Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1890 volume:

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We assure you that our stock, which is the largest carried by any retail drug house in the city, is also the newest, purest and best; our perscription department has no equal this side of New York City; our help comes from the great University of Michigan, (Ann Arbor); and in prices we always try to be moderate. Hoping, therefore, that you will give us a trial, we are, Yours truly, JOS. R. HOFFLIN CO. Ill JOHN T. BARNUM, Trunk Manufacturer •DEALER IN- TRAVELING BAGS, POCKET BOOKS, ETC., 240 Nicollet Avenue. N. G. NELSON, Merchant Tailor, ■30 FIFTH STREET SOUTH,—$• MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. Get your Perscription put up at the KRetPopolitan Pharmacy, Corner Nicollet Avenue and Sixth St A Full Line of the Latest Perfumes Always on Hand. J. H. WELLER, Proprietor. MAKE NO MISTAKE GET YOU II SHOES OF (pHomas t e Slioe: HIqh, And you will have the best in the market. We can fit you in best grade of goods and at Lowest prices. 4— -TRY US.- Ehomas the JShoe iVian, 518 Nicollet Avenue. Rooms 16 to 20 Syndicate Block. C RDinneapolis, RDinn. —WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN— ■Hlrt Embroidery Bjaterfafe. - ..X'1' DESIGNING m STAMPING PATTERNS. CHOICE EMBROIDERY A SPECIALTY. ---------------- Satisfaction Guaranteed. MRS. WrS. WALDRON, SUCCESSOR TO WESLEY NEIL CO. IMPORTED DOMESTIC GROCERIES. CHOICE BRANDS OF ALL CANNED GOODS. IPXIbTE BIJTTEB SPECIALTY. NO. 38 WASHINGTON AVE. S. MINNEAPOLIS, - MINNESOTA. J. H.B0RNER, 409 N!COLLET AVE. FINE CONFECTIONER 1 CATERER, Weddings and Priuate Entertainments Furnished WITH EVERY REQUISITE. -m. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. V Hale, Thomas Co., N icollet Ave. and Fifth St., Nos. 500, 502, 504 and 506. DRY GOODS We make a specialty of Fine Dress Goods, Silks, Velvets, Black Goods and Notions. In our Cloak Department may be found a full line of Ladies’ and Childrens' Wraps, Ulsters, Jackets, c., c. Samples sent at once when written for. When in our city do not fail to visit our store. First-class Dressmaking Department connected with our store. 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Agents of tlie NEW MAIL A ND BRONCHO SAFETIES, WRIGHT DITSON TENNIS GOODS, and the SMITH HAMMER---------------LESS GUNS.-- REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS, 253 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH. £. C. BABB. Prest. EMERSON COLE. Vice-Prest. IX 0. M. CHUTE. Secy, and Treas. Cedar Lufrc Ice Comfjauij. Office, 4 Washington Ave. South, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. •fi-LL CXJT FROM---------- - Service the BesW -Prices the' Lowest. STORE HOUSES, Cedar Lake: Blaisdell Avenue and 29% Street: Dupont and Franklin Avenue: Lyndale Avenue,opp. Central Park: 22d Street S. and C., M. and St. P. Ry.: Lake Street and H. and 0. Ry., and Nicollet Island. TELEPHONE CALL- 115-3 X Largest A ortment of jammer1 0hoe0 IN ALL THE LATEST STYLES. 41 Washington Avenue South. Mrs. M. J. Morrill, FINE FRENCH MILLINERY, 420 NICOLLET AVE, Minneapolis, Minn. Established 1827. Comes Every Week. Finely Illustrated. For all the Family. Only $1.75 a Year. Two Million Readers. The Figures in the illustration above show the number of yearly subscribers to The Youth’s Companion in each of the forty-two States. It is interesting to note how generally The Companion is distributed throughout the country. Subscriptions can begin at any time of the year. Price $1.75 a year, postpaid. Illustrated Supplements nearly every week. Sample Copies Free. Address, The Youth’s Companion, Boston, Mass. (Send Check, Money-order, or Registered Letter at our risk.) XII ---ajxsro- National College of OiWi). 608| Nicollet Ave,, MINNEAPOLIS. GEORGE CIPRICO, Prest. JOSEPHINE BONAPARTE RICE. Vice-Principal, and Res. Directress. ESTABLISHED 1877. 4000 FORMER STUDENTS ■s-An Old School with a New Managements -A-HSTUD SCHOOL OH1 Summer Session at Reduced Rates. Opp. POST OFFICE. RICKARD GRUMAN, Proprietors. HE cheapest way to buy Writing Paper is by the pound. A large stock may be found at Harrington Beard’s, Society Stationer, 713 Nicollet Av. Wedding Invitations exquisitely engraved. OICTURES may be Spoiled in Framing. The best material, skilled workmanship and careful taste employed in the framing department at Beard’s Art Rooms, 713 Nicollet Ave., for Wedding Presents. Pictures exquisitely framed. RF?.’ Purchasing tickets to Cv the South vin ag° °r the EaSt’ Sc- Louis an ’ a thls ] ne passengers travel ,3p0 miies c the Banks ol the Mississippi River. ic ef Office 00 icollef Cor. Sf. W. j. C. KENYON, GENERAL PASSENGER AGENT, ST. PAUL MINN. j. f. Mcelroy, CITY TICKET AGENT. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN. “Tl e Burlington” i -a? iet e-«i DIRECT THROUGH ROUTE -BETWEEN-- Minneapolis, Chicago and St. Louis. Solid Vestibuled Trains with Pullman Buffet Sleepers, every car fitted with perfected safety vestibules with Janney Couplers, No other Line offers these Advantages. All those who have traveled do, and all those who have not will, appreciate the many advantages and conveniences to be found in this elegantly equipped and deservedly popular route, running 500 miles on the banks of the Mississippi river, passing through the Finest Scenery on the American Continent. EXCURSION TICKETS Are now on Sale at Rates Far Below any ever before offered. 13 1-2 Hours to Chicago. 22 Hours to St. [ouis. The only Line Running Vestibuled Trains to St. Louis. l� -----TICKET OFFICE LOCATED---+) Bank of Minneapolis Building, Corner 3d St. and Nicollet Ave. (jtie HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL ISSUED BY THE 0 SENIOR CLASS '90 — — OF THE — GENtRAU HIGH SGH00L, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. if • • • • • • • • • o «•’ , . • • « I • • . | t . tk . •••• • • •••••. • • • • •� • ••••••« • «••� � ■ � • •• VOL. I. JUKE 4. 1890. 1 MHC MHe. Trtv4c 37-ffn m 65.2. ' Like Caesar, now thou writest What thou hast done, These acts, this book will live While there’s a sun.” • • • • • « • • '•� • «. • • • � • t • � € •• ’ • • • • •••«•• � • • •• «. •••«� • � • I '•� I ••• •• • BOARD OF EDITORS. JOHN F. MCDONALD, Editor in Chief. WILBUR C. FISKE, Business Manager. WILLIAM G. GALE, Secretary. WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO MR. JOHN A. SANFORD, Principal ok “A” Room, On e w hom the Class ok ’90 WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WITH Great Respect and Admiration. Minneapolis, June 4, 1890. INTRODUCTION. “Since brevity is the soul of wit. And tediousness the limbs of outward nourishes, I will be brief.” IT is with pleasure that we present to our classmates and friends, the first volume of the High School Annual. We confess that it is with a little pride too, inasmuch as this is, so far as we know', the first volume of the kind ever issued by a High School Class. It is not w ith an idea of being original, or yet with an idea of apcing the colleges or universities, that we do this—we are “wiuc i too humble''{ ) for anything of that sort—but merely for our own satisfaction in possessing something to enliven our memories of many a pleasant day and occasion, and to call back to mind, once familiar faces, reluctantly forgotten. And now’ that you have the Annual—and we hope paid for it—peruse it well, and if you like it, we should like to hear you mention it, but do not, we implore, shake hands with us—we mean the boys—just consider the youthful energy put forth in the manipulation of dull scissors and our exhausted condition after several elaborate efforts with a whitewash brush and a well-known solution of flour and water—and kindly refrain from anything more than a verbal expression of your congratulations— that is, if you have any. Hut if you feel inclined to criticise or perhaps vent your w’rath for some fancied wound to “your feelin’s”—it cannot be real for nothing has been written in such a spirit—we will gladly listen, by proxy however, as our time and patience are indeed quite limited ; we will simply give you a sitting at a phonograph, into which you can pour your criticisms and words of reproach to your heart’s content. We have endeavored to make the “Annual” a reliable edition, to omit so called “personals,” and to present the advertisements � � f firms for whom it is a pleasure to bespeak your patronage. THE ADVANTAGE AND VALUE OF AN ANNUAL. XAtE all know that books are not of equal value. We know that they differ in this respect as much as diamonds differ from the sand on the seashore, as much as our living friend differs from a dead rat. We hope and expect that this little volume will be of the greatest interest and value to all those interested in our High School work and especially to every member of the Class of ’90, not because of any extraordinary journalistic genius displayed, or any artistic skill in the arrangement of the matter, or the selections of its engravings, but because it contains incidents, happenings and names, that, in after years, will be a pleasure to recall to mind, which otherwise would soon be lost, crowded out of our memory by more recent experiences. Besides, it contains our Class History, Prophesy, Oration, Address to Juniors, and Class Poem, which cannot fail to be of greatest interest to every member of the class. The Classes before us have always had to be content with hearing these productions and remembering (if possible) the principal hits for a short time only, but the Class of ’90 can, by means of this Annual, bring them to mind at any time. We (the editors) content ourselves with the thought that though our book may not now yield to us riches or fame, that in after years we will be blessed and will be recipients of large fortunes from members of the Class of ’90 because we have been the means, through our Annual, of m iny pleasant hours recalling familiar faces and bringing to mind the many pleasant incidents of our Senior year. Other Classes, leaving behind them nothing as a monument to their memory in the public mind, have, as it were, engraved the figures of their graduating year in wax, which, being exposed to the heat and wear of after years, has been melted and worn away, leaving but a faint outline; but the Class of ’90, proud in that it contains the largest number of pupils ever graduated from the Minneapolis High School (105), and besides inaugurating many other reforms, it is the first class that has ever attempted to produce a volume of this kind, a book which will engrave our figures 90 upon marble instead of wax, which though exposed to the heat and wear and experiences of after years, will still be as deeply and finely cut as ever. OUR FOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. OOKING forward from the threshold of our entrance to this High School building four years ago the course seemed long and dimly lighted; but now, looking backward from our graduation point, they appear very short and full of light with only here and there a bit of shadow. These four years include that period of our life which has the most influence in moulding our character and determining our future. Among other things we have learned how little we know, how much larger the world is than we thought, how many more people there are on the earth than we had supposed, and how many other persons there are who look just as handsome and know quite as much as we do. This concession will be understood as applying to individuals but not by any means to High School Classes, because no one will deny that the Class of ’90 has ever been equaled in numbers, scholarship or good opinion of itself. We have learned something from books, much more from our teachers and most of all from one another; for in our daily contact with each other, especially in the last year, we have learned to respect each others opinions and peculiarities. Indeed this High School building is the capitol of the youth of this city, and every home here may have some day sent its representative to this building where the humblest and plainest walk up its steps and enter its halls absolutely equal in opportunities. Four years may seem to some a very short period to accomplish any great results, but hundreds of persons, at different times have leaped from obscurity to undying fame in four years. Ex-President Cleveland easily unmade himself in this time and four years will tell whether President Harrison will make or unmake himself. And again, four years will make nearly every boy in this class an American citizen of the highest rank, a voter. As Freshmen in the High School, we were shy, timid, knowing so little and not at all certain of the little we thought we knew. As Sophomores we took some heart, considerable liver, and a good deal of pluck. As Juniors we began to black our shoes, wear broad collars, and wake up to the fact that there were girls in the class. As Seniors, 0 well! here we are, such as we are, and we do hope you like us, for really at this date it is “too late to mend.” In this first “Annual” sent forth from our school we trust we have established no precedent that will cause annoyance or dissension to the class succeeding us; and we close with the hope that the Annual of’91 will be a brighter and worthier exponent of life in and about our High School BOARD OF EDUCATION. MEM BEKS. W. D. Hale, B. F. Nelson, John G. Moore, Kobekt Pratt, M. Falk Gjertsex, A. T. Ankeny, A. C. Austin. BOARD OF EDUCATION. OFFICERS. A. C. Austin, M. Falk Gjertsen, K. H. Moulton, - W. S. Pearson, ... W. S. Pardee, - John E. Bradley, Ph. 1)., President. Secretary. Treasurer. Clerk. Supt. of Buildings. Supt. of Schools, 10 PROFESSOR JOHN E. BRADLEY. Professor John E. Bradley, Superintendent of the Public Schools of Minneapolis, is descended from one of the oldest families in New England and his ancestors figured prominently in the early history of the country. He was born at Lee, Mass., August 8th, 1839. The early influences which surrounded him were for the best and, to the strict discipline of a New England home is due many of the traits which have graced his character in manhood. He graduated from William’s college in 1805, receiving one of the class honors. Immediately upon graduation he became principal of the Pittsfield (Mass.) high school, serving that institution with such success that in two years he was elected vice president of the Massachusetts Teacher’s Association and editor of the Massachusetts Teacher. While he remained in that state he was prominently connected with educational interests. In 1868 Professor Bradley was called to Albany, New York, where he remained until 1886 as principal of the high school and academy. Under him the high school became one of the best and strongest institutions of the kind in the state of New York. Although giving constant attention to the school under his charge, Professor Bradley identified himself with other institutions. He always retained an interest in his Alma Mater and was chairman of the board of visitors of Williams college ami is still one of its trustees. In 1878 he was appointed commissioner to the Paris exposition by Governor Robinson and made a valuable and exhaustive report which was presented to the legislature, in 1879, and an extra edition ordered printed. In the following year he received the degree of Ph. D. from the regents of the state university. He was curator of the Young Men’s association from 1877 to 1884 and has always been deeply interested in its welfare. Professor Bradley was also instrumental in securing important legislation for the benefit of Secondary Education in New York State and the reorganization of the work of the High Schools of the State in such a way as greatly to promote their efficiency. He has during his career contributed extensively to the educational journals of the country and has written a large number of valuable treatises upon educational topics, most of which have been published in pamphlet form. He was elected superintendent of the public schools here in 1886 and has greatly promoted their efficiency by his vigilance and untiring industry. His work here is fully appreciated and he is held in high esteem by the teachers, parents and pupils alike. 32 JOHN S. CROMBIE, Principal of the Minneapolis Central High School is of New Kngland parentage, his ancestors having settled at a very early day in what is now the State of New Hampshire. His father was a native of Vermont but in 1842 went to Michigan and settled at Pontiac. Hereon June 19th, 1854 the subject of this sketch was born and here he passed his boyhood. The first Branch High School to the University of Michigan was established in Pontiac in 1837, and the town has ever since been noted for the high grade of its public schools. After a thorough course in these schools Mr. Crombie was graduated from the High School at the age of nineteen and in the s line year entered the University of Michigan. From this institution he was graduated, with honors, in the Classical Course, in June 1877. At the opening of the school year in September following his graduation, he began his teaching as principal of the High School atColdwater, Michigan, and at the close of the year he was called to the superintendency of the schools of that city. This position he held for three years. He was then ottered and accepted the superintendencv of the schools at Big Rapids, Michigan, remaining tour years in that city, when he was called to his present position in Minneapolis. Mr.Crombie stood very high in the ranks of the teachers of Michigan, and his departure from that field of work was universally regretted. Rut what was one state’s loss was another’s gain and Minneapolis was truly fortunate in gaining as principal of her High School a man of Mr. Crom-bie’s standing and ability. The steady growth of the institution under his management, is attested by the fact that the number of teachers and pupils has nearly doubled, numbering at the present time, thirty-two teachers and over eight hundred pupils; while the graduating classes have increased from fifteen, the class of four years ago, to one hundred and seven, the graduating class of 1890, by whom, as by all, Mr. Crombie is held in honor and esteem. LIST OF TEACHERS IN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. NAME. John S. Crombie, B. A.. John A. Sanford, B. A... Laura Linton, B. S..... Lizzie P. Mitchell..... Grace Williams......... Emma L. Trevette....... E. A. Brooks........... Sarah A. Mason......... Fanny M. Loudon........ Caroline L. Hunt, B. A.. Fred S. Sheperd, B. A... Carrie A. Ferguson..... Mary E. Page........... Helene Schirmer........ Martin L. Hoffman, B. A Florence M. Baior...... Fanny Forrester........ Cornelia Stevenson ..'.... Henry R. Loveland, B. A Etta Thompson, B. S---- Emma E. Foster......... GRADE OR POSITION. WHERE EDUCATED. Principal .................... Latin and Greek............... Physical Science.............. English Literature............ Elocution..................... Latin......................... Physiology and History........ Mathematics................... English....................... Physics....................... Latin......................... Mathematics................... English....................... German........................ Latin......................... German and Physical Geography Mathematics................... English....................... Latin......................... Mathematics................... English and Physical Geography University of Michigan Brown University. .University of Minnesota. .Massachusetts Normal School. Kenwood, Ills., Seminary. Bucksport, Me., Seminary. Michigan State Normal School. New Hampshire Institute. Antioch College. .Northwestern University. Beloit College. Public Schools, Me. Western Female Seminary. Leipsic and Dresden. Indiana University. Oberlin College. Public Schools, Michigan. Wellesley College. University of Michigan. University of Minnesota. High School, Mich. LIST OF TEACHERS IN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.-Continued NAME. GRADE OR POSITION Marian Shaw...........................Latin and German............ Eloise Butler.........................Botany and History.......... Mary A. Southard, M. A................Mathematics................. Henrietta M. Coon, Ph. B..............Mathematics................. Hannah J. Teed........................Drawing............... ..... Leonie Hatscheck ...............French...................... Wilbur F. Decker, M K............. .. .Manual Training Shop. ..... E. A. Eldred................... ,... “ “ “ ...... Miss E. Salisbury.....................Mathematics................. G. II. Plumb..........................Physics..................... WHERE EDUCATED. Wisconsin Normal. . Maine Normal. Oberlin College. Northwestern University. .Massachusetts Normal Art School. . Paris, France. Maine State College. .Pierce Academy, Mass. .Cornell University. .Layafette College. CALENDAR. First Term begins - - September 2, ,S9. First Term ends - - December 20, S9. Second Term begins - - January 2, '90. Second Term ends - - June 6, '90. Christmas Vacation, December 24 to January ( . Spring Vacation, April 7 to April 14. Class Night, - - - June 4. Commencement, - - June 6. CLASS OF ’90. Abernethy, William Shattuck, Adams, Emma Narcissa, Avery, Edward Strong, Allee, Annie May, Ankeny, H. Willett, Andrews, Horace Sherman, Byrnes, Agnese Paula, Baily, Caroline Whitely, Burgess, Georgia Annie, Brewer, Jeannette Jenkins, Brooks, Grace Jeannette. Bradford, Jessie Allen, Buchman, Hellen, Burdick, Maude Hattie, Beck, Lillie Louise, Breding, Mathilda Olia, Bates, Lulu Manila, Bates, Jessie Little, Bauer, George Xeander, Bergman, Maud Hulda, Ballard, Mary Louise, Beebe, Dan Goodwin, Bore, Alexander Beebe, Inga, Clarke, Gertrude Louise, Cole, Eugenie Louise, Corbet, James Frank, Crocker, Roland Douglass, Connor, May Klenor, Cohen, Jeanette, Cool, Charles Frederic, Curtis, Cora Lillian, Dennison, Lottie May, Daniels, Jay, Everts, Katherine Jewell, Fiske, Wilbur Canfield, Frost, Cora Lurana, Fisher, Lizzie Mary, Fallon, Margaret Agnes, Fuller, Frank Coe, Gale, William Goddard, Goodrich, Lulu May, Grimshaw, Blanche, Goodrich, Judd, Gale, Charles Sumner, Gilbert, Clayton Daniel, Hagebceck, August, Hart, Helen Marguerite, Harrison, Emma Agnes, Hillman, Ada Belle, Harmon, Irene, Hovelson, Hannah Amelia, Helliwell, Arthur Llewellyn, Haslehurst, Irene, Holtz, Matilda, lluyck, Elinore, Ilagy, Evelyn Louise, Hall, Elizabeth, Heisser, Margaret ha Estelle, Hale, Nelle Philena, Horan, Lillian Grace, Klopp, Henry Gottlieb, Kiehle, Frederick Andrews, Knoblauch, John George, Lee, Mary Frances, Long, Louis Landers, Larimore, Jennie Godfrey, Leary, Anna May, Mealey, Isabel, McKey, Laura May, McNair, Stewart Pierrepont, May, Albert Edward, Marshall, Mary Christine, McLennen, Margaret Hellen, McDonald, John Flower, 1!) Moffett, James Burch, McCollum, Xanetta Marie, Marsh, Edith Howard, Naper, Martha Elizabeth, Xorcross, Clara Gertrude, Olson, Carrie, Parkhurst, Bertha, Charille, McPhillips, Mary, Pratt, Helen Clare, Pratt, Roberta, Pratt, Edward Electus, Pumphrey, Margaret Blanche, Pritchett, Harry Sigmund, Rickey, James Walter, Ryan, Jennie, Stout, Sarah Elizabeth, Strong, Albert William, Spry, David Hayes, Shaw, Mellville, Selden, Kate Forbes, Sid well, Martha Ann, Steele, Mary Gertrude, Sewall Ralph Justin, Sius, Mary Muschette, Sinsheimer, Estelle, Thomas, John William, Jr. Truesdell, Florence Mabel, Urquhart, Mary Isabel, Will, Gustave Adolphus, Wentworth, Romeyn Wallace, Webber, John Thompson, Werth, Millie. Mr. Shaw, or “Mel,” as he is popularly known, passed the required examination and was appointed candidate for a cadetship at Annapolis. As he was obliged to “report” before the day of Commencement he took the examinations about a month before the usual time. While the class regrets that Mr. Shaw could not remain and receive his “sheepskin” with the rest, it heartily congratulates him upon his success. 20 '90’s JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Wallace Davis Gertrude (Marine Gertrude Hooker Harry Kennedy 1ST TERM. President. Vice-Pres’t. Secretary. Treasurer. 2ND TERM. Bert Strong..............................................President. Marv G. Steele.............................................. Vice-Pres’t. Eugenie Cole.............................................Secretary. John Thomas................................... Treasurer. '90’s SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. Edward Avery Ada Hillman Lily Beck George Knoblauch President. Vice-Pres’t. Secretary. Treasurer. The Seni r (lass officers ar elected for a whole year. 21 Jltt ffizmovxam. EMILY SNOOK. BORN, JUNE 29, 1872- DIED, NOVEMBER 12, 1889. “There's nothing terrible in death ; Tis but to cast our robes away, And sleep at night without a breath To break repose ’til dawn of day.” •1. CLASS MOTTO. “ICnoiu thyself.” 23. CLASS COLORS, (’90). It has always been the custom for each graduating class in our High School to choose a set of colors. A class without colors is like a class without a motto. We can easily see from whence this custom is derived. '‘In the days of old when knights were bold” a knight never entered the lists without wearing his lady’s colors. Often the result of the combat could only be told by the knot of colors on the lance. The fate of a battle has often been decided by the advance of the flag or ensigns with the country's colors. The mere sight of these have instilled into the men an enthusiasm which the most inspiring music could not do. Their flag represented their country and love for it aroused them to the highest pitch of excitement, and won the battle even in the midst of despair and discouragement. Time and time again has the sight of our own red, white and blue turned the tide of affairs and gained victories over our enemies. Now all colleges have their individual colors. When the base ball and foot ball match comes ofl' between rival colleges the field is one mass of living colors and shades. It might seem wise if we should adopt an individual set of colors for our High School, and let it be known as belonging especially to us We have a right to feel proud of our High School and its future. It gives promise of soon ranking among the very highest order of High Schools. Therefore a large amount of the pride that we feel in each individual class ought to be expended in arousing a spirit of unity among us for our school as a whole. There is too much rivalry among classes. Instead of being proud of belonging to different classes let us be proud of being pupils of the Minneapolis High School. Nevertheless we take great pleasure in the colors of the Class of ’00. Green and Pink. They are shades in which nature is fond of adorning herself. We find all the exquisite shades of green in the foliage of the plants and trees, in our lawns and in the sea. In the lovely sunsets we perceive the different tints of pink ; in the shells washed ashore by the sea, iu the flowers, and we even find it adorning the cheeks of the Senior jnailen. Therfore these shades will be the special colors of the Class of ’90 and will henceforth be worn by the boys as well as the girls, for a bit of color is appreciated by the manly as well as the fair sex. WS AMPHICTYON OFFICERS. FIRST TERM. Harry Kennedy, -Eugenie L. Cole, -Jeannette J. Brewer, Walter Davis, - Louis L. Long,................ SECOND TERM. Wilbur C. Fiske, .... Mary G. Steele, -Etiiel Farneswortit, Carl Meritt, - - - Elinora Huyck, - - - Junior Society. President. Vice President. Secretary. Treasurer. Marshal. President. Vice President. Secretary. Treasurer. Marshal. 20 ’90’S PHILOMATHEAN OFFICERS. FIRST TERM. Arthur L. Helliwell, Caroline V. Baily, Mary G. Steele, John F. McDonald, Margaretta E. Heisser, -Nklle P. Hale, Nelle P. Hale, Helen M. Hart, Elinora Hi yck, Harry S. Prichett, Edith H. Marsh, Henry G. Kloim , Senior Society. SECOND TERM. President. - Vice President. Secretary. - Treasurer. Librarian. - Marshal. President. - Vice President. ♦ • Secretary. - Treasurer. Librarian. - Marshal. THE PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY. For years it has been the custom among schools and colleges, with both teachers and pupils, to maintain literary societies. The schools without them are usually in a backward state, and those which once learn to appreciate the advantages of this form of literary work never willingly part with their societies. Our High Schools have never so many attractions to scholars as they look forward to in college, and certainly any institution or custom which tends to increase the charm of school life should be cherished by teachers and scholars alike. Put it is hardly necessary to enlarge on the benefits of these organizations. It is enough that the liberal school which founds and fosters these features of school life is the one which is most fondly remembered in after years, when, perhaps, the great orator looks back to his early days and remembers his first speech before his old society. Twenty-five years ago, when the country was engaged in the Civil War and every energy was turned to martial channels, the then small town around the Falls of St. Anthony found time to care for the making of good citizens as well as for the preservation of the State. In the High School of that time, which was a little old building on the corner of Washington and Second Avenues South, the Philomathean Society was first organized. The constitution and purpose of the society were in general the same as at present, but there was one notable difference, which was that all the school were members. However, even then the organization was quite small, as there w’ere only about fifty scholars and two teachers in the school. Another arrangement, which the society followed until a few years ago, was the plan of meeting during school hours on Monday of each week, except for a few months during 1SS0, when the experiment of meeting once in three w eeks was tried, but soon abandoned. Not many of the records of the society's early years are to be found; but it must have done good work, for among the names of former members are some of our most prominent citizens. During a year or so before the school year of 80- 81, the society seems to have lapsed, but in 18S0 it was revived to commence a more successful career than it had yet enjoyed. At this time a change was made by including as members only those of the Senior, Junior and Sophomore classes. During these years there was commenced, also, the custom of having entertainments under the auspices of the society, which has led up to our present joint meetings, theatricals and mock trials. In 1S87, as the size of the classes kept increasing and the society became’ somewhat too 1 irge for its best interests, the important change was made which separated the Junior Class from the Philomathean Society under the name of the Amphictyon Society, and consigned the name and fame of the old organization to the care of the Seniors. The progress so well kept up by our predecessors, we of the Class of '90 have to the best of our ability striven to maintain. No one has ever 28 accused our class of lack of energy or class spirit, and as a general thing these are the only causes which could retard the growth of the Philoma-thean Society. Our friendly rivals of ’91 can with truth assert that we have not distanced them, hut when they become Philomatheans and Seniors they will appreciate the task of doing justice to both the Senior year’s studies and the work of the literary society. Four happy years have passed, and the happiest of all has been our Senior year, and the year in which we have borne the proud name of Philomathean; and now, as our class is about to become scattered to the four quarters, some of us to immediately enter the higher school of life, others postponing that day until another four years have passed, we entrust to those ever coming up to take our places, our Philomathean Society, with one parting prayer—May its honor never be stained ! May fortunes never fade! THE FIRST DEBATE 29 Between Minneapolis and St. Paul High Schools. While the Class of ’90 were yet Juniors, the debating societies of the St. Paul High School, having heard of our wonderful abilities in that line, resolved to show us that, however well we might debate among ourselves, we were far from capable of competing with our brother high school. Accordingly we were one day the recipient of a challenge to debate, which was’speedily accepted. The worthy Seniors of ’89, not liking the idea that they were quite overlooked, as the challenge had been sent to Class ’90, kindly ottered their assistance, which was, after due deliberation, accepted. The proper arrangements were soon made and the date for the contest placed at April 26th. Then the work of preparation began. We found no trouble in selecting Mr. Arthur Ilelliwell as our leader and Miss Blaisdell, of ’89, was chosen as second speaker; also, ten after debaters were appointed. The subject, “Resolved, That Capital Punishment should be Abolished, ” was chosen by the St. Paulites, and the Minneapolitans, having the choice of sides, resolved to uphold the negative. The debate was held at the St. Paul High School, and the Minneapolis High School was well represented. The question was skillfully handled by both sides, the feature of the debate being the speech by Mr. Helliwell. The announcement of victory for Minneapolis was followed by great applause, and we came home happy, eager to tell the news to our anxious schoolmates. THE SECOND DEBATE Between Minneapolis and St. Paul High Schools. Soon after school opened in the fall of 1890, the Senior and Junior societies resolved to challenge the St. Paul High School to debate. This resolution being carried out, the St. Paulites, nothing daunted by their former defeat, accepted. Mr. Helliwell, having so splendidly represented us before, was again elected first speaker, and Mr. Avery was chosen as second speaker; also, four speakers from each society were appointed. Messrs. Helliwell and Avery, after conferring with the St. Paul committee, decided upon January 10th for the evening of the contest. The subject, “Resolved, That the Telegraphic System should be Owned and Controlled by the Government,” was selected by the Minneapolitans. The St. Paulites chose the negative. On the aforesaid evening the debate took place in the Minneapolis High School Hall, which was crowded with anxious ones waiting to know the outcome of our second debate. Mr. Helliwell opened the debate by a long speech, which showed careful preparation and a clear understanding of the question. He was followed by the leader of the negative, who presented strong arguments in a very decided manner. Then Mr. Avery, the second speaker for Minneapolis, took the floor. He had been sick during the week with la grippe, and in fact had been confined to his bed on the very day of the debate; but, anxious to do his part, he persisted in being present. He was therefore on hand, and began his debate in a most promising manner. Soon, however, he was overcome by the heat. He made several efforts to continue, but the exertion proved too much for him and he was unable to proceed. Mr. Avery had the sympathy of all-of his schoolmates. The second speaker delivered her debate in a manner deserving of praise. The after debate was hotly contested, but the Minneapolitans, having little hope of winning on account of the omission of Mr. Avery’s speech, were not surprised when the decision of victory for St. Paul was announced. SENIOR TOBOGGAN CLUB. 30 V MEMBERS. Fred A. Kiehle, Melville Shaw, Roland Crocker, John F. McDonald, Will G. Gale, Wilbur C. Fiske, John Thomas, Carl Merritt. Chas. S. Gale, Edward Avery, Bert Strong, Stuart McNair, Harry Pritchett, George Knoblauch, Frank Corbett, “WAWKAWN” TENNIS CLUB. Three Courts at Park Thomas Wallace, Albert W. Strong, Wilbur C. Fiske, Wallace Davis, Thomas Wallace, Albert W. Strong, Wilbur C. Fiske, Wallace Davis, Walter Davis, Frank Davis, Chas. Gale, Will Gale, David Spry, James Spry, Charles Hempstead, George Miller, W. Vivian Jones, Lamont Bard well, Harry Pritchett, Robert Northway, H. Willett Ankeny, J. Floy Beck, Frank Tisdale, Fred Kiehle, Ed. Chapman, Fred Wells, Arthur Farnsworth, Lou L. Long, John F. McDonald, George King, Avenue and Seventeenth Street. President. - Vice President. Secretary. - Treasurer. Lillie Beck, Lillie Best, Bird Best, Jeannette Brewer, May Brewer, Flora Brewer, Bessie Burrell, Ella Clerihew, Ethel Farnsworth, Helen Hart, Fanny Heflelfinger, Bessie Jackson, Annie King, Kate Koon, Florence Lyman, Hattie McNight, Carrie McNight, Kate Modisette, Mabel Wilcox, Katherine Evarts, Mary Evaris, Nellie Thompson, Elizabeth Hawley, Charlotte Hastings, Jessie Long, Josie L. Hungerford. Mav Linton. 