Woonsocket High School - Quiver Yearbook (Woonsocket, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1918 volume:

THE CLASS OF 1918 A S. COOK CO. HOME FURNISHINGS 67-69 MAIN STREET EDWARD SCATTERGOOD E. H. SCATTERGOOD Blackstone Valley Gas Electric Co. WOONSOCKET DIVISION Electricity for Light and Power Gas for Lighting, Heating, Cooking I -3 CLINTON STREET Telephone Woon. 282 Compliment of J. B. FARNUM CO. Compliments of CITY FUEL FEED CO. 350 CLINTON STREET Compliments of LUKE G1LLERAN HATS AND MEN’S WEAR 116 MAIN STREET HIGH-GRADE CHOCOLATES PRODUCERS’ NATIONAL HANK Ittl Main St., Woonsocket MORAN HOCDLAIB SHOI Safe Deposit Poxes for rent $2 and upwards per jear. J. .1. MARRAII Compliments of Dealer in WHiTK CASH MARKET MEATS, POULTRY. VEGETABLES USS Main Street Tel. 367-M. K EARNS ROCHE LEA I' Compliments of Clothes Shop and Haberdashers DR. T. E. POWERS Cor. Court and Main Sts. DENTIST Compliments of GINZARI BROS. P REEH HO.M E-. 1 A1 E CANDIES DR. W. F. MARRY and ICE CREAM Next to Bijou. -U Main St. Compliments of A. L. MERRILL FALK BROS. PHOTOGRAPHER 8i ii7 Main St., Next to Smith’s Lonjtley Building Telephone Elevator Service LINTON, the Urufijii.xt Y. S. PRESTON Prescriptions Our Specialty A riONAHY , BLANK BUUKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES ! Monument Square ENGRAVING A SPECIALTY 218 Main Street Compliments of MERABI) X NORTH Compliments of DRUGGISTS THE C. H. DARLING CO.Ml AN FLORAL DESIGN'S S. COI.IT , FLORIST MANUEL DEVOTO Opp. P. 0. Next to St. James Hotel BEST FRUITS IN SEASON Telephone 4 62 Woon. 280 Main St., Woonsocket, It. 1. Woonsocket Institution for Savings Compliments of A FRIEND j THE MANVILLE CO’S STORE I SOCIAL ST. OPPOSITE MILL OFFICE H. F. LITTLEDALE, MANAGER Compliments of Scotia Worsted Co. ECONOMY GARAGE (Under New Management) AUTO REPAIRING 30 I!rook St. Tel. 892-R. Compliments of JOSEPH COTE SOX UP-TO-TH K-MI Nl'TK STORE Geo. ). Grignon, Prop. GENTLEMEN’S WEAR 10 Cumberland St. Compliments of THE PAWTUCKET REMNANT STORE Compliments of THE OUTPUT CO. CLOTHING and CLOAK STORE 31 Rathbnn St. Compliments of OULUDE GERVAIS Social St. Tel. 197-W. Compliment:', of J. MECNIER SON W. A. JARRET, JEWELER :{| Cumberland St., Woon., R. I. PELLETIER BROS. SHOES Social Corner I KSROCH KRS BROS. DRUGGISTS Albert Desrochers. Reg. Phar. 283 Main St., Woonsocket, R. 1. Compliments of t HOClTETTE BROS. 037 Clinton St. J. B. HUGO SAVAKl� , Ph.G., Registered Druggist to Katlihun St., Near Social Cor. Compliments of BKLISLE BROS. BAKERS 31 Rathbim St. Tel. 1898-W. Compliments of THE SERVICE STORE Compliments of THE LYNN and BROCKTON SHOE STORE Compliments of FONTAINE MARKET 185 So. Main St. Tel. 1449. tHe gyivER JUNE, 1918 PRICE, 20 CENTS CONTENTS Little People................................................. 6 For “Gott und der Kaiser”..................................... 9 APrayer....................................................... 5 W.1H..S. Red Cross Songs..................................... 10 Daddy Bigelow................................................ 11 My Summer in Dream and in Truth.............................. 12 A Letter..................................................... 14 The Best Physicians.......................................... 15 Editorials • ............................................... 16 Athletics.................................................... 19 School Notes................................................. 22 Alumni Notes................................................. 28 In Lighter Vein.............................................. 31 A PRAYER Oh, Lord, look down with mercy upon our sailors and soldiers. Protect them by Thy great power, for their hardships and temptations are many. They have gone forth to fight, urged by the call of duty and the love of country. They have left comforts, friends, and homes at the summons of patriotism. They have forgotten self in the interest of humanity and they have offered the greatest gift of all, yea, even life itself. Oh, Lord, through Thy everlasting justice and compassion, prevent their sacrifice from being in vain. Guard them from danger, and bring them back safe and victorious to the sorrowing ones at home. LAURA LA FOND, ’18. 6 THE QUIVER LITTLE PEOPLE Anne Meredith. Lucille Meredith, Anne's sister. Robert Gregory, Lucille’s fiance. The scene is the attractive garden of the Merediths’ Long Island home. The curtain rises on a tall, graceful girl in a big gingham aprpn, working over some deep blue flowers in small, dull red pots on a rustic table at center. A rustic bench is at the left of the table. A wheelbarrow toward the back of the stage and garden tools, a rake, lawm-mower. etc., are scattered about. As the curtain rises, Anne is whistling. Anne. (After a short pause.) I thought I heard the postman’s wrhistle a minute ago: I wonder whether Lucille--- Lucille. (Running on right.) Oh, Anne! Anne! Look at this—a letter from Bob. He’s coming home to-day, to-day, do you hear, (.looking at the letter) at three o'clock! I have just about time to dress, and I haven’t a thing fit to be seen in! Anne. But you look quite adorable as you are. Stay and tell me about Bob. Is he feeling quite well again? Lucille. (Sitting on bench, curling one foot under her.) Yes, quite. He says he never felt better, but I don’t believe him. Bob never talks sense when he’s well and his letter sounded so serious—why, now that I think of it, I am almost worried about him. Anne. Well, I suppose he thinks he ought to begin to talk sense now, so that it won’t come as too much of a shock after you are married and the first monthly bills appear. Lucille. It isn’t like Bob to worry six months in advance. He would be more likely to worry six months after the worst had happened. Anne. Then it must be the war— THE QUIVER 7 Lucille. (With a little shriek, putting her hands to her ears.) Anne Meredith, if you say war to me, I shall certainly scream. Anne. (Gravely.) Listen, Lucille. I have wanted for a long time to ask you this. Has Bob said anything about enlisting? Lucille. (Pouting.) Has he? His letters are nothing but war, war, war! 1 have had more than I can stand of war, Anne. To read his Utters you would think that the only reason he’s glad to be well and : b'e to come back is that he can get more war news. Oh! I settled his talk of enlisting quickly enough. I told him that it was his patriotic duty to stay at home and keep me from being bored to death! Anne. Lucille, you didn’t! Lucille. (Patting Anne’s hand.) No, of course not, silly, but I let him see that it was war or me. Who can blame him if he chose me? Anne. Oh, Lucille, Lucille, are you always going to be so flippantly cruel ? Lucille. (Sweetly.) Don't preach, Anne dear. Anne. But— Lucille. I really can’t see why you are so anxious to see Bob killed. He is a perfectly good, and what is more, amusing man.. (In answer to Anne’s look of reproach.) Oh! I’ll be serious if you insist. Anne, this war is not mine. I had nothing to do with making it and I can’t see why 1 should be made uncomfortable by it. Still, I have tried to help because—well, everything that has been worth while going to or doing this last season has been mixed up with the Red Cross or the Italian Relief or the Chinese Relief or goodness knows what relief. The French Orphans’ Fund is as good an excuse for a Bal Masque as any. You are shocked, of course, but really I am not