Classical High School - Caduceus Yearbook (Providence, RI)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1928 volume:

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PAINE, Vice Principal L:LQL:Ib:I::I::Iv:Ia:X:f1bQIxI:QI::QIocI:CI::IvQLQLfIxIxLrLfL ' 3 THE CADUCEUS iiiikiiig Q 3 Q Q 3 w E345 Q 3 Q R Q Q Q Q 3+ H 3 3 3 3 3 Q Qwwwwwwwg '59 lll9lIRlIE9llFQfM3lIl'fo 34' H Q ig In publishing this the eighteenth volume of gi, :ggi the Caduceus the Board of Editors has at- gk, egg tempted to produce a book which is distinct- ? gP ive, appreciative, and amusing. We have Qi, fig! deliberately assumed this diflicult undertaking 3+ Eiga in full possession of our senses, having a as. 'ig complete awareness of our shortcomings. If ge +85 we have failed to achieve our goal, love truth ig but pardon error. It is our sincere hope gi, egg that the feelings of none have been -wounded. Qi, 'ig and that due praise has been awarded to many. If a single dear memory has been recalled, Qi' ig-2 or a single firm bond between the Class of 523+ eg '28 and Classical established, we shall feel 5:33, Eiiiiiiiiii H H H H H A93 Q Q H H H E E H H E E E Q H H H E HQQQQQQQWQQ that we have served our purpose. ifnfxvcinffvffv-TQCTJ-Taffy-Katia-IQQKBQJ THE CADUCEUS X fr'-' ' x .S-1 - 5. i . .41 ., X...-5313 X , - Wm. T. Peck, Prin. Charles E. Paine, Vice- Bessie W. Allen Arthur H. Berry Alice M. Blessing Kathleen V. Boyd Mrs. Linda R. Brown Vv'allace R. Brown Mary E. Budlong Flora M. Cotton Anne Marjorie Day Edna Dwyer XVILLIAM T. PECK, Principal Members ol? the Faculty Prin. Mrs. Harriet P. Fuller E. Helena Gregory Harriet M. Hathaway Frederick P. Hawkins Emelia A. Hempel Elizabeth G. Hoyt Bessie A. Loud Rachel G. McAuliffe Charles J. McMillan Robert E. McMillan Ida M. Nichols James P. G'Neil f X, Constance Perley Asa G, Randall A. Forrest Ranger Phyllis H. Rivard Bernice E. Sears Alice R. Sheppard Laura R. Sherma N J. Herbert Ward ni'l-tiwvil 'A Charlotte A. Wetllderell Clerks Agnes Jonas Margaret Hoye 'ECQKQQXQQTJ XQKQQIQQIJQIQQXQQIQQIQQLQIQQIQQIQQXJCIQQIQQXQQIQQIQLKQQIJ T H E C A D U C E U s 5 DOROTHY MAE ANDREWS 'ACaduceus Board, Glee Club 145, Junior Social Committee Gibbs' Secretarial School Dorothy has smiled her way through Classical, but smiling isn't the only thing in which she has indulged, for not many girls have as high a record to their credit as she possesses. A'Dotty has a lovely pair of dimples-much to her disgust- which just will not disappear, no matter how hard she tries to arrange matters. However, she attempts to bear her great burden, and continues to smile. Dot's pleasant disposition and alert mind will accompany her to Gibbs' Secretarial School next year. DORIS AGNES ANGELL Tennis Cl-2-3-49 Gibbs Doris is an angel, as her name indicates, but, we fear, a very mundane angel indeed. She enjoys good times, especially dan- cing, more than her lessons. This might be supposed to retard her among a group of students whose likings are opposite U3 1 but no, Doris gets good marks. My cowl is the strongest profanity she allows herself, but when this peculiar but sug- gestive oath issues forth, you know that she surely is vexed. Away she goes to prepare for a merry life in the business world, along with her friend Dorothy, at the Gibbs Secretarial School. WILLIAM ANTHONY ' ' Class President 43, 41: Football 13, 45: Track Cl, 25: Swimming tl, 2, 3, 4j Yale A brightening of the atmosphere like sunshine breaking through the clouds: a commonplace remark turned into a joke: Grease is in our midst. Will Rogers gets his material from the newspapers: Will Anthony needs nothing more than his own fertile wit to send his innumerable friends into convulsions of mirth. Bill has to come all the way from Touisset to absorb wisdom at Classical: nevertheless he Iinds time to be a mainstay of the athletic teams. In addition, he is not too busy to be President of our class. Bill will take his boundless energy and his inexhaustible humor to Yale. i -. ELMER THOMAS ARNOLD, JR. Hockey Q1-2-3j: Track C2-3-45: Tennis Q2-39 Boston U. Whenever our vacillating attention lights on A'Lem. we picture him as a husky athlete, rushing down the ice, through all opposition to gain a goal for Classical: or as a rather mar- velous tennis player catapulting the ball into his ineffectual op- ponents. His genial disposition and ready wit make him a welcome asset to any group, while his best study is the course in lunch, which his dainty and well-rounded jests fill with jollity. Not the least remarkable of his doings at Classical was his disastrous but, of course unavoidable, exchange of his lunch for one of Mr. McGinney's equally neat but less savory parcels. Xatintiplltipiptiptklpqkcincincipciaiplaeipfipciptiptktiptfpfip THE CADUCEUS BLANCHE T. ATVVOOD R. I. C. E. She looks quiet, but never judge a book by its cover, Cas the old saw has ith. With her smile for all, Blanche is a true, helpful classmate. She never says no to any request of her friends. Blanche is a blond, with a twinkle in her eye that belies her calm exterior. As for luckl She is hardly ever called to recite on something she didn't quite reach in her home-work. She is usually chatting with Marion, but her other chums are many. Blanch intends to complete her education at R. I. C. E., where she will add to her tale of friends. l SIDNEY BALLON Brown Age has but traveled from a far-off time Just to be ready for youths service. Sid is one of the youngest members of our class Cage 3Lfj D, and yet he outstrips all his gray-bearded elders when it comes to penetrating the inner mysteries of Algebra and Geometry. Still he is by no means the sober professor Math that he hopes to be, for he sees a joke in everything, a quality which, Hne in itself, seems to be strangely rare among professors Recently he has fallen prey to an insidious exigency which, if he is not careful, will deter his triumphant path through the prize exams at Brown, next year. HELEN GERALDINE BANICAN R. I. C. E. Helen believes in preparedness: she will not only prepare her own lessons, but will prepare yours too, if necessary. It is perplexing to us how Helen can maintain her high standard of scholarship with so much outside work to do. In Mathef matics she guides the elusive string compass with no greater dexterity than she pushes the fantastic crayon in Mr. Randall's art sanctum, where she has spent three years. In school and out, Helen is always surrounded by her friends. We prophesy that her geniality and ambition will make her course at R. I. C. E. a path of primroses. - - ALBERT ARNOLD BARDEN Brown There was an old owl Who lived in an oak And the more he satv. The less he spoke. This earnest fellow, who seems to harbour the cares of the world in his eyes, is going to Brown next year to keep up our scholarship record. His unsuspected sense of humor be- comes readily apparent when any sterling bit of mirth reaches his ears. He will surely make his mark in life as an advocate of everything that is worthwhile. LLIQQIXIQLIQLYMLQIQQIQQIQQLQLKQJDQIQQIQQIQQIQQIQXQQIXIQIQQIQ THE CADUCEUS HERBERT PHILIP BARNETT President of Debating Society C3-45, Captain of Debating Team 141: Editor-in-Chief of The Caduceus : Ciolf Team Q25 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts One of Barnett's chief delights seems to be to speak the English language in such a way that no one can interpret his words, and therefore no one can refute his arguments. This explains the urgent demand for dictionaries in division I of late. Moreover, Barnett can juggle the paint brush as skillfully as he quotes Webster, and his paintings have graced many an exhibition. Evidently he does not believe in patronizing his neighborhood college, for he expects to attend the Pennsyl- vania Academy of Fine Arts. The best wishes of the class follow our future Michael Angelo. D. RICHARD BARONIAN Baseball fl-Z-3-45: Basketball 141: Football 13-45: Track fl-2-45: Soccer ll-25 Brown Dick is one of our outstanding advocates of Jest and youthful .Iollity, always full of fun and frolic. To what vile end might the good old class of '28 have come without Dick? He is a capital fellow, and, the girls enthuse, some dancer! A very good-natured, obliging chap, he is never loath to scatter assistance and advice left and right. In spite of the fact that he is nearly always doing something odd lto say the leastlj the teachers can refuse him nothing. 1Distinct laugh.l Q a. KENNETH M. BARTLETT Orchestra Q45 Brown Here is a happy-go-lucky youth whose main object is to make his own life and the lives of others, especially the girls, happy. He succeeds in doing this in such an accomplished manner, that many of his contemporaries are more, or less, envious. Bartlett takes his studies just seriously enough to get good marks. We are sure Classical will be proud of her son next year, under the Brown and White. FRIEDA BAXT Emerson or R. I. State Frieda is a lovely girl! It naturally follows that she will be charming when she grows older. We had proof that grey hair will suit her very well when she is-er-approaching mid- dle age, since the elderly role of the charming Mrs. Briggs in The Trysting Place became her well. Yes, Frieda is a very pleasing actress, but we like her best when she's just being natural, and telling one of the innumerable amusing incidents that happen in her classes. She has a happy way of taking mat- ters even as tragic as forgetting a geometry theorem. Ask any one of Frieda's friends if she's not a pretty good sort to have around when you're feeling blue. Xxx mimi cxnywcxncxncxncxncxntxncxacxncxnxocxacxcxacfatxnciacfatxo THE CADUCEUS ROBINSON BELLIN School Jazz Orchestra: Tennis Q2-3-45: Captain Q3-45: Secretary Debating Society Q45 Brown Versatile Bob-tennis star, linguist, musician-is a master in the art of assuming poses: when called upon to recite, he languidly rises, buries his face in his hands, and finally, with magnificent expression, announces the verdict. Somewhat sac- rificing harmony to volume, he joins Barnett in the Corridor Cilee Club. Moreover, Bob is about the only one who takes his languages seriously, and recites in each of the classes with that mucous, indistinguishable tone which we attribute only to natives of the countries. The future may see him emerge from Brown to an interpretor's desk at Ellis Island. IRL HAZARD BLAISDELL 1 - C Whitie j 'ACaduceus Board Tufts Irl has a canoe, a dog, and a small brother: and yet such strenuous trials to his patience have left his blonde young face unlined. Nay, he goes further, and dwells endlessly upon his three weaknesses until only his outstanding virtues prevent us from tearing him limb from limb. He has a bright, ready wit, and is very willing to prompt the inmates of room 5 in Hprac- ticing Virgil translations. Moreover, he frequently bursts into flower at the social occasions. His lunch-room course will be of inestimable aid to him in that, by the many and varied sights of the tables his heart will be steeled for the dissection room at Tufts. ABRAHAM BLOOMSTEIN Brown Unassuming, yet obvious - that's our Abie, alias Porky. His translations are remarkable for their origin- ality. Since he is a radio enthusiast, we feel inclined to believe that some of them were inspired by static. Often Porky's well-foundedf?j ideas do not coincide with the teacher's: but ideas are soon revised, so why worry? NVhen he goes to Brown with his comrades' wishes for success, let's hope he finds further enjoyment there. MAURICE BOTVIN C Murry j Brown Track Q2-39: Indoor Track C2-3-4Qb: Cross Country Q2-35: Junior Play 4'Murry is a good old scout in his easy languid way, with a remarkably comfortable, smooth manner of gliding around the corridors and of sliding into his seat. He is a member of the first division, and his scholarship has always been of a high standard. At times we hardly feel his presence, yet he is always on hand, doing his bit with characteristic drawling sophistica- tion. Y113i3fTK3tIQfIQQUCQQIQLIQQIQSQIJQIQQTQQIQQXQQIQKQQIQQKQQIQLQIQQIQ-Trip T H E C A D U c E U s 9 MADELINE FRANCES BoYLE l i Caduceus Board R. I. C. E. Madeline's gentle and happy personality breathes through the air as she approaches. Mad typifies the modern girl as she is at her best, always courteous, capable, and helpful. She shines in mathematics. whose problems hold no terrors for her, and is always ready to do whatever she is asked, a trait sadly lacking nowadays, in CaduceiZing or in studying. Made- line's friendships are permanent. With such a record, we can safely trust future generations to her mentorship when she graduates from R. I. C. E. ISABELLE BRAITSCH Basketball Cl-2-3-49: Swimming Cl-25: Tennis Cl-2-35: Hockey C3-45: Social Committee C43 Brown Ibby's pleasant smile has greeted us for the last four years, and has helped us on our weary pilgrimage. She seems to be wholly without a temper. for she is always sweet and patient, Ibby has shone in athletics, abetting almost all of Classical's time-honored victorious games. We might explain her pen- chant for conversing with her neighbors during study hours as a bubbling over of joy:- UAII who joy would win Nlust share it.-happiness was born a twin. GERALD BRONSTEIN Harvard Enter Jerry, our well-known stage-director. Not only has his theatrical talent been recognized and appreciated, but his application to his studies has been a cause for just commend- ation. His oratorical and argumentative ability also has been proved. for there is no one who can resist that direct and per- suasive manner. Jerry's power, however, is not only mental. but physical. For four years his athletic prowess has been a source of delight to Classical rooters at the track meets, To see Jerry clear the bar higher than all others is a pleasure that none but his classmates and personal acquaintances appreciate NORMA ESTELLE BRYDEN Gift Committee Pembroke Upon seeing Norma one will have to admit that good things come in small packages. During her four years at Class- ical, she has gained a large bevy of friends. Although Norma is well known for her whispering proclivities and sudden out- bursts in class at the most unexpected times. yet this deviation from the strait and narrow way does not prevent us from liking her for her jolly good-humor and love of fun. Norma is the life of the party at her lunch table, and something seems to be lacking when she isn't there. :IQ T 'L 'X' 'fp THE CADUCEUS BERNARD JOSEPH BUONANNO Track C453 Baseball HJ: Gift Committee C45 Providence College Allow us to present the editor-in-chief of the 'ADigamma Wow. Bill must read all the college magazines to collect the strange tales that appear in his weekly CU issue. He is a jolly good fellow to his classmates, for who has not bene- fitted by his knowledge of Greek? Bill translates so well that the whole neighborhood agrees with him. This is true merit! Our literary enthusiast will take his good cheer to Providence College, where he will receive a royal welcome, as he is one of Classical's favorite sons. CARROLL RICHARD FRANCIS CANNING CDickJ President A. A.: Track C2-3-43 1 Football C4j3 Basketball UU Brown Behold the masculine personification of A'it I When Dick tosses or kicks or hurls the ball, the hopes of every girl in Class- ical are pinned to it. Upon his broad shoulders the Athletic association has the arduous task of supporting itself. His pop- ularity must be deserved, for he has been a true patriot, up- holding the, not always royal, purple staunchly. Dick has a characteristically unique manner of leaving his home room: he performs a half-turn on the top of his desk, grins broadly, shoots rather languidly to the teacher's desk, to depart a few moments later, little troubled by the harangue received. Next year he will sample 'APrexy Faunce's menu. - ' CORINNE I. Picture Committee, Basketball C35 R. I. C. E. Sweet, gentle, true, and studious-that is our Corinne. Ever ready to sympathize with or help someone, she is known and loved by everyone in our class. She always has her work fin- ished, and finished well, at the required time. Although she shines in everything, her favorite study is French. Who of her classmates in the French Division has not blessed her skill when there were two or three seemingly impossible lines in the lesson? And so we leave Corinne to finish her good work at R. I. C. E. GRACE CARROLL Hockey, Gift Committee Basketball R. I. C. E. Grace is one of our Carroll twins, although, which, we may only guess. She is earnest about her studies, as her report cards indicate. She loves sports, especially basketball, and is always on hand to do her bit for the team. In spite of the fact that she is quiet in class, she is a regular bundle of fun to those who know her intimately. Many are the times we Cgirlsj have envied her beautiful, wavy hair. Those who intend to go on with her to R. I. C. E. are indeed fortunate. THE CADUCEUS MARGARET CARROLL Brown Next comes our friend Margaret, whom the class of '28 holds in great esteem. Her policy seems to be laugh and the world laughs with you. Her work is always done well, es- pecially Latin. She manages to have a good time in her corner of room 4, without meditating after school. We hear that she is a fine pianist, along with her other accomplishments. Margaret will certainly add to her host of friends when she graces Brown with her presence. HARRIET ELIZABETH CHASE 'ACaduceus Board: Baseball C1-23: Hockey C2-3-45: Swimming C41 Four years ago a demure little Freshman came to grace our portals from Cranston. Little did we recognize at that time what a popular Senior she would turn out to be. Besides being a budding athlete and an accomplished student, Harry is a good fellow. Although she has not definitely decided upon her future course of study, we know that success is bound to ac- company her. NATHAN CHASET Photograph Committee: Manager of Baseball Team C45 Brown Nathan, although somewhat petit, has often shown, before our marvelling eyes, that this diminutiveness is evinced physi- cally, not mentally. If mathematical problems are complicated. call Chunky to the scene, and -mirabile dictu-they are solved. Nathan's linguistic achievements are worthy of remark, as displayed by his success in the role of interprete in our French Play. After many experiments, Chunky and Syd have solved the riddle of the lantern in the Lecture Room. Next fall will find Nathan among his friends at Brown. , v JOHN E. CHURCH Orchestra Q4j: Supper Committee Johnnie is that dashing blond youth, angelic in appear- ance, but not always in deeds, believe us who know. It took Johnnie and his pal, Bartlett, three years to decide to put the finishing touches on the school orchestra. If you have any questions about his social activities, ask the girls, and they'l1 tell you he's a star in that line. 35029 'Xb 'IB In TpcIpXQQIQc?QQQIpcI:cKbbQInQI:QIpcXncK:cIQcIQ:IQc1buTQf3CQ THE CADUCEUS DOROTHEA M. CONWAY Supper Committee Brown Although Dot is the demure, digniied little lady of room 4, she is often found laughing with Louise over something. How- ever, she doesn't have to burn the midnight oil to get her lessons. Latin has been her favorite study throughout her course, but all her lessons are Well-prepared. Dot does not attend our social affairs, and yet she has made many friends in our class. The best of luck to you, Dot, in your future life at Brown, and don't forget your old Classical friends! RUSSELL HENRY BAKER CORP Assistant Baseball Manager QZJ Emmanuel Missionary Academy Russ is the big man with the taking ways, as the patrons of our lunch counter have probably noticed. His genial coun- tenance diffuses sunshine upon all impartially. As the irate father in our French Club comedy he was a great success, judging from the hilarity of the audience. Rustle is to continue his studies at Emmanuel Missionary College. Look out, ye heathen! JOHN COSTANTINI He that has patience may compass anything. i And, to lapse into the colloquial, that's what Johnny a1n't got nothing else but. His presence is rather felt than heard: but we don't want our friends to shout, and Johnny is our friend. We have great respect for some one who has every recitation at his finger tips, and every activity in school performed with the attitude of a scholar. This statement sounds as if John had no sense of humor, but he has proved the con- trary by being present at almost all of the games. Y CYRIL LEONARD CRAWLEY Brown Crawley, the prince of Greystonef' since the schools of Fall River were not good enough for him, decided to join us last fall. We do not know very much about him, for he advertises himself very little. He keeps quiet, looks. and listens -conduct commendable because of its scarcity. Troubles rest lightly on Leo's shoulders, and for this we envy him. Per- haps next year, when he joins his classmates, he will make Brown sit up and take notice, for he does not seem to be so quiet under the surface. More power to him! THE CADUCEUS DAVID LYMAN DAVIDSON Brown David moves among the superlatives. He is the most stu- dious of us all. Did you ever see him wasting a moment in a study-period? Dave is perhaps the sole member of our body who obeys the injunctions of our teachers to the minutest detail. Hard work has its reward, for he has won Summa Cum Laude. Since, unfortunately, David's health has not permit- ted him to take part in school activities, few of us have become intimately acquainted with him. The Chemistry Course at Brown will absorb the interest of this studissimus next fall. 3 - MURIEL A. DEAL Bascketball C2-3-4D: Hockey CZJ: Swimming CZDC Junior Play Personality plus-pep personified!! Where's Peggy? Out in the corridor talking to some 'Awise guy. lt is forbidden- that's why she does it. Peggy may be seen at all the social functions, spreading her sunshine. We have heard much about a daring bet made with one of our classmates, but she won't disclose the secret. Peg loves sports and acting-how she can act and coach, too! She is often seen with her buddies, 'ADot and Ginnie, planning some fun for everyone's benefit. Tou- jours gaie is our verdict. - v JOHN ROBERT JOSEPH DOLAN Basketball C45 Brown Gaze upon the countenance of one of the best actors of our class. Though usually quiet, he is well-known for his inclina- tion towards argument. Jawn declares that his happiest hours are English, for arguments with Miss Day, and study- periods. Basketball is his main topic of conversation during the winter, as he is on the team along with his pals, Dick and Charlie. Next year we shall probably see him wearing a little brown chapeau, trudging blithesomely up the hill. MARY DOROTHY DONOVAN Basketball Cl-2-3-43: Tennis Cl-2-3-453 Hockey C2-35: Baseball C253 Volley Ball C31 Boston School of Physical Education Mary is not merely the Al athlete among the girls in the Senior class: she is unexcelled in the whole school. Basketball, hockey, tennis-Mary takes them all as mere play, and jolly good fun at that. Yet besides the easy grace with which she drops the ball through the hoop, Mary is noted for her grin. Is it any wonder that the girls of room 5 all gather round her desk o'mornings? .Ip 'ibfcp THE CADUCEUS DOROTHY ELLIOTT Class Secretary C3-45 Iowa University Behold-our secretary fair! So snappy, neat, and debonair. Dot writes the cutest invitations And makes our hearts have palpitations. Our class unusual has become Through all the splendid things she's done. A very popular girl she'll be At Iowa University. JOSEPH EDWARD EANNING Brown Hence, loathed melancholy, seems to be Joe's motto. It is fortunate for us that there are people like Doc, for other- wise school would be a dreary place. Who has not been en- livened by Joe's giggle? The Fanning and Gordon duo is already famous, as a good example of opposites attracting one another. Doc fthe appellation has a mysterious originb can be seen at any game, rooting for Classical, but unfortunately he Hnds dilliculty in making them win. With other aspirants for fame, Joe will begin all over again at Brown next fall. SIDNEY ELANZBAUM University of Pennsylvania To distinguish this Syd from the many others of the same name in our class, we must call him the Thespian. His favorite diversion seems to be acting, by which praiseworthy endeavor he scored great success in the class play: the French play also beneited considerably, in spite of his reluctance to attend re- hearsals. Another of his pleasures seems to be trying to outwit Lew and Marsh in wit, satire, drollness, risibility, and caco- phony. Perhaps it is Syd's imperturbable common sense that helps him in his mathematics, although we question the power of even that faculty to get one by! Next fall, Syd will leave the shelter of our fold for the University of Pennsylvania. SYLVAN FORMAN On the ladder of success, Sylvan is bound to step speedily up the rungs. He came to us from Waltham Cwhere they don't make the watches! 7. Chess and tennis engage all the time that is not spent in performing his fifty lines, Milton, and other unusually pleasantC?J duties. Don't start to talk politics with Sylvan, because you are liable to admit that you don't know anything about the subject. He wishes to announce that he has stopped growing, having at present over six feet of Iongueur. We are sorry to say au reuoir to Syl, and he is sorry Cin a more certain languagej to say good-bye to us, BtipqlaelnaincflvciatinbriatinciorfpciprfxipniptlwtixfaSJCQQIJJCQ 32985 THE CADUCEUS FRANCES FOX The young lady with the charming alliterative name is our prima donna. Frances' voice has cheered us often in that outlet for our talents, the French Club. Besides a splendid voice, Frances has a lovely personality. That is why she is so popular' at our social affairs, of course. When we were poor Sophs, giving our first oral compositions, Frances' composure astounded us. Even now when we are supposed to be able to stand and talk on any subject under the sun, we wonder whence comes that calmness and self-control. When Frances leaves us we expect to hear great things of her in the musical world. FRANK D. FRATANTUONO Baseball Clj Tufts College Frat, the big, mellow-voiced, affectionate fellow, the genial good-will ambassador from North Providence. is one of the numerous gentlemen who prefer light-haired ladies. Frat is a good student, and a pleasant, sociable fellow. good to the last drop. He is one of those who make High School more than an institution for learning. Miss Day scored a big hit once when she enthusiastically said that 'AFrat would make a fine center-rush. We ignoramuses don't know just which player of the eleven a center-rush is. but we are confident that - - Frank could play the part well. GLADYS HELEN FUSZARD Business School Gladys has the reputation of being always at school. If the third seat in the third row is vacant we wonder if we've come to school on a holiday, by mistake. The friendship be- tween Gladys and her pal Barbara is one of the things we must admire about her. Their conversation makes us rather jealous of the good times that they have out of school. If it is true that one's favorite subject has any influence on one's future position in life, we should predict that Gladys will be an Algebra teacher. - - HARRY IRVING GOLDSTEIN Columbia Harry might easily be called the perpetual grinnerf' for, next to Joe Fanning, he holds the record. When he grins, the teachers forget their intended reprimands. But there is a sober, studious side to Harry's nature. He swallows the sciences whole, yet has the miraculous quality of digesting them per- fectly. He always gets in his humorous witticisms in the Eng- lish class at the most unexpected times. Harry's nature is one of the beautiful oases in the Desert of Drudgery which helps to make school a little happier than before. THE CADUCEUS SIDNEY GOLDSTEIN Cross-Country C2-31 : Track Cl-2-3-45 1 Basketball C2-3-4,3 Treasurer of Debating Society C43 3 Social Committee OJ Yale Sid's absent again today. What, you say, again? How does he get away with it? His 'Summa Cum Laude indicates that he estimates scholarship higher than attendance. We wish Sid might deem it fitting to give us a little more of his time, but then his sweetheart, or whatever it is in Connec- ticut, must not be slighted. His numerous unaccountable ab- sencesiubuffalon the teachers, who think he must be sickly, despite his debonair appearance. We wonder whether Sid will be able to get more than the usual allowance of cuts at Yale? KENNETH GORDON Swimming 145: Baseball C45 Brown Here we have Ken, the jovial exponent of the Who 'Tis? , What 'Tis? and Where 'Tis? fad in Classical, ln the beginning, if we heard Who 'Tis? , we could be sure it was Ken, but now we must see the speaker or recognize his voice, to make out the identity. Outside of the class-room Kenneth is always to be seen with Joe, his boon companion. Together they visit the libraries, movies, and various other resorts of pleasure. When Ken goes to Brown, let's hope Joe goes with him. MAX GORDON Brown Max holds a record all his own. He has not only a good showing in his studies, but also a first class rating as a pal. Our first impression of him is that he has the build of a football player, yet never has taken an active part in the school's tourneys. He has a peculiar, indescribable manner that wins him to every- one as a friend: he is also an indispensible factor of the Freak Day. Max has a liking for Chemistry and German, and for all we know he may be a leading chemist in the country who will in time unfold some new miracles in that science. COULAZ GOULAZIAN Tufts College Goulaz is a quiet chap, one of the thinkers of the class, a fellow of the deep river type. He deserves much credit for his untiring efforts in conquering the English language. He came to us four years ago from Armenia, and has brightened many a class by his vivid descriptions of that distant land. In future years we expect to hear of his success as a doctor. fincincipqjipcintipqincibrincfntiacipipcxiriacinciatiniprin 32211: Karin THE CADUCEUS FREDERICK PAUL GRADY Social Committee HJ 3 Senior Dance HJ: Hockey C3-45 Holy Cross I The person who does not know Freddie Grady is indeed a minus Quantity. Freddie is so popular that even the teachers call him by his first name. There are a multitude of reasons for this favoritism, but the first and most important is his grin. Freddie's ability to smile in the face of trouble is the cause for his good luck. Moreover, no social activity ever functions properly without his presence: and he was one of the factors which raised our hockey team to a winning pitch. Freddie s boon companions, Johnny and Ed., will certainly miss him when he goes off to tread the laurel paths at Holy Cross, BARNEY GREENBERC1 Football C3-43 University of Michigan Behold, look hard and despair, gentle readers. for the face confronts you of one whose equal in football and all-around good fellowship is found with difiiculty. 'ABilly claims his favorite studies to be Chemistry, Math., and Lunch, the last of which seems the most palatable. By his good-nature, he has gained the friendship of all his classmates, and the staunch com- panionship of M. G. Force of will and perseverance, dominant traits in his character, have made him an excellent student. Next year he intends to enter a prominent School of Drama JOHN CHACE C1IBBS Senior Play Behind the glasses lurks the mystic imp of fun, despite all appearances to the contrary. This lad welcomes amusement just as much as the next man, be it a hike to the Statehouse or active participation in the Debating Society. Nor is handling a stage outside his ken. Where would the properties for the Senior Play be without this ardent worker for the cause? A penchant for History, English, and the Providence Public Library rounds out his many interests, and helps to keep him busy. ANNA VERONICA HACKETT R. I. C. E. This is one of the quietest girls in our class. But she never needs to do much talking, as her many friends do it for her. The other day we heard, Anna will always help a friend in need. Rather a trite expression, but true nevertheless. To show what an unusual girl she is, we observe that Anna is very fond of Geometry! In DD In 'T QLD T THE CADUCEUS CHARLES WARREN HARMON Basketball HD: Baseball C3-45: Track f3jj Captain C-U3 Social Committee C3-4j 3 Supper Committee C45 Brown From the above list of achievements it would seem that Charlie is a very popular young man. Yea, verily: if you don't know Charlie you don't know Classical. He is responsible, at least so he would have us believe, for the frequent student dances enjoyed by us all. In spite of these various side issues, Charlie attends diligently to the hard job of studying, which, as we all know, is no joke. Charlie, with that cheery grin of his, will be a popular addition to our Brown quota. RALPH W. HEMIVIERLE Orchestra Q41 One of the distinctive features of Ralph is his lack of mirth control. We never see him without that optimistic grin, which, we of Classical know, takes an hilarious nature to main- tain. Every Monday morning we have the pleasure of march- ing to the Hall to the strains of martial music produced by Ralph's talented performance on the ivories. He is a good, persistent student, but we don't believe he puts his recitations over by dint of worry. Not our easy-going Ralph! Gaze upon the accompanying tintype: the camera never lies, and Ralph shows that the truth is not such a terrible thing. WILLIAM HENNESSEY Caduceus Board Brown Bill has the distinction of dressing like a Brummel, com- porting himself like a Chesterfield, delivering himself like a Gladstone, taking care of himself like a Davidson, and ordering his whole day's work like some unnamed mythical person of which only idealistic teachers can conceive. He is so very con- scientious about his every endeavor that he has never been forced to meditate on the evils of communicating by lip, after school: nor does he ever worry CU his teachers by being unprepared. JULIA RITA HETHERMAN Jewel certainly believes in jest and youthful jollity. The alliteration fits as well. Julia's exuberance of joy has caused frequent disturbances in class, but her contagious merri- ment has often dissolved that certain feeling of lassitude in our weary brains. Julia finds it hard to decide whether her hair should be long or short. Experiments have proved futile. Which college will deluge Jewel with studies is still somewhat hazy, but her future classmates will enjoy her presence as much as her 1927 Hcontempsf' Tncxocxncxxxncxncibzxncxoscxvcxocifncxocxocinbcxocxocxnxncxncxn XXI: I THE CADUCEUS CHARLES JUSTIN HINDLEY C Charlie J Brown Class Treasurer C45 3 Photograph Committee: Social Committee C45 1 Manager Basketball HD: Track C21 The above list of activities might be supposed to denote that 'ACharlie prefers bright lights to the midnight oil, but on the contrary, he has also won the coveted Summa Cum Laude. His agreeable. soft-spoken, unassuming manner has made him forge ahead, until now he has all he can do to keep up with committee meetings. Many are the times we have seen him nonchalantly juggling a heap of school funds which cover his desk, all the while uttering a flow of pert quips MARY ELIZABETH HOEY Full many a flower was born to blush unseen. R. I. C. E. Mary's tiny stature and tiny voice keep her from making much of a bluster among us, but flowers aren't supposed to bluster! She joins in at all the student dances, and augments the roar of applause at the games. But sometimes her eye has a roguish twinkle, which makes us feel that her close friends could assure us that she is far from the demure miss we see in class. She will bear with her from Classical days to . L ABRAHAM HORVITZ Don't be frightened, Kiss him. child: All them studious guys look wild! Brown and Harvard Abie is a real Hstudious guy, who goes on triumphantly wool-gathering in a matter-of-course Way. He possesses the Ngo-getter spirit, for even at this tender age he has an intri- cate career planned out: Hrst to Brown for the A. B. degree: then to Harvard Medical School. Abie always gets at the heart of matters. Perhaps he will produce an evil-smelling patent medicine, -and perhaps we shall recognize his benevolent, bearded' face gazing at us from the label. Well, best of luck, ' Abie, with your chosen plans. i ' JOHN G. R. I. C. E. many a Bless you, my child 4 HOWE Photograph Committelelllfll 1 Supper Committee C4J . I. T. Johnny is one of Classical's chemical aspirants. and for two years he has been brewing messes under the tutelage of Mr. Berry. Outside of class, John is scarcely to be seen except in the company of Charlie In the late afternoon they may be glimpsed together, slinking out past the city gates towards home. The mutability of John's name assures us that he would be equally comfortable in all countries: John Howe, Jean Comme, Johann Wie, Jorlel Wanskuk QPalonaisian, which is rarely taught in Classical, and a shame it is, tool, etc. Off he trudges to the test-tubes of Brown, where we hope he may have just the dandiest time. Jin T K 'Karin XQOCJQXQXQKQKQXQJQQIQKQQIQQXQKJQIQ-LQXpfL'TQ-'fa THE CADUCEUS SIDNEY JACQUES Social Committee C3-4j: Treasure Athletic Association UU: Chairman Dance Committee C4j Yale No, he's not French, but he certainly acts Ie monsieur pari- sien, especially with the sex in which these gentlemen delight. Sid has been the Tony Sarg of the class, pulling the strings of all our affairs. Student dances a Ia speciale. Withal, Sid's the sort of a fellow you can't help liking, even if you are jealous, or he owes you money. His career has been marked-that is with good marks. We don't see how he does it: being good-natured, carefree, and companionable is quite a job. Sid will soon be singing Boola Boola in the Yale Bowl. After that? George White perhaps, IRWIN EDWARD KANE Tennis C353 Basketball C351 Football Manager CD3 Baseball Clj Brown This business-like young man is our most prominent ex- ample of energy, an attribute which serves him in good stead whenever he is assigned the task of extorting money from us for athletics. His favorite color is red, and his favorite author Milt Gross. whose masterpieces fall from Irwin's tongue as the dew from heaven-that is, provided one is the place beneath. As we are all aware, he is something of an athlete, having per- formed in various branches of sports. He will constitute the nucleus of the delegation which we shall send to Brown this fall. BARBARA REED KEMPTGN Library School This is the young lady who startled us one day by appear- ing at school with a boyish bob, which lends a Greek-goddess effect to her charms. Barbara is not particularly noisy herself, but she is always ready to listen while others raise the roof- a very admirable quality. She is the person to go to when one wants to do all the talking, In addition, Barbs has the honor of having the largest eyes in the Senior Class. ROBERT LAURENCE KINSEY Caduceus Board Brown Jimmy Walker is the fashion-plate of New,York: if the Prince of Wales wears a red-banded derby, the whole Strand wou.ld be as crowded with red-banded-derbies: in Classical all masculine land not a few femininej eyes turn to Bob, whose lordly demeaner you are now admiring. Bob tells us that his Cum Laude pin is not a style note: how well we know it! Now for a surprise: unknown but to a select few, Bob has an all devouring passion for aeronautics-real aviation-not the kind that stands on tiptoes and cheers as the hero goes by, but the finer points such as vertical banks, fog banks, take-offs at dawn, and medal receiving. fiffpcivlbefpcfnXnffgbcfiffftipcintfatlaciptipcinefnqf XJQIQQKB In In THE CADUCEUS FREDERICK WILLIAM KOCK, JR. Rhode Island State College Freddie is so quiet and reserved that we hardly know he is around. But beneath his composed and quiet nature he has a studious quality which helps him out of all school difliculties. Yet he appreciates a joke and has a sense of humor which is unusually spontaneous and makes him universally liked. The fates have written for him a great success when he enters R. I. State College next fall. ETHEL MARY LEA LALONDE Social Committee C353 Secretary of French Club: Dance Committee C43 Brown Oh! La Francaise! VVhat would our French Club do with- out Ethel? When distinguished visitors come and suggest that we ask questions, Ethel always saves the situation with her excellent French. Not often are the teachers of the first division so fortunate as to have such an intelligent and charming pupil. Ethel's dramatic abilities have been exhibited in both French and Senior Play. Next year she will go to Brown with many of her classmates. Since Ethel intends to study law, we have a notion that justice will remove the covering from her eyes when she comes into court. JACOB LIGHT Debating Team C45 Behold young Lochinvar from out of the West! A quiet member of our class, whose friends will all testify it is a real pleasure to know him. When he begins to speak, we forget our manners and stare at him in wonder. His talent has made him a valuable asset to the Debating Society. Light's genius is not limited to his oratory, as he shines in all his studies. Use- less to wish him success, for it will surely come to him. ANNA MARIE LOUGHERY Social Committee C451 Hockey C2-3-49: Junior Play, Baseball