Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 32 of the 1907 volume:

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MILLS Civil Engineer ....AND.... Surveyor. GOSHEN, - - - NEW YORK. ADVERTISEMENTS. Ill COMPLIMENTS OF Meinhold Heineman Company. Goshen, New York Painter and I Decorator fi GOSHEN. - NEW YORK. HARRISON’S TOWN AND COUNTRY PAINT. “THE PAINT THAT WEARS.” For Sale By EDWIN DIKEMAN GOSHEN. - - . NEW YORK. GEORGE MULLENIX Goshen, N. Y. We Believe in Advertising, Too. HTtller Cart Co. GOSHEN, N. Y. THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE THE. GOSHE.N CLUB CIGAR THOS. FARRELL, Manufacturer. IV ADVERTISEMENTS. WM. A. CLAPP DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Dry Goods GOSHEN, N. Y. When the days come that make your wagons rattle, and the tires loose, go to SCOTT’S, who has the reputation for best work in this line. Carriage Painting, Hardwood Work Blacksmithing Grinding and Sharpening Rubber Tires Applied and Repaired. Lawn Mowers Repaired........ James Scott, Jr. Conklin £r Cummins Feed, Grain, Hay, Straw, Coal, Lumber, Lime, Cement Builders’ Supplies. Goshen ..FOR. SPORTING GOODS CONFECTIONERY AND NEWSPAPERS......... CO TO GEORGE N. REMER’S Wheeler The Goshen Artist makes anything in the shape of Pictures and guarantees the Quality and Style Up-to-Date. The morning is the best time for the Ettle ones. GOME EARLY IN THE DAY. Fancher Brothers Dealers in Dry Goods Crockery Flour Lamps Glassware Feed Baled Hay and Straw Paints, Oils, Varnish, Brushes, Etc. Telephone 23 W. 83 West Main Street, GOSHEN, N. Y. This is the Sugar Bowl! IF YOU WANT GOOD CANDY Fine Confectionery, Ghocolates, Bon Bons and Delicious Ice Gream, Here's the place to visit. GEO. P. LASKARIS, Proprietor. ADVERTISEMENTS. Goshen Hardware Company REFRIGERATORS LAWN SWINGS AND HAMMOCKS FLY-TIME HARDWARE, JAP-A-LAC, PAINTS AND BRUSHES THE PERFECTION OIL COOK STOVE SPORTING MAN’S AMMUNITION W. C. ALTMAN R. N. WEYANT General Contractor, Builder and Mason. GROCER GOSHEN, - - - NEW YORK Goshen, N. Y. G. C. STULL WANTED Lunch pooM A Second Hand LAWN MOWER. Trolley Store, - (ioshen, N. Y. For HaireuttUiS Purposes F. S. B.’ 07 (EDUI- HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING. 3fi$b School Tacult?' 1906-1907. M. C. SMITH, Ph. B., Principal, LOUISE R. LEWIS, Sixth Grade, ANNA A. FARRAND, ETHELYN ADAMS, Fifth Grade, LOU M. BUCKLYN, ANNA B. HOWELL, Fourth Grade, ELIZABETH WILDMAN, ADA S. BRITTINGHAM, Third Grade, CLARA L. MI 1C HELL, IDA BERTHOLF, Second Grade, IDA KAISER. Seventh Grade, SYLVIA R. SMITH, First Grade ANNA REGAN, Saver Street School. of £5ucation. JOSEPH MERRITT, Esq., President. AARON V. D. WALLACE, WILLIAM DAYTON, THOMAS MOULD, WILLIAM D. VAN VLIET. Officers. JOSEPH MERRITT, Esq., President. WILKIN COLEMAN, Esq., Secretary. M. C. SMITH, Librarian. WILLIAM O. SAYER, ANNA A. FARRAND, Text Book Librarian. H. A. HORTON, Treasurer. JOHN M. H. COLEMAN, Collector. Attendance Officer. (Bosbeix High School. (Bosben. 3t. 3unc. Nineteen 'Kuttdriz and Seven EDITOR-IN CHIEF,..........................................OSCAR A. MARSH Vi).H Co (Dur WE, the class of 1907, of Goshen High School, do hereby endeavor to follow, in at least one particular, the noble example of the class of 1906, viz.: that we publish yet another edition of The Pioneer. In this magazine, so dear to us because it is the result of our own exertions, we have attempted to give you an idea of what has taken place within the domain of the school during the year just passed. As you smile at this effort, remember that it is the result of hard work on our part, and be lenient with your criticisms. In other words, temper justice with mercy. 5rienbs. The editor of this paper wishes to express the deepest gratitude for the aid he has received in the shape of suggestions from members of the class. He also appreciates the willingness with which others have contributed articles, and have given their services to help make The Pioneer a success. Thanking, too. our instructors for having been such true friends to us, and our readers for taking such a kindly interest in us, we are encouraged to put forth the best foot first, and, in the words of our motto, we will “ Try, Trust and Triumph.’’ —Editor. 2 THE PIONEER Class KATHERYNE G. HAYNE, President. MINNIE WOOD. Secretary. Soil. FLOYD BROWN, Treasurer. OSCAR A. MARSH. Calendar. SATURDAY. JUNE 22—ALUMNI RECEPTION. SUNDAY. JUNE 23—SERMON TO GRADUATES. Rev. F. S. Haines. Presbyterian Church. MONDAY. JUNE 24—FACULTY RECEPTION. High School Building, 7:30 P. M. TUESDAY. JUNE 25—PROMOTION EXERCISES, Music Hall. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26—HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT, followed by Reception to the Graduates, Music Hall. Ctlumni Qssociation. President, - - - - IVAN GARDNER. '02. Vice-President, - - - • - FLORENCE ROBBINS, 04. Secretary and Treasurer, - - - - ELIZABETH EDWARDS. Historian, - - - - CARLTON I. SMITH, '05. A Word from the Alumni. IS there any practical value attached to the title “Alumnus? To this question we answer, Yes, yes, yes, and again yes. As year has succeeded year the importance of being a high school graduate has been steadily increasing, until now a young man or woman finds it very difficult indeed to travel the various paths of life without this one requisite. He who is the proud possessor of a diploma of a first-class school, such as our dear old G. H. S., may be most thankful, for he holds in his hand that which swings wide open the ponderous doors of our great Universities, and permits him to enter undisputed; while his less fortunate brother is plodding wearily around the building seeking some opening through which he may gain admission. What’s the use of graduating ?” You thoughtless boy or girl who gives utterance to this remark, ask some young man who is struggling to fit himself for a profession without the advantage offered you, ask him and harken carefully to what he ' says. Or ask the young woman who desires to enter one of the training schools for nurses connected with the large city hospitals, and she will tell you she finds her diploma almost invaluable, indeed quite invaluable, for many hospitals will accept no alternative whatsoever. The boy who is not a graduate may be just as bright as the one who is ; his powers of percep-fion may be just as keen ; his business abilities just as pronounced ; but when it comes to ‘ ‘ delivering I the goods.” popularly speaking, he will find he is THE PIONEER 3 “not there.” It may be an unjust condition of affairs, but it is the case nevertheless. Then, aside from this very practical view of the case, there is the pleasure of graduation itself. The four happy years of preparation with our beloved teachers and fellow-students,—the four years of fun and frolic and work combined, which steered us straight to that great event. Commencement, when we sat on the stage stiff, straight and scared, but with the proud consciousness within that we had accomplished what we had set out to do. Is there a value to the title “Alumnus ”? Well, I guess! S. J. B., ’02. Class History. THE class of nineteen hundred and seven is the first class to graduate from Goshen High School since the authorities at Albany changed the syllabus raising the requirements for graduation. Every class naturally claims to be the best, and so we are, for we have graduated under harder conditions than previous classes. As Juniors the class organized with ten members. The colors green and gold were chosen for the class colors, and the yellow rose for the class flower. This was later changed to the butter cup. We chose no motto. Some of the members of the Junior class have left school, others have decided not to graduate until 1908. The Senior class organized in March, 1907, and elected as officers: President—Katheryne J. Hayne. Treasurer—Floyd S. Brown. Secretary—Minnie J. Wood. Editor of Pioneer—Oscar A. Marsh. After several meetings and much deliberation we selected our pins and style of invitations, and the motto, “Experire. Confide, Vince,’’ Try, Trust and Triumph. The class of naughty seven is an exception to other classes, for one as small as ours has never attempted to edit a paper or make the letters of the motto, used commencement night. And we are the first class of Goshen High School that the boys and girls numbered the same. Now let me take you back a few years and look at the school history of our members. Our honored president commenced school in the first grade of Noah Webster school, completing the course here she was promoted to the high school, and now having completed the high school course, she graduates with the class of nineteen seven. Oscar Marsh attended school at the ‘ Old Brown Jug.’’ (We hope he acquired no bad habits while there.) He also attended the Chester High School for several years. He then came to Goshen High School. Floyd Brown spent his first year of school in in the first grade of Middletown school. He then attended a country school near Ridgebury, entered the eighth grade of Middletown High School, where he staid a few years. He graduated from Ramsdell’s Business College, and last year entered Goshen High School. Minnie Wood first attended the Noah Webster school for a year. Then went to a private school taught by Miss Gedney for several years. She entered the public school again and has finished the high school course. Our members have attended many schools, but we will all be loyal to our dear old Goshen High School. M. J. W„ '07. Class Prophecy. ONCE more the time has come for a class to leave this old school, which they have learned to love so well, and show to the world that their work here has not been in vain. As is the custom of every class, one member has been chosen at this time to look into the future and to give to the others some idea of the fate that awaits them. To me has fallen this very important duty. Probably I know as little of what the coming years will bring as the others of the class do, but I am willing to tell what I know. My schoolmates and teachers are well aware that I am giving to day dreaming. When