any more heartless than the rest, only more honest. And I have made sacrifices. Do you suppose I like to spend two whole afternoons a week rolling bandages? Do I like to go to impossible, dirty, smelly houses on food campaigns? Do I like to eat saw dust bread and camouflage roast-beef? Yet I do all that and more for my country, but if the country thinks it can steal i-y man to stand him up to be mangled, to be shot, perhaps, I tell you it can’t, it can’t, it can’t! (Pounding the table in her furious grief.) Anne. But one life is so small in the face of such a great glory. Oh! Lucille. Bob will die, you will die, but the world will go on. What difference does it make in the final reckoning whether you live twenty years or sixty years if, by sacrificing a few poor little years, you can give something that will last long, long after we are all dead? Don’t hold Bob. He is only thirty-three. Don’t bind him here and make him come to loathe himself and you. Your love is big, Lucille. Don’t try to drag it down to the level of what is basest in you. Lucille dear,----- 8 THE QUIVER Lucille. (Passionately.) Anne, don’t try to deceive yourself and me. I am not big. I am little, small in every way. Life is too precious to me to be lightly thrown away for something far beyond my little understanding, my petty soul. While I live, I want to be amused, gay, happy. Life to me means pleasure. I hate being uncomfortable, being cold or hungry. I hate having to meet stupid, ordinary people. I have never done anything really worth while. I hadn’t even enough sand to want to earn the bread I eat, as you do. Bob has been the one real thing in my life, and now you want to take him. If I give him up-------- Anne. (In a deep, stem voice.) It will be the one worth-while thing you have done in your life. (Both have risen and are facing each other with their hands resting on the table.) Lucille. Anne! Anne. Lucille, I mean it! You are false to everything that is good in you when you assume this indolent, bored pose. You have grit, Lucille, but you stifle your courage with your lies to yourself. You are not yellow, but because it was easier than looking for the real truth, you have pretended to yourself until you almost believe that you are a quitter. Lucille. Anne, I------- Anne. There comes Bob up the driveway. I am going. (Exits left. Robert Gregory enters right.) Lucille. Bob! Robert. Lucille! (They run toward each other with outstretched hands. Robert bends to kiss Lucille, but she draws back.) Lucille. Please, Bob. There is something I must say to you. Robert. There is only one thing a man wants to hear a girl say when he has been away from her for two months. Lucille. I am serious, Bob. Robert. And I am all attention, Lucille. Lucille. (In an even, colorless voice.) Bob, if you should try to enlist now, would they take you? Robert. I think so; but why this sudden desire to get rid of me, when I have seen you for exactly two minutes? You might have waited at least a day or two. Lucille. It was I who kept you from enlisting six months ago, wasn’t it? Robert. But-------- Lucille. (With a mocking curtsy. Her voice trembles slightly.) I hereby withdraw all claims to you, Robert Gregory, in view of the prior 9 THE QUIVER right of the United States of America and (with a flourish of her hand) ,He Robert Lucille, you don't mean that you don't care any longer? Lucille (She goL to Robert and puts her arms about to neck, laughing half hysterically.) No. dear, “no, that I love Caesar less -Robert. (Taking her in his arms.) Lucille. Curtain. FOR “GOTT UND DER KAISER” “All hail the Kaiser’s name, Send far and wide his fame, For might makes right!” Thus screams the cannon’s cry; Thus shriek the guns nearby. Deep, deep the mothers sigh, As through the night F They see the stretchers crawl To lay their all in all In lonely graves. Their splendid soldier boys, Who left their cares, their joys, They have become the toys Of “Kultur’s” waves. r Does war permit a king To slaughter, murder, sting? r Does God will so? Then answ’ring, send around Wherever Truth is found. Key West or Puget Sound, A ringing, “No!r f ELSIE MOWRY, ’20. 19 THE QUIVER W. H. S. RED CROSS SONGS Tune, “America” TO OUR BOYS Oh, Soldier Boy, to thee, Our hope for Liberty, To thee we sing. Soon may the war be o’er. May’st thou return once more, And peace from shore to shore Happiness bring. Oh, Soldier Boy, for thee, Our hope of Liberty, For thee we pray. God keep thee every day, Whatever be thy way, That thou may'st never stray Though fierce the fray. HATTIE E. SPAULDING. 20. Oh, soldier boys of ours, Who, through these awful hours, Do fight for peace. Fighting o’er there for us, May you victorious, Come home again to us, When war shall cease. DOROTHY T. MOWRY, T9. Hail to our soldiers brave, Who will their nation save, Our greatest pride! When came our country’s call, They answered one and all. We pray they ne’er may fall. Lord, be their guide. ALICE REDFERN, ’20. Our men, we’re proud of you; God guide and care for you Through day and night! God bring you back to us, Safe and victorious, Our men so glorious, Back from the fight! HELEN MARTELL, ’20. THE QUIVER DADDY BIGELOW 11 Daddy Bigelow entered with a roar—that was the only way he could do anything. His first remark to the camp nearly shook down the Halle After being introduced, he rose, paused for one impressive moment, then bellowed, ‘‘Young ladies, I love you!” Daddy Bigelow was Aloha’s “nature-fakir.” No one knew his real first name.—we called him “Daddy” by request. He was a huge man, not so much in height as in circumference. His face was flabby, and always a purplish red. His purpose in life, he declared, was to teach people to develop their characters and to make friends. His method was through Mature. He “practiced what he preached,” for no one could deny that Daddy had individuality. He also claimed that he had more friends than any other man on earth. However, I noticed no great change in my character or number of friends after knowing him. Daddy was an actor. When he spoke, the front of the Halle had to be cleared, for he needed room. He imitated all the characters in his numerous anecdotes. He stood on chairs, he banged on the piano, he beat the drum, he talked in a shrill voice to imitate his great-grandmother, he spread his legs to imitate a small boy; but his best “act ’ was his imitation of society ladies, for whom he had absolutely no respect. He never omitted a detail. He pranced on his toes, he arranged his hat, he j owdered his nose, he used all the favorite society adjectives, he even went through all the movements of putting on gloves. The result was amazing. But no one ever could tell whether or not Daddy was serious, for he told many strange stories. He declared that in a very short time we shall be living on air. After arousing our curiosity with this assertion, he explained it. He claimed that potatoes can be grown in excelsior and water. Since we can live on potatoes, we shall soon be living on air. Although Daddy looked serious, the idea seemed ridiculous. Seeing some of us smile, Daddy roared, “I hope you don’t believe me! I hope you don’t believe me so hard that you go home and try it!” Another of his pet theories was that an automobile can be run on water. This, he declared, had been proved by the Packard Company. I have never been able to decide whether Daddy was “stuffing” us. Only