Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1916 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1916 A. S. COOK CO. HOME FURNISHERS 67 - 69 MAIN STREET EDWARD SCATTERGOOD E. H. SCATTERGOOD Blackstone Valley Gas Electric Co. WOONSOCKET DIVISION RELIABLE AND EFFICIENT SERVICE —FOR— LIGHT, HEAT AND POWER Compliments of J. B. FARNUM CO. CREAM BREAD RYE BREAD GRAHAM BREAD BREA33 Our bread is more nutritious than home baked bread as we have made a s'udy of bread baking and use only the purest ingredients. Try a loaf of any of our variety of Breads or Rolls. They satisfy the most exacting. Front St. - DESLAURIER’S BAKERY - Front St. MILK BREAD WHOLE WHEAT BREAD FRENCH STICK BREAD S. TREITEL SON CLOTHIERS TAILORS 74 MAIN STREET. WOONSOCKET. R. I. ESTABLISHED 1873 HIGH-GRADE CHOCOLATES and CARAMELS PRODUCERS’ NATIONAL BANK 104 Main St., Woonsocket. MO RAX CHOCOLATE SHOP Safe Deposit Boxes for rent $3 and upwards per year. Compliments of J. J. MARRAH Dealer in WHITE CASH MARKET Meats, Poultry and Vegetables •JSH Main Street Tel. 367-M. 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CONTENTS The Sky................................................. •••• 4 On Pond and River.............................................. 5 Just Abraham Lincoln........................................... 6 A Talkative Friend............................................. 7 Caught in an Elevator........................................ 8 The Women Most Influencial in Shakespeare’s Life............... 9 To a Brook...................... ..............................10 A Storm at Sea.................................................II Nightfall......................................................12 Our Permanent Benefits from the War in Europe..................13 A Maiden's Reply...............................................15 Editorials.................................... ••••.... .... 16 School Notes...................................................20 Athletics......................................................26 Alumni Notes...................................................31 W. H. S. Directory............................................ 36 DORIS L. POOLE WILLIAM E. BARRY WINNERS OF THE GOLD MEDALS SINGLETON INTERSCHOLASTIC DECLAMATIONS 1916 4 THE QUIVER THE SKY Have you ever seen the sky at dawning, When Aurora opes the gates of day, When the sun-god mounts his golden chariot, When he drives exulting on his way ? All the earth is joyous, fresh, and fragrant, Beams of light shoot up across the sky; White and amber, pearly clouds of gossamer Gleam, and then the sun is up on high. See it mounting far up to the zenith, Going on its same old pilgrimage, Lighting up the world with rays of sunshine, Cheering youth and aged, fool and sage! Summer days, its light shines warm and friendly, Gentle clouds of down flit o’er the sky; fn the winter time, its rays seem colder, Shafts of harsh light rioting on high. Have you ever seen the sky at night-time, When the sun is going down to rest, When the clouds of rainbow colors seem to Flutter from a thousand gardens blest? Then the twilight deepens, sunset fadeth, Darker purple hues are in the sky, Nature draws the coverlet o’er her gardens, Flowers nod and whispering winds do sigh. Angels in the Heavens hang out lanterns, Stars that glow and twinkle in the blue, In the floor of Paradise, they’re peep-holes, Letting glory from the Lord shine through. In the night, when earth is wrapped in slumber, Sparkling, gleaming, in their lofty sphere, All the stars keep watch without cessation, Breathing blessings on us year by year. MARION E. SALLEY. ’Ir . THE QUIVER o ON POND AND RIVER The sun was lifting the gray mist as we launched our canoe and started up the pond. Everything was silent except for the sound of the steady dip and drip of our paddles. When we reached the first “carry,” the mist was quite gone and the sun coated the quiet water with a sheet of living gold. The green banks, rising from the shore, looked soft and velvety in the sunlight, and the shady coves invited the explorer’s paddle. Ascending the river, we soon came to another pond, where water lilies lay anchored like fleets of fairy craft. Their gleaming sails sweetened the air with the choicest perfumes of elf land and tempted us to remain in their lotus-land. The river ahead beckoned, however, and we went on, after a last long look at the dainty blossoms. On the winding river we now struggled with a stretch of rapids and then glided over a deep and quiet pool, where the current lay asleep. The waters shone clear and emerald bright, and, looking into their crystal depths, we could see dainty aquatic plants gently waving in the current, awkward turtles plunging hastily to shelter among the roots, and bright fish darting and flashing over the bottom. Sometimes, as we rounded a turn in the river, a pair of ducks would rise from their meal with much indignant splashing and quacking. Sleek muskrats dived and swam along meadow bottoms, always deeply intent on business. At times the stream lay straight before us, bordered on one side by high, wooded banks and on the other by peaceful hay fields. Here and there a quiet old bridge lay brooding over the stream, casting calm reflections on the hurrying water beneath. THE QUIVER At noon we ate beneath a shady tree and explored the country near by before setting out on the return journey. Instead of resisting us, the river now aided our efforts at navigation, and we paddled rapidly homeward. The frogs basked in the warm afternoon sun and all nature seemed satisfied and happy. As the sun went slowly downward, the lilies furled their sails, and the beams of the western sun were broken into many flashing, sparkling gems by the dancing ripples, until their light finally disappeared altogether. Darkness gathered slowly around us and the breeze died down. We soon glided silently to the boat-house, glad to be home once more. T. BUELL CARD, ’16. “JUST ABRAHAM LINCOLN” (An Imaginary Incident) “Why doesn’t someone answer that doorbell?” I muttered, half to myself and half to the baby; but no sooner had I spoken than I remembered that there was no one but myself to answer it. Te rs came to my eyes, for I was tired out and in despair. News had come of my husband’s death in the battle of Five Forks, and, although I knew it wasn’t true, I was very, very anxious. Richmond had surrendered. apd a great fire had swept the city. The servants had fled in terror, and I was left alone with my little son. The ringing of the bell again aroused me with a start, and after I had tucked the baby under my arm, I started for the door. You can’t imagine how much I dreaded to open that door. Of course, I should find some Northerner, for the city was full of them, and I not only hated them but feared them. I opened the door, however, and saw a tall, gaunt, sad-faced man in loose-fitting clothes. Never, to this day, have I seen anyone quite so tall as this man was. I really had to bend back my head to see his face. “Is this George Andrew’s place?” asked the stranger. “Yes, sir,” I replied. “But—” and a sob choked ,me as I thought of the news I refused to believe—“but he isn’t here.”. “I know all about it, lady,” was the reply, in the kindest of tones, “but I just wanted to look over his place. You see, George and I are very old friends, although we havep’t seen each other for years, and I would give much to see him once. more. I wanted to see him, to see his home, and his family. I am Abraham Lincoln, and you, I suppose, r THE QUIVER “Not the President?” I almost shrieked. “No, madam, no; not the President. Just George’s old friend ‘Abe.’ But tell me, is this his son ?” By this time, the baby, who, all unnoticed, had gradually been tottering, step by step, toward the man, was begging to be taken up. The President’s face relaxed into a smile, and as he picked up the cooing child, who insisted upon kissing his new friend, the look of tenderness and love which lighted up his face was indeed more wonderful than anything I had ever seen before. As Mr. Lincoln handed the boy to me, he said in a trembling voice. “My boy, tell that rascal, your father, that I forgive him for the sake of that kiss and those bright eyes.” So saying, the President turned and went down the steps, out of my sight. I never saw him again, but never have I forgotten for a moment the change which came over that sad face as my little boy begged to be picked up and kissed. RUTH J. HENDRICK, ’17. A TALKATIVE FRIEND Did you ever notice the difference in the characters of your friends? Some are quiet and reserved, others lively and talkative. Some are restless and never still. My friend Bill has a tongue that is never still. Bill is about my size and age. I knew him a long while ago when he and I were in the first grade of school. I remember that, even in that remote time, he had a love of conversation that excelled. Bill’s family left Woonsocket while we were still in the primary school. When they returned six or seven years later, I noticed that, as far as talking was concerned, he was the same old Bill. He loved argument and revelled in narration and description. His arguments were not always sound and logical, but that mattered not as long as the words flowed freely, and he did not have to stop to think. He would keep up a steady stream of talk so that his opponent never got the chance to say more than half a dozen words at a time. Then he would break in and hold the floor for the next hour or so. Next to argument, Bill liked exposition. If he wasn’t arguing with you, he was explaining something. Sometimes his explanations were as unsound as his arguments, but that mattered not, either, as long as he kept that tongue of his wagging. He and I worked in the same mill one summer, and one day he came to me and glibly explained how to run a machine. I asked the 8 THE QUIVER foreman if that was the correct way, and he told me that it was the correct way to break the machine. I told Bill about this, but he passed it off as a mere incident, and proceeded to tell me his plans for building a folding canoe. I know many enthusiastic talkers, but Bill is king of them all. HENRY C. CARD, JR., ’18. CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR When I entered the elevator, I noticed that it was well filled, as it was the noon hour. It went downward as usual until just between the second and third floors, where it stopped. “Oh, my goodness! What’s the matter? Is something broken? Tell me quickly,” exclaimed a middle-aged woman. “I never saw such carelessness in my life! Elevators should be kept in a good condition,” said another woman. “Sir, stop this dilly-dallying. Fix this elevator at once. I left meat in the oven. I must get this next car.” “We'll all smother or starve if this car isn’t lifted. It is 12:15 and I want my lunch,” said a stout man. “Oh! I’m going to faint, I know. I’ll sue this firm. My nerves are shattered!” wailed a hysterical young woman. “Dry up!” said a burly man. “Stop yelling in my ear!” “Oh, what fun!” giggled one schoolgirl to another. “Isn’t it perfectly thrilling? Won’t the other girls be jealous? Do you suppose our names will be in the paper? Maybe they’ll take our pictures. Oh, dear, I wish I’d worn my velvet hat. It’s much more becoming. You know------” “You girls would better be praying to the good Lord to get us out of this predicament safely than talking nonsense,” said one prudish woman. “Say, you numskull, haven’t you fixed that machinery yet? Friends, just think of this specimen living on while men like Tom Shevlin die.” said a dapper young man, anxious to impress the schoolgirls. “Boo-hoo!' Boo-hoo!” cried a small, pretty woman. “Those 49c. waists will all be picked over.” “It’s going! He’s fixed it! Hurrah!” Yes, we were moving slowly. Although we had been delayed but about fifteen minutes, I shall never forget it. It certainly was an experience. MADELEINE E. BAXTER, ’18. THE QUIVER 9 THE WOMEN MOST INFLUENTIAL IN SHAKESPEARE’S LIFE There were three women who exerted a great influence over W.lliam Shakespeare. The first was his mother, Mary Arden, whose influence upon the later, as well as the earlier, days of Shakespeare's life was unbounded. The second was Anne Hathaway, whom Shake-peare married when he was but eighteen years old. The third is said to l ave been Mary Fitton, whom he met during his sojourn in London, and whose personality is reflected in many of his works, particularly in his sonnets. Mary Arden was of a slightly higher class than the elder Shakespeare, and when she married him, she brought a fortune sufficient to keep them comfortably during the remainder of their lives. By means o' her money, she was able to send Shakespeare to the grammar school of Stratford-on-Avon, where he received his education. It was also his mother who, in frequent walks about the beautiful country surrounding his home, opened the eyes of the future poet to the beauties of nature, which were afterwards so feelingly and fittingly described in his works. The influence .of Anne Hathaway, afterwards Anne Shakespeare, was perhaps the least of the three. She was his wife and the mother of his children, but we find nowhere in his works the evidence of her influence. In place of this, we find scores of allusions to another and more fervid love, the object of which was probably the beautiful Mary Fitton, who was maid of honor to Queen Elizabeth, and whom, it is thought, Shakespeare met when he went to London. This Mary Fitton was one of the foremost ladies of her time, and was renowned for her beauty. The poet met her, perhaps, when he was summoned to read his works before the great Queen Elizabeth. The thoughts which she inspired in him were embodied in some of his meet beautiful lines. She was probably “The whitely wanton with a velvet brow” of “Love’s Labor Lostand we find references to her. such as “dark lady,” “dark as night,” “false to the bonds of love,” scattered throughout his plays and poems. Even in “Antony and Cleopatra,” the character of Cleopatra, some critics think, has borrowed much from Mary Fitton. Ardent as Shakespeare’s love was, it enkindled no answering passion in the beautiful maid of honor, for she married the Earl of Pembroke, who had been Shakespeare’s confidant, and against whom we find some bitter lines, as 10 THE QUIVER “Thou friend of an ill fashion Thou common friend that’s without faith or love—’’ Nevertheless, he was for twelve years a slave to Mary Fitton, for we find such evidence as this of his continued love for her: “Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love, Which alters when it alteration finds.” Such were the women who influenced Shakespeare’s life most strongly. He was bound to one by a filial bond, to the next by a legal tie, and to the last by the strongest tie that his heart could devise. He loved and served them all, and without them his works could not have reached their high standard of excellence. LILLIAN STARR, ’16. TO A BROOK Oh, little, bubbling, singing brook, How happy you seem to be, While winding your way to the river, Which leads to the deep, blue sea! Sometimes you go through meadows, Where the grass on your banks is green, Where the flowers are brightly blooming, Still wet with the dewdrops’ sheen. Sometimes you go through forests, Cooling the heated earth With your clear and sparkling water, While you dream of the land of your birth. Onward your shining waters rush, Till at last with scarcely a quiver, . Still merrily singing and dancing, You give yourself up to the river. % VERA NORDENSTIERNA, '18. THE QUIVER A STORM AT SEA 11 I. A Young Lady's Account of It. On our fourth day at sea, I came on deck, feeling rather cross and uncomfortable, without any apparent reason. I soon found cause enough for being uncomfortable. The air became so chill and the wind so strong that I drew my steamer-rug more closely about me. The gulls out on the water seemed to be screaming right into my ear. The sky grew gradually blacker and blacker. The ocean beat against the vessel with a great roar. The white crests of the waves glared out of the blackness of the surrounding sky and water. It seemed to me as if some unseen being were closing a great black sheet about my head to muffle my screams; and then, when it had almost enveloped me, a great peal of thunder, followed by a terrible flash of lightning, awoke me from my stupor. Mingling my cries with the noise of the elements, I fled to my cabin. II. Her Brother's Account You wish me to tell you about that storm we had? There really isn't very much to tell. It was rather a bad storm, but that made it the more interesting. It seemed to me as if the thunder and lightning and sea were having a family quarrel. They certainly did fight well! I cheered for old Mother Ocean, but she was making so much noise that I don’t believe she heard me. If you wish a clear account of what happened, I should advise you to ask the captain. As you see, my strong point is not talking. III. Extract from Captain Smith's Diary November 24, 1914. Bad storm at two o’clock. The lightning seemed to run from the sky into the water, burning its path through the air. I have never seen it do that before. We had no trouble with the ship. Think I shall arrange for Tekon’s promotion. He does good, faithful work. IV. The Sea-gull's Story My mate had to fly about with the other gulls to warn everyone of the coming storm. I stayed under a little rock