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PRELUDE
The record of our College Days unfolds within
these pages. Its memories are enshrined here. The
style is faltering, we fear and the record-to the
mere casual reader, the record is a dry calendar of
school events. To the Class of '54 it is a chronicle
of cherished memories, it rings with shouts of
laughter, it recalls serious study, it carries the story
of four years in a living panorama for us who acted
in this drama of college days. .
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Four short years ago, we crossed the threshold of our
Alma Mater, eager, timid, fearful as only Freshmen can
be. As we are about to cross that threshold for the last
time, bearing the sheaves of our baccalaureate honors, we
wish to express, in our awkward way, the gratitude we
feel for each and every member of the faculty. Patient
with our thoughtlessness, unfailingly kind and helpful
always, by their teaching and example they have instilled
into each one of us ideals which we can never forget and
which we hope never to betray. With the deepest of sin-
cerity we thank them, and we bid them adieu, confident
that not a single member of the Class of '34 will fail to
profit by their lessons.
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'54 will tread a road well-paved, and one
two former classes, who entered valiantly
well marked with the milestones of
forces far beyond any individual control.
upon an epoch of chaos caused by
The Charter Class, the first to leave
these revered halls of learning, began the
blazing Of the trail, and the Class of '
35 has added many a significant milestone.
With the light of industrial recovery slowly dawning on a harassed country.
we feel somehow that great Opportunities must await these classes who have
gone before. And, given these Opportunities, we cannot help but feel that
they will use them to the everlasting credit of their Alma Mater. God speed
them to the light of a better industrial day!
ESTHER C. BARINFS
N. Brookfield, Mass.
HELEN A. BENARD
Springfield, Mass.
BHLDRED M. CLARKE
Springfield. Mass.
MARGARET CLIFFORD
Northampton, Mass.
KATHERINE B. CURRAN
Northampton, Mass.
MARGARET M. CUSACK
Westfield, Mass.
DOROTHY T. AInAMs
Housatonic, Mass.
MARY M. BARRETT
Holyoke, Mass.
HELEN C. BEGLEY
W. Springfield, Mass.
KATHRYN E. BROPIIY
Waterbury, Conn.
ROSALIE M. CARROLL
Pittsfield, Mass.
HELEN J. COLLINS
Springfield, Mass.
MARY E. DALTON
XXforcester, Mass.
KATIIERINE M. DALY
Holyoke. Blass.
CLARK A. DFN'INF
Springfield, Mass.
EsTIIER E. DEVINE
Chicopee Falls, Mass
ORANIER C. DIABiANT
Springheld, Mass.
BIARGARFT E. DINEEN
Springfield, Mass.
BIARGARET R. COLLINS
Worcester, Mass.
B'lARY E. COUGHLIN
Greenfield, Mass.
JEAN A. CULLFN
Lanesboro, Mass.
VIOLA C. DAUDELIN
Holyoke. Mass.
GRACE A. FLANAGAN
Springfield, Mass.
DOROTHY K, FLEMING
Bridgeport, Conn.
liA'I'lllflilNlf M. DlJN,fXI.lJSfJN
Springfield, Blass.
CA'I'lll7lilNlf M. DllNN
Palmer, Blass.
MARY G. ENRII,II'I'
VU. Springfield, Blass,
BlARCiAlfl'T M. GIIRAN
Holyoke. Blass.
MARIE L. GII.I.Is
Holyoke, Blass,
MARY F. GREANEY
WIwI'cesfeI', Blass.
HAZEL F. FORD
Springfield, Blass.
BIARGARET M, GALLIvAN
Holyoke, Blass.
ALICE R. HALLEIN
W. Springfield, Mass.
GFli'I'lillDli C. HAI.I.IfIN
NW. Springfield, Blass.
HFLIEN Ii. HIIARN
Holyoke, Mass.
li1.FAN0li M. l.AMl5lfli'l
Pittsfield, Mass.
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Holyoke, Blass.
Glfli'l'liLlDlf M. MoRRIsoN
Great BLll'l'llljl,Illll, Blass
MARY V. MURIIIIY
Holyoke. Blass.
DORCTIIIY T. O'BRIIfN
Cliicopee, Blass.
ALILE F. 5c,IINIf'I7IR
Springfield, Blass.
MARY C. SIIEA
Holyoke, Blass.
MARY F. MAIIAR
Great Barrington, Blass
BIARLIARFT E. M.xI.oNI-Y
Leominster, Blass.
BIARY M. BlCDfJNtJllf1ll
Springfield. Blass.
CLAIRE P. Blf.l.AllfIlll.lN
NV. Springfield, Blass.
liILFFN M. Slll.I.lX'.f'xN
Holyoke. Blass.
GER'I'RuIwIf B. W.-xisii
Springfield, Blass.
RIITII M. NBUAIBII
Springfield, Blass.
ELMATA
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EX-Members
Wlien Mary Ellen Dougherty did not return for Sophomore year, the
absence of her gay good-humor left a gap in all our socials-and did we
miss that talent, for hairdressing? Wliy did she leave us? She preferred
"himself" to ourselves.
Lillian Wesclller' decided to forsake us after Freshman Year to study
for a business career. No one has ever been able to fill "Lil's" place during
our "confabs" in the "big parlor." However, our loss was hir gain.
Sophomore year Mary Donahue came to join our ranks. Even now,
we cannot help but chuckle over the clever witticisms of our transient Sopho-
more. Mary is going to live until she dies and if the Good Lord postpones
the date of the latter event, she will see most of this world before she sees
the next!
The loss of Eileen Smith, who fell in love with the domestic arts course
in .1 sister college, was keenly felt by all the members of thirty-four. We
had known Eileen since she had become a member of the class during mid-
semester of Freshman year. She did not leave us until junior year was ended,
and her gay, infectious laughter still echoes in our ears, as it will surely echo
down the corridors of time.
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Vire-Pre.videnf.- CLARA M. MOYNAHAN
Sew-erm-y ALICE L. HANAN
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Presenting our Queen of the Ivories! One minute before the bell-Margaret enters.
flushed, jaws expanded with cafeteria goods, music bag in one hand, if it is music dayg a
handful of letters completes the balance-if the Seniors have any mail. Kindness, talent, ability
-a true Berger recipe. If you ever need a helping hand, send for Maiaret. She possesses
loyalty and ability "par excellence." O'Leary Hall fairly radiates with her "good turns" and
her music. Radio has no place when Margaret rolls out "Leibestraum," or "The Hallelujah
Chorus," or anything with which the Goddess of Music may inspire her. Always ready to
please-with a "play, Margaret?", she smilingly starts for the keys. Only the fact that she
has "a letter to write" will keep her from complying. Margaret has been pianist for our Musical
Clubs since their introduction. Her executive ability, coupled with her genuine talent, won for
her the Glee Club presidency. Besides being our outstanding musician, Margaret is a clever
forward on the basketball team. Philosophy class is hardly complete without some logic it la
Berger, and such fun! Seniors are ,ro logical!
We know, though, that all the syllogisms in the world will never keep her from enjoy-
ing life, and we certainly hope her "cup" will always be filled to overflowing.
Le Cercle F1'!II7fdi,f,' Metaphysical Club, 33 Catholic Action Clubg Pianist of
Musical Clubs, 1, 2, 3, 43 President of Musical Clubs, -ig Associate Editor, Efllltlftlf
Sodalityg Athletic Associationg Dramatic Clubg Chairman of Music, Senior Prom.
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MARY FRANCES CLANCY
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
"I-'ur zrfwie it any .mllmr in Ike world
Tazrlnfs iurlv Iitklllfl' in tl 1l'0IIltlI1'I eye!"
Cathedral sent us Mary . . . a true Irish maid if ever there was one. She it is who always
looks on the bright side, refusing to recognize the word "failure" Her smile and good humor
are infectious. XX"hen Mary laughs the rest of the class laughs with her. Making every second
count, rushing hither and yon, and dashing in at the very last minute . . . that's Mary The
four years we have known her have been far too short, for with every year we discover some
new quality. Husky voice, blue eyes, brown hair and a generous disposition.. . . put them all
together and you have Mary. Wlttrt good times we had dancing with her in the "Gym ' How
we enjoyed those free periods when we could snatch a hasty lunch and dash back just in time
for class! Wliere would we be in basektball if it weren't for Mary? She it is who turns out
in full force and helps to make our games a success. Then, too, there's debating-no subject
is too ditlicult for her, She prepares her speeches and delivers them in a manner worthy of
praise. In fact, she lends her cooperation to all school activities, and enters them with character
istic vim and vigor.
If personality begets success, and we are certain that it does, it won't be long before
Marv attains the heights. Heres to you, Mary, The best of luck and the most sincere of
good wishes.
Debating Club, -ig Dramatic Club, 5, 43 Athletic Association, 23 Glee Club, 1, 2g
Chairman of Publicity, junior Promg Metaphysical Club, 33 Sodalityg Catholic
Action Clubg Basketball, 2, 5, -ig Le Cerrle Fmngniii.
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GRACE MARIE COLLINS
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
"A bein! lu zerolre, 41 beta! lu runlrire, rind .1 laimd lu e.wr11lt."
From the moment Grace first walked into our midst, we knew her to be just what she
was-and is, and will be-a jolly person, and one whom we all wanted for a friend. To tell
the truth, we liked her so well that we made het Class President during Sophomore and
junior years, which fact speaks for itself. Her election as Chief Ranger of a court of Foresters,
while she was still in her college teens, is another indication of Grace's ability. Not only in
othciating at extra-curricular activities has her ability shown itself, but also in the classroom.
To pick one subject in which she is proficient, would be to neglect another. In all of her
studies, Grace has shown the same care and thought that has so characterized her busy career.
Although at hrst appearance she seems to be a very serious-minded young lady, we her class-
mates, have learned to identify her by that infectious giggle of hers. Tall and dignified she
is, but not too tall or too dignihed to enter into the spirit of fun which surrounds Grace and
her associates, especially "Hannie." Tall and dignified as she is, she can get down to the
intricacies of philosophys "deepest offerings" and chat about Austatle with a smile.
We all sincerely hope that her future path-ways may be as successful as her happy
college days.
Class President, 2, 33 Metaphysical Club, 3: Catholic Action Club1 General
Chairman, Senior Promg Sodalityg Le Cefrle Fl'rlQ1li.l.' Associate Editor, Elmiiftrx
Vice-Prefect of Sodality, 51 Oratorical Contest, 33 Class Willg Glee Club. I. 23
Liz Carle Cmzellmztz, 2, 31 Athletic Association, 2.
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PATRICIA AUBURTA COLLINS
Tl-IOMPSONVILLE, CONN.
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"A flung of impnfw. and ir child of long."
Certainly one of the very first surprises that "O. L. E." offered us was the arrival of
'Pats' family . . . we had expected at least a score of relatives, and couldn't help but
wonder a little when only "Mother" and "Dad" appeared! Then . . . who can forget
how she emerged triumphant in the Athletic Association Election almost before the ink with
which she was enrolled as a collegian could dry? This ability to "get places" is still charac-
teristic of our vivacious classmate "from another State." Her Pontiac is the class car! How
often has she generously pressed it into service on some last minute errand for no other reason
than tu reliexe the mind of a harassed fellow-student? Both Pontiac and Springfield Street are still
intact. too, mjrrzbile dicfzd lXXfe can just hear her indignant "I-lumph" at this point!J
Once in awhile we are apt to hear a modified "crash"! not too far off. Startled, we turn
to investigate the cause of the disturbance. XX'e return to our work, reassured. The "noise's"
good-natured smile bubbles over into a laugh. She simply stumbled. "Pat" is such an impetu-
ous bundle of energy! But we know we can count on her when we want things done in a
hurry. In spite of the fact that she is always accusing herself of "having a nose that's too
shorrnffincidentally there are plenty of us who would give our eye-teeth to have one half as
stiqiiglitj-we know that Miss Patricia A. will "get there."
Dramatic Cluhg Treasurer of Athletic Association. 1 3 Le Cerrle Frmzgairg Assistant
Business Manager. Elmrzfrzq Chairman of Music. junior Promg Sodality1 Meta-
physical Club. 51 Catholic Action Clubg Annual College Playg Glee Club, 1, 23
Basketball, 2. 5: Debating Club. 5g Senior Play.
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CATHERINE GERTRUDE FLANNERY
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
"Gert"
"New Lzzz' 1, zzerer fell. tl mlm ro deepf'
.Always calm, cool and collected is "Gert," If one were to search for a description of
this member of our class, the best without a doubt would be "never hurry, never worry," as
it portrays almost to a "T" "Gert" as we know her. In everything she has undertaken, whether
it has been a serious scholastic matter or a light social problem, "Gert" has always proven
herself cool and capable. Even when the not ever faithful "bus" was behind schedule, Gert
would never become upset . . . after all, what are twenty or thirty minutes in a collegian's
busy life? Gert has always shown herself willing to give of her time and ability to class
activities. Even as a proprietor of a flourishing "Flower Shop" Gert showed her understand-
ing of human beings. We all like to dream, but a Shakespearean Class evidently lends itself to
a seance where Gert is concerned-though she would be the first to deny such infidelity on
her part to the Bard of Avon. Still, who are we to question the grave matters she may have
been deciding?
In the years to come, when Gert may be teaching some future president the rudiments
of his country's history or possibly some French phonetics, we hope that she will remember
well those "Methods" which she so aptly followed in classroom work. In whatever you may
do in future years, Gert-good luck to you!
Le Cercle Fmnruin Metaphysical Club, 33 Catholic Action Clubg Associate Editor,
Elllldfch' Sodalityg Chairman of Tickets, Senior Promg Class Vice-President, 51
Glee Club, 1, 23 L41 Carle CtI.l'f6IIull1ul. 2, 31 Athletic Association, 23 Dramatic
Club Advisory Board, 43 Basketball, 2, 5, -ig Senior Play.
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CLAUDIA MARY FLEMING
EASTHAMPTON, Mass.
"A zzzeiry lmirf doella good Hee fi mer1'ici1ze."
Beneath your quiet exterior lies a spirit of joviality . . . priceless and matchless.
As Freshman, we knew you to be a student of brilliant intellect whose powers of perception even
in "Math" astounded us. For the life of us, we could not understand how one angle could be
the supplement of another or just why it mattered whether we found the logarithm or calo-
garithm of a number. You seemed to know! Yet somehow you never made us feel our
inferiority, and you always seemed to be one of us. We believed you to be pensive, serious,
. . . perhaps too much so . . . then one day we heard you laugh. Up to our last day
in class, even your tiniest giggle has always been enough to send the Seniors into "stitches."