C25 R. I. C. E. Anna goes in for athletics, has a hand in all the social events of the class, holds her own in her lessons, and yet never seems rushed. She always has time to stop and chat about anything. from a new dress to a diflicult passage in Virgil. Anna's friendli- ness makes her one of the most popular girls in the Senior Class. We feel that after she has completed her course in R. I. C. E., she will become one of those beloved teachers to whom adoring pupils bring apples, calendars, and macaroons. KQQBKQKQQLQIQKQQLQLJQQintinfiafipcfafinfiprivcfptipcfnqipcfptin 22 THE CADUCEUS HILDA BARBARA MALONE U Dance Committee C41 GEORGE ALLEN LUTHER Football C2-35: Track C31 R. I. State George is an authority on athletics, his chief topic for con- versation, and as such, he will give you all sorts of informa4 tion about the subject. While at Classical, he has shown great interest in football, track, and other sports. His glowing per- sonality is quite as brilliant in the ballroom, where he is truly in his element. George expects to go to Kingston College, whither our best wishes precede him. B eaming M erry A lert A dorable R ambunctious L ovely B eautiful O riginal A lluring N aughty R eady E Xcellent A ttractive MARSHALL B. MARCUS President of Debating Society: Tennis OD: Track Q2-3-45: Cross Country C351 Basketball C2-35 Columbia Oh, impetuous receiver of the palm, Who dare talk back to Doctor Peck. And hail us with resounding beck, Marshall, we salute you and salaam! Effusive jollity, that quality supreme. Is yours in plenty, optimistic son of mirth. .And we, convinced of your Worth. You, therefore, highly value and esteem. CECILIA ELIZABETH MANNING Basketball Cl-2-3-45 : Baseball Cl-25 R. I. C. E. Cecilia, the minute maid I Every morning this fair stu- dent precedes the fatal 9 o'clock gong by a single minute. She is our oflicial dispeller of dull care: being too busy, blithe, and carefree to Waste any time on dismal gloom. After graduation Cecilia plans an orthodox R. I. C. E. course, but that per- sonality of hers may make her anything from a sob sister to a Carrie Chapman Catt. Open and receive her, O fortunate portals? IntixfpcfatfpcimllafipciatlpKJQIQKQKQJQJQQIQKJKQQIQJQKQXQJL THE CADUCEUS 23 ALFRED A. MELARAGNO Straight to our shores from Sunny Italy came Melaragno, of whom we have every reason to be proud. Within five short years helhas masterednour tongue so well that he has fulfilled the requisxtes for a h1 h school education A , 8 . good student. bashful, shy, and reticent, he has the respect and admiration of the wh-ole class. Though he is undecided as to his future, we wish him all success. ' MAX ISRAEL MILLMAN l'Kaiser, Sonny Brown Class Play OJ: Orchestra Cl-Zjg Indoor Track UD: Class Basketball OJ 3 Dance Committee Q41 Max is not quite correctly named when called Sonny, for such a pleasant, good-natured helping hand ought to be ac- knowledged as Sunny, If you have been out late Wednes- day, for reasons manifold, and come to school on Thursday unprepared in Virgil, Max is always willing to teach it to you: and how quickly he does it! The words flow right out. as if English and not Latin were printed on the page. Cheery, helpful, a fine scholar, Sonny is typical of much that is and has been good in Classical. e , GASPARE RAPHAEL PAOLA Athletic Committee C353 Basketball C3-43 Brown Jaspar, or I-Ioss, is well-known as a bulwark of the Greek division. Without his smiling countenance and his some- times weird remarks, Cireek would indeed be a dead language. To watch I-loss going along the corridors is to be assured that he is the originator of the genuine collegiate walk. Ciaspare smiles through everything, and many of us envy his ability to keep cheerful in storms of Vergil and Homer. The energy that Hoss expends on study is remarkable. 1' 4 ROSALIND E. PARKER How Rosalind can have such high marks, and yct read all the books in every library in town is a mystery! We think that Latin must be Rosalind's favorite study, as she is always prepared to enlighten troubled minds from 8:30 to 8:56. I-Ier hair is indeed her crowning glory. It is the envy of all the members of our class, who have to resort to hairdressers. Long may it wave! Rosalind is somewhat reserved, but to her per- sonal friends she is a real pal. Another mystery about this young lady is her future. Who can fortell it? ,DB 'ia 329 THE CADUCEUS GORDON FRANKLIN PEERS Football HD Unfortunately for Classical. Gordon has devoted his athletic ability chiefly to the where he spends his leisure hours. Swimming is one of his pleasures, Mr. Paine will guarantee that he is a regular barracuda. Gordon is also an artist, and such a conglomeration of talents assures us of a great future before him. Proficiency in tripping light with grace brings him to most student dances. Sad to say, Gordon is bashful. but in spite of this major offence, he is sure to succeed: in fact we expect Gordon to give us a place in history. NORMAN T. PRATT, JR. Photograph Committee Chairman: Baseball Qlj Brown Jimmy, the fair-haired Adonis, is one of the outstanding members of our class. His scholastic record is brilliant, he is an excellent athlete, and is generally pre-eminent at our various social affairs. Vw'hether he is debating with Miss Day or split- ting hairs on a point of Greek syntax, his classmates get a view- point that is original, instructive, and amusing. He takes his energy, his good-nature fboth boundlessj, and his bizarre ties to Brown, whence he will emerge prepared to diffuse learning among some future generations. JOHN BELL RAE Class Treasurer C33 3 Business Manager of Caduceus Board C45 1 Debating Team C45 3 President of Debating Society C49 1 Soccer C45 Brown Who can translate this sentence of Homer? - Ask John: he knows. This extraordinary young man is our honor pupil: the delight of all teachers. ls there ever a question to which he cannot find fitting reply? Not only does John excel in studies, but together with another curly-headed player, he has made the soccer team really formidable at times, Nor does he lack inter- est in social affairs, for so far, he has been strenuously present. Next year he goes to Brown to prepare to annoy the future generation as a teacher. MARY BROWN RAE Caduceus Board C4j Brown or Gibbs Mary and her flaming brother have more than the class's portion of sunset's vivid hue. Prom Scotland she came, and with native tenacity, securely grasped the coveted Summa Gum Laude : but she is not a grind, taking part in all social affairs, and Joining in at every burst of applause at the sporting events. Her less fortunate neighbors always welcome her assistance in solving impending academic difficulties. Two years from now, she will, no doubt. be urging one hunderd words a minute from some perspirmg typewriter, for she will enter Gibbs Secretarial School in September, unless she decides in the meantime to go to Brown. THE CADUCEUS 25 LAURA M. ROBERTS ' Brown Silence is deep as Eternity, speech is shallow as Time. The above signifies, in several unnecessary words, that Laura is very quiet, but has many redeeming qualities. ln this case her very silence worked upon our imagination to such a degree that she became the essence of mystery, a princess in disguise perhaps, come to America from Graustark to get an American education: everything within the scope of our wildest fancies, The idol- breaking exams, however, robbed Laura of her mystery, and gave us the joy of knowing her as she is: and we have found in her a constant pal-one of the most interesting of Room 5's damsel population. -. , 4- ANDREVJ WHITE ROUGVIE Football 149: Hockey C43 Harvard If we were telling how to recognize Andy, we should de- scribe him as a husky young fellow with a smile-emphasizing the smile. The misguided efforts of the teachers to pronounce his name have frequently been productive of merriment. Andy is going to Harvard, where, no doubt, some professor will be- come tongue-tied in attempting to straighten out Rugvie, Rowgvie, and Roogvie. Everybody likes Andy Rougvie Cpronounced Rug-vieD. 1 L ERNEST HORACE RUECKERT That rare, pensive look that sometimes appears on Ernie's face is for Geometry: toward the rest of the world Ernie feels nothing but sunny benevolence. From far off, blood-thirsty France, he has introduced the art of twiddling the elusive rapier. and has attained such high honors in the truly difficult science of fencing, that were any of us Cwrongly of coursej tempted to challenge his honor, we should remain in continual danger of being run through and through. Good luck to you, Ernest, May we never have to meet you in the park at sunrise! ISRAEL SANDLER Dance Committee C43 Boston University This blithesome youth is one who scorns leisure during the study periods. We believe he could leave school for a month and still have French or Latin comp. prepared in advance. His jovial nature, combined with a sunlit smile, has helped to dispel any transient gloom from room 4, many a day. Besides being the happiest member of the class, A'Red is a good student striv- ing to do his best in all he undertakes. Sandler will bear all our good wishes when he closes in on Boston University next year. LLL T QI, Tpiplptiptipciptfpcipbtfptiptfptiptlpnipcfpfiptkiptip THE CADUCEUS E. ELAINE SEAMAN Vice President Q3-45: Basketball C2-3-45 Elf1Sh Stylish I-1V91Y Eighteen AClOI'3l3l6 Agile Innocent Cmaybej Nlerry Naive Aha Q13 Esoteric QU Nice fllj . Q JOHN A. SEGUR Track C3-4D Bryant and Stratton Here, in the person of Jack, we have one of the big, strong, silent-when the teacher is looking-men who love the great open spaces. Jack has the power of concentration, so that when interested in a study or other dubious activity, he takes it up whole-heartedly, and becomes expert in it. This accounts for his success in mathematics and in German, the first foreign modern language taken up Cunder pressure, we sometimes sup- pose, of undue influencel. Jack's chief ambition in school is to shout No to Doctor Peck's questioning remarks, instead of emitting the customary meek Yes. Well, we shall see what happens in the final recitation. WILLIAM E. SHANNON Who is that tall young fellow who is wandering around the corridors? Why that's William. He is quite famous for getting into trouble and being nobly dismissed from the raom. But although he keeps Miss Sheppard busy worrying about his behavior, William is well-liked by all his fellow-students. He has not yet decided upon his future career, but We know that he cannot help but succeed. PHILIP KEEPER SHORT Brown What's in a name? Philip's height is somewhere around six feet. His scholastic standing is similarly high, as he belongs to Mr. Peck's Tenth Legion. Flip is a very jocular fellow, although his delight in retailing Scotch jokes, old and new, may some day be mentioned as one of the events leading up to the tragedy. A man's man, the admiring glances of the fair sex pass him unheeded. Next year he will wisely search for new jokes at Brown University. We advise the Western Union to ask Miss Gregory's opinion of his value as a messenger. KQJTQCIJQIJLKQQIQQIQSKQQIQSQIQQIQQTQQXQQIQQIQLJ' XJQQIQQIJQIQ 'Xb In THE CADUCEUS RUTH SILVERMAN Smith College In Ruth we find the ideal student. Perhaps the fact that she has sat for a year under the shadow of Shakespeare helps her to find a path through a forest of dactyls, triangles, French verbs, and other horrid shapes andsights unholy. Ruth is a very cheerful companion, and very generous in taking people home, yet she has one fault: when she says, I don't know anything, we know that it is not true. Next year Ruth will represent Mr. Peck's Tenth Legion at Smith College. LOUIS SILVERMAN Track C252 Basketball C23 Brown Ah Keedl Have you seen Louis's green tie? Many and varied are the shades and designs of cravat that we have beheld, especially after Christmas, but Louis Silverman's outshines them all. Add to his Hibernian taste in neckwear a friendly smile, along with an excellent record in studies, and you will have the reason why Louis is such a luminary in our class. Mbreover, when Louis decides to do a thing obstacles are as nothing. We know that this trait will carry him to the heights of success within the portals of Universitatis Brunensisf' EDIVIOND BROWN SINCLAIR Brown Eddie is a rather quiet fellow, but there is plenty of gray- matter in that head of his, under that apparently rebellious mop of hair, After a course of study at Brown and the University of Vermont, Ed will enploy his talents in the field of medicine. Of course, all these achievements will be carried out with 'fAbie I-Iorvitz as a partner. Has anybody ever seen these two apart? IVOR DEBENHAIVI SPENCER Brown First and foremost this tribute must be given: few members of the Caduceus Board have worked harder for the welfare of the book than Ivor. In fact he gives his best to everything he undertakes, with the result that he displays to an admiring world a well-earned Cum Laude key. But, strictly confi- dentially, Ivor leads a double life, he is none other than the distinguished poet, Gabriel Mejagon. Among his classmates he is recognized as a good scout, a title that can be surpassed by few others. Classical's reputation will be in good hands when he goes to Brown. :IQ 'XBKL THE CADUCEUS CLARENCE STOUTENBURGH Soccer Cl-45 M. I. T. Whether it is his curly brown hair that makes him popular with the girls, or his romantic nature that makes the girls pop- ular with him, we do not know. At any rate the number of his friends is astonishingly great. Stout and a certain red- headed friend of his contributed largely to the soccer team's success. Clarence is somewhat musical. He plays the piano and the violin, and sings well. His future is undecided: we may hear of him from M. I. T. VIRGINIA STREET Social Committee C3-4j: Basketball C3-4j: Senior Play Wellesley Woman's at best a contradiction still. Gin is the proud possessor of a beautiful rolling which at first hearing impresses us that she must be a sober, artful, young lady with an intense expression. Then there is a graceful flash of magenta, or some equally exotic color, a vision of bubbling vivacity, and a lament, I don't know a thing. ls our quotation much amiss? Ginney is a wonder on the dance floor, light as a feather and besieged by the boys. Her chief endurance feat was a very convincing representation of Joan of Arc, which somewhat reconciled us to the romantic belief that saints are beautiful. Wellesley will receive her next September. RUTH ELIZABETH SUTCLIFEE - Caduceus Board Brown When one is looking for a girl with a whimsical nature and legions of friends, Ruthie is the answer. Although she has been with us for only one year, she has secured a remarkably high position on the teachers' record books. It is a joy to listen to her recitations in that sweet, tremulous voice, and to her compositions, with their tender wealth of thought: then to see the flash of a happy and sympathetic smile. Next year she will make an important addition to the attractions on the hill. , Y EDMUND JOSEPH SYDLOWSKI Basketball Q3-4-J 3 Glee Club C451 Football HJ: Baseball C45 Providence College Sid's proficiency as a basketball player is well known: as also his proficiency in the almost equally strenuous sports of Terpsichore and Tete-a-tete. Slop is one of the most popular fellows in our class: we might even descend to the platitudinous remark that he has won for himself a host of friends in his time at Classical. His chief concern will be with the future health or ill-health of the race, after he has swept his successful way through Providence College. fsffptincficfncaiinqfpbefatfatfntiptintfpqiptbefpiptf XQQXQJCQ IQQIQ THE CADUCEUS LEWIS TANNENBAUM Football C331 Basketball OJ University of Pennsylvania Lewis has quite a reputation for cutting up sometimes, which strongly contrasts with the goodness of his inmost soul. He is somewhat of a practical joker, possessing an unusually orig- inal and fertile wit: indeed he is also quite a lion socially, accord- ing to rumor. The University of Pennsylvania will welcome his intellectual and athletic ability with open arms this Sep- tember. Good luck, Lippy ! MARION THORPE Bryant and Stratton Marion is the young lady for whose benefit Mr. Hawkins hastily erases test sentences from the board. Fortunately this undue haste is necessary only on two days a week, so that the French class can take a breathing spell between rushes. As Marion is stately. she is perhaps the only member of the class who really looks like a dignified Senior. Her queenly carriage. however, does not prevent Marion from stooping to fun with the rest of us. When she graduates from Bryant and Stratton, the business world will receive a pleasant sensation. .. i. EDWARD TIERNEY Football 439: Track C2-35 Annapolis XVhat's that noise? lt's just Ed, our C. M. T. C. sales- man, delivering one of his high-powered sales talks. Ed at- tends all our student dances and has shown his aptitude for the terpischorean art. VVhen most of us are struggling through our mathematics, 'AEd is sitting back with an ear-to-ear grin, for he is our math shark. Ed is always seen and also always heard. I-Ie has gained many friends by his cheerful disposition. Some day we expect to see him manning the dreadnaughts at Annapolis. FREDERICA KIRWIN TULLY Field Hockey fl-2-3-45: Basketball Cl-23: Photograph Committee C43 : Supper Committee 141 Frederica Tully is a stranger to us, but Fritz Tully-ah, that's different. Fritz is one of the most popular of the fair sex of our noble class. She is a steady supporter of all our teams, and is to be seen at all games. The French Club is grate- ful to A'Fritz, as she is the only pianist who does not murder the 'iMGfS6IlG1'S6'.!, We cannot tell whether her attractive per- sonality has anything to do with the commotions which take place in Greek class or not, but there must be something in Hit. As yet Fritz is undecided about her future plans for study. THE CADUCEUS FLORENCE ALEXANDRIA URQUHART Basketball CBJ: Orchestra Cl-25 Brown One of Florence's outstanding qualities is willingness. She is always ready and willing to do things for others, and this quality, combined with her pep, smile, wit, and loyalty, has won for her lasting admiration. At the lunch table in the corner, she is one of the most ellicient scramblers to procure a taste of some one's good tidbit, but alas! she has one failing U9 -a fondness for the opposite sex. We hope she may improve with age. Florence will go to Brown, where we know she'll succeed. FLORA DOROTHY VENTRONE Brown Flora easily wins the much-coveted honor of being the tiniest person in the Senior Class. Her effervescent good-nature, however, balances any defect in stature. Flora is always ready for fun. Expert giggling is one of her specialties. Her lessons rarely give teachers any trouble, and are always at the servic: of her fellow-students. Next year, we shall expect to see Flora sharing her pleasures and alleviating the pains of many of our class at Brown. Good luck, multum in parvo. MAXWELL WILLIAM WALDMAN Football C3-4j: Baseball fl-45: Basketball C431 Track fl-2-3D 3 Soccer Cl-25: Swimming Cl-25: Hockey Q43 R. I. State Of all the defenders of Classical's fair name, M. W. stands prominently forth, Whether We mention football, swimming, basketball, baseball, or soccer. He is likewise conspicuous in the classroom, where, by means of his impassive.Hpoker-face, he can inspire fear in the breasts of inquisitive faculty mem- bers who wish to test his knowledge. R. I. State will be the happy Alma Mater of this genial youth, who, we know, will continue in the aforementioned distinctions. MARJORY WARD Supper Committee f4j Was there every any game at 'fthe Park at which we have not seen Midge, with her purple scarf, exhorting the Classical athletes to greater heights of endeavor? In addition to this ser- vice to her school. Marjory further honors it by a high standard of scholarship. Marjy's unassuming, but sunny nature has won her a host of friends. Where she will go after she leaves Classi- cal is uncertain, but one thing we know-Midge will keep her colors Hying, as she has done even when the tide of victory has turned against C. H. S.