once did I see Daddy cross, but that time he was so cross he sj ent a whole morning talking on the subject of false ideas of humor. Daddy had a large camera, which he greatly cherished. One day he went our on the dock to take some pictures. He took several of the swimming and diving, and then he wanted to take one of the lakeside tents. These are pitched so near the lake that the only possible way to 12 THE QUIVER take the picture was to go to the end of the dock. The dock was rather shaky at the end as a result of being bumped continually by rowboats. Daddy was not aware of this, and so just as he leaned over the camera, ready to snap the picture, the dock fell in. The loud splash brought the girls to the lake, in which they discovered Daddy holding his camera high above his head, trying to reach shore. The girls crowded around the lake shrieked with laughter. Daddy was insulted. I have never quite formed an opinion of Daddy Bigelow, first, I shall try to prove his potato theory. Many farmers have laughed at it, but wouldn’t Mr. Hoover be pleased if Daddy were right! BLANCHE SCHLIVEK, ’19. MY SUMMER IN DREAM AND IN TRUTH About the close of school last June, and, in fact, for months before, I was looking forward with pleasure to the summer vacation, when I should have plenty of time to devote to the acquisition of knowledge. During the school year I am usually rushed with school and home duties, so the summer seemed to be a favorable time for improving my mind in subjects not directly encountered in school. My aims were principally founded upon the fact that I fully believed that I was destined to tie a teacher. When I was young and was so foolish as to play school after being dismissed from that institution, my playmates always singled me out as the one best fitted to wield the ferule and to place somebody’s grandmother's spectacles on my nose. Last June, since I had not felt the call of any particular life work, and since I enjoyed preparing my English lessons and reading so well, I felt that my vocation was clearly pointed out to me as a teacher of English. Naturally. I thought that the present was the time to begin training for that responsibility of knowing everything and anything under the sun that a young, curious person might choose to ask. Fancy an English teacher being unable to say that she was thoroughly acquainted with every particular of English literature! My program was to be arranged almost as if I were in school. When the time came. I intended to devote certain hours every day to my numerous undertakings. My plans were to read more than a score of good books by only the best writers. Then I was to study mythology and English history. Practicing on the piano and studying harmony would further occupy my time. I even had wild dreams of taking a course in stenography at a commercial school to help me in taking notes in college. THE QUIVER 13 When I finished my last examination, I felt as happy and jubilant as if summer would last forever. I nearly burst with joy at all the graduation observances, although I also felt the sorrow of parting with the upper classmen. From then on, my castles in Spain were overthrown and I lived merely for the present. I cannot tell from my diary that I did anything of importance or otherwise during the first week of vacation, because there are six blank pages. I evidently felt that I needed a rest from that task, too. My memory tells me that I was merely idle, laughing, playing, and being generally happy. When my sister, who manages our domestic affairs, went away, there suddenly fell upon me the responsibilities of the household. It became my duty to do much of the cooking, to see that meals were on time, to buy the necessary articles, and to expend the household income. I learned to shop on bargain days, to watch the newspaper for a decrease in the price of sugar, and to systematize my work so that I might do it in the shortest time possible. I had the difficult task of battling with the tiny red ants, and after trying every insect destroyer, was finally victorious. After the housekeeping episode in my vacation, I sought to beautify our piazza by the use of green paint on the furniture. After I had made many brown pillows for the Cape Cod hammock and chairs. I spent much time reading light literature in comfort. As happens every summer, there was an occasional picnic, when I spent the time out of doors, frolicking or swimming. I indulged in all the warm weather pleasures with delight. I have often regretted that I have acquired the art of sewing so well that all the members of my family leave to me some fine bit of sewing, claiming that my skill far surpasses theirs. The praise is pleasant, but my family's careful sewing is extensive. In making new' curtains I seem to measure more accurately than any one else, so therefore an understood rule at home is that I measure and make new curtains. Thus more of my vacation sped. When my vacation was ended, I tried to conceive how I had let two months slip by without fulfilling my promises to myself. I reproached myself for idleness and frivolity. I felt that my summer had been wasted. Now that I am again in the reins of school routine. I realize that my summer was spent advantageously, nevertheless. How unwise I should have been to make the two summer months like the rest of the year, instead of frisking about in the most beautiful season to prolong 14 THE QUIVER my youth and health! I am now content to let ten months of real work suffice, and I am now waiting for my vocation to find me. So I return to school with good health and happy spirits after a summer spent in joyous relaxation. IRENE M. LONG. ’18. Locust Grove Farm, Woonsocket, R. I., April 16, 1918. My dear Miss Mowry:— At last, at last, I have climbed to the very top of a mountain, none other than Mt. Mansfield in Vermont. Somewhere in my brain, there has always been the cherished notion of accomplishing this feat, but never before this year has it been possible. Mt. Mansfield is 4800 feet in height, with an outline roughly resembling a man’s face. We motored to the foothills over a true “rocky road to Dublin’’ and began our ascent on foot. The trail was very good, winding in and out through the thick woods. Soon an unfamiliar sound reached my ears, the sound of running water. Every here and there we crossed swollen mountain streams, rushing noisily over moss-covered stones. I had to lag behind to listen to their music, for what music is more wild and sweet? Soon my companions began to talk of the Half-Way House, where we were to strike the real trail. I imagined it would be a picturesque little place, but it was merely a very old signboard with the words “Half-Way House ’ scratched on it. That was the first of many surprises. It had recently rained, and the so-called trail proved to be a running brook. It was unusual walking, I'll admit, but one became used to it in no time. It was fun to me to find a sure footing on the slippery rocks, to climb over big tree trunks across the trail, to catch at overhanging branches, but to feel all the time that I was going up and up. There was no view, of course, as we were hemmed in on all sides by trees, brush, and brambles. At intervals we rested near a clear, trickling spring and drank freely of its sparkling water. But mountain climbing is not all pleasure. I can’t begin to tell of all the aches