However, when the occasion called for dignity you could unassumingly show us just how
dignified an "Elmite" should be. That calm reserve of yours will always be an asset to you
in whatever profession you may choose. Your loyalty as the aforesaid "Elmite" culminated
in your election to the post of Prefect of the Sodality.
The ability with which you have executed your duties in this office is class history, and
we are proud to claim you as a member of '34. Our sincere wish for you is that success and
happiness will follow you wherever the future leads. We know you'll be on hand to hear
her, even tho' the wizards tell us, "Opportunity knocks but once." You won't keep her waiting!
Prefect of Sodality. 41 Assistant Humor Editor, Effllrlftlf Senior Playg Metaphysical
Club, 51 Catholic Action Clubg Assistant Business Manager, Elzzmltu Le Cerrle
F7'.l7Ig1If,l ,' Oratorical Contest, 1, 2g Dramatic Clubg Debating Clubg Vice'President
of La Corte Carlellmu, 5g Athletic Association, 2.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. QQ y
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A blond-small, quiet and demure: thus did she first appear ro us as she came directly
from the Notre Dame Sisters at the Holy Name School in Chicopee, bringing from them that
spirit of rehnement and delicacy which has characterized her every act. Florence is our Class
Artist and is responsible for the beautifully drawn sketches which lend their charm to the pages
of our Year Book. Combined with this talent for drawing, she possesses an uncanny aptitude
' ' f V ' ' ' ' P 'h J Fl mrence was not fully
for Mathematics-certainly a rare and enviable combination. ei aps t
appreciated by us until Junior Prom plans were being discussed. Then she advanced to the
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f i d when chosen Chairman of Decorations, as any of you who were fortunate enoug.,
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to have attended the "Prom of Proms" will testify. In Senior Year, we hailed her as that
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much-to-be-respected personality, the class Physicist, an honor which made her an inva u
laborator' aid. She passed. We accompanied her. This article would not seem complete to
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those of us who know her without mentioning our Editor, for the two were inseparable in
l d Florence his
everything. The friendship which has for four years existed between E eanor an Q '
become famous in the chronicle of "The Elms," and so brings to fond memory that immortal
ride they so "innore111Iy" maneuvered from one of our Professors.
May the best of luck and success accompany you always, Florence, even if you should
teach French! As a teacher of Physics, you would make history!
Art Editor, Elnzaim Chairman of Decorations. junior Promg Chairman of Pub-
licity and Patrons, Senior Promg Sodality, Le Cerrle Fm11g'r1i.i ,' Metaphysical Club,
3-g Catholic Action Clubg Glee Club, 1, 25 Basketball, 2, 5, 4g Athletic Associa-
tion, 25 Dramatic Club, 2, 53 Senior Play.
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CATHERINE BERNICE GANNON
V ADAMS, Mass.
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Down from the hills in Adams came Catherine to us in our Freshman year at O. I.. E.
Witlt the vigor of the hills from which she came, and the determination to reach a definite
goal, she started on her four-year journey. Admiringly 'we watched her, and just as admir-
ingly did we champion the efforts and triumphs of our class actress. Bulwer-Lytton in his
"Richelieu" says "there is no such word as 'fail'." Catherine has proved to us the truth of
that statement. XXfhole-heartedly she entered into the oratorical contests, and she did not fail,
but came hack to us a prize winner each time. Her marvelous work as Cardinal Richelieu in
"Richelieu," the annual college play of our Senior year, proved to us in action, before she told
it to us in the words of the Cardinal, that there is no such word as fail. Loving dramatics as
she does, Catherine is by no means prejudiced against other activities. She loves the out-of-
doors, music, and can always be counted on when there is any "fun" afoot. Hidden deep
within her nature is a streak of Irish wit which shows up most advantageously and oppor-
tunely at times.
We'll never forget the day in "Methods" when she sent her willing pupil to the "library"
for references! To crown her talents, and to make the combination just right, Catherine is a
jolly good sport and deserves the best!
Metaphysical Club. 3: Catholic Action Clubg Sodalityg Senior Playg Annual Col-
lege Playg Vice-President of Class, lg Dramatic Club, 2, 31 President of Debating
Club, 31 President of Glee Club, 2g Vice-President of Glee Club. 3, 43 Oratorical
Contest, 1, 2, 3, ,tg Associate Editor, Elzzztziag Le Cerrle F1m1g'i1i.i .' Athletic Asso-
ciation. 2, 3, 4.
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ALICE LORETTA HANAN
HOLYOKE, Mass.
"Age amnof wither' ber. nor rzzrlom .iltzle ber izzfifzile l'tll'ir.'1fl.H
It is September, 1950-a door opens quietly, and just as quietly closes-and there stands
Alice. She is a shy, demure, little girl ibut not too little!! wearing liornarimmed spectacles, and
a coil of hair done low on her neck. Soon, however. we discover that she ii mi generii if
anzplifu. Sometimes mischievous-sometimes serious, yet always good-natured, she keeps her
schoolmates on the "qui vive" with her pranks. Singing, talking, laughing and weeping, you
are known to us in all your moods. It did not take long for you to convince us of your acting
ability. When first you took part in a play, we felt that we had discovered hidden talent. And
now, we wish to seize this opportunity to congratulate you on your work in "Richelieu," Do
you remember that incident during the first week of school, Alice, when your help was sought
in mathematics? In our many friendly arguments, you always "stuck to your guns," and no
one could shake your convictions. You were always like Daniel O'Connell's apple woman who
was "open to conviction but never convicted." And then there was that time when you were
absent for so long! How glad we were to welcome you back! A dignified Senior now, you
are ready to step forth into the world-head up, as always, and eager to face the future.
We wouldn't care to have you be a "howling" success-the Dean might object to that-
but we do wish you loads and loads of luck!
Class Secretary, 25 Annual College Playg Senior Playg Business Manager of
Elmaldf Sodalityg Metaphysical Club. 31 Lil Caffe CtJ,i1eU.n1.1, 2, 5, -lg Chairman
of Patrons, junior Promg Class Vice-President, 41 Glee Club, 1, 23 Treasurer of
Dramatic Club, 45 Basketball, 4g Catholic Action Clubg Athletic Association, 2. 45
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EILEEN MARIE LARKIN
Hotyokia, Mass.
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"ll"l1tzfe1'ei .Jie duet. u'f1e1e1'tr the lzwzdi ber Jtepi, grace fzlfbvllf-1' vrdwxi bei'
.zflifnzi and ffflluzzw ber moz'c'n1e11I,i."
Often .1 pen picture. like a photograph, does not do justice to an individual. Such must
inevitabl' be the case with Eileen, because of a charm which is as endless as it is indefinable.
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Always the same nice person to everyone. she is everyone's friendg whether you are a sophis-
ticated" Sophomore or a "lowly"-or should we say "lonely"?-Freshman, you may be sure of
a friendly greeting from Eileen, because she considers you her friend. Eileen is gracious to
everyone not only in thought but in act. She has given freely of her time and talent to all
college activities, including our "famous" Glee Club. By this time we all should know who
"Sylvia" really is, and to give ourselves our just due, we do know!
Thanks to our sufifrages Eileen should turn out to be the hnancial wizard of our class,
d if she does not no blame can rest upon us We have seen to it that it cannot possibly
an . - . , , . ..
be from lack of practice in figuring. She has been the Class Treasurer for three years. lt is
positively uncanny the way she "separates" us from our money and makes us like it! And like
her for itl
During classrhours, too, she is our pride and joy-her note-books are .in perfeftf To the
irl who has learned so much about it at our expense, we wish the best that wmzevy can buyl--
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and money to buy it.
Class Treasurer, 2, 3, -lg Sodalityg Metaphysical Club. 33 Catholic Action Clubg
Class Historiang Glee Club, 2, 5, 41 Chairman of Reception Committee, junior
Promg Chairman of Supper Committee, Senior Promg Athletic Association, 1. 2.
5. vig Le Carrie FHIl1g'.lj.l.' Basketball, Z5 Elocution Finalsg Senior Play.
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MARY ELIZABETH LYNN
EAsrHAMPToN, Mass. a
"Ly111zie"
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"To .my you are zvelfrmlcf umfld be i11pcrf11m11.i."
Friendly, willing, nonchalant is Mary-she meets life's trials with an engaging smile
and unhurried air. To meet Mary is to remember that friendly smile, and to know her is inf
evitably to like her. One's first impression is a glimpse of wavy hair that everyone enviesg
then that smile that makes you feel you have known her ever so long. Even as a Freshman, she
impressed us with her good nature and keen intellect. To date, her scholastic record has been
certainly a splendid one. However, it is not only her friendliness nor is it her scholastic
standing that has endeared her to the class of '3-1. Besides this friendliness Mary possesses
another quality which is priceless to us-her sincere willingness to aid others. "A friend in
need is a friend indeed." We can feel nothing but gratitude, Mary, when we think of your
heroic act in plugging the leak in the dike. Even in the face of odds you valiantly stood your
ground. Such loyalty! Though a song was your only reward, no one can accuse you of a
lack of perseverance! It was fortunate, though, that someone held you backgyou would no
doubt have gone on "sailing" almost "ad infinitumf' Maybe we didn't appreciate you in Elocu-
tion Class, Miss Lynn, but we certainly did outside of it, and always will, we wish we were
all half as patriotic!
4 a v Q 1
Secretary of Catholic Action Club 4' Sodality' Le Circle I-'1'n1g1ii.' Metaphysical
Club 3' Chairman of Refreshments, junior Prom' Secretary of Class, junior Yearg
Treasurer of Freshman Class' Glee Club 1 2' Athletic Association, 2.
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MARJORIE IRENE MCMANUS
gg Fircnisuitcs, Mass.
"rlflarge"
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Anil Mime who kllllll' flue, lwuu' .111 uwrdi .Ire fillllffi
Fitchhuigs loss was our gain when "Marge," a tall, diffident girl joined our ranks.
She did not mix immediately, but waited until she knew what was what-one of those rare
gems who thinks before she acts. After a long period of probation, we were admitted to
that inner sanctum where we glimpsed the true and real "Marge." She is our Class Athlete and
the scourge of other classes on the basketball Hoof. Quick, strong and wholly absorbed in her
game, she is out to play basketball and win-and she usually succeeds. Her favorite subjects
are Mathematics and the Sciences, and she has established an enviable record in every branch
of them. Many happy hours have we spent together in Physics laboratory on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons. Nor is "Marge" lacking in determinationg whatever she wants and likes
to do, she sticks to and does well. Her executive ability came to the front when, as Chairman
of the Class Ring Committee, she quickly and deftly completed arrangements so that there was
no delay in our possessing the beautiful rings of which we are so justly proud. "Marge" is
also a swimmer of great prowess, and perhaps in the years to come, when Our College has
become prosperous she may return as Swimming Instructor to teach in the pool that the Class
of '5-1 will donate.
We feel confident that once having accepted us you will not forget us 'lMarge," and
in a chorus bid you "bon voyage."
Sodalityg Le Carrie limzzgizii 5 Metaphysical Club, 33 Catholic Action Clubg Presi-
dent of Athletic Association, 5, 4, Vice-President of Athletic Association, 2g
Chairman of Ring Committee, 51 Basketball, 2, 3, 4g Dramatic Clubg Glee
Club, 1, 2.
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CHICOPEE, MAss.
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"Her twice, u'bafe'e1' the mid. ezzrbtnzfedq
Like mimic I0 the bear! it u'e11f."
Chicopee boasts of our College, and also of Clara. We have never seen Clara when
her uniform didn't seem to have just come from the tailors, when every hair wasn't just in the
right place-and in glancing through her notebooks, we hnd this same evidence of neatness.
How do you do it Clara? You also hnd time to play basketball, skate, play tennis, and above
all come to class with your lessons prepared. A gift of the gods, surely-this ability to get
so much accomplished in so short a time. As "julie" in the play "Richelieu," you also did
justice to your acting ability. French has always been your strong point, and now we hope
that you may have the opportunity of teaching others how to appreciate it as much as you
have in the past. That little knack of pronouncing French words, as if they had fallen from
the lips of a true Parisian, is certainly something of which to be proud.
Will you ever forget the first period Junior Year and the second period Seiior Year?
You'll have to admit they were logical, anyway. We're not the least bit worried about how
you'll get along in the world. Anyone who can forecast the futures of this years group of
Seniors can't help walking hand in hand with dear old Lady Luck! It's only the natural out-
come of being nothing short of a wizard!
General Chairman, junior Promg Annual College Play, Class Secretary, -ig Sodal-
ityg Secretary of Dramatic Club, 53 Metaphysical Club, 53 Catholic Action Clubg
Le Cerfle F1'anfai.r,' Athletic Association, 2, 3, 4, Class Prophet, Glee Club, lg
Basketball, 2, 3, 4, La Carle Ctz.iZell.1m1, 5, 4, Senior Play.
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ROSE AGNES OKEEFE
TURNERS FALLS, MASS.
"Tn ffilwl Ire!! Il .1 iffulld illberiltuzcef'
To look back over our college days and not see Rose standing out in our memories
would make the picture incomplete indeed, for even from our very earliest associations with
her we carry the impression of her friendliness and quiet charm. The frequent visits we made
to "Roses room" couldn't possibly be forgotten by-any one of us. As verdant Freshmen, un-
familiar with our new routine, we labored under the impression that all study periods meant
a "free" period in the literal sense of the word, and Rose's room was always a haven for us
from the frowns of our annoyed superiors. Do you remember, Rose, our feverish excitement
when as Freshmen we sat around and talked and talked of nothing but the all important sub-
ject of our first "Prom"? . . . how the inevitable questions, "XVho is he?" and "Wliat color
are you wearing?" were tossed to and fro? You were as excited as we, yet you never once
lost that air of quiet reserve which has always been the envy of the other members of the
class of '34. As Chairman of Tickets for our junior Prom, you proved your executive ability
by the capable way in which you managed to keep the infernal accounts straight! It's a wonder
she didn't lose her reason simply trying to "collect." It would be fairly difiicult to convince
any of us that Rose won't be a big success in after life, with such a record to fall back on.
Metaphysical Club. 31 Catholic Action Clubg Le Cerrle Fmz14'.1ii.' Chairman of
Tickets, junior Promg Assistant Librarian of Glee Club, 5, 41 Sodalityg Class
Secretary, lg Athletic Association, 2, 5, -ig Dramatic Club, -ig Senior Play.