-alas, too often the case! fafffvfiatiip-Tp-fI:Qt3CQnIn1TnQJ Cp :IQQIQQTQQIJQIQQIQJQQQIQQIQ Xi7QIJC.iX7.IDC1J THE CADUCEUS BYRON OLNEY WATERMAN Orchestra Cl-2-3-45 ' U Brown Byrons original translations are known and admired by all his classmates, but his proficiency in this line is far over- shadowed by his skill with the violin. Whoever said that Americans are materialistic has neither seen nor heard Byron playing his fiddle. Waterman will go on to Brown next year, and rvencertainly expect great things from Hour own Fritz reis er. SAMUEL WEISSMAN Brown Weissman is one of those fellows who can always look on the bright side of life. His marvelous ability in Algebra and Geometry has made him very popular among the students whose mathematical ability is limited. Besides being a strong sup- porter of all school activities, his jovial attitude at all times has made him one of the best-liked members of the class. He goes to Brown next year. DELBERT SWAN WICKS Brown Here's our math Bend. No algebra problem or geometry original ever gets by him. His active brain dissects and dis- entangles the unknowns of all examples which no one' else can arrive at. He is also an adept at original translations in Latin. Ding Dong Del has been making elaborate plans for the per- fection of a fifth dimension, by which he will probably explain his translations to the long-suffering mentors of Classical's Iinishing department, Brown. HOPE BUCKLIN WILLIAMS Caduceus Board Brown She has the sweetest disposition of anybody that you ever knew, is loyal, and a fine sport. for good measure. Willing, thoughtful-quiet?-perhaps you don't know her very well. Inside she's a little rogue! Summa Cum Laude-Who isn't proud that Hope secured such honors? Modest and clear-eyed with constant smile-that's Hope: and we know that at Brown she will be regarded with the same love and respect that her many friends at Classical have for her. 322 Tal: THE CADUCEUS LOUISE ZAMBRANO Brown Louise is blessed with all that we look for in a school friend: a loveable disposition and loyalty. Her rare gift of silence keeps her out of trouble, Csuch as it may bel. But the old saying that still waters run deep seems Very applicable to Louise. She proved her liking for a good time by appearing at our masquerade as a lovely Pierrot. We wish Louise the greatest success in her future life at Brown. QJENARINO ZINNO What's tomorrow's lessons? Jeny seldom fails to make this favorite query every afternoon at 2:30. This is probably what makes him so popular at 8:50 with those who failed to take the same precautions. He firmly adheres to the motto on his ever-present scout badge, for we have failed to see the day when he entered a class Unprepared. Jeny shins in French. which he often ventures to employ out of class, to the great amusement of his listeners. If we judge from his cutting-up, we're sure he'll be a successful surgeon, his intended profession. BERNARD SILK University of Pennsylvania Here's our genius in disguise, Although we seldom see or hear anything of him in class, yet when the exams come around Bernie'l always emerges with Hying colors. The answer to this riddle must be: that he has a latent prowess, a dormant ability which is slowly but perceptibly coming to the surface and will some day blossom out and make him a wizard in some little-expected field. We all agree that beneath his sombre ex- terior a bright interior lies. After a P. G. course he will go on to the University of Pennsylvania. THOMAS MCGOVERN Junior Play: Senior Play M. 1. T, I Thats badf Tommy's comment on everything always brings a laugh from his class. Reds talents are varied, not the least of which is his ability to make friends. He is a happy- go-lucky youth whose main object seems to be to make his own life and .the lives of others, especially the girls, happy. He succeeds in doing this in such a capable manner that many of his contemporaries are more or less envious. Tommy has all our good wishes when he leaves for M. I. T. next fall. XBQIJSSKnfinincivtinrinciafiarintlbstfveipqkfiarlafloiatindpincia THE CADUCEUS RUSSEL MONROE EVERSON Russ has distinguished himself for his love of argument with classmates and teachers. You may tell him something, but he is never satisfied until you prove it to him. He was the only infallible mcmber of the Algebra class and even questioned the authority for the answers in the back of the book. However, Russ is an all-around good sport, and we can't imagine how school will exist when he leaves. in Room 5. ALICE EVELINE PEARSON Alice is one of our noted Olneyville commuters. No doubt. the reason why she seldom appears on wet days is explained by the fact that she lives so far away. Al is a great friend of Mr. W-rd. Almost every morning we hear in the locker- room, Who's coming up to Mr. W-rd with me? Alice is very sympathetic, and certainly a philanthropist, so we know that in her we find a true friend. When Al leaves Classical, she will take with her our sincerest good wishes for her future. SARAH KESSLER We don't have to tell you the name of this little girl Sarah is known all over school for always having her Virgil done ven on Monday morning This easily explains why every one C . seeks her for a friend. Even if Sarah werent one of Zhi beg natured and jolliest girls in the class she would be eove because of her helpfulness when one is about to sink for the third time in the stormy sea of ' Virgil A look from Sarah s mischievous brown eyes gives another reason for her popularity 539212522KQQLJJDMQLKQQLKQKJQLKQSKJQXJQQLKJKQLJQ 34 T H E C A D U C E U s CLASS OFFICERS XVilliam S. Anthony, President Elaine Seaman, Vice-President Dorothy P. Elliott, Secretary Charles J. Hindley, Treasurer SOCIAL COMMITTEE PHOTOGRAPH COMMITTEE Sidney B. Jacques CChairmanj Norman T. Pratt, Jr., CChairmanj Frederick P. Grady Virginia Street Nathan Chaset Corinne I. Carroll Charles W. Harmon Anna M. Loughery John G. Howe Ruth V. Sutton Isabelle Braitsch Frederica K. Tully GIFT COMMITTEE SENIOR DANCE COMMITTEE Grace P. Carroll, CChaz'rmanj Sidney B. Jacques CChairmanD Maxwell W. Waldman Israel Sandler Max I. Millman Ethel M. L. Lalonde Bernard J. Buonanno Norma E. Bryden Frederick P- Grady Virginia Street Dorothy M. Andrews H. Barbara Malone SUPPER COMMITTEE John E. Church Dorothea M. Conway Charles W. Harmon Frederica K. Tully John G. Howe Marjory Ward LfLfLfLfLfT:QLQLQLK::X:I:K:gT:cLeLQL:L QLK: THE CADUCEUS 35 Efleiskiiiiieilemkiiiiiiiig -22 3+ +3 Q+ +255 3+ +5 3+ +9 H+ -PH Q+ 'SH 3+ +225 3+ +25 3+ +9 3+ 'PH 3+ 'PQ 3+ +9 33+ TE E +525-5255 95+ Acknowledgments 3 E+ In publishing this volume we desire to ex- tend our most heartfelt thanks to those who have lent invaluable aid to our endeavor. We are especially indebted to Miss Day for her untiring assistance in preparing copy, to Mr. Paine for his encouragement and advice, crossword puzzle, to Miss Baxt for her con- tributions, and to Bellin for his indispensable aid with the typewriter. 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O Q BQLJQQLQIQRQQIQQL-Inefn-'5CatIpeIQt3'CptI:eKQt'Zpf.'?QpU 'CaeI::I:Q3'C:-3'QpfIn THE CADUCEUS 39 Qfkfllfllflllllf-pllli56llflll4l.?S ll-lloclkey, 1928 The 1928 Classical Hockey was the most successful of the school's athletic teams this year. Under the able coaching of Bernie Brophy of the R. I. Reds the team won seven games, tied two, and lost only one during the regular schedule. At the end of the season of the league, Classical was pronounced un- oflicialn champion as it led its nearest rival, Cranston, by one point. The demand of Cranston, however, that the Hope-Cranston game be played, was allowed, and after having defeated the Hope skaters, the Green and White moved into a tie for first place with Classical. Classical, although regarding the play-off of the Hope-Cranston as an in- justice, finally decided to play Cranston for the title. This game took place on March 30th and ended in a l-0 defeat for the Purple. Onlookers said that it was the best-played match outside of the professional perform- ances seen at the Arena this year. The de- ciding goal was scored from scrimmage, and was a so-called A'break that gave the game and title to Cranston. This tourney was featured by the marvellous goal-tending of Waldman, whose unorthodox style of play gave the coach, stands, and team some heart- attacks. McCaffery and Captain Motta also played real hockey, and were ably supported by the entire team, which exhibited the best style of its career. The season's record was as follows: Clas- sical defeated East Providence by forfeit, Pawtucket l-0, Hope 2-0, Commercial l-0, Cranston l-0, tied East Providence l-l, de- feated Pawtucket 3-0, Hope 2-0, tied Com- mercial 0-0, and were defeated by Cranston l-0. Throughout the season, the stars were Captain Chug Motta, Muddy Waldman, and Hal Johnson. These men were ably supported by McCaffery, Hindle, and Casey, At the close of this successful season, Tom Casey was elected to captain the l929 sex- tet, and as the entire team, with the excep- tion of Waldman, Rougvie and Grady, will return, Coach Brophy ought to be crowned with remarkable success the coming season. Basketball Classical's 1928 basketball team, Sled by Frank Dromgoole and Coach Eddie Enright, started off the season like champions, win- ning the first three games by large. scores. From then on, however, our good luck van- ished in the form of two or three capable performers who were declared ine'igible: it was not until the final game of the season that we regained our pristine form and trou.nced West Warwick by the score of 30-3. Yet it must not be inferred from this medi- ocre record that we were hopelessly out- classed. Against great odds we put up a stubborn fight, and when vanquished went down to defeat with colors flying. Although Sydlowski, Waldman, Canning, Dolan, and Harmon will be lost by grad- uation, prospects for next year are very bright, for besides four of this year's squad, includ- ing Capt. Dromgoole, Picerne, Mercurio, and Lazarus, there are several promising candidates from the Junior class team which reached the finals in the city interclass tournament. Let us hope that from this group will be found a combination capable of bringing honor to the name of old Classical. Fencing Activities Classical's fencing team of '28 showed marked improvement over the teams of pre- vious years. Supporting the first team were Jacob Katz, Arthur Carlson. Gordon Peers, and Capt. Ernest Rueckert. The second team was composed of Capt, Limmer, Nelson, and Goldman. They succeeded in beating the second teams of the Y. M. C. A. and Com- mercial High. In the final team championship the first rapiermen bore themselves very ably. They came as near to winning the Stone Fencing Trophy as any team ever has in the fencing history of the Providence High Schools. Our right to compete with Commercial was lost to Technical by two touches, the final score being four bouts to five. Technical defeated Commercial seven bouts to two. This score shows how near we really came to having a new trophy in our collection. However, better luck next time! Iafipqixipgfpglpcioqia Sindy 40 T H E C A D U C E U s HUCHSCY TCQHH Intfptbtiofintktipfintintintintiatintiptktipiptiaibdbrintixbria THE CAD UCEUS 41 Football Classical was represented on the gridiron in 1927 by one of the best teams in several years. In spite of the fact that only a few victories were credited the squad, the season was, nevertheless, considered successful. Coach Jim O'Neil managed to turn a practically green team into a smooth working football machine that gave a good account of itself throughout the season. Classical com- pletely outplayed every opponent during the first quarter of the fray. Even the strong Cranston eleven was out-classed, out-fought, and out-passed, during the first quarter of the game at Hayward Field, thereby causing the Cranston mentor a few anxious moments. But the classical team was woefully weak in reserve material, and cracked under the fu- rious rushes of Cranston's heavy backs. The Classical Cohorts trounced the Com- mercial eleven at the Cycledrome. The game was a feature of the Athletic program of the city's Columbus Day activities. It was sweet revenge for the defeat handed Classical a year ago, by the Future Bookkeepers. Classical entered the fray as the underdog, but soon displayed surprising strength in carrying out the strategic points of Coach Jim O'Neil, Polselli, Classical's quarterback, booted a 50-yard Held goal, the record field-goal of the league. Tom Casey and Capt. Here Picerne alternated in carrying the ball down the field for the second score of the game. The members of the team were given tro- phies as gifts of the Knights of Columbus: while the Steam Roller management pre- sented the team with a regulation football. At no time during the season did the eleven lack Hght. Sollito, center and Cap- tain-elect, completely out-played his oppos- ing man in every fray. Whenever a few yards were needed for first down, Capt. Picerne was called upon to carry the ball through the opening made by Sollito, who never failed him, There is no reason in the world why he should not make the all-inter- scholastic grade next year. Fighting Tom Casey, at a halfback post, played a game of the never say die type. Dick Canning, shifty halfback, could always be depended on for a gain on off-tackle thrusts, Jim Mc- Caffrey, although handicapped for lack of weight, certainly could run the ends, Gordon Peers lived up to all the nice things said about him, and showed remarkable ability as a for- ward-passer. Muddy Waldman, and Dromie Dromgoole, in addition to being the receivers of many forward-passes, were always down under the punts, nailing the safety man in his tracks on many an occasion. Pianka, 'ABill Anthony, Sydlowski, and Vacca played a fine game on the line against players who outweighed them by heavy odds. With the returning of many-letter-men, Captain-elect Sollito looks forwards to a bright season. Tennis Although adverse weather during the spring season prevented the Classical team from meeting Technical, Commercial, and Du.rfee High Schools, the remaining three matches against Hope, East Providence, and Cranston were played. In the opening tour- ney of the year Classical overwhelmed East Providence by the score of 8-I. Two weeks later, Cranston was swamped 9-0. The in- complete season ended with the match against Hope. Although the Purple and White ath- letes succumbed to the soft, chopping game employed by most of the Hope netmen with the score of 7-2, some of the best tennis seen at the park that year was displayed. Individ- ual matches were so closely contested, that victory, for a while might have been anyone's. Arnold, in a fast and interesting match, de- feated Talbot, making one of Classical's tal- lies. The other came when Bellin and John- IQQTQQXQQIQQIQQIQQIJQIQQSCQQIJffnqipexnfioflafiptincinufpeilociacibffpfip 42 THE CADUCEUS son scored an upset over Feinsilber and Stockbridge. The fall season opened with the interclass tournament, in which the individual winners were Eddy, Ward, Lisker, and Arnold. The first contest for the Tilden Cup com- petition took place on October 16, when Classical lost its leading player by inelig- ibility. Despite this fact and the unexpected strength shown by Commercial High, Clas- sical won a 5-4 victory. The following week, Classical's 'Ajinx, Hope High, was played in the final round, and this time, too, the Hope racket-wielders went home victorious by virtue of a 7-2 triumph. Eddy, a fresh- man, accounted for one of Classical's points, while the effective teamwork of Lisker and Bellin scored the other. In a post-season battle with Technical High, since not all of the Classical players were on hand, substi- tutes had to be used for several matches. Even with this handicap, the Latin scholars put up a goodly struggle before being subdued, 5-4. All the regular players present contributed at least one win, and one cannot doubt that had all players been available the score might have been reversed. Letter men for the 1927 season were: Dcllin, captaing Lisker, captain-elect for l927g Johnson, Church, Eddy, and Ward, of the first team, and Midwood, Turner, Lazarus, Scribner, and Schneider as substi- tutes. As only Bellin and Church will not be available during 1928, prospects for a champ- ionship team under Captain Lisker seem bright. .- Baseball Up to date our baseball team has not done as well as it might, due to our lack of pitch- ing material. We have, in our estimation, the best outfield in the league, Captain Mc- Caffrey and Dromgoole being its outstanding stars. The infield is not far behind, and should improve on the second round. Motta at first, Cusick at second, Bekel at short and Baronian at third constitute the infield, while Picerne, Communale and Waldman comprise the battery. This team is the result of a great deal of hard work on the part of our Coach, Leo Reardon, our former baseball and foot- ball star. Our infield and pitchers have been the greatest source of worry, although we are sure the team will upset the dope in the final half of the league schedule. At the time of this writing, Capt. McCaffrey is our leading hitter with Cusick, a Freshman, following, a close second. Fate was harsh when our best pitcher Waselewski was declared ineligi- ble. Waldman and Baronian are the only members to be lost by graduation, and though their absence will be deeply felt, the prospects for next year are fairly bright. There is no doubt about the calibre of the team which will doubtless triple its victories during the second round. loi Track The largest track squad in Classical's his- tory turned out at the call of Coach Tedeschi and Captain Charlie Harmon. After several weeks of diligent practice, our team, well- coached, and resplendent in new uniforms, met Cranston in a dual track meet, and avenged our hockey defeat by winning it, 50-49. At the Kingston meet, we made a more creditable showing than any Classical team has made in several seasons. Paul Gleeson covered himself with glory by win- ning the 220-yard dash. With a number of good men, including Canning and Turner, who both placed in the Kingston meet, and an excellent coach, the prospects for a suc- cessful season are very bright. Although several veterans will be lost by graduation, we have the nucleus of a good team for next year. Let us hope that Classical's star is rising again! SJW'Tw'ib-IQf3I1x.'?Q?QQLY'vffXipQ2?CJLIpQIpu Ca-Xp:JEbi3L'lT9fT1bJ'.v-fXbfXnQ3CQ:fKpQJ 'QQ THE CADUCEUS 43 M ' TEA ,1 LI A TB BASKE XxixinfTxfLrjTp3QfIprI:cIprIprI:QInb:3C:cIprI:cIncIwTxI:rI:fI: BCI: 44 THE CADUCEUS Soccer HOCKEY This year's team was handicapped by a giifgy gggljffffly lack of capable substitutes. Several of last qgrady Mom year's veterans, with a few new men, com- Hayes O'Connor posed a team which fought hard in all its Hifldle Y Rougvie games. The first league game against Hope Waldman was lost by the slight margin of l-0. The FENCING next game, against Tech, was played without Rueckerr-Caprain Peers Coach Haughey, and Classical lost 4-0. A Carlson Katz Gordon week later our team forced the powerful Commercial aggregation to go to the limit to win. Two questionable penalty kicks pro- vided the margin of victory, Commercial winning 3-l. A well-played passing move- ment gave Longo the opportunity to score for Classical. In an exhibition contest with Sockanosset our team tired toward the end and lost l-O. The second game with Hope was bitterly contested, and ended in a score- less tie. Federal Trade was next met and defeated, 5-0. Captain Almonte of Class- ical performed the hat trick by scoring three goals, while Rae added the other two. The effect of these games was beginning to tell on our undermanned team: Tech won a listless match by five goals to none. The final contest of the season, the return game with Commercial, was played with an incomplete team. Classical defended its goal stubbornly, but when the final whis- tle blew, the business school aggregation was leading by three goals to none. As only two veterans are lost by gradua- tion, prospects for next year are good, if enough new men come forward to maintain a sufficient squad. The popularity of soccer in this country is growing apace. Let us hope that Classical will assume and keep a position of leadership in this sport. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Canning-President Pianca Jacques-Treasurer XVatson Anthony-Secretary Lazarus XVEARERS OF THE C Fall and Winter FOOTBALL McCaffrey Droomgoole Picerne AmhQnV Greenberg Rougvie Igzilonrixlg Jorjorian Sollito Casey Peers Vacia Polselli Pianka XValdman BASKETBALL Canning Mercurio Dolan Picerne Dromgoole ayqlioxvski rmon a man Ha Lazarus Girls, Athletics Although field hockey was not very pop- ular at the beginning of the season, enough girls finally came out for practice, so that Miss Lapham, our coach, succeeded in get- 'Ling the team in working order for the games. Harriet Chase was elected captain. This year each of the different High School teams was played. Although Classical was de- feated in three games, the fine teamwork and sportsmanship shown gives us as much sat- isfaction as the glory of winning. Tennis is still supported by a few players. The girls representing each class were: Ger- trude McEver, the Freshmen, Eleanor Ode. .The Sophomores, Helen Stott, the Juniors, and Mary Donovan, the Seniors. Mary Don- ovan and Eleanor Ode played to represent the school, and Mary Donovan won. She then defeated the Tech player. In the match with Hope, Mary Donovan was defeated, but Classical is proud to have been in the semi- finals. Swimming this year has proved quite popular and has drawn out many girls. Be- sides the class where the girls may learn to swim and dive, there is a Life Saver's divi- sion for those who wish to take the course. The girls have enjoyed the training very much, and hope to get their certificates before the end of the season. Basketball has always been very popular with the girls. The Freshmen and Sophomore teams have done excellent work, both squads defeating the teams of Hope, Tech, and Commercial. The Iunior and Senior teams have not done as well as their lower classmates. Owing to the fact that baseball comes so late in the season, the team of last June has been mentioned. Alice Brown was elected captain of our defenders. Classical won one game, lost one, and forfeited one. Volley ball has had more enthusiasts this year than formerly. The captain of the team is Evangeline Francis. x7 C.x9T.'I.DCI79C.'XJCXi9'l:X9Q:x9CIJQXJCXDCIDCLCIDCXJCXDQXDCXDCXBCIDZLCL THE CADUCEUS 45 TEAM LL BA SIE, BA 46 THE CADUCEUS Commandments to itlhio llnoomiing lFlI'QSllllllQCS Incline thine ears, O thou children, young in learning and hearken diligently to the words of our mouth, for we, thy predeces- sors, do inform thee of the intricacies of learning, and give unto thee this code of laws that thou mayst wend thy erring way through the labyrinths of Classical with as few fatal errors as may be expected from be- ings of thy dumnitude: I. Thou shalt not manifest they affection toward the maidens of the Senior class ex- cept with the permission of the principal. II. Thou shalt, for thine own self's sake manifest respect toward Professor Brown. III. Thou shalt Wait until all Seniors are served before befouling the lunchroom with thy presence. IV. Thou shalt get eating slips from the assembled faculty in their lunchroom. Seek out thy home room teacher, who will enjoy serving thee. V. Thou shalt in no wise show thy face in the first floor corridor, for thou are ob- noxious to the Seniors. VI. Thou shalt not stand before the girls' locker room door. VII. To call the principal, thou shalt pull the bell rope outside the office. VIII. In case of fire thou shalt pile on more wood. IX. Thou shalt in no wise imitate the mannerisms of the teachers. X. To find the variety of sandwich on the lunch counter, thou shalt lift up the top layer. XI. If thou shouldst need exercise, thou shalt throw erasers. XII. Thou shalt file into the oflice every morning to shake hands with Mr. Peck. XIII. Thou shalt carefully tear up all slips before leaving the room, and scatter them over the teacher's desk. This saves the sur- face. XIV. If thou art in Mr. Hawkins' room. thou shalt not bother about the time on slips. XV. Thou shalt have a ready supply of confetti on hand to celebrate good recitations. This humors the teachers. Boston llilllimiinattretll in Cup Race CLASSICAL PING-PONG ARTISTS BRING HOME THE BACONI BOSTON IN UPROAR. PONG WAR THREAT- ENED. CLAIM CLASSICAL HAS UNORTHODOX STYLEl CAPQ Classical ping-pong players, local champion, represented Providence in the Arena last night, and scored a great victory over the all-star Boston aggregation. Bub Pkscovocvik and Al Green of the Hub A. C. were in top form, but even surpassing them came the stellar performance of Ken Gordon and Capt. 'AJoe Fanning of Classi- cal. Herb Barnett, substituting for Capt. Joe in the final period played a fine game for a youngster and should be good material for the future. The Classical group resplendent in their glowing pink jerseys and lavender tights made the green and mauve of Boston look bilious. Before the contest Bellin obliged with pleasing stunts. Classical won the toss and chose the east court, facing the girls' cheering section. The referee dropped his handkerchief and the tour- ney was on. Green opened with a slashing serve to Gordon who returned it with a typ- ical back-hand twist. As the game went on Boston played excellent ping-pong, but the Providence lads were never extended. The Classical pair resplendent in their new and shining raiment were a beautiful sight for the spectators, who enthusiastically cheered each fine play. At the end of the period the score was Providence 6-Boston 0. In the second portion the Hub duo, stung by the remarks of the local rooters, made an excellent come-back against the slightly over- confident Fanning and Gordon. Towards the close of the frame Classical stiffened up, but it was too late. The score for the period: Providence 4--Boston 6. The third round saw Gordon and Fanning at their best: Green and White could get nothing by them. Providence was leading 5-0 when Captain Joe on an extra wild swing broke a finger nail. Things looked black for there was only one possible substi- tute, young Barnett. In he went and Bos- ton, heartened at the sight of him, played a marvellous game, finally victorious to the tune of 8-6, in spite of all that Gordon and Bar- nett could do. The match was to go to Bos- ton, but then the unexpected happened! Prov- idence supporters protested that Capt. Green had actually risen on his toes during the game. was down in his studies, was over ten, and had an unpleasant disposition, violating all rules of official ping-pong! The charges were proved and Classical awarded the victory. Capt. Green's only comment was Cave canem, as he stalked off the arena. JXBJL cI:eIxIacIxIxI.aeIlaeIlx3fx11:cI:fIxIof.'XZv THE CADUCEUS 47 Four Years at Classical 1 In September came the youngsters, quite a boist'rous band of funsters, Marching from the schools of grammar, marching from all parts of city. Up to yellow building, walking, came the crowd, all hurried, talking, Past the future teachers stalking, stalking up to knock upon the door: ' Said a senior standing near, who saw them knock upon the door, Only Freshmen, nothing more! .... . . . Soon the scholars' names they wrote, with seats assigned in rooms remote, Lockers for the cap and coat, and books and books and yet books more, Holding Work for weeks to come, which rendered thought and reason numb, Made the voice of freedom dumb, and wore the worried mem'ry raw, Work which wore the worried mem'ry, thought, and mind, and reason raw, Till bell relieved the sore. ,..., , On we went in search of knowledge, in this sort of little college, Excavating learning from a tomb of facts and ancient lore, Learning Latin as we might, not always wrong, not always right, Broken like colts to burdens light, although at Iirst a drefful bore, Though at first the college Hpreping was in- deed a drefful fore, Came to bear it and much more ...,..,. Finally we all did grow up to the stage all students know: Grew accustomed to the go and come through- out the building, or Acquired sophistication gay , as would one or 'tother say, Till no longer in dismay, whenever seniors got us sore . Thoughtfully we answered when the seniors 'Freshmen now, but soon much more! razzed and got us sore : 2 A year has passed in Work and strife, Another step in student life, Producing gradual advance In culture that is to enhance The port of gentle laird and dame And help increase deserved fame. Pursuing learning in the chase On come we scholars, pale of face, Astride the trots, our loping steeds: But first the band of hounds precedes, Aye, Hounds , I said, the seemly pack Of notes and meanings in the volume's back, Which scent the chase with heavy bay And find a path up rocky way, Through wilds that we might not have tracked, But for a keenness our sense lacked. When at high noon the chase gives o'er, The huntsmen from their pouches draw Provisions for a royal repast, And 'mid loud tumult break their fast, Meanwhile recounting feats of yore, Both deeds of grace and deeds of gore, Until the leader's horn resounds, Recalling us to stag and hounds. 3 A dozen several months were born, matured, Grew old, and died, unspeaking witness true Of progress in the goodly band of knights And damsels fair that hight the class of '28 . It is a year the knaves grew so robust, As also laughing maids, in sim'lar wise: Fair damsels to inspire the tall-grown knights, With starry eyes, sweet voice, and easy grace, Enticing glance to leave the stupid books And study themes more worthy of regard, Save when the good preceptor, in despair, Exiles th' offender from his simple realm, And brings back peace into the pleasing hold. IxIx3Q:fIpfXnQ3Cm3CxIn:InQIpfIJQIxIQQIQQIQQIQLIQQIJQLQIQQIQQLKQJQ 48 THE CADUCEUS 4 Unchecked continues culture's stride, Not changing like the ebb and tide Of seas that follow Luna's pull, But always raising, ever full. With frequent past'ral reference, And many deep-found inference, Sage epic poetry upholds The banner which with gleaming folds Inspires imagination's leap due bound To seek out where romance be found,- Romance beneath the sun, mayhap, But oft beneath the moon-filled map, In sweet companionship enthralled, There was a young student called Pratt. While yet young he discarded his hat, Now his hair, which is fair, Is exposed to the air, But the dew keeps it perfectly flat. A charming young maid is Elaine, But the boys are enraptured in vain, For although she's not shy, Their sweet sighs pass her by, For already adored is Elaine. There is a young lady called Anna: The boys all flock to her banna. Her last name is a wow, You can't say it, we vow, And we know Mr. Peck doesn't wanna. Le garcon a la fille, lVl'aimez-vous? La fille au garcon- Pas du tout-- Si vous m'aimiez Alors vous diriez, 'M'aimes-tu?-mais jamais-'m'aimez- vous'? There was a young lady named Frieda And on plays her mother did feed her. Now so finely she acts CI'm not kidding, it's factsj That for all of our dramas we need her. There was once a teacher, Miss Day Who oft tried to teach us the way To beat the right time That puts the thought of school to rout And makes an end to fear and doubt. But when the cock his matin sings. Returns the grasp of earthly things, And zero's crop of mushroom growth. At last runs out the fateful year, We leave this prep-aratory gear, And to the college do aspire: Thus forging onward, ever high'r, To gain at last the craved grade, Dispense with parents' fostering aid, And with our ev'ry flag unfurled, To start a path up through the world. Finis Limerix To all sorts of rhyme About elf, fairy, and fay. We have a young chap named Fred Who helps to make seniors well-bred In big hearted fun He hands out a one We take it, although we see red. There was a young man named Achilles, Whose wrongs always gave him the willies. So he sulked in his tent Like a half-witted gent- Say, wasn't them heroes the silliesl Now there was a good teacher named Paine Who severely marked answers inane. Not once, but again, And again, and again, And again, and again, and again! Here's a story that never has been, Of Barnett, so exceedingly thin, That when he essayed To drink lemonade, He slipped through the straw, and fell in! Have you heard this new one on Spencer? Who although we admit he's a gent, sir: elf Pk PK Pk Pk Pk if PF Pk DK Pk Pk Pk PF Pk Pls PF Pk Pls Dk The stars are the work of the censor! LSL:TQfTXL:fIn:fX:fI:tX:eI::IQQXot3E:xTxX:c.'3CniIQtI:rI:tIotI:tI:-LOC: THE CADUCEUS 49 Holmes in Classieal UI' How to Spend at Perfeetly Miserable Day The great detective strutted majestically to the middle of the street and thus addressed the trafhc policeman: Which of these buildings is Classical High School? The yellow one with the iron gates, Mr. Holmes, came the reply. The great detective grunted in evident an- noyance, Ah, you know me? The policeman smiled deprecatingly and blushed, By your pipe and bathrobe, of course, sir. Mr. Holmes said testily, I may be Vice- President Dawes. With these words, he turned and entered the school in a huff and the bathrobe. Pausing at an ice-covered door, he glanced about the room and felt a cool February breeze on his cheek. Immediately he ap- proached the teacher on the dais, asking, Miss Gregory? Go to the office, she said, somewhat bewildered. I am examining this school, the com- manding figure went on. Sherlock Holmes is my name. Why haven't you brought your excuse? The great detective made no reply. He walked over to a much disused bulletin board. as if to study the ancient yellow notices af- lixed thereon. After one glance he sniffed sneeringly, muttering under his breath B. CI While he hesitated at the top of the stair- way, something struck him on the head. He studied the object with his magnifying glass, cogitating with a steely glare for several mo- ments. Ah, a fork, he murmured. He con- cealed this evidence in his pocket. The tired and frantic face of Mr. Brown appeared around the corner. Mr. Gorham will be mad on you, he blustered. Presently the great detective reached the Lecture-Room, Sitting down in the shade of the stereopticon, he watched the move- ments of the class closely. Over to the left was a coiled shape. Aha, a pretzel, he remarked. No, Marcus, said a voice. The teacher was in trouble. His chair. no matter how turned and twisted, could not be adjusted to suit. At last, pointing a ruth- less finger at one who was hopelessly en- tangled in the mazes of Virgil, he shouted, You don't know how to scan. Bellin, deduced the master-mind. A sudden rush-a boy with a brief case and an apologetic smile sat down- Aha, Goldstein, no doubt. A chappie rose to recite. As the air was filled with his staccatto remarks, the detective immediately recognized Baronian, the bashful baritone. More notes. While a youth who assumed a Napoleonic pose was defaming Virgil, Sherlock, with his wonted precision, drew out his handkerchief and dusted Homer. Then, looking stealthily at Mr. Peck, he quietly withdrew. The great detective, with a swift glance at the scrupulously clean blackboard, imme- diately recognized Miss Sheppard's room: he stepped on to the platform to greet its occupant, but at once regretted his temerity. Schneidermeisterjungenlippenpaarendon- nerwetterundblitzenf' she remarked with only a short pause for breath. Slowly he recoiled and dropped into a seat. After a careful scrutiny, he decided that the student who leaned on his desk and calmly addressed the ceiling was Bronstein. In his notebook he wrote that the girls were unusually quiet. Waldman, however, diverted his attention from the gentler sex by his manner of gazing wildly about the room, as if for inspiration. The only evidence to be found in this cell was a front seat, often used, but with no permanent occupant. Mr. Holmes added to the impressions in his notebook. Etfpcintfptlptiptinincfariptlpcfpfineiotfptin fbQ3CQu CnfIncIx3CQJCxIpQIp 50 THE CADUCEUS Sherlock, walking sedately along the cor- ridor, was almost overwhelmed by the lunch rush. He took refuge in the nearest room, which belonged to Miss Day. Ha! What treasure! What evidencel Pictures on the wall, cats, dogs, goldfish, automobiles-all these the great detective took in at a glance. Angels, Streets, Corps, redheads, blondes, brunettes, or what have you? The master- mind was almost swamped in the deluge. He wrote feverishly in his little book for some time. After ascertaining that the coast was clear, Sherlock ventured again into the open. No one was in sight. He crossed the corridor to another room. With narrowed eyes, he examined the handwriting on the wall. It betrayed a man, genial, intellectual, keen, neat, and swift-and sad to say, sometimes dissy. The occupants of this room were of many types. Holmes himself succumbed to the charm of Elaine's smile when she in- troduced him to our president, Will Anthony. Even Sherlock could not rebut the quips of Bill, and soon retired. The great sleuth flattened himself out on the top of a bookcase to watch the world pass by. His keen intellect read like a book the faces of those who passed. To the accom- paniment of great swishes of wind, Paola's collegiate shuffle appeared. Many were the curious remarks made in that corridor. One boy was seeking a whistle for a Paul Jones. The master-mind could not place Paul Jones. He was uncomfortable, but did not want to move, lest he disturb Pratt and Blais- dell, who were arguing about cuts, copy, Caduceus, and what not. Suddenly there burst out a horrible clamor, as if the thousand demons of the Inferno were rolling about in agony, and two strange fig- ures came swinging along the corridors in full song. With a shudder Sherlock Holmes rolled from the bookcases, and, abandoning all his usual stoicism, he ran screaming from the building, scattering behind the tiny frag- ments of his torn-up notebook. - ,oi Quiips and Creunilks L. R.- No use being the son of a god, if you can't get a woman when you want her! R. 4.- You make me feel dissy. R. 4.- Have you ever picked any mig- gnonerte in the grand caggnon out in the western part of the yugnon where the ugnun smells sweet? L. R.- How many know where we are now? R. 5.-'AAll give this to yourselves-some are resting! R. 5.- Was in allez' Welt! 5R.-- When you think of equations, what do you think of? R. 4- Have you ever heard the beece bussing among the roases? R. 4- I offer my sympathy. Go ahead and feel foolish. L. R.- That was a bad boat. L. R.- The sailors had a drefful bad time. R. 6.- I want the attention of the school for just a minute. 3R.- How many do not think that was and Wanton Wilos a fair test? l0R.- I shall hold you responsible for the date of that battle. R. 1.- lf not, l'll use other means to the desired end. L. R.-A'Turn on the lights, please. R. 4.- Je ne suis pas Peter, ni Henriette, ni Mable. R. 2.- Last summer on my boat . . . ZR.- Comme un Cristal . . Are there any conflicts in examinations? Fanning - They armed the Achaeans with long hair. 6R.- The Modern Period ended in l492. Paolo- Cyrus intended to take Arta- xerxes' underwear. She stood on her hind leg. Paolo-i'This Greek grammar is all balled up. Barnett- The orgies were held every two years, with an interval of three years in be- tween. LCIJCXJCIXI9CK9CI9Cx9QX7CxJCx7CX7CXJbCI7CI9C.E7CI9CX7 Cx9CIJCx7 THE CADUCEUS p51 Physics- There's a colored gentleman in the woodpile! Davidson- She placed her feet upon the threshold. Miss Parker- The Ten Commandments were given to King David on Mount Sinai. R. 4.- Big bargain sale of withs. Buonanno- Then arose the groans of the dying and of those who were already dead. Marcus- And she flees the crowd of sewers. Peristyle was the fashion in the age of Periclesf' .i. ..ol.. How to Write Personals Having come through the trials and tribula- tions of Personal-writing, we feel that we are in a position to render to coming -generations the benefits of our experience. We have, therefore, compiled the following tabloid form by which, we flatter ourselves, the CSnappy quotations from Shakespeare and other well-known authors for top of Person- al: gives the thing bete noir j whole problem of the most gruelling of la- bors has been solved. Any child can work it! Just plug in the electric-light socket, snap on the exigency, loosen your belt, mois- ten your palms, and indicate the desired phrase. Ready! Go! Still waters run deep. Size ain't everything. The child is father of the man. The boy stood on the burning deck. f Bull fmath 1 love Sshark. He U-Jim H 15 Ou' Polfef lcod. She Always seems to be Wham Ieatmg It Margy Lfencing 'bubbling - . - fJ0Y is alwa seen fummg . fl-Ie . 