not otherwise engaged my thoughts often turn to my old favorite. Rip Van Winkle ; and as I think of 4 THE PIONEER him it is not strange that we sometimes go together for a ramble and a nap on the mountains. On our return from one of these trips it happened that we came to Goshen and I hunted up my old friends of the class of ’07. One of the members (Minnie J.) I found still living in Goshen. She had never married. I was told that it was not her fault, but was a bachelor girl, well liked by all her many friends, and not unhappy in her single blessedness. Fair Katheryne had married within five years after leaving school. With her husband she had gone to the far West, and was living there surrounded by a large and happy family of children. Of Oscar A. I could at that time learn nothing. He had apparently dropped out of sight after making some very important discoveries. Afterward I found that he had been doing some work in astronomy, and his theory that there was no North Pole to be discovered was generally accepted. Of my own future I can tell nothing, but with three such classmates surely my coming years cannot but share their good fortune. F. S. B., ’07. ■ ♦------ Class Poem. I. WE'RE embarked on life’s deep sea, The philosophers of old have said. And the tide is flowing out. While the storms oft beat overhead. We've been sailing in a channel. And were care free, more or less. While we studied at our lessons In the dear old G. H. S. But now we near the outlet And will have to sail alone. With none to guard and guide us. And no help except our own. Every year a new fleet starts To swing into the tide, This year the fleet contains but four That sail out side by side. Planted at the channel’s outlet, There are bars of cruel quicksand. Which we call examinations. Upon which some vessels strand. To some it seemeth queer, I grant. That in this class of four The members are more brilliant Than when they are a score. II. Fair Katheryne is our president. Of mild and modest ways. She says she’ll teach the children small, And thus fill out her days. The Eastern Stars all wonder why To them she does not hasten. The more because it’s plainly seen She’s int’rested in a Mason. But Katheryne is so fond of work, (You’ve noticed it in school) That if a person plays too much She thinks he is a fool. So, as a teacher let us hope Of work she’ll have her fill, And when her scholars stay from school, They’ll visit old Slate Hill. III. Now, Minnie, our secretary, is A maid of somber face. Who never giggles or laughs aloud. Except in any old place.” Of Chemistry period she’s always fond, For then she’s left alone With a brilliant student and scholar tall. Whose habits are all his own, And friends, her dearest floral choice Is noted by all those Who know her preference for such things. To be a big (Bern) rose. Of her ambition, be it said. That she may rise at five. And still the work of a trained nurse do To keep the sick alive. IV. Our treasurer’s the other sex. And Floyd is his name, Who, if he’d cut the studious scowl. Might some day rise to fame, THE PIONEER 5 His height is nearly six feet five, And about his face so fair, There hangs in thick black locks A cluster of wavy hair. ’Tis said of him, And no doubt it’s true, That if he looks his geometry through He’ll find a problem he cannot do. V. This class so wise an adage has, It’s one that’s old and true, It reads, “ In unity there is strength,” (Though the union has but few) Miss Hayne will drill the children hard, Till they are very ill. So Dr. Brown more patients gets, To help him up the hill. He sits him down and soon does write For dope ’’ from Marsh’s Store,” While Miss Wood does the sickness fight, That they may buy some more. 0. A. M„ ’07. ------- Class Will. IN the name of the Goshen High School graduating class, we, of the town of Goshen, in the County of Orange and State of New York, being of sound mind and memory (blessed be G. H. S. for the same), do make and publish this our last will and testament: We do hereby give and bequeath to Alfred Wyker, the dignified (?) president of the Junior class, the apparatus necessary to add to his height one cubit, and the admonition that instead of sending his pictures to P. J. that he save a few for the Goshen girls. We do hereby give and bequeath to Marie Parker, the smiling vice-president, a box of bone hairpins with which she may do her hair up in a manner that becomes a maiden of her age rather than let it hang down her back in Chinese style, and the advice that she forget the H.” We do hereby give and bequeath to Edith Strong, the happy secretary, a double seat so that she may have plenty of room to entertain and giggle with her friends, also the advice to leave red pepper alone. We do hereby give and bequeath to Eleanor Farley, the brilliant treasurer, an elbow as handsome as she thinks Arthur Sheely’s is, and the advice that she be careful and watch for some of the mistakes that she herself makes. We do hereby give and bequeath to Augustus Wallace, the sober editor, a pile of old music which