old man knew nothing, and said as much. The two men generously offered him the use of one of their horses, while they rode the pack horses, and finally he consented to the offer. As Lawson mounted the pack horse, the animal, unused to such a burden, reared and struck with his forefeet. Lawson held him as much as possible, but in one of his wild plunges his forefeet broke i.ntO a gopher hole and the horse stumbled to his knees, throwing his rider. As he rose to his feet to see if the horse was injured the old man uttered a hoarse cry. Following his glance they looked at the gopher hole. There at the hor.se's feet, uncovered by his plunges, was the lost gold! GIVE MORE THOUGHT TO N'S Nl USIC Music STORE Westbrook High School 23 STATIONERY BOOKS FOUNTAIN PENS OFFICE EQUIPMENT SPORTING GOODS LEATHER GOODS Lormg, Slfori E63 Harmon MONUMENT SQUARE PORTLAND, MAINE P6QZl6ZZU,66f 616177725---In IAE llfhte Jllozmfazm' A CAMP OF CHARACTER AND IDEALS FOR FIFTY BOYS FROM 6 TO 18 Scoutcraft, Woodcraft, Mountain Climbing, Hiking, Field Athletics, Tennis, Baseball, Horseback Riding, Canoeing, Motor-Boating. All Water Sports. Private Pond. Wooded Shores. Sandy Beach. Table unexcelled for variety and abundance. PA R E N O R For lzeautfully illuftraied booklet, telling not only about th: ramp but al.ra interested pleaqe Consult about the men and permnaliiier -who rontrol it. addreu the direriorr , t with M R. LEWIS MR. Eff M RS. EUGENE I. SMITH, Conway, N. H. NE W' FASPIIOZVS FOR SPRING Authoritative Styles Reliable Qualities Value Giving Prices fl!! are combined at fl41llNE'S LARGEST DEPARTIWENT STORE PORTEOUS, MITCHELL 85 BRAUN CO. o. G. K. ROBINSON Sfflviff C0m'mc70r and Bzzz'fa'er Exterior and Interior House Finish, Door and Window Frames Clapboard Siding, Pine Sheathing, Cabinet Work Telephone 391 Mill and Oflice, 14 FITCH STREET Westbrook, Maine I J. R. LIBBY Co. PORTLAND, MAINE H eadquarterx fir nearly efueffyilzzizg---efpeczlzlbf G O O D B O OK S 24 The Blue and VVhite i ,llIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIlIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllll lllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlillllll IIIllIl ll Mll lllmlllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIIIIII Illl IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllm 6 SCHOOL AND GLASS NOTES P 4. K llllIIIlIIIllIllllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll lll IIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllMill llmllllml llll lllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIllIllllllllllllllllllllllll IIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllli I E ASSEMBLY NOTES Several very interesting Assemblies have been held this year. One of the most enjoyable was held at Christmas time when a fine program was given. A playlet entitled The Christmas Pic- ture, was presented by girls of the Freshman Class which was greatly appreciated. The re- mainder of the program was as follows: Selection .................................................................... Orchestra Song- Joy to the World ....... .................. A ssembly Song- Silent Night ............. ...................... A ssembly Selection ........................................................ Boys' Quartette Selection ........................................................ Boys' Quartette Song-'fHark the Herald Angels Sing ............ Assembly Song- Winds thru the Olive Trees .............. Assembly Selection from Messiah ............., ......... A ssembly Selection ....................... ......... . ........ O rchestra Selection .................................................................... Orchestra Assembly School Song ................ . ............................................ At an assembly held on Feb. 15, the Senior Class gave a most interesting debate. The ques- tion was Resolved, That the United States should further restrict immigration. Richard Brooks, Philip Bacheldor and Clyde Hulit represented the affirmative, while Alma Manchester, Harriet Lucas and Josiah Pugh sup- ported the negative. Raymond Waite acted as chairman, and Ellis LeBeau as timer. The judges, Miss Whittier, Miss Wheet, and Mr. Philbrook decided in favor of the affirmative. The speakers on both sides gave very interest- ing and convincing speeches which showed the result of much thought and study. It is hoped that other debates will be given soon. Early in the year Alice Girard, Harriet Lucas, and Maurice Goodwin were appointed cheer lead- ers, and on several occasions enthusiastic athletic meetings have been held. ASSEMBLY PLAY The Assembly Play for this year is Polly- annan or The Glad Girl, a comedy in four acts, by Catherine Chisholm Cushing, based on the novel by Eleanor H. Porter. The following is the Cast of Characters. Mrs. Carmody ........................ ......... f Ielen Sherman Beatrice Foster Harriett Lucas Miss Carroll ....................... Mrs. Gregg ................ Nancy ................................... ........... E rnestine Hanna Miss Polly Harrington ....... Rachel Hutchns Pollyanna Whittier ...... ............ O live Pride Jimmy Bean, Jr. ........... .......... O lin Benson John Pendleton, Esq. ...... ........ R ichard Brooks George Freiday Philip Bachelder Bleeker ............................. Doctor Chilton ......... Jimmy Bean, Sr. .......................,............ George Woodman SYNOPSIS Scene. A New England Village. Period: Nowadays. Act I. Miss Polly Harrington's Parlor. A Summer afternoon. Act II. John Pendleton's Library. Some weeks later. Act III. The library. An hour later than Act II. Act IV. The library. Five years later than Act III. Through the presentation of Little Womenn and the coming presentation of Pollyanna on April 4, we feel that Westbrook High School stands high in dramatic work and we are proud of this fact. Both of these plays stand for fine achievements in this field, and the results will be clearly noticeable in the better taste of our students. Under the able direction of the coach, Miss Marion Lord, we feel that Pollyanna will be as great a success both financially and profes- sionally as was Little VVomen. The Annual Prize Speaking Contest held at the Warren Church on the evening of March 12, was very much of a success. The speakers showed excellent training under the supervision of their coach, Miss Marion E. Lord. The Stephen Manchester Post, American Legion, offered two prizes, that were presented by Mr. P. A. Bacheldor, to Floyd Burton and Reba Man- chester. We appreciate the interest and friendly Westbrook High School spirit shown by the Stephen Manchester Post, in offering these prizes for our contests. It is added evidence that the boys are still service men in our Community. The program was as follows: Selection ............,............................. High School Orchestra Gentian ........................................................ Mary E. Wilkins Frances Richardson Respect the Flag ...................................... Alvin M. Owlsey Charles Canning The Going of the White Swan .................. Gilbert Parker Ruth D. Jarrett Quartette-Sextette from Lucia .......................... Donizetti Maurice Goodwin, George Freiday, William Wilson and Clyde Hulit Sally Ann's Experience ...,.............................. Liza C. Hall Olive E. Pride The Highwayman .......................................... Alfred Noyes Katherine M. Hallowell I am an American ........................ . .... . ...... Elias Licbcrinann J. Floyd Burton Where Ignorance is Bliss ...................... Howard Fielding Harriet L. Lucas Piano Solo-Hungarian Rhapsodie . ....................... Liszt Marion A. Kelly Here Comes the Bride .............................. Kate L. Bosher Reba M. Manchester The New South ...................................... .. Henry W. Grady F. Maurice Goodwin The House with the Paint Wore Off .................... Anan Beatrice E. Foster Selections ................... . ................... Svnior Grade Orchestra Decision of Judges Presentation of Prizes l'y Stephen Manchester Post, American Legion. Through the kindness and generosity of the Parent-Teacher Association, Principal Lewis was able to attend the convention of Secondary school principals at Chicago, which was held from Feb- ruary 25-28. In the past ten years 2,118 pupils have been in attendance at the High School and 344 have grad- uated, making an average registration of 211.8 pupils per year, and 34.4 graduates each year. During the school year of 1923-24, the Fresh- men class registered 100, the Sophomore class 85, the junior class 47, and the Senior Class 48, making a grand total of 281, of which 145 were girls and 136 were boys. 0 : 1 I I ' I OUNDED upon mana' prznczlaler tfze Eastman any inert nas aeen anzfalzng .rofzdly fir more tfzan fzaff a century QA SA77sFAC7'o1eYfma grofwzng anszness jnyfyfes M1271 in tfze Eastman male which may be Jfafea' as fb!!0 l,27J --To distribute merchandise with the least possible ex- pense and always at the low- est possible price is a cluty. -Only good merchandise is really economical, while that of doubtful or inferior quality is extravagant at any price. -Good service is recognized by what it does rather than by what we say about it. -Success in great measure de- pends upon a loyal staff of co-workers with each one of whom the good name of E.astman's is a matter of personal pride and honor. Eastman Bros. 8t Bancroft Erfabliylrea' 1865 PORTLAND, MAINE 26 In December the subscription contest for the Ladies' Home journal started. Mr. Philip Marsh, a representative of the Curtis Publishing Com- pany, again offered us a proposition