7 J spilling over with the lend ' of life' She wlth - - 0bS2rV2t10I1 is never seen Jumping It . come on P9P without UM'k H flVly, ffriend i 'lHQ.lE' Dy Say, don't we wish we had a lbo i 1 like thatlf -Money Oh, lpet guinea pig l - 'He WQI1 himself fhost , - She has Eixlggt for gigiflf a flock of friends in lag. -It bribed no good reason cage lfS mme social affair I Q term at Classical. NO crap game is complete without pocket platli of lzieans truc oa - l and well-liked h' fhim, he . . ls fller, l Est she is gjgged by all ber ln' whoopee! lf scented Its teachers. success 7 janitors. two bits attend . glanimal friends. May three fishers gccompanl' YOU 111 Your Lprotagomsts. lthe math. teacher L aunt time Brown UIk9Y v dreams at 1411 , next Year' U-lak9Y 5 pocket Plgglv Wlgglv Mosey 9,-,, least Gretchen 'CpcZfTifI1Qc'iJgIQcIQQ3C:7QQs3'3f3'QQu C:a'IQQIpQIQ?LaQIpfl1J'3f?Cx3CQcI:cIQQ3C:-19:35 52 THE CADUCEUS Studoriutiiad Beneath the shadows of Dodona's oaks I sought a message from all-seeing Jove, Seeking to know if in this restless world The quest of wisdom still attracted some High souls. I heard naught but the leaves above Quiver before the breeze: I turned to go, When lol before my eyes I saw a vision Of stately halls. Before my startled sight Appeared a noble group of youths and maidens. Then looking closer I perceived three bands, Of which the first in old Hellenic lore Was versed. The second one was of a cult More strange to me, and spake some Ger- man tongue, The third among the sciences did dabblet In this band was the king of all the realm- A sturdy youth was he of jovial mien, Well liked by all his subjects, and his name Was William Anthony. From him I turned To view the Greek division: there I saw That learning still existed on the earth. Among the first stood handsome Norman Pratt, A learned student, and an athlete, too. With him were Philip Short and Kennie Gordon, a Puckering their brows o'er ponderous tomes. Near by them sat a little red-haired girl Named Mary Rae. They said that she was skilled In writing themes that were original. Another studious maiden next I saw. Dot Andrews, and as usual with her was A girl called Doris Angell. There were some More noted for athletic feats of skill: Fritz Tully was of them and 'lIbie Braitsch. Especially did I admire a youth Of virile mould Cthey called him Richard Canningj He had with him a numerous group of friends: John Dolan skilled in histrionic art, In authorship, and other minor sports, Joe Fanning in perpetual merriment: And Charlie Harmon, the competitor Of Hoss Paola, rivals in the art Of walking with a shuffle. Then there was Buonnano, the Di Gamma editor, With many others. Long I stood and gazed In rapt delight. At last I turned to look Upon the second group, the German Class, Among them was an artist Herb Barnett, Proficient also in a thousand ways, Debating, literature, I cannot name Them all. With him there was a tall young man, fKnown to the world as Gabriel Men- jagonj . The poet, Ivor Spencer. Suddenly There came a flash of brilliant emerald hue. I looked: t'was Louis Silverman's green tie. Beside him stood Max Millman and Sid Goldstein, Two bright stars in the student firmamant. Near to the scholar, Robert Kinsey, was Bob Bellin, stoutly scanning Latin verse. Let me not pass John Segur, who will be Noted some day for writing crossword puzzles, Or Marshall Marcus, our great orator. Next saw I Jerry Bronstein, the star The- spian, And Freddy Grady, one of the mainstays Of our great hockey team. Some curious thing By name 'lCaduceus was being planned NVithin the fertile brain of 'AWhitey Blais- dell: Just then I quickly dodged the gleaming blade Of Earnest Rueckert, and in doing so I ran into Max Waldman. He I found Was one of our outstanding mighty men: From many another worthy youth I passed To see the bright-eyed maidens. Long I looked THE CADUCEUS 53 And could not turn my eyes away. Let me say That I have traveled over this wide world From Atlas' towering peaks to sunny Ind: Yet not in Sparta or fair Attica, In Carthage, Rome, or Tyre have I beheld Such damsels as I saw then in my dream, Was it a dream? But to return. The first I spied 'mongst them was one Ethel Lalonde: In learning she could keep pace with the men, And yet withal she was most feminine. Next I perceived a modest little maid, Called Mary Hoey ther voice was modest, tooj For whom no terrors lay in Algebra. With her was Anna Loughery, whose name I hope I can pronounce as it should be. When finally I tore my glance away From them, I came upon the noble band That stood about the King. A studious pair, Ed Sinclair and Abe Horvitz, met my gaze. From them I passed to David Davidson, Who was most deeply versed in cunning lore. Next to the King this band's high chancellor Was Sidney Jacques. 'Twas he that was the priest Of all their festivals. His opposite In stature, yet his constant counsellor, Was Nathan Chaset. Then I saw a youth With flaming locks such as th' immortal Ciods Of high Olympus have: his name was Tom McGovern. Surely , mused I, this sight Is such as in the bright Elysian Fields The souls of heroes see. E'en as I spoke I turned and face to face came with Elaine, Elaine, the fair-what is't the poet says? Deep musing o'er some sage and ancient tome Hope Williams was. Indeed she was most wise, And yet of sunny nature-what was that?! 'Twas but Dot Eliot and Ginnie Street, Enlivening the place. Just then I thought My sight was failing or I. dazed, Was seeing double. Some kind dryad said. 'Tis but the Carrol twins. I was relieved, But as I saw, enraptured, Madaline Boyle, The vision fled. I found myself alone Amid the sacred oaks. Long did I stand Considering what the oracle could mean. It flashed into my mind that all this band So different individually, sought But one thing, Knowledge. As I went away, Oh, ghost of Socrates, I mused, Do thou Sleep peacefully, do not attempt to find What followers thou hast here in this world, Or else, I warn thee, thou wilt sleep no more! ---lo? . Buying An exciting game for any number of per- SOIIS. Rules: l As the bell rings make a dash for the luncheroom. Each person crashed'into counts l point. Anyone called back by a teacher gets 5 points. 2 Lunch-room door. Anyone enter in an orderly manner forfeits Upsetting some one else's lunch points. 3 At the counter. Break several straws in passing by the milk-bottles Cl point for every three strawsl. Knocking a bottle over counts 5 points. Extra credit may be given for removing whipped cream from desserts with the elbow. 4 Buying the lunch. Any person who trying to one turn. counts 2 El Lunch has decided beforehand what to buy should be ejected from the game. Each minute's de- lay counts IQ point. Trying to carry too much at once gives 2 extra credits. 5 Paying the cashier. No one is per- mitted to have the exact amount. If possible, engage the cashier in conversation C3 pointsl . Scoring: Sl-l point: S2-2 points: S5-3 points: S10-5 points: above-10 points. 6 Asking for something that is not there, 5 points. 7 First bell. Avoiding the teacher and buying something counts 10 points. 8 End of period. The last person up- stairs gets 5 points: late from recess-8 points. How to count the score: Figure it out for yourself. I M. LCLCLCI9C19QI9QxDQLxCIJ1K9CxJCx9CX7CX7Cx9CX7CI9CX9CIDCLCIDfx9CXD 54 THE CADUCEUS e , --- as 1 if A I D 'U ll CDl-l!VX EA ix4cDQiix1w?fElR?f Cross W'OHndl C? By JoHN SEQUR This here now Cross XVord Puzzle is one 8. of the nicest things you've ever seen. lt is made up almost completely of the names of ll. our jolly classmates with their room num- IZ, bers thereunto inscribed: but it has the und l6. usual additional quality of containing most l7, of the seasonal wise-cracks, and many, many 18, precious nuggets of wisdom. We guaran- 19, tee a surprise a second. Set to, Comradesl 20, HoR1zoNTA1. 5. To produce designs on metal by 25. means of acids. 27. The First to have his photograph in Miss Days IQZ8 collection QR. 59. perched. Deluded. An Egyptian God. Fragile. A pronoun. Small marked cubes. To plunder. Amherst, Vxfesleyan and-. lR. 6 J. A chemical compound prefix. Filled up crevices. Mother. Ltixlxlnsfacinxincisfpciptbrkcxpcixlacipclckrbtiptfpckrincln THE CADUCEUS 55 Miss Hathaway: I know what you like: you like to argue! CR. 65 What we sing on Christmas Ctwice5. CR. 45 F A reddish yellow color. Arid. To choose. A sailor. A binding strap. Fortune: fate. A fruit Cpl.5 Dread. A burden. To resaturate. Into. Overture. 3383- CR.65 The minute maid. CR. 55 A leg joint: lately revealed. CHa! Ha!5 She belongs in Heaven: not in R. 6. Di Gamma Wow! CR. 65 Devoured. A red-headed vittle-vender. CR. 65 A surveyor's level, having Y shape rests. A'Any dictionaries CS.505 today? CR. 65 A negative. Darkness: gloom. Neither CFrench5 H- Miserables The sport of Diana. CR. 55 The giant king of Bashan. Escaper. Yes. A cleansing agent. One that nurses. Long John, Launcelot. CR. 65 Purloined. Bachelor of Arts. List of Ofncers. Lots of Sand-in his name. CR. 45 A nickname. Enemy. --5-ey:a good sausage. CR. 65 Susse Frieda. CR. 55 What Lindbergh crossed Cpl.5. CNot his fingers.5 Everyone. On the sheltered side. A three banded armadillo. Chop it, cut it and -. CR. 45 Pertaining to the anus. Either. Smallest State. Cabb.5 Sunbeam. Features. CLatin5 To travel through the jungle. A pronoun. To dibble.. I-deal. CR. 45 Small mosquitoes. Persian Cnative5. Our secretary Cpreferred private5. CR. 45 Put the water on to 1. CR. 45 Mr. Heinz industry. CR. 65 Negative. Burbank CR. 55 Employer. A kind of artificial fly. Cpl.5 VERTICAL Exclamation. Cil5-- Clets5 CFrench5 She talks fast so as not to spend time. CR. 65 Essential parts of candles. CR. 55 A prefix meaning three. Tranquil. One of the Ciraces. CR. 45 Branchlets. Deputy Lieutenant. A straight line is the -est path be- tween two points. CR. 65 Maximilian CR. 65 To behold. What Miss Day doesn't want you to say when reciting. To achieve. An evergreen tree. A mineral spring. The split pulse. He likes his own weigh. CR. 65 -is Fine Cakes and Breads. CR. 65 I La Francaise! CR. 65 A deed. Rustle. CR. 65 A point. -Doctor of Medicine. Cabr.5 An Egyptian sun God. Chunky. CR. 45 And -Y CR. 55 For example. Cabr.5 A nickname for Clemens. Of greater length. Fritz. CR. 65 An extra premium. Eldestg first born. A luminous heavenly body. Barter, vend. IQQKQQIQQIQQIJQIQQKQQIQLIQQIQ cfnfintinfiprinriariafipqinqiaflbcfaciacia 56 THE CADUCEUS 50. A valuable fur. 51. A combining form of anus. 52. QHis5 absence makes the heart grow fonder. QR. 65 55. Pear -1- Prodigy:-. QR. 45 56. He may be a broad-jumper, but he's certainly not bashful. QR. 65 57. An address given at inauguration. 59 . Dozes. 60. Katch as -- can. QR. 55 63. Newport Naval Commission. Qabr.5 65. Half an em. 68. Terminate. 69. Contended. 71. A painting frame. 73. Upon. 75. K-ss-er. QR. 55 77. Ground, soil. 79. Each. Qabr.5 82. To refuse assent to. 83. Where Classical fought to win the hockey pennant. 84. A string of beads. 86. The golden QR. 45 88. I can't paola get the money. QR. 65 90. A part performed by an actor. 92. Relaxed. 93. Here's one man who chose to run. QR. 45 94. Unprofltable. 95. Lamps. 97. t-C-t. QR. 65 100. Stations: places. 102. What our pinch hitters spend their time doing at the plate. QR. 65 103. Let old Niagara's torrents harden Ere we forget our dear Al -i QR. 65 104. A false god: an Idol. 106. Halls. . 110. The photograph collector. QR. 65 112. The Babylonian Hades. 116. A heathen deity. 120. Walking stick. QR. 55 123. Wing. QLatin5 124. To work at steadily. 126. A box in which articles of everyday use are carried. 127. Clotted blood. 129. A nest of young birds. 130. To grow old. 132. To exist. 133. Weeps. T..-.momvl Summer' St.. in Summer By U. B. A. FROMAGE The Street of Forgotten Souls! These words I uttered as 1 halted at the mouth of a dingy alley, whose yawning maw gaped at me like a pelican awaiting his manna. I took advantage of an opportunity to lean contemplatively on my stave and to adjust my leggings, which were of the finest leather you or anyone else could buy. At this point be it known to the gentle reader that the writer-traveler is describing experiences of a tour: the first instalment ap- peared under the title Reactions to and from Olneyvillef' Houses on either side leered at me: all the races of the world had representatives in the motley herd which billowed about me. How strangely intoxicating was the reekl Swarthy Greeks were sorting out strange-looking fruits and vegetables into baskets, placing the strang- est at the bottom: voluptuous Corsicans lay everywhere underfoot, while Chinese with their almond eyes slunk in and out of every- thing they could find for the purpose. Half- naked children were cringing about without regard to what they cringed on. You may be sure they didn't cringe on me. There were kiddies of all races, black, yellow, and white, all evidently striving to keep afloat amid the wreckage. In the midst of all this loomed a structure that towered above all the others with walls unscalable, with corridors deep-recessed, its aspect was just too threatening! A very charnel-house it was seemingly! By inquir- ing, 1 learned from the natives that it was called Cilessig-al, but failed to discover its original purpose. The spacious courtyard was closed with great steel-gates. If you stand, as I did, on the opposite side of the street, scrutinizing the jaundice-yellow wall, your gaze may be re- warded by a fleeting glimpse of movement behind the dark window-panes. Legend has it that children have been lured there, and have come out transformed into old men and hags. What curse has settled on this build- ing? Travelers claim to have seen vulture- like faces outlined in the gleam of the setting sun, moving back and forth in the rooms. As dusk was falling, I selected a suitable spot to camp, hobbled Ann, unstrapped my poncho from her back, and with a gentle slap sent her off to graze. 'Ca1'R3ffQJ9CJ1J QQr3I1QQ3'Q:7QniXTaQ'X1Qr3C:QIQQ3CQrInQin3CQi1uZ'i3:fXnQI:s LpQIprI:DUI: THE CADUCEUS Where More is Meant Than Meets the Ear Vanity Fair . . The Spectator , King Lear ....... Peregrine Pickle .,,. Treasure Island . . . Little Women .......,. As You Like It ..,,......, The Old Curiosity Shop . . . Twenty Years After ..... The Tattler ..,,..r.. Oil ..... ,.l.... The Iron Woman ..., Paradise Lost l.,...... La Comedie Francaise ...,,.4. The Open Window ,...l.... The Man With the Hoe Cholj Twenty Thousand Leagues Under Huckleberry Finn ........... Uncle Tom's Cabin ,,,r,.... Paradise Regained ,,... Kidnapped .......,...... The Deerslayer ..... r..., Three Years Before the Mast . . . Hard Times ,............ A Day in Old Athens ...,.. The Children's Hour .... Twelfth Night .r,,....,.. The School for Scandal .... The Revolt in the Desert . . . The Sketchbook .....,. The Green Hat ....,...... Through the Looking Glass . Twice-Told Tales ...r.... The Height of the Ridiculous . The Three Musketeers ...,. Ring Out, Wild Bellsl. . . The Warning ,,...,... The Origin of the Species . What the Voice Said .r., Flaming Youth ..... The Scarlet Letter .....,...., Peck's Bad Boy ............. The Thousand and One Nights The Senior girls Mr. Towne What the teachers sometimes seem What we get with our beans Miss Day's desk . . 4 . . . .The Freshmen girls . . , , . . Vacation time . . 4 .The lunch counter .44......4.Alumn1notes .4.......4..TomSawyer ..,....,.44..,44..Excuses , ..That home room teacher . . 4 4 . .The quarterly reports 4 . . 4 4 , Sophomore French . . .Miss C1regory's room Mr.Ward the Sea .... .... I n the midst of exams . . 4 4Lunch combination 444,......The ofiice , 4...... Diplomas . . . .Late for school McGovern 4 ....44........ The Juniors . . . .When you forget your excuse Lunchroom Mr. Peck's Wednesday mornings S i .44....... After the last exam . 4 . . . 4 .The girl's locker room As it seems to the subs Our book covers March 17 . . . .Classical Students before and after school . . . . . . . . 4 . . . , . . . .Certain teachers' jokes . . . . ,.......4 When sent to the oiiice . . , , . . . . . . . .Rae, Corp. and Rudgers .......,,44..............Thefirealarm .,.4..........Delinquents . . . .The clam from which the chowder is made for trying ...4..44.......4.4......,...TheRaes ......The mark on our exams Fanning . . . ,... Study for the Geometry exam Xx3'CxT?Q9-'ifnffiacfponfoflpciaefncipcxpciiabrfarafpcfpcfpiforfnrafnffntio-IHC: 55 THE CADUCEUS Yo Earthly Paradiso Yea, verily is life in ye One and Only School likened unto Heaven. Cln any case, y'know, it's something 'long that line. Eh, bien, let's g'wan ....... j. 'tis at 8:59 and one-half minutes by ye Time-honored clock, that ye studes do arrive mobbily into Classical's portals. Then do ye pedagogs most smilingly welcome them into the cham- bers an' tell 'em that they oughta come in a little earlier once in a blue moon. CHumIj Then ringeth throughout ye corridors ye clanging of ye knell of doom. Whereupon ye aforesaid teachers taketh ye chequered book. Judgment is pronounced upon ye late arrivals. Then do ye pupils vacate ye rooms and right :ioisily do throng into ye assembly hall. There was weeping, and wailing, and gnash- ing of teeth. Into ye pulpit mounted ye august principal. Then do ye pupils ope their mouths cavernously, and upward, even to ye welkin, doth beautifully horrible musick as- llt May Have Boon Miss Gregory has a mania for ventilation. Miss Day is growing grass. David Davidson studies in study periods. The indoor track team did not choose to run. Mr. Hawkins is a firm believer in medita- tion. The favorite verb of the first division is 'Ato have drinkenf' Miss Sheppard advocates a private plat- form. Tierney is distinguished for his crowning glory. Mr. Paine has perquisitions for punctilious pupils. Jacques' favorite color is pink. Miss Hathaway believes in letting actions speak. There is a song called Pooh-bah. There is a drum in the orchestra. We are well supplied with twins. The goldfish are a fine source of inspira- send. Right gladly do ye studes, hungering for knowledge, disperse to their several stud- ies. With honeyed words ye teachers an- nounce assignments, long, ay, even for the centuries of Classical's existence. For long wearisome hours do ye knowledge-craving students lie within ye rooms, hearing vaguely ye droning of ye teacher's voice. At once into their slumbers breaks ye alarm. Empty stomachs, crying loud for nourishment, race flying down to ye unknown depths of ye lower regions, there to absorb ye so-called nutriment. But alas! the joy is but tempo- rary, and once more must the long-suffering children of ye pain return to their labors, and their rest until ye bell of emancipation shall sound. Did I not Say that Classical was in truth likened unto Heaven? Forsooth, you bet I did: but just 'cos I said it don't make it so. F. B Notiie od That: tion to the English classes. Room 6 behaves very well in the absence of the teacher. Mr. Paine had a boat. Mr. Hawkins went to France. Barnett's favorite book is Alice in Won- derlandf' Miss Rivard's room is too small for the crowds. A certain teacher reads the comic supple- ments. It is fashionable to be thrown out of the library. Miss Budlong is interested in girls' ath- letics. There is a Nature and Art Club. Miss C1regory's bulletin board is a con- stant quantity. Miss Allen goes in for Hockey. Miss Day writes plays. Classical High School is of a yellow color. SdfaciacfoclbnibflabnfacianinaivcfnnioiiofiaEKQQLKQQXQLQLLQL THE CADUCEUS 59 The Senior Masquerade Sounds of revelry issuing from the hall on February 17th showed that the Senior Social had begun. A play, The Trysting Place, by Booth Tarkington was admirably presented. Anthony certainly made a hit by being heard but not seen. lbi Braitsch and Johnnie Dolan were unanimously voted to be the best at making love. lt couldn't have been hard to make love to Dot Elliott. Frieda Baxt never again will have clandestine love-affairs: and Flanzbaum and Tannen- baum were excellent beaux. After the play came the dancing. Those who had stoically worn masks hastened to remove them. The number of Spanish ladies and gentlemen was really amazing, or amusing, as you prefer. Bob Bellin, as Rob Roy, and Florence Ur- quhart as Wee Macgregorn supplied the Scotch. lt was really surprising to see the costumes worn by the quiet members of our class-Dick Baronian, for instance, or Kane. And we could scarcely believe our eyes when we saw that our fierce pirate was Miss Cot- ton! While two boys aped the opposite sex. Ginnie Street was the only girl who dared the male role. Norma Bryden, demure with long brown curls, was the old-fashioned girl who is being talked of so wistfully now. Tap dances were the order of the evening: but even the previous days' dancing lessons could not make some boys perform. Refresh- ments were served at 10:30. Some streamers produced magically by Sydlowski enhanced the scene. Mr. Peck's efforts to make some of the more bashful dance proved that You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. The curfew was rung upon this scene of gay revelry at 11:30 p. m. . ol.. The Senior Daunee On Thursday evening, May 10th, the epochal event of the year took place-the Senior Dance of the Class of 1928. The following patronesses greeted the members and their guests on their arrival at the Churchhill House: Mrs. William T. Peck, Mrs. Charles E. Paine, Mrs. J. Herbert Ward, Mrs. Arthur