Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 26 of the 1909 volume:

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Box 322 Open Day and Ni ht Telephone 106-L IV ADVERTISEMENTS Long Distance Telephone A. V. D. Wallace REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE GOSHEN, - NEW YORK Rosenberg’s Dept. Store Is where to go for your DRY GOODS Notions, Millinery, Ladies’ and Children’s Cloaks, Suits and Dresses One Word to the Wise is Sufficient—Get Your Goods in Town at Lowest Prices P. D. ROSENBERG Thos. Farrell, Jr. Jeweler FINE WATCH REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Cor. W. Main and Church Sts., GOSHEN, N. Y. George F. Russell SIGN WRITER GOSHEN. NEW YORK COMPLIMENTS OF Memhold Heineman —Company GOSHEN, NEW YORK B. LEV1SON Dealer in Up-to-Date Clothing Always Ready to Fit You And at the Right Price MAIN STREET GOSHEN, NEW YORK Dr. E. R.Varcoe Dental Surgeon Office : Library Building, Church Street Goshen, N. Y. THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE :: The GOSHEN CLUB CIGAR THOMAS FARRELL Manufacturer HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING tBiuh Srluuil JFarultif, 1908-1909 MONTGOMERY’ C. SMITH, Supervising Principal ANNA A. FAR RAND LOU M. BUCKLYN CLARA L. MITCHELL MATEAL GROSVENOR ORA M. TRUMAN JULIA CARRIER, Prin. Noah Webster School GENEVIEVE WELLS ANNA B. HOWELL I. MABEL ATWOOD IDA BERTHOLF SYLVIA R. SMITH ANNA REGAN. Prin. Saver Street School MARY E. BASSETT, Supply Teacher iSnarft nf EiUtratinn JOSEPH MERRITT. Esq., President AARON V. D. WALLACE WILLIAM S. DAY I ON THOMAS MOULD WILLIAM D. VAN VLIET ©ffirrrs JOSEPH MERRITT, Esq.. President ANNA A. FARRAND, Text Book Librarian WILKIN COLEMAN, Esq., Secretary W. A. WELLS, Treasurer M. C. SMITH, Librarian JOHN M. H. COLEMAN, Collector WILLIAM O. SAYER. Atte«daac ? Officer GRADUATING CLASS, '09. AUGUSTUS C. WALLACE CORA H. ELD RED M. JUNK THOMPSON THE PIONEER Goshen High School, Goshen, N. Y., June, Nineteen Hundred and Nine Editor-In-Chief, AUGUSTUS C. WALLACE Assistants. HAROLD PARKER. SAYER SEELY ..THE SPIRIT OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP.. WHICH WB WILL KNDKAVOH TO FOLLOW ' What silences we Keep pear after pear. With those who are most near to us and dear t We live beside each other dap bp dap, ■ Vnd speak of mprlad things, but seldom sap Gb® full, sweet word that lies just In our reach beneath lb® commonplace of common speech. 'Dhen out of sight and out of reach tbep go. Z3b® ® ctose. familiar friends, who loved us so. ‘iA.nd. sitting In the shadow tbep hove left. lAlone with loneliness, and sore bereft. We think, with vain regret, of some kind word. Z3bot once we might hove said, and tbep once heard. ..PREFACE.. 3N presenting to the public the fifth issue of The PIONEER, the Senior and Junior Classes of the Goshen High School wish to express their gratitude to those whose liberality has made this little volume possible. We realize that the citizens of Goshen have been called upon more than usual this year to help support various enterprises, and so the fact that they were willing to help our paper emphasizes in an unusually strong way their broadminded liberality and public spiritedness. For this reason we wish that the readers of The Pioneer would notice especially the names that appear in the advertisements and help to make these people feel that their kindness has not been in vain. The purpose of our paper, of course, is to make a record in some permanent form of whatever features of the school year seem worthy of preservation. In our columns will be found the essays that were awarded the prizes in the D. A. R. contest, the programs of our prize speaking contests and public debates and an account of other school affairs that have helped to make the year so pleasant and profitable. We would also advise our readers to have some salt on hand when reading this paper, as some remarks may need an ounce or even a pound of salt. EDITOR. ..CALENDAR.. SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 19—Alumni Business Meeting. SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 20—Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. F. S. Haines. TUESDAY P. M., JUNE 22—Promotion Exercises in Each Grade. WEDNESDAY EVENING—Commencement Exercises, Music Hall. 2 THE PIONEER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION President, ............ LOUIS C. MERRITT Vice-President,.........OSCAR A. MARSH Treasurer, ............. MARY OSTROM Secretary..................CHARLOTTE GLOVER Historian, ............ MARY E. BASSETT Senior Class Roll. AUGUSTUS C. WALLACE, President and Editor. CORA H. ELDRED, . . Vice-President M. JUNE THOMPSON, . . . Treasurer Class Colors—Black and Gold. Class Flower—Black Eyed Susan. Class History. 3T is more than a year since the class of nineteen hundred and nine was organized. Since that time it has been a model of studiousness, happiness and peace. It is true that our number is small but what we lack in quantity (?) we hope to make up in quality. On that memorable day in April, nineteen hundred and eight, five people (cautious by virtue of experience with the Seniors) could be seen gathering themselves together to say the rites and carnations that should make them Juniors. The following decision was rendered: Augustus C. Wallace - - - President Cora Eldred - - - Vice-President Mary McCormack - - - Treasurer June Thompson - - - Secretary Dorothy Phillips - - Editor of paper But in September we found that two of our members were missing, Dorothy Phillips departing for a distant school and Mary McCormack succumbing to the “attraction” of the Junior class. We chose for our class flower the Black-eyed Susan, and in selecting our pins stuck to our Junior colors, Black and Gold. We also planted ivy around the school, the only class claiming this distinction. Our worthy president and editor, Augustus C. Wallace, entered Miss Lillian Halstead’s Select School for the young, remaining there three years, Then, seeing the error of his ways, he entered Goshen Public School, here