similar to that of the year before. The subscriptions were to be sold for one dollar each, fifty cents of this going to the school. The contest lasted for a week, during which time 465 subscriptions were sold. ,Only two other schools in the state sold more subscriptions than Westbrook High. The prize for the boy having the most subscriptions, a Conklin ,fountain pen, was awarded to Clyde Hulit, while a similar prize was given to Mildred Barbourpthe winner among the girls. Refill pencils were given as prizes to all who obtained three or more subscriptions. A new idea is being tried out among the girls of the High School this year. Each girl keeps a daily record of points won in home study, scholarship, attendance at church, Sunday School, gymnasium and school games. The girl winning the greatest number of points during the year will receive a prize of 310.00 and honorable mention at the graduation exercises. The object of this is to promote homework, encourage punc- tuality and regular attendance, draw attention to careful planning of time and to discourage at- tendance upon outside affairs that detract from good scholarship and high standards. Vaughn Staples and Josiah Pugh have sub- mitted essays in the American Chemical Society prize essay contest. Mr. Pugh selected as his subject, The Relation of Chemistry to Health and Disease, and Mr. Staples wrote on 'fThe Relation of Chemistry to National Defense, both assigned subjects. This contest is nation-wide and prizes are given of 320.00 in each state for the best essay on each of the six assigned topics. From among the winners of state prizes, a National Committee will select the best essay on each of the subjects as- signed and the winners will be awarded four- year scholarships, which will provide all ex- penses for attendance at Yale or Vassar College. The Blue and White SENIOR CLASS At our first class meeting we elected the follow- ing class officers: President-Clyde Hulit. Vice-President-Orland Sweetser. Treasurer--Linton Raymond. Secretary-Helen Sherman. We had in our midst several football players, who will be greatly missed. They are: Roche- leau, Hinkley and Hulit, in addition to the man- ager, Bachelder. We were well represented in the Prize Speak- ing Contest, Miss Pride, Miss Jarrett, Miss Lucas and Mr. Goodwin taking part. Though none of these won the prize, they all did very creditably and their efforts reflect honor upon our class. The girls are not behind the fellows when it comes to sports. Miss Robinson, Miss Girard, Miss Smith and Miss Lucas were on the regular basketball team and several others who played in parts of games. Miss Girard was captain and Miss Smith was manager. This team is the best that ever represented Westbrook High School. The annual assembly play also drew its share of the class. Miss Pride, Miss Sherman, Miss Lucas, Bachelder, Benson and Brooks had parts. Through a series of misfortunes we have been unable to run dances this year, but we have not been inactive in 'other lines. Many of our num- bers have been on the Honor List, which means that they must have received at least four A's in each quarter. The majority of the class are planning to con- tinue their schooling. Several are going to the Maine colleges and others are choosing schools in other states for their new Alma Mater. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY ln our Freshmen year we suffered as Freshmen always do, under the overlordship of our elders, but we bore up bravely under the strain, sailed smoothly through our Sophomore year, and again entered High School to begin our junior year. As juniors our class is well represented in every branch of school activities, and the record our class will leave behind is one of which to be very proud. VVestbrook High School From a total number of 93 in the year 1921, our class decreased to '71 in 1922. This was be- cause many dropped out of school, others were promoted, while a few dropped back a class. The following students dropped out at the end of the Sophomore year: William Banks, Warren Bun- nell, Doris Cole, Rupert Cole, Elizabeth Fair- banks, Edwin Horr, Irene McGuire, Egon Mad- sen, Emily Nichols, Everett Phillips, William Smith, Albert Tetrault, Margaret VVelch. At the beginning of the year 1923 the number of those in the Junior class had decreased to 48. Among this number were two newcomers, whom we were glad to welcome to our ranks-Shirley Straw of Gorham, and Charles Lang of Hollis. It is with regret that we learn that Charles Lang was obliged to leave school, for he was an inter- ested student, and was doing well in his studies. At the first of the year a class meeting was held, at which the following officers were elected: President, Lindsay Goff: Vice-president, Brinton McClellan: Secretary, Annie Libby, Treasurer, Elizabeth Marshall. The honor of our class is upheld in athletics by Brinton McClellan. captain of the basketball team: Ellis Lebeau, football and baseball captain. and Kenneth Hawkes, who has been elected to serve as football manager for the coming year. Marion Emery is doing excellent work as a mem- ber of the girls' basketball team, while Eugene 27 Hebert, Edward Kinmond and Floyd Burton are also prominent in the school athletic activities. But athletics is not the only thing in which the juniors make a fine showing. Both Rachel Hutchins, as a member of last year's trio, and Philip Ames, who plays in the school orchestra, deserve much praise for their work, and some of the members of the class of '25, who are prom- inent in dramatics are: Ernestine Hanna, Rachel Hutchins, Frances Taylor, Beatrice Foster. Of the list of those on the editorial board, the following are members of the class of '25 : Ernes- tine Hanna, Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Frances Craft, Art Editor, Frances Taylor, Assistant Commercial Editorg Annie Libby, Assistant Alumni Editor, and Ellis Lebeau, Athletic Editor. We point with pardonable pride to the fact that the junior class has more of its members on the honor roll the first semester of the year than any other two classes on the list, for of the nineteen on the honor roll, there are nine Juniors, while there are only four Seniors, two Sophomores and four Freshmen. The class of '25 was also well represented in the annual prize-speaking contest given by the American Legion, by Beatrice Foster and Floyd Burton, the latter winning the first prize for the second year in succession. The following is the list of the present Junior class: Philip L. Ames XVilma E. Babb Roger M. Boothby Laura J. Brackett Charles A. Brown john F. Burton Frances Craft Robert R. Delcourt Eleanor Dowling Thomas Dunn Marion Emery Beatrice E. Foster Doris E. Foster Eva E. Fredette Ernestine G. Hanna Olga L. Hendrickson Rachel Hutchins Louise I. Leighton Annie L. Libby Elizabeth M. Marshall Ellen A. Skillings Frances L. Smith Shirley E. Straw Margaret Sutermeister Metha V. Sweet Frances M. Taylor Gladys M. Teague Beatrice S. Vanner George VV. Gayton Lindsay O. Goff Kenneth M. Hawkes Charles R. Hayes Eugene Hebert Edward E. Kinmond Charles Lang Ellis E. LeBeau Brinton W. McClellan Laithe Melcher Keith V. Miller Elmer Moxcey John G. Robinson Robert G. Smith Harland M. Thompson Henry E. Vaughan joseph R. Waite Harry S. VValker Albert E. Winslow Lyman K. VVoodbury MARGARIZT SUTERMms'r12R, '25. 28 SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY The class of 1926 began its Freshman year with 105 members, but as this paper goes to press late in our second year of high school, it numbers only 81. Truly it is a case of the survival of the fittest. At the end of the first year 30 had dropped out or fallen behind their class, so that of our original number, 75 were left to begin the Sophomore year, and this was increased to 83 by the addition of a few upper classmen dropping back to join our ranks and by the addition of the following new students whom we were glad to welcome to 1926: Philip Fraser, George Anderson, Louise Cum- The Blue and White mings, Margaret Titcomb, Harold Tripp and Euric Wheeler. The class officers this year are: President-George Woodman. Vice-President-Thomas Cairns. Secretary and Treasurer-Winifred Plummer. Among the boys prominent in football are: Clifford Canning, Charles Canning, Thomas Cairns, Nathaniel Townsend, Elwood Howe and Harry Stanford. The boys have also won honors -in track, basketball and baseball with many other boys also taking part. In the school orchestra are: Dorothy Emery, George Frieday and Harry Grierson. The following are members of the class of 1926: Julia Bragdon Chester Burnham Thomas Cairns George P. Campbell Charles Canning Clifford Canning E. Wescot Charles Fleta Chick 1. Howard Cotton Laura Crawford Louise Cummings Dorothy Dolley Walter Dowling Dorothy Emery Robert Fortin Albert Foster Philip Frazer George Freiday Elouise Girard Mabel Grant Harry Grierson Clarence Hanson Emily Hawkes Alice Hayes Ethel Horr Elwood Howe Aurilla Hutchins Rachel Hutchins Ernest johnson Grace Jordon Bertram Kenny Erma Knight Bertha Lafhn Harold Lagerson Cora Larravee Barbara Leighton Roger Leighton Helen Libby Edythe Lowell G. Royal Lowell Alice McCullough Evelyn McFarland Ernest Meggison Helen Miller Lena Morgan Irene Moreau Kenneth Morse Katheryn Murphy Helen Mushreau Mildred Nelson Theodore Norman Edward O'Brien Kenneth Peterson Josephine Phaneuf Roland Pinkham Winnifred Plummer William Pomerleau Harry Reece Emma Roberts Louise Robichaud Reuben Robichaud Jeannette Rocheleau Clyde Smith Alice Snow Harry Stanford Howard Stultz Mabel Timberlake Margaret Titcomb Nathaniel Townsend Harold Tripp Elsie Turner ' Dorothy Webb Evelyn