Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1914 volume:

THE QUIVER JUNE, 19.4 GRADUATION PROGRAM June, 1914 high School Orchestra. Oass March................. Invocation. A Visit to the Capitol .... Public Control of Railroads Solo ...................... Pads ....................... .. . May Magdalena Smith .. . Susan Westcott Handy .....Stanley Ward Spratt Adelaide Andrews Clough ............Harriet Vose T te High School, It’s History and Functions .......Harry Joshua Leon t lass History ...............................J. Gertrude Fitzgerald (lass Prophecy ...........................Elizabeth Rogers O’Donnell Awarding of Diplomas.......................Mayor Raphael P. Dainault High School Orchestra. Helen Hazel Archibald Susan Ida Burgess Flizabeth Cecilia Carroll Ella Christina Carroll Ralph Sherman Gark Adelaide Andrews Clough Rebecca Rachel Cole Marion Irons Cook Harold Joseph Daigneault « ladys Lydia Day Fannie Sarah Falk Lillian Esther Fellman J. Certrude Fitzgerald Ralph Francis Flynn Julia M. Goozey 1 Juris Grant Susan Westcott Handy Ruth Elizabeth Harrison M.ie Kmily Jackson Alice Ernestine LaFond Robert Leo Lee Graduates Harry Joshua Leon Felicetta Leoni George Edward Linton Anna Lorelta McGuire Marguerite Frances McLearney Nellie Y. McNaul Harold Winthrop Morse Gertrude Leocardia O’Connor F'lizabeth Rogers O’Donnell John Walter Padien Flsie Lillian Parkinson Hiram Rosentield Catherine M. Shea May Macdalena Smith Esther Gardner Spratt Stanley Ward Spratt Ruth Adelaide Straight Ruth Morrison Thayer I con Norman Tutin Harriet Vose Marion White J. W. Murphy -I Son Prinkrj THE CLASS OF 1914 tHe quiver JUNE, 1914 CONTENTS. Graduation Program............................. History of the Class of 19.4................... Behold—A Senior !.............................. Lost Klver.... ................................ A Trip from Naples to Sorrento................. A View of Narraganselt Bay..................... The Charms of Nature........................... A Letter ...................................... The Old Building............................... The La ing of the Cornerstone.. ................. A Plea for Debating............................ The Pond Lily.................................. Sounds at Night................................ Sir Koger upon Fashion......................... In Honor of Woonsocket High.................... A Trip to the State House...................... Editorials..................................... School Notes............... ................... Athletics...................................... Alumni Notes................................... W. H 8 Directory............................... HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1914 To me has fallen the honor of narrating the events of the history of the illustrious class of 1914. I cannot boast that we are the most brilliant class that has left old Woonsocket High, but there are many things that we have done that make us all proud to be Seniors to-day. Strange though it may seem to us now, we were once Freshmen. In 1910 the class whose history I write to-day entered high school, eighty-two in number, strong in the belief that such little troubles as usually come to Freshmen would not bother us in the least. This way of taking things as they come, this spirit of “Never trouble Trouble till Trouble troubles you,” has been the motto of my class for four years. In our first year, we elected as our class president Joseph Daig-neault, and we have kept him as president for four years. We gave that year to the athletic teams Tutin and Daigneault. Doris Grant was 1 3 . . . 8 ____ 9 .... 11 ... 12 .... 11 14 .... IB .... 1« .... 13 . ... IB .... 18 . ... IP ... 10 ... 21 23 37 31, 38 ... 5 3 ... 39 4 THE QUIVER elected captain of the Girls’ Basket-Ball team, and she was re-elected the next year. By her efforts the girls’ team was the best the school ever had. To Aid the Athletic Association in its attempts to raise funds, the school gave seven dances during the winter, and all were successful. Much of this success was due to the efforts of the committee from the Freshman class. Though we were warned not to leave the lower floor in search of a place to study, many a Freshman ventured to ascend the stairs at either end of the corridor, even dared to enter the Study Hall, reserved for the exclusive use of the Seniors and Juniors. So our first year passed, with work and play, and though we learned to like high school, we welcomed the long vacation. Yet this, too, soon passed, and in September, 1911, we returned as Sophomores, -eeking to attain that “point where sense and dullness meet.” During our Freshman year we had become united as a class, and “In unity there is strength. So, even when we were divided into two sections, one seated in Room 11 and the other in Room 7, we were still the class of 1914. French was a subject this year which brought its joys and sorrows. The numerous irregular verbs were a constant source of trouble and complaint, but the reading of “Contes et Legendes” brought many a smile to our faces, and one member of our class kept us in continual mirth by asking if there was any truth in the legends. The entire class fairly reveled in joy when one of our members side the Freshman class yell for Arbor Day. This year we welcomed two new teachers into our school, Miss Whitaker and Miss Laviolette. After two happily spent summer months had fled by we returned to school work. By this time, well initiated into high school life, and lollowing as carefully as a class like ours could be expected, the customs and rules of the school, we entered upon our third year with one thought only: “Nowr we are Juniors, dignified Juniors, ascending slowly but surely, for were we not to be seated on the upper floor of the building? Our dreams were realized. We were sent to Room 5, and as a class at last occupied one room. But certain boys were soon sent back to Room 7, there to remain until they could appreciate the honor of a seat in Room 5. This year we again welcomed new members of the faculty. Mr. Spratt, our principal, and Mr. Keaney came to our school from Putnam, and we have been fortunate in having them during our last two years in high school. To our class came five new members, Esther Spratt. Felicetta Leoni, Nellie McNaul, Robert Lee. and Stanley Spratt. Till-: QUIVER A happening in our Junior year of which our class might well be proud was the winning of the loving cup at a reception given on the evening of May 2nd to the members of the W. H. S. by the Y. M. C. A. We were very elated at winning this cup from the Seniors. In March of this year a play was presented in Harris Hall under the name of “Just for Fun.” It was a great success. Our class was represented by Stanley Spratt and Ralph Clark. Another event which added greatly to the happiness of the Junior girls was the starting of a gymnasium class under the direction of Miss Florence Grant, of Franklin. Classes were held twice each week, and at the end of the season an exhibition was given, and later an afternoon dance. In looking back over the three years that have passed, it is a satisfaction to consider that not in athletics alone but in every activity .hat could benefit the school in a social or financial way, our class has displayed a commendable earnestness. In our Senior year there were several changes in the teaching force. We lost Miss Cook, who went to Newton High, and Mr. Hill, v ho left us to take charge of the Woonsocket Commercial School. To take their places we have Miss Given and Mr. Palmer, and one new teacher has been add'd to the faculty. Miss McFee, who is a graduate of our high school and of Mt. Holyoke. Four graduates of the school returned to take up special subjects with the class of 1914. This y:ar our boys were represented on all the athletic teams, end by their brilliant playing brought credit to Woonsocket High. The hero of the season was Robert Lee. who, in his endeavor to win victory for the school, was injured. He recovered, however, much to our joy, and returned to school to resume his studies. Ti e chief dramatic event of the year was the minstrel show given at the Park Theater in December. The committee in charge of this alTair was Joseph Daigncault, Ralph Flynn, Norman Tutin, and Doris Grant. It was a great success, and the Athletic Association benefited greatly by the large amount of money that was made. The lunch counter fell to the care of Ralph Clark. He performed his duties faithfully, and each day was at his station promptly at 11:40. As a new high school is being built for the use of the undergraduates and all pupils who shall enter high school in the future, we were anxious to have the day arrive when the cornerstone should be laid. The School Committee announced that the exercises would be left entirely in the hards of the high school pupils. On the ninth day in triumph to Park Place. Esther Spratt laid the cornerstone. Elizabeth of January, shortly after 10 o'clock, we marched through Main street (i THE QUIVER O’Donnell read a sihort history of the old high school, and Ralph Clark described the new one by means of original drawings. Harry Leon wrote a poem and read it. This was considered a day of great significance and one to be remembered by all. Twice during the year debates were held in the United States History class. Miss Merrill, the teacher of this subject, wished very much to have these debates a success, and all the pupils worked diligently and thoughtfully over the subjects chosen, and both debates were very interesting. A gymnastic exhibition was given by the girls on March 20th in Harris Hall. Folk dancing, military tactics, and athletic exercises were included in the program. An enjoyable time was had bv all and the proceeds were given to the school. On May 14th an entertainment was given in Harris Hall in which several members of our class participated. The entertainment consisted of two short plays, one, a French play, a series of tableaux, and a singing and dancing number. The profits are to go towards purchasing a printing outfit which the Seniors of the future may use and enjoy. This year a definite step was taken towards organizing a High School orchestra, under the direction of Ervin Thompson, ’13. Four members of 1914 helped to make it a success. On Arbor Day, for the last time in the old school yard, all the classes gathered together to see the Seniors plant a tree and to sing 'heir song of farewell to the school. Our president gave a short address