Goshen Central High School - Yearbook (Goshen, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1911 volume:

ADVERTISEMENTS WHOLESALE AND RETAIL E. G. SWEZEY, GOSHEN, N. Y. The Profit-Sharing Jeweler. The Money-Saver for the People. The Originator of Reasonable Prices. Wholesale at New York City, retail at Goshen, N.Y.. in his own building, hence reduced expenses, where you receive the benefit. A. B. WEYANT Horseshoeing and Carriage Ironing Local Telephone Shop: Greenwich St. ). W. DAYTON CO. Dealers in Boots and Shoes BOOTS AND SHOES NEATLY REPAIRED Our Store is HART. SCHAFFNER MARX the Home of CLOTHES P. SAMUELS Clothier and Outfitter for Men and Boys SAMUELS’ BLOCK GOSHEN. N. Y. E. J. DIKEMAN DRUGS 75 West Main Street Goshen, N. Y. N. H. WILCOX GOSHEN’S LEADING LIVERY STABLE GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK FRANK C. HOCK PLUMBER GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK MRS. MARY POTTER THE LEADER IN HOUSE FURNISHINGS GO-CARTS, EXPRESS WAGONS, CROCKERY, ETC. 5 and 10c. Goods a Specialty Goshen, N. Y. QUICK LUNCH RESTAURANT JENNIE DOPP, Proprietor II. B. WEYANT DEALER IN Beef, Pork. Lamb, Mutton, Ilam. Sausage, Lard, Etc. POULTRY IN SEASON West Main Street Goahcn, N. Y. ADVERTISEMENTS Dr. E. G. PARKER DENTIST Offtce over Savings Banl GOSHEN, N. Y. h. h. McClellan DEALER IN ...STULL’S ICE CREAM AND ICES... TROLLEY STORE GOSHEN, .... NEW YORK F. W. CHARDAVOYNE BOARDING AND LIVERY STABLES TELEPHONE 17-J. ROSENBERG’S Department 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 l I). ROSENHERG James Donovan WAGONS For Pleasure, Business and the Farm ALL BRANCHES OF REPAIRING THE STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE :: The Goshen Club Cigar THOS. FARRELL CO., Manufacturers ARTHUR A. STEVENS Dealer in and Manufacturer of Fine Harness and Stable Supplies GREENWICH ST., GOSHEN J. E. GRASSIE HORSESHOER FORMERLY OF THE GRAND CIRCUIT FOR ALL THE LOCAL NE W S -------READ THE------ ...Snhepen rnt Erpubltran... Book, Law and Commercial Printing AD VERTISEM ENTS CHESTER GRANGE COMPANY, Inc. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in FEED, GRAIN, HAY, STRAW, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE Siding and Salesroom at East Chester (L. H. R. R.) Telephone 51-E. Robinson's Code FRANK H. DOREMUS THE. CHURCH STREET GROCER Groceries : Fruits : Vegetables It. LEVISON DEALER IN UP-TO-DATE CLOTHING ALWAYS READY TO FIT YOU AND AT THE RICHT PRICE WEST MAIN STREET GOSHEN. N. Y. Tlios. Farrell, Jr. Conklin Cummins Watches, Clocks, Diamonds Silverware and Cut Glass Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing Class Pins a Specialty FEED, GRAIN, IIAY Straw, Coal, Lumber Lime and Cement Corner West Main and Church Streets GOSHEN, N. Y. BUILDERS’ SUPPLIES GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK CHI-N AMEL R12ADY TO USE GRAINING PROCESS Makes possible the up-to-date hard wood effect at a total cost of 2 cents per square foot. Completely hides all blemishes and imperfections in the old finish. Hammer Proof, Mole Proof, Scratch Proof, Water Proof. Gan be washed with hot water and soap without injury. Boiling water has no effect. Goshen Hardware Company ADVERTISEMENTS For a good Fruite Frappe or Ice Cream Soda or a Good Cigar CALL AT STRUBELL’S GOSHEN Henley Clothes for Men and Young Men. Young’s Hats, Panamas, Yacht and Negligee Shapes. Interwoven Hosiery, all colors, the best made. Dress Shirts, Ide, Clermont, Lion and Silver. Le Mar Neckwear, always something new. Lion Brand Collars, Whirlwind, Alco, Or-by, Lionera and several other popular styles. B. V. I)., Porosknit, Balbriggan Underwear in two-piece suits and union suits. Yours for the best and right styles. M. JONAS SON Kniffin Hopkins HARDWARE 1 GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK ...WHY NOT... COOK WITH GAS Your neighbors do and would not do without it William A. Clapp DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Dry Goods GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK M. SEIDEN GROCERIES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND CONFECTIONERY Telephone 38-J. Cor. Main and Hill Streets LOUIS SCESA MERCHANT TAILOR Clothes Cleaned, Pressed and Repaired GOSHEN. N. Y. Decker’s Pharmacy GOSHEN NEW YORK Rose Cream Jelly For Chapped Hands, Face or Lips, Sunburn or Roughness of the Skin use our ROSE CREAM JELLY. It is not greasy and is easily applied. Price 15 cents. Power Co., Goshen, N. Y. ADVERTISEMENTS Post Office Box 893 Local and Long Distance Telephone CLARK’S Restaurant and Chop House Sea Food a Specialty Open Day and Night (ioshen, N. Y. Breeders mid Exhibitors of------------ II AM PS IIIR E SHEEP Ciuernsey Cattle ---and--- FANCY POI'ETRY OAK LANE” FARM REV. ANDREW S( DRIVER. Proprietor CHAMPION HAMPSHIRE FLOCK Orange County Fair :: lt)04-'0.V0( -’07-'()S-'Ot)-’l() ADVERTISEMENTS EASTMAN POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. Prepares young men and women for positions of trust and responsibility, and assists them to PAYING POSITIONS Comprehensive courses of study. Liberal policy. Faculty of specialists. Strong Lecture course. Ideal location. Excellent record of 48 years. More than 150.000 alumni. I'rospootu anil ('alentlar may lie hail upon application ADPKKSS CLEMENT C. GAINES. M. A.. L. L. I).. President Poughkeepsie. Y. HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING ifigli rluuil Jfarultg, 1910-1911 MONTGOMERY C. SMITH, Supervising Principal ANNA A. FARRAND LOU M. BUCKLYN LI EL A L. MURRAY LILLIAN CARRINGTON N. ELIZABETH MOULD ANITA HUNTER STELLA E. WIDER, Principal Noah Webster School JULIA CARRIER ANNA B. HOWELL I. MABEL ATWOOD IDA BERTHOLF MATTIE F. PURDY ANNA REGAN, Principal of MARY E. BASSETT, Supply Teacher [Sayer Street School Hinarit nf tiUtralinu JOSEPH MERRITT, Esq.. President AARON V. D. WALLACE WILLIAM S. DAYTON THOMAS MOULD JOHN B. SWEZEY (Offirmi JOSEPH MERRITT, Esq., President WILKIN COLEMAN, Esq., Secretary M. C. SMITH, Librarian W. A. WELLS, Treasurer JOHN M. H. COLEMAN, Collector WILKIN COLEMAN, Attendance Officer Graduating Class, ’ll EMMY KATTMANN MOLLY FOSTER JANE COLEMAN PAUL SCHRIVER BERTHA SCHOONMAKFR RUTH THOMPSON ELM A ABRAMS ADELE WITT HARRIETTE HOUSTON MARCRETTA FARLEY MAE CARR THE PIONEER Goshen High School, Goshen, P V. Y„ June, Nineteen Hundred and Eleven Mitor-in-Chief. PAI L R. SCIIRIVER Aiwistants. IIARRIKTTK K. IIOI STON. Rl'TH THOMPSON Gentlemen may cry, “Peace, peace”— but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take—but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! —Patrick Henry. PREFACE In a game of base ball, the seventh inning is considered the lucky and winning inning. As this is the seventh edition of the Pioneer, we have attempted to make it a winner. We have been aided in this purpose by the good will of the advertisers and we desire that the advertisements shall be reread and then the reader profit by the reading. We here extend our deep felt thanks to those advertisers who have made the paper possible and worth while. In this edition will be found an account of the speaking contests, athletics, base ball, and a description of the new High School. We regret that the D. A. R. essays will not appear in this issue. We have done our best for a winning paper and our success will be measured by the reception it receives by the publie. Editor. CALENDAR SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 17—Business Meeting of Alumni Association. SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 18—Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. F. S. Haines. MONDAY EVENING, JUNE 1!)—Faculty Reception and Exhibit of School Work. TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 20—Promotion Exercises of Grades. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 21—Commencement Exercises, Music Hall. o THE PIONEER ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CARLTON SMITH........................................President FLORENCE ROBBINS ....... Vice-President CHARLOTTE McNIECE ........ Secretary HENRIETTA COLEMAN....................................Historian MARY E. OSTROM.......................................Treasurer Senior Class Roll. Ilarriette E. Houston, Pres., Asst. Editor Margretta Farley, - - Vice-Pres. Bertha Schoonmaker, - Secretary Ruth Thompson, Paul R. Schriver, Mae Carr, Adele Witt, Jane Coleman, Treas., Asst Editor Editor in Chief Elma Abrams, Molly Foster, Emmy Kattmann. Motto—“Facta non Verba.” Colors—Maroon and Gold. Flower—American Beautv Rose Class Poem The first, president of the class, Harriette, a winsome lass, I single out, the first of all Because she is so very tall? Margretta, our vice-president, In lessons ne’er is hesitant, But now she passes all by far, When trying to run a motor car. Ruth, who is never, never cross (?), In treasure house she is the “boss;” Her other task, assistant editor, In horsemanship she has no competitor. Our secretary, Bertha S., She has all skinned, you must confess, In English History, she can tell Of George—his last name—I can’t tell. Paul, the editor not slow, Came from Chester-town, just so, He’d enjoy the greatest bliss In this class, when all is “Miss.” Mae C. loves to take long trips, To Walden fondly oft’ she skips; Oh! how she delights to carry Her sweetest words and looks to Harry. Elma, in laughter decreased, Since she longs for somebody down East, (mans). Now Jane, leader of fashion in hats, Seems to indulge in some good anti-fats. Molly, with sun-setty hair, At ball games, she’s always “there,” Then Emmy, the youngest of all, Enjoys every Saturday call? The last but not least, is Adele. She’s true from beginning to end, And we hope that always we may Have Adele Witt as our friend. X, ’ll. Class History fJT HE class of nineteen hundred and eleven hoped to be the first to be graduated from the new high school, hut instead, we are the last to go from the dear old Goshen High. The Junior Class was organized in March, 1910, and was composed of fourteen members. But when the Senior Class came together in January, 1911, it numbered only eleven. The following officers were elected: Harriette E. Houston, Pres.; Margretta Farley, Vice Pres.; Ruth THE PIONEER 3 Thompson, Treasurer; Bertha Sclioon-maker, Secretary; Paul R. Schriver, Editor. For the class colors and flower we chose Maroon and Gold, and the American Beauty Rose. Our motto is: “Facta non Verba,”—“Deeds, Not Words.” With the exception of one, this is the largest class in the history of the school, the exception be-ing in 1901, with the same number of numbers, and we are proud of it. Our dignified president started her school life in Noah Webster, and continued through the grades, to the honored position she now holds. Margretta Farley commenced her early training in the little school house in East Division, she then entered the seventh grade in the Goshen Public School, from which she has worked her way upward with great success. Ruth Thompson spent her younger school days at several district schools in the vicinity of Campbell Hall, after which she started her first year in the High School. Bertha Schoonmaker, the giggler of the class, began her schooling in the Kindergarten, keeping on through the grades, until now she has reached the last year of her school work. Paul Schriver came to us from the Chester High School, and started in the first year High School. Any bashfulness from which he may have suffered has disappeared, and why not, with all those girls of the Senior Class to contend with. Emmy Kattmann came from the Girls’ High School in Brooklyn, attracted by the fame of Goshen H. S. It couldn’t be base ball. Elma Abrams, being a minister’s daughter, has attended various schools, including Training School, from which she came to Goshen High. Jane D. Coleman appeared ages ago in the first grade, having plodded steadily on, she now graduates with the Class of ’ll. Molly Foster first attended for two years, private school, taught by Miss Ged-ney, after which she entered Noah Webster School, and has completed the High School course. Mae Carr started in the primer of Noah Webster, completing the course there, she was promoted to the High School. The remaining member of the class, the writer, came from the New York Schools, and entered the fifth grade. Thus it is with feelings of deep regret that we turn from the dear school life, which will always be associated with our happiest thoughts and days, and with our motto, “Deeds, Not Words,” we will take our place in the great world before us. A. W. ’ll. THE POINT OF THE JOKE. It Was Difficult For the Englishman but He Finally Saw It. A party of Englishmen were in Chicago sightseeing some years ago. They were entertained at dinner by some Chicago Englishmen who have lived in America long enough to have a keen appreciation of the American idea of a joke. During the evening all the members of the party told stories or sung songs and entertained according to their several abilities. One of the English visitors could see nothing funny in the stories told by the 4 TIIE PIONEER Chicago Englishmen. Every time one of them would tell a good American story at which most of the party would laugh uproariously this particular Englishman would adjust his monocle to his eye and, looking wonderingly around the table, would remark, “But, I say, I don’t see anything in that to laugh at, y’ knaw.” One of the Chicago men finally recited an original poem. The poem told of an Englishman who had come to America and after being in this country only a short time had died and gone to another and much warmer country. Ten years passed, and one day an imp passing that way heard the Englishman laughing uproariously. “Why, what are you laughing at?” inquired the imp. “Oh, oh, oh, such a funny story as I heard in America. Oh, it was so funny!” laughed the victim, and he held his hands to his sides and almost doubled up with merriment. “A story you heard! Why, you’ve heard no story,” said the imp. “You’ve been dead ten years.” “Yes, yes, I know, I know,” cried the man. “But I’ve just seen the joke.” This poem set the table in a roar. Amid all the laughing and shouting the obtuse visitor adjusted his monocle and drawled out, “But, I say, I don’t see anything funny in that, y’ knaw.” “No,” replied the man who had read the poem, as quick as a flash. “Of course you don’t. You haven’t been dead ten years.” And even the obtuse Englishman saw the point. Wifey Fixed It. A young storekeeper who had failed the previous day was so diffident about meeting his creditors that he gave his wife the following instructions: “Now, Marie, if any one rings, you answer the door and tell them that I’m not in. I’ll hide.” Nor had he long to wait until a loud jangling of the bell assured him that an irate creditor stood at the door. It was only a reporter, however. “I wish to speak to your husband.” “But he isn’t in,” protested the woman. “Well, I understand,” said the reporter, getting out his notebook and pencil, “that he is insolvent.” “Oh, yes,” cried his wife, a happy inspiration seizing her. “He went over there on the 2:40 train yesterday, and I don’t expect him back until tomorrow.” —Lippincott’s. A Substantial Bone. So many witnesses had queered his client’s cases by swearing that the shots they had heard in a shooting affair were only thirty seconds apart that when pressed to tell what they were doing when each report was heard, naming actions so dissimilar that it must have taken at least ten minutes to switch from one to the other, the criminal lawyer swore that he would maintain consistency above all things in bis latest case. Gustave, the Swedish janitor, had heard two shots fired at the injured man, and the lawyer impressed upon him the importance of swearing that he was engaged at the same task at each shot. In the course of the trial it was brought out that the shots had been fired a month THE PIONEER ;j apart, the first being merely a little target practice that did no harm, the second inflicting a serious wound. But there was no time to coach Gustave anew. Said the lawyer: “What were you doing when the first shot was fired?” “I was sitting in the kitchen gnawing a chicken hone,” said Gustave. “And what were you doing when the second shot was fired? Be careful how you answer.” “I was sitting in the kitchen,” said he, “gnawing that same chicken bone.” Not a Rehearsal. The inquisitive man saw a hearse start away from a house at the head of a funeral procession. “Who’s dead?” he asked the corner grocer, who was standing in his door watching the funeral start. “Chon Schmidt,” answered the grocer. “John Smith!” exclaimed the other. “You don’t mean to say John Smith is dead ?’ ’ “Veil, py golly,” rejoined the grocer, “vot you dink dey doing mit him—practicing, hey?”—New York World. A Way of Getting Even. Hewitt—When I asked the old man for his daughter’s hand he walked all over me. Jewett—Can’t you have him arrested for violation of the traffic regulations?