Barringer High School - Athenaeum Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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8 HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. NAMES OF PUPILS. 1875- 76 GRADUATING CLASS. OKXTI.KMKX. Alex. S. Breingan El wood S. Leary Chester C. Brown Abraham B. Meyer Charles L. Buchanan Julian G. Olds Harry C. Hcdden Cyrus K. V. Pool Charles P. Hewitt Franklin K. Kamsen Frederick T. Ilcy George V’. Rockwell Abram B. Hopper Charles E. 8. Thorn Tkco. C. Landmesscr John R Week . Jr. Daniel H. Wiener. Gertrude F. Adams Myra W. Adams Nettie Andruss Lizzie Baldwin Emily F. Betts Carrie Brackin Lizzie M. Carr Laura Charopeaois Phebe C. Crane Jennie F. Delano Ida I.. Dickinson Emma Dunning Maria E. Gardner Florence N. Gngg Elsie M. Horr Harriet K.Jenkinson Emily M. Johnson Emilic M. Kempf Minnie L. Lyon Clara Lutz Belle McClure Sadie E. Mem- Lizzie Moore Fannie E. Murrnv Katie M, B CLASS. OKNTI.KMKN. L. V. Beam G. G. Brown A. D. Burgcsscr C. E. Cahoone J. V. Christi C. W. Connell C. E. Craven H. H. Dawson J. H. Dent W. A. Dougall A. C. Dougherty W. G. Hainskt H. M. Hall H. Hamilton L.T. Lillie Adams Norma P. Allen C Belle Burnett Ida J. Bush Fannie J. G. Baldwin Zette A. Best Eva S. Brooks Emma E. Beardsley Addic C. Beers May E. Bedell Hattie M. Bailey Susie B. Conover Hattie J. Clark Jessie L. Coe Annie C. Day Agnes B. Green Annie O. Hopp ugh Abbie J. Hopp ugh R. C. Harrington 1 . W. Lauterborn D. McMillan T. A. Murray II. A. Piraaon C. E. Reynolds E. Riggs F. N. Rutan W. Scarlett, Jr. A. C. Shannon It. B. Sinclair E. N. Todd H. M. Van Sant E. E. Worl Wias. Melvic E. Hall Vina H.iskin A Hie I. Johnson Carrie Jerolcman Elida G. Lowery Mary J. Lombard Lizzie A. Lennon Maggie A. Lemon Julia Merry Nellie L. Morris L. Addie Peck G. Estelle Ross Minnie D. Riley Nina D. Seans Clara E. Traphagen Fannie B. Taylor Lizzie F. Tuitc Annie L. Tichcnor Nellie L. Ilobl M. Ida Hatcher Hattie B. Hathaway Ella U. Van Keuren Jennie Van Wyck Minnie E. Wcstcrvclt Almeda M. Olds Emma E. Ortland Irene Pataquam Ida M. Pfeifer Margar» t G. Quinlan I aurn V. Reeve Emma L. Richards Mary 11. Richards Hattie E. Robinson Hattie J. Rice Edith G. Scran Mollic I). Sims Sarah J. Sloan Flora E. Smalley Jennie V. Smith Lcnim R. Sweet Sadie G. A. Taylor Nellie B. Thompson Ltlia A. Tryon Ida Whart on Eli i M. Whitfield Agnes Young Carrie C. Young Mary A. Young Myers 0 CLASS. OKNTI.KMKN. J. A belts F. I. La Wall J. S. Arndt G. A. Lei man G. II. Bambridge I). G. McClay G. L. Bedell H. B. 3foorc I. H. Blanchard H. C. 3!urden 8. R. Cairns II. B. Nichols J. Cameron II. S. Peltz F. W. Canfield E. Pomeroy W. I). Cowan, Jr. W. C. Richardson W.’ R. Crawford E. II. Rockwell F. F. Crisaey C. A. Schenk J. II. Delp F. Sell wart zwacldcr F. T. Doland E. Schwarz F. T. Doremus J. M. Seymour C. A. Enz J. L. Stringham F. O. Foxcroft D. I). Sutphen A. U. Franceix J. N. Utter W. F. Freeman A. S. Ward J. R Gardner II. E. Ward F. N. Gleason G. W. Waters P. P. Griffin J. B. White E. F. Hngetnann G. M. Whitfield A. Johnson S. A. Wo d E. P. Keasner E. W. Woodruff 0. E. La Forge J. M. Woodruff. I.ADIKS. Lizzie F. Agate Carrie J. Lines Hattie C. Allen Victoria 3Iallinson Lillie Alston Phronie Anderson Carrie M. Baldwin Mamie F. Bines M. Ida Boydcn Ida A. Brown Emma E. Brown Fannie L. Buchanan Annie S. Burgycs Cecilia D. Canfield Lizzie Cation Sarah E. Christie Agnes B. Clark Carrie Coit Mamie M. Crane Laura E Crane Nettie A. Davidson Emma J. Dean Jennie M. Eylcs Jennie