to the other classes. The farewell song was written by Harry Leon. Of the large number who entered in 1910 as Freshmen for work together, thirty-six have served for four faithful years in W. H. S. and five have joined us. And as we, the graduating class of 1914, are about to start our chosen work, we realize more fully that in order to reach a goal worthy of the school that has done so much for us, we must labor with diligence. As we look back over the results which our efforts have accomplished, we see plainly that “Labor over-comes all difficulties.” With this proof, let us be determined that nothing shall hold us back. And whatever of good we have accomplished, we must feel that we owe it to our teachers, whose influence we have had through four years. Our school life is over and we are going out into the world to meet many difficulties. But when we become discouraged let 11s look back to our school days, the most joyous days of our lives, the best days we have known, happy days that we feel can never come again, and though we scatter far and wide, may our memories never part from the class of 1914. GERTRUDE FITZGERALD, ’14.. Till: QUIVER BEHOLD—A SENIOR! On Monday morning, the eighth of September, we, the dignified class of 1914, walked into Woonsocket High School as Seniors. One certainly does feel proud when he attains the high rank of a Senior, lie stalks about the school as if it were only large enough to hold one person, and that person himself. The expression of his face seems to say, “I can't understand why these lower classes insist upon getting in the way of such a dignified person as I!” He goes into the classroom in a carefree manner, as if he were conferring an honor upon the teacher by coming in. He steps over his seat instead of sitting down in it in the proper manner. This is another way of showing his superiority to the rest of the school. He talks in loud tones of the “chem experiments and of a “math” problem that was a “corker.” When there are Freshmen around, he is sure to tell of the times he has broken certain rules, many times exaggerating his statements. This is the way he acts for the first two months, but after that he settles down for work, to some extent; still his actions betray him oftentimes. He studies for a while, because he does not wish to fail in his last and most dignified year. While in the study hall, he works hard, or seems to. and he would give one the impression that his lessons are exceedingly difficult and that only a studious person can master them. He walks up to the bookcase, selects a large volume containing references, and takes notes. Of course all this is necessary, but it is the manner in which he does it, which impresses one most. He comes first in all exercises, so he has the right to carry himself with dignity, has he not? Toward the end of the year a sudden change comes over him ard the dignified manner disappears entirely. He becomes almost nrek. and on graduation day, he looks like a limb being led to slaughter. This is the way all Seniors have appeared to me in the three years 8 THE QUIVER I have attended Woonsocket High School. Perhaps I look the same to others, but I suppose it just can't be helped. It comes as second nature. WALTER PAD1EX, T4. LOST RIVER Last summer, while staying in the White Mountains at a small hotel near North Woodstock, 1 went with twelve others on a trip to the wonderful Lost River. About nine o'clock on one of those bright, sunshiny days when the mountains stand clear cut against the sky, we started in two large carriages. After driving a short distance on the main road, we turned oft and followed a rough trail. The first part of the trip we drove under an archway of trees, but soon reached a more open country where the sides of the road were thick with raspberries and the mountains showed themselves more clearly in the distance. After two hours of hard climbing we stopped before an old barn, where we were to leave the horses, the trail being now too narrow tor the carriages. Here we were told that we must don overalls, as we had a hard, rough climb ahead of us. We did this with much laughter, for the overalls were apparently all of the same size and fitted no one in the party. After leaving the carriages, we walked for a mile. Finally we saw far below us what I should have called a mere stream, but what the guide told us was the Lost River. This river we were to follow for the next three hours through all the wonderful caves and underground passages it had worn out of the solid rock. Sometimes we were to see it, sometimes to hear it far below our feet, and sometimes far over our heads. First we went down a long ladder and across many little bridges of white birch until we came to a large flat rock, filled the Guillotine. Walking across this and climbing over another rock, we stood on a narrow ledge, looking down into a deep chasm. The faint tinkling of a waterfall came to us as we stood leaning far out over the edge; and. as our eyes became accustomed to the darkness, we saw, far below us. a pool of water. After climbing back, crossing more bridges, and going down more ladders, we finally squeezed through a hole to find ourselves standing in a high cave half-filled with water. Looking up we saw a tiny spot of light where we had been standing only a few moments before: also a magnificent waterfall tumbling the whole length of the cave. On climbing out. the guide called our attention to a hole, about a foot square, formed by two rocks with ragged edges. THE QUIVER 9 We were told to put our feet in first, roll over on our right side, and slide. As we slid, we felt someone catch our feet and place them in niches; then placing our hands, as the guide directed, we found ourselves clinging to the face of a great rock, with far beneath us a pool ol green water. We edged across this rock by means of other niches and went through a long dark tunnel, in which one had to crawl over r cks in order not to step into the river. At the end of this tunnel there was a small circular cave, hollowed out of solid rock, so far below the surface that only a single ray of light struck the dark, stagnant water with which it was filled. At the end of a series of great rocky chambers, we came to the Lemon Squeezer, where we literally had to tie ourselves into knots to get through. Next we climbed down a ladder into a dark hole, from which we found our way into a flattened tunnel known as the Kat Hole. In this we lay flat on our stomachs and wiggled through, keeping in close touch with the feet of the person ahead of us. Coming out, we climbed an upright tunnel by means of niches, in which we placed our hands and feet. In the last cave, the cave of Lost Souls, we had to use j aper torches in order to see the immensity of the great, damp, dark rock-room. From there we came out to see Paradise balls, where the river issues from its underground passages into •I e sunshine and tumbles hundreds of feet over jagged rocks. Then came the weary tramp back to the carriages, the gypsy lunch, and the long drive home. We had enjoyed our trip, but we tailed to realize the joy fully until the next morning, when we tried in vain to find a comfortable position for our overtaxed muscles. HARRIET VOSE, ’14. A TRIP FROM NAPLES TO SORRENTO It was in May, the month of flowers and songs, that I made a trip to a corner of dreamland in Italy. I had been in Naples several times, but I had never explored its surroundings; and it was with enthusiasm that, on a smiling morning, I started on my journey from Naples to Sorrento. The train left Naples with a long whistle that seemed full of joy, while our souls drank in, with rapture, the sunshine and the fragrance of the air. and our eyes feasted on the scenes that Nature displayed to us in rapid succession. May exulted in the clear sky, in the dewy vales, in the dreamy hills. There was everywhere a growing, an infinite happiness of living that came down from the heavens, that arose from the earth, that penetrated the air, the bright air, 10 THE QEIVEK ibrating with songs, llow beautiful it was! On one side the volcano that mournfully smoked its pipe, and above its flanks the interminable fields of lava that, in the distance, in the midst of the sparkling green of the country, seemed motionless shadows caused by large clouds. The sea, white with foam and sails, appeared on the other side, and far off, the villages of Vico, Meta, Sant’ Anielo, and Sorrento, hidden among the groves of oranges, seemed as white as the feathers that fell from the angels’ wings when they came on earth to make love to the Earth’s daughters; and then Capri and Ischia and Procida and the nebulous Ponza, behind which the indistinct fog of the sea said to the unwearied eyes: “Now, it is enough!’’ After crossing the narrow plain of Castellamare’s marine, we c,arted immediately on the wonderful way which leads to Sorrento. T._ is. a continuous succession of fanciful points of view, one more splendid than the other. The way, at first horridly picturesque, becomes soon full of majestic reefs and precipices, and then, of gracious .little vales, like Ormidi gardens, concealed among groves and gigantii cedars, in passing by which we were cheered by the sea breeze, and covered with a rain of white petals. It is a most fanciful scene, a sweet idyll of Nature sung by the wind. The honeysuckle and the flexuous ivy twisting themselves around the garden railings, climbing from balcony to balcony and running along the houses, hide these under a coverlet of foliage and flowers: colossal agaves, India figs, palms, olives with dark leaves and slender trunks, humid by the sea foam, dashed their branches in the air. raising their foliage one above the other as if they also would enjoy the sight of the sea and of the divine country which surrounded them. It seemed that everything was shining, that everything was moving and resounding around us with a sweet melody, that the sky and tlie earth were become mad and were smiling at our silly faces lost in an ocean of contemplative rapture. FELICETTA LEONT, ’u THE POND LILY Beautiful Lily, so pure and so bright, Wjth center the purest oft gold, . ti,, . You seem to have borrowed your chalice of light , . • From the sun that never seems old.. t Yon grow'in‘the pond: yet high and dry — ■ You live in the wafers broad;’ • .. I You-must have fallen from the sky, i.