VVelch Euric VVheeler Thurston VVhitney Vlfilliam VVilson Annie VVinslow George Woodman, Jr. Guilford Pendexter Westbrook High School THE CLASS OF 1927 In the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hun- dred and twenty-three, on the seventeenth day of the ninth month, a great event occurred at West- brook Iligh School, for said school was highly honored by one hundred brilliant young men and women becoming an important part of the student body. A few of this number have left, a fact which is sincerely regretted. Naturally, teachers and students were delighted to have the privilege of aiding these learned scholars. Indeed, many students were self-ap- pointed guides, conducting the strangers to their proper places of business. The stately Seniors truly exerted themselves to make sure that the Reception to the newcomers proved entertaining. I t did. I These folks e'ected class officers as follows: President-Carl Powers. Vice-President-Pearl Sinclair. Secretary-Doris Stearns. Treasurer-Roland Chamard. Although the class had no representatives on the regular football team, it has several promis- ing men. Roland Chamard made the boys' basketball team and Marjorie King made the girls' team. This'class furnished three-tenths of the participators of the prize-speaking contest: Katherine Hallowell, Frances Richardson and Reba Manchester. It can easily be seen that IV. H. S. could not do without such a class. The members of this class have distinguished themselves in others ways. For instance. be- havior. They certainly set an excellent example for the Seniors and Sophomores to follow. Ladies and Gentlemen, allow me to introduce: u Tiny little Freshmeng green as they can be. Hear the upper classmen shout in childish glee, Even stately Seniors stoop to scorn, you see. Firstwe get acquainted with our teachers and our books, Reception then is heldg a grand and festive ball. Every Freshman boy and every Freshman girl . Simply quake with fear as they pass into the hall. Ho! they tell their friends after all is o'er, Maybe you'd have been afraid, but surely we were not, Another year is comingg we'll be Sophomores sure, New and greener Freshmen will be gettingwhat we got. u at Cheer up, patient readers, Freshmen aren't so bad! Long and hard they struggle through a year of days And they come out victors. Next year greenness gone, Sophomoresg silly sophomores with the giggle craze, Shall laugh and shout in scorn at Childish Freshman VVays. PEARL SINCLAIR, '27. 29 The following named are members of the Freshman class. Those marked with I have left school : . Doris G. Allan Duane Allen Florence L. Allen Clifford Andrews Calvin L. Barbour Mildred Barbour Ruth I. Barker Ralph Billings Olive E. Blake Sylvia Breton Elizabeth M. Buotte 'Flora Campbell Leo P. Campbell 'Anna Caron Roland J. Chamard VVilliam Chandler, -I Frank VV. Chick Freeland VV. Chick Lena A. Coffin Stella Cole Dorothy C. Collins Arline Connel Arthur M. Cousins 'Irene M. Delcourt Romeo S. Delcourt Dorothy Dowling Doris A. Drisko Myrle E. Elwell Evelyn A. Farrar Chesley Foster Dorothy E. Foster Mildred V. Foster Beulah Foy John S. Gerry Paul Graham Gorden S. Griffiths Romeo Guimond Katherine M. Hallow Carrie J. Hansen Theodore Harvey Curtis G. Hawkins Helen L. Jarrett 'Bertha L. jellison Edwin W. Jensen Glenna M. Keller Raymond L. Killian Dorothy King Marjorie D. King Raymond King William I. King T. ell lk Theresa Labrecque Napoleon Lachance Irene Larrivier Irene S. Lombard jean A. Macdonald Reba M. Manchester Harris W. Mayberry Harold R. McBride Arlene D. Merrick Leola P. Miller Raymond Moreau Sylvia G. Moreau Mildred Mushreau Kenneth Nelson Horace E. Norton Edith E. Olsen Dorothy D. Perry Guy C. Peterson tStanley Peterson Rosa Porello Carl A. Powers Doris M. Pratt Ralph F. Pride Dorothy F. Reny Frances Richardson Benjamin Robinson Sylvia C. Robinson Arthur R. Rosvally Charles W. Sanborn Ally Sawyer Pearl B. Sinclair Harry Smith wk Olive Smith Pauline A. Smith Etta A. Spiller Doris S. Stearns Raymond F. Sullivan Pauline H. Sutermeis Roy P. Tedford Ethel j. Thomas Alan W. Titcomb Roland J. Turgeon Viola Urbank Hazel A. Vanner Thomas L. Vaughan Evelyn A. Webber Floyd B. Webber Raphael F. VVelch Norris A. VVescott Theodore Winslow ter 30 The Blue and VVhite i ,lllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll DEPART'MENTS L nun The purpose of W. H. S. is to do four things, namely, C13 to prepare boys and girls for col- lege, f2l to give them a business training, C35 an industrial training, and C45 a general education. To accomplish these results, the High School offers, under trained teachers, courses in English, Ancient and Modern Languages, Science, Math- ematics, History, Commercial subjects, such as Bookkeeping, Stenography, Typewriting and Of- fice Practice: Industrial Training in Mechanical Drawing and in the practical use of various wood- working and metalworking machines and tools. Limited courses are offered also in Music, Domes- tic Science, Public Speaking and Physical Culture. As regards the College Department, we quote the following extract from Mr. Lewis' annual report in the City School Report: The school is judged by a double standard. One standard is that of the community, the other, that of the college, and it is necessary to live up to both. These standards, especially the latter, are subject to change, and it is the business of the school to be constantly striving to improve its scholarship to meet the new and more stringent college entrance requirements. The colleges are becoming more crowded each year. and they feel more freedom than ever before in picking only the best and retaining only the fittest. Our most pressing problem, therefore, and a forever present one, is to keep abreast of the demands made upon us as a college preparatory institution, and our policy should look toward a strengthening of this work upon which our standing in the outside edu- cational world depends. This problem weighs as heavily upon the parents as upon the teachers and the school. Westbrook High is upon the approved list of the New England College Entrance Board, which association includes Amherst, Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Massachusetts Agricultural, Wesleyan, Middlebury, Tufts, Boston University and Williams. It also enjoys the privilege of being on the list of schools approved by Dartmouth. Brown University and Worcester Polytechnic In- stitute for certification purposes. f'Students may enter any of these colleges upon presentation of a certificate from the principal showing that an average grade of 8521 has been attained in the subjects necessary for entrance. At the present time Westbrook High has stu- dents in the following institutions of higher learning: Bates, Bowdoin, Colby, Brown Uni- versity, Connecticut State College. University of Maine, University of Southern California, Uni- versity of Montana, New York University, Tufts Dental, Tufts Engineering, Boston University, Yale, Lawrence University, Pratt Institute, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Massachusetts College of Osteopathy, Potsdam University of New York. Other schools of lesser degree repre- sented are: Kentls Hill Seminary, Westbrook Seminary, Gorham and Farmington Normal Schools, Gray's Business College, Nasson Insti- tute, Miss Wheelock's Kindergarten School, Posse Normal School of Physical Training in Boston. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT YoUR AIM IN BUSINESS A personls position is business depends largely upon himself: what he is, what he can do, and how he can do it. A person with a careless atti- tude or one who has no intention of doing right, rarely gets anywhere unless someone secures a position for him, and then he is told what, when and how to do it. Business men do not care for employees of this kind who cannot think for themselves, and who are not neat, accurate, loyal and honest. Unless he aims for something higher, his advancement is hindered, his friends are few, Westbrook High School Presurnpscot Eleirric Company Distributors of Hydro-Eleolfric Power 895 MAIN STREET WESTBROOK, MAINE Q9?!lIlvX,Sl19E.B9I?EIIIIHS Petefssimfglfffl Shop . Try Our Lunches S- A- SYLVESTER oggrgzgpggzrooggg 133 Bridge Street Hot Point Irons and Repairs Compliments of R. K. DUCLos BROTHERS ,RON FOUNDER 306575 wEsTBRooK. MAINE Compliments of wiomplimznrs of GROVER WELCH new Ciba Bike Stuhin HORACE H. TOWLE WILLIAM LYONS 32 his salary is small, and he stays in the same place year after year. In order to work in a right way and to attain a desired position, a person must hrst of all be honest. He must be one who can be trusted in any kind of business dealing. He must be ac- curate and prompt. He must be loyal to his work., his associates and above all, to himself. He must be quick to see what to do and do it cor- rectly. If he can Fill these requirements, he will be trustworthy and be able to make a success of life. It is important to select one's aim in life as soon as possible. A high school student should begin to think of what his business in life will be when he enters high school, Then is the time to prepare himself for further education or to select those subjects that will give him the best foundation for a business career. An equally important essential is character. A person who possesses a good character is always the one who succeeds. High ideals and a pleasing personality are also helpful in the progress of reaching the desired goal. To obtain this, one must always keep in mind the unchangeable pur- pose to aim for success. The Commercial Department, perhaps better than any other, develops the qualities of industry, proniptness and accuracy, which are so indispen- sable for success. