Loyola University Maryland - Evergreen / Green and Gray Yearbook (Baltimore, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1917 volume:

f hf Jlnnual lolump lair REV. RICHARD A. FLEMING, S. J., Prefect of Studies. an tlip l purnntli iRirliarii A. iFlrmiun, 31. J rrfrrt nf ui n, buriug Ih? last Ptgl]t gram lias rnnstautlg au zralnitalg labnrpJi fnr titp brat iutrrrata nf ICngnla aub ita § titbrntfi ®liia nnlumr nf al]r Annual ta rragrrtfullg brbiratrb QIautruta CLASS OF 1917 SENIOR CLASS STATISTICS THE LEAGUE TO ENFORCE PEACE SPRING JOHN’S DREAM AN INTERVIEW WITH CARRANZA SPRING FEVER A SOLDIER’S VISION THE CHRONICLE BALTIMORE SACERDOTAL JUBILEE OF FATHER COPPENS... SONS OF LOYOLA EDITORIAL STAFF CONSIDER THE UNIVERSAL MOTION PICTURES THE GREY-FRIAR’S MEDITATION OFFICERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ALUMNI NOTES SUNRISE SODALITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION THE LOYOLA DEBATING SOCIETY ST. THOMAS PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY THE STUDENTS’ LIBRARY LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART ASSOCIATION OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD JUNIOR CLASS NOTES SOPHOMORE CLASS NOTES FRESHMAN CLASS NOTES Edward A. Bunn, ’17 Herbert R. O’Conor, ’17.... H. Raymond Peters, ’18.... George B. Sybert, ’19 Vincent DeP. Fitzpatrick, ’07 William D. Wickham, ’20. . . T. L. Hodges, ’20 James J. Lindsay, ’17 Rev. Michael A. Purtell, S.J. H. 0. F. H. 0. F, August J. Bourbon, ’14 N. E. W Albert J. Sehlstedt, ’19 Louis C. Roche, ’18 George B. Sybert, ’19. . . William D. Wickham, ’20 PRE-MEDICAL CLASS NOTES j J. H. Wilkerson, } I E. J. Sullivan, f Pre-Medical. . . . BASKETBALL NOTES BASEBALL NOTES... DEATH’S SONNET... Herbert R. O’Conor, ’17 J. W. Farrell, ’17 George B. Sybert, ’19. 18 33 34 38 39 41 50 51 52 55 57 65 67 68 70 73 75 76 78 79 81 82 83 84 85 87 91 95 97 lOI 106 107 CLASS HISTORY OF H. S. ’17 j SEVENTEEN CURED RAIN DROPS THE STRANGER’S STORY THE FOOTBALL COACH “HOW BROWN MADE GOOD; OR A TALE OF TWO SPIES” OPPORTUNITY E. J. Nestor, i H. J. Casey, - H. S. ’17 J. A. Meyer, ) F. Mac Eogan T. W. Cole, H. S. ’17 S. B Elmer Fody, H. S. ’18 Charles Durbin, H. S. ’19 Raymond J. Donahue, H. S. ’20. . . Albert E. Gonce, H. S. ’20 108 123 124 128 129 132 134 141 THIRD YEAR CLASS NOTES SECOND YEAR “A” CLASS NOTES Richard L. Ball, Louis E. Hofstetter, Clarence J. Caulfield, F. Jules Merceret, Michael F. Delea, 1 , Leo C. G. Muth, ) 149 CLASS NOTES OF SPECIAL “EDUCATION”--SECOND YEAR “B” PLAY... FIRST YEAR “A” CLASS NOTES FIRST YEAR “B” CLASS NOTES FIRST PREPARATORY SECOND PREPARATORY SODALITY OF THE ANNUNCIATION MORGAN DEBATING SOCIETY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEBATING SOCIETY DRAMATICS ATHLETIC NOTES BASEBALL FOOTBALL BASKETBALL TENNIS ' ADVERTISEMENTS. Walter A. Brown, H. S. ’19 155 157 159 J. Leonard Bees, H. S. ’20 165 169 175 177 179 J. Mitchell O’Brien 180 F. J. G. ’17 181 184 i85 189 191 James Considine, H. S. ’17 193 : , • - - 8 y 10 n 12 13 14 15 16 RAYMOND J. KWASNIK, A. B., Arithmetic. 17 (ClaaB nf 131 T Al) is lliis (lay of !)aiiiiig a lime wlien lears are l)ul a I ' aint expression ol our sorrow, wlien silenee rallier than words l)es])eaks the emotion that surges within our souls. Only a Icwv more days and the last I ' arew’ell, a lew more days and we shall stand on the threshold of a I ' uture, unknowm, unex])lored, untraversed, menacing wdth uncertainly all the more ter- rible in the hour of a monstrous war. nistraught by tliese contlicling emotions, we look hack yearningly uj)on our Alma Mater, only to find her gradually drilling from us. But we shall not falter, for the sjiirit of the ideals wdiieh she has fostered and nourished in us will he the strength to hear our burden and bring us safely through this unlracked wilderness to a glorious destination. fo the High School lad these wairds are hut an aifeclation, llic kind of formality becoming the dignity of a Senior al this time of gradua- tion. To the college man they bear a true note of sorrow ' , yet even for him the novelty of adventure and the sw’eetness of romance jial- liate this thing of grief. To the Senior alone they have their full sig- nificance — to him they are no longer the emjity dreams of boyish fancy, hut the rude and uncarved reality. Loyola is to us now ' but a bandful of hallowed recollections, memo- ries w ' hose vividness is not bedimmed in tbc confusion of hazy ])ros- peclive, visions of a youth filled w ' ith joys, ho])cs, ambitions, eagerly looking forw ' ard to tbe coming of this great day. Should everything else jiass out of our lives, should misfortune be our lot, these sainted recollections of a lia])j)y jiast w ' ould alone be sulticient to s])ur us on to noble deeds and jirodigious accomiilisbmenls worthy of a son of Loyola. Our Alma Mater bas ever been the liome of cberished and untarnished traditions. Many of her sons liave climbed tbe rocky slo])c of un])re- cedenled success. We hojic to follow in Ibeir footstejis. But should w ' e fail to reach that |)innacle of glory, should our deeds not add to the sjilendor of her already