- i ►-ii • From the gardens bf our dear Lord. MARION SALLEY, ’16. THIS QUIVER A VIEW OF NARRAGANSETT BAY 11 From the top of a bluff on the west side of Narragansett Bay on a Sunday evening in summer, the view is most picturesque. The blue waters of the bay are ruined slightly by the evening breeze and sparkle under the last rays of the sun. The windows in the houses on the opposite shore reflect the sun's rays, making them seem like patches of 11 a me Away down the bay, near Prudence Island, just at sunset the water is flecked with white patches that, when they come nearer, are seen to be sails on boats returning from a day’s outing. After the sun is out of sight, the sky over the bay changes from a fire red into pink, then purple, and then into a peaceful blue. All these colors are reflected in the water and make a rainbow bay. There arc two lighthouses, one near, and one farther away, and the red i ghts from them gleam dull in the twilight, but as the evening advances, become brighter. As it grows darker, lights from the boats twinkle on the now gray waters of the bay and from crescent Park, which is nearly opposite us, a shaft of light crosses me water. At this time are heard the laughter and songs from merrymakers on boats returning from an outing or going out on a moonlight sail. Steamers going to the shore places pass, all ablaze with lights, and whistles of all kinds are heard. At eight o’clock the New York boat goes by with its band playing. All along the shores, red fire is lighted, and the boat answers, either with a salute whistle or by flashing the searchlight, which shows the shores and the people on them plainly. A little later, all is quiet except occasional songs, or whistles from passing boats. Then the moon rises. At first it seems like a big, golden ball, but in a few minutes changes to silver. This brings out in relief the boats on the water, whose white sails gleam in the silver light. As the moon rises higher in the sky, it makes a bridge of shimmering silver across the bay. The twinkle of the myriads of tiny stars that gleamed like diamonds is dimmed by the bright beams of the moon. The waves arc heard gently lapping on the shore and the boats are seen riding quietly at anchor, while the whole bay is showered with a radiant silver light. The breeze heightens slightly as the night advances and with it the salty perfume of the sea seems to bring the mystery and enchantment of the night. ELIZABETH SCATTERGOOD, ’16. 12 THE QUIVER THE CHARMS OF NATURE All nature is beautiful, In every land and clime. Of her rocky, towering mountains The charms are most sublime. The golden sun reflected On the still and placid lake Is unrivalled in its glory By all weak man can make. Little birds of pretty colors, Flitting round about the trees, Are creatures light and airy, As a soft midsummer breeze. Buds and flowers and creeping vines, Scattered here and there, Give their fragrance to be wafted On the fairy wings of air. From the tiny, purple violet To the lily fair and white, And the rose, the queen of flowers, Are charms both sweet and bright. All these things are gifts of nature Which make men’s sorrows seem more light. HELEN’ H. KELLY, -)6. A LETTER (This theme was written to show the use of words indicating motion, sounds, and other sensations.) Woonsocket. R. I., January 12, 1914. My dear Bob:— I enjoyed your last letter immensely and read with interest of the first cotton that you picked. It must seem strange to you to walk through the large groves of oranges. Here we are in the midst of winter, and I must tell you of our northern life. All day yesterday the thermometer stayed between seven and eight degrees below zero, and as that is unusual even for our climate, the weather was a much talked of topic. Snow covered the ground. W'ith the night came the moon in all her splendor. THE QUIVER 18 Jack and I decided to take a sleigh ride; so, after putting on extra sweaters, we made our way to the barn. In cold weather a horse is always anxious for exercise, and we found it an exceptionally hard task to harness him, as he refused to stand. It was so cold that 1 warmed the bits by placing them in cold water before putting them into the horse's mouth. If I had not taken this precaution, he would have suffered from his tongue clinging to the bits. At length we were ready and started out of the barn into a night, the beauty of which 1 shall never forget. We turned the horse towards the country, thinking that we should enjoy the ride more in the open. A coldness of such severity brings with it a strange stillness. We could hear every sound as the horse struck the ground or as our runners touched a stone or any other article. Over it all the moon threw its light, which the snow reflected, and made everything as bright as day. In the wide, open fields, it was especially beautiful to see the long, unbroken stretch of snow, which looked like a setting of millions of diamonds. The shadows thrown by the trees had almost a weird appearance. Occasionally we heard a door creak and shut, and out would come a farmer to attend to his livestock in the barn. Very ii'stinctly we could hear the snow crackle under his feet as he performed his various chores. Once the stillness was broken by the whinnying of a horse as his master entered the barn. Once we crossed a railroad track, and although we had ample time to reach the other side, we could distinctly hear the puffing of the engine and that peculiar grating of the car wheels that one heats in very cold weather. In spite of the low temperature, we drove for over two hours and neither of us felt the least bit cold. I think there is something fascinating in listening to sleigh bells and we both hated to turn toward home. On reaching the barn, we carefully blanketed the horse and gave him an extra warm bedding. My friend came into the house, and you can imagine that we both had good appetites after that drive. Really, Bob. it was wonderful: the keen, frosty air. the beautiful sight of the moon and snow, and the strange stillness that zero weather brings. Think of the difference there is in our climates, you in the k.nd of flowers, and all here covered with snow. Now, please write me of your experiences in your southern home. Hoping to hear from you soon. I remain Sincerely, RALPH FLYNN, ’14. 14 THE QUIVER THE OLD BUILDING (Read at the laying of the corner-stone of the new High School.) Now that we are to have a new high school and are to leave the old building which has been occupied for that purpose so many years, it seems proper that a little of the history of that building should be given. The first high school building was in course of construction during the years 1848-1849. It was erected at a cost of about $8000 on land given to the district by the Hon. Edward Harris. On Friday, October 16, 1875, it was destroyed by fire. Because of the energy of the superintendent and trustees not a single day was lost, and the following Monday school was opened in the Social block. Plans were immediately drawn by William R. Walker of Providence for a new high school. They were accepted and the contract, which called for the completion of the building by the first of December, 1876, was awarded to Nathaniel Elliott of Woonsocket. The late J. B. Fontaine, father of Architect Walter F. Fontaine, who de signed the new building, was superintendent of construction. The building was a brick structure, with an underpinning of granite. On the first floor, which was to be used entirely by the grammar department. there were four class rooms with ample dressing rooms for each and two offices. On the second floor, which was to be used by the high school, there was a study hall, a recitation room, a reception room, two offices, and two rooms which could be used for a chemical laboratory and a “philosophical” room. The approximate cost of the building was $35,000. On April 19, 1877, the dedication of this new high and grammar school house was held. An address by Hon. L. W. Ballou was read by Rev. C. J. White; the delivery of the keys was made by Charles Nourse, and they were accepted by A. D. Vose, who transmitted them to Dr. George W. Jenckes. chairman of the school committee; prayer was offered by Rev. J. E. Hawkins; addresses were also made by Col. Amos Sherman. Rev. J. L. Miller. Rev. E. E. Thomas, and Hon. Thomas Steere; the dedicatory ode and a poem were by Erastus Richardson; a letter from Francello G. Jillson was read. Music was furnished by the Woonsocket Cornet band, which volunteered its services. In 1895, on account of the growth of the high school, tw'o additional rooms were taken from the grammar department on the first floor. The school still continued in growth, and in 1902 the whole building was taken. The building is at present the same as when THE QUIVER 15 erected, except for a few minor changes. Two dressing rooms on the first floor have been made into a typewriting room, and folding partitions have been placed in the hall so that it may be divided into two class rooms. The room formerly used as a physical laboratory has been this year changed to a class room, Owing to the increase in enrollment. The old building has given satisfaction as a high school until now, when it has become too small for the large classes which enter. It will be used by the upper grammar grades and possibly as a manual training school. To close, I will read the dedicatory ode by Erastus Richardson which was given in 1877. I. “To Thee, Almighty, ere the birth Of Ignorance and Night! Great Architect of Heaven and Earth, And source of Life and Light! From whom Truth lit her sacred flame At Eden’s Eastern gate— This Temple now in Learning’s name We humbly dedicate. II. “Around these consecrated walls May Hope and Peace entwine; And may these bright and classic halls With golden halos shine. May every teacher be inspired By the Great Teacher’s love. And every pupil’s heart be fired With Wisdom from above. III. “O, unto this our fervent prayer, Thy gracious Ear incline— And every breeze our songs shall bear Unto the realms divine. And where this dome now casts its shade Immortal Truth shall reign; And we shall feel that we have prayed And labored not in vain.” RAYMOND RICHARDSON. 