— New York Press. In the Kindergarten. Teacher—What comes after “t,” Ruth? Ruth—The fellow what’s going to marry my sister Jane. Wanted Ads. Wanted—A man—Jane Coleman. Only fat men need apply. Wanted—Silence—Miss Murry. But you don’t always get what you want. Wanted—Someone to listen to me talk— “Pete” Smith. Wanted—A girl—Willis Marsh. Wanted—A voice—Margretta Farley. Wanted—Special rates to Neely town— Donald Parker. Wanted—A chance to debate—Mae Carr. Wanted—A “cicero” pony—Earl Roosa. Wanted—Stolen Banner—One stolen by Class ’10. Wanted—Some life—Junior Class. Wanted—Something to make me stop laughing—Bertha S. Wanted—Another election—Junior Class. Wanted—The right to talk without restriction—Harriette H. Wanted—A few girls to jolly—Joe Lewis. Wanted—Some one to listen to my jokes —Elma Abrams. Wanted—A little more “avoirdupois”— Saver Seely. Wanted—Position as Physics teacher— —“Pete” Smith. It must be nice to know “it” all. Wanted—“Order, please”—Miss Hunter. Wanted—A little more patience—Roswell Purdy. Little boy: “Teacher, what is a Junior?” Teacher: “A Junior, my boy, it is a small person with a very large head, the scope of whose mind embraces every thing commonly within the range of human comprehension, and those things which it does not embrace it can readily guess at.” (i THE PIONEER Junior Charge. Dear Juniors: OW that we have come to the parting of the ways in the old High School paths which we have trodden so near together, we are minded to leave with you a few words of wisdom and advice. May we express the hope that you will heed them carefully, taking them as guide posts on the steep and thorny way, the difficulties of which are so little realized by your youthful, innocent minds? The eventful days of our Senior school lives are passing rapidly. But a short time and the places that knew us, will know us as students no more, forever. Then you will have laid upon your shoulders the great responsibility of setting the pace for the school and an example to the younger students. You will be the first Senior class in the new High School, the first to graduate from its now unfinished walls. May the example of the last class to graduate from the old High School inspire you with ambition and courage. May the hallowed memories of our work, our struggles, and our success be carried with you into the stately halls which you will inhabit and have a moulding influence upon your career. Try to deserve the honor of being the “pioneer” class of the new building. Try to incite a fine, high spirit in the school life and to show yourselves as studious and as obedient to and thoughtful of the Faculty as we have been. Try above all things to avoid class disputes, remembering the universal harmony of ours. Ponder these things and you will do well and your success will be certain and assured. Such is the message to you, of the Senior Class of 1911. H. E. H. ’ll. A Noble Youth. In the Bodleian library at Oxford is a most touching record of heroism and self sacrifice on the part of a child. The lower door of St. Leonard’s church, Bridgeworth, was left open, and two young boys, wandering in, were tempted to mount to the upper part and scramble from beam to beam. All at once a joist gave way. The beam on which they were standing became displaced. The elder had just time to grasp it when falling, while the younger, slipping over his body, caught hold of his comrade’s legs. In this fearful position the poor lads hung, crying vainly for help, for no one was near. At length the boy clinging to the beam became exhausted. He could no longer support the double weight. He called out to the lad below that they were both done for. “Could you save yourself if I were to loose you?” asked the younger lad. “I think I could,” returned the elder. “Then goodbv, and God bless you!” said the little fellow, loosing his hold. Another second and he was dashed to pieces on the stone floor below. “What is gravity?” Bright Biology pupil: “Something like axle grease.” THE PIONEER 7 Basket Ball 1910-1911. On November 10th, a meeting for the purpose of organizing a basket ball team was called. It resulted in the election of Joe Lewis, as Captain; Spencer Horton, Manager; Donald Parker, Secretary and Treasurer. The prospects for a good team were not very bright, as there was no hall to be gotten where regular practice could be held. Nevertheless the boys took a good interest in the team and succeeded fairly well. The season opened in November with a defeat, when the Goshen boys journeyed over to Warwick to meet the local high school team of that village. Considering that it was the first game of the season, the 18 points scored by our team was a very commendable showing. On Thanksgiving eve, Warwick played a return game in Goshen. The home team made a better showing in this game, the score at the end of the first half being 19 to 19. But Warwick finally won out by the score of 33 to 27. s THE PIONEER The first game with the Florida High School was played on December 2nd. The Goshen team easily showed their superiority in team work, winning the game by the score of 26 to 22. On December 23rd, the Central “Prep” team of Middletown journeyed to Goshen for a game. Although they outweighed our boys, they could not seem to find our fast men, and were outplayed in every respect, the shooting by the home team being spectacular. The game was won in the first half, 35 to 8. In the second half the visitors didn’t shoot a single field goal, only getting three fouls, while we scored 29 points. The final score was 64 to 11. As the Florida team could not secure a desirable hall in Florida, they came to Goshen to play the return game. This time they defeated us by the score of 33 to 29, after an uphill game. On December 30, the team went to Walden supposedly to play the high school team, but when we got there, they put another team on to play us. The baskets there were clear and our boys were not used to them. Although out team was strengthened by the addition of Roosa, we could not win, and were defeated by a score of 36 to 26. The first game of the new year was played in Florida. On account of the size of the hall, and the position of the heating apparatus, our team was held at a disadvantage. The game ended by a victory for Florida, by the score of 27 to 19. Feeling that we could defeat Florida on a larger court, we challenged them to a game in Garr Hall, which they accepted. At the end of the first half of this game, the score was 9 to 9. In the second half with only ten seconds to play and the score 16 to 15 in Florida’s favor, the whistle blew for a held ball between Sargent and Westervelt. Sargent managed to knock the ball into our basket, winning the game 16 to 17. On January 27, the supposedly strong team representing the Baraca’s of Middle-town, met us on our court. Our boys got a good lead in the first half and won easilv, 27 to 7. On February 10, the strong aggregation from the Monticello High School came to Goshen. This game, which was the fastest of the season, was won for the visitors by Ewing accidentally shooting a goal for them. The score was 30 to 32. On Washington’s Birthday, owing to three of our men being on the sick list, the Crescent “Stars” of Middletown, defeated us by the score of 35 to 13. On March 3, we all journeyed to Monticello for a return game. The lobster salad had a disastrous affect on two members of our team, and Monticello defeated us by the score of 42 to 50. A dance was held after the game and then we went to the hotel to find our bedding and personal effects, missing or tied in knots. This was the final game of the season. Although our opponents scored 345 points against our 338, we consider this a good showing. Next year we hope to have a court where we can have regular practice, and then with the help of a good coach, we are sure we have the material for a first class team. THE PIONEER The Team Joe Lewis—Captain. Spencer Horton—Manager. Donald Parker, Everett Vincent, Jay Sargent, Joe Lewis, Charles Coleman, Sayer Seely, Earl Roosa, Clarence Ewing. Summary of the Season Nov. 18. Goshen—Warwick_______18—43 Nov. 23. Goshen—Warwick_______27—33 Dec. 2. Goshen—Florida_______26—22 Dec. 23. Goshen—Central “Prep” 64—11 Dec. 27. Goshen—Florida_______29—33 Dec. 30. Goshen—Walden________26—36 Jan. 13. Goshen—Florida_______19—27 Jan. 27. Goshen—Florida_______17—16 Feb. 3. Goshen—Baracas_______27— 7 Feb. 10. Goshen—Monticello____30—32 Feb. 22. Goshen—Crescent Stars _13—25 Mar. 3. Goshen—Monticello_____42—50 Spencer Horton, Manager, 1910-1911. The Base Ball Team Vindicated. What a memorable Memorial Day? The streets of historic Goshen were crowded with grey-haired veterans and loyal Sons of Veterans, while the Fife and Drum Corps furnished patriotic music to the marching feet. Every family showed their loyalty by floating from porch or pole an American flag while the speedy automobile supported three or four with flying colors. The monuments of martyrs in park and graveyard were draped artistically. At the High School appropriate exercises were being carried on in a manner which the immortal words of Lincoln at Gettys-burgh can only enthuse. The whole village was filled with martial strains and scenes of patriotism. But in this grand scene of patriotism 9 what had become of the base ball team that had started the season so auspiciously? At the time of the first section of train for Port Jervis, five regulars were in evidence. Five minutes later when the last section of train 21 departed there were five regulars, two subs and one enthusiastic fan, who offered to play, together with the manager. While the train was starting it was decided to go. All rushed for the steps and when we had gathered together in the car it was found that the manager had failed to make the train. With only eight men it was impossible for a game, and as no other train left before night we decided it was best to leave at Middletown and return by trolley. The three players who it was hardest to get there were on time. Welsh, Purdy and Schriver are farmers and have to cover five miles to get there. Lewis, living in Campbell Hall, after hard work, was there. The