and pains one acquires on the way, although the strange thing about it is that they are hardly noticed at the time. Finally, the trail became steeper and steeper, so that we even had to use ropes at times. Little by little, a bit of the surrounding country could be dimly discerned through the trees. One by one we reached the top, and finally stood there all together. O, it was the sight of a lifetime to stand there with the wind blowing THE QUIVER 15 a gale, and look off into the distance. The whole world seemed spread before us. Over on the horizon line, the Adirondacks were a faint purple outline, while at their foot Lake Champlain, with its specks of islands, lay glittering and gleaming in the sun. Then came chains and chains of mountains with superb purple and green hues. The valley below looked like a tiny toy village, with its winding river, its w'hite roads, and miniature farms. How small and insignificant one feels when he sees God’s wonder work spread before him like that! The descent was fairly easy, even more enjoyable than the ascent, as there was no hurry and much more time to explore. I found myself lagging behind again, to look at the numerous interesting things on the way. At last, we reached the machine, and soon arrived home. Everyone was tired, but very proud of the achievement of the day. Yours truly, HELEN J. THAYER, ’18. THE BEST PHYSICIANS It is a difficult task to maintain physical strength and an abundance of good nature unless you are in physical trim. It is obvious that the capacity for work depends largely on whether you are in good condition or not. Therefore it is necessary, if you are to accomplish more work and better work, to make the acquaintance of the famous trio. Doctors Diet, Quiet, and Merryman. First, 1 will introduce you to Doctor Diet, who has worked wonders with his menu of daily “eats.’’ He chases gout and fat, besides many other ailments caused by careless eating. Next in line comes Doctor Ouiet, the special friend of overworked and careworn toilers. Rest a-plenty, combined with peace and comfort, are his only cures. Last, but not least, comes Doctor Merryman, with a smile, a laugh, and a joke as his only medicines. This “Doc” is the deadly foe of Mr. “Grouch” and Mr. “Cranky.” Tt is an acknowledged fact that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure:” and if you consult this famous trio as a preventive to ill health, you will find health and happiness, and a cure will not be necessary. In conclusion. I must state that this trio of physicians guarantee to produce the desired effect upon anyone who will follow their instructions carefully and attentively. FRED BETAGH. T9. 16 THE QUIVER (Tt EniTflRIALS'Zn EDITORIAL STAFF ANNA GILCHRIST, ’18, Editor-in-Chicf. RAYMOND COOK, '18, Business Manager. RUTH WARDLE, ’18, RUTH PARSONS, ’19, MARION COOK, ’19. JAMES SIMS, ’20, MILDRED HOYLE, ’21. EDITORIALS Another year has gone! Another band of graduates is about to go forth from Woonsocket High School. In looking back over the past year, we note several changes, particularly those in the ranks of our faculty. In September, the girls of the Domestic Science classes took up their work with Miss Evelyn Emerson, a graduate of Simmons College, who was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mrs. Stone's resignation. Miss Cushman's place in the Commercial department was filled by Miss Georgia L. Norton of North Barrington, Mass. Miss Cass, stenography teacher, returned to school at the beginning of the year, after an absence of several months, due to illness. We were all glad to have her back with us, and rejoiced in her improved health. We also suffered an almost irretrievable loss when Mr. Keaney left in November, to accept a position at Everett, Mass. Mr. Keaney was an excellent teacher in Chemistry and Physics, and was unusually successful in his work of training the boys in various branches of athletic sports. Since coming to Woonsocket, he had worked untiringly to create a name for our school which would equal that of any other in the state. He raised the athletic reputation of Woonsocket High School from the lowest position a few years ago to the highest during the last two years. A diligent search was made for several months for a competent man to fill Mr. Keaney’s place, and finally Mr. Charles Donlon, a teacher at THE QUIVER 17 Ansonia, Conn., was appointed. Mr. Donlon took up his new duties in lanuary. Miss McFee was taken ill in November, and Miss Alice McCaffrey, Brown, ’17, substituted for her as teacher of German and Algebra. Miss McFee did not return to school until January. Miss Alice W. Cook, ’15, the principal’s clerk, resigned in December to accept a position as stenographer with the Shambow Shuttle Company. She was succeeded by Miss Olive N. White, ’15. This year has been a banner one in the typewriting department. Never before have the students attained a record for accuracy and speed that can equal that of this year. Marian A. Murray and G. Hortense Mayer, Seniors, were made members of the Order of Accurate Typists by the Underwood Typewriter Company. Four gold medals have been awarded to members of the Senior class by the Remington Company. Miss Murray, the first pupil to receive a medal this year, was also the recipient of a five-dollar gold piece because of that distinction, the gift of Mr. Palmer. The other gold medal winners were Ethel M. Anderson, Lilian E. Esty, and G. Hortense Mayer. In March, Miss Mayer and Miss Anderson won second and third prizes in a typewriting contest held at Providence. The cups presented to them were awarded by the Anthony Furniture Company of that city. In addition to the medals and cups, many Seniors and several Juniors have been awarded certificates from the Underwood Typewriting Company, and leather card-cases from the Remington Typewriting Company, for efficiency. This year has made many people patriotic who have heretofore never really known the meaning of that word. A Red Cross Society was organized in our school November 14 with a membership of no, consisting of ten teachers and one hundred girls. The society has no constitution, but the members subscribe to the following pledge: “In token of the fact that we love our country, which secures for us life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness; and in token of the fact that we appreciate the heroic sacrifices being made by the soldiers and sailors of the Allied armies to preserve these blessings, we, the undersigned, pledge c::rsc!vrs to give at least one hour a week in work for the comfort and welfare of the men who are giving so much for us.” The officers chosen for the organization were: Chairman, Miss Stella E. Whittaker; Secretary, Dorothy Rixford; and Treasurer, Irene Long. The girls voluntarily pay one cent a week dues, and a two-cent fine for absence. The work has consisted of the making of bandages, 350 slings and 350 abdominal binders. 