shining firmament, we feel we have given her our best. And though the Senior Class of 1917 may ])ass out unnoticed 18 i)Y the coming generations, yet the spirit she handed down will ever remain within these hallowed walls and he a stimulus toward achieve- ment whose blazoned glory will burst lorth like the shot at Concord, “lieard ’round the world.” As our days at Loyola gradually draw to a close, the gates to the inner recesses of our memories swing open and, like trium])hant soldiers marcliing homeward, the animated visions of those joyful high school years come troojiing by. After the first yeai’s there are many pleasant recollections, but so few common to us all, because of the division of our class, that we make no mention of them. But who of the iircsent Senior does not remember the gleeful days of third year, where the diligent Mr. Forteseue drilled us in the foundations of the classics. The detested “Jug,” with its inniimerable excuses, tloods gaily back uiion us. Cer- tainly that member should be ostracized who would forget the hajipy period with the incompara]3le Mr. Forteseue. The beginning of September, 1912, brought us to the Senior High School, where the enthusiastic and energetic Father Sullivan awaited us. Often referred to as “hard worker,” Father Sullivan “made good” tins name by literally j)ouring ui)on us themes in Greek and Latin. The conclusion of this year found us thirty-two in numl)er receiving the blue ribbon diplomas amidst the ap])lause of our friends. Surely Fourth High holds for us no unha])py memories. Anotlicr ])leasant summer rolled around and school commenced with us in Freshman. We were only fourteen in number, each with an exalted idea of his importance. Fortunately for us the fates were kind in placing over our destiny the staid, sober-minded and zealous Father Parker. To his credit be it said that he succeeded in instilling in us our first real appreciation of English i)oetry, evidently a lasting and splendid monument by which to be remembered. To Father McLnughlin, our Mathematics and Chemistry instructor, we all bear profound respect and sincere attacbment. His indefatiga- ble labor in our bebalf did much toward our intellectual devclo]3ment and the intermittent humorous thrusts from his good nature instituted the spice of a class, whose sid)jcct matter was naturally dry and un- attractive. The gruelling third degree of Father McLoughlin’s “quiz” will never be forgotten. 19 ilh llic ' ()])c ' nino- ol our Sophomore year came the roar ol eamion Irom across the sea. Euroi)e had heen hurled into the throes of war. Incidentally our class lost three of its memhers, not, however, to fight on the battlefields of Euro|)e, hut to enter life’s battles. Stuart Fenwick felt the call of the Sunny South., .Joe Birch joined the ranks of the Hop- kins students, while Jimmy O’lo olc went forth to assume the home and business responsibilities at his father’s death. Great as this loss was to us, it was soon counteracted by the amiable Father Coughlin and the advent of two new members, Joe Knccht and Bill Hodges. Father Coughlin’s incomiiarable humor and keen wit were admirable gloom dispcllcrs and the source of inestimable ])leasure to us. Jlie art ol ciiticism, he contended, was not the least ol a student’s attainments and to this end he worked assiduouslv. At the close of the first term news reached us of Father Coughlin’s transfer from Loyola. Though his absence was keenly felt, his suc- ccssoi , father Moakley. met with our instant ajiproval. This eminent jiiofcssoi and scholarly jiriest strove incessantly to implant in us a knowledge and a])preciation of oratory. That his efforts were not 1 utile we have only to consult the catalogue of 1915, where we find Sojihomore rc])rescntcd by three memhers in the ])ublic debate. In passing let us not forget Mr. Walter Summers, who treated us to the sciences of Physics and Biology. In his class we spent many jilcasant houis together, and his learned dissertations were of invalua- ble assistance to us. 1 hi oughoiit all these years of careful toiling in the field of the classics, oui aims, our ambitions, our life itself underwent a serious change. Ihe inconstancy amt fickleness of immature boyhood faded away be- fore the gravity and maturity of the scholar. In other words, we had been intellectually transformed, but the transformation was not com- plete. The need of a thorough Philosojihic (raining was easily apjiarcnt. We lacked that breadth of vision, accuracy and dejith of thought so cssentitil to tiiic education, fully aware o( our deficiencies, we eagc ' rly looked loM aid to the coming of our Junior vear. Here we were con- Cronted with no less an eminent jirofessor and renowned Philosoiiher than father Ooghe. Belentlessly, uneeasingly he toiled, not only to ac- quaint us with the sublimities of this transcendental science, but to 20 effect that alteration ot mind so necessary to make us intelligent advo- cates in tlie cause of truth and morality, ffhe fruit of his work has been a deep and lasting imprint on our character. Our last year at Loyola was blessed with the advent of the