to wait for him. The good ocean is very kind to us, and I was sorry to see it in such an excited state, with the angry thunder rumbling at it, and the lightning flashing its hateful tongue at it. 12 THE QUIVER V. The Storm’s Story For a certain number of days each year I rule the ocean, the thunder, the lightning, and the winds; and a very jolly reign I have, too. I like excitement and contests of strength. To please me, therefore, the wind, the ocean, the lightning, and the thunder matched their strength against one another. You sea-men do not enjoy it as much as I, do you? You are afraid for your worthless old vessels, for the people on board, and, some of you, even for yourselves. What weak creatures you mortal men are! RUTH SCHLIVEK. T8. ; ♦ NIGHTFALL The sun is setting in the west; The tiny birds are in their nest; The world begins to think of rest. i The gentle breeze whispers a song, With accent soft, but feeling strong, Which makes the heart for home-folks long. The leaves a hushed conference take; Scarcely a rustle do they make, Lest they the soothing silence break. On us the twilight soft doth steal; The nearest objects seem unreal; A restful peace we now do feel, For hushed the sounds of joyous day. On speeds the night without delay, While purple shadows pave its way. In the trees o’erhead the soft wind dies. In slumber wrapt the old world lies, Thus to remain until sunrise. O countless days! O nights untold! Still ever as you do unfold, For us enchantment weird you hold. HELEN THAYER. ’18. THE QUIVER 13 OUR PERMANENT BENEFITS FROM THE WAR IN EUROPE Although it sounds absurd to say that any country can be benefited by the present European war, this war has been an aid to the United States in one way. The enormous war orders, which have brought millions of dollars into this country and have given employment to thousands of American workmen, cannot really be regarded as a benefit; for, in the first place, it is only temporary, being an abnormal condition which will disappear when the war ends. Besides this, any gain made in this way is counteracted by the loss in trade of many other articles caused by England’s blockade and the lack of merchant vessels. But this war has awakened the American scientists and inventors, who were overlooking many opportunities. Beforj the war, Germany was the leader of the world in scientific research and manufacture. Any problem of manufacture that seemed too difficult for the manufacturers of other countries would be solved by the Germans, although sometimes they had harder natural difficulties to overcome than the people of other countries. Many of the manufacturers in the United States were content to pay exorbitant prices for certain materials, which, with a little research and ingenuity, could have been produced right here in America at a far less price. One example of this is manganese. Manganese is used extensively in the manufacture of dry batteries for electric torches. All the raw materials are found here for making manganese, but no one thought enough about it to attempt its production. All that was used was bought from the Germans at from thirty to forty cents a pound. Then the war came and the delivery of manganese was stopped. One manufacturer needed a large amount of it, as he had secured a contract to supply torches to the armies of the Allies. He called his experts together and told them that they must find a way to make it. At first they said it was impossible, as the Germans had a patent on their process; but at last they succeeded, and found that they could make a better quality for a cent and a half a pound than the German manganese, which cost from thirty to forty cents a pound. Quartz glass was another instance. This glass is heat and acid proof, and is used as a substitute for platinum in crucibles, retorts, and test-tubes used in chemical laboratories. If the supply of this glass stopped, the laboratories would have to suspend operations, as ordinary glass will not stand up under the extreme conditions of heat to which this apparatus is subjected. The sand for this glass can be found only in Nebraska; but the Americans, instead of taking advantage of this 14 THE QUIVER fact, shipped the sand to the Germans, who supplied this apparatus to the whole world under the name of Jena Glass. Soon after the war began, this glassware became a scarcity, and the chemical supply companies were swamped with orders which they could not fill. This demand became so great that quartz glass factories were built in the United States. The war stopped the importing of thermometers from Austria, which had almost a monopoly of the manufacture of them. In a short time, the demand was greater than the limited supply, so the American glass workers were called on. Then it was found that they did not know how to make them; but two Austrians who understood the rather complicated process were found. They were put under contract, at large salaries, to teach the Americans how to blow thermometer tubes. One of these men could not stand prosperity and died from overeating; but the other turned out a class of pupils who are able to -upply the needs of this country. At one time it looked as if we should have to do without indelible pencils. The lead for these is made from a coal-tar dye and a peculiar kind of clay. The American chemists could make the dye, but the clay was lacking until someone discovered a field of clay that did the work as well as that coming from Europe. Another branch of manufacturing that was affected by the war was the automobile and machinery concerns. Although the United States leads the world in the manufacture of high speed machinery, all of the high speed steel used in this machinery, automobiles, and machine tools was imported from the great Krupp Gun Company in Germany. This company had installed electric processes, and could furnish this steel at a price that discouraged all thought of competition by the American steel men; but when this supply stopped, the Americans had to produce it, and, as they were in a hurry, they installed electric processes and the most up-to-date methods. The Stassfort mines in Germany had supplied the world with potassium chloride, which is an essential in chemical, electrical, and metallurgical work, and in drugs, fertilizers, and munition powder. According to the United States trade report, the imports to this country of this product for the year ending June 30, 1914, were over two hundred thirty thousand tons, valued at nearly forty dollars a ton. During the last year, however, a process has been invented on the Pacific coast for obtaining a potassium chloride, or potash, from the inexhaustible supply of kelp, or sea-weed, for about twelve dollars a ton. Lately, a man on the Atlantic coast claims to have invented a THE QUIVER 15 machine to harvest this kelp, so that potash can be produced for six dollars a ton. These are just a few instances in which the war has helped our manufacturing, and there are many others too numerous to mention. When this war ends, Germany, if she is in a condition to do so, will probably raise the price of many of these articles to help recoup her losses from the war; but the United States will be able to compete with her, for in many cases these articles can be produced more cheaply here. Thus these new enterprises will be permanent, and under the influence of their success, other enterprises will be started which will tend to make the United States the leader of the world in scientific research and manufacture. SAMUEL A. McKEE. ’16. A MAIDEN’S REPLY On a bright summer evening So early in May, A sweet maiden sang To her lover this lay. “Oh, were I a queen In the realm of the sea, My fond heart would dream Of a lover like thee. “And had I dominion O’er all I can see, I should always be gay With a lover like thee. “Or were I a bird With my nest in a tree, I should sing all the day Of my lover like thee. “But a queen I am not, Nor a bird in a tree, Nor have I dominion O’er all I can see. “But despair not (since queen Of no realm I’ll e’er be), If I should refuse A poor lover like thee.’’ ' NELLIE R. WOOLLEY, ’16. 16 THE QUIVER (TUfuitorialS EDITORIAL STAFF SAMUEL McKEE, ’16, Editor-in-Chief. ETHAN GOODNOW, T6. Business Manager ANNIE NAISM1TH, 16. RUTH SCHLIVEK. 