A. Freeman Agnes I. Miner Emily B. Mentz Carrie Morehouse Fannie Morehouse Josie W. Morton Essie Morris Ada P. Newton Jennie A. Olds Minnie Osliorne E. Jennie Peer Mary 31. Plume Alice B. Poinier Annie S. Poinier Katie E. Price Rosalie Ray Lucy A. Richards Jennie D. Lighter Grace II. Riker Ida M. Ranke Til lie Speer Ella R. Gegcnhcimcr Lizzie 31. Stringer Jennie A. Gemnr Sophie A. Glorieux Etta Goble Elma C. Gregory Amy D. Harrison Lottie H. Healey Nellie L. Hewitt Emma A. Inter Tillie G. Jenkins Edna J. Keene Belle L. Kierstead Ida F. Kinsey Grace C. Knowles Lillian Stainsby Laura E. Smith Mary A. Sullivan Millie Tichcnor Anita Belle Tuttle Lilian Tuttle 3Iary E. Tyler Minnie Umbach Lizzie Van Ness Emma Varney Ada M. Vreeland Carrie B. Ward Mattie E. Weed Virginia E. Kumerle Josie II. Wood May Riker D CLA88. J. L. Adams F. G. A bolt E. S. Allen H. W. Angel F. Bart bolt-mew 8. R. Baslcn R. K. Clark D. W. Crane OKXTI.KMKX. M. G. Baldwin L. Bicrnian J. S. Cook E. 31. Cone H. N. Coc 0. A. Crane T. F. Denning C. L. Dougherty C. F. Darlington J. Eckhart C. F. Ettlin L. W. Frisbec J. K. Gore W. L. Hazen G. A. Herzog F. A. Kent O. W. Kitchcll G. J. Kocher C. Landmesscr G. W. Hogan G. C. Howell I). S. Lyon J. P. Mead H. H. Miller II. S. Peters F. N. Reynolds E. L. Rodrigo H. Waither E. C. Ward K. A. White W. L. Walker H. C. AI den G. W. Brcingan F. E. Boyd W. L. Breath G. II. L. Brandlcy E. Butts II. 31. Brant II. S. F. W. Dilly H. F. Km me R. C. Krb W. C. Grantzow F. L. Hatch E. F. Henson W. Jacobus D. Klein D. Koch G. E. Moore G. H. Miller L. R. 3Icnagh L. C. Ovcrhiscr A. L. Perry 0. W. Perry A. J. Runyon C. Hoff E. E. Reeve G. W. Reeve W. II. Rademachcr G. C. Stnillie F. II. Sturlevant W. F. Soon R. Stringer F. Umlischeiden J. N. Vreeland B. P. Vandcrhoff W. D. Van New F. Waller W. II. Allen Osliorne I.ADIBS. Jessie Andrews Tillie Baker Eliza A. Baldwin Lizzie P. Baldwin J. Minnie Baldwin Clara C. Beam Agnes Berg Rosa Blunt Lida Boggs Laura Brewster Josie C. Brown Lillie E. Cairns May Y. Cash ion Abbic L. Clark Iola A. Clark ■ Susie II. Coe Millie E. Corby Marietta Crane Kathrina Davies Emma L. Dickinson Laura A. Doland Anna L. Dorcmus Eva I. Douglas Ida E. Drake Isalrella Dunbrcck Florence Dyer Carrie A. Eaton l ottie Edwards Clara L. Eylcs Kate Galvin Minnie Gleim I Mollie Grass Lizzie E. Griffiths Lizzie E. Hacbcrlc Cora B. Hagny Bell Hampton Ruth Hampson M. Lisse Harrison Carrie Y. Haulenbeek Addie Hcaly Nellie A. Healey Alice G. Hendry Amelia E. Hey Carrie A. Holbrook Jennie E. Johnson Annie R. Kicsling Wilhcmina Luchman Ilattic A. Lovatt Ida J. Mayer II. Addie McPeek Emma Mellick Emma Moon M. Allic Moore M. Ida Moore JennieV. Morningstcrn Julia Nichols Jennie Pcliz Hattie P p| er Ella E. Putnam M. Emma Reeve Mary A. Reuseh Jennie C. Ritchie Isat ell i Rice K. Lulu Roberts Annie L. Runvon Ella Russell Bella K. Rutan Hcttic S. Reeve Ada E. Sargeant Ida G Shipped Lillie M. Sillier Anna Smith Cora E. Smith Mary F. Smith Phebe J. Slater Carrie V. Stephens Jessie W. Stephens Ida May Stimus Annie 31. 8to)l Jennie Summers Annie F. Swan Bertha 31. Taylor Jennie Tichcnor Jennie K Titus May Tracy Amelia V. Tuttle Neliie L. Tuttle Maggie J. Turner Allie Van Ahtync Carrie Van Arsdale Olive A. Van liouten Minnie Vreeland Jennie A. Walsh 31. Gussie Ward Tillie H. Webb Maggie L. Westbrook. Ella J. Wharton Annie H. Woodruff Ella Wriglcy