affable Father Burkett. Master of the science of Ethics, he thoroughly ingrained in us an extensive and profound knowledge of this practical liranch of Phil osoi)hy. With a view to the interest of the student, Father Burkett instituted the St. Thomas Philosopliical Society, whose members con- tril)uted an essay subject to the criticism and discussion of their class- mates. Father Burkett’s year at Loyola was one of great benefit and continual joy to the student. Ungrateful would we lie if, in passing, we failed to pay a tribute of respect and gratitude to Father Fleming. Ever solicitous for our wel- fare, he established a Senior English class which he himself volunteered to teach. Fortunately for us this stej) was most o])})ortune, as it enaliled us to review the essentials of our language, which even a Senior is apt to forget. Father Fleming’s useful and jiractical talks in this class rendered us an incalculable service. Tims we have completed our memorable days at Loyola. In them we find only jojv happiness and contentment. Without them our life would he but a great void, with every kind of capabilitj unsatisfied. Now that these days are over and the critical period of our existence has arrived, we feel with particular keenness the need of th e guiding hand, the wise and sagacious counsel of our Alma Mater. Assuredly she shall not be found wanting. For though we leave her sac.rcd walls to enter uj)on the manifold and divers paths of our ambitions, her omnipresent spirit shall remain, penetrate and ennoble our lives, in- vigorate and enlighten both body and soul in the mighty struggle for our heavenly goal. Edward A. Bunn. ’17 21 Hditor-in-cliiof of d ' liE Anm al, Piofecl ol’ tlie Senior Sodality, and Vice-Prc ' sidc ' nt oT Ihe St. Tlioinas Philosophical Society. His angelic countenance evidences a modest and humble disj)osition. Blushes al the thought of having led the class alphabetically for seven years, and hides his Philosoj)hy medal and Classics ijremiums where none hut the si)irits can see them. Keen of intellect and ex- tremely elastic of longue, he can win the laurels of almost any dis- putation, whether the subject he “Kthics” or “free lunch.” A thor- ough student and friendly adviser. Agrees with florace on the ques- tion of moderation, hence mixes work with recreation and heaj)s of sleej). Ed is recognized l)y the class as the most widely known clul)man, since rei)ort has it that he controls all the “wet” cIuIjs of South Baltimore. Started out to educate himself socially Init soon found himself trying to educate society. Being a connoisseur of art, he naturally sought to become ac- (|uainted with “Terpsicliore,” but a lack of reci|)rocation caused him to discontinue his achances on that fair damsel. A Philosoj)her through and through, he philosojjhizes on the “movies ” It is an easy matter I ' or him to tell you offhand the characteristics and histrionic ai)ility of any i)rominent motion ])iclure actor. Budded forth as a i)ul)lic speaker in Freshman and has been consj)icuous in oratorical contests since. No one knows what course of life Eddie will j)ursue, but no one thinks it worth while to learn, since all concede his ability and aptitude to reach llu ' ajjcx of any literary or scienlitic hill he strives to climb. 22 A consistent student and enthu- siastic athlete may well character- ize our friend Johnny, from Govans. Although uncompromis- ing even to obstinacy in many of his views, John is no shirker and gained the friendshij) of his class- mates as well as the respect of all those with whom he has ever come in contact. As manager of the hasehall team he deserves special credit for his zealous work in preparing a schedule that held out exceed- ingly bright j)rospects for Loyola ' s name in this sport. In his early years Johnny has been the win- ner of many i)remiums and has figured more or less prominently in public scholastic exercises. He is an authority on nature ' s pro- ducts and claims some preten- tions as a judge of high art.” However, we will not vouch for his ability in this department. He has the greatest actual displacement ability ot liis classmen, although his Irulky stature does not interfere with his nynn)h-like agility. In the social activity of Govans he seems to liloy a very important part, and has the unenviable reimtation of always having something to sell. But Johnny will simjily tell you that it is a charitable purpose and thus obviates all objections. John’s determination of mind will he a great asset towards Ids success in the jirofession of law, which he contemplates entering. We wish him luck in a sjilendid and joyful iuture. 