15. l(i THE QUIVER THE LAYING OF THE CORNER STONE OF THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL At 11 o’clock on Friday morning, January 9, 1914, all the members of the Woonsocket High School marched, to the beating of drums, to Villa Nova, where the high school of the future is to be. There an interesting program was carried out by the pupils. After the singing of Come, Thou Almighty King, with Ernest Houle and William Kelley accompanying on the trombone and cornet, David M. Gaskill, ’13. chairman, gave a brief address of welcome. “The High School History” was very interestingly told by Elizabeth R. O’Donnell, ’14. “The Old Building was discussed by Raymond Richardson, ’15. Ralph S. Clark, ’14, spoke on “The New Building.” By the aid of plans, be showed us the different rooms, and explained for what they will be used. Cora B. Morin, '15, spoke of “The High School’s Future.” She told of the many accommodations which we are to have and of which now we are badly in need. She spoke of the gymnasium, the cooking-room, in which we are to study domestic science, and the assembly hall with its large stage. An original ode was then recited by Harry J. Leon, ’1 | The corner-stone was then laid by Esther Spratt, ’14, who had been chosen by the pupils. She was assisted by the class presidents, Joseph Daigneault, ’14. Robert Y. Kelley, ’15, Harold G. Yoelker, ’16, and Avery Davis, ’17. The program ended with the singing of “America.” The building of the new high school is rapidly progressing and it is hoped that it will be finished and ready for occupancy by January. 1915. If so, the present Junior class will have the honor of being the first to graduate from it. LILLIAN MORAN. 15. A PLEA FOR DEBATING IN THE HIGH SCHOOL Public discussion is one of the means by which man has advanced in the scale of civilization, and the fact is indisputable that the more civilized a nation becomes, the more skilful are its discussions. As we look over the pages of history, we find that debating has played a very important part in the affairs of the world, and that it is one of the greatest of educational forces. Our High School should have not only Freshman debating, but Till: QUIVER 17 also inter-class debating; and then we could have a team to represent our school in a league. It is by no means sufficient that the student should indulge in debating while he is a Freshman, for, since he cannot really appreciate it now, he will lose interest in it in the future. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, all of whom are more or less acquainted with the art of argumentation, should be given an opportunity to display their skill. Many of our schoolmates are intending to enter college. Most of our universities have debating teams. We ought, therefore, to train ourselves during our high school days in order that we may become members of debating clubs of higher rank. Much of the knowledge that the young Roman gathered was from the Forum, where he would go eagerly every day to hear some orator declaim upon current topics. When he became old enough and began to take part in the administration of the government, he knew exactly how to act. We are all very soon to become members of a self-governing community, and its interests will be placed in our hands. Should we not, then, as patriots, try to learn what will be expected of us? Debating would bring us into closer connection with matters pertaining to the public welfare. ‘‘Will not debating place another heavy burden upon the student?” one may ask. By no means. Debating, like baseball, is sport, and does not add any excessive strain; on the contrary, it arouses in the student a great deal of enthusiasm. To him debating is a game. Argumentation brings the pupil into contact with valuable books, and teaches him care and discrimination. He is taught to become a systematic reader, and to pay attention to his style of speaking. It is often the active high school debater who is later chosen by his fellow-men to carry on the more difficult and important tasks in state and national life. If called upon unexpectedly to speak in public, he can turn all the resources of his mind upon the subject he is to discuss and through the experience gained while participating in debates, can easily win the confidence and respect of his audience. Debating not only affords an opportunity for systematic training, 1 lit it gives pleasure to those who participate in it, and paves the way for greater accomplishments in later life. In view of these facts, our teachers and pupils should co-operate in order that our Woonsocket High may hold its own in debate with any high school in the country. JOSEPH H. GREENBERG, '15. 18 THE QUIVER SOUNDS AT NIGHT Last night my slumbers were disturbed by sounds, evidently those of a baby crying. The cries seemed to come from directly beneath my window—sometimes soft whimperings, then great, lusty howls, as of an infant with the colic. 1 was greatly alarmed, and ran to the window to discover, if possible, the source of the noise. It was a black night, so that I was unable to distinguish one object from another in the darkness below my window. I hurried back into the room, donned a kimono, and was about to go downstairs, when the uproar became twofold. Doubly loud were the howls, as of two infants with the colic. 1 started for the stairs again, but stopped when I heard the uproar cease, only to be renewed under my front window. No sooner had I directed my steps toward this window than the cries stopped altogether. I stood still, waiting for something to happen. The silence was so intense that I could hear the faint snores of the man across the way. I waited what seemed to me two or three minutes. Then there came a scarcely distinguishable sound from the veranda-roof outside the front window—first a soft, stealthy pad-pad-pad. then that whimpering cry, then a full-throated yell. The tension was broken, and I crept softly to the window. There were two yellow-green eyes glaring at me from the darkness. At first 1 was startled. Then it dawned upon me that the source of my alarm was that great favorite of so many households—the Neighbor’s Cat. DOROTHY PRARAY, ’16. SIR ROGER UPON FASHION As we were coming from the club last night, Sir Roger was unusually silent. I ventured to ask him if he had seen the widow recently. He seemed surprised and then remarked that he was even then thinking of her. While he was on his way to Will's that aftei-noon, he had seen her starting out to make some calls. She was affecting a slouehy walk, said Sir Roger. The Venus de Milo may have assumed that position, but I consider an upright position in both walking and sitting necessary for good health. Another essential is deep breathing. I agreed and said that possibly the widow could not practice this. “I fear, said Sir Roger, “that she was prompted to go calling because she was wearing her spring suit and hat for the first time. Her suit, one of the extreme models, might have looked very well on a THE QUIVER 11) slender person. But her hat,” he continued, “was neither a protection nor a thing of beauty. It was of the type termed an ‘Italian plateau. It rested on the side of her head and obscured her right eye. I was surprised to see her so attired, but she was ever wilful and perverse.” Sir Roger deplored the frequent changes and extremes in styles. He had discussed the matter with Sir Andrew Freeport, who had told him of woman’s dress in certain countries, such as China and Japan. There the style of the garments never changes. “And so,” said Sir Roger, “these women have more time to spend upon their household duties, as their thoughts are not centered upon iashions. The costumes are suitable for the climate and are worn until their usefulness is over. In this country the women discard their garments merely because the style has changed; not because they are past wearing.” Then Sir Roger became silent, but, as he reached his lodgings, he said, “I would approve of a national costume for the women of our country. The country as a whole, as well as the women themselves, I believe, would be benefited. I agreed with him and then left the old knight to his reflections. PRISCILLA SMITH, ’15. IN HONOR OF WOONSOCKET HIGH (Tune: Those Endearing Young Charms.) Let us send forth our voices in anthems of praise In honor of Woonsocket High; The gird tune to the zenith of heaven we’ll raise, And prolong it in one joyful cry. Then the mountains will quake at the sound we shall make. And the rivers will pause in their course, And the oaks their broad branches in triumph will shake, And Echo’s deep voice become hoarse. For in all this broad land, whether far off or near, There's no school like our Woonsocket High, Which to all of its students will e'er remain dear And its memory will linger for ay. Then come, let us sing till the welkin shall ring. And the arched vault of heaven reply. And with joyful accord our glad tributes we'll bring. In thy honor, dear Woonsocket High. HARRY J. LEON, 14- 20 THE QUIVEIl A TRIP TO THE STATE HOUSE On the twelfth of February, 1914, our class in Commercial Geography left on the 10:40 car for Providence, accompanied by Mr. Palmer, our teacher. The ride down was very enjoyable. We got off at Hill Street and walked to the State House. It was very cold, and in spite of one pupil's saying, “This is like Palm Beach, we could not imagine it so. We waited for a few minutes in the lobby for a guide. In the lobby are some cannon and flags. The guide soon appeared and conducted us up stairs. On the first landing is the seal of Rhode Island made in the floor. We first visited the Governor's reception room. 7he table is of Italian marble, and the guide pointed out to 11s the figures of a Puritan, an old lady, a girl, and several other things that can be seen very plainly. We were allowed to sit in the Governor's chair, which is in the east end of the room. Hanging from the middle of the ceiling is a chandelier, which, we were told, contains over five thousand pieces of glass. Over the fireplaces are two oil paintings, one of George Washington and the other of Nathaniel Green. They ore very beautiful and can not be bought for any amount. Leaving the reception room, we visited other places of interest. We were shown through the Senate Chamber and House of Representatives. The corridors are lined with oil paintings of ex-governors. I rom one of the windows we got a fine view of the east side of Providence. W e visited the room of the Secretary of State, and saw a charter from King George. At one o clock we went to the gallery of the House of Representatives to see how the business is transacted. On account of its being Lincoln’s Birthday, there was not much work done, but we got an idea of what it is like. It took several minutes for the House to come to order, in spite of the fact that the Speaker rapped several times. The pages were standing at the back of the room, and