other players, Smith, Coleman and Lip-pert, were there with lots of loyalty. Spencer Horton, the fan, had a good deal of spirit and volunteered to fill in. Roosa, our difficult first baseman, thought too much of sitting under the St. Elmo and smoking, so backed down like a snake. Sargent, our lacking in many ways shortstop, said, “ma won’t let me,” but got a girl and went to Newburgh in the new auto route, a downright quitter. Tremper, considered a good player, backed down and wanted to play with Maybrook against his home team—a traitor to team and home. Alexander, quitter of good fame, would not go because he lost his pin. A squealer he. 10 THE PIONEER These four, namely, Roosa, Tremper, Sargent and Alexander, have been asked to hand in their suits and have been blacklisted from playing after taking a swim in the janitor’s room. The team will endeavor to gather recruits and practice to play Middletown June 10th. There we will try to redeem our team, our honor, our school and our village from the name of squealers and quitters. P. R. S. ’ll. The Little Red School House. How near to my thoughts are the scenes of my school days When hard grinding students recall them anew— The old red brick school house, The hill that stood by it, And every old spot that my weary brains knew. That little brick school house, The old red brick school house, Our dear Goshen High School that stood by the hill. After dreaming all night of the work of the morrow, And rushing to catch that old Erie train; Some breakfast I’d swallow, my worn books I’d pack up And start off for Goshen High School again. The little brick school house, The old red brick school house, Our own Goshen High near the corner of Main. After cramming all morning and borrowing lessons, The gong in the hall would remind us ’twas noon, Then, “pick up all papers”, before we could rush for A lunch that had dried out three hours too soon. In the little brick school house, The old red brick school house, That old Goshen High which we near wrecked at noon. Even yet I remember the scenes of the noon hour, When orange peels and sandwiches flew through the air, And the poor old piano wheezing out Annie Laurie Might receive for an encore, a chocolate eclair. In that little brick school house, The old red brick school house, In High School room II, at the top of the stair. At length when the misery of day was all over, And the hands of the clock pointed out half past three, How gladly we beat it down the “grand stair case” Past the black sentinel and Slate Hill for me. From that little brick school house, That old red brick school house, Our dear Goshen High School, the best e’er you’d see. M. B. M. ’10. Hitched to Worry. “This is a thoroughly up to date love story. ’ ’ “How’s that!” “They get married and live unhappily ever after.”—New York Evening World. THE PIONEER 11 Glee Club The Goshen High School Glee Club was organized early in the fall with a goodly number of members. It was continued after the Christmas vacation and witli the advice and training of Miss Hunter, the directress, the club gave as a fitting close of the year’s work several seelctions at the Speaking Contest May 26th. Alice Horton’s Sleigh Ride. 3T had been a long, hard day of teaching. The scholars had been nervous and restless, and minds had been more on the new partnership bobs than on lessons. Alice Horton, the teacher, was only twenty herself, and full to the brim of health and good spirits. She hadn’t had a good sleigh ride since she and Robert Thurston had that quarrel a month ago, and now she longed to get out of the cramped quarters of the stuffy little school house. After all the scholars had filed home, she stood at the window for a long time thinking until, siezed by a sudden impulse, she donned hat and thick warm coat, dragged the school sled from behind the door, where it had been placed by its proud owners, and started on a run for the top of the long slide. The path stretched out straight and smooth, down a long hill, through the bars by the road and on down another long hill. She hadn’t steered a sled since school days, but she had no doubt of her ability. In half a minute she was gliding swiftly and more swiftly down the long hill. Oh what fun it was! She didn’t see the big black team coming up the road or the bump and side twist there by the bars— all she knew was the very fun of moving downward. Before she realized it, she'd struck the bump, jounced, turned wrong and landed straight into the old stone wall. When she arose, quite unhurt, from a big, soft snow bank, she did not know which was the hardest to bear, the broken sled by the fence comer or the laughing, teasing face which peered at her over the fence. Her own face crimsoned quickly and her lip quivered with embarrassment and perplexity. How could she ever replace that sled by tomorrow morning, and what would Robert Thurston think of her! But all the laughter had died out of his face now, and he was asking her very anxiously if she was hurt, and examining the sleigh to see the extent of its injuries. When she had explained to him about the children, he took matters into his own hands, loaded the broken sled into his own big bobs and helped her up to the seat beside him. “Don’t worry about that sleigh! I’m on my way to New Brighton and I’ll buy another just like it and come home around by the corner to leave it in the school house. Where did the kids keep this one? And how about the door?” he asked. When Alice got out of the big buffalo robes at her boarding house, she looked up at Robert and smiled, half shyly. “Thank you so much, Rob. I don’t know what I would have done. Can’t you stop in for a while when you come back? 1 won’t sleep a wink unless I’m sure everything is all right.” The big team had already started and the bells drowned his words, but she knew by the light in his eyes as he raised his cap that he would come. M. P. ’ll. 12 THE PIONEER Class Prophecy NE day in the early part of June when I was unusually tired with the worry and cares of school, I wandered out into the orchard and sat idly thinking of the long, uncertain future of the class of 1911, and what they would do in after years. Suddenly, I know not how it happened, a huge areoplane guided by old Father Time, appeared before me. “How would you like to take a trip into the future?” he said. I climbed in quickly and away we sailed. “This is the land of ten years from now,” he explained. As we went flying swiftly across the neighboring country, we passed an automobile spinning along the road and 1 noted that it carried Harriette, just returning home for good with the diplomas of many schools. Then, we came to a farm house and on a shady bench sat Ruth, entei'taining in her old bewitching manner a friend whom I had seen with her during High School days. Next we came to the broad waters of Orange Lake, and here I caught a glimpse of a tiny skiff moving slowly along. In it I recognized Mae and a friend from a nearby town. Both seemed to be enjoying each other’s company greatly. Now, we headed southward. As we approached New York I saw a crowd of little children out in the country for fresh air. The woman in charge of them seemed to be kept busy answering their questions and a child’s voice floated up to me. “Miss Jane, won’t you ask the society to let you bring us here again?” When we neared the suburbs of the city, I perceived that the neat little lady stand- ing in front of a white cottage was no other than the Elma of school days. She was welcoming home her husband from his hard day’s work at the bank. His form too seemed a trifle familiar. We passed on and to the crowded part of the city. Trolleys spun hither and thither with dangerous haste, and indeed an accident had happened. Father Time paused just long enough for me to get a glimpse of Adele in her neat white suit and nurse’s cap, lifting an injured woman into an ambulance. I knew that she was carrying happiness to many a sick bed. On, on we went. The airship had headed seaward now. In a summer cottage on Long Island, I caught a glimpse of Molly. She looked much stronger than in old days, evidently she did not find the confinement of school life so wearing—perhaps her old school friends had not forgotten her and she had had many pleasant outings. But away we went straight out over the sea until America died in the distance and I saw only the great ocean on all sides. In less time than one would imagine we came to France and headed straight over toward Black Sea. I strained my eyes eagerly to catch a glimpse of Paris as we went sailing by, and there I saw Emmy hurrying about investing extravagantly in all manner of trinkets for use in her prospective home. And, now we sailed on and on. We left the civilization of Europe and crossed the countries of Asia. In a remote part of China, I found Margretta teaching the little Chinese and leading them into the straight and narrow path. And now we were nearing America again—outlines of the shore became visi- THE PIONEER ble. A large ship was floating in