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENT As statistics show the industrial department is steadily increasing. From 1909 to 1919 the stu- dents entering the industrial course averaged fourteen each year. As years go on we see more -interesting iiguresg in 1921, twenty entered, 1922, twenty-nine, and in 1923, twenty-eight. At the present time there are sixty-eight boys in the school taking the industrial course. The practical part of the industrial course lies in the shop, which consists of a Sheet Metal De- partment and Machine Shop on the first Hoor, while on the second there is a Pattern Shop and Manual Training Department. The Pattern shop classes are taught by Mr. Pat- rick, and the Manual Training classes are taught by Mr. Alden. The Pattern Shop has made va- The Blue and White rious patterns, the outstanding ones being a small lathe, upright-drill and emery grinder. The Manual Training classes are making various pieces of furniture, cedar chests, chairs, tables and radio cabinets. , The Sheet Metal and Machine Shop teacher is Mr. Elmer Lord, a man well known as one of the best instructors in this line of work that can be found in the state. The entire number in the machine shop this year is forty-one. One of the outstanding pieces of work that has been done this year is the making of an emery grinder and a vice, which has a 32 inch steel-faced jaw. This vice is sold in hardware stores for 31125, while the entire cost to the boys in the industrial course is 32.25, and the workman- ship is far superior to those factory-made. Eight- inch jacks, capable of lifting one ton, are also being made. The more advanced boys are working on cast- ings for a high speed drill that will be completed the last of this school year. The work of last year consisted of making a fine set of hardened steel mandrels from two inches down to M inch, a set of fluted reamers from two inches down to M inch varied by six- teenths of inches: also a small lathe forty-four inches long with a nine-inch swing. suitable for wood turning or metal polishing. All visitors are cordially invited to inspect the shop and the work being done. The course speaks for itself, as is attested by the many fa- vorable comments that have come from the ex- hibition recently displayed in one of the city store windows. The number of graduates from the course successfully holding responsible positions throughout this city and Portland is a credit to the department. PATTERN SHOP The pattern shop is as well equipped as the rest of the industrial department. When we enter the room we see on the right the circular saw, the band saw, the two planers, the jointer and the surfacer. At the lower end of the room a hollow chisel mortiser and also three lathes, one a high speed lathe, and the other two smaller ones, which were made in the machine shop. On three sdies Westbrook High School 33 For Graduation- Blue Suits of Fine Quality and Correct Styles 325 - 7530 - S35 - sew HASKELL 81 JONES CO. PORTLAND A Low 0rverlzeaa',' Expense Is important in corporate management and always pleases the stockholders. The Northwestern has no stockholders, but during the past 64 years it has paid dividends to its owners fthe policy holdersj amounting to S27S,000,000. It'r lofw 0-verl1ead fwill gifve-you lofw can proteiiion. C. W. FRANK, 33 Seavey St. 'Tilt Sweet to ie ffclmzeea' 'Tis sweet and deliciously satisfying to feel the ap- proval and admiration which Fine clothes draw forth. But'tis sweeter far to know one may selefl these self-same clothes at economically low prices such as always prevail here. 1. E. PALMER CO. H. W. PETERS CO. Bolton 'J Largext M anljaduring jeweler: Class Rings Class Pins Fraternity, Club and Society Jewelry 5178 Washington Street Boston 32, Mass. WHAT I WOULD Do IF I WERE You I f I were a Young Man 13 Yam Old 0' Oveff l earning my own mo- ney, I would take out a good Life Insurance. It is a good way to save money. If I were married I would provide for that wife of mine by Life Insurance. Earning my own mo- rwgre a ney, I would provide for my future with Life Insurance. JOHN O. WINSHIP 86 CO. B U L B S GLADIOLUS DAHLIA Quality and Prices sure to please Flowers for Sale after August 1st JANIES II. PIIIDE, JR. R. F. D. 2, Box 78 Westbrook. Maine Tlze Three Flower Lzkfze ffzeclmit Presented in new containers of charming and exclusive design. The Tlzree Flower Line makes a forceful appeal to ladies of refinement everywhere. Of especial interest are The Three Flo'-wer Single Compat7, PARK GARAGE 8: ACCESSORIES STORE JOHN LAWRENSEN, Proprietor General Automobile Repairing new design, and Three Flgqufr Trwin Campaff, U. S. L Agenl Iof FULL LINE OF ACCESSORIES 1 cumb.-rland street, Cumberland Mills Phone 222 OPP' Rivefbenk Pefkv W 'b'00 B. G. PRIDE Wood and Coal and Sebago Lake Ice Handle FaZ7ory Wood U' All Kind: -Trucking Done Promptlyl- OFFICES: 922 Main Street, Westbrook, and 547 Main Street, Cumberland Mills Compliments of HARRY D. BROOKS MANUFACTURERS, AGENT 48 Exchange Street, Portland, Me. 34 of the room are benches with places for eleven or more students with suitable tools for nearly any kind of woodwork. The course in pattern-making this year con- sists of a series of simple patterns which, at the end of the year, will be molded at the pattern shop and a few of them cast in lead, so that it may be known whether they were a success or a failure. One who has never seen a patternmaker at work little realizes how much work there is in even a simple pattern. We start with a bo-ard or a plank, which is taken to the band saw to be cut the desired length. From there it is carried to the jointer where one surface and one edge are planed square. It now goes to the surfacer where the other surface is planed, and then it is taken to the saw which squares the other edge and the ends. We now have as near a perfect piece as possible. If the pattern we are to make is larger than any single piece of stock, the several pieces are glued together and we must wait until the next week before any more can be done. If it is to be only a simple pattern, it is taken to the bench and finished by hand. In this case the process differs, according to what it is to be. When the student has completed his work he takes it to Mr. Patrick, our capable instructor, who lets few faults escape him. His decision is rendered after a careful inspection. In case it is satisfactory, it receives a coat of white shel- lac, then a coat of black and is finished. The pattern shop and machine shop work to- gether as much as possible. In fact, nearly every- thing made in the machine shop is cast from pat- terns made in the pattern shop. MUSIC The Music Department of Wfestbrook High School offers excellent training in both its vocal and orchestral courses, under the capable instruc- tion of Miss Martha Wasson. The students are not the only ones who benefit from the course. Many organizations of the city have enjoyed the musical programs furnished by orchestra quartet and trio, which reflect great credit on the depart- ment. The Blue and White On March 13 a very interesting program was presented by the orchestra at Cumberland Hall, the proceeds from which will be used to give the members of the orchestra an opportunity to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert at City Hall in Portland. The following program was presented: Selection from William Tell ...... .......................... R ossini Souvenir de Venise .............................. Alfred Price Quinn Orchestra Minuet in G ............................................................ Beethoeeri Freshman Trio Reading- Within the Law .................... Bayard Vviller Katherine Hallowell Vielle Chanson CAn old Songb ............ Ethclbcrf Nwvin Pastorale ........'.............................................. Ethelbert N cryin Girls Ensemble Little Concert Waltz .................................. Gabriel Frontiu Told at Twilight ...................................... Charles Huerter Orchestra Reading- Jane ..................................... Booth Tarkingfan Helen Jarrett Overture Raymond .................................................. Thomas Sextet from Lucia ................................ ....... D onizetti Boys Ensemble The Temple Bells, Kashmiri Song, from CEastj Indian Love Lyrics .........- ...................................................... ....... A m y Woodford Finden Till l Wake ............................................................ Orchestra Vocal Duet-Sull Aria .............................................. Mozart Hazel Chick and Phyllis Richardson Adieu ................................................................. Rudolf Friml The Bims-Bims .............................. : ................. Leon Adams Orchestra ORCFTESTRA lklmmmzs Violins Doris Allen Dorothy Emery Maurice Goodwin Sylvia Robinson Mildred Barbour George Freiday Harry Grierson Olive Smith Cellos Ethel King Cliacultyb Arlene Merrick Flute Doris Stearns Clarinet William Wilson Cornet ' Philip Ames Drums and Bells John Gerry ' H Pianist, Clyde Hulit-Assistant, Katherine Maurice Goodwin William Wilson Boys Ensemble George Freiday Clyde Hulit allowell VVesrbrook High School 35 our RINES BHUTHERS UIJMPANY or Hay Cenfufy Specializing in Women's and 6llildren's Apparel and Dflyfflfflf Qjmm ermry Accessories. High Grade Linens, Dependable Silks, Depefzafdye 2 . Yard Goods, Laces and Draperies Department Tear Sweaters and Other Portland Store Needs for Students Maine Girls Ensemble The following is the cast: ggitgymirsery lifgibiur Wang-Ho-Captain of the Guard and Lover of Sylvia Robinson Freshman Trio Doris Allen Arlene Merrick Pearl Sinclair Intensive work is now being done in both the Music and Dramatic Departments for the pres- entation of the operetta Little Almond-Eyesl' at the Star Theatre sometime in May. This is a new undertaking and is being anticipated with no little interest by both the students and the public. Miss Wasson will direct the musical part, Miss Nelson the dancing, and Miss Lord the staging and dramatic part. Little Almond-Eyes .......................... Raymond Waite The Emperor Ming of Cathay .... ............ T homas Cairns Ping-Po-Master of Ceremonies of the Court of Cathay .............................................. Wilfred Roehleau Fee-Fo-Fum-Lieutenant of the Guard .... Donald Bodge Little Almond-Eyes-One of the Emperor's Prospec- tive Brides ........................................ Phylis Richardson Miss Lotus-Leaf .............. ........ E dith Elwell Dooma, the Prophetess ...... ......... E dith Elwell Miss Tip-Toe .................... ........... S ylvia Breton Miss Lady-Slipper ....... ...... M argaret Titcomb Miss Deer-Foot ................................................ Marion Kelly Miss Jasmine-Bud .......................................... Dorothy King There will also be a girls' chorus and a boys' chorus assisted by the High School Orchestra. 1. RICHARD O'NEIL GEORGE CASELLA ' EIL Sc CASELL JEVVELERS 110 HIGH STREET BOSTON, MASS. TELEPHONE, CONGR ESS 7965 Medals, Frat. Rings, Sorority Rings Class Rings Trophies, Frat. Pins, Sorority Pins Class Pins .. - 13 vA - .f t-G+ Q4 1 t v eac er o e o me E. T. Burrowes Co. 36 The Blue and White 4 IIIIIIIIIIIIHIIlIllIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllm IIIIIlllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIW 9 Q lf? C A L U M N I In 5 s, EVW X MIIIIIIIIIIIHIllIIIIlIllIllIlllllllIllllIlllllllllmlllllllllllllllIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllll II MIIIIIIIIIIIHIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIII E It has been the special aim of the Alumni De- partment this year to ascertain where the mem- bers of the classes of 1922 and 1923 are now located. VVe have found this research very in- teresting, and we feel that the record of these graduates is worthy of imitation. It is gratify- ing to note the large num.ber in each class either holding responsible business positions or enrolled in higher institutions of learning. The following is the list of members of these classes: . CLASS OF 1922 Bancroft, Dorothy Gorham Normal School Beatty, Thomas S. D. Warren Co. Beesley, George Portland Terminal Co. Bergeron, Eva United Motor Accessories Stores Bragdon, Kenneth Burdwood, Josephine Carrigan, Albany Chick, Louise Cordwell, Mildred Colby College Gorham Normal School George C. Shaw Cofficej Nasson Institute Nasson Institute Tuttle, Warren Boston University Vanner, Pauline S. D. Warren Co. fofficel Watson, Louise S. D. Warren Co. Cofticel CLASS 1923 Ball, Earl VVestbrook Seminarv Barbour, Gladys S. D. Warren Co. Cofticel Beede, Kenneth Tufts College Beesley, VValter At home Berry, Myra Dr. Monson's Office, Woodfords Boothby, Vera At home Bragdon, Evelyn S. D. Warren Co. Collicej Chadsey, Howard Uni ersity of So. California, Los Angeles v Chapman, Gladys Cotton, Linwood Cressey, Willard Farley, Philip French, Doris Gilman, Madece Gorrie, Olive Hawkes, Amo Hebert, Veronica Higgins, Fred H' 'ns Glad s lggl v Y Howe, Esther Hutchins, Emma Jacobson, Ruth Jensen, Carl Jones, Elsie Gray's Business College Westbrook Seminary Tufts College University of Maine Kent's Hill Seminary Haskell's Silk Mill fotlcicel Nasson Institute Gorham Normal School T h f C ll . At ho Post Graduate F. A. Rumery Co. Coflicel Gorham Normal School Canton, Maine McDonald Manufacturing Co. S. D. Warren Co. Colificel Dinsmore, Nellie Dodge, Ralph Dodge, Robert Edwards, Pauline Girard, Doris S. D. Warren Co. fofficej St. Lawrence University New York City Married CMrs. John Sanbornj Benoit's, Portland Cotlicej Gordon, Evelyn Portland Credit Men's Association Graham, Margaret Hamblen, Stewart Hayes, Mildred Hudson, Doris Johnson, Lillian McBride, Etta Meehan, Sylvia Melcher, Miriam Miller, Theora Morse, Lillian Phillips, Lena Plummer, Jesse Pratt, Walter Randall, Eleanor Rich, Horace Rowe, Margaret Saunders, Warren Sawyer, Lois Sinclair, Roy Skillins, Earle Nasson Institute Gorham Normal School Teaching Miss Wheelock's School, Boston Married QMrs. Maurice Spillerj Portland Directory CO. Bates College Married CMrs. Allen Jonesj Haskell 81 Jones Coflicel Gray's Business College Teacher of violin. At home. At home in Raymond Canton, Maine Nasson Institute Rich Brothers, Printers Gorham Normal School University of Maine Bates College Bates College Gray's Business College Westbrook Seminary Libby, Stanley Univ. of Montana, at Missoula, Mont. Keefc, J. Royce Marshall, Leonora At home. Martin, Cora Crane Normal School of Music, Potsdam, N. Y. Nadeau, Theodore S. D. Warren CO. Osborne, Phyllis Farmington Normal School Parker, Charles University of Maine Phelps, Alfred Gould's Drug Store Plummer, Velma Gray's Business College Powers, M. Teresa Posse Physical Training School, Boston, Mass. Pride, James Maine Central Oitice, Portland, Maine Ranlof, Ruby Married QMrs. Harry Hodgkinsj Skillins, Mary Woolworth's Collcicel Westbrook Swain, Esther Hannaford Bros. Colliceb Tracy, Winnifred Hannaford Bros. Coflicej Turgeon, Corrine Gray's Business College Webber, Geraldine Gorham Normal School Welch, Donald S. D. Warren Co. Welch, Madeline Stenographer at Portland Court House Wheet, Harriet New York University Wilson, Leona Gray's Business College Woodman, Charles Westbrook Seminary HELEN SHERMAN, '24, Alumni Editor. ANNIE LIBBY, l25, Assistant. VVestbrook High School 37 DR. HILLS TWOMBLY'S Olhce Hours: lto 3.30, 7to8P. M. SUUSIHY, 1 fo 2 P- M- 'Uafcanzazng fatterzer Hpoxfiblz, leafuz rallf lnffre 9 A. M. 7'2?,.eJ, E, W, GOFF Cumberland Co-operative COAL LIME HAIR CEMENT ASS0Clat1On 27 Cumberland Street GROCERIES MEATS PROVISIONS Cumberland Mills, Maine Phone 320 406 Main Street Compliments of Saunders Brothers MANUFACTURERS OF D O W E L S Telephone 409 K PRIDE 85 CARLL Insurance of Every YDe.vcr1ft1'0n 841 Main Street, Westbrook NIGHT BROS. CO. Heating, Plumbing and Metal Work PUM PING SYSTEMS 'Tfze Une Trike Store LaEoNpn ef co. Dry ana' Fancy goods H, A. LaFOND, Proprietor Telephone Connection 878 MAIN STREET SHOE REPAIRING If you are looking hr SERV I CE, cal! on the PEOPLE'S SHOE REPAIRING CO. 7 Bridge Street, Westbrook PAUL A. SHAW Scan? Treatment, Warts E99 Moles Barber Shop and Beauty Parlor combined LOUISE LEWIS, Hair Dresser Telephone 595 591 MAIN ST., WESTBROOK 38 u ' The Blue and White XCHANGE K E s - Q-QMillIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Illll IIIIlIIIIllIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllllllMilli llll lllllllllllllllIIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIMIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllll '5 4' X ' 'i c This issue of the BLUE AND NVHITE will attempt an innovation in the routine of exchanges by adapting it to the whims of the reading public and making it a sort of open forum, wherein are ex- pressed bits of Wisdom, humor and insight into the bright side of school life in addition to the custom- ary criticism and commentation on exchanges. Our outline is based on the maxim. Variety is the spice of life, and to that aim we shall devote a large section of this division to sidelines that should be of interest to everybody. The average quality of exchanges this year was excellent, some deserving special mention. Other exchanges will have arrived after this issue has gone to press, but that fact will detract nothing whatsoever from their interest and our appre- ciation. VVe will try to give a frank criticism or commendation of those exchanges deserving such, and hope to have this favor reciprocated. A list of those exchanges which have so far been received, follows. VVe hope to see each again next year: Excrrxnciz COMMENT The Glram-Johnson High School, St. Paul, Minn. Your comments are a sure cure for the blues, Tlzv Clzrmzirlf'-Paris High School, So. Paris, The Meteor-Berlin High School, Berlin, N. H. Your joke department is novel and your ex- change edftor is certainly wide awake. Come again. Lawrence Lyrc - Lawrence High School, Waterville, Me. The pictures add much to your paper, but who is whichl' on your editorial board ? The Echo-South Portland High School, South Portland, Maine. Your literary department shows talent. The Wiizdo1zian-- VVindham High School, VVindham, Me. You have a fine literary depart- ment and your school notes give us an interesting insight. VVe are pleased to acknowledge the following: The X-Ray, Senior High School, Anderson, Indiana. The Bates Sfzzdmzt, Bates College, Lewiston, Me. The Bowdoin Orient, Bowdoin College, Bruns- wick, Me. T110 Manitou Messenger, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn. The Boston Uizivfcrsity N cws, Boston Univer- sity. Boston, Mass. The Orgamig, York High School, York Village, Me. Good things come in small packages. Maine. The K0l1f,S Hill BTCCZC-K6Ilt,S Hill Seminary, lilforld News, Columbus, Qhio, and VVashing- Kent's Hill, Me. A good quality paper in every ton, D, C, sense ofthe word. The Botrdoizi Quill, Bowdoin College. Bruns- Tliv Tripod-Thornton Academy, Saco, Me. wick, Me. But one drawback-its size. The Rclzssclacr Polfvfcchuif, Troy, N. Y. THE RoY,3flifm5i5iOEJE STQRE TELEPHONE 445 l'l. STU BBS, MANAGER Westbrook High School 39 Remnants of All Kinds WESTBROOK REMNANT STORE McCALL PATTERNS Phone 438 