23 I Our most ardent patriot. That “it is l)etter late than never” is a prineiple whieh Bill l)elieve(l and apj lied. But lie surprised every- one wlien he forsook studies and doinestie liajijiiness to he one of tlie first volunteers in Unele Sam ' s Naval Militia. The separation from former ties must have been a trying ordeal for him. To de- sert our Philosojiliy class was no easy matter for one who revelled in Philosophic “ditficultics.” How- ever, fighting will come natural to this son of the South. Bill is a clear thinker and a man of good judgment. It is fortunate that Philosophy did not obtain a stronger grip on him, for just as sure as the study of that great science tends to make jicrsons cynical. Bill would have become a full-fledged jicssimist. His deli- cacy, quaint taste and literary ability combine to make a unique jiersonality, which gains for him admirers and friends wherever he goes. If he were Presidenl all jiroteclive tariff would he abolished. He would follow the Democratic iiarty if it jiassed through Hades, and now de- fends their tenets and his own jiet theories with the tenacity and un- flinchingness of Stonewall Jackson. Bill is not a ])uhlic sjieaker, but he made famous the siieech of Portia in Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice.” Some seem to think he sjiends too much time in the study and jiractice of “Boology.” Like many other memliers of the class. Bill hears the call ol Law, and the call is not misdirected. When he re- turns glory-laden from tlie ranks and strikes out in civil life we hope for and antici])ate a career that will merit many laudations and laurel wreaths. 24 Someone once said that life is one sweet dream. Although this sentiment has been repeatedly as- sailed, it finds a staunch supporter in Joe. Unruffled by any of life’s perplexities, Joey sees only the lieaceful, tranquil summer days in his existence, when the Jiirds sing sweet love-songs and the o])en wilderness extends its call to all. For accuracy, neatness and sys- tem, Joe has few equals among his classmen and may be safely attributed the distinction of be- ing the most lovable member of Senior. We often wonder whether there is anything but good nature in him, since he never shows the least perturbation when a joke is sprung at his expense. Among his many places of recreation, Joe holds a warm spot in his heart for “River View” park, whence he received the name “Potamoiisis.” As an authority on automobiles he stands high amongst his classmen, and his extensive information on practical topics is of great benefit to his friends. As surely as the sun rises and sets, so surely wall Joe not fail to take his daily walk on Lexington street. But as he is a keen observer of human nature perha])s this section of the city affords him a wade field of exj)erimentaiion. Our friend’s future seems to he the business world; we think him admirably adapted to this, and we feel his ability and good traits will reap for him a fruitful harvest. 25 Hiisint ' ss iiiaiiagci’ oT The Ax- X ' l .vE, a roiiiu ' i’ Vicr-Pr( ' si(k ' nl of llu ' Loyola Daljaling Society, Vice- I ' icsidcMil ol llic present Senior, aie a lew oT the honored positions heslov. ' ed on our ever-siniling and aniiahle ciassinate. Voted the most ardent supj)orter ol’ all col- lege ' runctions. Jim has the unique iej)utation of never missing an athletic contest in his career. As an executive of the basketball team he did splendid work in con- structing an ellicient business de- partment, so indispensa])le to the suceess of the team. Reeenth elected the political authority of the class, his etiscussions on annex- eilion are ' a se)urce of valuable in- I ' oi Illation te) liis benighted col- le ' iigues. Usually reticent on all teijiies, but emce the peill of silence falls there is no telling when it will rise again. His delightful humor and pleasing disjiosition have gaineel him man} ' friends during his seven years sojourn at Loyola. Always willing to change an opinion when convinced of the contrary. Helel an intense aversion toward Philosojiby in Junior year, but ojiposition gradually melted into a love for this “Queen of Scienees.” Me now sjiends as much time imjiroving its usefulness as he did former- ly in heajiing condemnation on it. With the ladies, so gossip has it, .Jim holds a rather |)rominent soeial reputation. Perhaps this accounts for his fre({uent visits to Pkiston, where juany of our “fairer sisters ' ” dw( ' ll. Hoj)es to ( ' liter the jirofession of law. His talents will be his h( ' st assets, .limmy, we jiledgc ' our faith in your ability and wish you weallh, lu ' allh and hap])iness. 26 President Atliletic Association, Cliairinan Alumni College Athletic Board, Manager College Basket- ball Team. Captain College Base- ball Team. President of the St. Thomas Philosophical Society and ex-President of the Loyola Debating Society. An “all around’” good fellow. The books he took from Loyola as premiums, both in High School and College, dem- onstrate that he is a consist- ent student. “Herb” has natural as well as accfuired beauty. His attractiveness and delicacy of car- riage prove irresistable to the gentler portion of the species, and a billet-doux in his admirable handwriting has sent many a modern Venus into a state of ecstacy. When it comes to oratory “Herb” outshines the ethereal lamp])osts. He made his debut in 1913, when he ca])tured the High School medal for excel- lence in public debate. Has now become an oratorical sjjecialisl on President Wilson and St. Patrick. But “Herb.” does not confine his activity to Classics and Philoso])hy. As an athlete he looms uj) consid- erably in football, baseball and l)askelball. As manager of tbe 1916- 1917 basketball team he merited a most enviable re])ulation. If Loyola had established a course for “politicians” “Herb” “couldn’t be beat,” and the College debt would increase by virtue of tbe innumerable medals he could not help but win. Fortunately, Romulus has chosen a j)rofession well suited to his ability and eccentricities, and some day we ho])e to find him a jirominent lawyer, but still more ])rominent as a tigure in Mary- land politics and a rival to the reputation of “Sonny” Mahon. 