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

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Leon Irving Harris, r A 2 . “Gyp” “Red” Electrical Engineer Class Football (2) ; Class Track (2) ; Class Base- ball (2). Gyp joined us in September of our Sophomore year. He entered, for reasons unknown, as a chemi- cal engineer but soon found that a current of elec- tricity could do more damage per linear foot than a current of H2 S. so we have with us to-day, ladies and gentlemen, “Liepsic Louis, the electrical. As regards the interest he shows in the women we can say a whole lot but wont. However, it is a forgone conclusion that from the fact that he receives a letter every now and then, signed “Yours,” he must have someone back home. Red” had some stuff on the class football team and also has more when he appears as Caduceus early in the spring. At present Gyp is working on an original con- trivance for the extermination of stray cats by the placing of two metal plates on a fence rail, connecting the plates with a heavy current and then chasing the yodlers across the death trap. He expects that this invention will fix him so that he may thereafter live on his “rep.” Royal Carlton Hudson, © X Phenix, R. I. Joe” Applied Science Varsity Baseball (1) (2); Class Eecutive Com- mittee (2); Class Basketball Manager (3); Secre- tary and Treasurer of Student Council (3) ; Corporal (3). Joe” hit Kingston in the Indian summer of 1911. He immediately joined the R. A. Cadets of Chicken- ville in which he was a distinguished and brave mem- ber. During the years of 1912-13 he was a faithful member of the K. K. K. Club, Room 44. Joe’s” chief dissipation is spearing arrowheads. It is sai d that he once picked one up at a distance of twenty-seven feet. Ever since Joe has been with us he has made almost weekly trips to his home town, “Phonix,” which may have been the cause of a great curiosity to know who “she” is. May they “live ever happily afterwards. Albert C. Hunter, B ♦ E. Providence, R. I. “Doc Applied Science Orchestra (1) (2) (3); Leader (2) (3); Glee Club Accompanist (2) (3) ; Manager Class Foot- ball (2) ; Soph Hop Committee (2) ; Beacon Board (2); Assistant Business Manager 1915 Grist (3); Class Vice President (3) ; Corporal (2) ; Chief Musician (3). This oil painting is life size and an excellent work. Although society holds East Providence responsible for many breaches of the law, yet probably its most grievous crime is “Doc.” Fifteen minutes after he arrived in these environs our “Little tine” asked the direction to Davis Hall (Co-ed’s Retreat), and he still receives his mail there. Yes. yes, as a fusses,” Doc” is the Swiss. He finds every maiden a Circe and loves to be enchanted. Just what the future holds for this diminutive creature we know not but we venture to say that if his present propensity for dabbling in police circles in his home town holds strong, he will be a sleuth. (For further particulars inquire of Chief of Police, East Providence.) Next to “Doc ' s infatuation for the makers and breakers of worlds” is his zest for microscopical bio- logical subjects, due probably for his natural love of things minute (bacteria, amoeba, and himself.) May the big world be easy on this tiny specimen.”

