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

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Fred Kenyon Crandall “Blip” Nothing short of a man of letters could do justice to such a dignified and noble character. You have placed him at the start, if you think of those who move about with a certain aloofness, never condescending to mingle with ordinary people but occasionally casting down glances of pity upon the poor souls below. Blip was called “Smut” when he first arrived; and to demonstrate how fully his pre- vious career justifies this name, we ’ll explain. By chance it was learned that Charlestown, his native place, didn ' t approve of the way he worshiped cats, and he certainly had a fine collection — white ones, black ones, and every other kind. But this happy state did n’t last long. Blip” felt suddenly drawn to leave by the back door, and we did not hear of him again, until he showed up in Westerly. Here he com- pleted his public-school education. At this period he was not fond of labor ; so to kill time, he entered the Westerly Business College. How- ever, a short stay there proved that a business career was not in his line ; so the goddess of love took pity on him and dropped him gently down in Kingston. “Ah,” said “Blip,” after a Watson House recep- tion, “this is the place for me,” and immediately obtained a life ( ?) ticket from the 1908 Bureau of Matrimony. During his college career he has been an earnest, hard-working student ; and though we don ' t all agree with his choice along some lines, nevertheless he has won our respect and friendship by his kindness and manliness. We, his class- mates, shall always be proud of his record both as an athlete and scholar. Besides, he has from the first taken an active interest in all forms of college life, with the one exception of military drill ; but who does not draw the line at some point? As to his future, think of the fields of waving corn in distant Usquepaug, where he fondly expects to wield the hoe and run a cider mill ! We all feel confident that he will obtain more than ordinary success, and know that he is sure to be an honor to his Alma Mater. 19

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James McIntyre Craig It was sometime in 1886 that James first made himself known to Riverpoint and the rest of the world. He received his early training in the public school, and then was prepared for college at the English High of Providence. He came to Rhode Island with the idea of stay- ing only a year or two and then going to some other institution to take his degree; but we expect to see him with the class of ’09 when it graduates. “Jim” started in to take an engineering course ; now we find him registered as an “Aggie,” for some reason which probably could be explained by the faculty. From the very start he acquired the habit of studying — studying how to get along with the least amount of work. “Jim” has been one of the leaders of our class, much to the sorrow of some of the members of 1910. When the officers of the battalion were appointed last fall, Craig was overlooked, and now a new office is to be established for his especial benefit. Late in his Sophomore year “Jim” decided that he needed a rest, as he had been working hard; and as spring was the best season for recreation, he left in the middle of the spring term and spent most of his vacation cruising. Craig has taken a prominent part in the athletics of the college. There has hardly been a line-up on which we do not find his name, whether it be football, basketball, or baseball. He is president of the Athletic Association, and also captain of next fall’s football team, and we expect that under his leadership the team will make a fine record. 18

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Henry Frank French ••Hun” Twenty-one years ago, January 15, there was a notable addition to the inhabitants of the city of Providence, in the person of oitr classmate. During his early schooling we know very little about him, or about what he did to others or others to him. Henry’s preparatory training was received at the East Providence high school, where he always had a very high standing among his classmates. The fall of 1905 found Henry at Rhode Island inspired with the ambition to become an electrical engineer. He delights in taking up all subjects in sight and many which are not in sight. He is electing electric designing, which is most interesting to him. He spends all of his spare hours at it, and probably will continue to do so throughout the rest of the year. Another of his chief delights is his literary work, which is of the highest! ?) order. In spite of his several conspicuous peculiarities he can get more out of his books with the least amount of study than any of us. He says it is “concentration” which does it. We will take his word for it. “Hun” is interested in athletics, and this last fall he made the varsity football squad. He also played on the 1909 class baseball team. He could not do justice to athletics, however, as he had every Friday night to go home for over Sunday. We all know why, and cannot blame him for a tender feeling for the gentle sex. Frenchy spends many hours in the electrical laboratory; and we know that with his liking for mathematics, his ability in manipulating electrical apparatus, and his excellent judgment, he will finally become a successful electrical engineer. 20