developing great argumentative and elocutionary abilities. In his last year he covered himself and the school with glory by winning the first prize in the Interscholastic Speaking Contest. Cora Eldred is purely a product of Goshen Public School. Entering the kindergarten of Noah Webster she has come straight through the grades, making the four years of high school in three years. The remaining member supplies the quantity of the class. Coming from Chester school two years ago she entered Goshen High. Now we have come to our last year in G. H. S. and we hope that as we turn our faces from school life to the future we may not be forgotten by those remaining, and may always hold our motto, “ Loyaity,” before us. Class Poem. A-LL like Augustus, the President, to whose name C-ontests in speaking have given much fame, W-hose talent in jokes was never thought lame. M-oumful is High School that she leaves so soon. J-oyfully she wakened the dullness of noon T-o laugh and drink sodas, thus did our June. C-heerful and studious, Cora could pass H-istory or Caesar; you see that this lass, E-ven last, is not least of this memorable class. THE PIONEER 3 Class Prophecy. Now my rhyming won’t be long, For my rhyme’s not very strong, And perhaps you may be glad When I shall cease; But I hope to please you, too, Or for pardon I shall sue. And grant it, please. The lot has come to me, alas! To tell the future of our class. May gods be kind ! The task's mysterious, I grant. Tell it certain true, I can't. For Fates are blind. As in a glass I darkly see Our president is sure to be To college sent. In after years he still is with them, Great knowledge he is sure to give them. Toward learning bent. June Thompson’s fate’s not hard to tell. Of all the town she is the belle. Around her, beaux. In after years, I can’t discern, Indeed her fate is hard to learn. We hope, no woes. first concerning your conduct. Next year, of course, a company as important and awe inspiring as the class of ’09 has naturally put the insignificant ’10s in the shade. Now that we are taken and the light of public attention seems to shine upon you, be especially careful of your conduct. Do not become inflated with the idea that you are important and conspicuous—you are not, for the lingering radiance of our magnificent career will not have faded away until long after you are forgotten. Follow us in this example and be of the same quiet, unaffected students that we have been. You may think that this is sarcastic. It is not, for you know your best friends are those who portray you in your true light. Another thing, remember that you are no longer children and that on you, the senior class, rests the tone and spirit of the school. Therefore, frown, as we have done, upon those who disobey the simple rules, prohibiting communication in any form at certain periods, and remember that one word is talking. We do not think it profitable to spend more time on such subjects, so Vale, mei amici.’’ A. C. W„ ’09. Class Will. And last of all (the glass grows dim), It seems to me I see within, A teacher grave. The children flock around in bands. With work, indeed, are filled her hands. Sedate and staid. Now the Fates are through So they bid you ' ‘ adieu. C. H. E„ ’09. Charge to Juniors. Dear Juniors: HE melodious gong in the hall has called us together for the last time, and we feel it our duty before leaving to give you help and advice which you so seriously need. In the first place, the smallness of your importance is so small that we hardly known how to begin. We might speak E, the class of 1909, being of sound mind and good memory, and in view of the inevitable, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To E. Harold Parker, the Reverend President of that wonderful class of TO, we do bequeath an abundance of wisdom, which the aforesaid president will need in ruling his class, also the suggestion that it would be better not to keep HER waiting each night after school. To Everet B. G. Vincent, the frivolous Vice-President, we do bequeath the advice that it is better not to express one’s opinions so freely, also that such frivolity as the aforesaid Mr. Vincent indulges in is not conducive to study. To Reynolds Farley, the reliable Secretary and Treasurer, we do bequeath the warning not to meddle with the funds of the class any more, as smarter men than he have been caught, and specu. 4 THE PIONEER lating is dangerous. We further advise the Treasurer that the smiles of the gentle sex are not to be trifled with. To Hermene Kattmann we would say, ‘ Beware of crabs and other animals with long legs and arms.” To Mary McCormack, we do leave the advice that “Hearts” is a dangerous game to play, although we know it’s lots of fun. To John Welsh, we do bequeath a volume of the International Cyclopedia in which he may find full particulars concerning the McCormack ( Reaper and Binder). To Alice Lewis, we would say that although Park(er)s are very pleasant, exams, are important. To Bertha Schoonmaker, in view of another dry summer, we do leave a large Well(s). To May Carr, we would give the advice that it is not good form to argue with the teacher when reprimanded for talking, also ribbon for a new b(eau)ow. We would say to Jane D. Coleman, surr.amed “The Short,” that she must beware of the lentils of the doorways of life. To little Mattie Sutherland, who, though she is mentioned last, is, as we all know, by no means the least, we would say, that a good understanding is something which everyone will envy her for. To the class as a whole we give a generous portion of our bounteous knowledge of which this whole column shows that we have a great abundance, but with the understanding that it is passed on to each succeeding Junior class forever. Senior Class of 1909. In witness whereof, we, the undersigned do hereby affix our names, on this eighth day of June, nineteen hundred nine. George Washington Jackson, Washington, D. C. Marcus Tullius Cicero, Rome, N Y. A. C. W.. ’09. While E. H. P. is away this summer he must not get reckless and forget the laws of the (Bor)land. The Debates of the Debating Club. 