32 HIGH SCHOOL BASE BALL ASSOCIATION. Bert W. Stroxcs, Robt. Northway, Wilbur C. Fiske, John Thomas, - President. Vice President. Secretary. Treasurer. SENIOR CLUB. Harry Pritchett,........................... David Spry,............................. Louis Long,................................ Bert Strong,............................ Willett Ankeny,........................... Wilbur Fiske,........................... Bert May,.................................. Will Abernethv,.......................... Frank Fuller,............................. CaptaiiL JUNIOR CLUB. Catcher. Pitcher. Short Stop.. First Base-Second Base. Third Base. Left Field. Center Field. Right Field. Robt. North wav, John Schurch, Hal Eads, -A1 Watson, -Clark Hempstead, Frank Davis, Ed. Connor, Lamont Bard well, Bert Hankinson, Catcher. Pitcher. Short Stop. First Base. Second Base. Third Base. Left Field. Center Fields Right Field. 33 SENIOR QUARTETTE. We have had great difficulty this year in selecting four suitable persons for our quartette, who would properly represent the musical ability displayed in our class. Therefore, after great deliberation, we have felt it incumbent upon us to take the matter in hand ourselves, and to appoint the following pre-eminently qualified artists: 1. Herr Heinrich Gottlieb Klopp, 2. Madamoiselle Helen Buchmann, 3. Signor (Senior) Franklin Fuller, - 4. Fraulein Estelle Sinsheimer, -5. Prof. ‘‘Chuck” Gale, - Basso Profundo. Contralto. Tenor. Prima Donna. Musical Director. 34 During the winter a so-called secret society was iormed, composed of some dozen or so young ladies of the Senior Class. They come by the name of M. 0. A’s. (Maids of Athens—Mamma’s Own Angels—Much “0”do Aboutnothing—Mud or Ashes—Multiloquent Obreptitious Aborigines). The following are a few of their by-laws, which were obtained with great difficulty, and not until we had spent a month’s salary in bribes of gum and candy: It shall be the duty of the members I. To salute each other with a kiss. III. To be as sweet as sugar to every member of the secret society. VI. To accept nothing less than a diamond as an engagement ring. VII. To not get engaged oftener than once a month. XXII. To turn into the treasury all candy, gum, old hair-pins and all false frizzes, to be sold at public auction, at popular prices, to pay running expenses. Note All by-laws omitted were too utterly frivolous for publication. MEMBERS. Helen Hart, Carolyn Baily, Gertrude Clarke, Mamie Steele, Nettie Brewer, Genie Cole, Nelle lisle, Ethel Farnsworth, Lily Beck, Ada llillman, Grace Brooks, Katherine Everts. 35 THE r. 77. C j. b. At the beginning of this last school year, two or three of the “Junior boys” thought that their social life was not complete without a secret society. Therefore they went eagerly to work with the intention of forming what is now the r. JT- 0 Not one of this mysterious club knows exactly what these four Greek letters signify; and, furthermore, no one knows really of any secret to be kept. This society had two business meetings, both of which were characterized by loud talking, amounting to nothing, and then adjourning to some “church sociable” where refreshments were served. At the first meeting two elaborate parties, regardless of cost, were planned, and the caterer was then selected, but for some unaccountable reason the parties “ never came.” In fact, the r. J7- . were a dead failure. Moral to the Junior boys:—“Be sure you are right, and then go-ahead.” r. 77. r j. A’ . Bert Strong,......................President. Robert Northway, - Vice President. Ed. Chapman,......................Sec’y and Treas. Bert Strong, Robert Northway, • John McDonald, Wm. Bovev, Chas. Gale, Ed. Chapman, Jack Schurch, Frank Lewis, Louis Long, Fred Wells, Will Gale, George King, Willett Ankeny. THE GALE PRIZE. Among the leading interests connected with the Minneapolis High School, especially with the graduating classes, is the Gale Prize. Few are connected with the school who are not familiar with its objects and the interest which environs it. Mr. S. C. Gale, the author and giver of this magnificent and benevolent prize, was for a number of years a member of the Minneapolis Board of Education, during which time his interest for the High School was emphatically made manifest. At the beginning of his term of office, the High School occupied a few rooms in the Washington building, and it was through his most earnest and never tiring efforts that the High School was erected. But his retirement from the Board, and the alteration oi the old High School to its present magnificent proportions, have only increased his pride in its welfare. In 1SS8 he offered to the Board the sum of $1,000, the interest of which was to be presented to that member of each graduating class who could best compose and deliver an essay or oration upon such subjects as selected by the Principal of the High School. These productions are examined and the best three selected to he contested at the graduating evening exercises, the judges deciding upon that night the one best deserving the reward. This was a new and novel incentive in the experience of the High School students, and one which the graduating classes have greatly profited by. And why have they profited by it? It has stimulated them to new activity and interest, and developed characteristics which otherwise might have been concealed or remained passive. It has greatly increased the interest of the graduating exercises, throwing over the whole a more intense excitement than formerly prevaded that animated occasion. In 18SS, the first year the prize was awarded, the honors were carried off by Miss Mary Linton. Her essay showed much careful thought and labor, and was very pleasingly presented. The fortunate one of the Class of ’89 was Miss Hood, whose essay equalled that of the preceding year, and who justly earned the honor she labored so diligently to obtain. Many anxious hearts are awaiting the decision of the coming honors of the coming Class of ,90. As the class is superior in numbers and equal in ability to the former classes, much is anticipated. The good which the prize has done and will do cannot be estimated. It encourages those who win to aim higher and to contest in new fields; those who fail, to try again. Throughout High School, and especially by those who have reaped its benefits, it will continue to be praised as long as memory lasts. THE EVENING JOURNAL PRIZES. The incentive to thorough study, given by prizes, is a fact well known to all educators. It is recognized in all the larger schools and colleges of the country, and with the most favorable results. Nor is the Minneapolis High School behind hand in this respect. There are four prizes offered to its students: the Gale Prize and three Evening Journal Prizes. The former is of a literary character, the latter are awarded for scholarship. In 1S88, the Evening Journal offered a sum of 8100 to be expended annually in three cash prizes; these prizes to be awarded on commencement night to those obtaining the highest average standings during the four years’ course. The first prize of $50 to be given to the pupil whose average ranks first; the second prize of $30 to the one who stands next highest, the third prize of $20 to the one who ranks third. The averages of those persons to whom the prizes have been awarded the last two commencements have been very high, and, in several cases, differed only by a small fraction. They were awarded in 1888 to— Will O. Jones,........................First Prize. Marie A. Palmer, - - - ' - - Second Prize. Elizabeth H. Maties, - - - Third Prize. In 1889 to— Maud C. Colgrove,.....................First Prize. Julia A. Day,......................Second Prize. Chas. E. Young,.......................Third Prize. These prizes are most liberal and generous, and the honor of obtaining them is not slight. When there are one hundred or more bright scholars (such scholars as the Minneapolis High School produces) all contesting for the same prize, the chance of obtaining it necessarily depends on diligent and faithful study. “ Study for study’s sake” is a trite maxim and a true one, but we believe that the person who studies diligently, be he actuated by whatever motive, soon learns to love study for its own sake. The school has heretofore scarcely appreciated the liberality of the Journal, some indeed being almost unaware of the existence of such prizes. How this comes about we scarcely understand, but it is a mistake which should be rectified in future. Each Freshman Class, on entering, should be informed of these prizes and have them set before them, not as a motive for study, but as an incentive to it. We believe that the healthy emulation aroused would be most beneficial, and that the effects would soon be apparent in the class rooms. The standard of scholarship would be raised, as was intended in offering the prizes, and teachers as well as scholars would have cause to bless the name of the Journal forever. 38 CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM. 1. Music..................................... 2. Address by the President....................Edward Avery. 3. Class History. -.................................Ada Hillman. 4. Poem........................................Judd Goodrich. 5. Music..................................... 6. Class Prophesy. -..........................Jeannette Brewer. 7. Class Oration.............................Albert Strong. 8. Music...................................... 9. Address to Juniors..................................Oh as. Gale. 10. Response by the Juniors. - Alfred Sheffield. 11. Class Song.......................................By Class. COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM 1. Music. 2. Invocation. 3. tEssay and Salutatory. - Out of School Life Into Life's School. Edith Howard Marsh. 4. Music. 5. Oration. - - One Secret of Power. Ralph Justin Sewall. b. r Ess AY. What Next f Helen Buchman i - Recitation. Katherine Jewell Everts. 8. Music. 9. R ATION. The Fall of Pastile, Arthur Llewellyn Helliwell. 10. Essay. Some Authors in Society. Mamie Gertrude Steele. 11. li Essay. - . - - • - - - Monks and Minstrels. Cora Lillian Curtis. 12. Music. 13. Oration. ----- Jlulers by Divine Riyht. Frederick Andrews Kieiile. 14. Essay and Valedictory. Sleep. Helen Clare Pratt. Award of Prizes. Presentation of Diplomas, by the Superintendent. Benediction. M i’sic. First Honor. tSecond Honor. Contestants for the Gale Prize. Mrsic my Dane’s Orchestra. A-B-C. 40 A for Annual, the first of its kind, B for Baily, McNair thinks just fine; C for Crocker, the politician of fame, D for D’n’ls, who gives many a pain ; E for Everts, who escaped Winthrop’s claws; F for Fuller, whose height is—0 laws! G for Goodrich, our curly-haired poet, II for Hart-Well(s), don’t he know it.? I for Isabel, both timid and shy, J for Jeannette, in our thoughts so high ; K for Kiehle, satellite of Miss Brewer, L for Long, who does smile to be sure ; M for Marsh, who second honor did take, N for Nelle, who presiding takes the cake; O for a pun at this stage of the game, I' for Pratt, who first honors did gain; Q for Quartette, which did never appear, R for Rickey, who mustaches would rear; S for Shaw, our brave little tar, T for Thomas, who abhors a cigar; V bet (take courage) with this we’re almost through, V for vacation, which the Board doth eschew; W for Webber—“ Mr. President, I have the floor,” X for ’xaminations, which we all adore (?); V for yell—Rah ! Rah ! Rah! M.-H.-S.-siss ! Boom ! Ah-h-h ! Z for zeal, in which our class excels. Hurrah-h ! JENEAS AND ASCANIUS. 41 EDITORS’ SKETCH. In preparing for publication this work of journalistic genius (?) the editors have passed many an hour in interesting and profitable meetings characterized by lively debates—or, to be frank, wrangles—which might forcibly remind one of the nocturnal visitations of a Thomas orchestra The following is typical of one of the last meetings: First Ed.—Gentlemen, the meeting will— Second Ed.—Billy, toss me one of those eggs and gimme a bite— Third Ed.—HoP on, Mac; don’t take all that pie. I want— Second Ed.—How about that “P.'s pain’’ business in the A-B-C page, is it a go? First Ei .—Here, fellows, get down to biz now. T iiird Ed.—What’s the matter with banana color for that cover of ours ? Second Ed.—0 say, wasn’t that a swell dress C-had on to-day? First Ed.—Say, Bill, go over to the old lady’s and get a gallon o’ milk. Third Ed.—D’ve know there’s a ball game to-day? Let’s go. Chorus, First and Second Eds —You bet we’re wid ver! After quantities of milk, rings of bologna, dozens of bananas, numbers of pies—New York Pie Company’s brand—have been consumed with evident relish, the meeting adjourns. 42 ROGUES’ GALLERY. CLASS POEM. Hail this morn that’s been long dawning, Dawning on these scenes of pleasure ; Four long years we’ve watched its coining, Growing brighter, brighter growing At each year’s great revolution ; All the clouds of darkness routing, Such as oft around us hover, Shutting out the sweetest sunlight Bearing with it hidden treasures, Treasures precious, far more precious Than the pearl, or e’en the diamond— Treasures, which we often doubted If we’d find with all our searching; Yet they came, but whence their coining Oft we knew not, cared not, thought not. Welcome morn, that’s been long dawning Over tields of toil and labor ! May thy hues of gayest purple Turn at length to brightest golden ! Fade away in clouds of glory ! Sink to rest ’midst praise unrivaled ! Praise unrivaled, lasting glory. Tis a time that seldom coineth, Seldom comes and lasts but briefly, Then 'tis gone, and past forever. Words—mere empty sounds—are worthless To show forth our joy and gladness ; Yet, upon this bright occasion, Some will offer words high sounding, Flattering words of commendation ; Some are words that tell the history— History of the class in toto; Others will predict the future. Which, though far beyond us lying, Yet is told in words prophetic; Words of wisdom will he spoken, Spoken to the toil-worn juniors, Good advice for future action, Which we trust they’ll duly follow. Yet this time doth bring us, also, Trouble with its joy and gladness, Trouble to your honored poet. Why should poetry be written? Why should me the fates have chosen?— Me, so guileless, for a victim? These are questions hid in mystery. But since Fate has thus ordained it, I must simply grin and bear it. Hoped I long, and fondly hoped I, That in midnight’s lonely hour, When around dwells solemn stillness, She would send her inspiration; She who, like an airy phantom, Doth above all poets hover, Filling them with rhyme and music, Rhyme and music ever flowing From her harp and trumpet golden. But my hopes were disappointed ; No such vision ever saw I, Though I hoped aud vainly waited, While low burned my midnight taper And still lower sank my spirits. Since the muse—the muse poetic— Would not listen to my pleading, I an old machine have borrowed, From a pitying old-time Senior, Which, though somewhat worn and rusty, I will turn its squeaking crank, and Grind you out a few brief stanzas. Now the month of June has come, June that poets love, Lifting coronals of green To the vault above. Bringing forth most precious blossoms, Bright and fragrant flowers, Blest with warm and soothing sunshine, Bathed with summer showers. But no rarer, sweeter blossom Any June displays, Than adorns our (’lass of ’90 In these halcyon days. Opening buds and full-blown roses Here alike are seen ; And, amid the wealth of beauty, Twigs, a trifle green. This famed class—the Class of ’ttO— Dreams it lias a charm, In its style, and brains, and muscle, That will win the palm. There is naught its members know not, Nothing they can’t do; Save the few things they’ve forgotten, Or, perchance, ne’er knew. Not one dunce in all the number Of our class remains; There are none devoid of reason, None devoid of brains. Brains alone cut little figure ’Mid the world’s turmoil; They must blend with grit and muscle In its sons of toil. Let me now a tribute otter To our maidens fair : Ne’er was class of happy Seniors Blest with girls so rare. Eyes that gaze upon their faces Are with wonder tilled ; Callous hearts that have lain dormant Are with rapture thrilled. In our class enumeration, Lest I should be rude, I will not omit to mention That rare gem—the dude. Do these simpers and grimaces Noble thoughts conceal ? Do these simple, vacant faces Earnest souls reveal? Had such charms, such winsome graces Been vouchsafed to me, I would ne’er waste time in study, But a masher be. I’ll be firm, and this affliction Bear as best I may. Dudes will have their fun and folly, Then will pass away. Could we look beyond the present, On the days to be, Creat events and mighty changes „ We should surely see. In that future’s evolution, It is safe to say, We, the sprigs and sprouts of ’!K), Each his part will play. We have all to brave vEnfeas Bid a fond adieu ; Safe to Italia’s verdant shores We’ve brought him with his crew. Poor, lovesick Dido’s woes are o’er, Quenched by a dagger’s blade; In Stygian realms of rat less gloom She walks a mournful shade. Chemistry—delightful study !