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ELEANOR FRANCES PECK
WEST SPRINQFUQLD, MAss. ,
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Genteel in personage,
Conduct, and equipageg
Noble by heritage,
Generous and free.
-Hwzry Cl11'ey.
Four short lines borrowed from Henry Carey help to give one an idea of Eleanor.
Diminutive as she is, this only proves that good things come in small packages. So shy and
unobtrusive is she that often she is not duly accredited for her responses given in a half-
pianissimo tone. Eleanor is studious at the proper time. Wlmen it is time to study, she duti-
fully drinks in the contents of her book. At playtime, she just as zealously enters into the
spirit of fun or pleasure. Certainly if capability was ever present in anyone that person is
Eleanor.
Theres always a smile on Eleanor's face for everyone . . . except when she is
pondering over some perplexing problem. She is always ready to help. to give a word of
advice and to contribute her bit toward a good time. Senior Year we discovered a hidden
talent in Eleanor. She has a very pleasing voice and managed to keep it hidden from us until
recently. Her literary talent was a thing unknown to us too, until Senior Year. Then, when
tryouts were given for the "Elmata" staff it was Eleanor who was awarded the position of
Editor-in-Chief.
We'1'e proud of our Eleanor and we wish her the best of success as she ventures forth
from these portals into what we hope will be for her a world of triumph.
Catholic Action Clubg Secretary of Metaphysical Club. 51 Sodalityg Glee Club
1. 2g Dramatic Club, 2, 5g Senior Playg Le Cerrle F1'tI7Ig'Llf.l,' Editor-in-Chief,
Elnmlrz: Basketball, 2g Lu Carle Crzrlellrnzrr. 2, 5, -lg Athletic Association, 23
Annual College Playg Senior Play.
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' A , WlJllCliSTER,MASS.
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li rwrlli tx zwfwle elewzily in fzorzdtzgef'
Ever willing to lend a hand was Shakespe-are's Beatrice in "Much Ado About Nothing,"
and ever willing to lend a hand is our own "Bea," Always she retains her characteristic dignity,
yet there are times when she can giggle with the rest of us and then proceed to wonder why
she did so. Businesslike in work and play, methodical 'in study, "Bea" is capability itself. She
is a staunch believer in "All work and no play makes jack a chill boy," and after just so much
work "Bea" will "take time out," to come back refreshed and ready to settle down once again
to the business at hand. ln' moments of distress, we turn to her for sympathy-and get it.
Seldom does she show provocation, and, when she does, it is not from wrath, but rather be-
cause she has been cut to the quick. True, she is not very large, but she is a clever and
intelligent talker and always manages to more than hold her own in all our classes. As for
style, she seems to he quite the source of advice, and we have yet to see "Bea" looking any-
thing hut "chic." Shes never "fussed," or "flustered," and do we envy her that wave in her
tawny locksl Vlfe don't know exactly what she will decide to do in life, but we do know
she'll be good and make good in whatever she attempts.
Treasurer of Sodality. wig Metaphysical Cluh, 5, Le Carrie Fmnfair: Class Presi-
dent, 11 Catholic Action Cluhg Athletic Association, 23 Basketball, 3, 43 Chair-
man of Programs, Senior Promg Associate Editor of Elzzlulm Dramatic Cluhg Glee
Cluh, l, 21 Chairman of Freshman Reception, -ig Annual College Play, Senior Play.
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MARY WINIFRED SULLIVAN
NORTH Baooicriizrn, Mass, A'
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"ll"'l1nie wi! in llle isomfml, -Qwlllc' iii fzriglvl,
New rmvied iz fredii-iI.1H1 QIIIXI1 ml Ili !fl.nfi."
"The mills. of the gods grind slowly. but they grind surely." Mary entered our portals.
shy, demure, quiet. As Sophomore year was ushered in, we began to appreciate the humor
latent behind that shynessg the roguishness behind that "immobile," XX'hen we of '54 embarked
on the third stage of our voyage, the name of our colleen was found in all collegiate affairs.
As Seniors, we proclaimed our trust and confidence in her ability-we saw her in full command
-lightening with a firm and diligent hand the trials and tribulations of the Senior Class. It
is now that that roguish smile is at its best-we learn that her humor is genuine Irish wit. To
the same degree that her wit is genuine, so, her logic is firm. Her philosophy would make
any college professor feel that his point has penetrated at least one soul. "Mayme" is one of
our salvationists in any philosophy oral, and what feeling is more consoling than to know that
there is someone who will come to the rescue when the mind of one less logical than she grows
absolutely blank and we ponder on the Rationalists in vain. Our "commander" is a striking
example of balance-grave seriousness on one side, and clever jollity on the other, with deep
intelligence as the crowning force.
To our champion of wit, to our defender of thesis, to our Senior president, '54 sends
the trophy of Good Fortune!
Class President, 41 Class Vice-President, 2g Le Cerrle Fl'.1lIf.Ijl'.' President of
Metaphysical Club, 51 President of Catholic Action Clubg Basketball, 2, 5, -lg
Sodalityg Humor Editor. Elm.1I.z: Vice-President of Athletic Association, 53
Annual College Playg Senior Play.
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EDNA M. ROSMUND WOOD
EAST SPRINGFIELD, Mass.
"W'0odie"
"Nn1l2i11g greill lmi ere: .1cfJiez'ezf zrilfmizi 6lIl!J1l,ljilllIl.H
Vivacity personified is this tall slim girl with the lovely brown eyes! She is animation
from the soles of her feet, which are never still, to the crown of her head, which she holds
proudly and with just the right degree of self-assurance. From the beginning, her exterior
gaiety has balanced her brilliant mind and clever facility for quickly grasping difficult prob-
lems in all fields, made her stand out. She was immediately hailed as one of the scholars of
the Class of '5-1, and has to the end maintained a splendid record in aHfairs scholastic. Her
versatility, if not her vivaciousness, has endeared her to her teachers. Her generously given
assistance in working out Physics problems made her a public benefactor. Incredible s 't
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may seem, she was one of our social celebrities, every Prom was graced by her presence-
more than once we listened breathlessly while she told of some football game she chanced to
attend over the week-end, always adding to the effect by the gracful and clever manipulation
of her expressive hands. "NXfoodie", as she frequently was called, will always be remembered
for her spontaneous laughter which she accompanied invariably by the placing of a hand on
either side of her head and by rocking from side to side.
"XXfoodie" was one of our "social lights," but she can be serious, too, and we're willing
Io wager that she will always be on more than speaking terms with success!
Assistant Editor Elmiifiiq Chairman of Programs, junior Prom, Chairman of
Decorations, Senior Prom, Sodalityg Le Cerrle F7'aIlYg'df,l',' Metaphysical Club, 3g
Catholic Action Clubg Glee Club, 2, Dramatic Club, Basketball, 2, 5, -ig Athletic
Association, 23 Debating Club, 3, 4, Senior Play.
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The Class of '34
EILEEN M. LARKIN
T was on the eighteenth of September. 'way back in '30, that we. the sisters of the Charter
Class matriculated Cas Freshmenj at "The Elms." Bravely did we face the battery of in-
quiring eyes turned upon us by our wisei's and-er-a elders. to whom we are eternally
grateful for their guiding information regarding bells, bed stripping and for the early admoni-
tion: 'iNever accept anything on rumor"-"thereby hangs a tale."
"First impressions are lasting" so I trust that all of you remember that it was on a Tlmridtzzi
night that we partook of our first meal here and "bashed things over." And that first French
Class-remember the dictation! No? But then all were not afilicted in the same way. "Loin des
yeux, loin du coeur" was unmistakably disproven in those days and we did not need French
debates to do itfjust a little salt and water. Heu mihil Well, we of the low-waistline, black
stocking and board-walk era duly travelled the board walk, elected Beatrice Smith as our Class
President, Rose O'Keefe as our Vice-President, Catherine Gannon as our Secretary and Mary
Lynn as our Treasurer, joined the Sodality. the French Club, Glee Club, Athletic Association,
founded the Royal Order of Organ Movers. In due recognition of our merit. the other classes gave
us a party. We passed the social exam and eagerly awaited our coming mid-term and nzid-getnml
There is a sundial fnot the one in the Cathedral Square at Milanj which reads "Count only the
golden hours." Were we to abide by this principle, and were this written for only a few of
usfexams would not merit recording, but there are the ifudenli among us who have a right to
reminisce over their field of battle and glory.
Thanksgiving found us homeward bound with arms straining with books-well, "we live and
learn." The year unfolded, with its "rainy nights," when we were lulled to sleep by the "drip, drip.
drip," of the rain dropsg races from the Spaulding Houseg skating in Van Horn, controversy over flu'
pronunciations, defended or opposed by Eastern and Western Massachusetts respectivelyg receiv-
ing an added memberg until the Christmas Play, in which Alice Hanan first gave us proof of her
dramatic ability and Marjorie McManus came to the aid of a fainting angel. All this heralded our
Christmas vacation, which came and went like the boxes from home+much too soon.
The dreaded mid-years were followed by fa week-end at home andj a consoling retreat with
Father Mattimore. S. J., who proved unquestionably that "you can't be naughty and yet be nice."
When our mental and spiritual development had been thus adequately taken care of for the time being.
the Holy Cross Concert gave us a much needed social fiing, even though some of us did not deign
to dance. Lent found us sobered down to routine again, while Sunday inspection of the "new build-
ing" and conducted tours up to the tower became our favorite pastime until the arrival of Faster.
which brought with it blessed relief and relaxation.
Tripping back in our Easter bonnets, we resumed studies on April thirteenth, in the neu' build-
ing! History had the honor of initiating us to "these holy realms." After acclimating ourselves.
our fancy lightly turned to thoughts of lbe Prom, the first Prom of the College. the junior Prom
of the Charter Class! Programs were noi made out the last minute, and in the interim-marks for
the quarter were read, just to keep us down to earth. May twelfth was the day of our reception
into the Sodality, and. on this occasion, Father George Shea addressed us. At last the junior Prom
arrived and that first grand march in the stately auditorium is something we will always remember.
Those were the days when proms lasted 'til two and we could go home after them. Heu mihi again!
Singing was in order, and I may add, in demand, almost every day after the prom in prepara-
tion for the concert in connection with the Elocution Contest which was held on May 27th.
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That night we certainly shone! Catherine Gannon captured first prize- Claudia Fleming did ad-
mirably, the Glee Club had as accompanist Margaret Berger, while the remainder of the class
reminded those interested that "Sandman Am a Softly Comin'." Finals surrounded the contest and
we were tired out after them. On our last night we were royally entertained by the French Club's
presentation of "Fabiola" over in the Casino, when Margaret Berger, Catherine Gannon and Marge
McManus were worthy "Femmes Chretiennesf' Mass the next morning, followed by reading of the
marks, brought to a close a full year. Sitting on trunks and rushing for taxies were the last
glimpses we had of each other after fond fond fatewells and promises to write. 1Remember we
were only Freshmen.,
SOPI-IOMORE YEAR
With experience giving us that knowing look, we returned to O. L. E. lacking two of our
former members and gaining a new one. Two nights after the arrival of the Freshmen we gave them
an opportunity to make themselves known-which they did. With a new year came two new
members of the faculty, a course in Chemistry and Physical Ed., and study in the new building. The
new building was nicesbul!
As it was the custom to elect class orhcers early, we did so on October 13th, with the result that
Grace Collins was President, Mary Winifred Sullivan, Vice-President, Alice Hanan, Secretary, and
Eileen Larkin, Treasurer. The old order changed, bringing us retreat time in October with Father
Williams, S. j., as Retreat Master, who admonished us to "Keep the Gate." After seeing the cruel
world we returned to End strange things about. The "Garret Girls" kept in trim with the aid of
Garibaldi every night after study. The work-out was accompanied by our theme song, "l'll Be
Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal You" with Mary B. Donahue as soloist.
Rules were read and exams wrought their havoc. However, Thanksgiving followed close on
their heels, relieving our fact-packed intellects. Our chaplain was settled in the Spaulding house by
this time. Quite a little community we were getting to be-chapel, store, heat, hairdressers. With
marks fresh in our minds, our curricula demanded our attention until the big Christmas Party, the
first in the Administration Building, came with softly-sweet strains of "Silent Night" floating down
to the Rotunda and introducing the Concert of Christmas Carols by the Glee Club. Refreshments
in O'Leary followed the distribution of gifts by our original Santa Claus. Next day-HOME.
With the New Year and new resolutions, we again launched into the struggle and learned that
rubbing alcohol is not found free in nature-when came exams again, with French Orals in the
lead, and climaxed by the junior Prom on january 29th. With "Good Night Sweetheart" we turned
to our respective homes, after learning the lesson never, never to have a prom linish up exam week.
After we received the inevitable marks, Dr. Paulding came on March 4th and gave "Richelieu"
in his inimitable way. For variety, baslzetball games and class pictures occupied our attention until
a program on St. Patrick's Day, when we sat for, listened to and laughed at the stories which Father
Doyle told us, until our sides literally ached. With the first day of Spring came quarterly exams, and
again Easter vacation came to our rescue.
Shortly after returning, campus scenery e.x'r11nii'ely was enjoyed until our steps were permitted
to wander. They wandered to the Holy Cross Concert on April 22nd, which again gave us been
enjoyment. Commencement songs, outdoor baseball, strawberry shortcake thonestlyl and tennis
were sure signs that summer and vacation were not too far away. With the warmer weather came
the Formal Reception into the Sodality on May 19th, which was followed by the Sophomore Class
Play in the interclass contest-namely "The Flower Shop."
Finals and that English Oral. "My Goo'ness, W'ere We Per.i11tz.ti1'e." On june 6th the Senior
Class presented Sheridan's "Rivals." The next day the Athletic Banquet was held, and, on june
8th, the Oratorical Contest took place again. Once more Catherine Gannon captured first prize and
Claudia Fleming competed with credit. june 9th was Class Day and everyone turned out to witness
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the "Charter Elm" planting fit is doing nicely-thank youj. The next evening, in all the heat,
marks were read. Baccalaureate Sunday was next on the program, and our Most Rev. President,
Bishop O'Leary, graced the occasion by his presence. The next day was a busy one, it was the
occasion of the first Commencement of the College of O. L. E. and that meant losing the Charter
Class, our friendsg but it also was the day of the Senior Prom. Home from the Prom meant home
for the summer. so the farewells were more brief this year.
JUNIOR YEAR
On September 15th we registered for our junior Year, missed one from our class and life Seniors,
inspected the Freshmen, and elected class officers in the persons of Grace Collins, President, Ger-
trude Flannery, Vice-President, Mary Lynn, Secretary, and Eileen Larkin, Treasurer.