119 sweaters, 3 helmets, 32 pairs of socks, and 9 pairs of wristers. A large quantity of oakum has been picked, with the assistance of the boys under the direction of Mr. Carroll, and 160 oakum pads have been completed. In addition to this, with the proceeds of a 18 THE QUIVER play given January 25, the society has purchased over seventy-eight dollars’ worth of yarn and a knitting machine to knit warm garments for the young men who go out from Woonsocket High School, and has adopted two French war orphans, a girl about ten, and a little boy, two : r.d a half years of age. It is expected that the organization, which has made such a good beginning, will grow in size and usefulness. Several patriotic citizens have addressed us, and given us advice during th'' year. Arpeals were made to our generosity for the Y. M. C. A. and K. of C. war funds, for liberty bonds and war-saving stamps, for our share in conserving food, for books for the soldiers and sailors’ library, for Red Cross work, etc. Among the speakers were Supt. Mowry, Principal Spratt, Mr. J. C. Cosseboom, Mr. Charles Carroll, M. A. E. Holmes, boys’ secretary, Y. M. C. A., Mr. Wm. Preston, Mr. E. B. Hill, and Mr. H. J. Pettingill. The youngest of the patriotic gentlemen, Master Charles Carpenter, aged 5, gave a very enthusiastic demonstration of how to salute our Hag. Corporal Byron Hudson of the 301st Engineers, a former member of the school, paid us a visit in March, and gave us an interesting talk on Life at Camp Devens.” The grounds surrounding Woonsocket High School now present a most pleasing appearance. Great improvements have been made on the school premises at a considerable expense to the city, but this money has been well expended. The lawn at the front and sides is broken by granolithic walks, which lead up to the building. The walks leading to the main entrance are so arranged that the grounds in the front form a semi-circle. Beautiful shrubs have been planted in suitable places throughout the grounds. At the rear of the building are two tennis-courts. The athletic fi ld will soon be completed. A circular running-track, the principal feature of this section, will, in the future, be a great aid to young marathon runners. These various improvements help to make the grounds of Woonsocket High School both beautiful and useful. Ql'IVER BOARD, 1918 BASKETBALL TEAM, 1918 THE QUIVER 19 TENNIS A new sport introduced into the High School last spring was tennis. Two courts were made: one for the girls, the other for the boys. William Ingraham and Walter Flynn were chosen to represent the school in an interscholastic tournament in Providence. Flynn was defeated in the second round, but he showed good form. Ingraham was the star of the meet, but was defeated in the finals by a much older and more experienced opponent. FOOTBALL Under the guidance of Mr. Keaney, the football team of W. H. S. was quickly rounded into shape. The first game, that with Classical, and the second game, with West Warwick, resulted in victories for Woonsocket. When Mr. Keaney left us, our success also departed, for, although the boys did not lose any spirit, the school was defeated in the next game, for the first time in two years. Without a regular coach, the team played the remainder of the schedule, and was fourth in the league standing when the season closed. The manager was Frank Battel, and the captain, Walter Emidy. Woonsocket vs. Classical .................... 67—0 Woonsocket vs. Warwick .......................49— 0 Woonsocket at East Providence ............... 7—20 Woonsocket at Hope...........................C—20 Woonsocket vs. Cranston ......................21— 0 Woonsocket at Pawtucket......................0—20 BASKETBALL The basketball season opened with Mr. Carroll as acting coach until Mr. Donlon arrived in January. In the first game, the Alumni defeated the High School in a very close contest. The next two games Woon- 20 THE QUIVER socket won. Woonsocket suffered the second defeat in two years at the hands of Rogers High of Newport, on the latter's floor; our team was also defeated by Franklin High School, at Franklin; but both of these games were close. When Rogers played at Woonsocket, a large crowd was on hand and saw Woonsocket avenge itself for the defeat earlier in the season. Franklin suffered the same treatment when its team played at Woonsocket. In the last game of the season, in the Woonsocket gymnasium, Rogers defeated Woonsocket. This was one of the best games of the season. The manager was Walter Flynn, and the captain, Albert Goulet. The scores: Woonsocket vs. Alumni .........................33—41 Wocnsockct vs. Mtndon .........................67— 3 Woonsocket vs. Hopedale .......................£ —10 Woonsocket vs. Futnam .........................33—22 W oonsocket vs. Worcester Commercial ..........33—21 Woonsocket at Rogers .........................21—39 Woonsocket vs. Uxbridge .......................51—29 W oonsocket at Franklin .......................17—23 Woonsocket vs Dean Second ....................23—18 Woonsocket vs. Rogers..........................26—20 Woonsocket at Uxbridge .......................25—21 Woonsocket vs. Wellesley ................51—30 Woonsocket vs. Franklin .......................36—13 Woonsocket vs. South Kingstown ................43—15 Woonsocket vs. Rogers .........................20—30 TRACK In the fall, Mr. Carroll had the candidates for the cross-country team out for practice. A team was sent to Providence to take part in the meet there. Woonsocket annexed second place. Stanley Mowry was second in the long-distance run. Mr. Carroll issued a call in February for candidates for the indoor track meet, which took place in March at Providence. Woonsocket won third place. Raymond Hudson was first in the potato race, and Fred Brown was second in the shotput. In the Junior track meet at Providence. May 18, Woonsocket took fourth place with 11 points. Raymond Betaeh was second in the broad iumo. Russell Ambach was second in both the hurdles and the high jump, and Ernest Uttley was third in the half-mile run. THE QUIVER BASEBALL 21 At the time The Quiver went to press, VV. H. S. had achieved no such success in baseball as it did last year. However, the games lost were very close. The manager was Harry Levine, and the captain, Raymond Gleason. The scores: Woonsocket vs. East Providence ................ 6—7 Woonsocket at Cranston .......................8—5 Woonsocket vs. English.......................... 1—5 Woonsocket at Classical ...................... 1—2 Woonsocket vs. Hope..............................2—3 Woonsocket at West Warwick ................... 3—6 Woonsocket at Pawtucket ......................4—7 Woonsocket vs. Fort Kearney ................... 2—0 Woonsocket at East Providence ................ 1—8 Woonsocket vs. Cranston .......................14—5 Woonsocket at English ........................ 