Brimmer and May School - Yearbook (Chestnut Hill, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1927 volume:

oo aQmooonon The Brimmer School Glass Each uf 1927 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS eoroooooooooeoooooooeoooo oooooM-N-enoooeoomovfeoeuooeuwaoooeeoeouwoeoooa u one-ww 4 oe-4-4 4 4 4-4-4 4 4 4 4 4,4 4 4 4 4 4' 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ovo4-4-4-4-4,4-44-4-e4-eo4f4-on-4-4 4-4-oeooc-ooooouwoo04-oooou-so +4-4 4-oeo-+ -44- 4-oo 4-4.4.4. 4-4-4+ 4, 444,4- nw 44-4,4-ooo -, gf-4-4 5 Q 5 I3 oaooo- no-vnnav r r nnnnonntn-rnnnnxn nnnnn-na a e e e 4 9 e e e e A In 6 e e . 'nmoo-so ehicatinn We, the Class of Nineteen Twenty-seven, dedicate this book to MISS MINNIE MAKDE PICKICHING as a tribute to the help and guidam-e she has given us during our years at Brirnmvr. We, the Class of Nineteen Twenty-seven, take this opportunity to offer to Miss Cummings and the Faculty our sincere thanks for their patient endurance of our doings and misdoings in the past five years, for their untiring efforts to imbue our minds with knowledge, and for the sympathetic counsel they have always been ready to give us. ......W...., 9 2 E Q 3 5 8 i E 6 s 2 2 z z z 4 E 2 z 1 z 5 2 roooooooc-1-1-occ-1-of-4-qvoeooc-4-4-e M-1-e-boa.-oe-4-c-oseeu-of-Q-4-4-M-eco ec-1-foo 2 Z4 2 2 2 5 s 5 5 5 2 2 'U Q Q fm Nl Z' -1 ru fu c-c-Q . W ,ff ' Qyx1Q..R?.,.Lm ,gan Rf -. I ' KQV MMA Aiffwxwm Ill' IWXCI i LTY SLQQZUNI1 Row - Miss Arnold. Miss Quintus, Miss Smith, Nlmm-. l,4-wzuuluskzi FIMST How- Miss We-lls, Miss Dulzull, Miss Aciziriis, Miss Wurrvn, Miss Park Four -ul , Y Ny L-r fl f Qlilass Iaisturp Station W. C. C. B. signing on! To-night we will broadcast the history of the Class of '27, when in their first year of the Upper School. Their able leader was Elizabeth Kennedy and, on her right hand, was her ready assistant, Mary Page. Behind them was Katharine Irwin, heading the rest of the class. The new' members were Laura Buff, Helen Clapp, Med ra Gale, Katharine Irwin, Elizabeth Kennedy, Alice Mayers, Mary Page, Priscilla Sellman, Sarah Woodland, and Sarah Youngman, who added to the number of those who came from the Lower School. These were Elizabeth Barrell, Elizabeth Bartlett, Celia Darlington, Rachel Deland, Ruth Gibbons, Dorothea Gierasch, Elizabeth Howland, and Doris Watters. As this was their first year in the Upper School they behaved like little ladies and gazed at the imposing seniors with great awe. Station W. Q. C. B. announcing the Current News of the Class of '27 during the Fourth Class year. Their president was Elizabeth Bartlett, vice-president, Doris Watters, secretary and treas- urer, Priscilla Sellman. They lost Mary Page whose place was taken by Barbara Bullard and Hester Codman. This year '27 felt a little bit more at home. Page Five Station W. T. C. B. signing on! We are about to tell you of the Class of '27 during its third year in the Upper School. Its leaders were changed once more. Now Priscilla Sellman, Ella Poland, and Sarah Woodland, as the officers, guided it skillfully through the perplexities of being one of the three upper classes. Many changes had occurred since the previous year. Elizabeth Barrell, Hester Codman, and Medora Gale had left the ranks. These vacancies were filled by Betty Carpenter, Phoebe Jordan, and Amy Merrill. Unfortunately, '27 began to feel very much at ease during this year! Station W. D. C. B. on the air! This is the fourth year the Class of '27 has been in the Upper School. The officers were Katharine Irwin, Helen Clapp, and Doris Watters. Dorothea Gierasch left for a year and went to Paris to study. We had four new members, Helen Bottger, Eleanor Brown, Rosamond Downer, and Mary Elizabeth Frost. Two notable events of the year are the traditional First Class Dance at which we were entertained by '26, and the Second Class Picnic we gave for '26 at Swampscott. This is station W. U. C. B., broadcasting the latest news bulletins of the Class of '27, The senior class of Brimmer has elected as its officers: Doris Watters, president, Alice Mayers, vice- presidentg Mary Elizabeth Frost, secretary and treasurer. Rosamond Downer left usg Mary Agnes Holbrook and Martha Lesh joined usg and Dorothea Gierasch retumed to us once more. This year the two outstanding events were also the Second Class Picnic and the First Class Dance -- and then - Graduation! Page S iz l K i WHEN WE WERE VERY YOUNG 1. Betty. 2. Eleanor. 3. Clappy. 4. Nicky. 5. Mary Agnes. 6. Pussy. 7. Doodles. 8. Barty. 9. Phoebe. 10. Helen B. ll. Celia. 12. E. K. 13. Sally Y. 14. Ursula. 15. Kitty. 16. Amy. 17. Ella. 18. Sally W. 19. Laura. 20. Mary Lib. 21. Ruth. 22. Tid. 23. Martha. Page Seven B iyeiyi 1927 CLASS BOOK Elected to A. A., '21 President of Class, '21 Photographic Committee of Class Book Ring Committee of Class Musical Page lfigh! THE SENIOR CLASS ELIZABETH GEORGE BARTLETT Address--152 Lake Avenue, Newton Centre, Mass. BARN Entered, 1921 Born, February 28, 1909 Hope, Smiling Cheer, Love and Will, Four rungs upon lhy ladder are. Barty is the personification of unlimited fun and good humor. Rarely do we find her moody or hard to get along with. Vlfe can easily picture her doing many things around school with an enthusiasm that breaks the monotony of daily routine: playing the hymn, for instance, in the mornings and trying her best to make it snappierg at luncheon, with those terrible girls at the First Class table Cwill they never grow up9D g and all day long in Study Hall or in class attempting to communicate without receiving a demerit. 'lhe system of signals which she has evolved, so adequate and so intricate, has made us marvel and admire Barty's eliieiency. She keeps us in a constant whirlwind of exeitement, whether dashing madly from one class to another, tearing oil' to a bi-weekly music lesson. or rushing to get the 2.30 CPD home. Her habitual good spirits and merriness of heart suggest the fitness of the following lines as a motto for Barty: Sing away sorrow, Cast away care! 1927 CLASS BO0K THE SENIOR CLASS HELEN BROOKS BOTTGER Address-17 Sheflield Road, Winchester, Mass. HENN1E Entered, 1925 Born, December 29, 1907 Plr'11s11r1l lu Sighf, Elegant lo Thoughl. -Young. Why is it, we ask, that one girl should be adorned witl1 such a smooth profile, naturally wavy hair, and abundant good luck? Helen has all of these! This good luck is shown by her ability to scamper up the stairs and slide into her seat just as the second bell rings, every morning. She can afford to take this risk as her pretty nose never needs powdering before school. Helen has the rare ability of accomplish- ing whatever she starts out to do Ceven jumping in gymj and this is a trait to be envied. She could hardly be called an athlete, dancing