Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

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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.

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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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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