— How our sorrows swell, At the thought that we must leave thee Whom we love so well. Though the words upon thy pages Time will render pa'e, Ever thy odorous IDS Our nostrils will assail. To ancient and to modern bards. With all their witching spell, From Chaucer down to Tennyson, We bid a long farewell. On Shakespeare’s peerless tragedies, On Bacon we’ve been fed. Through “ Paradise Lost” and ” Regained” We’ve passed with reverent tread. We’ve floundered through the “ Faerie Queen And Pope’s Essay on Man; Through Southey, Burns and Wordsworth, For want of time, we ran. Macaulay’s odes have thrilled us; We’ve wept o’er “ Ivanlioe ” ; While for the 11 Ancient Mariner ” Our gushing tears still flow. o, gentle Juniors, when you take The place we’ve filled so well, And twice a day shall hear the peal Of that old brazen bell, You then will learn what we’ve passed throug You’ll know what labor means, And ofc you’ll mutter to yourselves, “ Oh, dear, I don’t know beans! ” But cast aside all gloomy thoughts; Of course you do not claim To have such great and massive brains As some whom I might name. You may not be as brilliant as Your predecessors,—true— Yet learn from their achievements How much you, too, can do. Note the things that we’ve accomplished In this little space or time In which we have been striving Up Learning’s Hill to climb. Follow, then, our bright example, Tread the path that we have trod! As up the Hill of Knowledge With weary feet you plod. Many days we, side by side, Have stood and faced the battle, While ’round us raged such din of words The very roof did rattle. Oft we’ve aided one another; Together did we fall, Routed by the burning eloquence Of rivals from St. Paul. Rut crushed to earth we rose again, And onward, hand in hand, Hastened where our duty called us And our leaders gave command. Never sank we down discouraged, However rough the way, For we knew that after darkness There would dawn a brighter day. Now the strife at last is ended, Now the victory is won; And the earth upon its orbit Hath four whole cycles run. Four long years have passed away, Passed and gone forever, Wafted on the wing of time, Which is idle never. Go tiing abroad the banner! One contest now is o’er; We have,fought one earnest battle Which we’ll tight no more; And we’ve left the vanquished lying On the fields that we have fought, Vet the vanquished are but lessons— Lessons daily taught. But our work is not yet ended : There is still another strife, Which we now have only entered On the battle-field of life. Let us gird on strongest armor, And how tierce soe’er the fray, Face the worst and never falter, So, at last, we'll win the day. Beneath the shadow of your name, Inspired by your renown, Shall future patriots rise to fame And many a sun go down. So be prompt in every action ; High and noble deeds adore; Do the best that's in your power; “ Angels can do no more. 49 PROPHECY. JEANNETTE J. BREWER. It came to pass in the fifth year of the reign of the good king Croinbie, that there were among his loyal subjects a goodly company of young men and maidens, collectively known as the Class of ’90. And the good king spake unto them and said, “Behold now! have not I and my wise counsellors shown unto you much useful knowledge and given unto you much discipline in the ways of wisdom, so that we have no more to impart unto you? Go forth therefore from the castle wherein ye have been trained and instructed, that room may be made for others who shall follow after and seek ye each his place among the children of men. And the young men and maidens were sore afraid and much troubled, for they knew not what would befall them when they should leave the gates of the castle and darkness was round about them. So they took counsel one with another and some said “Behold now ! have not the good king and his cousellors given unto us all useful knowledge? Peradven-ture there may be among us a prophet who can declare unto us the future. But others wagged their heads scornfully and said, “How should there be a prophet in the 19th Century ?” And while they talked thus, one with another, there came an inspiration upon the whole company and they cried out as with one voice “Great is the Class of’90; it can make a prophet. Let us cast lots and the one who shall be chosen shall declare the futuie unto us.” So they cast lots and Jeannette was cliosen and thereupon her eyelids waxed heavy and a deep sleep came upon her, and after the deep sleep, a vision, clear as noonday, and in the vision behold a quarter of a century had passed away and the 20th Century was in its teens as we are now, dear classmates, and since at your bidding the vision came, I will now faithfully impart to you its revelations. Here we are then in the year A. D. 1915. Our former honored president, Edward Avery, is now a wealthy banker, whose annual benevolences are reclconed by the thousands, and who has millions at his command. He frequently laughingly refers to that memorable time of his school-days when he was financially—and otherwise—ernbarassed by the unexpected magnitude of a bill for, shall I say it, three plates of soup. Lilly Beck is a great factor in the world’s progress. Her forte is discussion and having debated creed revision, prohibition, tax reform, and all other important American questions, she at last betook herself to Africa and by pure force of logic is rapidly driving the heathen from idolatry and cannibalism to Christianity and civilization. Helen Hart labored long and earnestly with voice and pen in the cause of woman suffrage. History attributes the success of that famous movement, in large part, to her efforts and now, but a few days since, 50 came the grand news that she had just been elected a United States Senator from the State of Oregon. Clayton Gilbert is a distinguished engineer. His last great work was the construction of a railroad bridge across Behering Straits for the Minneapolis, Alaska and Asiatic railroad. In a recent number of the “North Dakota Bugle” published at Bismarck by our old classmate, Burch Moffett, appears this notice: 1 ‘Our well known attorney, Miss Edith Marsh, has recently taken her former clerk, young Donald Jones, into both business and matrimonial partnership. The firm will hereafter be known as Edith Jones Co.” In another column of the same paper is a list of premiums awarded at the------ County fair. Two items are of special interest to us: “Best patchwork bed quilt, Mrs. John Cloverleaf, Best loaf of bread, Mrs. Jacob Appleblossom.” As from a single bone the comparative anatomist reconstructs ani mals of an extinct species, so from these tiny fragments may we construct the history of the domestic virtues and housewifely attainments of our old friends Georgie Burgess and Jessie Bates. In a country churchyard is a modest headstone bearing this inscription : “albert william strong, Died in a Hale storm of an affection of the heart,” and that was all it said, but many are the tears which have fallen over the untimely end of such a promising youth. Gretta Heiser holds a place in the first rank of American artists. She has just donated to the Minneapolis High School a large sum of money, the interest on which is to be yearly given as a prize to the young artist who has done the best piece of work during the year. Mary Phillips was wending her peaceful way through life as a school mistress, when a certain young gentleman ascertained from his “cardiac apparatus” that “A Phillips was wanted” (as usual), in his bachelor ap-partments and Mary became one of the meekest and most loving of all .meek and loving wives. Will Abernethy is one of the presiding judges of the recently established court for the settlement of international disputes. After the Dominion of Canada was annexed to the United States, a serious controversy arose as to fishing rights in the Arctic ocean. This dispute was put at rest by a profound opinion rendered by Judge Abernethy, settling the controversy favorably to our government. The little grocery around the corner is still as attractive to the young gentlemen of the High School as it was in our school days and the middle aged lady who stands behind the counter smilingly dealing out indigestible mince pie is none other than Hannah Hovelson. As in school days Kate Selden was ever “faithful in a few' things” so is she now’ “ruler over many things.” As duty was her guiding star then, so it is now. Independent and self-reliant she has never felt the need of a support to lean upon but has ever been ready with a helping hand for the weak or unfortunate. She has accumulated a very comfortable fortune through the judicious investment of her savings from a teacher’s salary and being without incumbrances or dependents has recently made her will devoting her entire fortune to the endowment of a Home for Indigent Bachelors. 51 Judd Goodrich has recently taken a patent on a machine for the making of poetry. It has various stops and cranks which you turn according as you wish blank verse or rhyme, dactylic hexameter, iambic pentameter or any other kind of a meter and is warranted never to wear out. Bertha Parkhurst has a large family of children, but she is so devoted to the welfare of her country that she considers it her duty to entrust the dear children to the care of their fond papa while she travels about lecturing upon “Woman’s Place in the World.” After spending many years in deep speculation and unsuccessful experiments, Frank Fuller finally invented a machine for the navigation of space. On his first trip he reached the moon, and spent some time there in sightseeing and explorations. He was accompanied by his friend Bert May, who took extensive notes and on his return from the serial regions, wrote a book of his travels in which he gave many interesting bits of information, one of which is that the moon is not made of green cheese as was formally believed. Matilda Holtz has established a great reputation as a geometrician and no problem has yet been found which she cannot solve, wherefore her name is regarded with much veneration by those struggling with that delightful study. tiertrude Norcross is an inveterate autograph hunter. Being a lady of elegant leisure she has traveled much in foreign countries and gathered her trophies in every clime. By perseverance and strategy she overcomes all objections and difficulties and her collection numbers many thousands. Gertrude Clarke is the leader of a female orchestra of world-wide reputation. Little did we think in our school-days, that she would ever achieve such greatness, when in the morning, before commencing our duties for the day, we rapturously listened to those sweet strains drawn forth by her from that melodious machine called “the piano” of A room. Clara Pratt has kept on in the brilliant course in which we saw her so well started and now occupies the honorable position of Professor of Greek and Sanscrit in a Theological Seminary. David Spry is an eminent preacher. So great is his popularity that during the past year, his wedding fees alone have enabled him to purchase -a new gown for his wife and each of his twelve blooming daughters. A little book of poems has just appeared which is exciting great admiration. It is written by May Leary and illustrated by Maud Bergman. The early friendship of these two has grown with years and ripened into a literary partnership which is bringing fame and fortune to both. “Ilow doth the little busy bee, Improve each shining hour.” Tuis little couplet was early impressed upon Gustave Wills, in an unfortunate encounter with a bumble bee’s nest, and ever since he has devoted himself to the accumulation of riches,—gathering golden honey from every flower until he has become the Rothschild of America. Irene Harmon is a great heiress and philanthropist, her last benevolent work being the founding of a hospital for disabled and veteran base ball players. An early disappointment in an affair of the heart led Romevn Wentworth into the life of a recluse and later he became a geographical explorer. About the year 1900 he discovered a small island in the South Pacific Ocean, wholly uninhabited, but rich in soil and vegetation and a very Minnesota in climate. To this island he gave the name of New Utopia and here established a colony upon the social principles suggested by the name. Among the early accessions to the colony were Alexander Boire and Lillian Horan. Their congenial task is that of supplying the colony with fresh vegetables. As animal food is entirely discarded their labors would be wearisome but for their cheerful hearts, making toil for others a beatitude. Elizabeth Hall and Inga Beebe attend to the culinary department, but warmly insist that a diet of fruit alone would be more conducive to the development of the higher faculties. August Hageboeck has been installed as daily lecturer on the new social philosophy and makes shoes for the colony fora recreation. Florence Truesdell weaves cloth from cotton and flax and fashions it into simple garments and Edward Pratt is the colony poet and is engaged upon a great epic, commemorative of the rise and progress of the new social dispensation. Wilbur Fiske married young and married wealth, his only occupation now being to try to please his homely wife, and for this purpose he has invented a system of soothing words and actions which he warrants never to fail even in the worst case of sulks. As a last resort he always proposes suicide and it is said that the other day he even went so far as to bring a pail of water into the room and threaten to bury himself in its liquid depths if Mrs. F. did not immediately “stop it” and become aim-iable, sweet and loving. Laura McKey, after spending four years at a medical college, now writes her name with an M. D. after it. She is rapidly winning fame and fortune by her large practice and exhibits with pride a considerable list of patients who actually certify that they have survived her treatment. In a quiet New England hamlet, suggestive of Goldsmith’s Deserted Village, Jessie Bradford is mistress of a district school. The habitual look of pensive sadness and quiet resignation upon her face tell the story of early bereavement ere “love’s young dream” was realized. A work of art by the celebrated sculptor Margaret McLennan has just been received in Minneapolis. It consists of a life size statue of Professor Bradley and is to be placed on the High School grounds as another memorial of the far-famed Class of ’90. John Webber is an eloquent lawyer, who early in his practice made his fortune in a celebrated breach of promise case. Instead of taking the fees agreed upon, one-half of the damages awarded, he showed his business ability by marrying the charming plaintiff and thus obtaining all the money and the fair client in addition. Some years ago Isabel Mealey established in Boston a school where is taught “the art of classic cooking.” From a struggling handfull this school has grown to such vast proportions that at least a hundred are yearly graduated from its stately halls, and through its influence the average number of dyspeptics has been greatly reduced. Agnese Byrnes and Jennie Kyan have gone into partnership and are the proprietors of a famous dress-making establishment, a rival of Worth, in prices, at least, if in nothing else. Henry Klopp, who in school-days had some experience in trying to keep some few unruly Juniors and University students from disturbing 53 the solemn conclaves of the Seniors, holds the lucrative office of United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota. Lizzie Fisher now resides in Washington as the wife of a distinguished senator. Her receptions are considered the most enjoyable events of the season, but this fact is not at all surprising to us who, so well remember how pleasantly we were entertained by her in our school-days. After debating the subject long and seriously Nora Huyck finally decided to give up the frivolities of this life, whereupon she entered a convent and is now Mother Superior. Emma Adams is renowned far and wide as a model housekeeper. Her home, her six auburn haired children and her devoted husband all attest her superior qualities. Buttonless garments, sour bread and dyspeptic pastry are all unknown in her happy household. Jennie Cohen was so much entranced with the study of chemistry, that delight of the Senior year, that she kept on with her deep researches and a few years ago made some of the most startling discoveries which will cause her name to be remembered through the ages. It was through a practical application of one of her discoveries that ice was first utilized as fuel, much to the advantage of Minnesota and the Northwest. Harry Pritchett has won both fame and fortune by the discovery of a new patent medicine, which is proving a veritable fountain of youth. By its general use the average longevity of the race has been so greatly increased that girls at forty are in the bloom of youth and are no longer spoken of as spinsters. A book has just appeared which is creating great excitement as it threatens to overthrow a venerable tradition. Its title is “Convincing Evidences that America was Discovered by Leif, son of Eric the Red.'’ This was written by Louise Hagy, who finally arrived at the conclusions suggested by the title, after much historic research. Maude Burdick holds gentle but firm sway over a young ladies’ fashionable boarding school. • As assistants she has Carrie Olson who attends to the young ladies earthly wants, that is, their breakfast, dinner and supper, and Millie Werth, the terror of the girls, f r she is always hopping in upon them during their little private spreads. She says “she knows the ways of girls. She was herself once young and charming,” at which astonishing statement the young ladies are struck with amazement. Also Helen Buchman, who is a great favorite with the girls as she always defends them against the too vigilant Miss Werth. Ada Hillman was so much delighted at her first success in historical writing that she determined hereafter to devote herself to literary pursuits, but an influential widower with six small children so pathetically represented to her, his and their helpless condition that she was finally induced to give up her life of fame and lead one of domestic happiness. Minnie Urquehart was unfortunate in choosing for her “better half” a being who lived with his head in the clouds and who was always making the most startling inventions which only worked in theory. His last brought disaster to himself and family for while he was completing a machine for the application of solar energy to mechanical uses the city was suddenly alarmed by a mighty explosion and the inventor and his family were no more. Owing to the excellent training we received in French, Blanch Grim-shaw now speaks that language like a native and the fates reveal her as a 54 teacher of English grammar in a little village of Southern France. In 1905 appeared a series of delightful and instructive books for the young, consisting of a collection of cradle songs, etc., which rivaled the far-famed and much admired classic of “Mother Goose.1 The authorship, long unknown, was finally traced-to Bessie Naper. Horace Andrews is now engaged in a sort of misionary work among the Laplanders and Esquimaux, whom he is trying to persuade to buy real estate in Minneapolis. One of the great reforms of the 20th century is directed against the use of tobacco and Margaret Fallon is its leader and chief apostle. “Sold into Slavery!” These sad words tell the pathetic story of Stuart McNair. A few years ago the project of levying a tax upon bachelors was revived and carried into effect and poor Stuart, rebelling against the unrighteous tax, was sold at auction and is now the unhappy slave of a stalwart female of grim visage and whose chief adornments are a wig and green spectacles. In the suburbs of a great city, surrounded by sloping lawns and shade trees stands a large stone hospital bearing the.name of its founder, who shall here be nameless. For ten long years Carolyn Bailey labored within its walls in a ministry of noble self denial and then she too assumed the name and shared the fortunes of the generous founder. Frederick Cool has become a celebrated seronant and a few days since started out for some of the neighboring planets, taking with him Lulu Bates and Annie Allee, who will open a millinery establishment in Mars. They were also accompanied by May Lee, who will astonish the inhabitants of the red planet with her elocutionary powers. The furnishing and decorating of houses has long been regarded as one of the fine arts and Agnes Harrison and Lulu Goodrich have become prominent in this profession. Some of their most artistic work may be seen in the collosal palace of George Bauer, the great railroad magnate. “Lo, the poor Indian” has found an earnest and useful friend in May Connor, who has done much for his education and civilization. “Ilis untutored mind” is a thing of the past. He reads the newspapers, votes, and, (may his natural virtues stand so severe a test.) even goes to congress. Willett Ankeny seems to be the same boyish, Hashing youth of twenty-five years ago, and who would believe that it is now the Rev. H. W. Ankeny who weekly charms his hearers with his eloquence (?) An institution has been lately founded which fills a long felt want. Mamie Steele, moved to pity by the sights of suffering all about her, has established an asylum for the maintainance of stray and invalid cats and dogs. In the enlightened state of affairs now prevailing, women are deemed fit to hold all positions and accordingly Mattie Sidwell follows the gentlemanly calling of a building contractor. She has had many important contracts and is in charge of the construction of the new capitol of the United States now located at Minneapolis. Sadie Stout was early married to a husband wealthy, doting and docile and through her great pride in his personal appearance, was led to give her attm'ion to the subject of aesthetic dress reform for gentlemen. Her efforts have been successfully directed against the once prevalent dress suit of sombre black and gentlemen now appear clad in red, yellow, green or other bright colors as may be best suited to individual complexion, age and taste. On taking up a celebrated daily paper edited by our old classmate Roland Crocker, former editor of “The Orb,” our eye is caught with flaming headlines announcing the farewell tour of Miss May Ballard, the world’s great pianist. Mary Marshall presides over a kindergarten, and the secret of her re markable success is said to be that she allows the children their own way and thus avoids many dangerous squalls—and storms of other kinds. Jennie Laramore, having spent twenty happy years of married life, will in a few days celebrate her china wedding. Invitations have been issued to all her former classmates, her desire being to make this a class reunion. Dan Beebe can now converse fluently in every known language, anil being master even of Sanscrit and Hebrew, he, like Alexander sighing for new worlds to conquer, is trying to bring to light the original language of the human race before the building of the tower of Babel. A recent issue of the London Times announces the presentation at court of Miss Cora Frost, lately appointed “Envoy Extraordinary and Miuister Plenipotentiary” to the Court of St. James. Over the door of a large retail clothing house on lower Broadway, New York, may be read this legend; “Rickey k Daniels, dealers in Gents Furnishing Goods. Latest fashions found here.” This tells the story of our friends James W. Rickey and Jay Daniels. Among the great benefactors to humanity is Irene Haslehurst, for she has given the world one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century, namely, an egg-beater, which requires only one-half of the muscular force formerly needed in manipulating that useful kitchen utensil. The manager of the Grand Opera House of Minneapolis announces as the greatest attraction of the coming season the appearance of Mr. Ralph Sewall and Miss Estelle Sinscheimer in the play Romeo and Juliet, formerly attributed to one William Shakespeare, but now to Ignatius Donnelly, a sage, who is reported to have lived on the banks of the Mississippi sometime during the 19th century. One of the most celebrated lawyers of the day is our old friend Bertie Pratt. Her success has been something remarkable, but is partly attributed to the fact that no jury of gentlemen has as yet been found capable of denying her requests. She charms rather than convinces. Lottie Dennison has become an accomplished stenographer and, at the moment when her fate was revealed, was engaged in reporting the latest speech of Susan B. Anthony. “The Mirror of Fashion,” published at New York by Mattie Breding, is found indispensable by all ladies, and its constantly increasing subscription list brings joy to the heart and wealth to the pocket of the fair proprietor. George Knoblauch is employed by a large mercantile house to collect their bills. Taking for his motto these soul inspiring words, “Patience and perseverance conquer all things,” he has made a great success of his profession, being also greatly aided by the experience which he had in this line of busines while holding the enviable position of treasurer of the Class of ’90. 56 When you hear the sound of the big base drum, Then you may know the Salvation Army is come, and at its head, not on foot as in days of yore, but mounted on a gallant steed in gorgeous trappings, rides Cora Curtiss, the commander in chief. In a pleasant cottage in Southern California surrounded by orange groves and vineyards dwells in contented single blessedness, Etta Mc-Collom. Even in her horticultural pursuits, the idea of strict independence is carried out. The poetic notion of the tender vine clinging for support to the sturdy oak is not tolerated but every vine must stand erect by its own inherent strength. Mamie Sius is director of a great astronomical observatory on Lowry’s Hill. Here she nightly watches the marshalling of the heavenly hosts and has never faltered in her devotion to science, though of late she has been suspected of a sentimental attachment for the man in the moon. Louis Long is emphatically a family man, in the best and largest sense of the term. His wife is entirely devoted to herself and leaves the care of all the little dear ones to their poor, patient papa. Business, of course, has to suffer and financially Lou is not prosperous. Strangers seeking his office have been known to turn back, thinking they were entering a kindergarten, still, Louis is hopeful and happy. You all remember the great oratorical flights of our champion debater, Arthur Helliwell. Of late he has successfully aspired to even loftier heights, not figurative but real. He has actually invented a flying machine and he soars while he shouts and he shouts while he soars. The bright promise of early youth is more than realized in the remarkable but somewhat eccentric career of Charles Gale. He is the most pursuasive and successful book agent in North America. As no Greek root however crooked or involved could balk his persistence, so no evasion or rebuff now thwarts his purposes. It is even rumored that he carries with him a full set of burglar’s tools and thus equipped he laughs to scorn the miserable subterfuges of suddenly closed doors and announcements of “not at home.” “Love laughs at locksmiths” not more gleefully than he. Through his kind instrumentality, our old friend, Grace Brooks has recently become the unhappy possessor of a new, ten volume, illustrated, half morocco and gilt edged work on late discoveries in the planet Jupiter. She says she is not really interested in the subject, but was pursuaded to believe that the pictures would amuse the children. Grace is married to the man of her choice, not rich, but good and kind. Her life is a domestic one and such little episodes cast but a passing shadow over the serenity and calm of her daily life. Among the many objects of interest to be seen in Minneapolis, and to which the attention of visitors is always called is a massive stone building. It is a school for incorrigible youths presided over by Nell Hale. Strange to say, the need of such an institution occurred to her during one of the meetings of the Philomathean Society, after an unusual number of curtains, windows and desks had retired disabled from the field. It is needless to add to you who remember the dignity with which our former president presided over our peaceful meetings that the school is an entire success and its lists are full. John Thomas is a great florist. His greenhouses are filled with the rarest plants and he has many assistants, but he devotes himself exclusively to the cultivation of Lilies. 57 Melville Shaw now “sails the ocean blue” as Lord High Admiral, not of the “Queen's Navy,” but of that of the United States. With him “peace hath its victories no less renowned than war.” Having long sought engagements, not strictly naval, he has at last scored the greatest victory of his lifetime and his face is wreathed in smiles, in happy contrast to “war's horrid front.” The terrible cholera epidemic of the year 1S99 was the greatest scourge of modern times. Through the kindness of your prophet no member of the Class of 1S90 fell as a victim, but one of our number was foremost in unselfish and self-sacrificing labor in hospitals and stricken homes. As the pestilence spread she went from city to city, caring for the sick, cheering the living, and tenderly ministering at the bedsides of the dying. Associated with the names of Florence Nightingale and Clara barton, the world will ever cherish that of our own Katharine Everts. Dickens’ well known character of Turveydrop, finds its autotype and rival in Will Gale, who is now a model of deportment and a course in his dancing school is considered as an almost indispensable part of a liberal education. Over the door of an antique looking building, with an air of things long since dead and gone is this legend—“Greek and Latin taught here, and below “nothe seauton.” The majority of the passers by glance at the sign and creep off with a look which says “Thank you, I have had a sufficiency.’’ But here is one venturesome youth who approaches the door which slowly opens and reveals in a little old man, the proprietor, our old classmate Fred Kiehle, who here lives the life of a recluse and hermit. The youth enters, but, in a few moments rushes out with his hands to his ears and a look of horror upon his face, as if torrents of Greek and Latin were still being hurled at him, as he gasps, “0, take my advice, and before you cross that threshold 1 Know thyself.1 ” No event of modern times has been more important and far-reaching in its results than the housekeepers’ strike of 1900. While toiling late over the family mending, it occurred to Blanche Pumphrev that housekeepers should strike for eight hours a day. She at once championed the movement and it became general and persistent. The male population to a man vigorously opposed it as wrong in principle and it is said to have led to a general abandonment of the strike as a means of settling labor difficulties. “Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them” To this latter class belongs John McDonald. Having for many years persistently declined various high offices tendered to him by his fellow citizens, at last while on an extended trip in foreign lands, he was nominated and elected President of the United States, and the news not reaching him until after his election, he was forced, much against his will, to accept. Since the days of Thackery and Dickens there has been no more untiring literary worker than Genie Cole. Forty volumes of fiction have already been given to the world by her prolific pen, but her work is not yet done. She is now engaged upon a book on etiquette for young ladies in which she lays down rules of a more rigid and severe type than were known in her school days. Twenty-five years has, in one particular, at least, wrought a great change. There is no longer any feeling of rivalry between Minneapolis 58 and St. Paul, because, it wrings my heart to say it, St. Paul is no more. In 1905 there was a terrific windstorm of a very peculiar character. It harmed nothing but the flour mills and grain elevators; but these were demolished completely and the entire contents were transported to St. Paul which has completely buried it. Frank Corbett is now chief engineer in charge of the work of excavation, but it goes on very slowly, and when asked the reason of this, he replies with a knowing look, “There’s method in inv madness.” Thus endeth the prophecy of Jeannette the seer. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’90. Behold the Class of ’90 standing before you in youthful simplicity, ready to launch out upon the sea of life, but bearing away the golden memory of many joyous days at the dear High School. Xo time is so momentous to the youth as the day when he steps upon the threshold of manhood; just so the student’s pulse is quickened with rapturous joy when he beholds the Summer's sun arising on the day of his graduation. Now it is that the heart radiates its exquisite delight and simultaneously the sagacious throngs pronounce the youths grand, heroic, and the maidens indeed sweet girl-graduates. Four short years ago, radiant September summoned forth from the various schools the lads and lasses to enter upon a rigorous discipline. Washington’s namesake had spent her years in training the youthful mind, and now sent forth fifteen brilliant lights to adorn the spacious room of D. Franklin, Jefferson and others also contributed their share. Indeed, so large grew the class that the boundaries were insufficient. Hence, thirty-two from the Madison School were consigned to the supervision of the Emerson. Remote Adams and Winthrop retained their descendants until the mother school could extend her wings to receive them. In their assigned locations the industrious band tugged at the rudiments of Latin and German until Winter’s snows declared the Central building in readiness, and they were duly installed as members of the High School. How the room used to ring with the happy voices of the early morning; light-hearted and free, with as yet only pleasant tasks their portion. Childish mischief had not entirely subsided, and occasionally our exuberance overstepped the rules, and the delinquent might be heard slowly wending his trembling way up the High School stair, to report at the Principal’s office; but there so kindly given was the reproof that the culprit would secretly wish for another interview. The first year had rolled swiftly by, and in our new quarters the towering mind under which we bowed with reverence and awe introduced us to the noble Ctesar and his heroic men, basking in the light of Southern Gaul. Here for a twelve-month we toiled under the excellent motto, “ Hold fast all I give you, and catch all you can.” And our watchword was the three G’s, “Grit,” “Grip” and “Gumption.” We readily learned to exercise our grit in undertaking and mastering the opposing elements. “ Grippe ” came only too soon, and gumption we hope always to retain. The tasks of the day completed, around our sovereign’s desk we spent many a happy moment in friendly interview which dispelled the gloom of hard endeavor; for we had learned that our class was regarded by that illustrious mind as her best worker, her favorite. Meanwhile the Seniors were wearying of the room above, and we little ones were obliged to surrender our location to that pompous body, but were comforted with the thought that our turn soon would follow. 