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

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THE GRIST Paul Steere Burgess “Buck” honored Greenville, R. I., by making it his birthplace in 1885, although he only remained there the first four years of his life. The next eight years he was to be found somewhere in the middle west, roaming about, and taking his family with him. Finally at the age of twelve he appeared in Toledo, extracting such knowledge as he could from the schools there. When fifteen, he entered Berea College Academy, and here he re- mained for four long years. What he was or what he did, has not been heard at this distance as yet ; undoubtedly that institution still remem- bers him, for “Buck” is not one to be passed unnoticed. On leaving the Academy, he came east again, taking up his abode at R. I. College with the class of 1908. Here he developed a marvelous capacity for study. Book after book he devoured with the most fiendish delight. There seemed no hope for him! However, while studying one day, he suddenly took it into his head to go to work as a traveling salesman. Why he did this is not known, but certainly the powers that be could find no fault with his excessive application to books. So “Buck” traveled over the country with that same restless spirit of former days, stopping here and there, and taking in anything of interest. At Little Falls, New York, so rumor has it, he became particularly interested in a parachute jumper; but just how far his interest went, cannot be related here. New things become old in time. This life could not fail to lose work with 1910. His chief interest he re is in the course he is taking — “ Buck ” its charm, and so our friend appeared again at R. I. C.. to take up his chemical engineering — although he needed half his Sophomore year to find it out. His studious habits he has still, but not, however, to so great an extent as formerly. Manifestly they will not again lead him to leave here be- fore he graduates. At least his classmates hope not, and ‘ 1 Buck ’ ’ himself ventures to prophesy that he will graduate with the class of 1910. 24

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THE GRIST history nf the (Elasa nf lilUT Three years have passed since the band of Freshmen who styled themselves the Class of 1910 first took up their abode on Kingston Hill. These years have brought us pleasures, and they have brought us troubles; they have wrought changes in our class, and changes in our Alma Mater as well. It is interesting at this point to look back- ward over three short years of our history and note the signs of growth. As Freshmen we lacked neither the verdancy nor the other traditional attributes of this class. An overcharge of energy, superfluous steam perhaps, impelled us to many pranks which, no matter what else may be said of them, at least served to indicate that there were Freshmen at the College. When we met the Sophomores, we were some- what handicapped for lack or organization and leadership, but the events of an exciting fall term showed how vigor and energy will make up for such a deficiency. However, as we grew older we enlarged a trifle mentally; and, although as Sophomores we felt obliged to give the new comers a little instruction, yet by the end of the year we were in fairly stable equilibrium. Some of us may have been slower in the enlarging process than others, Miss George could supply further information on this point. However that may be, our Junior year has been a period of tranquility and hard work. Most of us have remained merry bachelors, in spite of Freshmen escapades, but a few celebrated their Junior year by blundering in the way of Cupid’s darts. There are also those incorrigible fussers whom we know not whether to put in the married or single class. Such in brief has been our evolution. Looking backward again, we realize that there has been a growth in the institution as well as in ourselves. We have seen the College lifted out of the prep, school class in athletics and placed firmly on a collegiate basis; and some of our members have done much to attain this success. We have witnessed the continual enlargement of courses and raising of standards, also the addition of a third branch to the curriculum, the Home Economics course. The greenhouses and the new boiler plant have been constructed, while the fight for recognition in the state, and the struggle to obtain a new dormitory were exciting incidents of our stay here. It is likely that we have seen the end of the Junior reception, and its attendant hostilities. Our class abolished it this year, and it appears probable that our example will be followed, and some other function be held instead of the traditional incentive to a “scrap. ” We are now beginning to realize how short a time remains for us at our Alma Mater. Our ranks have suffered some loss, yet we still have a goodly number who are looking forward to caps and gowns, the bachelor’s degree, and farewell to old Kingston Hill. 23

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ITS EASY TO MAKE Sunburst Mats For a crafts project the whole family can join in and enjoy, why not try making these useful and decorative sunburst mats? No special skill is re- quired, and they’re inexpensive; cost is about 50 cents each. Here are the tools and materials needed : “frozen sucker” sticks (they are available at super markets or grocery stores); -inch-diameter wooden beads; linen carpet warp or heavy-duty, small diameter string; large blunt needle; long-nose pliers; A -inch twist drill. Bore two holes in each stick, one hole A -inch from one end, the other hole 2 A inches from the same end. Then follow directions at right. Tighten thread so that mat lies flat, then knot thread and dip the ends. (To make tight square knots, tie one loop and have someone hold it tightly with pliers while you finish knot.) Sunburst mats ran be used on a table or arranged deco- rativdy on a wall. Once you have the knack of mak- ing them, you may want to tty design variations. string the wooden beads, alternating sticks and heads, until you have 29 of each in your circle. (The beads can l e purchased at a hobby or crafts shop.) Thread the end holes first, keeping all sticks horizontal, until you have put on 29 sticks. Pull thread as tight as you can, and tie with a square knot. Then dip off the ends.