will contain all the words of that song, Sweet Marie.” Also the advice not to flirt with the would-be teachers of Port Jervis. Ethel Lewis, the studious student of the class, a few moments of recreation from her studies and the advice not to tease her beloved president. We do hereby give and bequeath to Fannie Jackson a hammock built for her and her blushing Middletown friend ; also the advice not to be too good natured. We do hereby give and bequeath to Arthur Sheeley, the clown of the High School, an air ship, so that he may arrive at school before 10 o’clock, and the advice that he leave his monkey-shines at home. In witness whereof we set our hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be our last will and testament, in presence of witnesses named below, this sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and seven. CLASS OF 1907. Signed, sealed, declared and published by the said class of 1907 as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who at their request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, having subscribed our names as witnesses hereto. LOU M. BUCKLYN, M. C. SMITH, ANNA A. FARRAND, ELIZABETH S. WILDMAN, CLARA L. MITCHELL, K. HAYNE. ’07. —K G. H.. ’07. Teacher: What’s the feminine of monk ?” Bright student, eagerly : “ Monkey.” CLASS CHARACTERISTICS. Title. Favorite Diversion. Sweetest Conversational Fabric, Ambition. Future Occupation. Favorite Expression. KATHERYNE HAYNE “Kat.” Reading, H. A. M. (let.) Everything. To makepeople believe all she says. Teaching infants. “ For the love of Peter.” FLOYD BROWN “Essie.” Looking wise. Nothing. To have a head of hair like Samson. Homeopathic “Dr. Killem.” “Ah! I don’t know.” OSCAR MARSH “ Marsh.” Trying to find a new girl. Chester. To be a man. Polishing up the handle of Decker’s drug store. “ By Jove.” MINNIE WOOD.. “Jane.” Giggling. Geometry. To raise roses. Sewing up grinning wounds. “Huh!” —M. J. W.. 07. ON H X W � —• o 2: w w THE PIONEER 7 Charge to the Juniors. IT is every mortal’s duty to give help and advice to those who need it. When this comes from wiser and more experienced heads it is most highly valued. For the past year we have noticed how badly the advice has been needed by the Juniors. So before we leave, listen to a few words of good counsel and warning from us. The time when we leave this dear old familiar place marks a great epoch in your career. You will have to watch yourselves carefully to prevent remarkable swelling of your heads, for dignity such as ours you are unaccustomed to. Our well-carved desks you will now occupy, as is the custom, and our memories will gradually fade from your minds, unless brought to light by our names on the text book lists. That reminds me of another piece of advice. Do not mark your text books.’’ Follow our example and leave them as we have left them, free from marks and blots. You must remember that now you are no longer children, and the teacher will look for other things besides the childish trait of marking your books. Especially you who are in the geometry class ; your young fancies should be caught with the figures on the board. Under you rises up another Junior class. You will be tempted to look down on them, but forbear as we have forborne with you, and help them over the rough and stony places. Above all remember that you were once Juniors. Although we are small in numbers we are greatly interested in you. We are as Julius Caesar, who started a good work, and we hope that you will prove an Augustus Caesar and not a Nero. With one last farewell to you and dear old Goshen High we in person will leave you, although our thoughts will be anxiously turned toward you. Now you naughty eight do be good in ’08 THE CLASS OF ’07, K. G. H., Pres. Nineteen Seven is our name. Exalted is our station, And every day we went to school We gained some education. High School Athletics. APART of the most valuable training that a young man gets in the high school is obtained by engaging in athletic sports. This training hardens the muscles and gives him a strong and healthy body. Health is as important a factor in the world as is the knowledge of subjects taught in a high school. The men who make a success of life are the ones who are strong and healthy, able to give and take hard knocks. Occasionally we find a man physically weak, at the head of affairs; but such men are rare, and require a very strong will power. It is the healthy man who stands the best show in the battle of life. In past years Goshen boys have taken a great interest in Athletics. A year ago in the Memorial Day games, Goshen won fifteen points ; this year, however, we did not gain one. This failure can be accounted for in several ways. The older boys who have taken part in the games of previous years, have all left school. The younger ones who remain have not taken the interest in such matters that they ought. They excuse themselves by saying that they cannot accomplish anything. Certainly no one can go into the contest and gain a place unless he is willing to train hard for weeks Perhaps after training he cannot win a place, but he has lost nothing by the attempt. Beside his physical gain he is better prepared to compete another year. In conclusion I would urge all the boys who are left in school to train themselves and do their best. Do what you can for the honor of our dear old high school, and do not try to be excused from your duty and privilege. F. S. B., '07 AN ODE ON SALLY, THE COW. Sally started mooing on a Summer’s day, Jane went out to stop that mooing, Stop’t it right away. Take this swat, and here’s another, Angrily spoke Jane; “Take this kick and here’s its brother,” Echoed down the lane. ’08. 