University of Rhode Island - Renaissance / Grist Yearbook (Kingston, RI)

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The GRIST Jay Russell Ferry “ Sport ” N OTHING definite is known concerning the early history of this infant prodigy. With apologies to the city of Holyoke, we must admit, however, that that is his birthplace. Judging from the characteristic qualities exhibited during his stay at R. I. C., we infer that he was brought up on a spoon. His parents, detecting this tendency in his early youth, sent him to New Britain, Conn., fearing the consequences if he remained and came in contact with some of the equally irresponsible members of Mt. Holyoke. But the habits formed in his infancy asserted themselves, and after play- ing havoc with a score or so of cardiac appendages there, he was transported to Palmer, Mass. The manufacture of wire sufficed to hold his attention for a few years. After learning all the secrets about wires, wire-pulling, work, and working the company, he betook himself to Rhode Island to practice his arts. We will not give our opinion as to the success he has obtained in these branches ; but it is sufficient to say that he is the founder and the “ Boss” of Tammany Hall and the only night watchman who is n’t sleepy in the daytime. “Sport” spends most of his time either “fussing” in Lippitt Hall or working in the highway department. We have noticed, however, that not all of his “moments of stress or of bending” have been figured out amidst these mathematical surroundings. He is inordinately fond of fudge, and tradition has it that he became attached to quite a large amount at different times in the distant past. N otwithstanding all this, we believe there is still some hope for him. As captain of next year’s football team, backed by three years’ experience as half-back, we expect him to keep up his brilliant record as an athlete. Good natured and thoughtful, a hard, willing worker with plenty of sand and push, one who has the interests of the college at heart and never lacks the genuine college spirit, we are glad to claim him as our classmate and predict for him success in all his ventures.

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The GRIS ' T 21 Augustus Boss Davis “ Gussie ” A UGUSTUS Boss Davis was born and bred in the historic city of New- port, spending the greater part of his early life there. He came to us when he was yet young and innocent, but has gradually gained in knowledge since those days. “ Gus is the “ landscape gardener, “house decorator, or whatever else you wish to call him, of our class. With his help we have always had the most effective booths, etc., at our fairs, entertainments, and receptions. As one of our class has said, “Gus has a head like a tack. We must also mention the fact that “Gus has developed those fatal symptoms which seem quite prevalent among the members of the upper classes, — - those symptoms of — , well, you have probably guessed what bv this time. His footsteps are constantly directed toward the village. When you do not know where else to look for him, you may be pretty sure of find- ing him in one of the houses on College Avenue. Although “Gus” usually goes in the one direction named above, he has been known to take moonlight walks with one of the college “Chaperons,” and then suddenly to desert her at the very door of one of the village homes. Ask him if he knows Mrs. Tammany. He has a great fondness for books, especially history, in which he has always ranked high. His favor- ite book is a Comprehensive History for Young People, a copy of which he always carries with him, when he attends the history class.

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The GRIST 2 3 Arthur Edward Fitz “Grandma” “Rosie” W AY back in ’85 Arthur made his appearance on this earth of ours in the town of Douglas, Mass., at the end of Douglas Turnpike, which was then a busy.thoroughfare, but at present leads from Providence to nowhere. For the past fifteen years or more Pascoag has claimed his citizen- ship. But whatever may have been his early history, of which we know little, he has surely a place for himself at the R. I. C. During his first year with us, he was a model young man in every way. He was very particular, especially about the appearance of his room, etc. Not a better housekeeper could be found anywhere than “Grandma.” But with the advent of his second year, we find a great change stealing over him. We all ask as to the cause, and some one says that there are attractions down the road which are taking too much time from his studies. Although only com- pleting Freshman mathematics, he was quite able to demonstrate that all roads lead to W . No matter in what direction he started or from what point, he was sure to end at this favored haunt. It is not safe to say what course “Rosie” is trying to take, and I doubt if the registration committee can tell you. He apparently delights in keeping his record well mixed ; some science, engineering, a touch of chemistry, with a little agriculture thrown in, make up the majors of his course, — the minors are too numerous to mention. He seemed to down everything which came his way until he was asked to “Sprechen Deutsch,” and then he met his Water- loo. He is an expert at draughting and sketching; some day I should not be surprised to hear of him as illus- trating editor of the Pascoag Herald. He is always full of fun and ready for rough-house, and woe to the felldw who happens to be his victim ; for although a little chap, he has certainly developed the art of hugging. Recently his ambitions have taken a great rise. He starts for Providence every Friday, and his one thought is to become an expert roller skater. Whether his “fussing” with this popular sport will be of benefit to him or not, we dare not foretell. May the future see his many ambitions realized ! Our sincere hope is that he may be blessed through life with his full share of health, wealth, and happiness.