Boston University - HUB Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Mabel Tristine Griffin started the course of events that led her into B. U. in 1875. Traces her ancestors even into the primeval protoplasm. This desire to be a sister to us all is gratifying, and shows her B. U. training. Her generous nature is still further mani- fested by the remembrance of her martyrdom in the Freshman play of igoo, enacted in '96. Malden Highf Frances Estelle Hall began to prescribe in Wellington, Shropshire, Eng., Aug. 16, 1877. She has since pursued her practise in nine different cities of New jersey. She now dis- penses blessings in Boston, Mass. Traces her ancestry to Revolutionary Times, but leaves us in darkness as to who revolved. She came to B. U. because of its brilliant, co-edu- cational advantages. Prepared for college at most of the New Jersey High Schools. Ernest Alfred Hamilton started the be- ginnings of his auspicious career in Groton, Vt., on Feb. 26, ,77. He refrained magnani- mously from starting these beginnings four days earlier as he did not wish to incur the displeasure of G. W. Traces his ancestry four generations back. Prefers Smith next to B. U. but neglects to state why. St. johns- bury Academy. a8

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Jennie Young Freeman blew in to Pro- vincetown, Cape Cod, in 1879, where she has since lived. In this town is situated the famous jumping-off place. At an early age, Miss F. was caught measuring the distance of the jump. Such genius for Math could not be wasted, so she was immediately prepared for B. U. She says HB. U. needs money enough to buy the square whereon C. L. A. Bldg. stands, and to move the other buildings there. Iames Monroe Gage entered the world May 19, x877, in Athol, Mass., which is still his home, despite the allurements with which other places have tried to attract him. He was iirst president of the Century Class, and has been college book-seller since 1897. Is preparing for the ministry. Emma Martha George began her critical career in New Ipswich, N.H., Nov. 12, 1869. Traces her ancestry to that overwhelming number of voyagers who landed from the May- flower, in 162o. I-Ier characteristic reason for coming to college is 'L to learn and learn, but act not what I know. She has already taught for some time and intends LO do so when she receives her degree. 27

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Grace Webster Heartz began to aspire to her present high status March 12, 1878, in Woburn, Mass. At an early age her parents placed a German dictionary upon her head for a few hours every day to retard her flight up- ward, but as this proved unavailing, she was sent to B. U.-- to be taken down a peg or two. She lays claim to the original inhabi- tants of the Heartz Mts. as distinguished relatives. Woburn High. . Lillian June Hopkins was born in Ber- wick, Me., on June 26, 1877. Her first Ameri- can ancestor, a babe of six months, when he came over in the Mayflower, began at that early age to count his toes and Math has been the great accomplishment of the family ever since. She can inflect zlzigf, noun and verb in UM ways, ask her to do it. Somers- worth, N.H. High School. Frances Warren Jones Hrst opened her dangerous eyes in Norwich, Conn., in August, '78, She uses them at present mostly in New- tonville, Mass. In regard to ancestry tracing, she says, she 4' has'nt the least idea about it.', However, her evasive answers disclose her near relationship to Eve. As to honors she modestly says, the space allotecl is inade- quate for a satisfactory enumeration. New- ton High. , 29