the harbor and a regiment of soldiers appeared to be embarking. A young officer wearing tbe bars of a lieutenant was just bidding a farewell to his anxious friends. As he turned I saw it was Paul—the only boy of our class. Out on the prairies we passed Bertha. She was cantering along on horseback, viewing from under her broad sombrero tbe fields and herds of her husband. Now that I had seen the last person of the memorable class of 1911, suddenly 1 felt a severe blow, and upon investigating, found that a large apple had fallen, waking me from my dream of the future and my courting of Father Time. Acknowledgments There are no truer friends of the Goshen High School than the ones who by their generosity, enliven the attention of the parents and the public to the furtherance of the education of High School pupils. Among our true friends are Mr. Frank Drake. To him we are indebted for the donation of $10 for the member of the Senior class who obtains the highest average in answering one hundred general questions submitted by him on religion, books, famous people, politics and current topics. Mr. George F. Gregg, Mr. Joseph Merritt, Esq., Mr. William N. Hoffman and Prin. M. C. Smith are the donors of a fund of $30, given annually, as an inducement to local talent in the development of oratory. Dr. E. G. Parker, Dr. Charles Thompson, Judge J. B. Sweezy and Sheriff A. C. Sutherland are the donors of an appropriation for purchasing gold and silver medals, 13 to be contested for by the different schools of Orange County. The Minisink Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution gives annually two five dollar gold pieces to the pupils of the High School writing the two best essays upon an appropriate topic chosen by the Chapter. This topic has always been historical and the students enter it with great zeal. The Board of Education contributes $10 to the person showing the best average for the four High School years. This scholarship prize has been the means of much keen rivalry among the students. We are very grateful to our worthy friends for increasing the standard of excellence, the power of speech, the gift of writing, and the power of keen observation and judgment. We trust that we may keep developing those powers which our friends have awakened within us and that we may prove ourselves worthy of the motto, “Facta non Verba.” P. R. S. Ml. Class Will E, the class of 1911 of Goshen High School, being of most sound mind and memory, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To Charlotte Schriver, the most worthy president of this renowned (?) class of M2, we bequeath the east corner of Garr Hall in which to entertain her friends next year at tbe basket ball games—those who come from the neighboring schools. To Henry Merritt, the vice president, we give a new list of excuses for being late. To Dorothy Parker, their secretary, a share in the “Saver” lumber yard. 14 THE PIONEER To Anna Strong we give credit for be-iug the best uatured girl in the school. To Sayer Seely we give the advice that he will leave “her” white kid gloves at home after his Sunday evening call. My, but they were monstrous! To Helen Wallace, one large bottle of Vichy’s anti fat—to be taken just before meals. To Earl Roosa we give and also advise (by Condict’s direction) to take nine dozen bottles of Mrs. Winslow’s soothing syrup for uncontrollable temper. To Marjorie Stocken we give the advice not to train with a “Dumbed” for the new gymnasium. To Gussie Lippert, the treasurer, we leave a cake of soap and a cloth with which to wash out his mouth at the beginning of the day to keep him from false ejaculations. To Myrtle McMunn, the hope that she will fulfill the contract with a certain person of waiting in the park during the summer months. To Ralph Earle the advice that he will not pay the admittance of girls escorted by another fellow. To Roswell Purdy we bequeath a pair of dark glasses to cover up those dangerous eyes. To Orlando Smith we kindly leave the advice that in the futui’e he shall control his ardent emotions and not hug the bed post after being out with his lady friend. To William Welsh, the “sunshine” of the class, we give the privilege of drumming up trade for his brother. To Evaleen Hartman a chafing dish in which to make “welsh” rabbit. To Willis Marsh we bequeath a rattle box and—a new girl. To Lester Tremper a copy, of that patriotic poem (Barbara) F(r)itchie. Senior Class of 1911. In witness whereof, we, the undersigned, do hereby affix our names on this first day of June, nineteen hundred eleven. President Taft, Alexander Hamilton. Base Ball History 3N 1911, Goshen again entered the County Base Ball League, with a team much stronger than last year but not with as much experience. A meeting was called and Joe Lewis elected captain; Donald Parker, manager and Henry Merritt, treasurer. As Parker was soon placed in quarantine, Henry Merritt was elected manager in his place. After a tryout Lewis named the following team: 0. Smith—catcher. J. Lewis—pitcher. E. Roosa—1st base. W. Welsh—2d base. J. Sargent—short stop. R. Purdy—3d base. L. Tremper—left field. II. Alexander—center field. P. R. Schriver—right field. G. Lippert—sub. With the strong pitching of Lewis we beat Middletown, April 8, to the tune of 5-4. Our journey to Chester was celebrated by a great hit by Roosa, which won us the game with score 5-4. Tremper made sensational catches which, if missed, would have easily defeated us. With great difficulty we beat Warwick, 6-5, Tremper making fine double play on hard liner. THE I TONEHR J5 A disruption in the team gave the next game to Port Jervis, 14-4. Our visit to Warwick was marred by a beating, 16-4, for our opponents. Campbell Hall A. C. made us a visit and trimmed us, 13-4. If this was a regular game the home team would have won as they played errorless ball. Chester made us a visit and whitewashed us, 16-0, due to civil strife which caused many errors. Then came the traitors’ game and we forfeited to Port Jervis, 9-0. The squealers being fired, new recruits were added and the team intends to finish the league with a per cent, of .500. Recruits who did themselves justice were Coleman, Rutan and MacCormack. The town people generously provided funds for suits for the team and we take this opportunity of thanking them for their assistance. We expect to enter next year with more spirit and a vast experience, and if Goshen is kept from first position it will be with difficulty. Good wishes to next year’s team and may they exist without civil strife. “E.” The Live One. A west end dealer in stuffed animals who also keeps a few live creatures for sale gave his clerk permission to sell the stuffed specimens, but wished to be called if any one wanted any of the live animals. One day a gentleman called and asked to see a monkey. “Any of these?” asked the clerk, pointing to the stuffed specimens. “No; 1 want a live one,” replied the customer. The boy stepped to the door of the back shop and called to the owner, “Step this way, please, you’re wanted!”—London Ideas. “Robert, what in the world is the matter with the baby?” “Why, mamma, I had to spank her.” “Had to spank her! Why, Robert, what do you mean?” “Me and Jimmie was playin’ poker with lozengers, and the baby went and et up nearly all the stakes.”—Youngstown Telegram. He—At last we are alone! I’ve been hoping for this chance. She—So have I. He—So you guessed, then, that I wanted to tell you I loved you? She—Yes, and I wanted to say “No” and have it over.—Philadelphia Times. Boom! Boom! Boom! Lewis, leave the room! Don’t stop to talk, Just get up and walk. An argument you seek? Then stay out for a week. Boom! Boom! Boom! Lewis, leave the room! No one should be “fired” without a fail-trial by a jury of his peers. This is necessary to prevent discrimination against the G. H. S. pluggers, whom otherwise the faculty might “fire” without just cause. We insist upon this fundamental principle of liberty, upheld from time immemorial and reiterated by our forefathers. Trial by a jury of peers is the foundation stone of our liberty. ( LASS CHARACTERISTICS Name Title Favorite Diversion Sweetest Topic of Conversation Ambition Future Occupation Favorite Expression MARGRETTA FARLEY — “Peggy.” Running the car. Physics. To be an Old Maid. Organizing a cat hospital. Oh, I don’t know! RUTH THOMPSON “Rufus.” Falling off stools. Her ambition. To play piano. Raising chickens. I’m so hungry! ELM A ABRAMS Ebra Elmans. Going South. Anything about a Park(er). To get married. A course in domestic science. Oh, laws! MARY FOSTER “Molly.” Giggling. Base ball games. To get fatter. ? “Oh, dear!” EMMY KATTMANN “Emmy Lou.” Writing Notes. That Friday! To paint the “wooly” clouds. Being lonesome at Vassar. “Oh, I’m so happy!” BERTHA SCHOONMAKER “Bert.” Talking faster than others. “King” George. To be the lady of the house. Teaching Latin. • “Stop!” PAUL SCHRIVER “Peaches.” Buying candy. Base ball. The Pioneer. To be the lone boy in his college class. Serving his Country. “The old dope.” MAE