Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER 1) while the sky overhead added to the natural beauty of the place. In the middle of this row of trees is a bridge, leading across Stony Brook to Prospect Hill, which is seen rising in the background. We took our seats early and awaited the procession with much interest. The brightly colored costumes of the girls, who could be seen hurrying back and forth, gave us an inkling of the gorgeous spectacle that we were soon to behold. The pageant formed across the bridge at the foot of the hill, and from there advanced slowly across the brook to the Green. Then, at the appointed time, the May Queen with her attendants came forward and took her seat on the throne. At a sign from the master of ceremonies, the first section of the pageant came forward to the middle of the green, and after pausing a moment there to illustrate the event which it represented, passed on, and the next group took its place. As a word ' of explanation, it may be said that the pageant was divided into sections, each of which represented one department of education in the college. Then in turn each section was sub-divided into parts, so that each of them represented a certain event in history, which came under that department. In this way the affair was made an educational as well as a spectacular event. Of special interest to former students of the Woonsocket High School who were present were the departments of Mathematics, English Literature, and Economics, in which three graduates of our school took part. In the first, Helen France, ’09, was Chwarizmi, an Arabian of the ninth century; in the next, Dellar Cook, ’09, took the part of the miller in the “Canterbury Pilgrims,” and in the last, Muriel McFee, ’08, represented electricity. It is impossible to give more than a vague idea of the grandeur and splendor of the scene. The rich costumes, the grace and beauty of the participants, and the natural setting formed a spectacle that will not soon be forgotten. To conclude the event, the girls, grouping together on the Green, sang their college song. The sound of their voices blending in rich harmony was truly inspiring, and the earnestness and sincerity of the singers impressed upon one’s mind the spirit of loyalty which seemed to pervade the whole college. As the sound of their voices died away, the sun slowly sank behind the mountains, bringing to an end a day of great interest and pleasure, and leaving impressions and memories that will ever remain bright.—LLOYD McFEE, ’13.

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8 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER there still stands her great, four-posted bed, with its tattered canopy and coverlets, and beside it. on a small table, her work-basket, containing a thimble and a piece of unfinished needlework. As one wanders through these places it is impossible to check the thoughts which come to the mind, . First, he imagines the beautiful young Queen surrounded by courtiers, charming all with her grace and beauty. Later, as he gazes at the spot where her friend, Rizzio, lost his life, the image changes to one of grief, and he seems to see her bowed with care and sorrow. It is with a sigh of relief that he leaves these rooms, so burdened with unhappy memories. Edinburgh Castle is one of the central features of the city, and is composed of a number of very old buildings. It is situated on the summit of high cliffs and may be seen from all parts of the city. It contains a famous old banqueting hall, the walls of which are covered with weapons and banners of all kinds. Here also one may see the historic gun carriage which conveyed Queen Victoria’s remains to their resting-place. The oldest of the castle’s buildings is called St. Margaret’s Chapel, and is the smallest church in Great Britain. In this castle, as in Holyrood, one feels that the rooms are ull of poignant memories. After visiting the above-mentioned places of historical interest, I had the pleasure of viewing the city from the Scott monument on Princes Street. From here 1 had a picturesque view of the huge, gray castle on the cliffs, and the Princes Street Gardens, with their memorial monuments peeping from among the green trees and shrubs, of the city’s tall, dark buildings with their spires and domes; and, finally, of a range of low, misty hills on the distant horizon. ISABELLE NAISMITH, ’13. MAY DAY AT MT. HOLYOKE COLLEGE Having the good fortune to be a visitor at Mt. Holyoke College recently, I had the pleasure of witnessing the May Day celebration, and what was of especial interest, the festival procession or pageant. 1 his pageant was first presented last fall at the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the college, but was repeated for the benefit of those who were not able to be present at that time. 1 he event took place in the open air theatre, the seats of which are located on the side of a gently sloping hill. At the foot of this hill there is a large expanse of level ground covered with velvety grass, which was used for the stage. A row of large and beautiful trees, which extends half-way around this stage, formed the setting,

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10 THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIVER EDITORIAL STAFF. EDITORS AGNES A. CASSIDY, ’13, Editor-In-Chief. ALICE L. McCAFFREY, ’13, Assistant. BYRON HUDSON, ’13, Business Manager. School Notes. SUSAN HANDY, ’14. Alumni Notes. RODNEY COOK, ’16. Athletics. EDITORIALS Many changes have taken place in the High School during toe past year. Perhaps the most important was the change in the faculty. W hen Mr. A. A. Holden resigned last June, Mr. C. C. Spratt of Putnam, Connecticut, was appointed in his place, and at the same time Mr. F. W . Keaney, also of Putnam High, was elected to fill Mr. Merrill’s place, Mr. Merrill having left to join the teaching force of the South Boston High School. W ith Mr. Spratt as principal, a number of new and interesting events have taken place. First, there was the introduction of singing as a part of the regular High School course. In order to make this a success, Mr. F. E. Kettlety consented to give instruction once every week to the Seniors and Juniors. This has been one of the most pleasant changes, as well as one of the most needed, for previously there was little interest taken in music in the school. Now, even those pupils who do not enjoy music receive a training to make them appreciate it. W e not only have chorus singing, but a quartet of Senior boys has sung at the various entertainments which have been given during the year. This spring, while the upper classes were enjoying the music, ‘he members of the Freshman class have held debates in their respective rooms. Much interest was shown by the debaters, who cleverly and thoughtfully prepared their arguments. The first debate on the question of Woman’s Suffrage aroused special interest and seemed to prove that there are some suffragists among the Freshmen girls. Then the gymnasium practice for the girls of the three upper classes was introduced. This was held twice a week in Harris Hall, under the direction of Miss Florence Grant of Franklin. It has been enjoyed by all the members and has helped to make the weeks pass even more quickly. We trust that the renewal of the school paper will also be of interest to the pupils and friends of the school.