60 Each alternating Friday presented us with a rare treat, for rhetoricals were conducted in the assembly hall. This afforded us a view of some of our representative elders, who in pleasing gesture stood forth as models, inspiring us with enthusiasm and delight. The Class of 90 was making its third toilsome journey around the “disk of light,” when brilliant Phcebus smiled through the windows on the heads of Juniors bowed over the remains of Cicero, constructing angles between lines “ N. G.” and “ O. K.,” or focusing rays of sunlight, in the laboratory. The building had now been enlarged, and the first class to grace its lofty precincts was the glorious Class of ’90. Our Seniors looked upon us with less superiority than seniors generally do. But why? Because they had an intelligence, a heart that recognized true merit and appreciated real worth. Abroad, the Junior Class was regarded as the leading spirit, and as such by the entire High School of St. Paul was challenged to enter into debate. The challenge was accepted, but learning that the Seniors felt very much slighted, we curbed our pride and, after some hesitation, allowed them to assist; though the leader, than whom was none ever more deserving, was chosen from our class. Was not Minneapolis proud of her sons and daughters when she learned that under our heroic leader we had carried the day, even in the enemies’ territory? The literary spirit was now awakened and, under the name of Ampliictyon Society, was conducted each Friday afternoon a literary program. With some trepidation the officers were elected, but the latent genius was gradually aroused until the society flourished royally. The magnetism of competition and loyal endeavor attracted the scraps of pure steel hidden within and artistically arranged them in beautiful circles and patterns most fantastic. Never before did we so much admire the trim figure of him who first took the presidential chair, and the graceful dignity of the one at his side to record the proceedings. Ere long the suggestions were offered without blushing, and the motions were made without visible trembling. The society acquired a high reputation, which it steadily maintained. Previous to this time we had been silent listeners, drinking in the teachings of our elders, but now we learned to appreciate most highly the merit of bur own class. Suspend a bell and it will hang in oblivious silence until the rope is pulled, when the bell peals forth in solemn grandeur. So our members had the genius, the wisdom ; but now, when the desire for mutual improvement drew the cord of interest, the “ belles ” gave forth the harmony of rich productivness from their abundant store. Besides this drill in literary work, the teachers were zealously holding the plastic mind to the grindstone of learning, till the scholastic mind became as pointed as a dagger, as finely edged as a sword. Grind, grind, grind, day after day; but the stone would have become dry and heated with the friction of over-exertion had it not been moistened with the oil of enjoyment and social fellowship. This was obtained by spending an evening once a month in the parlors of one of our number, where we became better acquainted, and happier in each others’ society, having thrown aside the unsocial school manners for those of a closer friendship. Then, too, we were in preparation for the annual reception given bv each junior class to the seniors. We meant to surpass all predecessors 61 and serve our friends in the manner which they so well deserved. Accordingly the Nicollet Hotel was obtained and the most elaborate programs were printed. The evening was occupied in dancing in the dining halls and with games in the parlors; while many were engaged in those entrancing tete-e-tetes. How the girls dazzled the eyes of their studious brothers, and how graciously gallant were they with dull school garments laid aside for those of pleasure and gaiety. Returning once again to quiet life in the school-room, our efforts were redoubled. Swiftly and more swiftly turned the wheel of progress toward the senior year, brilliant sparks darting forth from the frictional mass. Three of the radiant lights found themselves placed side by side in our own great University of Minnesota. One sped out of sight, and now is warbling the notes of the nightingale across the briny deep. At last we witnessed the departure of our admired elders and received with grace the good advice bestowed upon us, content with our inheritance—the title of Seniors. Indeed, theirs was such an illustrious class that we felt it would be difficult even to follow in their wake. But our increase in numbers of thirty per cent, is only a small estimation of the height to which we have climbed beyond them. Compared with all preceding classes, how truly grand ! Our size alone shows the increased interest. Four years ago a class of fifteen left the High School platform, now one hundred and six. Behold the mark of ’90 in the niche of time; how broad, as demonstrated by our augmented numbers! How deep that indentation, as portrayed by our high standing! Behold how clear and bright—in beauty? Nay, that needs not mention ; but in action so decisive and glorious that its name is reflected over mountain and sea. Yes, we have followed in their footsteps, but so much broader has been our print in the sand of school toils and pleasure, that their small tracks are quite obliterated. When, throughout society and in world-wide celebrity, is mentioned this brilliant star and that, who will answer to the name but one of the Class of '90? Having now become full-fledged seniors, with what zest did we study T Alas, too soon would come the end of this delightful labor, and the separation of friends so long bound together by the golden ties of school friendship, the memory of which will forever hallow the thoughts of those happy days. Our literary labors were resumed with increased interest under the name of the Philomatliean Society. Dialogues were an added feature, and one of Shakespeare’s plays was successfully rendered in the hall. In these instructive exercises, amid such a friendly band, was it any wonder that frequent rounds were made by the candy box, and that occasional glances and furtive smiles stole among the members? We received many a visit from University students; but slyest and shyest of all visitors was that High School mouse! Our senior socials gained an ascendancy over those of the preceding year. A phantom party was an agreeable departure from the old routine. One of the former members, just returned from a tour abroad, entertained his classmates in a royal manner, and a very pleasant evening was spent at the Waverly. Our last social reached the crowning point of success, for the evening was especially favored with the presentation of the class souvenirs. The evening’s enjoyment was marred only by the absence of two of our faithful members, who with honor had recently departed from the city. One 02 sailed for Germany to pursue an onward course towards professional fame; the other, by virtue of his standing above various competitors in the State, received a call from an Eastern city and bore to the navy a representation of our merit. Now fully equipped with flying colors, we were marching onward with rapid strides, but were not destined to reach the end an unbroken band, for a heavenly messenger came and bore from our midst a representative for that higher school; and there, having led the way, she stands at His right hand awaiting her classmates. As time proceeded, we thought of the coming separation. And hence, grouped in dense array, had our pictures taken upon the High School steps, the same spot from whence, a few days previous, had smiled the merry girls at the lluttering handkerchiefs, lifted hats and waving fingertips of the gracious Pan-Americans, who exclaimed, as they drove away, “That’s a better sight than the wonderful Minneapolis Mills.” All things are nourished and made bright bv the celestial orb of day; so our school had its “Orb,” to inspire and to burnish. This was the High School paper, formerly edited by a few of the senior class, but under the generous spirit of 790 made a representative of the juniors, also. In this the tire and wit of the class were made manifest, the progress of individuals was reported, and some grotesque personalities indulged in ;— to the chagrin of some of the daring youths was recorded the length of their mustaches! St. Paul, meanwhile, writhing under the former defeat in debate, begged for an invitation to regain her laurels. Courteously we sent a challenge, but by a special device, unforeseen by us, the ruler of Russia expressed a wave of evil influence and “ gripped ” two of our Minneapolis speakers. The result, of course, proved disastrous. But we have not heard since the intimation of a challenge. It is well known that our graduates are now admitted, without examination, to all leading educational institut'ons of the land, classic Wellesley being the last to recognize our high repute; wherefore it was decided to publish, like our patron colleges, a large annual paper as a source of benefit and pleasure to all mutually concerned. Much painstaking thought and care were expended in its preparation, and there has emanated an ideal of the High School mind. As winter advanced there seemed to be a fluttering, a stirring buzz about the camp and hurrying here and there. What did it all mean? The boys were on the qui vive, but their curiosity was not abated when they viewed on the board the notice—‘ A special meeting of the ‘M. 0. A’s.’ at 1:15, sharp.” Who, which and what? “M. 0. A.” Oh, the names suggested, “Merry Order of Ancients,” “Minneapolis Orphan Asylum,” “ Merry Order of Angels.” But none could guess the significance of those three mystic letters. What was the order? Twelve of our promising lights among the feminine gender had formed a secret society without any of the boys; but the dear and inquisitive ones could not fathom the mystery even with their ears glued against the doors, or their staring eyes and wide-open mouths peering over the transoms. At last twelve of the good curious boys were invited to an evening meeting at the residence of one of the girls; then their quizzing was drowned in admiration and awe. But on the arrival of the society finger-rings they could not refrain from showing some curiosity. The M. 0. A., in spite of the 63 •covetous envy of the other sex, has become a noted organization—the first secret society of our High School. What will be more pleasing in the coming years than to see, flocking from the twelve corners of the earth, maidens, then of womanly dignity, journeying to their annual receptions? The ladder of High School learning reaches from the ground of Ignorance to the Olympian heights of Wisdom, where dwell the teachers, wise and discerning, surrounded by viands of knowledge and erudition. Toiling upward, round by round, the Claf-s of ’90 has made its way, each with a basket, now filled to the brim with crumbs of knowledge caught from the fingers of the diligent instructors above, who with ever-enduring patience and loving kindness have meted out their apportioned lot with matchless zeal. Now to the throne of honor each displays his basket for investigation and receives the reward from the King of Wisdom, happy in the completion of the toilsome journey. As Vesperus was drawing her mantle over our school days, we were filled with sorrow at the thought of parting and desired to leave some token of love for our Alma Mater. Therefore an elegant mahogany desk was selected to ornament the assembly hall, upon which was appropriately carved the class motto. This desk, like the class, is majestic in its st tely magnitude, superior in quality, and in its graceful lines of beauty portrays inestimable character, and we trust will be a “tiling of beauty and a joy forever. ’ In future years the school will have this memento carved from Nature’s tree to call to mind the Class of ’90; we in our hearts will have a luxuriant tree of sweet remembrance, its foliage ever verdant—thoughts of our dear and kind instructors, and of the school where every advantage has been ours. Our comforts have been almost ideal, but withal occasionally the reins drew a little too tightly and school routine became somewhat irksome. But an appeal to our beloved teachers from the “ dear girls,” and ■again the rainbow of radiant good will and happiness spanned the chasm of •difficulties. Indeed, our educational labors have been made so attractive that they have glided on with musical cadences. The building was extended, the labratory refitted, drawing room and manual training departments enlarged, everything done that could be desired. When we compare our present advantages with those of the past generation, the educational advancement made is truly marvelous. It reminds us of the story of the colored man in the South. The electric car had been recently introduced in the city of Wheeling, West Virginia. Sambo and his wife at the top of the hill watched the car speeding its way upward. With surprise she asked, “ Sambo, where’s dat car cornin’ from? Who made it, who made it?” Deliberately he answered, “Jus’ wait a minite, honey, while I ’splain dat ’ar. You ’member how de Yankees come down here twenty-five vears ago and freed us niggers; now, honey, dev’ve come back and freed de mules! ” Perhaps the inquiry arises, “ How old are these graduates? ” Well, I might say they are all “ sweet sixteen.” But if you can keep the secret —the gentlemen can, I know—I’ll tell you what I’ve learned of them. While walking among the trees one starry evening, musing on this one -and that of our happy schoolmates, and remarking how little we knew, among so many, of the daily lives of our companions, the silent moon smiled sadly, saying, “Thus is life, fathomless.” A twitter was heard among •the trees; there sat a bird of lovely plumage, its little head slyly turned 64 to one side as if to say, “wouldn’t you like to know?” Then most strangely the little songster chirped, “You are sad at the coming parting;, you are wondering how you shall describe to coming posterity your class of ’90. I will declare to you their history. Mother England sent forth five of them; six found their way from Germany’s proud shore; from witty Scotland were gathered four; two from Scandinavia came; while seventy-nine arose from our own proud soil glowing with freedom. In characteristics they differ widely. In politics they show the views of the rising generation ; fifty-five are Republican; the Democrats claim twenty-two; the Prohibitionists have ten and two are mug-wumps. They are travelling various roads to eternity; fifteen are plodding through the Congregational pathway; fourteen are carrying rituals and prayer books; water is transporting ten; five are wearing the cross; three, journeying without the New Testament; four, without dread of coming punishment; fourteen belong to the Methodist band, while the Presbyterians number twenty-one. In complexion thirty-seven of the number are brunettes, thirty-two are blonde. The average height is five and one-half feet; weight 119 1-3 lbs; age, IS years, three months. They wear a brow three inches in depth, and a brain expanding by thought to twenty-two inches. Their noses average two inches; the mouth of the boys, an inch and three quarters; of the girl two inches! though it is doubtful if a rule Long enough could be found to measure some of the boys’ wonted smiles. Let us consider the class as a whole. What could Napolean not have accomplished with such an one? Was even Ciesar so accompanied? Or could Virgil with his genius create a character so powerful in mind and body? Think of the class as one enormous person, standing before you, the class of'90. In added height surpassing the Eifel tower, a veritible Cyclops, with foot upon the lowly earth and head towering above the .clouds, who might grasp in his hand the highest tree of California, and with mortal vision of his monstrous eye look across the plains to the far ocean on either side. When his gigantic figure steps forth, carrying the weight of six tons, all the edifices of our city tremble with the jar. Measure the footprint made, containing ample room for a tennis court; note the massive brain, 190 feet in circumference, and mark the depth of that forehead twenty-seven feet, that rosebud orb of eighteen feet! Wonderful wisdom comes from such a home ! Thus bearing the standard which waves the class motto “Gnothe Seauton,” wearing the breastplate of enamal and gold, beautifully monogramed with the initials of honor,, the class of ’90 presses onward, girt in the armor of education, clad in the helmet of concentrated thought; feet shod with persistent effort to surmount obstacles, bearing the shield of perseverance to ward off opposing difficulties, and carrying the sword of unyielding endeavor, to cut away right and left through baltling circumstances toward the approaching goal of honor. If a little child may lead a multitude what untold victories will be accomplished by such an one ! The Ship of Destiny has been sailing on the Sea of Education, with the largest crew she has ever carried from the port of a Minneapolis school. At last the destination is reached and she unloads her cargo. Life’s journey now leads through various streams, too small for the ship, but one hundred and six life-boats are in waiting and each must take his special course. Three will sail through the river flowing with drugs and poisons; the legal stream will bear away a noble four; two will have their 65 boats laden with complete machinery ; one, loaded with lumber; another ’filled with most beautiful architectural designs ; twenty-nine will have their boats freighted with joyous school children, whose minds they are commissioned to train ; six will sail surrounded by ornament and painting, •dipping the oar to sweetest symphonies and gentlest harmonies; while many will have room enough only for two. There are some not content with the size of their conveyences who will stop at various points for larger boats; twelve will land at the training school; one at Vassar, another at Wellesley; Princetown has attractions for one; three will arrive at Yale; and Smith will receive four; at our own University of Minnesota, thirty-three will wait for their 6kifls to be exchanged for steamers to ply the greater depths of life. But all with equally directed course hope to converge at the central point where we shall graduate with immortal honor and where in an unbroken band we will join in the glorious songs of 'eternity. ORATION. Two thousand and three hundred years ago there might have been seen walking the streets of Athens, then in the height of her glory, a figure short and ungainly, scantily clothed, with bare head and l'eetr with thick lips and flat nose, and bald pate—a man calculated by his appearance rather to repel than to draw admirers; and yet, the great Alcibiades, one of his contemporaries, tells us that so charming was this man, and so powerful his conversation, that, as he talked, the hearts of all who heard leaped up with interest, and their tears poured forth in sympathy. Of him, also, the eminent historian Cicero relates: “ Socrates called philosophy down from the heavens to earth and introduced it into the cities and houses of men, compelling them to inquire concerning life and morals, and things good and evil. From this man, whose intellect and aims were so far in advance of the age in which he lived, did the world receive a priceless heritage in the impetus and character which were given to the philosophical thought of succeeding ages. Socrates marks the epoch in Greek philosophy, when men's minds turned from speculations upon the physical universe to the study of humanity. He directed his attention to human relations and human duties. Astronomy, geometry and general physics were either little valued or else entirely discarded by him. Human practice alone, with the knowledge pertaining to it, was esteemed the proper subject of human investigation. The influence of this teaching of Socrates, which is apparent in all philosophical thought since his day, began,to be felt even in his own age. Not many miles from his home in the city of Delphi, where the magnificent temple of Apollo reared its marble columns, the principles of his philosophy were promulgated to those who worshiped at its shrine. Over the portal of that famous edifice was inscribed, in two words, the maxim regarded by Sbcrates as the summary of human wisdom, 11 Gnothi Seauton.” The practical utility of the wisdom couched in this maxim, as well as its philosophical worth, is shown by the fact that it has survived to the present time as the keynote of the teaching of Socrates. Philosophers and poets alike impress us with the supreme necessity of self-knowledge above all other kinds of wisdom. That “ the proper study of mankind is man” is both demonstrated by practical experience and confirmed by philosophical reasoning. In short, it is not too much to say, with Socrates, that the highest and best of all wisdom, practical and philosophical, and the sum of it all, is embodied in the maxim, Gnothi Seauton. For of what advantage to us, in the busy life of the present age, is the possession of knowledge which has little or nothing to do with ourselves, or our relations to our surroundings and to each other? The very unfrequency w th which such knowledge is pursued evinces the almost universal verdict that it is of inferior worth as compared with that which bears directly upon the problems of self and existence. 