being her favorite form of exercise. We never have Helm-n's company at lunch, and now we know the reason why she doesn't join us-a tight black dress. Helen is an example of a true friend and we hope that we have been half as good friends to her as she has always been to us. Pl xotographicCommittee of Class Book Page Nine ' A .7 A 1927 CLA SS BOOK A D 5 Q 1 4 yu 1 Charm-teristies Committee of Class Book Page Ten THE SENIOR CLASS ELEANOR DUNCAN BROWN Address-54 Manthome Road, West Roxbury, Mass. HELLIEH Entered, 1925 Born, August 30, 1909 A friend may well be reckoned a maslerpiece of naluref'-Emerson. There are very few of us who know Eleanor well, but everyone admits she is a masterpiece of nature. Has any one ever seen her not smiling? A wee, small voice replies, Only after a German exam. Ellie spends her week-ends tearing oil' to popular college towns such aslilh, Yes! We promised not to tell: nevertheless, she comes back Sunday in time to teueh a few fortunates their Sunday School lesson. You see, she is a very versatile young lady. We shall be very sorry when May 27th comes. Don't forget us, Eleanor, und eome back to Brimmer often.-Good luck to you! 1927 CLA SS BOO K LAURA EDITH BUFF Address-3-l Alveston Street, Jamaica Plain, Mass. UBUI+'I Il'In Entered, 1919 Born, September T, 1908 An as for me U10 lhal my wil be Iylc An horses for lo ryde, I me delyle, Tha! lhere is wel unelhe game noon Tha! from my horses make me lo goon. -Cliam-er 'Null' said! Yes, says Laura, l go to gym. when forvedg l aet, but only when urged by Miss l'arkg l like to play basketball, 'a littlt-', l Love to swim 'a lot': but none of these things count when l see a horse. lf I were asked to name my favorite bit of musiv, l would sing llorses! llorse-sl llorsesl' Do not think from l.aura's remarks that she has no other ambitions in life. She is very hopeful for a College career, and will no doubt attain her ambition, if she will only refrain from playing with the edges of her books, and attend to the contents instead. Laura also has her eye on a thousand dollar bill which Father has promised her when she is twenty-one if she dot-sn't---0--fd? P P ibut we shall allow you to guessj. Not for worlds would she have us all know! As a friend, Laura is the best ever, always there when needed and willing to share- even her horse. THE SENIOR CLASS Student tlounvil, '26 llistory kl0llll1llllt'4'0l'cll2lSS llook Pugr lfle'nrl1 1927 CLASS HOOK Magazine Board, '26, '27 Student Council, '26 Prophecy Committee of Class Book Page Twelve THE SENIOR CLASS BETTY CARPENTER Address-24 Ocean Avenue, Swampscott, Mass. iBETTY,H MRs. Rl'rz Entered, 1924 Born, December 6, 1908 What would the BRIMMERWRITES do without Betty, who contributes to t.he maga- zine such dramatic tales of old Russia? To lend the proper atmosphere, she has often appeared in an amusing Russian blouse. Besides her literary talent, she has a great fondness for Art, If one should peruse her books one would find many pages fantastically decorated with profiles. Betty's pet pastime is worrying that she might weigh over one hundred. This pastime alone gives way to her hobby for spending long afternoons at the movies gazing in rapt adoration at a certain young leading man CW. HJ. Although the above information implies that she oomes from Swampscott, we know that she enjoys many of her week-ends at a nearby Western Metropolis. We wonder what the attraction is therel For further info conceming Mrs. Ritz consult Mrs. Astor, her inseparable companion. 1927 CLASS BOOK THE SENIOR CLASS HELEN CLAPP Address-59 Evans Road, Brookline, Mass. CLAPPY Entered, 1922 Born, February 18, 1910 -'lffwh warm wish springs initial from the hearz. hP0pQ. Don't make the write-up too sweet! We are often told, but what is one to do in sueh a case as Clappy'sP Our President of the A. A. has many a characteristic that would cause the writer to disobey the above command. Though, if you look at the twinkle in her eyes, you will see that Clappy is by no means a quiet individual. Watch her take that ball up the hockey field or guard a vicious forward! One of her greatest faults is the fear of hurting people's feelings. If you want to have a joke, funny or not, appreciated, go to Clappyg if you crave sympathy, go to Clappyg if you desire an understanding friend, go to Clappyg thus, we all understand what Brimmer will lose and what Smith will gain next year. Elected to A. A., '25 Yiee-President of Class, '26 President of A. A., '27 llockey Team, '26, '27 Basketball Team, '25, '26, '27 Captain of Basketball Team, '27 Student Council, '25 Statistics and Prophecy Committee of Class Book Page Tllirhwz X042-f 1927 CLA SS BOOK l'llccIl'cl to A. A.. '26 lvliifllilllli' lloard. '25, '26, '27 Second Basketball Team, '26, '27 Student Council, '26 Statistics Committee of Class Book Musical Pugr f 0llffl'l'lI THE SENIOR CLASS CELIA GAUSE DABLINGTON Address-Corey Road, Brookline, Mass. Entered, 1919 Born, February 211, 1910. 'fSl1e quils the narrow palh qf sense, For Il dear ramble lhrough imperlineneef'--Swift. Have you ever heard anyone say, Well, I beat Celia in English this month? llave you ever seen Celia dawdling in a study period? No, you have not: Celia isn't the typeg or, if she were, she would certainly conceal the fact. There is one thing, however, that is decidedly puzzling about Celia: and that is. her nationality. Although she, herself, firmly states American, appearances point towards Spanish. ller famous nom-de-plume, of the Short Story Contest, Socrates, presents new com- plications. Recent reports from the Student Council announce that Celia's hair will be put up before that body without further loss of time, but the case is a doubt- ful one. The first editions of Celia's new work, entitled Comments on Virgil b h d t half rice by members of the school,from 1:30 tol :-I5 P.M..in the may now e a a p gymnasium. Celia will transfer her scholastic ell'orts to Bryn Mawr next year. t -..- gpg,-7' f- X .. 