'JjJNDER this rather alliterative title I can say H but little, for although our ambitions were great and we would willingly have debated with anybody in the country our field was small and our oratorical efforts were confined to two debates with the same school—Warwick. The first debate took place in Warwick and was on the subject of imposing educational qualifications for the admission of immigrants to this country. Goshen won the debate, our team composed of Wallace, Seely and Wyker being on the side opposed to establishing an educational qualification for immigrants. After the debate the Warwickites entertained the Goshenites with music, dancing, charades games and refreshments. The affair was very enjoyable and everyone started home in the best of spirits. The ride home however, was chilly and unfortunately the horses were compelled to go at a very slow gait. Some people with memories may be able to read between the lines just here. The debate at Goshen was on the subject of labor unions. Warwick had the side favoring labor organizations and Goshen with the same team as in Warwick had the side opposed to them. The chairman of the debate was Lewis Merritt, ’06, and the judges suggested that the honors of the evening belonged to him on account of his very able speech at the beginning of the debate. However, it was decided that Goshen had won and with Miss Mitchell as general manager we proceeded to try to give Warwick as good a time as the Warwick people had given us. A. O. W.. '08. A True Story. A kindergarten teacher in New York City, was once telling her children a story in which she used the word, “cream.” The children did not know the meaning of this word, and the teacher proceeded to explain as follows: “ Now children, suppose we should put some nice, rich milk away over night. What would be all over the top in the morning ?” The unanimous answer was Cockroaches.” THE PIONEER g J UNIOR SECTION Class Roll. E. HAROLD PARKER, . . . President EVERET VINCENT, . . Vice-President REYNOLDS FARLEY, . Sec’y and Treas. MAY CARR JANE COLEMAN HERMENE KATTMANN ALICE LEWIS MARY McCORMACK BERTHA SCHOONMAKER MATTIE SUTHERLAND JOHN WELSH Motto—Don’t do to-day what we can put off until j to-morrow. Class Flower—Buttercup. The Green and the Gold. 'Tis ever sweetly ringing, the name We hold so dear, Our voices take the old refrain, and Echo far and near. With fondest mem’ries wreathing May we, like those of old, All love and praise and honor Bring to the Green and the Gold. M. C. S. TO. Reply to the Charge. Dear Seniors: It is with much regret that we feel time approaching when the most beloved class of ’OS shall leave us. We know the responsibility left upon us is very great, but we will do our best to bear it. The advice of the Seniors is well intended. Like sensible people we take it good naturedly, because we know that even the '09s are not too old too learn. When we begin our senior year, it will be our determination to keep up and if possi ble to raise the high standard of the school, as the classes of former years have endeavored to do. We believe that we shall succeed in this, as we have the mistakes of the '09 class to profit by. I certainly extend my sympathy to your beloved president It must be hard to preside over a class where if he favors one he must “ slight” the other. But great praise is due him if he can control such a large class, for they say three is a crowd,” and I guess that’s about right, for the Senior Class requires considerable room, even if its number is small. But, putting aside all nonsense, we, the Juniors, wish the members of the graduating class the best of success in whatever work you may undertake after leaving the high school. E. H. P. The Webster Debating Society. 3F there is one thing to which a young man should give special attention in the high school it is the study of parlimentary law. Any young man may be called upon to preside at a meeting of some kind or other. If he is acquainted with the rules of order he can do this with ease, and also bring honor upon himself. Another thing is the ability to express his opinion upon a subject in a clear and concise manner. In whatever line of work a man follows he is sure to find the training obtained in debating very useful to him sometime. He is benefited not only by hearing the opinions and ideas of other speakers, but he also obtains the power and ability of expressing himself before them. The Webster Debating Society was organized in the high school for the purpose of developing these faculties. It held many successful meetings during the school year among its own members and also with the Warwick school. The team representing the Webster Debating Society showed much skill in preparing its debates with the Warwick team, and also considerable ability in delivering them. The society has quite a large membership and it is hoped that it will remain an important feature of the high school. E. H. P.. TO. 6 THE PIONEER The Minisink Prize Essays. The Goshen High School is fortunate in having such good friends as the Minisink Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This year they doubled their kindness and offered two five dollar prizes instead of one. The subject was “The Hudson River. On Friday afternoon, February 26th, the prizes were awarded to the Misses Mary McCormack and Margaretta Farley During the afternoon the Rev. Mr. Johnson, of Campbell Hall, made an interesting address. The following are the essays: THE HUDSON RIVER AT THE TIME OF THE REVOLUTION. AS I sat one day on a bank of the Hudson, idly watching the gliding waters, I grew very sleepy and leaned my head against the trunk of a large tree there, intending to take a nap. Just as I was nodding, however, I became conscious of someone’s speaking. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that it was the rippling old river itself. I had long wished to learn as much as possible of the history of the Hudson, but I had found very few who could satisfy my curiosity to any great extent, but now I thought my wish might be fulfilled. So, “ Tell me the story of your life� you Hudson,” I cried. “ Many, many hours have I whiled away on your banks, idly dreaming of your past, and prophesying great things for your future.” After a bit of gentle roaring he answered me : “ The story of my life is far too long and too dull to interest you, my youthful listener, but there may be, perhaps, some period of which you care especially to hear ? ” “The Hudson River at the time of the Revolution!” I cried, “that will be most interesting.” Upon that he murmured his consent, and proceeded to tell in a very clever way, this part of his life’s history, which I will try to tell you. Less interesting, I know, but still, perhaps, acceptable. At the beginning of the war, Congress, realizing the importance of the Hudson, gave orders for its fortification. It realized that the struggle for the river would be a long and bitter one, for to hold the narrow belt which lies between the waters of Lake George and the navigable waters of the Hudson was to hold the gateway of the north. New York was given the most attention at first, because, in addition to the control of the interior which the possession of the place assured, the city had become the largest storehouse of military supplies within American limits, and was the commercial center of the country. If the English succeeded in taking the region about the Hudson, the capture would be a masterstroke for them, since New England and Virginia, the two chief centers of the Rebellion, would then be separated, and the success of | perhaps the entire English campaign would be assured. For this end the war in the Empire State was begun. Twenty-five thousand English troops under Lord Howe were landed on Staten Island. Eighteen thousand Americans j were guarding the exposed water front of New York. On I the Hudson there were garrisons at Forts Washington and , Lee, and at Paulus Hook. From across the East River the : Heights of Brooklyn commanded New York just as Dorchester Heights had commanded Boston. Late in the summer. General Howe sent most of his men 1 under Clinton to Long Island, w'here they prepared to attack the American position. Another division of the same army was sent under Grant to menace the right of the Patriot side, while Von Heisler was to cannonade their center. Surrounded this way the American army was at a great disadvantage The English plans had been well made and proved very successful. The battle of Long Island was a great victory for the British. A retreat of the patriot army was soon begun. Brooklyn Heights had been taken, and therefore New York had become untenable for the Americans. Its evacuation followed a short time after the battle of Long Island. It was about this time, too, the capture of Nathan Hale occurred. He was a graduate of Yale College, a gentleman by birth, and promised to become just that sort of man most needed by America at that time. He entered the English lines as a spy and was captured, brutally treated and almost immediately hung. This was one of the many incidents which embittered the popular feeling against the English. After the evacuation of New York, Washington determined to move across Harlem on to the mainland, leaving for the control of the Hudson a strong garrison in Fort Washington which Greene considered impregnable. This was done, although with great hesitancy on the part of the commander-in-chief, and a fortified camp was established extending thirteen miles along the Bronx River to the village of White Plains. Here the two armies met again with forces about equal. No decisive ending was arrived at, and after several attacks the English retreated towards Dobb’s Ferry, then moved south. By this movement the American council of war was entirely misled, being convinced that the invaders were to cross the river and then march northward. Accordingly a body of troopers was sent over the river to reconnoitre and four thousand men were stationed at Peekskill to guard the Highlands, so as to present, if possible, the junction of Howe’s army w’ith that of Carleton’s from the north. Washington, himself, was at the entrance of the Highlands, that grand defile of the Hudson, the object of so much precaution and solicitude. A fort was erected opposite West Point and has since been considered the key of the Highlands. After Ft. Montgomery and Ft. Constitution were completed he entrusted Heath with the command of the Highland passes and encamped him at Peekskill, their portal. Then what was left of the main army followed to the west shore, thence into New Jersey. But all these fortifications availed nothing, for the sad THE PIONEER 7 truth is that a traitor in Fort Washington had made plans of the fort and fled with them to the enemy. The result of this treachery being that the place was assaulted and by the attack the American army sustained heavy losses. By this disaster Fort Lee was also rendeied useless as alone it could not command the wide river. Therefore it was evacuated. Thus far every step in the campaign had been disastrous to Washington, and yet his opponent had been out-generaled at every step. The river was not won, the struggle for its possession had been merely transferred to its upper waters, and the Highlands had been rendered substantial y impregnable. Now that winter was coming on Howe decided to fortify Fort Lee and then withdraw to the comforts and pleasures of New York for the inclement season. Accordingly a part of his army moved up the east side of the Hudson to a place north of the Palisades, where Greene was stationed. A retreat of the patriot army followed. It was at this time that Lee’s treachery became evident. Ever since the retreat from the Hudson began Washington had sent letters almost daily to him ordering him to come with all possible speed to join him with the force left under Lee’s command, and which now amounted to more than half of the army. But Lee had made up his mind to use the loss of Fort