8 THE PIONEER 3urttor Section. Class Roll. ALFRED WYKER, - - - President MARIE PARKER, - - - Vice-President EDITH STRONG, - - - Secretary ELEANOR P'ARLEY, - - Treasurer AUGUSTUS WALLACE, - - - Editor ETHEL LEWIS. FANNIE JACKSON ARTHUR SHEELEY. Class Flower—Wisteria. Class Colors—Blue and Gold. Reply to the Charge. DEAR SENIORS: Your advice has fallen upon willing ears, and we will earnestly endeavor to follow your various examples in all things possible. In most things we are sorry to state you are impossible. Your distinguished president has always been noted for quietness and submissiveness to others. She is a great lover of peace and sleep. Indeed, so fond is she of her morning slumbers that she seldom gets to school before half past one. Your editor, he of the unfickle disposition, whose words (and girls) are as unchanging as the weather. This precedent is surely noteworthy. The secretary, whose solemn face and sedate manners have always been remarkable (by their absence), truly a fitting model for all our members. Let the seniors point with pride to their secretary, who can giggle by the hour and hardly make a sound. And last, but not least of the members by any means (one glance is enough to assure one of that) is the treasurer; the witty, scintilating treasurer, whose forte is originality and laughter; he will certainly be a successful doctor. His patients will get well in self-defense. Seriously, we should advise Mr. Brown to confine himself a little less to study. However, it is lucky that the Senior class possesses one member who “ had time ” to get his lesson. But let us now turn to your colors. They are : fitting, if nothing more: green and yellow. Seniors, you certainly showed discrimination. No one will ever accuse, a part of you at least, of not being fresh; it is very self-evident that you are much too forward, even for people of your advanced years. Yellow reflects more light than any other color except white. You doubtless were aware of this when you chose your color. This little splurge of yours, this graduation, is only a reflector to show the shining light of the Junior class. In closing let me say in behalf of the Juniors, that while we make criticisms on you of the Senior class, we have your welfare truly at heart, and we wish you most complete success in your future life. A. F. W., ’98. - ■■ ■ ■ ♦---- The Choral Club. THE Goshen High School Girls’ Choral Club consists of eighteen members, who, under the instruction of long-suffering Miss Mitchell, have labored approximately once a week during the past school year, over the practicing of “The Shoogy-Shoo, Voices of the Woods,” et cetera; and, when occasions have presented themselves, such as the annual school entertainment, the oratorical contest, and others, they have attempted to render these selections in such a manner that the audience would not be obliged to leave instantly, in order to retain its usual health. The people generally pacified their desperately inclined friends in some manner. And then the commotion in the hall would, in a slight degree, subside. Anyone who has undergone the rendering of some of the Club’s “ music.” and has recovered, will call to mind the fact that the Choral numbers invariably been placed at the end of the programme. This was done so that after the singing (?) the girls might immediately escape through the back door and reach home without being mobbed. A MEMBER OF THE CLUB. ( Between the lines you can discern that extreme modesty is the cause for her satire.) THE PIONEER 9 Annual Prize Speaking Contest. THE annual prize speaking contest of the Goshen high school this spring was far more successful than even the most sanguine had dared to hope. The highly creditable manner in wnich each declamation and recitation was rendered must have been most gratifying to those who had drilled the speakers. The program follows: Piano Solo. “Valse Arabesque.” Florence Mapes. Declamation. “The Hero in Gray,” Arthur Brown. Recitation, “The Sioux Chief’s Daughter,” Mattie Sutherland. Declamation, “The Charge of the Black Regiment,” Harold Parker. Violin Solo, “ Hail Columbia,” Julia Reed. Recitation, ‘ ‘ The Soul of the Violin, ’ ’ Katheryne Hayne. Declamation, “The Doom of the Claudius and Cynthia,” Alfred Wyker. Recitation, “The Polish Boy,” Julia Reid. Recitation, “ Pauline Pavalovna,” Marie Parker. Declamation, ‘ ‘ Arbaces and the Eruption of Vesuvius,” Augustus