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

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Harold W. Browning, © X Matunuck, R. “Funny ' ’ ‘ Gramp” Applied Science President of Freshman Literary Society (1); Corporal (2); Secretary Debating Society (2); Member of Class and Second Debating Teams (2) ; Beacon Board (2) (3); Assistant Treasurer of Lecture Association (3); Assistant Botany Instructor (3); Polygon (3); Assistant Manager Basketball (3); Associate Editor 1914 Grist (3); Scholastic Honors (1 (3); Sergeant (3) ; Treasurer V. M. C. A. (3); President Athletic Association (3) ; President of Class (3). Funny” comes from Matunuck, which is often compared with New York (200 inhabitants). Dur- ing the first two years of his collegian life he re- mained in the dormant stage corncerning the other sex. However, during his Junior Year, “My what a change. Pcaccdale three times during the week and all day Sunday. Gamp” says that the reason he spnds so much time there is be- cause he is collecting material (from practical ex- perience) for a book which he is writing, entitled. “The Joys of Canoeing.” The work will be pub- lished in July 1914. Seth Atherton Caldwell Woonsocket, R. “Scrime Mechanical Engineering Class Football (2) ; Varsity Football (3) ; Corporal (2) ; Drum Major (3). Seth is a native of Toledo, Ohio. The corn belt was not interesting enough for Seth, so he located in Woonsocket. He joined the class of 1912 here but was forced to leave in their Sophomore year on account of blood poisoning. However, he joined us last year and is taking a mongrel course of his own arrangement and will be with us strong at the finish. Cedric Hamlin Collins, I ' A 2 Berkeley, R. “Cy” “Yena Applied Science Beacon Board (1) (2); Manager Class Football (2); Soph. Hop Committee (2); Polygon (2); Vice- Pres. Athletic Association (2); Class Baseball (2); Corporal (3). This modest looking youth entered R. I. S. C. in the fall of 1910, and immediately took up connections with the Kelly Gang, the membership of which i eg ui red rough-houseing ability only. He quieted down a bit during his sophomore year however. There was a decided change in the “boy” when he be- came a sedate junior. He has collaborated with Prexy in the economic management of the college by forfeiting his daily breakfasts. Cy” is an inveter- ate user of the pipe, but has not lost control of his skillful hand in the construction of graphics. 19

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Robert John Benson, I’ A 2 Brockton, Mass. “Ben” Electrical Engineering Class Track (1) (2); Varsity Track Squad (1) (2); Class Basketball (1) (2); Class Baseball (2); Polygon (2) (3); Sophomore Hop Committee, Tennis Association. Engineering Society. It was on the twentieth day of September, 1889. that “Ben” was ushered into the “shoe city of Brockton. Not much is known of him until he came to us on his twenty-first anniversary. Since then he has learned to distinguish the country from the city? “Ben” is an excellent student and during study hours he is never se«n loitering around the corridors. We hope to see him some day as the inventor of the five pole generator. Edward James BoulEstEr Providence, R. 1. “Eddie” “Doc” Applied Science Corporal Co. C (3); Glee Club (3); Reader (3); Vice President Debating Society (3); Member 2nd Debating Team (2). In his youth Eddie” gave prominence of be- coming a giant, but unfortunately, the growth went to his feet. He was trapped in the wilds of Acad- emy Avenue of Providence and after being tamed for four years in English High, he was sent here for further confinement. Last summer he issued what is now universally known as “Boulester’s Business Directory of Usquepaugh,” the lines of which are written in blank verses. Well-known critics have pronounced it to be the best literary production the world has as yet witnessed. The school authorities in Jimmietown and Biscuit City have adopted it as a regular text-book. Eddie’s” highest ambition is to become at first alumni president of his Alma Mater, at which time, he will deal a death blow to the short-cut. narrow-gauge, copy-lighting express two years’ courses. John Brechin, Jr., P 1 K Bristol, R. I. “Breck” Mechanical Engineering. Class Baseball (2); 1914 Literary Society (1). Breck” came to us from Bristol, where he gradu- ated from high school in 1908. After working two years he decided that he would like to become an engineer and so took mechanical engineering. While here he has been apparently quiet but has had his part in “rough houseing” and having that innocent look has never been suspected. He is usually ready for a good time when it does not interfere too much with studies or writing a letter. He has spent most of his time on his studies and we will look forward to the time when he is a full-fledged engineer. “Still water runs deep.” 18

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Thomas Rowley Conner, Wakefield, R. I. T” Civil Engineering “T” began his career at R. I. with the class of ' 14. His work has been exclusively original, and it is this fact alone, perhaps that has put him among the peers of the spy-glass squad. Although T” does not take part in athletics to any great extent, he is ever ready to lend a hand, and whenever needed can be relied upon. Aside from being a good man with the books. Tommy” is well known and will be remembered for his abilities (?) at the forge and machine shop. Henry Ellis Davis, P I K Edgewood, R. I. Davy” “Harry Agriculture Class Football (1) (2); Class Baseball (1) (2); Dramatic Society (1) (2); Rifle Club (1); Team ill; Glee Club ill (2) 3l; Orchestra (1) (2) (3); Manager (3); Aggie Club; Editor-in-Chief Grist (3); Subscription Manager Beacon (3); Corporal Co. A (2); First Sergeant Co. A (3); 1914 Literary Society (1); Class Debating Team (2); Debating Society (2) (3); Treasurer (3); Varsity Football (3); Polygon (3); Mil. Ball Committee (3); Business Manager Beacon (3). Athlete, scholar, orator, literary critic, debator, farm manager. We have all these things em- bodied in this wonderful human being, who has all the ear marks of a great man. so “Davy” says. “Davy” has always had what seems to be an in- herent desire for a good time, but one thing is certain. Harry ' s natural inclinations have never stopped him from carrying to a successful culmination all of his undertakings. One must watch very carefully to shut it off when once he gets started on aggie matters. James Russel Esty,B4 Slatersville, R. 1. Jimmy” Chemical Engineering Polygon (3); Student Council (2) (3); Vice President Y. M. C. A. (3); Mgr. Class Baseball (2); Sec. Athletic Association ( 2 ) (3); Corporal (2); Q. M. Sergeant (2); 2nd Lieutenant (3V Soph. Hop Comm. (2); Scholastic Honors (1); Editor- in-Chief 1912 Hand Book (2); Associate Editor Beacon (2) (3); 1914 Literary Society (1); Presi- dent Woonsocket Club (3); Indoor Track Comm. (2); Associate Editor 1914 Grist (3); Editor-in- Chief Beacon (3). Although Jimmy’s manly blushes and winsome smiles have made him the attack of the combined co-ed body, he has gained world wide reputation by directing all feminine communications home- ward. Assuming that our class model does not make a success along clergical lines he will probably be found as chief chemist in some large distilling plant (Pabst or Schlitz) of the country. 20