18 OLIVE ROCHELEAU, T7. DOROTHY MOWRY, T9. EDITORIALS The past year, our first complete one in our new building, has seen several new faces in the ranks of our faculty. Five new teachers were appointed at the beginning of the school year to take care of new departments and the increase in others. Ihese were Miss Amy P. Gilbert, Miss Elise Rocheleau, Miss Louise K. Cushman, Miss E. Alberta Reed, and Mr. Charles V. Carroll. Miss Gilbert has taught Physical and Commercial Geography and Plane Geometry; Miss Rocheleau, French and Girls’ Physical Training; Miss Cushman, Bookkeeping; and Mr. Carroll, Algebra, Solid Geometry, and Freshman Science. Miss Reed was appointed to take charge of the new department of Domestic Science. In November, Miss Jane M. Given, teacher of English, resigned to fill a similar position in the High School of Water-bury, Conn., and Miss Edith J. Clark was appointed to fill the vacancy. The English department expanded to such an extent that, in January, Miss Verna M. Corey was appointed to take some of the work from the shoulders of Miss Mowry and Miss Clark. In addition to these changes. Miss Alice W. Cook, W. H. S. ’15, was appointed clerk for the Principal’s office. One of the chief reasons for the increased number of teachers is the growth of the student body. The number of pupils in the High School has advanced from the three hundred seventeen of last year to three hundred seventy-eight. This is a growth of nearly twenty per cent. Besides this, there are at present more graduates of Woonsocket THE QUIVER 17 High School in the various colleges of the country than ever before. Although this is a pleasing state of affairs, it could be much better, and we all ought to do what we can to make it so. The addition of the Domestic Science department is a decided improvement, and tends to make our High School more practical. It is a well known fact that the majority of the young women, who begin housekeeping, have sadly neglected their education in regard to cooking and sewing. This is especially deplorable to-day, for, because of the high cost of living, the average housewife is compelled to run her home in a scientific manner. Thus this department, which teaches the future wives of the city how to manage their homes and make their clothing, will have a far-reaching effect on the future homes of Woonsocket. Another improvement is the removal of the Manual Training department to the old High School building, which has been converted, at considerable expense, into an excellent shop with up-to-date machinery. This increase of facilities has enabled Mr. Courchene to give the boys a better course, and has created much enthusiasm among them. The development of this department is in accordance with the views of the foremost educators of the day, who claim that high school students should be taught to use both their minds and their hands. An innovation this year is the Athletic Advisory Board, which is composed of the Superintendent of Schools, a member of the School Board, the Principal, a member of the Alumni Association, the Athletic Coach, and the President of the Athletic Association. The members for this year are Superintendent Mowry, Mr. W. C. Bradley of the School Board, Mr. P. F. Cassidy, ’99, Mr. Spratt, Mr. Keaney, and Harold Howe, ’16. The purpose of this board is to encourage athletics among the students, to interest the alumni in our athletics, and to smooth over the difficulties of the Athletic Association. At the first meeting, Mr. Bradley was chosen President, and Mr. Cassidy, Secretary. A detailed report of the expenditures and receipts of the teams of previous years was presented and placed on record. Through the efforts of Messrs. Bradley and Cassidy, eighty dollars were contributed by the alumni. A part of this money was used to aid the Athletic Association by purchasing equipment for the basketball teams; with the remainder jerseys were bought and given to the fourteen football players who made their letter. It was arranged that the Board should have control over the awarding of letters, and no High School student is supposed to wear a W unless he has rightfully earned it on the athletic field. 18 THE QUIVER The successful football and basketball seasons paid all debts of the association and left a surplus which, it is expected, will carry the track and baseball teams through the year. The McFee Memorial Library has been a great help to us, especially to the English classes. Considerable time and trouble are saved in reference work when the books are here in the school. Now that we have a school building of which we can be proud, why not “get busy” and show some school spirit, so that we can be proud of ourselves? When we were in the old building, we may hav had some excuse for poor scholarship, but now we have none. The city has done its part by giving us this fine building, and the rest is “up to us.” Let’s get together and make Woonsocket High School the best school in Rhode Island. THE McFEE MEMORIAL LIBRARY The excellent library in the new High School building was installed in honor of our former beloved Superintendent, Mr. Frank E. McFee. After his death, his many friends, wishing to show their appreciation of so kind and faithful a citizen, decided to establish a library to his memory, which would help to continue the good work to which he had devoted his life. The Teachers’ Association and the High School Alumni Association began at once to collect funds for the establishment of this library. Teachers, pupils, friends, and citizens showed their approval of the plan by contributing readily and generously to this fund. Former pupils of the school, now living in different parts of the country, sent their contributions and thus put more enthusiasm into the hearts of the earnest workers. Besides this, an entertainment was given in Harris Hall, which greatly increased the fund. At this time, talented graduates offered their services for the promotion of the affair, which was a great success. Before long, two thousand dollars had been raised, which was placed in the hands of a board of trustees. About thirteen hundred dollars of this was expended, while the remaining seven hundred was placed in a bank on interest. The library is located in the School Committee room on the first floor of the new school. Bookcases purchased by the city were installed, and a committee comprising Dr. Barry, Mrs. Evelyn W. Spaulding, and Miss Evelyn Lussier was chosen to select the books. This committee did its work well, and, as a result, we have one of the finest and most complete libraries of any High THE QUIVER School in the State. The library contains standard works of fiction, drama, both ancient and modern poetry, essays, biographies, all sorts of reference books, and books relating to all departments of school work. Many volumes were contributed by Miss Emma G. Harris, Mr. Jacob Mary, and Mrs. J. E. Bradford. Twenty-one different magazines are taken, the complete list of which is as follows: “The Journal of American Chemistry,” “Popular Mechanics,” “The Bookman,” “Outing,” “The Atlantic Monthly,” “Country Life in America,” “The Literary Digest,” “The World’s Work,” “The Engineering and Mining Journal,” “The Century,” “Good Housekeeping,” “School Science and Mathematics,” “Boston Cooking School Magazine,” “The Musician,” “The Craftsman,” “The Mentor,” “The Review of Reviews,’’. “The Journal of Geography,” “The Textile Journal,” “Classical Philology,” and “Classical Journal.” “The Outlook” and “The National Geographic Magazine” are the gifts of Mrs. Harriet Merrill and Mrs. Rachel F. Tucker. The library also receives at present four daily papers, “The Evening Call,” “The Providence Journal,” “The New York Times,” and “The Boston Transcript.” The library was opened early in the fall with Miss Florence P. .'dowry as librarian, assisted by Miss Alice Cook, the Principal’s clerk. It is opened both before and after school, at the recesses, and also during certain periods in the day. The books are now being catalogued under the direction of Mrs. James E. Bradford, formerly librarian of the Ethical Culture School of New York City. From its opening, the library has been a great success. Both teachers and pupils have derived much benefit from it and have spent many pleasant hours among its books. The Latest English “Bluff.” Woonsocket High School, April 27, 1917. Dear Miss Mowry: On account of the death of our mutual friend, Mr. William Shakespeare, I am unable to have the lesson written out that you gave us yesterday for to-day. Sincerely yours. P----1 F----y. (Found in an Essay on Shakespeare.) “Many traditions say that he was bom on the anniversary of his death, which was April 23, 1916, but his birthday is unknown.” 