1—1 22 THE QUIVER The list of class officers is as follows: Senior President—Frederic Brown. Vice-President—Frank Battel. Secretary—Laura La Fond. Treasurer—Marion Murray. Junior President—Walter Emidy. Vice-President—Joseph McGee. Secretary—Arthur Gahan. Treasurer—Oliver Fontaine. Sophomore President—James Charland. Vice-President—Charles Foster. Secretary—Helen Sheehan. Treasurer—Agnes Owens. Freshman President—Dorothy Hendrick. Vice-President—John Morrissey. Secretary—Stephen Gahan. Treasurer—Helen Davis. The enrolment in the school this year has been 345. Mrs. W. F. Barrv has presented to the school some interesting pictures illustrating color printing. The lunch counter has been continued under the capable direction of Mrs. Quinn. The pupils contributed 180 volumes in the Y. M. C. A. drive for hooks. The evening school, of which Mr. Palmer was principal, had a regis-trafion of 342. A poem entitled “Our Hope” by Hannah Kerwin, and an essay, “Mount Holyoke’s Bit. by Irene Long, have appeared in “The Woonsocket Call.” Edward Hummel has acted as treasurer and Hyman Mayerson as business manager in connection with “The Independent” used by the S'r.ior E g1:sh classes this year. The Senior class has voted to have a scrap book, which will be left and kept up hv offier classes. Two year-books composed of the best essays written this year by the pupils of Miss Mowry’s English classes will be placed in the library. One of the covers was designed by Mabel Follett and constructed by THE QUIVER 23 Edward Hummel; the other was designed by Veronica Brennan and constructed by Austin Moran. The room formerly occupied by the boys as a locker room has been made into a cooking room, as more space was needed for the Domestic Science department. Under the direction of Miss Clark and Mr. Joseph Nichols, a Glee Club has been formed this year. Rehearsals have been held every Tuesday. Ruth Wardle has been the pianist for chapel and for the Tuesday morning singing lessons during the year. The bi-weekly luncheons given by the Junior cooking classes have been continued this year. Besides being enjoyed by the host, hostess, and guests, they have been a great benefit to the girls who prepared About one hundred books have been added to the school library this year. There is a special shelf reserved for war books, which the pupils are permitted to read for book-reviews. In memory of Felice Leoni, ’14, her class has presented to the library the following books: “A Wan- derer in Florence,” ‘‘Home Life in Italy,” “Art in Northern Italy,” “Picturesque Sicily,” and “Italian Influences.” Books have also been given from the library of the late Mrs. John W. Ellis, by Mrs. William Park, and by three other friends of the school. The new magazines are “L’lllustration,” a French magazine, and “Scientific American.” “The American Boy” has been contributed by a pupil, the “Red Cross Magazine” by Mrs. Rachel Tucker, and “Union Signal by the Francis E. Willard Union. Some copies of “Commerce and Finance,” “American Machinist, “Journal of American Society of Mechanical Engineers,” and the “Pathfinder” have been sent by friends. The members of the orchestra are: Piano, Ruth Schlivek; violins, Maurice Brenner, Ada Saunders, Ruth List, Isadore Schwartz, and Blanche Schlivek; comet, Austin McMichael; drums, Charles Foster. The boys of the Manual Training School have accomplished a great deal for us this year. They have made bulletin boards for all the rooms, knitting machines, and three newspaper racks and some folding steps for the McFee Library. These articles are very useful and are very much appreciated. On October 11, Mr. Keaney was given a reception, prior to taking up his new duties at the Everett High School. After a brief entertainment had been given by the pupils, members of the School Committee were called upon to si eak. Frederic Brown, president of the Senior class, in behalf of the school presented Mr. Keaney a set of books on chemistry. 24 THE QUIVER The Seniors held a dance on December 14 in the Assembly Hall. A new feature of the evening was that the girls wore dark dresses instead of evening dresses, as a war-saving economy. English 2b division published a pamphlet called “The Arrow,” copies of which were sent as a Christmas greeting to Woonsocket High School boys in the service. Many replies showed that it was much appreciated. Alice Red fern was editor-in-chief. Seven thousand seven hundred and fifty-two Red Cross Christmas Seals were sold by the High School pupils. Mr. Palmer had charge of the sale. In January, “Somewhere in France” was presented by the pupils of the school for the benefit of the W. H. S. Auxiliary Chapter of the Red Cross. It was staged under the direction of Miss Clark, to whom much credit is due. Characters Pierre Gaudet ..................................Raymond Hudson Mme. Gaudet .................................................Ruth Schlivek Nanon, their daughter ...............................Helen Tracy Mary Dale, an American Red Cross nurse...........Althea Schlosser Lisette, youngest child of Pierre.....................Vera Burke Jean, son of Pierre..........................................John Murphy Dr. Montaine ...................................Hyman Mayerson Between Acts I and II a First-Aid Drill was given by the Boy Scouts, “The Red Cross Maid was sung by Dorothy Rixford and a chorus of girls, and “The Name of Old Glory” was recited by Esther Darman. The W. H. S. orchestra furnished music. The Senior class held a valentine social in Dimond’s Hall, February 22. About thirty members of the class were present and a pleasant evening was spent. At the close of the basketball season, the girls of Room 19 gave a supper to the boys of the team. Supt. Mowry, the toastmaster, called upon members of the faculty and team to speak. After the supper, a short entertainment was given in the hall and an enjoyable evening was spent. There are about seventy of our non-graduates who are now in the service. A Service Flag with forty-five stars, representing our graduates, now hangs in the Assembly Hall. Supt. Mowry and Mr. John Cosseboom were the speakers at the exercises when it was put in place. At the request of Mr. Mowry, the pupils stood for a moment in silent tribute to the W. H. S. men who have responded to their country’s call. During the Easter vacation, the Senior class went on a “hike” to Dr. George R. Smith’s farm on the Greenville Road. A picnic lunch was enjoyed on the veranda. On Friday afternoon, April 12, a mock-trial was held in the Assem- 25 THE QUIVER blv Hall The Seniors tried the Junior class officers on the charge that they had not performed their duties faithfully. Members of the Freshman and Sophomore classes acted as jurymen. A verdict was returned in favor of the Juniors. On Tuesday, April 16, Miss Corey's Sophomore English class presented before a number of the students the scene from “The Merchant of Venice,” in which Bassanio chooses the caskets. Dorothy Rixford and Walter Emidy were the W. H. S. representatives who spoke in the annual declamation contest, which was held in Franklin. Thursday evening, April 18. The contest was won by Mansfield High School. The Juniors held a dance in the Assembly Hall Friday evening. April 19. It was very well attended and was enjoyed by all. Debating has continued this year under the direction of Miss Corey. On March 26, our school competed with East Providence and Cranston in a Triangular Debate. The teams chosen to represent us were: Affirmative, debating in Woonsocket, Walter Flynn, captain, Raymond Hudson, John Murphy, and loseph Eisenberg, alternate ; negative, debating in Cranston, Hyman Mayerson, captain, Raymond Betagh, bred Betagh, and Israel Rabinovitz, alternate. Both of our teams, though defeated, did well. , The American School Peace League has offered prizes to High Schools all over the country for the best theme on “How to Organize the World so as to Prevent Wars in the Future. A theme written by Ruth Schlivek. T8, was chosen and sent as the best from our school. She received a notification that her theme was accepted and that an announcement of the successful contestants would be made in July. Miss Merrill's Ancient History classes, in their research work, have compiled twenty-five biographies of famous men. They have designed covers and bound the essays in book form to keep for reference. At