Washington for his own advantage. Washington ruined, who other than himself would be appointed commander-in-chief. With this in mind, he wickedly disobeyed orders and loitered at New Castle until he knew he could not reach Washington in time. In the interim he was guilty of writing treacherous letters to influential men in the hope, vain indeed, of poisoning their minds against Washington. His motives were not fully understood then, but papers of his subsequently discovered have shown him to have been an unmitigated scoundrel, a traitor more base in character than Benedict Arnold, and not less dangerous. The winter and spring of 1777 is famous as the time of the Northern Invasion. The British plan of capturing or dispersing the American army and thus getting control of New York city and Ticonderoga and the Hudson River between had failed. Their new plans were ready for the spring. Burgoyne, returning from England after conferring with royal authorities, had instructions to conduct the expedition against Ticonderoga and down the Hudson, while his superior officer, Carleton, was to remain in Canada. St. Leger was to ascend the St. Lawrence and at the same time Sir William Howe was to ascend the Hudson, capture the American forts at the Highlands, and affect a junction with Burgovre. Such was the British plan for the summer campaign. Although it was carefully studied out it failed, mainly because Howe never received full and positive instructions, and being left to act upon his own discretion, failed to cooperate with Burgoyne. When the war was again begun in New York State, Gates took command of the army, which of all previously organized by the Americans was the most efficient. The Hudson was well guarded. On its right bank were about ten thousand men, on its left, the New England militia commanded by Lincoln. The army advanced and encamped near Stillwater, on Bemis Heights, a line perpendicular to the course of the Hudson and reaching almost to its banks. Gates commanded the right near the river, Arnold the left at Freeman’s ; farm. Burgoyne’s march through the wilderness had been unaccountably slow ; his Canadian and Indian allies had proven untrustworthy, and Ticonderoga had been recaptured by an American light horse company which had also burned the flotilla of boats. Thus was his retreat entirely cut off, and he advanced with a somewhat disheartened force to the well-chosen position of his opponents. The battle which followed proved utterly undecisive. A letter from Clinton in New York reached Burgoyne’s camp at Freeman’s Farm, and was to the purport that a diversion was to be made against Putnam, who was watching the Highlands. Meanwhile, however, Putnam had been drawn away behind the hills at Peekskill by a feint and two thousand Germans and English had landed to storm Fort Clinton. But the scheme had been detected by Governor George Clinton, and a gallant resistance was made on the west shore, with little avail, however, for Stony Point Battle was a defeat for the brave Americans. The great chain and boom stretching from Anthony’s Nose to Fort Montgomery proved inefficient. This was thought a grand victory by the British for was not the much coveted water w-ay thus opened to Albany ? The mansion houses which even then lined its banks were plundered as far north as Kingston. But this success was really worthless, since Burgoyne had entrenched himself at Freeman’s Farm and forage and supplies had been cut off by American scouts on all sides. Lincoln joined his forces with these and then, indeed, the situation of the English looked desperate. A short time after, Burgoyne advanced part of his army and the second battle of Bemis Heights took place, resulting in a victory for the Americans. This was the decisive battle of the campaign. The English losses were so great that a retreat was soon begun. They took a position at the Fishkill, a tributary of the Hudson near Saratoga. The horrors of that march are better known from the “Memoirs of Riedesel” than almost any scene of the war. While Burgoyne was encamping his army at Saratoga, Stark, with fresh troops, was closing in on his rear. Negotiations were opened by Burgoyne on the fourteenth of October (seventy-seven), and a convention between the two leaders finally completed. The terms were absurdly lenient for the English were at the mercy of a superior force. On the sixteenth of October, under the stars and stripes, the formalities of surrender were accomplished. This was the end of the season's campaign for the possession of the Hudson River. The river, except at its very mouth, was in virtual possession of the Americans. The militia returned to their homes and vocations. The little nucleus of enlisted Continentals was all that remained to recall its existence. 8 THE PIONEER Until the summer of 1779 nothing further was done in New York. Then, early in June, Clinton moved up the Hudson and encamped at Stony Point on one side and at Verplank’s on the other. Thus the Americans were cut off from all communication between the opposite shores of the Highlands. This could not continue with safety to the Patriots, so Washington and Wayne devised a plan which the latter carried to successful execution. With the greatest care and secrecy, over a thousand men were led along the different passes of the Highlands to a rendezvous within two miles of Stony Point. Here under the direction of “Mad Anthony Wayne” the works were stormed at the point of the bayonet. The American loss was very small, while they regained the all important King’s Ferry. The war as far as the Hudson was concerned was practically at an end. The river had been the center of a great deal of action as its possession had meant so much in this great struggle. The places on its banks where forts were built and attacks made are now famous. In New York city are many historical remains of that period. On July ninth, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read in what is now City Hall Park. The Quaker mansion of Mrs. Robert Murray, to whom Putnam