when a Representative arose to read a paper, a page would run to him and stand by him until he had finished; he would then take the paper to the Speaker's desk. The Senate and House came together after a few minutes and had a program to celebrate the day. We had only time to hear Senator Sullivan of Newport give the Gettysburg address and Lieutenant-Governor Burchard, a story of the life of Lincoln. At quarter of two most of the class left the gallery and went to the dome. The rest of the day was spent by some in Providence, while others returned to Woonsocket, well pleased with the trip. HAZEL M. BEAUREGARD. ’If,. THE QUIVER 21 EDITORIAL STAFF HARRY LEON, ’14, Editor-in-Chief. LORENZO EMIDY, ’15, Business Manager RUTH HARRISON, ’14. GLADYS DAY, ’14. NOVELLA EASTMAN, ’15. HELEN KELLY, ’16, KATHRYN NORRIS, ’17. EDITORIALS During the past year many changes have taken place at our school. Chief among these were the changes in the faculty. Miss Amey J. Cook, teacher in English, and Mr. E. B. Hill, the Commercial teacher, resigned, greatly to the regret of the students. Their places have been taken by Miss Jane M. Given and Mr. Philip J. Palmer, Furthermore, the faculty has been strengthened by the addition of Miss Muriel Mc-I ec, W. H. S., 1908, and of Mt. Holyoke, 1913. Miss McFee has charge of the German classes and of some of the Algebra classes. There have also been several important changes in the school curriculum. Greater freedom of choice than ever before is being allowed the students. The French classes have been opened to the Freshmen, Solid Geometry has been shifted from the fourth year to the third, and Chemistry from the third year to the fourth. Physics has been made a third year subject. Manual Training classes for the boys have been begun. Probably the most important innovation was the introduction of Science for first-year students. This subject comes twice a week, and has been compulsory for all Freshmen. Since the French course has been extended to four years, why should there not be a three years’ German course? Two years of German satisfies only the elementary requirements for college entrance, and one wishing to present advanced German is now unable to do so. Most high schools have a three years’ German course, and if a sufficient number of Freshmen should express their willingness to take the subject next year, there would very probably be a class. German is not 22 THE QUIVER only a useful subject, but also a very interesting one. It is a pity that so few of our students are taking advantage of it. At last, at last, the great ambition of the people of Woonsocket is being realized. At last the High School, which we have patiently awaited for so many years is nearing its completion, and in a few months more will be ready for the use of our students. A noble structure it will be, a fitting memorial to those who have made it possible, a school of which all the people of this city, young and old, will have good reason to be proud, an institution of learning which will send forth into the world worthy representatives of our community. Day by day it rises, and soon its doors will be opened wide to all who may desire to enter and gain knowledge. No more will persistent freight trains chug their way into the hearts of teachers and pupils, driving their souls to a silent frenzy, violent expressions of which are with difficulty suppressed; no more will streams of water from the laboratories drip down to the recitation rooms below to the great consternation of him who may be sitting in the way; no more will fragments of plaster fall from the ceilings, endangering the heads of those underneath; no more will mice crawl into the principal’s desk and feast upon his lunch, or boldly enter classrooms, frightening the girls and invoking a shower of erasers and other missiles from the boys; no more will large classes be crowded into small and poorly ventilated rooms, the windows of which must generally be kept closed to shut out the noise and smoke of the trains. All these conditions are about to come to an end. Our recitations will be uninterrupted by trains, and our nerves will remain unimpaired; the ceilings will be firm so that one need not look upon them with apprehension; mice and other rodents will dread we hope, to enter the sanctuary; and pupils will be able to gather in classrooms with ample space in which to move about, and with fresh air to breathe. Now the Freshmen will have an opportunity to gather in the assembly hall with the other classes on special days and derive benefit from the words of the speakers: now the science and drawing pupils will have sufficient apparatus with which to do their work ; and now the students will be able to indulge in athletics for the amelioration of their physical constitution. With the completion of our High School a new era in education is hefore us. Among the youth of this city a desire for learning will, we trust, be awakened, a desire which has long been dormant, as is evi-denced by the small percentage of students in our school. Those who have begun their high school education will be more likely to continue until they graduate. In a few years THE QUIVER ‘23 the number of students will perhaps be doubled and Woonsocket will be able to hold its own in numbers among the cities of the United States. Yes, a new era is awaiting us, an era of efficiency and prosperity, influenced by an increase in culture among our citizens. With thj coming of our new High School an important question has arisen. It is a generally admitted fact that every high school stu- iuit should have an adequate lunch at noon. Lunches brought from I' ine usually amount to but little, and are far from satisfying. Under ire present conditions it has been impossible to have a lunch counter which might supply the needs of the students. A satisfying lunch should be .available to every student at a low price, and especially so. 'hen it is considered that there is a growing tendency in favor of lengthening the school day. Therefore, those who have the authority to do so should see to it that our new High School be well equipped in this respect. new and very pleasing feature which has been introduced at the school is the taking and preserving of group pictures of the various s' hool organizations. There have been photographs taken of the ath-k tic teams, the girls' gymnasium class, the school orchestra, and the g aduatir.g class, all of which will be carefully preserved, so that, in tl e future, they may awaken pleasant reminiscences of former times. Uuthermore, a list of the graduate and information about each is be-i'.g kept. Hitherto there has been no such record, and the addresses ot graduates of the school in former years had been lost, with the result that it was a very difficult task to trace them. All hail to the revived Woonsocket High School Alumni Association! May it long endure! SCHOOL NOTES A weekly magazine, printed in French, L'illustration, has been subscribed for by the school board for the French classes. The registration this year has been 280, a gain of 26 over last year. Since the school was opened 39 years ago, this gain has been equalled cnly twice, in 1892 and in 1901. Although the attendance has been greater this year than last, there have been 150 less cases of tardiness, and 270 less than the year before. Of the pupils in attendance, 28 per cent, were born outside of Rhode Island, and 40 per cent, were born outside of Woonsocket. The following states are represented: Maine 6, New Hampshire 2, Ver- mont 1, Massachusetts (19 towns) 38, Connecticut 3, New Jersey 2, South Carolina 1, Illinois 1, Montana 2. Foreign countries are also 24 THE QUIVER represented: Austria-Hungary 3, England 2, Ireland I, Nova Scotia 1, Prince Edward s Island 1, Russia 10. The following students will probably enter college next fall as follows: David Gaskill, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Marjorie Child, Yassar; Joseph McGill, West Point; Joseph McDonnell, Tufts Medical or Brown; Mae Jackson, Felicetta Leoni, Elizabeth O’Donnell. Brown; Harry Leon, Harvard; Susan Handy, Harriet Vose, Wellesley; Stanley Spratt, Bates. A picture of the Brown University campus, a gift from the college, has been received and hung in the study hall. The Bulletin and the Daily Herald are also received. In the winter a declamation contest, open to various high schools in this vicinity, was held in Franklin. Sadie Spencer and Stephen Greene v. ere the speakers from this school. During the past year, great interest has been showm in the debates held in room 10 every Tuesday morning. Some of the subjects discussed were the franchise, the employment as wage earners of children under fourteen, the Mexican situation, the right of the United States to formulate and maintain the Monroe Doctrine, the fortification of the Panama canal, gymnasium work as a requirement for all high school pupils, the value of the commercial course in high school, the two-session plan, and the amount of education that should be required of all immigrants. Much interest was shown by the pupils of room 10 in the sale of Red Cross stamps. A prize of ten dollars was awarded to them as a result of their labors. This is to be used in purchasing a bust or picture to be presented to the new High School. At Christmas, the pupils of room 10 collected clothing, games, books, and toys, which were contributed to the Relief Committee of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association, for distribution by the district nurses among families in their care. Tuesday mornings. Miss Mowry has held a Current Events class in room 9. This has proved interesting and enjoyable, as well as instructive to the pupils, since it has afforded means of studying conditions as they exist in our country to-day. A list of the topics discussed has been made each week by reporters from the class and a list of the magazines and newspapers read has been made and posted. To give greater interest to the French and German classes, songs have been learned and sung in these languages. The French classes have learned “La Marseillaise,” the national hymn of France. Th- songs learned by the German classes are “Die Lorelei, “Sein Sah ein TH10 QUiVKU 25 Roslein Stehn, “Stille Nacht,” “Der Tannenbaum, “Der Linden-baum,” and “Wanderlied. Several interesting talks have been given to the pupils in room 9 by students of the upper classes. George Linton, ’14, spoke on “A Summer Vacation in New Brunswick;” Cora Morin, ’15, on My Trip