67 The things which are felt to be both most interesting and most important to us all, are those which bear such a direct and intimate relation to us as to influence our thought or direct our actions. And yet there is nothing which so controls one’s manner of thinking or decides the import of his actions, as does his own character. It is quite true that in the formation of character the act may influence the character more than the character affects the act. It is truly said, “ Sow an act and you reap a habit, sow a habit and you reap a character.” Yet, after the character has been formed, it invariably influences, if it does not often decide, man’s thoughts and actions. The necessity and importance, therefore, of a thorough knowledge of our characters is evident, if we are to become aware how much of the thinking and acting which make up our life is the result of our seeing things through the distorted and colored glasses of our own personality, and how much of it is dependent upon the correct apprehension of the nature of things as they really are. In order to know if we are living in an unreal ami fanciful world, a world of our own imagining, or whether we move in the same practical world which others about us inhabit, it is supremely necessary for us to know ourselves. Indeed, so essential is self-knowledge to any degree of usefulness or progress in life, that both the improvement and control of self are wholly dependent upon self-knowledge. “He who would rule others must first learn to rule himself,” says the sage; and another, greater than the sage, has said, “ lie that ruleth his spirit is greater than he that taketh a city.” Self-knowledge develops self-control. He that studies his own powers may learn how to direct and use them. He mav learn how to concentrate w • his attention, how to order and arrange his thoughts. He may discover and remove his defects, and may strengthen and improve his purpose and his powers. With self-knowledge and self-government, self-improvement is intimately associated. Indeed, the one cannot exist without the other. He who would improve his character must first know what his character is. He must discover which are his better and which his worst impulses, at what points he is most easily assailed, and by what sensibilities and emotions he can most readily rally his forces and overcome his assailants. He that would improve himself must learn to set himself over against himself as his own master, repressing the evil and educing and encouraging the good. But he who would thus rule himself must first know himself. He must thoroughly understand the subject whom he would regulate and control. And the self-knowledge thus fostered and trained is one great instrumentality by which we learn to understand our fellow' men. The sharp and searching look by which one man sees through another and reads the secret which he is unwilling to confess, is obtained only by the fine and subtle analysis of one’s self. What is perceived is only the external sign: as a word, a look, a gesture. To the thought, the wish, the purpose, which they suggest there is no direct access. The only thoughts and wishes which the interpreter can know directly are his own ; and it is by close and habitual study of these that he is able to connect them with the signs through which those of other men are revealed. It is thus through judging of other men by ourselves that we mainly get our impressions and opinions of them ; and the correctness of our knowledge or the falseness of our notions about ourselves will be reproduced in the fi$ justice or injustice, the correctness or incorrectness of the estimate which we place on the characters of other men. If, also, we would know our fellow men to do them good, w’e must first know ourselves. This suggests the important service which self-knowledge may render to teachers of every class, from the mother who with loving solicitude directs and trains the tender plant of her child’s budding character to the philosopher who leads his audience through the mazy labyrinths of pure thought. But the so-called teacher is not the only person who educates his fellow men. The editor, the preacher, the public lecturer, the political speaker, the man of conversational powers, the parent who imparts the knowledge and principles, the truth or error which strike the deepest and live the longest, these are all in the truest sense teachers. The art or skill which they possess and use depends in a certain degree upon qualities of manner, style or address, but most of all upon the knowledge, who the men are, with whom they have to do, what are the facts or truths which they are prepared to receive, and in what method and order they should be presented so as to be received most advantageously. To this skill no study or training so directly or so greatly contributes as the study and knowledge of self. The knowledge of the ways by which men are to be moved and won, whether it is transfigured and exalted to the divinest uses or debased to the lower acts of the demagogue, is dependent on the single condition of self-observation, and is promoted, stimulated and perfected most of all by the habits and training w’hich come from self-investigation. The sharp pettifogger, the mischief-making gossip, the artful intriguer, the venal politician, as well as the wise counselor, the inspiring teacher, the divine philosopher, and the eloquent preacher, open the fountains of their inspiration to evil or to good, first in the study of their own selves. Nor ought w e to omit to mention the peculiar grace and charm which is lent to the character through the influence of that moral reflection which is the natural result of self-acquaintance. To learn to put ourselves in the condition of others by imagining w hat would be our expectations and what our feelings w’ere we in their place, not only disciplines and guides to that common justice which the laws enjoin, and to that unselfish morality which the Golden Rule prescribes, but it is the secret of that considerate sympathy and refined courtesy which invest with a peculiar attractiveness a few’ superior natures. It is by this process that we learn to clothe the severe form of heroic allegiance to duty with the graceful robe of unselfish, sympathetic and divine charity. It is thus, also, that we learn what has been called ‘‘ moral thoughtfulness,” which has been defined as the “ inquiring love of truth going along with the divine love of goodness.” This “ moral thoughtfulness ” is fostered by self-acquaintance when prosecuted with the honest purpose of self-improvement. This self-know’ledge makes a man to be just to others because he is severe to himself; to be modest because he compares himself with others; to be candid because lie views their merits and defects as if they were his own ; to be sympathizing because he feels their joys and sorrow s as experienced by himself; to be courteous because he would express by word and act, by look and tone, his acknowledgement of their rights and his sympathy with their feelings; to be indignant at wrong because in the evil intended for another he feels a blow’ aimed at himself. Thus, with such briefness as is consistent with perspicuity, we have reviewed the important bearing which self-knowledge has upon practical life, upon the character, upon the control and development of self, and upon our ability to control, to understand, and to benefit our fellow men. These certainly form no small factor in the solution of the problem of life, and are but the enlargements of the maxim, “ Gnothi Seauton.” Perhaps I can say no better word of parting to you, my classmates, than one eminently in harmony with our class motto. For four years we have together been following the advice there contained, and have endeavored to gain a deeper and more accurate knowledge of ourselves in our relations to the world, to ourselves and to one another. As we separate to assume the various new relations and positions in the world which await us, it is undoubtedly of the highest importance that we carry with us one deduction from our motto. That is, that as we possess this faculty of self-knowledge chiefly to enable us to develop our characters to the highest possible state of perfection, we should not forget that our destiny is not limited to the present life; but that, when we shall “have shuffled oft’ this mortal coil,” the development of our better and immortal part will still go on. That, that development may progress as it should, let us know ourselves as kings whose progress and development is unlimited by time. Let us in this, the supreme sense, appropriate and use our class motto— “ ffimvthi £� eivuton.” ADDRESS TO JUNIORS. It is a pleasant task to give advice and instruction to the callow youths and maidens of the Junior Class who are assembled here. The duty imposed upon us Seniors to-night is a serious and important one, to guide the faltering steps of those who are still young and inexperienced. Before those striving for some noble goal it is well to place some model, in order that by its presence it may inspire them to great works. For such a model look to the Class of ’‘JO. We are to you as footprints on the sands of time. We are here in no vain spirit of boasting, though if our right to exalt ourselves were questioned, we might reply in the words of the American girl in England, who was shown some cannon at Woolwich Arsenal, the officer in charge remarking, “you know we took them from you at Bunker Hill.” “Yes,” she replied, “I see you’ve got the cannon but I guess we’ve got the hill.” You may have the High School, after we are gone, but we’ve got the glory. As you approach your last year in this institution do not curb your proud spirits but continue in your resolve not to be outdone. You remember the story of the man who went to hire a horseof a liveryman who was very particular about his stock and always extorted a promise from hiscustomers nottodrive fast. “Well,” said the man, “I want him to go to a funeral and I am bound to keep up with the procession if it kills the horse.” Remember always to keep up with the procession at all cost. In order to spare your feelings I will omit the time worn advice about running up stairs, thinking that the kindly and constant ad-wice of the teachers to that effect, is perhaps sufficient. This next year we Rope to see you win the debate from the St Paul High School, though greatly crippled by our absence of course: and we want you, yourselves, to make the challenge. The besieged garrisons of Ciesar dodged the catapault and barbarian javelins better by sallying out to meet them than by sitting on the ramparts. In future years you, as old men, will recall the time when we went down and defeated St. Paul in the great debate and you were a company of curly haired, sliinfigured boys. But by that time of course, it will be your hair which is slim and your figure which is curly. You youthful buds have great and good things yet to see and not the least among them is the obtaining of a piano in A room which will give forth reasonable music and which will be warranted against the stuffing of paper between the chords. Our class this year has shown commendable enterprise in getting up the Annual, an idea which is original with our class and which 71 you may well attempt to follow out next year. You observe I say attempt. But there is one especial line in which we fear you cannot help falling behind us and that is our strength in numbers. To excel us in this direction would necessitate your using the St. Paul census methods. I now come to the subject of athletics in which the Minneapolis High School has always led. Modern students are divided into athletes, digs and dudes. We do not know to which division the majority of you belong,—we know however that some of you are athletes and some of you are dudes and a good many of you are digs. But in your tremendous zeal after the valedictory, don't let the fame of the High School in athletics wane. In the terrific absorption of knowledge don’t forget the High School base ball games of your predecessors. In this last year we have watched over your socials with motherly and brotherly care and are glad to say that you have behaved properly. The young and infantile however should go to bed at a more reasonably early hour than you have done. Our parting advice to you in closing is that old and excellent maxim “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” With this and that other equally good advice, “be good and you’ll be happy,” we are compelled to say an affectionate good-bye. 72 7 7 3 a W' - ? I 'Olefin XT ' • r. 'y-.i. - ' INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. BY CLASS PRESIDENT. To think that we have finished the High School course and are assembled for the last time in this building, which has become dear to every member of the class of ’90, brings to us a mingled feeling of joy and regret. To be graduates of the High School was the dream of our childhood. The realization of this desire makes us eager to enter upon greater labors. May we be successful. Whether we choose as our future work a profession, a business or a trade may we always so conduct ourselves as to prove the wisdom of our commonwealth in offering us a free education. During our journey through the High School we have passed from teacher to teacher, just as one traversing a public highway passes one guide post after another. I can but acknowledge that we owe as much of our education to the wisdom and skill of our instructors as to any voluntary effort on our part. After traveling along the paths of knowledge four years, sometimes finding the road very pleasant, sometimes finding it a little dry; sometimes helping one another across lots, explaining to our teachers that “The hypotenuse of a right angle triangle is less than the sum of the other two sides;” sometimes receiving the stern rebuke, “the longest way around is the surest way home,” we have reached the end of the High School course at last. Looking backward we are about to recount to you the most important events in the history of our class. Looking into the future we shall endeavor to picture the heights of fame which rise up before us and the positions of honor which we some day are to occupy. It gives us great pleasure to be able to conduct our class night exercises before so many of our friends. In the name of the class I welcome you all here tonight most cordially. MEMORIAL. “Lives of ‘Seniors' oft’ remind us, We can make our lives sublime. And departing leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time.” We Seniors are going—gone. Those we leave behind us will doubtless unanimously bewail our departure. We appreciate their grief and sympathize with them in their sorrow. But the doomed separation is at hand. Some solace, some “pignus amoris” we must leave them to lighten their bereavement. The backs of the recitation seats testify that many of us have taken due precaution, to prevent our names at once being cancelled from the memory of our successors But as a more substantial record of our sojourn here, and fitting monument of our pride and glory, we bequeath as our last will and testament, this handsome desk to adorn the Assembly Hall We are reminded of the former existence of the classes of ’87 and ’88 by banners of a once beautiful and brilliant texture. How unfortunate that colors will fade and fabrics grow dingy with time. A revered timepiece holds sway in the hall allotted for the exclusive (alas!) use of the maidens. A memorial worthy of the class of ’89 and we thank them for the use we have had of it However, the graduates of ’90 have profitted by these relics left by our predecessors. Consequently our desk surpasses all these in a wonderful degree. Desk.