was indebted for his life, stood at the corner of the present Fifth Avenue and Thirty-seventh Street. Fraunce’s Tavern was long remembered as the place of Washington’s farewell to his soldiers when he left for his home in Mt. Vernon. Sailing up from New York to Albany one may see all along the river traces of that Great Rebellion. But I was to hear only of the Hudson at the time of the Revolution, so the story stopped here. I have never visited the spot since that day, but I think shall seek it again when 1 wish to do some more day-dreaming. MARY McCORMACK. THE HUDSON RIVER DURING THE REVOLUTION. AS we glance at the beautiful Hudson as it winds through the peaceful farmlands and thrifty cities of eastern New York, we often find it hard to remember that our modern times have not always existed. Yet this river could tell of many bloody battles fought near its shores, and of great, hostile warships that have floated on its waters. From its source in the Adirondacks until it empties into the Atlantic its borders were ravaged and laid waste in the bloody Revolution. The principal river of the northern colonies, on which one of the chief cities was situated, it was early a coveted spot and took a very important part in the whole struggle. As early as 1760 the colonists along the Hudson began to find the rule of England unbearable. In 1765 they rebelled against the Stamp Act and absolutely refused to use stamped paper, thus forcing Parliament to repeal it a year later. Two years after this they refused to support the soldiers who were sent to oppress them by the Mutiny Act, and it was in a fight with them on Golden Hill in 1770 that the first blood was spilled for American Independence. When duties were placed on many of their imports the merchants, sacrificing all trade for liberty, would not buy a single taxed article, and after they had lost five-sixths of their trade, the Tea Act was passed repealing duties on all but tea. From 1769 to 1774 New York seemed weary of the con quest and little action was taken toward Independence, but, at the close of that period, her patriots took the lead and she again ranked among the most active of the colonics. All was stir and excitement along the Hudson during the next year, but an expedition against Canada was the only event of very great importance. The Declaration of Independence was received with great manifestations of delight by all the New York patriots, wrho responded well to the call for soldiers, and gave, in all, 17,000 men to the strife. New York was now the scene of stirring war movements, for in July, 1776, General Howe landed on Staten Island. Washington fortified eastern Long Island, and after sinking vessels in the Hudson opposite Fort Wash-, ington, built Fort Lee on its palisades. When Admiral Howe joined his brother with a fleet, the British, landing on Long Island, started to march to the city, and afte- capturing several smaller detachments, met General Putnam in what was known as the battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. The difference in numbers made the outcome inevitable, and 1,000 Americans surrendered to the invaders. In the foggy night Washington withdrew his poorly equipped army to New York city, and in about fifteen days retreated to Harlem Heights. Greatly disheartened many of the patriots left the army and swelled the ranks of the tories. The British immediately took possession of New York city, and, by cutting off his supplies, forced Washington to fall back to White Plains. There, on October 28, Washington lost 400 men and was forced to leave the Hudson to its fate and retreat across the Jerseys. On November 16 the garrison at Fort Washington was captured and two days later Fort Lee fell. Heath held the Highlands, but all the mouth of the Hudson was now in the hands of the British, who continued to hold it until after the treaty of peace was signed. The British now planned a large, but unsuccessful campaign for capturing the Hudson and central New York. For this purpose an army under Burgoyne came down from Canada by wav of Lake Champlain, and, although it started early in the spring, it was so delayed by the forces under Schuyler that it did not reach Fort Edward on the Hudson until July 30. In the middle of the next month General Gates was put in command of the American army in the north, which was stationed at a small island in the Hudson nine miles above Albany. Not having enough supplies Burgoyne moved to Saratoga and the Americans by cutting off all his communications in the rear forced him to action. In a long and bloody battle he besieged the strong position Gates had fortified on Bemis Heights, and lost six hundred men, twice as many as the Americans. Shortly after this he THE PIONEER 9 suffered great loss in another battle and was much alarmed when the Americans secured the crossing at Saratoga. On October 11, during a heavy fog, Gates attacked him on the heights above Fishkill in a battle which is sometimes called the battle of Saratoga, but is more properly known as the second battle of Bemis Heights. It ended the invasion of Burgoyne, for at Saratoga, October 17, he laid down his arms and part of the great British plan had failed. Early in 1777, Washington, realizing the necessity of holding the Hudson, strongly fortified its banks and stretched a boom, consisting of heavy iron chains and floats, across it from West Point to Constitution Island. When Sir Henry Clinton started up the Hudson to join Burgoyne he destroyed this boom, captured two forts and burned Kingston. Upon hearing of Burgoyne’s surrender he returned to New York city, abandoning West Point to the Americans, who held it as one of their strongest posts during the remainder of the war. In the spring of 1779, Clinton sailed up the Hudson with a large fleet and landed a few miles below the Highlands on May 31. Advancing on both sides of the river and attacking Stony and Verplank Points at the same time, they captured them with little trouble and, after garrisoning both forts, returned to New York