to Chicago and the Great Lakes;” Orrell Davis, ’16, on The Perry Centennial; and Walter Morris, ’15, on How to Use the Public Library. Early in December, a reception to the parents of all the pupils was given by the faculty. This was attended by a large number, who thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. The program consisted of solos by P yron Hudson, '13, and May Kelly, ’12, a violin solo by Arthur Dau-ray, ’17, and addresses by Mr. Spratt, Superintendent McKee, Mr. Robert Linton. Mrs. Henry Card, and Mr. E. H. Johnson. The pupils of the commercial classes have taken several trips to places of interest. This plan was introduced by Mr. Palmer. Among the places visited were the State House in Providence, the Social mill, the Mativille mill, the Alice mill, the Taft-Pierce, American Wringer, and the Dunn Worsted. Several professional and business men have addressed the students this year. Mr. Ralph E. Carpenter, sales agent for the Taft-Pierce Manufacturing Company, spoke to the commercial students on preparation for office work. Mr. John J. Long, 04, an instructor in engineering at Brown, explained to the boys the work of an engineer Mr. David Lavigne. a local attorney, gave an interesting talk in French to the Senior French clas . Much interest has been taken by the boys in the manual training classes held ever)- week. This work will he continued next year, when, with the additional equipment of the new High School, the hoys will have better opportunities for their work. On March 4, some of the Senior girls attended the open meeting of the Rhode Island Mt. Holyoke Alumnae Associaton, held at the East Providence High School. The speaker was Dr. Clapp, professor of zoolog)- at Mt. Holyoke College, whose subject was “Mount Holyoke before the Fire. A few of the girls of the Junior class attended a meeting of the Rhode Island Branch Association of Collegiate Alumnae, which was held March 9 at the Rhode Island School of Design. On the afternoon of April 15, the students of room 10, accompanied by Miss Whittaker, had the pleasure of going through the State House in Providence. After being received by Governor Pothier and 20 THE QUIVER listening to an address by him, the students were shown over the building, and attended the sessions of both branches of the legislature. During the past year, May Smith, 14, has been pianist every Tuesday morning for the singing classes. Considerable rivalry was shown in the contest in the Senior freehand drawing class to make the best cover design for the Quiver. This contest was won by Julia Uoozey. Nellie McNaul, ’14, won a prize for a water color painting ot an Easter lily at the exhibition of the Providence Art Club. Marion Cook, '14, and Marie Meister, ’15, received honorable mention. To the equipment in the commercial department have recently been added a Burroughs Computator, an Underwood Revolving Duplicator, and four new typewriters. Early in May, the 2b division of English, of which Miss Mowry is teacher, gave a dramatization of two scenes from “Silas Marner’’ at one of the class sessions. The Rainbow Inn scene and the one in which Eppie refuses to leave Silas were selected. Original dramatizations were contributed by all of the members of the class. Those chosen were by Joseph Greenberg and Ruth Cook. The scenes were later repeated for the benefit of Miss Given’s division. Eaily in May, a very successful entertainment by the school was held in Harris Hall. The program was varied, and consisted of two sketches: one in French, “L’enfant Vole,” and the other in English. “Our Aunt Robertinaa Hungarian dance by several girls; a musical sketch bv Adelaide Clough and William Barry: a violin solo by Ervin Thompson, '13; several selections by the school orchestra, and several tableaux illustrating famous paintings. Each tableau was explained by one of the pupils, who named the artist, and told why the painting was noted. During the evening, home-made candy was sold at a table in charge of several girls of the upper classes. The audience was large and appreciative, and the entire evening was thoroughly enjoyed. The proceeds are to be used for general school purposes, possibly for a printing press. The orchestra this year has proved very successful, and by many is thought to surpass that of former years. The members are: Ervin Thompson, ’13, leader; Julia Goozey, piano; Ernest Houle, trombone; Myron Pierce, flute; Eugene Morrissey, drums; Lloyd Arnold, Ethel Woodward, David Falk, Arthur Dauray, Joseph Grimes, Simon Norman, Paul Smith, Susan Handy. Mae Jackson, Grace Gardella, violins; Edward Fleming and Edward Mailloux, cornets. THE QUIVER TEMPERANCE DAY 27 At the close of the fifth period, the pupils of the three upper classes assembled in the hall for the purpose of holding Temperance Day exercises. In a very effective speech, Reverend Samuel G. Ayres impressed upon the pupils the effects of alcoholic liquors upon both mind and body. LINCOLN DAY On Lincoln Day, the majority of the pupils took part in the exercises held in the hall. The program included the songs, “The Call to Arms,’’ and “America,” sung by the students. Many interesting personal experiences and anecdotes of the Civil War were related by several of the veterans. The pupils were also addressed by representatives of the Sons of the Veterans. ARBOR DAY Shortly after school opened on Arbor Day, the pupils assembled in the yard, where the customary exercises were begun. The school song, composed by Harry Leon of the Senior class, was sung by the student body. Joseph Daignault, president of the Senior class, then delivered a short address. After this came the planting of a catalpa tree, the singing of the Senior class song, and the class yells. The second part of the entertainment took place in the assembly hall. The program included “Spring Song” (Mendlesshohn), High School orchestra; reading, “A Song of Friendship” (Van Dyke), Stanley Spratt; an original essay, “Hints on the Care and Planting of Trees,” I o McDonald; vocal solo, “An Open Secret,” (Woodman). Nellie Woolley; a very instructive and interesting address. “The Economic Value of Birds,” Mrs. Charles E. Thomas; “Celebrated March Lackner) High School orchestra; and the Senior class song. The program, which was exceptionally fine, was in charge of Miss Annie Merrill. GYMNASIUM WORK The girls’ gymnasium classes under the direction of Miss Florence I.. Grant have progressed rapidly during this past school year. Until this season, Freshmen have been barred from the classes, but the Sophomore class was not well attended, so a number of Freshmen were invited to fill the vacancies. Both the first and the second classes were very large. On March 13. a flashlight picture was taken of the two classes. 28 THE QUIVER The result was unusually good, considering the way the girls jumped when the explosion took place. An exhibition wfas given by the girls in Harris Hall on March 20. A committee composed of six girls was appointed to see that each girl in the class was provided w'ith tickets to sell. Each was asked to sell five tickets and almost everyone succeeded in doing so. When the night of the exhibition came, the hall was crowded. The loud applause showed that the spectators appreciated the work of the teacher and pupils. The program was as follows: I. Wand drill .............................Juniors and Seniors 11. Games: Touch Ball ......................Sophomores and Freshmen Dodge Ball ......................Sophomores and Freshmen Pig in the Hole......................Juniors and Seniors III. Csardas....Misses Maher, Putnam, Bethel, Norris, Hendrick IV. Athletic Exercises .....................Juniors and Seniors V. Folk Dancing......................Sophomores and Freshmen a. French Reel. b. Czebogar. c. Ace of Diamonds. I. Military Tactics .......................Juniors and Seniors II. Dumb Bell Drills .................Sophomores and Freshmen VIII. Sailors' Hornpipe .....Marguerite McLearney. Marion Cook IX. Folk Dancing.............................Juniors and Seniors a. The Biplane. b. Schottisehe. c. French Vineyard Dance. The School Committee attended the exhibition and were much pleased with the advancement which has been made. They were very kind in securing the free use of the hall. The net proceeds, which were about forty-nine dollars, are to be spent for apparatus for the gymnasium in the new' High School. The last lesson was in the form of a social. Games wrere played and music was furnished for dancing. Every girl was sorry to close the season so early, but all appreciated the value of the gymnasium work. THE MINSTREL SHOW A Minstrel Show' was given Monday evening. December 29, at the Opera House. Posters for advertising were made by the Freshman class under the instruction of Miss Pond. It was one of the most successful events of the year, for a large sum was netted from the THE QU1VEU } 1) sale of tickets and from the candy table, which was managed by Dorothy Keller. There were fifty people in the chorus. The conversation between the interlocutor, Joseph Daigneault, and the endmen was very humorous. Songs were sung by all the endmen, who were Florence Burda-kin, Catherine Maher, Doris Grant, Ethel Woodward, Lorenzo Emidy, Ernest Houle, William Kelly, and Norman Tutin. Solos were also sung by Adelaide Clough and William Barry. The sketch, Up Against It,” was ably produced by Adelaide Clough, Elsie Parkinson, Florence Burdakin, Charles McCarthy. Stephen Greene, and William Barry. It was very interesting, as well as amusing, and evoked much laughter and applause from the audience. The sketch by Ernest Houle and William Kelly deserves praise l oth for their musical and dramatic ability. Two dances were given, one by Marion Cook and Marguerite McLearney, and the other by Ralph Clark. Robert Kelly, Charles McCarthy. Atwell Williams, Adele Jarret, Elizabeth Scattergcod,’Gladys Gerstle, and Julia Goozey. THE Y. M. C. A. RECEPTION On December 19, 1913, a reception was given to the pupils of the High School by the Y. M. C. A. This was the third of that sort given at the association building, and was considered the best of the three. It lasted from seven-thirty until ten in the evening. The orchestra gave a concert for about three-quarters of an hour, during which time the guests were introduced to the receiving line, which was made up of the officials of the Y. M. C. A. After this, arious games were played, each class competing. At the past receptions a cup has been awarded the class getting the highest number