27 Voted llie gainesl and most si)oi ' tsmanlike tellow at Loyola, Quinny is a tyjiieal college man witli the welfare of both school and class sincerely at heart. Ath- letically inclined, he has done more for his Alma Mater in this department than any other student in recent years. His remarkable self-restraint and forbearance in the more vigorous sports has secured for him the friendship of the students and the admiration of all those who have in any wa} gained his ac([uaintance. Import- ant as these (jualities may he they are not his only distinctions. Win- ner of many class laurels and al- ways high in class rating, .Johnny has many intellectual attain- ments, the foremost of which is his extensive and thorough knowl- languages. edge of the Classical Cai)tain of the basketball quint and its veteran ]) layer, Quinny had j)ractically become the sustaining j)ower of the team. As a baseball catcher and football j)layer he has more than once attained for Loyola the goal of victory. His muscular expansion demonstrates in a truly realistic manner the havoc wrought by the “busy bertha.” As a result of these exhibitions his classmates ])erpetually assume an attitude of l)rej)aredness. This member of Senior intends to enter the j)rofession of law. His numerous ([ualifications are the best assurance of his suc- ce.ss. We hoi)e some day to find ins likeness adorning the hall of fame as a most prominent m ember of the Baltimore bar. 28 “Mike” as our most serious stu- dent has had the distinction of being class beadle throughout al- most all classes, an ottice merited by his extreme honesty. Consis- tency in study and work is his “long suit,” but, Avhen not work- ing, Mike strives to out-distance the motorcycle “cops” with his own trusty “Indian.” Apparently a man of thought, he substantiates the appearance by delving deeply into anything that comes under his attention. A joke receives more appreciation from him than from anjmne else in the class, for, after the first laugh, he goes be- neath the surface of a jocose sa - ing or deed and finds material sutficient to occasion a second out- burst. With a true sense of the beautiful he is naturally offended hv the commonplace and has been V. . observed to turn away his eyes or U: quicken his pace whenever pass- ing a “booze joint.” With regard to jiatriotism he emulates another member of the fold, halving trained at Plattsburg in 1916 and at jircsent is looking forward to a lieutenancy in the army. It must he admitted that this rival of Jess Willard in physical strength and of Haig in strate- gic ability will succeed as a military otlicer by reason of the thorough- ness with which he attacks everything. From the day when he first entered Loyola, through the seemingly long years of high school, through Poetry, Rhetoric, Natural Science and Philosophy, Mike has retained a jiermanent position among the leaders, and it is a sure conclusion that when the Class of 1917 spreads out into the various walks of life, what- ever the way he goes, this son of Erin will again be found among the foremost of his profession. 29 riu ' most versalilc iiian in the class lias been the great distinc- tion tacitly given Ferd. Schoberg by bis elassinales. Winning of the jiublie debate medal in 1915, of (be oratorical jiremiuin in 191(3, of ninne.rous science medals and class laurels have been jiisl some few of the honors beaiicd on this talented student. He is conspicu- ous for accuracy and system in (bought and composition, and much of bis success must be at- tributed to these ([iialities. Nor is bis ability entirely restricted to I lungs intellectual. As a dancer be has gained an enviable renown and has recently attained the added distinction of minstrel comedian. We wonder whether there is any department in wbieb be could not excel. As President of the Loyola Debating Society and Secretary of tlie St. Thomas Pbilosojibical Society be dis- ])lays a jiarliamentary ability capable of fulfilling the functions of these ollices in a most apt and accomplished manner. Nor is be inunune from the gaiety and frivolities which life olfers. “Moving pictures,” be says, “when j)roperly censored, are a valuable ac([uisition to both Ibe serious and gleeful side of life.” He is a member of many social clubs throughout the city and has great influence in all of them. His re- searches into byi)notism, mesmerism and mysticism have enabled him to write many essays on these subjects. As regards his future, Ferd is the most enigmatic member of the class. Some say he will follow scien- tific i)ursuits, others the literaiy line, but whatever |)rofession he enters we feel will be graced by his talents and will find him a steadfast ad- herent to truth and morality. 