University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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- — CHARLES WILLIAM BACHMAN, LL. B. Tiny ' s first appearance at Notre Dame was when he won a track meet for the I. A. C. against us, taking part in almost every event with the exception of the two-mile ; and. he would have probably been in that too except for the fact that it was going on while he was pole-vaulting and broad-jumping. It is easily- seen why he became a favorite from the time he bought his ticket from Chicago to South Bend. Since he has been here he has confined himself to the weight events and has proved a sensation; and he has also made a name for himself in football and in the class-room, having won the diamond ring last year for high average among the monogram men. There is no doubt in anyone ' s mind that our big track captain will carry N. D. to victory in the court room as he has done on the field. SEVERIN ALOYSIUS BECK, Litt. B. This man from Dubuque was with us again this year and we have found him a dif- ferent man from years past. He discarded the army shirt for a white collar and gave up his pool games for his studies, which though few were always well prepared and much of his time was put upon them. To keep from giving the impression that he was down town to give the girls a treat, he always wore a sweater to the city to scare off possible ad- mirers of the feminine gender. When Willie goes back to his home town he should be well prepared for any business he enters into. EDWARD JOSEPH BECKMAN, Ph. B. in Journalism After spending fruitful years at St. Joseph ' s College, this stalwart young Teuton was admitted to the Inner Temple of Journalism. But, gentlemen, do not suppose that all his time was devoted to editorial pursuits. We know of a desk in old St. Joe Hall that has suffered more wear from Herr Beckman ' s hands of solitaire, than it ever has from the elements. We remember when Inter-hall athletics knew him well and when days were vain and empty if words of precise criticism did not fall from his lips. Yes, we can even picture him now reading this article for faulty punctuation. But isn ' t that commendable? 34

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popular airs by Jack ' 1 ' Britten was the hit of the evening, and enough Blarney flowed to make Bourke Cockran look to his laurels. In the field of athletics our contributions were quite in keeping with the great things expected. Bachman and King made the football team, and Bachman. Hardy, McDonough, and Welsh added prestige to the Notre Dame name on the track. When we came back in the following September, we found our number increased by new faces. The fame of the class of ' 16 had spread to the distant Philippines and accordingly two dark-hued gentlemen enlisted in our cause. We had now arrived at the stage of Seniors and all seemed to possess some newly acquired habits. Dignity reigned supreme and stern glances replaced the former unconcerned looks. Our first business meeting was for the purpose of electing officers. T. A. McLaughlin was chosen president, the manner in which he manipulated the votes being unknown to the other members of the class. Nevertheless as it did not materially affect anyone else, no effort was made to learn the intricacies involved. H. P. Burke was intrusted with the duties of vice-president, J. F, Smith was selected as scribe, D. P. Duffy, custodian of our coffers, and J. F. Gargan was sergeant-at-arms. The talent in our class is so numerous that lack of space prevents due justice in dealing with the matter. First and foremost we pride our athletes of whom mention has been made. Sam Perrott, McCormack ' s youthful rival, whose energy and genius has made possible the best Notre Dame Glee Club in years, Vine Mooney, the suave Business Manager of the DOME, Joe Smith, Walters and Clements, the learned post-graduates, are all personalities of whom we are proud to boast. We have resumed our studies with the diligence which characterized us as freshmen, and as the final exams draw near, our books are our constant com- panions. The day, which in the beginning appeared so bright, will undoubtedly prove the saddest of the year. It means the parting of acquaintances which have grown into friendships. We leave Xotre Dame with a deep sense of gratitude to our school, our professors and our friends. 33

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II mid mm mil I WILLIAM ETHELBERT BRADBURY, LL. B. Brad was more or less of a puzzle to us at first, and although we had quite a lot of difficulty in solving the puzzle, it was worth the effort. Robinson, Illinois gets the credit for producing him, but it is safe to say that X, D. will some day be proud to claim a finger in the pie ; for we feel assured of his future success. The dignity and bearing which entitled him to the appellation of The Mayor will not be wasted in the world ; and along with our best wishes goes the confidence that when Brad places Notre Dame on trial, the result will be flattering to us. HAROLD PETER BURKE, LL. B. I This stalwart oak was sent from the fertile valley of the Mohawk to be set in the fruitful soil where nature teems. It was then transplanted to Cedar Point, made to thrive on the sands and the Crystal Rock, and so hardy is it still, that we of poor powers cannot foretell the fruits it will bear. We saw him on the athletic field fighting for Bro. Flo when Bro. Flo was St. Joe Hall; we wondered at his achievements in South Bend, Sandusky, and finally Mishawaka society ; and we applauded his iron logic and forceful speech in Moot Court. Knowing him as we do, can we venture a limit to his possibilities? EDWARD JOSEPH CARLETON, M. E. Steve came to us from Tennessee University with a reputation as a military man, and for three years has been one of the mainstays of the Regiment. He possesses that rare quality of being able to enforce strict discipline and at the same time that of being the friend of every man in his company. As a swimmer Ed has things his own way. lie has won diving cups since he has been with us and has developed the best crawl stroke seen here since the days of Harry Hebner, of Olympic Games fame. Ed is a good stu- dent and a hard worker, and never lets anything interfere with his studies, so we have no fear of his future. 35