A. M. ANDERSON NEWS DEALER Stationery Cigars Tobacco Confectionery Ice Cream Soda Fountain 843 MAIN STREET The gflliztrslqull Stuhin ARTISTIC PORTRAITURE 866 Main Street, Westbrook Next door below Post Oliice WVAIJE I.. BIQIDGHANI ,K TTI ll! N l'1X'- AX 'l'- L .XXV 8:19 BI A IN S1'nm-:'1' w Compliments of WESTBROGK GAS CO. Hnirdingjbr cxfmatfun' Commercial Tfzatograpiy Ribs. Qliamillz Begin jfraser gilflillinerp 835 main Quest, wrsthxonk Dr. J. B. VVINSLOW DENTIST 839 Main Street, Westbrook New England Telephone THOMAS R. PYE, flymggfi-f Formerly West End Drug Co. Cor. Fitch and Main Streets, Westbrook Trercrzftzbrz Spefialzkt Compliments of RALPH M. WHITNEY, D. D. S. 4 0 ,lIflllIIlIf ,lVlIllTl n The Blue and VVhite ' ATHLETICS lj .Ji MII!IlllllllllllllllIlIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllll III IllllllIIllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIII MIllllllIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllll llll lllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllll E Westbrook High in its athletics has three ob- jectives in view. These are: One, the honor of the school., two, physical fitness, and three, the character of the student. VVe know that physical training is the basis of physical fitness and that from the latter we attain efficiency in the school- room. Westbrook High's different branches of sports are building a better character in those who partic- ipate in them. Athletics are teaching the contest- ants reason, restraint, courage and sportsman- ship. A Three great men among our Presidents stand out as advocates of the strenuous life. They are Washington, Lincoln and Roosevelt. The latter began life as a weakling but grew into a robust man. It is not so well known that George Wash- ington established a record in the broad jump that was not beaten until a century later, and that Lincoln was credited with having picked up a G00-pound pigeon house. Every student at W'estbrook High, who is able. should take part in some branch of sport. He owes it to himself and to the school. FOOTBALL VVestbrook High's 1923 football team com- pleted a very' successful season, winning five games, tieing one and losing one. Portland High was the only team to defeat Westbrook, the first game on the schedule. Coach Flinn built his team around a nucleus of veterans, namely: Captain Ellis Lebeau '25, Brinton McClellan '25, Gene Hebert '25, Floyd Burton '24, Wilfred Rocheleau '24, Thomas Cairns '26, Clifford Canning '26, and Charles Can- ning '26. Coach Flinn was assisted again this year by Paul Ginger :Fraser fColby, '15j, former Coburn Classical coach, who has given freely of his services, which has been greatly ap- preciated by the team and the school. A tackling dummy was bought and used throughout the season. This has been a great help and has lessened the injuries. In former years each player took his turn in standing in the center of the field to serve for such a purpose. The tackling of the team showed a marked im- provement following the purchase of the dummy. Westbrook High was fortunate in having throughout the entire season a squad of about 40 men, enough for three full teams. The second team was defeated by Portland High second team. In this game Kenneth Morse, star player of the second team, had the misfortune to break an arm. He had played a brilliant game up to the accident, being a big factor in the line. The third team played three games with Portland Press Herald boys and won all three. Westbrook will have a capable leader in Brin- ton McClellan, who has been elected to captain next year's team. The football team was strong in all depart- ments of the game. Captain Lebeau, McClellan, Clifford Canning and Burton, formed a backfield powerful in offense and defense. The line was light but fast and aggressive, and with Hebert and Howe as ends, was strongly protected on the wings. The open game was well developed and successfully executed forward passes resulted in many long gains. There were plenty of good substitutes to replace the regulars when neces- sary. No attempt will be made here to give an ac- count of any except the South Portland High game. The schedule, which follows, speaks for itself. SOUTH PORTLAND GAME Westbrook High turned the tables ,on South Portland this year, defeating them 42-6 at the Westbrook High School 4 Compliments of R. H. HUTCHINSON, D. D. S. Compfimentf of Tae Mea'5 Slzop H. VINCENTQ Manager Compliments of WESTBROOK GARAGE Sc MACHINE CO. COME T01 Laaa'ry's Barber Saop FOR Iilrsf Class H air Dres.vz'f2g,Sfzafvzhg ana' Sfzampoozhg EAST END MARKET Groceries Meats Profyzlrzem PRICE LOW Quality HIGH We Gi-ve S. 59' H. Stamp.: Phone 8242 529 Main Street H. F. G. HAY Compliments of R. K. WENTWORTH'S GARAGE I4 Foster Street PHILLIPS 81 VVEBB LUMBER Bird SC Son's Shingles Roll Roofing Oak and Birch Floors Compliments of PETER JOHNSON 591 Main Street M. C. MOOERS Dry 8639 Fancy Goods, MzYlz9zery Gents' .Farmli'az'ngs Warren Block, Cu mbcrland Mills 42 Warren League grounds. South Portland's only score came in the third quarter when Sterling hurled a pass to McCann who crossed VVest- brook's goal line. McClellan and Hebert played great ball for VVestbrook. McClellan's smashing attacks through the Caperls line and his drop kicking, which was up to college calibre, featured. Hebert contributed a pretty run, after intercept- ing a forward pass. Sterling and McCann featured for South Portland. The Blue and White BASKETBALL Basketball began at Westbrook with a good nucleus of veterans. Captain McClellan had from last year's team the following named: Rur- ton, Hebert, Cairns, Townsend and Lebeau. Among the newcomers are Cliff Canning. Roland Chamard and Romeo Guimond. Chamard landed a regular birth on the team. Guimond and Can- ning have been playing often in the games. FOOT BALL SQUAD Back row, left to right: Waldo R. Flinn lCoach J, Ernest Meggison, John Gerry, Harry Reece, Robert Bancroft, Josiah Pugh, Romeo Guimond, Nathaniel Townsend, George Woodman, William Chandler, Harold McBride, Paul F. Fraser tC0achj, Percy Campbell, Philip Bachelder fllflanagerj. Front row, left to right: Floyd Burton, Wilfred Rocheleau, Edward Kinmond, Clifford Canning, Clyde Hulit, Raymond Sullivan, Ellis Lebeau fCaptainj, Charles Canning, Frank Hinckley, Eugene Hebert, Brinton McClellan, Thomas Cairns, Elwood Howe. W. H. S. So. PORTLAND Howe, le, le, Madison Kinmond, lt lt, Powell Hinckley, lg lg, Gowell Cairns, c C, Griffen Sullivan, rg rg, Mooney Rocheleau, rt rt, Frye Hebert, re re, Dresser McClellan, qb qb, Logan Canning, lh lh, Sterling Burton, rh rh, McCann Lcbeau, fb fb, Cassavant FOOTBALL SCHEDULE OPPO- W. H. S. nents Sept. 28. Portland at Portland 0 726 Oct. 6. Catholic at VVestbrook 134 0 Oct. 13. Morse at Bath 7 6 Oct. 19. Fryeburg at Vlfestbrook 33 6 Oct. 27. South Portland at Westbrook 473 6 Nov. 3. Sanford at Sanford O 0 Nov. 10. Stephens at VVestbrook 20 0 SA.NFORD GAME All the players agree that the Sanford game was the best game on the schedule. Westbrook defeated Sanford 1-l-13. The teams were so evenly matched and played such a hard game de- fensively, that there was little scoring. XVest- brook led at the end of the first half 7-3. San- ford forged to the front in the final period and tied the score at 13. An extra five minutes was necessary. lXlcClellan's point from the foul line gave the game to Westbrook. VVESTBROOK SANFORD McClellan, lf lf, Cormier Chamard, rf rf, Hooper Townsend, c c, McCrellis Lebeau, lg lg, Ricker Hf?l1C1'f, rg rg, Frechette Cairns, rg Westbrook High School 43 E. L. YVATKINS Sc COMPANY C le011se1fs 55 Byers Jhops: Y. M. C. A. Building--131 VVoodford Street-1181 Forest Avenue PORTLAND, MAINE C0111plz'me11ts 0j Qffbeua Club R. G. RAYMOND, Pharm. D. PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST Cphyszkzkmsi 599 S1225 YQOYYZ Suppues 7DAd7 77ZdC8Z!fl'Cd! Speezultles A PO LLC CHOCOLATES Telephone 379 NYAL REMEDIES 870 Main Street, Westbrook U1 Qyalr fprzee---:A gulf' CPr0fz't ---is all Ure ask S. M. VVATSON Groceries, Meats and Provisions 424 Main Street, Cumberland Mills Telephone 167 LOIS B. BAKER, D. C., ,Cgdy Ufssistant A. H. BAKER, D. C., Ph. C. CHIROPRACTOR Ojlife Hours: 9 to 12 A. M., 2 to 5 P. M.g Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat. Evenings 7 to 8. House Call.: by Appointment. Telephone 564- W. Consultalion 55 Spinal Ufnalvsis Free ' EDWARDS BLOCK MAIN ST. WESTBROOK W. S. STEVENS Huz'1' Uresszhg M0711 Special Attention given to Ladies' and Children's Hair Cutting 489 MAIN STREET EAST END CHASE BLOCK R. Tucker Candy Co. Uif11zerz'ca's greatest Qfoeuzl Cferfvzlfe Ill Churches, Jelzools C6 Joezetzes iss QUINCY STREET, ROXBURY, MASS. Supplies W. H. S. with Delirious, W holnome Cenfedionery 44 Goals from the floor-Westbrook: McClellan 3, Chamard 1, Townsend 1, Hebert 15 Sanford: Hooper 1, McCrellis 1. Goals from fouls-Westbrook: McClel- lan 1, Chamard lg Sanford: Hooper 1, McCrellis 1, Ricker 1. THE SCHEDULE Dee. 15. W. H. S. 22 Gorham Normal 2-1 Dec. 21. W. H. S. 40 Alumni 10 jan. 12. W. H. S. 29 Deering 16 Jan. 10. W. H. S. 26 Brunswick 10 jan. 23. W. H. S. 16 Gorham Normal 19 jan. 26. W. H. S. 34 Rumford 20 The Blue and VVhite team 27'-16 at Cumberland Hall and at the pres- ent time has played seventeen games, without los- ing any. The team suffered the loss of two letter girls and also Mrs. H. Ordway Furbish as coach. Mr. Philbrook, a member of the faculty. was elected to fill Mrs. Furbish's place. Much of the team's suc:ess is due to Coach Philbrook, who has worked hard with the team and devoted most of his time teaching the players to receive and pass the ball with great skill. The fast passing GIRLS' BASKET BALL TEAM Back row, left to right: Marion Emery, Clara Robinson, Milton A. Philbrook QCoachj, Edith Emery, Harriet Lucas. Front row, left to right: Elouise Girard, Dorothy King, Alice Girard QCaptainQ, Marjorie King, Marion Smith QManagerJ. Feb. 2. W. H. S. 16 Sanford Feb. 8. VV. H. S. 1-1 Sanford 13 Feb. 9. W. H. S. 26 Thornton 19 Feb. 14. NV. H. S. 17 Thornton 33 Feb. 16. VV. H. S. 28 South Portland 21 Feb. 23. W. H. S. 37 Alumni 10 Feb. 29. W. H. S. 27 Brunswick 16 Mar. 15. W. H. S. 11 Rumford 22 XV. H. S. 368 Opponents 278 GIRLS' BASKETBALL The XV. H. S. girls' basketball team started a very successful season by defeating the Alumni of the team has proved baffling to its opponents and often has resulted in big scores. Many candidates reported at the call and most of them stayed out until the close of the season, showing good spirit and many of them were given a chance to play at times during the season. The team loses four letter players by gradua- tion, Clara Robinson, Harriet Lucas, Marion Smith and Alice Girard, leaving only two of the regular team, but this is no reason why W. H. S. should not have a winning team next year, as there will be good material to choose from. Special mention should be given to the games with Portland High and Gorham Normal. 