1927 CLASS BOOK THE SENIOR CLASS MARY ELIZABETH FROST Address-179 Central Street, Auburndale, Mass. MARY Lui, EMMY Entered, 1925 Born, May 27, 1909 She is pretty to walk with And witty lo talk with And pleasant, too, to think on. -Luckling. ln the morning upon entering the Study Hall, one is greeted by an enthusiastic, Oh, my dear, let me tell you! Thereupon follows an animated conversation, full of oh's and ah's and many gesticulations. As you may guess, the owner of all this is none other than Mary Elizabeth Frost, commonly known among her intimate as Emmy or Mary Lib. Without Emmy, our basketball team would have been lacking in a very efficient forward. With a string .tied around her unruly locks, she places the ball in the basket with great ease. The result of these baskets is advantageous for Brimmer, but sometimes disastrous for Emmy, because her back gets out of joint, and although we offer our services, only the doctor can put it in place again. Besides her athletic skill, Mary Lib has musical talent. Her melodiou voice leads us all in music periods, and, although she has made only one public appearance, at the time of the class play, she shows great ability in playing the piano. Even though we have never been favored by a violin selection, we are told she both plays and enjoys this instrument. For further understanding of Mary Lib's popularity, cf. the above quotation. Elected to A. A., '26 Secretary and Treasurer of Class, '27 Magazine Board, '27 Basketball Team, '26, '27 Winner of Doubles Tennis Tourna- ment, '26 Printing Committee of Class Book Musical Page Fifteen 1927 CLASS BOOK Printing Committee of Class Book Page Sixteen THE SENIOR CLASS RUTH COX GIBBONS Address-6 Houston Street, West Roxbury, Mass. RUTH, Mas ASTORH Entered, 1920 Born, January 8, 1910 Take heed lest passion Sway thy judgment to do aught. -Milton. At three minutes of nine, many eyes are anxiously turned towards the Study Hall door. At two and one third minutes of nine, while Miss Smith reaches for the door knob, a great scurry outside is heard, and in rushes Ruth, to flop down at her desk just as the bell rings. This dramatic scene occurs at least twice a week. Other mornings she saunters in during the first period, for Ruth mustn't miss her diurnal cup of collee at Marston's. To gaze upon her madonna-like face, one would readily believe her to be a gentle, peace-loving soul. But Ruth has her brainstorms every so often. While we are quietly gazing heavenward hoping to be inspired for tomorrow's theme, a loud 1-rash of falling hooks suddenly sends a chill through our spines. But immediately we return to our day-dreaming, Content that it is only Ruth, a bit disturbed over a science problem. Only her closest friends know that Ruth is quite musical, for it is not very often that she will favor us by playing Red Riding Hood and other nursery songs on the pi:-mo. Ruth can also play-sh! whisper it- a guitar! 1927 CLASS BOOK DOROTHEA BOIT GIERASCH Address-130 Longwood Avenue, Brookline, Mass. TID Entered, 1918 Born, May 10, 1910 Dark with excessive bright. -Milton. A situation would never upset her. Indeed, her independence, which fits her for traveling, took her to Europe, away from us for almost a year, when she should have been a member of om' second class. Of course the result abroad was startling, but highly gratifying to us, for the Salon Frangais accepted herwork, a bust of a blind woman. In all ways Tid is an enigma. Her ability to add a witty remark and a quizzical look on every occasion has made her an asset in recitations. Though she may not scatter heedlessly her ideas, it is quite evident that she never lacks something to BBY, the fact that she easily leads us to think she is disclosing ber inmost thoughts causes us to reveal our own secrets all too readily. One drawback about Tid is the difficulty with which the less-favored of us comprehend her witty attacks. Quite often we lose the point, though we are prone to believe there was one. How- ever, we must make the most of her, source of pleasure and exasperation that she is, for we are fully prepared never to meet her like again. THE SENIOR CLASS Magazine Board, '25, '27 Student Council, '27 Art Committee of Class Book Page Seventeen 1927 CLASS BOOK l'ilt-etetl to K, X.. if- lloekey 'l'e:nu, 'IIT Seeoml llmsketbull Teuln. 'QT l irst l'msketliullTeml1, 'QT tfuptuin Seeontl liusketlmll rl1l'2llll. '27 llunner-up of Tennis 'l'ournuulent, '27 plltllllgftlllllit' und Advertising Comnut- tee of Clans Book Page lflfllllffll Tlllf SEXIOI? CLASS MARY AGNES HOLBROOK Address-23 Oxford Road, Newton Centre, Mass. Entered, 1926 Born, January 1, 1009 Mllapp-v am I, from care I-7I1fI'!'!'.' 11'l1'v !Il't'lIil they all l'0lI'l'llff'li like rnef '-t lperu de lu lluyudf-re. Though Mary Agnes entered llriuuuer only last fall. in this short time she hus beeome well known zuuong her elzassuiutes as Z1 girl just bubbling: ox er with fun. She will try Zlllfllllflg 0I'll'1,'wS0lIlt'1lllllll'S once too often--and more than onee she has been found guilty of starting uprourious outbursts of laughter. Mary Agnes has brought to Brinuuer ubunduntf enthusiusui in uthleties :uid has excellent school spirit. Just seeing: her play proves that she is un urdent, tennis player: while lleeting visions of her nimble sliding on the hockey lield and her lightning-quiek passes on the basketball eourt show her uthletie versatility: also her uthletie zest, for sho always eomes out of the fruy grinning from eur to eur. Sometimes we wonder why she exchanges stationery with lf. ly. tlt's quite obvious. Nlury Agneslj ln our lust word, we must eouunend her on her admirable prowess in seeuring for us ull the nlueh-eoveted delectable seeond dishes of dessert: und besides this we delight in her exuberant joy in living. 1997 CLASS BOOK THE SENIOR CLASS URSULA MARION HOLLANDEB Address-59 Hyde Avenue, Newton, Mass. BUNNY Entered, 192-L Born, September 23, 1902 Ye! a grae jful ease and suvfelness void of pride :llighl hide lzerfaulls, if belies lzaclfaulls I0 hide. --Pope. 1... ., We all know Bunny has heart trouble, but we aren't sure just what kind. lf you should ask her how she liked best to spend her time after school, we feel certain she would answer something about movies, Exeter preferred. Because of this same heart trouble she is not a girl athlete,lbut we have heard tell that she is considered Brimmcr's best dancer by more than one person. In a few weeks Brilnmer may expect to see a magic change in Bunny for, not satisfied with the results of last year's bronchitis, laryngitis, measles, and scarlet fever, she hopes by starving for a time, to acquire a figure which may be defined as a straight line without breadth or thick- ness. To know Bunny is to love her, for she is all that is gay, wholesome, and sweet, and we-'re sure that Brimmer is going to miss her next year as much as we shall. Student Council, '26 Song Leader, '26 Advertising Committee of Class Book Bing Committee I 'age Nirzelecn 7 v ,.b lII,,,tS.f-filltilx' p l'llt-t'tc'd to .A, A., '23 'l'r4'asur4'r of Class, '23 l'rt-sidt-nt of Class, '26 St't'I't'ltlI'j' of A. A.. '23 Alanagvr of Uutdoor Sports, '26 View--llrt-sitl4'nt of A. A. '27 lllagazine- Board. '26 llovlwy 'l't'tllll. '23, '21, '25, '26, '27 St-fond Ilaslu-thall Tvam, '26 llaskvthall Tvam, '27 Captain of S1-vond llaskctbull'l't-am, '26 Captain of llovlwy Tt'tlIll, '27 l'r1'sidc'nt, of Studvnt Council, '27 Art and Printing Committee of Class Book agr T1m'n11J THE SENIOR CLASS KATHARINIC IRWIN