Being juniors meant taking on Biology and Philosophy, where the mysterious "per se infallible"
was translated. In connection with this we joined the Metaphysical Club and elected Mary Sullivan,
Presidtntg Mary Lynn, Vice-President, and Eleanor Peck, Secretary. Anxious to enjoy our privileges,
we elected Marge McManus chairman of our ring committee, and, with the falling leaves, retreat
with Father Stimpson, S. j., began. Recreation was devoted to "Casey." From deep, deep thoughts
we turned to a Halloween Party and a concert by the Musical Clubs. Returning from Thanksgiving
holidays, we Haunted our class rings, were entertained by Dr. Pauldings presentation of Sheridan's
"School For Scandal," had a real turkey dinner, a Christmas pai'ty with carols and tree, which was
becoming traditional in our young college, and we1'e back again in "home sweet home."
On january 15th, Bishop O'Leary blessed the Administration Building on the occasion of Cap
and Gown Sunday, while the Class of '34 lent the proper dignity to the occasion. Another re-
minder that we were juniors came with the election of junior Prom chairmen, Clara Moynahan
being chosen as General Chairman. To prove that we were not beautiful but dumb, mid-years were
undertakenw"Citez dix vers"-remember? Father Hurley spoke on Our Lady of Lourdes, the
Sodality held a Mother-Daughter Tea, with "Castles In Spain" helping.
On February 2-lth we held our junior Prom. We even surprised ourselves with its success, and,
by unanimous consent, it was the best yet! "Dancing in the Dark" to Ed. Murphy's orchestra "helped
much" to leave such a favorable impression. Witli the Holy Cross Concert we again closed our social
season until Lent was over. However, to pass the time, the "Feast of Back-us" in Room ,
St. Patricks week-end, futile attempts to issue script, basketball, and quarterlies, with April Fool in
their midst, were enjoyed.
Back from Easter vacation, "junior Day" was observed in "Oral Expression" class: Ships at
Seag "The organ hesitated"-blank, one thing alone l know--blank. Well, we enjoyed it. Tennis
again meant Spring again. ln its train were "Papa" Lynn, the Oratorical Contest and Catherine
Gannon capturing second prize, Blue-books with hot, hot days and afternoon cooling systems. Oralsa
Koh, melj. Senior presentation of "The Taming of the Shrew," the junior-Senior Picnic at Crystal
Lake, which was a keen treat if we do say so, followed by Class Day, when freckles and Sunburns
enhanced by crisp organdies were endorsed. Duly balmed, we ca1'ried on to the picturesque Senior
Prom, and Hdawnced and dawnced," oblivious to the roars of a raging electric storm. On Bacca-
laureate Sunday we had as guest speaker Father Dolan, S. j., and with the news that the year-books
were out we autographed to our hearts content. The following day was Commencement and officially
the Seniors were given a worthy farewellg Bishop O'Leary wished them Godspeed, while the added
honor of Mrs. Alfred Smith's presence was enjoyed. It was all over in a hustle-then home and
trunks to unpack.
SENIOR YEAR
Witli our silver shining, we, the Gold-Coast Dwellers, determined to make it a worthwhile
year, returned for the final round of our college course. Being very quiet young ladies, we spent
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many of the first few days in the browsing room, but on "looking up" some of our classmates we
found that there was one of us missing-and we missed her. In compliance with the new schedule
we elected class ofhcers, namely: President, Mary Sullivan: Vice-President, Alice Hanang Secretary.
Clara Moynahang Treasurer, Eileen Larkin. On the same day two Seniors fa-hemj were elected
to Sodality ofhcesg Claudia Fleming was made Prefect, and Beatrice Smith, Treasurer. The follow-
ing night was Elms Night. of which Beatrice Smith was the capable chairman, and for the opening of
which "Sweetheart Darlin' " was in demand. On October 5rd, the Athletic Association re-elected as
President Marjorie McManus. Elections with Seniors in the limelight being in vogue. the Musical
Clubs on October 9th elected Margaret Berger as President and Rose O'Keefe as Assistant Librarian.
while the Dramatic Club and the Debating Club elected Catherine Gannon as President. About this
time the Catholic Action Club chose as its President, Mary Sullivang Vice-President. Clara Moynahang
Secretary, Mary Lynn.
Election results having gone to our heads we played "statue" on the lawn of O'Learyg that is
mmf of us had happy landings on the lawn. Retreat sobered us under the guidance of Father
james J. Kelly, S. whom we will always remember and quote in "lt is later than you think."
It took all our time, this business of being Seniors. Cap and Gown Sunday was commemorated in
an unprecedented manner, with a Barn Dance given by the Sophomores on the eve. the Sunday
itself being commemorated by the presence of Bishop O'Leary and the sincerely appreciated tribute
of Father Doyle. The junior reception followed. and a banquet at the Highland completed a
genuinely enjoyed week-end. We had one good time.
On October 30th the Shakespeare Institute conducted by Dr. Paulding began. Five comedies
and five tragedies were superbly given while "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet" merit special men-
tion. Exams were followed by Thanksgiving, which saved us from collapse, and late marks were
read. We were setting a new standard as Seniors. Late Thanksgiving brought an early Christmas.
and once more for the last time we enjoyed the Christmas Party in its beautiful setting. Christmas
brought an honest to goodness rest.
Returning meant walking into ,ifleen exams, but to distract our attention "Richelieu" was given
as the College Play. Catherine Gannon and Clara Moynahan in the leads. and with Seniors support-
ing. The Junior Prom drowned our sorrows. and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The Winter
Carnival effect was ejj'er.fi1'efask a junior! This reminded us that we had a Prom to conduct so
immediately we chose the ofhcials. the general chairmanship being entrusted to Grace Collins. Soon
after, the youngsters from Holy Cross fthat college in Wforcesterj again entertained and so we old-
timers decided to take in the last one. True to custom-the murir was thrilling.
Early Lent brought with it an unexpected treat in Father Hubbard, S. j. fThe Glacier Priestl.
He had us spellbound and had he wished it. we would have listened to him interminably. Another
distinguished guest at this time was our old friend Dr. Paulding who returned to give us Calderon's
"Mighty Magician." The unwanted guest-or rather, spectre. E.x'.1m, made its presence felt again-
and again we were revived by Easter Vacation.
Waxed floors greeted us on our return. Mild days brought out roller-skating Freshmen and
strolling Seniors, and the fact that on a future day not so far away we would be among the "A, B's."
Plans for the annual entertainment of the Musical Clubs and the Dramatic Society were well under-
way, and the thoughts of exams were again threatening, black on our horizon. At least our marks
were read publicly for the last time. Thus far is our history.
The College Calendar plus a determination to enjoy our last months together is the only
prophecy we have for the last of our college years. As for the things of the futurefsay we.
"Hitch your wagon to a star,
Hold the reins, and-there you are!"
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CLARA M. MOYNAHAN
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WAS beginning to get very tired of sitting be-
side my sister on the bank, and of having nothing
to do. Once or twice, I had peeped into the
book she was reading, but it had no pictures or
conversations in it, and what is the use of .1 book
without pictures or conversations?
So I was considering in my own mind fas well
as I could, for the hot day made me feel very sleepy
and stupidl whether the pleasure of making a daisy
chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and
picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit
with pink eyes ran close by me.
There was nothing so zfery remarkable in that.
nor did I think it so very much out of the way to
hear the Rabbit say to itself, "Oh dear! Oh dear!
I shall be too late." fWhen I thought it over after-
wards, it occurred to me that I ought to have won-
dered at this but at the time it all seemed quite
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hurried on, I started to my feet, for it flashed across
my mind that I had never before seen a rabbit with
either a waistcoat pocket, or a watch to take out of
it. Burning with curiosity, I ran across the field
after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop
down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.
In another moment, down I went after it, never
once considering how in the world I was to get out
again.
The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for
some distance and then dipped suddenly down, so
suddenly that I had not a moment to think about
myself before I found I was falling down a very
deep well. Down, down I fellfthen I began to
notice shelves with labels on them, on the sides of
the well. One of them read 1956, another 19591
finally I realized that these were ,l't'ill'l I was passing.
Alas! I couldn't stop long enough to investigate
these years, but must keep on and on until suddenly
thump, thump, down I came upon a heap of dry
leaves and the fall was over.
I had dropped right into the year 1944. Heavens,
lo years had passed. Wliile I was bitterly resenting
the quick passage of time, I was startled by a pathetic
squeak: "Oh, look what you've done! You've spoiled
my beautiful fur." I looked down and there at my feet
was a most -unusual looking bug-very much like a
caterpillar grown too big. The bug continued, "just
because you're big, Clara, you don't have to step on
me. Why don't you look where you're going?"
Then it groaned again. Thunderstruck at hearing
my name, I shouted "Who are you?" "Don't you
know me?" asked the fantastic bug. "Why, I'm
Florence Fortinf' "I-Ieavens, Florence, what hap-
pened to you?" "In my scientific research I was
crossing the glands of a caterpillar with those of a
human, in order to make women more beautiful-
veritable butterflies. You know how a business like
this would pay! Well, I became so interested, and
as I could n'ot find a subject I had to experiment on
myself! Look at the result. Oh, dear-this is what
lab. work did to me. Oh dear-oh dear-" Im-
mediately the two of us shed oceans of tears over
the fate of poor Florence and we swam along in the
flood, At length I reached the shore, and looked
down on my wet clothes. How could I ever get dry
before catching cold?
"I will soon get you dry." At the sound I looked
up and there standing before me was a personage in
long, flowing academic robes with an atmosphere of
degrees all over her-Ph.D., LL.D., etc. The per-
sonage continued, "You'll soon be dry, for now I
will recite to you the driest facts in history. Ahemf'
she said, with an important air, "are you ready?
This is the driest thing I know. Silence, if you
please! 'William the Conqueror, whose cause was
favored by the Pope, was soon victorious over the
English, who wanted leaders and had been of late
much given to usurpation and conquest. Edwin and
Morcar, the earls of Mercia and Northumbriaw-" I
looked down at my clothes: they were thoroughly
dry! As the droning went on without any sign of
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ceasing, I looked up and, with a little shiver, I rec-
ognized Catherine Gannon at her most eloquent. As
I was now di'y, I escaped immediately and hurried
along the path.
As I ran along I noticed someone in front of me.
walking slowly and looking eagerly to right and left
as though searching for something. I approached
and heard her saying, "Oh dear, I ITIUSI find those
gloves." Soon she went up the steps of a house and
entered. I followed, and, on the nameplate, I saw
P. Collins. Of course, I should have known it, for
one could not fail to remember Pat's forgetfulness.
I later found out that Pat was head of the Bureau
of Missing Persons.
I turned away from the house and there, on the
branches of a tree, I was startled to see a large cat
wearing a grin from ear to ear. Of course! it was
the Cheshire cat. "Cheshire Puss," I began very
timidly, for I didn't at all know whether it would
like the name. However it only grinned a little
wider. "Ah, it is pleased so far," I thought, encour-
aged I went on, "Wtmuld you tell me, please, in
which direction I must go to see the rest of my
classmates?" "In that direction," the cat said waving
its right paw around, "is the College of Our Lady of
Elms, and in that direction," waving the other paw.
"is Alumnae Town. Visit either you like. They're
both mad." "But I don't want to go among mad
people!" "You can't help it," said the cat, "You're
mad, I'm mad." "But I'm not mad," I cried. "You
must be," said the cat, "or you wouldn't be a
prophet." Before I could dispute it, the cat and his
grin disappeared, so I walked along the beautiful
woodland path and came upon a sweet, dear, little
cottage. Little kiddy-cars, swings and toys dotted
the lawn. I decided to stop here, it was .ro peaceful
and surely I would get a sensible answer to my ques-
tions. Suddenly I heard a clatter of dishes, then a
voice was raised which sounded suspiciously like
Grace Collins', saying "I'm going home to Mother."
I hurried along, dodging china which was flying
through the doors and windows.
I rushed on and was suddenly confronted with a
gate over which was the sign "Alumnae Town."
There was neither a wall nor a fence. just a gate.
Things were getting curiouser and curiouser-I had
seen a wall without a gate, but never had I seen a
gate without a wall! I rang the large bell on the
gate and immediately the disciplinarian came and re-
proved me sternly, waving her hands in the air. "My
dear, that isn't at all the proper form. You must
enter hrst and then ring the bell for admittance." I
did so, although I thought it rather foolish. Wlien
I rang the bell, it sounded distinctly like a tea bell
and sure enough, there was a tea party in progress.
On the lawn was a long table set with many places,
and only three persons seated at the table. I ad-
vanced and immediately the three set up a clamor,
"No room! No room!" I knew instantly from their
courteous manner that they were some of my class-
mates, so I approached them boldly. I didn't recog-
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nize them, because 10 years makes a difference in
any womans appearance. I was just about Io lift
my tea cup when a sudden movement on the opposite
side of the table attracted my attention. The tallest
member of the group was up on the table, and began
to execute a most exotic, most exciting oriental dance.
She swirled, she swayed, she all but swooned. Im-
mediately I knew who this one was: it couldn't pos-
sibly be anyone else-so in my most reproving man-
ner I said, "Edna Wfoodf' The figure whirled toward
me, "I am not Edna Wtmtad. I am ze great whatsis,
I have dance before ze kings, queens, rajahs, czars
an' all ze ozzers. I am ze great teacher of ze dance.
Tonight, me, I dance before ze Mayor of Alumnae
Ttiwn-Whti are you?" "Me? why I'm Clara!"
"Oh." Immediately her professional manner dropped
from her, and she gracefully jumped to the ground.
Then I heard a snap and looked over at the second
member of the group who said, thoughtfully, chew-
ing her gum, "Oh yes, shes the very bei! dancer."
And who should it be but Gert Flannery. Wlien I
asked her how the years had treated her, she launched
into a lengthy description of her phenomenal suc-
cess. She had invented a new kind of dress snap.
made of chewing gum. "You see," said Gert.