CARR “Maisie.” Writing letters. “Walden.” To get ahead of Mr. Smith. Leading the woman’s rights movements. Gee! ADELE WITT “Del.” Lending her pencils and knife. New York. To cure “him.” Convalescent nursing. Why, it doesn't make any difference to me. JANE COLEMAN • “Jane D.” Singing. The latest news. To learn to run his auto. Teaching a kindergarten. Darn it! HARRIETTE HOUSTON __ “Patsy.” Laughing. Senior troubles. To be thin. Teaching the Japanese about the saints. Oh, joy! THE PIONEER 17 JUNIOR SECTION Junior Roll Charlotte Schriver Henry Merritt Dorothy Parker Augustus Lippert Helen Wallace, Anna Strong, Evaleen Hartman, Marjorie Stocken, Myrtle Me Munn, Orlando Smith, Sayei President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Lester Tremper, William Welsh, Ralph Earle, Earl Roosa, Willis Marsh, Roswell Purdy, • Seely. Reply to Charge Dear Seniors: JIJjtE, the Junior Class of 1911, wish to ™ thank you for the small share of your wisdom (?), which you have been kind and thoughtful enough to impart to your successors. We shall endeavor to follow up the plans that you have so carefully mapped out for us, aud to pursue your footsteps, which we admit are too large for us to cover, but nevertheless, we shall attempt to step in them. We fully appreciate the fact that the Board of Education has so much confidence in us, as Juniors, and such compassion for us, as to allow us the privilege of being the first Senior Class in the new High School, for you have left very little in the old. We shall endeavor to show our appreciation by keeping, at least, the backs on the seats in the rear row, which, of course, will be new in our honor. We realize that there are only a few weeks more in which we shall be able to look upon our “advisers” within the structure known for years as the Goshen High. For the past year we have watched your movements and are now beginning to feel capable of knowing what we should not do, during our Senior year. It is with the deepest regret that we think of you as soon starting on the road of life’s trials. That joy and success may attend every member of your class, through the many years to come, is the wish of your Junior followers. C. A. S., 12. Spencer: “Good evening, Mrs. Potter, 1 came to see if your daughter, Miss Ethel, would go for a walk with me.” Miss Ethel: “How do you do, Spencer, I should be delighted. Mama do I look fit to go to the restaurant?” Sayer: “Are you going to the speaking contest ? ’ ’ Molly: “No, but Joe is.” Earl: “It’s all off, Molly; it fell through.” “Roswell,” the schoolma’am asked, “Why are you scratching your head?” “Cause nobody else knows just where it itches.” Papa: “Where have you been, Johnny?” Johnny: “Fishing.” Papa: “Come into the woodshed and we’ll have a whaling expedition.” “All right on behind there?” called the conductor from the front of the car. “Hold on,” cried a shrill voice, “wait ’till I get my clothes on!” The passengers craned their necks expectantly. A small boy was struggling to get a basket of laundry aboard. 18 THE PIONEER Knocks on Juniors. Most musical—Roswell Purdy. Most amusing—William Welsh. Most abused—Charlotte Schriver. Most fussy—Augustus Lippert. Most attractive—I really can’t decide. Biggest flirt—Orlando Smith. Most bashful—Lester Tremper. Most ambitious—Evaleen Hartman. Most generous—Myrtle Me Munn. Most harmless—Anna Strong. Softest heart—Willis Marsh. Prettiest eyes—Helen Wallace. Oftenest engaged—Dorothy Parker. Worst bluffer—Henry Merritt. Noisest—They all are. Oldest—Looks often deceive. Happiest—Marjorie Stocken. Quietest—Ralph Earle. Wittiest—Earl Roosa, especially in German I. Poetic—Dorothy Parker. Theorem. A poor lesson is better than a good lesson. Proof—Nothing is better than a good lesson. A poor lesson is better than nothing. Therefore, a poor lesson is better than a good lesson. Mother: “Tommy, why did you go swimming?’’ Tommy: “Satan tempted me, mother.’’ Mother: “Well why didn’t you say get thee behind me, Satan?” Tommy: “I did and he pushed me into the water.” Take the Hint. Inspector: “Let me congratulate you on your new class. It certainly will make an improvement for the nearby country.” Principal: “What do you mean? What class is this?” Inspector: “Why your agriculture class, I see the boys are taking hoeing and general gardening lessons on the tennis court.” A Scientific Theory. “Now they claim that the human body contains sulphur.” “In what amount?” “Oh, in varying quantities.” “Well, that may account for some girls making better matches than others.”— Pittsburg Post. THE PASSING HOUR. “My father and I know everything in the world,” said a small boy to his companion. “All right,” said the latter. “Where’s Asia?” It was a stiff question, but the little fellow answered cooly, “That is one of the questions my father knows.”—Tit-Bits. A Stone’s Throw. “The ancient Romans had a catapult that could hurl rocks more than a mile.” “Now I understand it.” “What?” “ My landlord told me this house was a stone’s throw from the depot. He must have had it on his hands since the time of the Caesars.”—Cleveland Leader. THE PIONEER 15) THE SPEAKING CONTEST. Goshen and Warwick Win First Honors and Port Jervis Second. The interscholastic prize speaking contest was held at Music Hall Saturday night. Three schools had representatives in the contest, Port Jervis, Warwick and Goshen. Goshen won the first prize for boys; Port Jervis two second prizes, and Warwick the first prize for girls. There was a large attendance and each school was well represented by a number of enthusiastic “rooters,” who were very orderly during the speaking and nothing happened to mar the evening’s program. A very pleasant musical program was rendered during the evening. Miss Juliette Weir, the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Weir, of this village, gave a piano solo which was beautifully rendered and showed Miss Weir to be possessed of considerable musical ability. Charles L. Tierney sang a solo, for which Miss Mary Marsh played the accompaniment. Mr. Tierney is a well known singer and has appeared before Goshen audiences a number of times. Miss Marsh’s playing was greatly enjoyed. Miss Mary F. Saver, of the Warwick high school, was awarded the first prize for the girls. She spoke on “The Sign of the Cross.” Miss Saver was the winner of the second prize last year in a similar contest. The second prize for girls went to Miss Helen Merriam, of Port Jervis, who spoke on “The Death Disk.” Saver Seely, of Goshen, was the winner of the first prize for boys. Mr. Seely spoke on “The Signing of the Declaration.” The second prize for boys was awarded to Joseph 1). Hughes, of Port Jervis. The program was as follows: Piano--------------------Juliette Weir “The Judgment Day” __Burt H. Carroll Warwick High School. “The Death Disk”________Helen Merriman Port Jervis High School. “The Signing of the Declaration”_____ --------------------------Saver Seely Goshen High School. “The Sign of the Cross” ..Mary F. Saver Warwick High School. “Exordium in the Knapp Murder Case” -------------------Joseph D. Hughes Port Jervis High School. “The Whistling Regiment”_____________ ------------------------Alice Dayton Goshen High School. Music. Decision of judges. The prizes were gold and silver medals and were given by Sheriff A. C. Sutherland, Dr. E. G. Parker and Dr. Charles II. Thompson. The judges were Superintendent Wesley D. Tisdale, of Ramsey, N. J., schools; Principal Raymond L. Freed, of Chester, and Rev. Mr. Eichenberg, of Monroe. Prize Speaking Contest. The annual prize speaking contest of pupils of the Goshen high school was held at Music Hall Friday evening. There was a large audience and a very pleasing program was given. I'O THE PIONEER The High School Glee Club made its first appearance and rendered some excellent selections. The club had been under the instruction of Miss Aneita D. Hunter, one of the teachers, and much credit is due Miss Hunter fjr their good work. The stage and boxes were appropriately decorated with green foliage. The judges were from out of town and were Principals Raymond I.. Freed, of Chester, and Kasson Beilby, of Washing-tonville. The first prize for the girls was awarded to Miss Alice Dayton, whose subject was “The Whistling Regiment.” The prize was $10 in gold. Miss Maude Sclioonmaker received the second prize for the girls. Miss Schoon-maker spoke on “Bill Perkins’s Toboggan Slide.” The prize was a $5 gold piece. “The Signing of the Declaration of Independence” was the subject of Saver Seely’s piece, which was awarded the first prize for boys, of $10. Henry B. Merritt received the second prize of $5 and spoke on “The Negro in the New South.” During the evening Miss Florence Mapes made her debut as a vocalist and was well received. Her singing was generously applauded and Miss Mapes was compelled to respond to an encore. The accompaniment on the piano was played by Miss Adele Schoonmaker. Miss Philena Young, who is a pianist of considerable ability, rendered a piano solo and the applause which followed