Address-43 Highland Avenuv, Nvwtonvillv, Mass. KITTY l'lIll,f'l'f'tl, l922 Born, Novvllllwi' l6, 1068 'Tis fl rzenf I In he merry H1111 11'1' s 1'. --Jonson. Sinn' tht- fifth vlass Kitty has shown ht-rst-lf to ht' ont' of our le-adm-rs. Thu- tirst yvar that shv was in tht' svhool she- madv thf' hovku-y tc-am and Athh-tit' Assoviation. and has kvpt right on making tvams and holding otlicvs. llow many times do wc ht-ar Kit lwwail tht- fact that wc had a lr'-r-r-i-I:-I-1' tt-sl and tht-n suv hvr vome out with a nint-ty or ons' hundrt-d pvr ct-nt, while- tht- ra-st of us just pass? As she is prt-sidvnt of tht' Studi-nt Counvil, ont- might think he-r staid and st-rious, however, Kitty, staid and svrious would ht- as impossible- as a quivt, day at lirimmt-r. W0 might ha-re add that two of Kitty's favorite pastimvs art- talking and laughing. Many of ht-r drawings and paintings haw- adorned tht- various hull:-tin hoards hvrt- at svhool. Be-canst' of this talt-nt, wt- wvrv afraid Kitty wouldn't go to 1-ollvgv. hut our ft-ars arv now allayt-d for sht- has tlt-citlod to go. Congratulations, Smith! 1927 CLASS BOOK PHOEBE FOLGER JORDAN Address-House C, Navy Yard, Boston, Mass. HPHOEBUS,,, Pm-:BEM Entered, 1918 Born, August 13, 1909 Bid-me discourse, I will enchanl thine ear. -Shakespeare. We defy anyone to guess how Phoebe will look on any given morning. Her appar- ent age varies from twelve to twenty, according to her fickle fancy in hairdressing. As to her real age, if we believed in reincarnation, we could have no doubts on that point. Her information about the private lives of Greek gods and goddesses is suspiciously accurate and detailed, and Diana was notoriously fond of gossip. Phoebe's chief talent, aside from writing, which it would be trite to mention, is in the gentle art of conversation. Here her ambition seems to be, not to make as much noise as possible, but rather to break her own record of the number of words which she can utter in the space of one second, on the subject of, say, Byron the Poet and the Man, or the merits of the Navy, or of her dog. Phoebus' philosophical specu- lations are sometimes quite startling, but we have not read William James and Phoebe has, so what more need be said? THE SENIOR CLASS QNSP Elected to A. A., '27 Statistics Committee of Class Book Page Twcnly-one F' Qk dx N X l 1997 CLASS 30014 520867 C, 5 s THE SENIOR org ELIZABETH LORD KENNEDY Address-17 Devon Road, Chestnut Hill, Mass. E, K, Entered, 1922 Born, July 4, 1908 O lhou arl fairer lhan lhe evening air, Clnd in the beautv of a Ihousand slarsf'-Marlowe. E. K ., for as such she is known, has been with Brimmer for five years. She proved her skill as a forward in basketball in the Fourth Class, when she made the squad. Sinee then she has steadily climbed to her present position on the team. ln the open season she plays tennis. For two years she was runner-up in the tournamentg this year she eame out on top-and now the cup is yours, E. K.l Despite the faet that Elizabeth is sueh an athlete, she could easily impress a stranger as being frailg but a girl who eats dessert as extensively as she does. could not be very delicate. E. li. is a great talker--over the telephone! This is her favorite indoor sport and, here again, she ranks as a speeialist. Perhaps all this seems to have little eonneetion with the words of Marlowe so happily chosen for Elizabeth. but one glance at her profile will prove their truth. Pnyr 'I'uwnly-Ium Eleetetl to .N A.. '25 President of Class, '23 Basketball Team, '26, '27 Second Basketball Team, '24, '25 Winner of Doubles Tennis Tourna ment, '26 Winner of Tennis Singles Tournament '26 Runner-up of Tennis Singles Tourna ment, '24, '25 Advertising and Characteristics Com mittee of Class Book Musical 1997 CLA SS BOOK MARTHA LESH Address-12 Chestnut Street, Boston, Mass. HLESIIH Entered, 1927 Born, April 12, 1909 ll'halc'cr she flicl was dom' 1l'l'NI so ranch case. In hcr alum' 'Imax nalaral lo pIf'axc. f-Dryclcrl. From lNlartha's daily grccting of My dcarl I am just a wreck! wc might snpposc that she really is worn out, dcstroycd by tcmpcst or storm -cf. Vlclmstc-r's Diction- ary. But those of ns who havc hccn hcr classmatcs this year havu found hcr most, cncrgctic, always in good form. Constantly racing from one place to anothcr-fycs, racing cxprcsscs hcr motionswshu hurrics oil' to a history lcsson in the middle of the morning and returns just in timc for lnnchcon. lt is said that she is rathcr clcvcr in hcr classes. We know in Current live-nts the valuc of hcr sparkling Ycs, Miss Cummings! A short time ago Martha appcarcd with hcr arm in a sling. All of us expcctcd that sho had at least rcscucd somconc from a firc, such is the spell of a large, black sling ovcr nincty girls, but on learning that the arm was merely strained, not even brokcn, during a rather rough game of basketball-well, cxoitement waned! VV4: arc sorry that the time has como to say good-bye to lllartha, for we feel she has bccn a friend worth having and that the girls with whom she is next associated will love hcr just as we havc. We wish she might have been with us longcr, but wc hope that graduation docs not mean Good-bye, forever! My tongnc within my lips I rein, For who talks much must, talk in vainf'-Gay-Selected. THE SENIOR CLA SS llockcy Tcam, Student Council Q07 Printing Committcc of Class Book lllusical Page Twrlzly-lliree 1927 CLA SS BOOK lil:-ctccl to A. A., '25 Vim--President of Class, '27 Student Council, '25 Prophecy Committee of Class Book Page Tuwnfy-four THE SENIOR CLASS ALICE MAYERS Address-48 Marshall Street, Brookline, Mass. '5DooDLEs' Entered, 1922 Born, January 1, 1909 Ile was a weary parfil genlil kHig,lf.,i1CllHlll'l'f. There is something undefinablc about Doodles which makes thosc words a parfit gentil knight express just what she is to all those who know her, for Doodles thinks and acts in gentle courtesy. It isn't only thc funny little remarks shc makes, but the way she does things that makes her so well liked. She often changes her mind, but we like her all the more for it because that is characteristic of her. No one can deny that Doodles has style: not just style as style goes, but sonn-tliing swcct along with it to make her more attractive. We are proud to have you for our vice-president, Doodles! 