"they're the very bert snaps. They give and give but
never pull apart. And I got the idea in the twinkle
of an eye." Very bright girl, Gert! Suddenly I
heard "Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle." This brought
my attention to the third member of the group. She
was sleeping with her head on a tea cup and drowsily
she chanted, "Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle." The other
two pinched her until she raised her head and I
recognized Eileen Larkin. "Good heavens," I said
to the others, "what is the matter with her? Has
she sleeping sickness?" Gert and Edna propped
Eileen up and urged her to tell her story in a hurry.
before she fell completely asleep again. Then, in a
great rush, Eileen began, "I've been up to the Arctic
Circle looking for the Arctic flea." "Arctic flea," I
shouted! "Yes," she answered, "you've heard of
Indians that bite the dustg well, this is a flea that
bites the snow. I had to go up during the Arctic
day which is six months long, so I had no sleep all
that time, because I've been straining my eyes look-
ing for that flea, and now that I'm home, I have to
catch up on six months' lost sleep." She yawned
and slumped down comfortably against a teapot but
I, interested in fleas because of my studies in science,
shouted, "Did you get it, Eileen?" "No," she
yawned, and promptly nestled closer to the teapot.
Imagine anyone falling asleep when Edna danced or
Gert snapped her gum in a manner guaranteed to
keep the dead awake. Presently, Edna jumped up
and started off. When I asked her where she was
going, she airily waved her hand, drawling, "Oh.
my public, you know." Then in a snap Gert was
gone. So I rose and wandered on, leaving Eileen
dreaming of the flea she didn't find.
Ahead of me, I saw a huge bunch of colored bal-
loons. The vendor looked very familiar. Wlien she
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lifted her voice in song, all doubt vanished-I knew
I could never mistake Iviargaret Berger. I was
amused to hear her and listened intently, as she
offered her balloons for sale. After I had spoken
to her. she told me about the circus in town. She
advised me to be sure to attend it, because many
surprises awaited me. Curious, I left Margaret sing-
ing her song, "XWho will buy my balloons?" and
hurried to the circus.
The first thing that attracted my attention was a
voice crying out, "Right this way, Ladies and Gentle-
men, step right this way. See the beautiful, the tan-
talizing, the stoooopendous snake charmervthe glam-
orous, the gorgeous Rosina of the circus! Only
one-tenth of a dollar-one thin dime!" I walked
over and pleased, but perplexed, I recognized Alice
Hanan. She in IL11'H knew me, "Go on in," she said,
"it will be worth your money." I did so. My
mouth dropped open, my eyes grew as big as mill
ponds for there before me I saw to my horror, the
glamorous Rosina, but, when I knew her, her name
was Eleanor Peck. Oh, my shy, retiring little
Eleanor! I rushed from the tent into a voice that
shouted, "Wltet'e do you think you're going in such
a hurry, knocking people down and creating a dis-
turbance?" I looked up and nodded approval, I
always thought McManus was a good name for a
cop. I asked the way to the Town Hall and having
found out I hurried away in that direction. Strange
to say, in this strange town, I found the Hall and
entered, not without considerable trepidation. Only
the fates knew what lay in store here. I was notic-
ing the many impressive otllces, when I heard the
sound of weeping. Investigating, I found myself at
the door of the jail, and there, behind the bars, was
much weaving and waving and flashing of hands.
Immediately, I knew it was Mary Clancy. I asked
her why she wept and how she happened to be here.
She answered that she had been arrested and was
awaiting her trial that afternoon. She enlarged upon
her woes, saying she had been accused of causing a
the air currents. I soon left Mary
way to the Mayors otllce. Wlien I
could see was feet, two great feet.
on the desk. I walked around the
was greatly surprised to recognize
disturbance of
and made my
entered, all I
firmly planted
barricade. and
Claudia Fleming, supposedly deep in meditation over
some affairs of the state. This was the first time
I had noticed Claudia snored while thinking. I
coughed discreetly-down came the feet with a bang.
"Yes," she said importantly, "that's how I'll settle
that case." Then she recognized me and invited me
to be seated. She drew toward her a silver box,
opened it with a flourish and offered me a bonbon.
Wlmile we munched, I mentioned poor Marys fate.
Claudia said the trial would take place that after-
noon. When I asked her who the judge was, she
answered that she was the most harsh, the most cruel
judge in the annals of the Massachusetts Bar. At this
moment, the door was flung open and Her Honor,
judge R. O'Keefe, stamped in, shouting "Off with
her hands! Off with her hands!" She became a
little calmer when she recognized me. My two
friends then invited me to dinner. I accepted, and
we walked down the street until we reached a palatial
restaurant above which was the sign, "Sullivan's
Spaghetti Palace." The name seemed familiar, and,
sure enough, as we entered there was Mary Sullivan,
nodding, smiling and rubbing her hands as she led
patrons to tables. Wlien she saw us, she insisted
that she serve us herself. I didn't know what to
order. Mary suggested "I.ynn's Little Lamb Chops."
Wlien I gasped and showed surprise at the mention
of the name, I was informed that Mary Lynn was
a very famous person and she owed it all to "Lynn's
l.ittle Lamb -Chops." However, after the meal, I
began to feel decidely queer. My friends were ap-
parently in the best of health, but then, they were
used to the diet. They hailed a tortoise cab that
was crawling by and took me to Dr. B. Smith. In
the pet'son of this doctor, I found another of my
old classmates. She gave me something so awful
that I felt worse, but I really felt better because I
felt so bad that I forgot how bad I felt before.
The Mayor took her watch out, and said, "Good-
ness, it's six o'clock." Dr. Smith said impatiently.
"Its always six o'clock." Then we all went to the
Town I-Iall where the dance was to be held. As I
moved around among all my classmates, I smiled be-
nignly on them, and all but burst with proud com-
placence, because I saw they were such a credit to
O. I.. E. I was so happy that I was content to
crawl back through the rabbit hole, and wait
patiently for the ten years to pass so the world might
and really appreciate the remarkable
of these girls had hidden away under
apparently unproductive brains. Yes-
see at last
talents each
a bushel of
yes, indeed-the world will some day see, as I have
wonders, what marvels of intellectual
seen, what
strength these-my Classmates-really are.
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Glass Will
ilirt all mrxt knnm by Ihrar prrarntaz WC, the CIHSS of 193-1 of the College
of Our Lady of the Elms, being of sound mind, do hereby make, publish and declare
this, our last will and testament, hereby revoking any and all wills heretofore executed
by us.
To the College we bequeath our love and gratitude for our association of four
years.
To the Faculty, our heartfelt appreciation for all they have done for us.
To the junior Day Students we bequeath talking pictures of us, so that they will
not be lonesome in the study hall next year.
To the entire junior Class, we recommend that they explain Apologetics under a
sky studded with stars, and in the moonlight, to anyone who may be interested.
To the Sophomores, our Sister Class, we leave our "humor," and our love of good
times, which we hope they will cherish and develop as much as we did.
To the Freshman Class we leave our good wishes, and the obligation to protect the
places we occupied in Physics, namely, the last two rows.
Margaret Berger bequeaths the care of the Glee Club banner, with instructions that
it be wrapped carefully after every appearance, to the next President of the Glee Club,
also, her subscription to the Good Housekeeping Magazine to anyone desirous of
obtaining it.
Mary Clancy leaves her address book of people in Holyoke, Westheld, Northamp-
ton and Amherst to Monica King, with the instructions that she use the telephone.
Patricia Collins bequeaths a list of garages and repair shops to any day students
who may have trcuble with their automobiles, especially during cold weather.
Gertrude Flannery leaves her hand-book on "Acquiring Perfection in English
Grammar," to Cecelia Sullivan, in reward for the many services rendered. To Catherine
Germaine she tells the secret of obtaining a ride in Father X's car when she will have
missed the last bus.
Claudia Fleming, the Prefect of the Sodality, bequeaths to the next Prefect her
conscientiousness in all things pertaining to the Sodality. To Rita Mclnnis she donates
the chair in which she was pushed around on the dance floor the night of our junior
Prom.
Florence Fortin leaves her artistic ability to anyone who can use it half as well as
she can.
Catherine Gannon leaves the office of President of the Dramatic Club to Kathleen
Mungiven, also, her Pullman tablecloths, to be divided among the members of the junior
Class.
Alice Hanan bequeaths her curling iron and her ability to burn her neck to any
girl desirous of beautifying herself, in particular Claire Reavy, Her success as Business
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Manager of our Year Book she leaves to next year's Business Manager, with the adinoni-
tion that she take refusals good-naturedly, if at all.
Eileen Larkin bequeaths her frigid room to Commander Byrd so that he can study
the Antarctic region right near home.
Mary Lynn leaves a ship in which to retreat when the embarrassing habit of blush-
ing about certain people from a certain school becomes unbearable, to Catherine Germaine,
Louise XVelsh and Claire Reavy.
Marjorie McManus establishes a fund to provide steak to be served exclusively,
Wfednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Clara Moynahan leaves her nonchalance, which she lost the night of the Elms
Alumnae dance to Mary Louise Smith, if she can find it.
Rose O'Keefe bequeaths her electrical appliances to the Sophomores, especially Mary
Murphy, and her white house with green blinds, and contents, to an Idealist.
Eleanor Peck leaves her excellent French accent to Betty McCarthy, her habit of
arriving in school humming to Margaret Wztltz, and the capable way in which she has
edited our Year Book to anyone who wants the job.
Beatrice Smith bequeaths "Donald" as a mascot to Dorothy Wildman and Betty
Hannigan, and her romantic role in "Cyrano de Bergerac" to Gertrude Fish.
Mary Sullivan bequeaths her ability to imitate certain people to Ruth Hanan. As
President of our class she leaves the arduous task, and the excellent way in which she
has managed it, to any Senior Class President who may follow her.
Edna Wood bequeaths her custom of attending the theater after classes, afternoons
and well escorted, to Betty Kelliher. To Geraldine Aronson she leaves the contents of
her jacket pocket.
To everyone connected with the College, we, the Class of 1934, leave a fond fare-
well, with sincere wishes for your happiness.
ln witness whereof I here set my hand and seal this 6th day of june, 1954.
Signed:
GRACE M. COLLINS,
for the Clair of 1934.
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RAVE and serious is the Junior Class, and naturally: their next responsibility is
to shoulder the exacting duty of filling our places as Seniors! Certainly serious-
ness is in order. They have spent three years in our College and realize how
quickly and fleetingly time passes. They have many engaging and laudable qualities,
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among them a quiet realization that life is real, a grave dignity, and a sincerc esire
make the most of their exceptional opportunities at "The Elms."
Fame has come more than once to the members of this gifted class, in their various
parties, their original and delightful Prom, and their merited victory in the Class Play
competition.
W confidentl leave in their hands the high standards and ideals of the College,
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and the Class of '34 knows that they, as next year's Seniors, will prove themselves worthy
lx l "advance fuardf'
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successors to those who ma 'e up tie . r g
May they reign and prosper until their seriousn sq sp
mands respect, and their record brings a glow of pride to the beloved teachers of "Our
Lady of the Elms."
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DORIS CLIQMENT
Milford
CATHERINE CUNATY
Taunton
DOROTHY Down
Pinsfield
CLARIQ DUCIAN
Providence
MILIJRIQD ERICQRSON
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GIQRTRUDE FISH
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CQIQLIA FORD
Pinslield
M ARY GA LVUAY
Bellows Falls
MARY GIBLIN
Springfield
lRliNIi GLISTA
Enfield
RUTH GRAIDX'
Chicopee
FRANCES HARDIRIAN
Wforcester
ELMEDA HARTY
Holyoke
lWARY I-IOULIHAN
Holyoke
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Pirrsfield
GRACE KALEY
Springfield
ELIZABETH KliI.LliHliIl
Greenfield
MARX' KINU
Greenfield
IQATHIERINIE Mc3DONOUoII
Springfield
RITA MCINNIS
Springfield
ANNA MCLELLAN
Greenfield
ALICE MOLINE
Springfield
KATHLEEN lVlUNQlVIEN
Providence
RITA O'DI3A
Nortliuinpton
STELLA SHAUGHNESS
jninnicu, N. Y.
MARY LOUISE SMITH
New Britain
JULIA TOOLE
Springfield
MARGARET WALTZ
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The Sophomore Class
Pre.rn!e11f, VIVIANNIS E. WALt.Aci2
Ifife-Premfefff, Doaorm' R. Ctttizts
Set'i'elr11"y, RUTH M. HANAN
Trearniw, KATHl-liIiN L. O'Li2Am'
UR sister class!--a little more dignihetl fas if that were necessarylj, a little more
mature, and a little more accustomed to facing the responsibilities of college
life with the confident smile of a near Junior! They have given enthusiastic sup'
port to debating, Glee Club, dramatics and basketball. The Sophomores can always be
counted on to come through more than one hundred per cent-always ready to lend
twenty or thirty helping hands to perform unobtrusive little duties and to aid in sur-
mounting difficulties. The halls of O. L. E. resound with their happy chatter, and
ringing laughter: her classrooms know how earnest they can be. Grouped together about
a table in the library, studying in the browsing room, or noisily preparing for class in
the home room, their presence is felt, observed, heard and encountered. They may hide
their light, but they never hide their noise under a bushel. No bushel could do it!
They deftly planned and gave a Halloween party that had only one bad feature:
it ended.
We are proud of the Sophomores and happy to have known them. Best of luck,
to you, our Sister Class! We extend sympathy to succeeding classes: they must try to
fill the place you occupied during your busy days as "Sophs."
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BITRTICIZ M. ANDREWS
DOROTHY A. LUCAS
Soutlibridge Pittsfield
RITA M. BUGKLEY MARY E. MANNING
Pittsfield Wtircester
MARGARET M. CANAVAN MLIRIEL T. MANNING
West Springfield Wforcester
MARY A. CLIFFORD MARIAN MCCRACQKEN
Northampton Longmeadow
ELIZABETH P. CONWAY KATHLEEN MCDERMCJTT
Greenfield Housutonic
DOROTHY R. CRUZIZ MARGARET M. MURPHY
Springfield Westneld
ALIGE DONELLAN MARY E. MURPHY
Springfield Clinton
MARGARIZT M. DRISCCJLL KATHLEEN L. O,LEARY
Springfield Holyoke
ELIZABETH M. FITZPATRICK KATHLEEN 0'NIEILL
Springfield Easthninpton
MAIKY E. FOLEY RUTH P. QUINN
Fitchburg XXfilliz1mstOwn
PHILOMENE A. GAliNE M. JANET ROGAN
Ludlow Fitchburg
MADELINE E. GARVEX' FRANCES M. SIMONICK
Chicopee Falls Chicopee
CLAIRE M. GRIZKSORY HELEN C. STONE
Wtmrcester Holyoke
RUTH M. HANAN CECILIA M. SULLIVAN
Holyoke Springfield
MARY HARRINGTf.DN VIVIANNE E. WALLACE
Holyoke Indian Orchard
RITA J. HIIALEY MARGARET M. WALSH
Chicopee Springneld
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Preridezzt, LOUISE M. WISLCII
Vire-Preridenf, JOSFPHINE C. Skfxuco
Tfefzrmei MARION R KFNNFDX
Ser-reffzry, CLAIRE A. RIEAVEY
ONG, Smiles, serenity, a piano playing, the patter of the light fantastic. Yes!
