Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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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,.

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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-

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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