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HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL. 7 THE LAST OF THE GLADIATORS. BY ItBRBRRT C. ALDBN. The Imperial Eagle of Rome bad once more opened the path of victory for her legions. A hero worthy of the days gone by ; a soldier of the iron mould of the ancient republic, had risen from the ashes of a fallen world— the brave, the glorious Stilicho. Ilia armies had swept over the discordant hosts of thousands of barbarians. The hordea of Alarie were defeated on the same plains on which the Cimbric myriads had been driven with so vast a slaughter by the fierce general- ship of Marius—the earth shook under the tramp of multitudes. Once more the victorious legions enter the gates of Rome; the city that had frowned cold defiance on the camp of Hannibal — that re-echoed to the heavy tramp of Cresarx iron legions—and had beheld the scar seamed veterans of Pompey laden with the spoils of fallen Asia. But hark to the cry 1 “ Onward ! On to the Coliseum ! It was a wondrous sight; that vast building filled to overflowing with thou- sands and tens of thousands, tier upon tier j filled to suffocation; but see, the gates of • the arena are thrown open, and the Gladia tors enter; first the blue-eyed Gauls, next tho jet black Africans with gay-colored turban and white caftan, armed with the curved cimctar; their coal-black eyes and ( rolling eyeballs make them appear like- beings from another world. Twice the fated slaves marched around the hushed arena, turning their dim, despair- ing eyes as if to look for hope or mercy ; but they found it not Then they drew up oppo- site each the other in doublo line, the blue- eyed Gauls facing their swart antagonists, and now they hear the fell blast of the j trumpet. No other sound is heard except the infuriated cries of tho combatants or the groans of wounded, broken occasionally by the dull swish of tho keen cimetar. That night twice two thousands corps s are piled up in the dark and dismal arena. These were the last of their miserable race, and Rome never more was cursed by their presence. BUILDERS. BY UAURtBT K. JENKINSON. “ All arc architects of fate;” that is, you and I arc daily plucing blocks in the destiny of our lives. Some, the poet tells us, build with “massivo deeds and great; ’ deeds which command the praise of the entire world; and again, others build with orna- ments, simply to delight the eye. The art of building seems universal; not only human beings, but birds and beasts build for themselves homes. Here, however, we find a distinguishing characteristic of hu- man kind—man in his building is continually devising new forms and shapes, while birds and lrcasts follow instinctively the plan which seems so have been laid down for them in earliest ages. How wonderfully beautiful arc gome of the structures of God's smallest creatures! The little coral insect, deep under the waves, is daily perfecting the beautiful coral branches, which may perhaps adorn the homes of men. It understands nothing of the marvellous beauty of the structure it builds. It dies, and the petrified body adds still more to the boautiful whole. But there are other builders than those who construct homes for themselves. There arc builders of that which is far more won- | derful than coral reef or cathedral arch j —builders of character; aud in this work, in | order that we may have a fair and perfect outline, in order that we may have a struc- ture which shall successfully resist all the storms of life, no materials can be too good, no care too great. We arc so apt to hasten our work, to mar and deface, until little