30 A prominent figure in college oratory. Bill first sprang into the limelight in 1915 wlien he carried off the jirize in a contest in ex- temporaneous speaking. That this feat was not a chance occurrence, hut rather resulted from the kind- ling of a smouldering tire of iii- herent oratory, is proved by the fact that hut one year later he Imrst forth in a blaze of glory as the winner of the Intercollegiate Peace Contest of Maryland. Al- though he did not gain first hon- ors in the subsequent group con- test, he proved a creditable repre- sentative of his Alma Mater. Un- fortunately Bill seems contented in “resting on his laurels,” for, since those occasions of victory, he has humlily and unceremoni- ously retired into seclusion, from which not even the cares of study can entice him. Because of his natural adornments Bill is some- what a “winner.” Tall and slender, with wavy brown hair and lustrous dark eyes of the same hue, ii is hut natural that the opposite sex “falls for him. ” But, on the other hand, he is not immune from such “falling.” Beport has it that he has been seriously, if not mortally, wounded by Cupid. Present unmistakahle indications of a chemical affinity for “mazuma” point to a future state of vast wealth for this product of the Fatherland. Those w ho really know Bill predict that at some future time he will suddenly rouse himself from his lethargy and imitate an advance that even Von Kluck must envy. 31 W’hcnevc ' r the name of Sullivan is mentioned around Loyola the first im])ression a Senior memher receives is that of a most versatile student and a very eapahlc ex- l)onent of the (ireek verb. The elass is unanimous in electing liiin to the chair of excellence for proficiency in this language, dcs- pite his open and vigorous pro- tests. For Bill is a most modest student who detests the limelight and seeks the lowly haunt of the recluse. In athletics Bill has also attained prominence. Tall and handsome as he is characterized hy the ladies of North Baltimore, he is ])articular- ly p roficient in the vigorous game of football. Notwithstanding the many accidents suffered in this gridiron s])ort. Bill still elaims for it first |)lace among athletics. For the last five years he held the shot- put record and it is very doulit- ful whether there will even he a rival forthcoming in the next athletic contest. As an elocutionist Bill |)oj)ularizcd the celebrated lines of Ten- nyson : “Break, break, break on thy cold, gray stones, oh sea! Would that my soul couhi utter the thoughts that arise in me.” Tlie iieculiar fitness of the meaning of these lines to his emotional temiierament perhajis made Bill love them so well. As a pastime he studies fhe character and disjiosition of the Bussians and their leaders. He is an ardent admirer of this race, although he himself is of dislinctly Celtic origin. Wluitever profession he adojits wilf he better for his entrance, for his ])rofound thought and diligence will contribute much towards its elevation and advancement. 32 Oh 33 WiiK ' kc -‘Piip Van Winkle Inertia (Blip mpagup In iEnfnrrp ppar? ' rn ' r this crisis in the world’s history there is a crying need Tor A W some ])raetieal plan to further the dislieartened crusade for International Peace. However, a lasting i)eace among nations seems im])ossihle from the usual proposals of dis - armament and even from the usual treaties of arbitration. We are, indeed, not blind to the events of the hour. The great war, which has held the foremost j)lace in the world’s history for the past three years, has affected us to such extent that we are not only privi- leged, we are in duty hound to search after a i)anacea for international ills. If this war has accomplished nothing else il lias at least disclosed in the heart of every intelligent creature the craving for the advent of a universal force which could be used to deliver humanity from the toils in which it has been enmeshed for centuries; a force which could be the weajion of a new dispensation summoned not in the cause of selfish hostility or jiolitical ambition but in the cause of a universal justice, a universal order and a universal jieace. A i)ian has been both initiated and matured on this side of the At- lantic which emliodies in its covenant just those principles. The League to Enforce Peace, a product of the mature delilierations of America’s foremost statesmen, was brought into being for the purpose of prevent- ing, if iiossible, the recurrence of such a catastrophe as that which for the last three years has engulfed the nations of Europe. The league invites the meinbershiji of eveiy nation of the civilized world. Its jirogram calls for: (1) a legislative conference for the de- velopment of international law; (2) an international tribunal for the settlement of justifiable questions arising between members of the league; (3) a council of conciliation for the submission of non-justifica- ble dis|)utes