You've guessed it. This is our Freshman Class! Witli light hearts they entered
into the daily round of our college life, added to our equipment "the glow of a
kindly heart and the grasp of a friendly hand." Friendships were quickly made, and we
feel that we have known them longer-much longer-than one short year.
They delved into the intricacies of Physics with astonishing confidence, and in fact
all of their enterprises have been undertaken with surprising self-assurance. They know
how to do things, and they know they know!
All turn out to attend social functions, are active members of the Glee Club and
Debating Society, and prove that they are at home alike in the forum and the studio.
They have shown originality, initiative and above all a youthful, spontaneous joy
of participation in college life. From the first, they were glad to be with us and said so.
We are happy to welcome the Freshman Class to our College, and feel sure that
they will continue as they have begun-confident, assured and gracefulg we know that
finally they will obtain well-earned success! They have touched every kind of college
fun, frolic and study, and have touched nothing which they have not adorned. "The
Elms" is in safe student hands, at least until 1957!
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GERAl.DlNlE ARUNSON
Providence
I.IIcILLE CHAMPOIIX
Springfield
MARX' E. COLLINS
Holyoke
BERNARDINIQ CoNA'I'Y
Taunton
TIQRIESA CoRRIzII.LE
Uxbridge
RoIxIiRTA lDlZC.Kl:R
ANN HCJAR
Springfield
MARION KENNEDY
Holyoke
KATHERINE KING
Chicopee Falls
M ARY LALOR
Greenfield
HELEN LICHWIELI.
Norwich, Conn.
ANNA LOON IEY
So. Deerfield Greenfield
RUTH DLINLEAVY BIEATRICLIE MAYEII
Holyoke Ealsrhampfon
MARIIZ FoI.IsY ELIZABETH MCCARTHI
Springfield Easfhzlmpron
RITA FORD CLAIRE REAVEY
Fast Longmeadow Springfield
BARBARA GATELY TIERIESA SAVAGE
Holyoke Wcmrcester
CATHERINE GERMAINE JOSIEPHINE SIcALIco
Springfield Central Falls, R. l.
ELIZABETH HANNIGAN EVELYN WELCH
Fitchburg Williamsfrmwn
EVIELYN HIZNNIESSX' LOUISE WELc3H
Greenfield Milford
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Philosophy Clubs
T the beginning of our junior year we were considered worthy of undertaking the
arduous and penetrating study of the "Queen of the Sciences." Side by side with
this privilege we were allowed to become members of the Metaphysical Club and
to elect our ofiicers, who were: Mary Sullivan, President, Mary Lynn, Vice-President,
and Eleanor Peck, Secretary.
As we were new and strange in this field, our club activities were, for the most part,
arranged by our Reverend Professor of Philosophy, and consisted of theses in Epistemol-
ogy, Ontology, and Cosmology. When the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Patron of
Philosophy, arrived on March seventh, we attended the Philosophy assembly in which
we were represented by Mary Sullivan and Clara Moynahan, who defended and objected
to the thesis on "Universal Skepticism." g
Senior year smoothed out the wrinkles which our minds seemed to have acquired
after first delving into Philosophy. Now, we more clearly understand what we studied
in junior Year. The Catholic Action Club received us as its new members and once
again we elected olhcers. Because of her interest and ability, we re-elected Mary Sullivan,
President, Clara Moynahan, Vice-President, Mary Lynn, Secretary. Our meetings were
most interesting, as the papers were for the most part taken from Osborne's text book
on "Community and Society" in which we agreed and disagreed with some of his
sociological ideas. Psychology, Sociology, Ethics, and Natural Theology were what we
used to study. We do not claim to know all about these subjects, but perhaps the highest
compliment we can pay our kind Professor is to say that we are sufficiently interested to
want to know more.
Such scholars as Kant, james, Hobbs, Rousseau, Locke, Hume, Berkeley, Spinoza,
Descartes, Bacon, and the theories which they advance and which are taught in secular
institutions have been reviewed and given due consideration by us. Such a statement
may sound absurd and bordering on egotism, but we are sincere in saying this. After the
excellent training and the zealous energy of our Professor, who ever listened patiently to
our ideas and as patiently and conscientiously explained our difhculties, it would be
absurd to say we could not discover another's fallacy.
The feast of our Patron Saint arrived to find us taking a vitally intelligent part.
We were represented by Rose O'Keefe and Catherine Gannon, who discussed the thesis
on "The Proximate and Ultimate Norm of Morality," and Edna Wood, who renewed our
acquaintance with the life of St, Thomas.
Now, as we are about to leave, we pause to express our appreciation to our Pro-
fessor of Philosophy. "All good things must come to an end." Still, we are filled with
an insatiable thirst to know more and more, and the Class of '34 goes forth to face the
economic and ethical problems of the world with the guiding light of the truly great
example of our Professor of Philosophy.
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Pi-emfefzf, CATHiaRiNis B. GANNON
Vive-P:-etiidefzf. KATHLIETEN F. MUNGIVEN
Serwlizry, CIECISLIA M. SULLivAN
HE Dramatic Club proved itself to be of utmost importance. Its membership
included Thespians of exceptional ability. It was the Dramatic Club which so
enjoyably entertained our parents on Parents' Day. It was the Dramatic Club,
which, on january 21, presented the first in a series of annual college plays. With a
vivid realization that a "well begun is half done." Bulwer Lytton's "Richelieu," was
chosen for the initial performance. This attractive combination of comedy and melo-
drama, with its romantic story, proved to be an excellent choice for the display of our
dramatic talent. Catherine B. Gannon, whom we hail as our outstanding exponent of
Shakespeares art, was cast in the title role of "Cardinal Richelieu." Her refined and
polished acting together with the poise, ease and finish which she displayed in so
exacting a characterization, established a standard of high excellence for future performers
to emulate. The romantic interest of the play was most capably interpreted by Kathleen
F. Mungiven as De Mfznpmf. and Clara Moynahan as julie. The naturalness of one
of their scenes proved, we might say, to be rather instructive. It was Doris Clement
who provided the comedy, which was welcome as a relief from the tenseness of the
succession of dramatic climaxes.
The annual inter-class play tournament took place on the evenings of March 22,
25. The Juniors with their hilarious comedy "The Hiartville Shakespeare Club" carried
off the laurels of the competition. As their reward, they presented their farce in ccnnec-
tion with the public recital of the Musical Clubs.
As a decided contrast from the very dramatic "Richelieu," the Senior Class pre-
sented Shakespeares "Comedy of Errors" as their class play.
The cast was as follows:
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When this sketch was written the play had not taken place. However, I know
the class prophet will pardon my intrusion into her domain by saying that the play was
superbly enacted, and left roseate memories of '54's last appearance behind the footlights.
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Preiident, MARGARET E. BERGER, '54
Vive-Pi-erideiif, STELLA M. SHAUoi-iNEss, '35
SE6'l'6fa1l'y-Tl'?dJllI'el', MARY E. FOLEY, '36
Librm-jazz. MARY ELIZABETH COLLINS, '37
Ariirfmzt Librarifzn. ROSE A. O'KEEFE, '54
4 UALITY but not quantity," say the Sages, "is what counts," and quality together
with a moderate degree of quantity indeed can be boasted of in the combined
Musical Clubs of our college.
"Ever ufilling and ready to work,
Nerer barkzmrd and seeming to flank"
would seem to be their slogan.
Whenever there is a social function, we hear the strains of music soft and sweet,
and usually it is something especially picked out to be most appropriate for the occasion.
At teas, bridges, etc., food is sweetened and made more appetizing through the setting
of the music.
The Glee Club has advanced rapidly in its sphere. Regular attendance at rehearsals
speaks for the earnest and sincere efforts of the members. This year they have had
the good fortune to secure a number of talented second sopranos.
In the fall, the musical clubs decided that it was now time to have a banner, and,
since "a thing begun is half done," they purchased the banner, a credit to any school,
college or organization.
On December 5th, an assembly period was given over to the Musical Clubs so that
they could earn some money towards the banner through a program they had worked
hard to give. It was a folk song program, something novel, and arranged by the gifted
and generous directress. It was a worthwhile entertainment and certainly showed that
much credit must be given to the directress, who had had many new members to work
with and train for the short period of about two months.
At Christmas time, carols were sung and selections were played by the orchestra in
the lofty mezzanine of the rotunda of the Administration Building. It was then that a
beautiful voice was heard for the first time in a soprano solo-that of a freshman, Teresa
Savage. Full and sweet as a bird, it soared forth, telling of Christmas and the praise due
to the Babe in the manger, in tones throbbing and clear.
On April 16, the annual concert was given. Again we turned in humble and sincere
thanks to the talented directress of the Musical Clubs. A large audience was present and
praise could be heard from everyone as the final "Alma Mater" was sung. Guest artists
at this concert assisted in the persons of Miss Irene Mikus, harpist, and Miss Isabelle
Moffett. Encores were enthusiastically demanded which served as reward for a year's
sincere earnest efforts to give the best and only the best.
Instead of tiring of the Musical Clubs, we appreciate them more at each entertain-
ment. Each appearance, whether as single organizations or in joint concert, enhances
their worth to us all.
This year, too, to add to the prestige of the college, the Musical Clubs voted to
secure Musical Club pins. The pins are a great asset, the members think, and those not
in the club gaze at them with rather envious eyes.
May success attend the Musical Clubs. May they always have as devoted and
talented a directress as at present, and, in future years, may we see some of the members
famous concert musicians, either vocal or instrumental. We give them thanks, accom-
panied by ungrudging praise and the best of wishes for as successful a future as they have
had a past.
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Prtzmfwzf. lVlAR-jfjlilli I. McMANUs
lift?-PI'L'.UtfL'llf, KfxTiii.1siaN L. O'L1iARY
Stfmffiiriy. Doius M. CLIQMIQNT
7'I'6tI.l'1ll'6l'. VIVIANNE WALLAc.1a
LTHOUGH athletics are not overemphasized in our crowded
curriculum, time has been found to establish this association.
Our large gymnasium lends itself to athletics of all types and
few have failed to answer the call of the court. Whether it be
basketball, volley ball, hand ball or just limbering up exercises, one
can find a plentiful crowd at these functions. Dignified Seniors race
with lowly Freshman, all thoughts of rank and dignity forgotten in
the heated competition. The interclass basketball games have afforded
a great deal of amusement to all. This active association functions
all during the school year, with appropriate sports for the changing
seasons. The reward of the labors of the members of the Athletic
Association comes during Commencement Week, when the activities
are brought to a close by means of a joyful banquet.
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Preridezzf. CATHERINE B. GANNON
Vice-Prerideizf. Doms M. CLEMENT
Seri-elizry. KATHLLQIJN L. O'LIiARY
O prove conclusively that they were not daunted by arguments on Campus, a large
number of the student body decided to turn their talents to that ancient, but
nevertheless renowned and noble, art of debating. As a reward for her varied
oratorical ability, Catherine B. Gannon was elected president, and has capably guided
the organization through its various discussions and contests.
During the first half of the year, debates were held bi-monthly. ln March, as a
preparation for the public debate, the annual inter-class debate tournament began. The
Freshmen, upholding the atiirmative of a single six-year term for president, emerged
triumphant over the Sophomores, while the juniors, upholding the affirmative of the
above question, proved victorious over the Seniors.
The annual public debate with the Freshmen on the negative and juniors on the
affirmative-"Resolved that the principles of the N. R. A. should become a permanent
part of our National Constitution," took place on the evening of April 30. Although
closely and brilliantly contested with polished, refined oratory and keen logic in evidence
on either side, the firm and most convincing logic together with the excellent oratorical
ability of the juniors won the decision.
The remarkable strides of this organization prove most satisfactorily that the works
of Demosthenes, Cicero, and others equally famous in fields of logic and oratory, have
not been labored over in vain. The modern forum is just as important and alluring
as its ancient prototype.
It is to the splendid understanding and most cooperative labors and guidance of
our Sister Director, that the M. B. Debating Club attributes its success.
Not the least attractive feature of this society is that its roll-call of otiicers includes
no treasurer!
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Le Cercle Francais
Premlezzf. ELMEDA H. HARTY
l'ive4Pre.mlenf. Rim M. McINN1s
SFL'l'6ftZl'jl. MARY C. GALWAY
YU-e.z.rfn'er. PI-IILOMHNE A. GAGNE
UALITY if not quantity is the keynote of Le Cercle Francais, a most promising
club whose regular meetings are always educational and yet most interesting and
diverting. Though its scroll of membership is not too long, the list of its accom-
plishments is prerqffe rant fin. Par exemple. during the course of the year, we were treated
to tl most interesting debate on the subject, "La Plume ef! Plfzr Forle que le Glaizef'
The negative side of this discussion was upheld by members of the Senior and Sophomore
classes, while members of the junior and Freshman classes staunchly defended the affirma-
tive side. So expertly were the arguments set forth that it seemed a trifle disappointing
that both sides could not carry oh' the laurels of victory.
However it is to its versatile Sister Director that Le Cerrle Frangair owes its out-
standing success. She is ever tireless in her efforts to give us the priceless hlftoire de
pm-ler and her famous "Nnl bien mm Pei11e" has helped us through many a dark moment
when, as verdant Freshmen, we began the study of cette belle langue.
La Corte Castellana
Preridenf, ELEANOR F. PECK
Vice-Pre.riplent, CLAIRE M. GREGORY
Serrelary, MARY C. GALWAY
Tretz.mi-er. MARoARET M. MURPHY
HE club which bears this most high-sounding name counts among
its members those whose aim it is to gain a knowledge of the
Spanish tongue. The list of members is not very lengthy, but the
meetings which they arrange are always most instructive. Literary pro-
grams are given in which the members hear appreciations of the greatest
authors who have ever lived. To liven the studious atmosphere, "jz1eg0J"
usually send everyone away looking forward to a "premio,"' even tho'
that Hf7l'6I71l0H was once a Spanish onion!
Altogether, La Corte Castellana, is a worthy little club, striving
always to instill in its members love of the culture and the literature
of Sunny Spain.