of points, with the understanding that a class would have to win it twice in succession before it should become their own property. At this last reception the class of 1914 won tlTe cup for the second time, and may therefore claim it as their own. The excitement ran high in these games, for the class of 1914 came out only two points ahead of the ciass of 1916. Joseph Daignault, president of the winning class, made a fine speech, thanking the association heartily. A talk from Richard L. Keith, a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, on clean athletics was enjoyed; and after Mr. Spratt had said a few words, refreshments were served, and the pupils departed for home, feeling that the evening had been well spent. EUGENE F. -MORRISSEY, JR.. ’16 I Hi: QU1VKK 30 OUR HIGH SCHOOL BULLETIN BOARD Among the many improvements that have been introduced into our High School recently is our Bulletin Board. Notices were formerly carried from room to room by a teacher or pupil, which took nuch time from our work. The first bulletin 'board in our High School was used to exhibit drawing papers, but it was not until last fall that so much interest was taken in it. A large board has been placed mar the main entrance. A poster announcing an athletic game may be found here two or three days before the game is to be played. A schedule of all of the season's games and their dates is tacked upon the board at the beginning of each season. Any articles which have been lost or found by the teachers or pupils are advertised here. The lames of the girls in the girls’ gymnasium classes and those of the ixiys in the manual training classes appeared recently. A list of the names of all of the pupils and their attendance marks have been placed on one side of the bulletin board. Occasionally one of the teachers has exhibited in some conspicuous place some good piece of work which has been received by him. Sometimes someone will find a magazine or newspaper article of interest to others and he will place it here. This bulletin board is enjoyed not only by the pupils and teachers of pur High School, but also by visitors. HELEN H. .ARCHIBALD, ’14- IN MEMORIAM Mabel Aldrich Tabor of the class of 1915 was born May 21, 1898, in North Smithfield. She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Tabor. She was graduated from Grammar School with honor, and was the youngist in her class, for she was then only thirteen. When she entered High School she was the youngest pupil there. Mabel had three great loves, her church, her home, and her school. At home she was loving, obedient, and helpful. She was a companion to her mother, to whom she-never said a cross word. During school vacations she disliked to go away because it left her mother alone. At school she was a quiet, studious girl. She loved school so much that she said one day that she would willingly go to school on Saturday also. Up to the time of her death she was a school librarian, fulfilling this duty with great care. November 19, 1913, she was taken ill, and after an operation, from which she failed to rally, she died November 20, 1913. Her death was a shock to all who knew her. CORA B. MORIN, ’15. THE QUIVER HI W. H. S. FOOTBALL IN 1913 The Y. H. S. football team for 1913 was a great success, although it was not a member of the Interscholastic League. At first the team was hampered by lack of a suitable place in which to practice, as Clinton Oval was tied up by preparations for a great celebration. Although a few windows were broken, practice was held in the school yard until the Oval could be obtained. The first game was played at Villa Xova against the R. I. S. D. eleven. Owing to insufficient practice and to unfamiliarity with the -ignals on the part of some of the players, Woonsocket High lost the game on a touch-back by a score of 2-0. In a very close game at Warwick, W. H. S. won by a score of 6-0. scoring a touch-down in the last few minutes of play. When Warwick's eleven played in Woonsocket, it was defeated by a score of 27-0. They were good losers, however, and are remembered by the Woon socket High players as the cleanest playing and most sportsmanlike team encountered during the season. The Cranston High team seemed rather weak and fell an easy . rev at Clinton Oval, losing the game 45-0. In the return game at Cranston the honors were more even, Cranston High holding W. H. S. to a score of 21-0. The only touch-down scored against W. H. S. was made at East Providence, where the Woonsocket players were somewhat hindered l,y the -presence of spectators on the field. With the ball on the East Providence ten-yard line, one of the E. P. H. S. players eluded our men and ran the length of the field. The goal was kicked. In the second half, the W. H. S. team re-entered the fray with a spirit that-won the game by a score of 12-7. In the hard-fought return game at Clinton Oval W. H. S. was victorious. 13-0. In this game, however. Robert Lee. who was playing left end. Sustained an injury to his neck, which confined him to a hospital bed for several weeks. This accident 32 THE QUIVEK put a damper on the Woonsocket team and no more games were played. The success of the team was due largely to Mr. Keaney's coaching. He taught the team several good plays which required a great deal of practice, but when once mastered they baffled the opposing teams and were largely instrumental in giving W. H. S. a series of victories. T. BUELL CARD, ’16. BASKETBALL To say that the W. H. S. basketball team for the season of 1913-14 was a good one would be a mild statement. While it would hardly be wise to say that the five was the best that ever represented our school, we do take the liberty to predict that the record established of 14 victories out of 17 games played will stand at the head of the list for years to come. Three important factors may be summarized as responsible for the team’s success: first, the team was fortunate in having the return of five veterans, Cook, Daignault, Kelley, Seaver, and Spratt; second, the coach was one who, through a year’s experience, knew the strong points and the weaknesses of the men; and, third, the natural abilities of the men foretold excellent possibilities. The team was a brilliant defensive combination, while the aggressiveness was responsible for the great work of the players. It is an understood fact that Woonsocket won the fourteen games because the team got the most points in these encounters; but was that all that counted in the summary of victory? No. There was one predominating element which some people are apt to overlook in these games, as well as in the games that were lost. It was the “Never Say Die” spirit that told the story of many of the victories. Whether Woonsocket High was on the long end-or the short end of the score, the U� cal players invariably fought hard and stubbornly throughout. Grit predominated at all times. A testimony to the strength of our team may be realized in calling attention to the fact that East Greenwich Academy, to whom Voonsocket High lost one game, and from whom the latter won one game, at the close of the season issued a challenge to any other team in the state, at the same time claiming the state championship. THE QUIVER ALUMNI NOTES 33 1876 James Austin, a graduate of Brown University, is judge of the Police Court, Toledo, Ohio. 1880 Albert X. Hubbard is a public accountant in New York City. 1883 Georgianna 1. Smith, who has been a teacher in this city since 1885, died November 20, 1913. She was greatly interested in the children and through her efforts the first school for defective children was opened in this city. 1886 George A. Chamberlain is principal of the high chool at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1890 Frederick A. Bushee, Dartmouth, ’94, B. A., Harvard, M. A., is a college professor at Boulder, Colorado. 1891 •Remington P. Capwell is a physician in Providence, R. I. 1899 Dr. Thomas J. McLoughlin has recently been made health officer of ihis city. 1900 Morton O. VVithey, Dartmouth, ’04, is now assistant professor of Mechanics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. 1901 Dr. Oscar B. Gilbert, a graduate of Dartmouth College, '06, and Dartmouth Medical School, was recently elected a member of the Medical Board of the Woonsocket Hospital. 1903 Harry Houghton recently accepted a position as superintendent of the Dwight Mill, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 1904 Corinne B. Dulude, Wellesley, ’08, is the wife of John J. Long, class of ’04. now instructor of Mechanics and Mechanical Drawing at Rrown University. Stephen Lyon has charge of the sales department of the Shaw Propeller Co., Boston, Mass. 1908 Muriel McFee, Mount Holyoke, ’13, is a teacher of German at the Woonsocket High School. u THE QUIVER 1909 Dellar L. Cook, Mount Holyoke, ’13, is teaching Biology at Norfolk, Virginia. Constance Martin was recently graduated from the Rhode Island General Hospital. John McGuire, Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, ’13, is a student at the American College, Louvain, Belgium. 1910 Alice A. Janson is a teacher at the Providence Street School, this city. Marjorie A. Thayer was elected recently to membership in the Phi Beta Kappa at Brown University. Margaret Moriarty was graduated from the Rhode Island General Hospital in May. 1911 Harry Cole has now a position at Field’s Point, in the employ of ti e city of Providence. 