20 THE QUIVER The registration this year has been 378, a gain of 61 over last year, and a gain of 124 during the last three years. In all probability the registration next year will reach 420. During the fall term a reception was given to the parents of the High School pupils. Dr. Howard Edwards, President of the Rhode Island State College, gave an address, and selections were rendered by the school orchestra. Miss Mowry’s Senior English classes have used “The Independent” this year for class work instead of a rhetoric. Harold Howe was business manager and Ambrose Feely, treasurer. On October 15, a farewell dance was given in the gymnasium for Miss Jane Given. Albert Mailloux, President of the Senior class, presented Miss Given flowers and a leather purse in behalf of the students. Up to the time of the opening of the McFee Memorial Library, books were in charge of Florence Genereux and Hazel Ross. The lunch counter has continued this year under the successful management of Mrs. Quinn. Of the 126 teachers in the Woonsocket schools, 82 are graduates of the High School. Scott Crosbie designed the poster that was used by the ladies of the city in the Baby Week Campaign. The sixteen pupils with the best record in spelling are as follows: Leo Battel. Robert Brand, Buell Card, Catherine Fitzgerald, Anna Gilchrist, Edna Graulich, Helen Kelley, Irene Long, Margaret Padden, Dorothy Praray, Stephen Ray, Marion Salley, Ruth Schlivek, Alice Short, Lillian Starr, and Nellie Woolley. During the winter term, Miss Reed gave the girls of the Domestic Science department a poverty party in the Gymnasium. Games were played and prizes were awarded Miss Reed, Esther Cook, Florence Morin,, and Helen O’Donnell for the best costumes. TRACK CHAMPIONS OF R I. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE 1916 BASEBALL CHAMPIONS OF R. I. INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE 1916 THE QUIVER 21 During the winter term, Miss Eleanor S. Upton of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae of Rhode Island talked to the girls on the value of a college training. On Lincoln Day, in addition to the exercises by the students, Mr. Matthew Marty, Mr. Henry L. Cooke, Mr. Horatio Valentine, and Mr. I homas Prior, veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic, gave interesting talks. A dance was given in the Gymnasium, February 17, by the Juniors in honor of the Senior class. The committee comprised Avery Davis, Joseph Grimes, George Roberts, John Howe, Ruth Hendrick, Marion Orr, and Irma Willey. On Temperance Day, Mr. A. B. Cristy of Providence gave an address on temperance. On March 25, the Association of Collegiate Alumnae entertained a party of Junior and Senior girls and their mothers at the Rhode Island School of Design. The party, in charge of Miss Whittaker and Miss Mowry, was invited to inspect the School of Design, the Pendleton House, and the Textile School. On April 7, an inter-school speaking contest was held in the High School Hall. Students from the High Schools of Mansfield, Franklin, Plainville, Foxboro, and Woonsocket competed. William Barry, ’16, and Dor:s Poole, ’19, won the two first prizes, and secured for Woonsocket High School the privilege of keeping the Singleton trophy, a handsome shield, for this year. Elizabeth Howard of Franklin and James Doyle of Foxboro were awarded the second prizes. The judges were Miss Rhoda Nually, School of Expression; Otto Selzer, Leland Powers School; and Miss Margaret Penick, Emerson College of Oratory. This is the first time the contest has been held in Woonsocket, and the audience showed great interest and enthusiasm. On April 17, Mr. Barron, Tufts ’15, and Mr. Courchene talked to the boys about track work. On April 27, Miss Alice Hunt, Secretary of the Consumers’ League of Rhode Island, gave a short address on the work of the league. She urged that Woonsocket be represented in the essay contest which the league conducts. Much interest has been added to the literature study in Miss Mowry’s Sophomore classes by the recitations held in the hall. The members of the class have read and acted the parts in two of Shakespeare’s plays, “The Merchant of Venice” and “Julius Caesar.” The division which read the best was allowed to invite Mr. Wendell A. Mowry, Superintendent of Schools, to be present at the final reading. 22 THE QUIVER Harmon Poole, ’17, gave an interesting talk on shrapnel at the opening exercises in the hall, one morning, using for demonstration a shrapnel made at the Woonsocket Machine and Press. During the spring term. Miss Margaret B. Owens, the world’s champion typist, assisted by Mr. Emil Trefsger, gave an exhibition of her work in the hall. Miss Gwens displayed remarkabl: skill and accuracy, and her exhibition was most interesting. At the opening exercises in the hall, William Barry and Doris Poole gave readings, which were much appreciated by the students. A Victor phonograph has been purchased for use in the Commercial department. Typewriting to music is the new method by which eventless of touch is procured. For singing at the opening exercises in the hall on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, Florence Flynn has been the pianist. Ruth Wardle has played for the singing lessons on Tuesday mornings. The Seniors of the Commercial department have an extra period of one hour after school. One-half of the period is spent on shorthand and the other half on typewriting. In this way, the Seniors have three periods of typewriting and two periods of stenography each day. Meetings of the Debating Society were held in the hall on Thursday afternoon. The officers of the past year were Vincent Carney, President; Estelle Martin, Secretary; and Harold Howe, Treasurer. “The Open Road,” a lyric by Buell Card ’16, which appeared in the June, 1915, issue of The Quiver, was sent by Miss Mowry to “The English Journal” and accepted for publication. The poem will appear in a later issue of that magazine. A new filing cabinet has been installed in the Commercial department to show all kinds of filing. A dictaphone, which is operated by electricity, has also been in use. The enrollment in the Evening High School, of which Mr. Palmer is Principal, was 340, a gain of 117 over last year. In addition to the usual studies, courses in French, cooking, sewing, and civil service were offered. During the last six months, the following members of the Senior class have won prizes from the Underwood and Remington typewriter companies: Adele Jarret, Emily Sweet, Gladys Browning, Edna Robinson, Vincent Carney, Genevieve Croak, Estelle Martin, Mary Hughes. Cyril Neville, William Egan, Loretta Jansen, and Flora Schlansky. THE QUIVER 23 Among those who went from the Commercial department to work for a short while in offices, to gain practical experience, were Catharine 1'itzgerald, Mary Hughes, Flora Schlansky, Edna Robinson, Kathryn Norris, Emily Sweet, Estelle Martin, Florence Burdakin, Gladys Browning, and Loretta Jansen. In this way, about $300 was earned. Edward Hummel was chosen from the High School to give the Gettysburg address at Monument Square on Memorial Day. He is the son of Gustave Hummel of the Sons of Veterans and the grandson of John Hummel of the Seventh Ohio Regiment. The. Commercial Junior English class has given a series of interesting talks as a part of their literature study. Each member of the class chose a famous American author, and, from outside reading, prepared a review of his life and works. The pupil then took charge of the recitation and, after telling what he had learned, called upon other pupils to read selections from the author’s writings. In this way, interest in independent investigation was stimulated. Through the efforts of the Mothers’ Club, Miss Koehler of Kingston conducted free cooking classes on Thursday afternoons in the High School building. Members of the present Senior class will probably enter the following colleges: Brown, Lehigh, Rhode Island State College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Lowell Textile, Rhode Island School of Design, and Rhode Island Normal School. The medal offered by “The Independent” for the best essay by pupils of our school on “The Life and Works of William Shakespeare” was won by T. Buell Card. The judges were Mr. Wendell A. Mowry, Miss Helen France, and Miss Florence P. Mowry. Harold Voelker and Lillian Crane won the prizes offered by the 1 ranees E. Willard Union for the best essays submitted by members of the High School. One of our most prominent school events was the holding of a Constitutional Convention in Room 19 by the United States History class under the supervision of Miss Merrill. It was most interesting and beneficial, being as close an imitation of the Constitutional Convention held in Philadelphia in 1787 as reading and research could make it. Among the questions discussed Were Nationalism, and the Three Great Compromises of the Convention on representation, slavery, and the federal ratio. George Washington (William Barry) presided, and Benjamin Franklin (Vincent Carney) assisted very cleverly in carrying out the compromises. Other prominent characters were Elbridge THE QUIVER 24 Gerry (Ambrose Feely), John Randolph (Harry Taylor), Charles Pinckney (David Falk), Alexander Hamilton (Florence Flynn), Roger Sherman (Elizabeth Scattergood), Nathaniel Gorham (Gladys Gerstle), and James Madison (Catherine Fitzgerald). A copy of the Constitution was signed by each member of the class in the character assumed for the convention. On the evening of April 6, 1916, pupils of the Woonsocket High School presented “As You Like It” as their contribution to the Shakespeare tercentenary celebration. The play was in all respects a great success. It was under the direction of Miss Clark, and to her much credit is due for the excellent production. A large audience witnessed the play and gave most favorable comment. The music furnished by Miss Ruth Wardle added much to the evening's enjoyment. MEMBERS OF THE CAST Orlando................................ Oliver, his elder brother.............. Charles, the Duke’s wrestler........... Rosalind, daughter to banished Duke . . Celia, daughter to Duke Frederick . . . Touchstone, court fool................. Le Beau, a courtier.................... Duke Frederick......................... Pages . , ............................. Duke Senior, brother to Duke Frederick Amiens.................... Jaques ................... First Lord................ Second Lord .............. Silvius, a shepherd ...... Audrey, a country girl . . . Phebe, a shepherdess . . . Hymen, Spirit of Marriage followers of the banished Duke ---Frederick Brown .....Vincent Carney ........John Smith ........Harriet Card .....Kathryn Norris .....George Roberts .....Joseph Scanlon ....Ethan Goodnow .........Paul Feely ........Frank Battel Raymond Richardson ......Walter Emidy ...Hyman Mayerson .........John Howe ........Avery Davis .....Raymond Long .... Madeleine Baxter ..........Zita Cook .....Nellie Woolley A new and novel entetrainment will be added this year to the Commencement week functions by the Latin department, which will present a three-act drama, entitled “A Roman Wedding.” The girls of the Senior Latin class, dressed as Roman matrons, will receive the guests, and boys of the department, dressed as Roman optimates, will act as ushers. Before the curtain rises for the first act, the chorus, consisting of nearly one hundred pupils of the department, will enter the auditorium, led by Leo O’Donnell bearing the American THE QUIVER 2 r� flag. As he stands before the curtain, the chorus, grouped on the floor below and with hands extended, will sing “Doniine Salvam Fac,” a prayer for the preservation of our nation. Each act of this play will be preceded by a prologue in English. The first act culminates in the elaborate ceremony of the betrothal of Gaius Piso and Tullia, the daughter of Marcus Tullius Cicero. The second act is concerned with the ceremony of their marriage, closing with the bridal procession, in which the full chorus will attend the bridal party, singing Latin songs, and gay with garlands of flowers and torches. The third act presents a Roman banquet at the house of the bridegroom. As the guests recline at the feast, a miscellaneous program of Latin solos, recitation of odes from Horace, and a Roman dance will entertain the guests and conclude the program. DRAMATIS PERSONAE Sponsa: Tullia ................................................Marion Orr Sponsus: Gaius Piso ............................................Paul Feely Sponsae Pater: Marcus Tullius Cicero............................Fred Brown Sponsae Mater: Terentia .....................................Ruth Hendrick Sponsi Pater: Lucius Piso Frugi .............................Louis Forcier Sponsi Mater: Julia ...........................................Mildred Green Sponsa Frater: M. Tullius Cicero adulescens...................Frank Battel P'lamen Dialis ...............................................Cyril Neville Pontifex Maximus .........;.................................Harry Levinson Iuris Consultus .......................................... Hyman Mayerson Quintus Hortensius ...........................................Harold Smith Pronuba.......................................................Louise Feely Signatores..................................Raymond Carpenter, James Greene Lictores.................................Edward Hummel, Frederick Nichols Servi: Marcipor, Gaspard Savaria; Philotemus, Ray Gleason; Tiro, Vincent Mahon; Anna, Veronica Shea; Livia, Helen McCombe. Accompanist...................................................Ruth Wardle Miss Clark: “What is meant by the evil eye? E------- B----: “It means if I give you a black eye, you will give me one.” The janitor of the high school has a little boy who frequently visits the school with his father. The little fellow has just entered one of the first grades of the city. One day after Superintendent Mowry had visited his room, the teacher asked the boy if he knew who that man was. He replied, “Yes, that is the man who works for my father over at the High School.” 2 � THI : QUIVER FOOTBALL The football season of 1915 was satisfactory from every viewpoint. Although handicapped by a small, light squad, our coach, Mr. : eaney, turned out a team that stood second in the Interscholastic League. The opening game was played at East Providence.. Our boys suffered defeat, 27 to 3, due, probably, to the fact that they had had no practice games and had not had time to develop. Woonsocket, showing greet improvement, beat the strong Hope team in the next game. Then followed victories over Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, Pascoag, and Classical. The greatest game of the season, however, was the last, when we held the strong and heavy Technical team to a tie, 6-6. This game was regarded as one of the best ever played in the league. The result was due to the spirit and aggressiveness of our boys, as each player was outweighed by his opponent by twenty to thirty pounds. Although Technical won the championship, Woonsocket can honorably boast of being the only team in the league not beaten by the champions. The following men were awarded letters at the end of the seasons: A. Davis, captain; O. Davis, C. Nichols, G. Savaria, F. Brown, J. Howe, W. Emidy, H. Poole, D. Beasley, G. Roberts, R. Gleason, R. Brand, H. McMullen, C. Osborne. Date. Where Played. Opponents. Score. Oct. 1 East Providence 3-27 Oct. 8 Hope Oct. 15 Cranston Oct. 22 Woonsocket Oct. 29 Pawtucket Nov. 5 W’oonsocket Nov. 12 Woonsocket 105-33 THE QUIVER THE TECHNICAL GAME The football team this year established a record of which the school may well be proud. The crowning feature of the splendid work accomplished was the manner in which the team played against Technical High. “Tech” had a great advantage in weight and l ad the inspiration of knowing that they had won the pennant almost every year without trouble. The small team that was striving to win honors for W. H. S. was, however, undaunted, and, before a crowd of a thousand people, held Technical to a tie score. The first half ended with the score 6 to o in favor of Woonsocket, for, during the entire period, “Tech” had not got within thirty yards of our goal-line. Owing to the fast approaching darkness, but five minutes were allowed for rest. “Tech” was able to send in fresh men, while Woonsocket had to be content with the regular team. Thus “Tech” was able to score a touchdown, which tied the score. Defeat seemed inevitable for Woonsocket, but here was where the spirit which had predominated throughout the season was again shown. By the united efforts of the entire team, Woonsocket once more began a march down the field. “Tech” finally held, however, and Woonsocket lost the ball. The game ended with the score 6 to 6, but really it was a great victory. It meant that the standing of the Woonsocket High School team had been raised once more to its right place. This game will be an inspiration to other W. H. S. teams, for now we all realize that the spirit is what counts. DORALD BEASLEY, ’16. BASKETBALL The basketball team was again very successful this season, Fa 1 River Technical being the only team to conquer our five at Woonsocket. Franklin and Uxbridge beat us away from home. The players were Beasley, A. Davis, C. Nichols, Savaria, Gleason, and Goulet. The use of the High School gymnasium has improved the playing to a great extent. It gives the players the entire floor, thus doing away with the difficulties of Harris Hall and making the games much faster. A large enough squad turned out to furnish teams to play between the halves of the main game. The chief game of the season was with the Uxbridge quintet. The hall was packed to its capacity. Although defeated at Uxbridge, our boys administered a sound beating to the same team at Woonsocket by a score of 34 to 18. 