C. Wallace. Chorus, “The Shoogy-Shoo, ” Choral Club.” Vocal Solo, “The Four-leaf Clover,” Grace Potter. Mr. Parker won first place among the boys and Mr. Brown second, while Miss Hayne won first prize for girls, and Miss Parker second. At the interscholastic contest the following program was rendered: Piano Solo, Moonlight Sonata,” Florence Mapes. Recitation, ‘ ‘ How the Church was Built at Kehoes Bar,” Maude Sullivan, Warwick, H. S. Declamation, “Immortal Washington,” Arthur T. Brown, S. S. Seward Institute. Recitation, “Eva’s Death,” Georgia Starks, Montgomery H. S. Vocal Solo, (with violin obligato) “ Sing Me to Sleep,’’ Grace Potter and Julia Reid. Declamation, “ One Niche the Highest,” Chas. Hawkins, Warwick H. S. Recitation, Flying Jim’s Last Leap,” Ruth C. Vernon, S. S. Seward Institute. Declamation, “The Black Regiment, Harold Parker, Goshen H. S. Violin Solo, “ Bolero,” Julia Reid. Recitation, “TheSoul of the Violin,” Katheryne Hayne, Goshen H. S. Declamation, ‘1Toussaint L’ Ouverture,' ’ William Delaney, Port Jervis H. S. Recitation, “ How the Gospel Came to Jim Oaks.” Marie P. Dudley, Port Jervis H. S. Vocal Duet, “Merry June,” Marie Parker and Grace Potter. Piano Duet, Sylvia Smtth and Adele Schoon-maker. In this Mr. Delaney of Port Jervis won first place for orations, with Mr. Brown of Florida second ; and Miss Hayne won first place for recitations, with Miss Dudley of Port Jervis second. This department of high school training is most important, in that the public speaking gives to the speaker a confidence in himself and an absence of embarrassment that he otherwise would find it hard to cultivate. ■ ■ ■ Shakespeare Club. THE Shakespeare Club held sessions every Tuesday evening from the first week in October until the last week in April, inclusive. The books read and discussed were “ Macbeth ” and “A Mid-Summer Night’s Dream.” The attendance was exceptionally good, and 1 much real interest was evidenced by the members. It must be encouraging to the faculty to see so much attention paid to the culture of tastes decidedly literary and aesthetic. DID YOU HEAR THE ECHO ? Teacher (to pupil who is drumming on desk): Charles, stop that 1” Charles: “I’m not making any noise, I was only shivering ; that’s the echo you hear.” They say that Joe Stocken will not be interested in G. H. S. after this year. 10 THE PIONEER The Minisink Prize Essay. THE following essay won for Miss Marie Parker the prize of $5 offered by the Minisink Chapter, D. A. R.: JAMESTOWN. It had been a hard voyage for the men on board the Sarah Constant, the Godspeed and the Discovery—this crossing of the ocean from their native to an almost unknown land—for they had spent four long, lonely months on the great sea, in the roughest of weather. Nevertheless, on the th:rteenth of May. sixteen hundred and seven, the adventurers, under the command of Captain Newport, sailed boldly into Cheaspeake Bay, and saw for the first time the land (Virginia) which, in England, had been described to them as ‘' a promised landand called ‘ ‘ Earth ’ s only Paradise.” After sailing for about fifty miles up the Powhatan river, which they called the James, in honor of the then reigning English monarch, the site of the first permanent English settlement in America was chosen, and named Jamestown. The colonists brought with them a charter, given by the king, in which it was stated that for five years all labor was to be for the benefit of the joint stock, and that the government was to be administered by a council, nominated by the king. The council must reside in Virginia. As soon as the one hundred and five emigrants landed, the council was organized, and they chose Edward Wingfield to be their president. The men were all jealous of one of their party, Captain John Smith, who was the proper person to be at the head of afiairs, because he had more talents and more zeal for settlement than any other man. However, complications soon arose, and they were then very glad to appoint Smith as their leader. Under his direction a rude church, a fort, and a few huts were built, and, in order to keep starvation away, he forced the settlers to plant corn, and declared that he who would not work might not eat.” Most of the men had never worked before, so Smith trained these tender gentlemen till they learned how to swing the axe in the forest, and then he marked out for each man nis daily labor, and saw that it was done. During the summer many died of the deadly ague-and-fever, ” and danger from the Indians was ever present. Notwithstanding all these miseries, everything went on well while Smith remained at Jamestown. He was, however, rather fond of wandering about in the new country, and while he was away the colonists would neglect everything, and spend their time in idleness. It has been said, whether upon fact or not, that once, during one of his wanderings, he was taken prisoner by the Indians. The great Indian king, Powhatan had condemned him to die, and the death blow was just about to fall, when Pocahontas, the beautiful daughter of Powhatan, rushed