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Telephone 480 864 MAIN STREET, WESTBROOK L7fh'verz'J, Qffpollo and GY. 625 H Candzkar l Cl-EANSING PRESSING Waferman Wunfazh 'Pam 5 Efuerffzarp 736716171 S-9 ?Pen.r LOCRAN L. K. PAIN E, fDflfgg13'f I THE 'lj-ILOR Warren Block Cumberland Mills DYEING Bda s ' REPAIRING 46 - WEsTIzRooK HIGH vs. PORTLAND HIGH AT PORT- LAND Up to January 19 Westbrook had won four straight games and the team went into Portland with the determination to win. . No sooner had the whistle blown for the start when Smith got a goal, and from then on West- brook headed Portland and gave them a fine brand of playing. The half ended with West- brook leading, 17-4. When the whistle blew for the last half Portland started to substitute with the hope of checking the score of Westbrook, but nothing could stop the scoring. The Portland forwards were kept closely covered and were un- able to overcome the large lead although they tallied nine points, the Westbrook forwards piled up eleven more points and when the final whistle blew Wfestbrook had 28 points and Portland 13. Much credit is due to the effective work of Rob- inson and Emery, as guards. They held the Portland forwards helpless. King and Lucas in the center section broke up many' plays, while the forwards excelled Portland in shooting. West- brook excelled Portland in both 'passing alnd shooting. To beat Portland was quite a feat, but to be the first team to beat Portland on its own floor was quite another. WEs'1'i:RooK vs. PoRTI.AN1m HIGII AT WEsTRRooK In the return game Westbrook took the lead and was never headed, although Portland's guards showed a good brand of defensive work. Portland's forwards found the defense very hard to break through and when the half ended had scored but seven points to Westbrook's twenty. In the last half Anna Safford, Portland High's captain, tried to rally her team to overcome the graduation 7'bggery-- Silk Hosiery - Silk Underwear Scarfs - Gloves - Umbrellas UNDERMUSIJNS Everylfzing .New .Qfllest Cohn ES' Jtyle: F l 7 X40 M ' St. ormezlfbyes' 5 VVestlTi:nok The Blue and White big lead but the rally proved costly and one of their guards was ,forced to leave the floor. West- brook made every foul count and made nine points from the free throw line while Portland was only able to make two. The last quarter of the game was fast and rough, but amid the cheer- ing of the students and the crowd Westbrook kept steadily piling up the score and at the end of the game led 29-20. GORHAM NORMAL vs. WE.sTBRooK AT WEST- BROOK Gorham Normal girls who had not been de- feated for two years came to Westbrook con- fident of their ability to carry off the game but soon found, much to their surprise, that their op- ponents also were confident of victory. No sooner had the whistle blown than away went VVestbrook, tossing in goal after goal, and al- though the lighter team, it outplayed its oppo- nents and the half ended in Westbrook's favor, 9-2. In the last half Gorham forwards broke through the strong defense for three field goals and two -fouls, while VVestbrook's forwards con- tinued to pile up the score and when the final whistle blew VVestbrook had won, 21 to 10 and Gorham Normal's unbroken victories for two years was a thing of the past. WESTIEROOK vs. GORHAM NORMAL AT GORHAM In the return game at Gorham the Normal School guards kept the VVestbrook forwards well covered and vice versa. The two teams were evenly matched. Gorham had the advantages of its own floor, but in spite of this fact Westbrook took the lead. In the second quarter Gorham took the lead, but Westbrook soon rallied and the half ended in its favor, 9 to 7. Although West- brook was leading by five points at the end of the third quarter, the latter part of the game proved to be even more exciting than the first. The Gor- ham girls piled up seven points to Westbrook's three and almost turned defeat into a victory, but the game ended in Westbrook's favor by the' small margin of one point, 19 to 18. Both teams showed a fine brand of ball and the Westbrook girls felt proud that they had been able to beat Gorham Normal on its own floor. Alice Girard, Westbrok's forward, deserves much credit for the scores and she holds the record of having counted 348 of the 539 points Westbrook High School LELAND W. KNIGHT Columbia Bicycles Devoe Paints and Inside Varnishes and Stains Full line of Fishing Tackle and Ammunition DANA WARP MILLS The Shaw Business College Stultz Elegfric Xxforks COURSES u . Business Shorthand, Telegraphy, Secretarial and 1 giverylflnzg gyecqncial B gh Automatic Bookkeeping Machine 819 Main Street Westbrook Ma 50 X C gress Street, Portland, Maine . , l 63dlJ'07Z Jlfazda .Campy F. L. SHAW, President I 48 made by Westbrook and also the state record for number of baskets. Marion Smith, her team mate, counted 115 points,.Elouise Girard 22, and Julia Bragdon 4. The team which started the games is as fol- lows: Alice Girard fright forwardb Capt. Marion Smith Cleft forwardj Mgr. Marjorie King Cside centerj. Harriet Lucas fjumping centerj. Marion Emery fright guardj. Clara Robinson fleft guardl. VVith Dorothy King, Elouise Girard and Edith Emery as substitutes, and these nine girls re- ceived letters. 1923-1924 SCHEDULE Dec.21. Alumni at Westbrook, Jan. 5. Freeport at Westbrook, Jan. 11. So. Portland at So. Portland, Jan. 12. Sanford at Westbrook, Jan. 19. Portland at Portland, jan. 26. State Sch. of Commerce, Feb. 2. Gorham Normal at Westbrook, Feb. 8 Freeport at Fretport, Feb. 9 South Portland at Westbrook, 1 Feb. 13 Westbrook Sem. at Seminary, Feb. 21 Gorham Normal at Gorham, Feb. 23 Portland at Westbrook, Feb. 29 Sanford at Sanford, Mar. 1 Wayntlete at Westbrook, Mar. 15 Wayizflete at Portland, Mar. .22 Lee Academy at Westbrook, Mar.26 Morse at Bath, Apr. 2. Morse at VVestbrook, Total, 539 126 VVestbrook played three post season games in an effort to decide the championship of the state and by winning all three has established her claim to that honor in so far as it is ever possible for a team to do so. The first game was with Lee Academy at VVestbrook, March 22, which the home team won easily by a score of 62 to 21. Lee had enjoyed a very successful season and this victory did a great deal to add to West- brookls laurels. Then followed the series with Morse High of Bath in which we were victorious, winning the first game at Bath by the score of 18 to 14 in a close contest before a large crowd of Morse rooters. The second game played at Westbrook was won by Westbrook and by prac- tically the same score. Both contests were of championship calibre and everyone of the record The Blue and VVhite crowds that attended the games realized that he was seeing a brand of basketball that few are privileged to witness. In this last game it would be difficult to pick out any one star for the work of all was of the highest standard. A summary of the season shows that Westbrook won every game and moreover was never behind at the close of any period. The schedule included games with some of the strongest schools in the state, including public high schools, normal schools, seminaries and academies of a public or a semi- public nature, and a business school. MARION A. SMITH, Assistant Athletic Editor. BASEBALL VVestbrook High's 1923 baseball nine continued a member of the Telegram League. The League is made up of the following schools: Portland, Deering, South Portland, Biddeford, Catholic In- stitute and Thornton Academy. For the past two seasons Westbrook had been badly out of the running, b'ut when Coach Flinn took the reins he proved that there was plenty of good baseball material in the school. He developed an aggres- sive Hghting machine that did credit to the school. Westbrook, at the beginning of the season, was not considered dangerous. The first game was lost to Biddeford, 8-2. The team kept on light- ing and at the end of the season was deadlocked with Biddeford for the championship of the Telegram League. . SCHOOL Boy LEAGUE Final Stgrnding Won 1. ost A zmrage Westbrook, 9 3 .750 Biddeford, 9 3 .750 South Portland, 8 4 .667 Catholic Institute, 6 6 .500 Portland, 3 9 .250 Thornton Academy, 3 9 .250 Deering, 3 9 ,250 No attempt will be made here to give each game in detail as space does not permitg therefore we will content ourselves with the publication of the above