St Johns College - Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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JOHN AF. MUDD, .... Ben H oogcmf' He spake, and into every heart his words carried new strength and courage. -Homer. An orator of great renown. Unlike Nasby, he has no respect for the memory of Patrick Henry and tlieieloqafence of this modern Cicero would cause our honored Patriot to turn over in his grave could he but hear it. But he can not. We, however, are not so fortunate. Will most likely be a stump-speaker or an auctioneer. GoRDoN E RIGGIN . . Lord Rigginf' Take life too seriouslv and what is it worth? EDWARD R. PADGETT, .... Pigeon. At church, with meek and unaffected grace His looks adorned the venerable place. -Goldsmith. An Honor-System Advocate on week days, a preacher on Sunday and a lover on moonlight evenings. Dances divinely and bluffs remarkably well. All-l-l-l-1 out for the Glee Club. . P ' -Goethe. , A gentleman who enjoys the sunshine of life and banishes theshadows. Somewhat of a novelist. Spends his time in writing senseless love tales and yelling for Punch Neville. A favorite among ladies. 48

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EDWARD O. HALBERT, . . . Mooney, He is a soldier fit to stand by Ceasar, and give di- rectionf'-Shakespeare. Captain of Company B, an athlete, and a consumer of chocolate cake, or any other kind. Once ate a whole fruit cake that had become as dry as Pokey's jokes. Plays the mandolin, life and fool to perfection in the Hall, but out- side he Walks around with all 'the dignity that belongs to his rank-and a little more. JOHNM. J. Honcns, A. '. . . JohnnyReb. Is there a tongue, like Delia's o'er her cup, That runs for ages Without winding up? +Yozmg. If you have anything to say to him it would be well to write it, for you will never keep him quiet long enough to tell him. When he is talking it requires two men to listen to him. A staunch defender of the Southern cause. Would make a good president for a Woman's Debating Society. T 'T HARRY W. MASENHEIMER, . . Masey. His eye begets occasion for his witgl For every object that the one doth catch, The other turns to a mirth-moving jest. -Shakespeare. Has all the business abilities that his name would indicate, though he is not an Israelite. Wears high collars and smokes ten-cent cigars. Thinks he is a sport. Was formerly a member of the Carrol County Club. Now since his companions have gone, probably back to Carrol County, he is the whole club. - X h -17

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YR. ff 'VV lr N n HAROLD B. SCARBOROUGH, . . . Scabby. I value science-none can prize it more, I It gives ten thousand motives to adore. . . -Abraham Coles. We know little of him except that he comes from the Eastern Shore. A wonder in Math, especially Cakalus. Never swears. Tells stale jokes when he can find any one to listen to them! His future is uncertain. IRWIN B. SOMERVIXLLE, . H . . . l Somer. Sometimes gentle, sometimes capricious, sometimes awful 5 never the same for two moments together. A l -Ruskin. Swept down from Lonaconing by a whirlwind. His nature resembles a March day. Has a strong liking for black cigars. Most of his time is' spent in collecting col- legian money. JOHN W. C. STICK, . . . Limburger. Where he falls short, 'tis nature's fault alone 5 Where he succeeds, the merit's all his own. - V Churchill. Here is a man gifted with unusual talents. Fond of Art, Poetry, Music and Limburger Cheese. Very systematic, ' works his Math on a typewriter. Has a very troublesome conscience. Is studying for the stageg he will possibly make a scene-shifter. -19