1927 CLASS BOOK AMY CORINNE MERRILL Address--10 Oxford Street, Winchester, Mass. Entered, 1924 Born, May 10, 1907 The very room, coz she was in Seemed warm from floor lo ceilin'. -Lowell. And very true is that, for if there is anyone new or strange in school or at home. Amy makes her feel happy and at ease right away by her sweet, welooming manner. Some morning in school you might hear Amy cry in delighted tones, Oh, girls, I've gained three pounds! For, in spite of the fact that Amy would belong to our Heavy-Eating Club, if we had one, she is one of those much-to-be-envied people who can go to Murray's, partake of French pastries and sundaes, and still keep her ethereal figure. Oh, my-I sighs Amy, and immediately clips her hand over her mouth in dis- may, oh, someone pinch me quick! If you should see Amy walking down the corridor with the mournful expression of one who is going to the guillotine, do not be alarmed. She is only pondering in her mind all that she should say in the weekly oral talk that she dreads so much. All in all, Amy is one of the best friends anyone could have, and we all know that wherever she goes she will gfain many more friends with her winning personality. THE SENIOR CLASS 1 Statistics Committee of Class Book . Page Twenty-Jive afff 1 if I9?7 CLASS HOOK lflectctl to N. A.. '25 X ice-l'resident of Class, '25 Xlanager of liasltetball, '26 litllltbf-ill-l'llil'f of Magazine, '27 llockey Team, '26, '27 Second Basketball Team, '26, '2T Student Council, '25 Athletic Committee of Class Hook l'uye 'l'l1Irl'll1-Sir THE SENIOR CLASS ELLA MARIE POLAND Address-230 Main Street, Wakefield, Mass. Vt'INks,' Entered, 1922 Born, December 15, 1908 mf sure fy fe give me the f,f-11 mr ,iftmv stamp.-tm-. Although the above quotation would lead you to believe the contrary, lilla has an imagination. She never condeseends to use it, however, except on special ocea- sions such as in making up stories: or in the company of a select group of those who delight in seeing things in the dark. Then Ella, with the best of us, can see any- thing from the devil to a fur-coat, and hear the wind and the creaks with as much terror as anyone. Nevertheless, her practical thriftiness in the expenditure of this x aluable commodity commands respect and promises a future far more definite than if she indulged in seeing it beforehand. Ella's praise or blame is on this account more than useful, as we know that, though she will not imagine virtues we have not, neither will she imagine faults or believe aught against us, without the actual proof alforded by her lumina. Y 1927 CLASS BOOK THE SENIOR CLASS PRISCILLA SELLMAN Address-38 Beechcroft Road, Newton, Mass. Pussy, PUss Entered, 1922 Born, September 4, 1908 Wl1aI dolh gravily Out of her bed al midnighl. --Shakespeare. Only when puckers appear on Pussy's brow as she hunts in vain for a missing dollar and fifty-cents-then only, is she serious. Pussy, as treasurer of the IllHg3ZlIl0, succeeds in pursuing many elusive coins. For her, adventures lurk everywhere. Indeed, who would miss the thrilling tale of her getting lost while looking for India Street, or the other haps of Pussy's career as a detective, while searching for lost dies. At hockey, when we see her dashing off in the dim distance towards the enemy's goal, we know that the ball will arrive safely, despite black cats. At basketball, her wildly waving arms signify efficient guarding. Besides her adeptness in these sports, Pussy, when fully aroused, is a champion arguer. In music period her voice may be heard soaring high above the others in a solo, or else she reduces her floundering schoolmates to despair by singing close harmony. Above all, what astonishes the faculty particularly is how a sensible girl like Pussy can read Darwin's Descent of Man with such fervour and enjoyment. Elected to A. A., '21, Treasurer of Class, '21 President of Class, '25 Secretary of A. A., '26 Manager of Outdoor Sports, '27 Business Manager of Magazine, '27 Hockey Team, 26, '27 Second Basketball Team, '25, '26 Basketball Team, '27 Student Council, '23 Manager of Class Book Athletic Committee of Class Book Page Tuu'n!y-seven X.. s T X'-XYYNR: s, ,xx Q., .X Xssx V 5 Xe xx Nsovf 9-as-, x I ge X ss. WD kv-were QM ut if Shoes-hx Xsbelbs xtxx R :- S aw Sew YS' l9f?7 CLA SS BOOK Elected to A. A., '24 Vice-President of Class, '24 'l'rvasurm'r of Class, '26 President of Class, '27 Vice-President of A. A., '26 Manager of Basketball, '27 llockey Team, '24, '25, '26, '27 Student Council, '27 Cheer Leader, '27 History Committee of Class Book Manager of Hymns, '26, '27 Musical Page Turfnly-sigh! THE SENIOR CLA SS DORIS NICHOLS WATTEBS Address-109 Mt. Vemon Street, West Roxbury, Mass. i'NICKY, NICK Entered, 1921 Born, December 2, 1908 Who mired reason wilh pleasure, and wisdom wilh mirlh. -Goldsmith. Nicky--synonym for animation, versatility, leadership, and numerous other good qualities. A saint? Far from it! Look back at all the scrapes and faux pas she has survived. She is one of the liveliest individuals we have ever looked upon. Who could doubt this after having seen her cheer-leading, dancing Ca favorite pas- time of hersj, tearing down the hockey field, or merely talking to a friend? She is extremely clever at the piano, not limiting her playing to classics or the hymns we strive to sing. All these are abilities known to Brimmeriles, but only a few have had the privilege of seeing her dive and skate. Nicky is an ardent supporter of all that goes on at school, a loyal friend. As long as we have known her, it has been true of her that she came, we saw, she conquered. 1927 CLASS BOOK SARAH WOODLAND Address-110 Charles Street, Boston, Mass. HSALLYN Entered, 1922 Born, June 11, 1908 A genlle beast and of good consciencef'-Shakespeare. No, Sally is not a beast, but she is gentle. Don't be deceived, she is not a misplaced angel on earth, for she has many earthly qualities, but she possesses one of those soft, low voices that are so rare in Brimmer. She makes up for her lack of vocal power with harmonic tootings on a tin llute. Last year, Sally, deciding she had had enough of school, left us for the wilds of Mount Monadnock. Whether she discovered there the art of drawing, or suddenly developed hidden talent, we know not, but this year Sally has become our foremost artist and decorates the bulletin board with stirring posters. Does Sally go out for sports? She does. In the midst of a tempestuous basketball or hockey game, though as calm and unperturbcd as the Mince Pie in our Christmas play, she always succeeds in keeping the ball in her grasp. Though Sally has now decided not to go to college we feel sure she will successfully accomplish, in her quiet way, whatever she attempts to do. THE SENIOR CLASS Elected to A. A., '25 Treasurer of Class, '25 Magazine Board, '27 Hockey Team, '27 Second Basketball Team, '27 Student Council, '24 Characteristics and Art Committee of Class Book Page Twenty-nim' 1927 CLASS BOOK lil1'1'll'll to A. A.. '27 Student Couneil. '27 llistory Committee of Class Book Page Tllfffll THE SENIOR CLASS i SARAH EMOBY YOUNGMAN Address-39 Williston Road, Brookline, Mass. HSALLYU Entered, 1922 Born, April ll, 1910 l'll