schedule and two of the most important games as follows: VVestbrook High School 49 W e Strifve fir Better Qlnanty Ice Cream Sherbet Soda Candies Salted Nuts Try Us Unee Elm Tree Soda Shop x Cumberland Mills Monuments 853 Headstones Granite Wares JA M ES H. PRIDE Phone 3876 WOODFGRDS, ME. The Westbrook Hospital 537 Main Street, Westbrook Phone 9 Cressey 85 ,Graflfam GROCERIES PROVISIONS MEATS FRESH FISH 420 Main Street, Cumberland Mills Phone 139 or 520 The Little Eleotric Shop 34 Cumberland Street Contraetor 67ee?rz'eal Qfupplies Phone 560 or 342-M Qualzty the Best Haskell 81 Anderson Qroeerzes 59 Jlfeats 573 Main Street, Westbrook Service Unexeelled E. S. HALL, M. D. Compliments of M. D. CAPELESS Phone 430 694 Main Street H. S. HUDSON Tfnnzbzng 5-9 Heatzng Engineer Complimemsof DEALER IN ' Stoves, Ranges and Heaters 483 Main Street Cumberland Mills CHEEVER SMITH, D. M. D. 50 The Blue and VVhite BIDDIEFORD GAME PheIDS, Cf 5 1 1 4 0 0 . . . Lebeau, 1b 3 3 1 12 0 0 VVestbrook High defeated Biddeford High 6-4 Madam, ff 5 2 3 0 0 0 , ' Welch, ss 4 2 2 1 2 1 at the VVarren League grounds. This was one Camingy If 5 1 1 0 0 0 of Westbrooks most critical games. Stanford, 2b 5 1 2 1 6 1 WHS-1-BROOK DEERING HIGH AB R II pg A 15 AB R H P0 A E McClellan, 3b 3 3 0 4 0 0 Frates, 2h 5 1 0 0 1 1 Canning, lf 4 I 2 0 0 1 Seavcy, lf 5 1 0 1 0 0 Cressey, c 2 2 0 1 1 0 Hincks, 1h 4 0 2 7 1 0 Phelps, cf 3 0 1 0 0 0 VVOrth, 3b 4 1 1 4 2 1 Lebeau, lb 4 0 0 8 0 0 Bailey, rf 3 2 2 0 1 1 Madson, rf 4 0 0' 0 0 0 Tripp, ss 4 1 1 3 5 1 Welch, ss 4 0 2 1 2 1 Cannon, rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Stanford, 2b 4 0 0 1 2 2 Davis, cf 4 O 2 2 1 0 Hebert, p 4 0 0 0 3 1 White, c 4 0 0 O 0 O BASE BALL TEAM Back row, left to right: Kenneth Beede fllllanagerl, Kenneth Hawkes, Egon Madsen, Alfred Phelps, Clifford Canning, Willard Cressey. Waldo R. Flinn fCoachD. Front row, left to right: Floyd Burton, Ellis LeBeau, Harry Stanford, Donald Welch, Brinton McClellan, Eugene Hebert. Bmnsroim AB R H Po A 12 Kelley, lf 3 1 0 0 0 0 Darcy, rf 5 1 2 0 0 0 Johnson, p 5 2 1 1 1 0 Eon, 3b 3 1 0 O 1 2 Staples, 1b 3 0 0 3 1 0 Doran, cf 3 0 1 2 0 0 Clement, ss 3 O 0 0 2 0 Belanger, c 3 01 1 0 0 0 Silverman, 2b 4 0 0 0 0 1 DEERING GAME Westbrook High defeated Deering High at Portland, 8-G. WESTBROOK AB R H PO A 12 McClellan, 2b 3 1 2 1 1 0 Burton, p 3 0 1 0 3 0 Cressey, c 5 2 3 0 1 O TRACK VVestbrook High School went out for track last year and showed up well. A dual meet was ar- ranged with Gorham which was won by VVest- brook, 772-18. Vllestbrook also took part in the Bates' meet for smaller high schools and was just nosed out by Gould's Academy. VVestbrook was leading up to the half mile run, the last event of the day. Gould's Won third place in this race and obtained the edge over Westbrook, winning by one point. Townsend, Higgins and Keefe featured in the Gorham meet. In the Bates meet Higgins scored 10 of the total fourteen points. Milton Philbrook coached the team and deserves a great deal of praise for the success of the season. VVestbrook High School PAUL H. SMITH HARDWARE CO. SPORTING GOODS PAINTS AND OILS 82.3 MAIN STREET, VVESTBROOK WESTBROOK HARDWARE CO. Hardware, Paints, Oils, Sporting Goods, Kitchenware, Electrical Goods Telephone 17 827-829 MAIN STREET T ATAIJQTTIITAHQQTETLQA'IAlI4.ZTgAl1IQ.-.-.T lll TTT JOHN R. FORTIN FURNITURE RANGES FLOOR COVERINGS 15 BRIDGE STREET. WESTBROOK, MAINE C051 PLI Nl ICNTS OF ALB. CARI! Sc SON RIQTAII. Slum D1cAI.1cRs Loi us have your Diploma or Picture to Frame in Mahogany, Gold, Mission ELEGTHIII LIGHT BULBS, TUASTEHS, IIIUIIS, PUHTABLE and BUUDUIII LAMPS KELLER PAINT COMPANY PAINT, vAaNIsN, WALL PAPER, Piciuae FRAMING 860 MAIN smm, wfsronoox, MAINE 52 The Blue and White Q EXCHANGE JOKES 'IG' - f L' i He: I wish I could revise the alphabetf' She: Why ? He: I'd put U and I closer together. Mrs. Rastns Hambone: Ah wants a ticket for Flor'nce. Ticket agent, after ten minutes' thumbing over railroad guide: Where the devil is Florence ? Mrs. Rastus Hambone: Settin' ober dar on de bench. Steward on Steamship: Your lunch will be up in a minute, sir. jg Qseasickj : So will my breakfast. Teacher: VVhy didn't you do those prob- lems ? Pupil: I didn't want to waste the paperf' Beauty Specialist: Madam, the only way to improve your complexion is to diet. Client: 'fAnd what color would you advise? Somebody must be intending to plaster his house-Hebert's got a hair cut. The Cannibals' Choral Club will gather after the consumption of the new Missionary and sing: YVhere is that Dear Old Grad-U-ate ? STALLING Fon TIME Freshmen! I-Inh? Sopliomores l VVhat ? Juniors! I didn't quite get it. Seniors! I beg your pardon, but I did not fully understand the question. VVriting poetry is kind of tuff Here are two lines and that's enuff. -Exchange. CAN YoU REMEMBER? When this wasn't a tough job? When the Freshmen were not green? When the boys first began tipping their hats to you ? . VVhen you had never heard that joke before? When you could take your girl to the theatre on a half dollar? VVhen the jokes were so funny you had to laugh? VVhen a teacher didn't claim to have eyes in the back of her head? When you took the smallest piece of cake? Teacher: VVhen was the revival of learning ? VVise Guy: Just before exams. -Exchange. Caesar conquered many nations, A mighty man was he, And in our tufT examinations He always conquered me. Cxsar's dead and buried, And so is Cicero, And where those stern old souls have gone, I wish their works would go. --E.1'changc'. DIPPY DEFINITIONS: Freshman-An intelligent person. Senior-A Freshman's valet. VVork-A student's hobby. Champagne-The stuff that makes the world go round. A-The letter all Freshmen get in Latin. Explosion-A good chance to begin at the bottom and work up. Vocal Culture-Our favorite study. Love-A man's insane desire to become a wo- man's meal ticket. The closest race I ever saw-The Scotch. VVestbrook High School Cop: Hey! don't you know that this is a one- way street ? Schmidt: Vell, I'm only going vun vay, h'aint I? I -Exchange. He: Would you accept a pet monkey ? She: Oh! This is so sudden ! -Exchange. The Shades of night were falling fastg The fool stepped on it and rushed past. A crash-he died without a soundg They opened up his head and found-Excelsior! -Exchange. Why is a crow ?-Caws. Freshman: I'm a little stiff from exercise. Senior: Where did you say you were from P WHY TEACHERS Go MAD When is my book report due? I didn't know we had that for today. Are our quizzes corrected yet? What page did you say? I didn't get up in time. Shall we write on both sides? What have we got for to-morrow? I've lost my place. 1 didn't have time. I brought the wrong book. Is there anything to write out? Lives of great men oft remind us We can make our lives sublime just by asking foolish questions To take up recitation time. -Exchange. A paper bag holds the remains of john Day, That's all we could tind when the smoke cleared away. ll 53 By the shores of Cuticura, By the sparkling Pluto Water Lived the Prophylactic Chiclet Danderine, fair Buick's daughter. She was loved by Postum, Son of Sunkist and Victrola, Heir apparent to tlse Mazda Of the tribe of Coca-Cola: Through the Tanlac strolled the lovers, Through the Shredded Wheat they wandered. Oh, my lovely Wriglet-Chiclet, Were the Fairy words of Postum, No Pyrene can quench the fire Nor any Aspirin still the heartache, Oh, my Presto'ite desire, Let us marry, little Djer-Kiss. NOTICE T0 READERTH VVe regret to thtate that latht night thome de- tethtable rathcal broke into our thtockroom and thtole every eth in the whole ethtablithment, If thaid rathcal or rathcalth ith caught, thaid thief will be punithed to the full extent of the law. A reward of theventh-live dollarth ith offered for indicationth ath to whereabouth. Pleath notify. Eth Eth Thathafrath and Thon. Printerth and Publitherth. lXIILESTONES OF EDUCATION Freshman-Emerald stone Sophomore-Moonstone Junior-Soapstone Senior-Grindstone P. G.-Gravestone Did you ever notice that every Freshman pos- sesses a morbid propensity for sloth and procras- tination P Here lies the body of Jonathan Pound, Who was lost at sea and never was found. Hilhm 3' 1-'iflf iff 6-Ifflr' Q '- '1s.LJq- ff' N 2' iff? iqz: 1.7ig'2'QiNQ?' kms! 'l The Blue and VVhite In last year's BLUE AND WHITE the need of a new and larger Assembly Hall was emphasized. In this issue we wish to remind our readers that the need still exists more painfully apparent than ever. As the school increases in number, year by year the assembly room becomes more and more unsatisfactory. and inadequate. There are many school activities which require a large hall, such as the Prize Speaking Contest, the Assembly Play, public debates, concerts, receptions, gradua- tion exercises, meeting of Parent-Teacher As- sociation, etc. There is ample room for develop- ment and expansion of the High School building to include an auditorium which would soon be- come an indispensable asset to the community. A wise, forward looking policy should be adopted by the city and school authorities to provide this most important need. Mn.f.1wm4wx,wm-..m.f. b-v, - f - , 1. 'MG f-.. ff: .M-,--.f.,.5, ,,v-f'..- 'V-, - V1 ., V ,. -, , ..uQf...v-V ww-lm wa H S COBB PRINTER, A N Wy ,vp v T 1 vii? wmv- A--Z M fvf ' V ' f TI , ,gf Q i' - x f -E as ig I ' r.. -'H V J 1 , ' ' V . .. ,.- N. r' -' ,f,.V ' +W'f - f' fx I. :L --gigs.. ,f-v-,gr-azfsf K AJ- ,f, 4' 4 3-531 F' . -1 1 . T y , 5 ,, . K ' ' . x 592 sf f' rf , , . f V .,, ' . . Fi A. 1 i , x P i , - w . 3? X ' ' J' 19. M, 4, - J I X Sa 1 V A-' .,,..- . ' ' 1 , . 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