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odality of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Pi-eject. CLAUDIA M. FLEMING
Vice-Preferf. CLARIZ C. DUGAN
Serreftzry, CLAIRE M. GR1zooRY
Tre.z.wn'er, BRATRICR G. SMITH
NSPIRED by the activities of the Sodality in former years, this society has progressed
to such an extent, that today it is one of the most imporant organizations of the
College. If one were to consider this fact, it would not seem so extraordinary.
Since Our Lady is the patroness of this, Our Alma Mater, it is altogether fitting that we
show her all due respect and reverence, and no better way can be found than by being
faithful Sodalists, that our characters may be cast in the mold of her virtues.
Our Reverend Director has given the benefit of his time and experience, and to this
may be attributed a great deal of the success of the Sodality. Each week an activity
meeting is held, at which the heads of the various departments preside in their turns. In
this way, new zest and interest is added to the meetings. A Major meeting is held
quarterly, at which we have the pleasure of hearing some guest speaker. These Major
Sodality meetings are preceded by an entertainment, consisting of acts put on by "home
talent," which draws freely upon the material ldeveloped in classes of public speaking
and literature.
To the Spiritual Director, Sister Director and Prefect, goes the credit for the making
of this society into such a vital and important part of our extra-curricular life. As a
htting conclusion to the Sodality activities of the year, the simple but impressive induc-
tion and reception of new members is held in Marys own month-May. Out last
impression is thus a beautiful one, and includes the assurance that others are enrolled
and take up the work where we lay it down. Our parting thought is an aspiration:
"Our Lady of the Elms, pray for us."
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Genera! Clminmzn: CLARA M. MOYNAHAN
Ex-0jjHrio: GRACE M. COLLINS
Mzuir: PATRICIA COLLINS Przlromx ALICE HANAN
Tirketf: ROsE O'KEEFE Rerepfiom EILEIEN LARKIN
Programs: EDNA WOOD Supper: MARY LYNN
Deromtiozzr- FLORENCE FORTIN Pllbfffffyi MARY CLANCY
Our junior Prom! How we had looked forward to it with mingled hope and fear.
We were to be the first class to use the Gym for a Prom, and we were just the tiniest bit
worried about the result. The long-awaited hour came, and the result wasAO, so satis-
factory! The color scheme of black and silver-the gaily-colored toy balloons-the
music, the soft and soothing blend of light and shadow-a magic hour straight from
fairyland. Can we of '34 forget it?
The Senior Prom
General Chairnzmz: GRACE M. COLLINS
EX-Omt'f0.' MARY W. SULLIVAN
Mufir: MARGARET BERGER Tifke1r:GERTRUDE FLANNERY
Decorfziionfx EDNA WOOD Pr0gmmr.' BEATRICE SMITH
Pan-om and Publicity: FLORENCE FORTIN SIIPPEIZ' EILEEN LARKIN
Though beckoning from the not far-distant future, the Senior Prom is still a matter of
speculation. There is now no region unexplored to give us pause or anxiety. Using
the junior Prom as our criterion, we hope to make our Senior Prom an even more
significant note upon our college calendar, the crowning social triumph of our Com-
mencement.
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The Silver Bridge
OT only has the Silver Bridge Party the foremost place
annually in the social calendar of the Sodality, but it has
also the distinction of always proving itself a most suc-
cessful and enjoyable affair. This year's Silver Bridge was even
gayer than its predecessors, due to the hospitality of the attractively
decorated "gym" and the cordiality of all "Elmites," delighted with
the opportunity to play hostess to their parents and friends. Much
of the credit for the decided success of the party goes to Grace
Collins for her skillful management of all details.
Dainty cakes and tea followed the completion of play, and
the orchestra delighted the guests by rendering several selections.
Elms' Night
HF reception to the timid but not timorous Freshmen auspiciously ushered in an
active and varied social season. By candlelight we nibbled at the dainties fur-
nished through the efforts of the paragon among generous classes, the Seniors of
'3-l. After the repast, the "Elmer's" retired to the Gym, where general dancing was
enjoyed. The Freshmen regaled all with their reasons for coming to college, and the
Seniors impressed the gathering by unbending and relaxing until their well-known dignity
had been melted down into geniality. Freshmen who felt sure they would never feel at
home with Seniors, were chatting and gamboling and reminiscing with them like long
lost sisters, "Elms Night" always brings two glorious consummations: the Freshmen
forget their freshness and the Seniors lay aside their dignity. The rafters of dining hall
and gym ring with the sounding hilarity that results. The next issue of the Standard
Dictionary should make "Elms Night" a synonym for revelry unconfined, a good fel-
lowship that recognizes no frontiers of class.
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The Christmas Party
F course at Christmas time we are all looking forward to going home for that
longed-for vacation, but not before "the" Christmas party. There have been
many pleasant traditions established at our Alma Mater, and not the least
pleasant of them is the annual Musical Clubs and Sodality Christmas Party. The party
is sponsored by the Sodality, whose especial patroness is the Blessed Virgin and it is
fitting that we should honor her Divine Babe at His own season of the year. This year,
according to custom, the party was held in the beautiful foyer of the Administration
building. From the balcony the Glee Club sent forth their appropriate selections and
the entire gathering joined in the singing of the "Venite, Adoremusf'
The proverbial Christmas tree had been set up in front of the lireplace, and of
course it was attractively decorated. It proved a perfect setting for our new, but no
less jovial, Santa Claus-Ruth Hanan. Each and everyone received a gift from Santa.
No party is complete without refreshments, so the gathering withdrew to the dining hall
where a tasty Christmas luncheon was served. All in all, the party proved a fitting climax
to our last nights stay at school before embarking for the Noel.
The SophomorefSenior Party
N the evening of October 28th, the eve of our Cap and Gown Sunday, our
Sister class, of '56, gave a Barn dance in our honor. With the gym doing its
best to look like a barn in dim candlelight, we all arrived in costumes which alone
were sufficient to provoke much mirth. Such costumes! . . . There were fairies
and ghosts, gypsies, spirits of '76 and spirits of the late 18005-representing all ages up
to a quarter of a century ago. And the games! We hadn't had as much fun since grand-
pap died!
As usual, doughnuts were indulged in, with Catherine Gannon taking the prize
as "most prodigious doughnut eater." Prizes were given for costumes, that for the best
looking costume being awarded to Mary Clifford, '36, that for the most original to
Dorothy Dowd, '35, and that for the funniest to Dorothy Wfildman, '37. Refreshments
were served and then, to the horror of '34, Kathleen McDermott told our fortunes. Each
senior was awarded a gift, such as memo-pads, mirrors, pianos, etc. Later on, midst
much hilarity, dancing was enjoyed through the efforts of our most gracious escorts of
the class of '36.
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MotherfDaughter Tea
HE Mother-Daughter Tea was held on the 12th of May, this year,
and it brought to a pleasant close the social season of the Sodality.
During the course of the afternoon, games of bridge and whist
were enjoyed, and a prize was awarded to the holder of the highest score.
The girls and their mothers were entertained in the auditorium by a pro-
gram which consisted of selections by the Glee Club, a violin solo, the
"Ave Maria" by Miss Frances Hardiman, a poem, "Mother" given by Miss
Teresa Corbeille, and the presentation of a one act play, "Sardines,"
which last kept its audience in gales of laughter from start to finish. After
the entertainment, the guests repaired to the gymnasium, where light re-
freshments were enjoyed. The general opinion at the end of the after-
noon was that the party had been "the very nicest ever."
The Annual Reception
N the evening of May 15th, thirty Freshmen were admitted to
the ranks of the Sodality. In a solemn and impressive ceremony
they gave their pledge of fidelity to the Blessed Mother of God,
promising allegiance to Her in things great and small. The occasion
brought to a dignified conclusion a most successful Sodality year.
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Why a Class Book?
HE excitement attendant upon the hours of Commencement is never long-endur-
ing. True, we look back upon the eventful day with thoughts half-sorrowful, and
wholly tender and proud. Yet when we leave the portals of our Alma Mater.
when the coveted degree is won, what is there left to us of college days but memories?
Memories, and, most dear to the heart of every college graduate, the Senior Class Book.
As the years go by and the memories dim in the course of time we take it from its hon-
ored place on the bookshelf and with many a smile and a tear re-live the four years we
spent seriously and yet joyfully fitting ourselves for the future. We smile at the play
on words executed by the class wit in a desperate effort to divert the thoughts of the
professor of French. Our eyes are blurred with tears as we come upon the picture of
a classmate who has, since those happy days, left us for the Great Beyond.
The "why" of a Classbook? If only to preserve for every college student, girl or
boy, the light-hearted days which glide along so quickly while one is living them: Lifes
lasting proof, life's documentary evidence that college days were what we never believed
them to be-our happiest moments on earth.
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" LITTLE THINGS "
Life is made up of little things. Its joys, its hurts all come from little things. A
sigh, an impatient shrug of the shoulder, and someones happiness is dashed upon the
rocks of disillusion. A word of praise, and someones heart leaps with the joy and zest
of living. It costs so little effort to be generous. A smile, a kindly word are given
just as quickly as a shrug or sneer. How vast a vale of difference is there between every
tear and smile! Would not this world of ours be a much happier place if we would
bridge the gap with pleasantness? A
THE GARDEN
Softly, gently did I tread the garden path, fearful lest my entrance there might
rob it of its tranquil peace and beauty. Beauty, did I say? Ah, yes, I had expected
beauty-but not this sheer, this exquisite enchantment! Spun gold, and tender green
and crimson nodding in the breeze, the spice of lavender, the fragrance of verbena, rain-
bow tints that shifted in the crystal of the dew-drops, brilliant wings swift-flashing
through a lattice-work of green, and, a crowning glory, eager fingers of the sunlight soft-
caressing every bud and blossom. I gazed and gazed, lost in an ecstasy of wonder. "How
wonderful it is!", I sighed, and then my heart throbbed with a rush of quiet joy.
Gladly I breathed the happy thought, "And my life, too, can be a garden."
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SHAKrssPnARig INSTITUTIL
HUSH, a breathless silence hung over the crowded audi-
torium. On the stage, the aged Lear laid bare his heart-
break, as he gazed on the lifeless body of Cordelia . . .
A pause . . . The actors work was done, and, after a brief
moment, the auditorium rang with the applause which had been
called forth by the recognition of true artistry.
Through ten consecutive plays of that master dramatisr, William
Shakespeare, the master interpreter, on a stage free of any settings,
had called to life again the immortal characters of the Bard of Avon.
The actor was a man well-known to us as students. We-
the older ones at least-remembered with the greatest pleasure his
"Richelieu," and the unforgettable humor of his interpretation of
those two Sheridan classics, "The Rivals" and "The School for
Scandal." We knew from other years some measure of the enjoy-
ment that was in store for us, but no one of us could realize to
just what extent our hearts would be moved or our senses swayed
by the subtle workings of his talent.
In the announcement which he made at the closing of his
series, Dr. Paulding told us that there had been nothing through-
out the course to mar its serenity. We, the privileged audience,
should in our hearts have risen one and all in gratitude for "a
true delight, ten times repeated." One of the regrets at commence-
ment will be that we may miss his next annual series.
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The Cpening of the Library
NE day in early january, we read the long-awaited notice on
the bulletin board. At last, we were to have the use of our
College Library. Ever since the new Liberal Arts building
of the College was opened for daily use, those in charge had been at
work collecting all that was worthwhile in literature. The result of
their efforts is a library of which we can be justly proud. All of its
shelves are not as complete, of course, as they will be in the future,
but as they stand, we, as students, can find plenty of material on them.
Under the capable administration of our librarian, there is no reason
why we should not continue to be proud of the lovely room in our
midst which houses the personalities of the great, the messages of the
past, the inspiration of the "greatness that was Greece and the grandeur
that was Rome" and the glory that was the Christian Ages.
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NE of the most delightful surprises offered us in Senior Year was the unexpected
appearance in our midst of Dr. Rose Walsh, Directress of Dramatic Art at Mary-
grove College, who gave us Sierra's "Kingdom of God" in an interpretation
unforgettable in its gracious charm and wondrous versatility.
The month of March brought us Father Bernard R. Hubbard, the "Glacier Priest."
Father Hubbard entertained us with a witty'and instructive lecture on Alaska. This he
accompanied by pictures which were a triumph of colored photography. They visualized
actual scenes of his scientific researches in the so-called "frozen North." lt was comfort-
ing to hear that Alaska isn't any colder than was this year's March throughout New Eng-
land. It was also comforting to hear that he would return next year.
Dr. Pauldings rerurn to the College, which also occurred in March, was greeted with
delight and enthusiasm: this time in a benefit recital in which the gifted scholar of
dramatics generously offered his services. He gave us Calderon's, "The Mighty Magi-
cianf' His masterly interpretation immortalized again the work of the Spanish master,
and made the conversion and martyrdom of St. Cyprian a vivid part of our Senior recol-
lections.
May we be guests of Alma Mater when they, our lecturers, return.
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1. "Hold your QA-jmen longer."
2. "You go down on tibi" QT. BQ.
5. "Are there any sisters on the floor?"
-1. "When you get an opportunity, take a book of Plutarch's lives."
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5. After Christmas we'll have heat."
6. "We start with Ignorance."
7. "A fresh paragraph."
8. "Make your 'Good Nights' short."
9. Dash at the end of this line-"
10. "We'll finish the amoeba today."
11. "Remember the Major."
12. If a person puts his head for 'hersf we insertj under a blanket he won't hear a
bell."
13. Run up the shades, please."
14. "The size of U is to the size of B" QBeaj.
15. If you were in a normal class."
16. "We shall study 'habit' formation."
17. "Une lettre de plus ou de 'moins ne fait rien entre deux amisf'
18. "Pass out quietly."-Any exam.
19. "Leave my figure on the board."
20. Now all say 'O Father' together."-Introduction of a quiz.
21. "Thoughts, sensations and affections change."
22. O'I.eary Hall is in a magnetic field and that is perhaps the reason why you receive
more shocks over there than anywhere else."
23. Note-In giving the metaphysical proof for a certain question in apologetics, "Take
a young man out under a sky studded with stars."
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The Agonies of Ural Expression
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MoNDAY . . . 8.30 A. M.
"I have to speak," the damsel said, "on Thursday of this week.
And I just hate the thoughts of it! I feel like such ll freak!
I'm not quite sure yet whether I'll take poetry or prose,
But anyway they'll giggle in the first two rows."
TUESDAY . . .LSO P. M.
"I've looked thru fully seven books and havent found L1 thing.
Wisli I had mumps or measles, or my jaw was in a sling!
I'll simply have to find a piece right after my last classe
Though it's no use for me to try,-why, I won't even pass!"