—the very word is savored with shadowy suggestions of much labor over long lessons, resulting in vast learning, struggles with difficult passages in Virgil which made two heads better than one. Uplifted desk covers revealing cherished fragments of mirrors and other masculine vanities. Likewise various assortments of well-worn volumes, with more or less interesting notes of private information attached to the fly leaves. Such a halo of “fond recollections’’ is presented at the very name. Thenthestage furniture is not so replete as to mar the conspicuity of the desk. The mysterious hieroglyphics of our motto are still more awe inspiring when boldly carved on the front of our memorial. Age will only endear and beautify it to the future generations. And, when the banners have grown threadbare and the clock has ceased to denote the flight of time, the desk will still occupy its honored place on the platform, realizing its importance and rejoicing that it is still a glorious representative of the Class of ’90. OUR DIPLOMAS. Our school ought to feel very proud because it occupies such high rank as a thorough preparatory school for college. It is reckoned among the first-class High Schools in the state and its graduates are admitted into our State University without any examinations. But more than that. The fact that three of the leading eastern ladies’ colleges, Wellesly, Vas-sar and Smith, have opened their doors to the young lady graduates, shows that our school is appreciated outside of its own immediate vicinity. It is a great advantage to the young ladies to be able to begin a college course without any reviewing of former studies, and without the nervous excitement and exhaustion resulting from examinations; and no doubt the same privilege would be of equal value to the young gentlemen. What can be the reason that no colleges, except the State University, will admit in the same way the young gentlemen who have diplomas from our High School? If they are prepared—as we know they are—to enter the University, why should they not be prepared to enter Harvard, Yale or Princeton; for the course of study in all colleges is very nearly the same. It must be that the Eastern colleges have not taken the trouble to investigate the merits of the Minneapolis High School, and the talents of the boys of the Class of'90. But boys, take courage. Our orators, debaters and base ball players will soon be so famous that the best colleges will not only consent to take you without examinations, but they will send each one of you a private letter of invitation. CLASS ’90’s RECEPTION TO CLASS ’89 MARCH 1, 1889. NICOLLET HOUSE. Louis Long, Melville Shaw, FLOOR COMMITTEE. George King, Kobt. North wav,. Charles Folds. Ada Hillman, Wallace Davis, Eugenie S. Cole, RECEPTION COMMITTEE. Wilbur C. Fiske, Caroline Baily, May Blymer. CLASS ’91’s RECEPTION TO CLASS ’90. Holmes hotel, Feb. 14, 1890. FLOOR COMMITTEE. John F. Schurch, Herbert Hankinson, Bert Strong, Frank Davis, George Johnson. RECEPTION COMMITTEE. Nellie Merrill, Anna Holbrook, Stewart E. Pierson. Charles Wilkinson, Fred Von Schlegel. OUR SOCIAL GATHERINGS. During the Junior and Senior years of our course we have been accustomed to holding social gatherings about as often as once each month. Through the hospitality of different members of the class, houses at which to meet have not been lacking. Gaines and music for dancing, and refreshments furnished by the class, have afforded us many pleasant ■evenings. These gatherings have made us better acquainted with one another, have furnished us with much enjoyment, and have done us no harm. Although our per cent, may not be quite as high as that of some classes which have previously graduated, this is due to the fact that our class is very much larger than any other class, and not because we have taken one evening each month for social enjoyment. It will readily be seen that a teacher cannot instruct one hundred students as well as he or she can teach the ideas of fifty how to shoot. � During the Junior year the following members of the class kindly offerid their homes for us to gather in: Messrs. Bert Strong, George Christian and Harry Kennedy, who extended an invitation to both Juniors and Seniors; Miss Eugenie Cole and Mr. Harry Pritchett. For some time it has been the custom for the Junior Class each year to give a reception to its senior. The reception the Class of '90 tendered to the Class of 89, held in February, is acknowledged to be unrivaled. It was held at the Nicollet House, and proved a success in every way. During the Senior year we enjoyed our social gatherings through the kindness of Messrs. Bert Strong and Harry Pritchett, Miss Jeannette Brewer, at whose home we presented ourselves a band of gay, white spirits, clad in sheets and pillow-cases, with masks covering our faces; Mr. George Christian, whom we thank especially, as he was not a member of the class when he so generously invited us to spend an evening at his home, having left us about Christmas of the Junior year to travel abroad for a time and then to prepare for an Eastern college, and Miss Fisher. In addition to this we attended the annual Senior Reception, held in February, given by the Class of 91, which was greatly enioyed by all who attended. THE TAMING OF THE SHREW RENDERED BY “ Our Dramatic Club,” IN THE HIGH SCHOOL HALL, Friday, May 2d, 1890—1:30 P. M. CAST OF CHARACTERS. Baptista,............................ - Mr. Fred Kiehi.e. A rich gentleman of Padua. Vincbntxo,............................1 An old gentleman of Pisa. I T - - Mr. Loris Long. Lucentio, ------ | Son of Vincentio, in love with Bianca. J Petruchio,...............................................Mr. Wilbur Fiske. A gentleman of Verona, suitor of Katherina. Hortentio, - Mr. Henry Klopp. Suitor to Bianca. TRUMI0, Katherina (the Shrew),{ Bianca, S Widow, - Servant of Petruchio. t _ (Miss Lily Beck. Daughters of Baptists „ (Miss Jeannette Brewer. .......................Miss Georgie Burgess. 78 THE HIGH SCHOOL ORB. About three years ago some enterprising boys in the Senior Class-began the publication of a small paper of four pages and dignified by the name of the High School Orb. This paper came out monthly and was-much talked of by the students and its appearance eagerly looked for. The next year’s class continued to publish it, with the improve inent of now and then a supplementary sheet. In June appeared the commencement number for the Class of ’Si), containing the class history, prophecy, poem and notes. This number was more elaborate than any of the former editions, its pages being enclosed in a colored cover with an etching of the High School Building upon it. But it was left to the class of ’90 and ’91 to bring the paper up to its present state of worth. It was the Class of ’90 that in the beginning of its Senior year, took steps toward making the “Orb” what it is today, and by an amendment to the Philomathean constitution, making its publication compulsory; insured its future. According to the Constitution of the “Orb,” the paper is published monthly by the Philomathean and Amphictyon societies of the High School, and is devoted to the interests of the whole school. Its publication has been looked after the last year by Roland 1). Crocker as editor, Leroy Clark, as business manager and a staff of nine. The “Orb” is an eight page paper enclosed in a cover and contains Editorials, School Notes, Poems, Reports of Society and School Workr Stories, Fun, Exchanges, etc., all of which are furnished by the members of the school or stall . The “Orb” has a circulation of---copies monthly and it has been so- successful, that there is no doubt it will be enlarged and improved in the near future. It liaslbeen a credit to the school and great things are expected of it. “THE FLAG That now o’er High School halls,” etc. This flag and its associates have had quite a history; indeed, the fates seem from the first to have hindered as far as possible the unfurling of these banners over Minneapolis schools. But Minneapolis patriots, trusting rather to perseverance than the fickle maid Fate, have at last raised before the eyes of the pupils of the public schools their nation’s ensign. This is the story. Early in the winter of ’S9 the hearts of many people, citizens of the above named city, were kindled to enthusiasm by the stirring and patriotic wording of several articles which appeared in the daily papers of that time. The purport of which articles was to this effect, that the Order of Sons of Veterans, after due consideration that a love for the country’s flag should be cultivated and thus perpetuated in the youth of our Nation, determined to donate the High Schools of Minneapolis large flags to be raised over the school buildings under the condition that the Board of Education furnish the poles. It was an offer worth considering and that excellent body forthwith recognized it. A vote of thanks and acceptation was carried. The poles were put up and shivered in the keen winter air for two months ere their drapery was again discussed. Patriotic enthusiasm rarely if ever in a time of peace appears but in meteoric showers. The blaze fell and was somewhat quenched within the cold damp earth of practicability. “Was it indeed necessary to supply all, grade and high schools with these flags? Why spend money uselessly to decorate the school buildings in remote parts of the city, where the pupils for the most part are young and ignorant?” Why, indeed, can we not give the bright eyes a sparkle from the sight of our national colors. Have we naught to grant the young aspirations save the stars from a hard bump on the play-ground, when the small boy feels as if his head had been hurled through space and had accidentally hit one of those planetary objects? Nought save the stripes which somehow have in all time been associated with the poor spelling lesson ? Ignorant children, foreigners, say you? Aye let them learn then the value of our free country’s emblem. Yes it is and always will be practicable, so thought the Board of Education asking flags if for any for all. But by this time our meteor had become cold and hard as the flint of ages ; not even the appeals of our invincible Board, nay, not the voice of Orpheus himself could have disturbed the rocky stillness. Strike flint and you see sparks. And sparks were, indeed seen lising in star like shapes amidst broad glowing stripes. The Board of Education had sanctioned the buying of flags for all the schools. The zeal of the Grand Army of Veterans concerning the flags for the Minneapolis High Schools had become a thing of the past and in future so ages, the meteor, shrunk to a pebble, will doubtless be picked up by some school boy who, examining it, finds a glisten of gold. Yea, in truth, patriotism is of itself a glorious sentiment. Thus runs the thoughts of many a student as he nears the well known building, with the flag waving in the breeze, and thankfulness here overpowers pride as he dwells upon the results of patriotism mingled wiih action. He but gives the sentiments of the students of Minneapolis schools who heartily thank the Board of Education for their perseverance and impartiality in their behalf. Exercises were held on the same day in all the schools upon the raising of the flags in connection with Arbor Day, those at the High Schools being more elaborate. But throughout the city the enthusiasm was great, and long will the pupils remember the day as radiant with the green of nature and the red, white and blue of the Nation. Such is the story, aye, but this is only the begining. The flags have but just begun their career. What heart may they not stir to noble and heroic action. For these same stars and stripes originated in the ancient shield of the Washington family. It is a brief but interesting study to trace their transmission from the days of knighthood and the crusades to when this “worn out rag of feudalism” expanded, the bright and ample banner of a broad land. Should we not then aspire to the lofty deeds and thoughts of the “ Father of our Country ” and the “ Father of our Flag ” who transformed the stars and stripes of his ancestors into the flag of a mighty nation to float over every sea as far and as proudly as shine the stars above. 81 LIST OF ASSISTANTS. The editors heartily thank the following persons for materially aiding them in their somewhat arduous task, and for their cheerful compliance with their requests: Miss Lily Beck, , Miss Helen Hart, Miss Carolyn Baily, Miss Gertrude Clarke, Miss Euginie Cole, Miss Gretta Heisser, Miss Xelle Hale, Mr. Roland Crocker, Miss Katherine Everts, Mr. Edward Avery. Miss Ethel Farnsworth, Mr. George Knoblauch, Miss Mamie Steele, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. Louis L. Long. TABLE OF S' TERMINOLOGY. AGE. WEIGHT. Jennie Lari more 17 100 Flizabeth Naner 20-11 110 20- 1 134 Mary Sius 19- 5 115 A(ttior Harrison 20 120 (k ra CJnrtiss 19- 4 118 May Lee 20- 2 110 . 128 Mav Learv 18- 5 19- 3 10n Stuart MeNair (Sipw) 17-11 iX) FHward Averv 19 127)v .1 av Daniels 18- 2 140 John Webber 17-11 200 Rert Strong (Pana} 18- 4 100 18- 5 120 Cllare Pratt, 16- 8 110 19 105 Lizzie Fisher 10- 7 105 Nora liuyck 18- 3 120 Fidit.li Marsh 17 110 Frank Fnller 20- 5 105 Anenst Haeehoeek 18- 8 139 .Tames Riekev 18- 6 101 17- 9 140 Tien. Raner 18- 4 142 Rnreh Moffett 18-10 140 Willet Ankeny 17-11 130 Albert, Mav 17- 4 145 Mamie Rergman 19- 0 130 Arthur llelliwell 20- 3 127 John Thomas 19- 4 127 rATISTICS 00 HEIGHT. SHOE. COURSE. POLITICS. 4-10 2K English Not anything. 5- 4 4 Democrat. 5- QH 3� . English .... Republican. 5- 4 If 3 2 Literary Democrat. 5- 8 5WS Latin Democrat. 5- 5 3 Literary.... Democrat. 5- sjf 4 English .... Prohibition i.-t. 5- 3 3 Prohibitionist. 5- 4 3 t. Latin Anything but Democrat. 5- 8 G Latin Mugwump. 5- G 7 Classical ... Republican. s - 5- � '4 G English .... Democrat. o-IO'.i 9 English .... Prohibitionist. G 9% Latin Democrat. 5- 5 4 Latin Republican. 5- 4 4 Classical ... Republican. 5- 4 3 Latin Republican. 5- 2 2 English .... Prohibitionist. 5- 7 4 Literary.... Democrat. o- 0 4 Literary.... Republican. G- 1 8 Literary.... Republican. 5- 9 7 Latin Republican. 5-11 7« Latin Republican. ( - 1 Classical .. Republican. 5- 4 7 Literary ... Prohibitionist. g- y« 7K English .... Republican. 5- G Literary.... Democrat. 5- 8 7 Classical ... Republican. 5- 4'A 3)f Literary. ... Democrat. 5- 9l4 7 Classical ... Prohibitionist. 5-10 Latin Republican. Gustave Will.......... Ralph Sewall.......... Clayton Gilbert....... Horace Andrews........ Helen Ilant (Due .esse) Carrie Olson.......... Jessie Bates.......... Matilda Holtz......... Lottife Dennison...... Nelle Hale ........... Estelle Sinsheimer.... Evelyn Hagy........... Bertie Pratt.......... Dan Beebe ............ May Ballard........... Alex. Borie........... Charles Cool.......... Geo. Knoblauch........ David Spry (Dode)..... Melville Shaw......... Will Abcrnethy........ Frank Corbett......... Blanche Pumphrey...... Mamie Steele.......... May Connor............ Gertrude Clarke....... Mary Urquhart......... Lulu Goodrich......... Marie McCollum........ Gretta Heisser........ Mattie Breding........ Henry Klopp........... John McDonald......... Grace Brooks.......... Caroline Baily........ Jeannette Brewer...... 18- 5 150 20- 6 143 18- 5 148 17-10 128 16 156 19- 3 118 19-11 132 18 njH 19 ioi a 18- 9 110 17- 6 104 18- 6 105 17-11 101 18- 3 126 17- 4 117 18- 3 155 17 130 19 138 18- 4 140 17-10 140 17- ft 152 18- 3 141 18- 2 117 19- 2 135 17- 1 112 18- 4 102 19 116 19- 4 113 19- 0 108 19- 2 108 20- 3 125 16- 8 125 19-11 147 19- 7 119 18 109 18 100 G 7 Latin Democrat. (?) 0 m Literary.... Have none. 5- 8‘, 7H English ... Republican. 5-10 8 Literary Republican. 5- 5 4 15 Latin Woman Suffragist. 5- . 4 English Prohibitionist. 5- 4J4 4 English Prohibitionist. 5- 2J 2'4 English .. Democrat. 5- lj-i Vi Latin Democrat. 5- 3 4'., A Literary Republican. 5- 3 Literary. ... Republican. 5- 5 4 Literary... k Republican. 5 2 -i Classical ... Republican. 5- 7 15 X Literary.... Democrat. 5- 4 4 V, Literary Republican. 0 8 Literary.... Republican. 5- G 8 Literary.... Democrat. 5- S ea Literary.... Republican. 5- 8 « 2 Latin Republican. 5-10 7 Latin Democrat. 5-]0 A Latin Republican. 5-10 8 Latin Democrat. 5- 4 3K English .... Republican. 5- S G Literary.... Republican. 5- 4 2K Latin Prohibitionist. 5- 4 4K Latin Republican. 5- 3 Latin Republican. 5- 6 4 Latin Prohibitionist. 5- 6 3 English .... Republican. 5- 5 3 Vo Literary.... Republican. 5- 4 3 Latin Democrat. 5- 4 5 Latin Republican. 5- S 7 English .... Republican. 5- 4 4 Latin... Republican. 5- 4 3V Latin Republican. 5- 5 Latin Republican. TABLE OF TERMINOLOGY. AGE. Kittie Selden....... Lily Bock........... Harry Pritchett..... Jennie Ryan......... Hannah Hovelson... Anna Allee.......... Lulu Bates.......... Maude Burdick....... Millie Worth........ Georgie Burgess..... Emma Adams.......... Agnese Byrnes....... Cora Frost.......... Mary Phillips....... Lou is Long......... Irene Harmon........ Judd Goodrich....... Will Gale (Billy).... Margaret McLennan. Wilhur Fiske........ Chas. Gale (Chuck).. Lillian Horan....... Gertrude Norcross... Bertha Parkhurst____ Laura McKey......... Helen Bucknam....... Blanche Grimshaw.. Isabel Mealey....... Sadie Stout......... Florence Truosdalo .. Mary Marshall....... 19- 9 IS (?) ' 0- 7 21- 2 18- 8 21 17 19 17- 8 17- 3 20 17- 6 20 17 20- 2 19- 11 20- G 10- 7 21 18- 11 16- 6 17- 4 18 18- 10 17 17- 7 19 18 19 17-10 19- 8 STATISTICS.—Concluded. GC WEIGHT. HEIGHT. SHOE. COURSE. POLITICS. 118 5- 6 44 Literary Republican. 75 (?) 6- l ..;(?) 2)v� (?) Latin Democrat. 156 5- 9 6 Literary.... Republican. 119 5- 6 :v, Latin Prohibitionist. 116 5- 2 4 Latin Republican. 137 5- 5 4 Latin Republican. 138 5- 4 4 English .... Republican. 110 5- 1 (?) 3 Latin Mugwump. 130 5- 4 44 Literary.... Democrat. 105 o- 4 4A Latin Democrat. 119 5- 2 4'A Latin I lemoerat. 115 5- 5 34 Latin Republican. 117 5- 3 4 Latin Republican. 135 5- 7 5 A Latin Republican. 145 5- 8 7 English Democrat. 120 5- 5 44 Literary.... Republican. 167 5-10 8 Latin Republican. 132 5- 8 5 Latin Republican. 121 5- 5 5 English .... Republican. 145 5-10 6 Latin Republican. 121 5- 9 6 . Classical ... Republican. 110 5- 3 3 English Republican. 125 5- 5 5 A Literary.... Republican. 150 (?) 5- 3 5 Literary Republican. 110 5- 3 Q1' Latin Democrat. 120 5- 3 4 Latin Republican. 140 5- 8 Latin Republican. 90 5- 1 3 Latin Republican. 112 5- 4 m Latin Prohibitionist. 130 5- 44 4 Literary Republican. 121 5- 2'4 3 Latjn Woman Suffragist (?) 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