city. Anthony Wayne, better known as “ Mad Anthony,” planned an attack against Stony Point on July 15. At midnight his men approached the fort as silently as shadows and forced their way into it at the point of the bayonet. The Americans made a similar but unsuccessful attack on Verplank Point at the same time and, after burning Stony Point, withdrew to the Highlands. The first traitor to the cause was Benedict Arnold, a man who had fought bravely in many battles and had charge of the important post at West Point in 1780. He carried on secret negotiations with the British and promised to surrender that place to them with only a show of resistance. Major Andre was sent to complete the arrangements and, while on his way home, was captured and sentenced to death. The real traitor, Benedict Arnold, escaped and received his promised reward. But many brave and true patriots still existed. While returning from a secret mission to Long Island in search of information, in the dark days of 1776, Nathan Hale, a young captain, was captured by the British and hung as a spy. As an inspiration for all patriots he left his dying words, “ I regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” From 1782 to 1783 Washington made his headquarters at Newburgh on the Hudson, and the house in which he lived is still preserved as a relic. During the last years of the war there were no events of much importance along the Hudson. New York had endured every evil of the war. Her inland districts had been ravaged by the bloody Indians and Tories, her chief cities had been helplessly held by the British and her prisoners had been confined in their vile prison ships and sugar houses. After the treaty of peace was signed in 1783, and the British had left New' York and the Hudson, the sturdy patriots had little left but their dearly bought independence. Their progress and growth was steady and rapid and now, in little over a century, we live in a peaceful, well-governed land and are far too apt to forget the glorious struggles of our forefathers which made our Empire State possible. MARGARETTA FARLEY. Ye Visit of Ye Inspector. A manne came down from Albanie towne. Grave and severe was he, He poked around in our little school house And sayed he wanted to see What kinde of place we hade downe here. And whether 'twas suited to be The place fore boys and girles to go And learne about 'ologie. His browe grew dark, and sterne spoke he From out of ye depths of his beard, When he entered ye basement doore of ye school And upon ye coal bin leered. “What ho! Gadzooks! Where's ye fronte doore ? Quoth he in a voice that “skeered, “ Mye Lord, its the onlie doore there is. And we just had that porte-cochere reared. Blacker and blacker became his frowne And fiercer and fiercer grew he Hunting a place where he mighte sit, And not get a bump on his knee. “ Downe with the whole shebang!” he cried, “ For it certainly seems to me That it's no place fore boys and girls to goe. And learne about 'ologie ! A. O. W., '08. High School Athletics. HE season of '08, '09 was not a successful one, from an athletic point of view, mostly on account of the lack of “spirit. A basketball team was organized the latter part of February, so late that we were able to schedule only one game, with Warwick, in which Goshen High was defeated. In the early part of April a meeting of the boys was called, in order to start some “ spirit and to elect delegates to the Athletic Convention. 10 THE PIONEER As soon as the weather permitted about twenty fellows went out on the athletic field to start training, and the aggregation looked as if there was enough material for a good track team. But the spirit aroused in the meeting lasted only a week, for the team had dwindled to five, making the possibility of getting some points very slim. The five who were left trained faithfully and secured five points. Not such a wonderful showing but the team gained something for themselves and hope to do a great deal better the next time. Capt of Track and Basketball Teams. The manager did not need to get so fussed about that ducking, even if the water was wet. Prize Speaking Contest. AT the local Speaking Contest of the Goshen High School, held at Music Hall on May 18, the following program was creditably rendered: Piano solo - - - Philena Youngs Return of Regulus - - John Welsh Pro Patria - - Mattie Sutherland Vision of War and a Vision of Future, Mary, Queen of Scotts Destruction of Babylon Lasca -The Unknown Speaker The Swan Song -Vocal solo Violin solo Decision of Judges. Earle Roosa Alice Lewis J. Sayer Seely j Julia Reid - Augustus Wallace j Mary McCormack ; Mary Lewis Julia Reid The prizes, which were presented with fitting remarks by Professor Sanford, were awarded as follows: The first prize for girls was given to Miss Mattie Sutherland, the first prize for boys to Mr .Augustus Wallace. The second prize for girls was awarded to Miss Mary McCormack, and the second prize for boys to Mr. Sayer Seely. On May 29, the Interscholastic Contest took place at Music Hall with results most pleasing to Goshen. Five schools were represented, and the following program was given: Piano, selected - - Florence Mapes Joam Da Costa. - - Ruby J. Ccuser Plea for Cuba Henre Riel Joam Da Costa As the Moon Rose Violin solo The Unknown Speaker -Sombre The Unknown Rider Pro Patria Spartacus to the Gladiators Vocal solos Decision of Judges. In this contest the first prize for boys was awarded to Mr. Augustus Wallace of Goshen High School, and the first prize for girls to Miss Laura Morrell of Warwick High School. The second prize for boys was won by Mr. Wilton Bennet of Port Jervis High School, and the second prize for girls by Miss Mattie Sutherland of Goshen High School. Wilton Bennet, Jr. Helen Roe Reginald Potter Myrtle Conkling - Julia Reid Augustus Wallace Laura Morrell - Howell Taylor Mattie Sutherland - Walter Rogers Miss Mae Newman Acknowledgment. ??rHE Goshen High School owes a great deal of Vi the success of its various enterprises to the generosity of the