1912 Joseph McGill has recently been appointed a cadet at West Point. Mary E. Kelley has completed her course at Bryant and Stratton’s. 1913 James A. Murphy, now a student at Rhode Island College, has been doing excellent work there. Hazel Bethel has been appointed a member of the board on the ‘ Bran Meal,” Brown’s year book. A list of our students graduating from other schools this year is as follows:— Boston Law School—Ralphael L. Daignault, ’11. R. I. Normal School—Margaret Z. Cushing, Ti, Gertrude G. Emery, ’11, H. Inez Farlander, Ti, Ethel F. Jones, ' 11. Alice E. Marlborough, ’ll, Ruth C. Warner, ’u. Brown—Marion Devine, ’10, Marjcrie A. Thayer, ’10. R. I. State College—J. Russell Esty, '10. A list of other graduates studying elsewhere this year is as follows :— Amherst Agricultural College—George Donnell, ’08. Boston University Law School—Walter Sharkey, ’10. Brown—Esther C. Cook, ’12, Henry Dursiti, ’12, Stella L. La Fond, 12, Hazel S. Bethel, ’13. Rodolphe A. Gladue, ’13, Alice L. Me Caffrey, ’13, Anna H. Mee, ’13, Marcella P. O’Donnell. ’13. Clark College—Howard W. Green, '11. THE QUIVER yr� Dartmouth—Harold Smith, ’o7, Albert Bradley, ’09. Pall River Textile School—John K. Handy, ’12, Thomas Handy, 08. Harvard Law School—J. Raymond Higgins, ’09, Clark, ’12. Harvard Medical School—John Gilbert, ’08, Brown, ’12, James M. McCarthy, 'eg, Holy Cross, ’13. Holy Cross—Harold F. Flynn, ’12. Mount St. Mary's Seminary—Robert C. Cassidy, '08. Massachusetts Institute of Technology—G. Harold Warfield, Ti. Tufts—Max Silverman, Ti, Nathaniel Epstein, '12. University of Vermont—Thomas S. Flynn, ’09. Yassar—Florence S. Clark, ’12. Wellesley—Eleather M. Mowry, ’ll. Worcester Polytechnic Institute—Harold Cleveland, '12, Clinton Blanchard, Jr., '10. Yale—John E. Meade, To. R. I. School of Design—Edward B. Capron, ’12, Abby U. Handy. Ti, Harold Freeman, ’13. R. T. State College—Frank E. Tabor, 'eg, Francis A. Faron, ’12. Earle J. Hope, ’12, G. Emile Lussier, ’12, Leonard H. Mailloux, ’12. J Elton Nichols, Ti, Frank J. Lennox, Ti, James A. Murphy, ’13. R. I. Normal School—Helen McCabe, ’12, Mary McGawley, ’12, Anna E. Meakin, ’12, Helen G. Doherty, ’12. Marion F. Long, ’12, Mary E. Greene, ’12, Alice M. Walsh, ’12, Irene Padien, ’12, Susan Staples, ’12, Agnes A. Cassidy, ’13, Annie M. Marlborough, ’13, Anna M. Martin, ’13, Mae I. Gleason. '13, Kathryn H. Rowen, ’13, May kilcline, ’13. New Bedford Textile School—Walter E. Thayer, Ti. House-in-the-Pines—Alice F. Willey. ’13. Mount Ida Seminary—Ruth H. Warfield, ’13. THE ALUMNI REUNION One June 19, 1913, two hundred and twenty-one graduates and friends of the High School assembled in Harris Hall for a banquet, which was preceded by an informal reception in the School Committee rooms. Mr. James H. Rickard, ’92, presided at the banquet, and Dr. William F. Barry acted as toastmaster. There were addresses by Monsignor Cassidy, ’88, Judge Mee, ’96, Mr. F. W. WcCanna, ’96, Superintendent McFee, Mr. C. C. Spratt, Mr. E. B. Hill, Mr. Henry Dursin, 12, and Miss Marjorie Child, ’13, a vocal solo by Miss Leona Tetu, and a violin solo by Rachel Jenckes, ’08. The nominating com- THE QUIVER « � Dittee, Mr. Henry N. Morin, ’02, chairman, proposed the following officers, who were elected for the year: President, Mr. James H. Rickard, ’92; First Vice President, Mr. Wendell A. Mowry, ’89; Second Vice President, Mrs. Frederick B. Hicks, ’91 : Secretary, Miss Florence P. Mowry, 92; Treasurer, Mrs. Charles W. Palmer, '03. At a meeting of these officers held May 12, 1914, plans were made for the reunion this year. Under the direction of Miss Florence P. Mowry, the typewriting department has catalogued the names of all who have graduated from the school. The present record is 51 deceased. 659 whose addresses are known, 31 whose addresses are unknown. This totals 741 pupils graduated from the school. LA VISITE DE M. LAVIGNE Mardi martin le 25 novembre M. David Lavigne, avocat de cette ville, fit une causerie tres divertissante et instructive a la “senior class irancaise. II parla entierement en francais, lentement et distincte-n-ent, pourque tous pussent le comprendre. D’abord il parla des plaisirs et des avantages de la jeunesse. II dit que tous les jeunes gens d’aujourd'hui seraient dans quelques annees le puissance de la nation. II declara que si chacun fait son devoir, il reussira assortment dans la vie. Alors il donna une description tres interessante de la partie de iootball entre Harvard et Yale a Cambridge 1c samedi precedant. 11 rlecrit minutieusement le “Stadium” de Harvard, et la grande foule de presque cinquante mille personnes. Ensuite M. Lavigne remarqua que tous les eleves etaient heureux • i’avoir l’opportunite d’apprendre le francais, la langue de Moliere, de Voltaire, de Racine, de Hugo, et qu’ils (Jevraient applic|uer tous leurs efforts a 1’apprendre tout a fait, car elle aurait de grands avantages pour tous. Enf.n il demanda aux eleves de diverses questions, auxquelles ils repondirent intelligemment. Plusieurs eleves lurent des passages de ‘ La Neuvaine de Colette” par Jeanne Schultz, a la demande du visi-teur. L’adresse de M. Lavigne fut beaucoup appreciee par tous ses au-(iiteurs, et il recut les remerciements sineeres de M. le surintendam Me-l ee, de Mile. Laviolette, et de tous les etudiants, qui exprimerent le souhait de le revoir bientot parmi nous. HARRY J. LEOX, 14. THIO QUIVER 37 SCHOOL NOTES The cover for this issue of the Quiver was designed by Julia Goozey, ’14. Morse, Cole, and A. Davis represented the school in the Inter-scholastic League Track Meet, held at Providence, May 23. Emily Sweet, Mabel Tabor, Edra D’jurkin and Cora Morin have been the librarians this year. To the Lincoln Memorial, which is to be erected on the State House grounds, the pupils contributed six dollars. Hon. Walter E. Ranger, Commissioner of Public Schools, and Prof. Stephen S. Colvin, recently appointed Inspector of High Schools, were visitors one day in May. Some of the freshman class are collecting insects and other forms c'f animal life to be kept at school for future classes in zoology. A daily paper has been placed during the spring term upon a read-r.g desk in the lower corridor for the use of the pupils. Beginning next fall classes will be formed in civics and a new t xtbook will be introduced. The outlook is that there will be a large entering class next fall. 1 re school registration will probably reach 300. Of the 254 pupils registered last year, 36 graduated, 183 registered this year, and 37 did not. Room 10, with an enrollment of 41, did not have a single tardiness miring the first nine weeks of the year. A copy of The Grist, the annual of the R. I. State College, has been received. TO WOONSOCKET HIGH Oh, can I e’er forget those happy days That I have passed at dear Woonsocket High? Ah me; how swift the space of time doth fly! How soon the memory of the past decays! Yet, most beloved school. Time’s shadowy haze Will never cause thy memory to die; Though from my heart I heave a mournful sigh. When I reflect that we must part our ways. But in whatever climes I hap to be. Whatever goal the object of my aim, No matter what shall be my destiny, Be I in honor, or perchance in shame, Woonsocket High, I’ll always think of thee. And never fail to glorify thy name. HARRY LEON, ’14. Tin: quiver :;h BASKETBALL SCORES Manager Tutin deserves credit for an excellent schedule. Some uf the best games were with the R. I. S. D., East Greenwich Academy. I-ranklin High, and Uxbridge High. By far the most exciting game v.as that in Franklin, when W. H. S. boys won from Uxbridge, 15 to 13, in an overtime period. The players scored as follows: Goals from the floor, Spratt 83, Kelley 49, Cook 30, Daigneault 24, Seaver 27. Emi ly 8, Tetu 4, Bryant 3. Davis 2; scores from fouls. Daigneault 29. Spratt 5, Cook 1. The summary of the scores follows: Date Dec. 19 Jan. 1 Jan. 9 Jan. 13 Jan. 16 Jan. 19 Jan. 23 Jan. 30 Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 17 Feb. 20 Feb. 27 Mar. 3 Mar. 6 'l'lie baseball team, though an improvement over that of last year, was still rather disappointing, especially when placed in contrast with the great success of the football and basketball teams. At the start ii seemed that a successful season was before us, because the team won four of the first six games played, and had reached third place in the Interscholastic League. But after an interval of inaction due to the weather, there was a decided reversal qf form and a series of defeats followed. From the start the team worked under a great handicap. Suitable grounds were not available, since Clinton Oval was being put in readiness for the opening of the Colonial League; therefore practice was necessarily irregular. Most of the games were played at Cold Spring Park, where no admission could be charged. On this account the financial loss has been rather large. With the exception of shortstop, the infield has been the same as last, Morrissey, Emidy, Kelly, Spratt, and Carroll; Davis has been shortstop and Seaver catcher. The outfield has been made up of new men. Emidy, Sprati. Davis, and Morrissey batt.d well. Woonsocket Bristol Woonsocket Woonsocket Colt High i r; nklin Hieh ... 38-8 .. . 35-15 . . . 1-0 . . . 29-: ... 17-24 Franklin . . . 15-13 Milford Putnam H-gh ... 56-14 ... 57-24 Woonsocket R. I. S. D .Academy — . . . 21-10 Woonsocket East I reenw ch 18-14 Nipmuc Park .. Frankli’.i High ... 12-16 East Greenwich East Greenwich ... Putnam High Academy ... ... 10-26 .. 37-15 Woonsocket . . . 40-11 Woonsocket ... 62-13 Woonsocket ... 35-fi BASEBALL THE QUIVER 39 W. H. S. DIRECTORY SCHOOL COMMITTEE William F. Barry John S. Blondin Clarence E. Boston William C. Bradley Fred M. Buxton Abraham Colitz R. P. Daignault P. J. Heurant John S. Blondin, Chairman J. J. Gearon Theophile Guerin Edward W. Reade G. A. Smith, Secretary HIGH SCHOOL COMMITTEE V dliam F. Barry John S. Blondin J. J. Gearon Frank E. McFee, Superintendent of Schools TEACHERS Chesman C. Spratt, Principal................ Frank W. Keaney ............................ Philip J. Palmer ........................... Florence P. Mowry .......................... Annie E. Merrill ........................... Madeleine G. Cass .......................... Marie L. Laviolette ........................ Stella E. Whittaker ........................ Jane M. Givan .............................. Muriel McFee ............................... • Civics, Algebra Physics, Chemistry, Geometry Commercial Subjects English History, Greek Stenography, Typewriting French Latin English German, Algebra SPECIAL TEACHERS Frank E. Kettlety .... Clara W. Pond ......... William A. Courchene Florence L. Grant ... Music Drawing Manual Training Physical Training for Girls CLASS OFFICERS Seniors President, Joseph Daigneault Vice President, Walter Padien Secretary, Harriet Vose Treasurer, Ralph Flynn Juniors Robe t Kelley El iot Bn am Mary Putnam Friscilla Smith Sophomores Harold Voelker Rodney Cook Adele Jarret Florence F'lynn Freshmen President, Avery Davis Vice President, Marion Williamson Secretary, Zha Cook Treasurer, Anna McCarthy Athletic Association Joseph Daigneault Ralph Flynn FIsther Spratt Norman Tutin F'ootball manager, Stanley Spratt Football captain. Stanton Cook Basketball manager, Norman Tutin Baseball manager, Joseph Daigneault Baseball captain, Lorenzo Emidy Track Manager, Harold Morse Orchestra manager, Lloyd Arnold cA L. ( MERRILL Photographer Longley Bldg. Elevator Service Telephone cTWANUAL DEVOTO Best Fruits in Season 230 oMain St., Woonsocket, R. I. 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