forward and begged that Captain Smith’s life might be spared. The king acceding to his daughter’s wish, released Smith and sent him back to Jamestown. Pocahontas became a firm friend of the whites, and did them many a service. She afterward married John Rolfe, a young Englishman. About two years after the settlement of Jamestown, several hundred more emigrants arrived, most of them sent over the sea as a good riddance to England. They brought with them a charter vesting the authority in a governor instead of a local council. Smith made these men work and compelled them to obey him, but he was soon injured by an explosion of gunpowder, and was obliged to leave for England to obtain medical assistance. Idleness and disorder began again, and Indian troubles broke out anew. By spring only sixty of the five hundred colonists were left alive. This period was known as the starving time. At last the men determined to leave the wretched place, and not cne of them shed a tear, for none had enjoyed one day of happiness. The next morning their despondency was turned to lightheartedness, for as they moved slowly down with the tide, they met their new governor, Lord Delaware, with an abundant supply of provisions, and a company of emigrants. They all returned to the homes they had just deserted, and the Jamestown colony was once more saved from ruin. A third charter was granted the colonists in sixteen twelve. The council, residing in London, THE PIONEER 11 was abolished, and the stockholders were given power to regulate the affairs of the company themselves. On June twenty-eight, sixteen hundred and twelve, Governor Yeardly, believing that the colonists should have a voice in governing themselves, called the first legislative body that ever assembled in America. This meeting was held in the church, and was called the House of Burgesses. It consisted of the governor, council and deputies, or “ burgesses,’’ chosen from the various plantations or boroughs.” Its laws had to be ratified by the company in London, but, in turn, the orders from London were not binding unless ratified by the colonial assembly. Afterward (sixteen hundred and twenty-one) these privileges were embodied in a written constitution—the first of the kind in America. In this way a measure of freedom was granted the young colony, and thus, you see, Jamestown became a nursery of liberty. Tobacco was now raised for the first time, by the colonists, in sixteen hundred twelve, and it became a great article of export, and was so common that it was used as currency. To my knowledge, the best use of it was made when a boatload of young women of good character was brought over and sold to the settlers for one hundred to one hundred fifty pounds each. The colony had, up to this time been a company of bachelors, but with the advent of the women came happy homes and firesides. In this way the social life was very much elevated. Slavery was introduced in sixteen nineteen, when the captain of a Dutch trading vessel sold twenty negroes to the colonists. Their labor was found to be very profitable in cultivating the tobacco, so large numbers were afterward imported. Jamestown was saved, some time after this, from a terrible Indian massacre by the timely warning of a friendly member of the Indian tribe. Jamestown's most exciting year undoubtedly was the year of sixteen hundred and seventy-six. A governor named Berkeley was sent out to Virginia, and by his tyranny and dishonesty nearly ruined the colony. The people now took matters into their own hands, and, under a young leader named Nathaniel Bacon, they commenced a civil war against Berkeley and his followers. In the midst of this struggle Bacon died, and his followers lost heart, and were defeated by Berkeley and his men. As soon as Berkeley obtained the power again he revenged himself by hanging more than twenty of the leading men who had opposed him. This brutal act was too much for the king, so he at once recalled Berkeley, and took control of the colony himself. During these troubles Jamestown was burned. Today, on going up the James river, one may see, on the right hand bank, the ruins of an old church—the one in which the House of Burgesses met over two hundred years ago—and this old tower, with its arched doorways and crumbling walls, is all that remains of that Jamestown whose struggles I have attempted to record. Peter Pan.” Lecture Course. THE following “Afternoon Talks to the Students,” were arranged by Prin. M. C. Smith: Nov. 28, “Thanksgiving in a Land of Plenty.” Prin. U. F. Axtell, Tuxedo. Dec. 21, Christmas as a Social Institution, Rev. Andrew Schriver, D.D., Chester. Jan. 11, Reminiscences,” Rev. Floyd A. Crane, D. D. Feb, 1,“Abraham Lincoln—Forty Years After,” Supt. G. H. Baskerville, White Plains. Feb. 21, The George Washington of the Netherlands,” Prof. S. B. Howe, Jr., Plainfield, N. J. March 8. Subject to be announced. Com. Wm. P. Kaufman, Port Jervis. March 22, Wonders of the American Canyons,” Dr. E. R. Varcoe. April 5, “A Talk on Journalism, George F. Gregg. April 19, “Ancient Systems of Justice,” Percy V. D. Gott. As can be imagined, these proved to be the source of much information and interest to the students, and to the teachers as well. The subjects were so varied and the speakers were so well adapted by knowledge or personal experience to treat each individual topic that interest had no opportunity to flag. This was one of the most successful of all departures of the high school entertainment and enlightenment projects. 