was so prolonged that she was obliged to respond with another selection. The donors of the prizes were Supervisor George F. Gregg; President Joseph Merritt, of the Board of Education; Deputy County Clerk William N. Hoffman, and Principal Montgomery C. Smith. The winners of the first prizes represented the school in the interscholastic speaking contest at Music Hall Saturday night. The program follows: Chorus, selected__High School Glee Club “The Black Horse and Its Rider”______ ________________________Orlando Smith “The Whistling Regiment’’.Alice Dayton “The Negro in the New South”--------- ______________________Henry B. Merritt “Biff Perkins’s Toboggan Slide”______ ________________Maude Schoonmaker Vocal Solo_______________Florence Mapes “The Heart of Old Hickory”___________ ____________________Harriette Houston “The Singing of the Declaration of Independence” ______________________Sayer Seely “Ole Mistis”_______________________Emmy Kattmann Piano solo, selected______Philena Young Chorus ____________________________Glee Club Decision of judges. Congratulations. ALICE B. Lewis, TO, has again made the Goshen High School indebted to her for keeping up the reputation of the school. Miss Lewis has just finished her Freshman year in the New York Medical School. With the close of her first year she has earned the honor of obtaining the Freshman Scholarship, which amounts to fifty dollars in gold and an equal amount towards her tuition. With this, she has been appointed Assistant Preceptress of Physiology. THE PIONEER 21 We wish to congratulate Miss Lewis for the way in which she lias advanced the standard of the Goshen High School. We feel proud to have been even Juniors while she presided over the school as a Senior. We wish that Miss Lewis will continue in her good fortune in the future and that her second year may be as prosperous as the first. Editok. Lincoln’s Gettysburg Tablet. rfjttt EMORIAL Day was celebrated in a manner that will be remembered long by those who were fortunate enough to be present on the occasion. The celebration, which included the unveiling of the bronze tablet bearing the address of President Lincoln at Gettysburg, presented to the Board of Education by Major Murray Camp, Sons of Veterans, and which is placed in the main hall way of the new High School building, was under the direction of the members of the Sons of Veterans, under the able direction of Fred B. Hock. Mr. Hock deserves a great deal of commendation for the able manner in which he directed the affairs of the day. The Camp is to be congratulated upon their choice of tablet. His immortal words, delivered on the historic spot will never die as long as the English language is spoken. After invocation by ltev. Walter A. Wagner, the presentation speech was ably delivered by Capt. A. J. Moore. The unveiling then took place by a grandson of a veteran, E. Thatcher White. Prin. M. C. Smith with appropriate words then accepted the tablet in the behalf of the Board of Education. To the members of Major IT. S. Murray Camp, No. 120, Sons of Veterans, we extend our heartiest thanks for such a inag-nificient tablet. Editor. Training Class Next Year. TTllE friends of the school are rejoicing w over the selection by the State Education Department of Goshen as a location for a teachers’ training class. The class will be organized for next year and already a number of applications for membership have been received. The prospects for a large class are very promising. Goshen’s New High School Building. iTUSHEN’S new High School build-ing is fast nearing completion and the citizens have been watching with a great deal of pride the growth of this stately edifice. Contractor W. C. Altmann has about finished the work of plastering and a large force of carpenters are busy on the wood work of the interior. The building will be one of the finest school structures in this part of the state, and when the grounds are properly graded and the lawns made, it will be one of the most imposing buildings in the village. The work of construction has been closely supervised by the architect and the members of the board of education, and under the painstaking direction of the general contractor, all the embarrassing mistakes and costly errors which are so common in the erection of public buildings have been avoided. Contrary to the first opinion of many the site selected is in nearly every respect an excellent one. It is in a conspicuous 22 THE PIONEER part of the town and in close proximity to the old high school building, which will render the management of the schools much less difficult than would be the case were they at a considerable distance from each other. The lot is directly in front of the old building and has a frontage of nearly 200 feet on Main Street and 350 feet on Erie Street. The building follows the general lines of many of the best schools of recent construction and the plans have been given the highest praise by the State Department of Education. The exterior walls are of the finest quality pressed brick, of a light buff color, with trimming of Indiana limestone. The interior walls are of fireproof macolite blocks. The heating and ventilating system was installed by the Johnson Heating Company, of New York —the system used being the direct-indirect radiation. The boilers and coal bunkers have been placed in the extreme rear of the building, removed as far as possible from the class room, thus minimising the danger from fire and removing the noise and the dirt of the fires from the rest of the building. The ventilation of the building will be effected by four fans, driven by small electric motors. The toilet arrangements, which are in the basement, are automatic flushing, and are of the most improved type of sanitary plumbing. This work, as well as the plumbing for the other parts of the building, is under the direction of Frank C. Hock. The building is piped for gas and wired for electricity throughout and a system of call bells, fire alarms and telephones has been installed. The building is entirely above the level of the street, and although the first floor is used partly as a basement, it is, in fact, the first floor of a three story building. The building provides for four grade rooms and the high school department as well as for several unassigned rooms, which will later be used as the growing needs of the school may require. An auditorium seating five hundred is provided for and also a gymnasium with locker rooms, etc. The gymnasium, which is designed for physical training classes, will also he adapted for basket ball and other indoor games. The main entrance will be on Main Street, with two entrances at the sides, one for the boys on Erie Street, and one for the girls on the side next to Music Hall. The side entrances, which will be the ones used by the students, will let into a long corridor extending through the center of the building. At either end of this corridor stairs will lead to the floors above. As one enters the main entrance in front, he will find himself in a lobby from which opens the Board of Education office and the teachers’ room. These rooms will be large and well equipped for their purpose. On the basement floor are the lockers and toilet rooms for the entire building, two unassigned class rooms for future expansion and the big gymnasium, whose dimensions are about 45 feet x 70 feet. From the front lobby a broad flight of stairs leads to the first floor above. The corridor on the first floor above the basement, running the entire length of the building, is sixteen feet wide, and an inlaid mosaic floor is planned for. On this floor the four corner rooms are to be primary grade rooms. The libraries are to THE PIONEER 23 occupy the space in the center room, and in the center rear and extending back about forty feet beyond the rear wall of the main part of the building is the auditorium, which is directly over the gymnasium. The auditorium projection is but one story above the basement, while the main part of the building is two. The entrance to the auditorium will be from the corridor on the first floor, directly in front of the main entrance. The grade class rooms arranged for on this floor are designed to accommodate forty pupils each, and from each class room will open cloak locker rooms. On the second floor (above the basement) the high school department will he cared for. A center corridor, narrower than the ones on the two floors below, runs the entire length of the building. This floor provides for a large academic study hall seating one hundred and forty, where no recitations will be held; four high school recitation rooms, one of which will be fitted up for a music and drawing room; two science laboratories and the necessary supply room. There will also he provided for on this floor a reference library reading room, a small office and emergency toilets. The woodwork of the interior is to be finished in mission style and the furnishings will conform as far as possible to that finish. The walls are to be