for mediation and comjiromise, and (4) the joint action of co-o])crating nations to conqiel any nation to submit its case for con- sideration to the international court or the council of conciliation. The league is not a sto])-the-war movement, in fact it concerns itself in no way with the jiresent contlict; nor do its siionsors ojipose military 34 preparedness nor espouse peaee at any ])rice. It merely ol)liges its members, before they resort to arms against another member, thereby disturbing the soeial fabric and inllicting untold injury ui)on neutral nations, to state their case before an im})artial body and give time to have it considered on its merits. To make tliis clf ' ec- tive, the league i)roposes that the members unite their economic and military powers to compel another member to submit his grievance before going to war, and, if needs be, to declare war on the nation re- fusing to submit its case for consideration. In that latter ])urpose lies the league’s strength, for behind interna- tional law, behind all treaties for the prevention or limiting of hostili- ties, there must he devised some form of international sanction which would give imiise to the hardiest aggressor. As the subjects of a free and indci)endent nation we believe with Woodrow Wilson Ihese fundamental things: 1. “That every j)eople has a right to choose the sovereignty under which it shall live; 2. “That the small states of the world have a right to enjoy the same respect for their sovereignty that great and powerful nations ex})ect and insist u])on; and 3. “That the world has a right to he free from any disturbance of its peace that has its origin in aggression and disregard of the rights of peoj)les and nations.” Maintaining these i)rinciplcs, we crave an association to insure the inviolable security of them. Yet those arc the aims of the League to Enforce Peace, the tenets ui)on which its high-minded founders stake its very existence. The league would prevent any war begun for any reason without full submission of its causes to the opinions of the world, a virtual guarantee of ])ohtical indc})endence and territorial integrity. Polygamy and slavery have been abolished by civilized nations; duel- ling no longer exists where English is s])okcn; the rights of private war and of privateering have passed away; many other beneficent abolitions have been made in other fields, hut there stdl remains the foulest blot that ever disgraced the earth — the killing of civilized men like wild beasts by men as a permissible mode of settling international disputes. 03 ' arc ' nol dc ' luding oursc ' lvc ' s willi the l)c ' lier that this league can sucec ' c ' d ill eradicating all wars, lor it is scarcc ' ly to he hoped that one more great holocaust will not he witnessed hel’ore the reign of jieace is estab- lished. The scoria of the smouldering mass of jirevious combats may he expected to hurst out at intervals; nevertheless, if the League to Lnlorcc ' Peace can succeed in reducing the jiractice of war, if it can lirevent just one great war, it will not have existed in vain. It is cer- tain that such a federation would greatly reduce the jirohahility of hostilities. It would take the advantage sought by some nations of catching the enemy unprepared. It would give a chance for jmhlic opinion to be formed on the controversy, an aspect not to be disre- garded because onee war is declared jiassion runs too high for calm debate ' on its true merits. d lu ' i’c ' seems no more opportune lime than now to discuss what kind ol international relations shall he rc ' ared from the jiresent world con- llagi’ation. A great railway bridge collajises and engulfs a passenger li ' ain. I he tirst duty ol the otticers and railroad servants is to assuage the sullering and save the lives of the |)assengers overwhelmed in the wreck. Hut there is a concurrent duty. The engineering force should begin while the ofticials and wrecking crew are actually at work to draw the j)lans and design the structure for a new and better bridge. Apj)lying this ])rincij)le, there can be no more a|)j)ro])riatc time, it seems, than the immediate ])resent for intelligent men to consider what can l)e done to save the world from another dire calamity like the i)resent Euroj)ean conflict. V( ' think the very genesis and |)rogress of the ])resent European war substantia t( ' s the belii ' f that if an elfectivc ' international league of j)eace could have been created at tlu ' close of the Franco-Prussian war and dev( ' lop( ' d during the last 10 years there would have been no Euro|)ean war today. Let us suj)|)ose such a league had existed in the summer ot 101 I and that its active members were Russia, the Scan- danavian countries, (iermany, (ireat Britain, France, Austria and Ser- bia, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, Holland, tlie United States and the great South American rej)ublics. Supj)ose that the league had i)re- scribed that the ({uestion arising from the assassination of an Austrian arch-duke by a Serbian in a Bosnian city must be submitted to the 36 ii ' l jl ink ' riiational judicial