28 THE QUIVER Date. Where Played. Opponents. Score. Jan. 4 Woonsocket Jan. 7 Woonsocket , . .... Hopedale 57- 16 Jan. 11 Woonsocket Jan. 14 Woonsocket 52- 17 Jan. 21 Woonsocket 33-47 Jan. 28 Woonsocket 70- 29 Feb. 1 Uxbridge 16-23 Feb. 4 Woonsocke, 76- 8 Feb. 9 Holliston 32-24 Feb. 11 Woonsocket 59- 19 Feb. 15 Woonsocket Feb. 18 Woonsocket Feb. 22 Webster 36-32 Feb. 26 Franklin 18-21 Feb. 28 Woonsocket 34- 18 Mar. 3 Woonsocket 54-22 703-345 BASEBALL The baseball season opened at Clinton Oval on April 18, and Cranston was beaten ii-i. Victories have followed in succession up to the time The Quiver goes to press. Those who have played in the games are Beasley, Carney, Moran, Howe, Nichols, Davis, Poole, Osborne, Savaria, Gleason, Emidy, Blondin, Murphy, and Battye. Date. Where Played. Opponents. Score. Apr. 18 Woonsocket Apr. 25 Woonsocket 7-1 May 2 Woonsocket 6-4 May 5 Woonsocket May 9 East Providence 13-1 May 12 Hope May 19 English May 23 Classical May 26 Woonsocket .... Hope May 31 Technical THE TRACK TEAM The track team won the championship of the league this season for the first time. This success came as a great surprise to many, as the teams of recent years have made a rather poor showing. The meet was held at Providence on May 20, with fourteen events, the points counting 5, 3, 2, and I. THE QUIVER 25) Daignault won first in the ioo and 220 yard dashes, also second in the broad jump. J. Howe, was first in the high jump, winning at 5 feet 5J 2 inches. Brown won second in the shot put, discus throw, and pole vault. Other points were won as follows: Osborne (3), C. Nichols (2), Savaria (2), E. Smith (2), a total of 36. Technical was second with 33 points. No league records were broken this year, but Daignault equaled the record for the 100 yard dash, 102-5 seconds. The Junior meet, for boys under seventeen, was held on May 18. and Woonsocket took third place. E. Smith won first in the mile run, Blondin won first in the pole vault, Godschall and Hudson made points in the shot put and low hurdles. ATHLETIC NOTES Just as the basketball season seemed to be at its height, Nichols, the center, injured his ankle and was unable to take part in any of the remaining games. His place was filled capably by Gleason. The captains of the athletic teams were Avery Davis, football; Gaspare! Savaria, basketball; Chester Nichols, baseball. In celebration of the Woonsocket-Technical football game, a gigantic bonfire was lighted on the school grounds, a cord of wood having been donated for this purpose by Mr. Harry E. Davis. After a snake dance around the fire by the boys and girls, speeches were made in praise of the team for its good playing and of the pupils for their loyal support. It is planned to place tablets on the west wall of the gymnasium, containing the school records in track events, as soon as the necessary funds can be obtained. The records will begin with the season of 7915, when E. Bryant won first place in the discus throw and J. Howe won points in several events. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Early in December, gymnasium classes for girls were started under the direction of Miss Rocheleau. Instruction was given in marching, racing, deep breathing, wand drills, basketball practice, and athletic games. A division that could not be accommodated during Miss Rocheleau’s free periods was formed under the direction of Miss Corey. Miss Rocheleau’s serious illness, which has caused her absence from school since March 6, brought her class instruction to a close. The divisions, however, continued to meet for basketball practice. THE QUIVER 30 Early in March, four basketball teams formed a league, and a schedule of games was arranged. The teams played under the names of Red, Orange, Green, and Blue, the colors of each team being conspicuous in the uniforms. Nellie Woolley, ’16, captained the Red; Helen Thayer, T8, the Orange; Mary Degnan, ’18, the Green; and Helen Brown, ’19, the Blue. The games were played according to girls’ rules with seven players on a side. These teams played three games each, the Green being the champions at the end of the season. THE “TECH” GAME (With Apologies to Eugene Field) The baseball heroes are covered with dust. But sturdy and staunch they stand. Their red and grey suits are badly mussed; There are blisters on their hands. Their only goal is the old home plate; There's nothing they wouldn’t dare, For this is their chance to show the state Why Coach Keaney put them there. Aye, faithful to W. H. S. they stand. Each in his allotted place, Awaiting the twirl of the pitcher’s hand, Or the chance to steal a base. And I wonder, as reading the short list through, Of the “Tech” games we have won, If we’ll ever find a better game Than the 1916 one? MARY E. BRYDEN, ’17. (Heard in the Caesar Class.) A-----S-----, translating the account of the crossing of the Aisne by the Belgians: “There, having made some Fords, they attempted to cross.” TO M. C. A freshman maiden thought one day, How many miracles Fords might have done; She rose and recited that young Lochinvar Swam the Eske river, for “ford” there was none. N. R. W., T6. THE QUIVER 31 ALUMNI NOTES 1881 Lizzie Getchell died April 2. 1892 Emma Lazelle Colby has been made a member of the school committee of New London, N. H. Mrs. Hattie (Jacobson) Rosenbaum died October 31. 1893 Mrs. Alice (Coffin) Higginbottom died December 8. 1902 Mrs. Caroline (Freeman) Blackwood has moved to Fairview Street, West Fitchburg, Mass. 1903 Walter Ronian and his wife (Clara Law) have moved to 1517 Jackson Street, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Ronian is supervisor of the erection of a large terminal and office building by the Stone Webster Company. Charles Carroll. Holy Cross College, ’07, is instructor of Mathematics at Woonsocket High School. 1905 Joseph Emidy, Boston Law ’15, is practicing law in this city. He is in partnership with Attorney H. L. Carpenter. 1907 Harold Smith, Dartmouth ’15, organized a Chamber of Commerce at Lebanon, N. H. He is now located at Benton Harbor, Mich. The May “Bookman” has an article on “Secretarial Work and the College Woman” by Ann E. Thomas, Assistant, Department of Public Education, American Museum of Natural History. 1909 Raymond Higgins, Gark ’12, and Harvard Law ’15, is a lawyer in this city. 32 THE QUIVER - 1911 -— Harold Warfield, M. 1. T. ’15, has a position as architect in the filfm Westinghouse, Church Keer, architects in construction, of New drlc City. Ellon Nichols, Rhode Island State College ’15, is assistant mechanical engineer for the Saxon Motor Car Company. He is now attending the automobile shows throughout the country for this firm. Ralph JDaignault, Boston Law ’15, is practicing law in this city. Harold Cleveland is President of the Senior class of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is also Editor-in-Chief of the “Journal'’ and a member of the relay team. 1912 Henry Dursin, Brown ’16, has been elected a member of the Sigma Chi. G. Emile Lussier, Rhode Island State College ’15, has accepted a position with the Westinghouse Electric Company of East Pittsburgh. Pa. He will assume the duties of his position in the latter part of August. 1913 David Gaskill is President of the Sophomore class of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Harriet Vose won honors during her Freshman year at Wellesley. Felicetta Leoni, a student at Brown, died October 22, 1915. 