Boston University - HUB Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Maro Baath Jones. The wheels of this marvel began to revolve in Harwich, Mass., on July 30, 1875, where they have since rotated. He was hailed with joy by 1900, as a legacy from '99. Mr. J. left ,99 ostensibly to teach in Oak Grove Seminary, Vassalboro, Me., really so that he might graduate with our frifted class. Came to li. U. on account of D its good reputation. John Edwin Lacount increased the census report of the year 1873, by appearing in said year on july 26, in W. Somerville, which town still claims the honor of his residence. He spent four years after graduating from his prep. school, learning the factory business with john Holman N Co., entering B. U. in time to escape the ignominy of non-membership in xgoo. 'f Finally, brethren, is his favorite quotation. ' Laura Smith Leavitt began to be method- ical May 22, 1874, in Ayer, Mass., since which her time was been principally occupied with catching trains. She is not well informed concerning the lordly heads of the House of Leavittg however, she is sure of two. Tales of gastronomic indulgences at Mr. B's, and of unholy Latin Prose dissipation might be told, but we refrain. High Schools of Ayer and Concord. 30

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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

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Flora Lilienthal. Born in Boston, August 5, 1877. The chilly atmosphere of this cul- tured spot has, however, not succeeded in cool- ing her ardent temperament. She has lived in Germany, New York, Chicago and Cam- bridge. She claims to be great-great-grand daughter of Eveis daughter-in-law on her husband's side. Prepared in the Hohen Tochter Schule, Berlin, and Hyde Park High School, Chicago. Henry Fay Look floated airily in upon the delighted inhabitants of North Tisbury, Mass., sometime in 1873. Since he neglects to state the exact date, the HUB staff kind- ly furnish Feb. 14. Eight Massachusetts cities and towns, and Princeton, NJ., have had the honor of his residence. An analysis of his blood discloses a composition of Welsh and English elements which sustains him in his arduous labors on the chapel piano-stool. Everett William Lord began: migrating Jan. 31, IS7 1, in Surry, Me., and:has con- tinued ever since. After preparing for college, he taught some time, and served two years as Supt. of Schools in Ellsworth, Me., then' went to California in search of tickle fortune, re- turning just in time to become a member of 1900, and hold in bounds the riotous H HUB staff. Prefers N. E. Conservatory next to B.U. 31