DYouville College - DYouvillian Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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5. ,IQUVILLIA Q T- we V N192-9X ,J Senior dignity is conferred upon the Freshmen, together with the following ad- vice. Copy 1925. Learn to work if not to win. This may prove a difficult task at first, but again remember '25 and be encouraged. The following may seem to be trifling bequests, but we hope they may be ac- cepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but invaluable as assets to those who may receive them: Julia Carey confers her ability to prevent embarrassing situations, especially in Methods Class, to Alice Rosehart. To Laura Kasting and E. Chadwick she be- queaths her treasured Senior locker. To Theresa Woeppel, Maybelle Riley bequeaths her passion for details, together with innumerable references to la mode 21 Lowell. Genevieve Geraty relinquishes to Helen McGowan her gift of story telling. This unusual ability possessed by Gene has aided her in many trying circumstances. Eleanor McCormack, Gertrude Klein and Lydia Budziak are the recipients of Agnes Creahan's soothing and modulated voice. It is Celina Killeen's desire to bestow upon Marie Murray and Elizabeth Boland her ability to write prize essays and to play the leading role at the same time, thereby doing two things at once and doing them well. After much persuasion Margaret Murray has consented to leave herrmercenary skill, especially in the matter of mite boxes to Helena McKernan. , In her generosity jane White bequeaths her failing for the classics to Eileen Schaefer and Mary Creagh. To Regina Frank she bestows her ability to get amuse- ment out of anything. Dolores Brett leaves to Ruth Laughlin, Ruth Whelehan and Elizabeth Callahan, her irresistible smile, contagious laugh and her magnetic attraction. . Alice Bilton's desire to express her opinion, whether right or wrong, is conferred upon Marion Burke. We might add, however, that Alice's opinion is generally right. Marie Burke generously bestows upon Margaret McMahon her exalted position as President of the Spanish Club. Marie Penclergast relinquishes her life of ease, undisturbed by annoying trifles to Margaret Griflin and Mary Duggan. One of our worthy members, Alfhilde Bredenberg, presents to Evelyn Curtin and Margaret McGee her satisfaction and complacency during exam week. Margaret Murray is loathe to confer upon Margaret Monks her position as Aunt Maggie to the three muskateers, Catherine Sterling, Kathleen Keady and Margaret Ball. . Alice Lehde leaves to Genevieve Growney and Irene O'Neil her natural inclinaf tion toward the classics. To Margaret Shanahan, Julia Murphy leaves her ability in reading natural phe- nomena. This may necessitate giving up a few hours' sleep every evening. Marie Sullivan presents to Elizabeth Stokes her inordinate love of distributing mail. 62

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-me , X . .f , 6.f0uv1L L I A N19 v' sr- a I X 1 61112 East will anh Efratamvnt uf the Clllaaa nf 1925 -,iil-lx Upon behalf of my client, the class of 1925 of D'Youville College, City of Buf- falo, State of New York, I have called you together upon this solemn and serious occasion, to listen to her last Will and Testament and to receive from her dying ' ' h 1 st moments She has tried to be just hancl the many gifts she has to bestow in er a , s and impartial and to distribute her treasures wisely to those as well as generou , ' ll ke best use of such gifts as she has to bestow. These are whom she thinks wi ma her decisions as arrived at through very deliberate consideration: Owing to a lightness in the head, caused by swelling, within the past four years and the unusual disturbance in its gray matter, and heaviness of heart, produced by the thought of parting, she may have been mistaken in her inventory, but what she ' ' ' ' h not be' thinks she has she hereby gives into your possession, praying t at you may lieve that it is only because she cannot keep her goods that she is generous. i d Listen then, one and all, while I read the document, as duly drawn up an sworn to: We the Class of 1925, in twentyffive individual and distinct parts, being about to leave this sphere of education in full possession of a sound mind, well trained mem' ory and almost superfhuman understanding, do make and publish this our last will and testament, thereby revoking and making void all former wills or promises made by us at any time heretofore. We do dispose of our possessions in t e ma Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart we give and bequeath our sincere affection, deepest reverence and unlimited wealth of fond memories. Secondly:-To the members of f h ' fforts in bringing us to our exalted heights we the faculty in appreciation 0 t eir e offer our heartiest thanks and gratitude, and although at times we may have been a strain on them, we hope that in their generosity, they will overlook our defects and think kindly of us. To the College as a whole, we bestow all the amazing knowledge and startling information furnished from time to time in our various examination papers. We trust that they will be able to use such bits of wisdom and enlightenment throughout their college courseg however, this is left to their own discretion. The Senior seats in the auditorium, especially those in the cherished front row are relinquished to the Junior Class. Let every member show her gratitude by being promptly in her seat, About our sister class of 1927 we spread the mantle of love and loyalty. Know, ing from our contact with them, their cofoperative genius and their ability to accom, lish all their undertakings we will waste no time in offering them counsel. We feel P that Alpha Sigma is bound to flourish under their leadership, h nner following: Firstly:-To the 61

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rc.. , QUVILLI 91 l' ' History of Education is Clare Crehan's gift to A brief, but effective out me in Mary Brown. To Laura Thompson and Mildred Hogan she leaves her propensity for conversation, both humorous and otherwise. - Margaret Crotty's ability to soothe the savage breast is bequeathed to Axilda Milligan A collection of bricfaabrac, the results of her efforts in bridge, is bestowed upon Helen Evans and Margaret Coughlin. Agnes Creahan's decided preference for White is bestowed upon Helen Rohr.. Barbara Georges complete mastery of the trigonometric functions is conferred upon Helen Keefe. L l O'Ha an's good-nature, her unconscious wit and humor, by which she oyo a g has endeared herself in the minds of all is presented to Cass Kenny and Anne Riordan. ' ' b d B. Cora McKowne's secret for being heard but not seen is estowe upon Drescher. To Grace Mulroy and Mary Pyne, Genevieve Geraty leaves her faculty of get, ting confidential with her associates. Loretta Finn places at the disposal of Mary Murphy a reference list of all the latest novels. To Peggy Callaghan and Helen Mahoney she leaves her latest dance steps and her great power of imitation. Isabel Clement leaves her record for promptness to Catherine McMahon and cl ' l le tures. Frances McNeilly together with her interested demeanor urmg c ass c To Josephine Banchetti, Ogaretta McHugh relinquishes her place in Ethics, to- gether with all the advantages derived therefrom. L l O'Ha an's desire to leave to Anne O'Connor and Catherine Rich- It is oyoa g ardson her ability for procuring transportation, and her faculty for satisfying the cravings of her appetite. Rita Laughlin's ability or sav g tations in Ethics is bestowed upon Virginia Nestor. th class of 1925 bids you farewell with the hope that your memory And now e , of us may be as pleasant as ours shall always be of you. But, alas, the hour has struck- f in the class from contumely by her brilliant :fecif In witness whereof, we, the class of 1925, have to this will set our hand and seal this tenth day of june, in the year of nineteen hundred and twentyffive. C 5 . J' CJ gem, Mrflbwleeu ffazengffgrg 1 gnu p S S w O M ff V new fegwau f llllllllllllllll' llmml V 0 s ah ftt at tiiitrrt Jill fill l.l. I 'f .... , J f A 63