a recent meeting of the W. H. S. Red Cross Auxiliary, the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: President, Dorothy Beecher - Secretary, Beatrice Woolley ; Treasurer, Marion Cook ; Executive Committee, the officers and Miss Gilbert, Miss Mowry, and Miss Cass. Wiss Whittaker was made Honorary President. On the evenings of May 9 and 10, the Glee Club and a number of other pupils, under the direction of Miss Clark, presented “A Khaki Klad Minstrel Show and scenes from “The Rivals,” which was a great financial success. The cast of characters of “The Rivals” was as follows : Lydia Languish Mrs. Malaprop Lucy........... .....Irene Long .Madeline Baxter Artellia Barsalow 26 THE QUIVER Sir Anthony Absolute..................................Raymond Cook Captain Jack Absolute...................................Ralph Battye Sir Lucius O’Trigger ...........................Walter Emidy Bob Acres .........................................Paul Feely Falkland .....................................Russell Ambach Prologue......................................Hortense Mayer The soloists of the Minstrel Show were Julia Rankin, George Rickard, Walter Emidy, Veronica Brennan, Harold Cockroft, Beatrice Woolley, Philip Voelker, Esther Darnian, Raymond Hudson, Madeline Baxter, Oliver Fontaine, and Arthur Gahan. The end men were Joseph McGee, Harold Cockroft, Russell Ambach, Frederick Brown, Arthur Gahan, and Philip Voelker. The Flag Dance and the Pierrot and Pierrette Dance were given by Helen Davis and Pauline Landry, and Ruth and Blanche Schlivek, respectively. The High School Orchestra, Ruth Wardle, pianist, rendered several selections. On Monday afternoon, April 20, the students were addressed by President Edwards and Miss Bemis from the Rhode Island State College. Miss Bemis spoke to the girls of the Domestic Science classes on the value of the Home Economics Course given at the State College, while President Edwards spoke to the remainder of the student body, urging them to attend college. On Memorial Day, Joseph Eisenberg delivered the Gettysburg Address at Monument Square. At the Elks’ Memorial Service on June 16, Raymond Cook gave a patriotic reading. Short plays, “The Angle of Youth,” by Laura La Fond; “Which?” by Julia Rankin! “A Baby,” by Madeline Baxter; and “Rainbow Ranch,” by Edward Hummel, have been dramatized by the Declamation Class. In May, Mr. Fred Hilton gave to the school an instructive talk on “The History of the Check.” Several of the Senior boys have acted as four-minute men and spoken to the pupils of the different rooms on various war topics. Besides informing the pupils about war subjects, they have derived benefit for themselves in English work. In the second Red Cross drive, two teams, one made up of boys, the other of girls, showed great enthusiasm in competing with each other. The girls were victorious with a total of $144.60; the boys’ sum amounted to $83, making the total $227.60. About 100 Liberty Bonds have been purchased by the teachers and pupils. Several of the rooms have a record of 100 per cent, in the buying of Liberty Bonds. War Saving Stamps, or Thrift Stamps. Other rooms are fast climbing to the 100 per cent. mark. A new book plate for the McFee Memorial Library has been designed by Artellia Barsalow. The Quiver cover was designed by Mabel C. Follett. 27 THE QUIVER Mr. Donlon has successfully passed the examination and has enlisted in the navy. He will not be obliged to report until the close of the school year. A successful Trench Supper was served March 8 in the Lunch Room by Mrs. Quinn and Miss Emerson for the benefit of the Junior Red Cross. Several members of the Junior Domestic Science class assisted as waitresses. A report of the menu, which consisted of Food Conservation dishes, was sent to Washington and highly commended by the U. S. Food Administration. 28 THE QUIVER 83—Clara H. Jenckes has resigned her position as teacher in the public schools. . 94—Janies T. Kennedy met death in an automobile accident during the past year. •Q2—Henri N. Morin has recently been elected to the Rhode Island State Legislature. ’03—An article by Joshua Farron, Jr., was published in a recent edition of the “Bulletin of the State Board of Health of Rhode Island ” This article was entitled “The Pharmacist as a Factor in Public Health.” 09—Constance Martin, who is a Red Cross nurse, has sailed with the Rhode Island Unit for work abroad. •05__David E. Worrall is doing research work in gas investigation in the Bureau of Mines in Washington, D. C. ’09—Mary E. Williams is a nurse in the Nyanza Mills. To—James Russell Esty has received his Ph. D. degree from Brown University. ’14—Gladys Day, Anna McGuire, and Gertrude O’Connor are now teaching in this city. T 4—Harriet Vose, a Senior at Wellesley, is a Durant scholar, the highest honor to be gained for the work of the last two and a half years. T 5—Simon Norman recently received a scholarship from Harvard College. ’x6—Nellie R. Woolley died suddenly at Pembroke Hall, Providence. R. I., in November. Graduates studying elsewhere this year are: Boston University—Louis Forcier, ’17. Brown—Mae Jackson, T4. Helen Kelley, T6, William King, ’15, Elizabeth O'Donnell, ’14, Rodney Cook, T6, Novella Eastman, T5, Lorenzo Emidy, ’15 Rodolph A. Gladue, 13 Zita Cook, 17 Ruth Hendrick. ’17, Anna La Fpnd. ’17. University of Wisconsin—Joseph Greenberg, ’15. THE QUIVER 29 Harvard—Harry Leon, ’14, Simon Norman, ’15. Harvard Medicr.1 School—Francis J. King, ’15. Massachusetts Institute of Technology—Eliot Bryant, ’15, Harman Poole, ’17. New York Medical—Hiram Rosen field, ’14. Rhode Island State College—Samuel McKee, ’16, Priscilla Smith, '15, William Camie, ’16, Dorald Beasley, ’16, Chester Nichols, ’17, John Moran, ’17, Fred Flynn, ’17, Gladys Gerstle, ’16, Leo Battel, '17. Rhode Island Normal—Helen McCombe, ’16, Madeline Dailey, ’17. Wellesley—Susan Handy, ’14, Harriet Vose, ’14, Louise Feeley, ’17, Irma Willey, ’17. Yale Sheffield—Joseph Grimes, ’17, Avery Davis, ’17. Mt. Holyoke—Mildred Green, ’17. Russell Sage College—Abby Handy, ’11. Clark—Harry Levinson, ’17. Holy Cross—Cyril Neville, ’17. Lowell Textile—Alfred Mathieu, ’17. Lehigh—Gaspard Savaria, ’17. Helen H. Archibald, ’14, Florence Brand, ’16, Edna Robinson, ’16, Olive Rocheleau, ’17, have accepted government positions at Washington, D. C. Walter F. Berry, the husband of Adelaide Warner, a former teacher at W. H. S., is in the service. He is doing Y. M. C. A. work at Fort Mott, Salem, N. J. GRADUATES IN SERVICE Cornelius B. Barry, ’98, Thomas Buell Card, ’16, Remington P. Capwell, ’91, John R. Carroll, '15, Harry Cole, ’n, Michael B. Cole, ’15, Anna G. Coogan, ’17, Robert A. Cook, ’99, Stanley D. Cook, ’15, William Stanton Cook, ’15, Walter P. Cummings, '08, Raphael L. Daignault, ’if, William Orrell Davis, ’16, John C. Doheny, ’07, William J. Dwyer, ’13, Herman Lorenzo Emidy, ’15, Robert I. Finklestein, 12, Harold F. Flynn, ’12, Ralph F. Flynn, ’14, David M. Gaskill, ’13, John J. Gilbert, 08, Rodolphe A. Gladue, '13, Ethan A. Goodnow, ’16, Earl J. Hope, '12. William R. Horsfall, ’08, Byron A. Hudson, ’13, William H. Kelley, ’15, Ovila Lambert, ’15, Frank J. Lennox, ’ll, George E. Linton, ’14, John J. Long, ’04, Waldo J. Lussier, ’12, George Emile Lussier, '12, John William McCaffrey, ’06, Joseph H. McGill, ’12, Eugene J. Murphy, ’10, James A. Murphy. ’13, John F. Murphy, ’ll, Charles