12 THE PIONEER Notes on Baccalaureate. Mary McCormick has her eye on a Man(n). The Senior Class is indeed a curiosity, the president is merely accompanied by some Brown Wood and a Marsh. Although Earl Roosa has reached the high school room, his childish pleasure in watching the Carr(s) is noticeable. Alfred Wyker has a strange fascination for a Co(a)l(e)man. It is to be hoped that since Mary McCormick is interested in a Man(n 1 she will cease her baby talk. Junior : “ I’ve found out something lately.” Senior : Well, what is it ?” Junior: ”K. A. T. has decided that to live without H. A. M. is impossible.” What are Oscar Marsh’s favorite Biblical women characters ? Answer : Martha and Ruth, of course. ‘ ‘ Margaret Terwilliger has changed her religion! ’ ’ ” How ?” “Oh, she’s worshipping an image of Ivory. Mr. Brown keeps up his interest in the little room across the hall. Marie Parker has gained a lap on Minnie Wood in their competition for something “(B)empty.” Teacher: ‘ ‘ What use do tears have in the human body?” Scholar: “To wash the eyes.” Teacher: “ Yes, and the eyelashes.” Another scholar: “Oh, Gee! they are the wash rags.” Our ’' Grace ’ ’ ful opera singer is on a still hunt for a beau. Teacher: “John, stop that laughing out loud, this minute!” John : “ I was only smiling.” Pupil in next seat: ‘ ‘ Please, m’am, the smile broke. ’ ’ “25.” Sayer: “Would you like to own a puppy, Edith?” Edith : “ Oh, Sayer, this is so sudden ?” “The smile that won’t come off.” Guess. “ Now, school ma’ams, take note that many teachers come to Goshen single and go away double.”—Judge Swezey(probably the year 1907.) Oscar says he’s more fond of Day(ton) than night, especially since some one has plucked his pretty little flower, the Myrtle. GRADUATING CLASS. ’07. GOSHEN HIGH SCHOOL. Class Colors. Green and Gold. Motto. “ Experire, Confide, Vince!” Class Flower, Buttercup. ADVERTISEMENTS. VII Patronize “Pioneer” Advertisers vm ADVERTISEMENTS. 190 6 Class Paper of the Senior Class of the Goshen High School Urge Your Friends to Buy the Class Paper ((' Ct im PIONEER )) Help the Enterprise by Your Interest in it PRICE 15 CENTS. For Sale at Handy Corner Stationery, George Rcmer’s and Chas. H. Hulse’s ADVERTISEMENTS. IX Kniffin Hopkins A. E. O’Connor HARDWARE Successor to J. S. O’Connor Goshen, N. Y. Rich Cut Glassware C. H. THOMPSON Dentist Factory : Seely Block, - Goshen Goshen, New York ROSE CREAM JELLY For Chapped Hands, Face or Lips, Sunburn, or Roughness of the Skin Use our ROSF CREAM JELLY DR. E. a.PARKER Is not Greasy and is Easily Applied. Dentist PRICE IS GENTS. POWER 6c CO., Goshen. Office over Savings Bank. GOSHEN, N. Y. Dr. E. R. Varcoe Dental Surgeon T.B.ACHEY Manufacturer of Fine Confectionery, Ice Cream Office, Library Building Church Street - Goshen and Ices. Brick Ice Cream, All Flavors. Ice Cream Soda 5 and io cents. Goshen, N. Y. X ADVERTISEMENTS. FRANK H. DOREMUS Domestic rinish THE CHURCH STREET J — Groceries, Fruit, Vegetables, Etc. The gloss finish is out of style. Don’t be a Back Number. GOSHEN, N. Y. St. Elmo Barbershop First Class We do it right all the time. If you’re a customer you know it; if you’re not a customer—send us a trial bundle and find it out. THATS ALL JOHN HANSEN. Goshen Steam Laundry, Proprietor. G. W. MILLSPAUQH. We now carry in stock one of the most stylish and reliable Paper Patterns made 10-15 cents each, none higher. Absolutely Perfect Fitting F. P. and Armorside CORSETS. Embroideries, Laces, Flowers, Ribbons, Summer | Vests and Shirt Waists. Useful Articles for Young and Old at Reasonable i Prices. Give us a trial and be convinced. Cash Economy Store, Goshen. DECKER’S PHARMACY, Goshen, N. Y. -—-at —— 1 he Goshen Democrat C. E. MILLSPAUGH’S GEORGE F. GREGG, Publisher. 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XII ADVERTISEMENTS. J. W. Dayton Co. DEALERS IN Fine Shoes and Rubber Goods REPAIRING NEATLY DONE. Goshen, New York. Draperies and Fixtures Furniture and Carpets Mattings and Oil Cloths Rugs, Etc. W. D. VAN VLIET SON Manufacturers of and Dealers in House Furnishing Goods 17-19 West Main Street, Goshen, N. Y. Tel. 47 J. Goshen. GEORGE G. ACKLEY, Manufacturer of Fine Confectionery and Ice Cream WEST MAIN STREET. GOSHEN, N. Y. Stoves, Musical Instruments House Furnishing Goods MRS. A. E. POTTER Stationery, Sporting Goods, Confectionery and Novelties. READY MIXED PAINTS 60 West Main Street, Goshen. N. Y. E. G. 5WEZEY THE PURE FOOD vSTORE THE LEADING JEWELER. HARRY J. SCOTT Goshen, New York “THE BIG STORE” firoceries, Fruits, Vegetables, Etc. YOU CAN’T MISS IT. Telephone. GOSHEN, N. Y. s