pu! a girdle round about the earlh In forfv nzinules. - Shakespeare. Sally is usually in great haste, and certainly travels about with alaerity. For some strange and unaccountable reason she generally arrives first in the Gym, at half past one. Her energetic speed also shows itself in another way, for no matter how early one comes to school, Sally is sure to be there, from which fact it might be surmised that she believes in that famous saying about the bird, which, in this case should read: L'The early girl masters the Latin. Sally goes out with zest for hockey, and with fits and starts for basketball. This last is not due to any lack of school spirit, for of that, Sally has a generous supply, but to an inferiority complex, from which we hope she will soon recover. She is the possessor of a delicious sense of humor that is bound to make itself evident in her themes, to our great amusement. Sally has been with us sinee the fifth elass. is earnest in her work. and a constant friend. Qllbaracteristiss KITTY--The Little Minister Donrs-As You Like It CLAPPY-Midsummer N ight's Dream ALICE--A Tale of Chivalry ELLA-Our Mutual Friend PHOEBE-Smaller Classical Dictionary CELIA-The Book of Knowledge TID'Th6 Sketch Book BARTY-MUCh Ado About Nothing PUssY-Sense and Sensibility ELIZABETH-HOW I Make a Tennis Racquet ELEANOR-The Fair Maid of Perth HELEN-The Friendly Voice BETTY-Russian Popular Tales, RUTH-Monday Tales MARTHA-Great Expectations MARY AGNES-The Book of Escapes and Hurried Journeys MARY ELIZABETH-FHSE Mail SALLY Y.-The Personality of Water Animals SALLY W.-Gentle Reader LAURA-Fidelis AMY-The Faerie Queene URSULA-The Youth's Companion Page Thirly-one Glass iBrnpiJecp T was a perfect June day. As I sauntered out into the breakfast room, exuberant with high spirits, I had a feeling that something unusual was about to happen. Yet there was nothing in the peaceful atmosphere of the room to put me in such a state of mind. My maid, a perfect jewel, had everything prepared with the utmost delicacy. I sat down contentedly and picked up the newspaper. As I was about to plunge into the grapefruit before me, a scarlet headline on the paper caught my eye. Extra! American woman Mussolini's successor! Continuing further I was surprised to learn the following: Miss Helen Bottger of Winchester, Mass., has received a special dispatch today from the Fascisti, requesting her to become their leader. Miss Bottger is well known as the 'female Musso- lini'. She will leave at once for Italy. Scarcely had I recovered from my amazement, when another column made me gasp. Church Thief caught at last! The long sought for person who has looted at least five greater Boston churches has been finally captured by the police. The thief turned out to be a charming young lady by name of Miss Katharine Irwin. Her trial will take place soon, and as there is a male jury, it is expected that she will be let off easily. Below this was another startling article: Gym, teacher breaks neck! Miss Mary Agnes Holbrook, gym. teacher at the Brimmer School tripped over a match yesterday. Physicians assert that she suffers from a broken neck, but will recover. I placed the paper back on the table, resolving not to continue further, when a large picture of an attractive young lady aroused my curiosity. It was headed with the caption, Peggy Joyce's only rival. Beneath it were the words, Miss Helen Clapp, who has again resumed her maiden I 'age Thi rly-fum name, was granted her eighth divorce yesterday. Miss Clapp has been married to many famous persons, among them John Barrymore, Gene Tunney, and Red Grange. However, this did not distress me quite so much as the next article I read. Miss Priscilla Sellman of Newton has been excommunicated from the church for singing close harmony in the choir. Miss Sellman announced defiantly to the reporter that she didn't care, besides, she needed a vacation, and intended to visit her friend Miss Sally Woodland at the reforma- tory. Miss Woodland has been installed there temporarily by the S. P. C. A. In despair I turned to the social news, and the following articles awaited me there: Miss Martha Lesh of Boston has been seen frequently with H.Pm.H. the Prince of Wales. The Prince seems fascinated with Miss Lesh. Her friends, however, believe that this is just another one of Martha's affairs, and are already wondering who the next will be. Miss Dorothea Gierasch, the well-known sculptor, who has just completed the statue, The Spirit Qf '27, is at present staying with her friend, Miss Ella Poland. Miss Poland, by the way, has been chosen the prize pupil at the School for Moronsf' I was not at all surprised to discover this: Miss Alice Mayers, popular young society debutante, has taken over the establishment of Bachrach's, the large photographing company. She intends to make it entirely for the use of Harvard students. I referred then to the page entitled Amusements . The circus will arrive in town next week, read one column, Miss Amy Merrill, the dainty trapeze artist, will celebrate her arrival in Boston by her marriage to Signor Marinello, the Strong Man. With them will also be Madame Laura Buff, the World-Famous Bareback Rider. Madame Buil' professes to be the only person who has ever done the 'Charleston' on horseback. Below this was a picture of a Spanish-looking individual, with snapping black eyes, and a huge Spanish comb in her hair. Sef1orita Ruthina Gibbons appears this week at the Colonial in 'Madrid'. Senorita Gibbons is the famous emotional actress who has conquered all of Europe. Seats, ten dollars apiece. Page Thiriy-Ihre: So Ruth's brainstorms helped her after all, I muttered to myself, as I tumed the page. The next thing I came to was the sporting news. Ping Pong championship won by Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, who last month defeated Helen Wills, is now proclaimed world's champion Ping Pong player with her defeat of Suzanne Lenglen. It is very strange to consider how ping pong has taken the place of tennis. Miss Sally Youngman, of Brookline, Mass., has just been appointed coach of the Yale football varsity eleven. This may result in a great victory over Harvard in the fall. On searching for the book reviews, I came across an article on the Amusements page that I had overlooked. The Brimmer Follies will arrive next month at the Schubert. With the cast is Miss Celia Darlington, former premiere danseuse of the 'Scandals' Another big feature is the personal appear- ance of that famous orchestra-leader, 'Nicky' and her 'Broadway Serenaders'. Seats now on sale. Among the book reviews was this astonishing notice: Ursula M. Hollander's book, 'Subtle Puns', has been acclaimed the best seller of the year. Since 