of the original plan remains. In haste we sot in rough-hewn blocks, leaving gaps which mar the whole work. This then leads to the concealment, the covering over of imperfections with falso 1 ornaments. Ruskin says, “ Wo may not be able to command good or beautiful architecture, but we can command an honest architecture,’ and this is no less true of character-building than of any other. In nil our building, good and noble aspira- tions arc the stepping-stones to the accom- plishment of lofty desires. Truly has the |. poet told us— The thing wo long for, that wo art For one transcendent moment.’’ What a satisfaction there is in well accom- plished work ! We little dream how poor work, failures and mistakes influence the work of those around us. One mistake may multiply to fifty, and the knowledge of this should help us to erect a building of noble proportions and perfect outline. Make of good principles and deeds the “ firm and ample base’’ whereon our future building may rest. Thus may we hope one day to inhabit one of the “ Many Mansions ” the great Master Builder hssgonc to prepare. IN MEMORIAM. BY GERTIE V. ADAM.'. The ladies of the A. Class have not forgot- ten the Professor who filled the place of an absent teacher during the latter part of last year. This gentleman dropped down upon us one day from the hills of Vermont. His ardor and enthusiasm in the natural sciences were unbounded. We miss his friendly talks and dissertations on these topics, as well ss the usual “ shu, shu, shu, don’t interrupt,” and the oft-repeated assertion, “ oh ! the air is full of girls,” the latter remark clearly showing tho Bent on the Professor’s mind. Wo hope he has not forgotten tho “ thirty geniuses” of 70, for whom he so often prophesied renown. We are all anxious to have him know that his prophecy is in the straight way of fulfillment; for we feel that it will be a great gratification to him, to know that true prophecy is added to his many other great mental achievements. Query. At what point “ in China ” is the astronomical Nadir fixed ? Wk were informed that the gentlemen of tho A class had intended to send certain mcml ers of their class, in a glass ease, to the Centennial Exhibition, as representatives of the young men of 1870: but they have aban- doned the project on the grounds that tho reflection cast on the young men of 1770 might cause unpleasant feelings. Self-sacri- ficing spirit of 70! FACULTY. E. O. IIOVEY. A. M., Principal. •IAS. M. QUINLAN, A. M., English Litera- ture and History. A. BAXTER MBRW1N, A. M . Latin and Greak. J. L. JOHNSON. Mathematica. | C.L. WOODRUFF, Commercial Department. FEMALE DEPARTMENT. Miss EMMA PARKE SMITH,Vice Principal. Miss MARIE A. MARCHER, Miss LAURA P. HILL, Mrs. ELLEN H. SANBORN, Miss ISADORE M. WINANS, Mias MILLIE A. FORSTER, Miss ELLA O. BROWN. OFFICERS. HNSFKKIAX LITERARY ASSOCIATION. President, E. O. Hovby. ! Vice-President, Cyros E. V. Pool. Recording Secretary, Charles E. Cravbx. | Corresponding Secretary, Ai.kx. S. Brkinoan. Treasurer, Ciia . P. Hewitt. MONTAGU LITERARY ASSOCIATION. President, Miss Emma Parke Smith. Vice-President, Mrss Marik A. Marcher. Recording Secretary, Emma Dunning. Corresponding Secretary, Emma Ortland. Treasurer, Minnie L. Lyon. Librarian, Laura V. Reeve. PRIZES OF CLASS OF 1875. Prize Oration, J. Paul Reynolds. Prize Essay, Miss Mary Eva Graves. Highest per cent, in scholarship, attend- ance and deportment. Miss Isabel Rockwell. Highest per cent, in final examination, Miss Lizzie C. More.