tinted a light buff color above the dado cap, while below the color will be a dark green. The laboratories will he equipped with the necessary tables and appliances for the work in chemistry, physics and biology and one of the class rooms on the second floor will be equipped with furniture for the work in the commercial courses, which, it is planned, will be started next year. The building will be ready for use at the beginning of the next school year. It is doubtful if any town in this part of the state has a more complete and up-to-date school plant than Goshen will have when this magnificent building is completed and the new equipment ought to give an added impetus to the work of public education. Geometry Pupil: “E. R. : H. W. : : J. L. : M. F.” Mr. Smith: “Very well, can vou prove it?” Geometry Pupil: “Oh that’s a self evident fact.” The Graduation Exercises. HE graduation exercises of the class of 1911 will be held in Music Hall, Wednesday evening, .June 21. The usual reception to the graduates will follow the exercises. Dayton’s full orchestra will furnish music both for the commencement program and at the reception. Program. Orchestra. Invocation_Rev. Floyd A. Crane, Ph. 1). Salutatory__________Harriette Houston Essay—“The Stone House”___________ ____________________ Ruth Thompson Essay—“The American Flag”_________ ____________________Jane I). Coleman Essay—“Legal Holidays and Others” __________________Bertha Schooumaker 24 THE PIONEER Orchestra. Essay—“The Passing of the Old Oaken Bucket”__________________Molly Foster Oration—“President Lincoln at Gettysburg” ________________Paul R. Sell river Essay—“The Story of Pocahontas”___ ___________________________Mae Can- Essay—“Scenes from the Life of Alexander Hamilton”_______________Adele Witt Violin Solo—selected____Julia C. Reid Essay—“Ideals and Airships”----------- ___________________________Alma Abx-ams Essay—“The Reign of the Short Story” ______________________Emmy Kattmann Valedictory____________Margretta Farley Orchestra. Presentation of Independent Republican prize; the Minisink Chapter D. A. R. prizes, and the Board of Education Scholarship prize. Presentation of Diplomas. Orchestra. Basket Ball Team SAYER SEELEY JOSEPH LEWIS EARL ROOSA SPENCER HORTON DONALD PARKER EVERETT VINCENT CLARENCE EWING CHARLES COLEMAN JAY SARGENT I VKRTISKM KNTS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ it it it it ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ + ♦ ¥ ♦ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ♦ Syracuse University • • 6 Colleges Elegant Buildings 250 Professors and In rudors THE COLLEGE offers Classical, Philosophical and Science and Pedagogical Courses. THE COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS offers Courses In Architecture. Belles Let-tres. Music and Painting. THE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, one of the oldest in the state, has a four years' course. The late Chanc ellor Upson, of the Regents, unsolicited, said: “It is admitted by all competent judges to be unsurpassed in this state. THE COLLEGE OF LAW gives instruction by text-book and case system. On its faculty are some of the greatest lawyers in New York. THE COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE offers Mechanical Engineering. Civil Engineering. Electrical Engineering and Industrial Engineering Courses. New building and approved equipment. Complete Hydraulic Laboratory. THE TEACHERS COLLEGE affords special opportunities for the preparation of teachers of secondary schools and supervisors of Music and Drawing, and confers degrees upon graduating students of the science of Pedogogy. .. Courses in AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY have been established. OVER FORTY of the leading Universities and Colleges of this country and Europe are represented by mature and progressive scholars on the Faculty of the College of Liberal Arts. Only the highest talent to be found at home anti abroad is permitted to give instruction In Fine Arts. The work Is so arranged that students taking both tnelr College and Medical or Law Courses at Syracuse save one year's time. Liberal electives. Both sexes are admitted. Tuition expenses are moderate. Summer School July 5—August 16 For Catalogue. Bulletin, etc., address The Registrar, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. V. WILLIAM T. TOWNER ARCHITECT 320 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK t ADVERTISEMENTS True Cmo vc BSrAftUSHt-p nn, FLORIST .. .Our Specialty !br vSshinjbnJ lVingj K tfiAHct w� ,HY We have the finest place in Orange County and invite your inspection Sayer Lumber Co. COAL AND LUMBER John H. Hinchman GROCER Choice. Butter, Tea and Coffee DISTRIBUTING AGENTS FOR NEPONSET PARIOD ROOFING AND SAGKETT WALL BOARD GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK Telephone Connection Comer Church and West Main Streets GOSHEN. N. Y. Long Distance Telephone A. V. D. Wallace REAL ESTATE --- AND------ INSURANCE George G. Ackley Manufacturer ICE CREAM Confectionery Soda Fruit % GOSHEN NEW YORK WEST MAIN ST., GOSHEN, N. Y. ADVEKTISEM ENTS PORTRAITS THE MITC HELL STUDIO A. II. STILL, Manager MIDDLETOWN PIIONE 7S5-J OVER FAIR STORE Jose ph W. Percy V. D. Gott ATTORNEYSAT-LAW Goshen - - New York ESTABLISHED 1872 A. V. REAL Orange County Forma, County Sent and Middletown City Property for sale TELEPHONE 707 BOA K ESTATE 44-4fi North St. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. CLARK CASE DEALERS IN ALL KINDS OF FRESH, SALT AND SMOKED MEATS, HAM, BACON THE VERY BEST CORNED BEEF POULTRY AND GAME IN SEASON GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK BACON RORTY Attorneys and Counsellors GOSHEN, N. Y. Thompson 6c Mould WHOLESALE GRAIN ANT) TEED HENRY BACON PHILIP A. RORTY LOUIS SCESA LADIES’ AND GENTS’ TAILOR CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER. CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING A SPECIALTY GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK ADVERTISEMENTS Chas. Wolff, Jr. Men’s and Roys' OUTFITTER i Cor. North oml King St. MIDDLETOWN. N. Y. C. H. THOMPSON DENTIST SEELY BLOCK GOSHEN, N. Y. DR. E. R. VARCOE DENTAL SURGEON OFFICE: LIBRARY BUILDINC, CHURCH STREET GOSHEN. N. Y. RICHARD A. RENDICH IVAN A. GARDNER RENDICH GARDNER COUNSELLORS AT LAW new YORK orricc 4 West Main St. 375 Fulton St., Brooklyn MIDDLETOWN, N.Y TELEPHONE 120 W. D. Van Vliet Son Housefurnishers For Stylish Shirt Waists Gorsets, Summer Dresses, Underwear, Hosiery, “Ideal” Gorset Waists and Under Waists, Ribbons, Laces, Notions, Fine Stationery, all up-to-date Novelties in Souvenir and Goshen View Post Gards, GET THE HABIT, and go to the CASH ECONOMY STORE % 17-19 Weil Main St. Goshen, N. Y. hotel Germania GERH. FREGHEM, Prop. Telephones j Telephone 109-R. COSHEN, N. Y. AD VEKTISEM ENTS ««« «« -| ■ + • ■ [ ■ if � � • ■ + +■ + -It i t Outing Days Wallkill Valley Farmers’ Asso- ; ciation, Walden, N. Y., August 9th-10th, 1911 j --------------IF STORMY NEXT FAIR DAYS--------------- { i “ Pa has promised to take Ma and the whole family ” j and what Pa promises he always does. } JOSEPH MERRITT Attorney and Counsellor GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK • • +■ • ■ ' y J, i The usual athletic events will take place at the Orange if __ 5 County Fair on Tuesday, August 29th, 1911 Orange County Fair and Races August 29-30-31, Sept. 1, 1911 I w. c ALTMAN N WATCHMAKER JEWELER ENGRAVER STONE SETTER General Contractor and Mason Builder ROY D. PARKER OPTOMETRIST GOSHEN NEW YORK 48 North Street MIDDLETOWN, N. Y. ADVERTISEMENTS CHARLES C. CHAPPELL ATTORNEY-AT-LAW GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK JOHN R. SWEZEY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW GOSHEN : : : : NEW YORK � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 � � l St. Elmo Hotel t j St. Elmo Barber Shop Sign of the Electric Barber Pole JOHN N. HANSEN GOSHEN FINE STATIONERY, ROOKS, MAGAZINES, NOVELS, MORNING, SUNDAY AND EVENING NEWSPAPERS AT TIIE HANDY CORNER STATIONERY SPALDING SPORTING GOODS Orders Taken for any Rook or Periodicals A SPECIALTY Published and not in Stock ROBINSO.N : : Goshen study to please and with the experience we invite inspedion of our work. Come and have a sitting for some of those Sepia Folders, they are bound to please your friends. Morning light bed for children. WHEELER’S STUDIO, goshen, n. y. A DV KRTiSKM ENTS The cost of clothing' for young men certainly was never more reasonable than now arid quality and style and common sense comfort were never more in evidence. HATS SUITS OVERCOATS FURNISHINGS A. E. Ruggles (Tolhier Middletown Boys and Girls of the Goshen High School when you get married, or even before, if you nesd anything in furniture, carpets, rugs, crockery or in fact any article to furnish a home, remember that the CRAWFORD FURNITURE CO., of Middletown, N. Y., has the largest house furnishing establishment in this part of the State. BOOST FOR THE CRAWFORD FURNITURE CO. Crawford I Holding � MfDDUETOWN ' 77? e tf uny M$n's Jfcre KING STREET