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' no other book has had so many editions. Almost equal in popu- larity is 'How To Be Popular', by M. E. Frost, author of 'Helpful Hints for Young Ladies', and 'My First Brown Prom'. Get them at your nearest book store. There certainly can't be any more news, I thought, but I soon discovered that I was wrong. I had skipped the second and third pages in my excitement. There I was greeted with the following: Denishawn group adds new member. Miss Eleanor Brown has joined Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn as a dancing partner. She will appear here in a few weeks in a performance of oriental dancing. Miss Elizabeth Bartlett, formerly of Newton Centre, now of the Danvers Institute for F eeble- Minded, has won the distinction of being chosen to play the morning service. It is most exalting to hear her gentle voice leading the unfortunate ones. Miss Phoebe Jordan, ship mother of the Brimmer B, deserves notice for her untiring efforts in comforting homesick seamen of the above-mentioned ship. Page Thirty-four Mrs. Ritz, of New York society has forfeited her social standing by eloping with William Haines, of the movie world. Mrs. Ritz, formerly Betty Carpenter of Swampscott, stated today, 'I expect to be very happy with my dear Will. We are going to Russia on our honeymoonf With a sigh I cast aside my newspaper and returned to my grapefruit, wishing that I might again meet all my classmates who are so notably carrying on in this busy old World of ours. Page Thiriy-five 1 l f in 1 1 ff D ' I r H I' A ,Munulbl1lv1QQ!l1fW1. , , ' f , I H , 1 ,- -F ..,., l I '1 Tr k,x,1,',m,N,x,x,-,a,r'm's www ,1 wi' Page Thzrty-six CLAS S 'PLAY Glass flap N February 18, the conglomeralion of the First Class was produced. A play it cannot be termed in the true sense of the word, nor can it be called The F ollies, for in the most part it was of serious intent! Who, indeed, would not deem that honored assemblage, the Teacher's Meeting, was of gravity, as we portrayed it? There we dissected the pupils with care, and chattered gayly with quips we 'suppose the faculty would make. Too true, I am afraid, as a blush or two betrayed. In Current Events, we attended a colorful lecture illustrated by the nerve-shattering attempts to assassinate Mussolini, and, attention, Miss Cummings! the principle of ice-water and cold beverages after basketball. We further entertained by summoning two little negro ragamuffins who clogged with true darky abandon. The crazy antics of the Purple Cow were found delightful, but we agree with Barty that we would rather see than be one. While a lively chorus sang and cavorted, the stage danced, also. Thus, with laughter and merriment, was produced a great event in the annals of the Class of '2T. Page Thillu-seven STUDENT COUNCIL 'THIRD How-C. lluwv. H. Bnilvy, N. Mndvirzl, D. Gale-, ll. Wnrnwllv. E. M:1nnin'. F- Smtuxn Huw' -I . I.:-iglnlml, D. lfoslvr, C. Grvvo, C. Nliillllillg. J. Gibbs. li. link:-r, lf. Floyd, li. Foster. FIRST How- ff, Darlington, D. Givrzlsvll. S. Yllllllglllllll, D. NY:1ltc'rs, K. Irwin, K. YVornn'llv. lf. llollzmdvr, I.. Buff. Pngr Tlliffll-l'i,l1f7f iffl. . A4 btuhent Gnhzrnment HE Student Government this year has followed practically the same system of the last few years, though adoption of another form of Honor System has been duly considered. The fact that it is primarily a co-operative government has been emphasized, however, by having two mem- bers of the faculty attend each meeting. We have reason to believe, from the excellent record of the class of '31 throughout the year and that of '30 since Christmas, that our present system is fairly satisfactory now, and from the apparent effort of the class of '28 and the other classes to bring offenders to justice we feel certain that it is destined to meet with still greater success in the future. Surely the younger classes have caught the spirit of our Student Government. We hope they will continue as they have begun, and that the classes to come will follow in their footsteps. Page Thirly nine :yr Iful ly NIMH XZINIC IHMIZI7 Nl-:1:uNlrlhm S. XXUUIHGIIIII. IQ. xxUI'Illl'Ill'. lf. Hukvr. Nl. lluslu-ll. FIRST Huw ll, 1i1ll'lll'Il'l'I'. IJ. 1livrznsm'll,C. linrlinprlon, IC. Pulumi 1Iiditur-i114Zhi:-fr. P. S1-llmnn. Nl. lf. Frm jililagagine Baath UH magazine is an important part of Brimmer, for it represents us to many schools who have no other means of knowing us. The BRIMMERWRITES is a great source of pleasure to our- selves and a spur to our literary ambition. In '25 our class was represented on the august Board of Editors by Dorothea Gierasch and Celia Darlington, in '26 by Katharine Irwin, Betty Carpenter, and Celia Darlingtong in '27 Ella Poland became editor-in-chief and as the co-editors from our class, Betty Carpenter, Celia Darling- ton, Mary Elizabeth Frost, Dorothea Gierasch, Priscilla Sellman, and Sally Woodland. This year there has been a great improvement in the management of the BRIMMERWRITES. By means of short story and poetry contests, that bane of lack of material for the amateur magazine editor has been eliminated, making, we hope, a successful season. Page Forly-one WP , , , , fm, V- , , ,J -- 1 1 x ,-0.1, x,.f - . X 1 'u D -fm: . U h,-1, :e ,9 - 33 .1 - .. 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Darlington, l. Nw-r. M. Kingsle-Y, A. llnll, S. Wumllnntl. illlllltlb lluw- AA. Nuys-rs, K. Wurnn-llv, M. Tufts. C. Crvvo. A. Muliziclv, C. Hall, C. Drnipvr. M. lluslu-ll. li. Poluml SECOND How-V li. llurtlm-tt, M. E. Frost, D. Vllattvrs, K. lrwin, ll. Clupp, C. Manning, P. Sl'lllIl2lIl, IC. K1-nm-dy M. A. llullmrnok. l mS'r ltow--P. Jurdnn, ll. Wormcllv, E. Manning, E. Phillips, A. Bird. Page Forty-four 7 t N Qtbletic Qlssnciatinn A-N importantfrganization in the school is the Athletic Association. Although the whole Upper School belongs to this Association, a certain number of girls, who measure up to fixed require- ments in posture, lessons, and school spirit, are chosen to form the Executive Committee. Fourteen members of our class belong to this, Kitty Irwin, elected in 1923g Doris Watters, Elizabeth Bartlett, and Priscilla Sellman, in 1924g Helen Clapp, Elizabeth Kennedy, Alice Mayers, Ella Poland, and Sarah Woodland, in 1925g Mary Elizabeth Frost and Celia Darlington, in 1926g and Sarah Youngman, Mary Agnes Holbrook and Phoebe Jordan, in 1927. This year Helen Clapp and Kitty Irwin hold the offices of President and Vice-President, respec- tively, and Charlotte Manning, '28, is Secretary and Treasurer. Doris Watters is Manager of Basketball and Priscilla Sellman of Field Sports. ' We hope the Athletic Association will continue to be as successful in the future as it has been in the past. Page Forty-five IIUCK