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VOL. 2. No. 6. NEWARK PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL, JANUARY 1, 1877. THANKS FOR THOUGHTS. •• Montagu Review. IJke tidal fetter», letting loote. The aft-impri oned waves That flow in cleansing beauty through The secret darksome caves ; So is it when our evil selves Give up their long control. And floods of clear and earnest thought Come rolling o'er the soul. We know not whence these pure sweet thoughts Are brought into the mind; It may be 'tis by presence near Of unseen angel-kind. For sure it seems we would be led To think of purer things. The while the air is heaven clear With waving of their wings. And yet there is a higher source: Nor can we tell how much Of noblest thought, has come direct From God’s own loving touch. Oh I wondrous blessedness ! that He Should hold each soul so dear I That He. the Universal God. Should come to each so near! We lack in words of sweet accord Our greatful praise to tell. But smallest deeds of love add tone The harmony to swell. And for our blessed heaven born thoughts. Best songs of thank we give, When wc take heed from day to day That we more nobly live. ASSK F-. POCbSSON. Springfield, Mass.. Nov. 8. 1876. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. PRIZE ORATION OK THE CLASS OP '70. BY CYRI7B K. V. POOL. Development, wielded l y the haud or an Omnipotent Creator, for the accomplishment of his purposes, is the all-powerful instrument of change. Objects, material or spiritual, arc snhjoct to its influence.—the tiny gem. nursed In the bosom - f the earth, and the grandest intel- lect that ever nature produced, alike feel the effects of its power, and, acting under its command, rise higher and higher, ap- proaching nearer and nearer to perfection. In the study of it, wc see not only the physical and intellectual changes, but wc are led to consider the motive power, the ruling hand, the Infinite Mind. It teaches us to “ look through nature, up to nature's God,” anil we are lost in wonder in the contemplation of so sublime a being. In mental capacities, man, individually presents fine opportunities for the study of development; but it is in man, taken collect- ively In nations, where it is most impress- ively displayed. In all the intricate influences exerted by one individual upon another, a nation stands preeminent in the scale of development. Nations have risen from obscurity, to the mastership of the world. But, alas! How many, in assuming this position, have, like the scorpion, stung themselves to death. There was a time when Greece was subject to foreign domination ; a time when, weak and feeble, there was a struggle for mere existence; a timo when she might have been easily crushed; but in the hearts of her people, there was the fire of energy, which needed but the occasion, to burst into a flame which should extend over the world ; and the time came, when Greece sat upon her regal throne, and the world acknowl- edged her supremacy. But her elevation was the precursor of her death. Revelling in luxury as the result of her power, she becitno less patriotic, and. as a natural consequence, became the subject of a stronger power; and Romo, risen from humility, now swayed the sceptre of empire. Victory after victory crowned her exertions, and the nations of the earth poured tribute unto her treasury. But, intoxicated by her conquests, and blinded by her power, she j too fell—fell from the highest pinnacle of 1 glory, to the lowest depths of degradation— , fell with a crash which shook the globe. Rome, once “ Mistress of the World,” now conquered by a band of half-civilized sav iges—civilization subjected to barbarism. But though she fell from her seat of power, though her authority was gone, yet the influence she had exerted, still lived, and was largely the moving power of the world. Nations profited by her weakness, and it served to spur them on to nobler exertions. Nations rise and fill, but though they sink into comparative oblivion, yet their actions exert an influence which shall continue for- ever. Nations have sometimes given birth to other nations, which in their turn, rival their mother in power. Thus was it with Eng land and America. England rose from barbarism, to the height of influence and power. Through all the successive stages of her development, she was characterized by indom- itable energy, and unequalled foresight and perseverance. Her power became extended, and her ambition did not cease until she had planted a colony in the newly-discovered America—the El-Dorado of the Old World. 8hc was everywhere rewarded with suc- cess, and her colonics grew and flourished I under her protecting care. Her word was law! But there was a weak point. She was too jealous of her power, and encroach- ing on colonial rights, ahe attempted to compel obedience. But a true nation will not submit to tyranny, and England made a grate mis- take, when she supposed she could crush her American colonies. She found them invin- cible ! “ Sho had sown the seed of a nation, ami that seed had been purified through hardship and trials; it possessed vitality, and Iwg.in to germinate, and altogether it occupied years in coming to bud and blossom; it survived all the droughts and storms, and to-day, it shows tho frnit of energy and perseverance. But' though our past has been so brilliant, our future must not reflect discredit on the exertion of our forefather . “ There is a tid© in tho Affaire of men. Which, taken at tho flood, lend on to fortune : Omitted, all tho voyage of their life Is bound in shallow , and In miseries. On such a full aca Arc wo now afloat. And wo must take U10 current whon it aorvos. Or lose our ventures.” Mothers! you to whom is intrusted the early instruction of our youth,—is it not yours to instill into their young intellects, principles of morality and holy truth; to shape their plastic minds in the right mould ? then when they retch year of manhood, although they may not shine with the glory of the ” father of his country. yet their actions will not reflect discrc lit on their early training. Fathers! you to whom tho sons look up — is it not your provinco to set before them examples of integrity and uprightness, that they may l»u guided into the right paths? Toung men of to-day! you who arc about to hold the reins of government—it is your duty to sec that none but honest and honor- able men hold offices in the land ; and above all, to sec that the blessed troths of the Bible are preserved to our Public School . And young women ! you have a position in this growth of the nation. Although you may not elect the officers, it is your greater privilege, to see that brother», and those who arc netrer than brothers, do up hold the truth.