Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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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.

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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

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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.