citizens of Goshen, who have been kind enough to give prizes voluntarily for all the contests that have been held. Among these are: the Daughters of the American Revolution, who gave two five-dollar prizes for essays ; Mr. Joseph Merritt, Mr. Wm. Hoffman, Mr. Geo. Gregg and Mr. M. C. Smith, who gave the prizes for the local speaking contests; Mr. Sutherland, Dr. Parker, and Dr. Thompson, who furnished the prizes for the county speaking contest; Mr. Frank Drake, who gives $10 for an essay to be written by Senior Class; and the Board of Education who give a prize of $10 to the Senior having the best average for examination for the entire school course. We feel very grateful to these people and hope very sincerely that our achievements will make them feel that their generosity has not been in vain. A. C. W„ ’09. “ Entlang,” with accusative is preferable to “ langs,” with the genitive. THE PIONEER 11 MORE OR LESS In Loving Memory of MISS DOROTHY PHILLIPS who was taken from us September, 1909. THE NEW WOMAN. I. She was versed in Greek and Latin, She was versed in German too. And was versed in all the classics And the poets old and new. She had studied art and music. And in Culture she was graced. But I note her weary husband, Had to button up her waist. II. She could tell of by-gone heroes. She could tell off-hand their names. She could tell when Rome was founded And the date it fell in flames. She could tell of styles and fashions At a mile a minute rate, But she had to ask her husband If her hat was pinned on straight. Ex. In reply to a question in Roman His., a bright student said that Julius Caesar was chief among the persecuters of the Christians. Mr. Smith said it reminded him of a man who said he found a coin dated ‘‘500 B. C.” M. Me. C.— Did you hear about band concert at Montgomery the other night?” J. S. S.—“ No ! What about it ?” M. Me. C.—“ I’ll tell you some other time.” Notice—Using firecrackers or other explosives not on July 4th is forbidden under penalty of the law. PERTINENT I. L’Allegro. Haste thee, nymph, and bring with thee Chocolate, cocoa, coffee, tea; Cookies, doughnuts, cake and pie, From the corner store—oh my 1 Salad from that charming grill. Cream from Ackley’s, if you will I If thou canst produce a feed I’m a friend to thee, indeed. II. H Penseroso, Come, hollow Hunger, lean and gaunt. Sober, self-subdued by want. Famished thou from head to heels, Ne’er consuming inter-meals. Thou shalt clear my hazy mind, So I’ll grind, and grind, and grind I Hunger, I’m akin to thee, (Just because I have to be.) George Washin’ton of thee. General of liberty. Of thee I sing ! Thou cutst thy father's tree And when he came to see Thou saidst, ‘I won’t do it again, by gee !’ Let freedom ring.” M. C. S., TO. J. S. S.—“ I don’t suppose we will see our old pal Vincent at the moving picture show as often as we used to. E. H. P.—’ Why not ?” J. S. S.—’’ Oh, they have raised the price to ten cents.” A. C. W.—“Then you wont be able to go either.” Oh ! What is so rare as an hour with June, When Cicero is all in tune. She wanders along, Very happy in song, Until she has passed the whole noon. THE PIONEER ONE WEEK. The week had gloomily begun For Willie Weeks, a poor man's Sun. He was beset with bill and dun, But he had very little Mon. This cash, said he, won’t pay my dues, I’ve nothing here but ones and Tues.’’ A bright thought struck him and he said The rich Miss Goldbricks will I Wed. But when he paid his court to her She lisped but firmly said, “ No, Thur.” “Alas 1” said he. “then I must die.” His soul went where they say souls Fri. They found his gloves and coat and hat, The coroner upon them Sat. — A Modem Hiawatha.— He killed the noble Mudjakewis, with the skin he made him mittens, made them with the fur side inside, made them j with the skin side outside, he to get the warm side inside put the inside skin side outside, he to get the cold s;de outside put the outside fur side inside. Why he put the skin outside ? Why he turned them inside outside.—Ex. When the leaves are growing on the trees And people wander where they please. Then Isabelle is at her ease When wandering around the Park(er). Resolved—That cold plunges are beneficial to Senior Class Presidents—(ask A. C. W. if you don’t believe it.) _____ Why does Emmy Kattmann sit so often with Mary Lewis ? Because she likes Ro(o)sa(s). It is rumored about school that our little (?) friend June Thompson broke her collar bone, but is able to be around again. “ Forward,” the teacher said, “ Go on from where we read, Give the translation i” Hers not to make reply. Hers not excuse to try, Hers but to do or die ! No hesitation! Boldly and fast she spoke. Right through the lines she broke. Without cessation. On at a steady trot, Cases and moods she got. Voice failed, perhaps, but not— Not the translation! When can her glory fade ? Oh, to this clever maid Yield admiration. Honor her courage true. Honor her nerve clear through. (Honor the pony, too). Noble translation. —Ex. Sayer—“What do they call you ?” Gus—“ Anything as long as they don’t call late to meals.” _______ History Teacher— What was done with Jugurtha ?” Bright Scholar—“ He was electrocuted.” Why does Jane Coleman like Geography ? Because it tells about plains, (Tut)hills, etc. Notice—This train does not stop between the Newbury Foundry and Neelytown. Questioner—“ Are you bad in school ?” Marion— No! I’m artificially good.” Earl— June, do you like candy ?” June—“ Only Marsh (mellows.)” John— Mary, what is your favorite dish?” Mary— Why, Welsch (rarebit) of course. Molly F. has beautiful hair, wonder if its real. “ I’ll never disobey my mother again.” To You. Now the birds begin to sing On the tree-tops far and near With the coming of the spring Greetings from the PIONEER. A. B. L„ ’10. ADVERTISEMENTS V Anyone not able to read thb fine print dearly at 12 inches from the eyes shouU consult an optician TV pnaciptft V eftwmd tm iW t � ()k n«. ti nwy,. TV • iw uat «f m U Walu, n m KtMtj.il M a hM wa wtMt. 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