ICY THA NT Sl-L1 nwlm Hmm IK. lfrmw. Xl. N. Ilolluruok. Nliss Murvlmnt, C. iirvvu. IC. l'ul:md. S. Wmullu l 1ns'r lhm lf. Ilull, IJ. NMQII1-rs. lx. Irwin ffiuptuim, P. Se-llmun. ll. lllzapp, l'11y1' l 1rrIlj-XII ibnckzp THE mighty game of field hockey in the spring and -fall is aniqportant center of interest. Many athletic members of Class I have proved their ability by ,gaining a position on the team, even while the present First Class was still only young. Kitty I in won her place on the team in Class V and has valiantly defended her position during each successive season. Our class has added a few members to the Hockey Team each year. Doris Watters in Class IV was the first to follow Kitty's example, Priscilla Sellman and Ella Poland in Class III, and Helen Clapp in Class II each won a letter. Finally, in our senior year, we boast the following representatives Cincluding five veteransj on the team: Doris Watters, Priscilla Sellman, Helen Clapp, Ella Poland, Sally Woodland, Martha Lesh, Mary Agnes Holbrook and Kitty Irwin, Captain. The team for the fall of 1926 was as follows: r.w. M. A. Holbrook r.i. S. Woodland c.f. H. Clapp l.i. P. Sellman l.w. E. Poland Brimmer Brimmer r.h.b. D. Watters c.h.b. C. Greco l.h.b. K. Irwin CCaptainJ B r.f.b. . Crowe l.f.b. M. Lesh g. K. Hall GAMES 2 Lee 0 Winsor 5 Page Forty-seven l'1lu1'l nlfll-riglll BASKETBALL 'PICA M 91111 UND Huw- IC. Ixvllllvdy. NI. KiIlgSl4'j', M. lfv. lfrusf. Nliss xlJlI'l'hilIl I'ilNS'I' Huw P. Svlllllilll, ll. Clzlpp 1Ca1ptain5. lx. Irwin. Basket Rall WE were the first class to be promoted from captain ball to basketball in the Fifth Class and profited much by our advancement. Helen Clapp played guard on the First Team in 1925 and Elizabeth Kennedy, Ella Poland, and Priscilla Sellman were on the Second Team. In 1926 Helen Clapp, Mary Elizabeth Frost, and Elizabeth Kennedy were on the First Team, while the members of the Second Team remained the same. This year Elizabeth Kennedy, Mary Elizabeth Frost, Katharine Irwin, and Priscilla Sellman were on the First Team of which Helen Clapp was Captain. Mary Agnes Holbrook was Captain of the Second Team on which were Celia Darlington, Ella Poland, and Sarah Woodland. There seems to have been greater enthusiasm this year for basketball than ever before. Those on the team are: j.c. M. Kingsley f. M. E. Frost g. H. Clapp s.c. K. Irwin f. E. Kennedy g. P. Sellman GAMES Brimmer 29 Alumnae 11 Brimmer 27 May 14 Brimmer 54 Lee 18 Brimmer 31 Windsor 26 Brimmer 31 Milton 57 F IU U -nf! p ,., 4 ' H u' A 'mv' a'.1 age Fifty Win nor Runner- Up ELIZABETH KENNEDY IVIARY AGNES Iloumoox 5 Tennis EVERY spring and fall our class has entered with much enthusiasm into all the tennis tourna- ments. In 1925, while in the Third Class, E. Kennedy and D. Gierasch were runners-up in the doubles finals. E. Kennedy was also runner-up in the singles, losing to P. Barnum. The next year E. Kennedy again lost to P. Barnum in the Hnals of the fall tournament, but won with M., E. Frost, the doubles title from P. Barnum and J . Heap. Our last year has found E. Kennedy winiier of the singles toumament, defeating M. A. Holbrook, thus adding another victory to the glory of '27's already conspicuous athletic career. Page Fifty-one 'llmely Suggeslions From LY3!6vllafBerC5 i 1 ' ' Constantly Renewing Styles For the Young Miss or College Girl 202 BOYLSTON STREET AND PARK SQUARE, BOSTON 35555 S3523 Cie Gjrrecf EIEDHI Emen f0L 372-.378 Boylston Sfrecf.BQffon,MaJfachusctU S X I HETHER you are choosing shoes and hose for street, sport or dress wear, 47 TEMPLE PLACE 414 BOYLSTON STREET we are ready to help you with the smartest THAYER A M N la' styles ofthe colorful Sprmg Mozle. C IE ll IL C O NI P A N 'Y Compliments of T. E. MOSELEY CO. Fine Footwear 39 WEST STREET l BOSTON Compliments of a Friend N. G. WOOD E99 SONS IPARKSTREET UP ONE FLIGHT jewelers and Silversmitlis MAKERS OF PRIZES AND RINGS FOR BRIMMER IVY CORSETS THEY CLING' f I A Model for every Figure Special Models for the College Girl QP suitable for Sports, Bathing and Dress 5 378 Boylston St. Boston BETWEEN ARLINGTON AND BERKELEY STREETS F Q, IVY CORSET SHOP .I 5 E? Qompliments of The Amalgamated Leather Companies mst Watches use-Bmfkeas. Liv gl Amethyst Jade Aqua marme -and Onyx Little Fmger Rings .J A nba- 1.1 9.9. Italian Sllver Neck Chams Portfolios Purses and D15 tmgulshed Stationery ..-Lsfibe.. Faithful to one standard the highest. .sf agn.. BIGELO . 9HiJH3 WllPllif g4Q ' ' . ARD WE want you to realize with what distinction Jays meets the clothes needs of Brimmer girls. Whatever is new, youth- ful and in good taste is here and priced for the school girl's budget. Dresses, Coats, Hats, Blouses, Sport Suits, Knitted Suits, Stockings, Scarfs, Skirts, Z Riding Togs, Silk Under- wear, Accessories. Boston Temple Place Eleven Do 'Yon Know that this store has a special department for prep school and college girls? Smart Dresses and Coats Sports Attire f Dance Dresses How many of the young ladies of the Brimmer School buy their clothes at Baileys? BYRON E. BAILEY CO. WINTER STREET f f BOSTON Compliments of a Friend Compliments of Two Friends Various models of sport shoes and sandals are awaiting your inspection at ndrews cor. Temple Place and Washington St CBoston 7 Q Q -+3 WETHEIQNS fe-'E Q U El omjmcmdl uuamrtmrs : -' jfw' Smart i----l'-l--- 'Lqunu-avvmsena X... Y Q Gompliments of a Friend Gomplimefnts of a Ffriend Qompliments of a Ffriefnd GPPOSITE THE BOSTON CUMMON VANTINE 599 VANTINE PORTRAIT PHGTOGRAPHERS 160 BOTLSTON STREET Special rates to students. For appointment telephone Hancock 6116. QOMMENCEMENT FLOWERS CORSAGES AND BOUQUETS A SPECIALTY 9 Q 67 BEACON ST. AT CHARLES T'1LE1HONESQE'HlY1V1'A2nlTic151Q63fS 8 BGSTON Compliments of Class IH Compliments of W. E. Bottger W W 3 ' ' f mm .vf uH1 + 5 j 1 1 ,,,1 gQ1l3 ,e , An k:' Q gem' , Q f U -s, .l Z I-7LZ!E7l0u.sczf 'Qi T I sf-wuulrdm 1607 5 u L, Qguralr Jw ,alwwc TJ' J f Q dyow 'md , Lv fs 3 Z0 Mau CXAIJIQHIL of W SMART FAsHloNs Zmwon and Cgvmuy Qbranrar E fp mlfvrtd GaZ5.3f0wc.s. 4 V xfa1z!c1z9F5c1F.r QM Kcfwazlzxa 3 fggmadggj 1,10 JM V gx - W0 ' , 'f o.slon..Q!f0.rsazZuclZ. 'f 155-T ' ,f ,7gQ i,. -f , Q - J' 'S' ' ' W w1 -f 1 iHfM'3Q!Wi PMfd.kifmmifensvmniesm:f1MH'Y1Hi1'i'7 Compliments of Class II ornplirnents of the Andrew Paper Company WRIGHT E99 DITSON Athletic Outfitters We have the proper Equipment, Clothing and Shoes for all sports that girls are interested in. GOLF ARCHERY FIELD HOCKEY TENNIS LACROSSE SWIMMING Lombard Middy Blouses, Bloomers, Ties, Knickers, Camp Suits and Bathing Suits. ISEND Fon CATALOG, 344 WASHINGTON STREET, BOSTON ompliments of a Friend Dacldgfs best wishes fofr the continued pofogvess and success of BTi'I'7'l'I'VlCT Gompliments of a Ffriefnd