WEDNESDAY . . .7.00 P. M.
"Of course, I would Choose Emerson, though why I'll never know.
It's Literature, but it gets drier every line you go.
Some parts will stick and some just won't, no matter how I try.
Welleif worse comes to worst I'll pull a faint, or cry."
THURSDAY . . . 12.30 P. M.
"I spoke . . . of course they giggled in the first two rows!
And I looked out the window, or stared down at my toes.
The verdict was 'Are you afraid we'll bite you, or just shy?
We'll have another try, next weekf I can't imagine why."
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10.03 P. M.
"The morning air is the best remedy for a headache. Go over
to Mass."
Elma arrives at Mass and makes her way to the First pew to
the accompaniment of the words "Orate, Fratresf'
"And where are your cuffs?"
"Have you a slip from the ohLice?"
So you can improve on Miss Rowlands Methods ?"
"Take this front seat. I'll have discipline first and good-will
afterwards."
"Give me a repetition of what we were studying in the last
class."
"You must have done twelve experiments by the next Lab.
period."
"If I hear any more of that, I'll dismiss you from the dining
room."
"You have a 'special' in the office."
"Coats off. Elma, leave the room and dress outside."
"What's the answer to that problem?"
"Give me a summary of the last two acts of Richard II."
"No mail for you."
Asking permission to go to Chicopee. "And where are
you now ?"
"You are supposed to be studying now."
"Report to the otlice. You were late and have no permission
to come to the table."
In the corridor-"Whistling girls and cackling hens."
"The bell has rung for study."
A period of study? Quiet? Rest?
"Take your proper place." "Prayers"
"It's after 10. Lights should be out."
End of quote! Elma takes the well-known cake.
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THESIS 79
Latin students should travel by pony according to the universal consent
of collegians.
Expl.111.1fiwz.' By Lfzlizz is meant that language which is not English,
not French, not Spanish, not Greek.
Szzbjeflire Latin-Nego Suppositum.
Objerfire Lafm-Odes, Epodes, Satires, Epistles, etc,
Tmrel-Denotes progress, advancement4fSpeed Limit: Sill.
Pwzy-An irrational material object that trots-for some!
Uzzirerml Cmzrenl-All except grinds agree.
Adl'67'5:1l'fE.f-Pf0fCSSOI'S, Pocketbooks, and Orals!
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By pony one advances or travels.
But a Latin student must advance or travel.
Therefore, a Latin student must use a pony.
ilI.zjm'.' We don't major-or we do nothing but!
Minor: If a Latin student fails to advance she never fails to travel.
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This thesis may also be proved from the standpoint of the rational law.
Prtoo F-
A student who studies Latin without a pony gets nowhere.
Bur getting nowhere is contrary to the rational law.
Therefore, long live ponies.
Difrzrltier-We fail to see any!
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Up there in the land of the lflemizzgr,
Where Klan C stayed for the night
And built a sheltering fort in the snow
As L1 safeguard from cold and from fright,
We chanced to meet an old blackfmith
A tremblymz in han' an in footg
"Who'll help chopme wood for my tire?
There's a perk of good food and to boot."
'Twas Mar, our McManus who shouted,
"Sure, my man, it's a pleasure indeedg
The axe sure tis' Collin me ever
As a lark in the old southern meadef'
Then 1x'l0ylIdl7i1Il swept from the snowstorm
All bundled in Fltzmzerie Clothesg
"Come on, let's get warm in your hut, sir,
These ice bergerr chillin' my toes."
Come on, Sully. imzquish the chill winds,
See, Gizzzmnz, pile logs in the grateg
It's heat we demand and we'll have itg
O. Keefe. now the hut's roseate.
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I studied my Physics over and over
And backwards and forwards, too,
But I couldn't remember a single rule
And I didn't know wha! to do!
'Til Sister told me to go to the "Lab"
And not to bother my head-
"If you do an experiment twice a week
You'll learn it by heartf' she said.
So I started the terrible "Inclined Plane,"
Though I thought 'twas a dreadful crime
To be standing there filling a car with weights-
It seemed such a waste of time!
And I weighed, and recorded, and measured, too
A million times, till I felt
Like a sailor tossed on a stormy sea
And minus a safety belt!
In June, when the dreaded professor
Who reads the marks aloud
Said, "Now for the Senior Physics Class
My head in anguish bowedg
But my courage returned, and I smothered a groan,
And lifted my "caput" at lasty
With a gleam in his eye, he remarked with a sigh,
"And all the Seniors passed l"
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BIZD, FRESHMAN YEAR
MARX' CLANCY
EDNA WOOD
GIERTRITDIZ FLANNIQRY
EILEIEN LARKIN
ELIEANOR PECK
MARX' LYNN
LLARA MIJYNAHAN
BIIATRICIT SMITH
CLAUDIA FLEMINC
CATHERINE GANNIWN
MARILARET BIERGER
PATRICIA COLLINS
ROSE O'KIil2FE
FLORENCE FORTIN
MARY SULLIVAN
GRACE COLLINS
MARVIORIE MCMANLTS
ALICE HANAN
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"Des Souvenirs"
Awkward transportation, and retransportation, of sleeping apparatus from Room 9
to Freshman dorm. Catherine and Claudia were at either extremity, and Eileen
supported the aforesaid apparatus, although wholly removed from view. The object
was to escape the bitter cold, but they ran into a blizzard, to the delight of their
elders and betters.
"Campused Indennitelyn verdict returned at 10.05 P. M. in the Sophomore dorm.
It was a happy week--for neglected laundries.
"Garabaldi," a small but mighty creature who forced upon us such firearms as
flat-irons, brooms, slippers, rulers, and then in our absence laid down and died by
a trap.
Disciplinarians objections to a late Sunday evening study period. After that
memorable night "Everready" wasn't ready any more-and isn't yet.
Animated towels, soap cases and other essentials which just up and disappear.
Many say "Ivory floats" but we say "Ivory drifts away."
When the big bad wolf howled, one Sunday evening after lights. Our hunger
was about to be satiated by the thoughtfulness of a foresighted individual, when
light was introduced on the subjects and object.
"Face to Face." Two gay promenaders, in january, 1935, with escorts, stalled
between floors, but were given a lift.
The time we longed to be at O. L. E. in our black and white. We were Sophomores,
in Springfield, on a Wednesdzty afternoon at 5.50 P. M.
The first oral expression classes in which Mary Lynn couldn't stop the "Leak in
the Dikeu and Catherine Gannon became the "Highwayman." In those days we
applauded.
Five Seniors begged for permission to go to Physics Lecture, but were refused.
Reason-two minutes late.
The court jesters, the delegates from Easthampton, were having ditiiculty with their
crazy bones in Philosophy of History. How do you like your new seats?
The long dithcult journey to the bottom of the waste paper basket, where your note-
book calmly reposes.
Two girls fsame height and inseparablej who refrained from appearing in school,
and the same morning chiselled a ride from the Vice-President.
The blue effect of three or four uniforms Freshman year.
During Freshman Retreat the girl in Room 8 broke her lamp and her silence.
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"Vanity Fair"4Any "Prom,"
"Tanglewood Tales"-Thinking up excuses in the Olhce.
"The Purloined Letternfln Physics Class.
Pride and Prejudice"-The Seniors.
The Comedy of Errors"-Exams.
"The Old Curiosity Shop"-That famous wastebasket.
"Paul and Virginia"-Methods and Logic.
The Black Arrow"-A corrected theme.
The Childrens I-IOur"gSupervised Study.
"Paradise Lost"-Campused lndefinitely.
"The School for Scandal"-The Browsing Room.
"The Gold Bug"-Class Treasurers.
The Divine Comedy"fThat Physics Episode-but the laugh was on us!
The Sketch Book"-Any Seniors Philosophy books.
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Only Yesterday"-Wfe were "Frosh."
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Love Nest MARGARET BEROER
Peppermint Patty MARY CLANCY
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Butterfinger
Mild and Mellow
Lustre-Mints
Baby Ruth
Big Banker
Double Snickers
Whiz Bang
Bit o' Honey
Dreams
Tasty Yeast
O, Henry
Social Whirls
Bon-bons
Mixed Nuts
GRACE COLLINS AND ELEANOR PECK
PATRICIA COLLINS
GERTRLIDE FLANNERY
CATHERINE GANNON
ALICE HANAN
EILEEN LARKIN
MARY LYNN AND CLALIDIA FLEMING
MARJORIE McMANUs
FLORENCE FORTIN
ROSE O'KEEFE
BEATRICE SMITH
MARY SULLIVAN
EDNA WOOD
CLARA MOYNAHAN
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As we ring down the final curtain on our
student days, we wish to close this record of them
with a prayer. We pray that God may endow us
with the strength and good-will to bear the banner
of our college triumpharitly on high until our efforts
and achievements add a bright chapter to the story
of Alma Mater's educational attainments.
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CI-IAS. A. LUDDEN COMPANY
PLUMBING
Steam, Hot Water and Furnace Heating
SHEET METAL WORK A SPECIALTY
Crawford Ranges Kitchen Goods
252 EXCHANGE STREET CHICOPEE, MASS.
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Candy Products Co.
Chocolates and Novelties
for
Bazaars, Fairs and All Occasions
198 Franklin St. Springfield, Mass.
Tel. 3-4579
Compliments of
E. O. Smith Sales Co.
Springfield, Mass.
Compliments of
Edward Fountains
Compliments of
RIEI, HARDWARE 8: MILL SUPPLY
129 DWIGHT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASS.
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The Wayside Food Shop
Wishes to extend its best Wishes to the
students of the College of Cut Lady of
the Elms.
M. J. WALSH SL SCDNS Glnllvgr nf QDIII'
Lumber Dealers
Woodwuorkers
HCDLYOKE, MASS.
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SPRINGFIELD,
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Air Conditioning
31 Sanford Street, Springfield, Mass.
GENERAL INSURANCE
Youth continues
to choose
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This year, last year
and for sixtyffive years
previously, students with
verve and imagination
have chosen Bachrach
and will, we hope, for
time to come.
Zgarhrarh
Photographs of Distinction
1559 Main Street
Springfield Tel. 2-4191
Compliments of
GREGORY J. SCANLON
HoLYoKE, Mfxss.
Compliments of
MEMORIAL CLINIC
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Apparel, Furs and
Accessories
for
Misses and Women
ESTABLISHED IN 1848
MCOlynn SL O'Neil
Optometrists and Opticians
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1383 Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
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UNDERTHINGS HOSIERY
231 MAPLE STREET, HOLYOKE, MASS.
STEIGER'S
for
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At Popular Prices
259 High Street Holyoke, Mass.
Nicholas Zeo, lnc.
Commission Merchants
and Wholesale Dealers in
Fruit and Produce
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Lyman Street Springfield, Mass.
ESTABLISHED 1878
Arnold SL Aborn
GREEN and ROASTED COFFEES
TEAS
243 Pearl Street, New York
CHAS. A. CULLINY
Insriturion Representative
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Compliments of
Springfield Public Market
Main Street, Springfield, Mass.
COMPLIMENTS OF
GUlMGND'S DRUG STGRE
D. HEBERT, Proprietor
234 Exchange Street
Phone 700
IGHN P. SHEA
Dealer in
Pastewrizecl Milk and Cream
Telephone 1406
65 Taylor Street, Chicopee Falls, Mass.
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BEVERAGES
Golden and Pale Dry
GINGER ALE
Cl-HCOPEE SODA COMPANY
CHICOPEE, MASS.
Telephone 605
Compliments of
MARKET SQUARE DINER
PGMERGY
Coal, Fuel Oil, Coke
Telephone 1201-R
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Compliments of
HlLL'S DRUG STORE
Chicopee, Mass.
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Compiments of
MCLEAN BROS.
Holyoke's Leading Furniture Store
Seven Floors ofHigl1-Cpude
Furniture, Carpets and Ranges
384 I-IIGI-I STREET, I-IOLYOKE, MASS.
Compliments of
SOLIN'S MARKET
Framing, Regilding, Restoring
Best of quality at Reasonable Prices
1. H. MILLER CG., Inc.
21 Harrison Ave.
Compliments of
ROBERT D. TQQMEY
Make MILLANE your DRUGGIST
AT
589 Westncld Street
Mittineague, Mass.
Dial 3-5193
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Chevrolet Sales and Service
120 Westneld Street West Springfield, Mass.
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DENTIST
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225 HIGH STREET
Holyoke National Bank Building
HOLYOKE, MASS.
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Wearing Apparel
1346 Main Street Springfield, Massachusetts
Compliments of
DR. W. BRADY
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JEWELERS and oPT1c1ANs
281 High Street, Holyoke, Mass.
Telephone 6103
Compliments of
JOHN P. DQWLING
Holyoke, Mass.
Telephones 4-5691 - 4-5692
Springfield Office Supply Co.
"Everything for the Office"
R presented by 71-73 Worthington Street
T, L50 KING Springfield, Mass.
Gifts
Luggage
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Men's Furnishings
WEEKS
LEATHER STORE
1341 Main Street Next to Union Trust Co.
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Specialists in the Remounting
of Precious Stones
Prompt and Ejjllcient Watch Repairing
Diamond Setting Engraving
Jewelry Repairing
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555 En6eld Street Thompsonville, Conn.
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DR. I-IORRIGAN
HoLYoKE, MASS.
The ELY LUMBER CDMPANY
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DR. LOUIS E. MANNIX
X-Ray Labofacory
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146 CHESTNUT STREET
SPRINGFIELD, MASS
Compliments of
C. W. BOUVIER, M. D.
Compliments of
A I: R I E N D
D. G. CANTY CDMPANY
MASON SUPPLIES
CI-IICOPEE, MASS.
Compliments of
MICHAEL J. ROWAN
General Insurance
I-IOLYOKE, MASS.
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437 Springfield Street Tel. 8-094 Two 5eVeml2g,iiSMap1e Street
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LaFlewr'5 Paint Store
RAYMOND 1. LaFLEUR E. JOHNSON
246 Exchange St. Chicopee, Mass. D' M' D'
Tel. 1135
A, J, STQNINA T. F. SHEEHAN
Terraplane and Hudson Cars Flonst
136 STATE STREET
Compliments of Compliments of
GLNWOOD PHARMACY I DAVUTS DRUG STORE
HOLYOKE
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275 MAPLE STREET HOLYOKE
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DAVID MCCOSKER, Inc. GRISE SL GQDEK
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Ph BA 'Clay 7 lag? 70 Park Place, New York 28 CENTER STREET
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