J. Myers, ’10, Joseph Elton Nichols, ’11, Clarence E. Olney, ’08, John Raymond Richardson, ’15, Frank R. Seaver, ’15, Harold L. Smith, ’07, Hiram J. 30 THE QUIVER Smith, ’c6, Paul L. Smith, ’15, Stanley W. Spratt, ’14, Walter E, Thayer, 11, Edwin R. Thomas, ’04, George Ervion Thompson, ’14, Leon Norman Tutin, 14, Ralph A. White. ’13. NON-GRADUATES IN SERVICE Henry S. Ballou, Clifton Bartlett, John E. Basquin, George Batchelor, Thomas F. Baxter. Ernest W. Bentley, Russell N. Bentley, Leo O. Blondin, William Brand, Robert Brindle, George L. Brown, Porter H. Burdakin, Elton L. Burgess, William Burgess, Frederick W. Caldwell, Howard Carpenter, Ellery Christiansen, Harold F. Clark, Max W. Cohen, Lawrence Cushing, Arthur Dauray. Waldo D. Emery, Henry E. Esty, Edward E. Fitzpatrick, George V. Fitzpatrick, Raymond J. Fontaine. Joseph A. Foster, Joseph R. Fugere, Vincent Gilchrist, Leonard Girard, Ralph Greene, Stephen H. Greene, Harold Hadley, William Henry, Frank T. Hoar, Leo Howe, Ernest Houle, Howard K. Jackson, Horace Jalbert, Hugo A. Jarret, Robert Kent, William LaFond. Leroy R. Landry, Henry A. Larned, Napoleon P. Mailloux, John J. McGauley, Harry J. Mahon, Fred McKenna, Stephen J. Mason, Edward T. Mee, Walter Morris. Leon W. Mowry, Dean Newton, James O'Brien, Everett E. Osborne, John R. Paul, W. Leslie Peden, Arthur A. Petipas, Marshall Prairie, Carle A. Rankin, Harold Rhodes, Leo Robmson, Seth Robinson, Hyman Rosenfield, A. Chester Searle, Oliver A. Scaver, David O. Snyder, Paul Terry, Arthur Tetu, Arthur Thayer, Kenneth A. Tutin, Courtland Weeks, George W. Wheelock. ALUMNI REUNION The annual meeting of the W. H. S. Alumnae Association was held in the High School Assembly Hall on June 26, 1917. The president of the association. Miss Florence P. Mowry, presided. Mrs. Edgar S. Spaulding and Mr. Charles H. Palmer gave reports concerning the McFee Memorial Library, Mr. fedgar L. Arnold was appointed auditor. It was voted that the executive board be empowered to draw money from the treasury for lantern slides. It was also voted to Hve the receipts of the evening, $58.05, to the local Red Cross Society. The nominating committee, consisting of Mrs. Wendell A. Mowry, chairman, Mrs. Charles Richardson, Miss Susan Staples, Mr. Byron A. Hudson, and Mr. Stanley Cook, presented the following list of officers, who were elected: President, Mr. Raphael L. Daignault; Vice-Presidents, Mr. P. F. Cassidy and Miss H. Mabelle Allen; Secretary, THE QUIVER 31 Miss Amy P. Gilbert; Treasurer, Mrs. Charles W. Palmer; Director for five years, Miss Hortense I. Brown; Trustees for the McFee Memorial Library, Mrs. Edgar L. Spaulding and Mr. Henri N. Morin. A stereopticon lecture was given by Dr. Allen Greenword of Boston, who spoke of his personal experiences in the base hospitals in France. Principal C. C. Spratt told briefly of the woik accomplished by W. H. S. during the past year. Piano selections by Ruth Schlivek and Alice Red fern, “Pinafore” selections by the boy chorus and Harriet Card, and a vocal solo by Mr. A. J. B. Hudson were enjoyed. Light refreshments were served by the Domestic Science pupils under the direction of Mrs. Stone. “IN LIGHTER VEIN” HINTS ON WAR GARDENING “Plant a garden!” is the cry. Save on wheat; eat more rye. If you do not have to fight, Go and hoe with all your might. For men who are of scanty means Should go to raising lima beans; For they are wholesome, also sweet. When one cannot have any wheat. Carrots, being four cents a pound, Will do to take up extra ground. When in the spring you go to plant them, Do not forget the Yellow Bantam, For ’tis the earliest corn that grow’s; It keeps on bearing till it snows. And when you’ve got your farming “duds,” Be sure to plant some Irish “spuds.” And when the harvest is in the bin, You’ve helped your Uncle Sammie win. ROBERT EWEN, ’20. 32 THE QUIVER SHAKESPEARE IS DEFENSELESS I he quantity of lessons is not strained, It droppeth as the meteors front heaven, Upon our tired heads. It twice doth haunt, It haunteth him who studies and him who doesn't. Tis unfortunate for the unfortunate; he becomes The unhappy victim of a zero. This mark shows up in red upon his card, The sign for denseness and stupidity, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of pupils. Though mercy is above this stern decree, No mercy is enthroned in hearts of teachers, Instead some fearful punishment, And pupils then shine forth much brighter When these have been inflicted. HANNAH T. KIRVVIN, ’19. JOKES Science definition by D---y H------k: “An insulator is something in which chickens are hatched.” Found in a test (Eng. 2d): Q. Where was James at the end of Canto V? A. James was in a very bad humor. Found in a Freshman theme: “I basted all the sides of the apron and was now ready to be stitched.” “Freshie’s” spelling of Xerxes: Zerk Zeas. Found in an English “exam” written by C-----W-------s: “Macbeth can be divided into two parts.” Culled from a Freshman theme: “A little girl wanted to give John her bread and butter, but her nurse pulled her away, and the bread and butter fell on the ground, which John ate.” French translation: Given to translate: “J’entends les sous tom-b r dans la sebile.” Translation given: “I hear the soul falling in the bowl.” French translation: Given to translate: “Grand Dieu!” Translation given: “Miserable Heavens!” Interesting description: “I am a blonde with greenish gray eyes.” THE QUIVER 33 Found in a Freshman’s theme: “I am now a member of the Freshman class from which I hope to graduate in a few years.” From a report of Robinson Crusoe’s adventures: “Robinson Crusoe reached home after thirty-five years. All his parents were dead.” Overheard in a:i English class: “When they were cooked they sat down and had their dinner.” Miss W. to I----e L----g: “What is a maternal grandfather?” Miss L-----g: “Why, your grandmother, isn’t it?” FRESHMAN PHILOSOPHY. (A collection of gems of thought.) “1 think the book is fine because it is humorous and simple, and makes one remember his childhood days.” “People who do not work get fat and lazy.” “I like this book because it is interesting and the print is good.” “I get angry very easily, but avoid fighting.” “Life as a whole, I am forced to say, agrees with me. Eng. 3b: “What was Patrick Henry speaking about when he said, ‘Liberty or death’?” I. F.: “Home Rule.” Miss Merrill in History class: “What is a lyre?” Pupil: “I think it's someone who tells an untruth.” What would Noah Webster say— —If he heard R. C-------(Eng. 4c) talk about the Quadruped Al- liance? —If J. C---- (Eng. 3b) told him that the difference between “fly’ and “flee is that they are two small animals? —If he saw that “Tom Sawyer” wras written by Samuel Leghorn Clemens ? —If a Freshman wrote for him: “This is a short biology of myself?” —If a Junior told him that “illumination is the process of extinguishing one fact after another until only one remains true?” —If he read student themes, anyway? MODERN SHOE STORE 94 MAIN STREET Homs of Shos Bargains STAR CLERKS: COOK ’18 MURPHY 19 STAND1NGER ’20 BKAUDKT, JEWELER 111 Main Street Compliments of A FRIEND K.U’IM AX’S HATS and GENT'S FURNISHINGS ' HO Main Stre.'t O. I . MURPHY INSURANCE 1! Long’ey llldg. Tel. 122U-R. For Card engraving or Invitations see Compliments of RYXX, STATIONER DANIELS YARIKTY STORK 325 Main St. Phone 305-W. 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