H. Berry, Mrs. Harriet P. Fuller, Mrs. Vwfallace R. Brown, Mrs. Frederick E. Hawkins, Miss E. Helena Gregory, Miss Alice R. Sheppard, Miss Anne Marjorie Day, Miss Flora M. Cotton, Miss Kathleen V. Boyd. Miss Harriet M. Hathaway, Miss Mary L. Roberts and Miss Elizabeth G. Hoyt. Those on the committee were: Sidney B. Jacques. chairman: Ethel M. Lalonde, Bar- bara Malone, Virginia Street, Frederick P. Grady, Max I. Millman. The Riivaills Amid a dazzling confusion of pompa- dours, rapiers, silks and satins. exotic pro- fanity, and many red, red noses, the Senior Play blossomed forth on May 18. The per- formance of the whole cast was superlative. and there were no flaws of prompting or mis- management. Miss Street's Lydia Languish was charming beyond compare, a lovely. corkscrew-curled heroine, but Hheadstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile. Bron- stein's Captain Absolute. the very pineapple of politeness, was a heart-fluttering hero, carrying away the histronic laurels by the intelligent and expressive use of his hands. Mrs. Malaprop, Anna Loughery, was so very good that she made the almost impossible pedantry seem real: her character part was an understanding bit of interpretation. Acres, source of all humor, by Mcgovern, appeared in an exasperating Cyrano nose, hair papers. and a hat like a coal-hod: his spontaneous humor brought life to the piece. Miss La- londe, Julia, like a little tinted Joshua Rey- nolds, in her two-quart pompadour, handled skillfully her mettlesome lover, Faulkland, alias, Howe, who preserved an air of earnest intensity throughout. The sweet simplicity of Lucy, Dorothy Elliot, was convincing enough to rival all claims to Ghespe's crown. Anthony's Sir Anthony Absolute was an exceptionally gruff, wayward father: John Roe's rich natural voice abetted his excellent portrayal of that blood-thirsty Philistine, Sir Lucius O'Trigger. A highly talented menial list was on hand in the persons of Dolan. Botvin, Rougvie, Grady, and Miss Rae, of which Botvin distinguished himself with mooaas. The Stage-manager. Gibbs, in whose illness Kane substituted, succeeded ad- mirably well with the limitations of material. Miss Phyllis Rivard's capable direction was evident everywhere: music was furnished by our talented orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. Grant. Xpfffyfp-Tw TQ-TQQITTnffibfffpfipffaqippcf vfiiip-T13-'X B613-TfTpfZ'Q-TafT?C: eo THE CADUCEUS 79 LS REI VA HE 66T XJKQQXQQIQJTQJCQQQIQQIQJXQQIQJintfpfiatiptiifiprfpeipcintinrincioelnrip THE CADUCEUS 61 Urganizations DEBATING SOCIETY Our famous Debating Society opened the present year auspoiciously, with Herbert Barnett as President. After several interest- ing meetings the bi-monthly elections were held, and Jacob Light assumed the leadership of the society. During his administration the 'Varsity debating team was chosen by Miss Rivard, Mr. Hawkins, and Mr. O'Neill. The members thus honored were Herbert Barnett, captain, Jacob Light. and John Rae. Inas- much as this term was broken by vacations, there were not many debates, during the two months that meetings were held. At present John Rae presides over the society, but since examinations Qalways interfering with some- thing! came at the beginning of his term, little has been accomplished to date. There are prospects of a debate with Hope before the school year ends. May Classical meet with its customary success in the art of argu- mentation! GERMAN CLUB Games, songs, crossword puzzles etc. fur- nished amusements for members of the Ger- man Club at most of the meetings this year. At three special sessions Versalzen was presented in three parts with the following members performing. First part: Ethel Lalonde, Sidney Gold- stein, Robinson Bellin, Freda Baxt. Second part: Rosalind Parker, Marshall Marcus, Irl Blaisdell, Mary Hoey. Third part: Anna Loughery, Irwin Kane, John Segur, Ruth Silverman, Ivor Spencer. Helen Banigan. The play was directed by Gerald Bron- stein. A Schubert festival was the last event of the year. FRENCH CLUB The meetings of the French Club have been especially interesting and instructive this year. Mr. Hawkins, as leader of the club. ably assisted by his own lectures and by se- curing some excellent speakers. Those who entertained the members by lectures and ster- eopticon pictures were: Mr. Frederick E. Hawkins, Miss Williston of Technical High School, Miss Bogman, Miss DeRobio of Commercial High School, and Professor Lan- dre of Brown University. Other meetings were made enjoyable by crossword puzzles, games, charades, and songs. In February the play L'Anglais tel qu'on le parle was very ably performed by members of the organiza- tion. Miss Ethel Lalonde served the club as sec- retary. At the time of printing the boys' and girls' Glee Clubs and the Nature and Art Club were just getting into an encouraging stride under the enthusiastic tutelage of Mr. Green, Mr. Grant, and Mr. Peck, respectively. Alumni Notes Howard T. Easton, a former student of Classical, has been awarded unusually high hon- ors at the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, where he is taking post-graduate work for a Ph. D. degree. The token of his success was the Edmund Law Rogers Fellowship for 1928- l929. Mr. Easton has had a very high record ever since his entrance at the University. Members of the class of 1927 at Classical were unusually successful in the Prize Exam- inations for Excellence in Preparatory Studies given at Brown University. Classical students came out with flying colors. Seven of the eight prizes at the Men's College were won by former members of Classical, and four out of seven at the Women's College were won by graduates of our school. The following were winners of premiums: Gilbert Mignacca and Anna M. Bucci First premiums in Entrance Latin Bernard V. Buonanno Second premium in Entrance Latin Enis De Magistris First Hartshorn Premium in Mathematics Salvatore Di Iorio and Milton Korb Second and third premiums in Mathematics Donald L. Fouler First Hicks premium in French Gilbert Mignacca and Anna M. Bucci Second premiums in French Gilbert Mignacca and Anna M. Bucci First Premiums in Entrance Greek Martina Ogassian Second Premium in Entrance Greek Antonio Russo, '26 Caesar Misch Premium in Entrance German 62 THE CADUCEUS Classical graduates who were honored at Brown this year by election to the Phi Beta Kappa Society are: Seniors: Andrew H. Eddy, Edward V. Famiglietti, Herman Kwasha, Earl D. McKenzie, Priscilla P. Horr, and Sarah G. Mazick. Juniors: Chester C. Greene, Jr., F. Anthony Simeone, and Sarah A. Sohn. Classical graduates in the Mathematics Honor List at Brown are: Freshmen: Gilbert Mignacca, Ralph D. Richardson, Salvatore Di Iorio, Enis De Magistris. Seniors: Isabelle V. Rowell, Herman Kwasha. Youth Will Be Served THE JUNIOR'S In January and September of 1925, 316 pupils were enrolled in this school, consisting of callow youths with circular hair cuts and wondering faces, and girls who giggled. For the Hrst year, in their bewildered way, they wondered what it was all about. However, they avidly picked up crumbs of local general information and slang, that they might the more quickly acquire the atmosphere of those in the know, all this, of course, in a man- ner not calculated to be observed Crideoj. Thus did the present Junior Class have its inception. But one would hardly guess that the 166 who are now left were ever like that. Good fellows all, are the Juniors, even the girls: we form a happy, jolly, good-natured bunch with whom it is a pleasure to associate, if we do say so. We have a large number of excellent schol- ars whose names will undoubtedly grace the roster of the Cum Laude Honor Society. An ever greater percentage is prominently engaged in sports, among the notables being Hal Johnson of tennis and hockey fame, class president, and a prince of good fellows. Then there is Jimmy McCaffrey, a consum- mate athlete and recently elected baseball cap- tain, who also plays hockey and football well. Bill Hindle left-wings for the hockey team in a most creditable manner and forms one-eleventh of the football team. The Misses Sutton, Irish, Francis, Greene, Mc- Dermott and Allen are prominent in girls' athletics. In school music there is Sam Strauss, a talented, versatile, and finished musician who can pour out his soul through that moaning piece of plumbing, the saxophone, the bright, babbling clarionet, or the weird-sounding oboe with equal facility. Charlie Miller and several others, including the writer, augment the orchestra. As regards matters forensic and oratorical the honor of the class is ably upheld by Austin and Jakie Katz. In February 1927, or thereabouts, we were entertained by Ward, W. Brown, and Com- pany. In the Company's sanctum sanctorum. Roentgen rays, X-rays, violet rays, and divers other kinds of rays were exhibited, crackling and leaping through glass tubes. Then the Company dispensed ice-cream for a slight pecuniary consideration, and the ubiquitous and omnipresent devotees of Terpsichore dis- ported themselves to the ravishing hot stuff dispensed by a peppy jazz team. The next day everybody received l0's in all his les- sons. Can you imagine it? We can't. That new arrival from La Salle requires mention. His name is Murray Hines. Al- though he came here only last September, joining the French juniors, he certainly be- came popular, as evinced by the fact that he was a dark horse in the presidential election. and is now on the Social Committee. Among the institutions without whom the class would be very incomplete we num- ber: Bennie Sheik-and his cognate-accusative. Boy-Scout Sydney and his present gen- eral conditions. Austin and his VOICE. Sam Strauss's elegant, but inaccurate renditions of Xenophon and Cicero. Ernie Robarge's corrections. Sanella's It's a gyp . Red McGovern's Oh Success! , whatever. if anything, that means. In this connection it may not be amiss to cite an anecdote. This comes from 5R. Miss Hoyt was explaining the difference between a degree as applied to an angle and to an arc. but Howie Pike insisted that a degree was a degree and it was the same thing in both ap- plications. Oh, no, said Miss Hoyt. For instance, Pike also means a fish, but since you insist that a word means the same thing all the time ,......... Well, draw your own corollary by the axiom of substitution. IPZIKZDCIXBCXL9LiXb'CI99Cx9Cx7ZI9CI9CX7CxJCI9Cx9CI7Cx9QIDCx7Cx3CxJCx9CI91x7CiL ea THE C ADUCEUS The Sophomores Now gentle readers, lay aside all other things, settle yourselves comfortably in the old chair with perhaps some light refresh- ments-you'll need them when you get through with this-on the table within easy reach. On the 12th of September in '26, fhardly a man is there now in Classical that remem- bers that famous day and yearl a great body -not a dead one, but many many future presidents, dishwashers, bankers, highway- men, teachers, ice-men, nurses, actors, lawyers, barbers, secretaries, and doctors, in other words: the class of '3l!I- descended upon Classical High School. There were tall ones, short ones, fat ones, and skinny ones, in fact, of every dimension imaginable, each possess- ing an eager face, and ready to work. It was a hard job to assemble this mob, but Mr. Peck, with the aid of an able staff, peeled off his coat and got down to business. After two days of hard work the body rested peace- fully in four or five rooms. After the aforementioned body had been drilled, hammered, and pounded with such instruments as Latin, Algebra, and History, and after a few of the members had been amputated in the process, the ragged exterior was somewhat smoothed. The eager look disappeared, and at the same time the desire for knowledge struck the rock of laziness, foundered, and sunk. Thinking that they had learned enough, the sophs turned their minds to such sports as throwing spitballs, arguing with the teachers, and calling on Mr. Peck. The remaining part of the body was graft- ed with a few dismembered joints of by-gone days who took the places of the bemoaned ones. Now, to get down to personalties-of course names may not be mentioned, but just let your imaginations have free play. Let's go! ll! WHO ARE THEY??? Room THE athlete . .. ., ... l3 THE tennis player , . . . ll THE football p'ayer ............ . ll THE Caesar bug . . ......,.. . . . ll 'ATHE little girl in the corner who is al- ways gazing at ??? ............. 13 HTHE organist ...... . . l3 THE boy artist ......,.....,... . 13 David, the giant-killer .....,. . . . . 13 THE nice dancer who represents the 'Younger Generation to the elderly Seniors .... .,.....,..,., ,.,. 1 3 'ATHE girl who has a 'drag' at the Audi- torium ..... ,............ . . . 13 Cowboy .... ......... . . 9 THE rolling stone . . . , ll THE jester . . .... . . . 12 The Freshmen Hello, stranger! Take a chair and listen to the account of Freshman History. The first day we entered Ccan we remember it?j Cer- tainly, it's vividly impressed on our small minds.J our heads were low, our hearts lower. and our spirits lowest. However we were quickly assigned to our rooms. The ordeal had started! The first few weeks were all confusion. W'e did not know our schedules, nor the time for each class. Many a freshman was re- primanded when he darted out of the room at the wrong bell. In a month we could breathe more easily and felt we were full-fledged Classicalites. Then we started to make a name for ourselves. Miss Hamblett, Miss Brown, Miss lying, and Miss Bean were stars on the girls' basket- ball team. Miss Artiman, Miss Mclves, and Miss O'Neill were outstanding members of the girl's swimming team. Miss Cahoon played in the orchestra. Armitage, La Chance, and Shulman were active members on the boy's basketball team. Hickey, Swicki, Elliot, and Patterson fought for the Purple and White on the boys' swim- ming team. Weisman was on the Varsity tennis team, and Cusick tried out for' Varsity baseball. McAloon is probably the handsomest boy, Rottenberg the laziest, Hassenfeld the meekest, and Hickey the boldest. It is impossible to pick out the prettiest girls, there are so many. Berren is as comical as ever. The other day we asked him what Red Cross Seals were and he replied, A famous vaudeville act! Yes, stranger, we expect to keep up the pace on the journey to success, and we hope that old Classical will be mighty proud of the class of 3l . Well, goodby, stranger. LQEQXQQLQXQKQKQQIQQLQIQ 64 THE CADUCEUS lljlliantasmagoria 'AWill the class please come to order, re- quested the President as he manipulated his gavel with great effect. You'd better go easy on that desk, a voice from the front row warned him. The President glared, Will Mr. H-r- montk please come to order. Mr. H-rmon arranged himself in a com- fortable position and permitted the proceed- ings to proceed. HI have here, continued the President, a matter of great importance which must be immediately attended to. Shall this class of '28 have a masquerade or not for its first formal dance of the season? It's up to you. fellow-classmen, to decide. The question is opened to debate. A tall, well-built, handsome youth arose and called for recognition. Mr. Ch-set. In my opinion, began Mr. Ch-set, a masquerade would be extremely dangerous as well as a lot of trouble. I once knew of a man who bought a velvet tunic, wore it, and lost twelve pounds because of the heat. Then there was a person-he shall be name- less-CI-Iere Mr. Ch-set centered his gaze upon the Presidentj who sported a moustache and at approximately ten P. M. he missed the facial adornment. Imagine his surprise and despair, my fellow classmates, when some one told him that he had swallowed it while eating ice-cream. There are other tragic instances- A tall well-built, handsome youth arose. I object, Mr. President. On what grounds, Mr. Ar-old? Well, it seems to me that Mr. Ch-set is speaking in rather poor taste. I don't think that the girls here are interested in moustaches as refreshment. It is true that the Chinese eat rats but- At this point two of the aforementioned girls were carried out, and the President hastily recognized Mr. Bl-isdell. Chinese aren't the only ones that eat rats, the latter objected, I have a dog at home and he eats them, but you couldn't accuse him of being Chinese, could you? and he appealed to the class. Miss R-e arose. Mr. President, a gross insinuation has been made by Mr. Ar-old that Chinese alone eat a rodent allied to mice, but larger. I move a vote of confidence in Mr. Bl--isdellf' Pandemonium reigned. Mr. Hi-dley obtained the floor, only to be interrupted by cries of, Down with the cabinetl Off with their heads! Mr. Ar--old rose to a point of personal privilege, I never said any such thing. Mr. Ba-nett seized the floor after some struggle. Of course you know, he commenced with biting sarcasm, that this levity is most unseemly and quite irrelevant to the subject under discussion. You have, I perceived, per- mitted your chauvinistic procrastination to run away with the sagacity generally attrib- uted to omniscient octogenarians such as myself. The President beamed gratefully at the speaker and then addressed the class as a whole. 'AThere, he remarked, now how do you feel? Let it be a lesson to you forevermoref' The three tall, well-built, handsome youths in the back row rose as one and stag- gered to the door, enviously observed by their companions. Aren't there but three dictionaries in the school? demanded Do-an of Da-idson. 'AI would t'were so, but I fear me nay,' replied Da--idson to Do-an. Will the class please come to order?' cried the President. A Senior arose to a point of information. May I get my pipe? A graceful, interesting young lady de- manded the floor and received it. Well, Miss St-eet. That isn't being done in Philadelphia, you know. f , No? UNO ,, The Senior's request was refused. No. The President referred to the masquerade question. A graceful, interesting young lady caught the Presidents eye. Miss El-iott. fp:T1fffac7fJ:X1ncIQf3C:Xa33fInrXQcIQQ3Q:fIQ.IpcIQ Ufvfinripzipriorip-Incl THE CADUCEUS 65 Well, I think that it will be hard on those taking part in the play. You see we can't wear our costumes on the stage. Mr. Ch-rch. A tall. well-built, handsome youth had obtained the floor. We'll have a masquerade. A tense silence followed these confident words. Then everything happened at once. A band hidden away in the lecture room closet burst forth in harmony. The faithful old Billboard march resounded, and the state delegations began to parade around the hall. The misses Br-itsch, Wi-liams, and Ur- uhart seized a banner labelled A Masquerade For Us, VJomen's Rights Are Paramount, 'Give Us a Masquerade. Vergil looked down upon the enthus- iastic scene and perhaps he smiled, for he too had been a schoolboy, and he realized that school boys would be schoolboys, except of course when they were schoolgirls. To the Acropolis! roared Mr. Cul-eson. hockeystick in hand, There let us make known our wants. Upon the platform beside the President stood Jo-n R-e, whose words were des- tined to go down into '28 history. As for me, cried Mr. R-e, with a sob, give me a masquerade or give me death. Death then, returned a tall, well-built, handsome youth, an exponent of the Mil- itary-Trained Citizen: you have crossed the Rubicon, McTavish. now you're in for it. Vote, vote, roared the masses, votel Tellers were appointed, machine guns placed at strategic points, and guards enrolled. If you are approached by thugs or ballot box stuffers, shoot to kill, were the instruc- tions as the water pistols found their owners. Within the half-hour the vote was in. Ru- mors began to go the rounds that the admin- istration would be upheld. If we do not have a masque I shall be ashamed. asserted a chap named He-nessey: that's all. ashamed. And then the result was announced! A LANDSLIDE! PLURALITY OF 15 FOR MASQUERADE! And over in the corner the President was introducing another well-built youth. Mr, Ja-ques would like to say a few words concerning the forthcoming masquer- ade, he stated, Mr, Ja-ques. Speaking of money, the latter began, I once heard a little story. It seems that a Scotchman telephone one night for a doctor. Come at once!! Our baby has swallowed a dime, exclaimed the excited man. How old is it? asked the doctor. l894, answered the Scotchman prompt- ly. Now, continued Mr. Ja--ques, ignor- ing the frigid stares of the Caledonians, now that we have voted for this affair we must support it, and as you know that will cost money. He was about to say more when one of three youths standing near the door stepped forward. Mr. President, I move we adjourn. Before the orator could cope with the sit- uation, one of a group of three young ladies sitting near the President arose and not unlike Poe's raven spoke: I second the motion. But -, Mr. Ja--ques began. The meeting is adjourned, the President informed him, and to be quite frank with you it was. As the class Bled out the janitors filed in to see that everything had been left in perfect order. That's a fine class, quoth the first to the second before his eye caught sight of a neat pile of waste paper carefully deposited under a convenient bench. Certainly, is, returned his companion, closing the windows, thoughtfully. It's in a class by itself. The first keeper of the building knelt to pick up the fragments of paper, and a chair collapsed as he breathed upon it. They will have their little fun. he re- marked, screwing the leg back into position. Sure, replied his colleague, who has as- cended a step ladder to divest Vergil of a cap which did not belong upon such a noble brow. Spirits, that's what they've got, high spirits, that's all. The high altitude affected him, and he des- cended, seeking rest in a neighboring chair. He rose almost immediately. l'Who put that thumbtack there? Just a bit of boyish fun, laughed the other. Whatever opinion the former had of boy- ish fun was carefully repressed, and both men proceeded to put the chairs in order. The lights were extinguished, the doors closed. and night descended. --J. C. G. 