1915 Joseph Greenburg has won honor medals for work in oratory in the Y. M. H. A. Association. Cora Morin, Edra Djurken, and Mary Putnam are stenographers for the Taft-Pierce Company. Alice Cook is clerk in the Principal’s office, Woonsocket High School. Lillian Moran is bookkeeper for the Sydney Worsted Company. Gladys Murray is bookkeeper and stenographer for the Bresnahan Grocery Store. Stanley Cook is working for the Providence Telephone Company of this city. Olive White is employed as stenographer for Mr. Gouvemeur Brown. William Kelley is working for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Walter Geary is bookkeeper for the Hamlet Textile Company. THE QUIVER 33 A list of our graduates studying elsewhere this year is as follows: Bates—Stanley W. Spratt, ’14. Boston University Law—Walter H. Sharkey, ’10, Ovila Lambert, ’15. Brown—Esther C. Cook, ’12, Henry Dursin, ’12, Alice L. McCaffrey, ’13, Anna H, Mee, ’13, Mae E. Jackson, 14, Elizabeth O Donnell, ’14, Novella M. Eastman, ’15, Lorenzo Lmidy, ’15, Joseph H. Greenberg, ’15, Francis J. King, ’15, William A. King, ’15. Brown Graduate School—J. Russell Esty, ’10. Harvard—Harry J. Leon, ’14. Harvard Medical—James M. McCarthy, ’09, John Gilbert, ’08. Holy Cross College—Harold, Flynn, ’12. Massachusetts Institute of Technology—Howard W. Green, ’11, Frank J. Lennox, ’11, Eliot H. Bryant, ’15. New York Medical—Hiram Rosenfield, ’14. New York University—Simon Norman, ’15. Randolph-Macon—Hazel S. Bethel, ’13. Rhode Island State College—Frank A. Farron, ’12, Emile G. Lus-sier, ’12, James A. Murphy, ’13, Stanton Cook, ’15, Robert V. Kelley, ’15, Priscilla Smith, ’15. Tuck School, Dartmouth—Harold L. Smith, ’07. Tufts Medical School—Joseph L. McDonnell, '11. University of Michigan, Graduate School—Albert Bradley, ’09. University of Vermont—Thomas S. Flynn, ’09, Paul L. Smith, ’15. Vassar—Florence S. Clarke, ’12, Marjorie F. Child, ’13. Wellesley—Susan W. Handy, ’14, Harriet Vose, ’14. West Point—Joseph E. McGill, ’12. Worcester Polytechnic Institute—Harold A. Cleveland, ’it, David M. Gaskill, ’13, Michael B. Cole, ’15. Rhode Island Normal—Agnes Cassidy, ’13, Mae Gleason, 13, May Kilcline, ’13, Anna Marlborough, ’13, Anna Martin, ’13, Kathryn Rowen, ’13, Gladys Day, ’14, Marguerite McLearney, ’14, Gertrude O’Connor, ’14, Hazel Gerry, ’15, Helen Kennedy, ’15, Esther McGaw-ley, ’15, Margaret McGrath, ’15, Adeline Hudson, ’15. Westfield Normal—Frances Kelley, ’15. Philadelphia Textile—Joseph Daignault, ’14, George Linton, ’14. ALUMNI BANQUET OF 1915 On the evening of June 15, 1915, the annual banquet of the W. H. S. Alumni Association was held in the school gymnasium. The gathering numbered about two hundred. The President of the asso- 34 THE QUIVER ciation, Francis I. McCanna, ’96, presided at the business meeting and exercises which followed the informal reception and banquet. The nominating committee, comprising S. E. Hudson, ’89, Dr. T. J. McLaughlin, ’99, R. L. Daignault, ’ 11, Mrs. Martha (Brown) Harris ’92, and Gertrude Kelley, ’01, proposed the following officers, who were unanimously elected: President, John J. Mee, ’96; Vice-President, Florence P. Mowry, ’92, and R. L. Daignault, ’11; Secretary, Marie L. Laviolette, ’01 ; Treasurer, Mrs. Florence (Haigh) Palmer, ’03; Directors, Francis I. McCanna ’96, Lorenzo Emidy, ’15, Stella E. Whittaker, Mrs. Cora (Staples) Cosseboom, ’92, James H. Rickard, ’92. Speeches were made by Honorable James M. Swift of Fall River, former Attorney General of Massachusetts; Mr. John J. Mee, Mr. Wendell A. Mowry, C. C. Spratt, Harry Leon, ’14, of Harvard University, and Lorenzo Emidy, President of the class of 1915. During the evening, vocal solos by Thelma Lussier, selections by the Harmonic Trio, and flute solos by Harold Crumrine, accompanied by Miss Olive Crumrine, were well received. The W. H. S. orchestra also furnished the W. H. S. Alumni Association. We shall long remember his earnest, sincere work as a teacher in our school, the keen sense of humor that made him so delightful a companion, his willingness ever to “lend a hand” to friend or acquaintance, his reverence towards God, his sympathy for all, and the many other qualities which helped to make of him what Carlyle calls “a complete and fully unfolded man.” music. Mr. Howard M. Rice died in Providence, November 26. 1915, in his eightieth year. He was Principal of Woonsocket High School during the period of the Civil War, and had since been connected with schools in Providence. He was much respected and beloved, and was unusually successful as a teacher. Mr. William B. Carpenter, for several years sub-master in the Woonsocket High School, died at his home, Jamaica Plains, on March 21, 1916, after a brief illness. Since leaving Woonsocket, he had taught mathematics in the Mechanics Arts High School of Boston, having been head of the department for the last six years. His death came as a personal loss to his friends and former pupils in this city, many of whom had greeted him with so much pleasure only two years ago. when he was one of the principal speakers at the annual banquet of THE QUIVER 3. FELICE LEONI—AN APPRECIATION In the autumn of 1912 Felice Leoni came into the Woonsocket High School, having been in this country but a few weeks and having a very limited knowledge of the English language, of which she was eager to gain the mastery. In two short years she not only gained a good working knowledge of the language and, completing the. required course of study, graduated from the school, but she also won the affection and admiration of her teachers and associate pupils. Felicetta she was called by her family, which, she explained, meaning “a little happy,” she was willing to be called because of the great loneliness and longing for her homeland, Italy. When her dream of a college course came true and in September, 1914, she entered the Woman’s College of Brown University, she asked to be called Felice, her baptismal name, because she was “so very happy.” At the university, with every faculty of her unusual mind quickened by the joy of achievement, she very soon won the enthusiastic friendship of her classmates and, in fact, of the entire student body, while the faculty expressed their admiration of her rare ability and character in many strong terms. Just as Felice’s career seemed opening into the broadest avenues of opportunity and success, and when her happiness was so great that it radiated from her like sunshine and her future was big with promise, by a cruel accident her life was brought to an end and only a sacred memory remains to those who loved her. A girl richly endowed with great power and grace of mind, of rare poetic and artistic temperament, of deep devotion both to the land of her birth and to that of her adoption, of profound appreciation of every kind look or word and of every helping hand, Felice Leoni has bequeathed to all her associates a memory fragrant with joy in work, nobility in ideals, love and gentleness in word and deed. “None knew her but to love her; none named her but to praise.” S. E. W. Mr. Keaney (instructing the chemistry class concerning the effects of sulphuric acid on substances) : “I have an acid bum on my forehead. What was the effect of the acid there?” F---y: “It dissolved the carbon and left the wood.” Mr. Keaney (in a hurry): “Go and bring me that graduate from the physics laboratory.” R---; “What’s his name?” E----n: “He returned back to his former birthplace.” 30 THH QUIVEtt W. H. S. DIRECTORY SCHOOL COMMITTEE William F. Barry. M. D., chairman John S. Blondin V il'.iam C. Bradley VV. W. Browne, M. D. Fred M Buxton Pierre J. Fleurant J. J. Gearon, D. D. S. Thecphile Geuerin Frank P. O’Donnell Edward W. Reade David J. Snyder Wendell A■ Mowry, Supt. of Schools George A. Smith, clerk TEACHERS Chesman C. Spratt ......................Civics, Algebra Frank W. Keaney ........................Chemistry, Physics Florence P. Mowry ......................English Annie E. Merrill .......................History, Biology Madeleine G. Cass ......................Stenography, Typewriting Marie L. Laviolette ....................French Stella E. Whittaker ....................Latin Philip J. Palmer .......................Commercial subjects Muriel McFee ...........................German, Algebra Amy P. Gilbert .........................Geometry, Phys. and Com. Geography Elise Rocheleau ........................French, Girls’ Physical Training E. Alberta Reed ........................Domestic Science Louise K. Cushman ......................Bookkeeping Charles V. Carroll......................Algebra, Solid Geometry, El. Science Edith J. Clark .........................English Verna M. Corey .........................English Frank E. Kettlety ......................Music Clara W. Pond .......................... Drawing William A. Courcftene ..................Manual Training Alice W. Cook ..........................Clerk CLASS OFFICERS Seniors President—Albert Mailloux Vice-President—Orrell Davis Secretary—Helen Kelly Treasurer—William Barry Sophomores President—Frederic Brown Vice-President—William Meakin Secretary—Irene Long Treasurer—Marion Whitney Juniors President—Avery Davis Vice-President—Leo Battel Secretary—Florence Genereux Treasurer—Harmon Poole Freshmen President—Walter Emidy Vice-President—Ives Welles Secretary—Edmund Naylor Treasurer—Doris Poole ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President—Harold Howe Vice-President—Zita Cook Secretary—Loretta Janson Treasurer—Ambrose Feely Football Manager—George Roberts Basketball Manager—Orrell Davis Baseball Manager—Ambrose Feely Track Manager—Frederic Brown ADVISORY BOARD V . C. Bradley, chairman P. F. Cassidy, secretary Wendell A. Mowry DEBATING CLUB President—Vincent Carney Harold A. Howe Frank W. Keaney C. C. Spratt ORCHESTRA Leader—Theodore Emidy AT THK AUSTIN GROCERY FRESH MADE PEANUT BUTTER Monument Square. 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