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Carlisle Hall, B t Providence, R. I Pug” Agriculture Cjas s Football (1) (2); Glee Club (1) (2) (3); Assistant Manager (2) (3) ; Vice President Aggie Club (3) ; Stock Judging Team (2) ; Soph. Hop Committee (2) ; Corporal (3). Pug” is the apparently bashful boy who wears out his sole carrying back and forth from the college to the postoffice little missives of Cupid. Those close to Pug are not deceived, for his desk decorations reveal his true self. Aside from his affection for the women, this portly gentleman keeps in training for track by a continual munching of dining-hall hard- tack as he smiles with a happy air of wisdom and satisfaction that he is getting more board than lie really pays for. If “Pug” had gone out for track when he was a boy instead of waiting until he had accumulated his present corpulency, he might have been a winner. William Frank Hanlin, PI K Cranston, R. I. “Boob” Agriculture Class Football, Captain (1); Baseball (1) (2); Varsity Football (2) (3); Soph. Hop Committee(2). This handsome personage. VV. F. Hanlin, better known as Boob,” fell off a train at Kingston in 1911 and occasionally gets back to his city (weekends). Boob first registered as an engineer but because of his ability to handle stock he soon shifted to the farmer’s course. When he is in his native haunts he can be found at the corner of Westminster and Dorrance streets in Providence watching the crowds go by. (Mind you. he isn’t a newsboy. ) In connection with the aggie work the rangy one often slides over into Edgewood where he does a little certifi-Caton for a friend of his. What we want you to understand is that he has a “best girl.” As an athlete Frank has made an enviable name for himself, holding down the varsity end in clean style. Some day, let us hope we may all visit “Boob ' s” little farm and use with him that square box of sawdust that will rest in front of his kitchen stove. Ada Laplace Harding, 2 T A Lvnie, Conn. Home Economics Secretary Y. W. A. A. ‘(1) ; Secretary 1915 Class (2); Northfield Delegate (2); Davis Hall Social Committee (2); President S ' . W. A. A. (3); Vice President Y. VV ' . C. U. (3) ; 1915 Grist Board. Ada comes from the Nutmeg State and has been welcomed into our midst. She is a girl of strong character, dignified, and with a powerful initiative. She is a leader among the women of the college and her advice is often sought for by the co-eds. In addi- tion to this Ada has been prominent in social affairs at the college throughout her stay. The course in Home Economics is her burden, and as conditions point she will undoubtedly use her knowledge for its original purpose rather than for teaching. Good luck, Ada. 21

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John L. Jackowitz, P I K Kast Providence, R. I. “Jack Applied Science Class Football (1) (2); Captain (2); Captain Second Football Team (2) (3) ; Varsity Football (3); Corporal (2); Sergeant (3). “Jack” catne from the pretty little town of East Providence and his smiling face (that which can be partly seen hiding behind his enormous nose), and cute figure are often seen bumping along simultan- eously with the rest of his body. This bumping effect is caused by his tiny strides. Let it suffice to say that one of the battalion swords had to be short- ened for him so that it would not drag on the ground as he bumped. His first love was a tall stately French queen, but since then he has settled in Wakefield. Although handicapped by a tiny body and a Jeru- salem nose and a peculiar cackling laugh, “Scoop, the Cub Reporter,” ought to make a success of life. Lawrence Fuller Keith,© X Brockton, Mass. “Red” Agriculture President of Class, 1915 (1) (2) ; Varsity Football ( 1 ) ; Captain Class Football ( 1 ) ; Class Basketball (3); Class Baseball (1) (2); Soph. Hop Committee (2) ; Drum Major (3) ; Secretary of Rifle Club (3). “Red” or “Big Ockish” was graduated from high school in 1911 and entered Rhode sland State in the following fall. His red top-not and his ability to play football soon made him a popular character on the campus. During the early part of his second year he was elected Big Chief Battle-axe of the K. K. K. Club, and the H. R. ' s of 44 will have to admit that he has filled the office ( ? ) very efficiently. Red spends considerable time in the library where he amuses himself by obtaining the time of day from “Jim.” Henry Clinton Kelly, r A 2 Nayatt, R. “Rep” “Cy” Civil Engineering Class Baseball (2); Soph Hop Committee (2 ) ; 1915 Grist Board (3) ; Executive Committee Tennis Association (2) ; Corporal (3). If the saying that “Great minds have purposes; others, wishes” is true. “Rep” certainly has many pur- poses and wishes. He has gained his reputation by his calmness, congeniality and cheerfulness. “Rep” is the inventor of the railroad bug which he guaran- tees will find the lost P. T. ' s if fed on railroad curves. “Cy” is not inclined towards fussing, as he believes that the opposite sex are too much like grasshoppers. He claims that you can’t tell which way they’re going to hop. His ambition is to survey a trans-Atlantic railroad and, also to purify the Ozark Mountains by means of the trickling filter. Here’s looking at you, “Rep.” 23