'Note: All names held strictly confidential. Tsfffa-ffQ-T-fTQ-Tp-To-Taffy:ff:rKb:Inc3C:bJ3cIxIQQIx3C9rIxI:JQ:cIn-fX:cI: 66 THE CADUCEUS Anthony Nllfedlatll floinilfestfannits ,anntil Essays Ghosts By JOHN A. SEGUR 'lGood frend for Jesus sake forbeare To digg the dust encloased here. Blese be the man who spares these stones And cursed be he who moves my bones. I stared at the words: I couldn't seem to take my eyes away from them. They held me, obsessed my mind, possessed me with a strange, unnatural feeling such as I had never before experienced. I had seen these words many times, but never-never had they af- fected me as they did now. It was the curse that cast the spell over me,-it was the curse that set my mind vaguely wondering Curst be the man -how many years ago Shakes- peare had written that! Yet in the many generations that had passed, no one had had the courage to risk undergoing this curse-it was indeed strange. As I had sat thus meditating, night had be- gun to spread her dark shroud over the earth, and from distant houses lights were sparkling like so many Iireflies. I glanced quickly, ner- vously around the darkened room, half ex- pecting to see Shakespeare appear-revisiting his old haunts as I had heard he was wont to do: for it was in his house, in his very bed room that I was staying, and might not that mighty dramatist be angry at such a humble visitor as myself invading his sacred domains? Nothing happened, however, and my cour- age and spirits revived,-especially after I had lighted the lamp. As light flooded the room, a Strange surge of emotion arose in me, gripping my heart, clearing my head, filling me with a resolve. Nobody had dared to try it! Well, here's one at least who isn't afraid! Still in the grip of my new emotion, intoxicated by the adven- ture in my undertaking, I softly made my way down the stairs and out into the full September night. With little trouble, I found the gardener, who obtained for me a shovel and a crowbar. Hoisting these upon my shoulder and ignor- ing the questions of the curious old man, I hurried through the autumn night towards the place where the great master was buried. On another night I would have enjoyed the moonlit river and the cool breeze bearing to my nostrils the unmistakable scent of late summer roses: but that night, I was too much engrossed in my adventure to pay any atten- tion to nature. Finally I reached the church and without any more ado, I slipped through the protect- ing shadows to the back of the church, where I easily gained admittance by forcing open a window with the crow-bar. I found myself in a small dressing room. Opening a door at the end of the room, I stepped out on to the altar, with the entire church before me. I looked around. The moon's rays shining through the stained glass windows lighted up strange iigures and col- ors, cast weird shapes upon the floor. White forms reared up from the shadows every- where, looking down upon me in frowning disapproval. One form, larger than the rest, I recognized as the bust of Shakespeare. I squirmed my way towards it, and not daring to look at that marble face, I set to work immediately. I first pried up the inscribed slabs that cov- ered his grave, and began to dig in the dark. musty loam beneath. For perhaps an hour I dug, getting deeper and deeper. I was be- ginning to think that nothing was going to happen after all, when suddenly my shovel struck something hard-and I knew it wasn't a stone. But before I could investigate I heard a pleasant voice behind me say, l'Well done. my son. Arise and receive your reward. Panting and dirty, I straightened slowly, clambered out of the hole, and looked fear- fully in the direction of the voice,--and found myself gazing into the face of William Shakespeare-yes, it was he-and he didn't seem at all angry! So I summoned up cour- age, extended my hand, and said, I'm glad to see you, Will. He laughed and put his hand on my shoulder. Sit down, he said, Hand I'll tell you a story. I seated myself and he continued. As you know, my plays are famed for their studies of human nature. But I made one bad mistake in human na- ture when I inscribed that tablet. I knew it was human to disobey a negative com- mand: I supposed that sometime, somebody would be tempted, as Pandora was tempted. to dig me up just to satisfy his curiosity as to what would happen: but the curse intimi- dated even the most curious. For several hun- dred years, my spirit has been lying, rotting, confined in that grave, waiting for a liberator: but now, thanks to you, it shall once more roam abroad and infuse my plays, portrayed now on modern stages, with the spirit that Hrst made them famous. The ghosts of Banquo, Caesar, Romeo, and Hamlet shall once more entertain the theatrical world. But dawn is here: I must go, and he vanished, leaving me with a satisfied heart. 'Ep5i'EfKnc'iaif'Q:QXx3Ib7Cai?q 1ffXbQXbC5CncI:0 C:u CpQ CQi3i'F 1f?CxIQ-ffixixla-Info THE CADUCEUS 67 Making Excuses By RUTH E. SUTCLIFFE I could commence this essay with excuses- excuses which would satisfy my self-love as to the reason that my words seem childish and futile. There are excuses which I can make to my family and friends telling why the Anthony Medal will not be mine. I didn't sleep well last night, so naturally I couldn't write well today, or, None of the subjects appealed to me. My family would be satisfied: I would think that I was sat- isfied: but underneath, I would know that all my excuses were pitiful shams and lies invented to cover the appalling fact that the gift of writing is not mine. I am experienced in making excuses. So are you. Our parents started this deplorable habit when we were babies. Mother swiftly made excuses for our crying by blaming the warm weather or some innocent pin. It was rather nice to be fussed over when we cried, so we continued to cry. Infallibly, the cry- ing, which was usually an outbreak of the cross temper inherited from Uncle Arthur along with his name, was excused because of some imaginary woe. One bright day we set forth for school. Somehow we didn't like school so well. The children seemed to shun us. Mother assured our perplexed minds that the children in Room l were very rude and she preferred that we did not play with them. So we felt that the fault was on the other children's side. How were we to know that the cross dispo- sition with which Uncle Arthur had endowed us was at the root of the trouble? As we grew older we learned to make our own excuses. i'We didn't make the team because of the unfairness of the coach. We had to repeat our Sophomore year because the Mathematics teacher 'had a grudge against us.' We didn't pass the college entrance examina- tions because the high school hadn't prepared us well enough. The stories were told and retold with the family joining in as a chorus. Strangely enough, many people believed us, and those who didn't made excuses for us themselves by saying, Oh, they're young. What if they do make excuses for them- selves? Thus it is in almost every person's life-making excuses in our early days until the habit has made us its slave. It is this habit which makes men try to explain their failures and crimes by blaming circumstances or some other person. In childhood, the ex- cuses are amusing. In adult life, they are sometimes grim and terrible. Out in California not long ago, a young boy, hardly yet a man, brutally murdered a young girl. When accused. he admitted the crime. But his youth, his boyish tousled hair immediately brought thousands to his side. I-Ie is so young. He didn't realize what he was doing. Then, the inevitable last resort of criminals, that weak excuse. He is insane! Anything, everything, only keep this young boy from punishment for his crime. Hickman, seeing his advantage, quickly grasped the proffered excuses. He played his part with the perfection of an actor. In his school-days he had been par- doned from punishment for his misdeeds by making excuses, Now, why not explain the crime which is considered perhaps the greatest against civilized society in the same way? Eve started the making of excuses when she blamed the serpent for causing her to eat the apple. Throughout history, excuses are made for failures and seemingly unpardonable of- fenses. The early Greeks excused defeat in battle by blaming the general. When accused by Burke, Pitt, and other of the champions for the struggling colonies of injustice in taxing the American colonists, England re- plied that the people of the New World did not pay their share toward the government. How ridiculous when the colonies were still staggering beneath the debt which they had incurred during the French and Indian Wars! The South excused its secession by saying that the North was not holding to the Constitu- tion. Yet, in its fight for union between the states, the North's chief purpose was the upholding of the Constitution. After the Great War, the Germans tried to put all blame on a few leaders. Always, always people make excuses. I cannot ask you to stop making excuses. You already rely too greatly on this easy means of escaping punishment, ridicule, shame. I can only ask that you always do your best, that you try to prevent any oc- casion for excuses. The American people are noted for their fair play and good sports- manship. So, when you feel that an excuse is necessary, try to realize what a weak and cowardly thing an excuse is and think, Will I be playing fair, will I be proving myself an American if I try to exonerate myself by making an excuse? XBXTJ-'fp-'T-f'fp-Tnffn-'TQcJ Q:-fX5c3 Qn:fj'Q:tL'x':.a:IvcIncfocfnrfnnxncincilncln-foci: 68 THE CADUCEUS ANTHONY MEDAL CONTESTANTS Dorothy Elliott Mary E. Hoey Herbert P. Barnett John Dolan Mary B. Rae Robert L. Kinsey Virginia Street Ruth E. Sutcliffe John A. Segur Louis Tannenbaum GRADUATION SPEAKERS Mary B Rae Sidney Goldstein Ruth E. Sutcliffe John B. Rae SUMMA CUM LAUDE Dorothy M. Andrew Max I. Millman John B. Rae Mary B. Rae Ivor D. Spencer Ruth E. Sutcliffe Hope B. Williams David L. Davidson Sidney Goldstein Charles J. Hindley Robert L. Kinsey Ethel M. Lalonde MAGNA CUM LAUDE Marshall B. Marcus Albert A. Barden, Jr Rosalind E. Parker Sidney Ballon Norman T. Pratt, Jr Ruth Silverman Edmond B. Sinclair Herbert P. Barnett Mary E. Hoey Abraham Horvitz Umlavoidablle Errata Due to the printer's lack of certain of the more exotic accent marks, there have occurred throughout this book perhaps five foreign word errata and one poetic erratum that our wandering glance has been able to locate. The Board of Editors, being interested in encour- aging research among the students of foreign languages, has decided to offer one fairly large chryselephantine banana to anyone succeeding in locating, on essay paper in ink, these un- avoidable errara. submitting his efforts to the janiting squad as judges. Members of the Board of Editors and their families are not eligible for competition. Moreover, certain of the personals were received after the time of going to press: their positions therefore are not in such meticulous alphabetical order as is consonant with our characteristic exactitude. Also, an excellent contribution by John C. Gibbs was received too late to be men- tioned in the acknowledgements. Which kindly excuse. Want Ads HORSES-CATTLE--VEHICLES FOR SALE CHEAP-One large yard full of broken down vehicles: natural wood: rubber tires. Will sell as junk. Apply Summer St., Miss Street, rep- resentative. EDGEWOOD RIDING-Soothing drives through Providence's most historic district. See Mr. Paine, Bellin. or Blaisdell. PRETTY TROT-Horse lovers, attentionf For sale one bay pony. clever with children: call Sydlowski, anything you like. FUEL-FEED---FERTILIZER GET FUEL FREE-Large quantities of dry jokes, suitable for burning. given away. Apply. or listen to. faculty. FLOVWERSY--If you want flowers for your desk. make arrangements with the office several days in advance. Box 4, 5 or 6. HELP WANTED MALE HAIRDRESSER-To ofiiciate before the new mirror in the male section of the basement. Just be there ready for work. See Mr. Hawkins. MAN--With rifle and big shot to slay rats in Classi- cal during the summer. Bounty for pelts. Apply, adhesive tape. BRIGHT YOUNG MAN-To catch hints. Easy work. big pay. Miss Hoyt. OFFICE BOY-Must be companionable. Feminine associatesvsee Miss Hoye. WHERE TO EAT LADIES SERVED HERE!--We have the tastiest menu in Classical--Rae. Rudgers, and Corp, Vict- ual Dispensers. REAL ESTATE WANT TO SELL-Large dilapidated yellow brick structure. Summer St.: suitable for Gas House. No trouble in ejecting present occupants. Apply. Stu- dent Body. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FACULTY, INC.--General Massage. will remove re- mains. Certificate guaranteed. Ring bell outside office. MISCELLANEOUS WE PAY-Highest prices for all sorts of Virgil trans- lations. Also scrap iron. Latin instructors. LIGHT REMOVING--Will send almost anything up College Hill. Mr. Peck. WANTED-The attention of the School. Teacher R. 6. WANTED-Baseball bat, 16 diameter. Classical Baseball Team. POULTRY FOR SALE-Three flies and two fouls. See Baseball team. JEWELRY ALL WOOL HOCKEY PUCK--Can be used as doily. Gleeson. METAL LARGE MASSES OF EARLY AMERICAN PEW- TER-Good for preserves. Cheap. See cabinet opposite oiice. THE CADUCEUS 69 Spelvimfs Modern Abridged Dictionary CCopy. 19111 Joke: CFrom the Latin Jocus, fun, and the Sanskrit Oke, meaning, with the children: hence: fun with the childrenj ban- ter, CSee Mr. Wardj. Student body. Music: fFrom the Arabian Mu, meaning sleep and Hibernian sic-gruntingj. Defini- tion-Grunting while asleep. CFor authority see Mr. Cirantj. Firedrill: CHindoo firedr: to annoy, plus Grecian ill: meaning alll. Hence, to annoy all. Syn. Hullabooloo, cold air, etc. fWit- ness Studentj. Virgil: CA corruption of modern pro- fanity meaning, to inspire despairj QSyn: Homer, Cicero, Caesar, etc.J QFor adequate authority read Rae onthe Complimentary Inhnitivef' when published.J Purity: CSource doubtful and under in- vestigation by Congressj . Meaning hospital- ity, or in the words of the Immortal Ibid, If you happen to be around the Bakery after ll P. M., Fridays, drop in. 1See Harmonj. Debate: CHungarian de, meaning about and Neanderthal bate-talk.j Hence: To talk about having a debate. QQ. V., battle.J .,.. ol...-.- Owedl to Dear Old Classical n Cln the modern mannaj The hedonistic avalanche Of our ubiquitous thought Has made our brain a mottled ranch, By thiosu1ph'ric mentors fraught? The strowming reel of argyd mirth Puts our gaff soul upon its mettle We make a football of the earth, lOur boot is Popocatapetljr The Peckstral plunge of pilloid flight Beseems us not amongst our middle, We feel we are a satellite, Taunting whose sun with which we fiddle? Our vale breath does not reimburse That glowing, glistering, glymphing gloop, Ye downward leopards, taste our curse- A bleeding wombat dips the soup! Thou loon,-- Thou prune,- Baboon? Wide through Virgilian sands we run, Behind us pounds in mood of frolic A dame who takes us for a bun, Rise! 'Tis a Math' teacher bucolic. The moon is not an elephant That soars into two thoughts of love! But pedagogues wax petulant Do he, she, it dare to unshove? Cloud-mitred in the skies it spans, Intoning Loud with hideous din: But through the gloze with ptarmigans Come Pantaloon and Harlequin. Becornl hold off! unharm us wretch! Bedayl Bepeck! Behoytl Befooll Thou troll! thou pfland! ingrate! thou snetch! Nor doped nor frisked forget our school?IllY! 1 sloon, I sloon. Don't yoon? IQQTQQIQQIQQIQQIQQIQQIQXQQIQ 70 THE CADUCEUS The Last Will Aimcl Testament ol: the Class ol: 928 We, the class of '28, of the Classical High School of the City of Providence, being of as sound and disposing mind, as may reasonably be expected after the trials and tribulations of a soul-racking four years, do hereby publish this as our last will and testa- ment: First, having paid some minor UD debts for damaging school property such as desks, chairs, compasses, cutlery, erasers, etc., and rest-cure treatments for some of the less hardy teachers, we do give, devise, and bequeathe the whole faculty to the class of '29 to be dis- posed of as it sees lit. We further give and be- queathe to the aforesaid class the sacred dig- nity of the graduating seniors to use as they deem best for humbling the lower classmen. Item. We, the students of Room 6, give and bequeathe the much-beloved and sought- after work of opening the windows between periods to the future inmates of the room. Item. We hereby give and bequeathe the rush and of the Lunch Room to the Freshmen. Item. We give and bequeathe to the Sopho- mores as much of our intellectual brilliance as they may support with equanimity. ' A Item. We give and bequeathe all the re- maining peanut-bars not already eaten by a certain pretty Senior to anyone who is as fond of them as Norma Bryden. Item. We give and bequeathe Lewis Tan- nenbaum's former job as errand boy for Room 5 to any unsuspecting applicant. Item. We give and bequeathe to Mr. Hawkins the memory of some of our brilliant translations. Item. We give and bequeathe Barnett's debating ability to any pupil trying to per- suade a teacher to promote him on trial. Item. We give and bequeathe the piano in the Hall to the whole student body to be used for tormenting the long-suffering spirits of Beethoven, Mozart, and Irving Berlin. Item. We give and bequeathe Max Gordon's corner front seat to any unfort- unate student in Room 5. Item. We hereby give and bequeathe all the statues, busts, stuffed birds, and animals scattered about in the Hall, Lecture Room, and various other rooms, to be adorned with caps, scarfs, coats, and glasses on occasion. Item. We give and bequeathe to the Jun- iors a certain globe of goldhsh for inspira- tional purposes, with the hope that no one ever drops a strychnine pill, into their marine paradise. Item. We give and bequeathe to Room 6 one small pack of playing-cards to be used for no stated purpose. Item. We give and bequeathe the Debat- ing Society to the Rhode Island Historical Society with the suggestion that it be pre- served as a relic. Item. We give and bequeathe the German, French, and Cilee Clubs combined, to any ser- ious student desiring to know just what Babel was like. Item. We give and bequeathe one large stepladder to Miss Hathaway for pulling down maps, to be paid for by the nuggets of wisdom in this volume. We further give and bequeathe to Miss Hathaway, for econ- Kbc'?CaU Qp3C:LKQQKQQLKQQLKQKQLJJJQKQKQQLXQKQQLQLLKQ Tl-IE CADUCEUS 71 omy of spelling-slips, a real miniature butter- churn to illustrate a certain passage in Mad- ame Therese . Item. We give and bequeathe to Sidney Goldstein one alarm-clock. Item. VVe give and bequeathe to the teach- ers our sincerest sympathy and most heart- felt thanks-along with our admiration for their self-restraint. XVe herby appoint our esteemed principal, Dr. Peck, sole executor of this, our last Will and testament. In witness whereof we have hereunto inscribed our name and aflixed our seal this twenty-first day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight. 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