triljunal, and if Austria had refused to do so and had proceeded to tlie attack and tlieii this world-wide leai ue of nations had said they would stoj) her by their eoiuhined naval and military power, does any one sui)pose that the Teutonic Allies would have ])roeeeded with the war? Just as the American revolution ])r odueed a league of thirteen eolo- ni( ' S. which has since grown into one of the greatest federations of the world, so do we believe that the European war may conceivably pro- duce a league which will grow into a world-wide compact. Do not think the league is imj)raetieal because it is based on an ideal. Did not the American republic spring from a small group of. men who had a great ideal which was at first lauglied to scorn for its imjiracticahility ? Did not the second great crisis in our history, the Civil War, which finally renewed and strcnigthened the Union, spring from an idealistic vision of a world from which indi idual sla- very would l)e abolished? We believe that tlie vcaw idealism of this great enterprise is the mainspring of its vitality. Jdie ideal of Washington was the ' abolition of monarchical auto- cracy on this continent — a visionary scheme for its time, hut finally made a practical success. J ' he ideal of Lincoln was the abolition of slavery by force — a vision- ary scheme to many of the best thinking ])eo|)le of the jieriod, hut it was made a jiractical success. J ' he ideal of the League to Enforce Peace is the abolition of the slaverv of the nation by force — a visionary scheme to some, hut his- lory sh.ows that it is a vision that can he realized in actual, iiolitical, international life. It is the vision of jierhajis im.|)ossihle perfection whicli has led liumaii- ity across the centuries. (Conservative hut none the less hopeful evidence that nations are seeking a substitute for war is found in the gradual acceptance of the idea of a League to Enforce Peace. Lord drey, British Secretary of Eoreign Affairs, and Viscount Bryce welcome the advent of such a lederation, while President Woodrov ' Wilson declares emphaticallv for this ])ermanent coinhination for the restraint of aggression and the preservation of a general jieace. 37 However, the day of triumph is not far distant. With the moral in- tliienee of a League to Enforee Peaee our goal is yet attainable. Al- ready the moving linger of Time points on the wide horizon, in the roseate tints of the dawn, the picture of Peace — Peace, the victory of victories, beside which Marathon and Gettysburg ])alc into insignifi- cance; victory without the strains of martial music, unaccompanied by the sob of the widowed or the orphaned; victory on God’s battlefield in humanity ' s war on war. Heubeut R. O’Conok, ’17. lining WIuil kindly god hath touched with mighty hand This whole wide world till now so sad, forlorn? Whrre onee was barren coldness now is born A gladsome, warming brightness to the tand. The blossoms biust; each tender leaf is fanned By perfumed winds, and each succeeding morn Seems striving harder Nature to adorn. ’Tis Spring! Let cold and gloom fore’er be banned. The trials and sorrows of this life of oars Seem but to me the frigid Winter s blast, Whieh man endnreth patiently. He knows Where now the somber gloom doth hold, the bowers Of Spring will surely come, and troubles past Bid dreams will seem — for Spring doth banish woes! — II. Raymond Peters, ’18. 38 ilnbu’s Srpam was only sixteen, but he was l ig and strong and thought already a man. He was wont to strut about the house, his hands deep in his pockets and his brow furrowed with a forced frown, while he terrified his timid mother with “war talk. “Mother, he said one day, “I am going to enlist, I want to he a soldier and go to fight our enemies. Then his mother smiled, and, putting her arm around him. tried to drive the silly notion from his mind. “My hoy. she said, “wait till you are bigger and stronger; wait till you are old enough to know what war means, and then, perhaps, you will not he so anxious to run away and leave your poor mother at home, sad and lonely. “But, mother, said John, “father will he here and I really want to go. You know Frank Thomas has enlisted and I am as big as he is, or nearly as hig. “Ah, yes. my son, hut you must remember, you are not as strong as Frank is, nor as accustomed to work and hardship. Wait, John, your turn will come. And. besides, your mother docs not wish you to go. so, like a dutiful hoy. go out and play and think no more of it. That night, after John had said his prayers and tumbled into bed, he lay for a long time thinking — thinking of battles and war. He pic- tured to himself a large plain filled with soldiers marching, with flying standards, against a foe. The enemy were in full retreat and were falling fast beneath a terrible rain of fire, whilst his friends marched jjroudly along cheering lustily. Surely there was nothing horrible about this, as his mother said there was. But, then, he thought, mother is a woman, she doesn ' t know how glorious it is to capture and defeat ene- mies like this, and to Avin honor and fame. How proud she would be of her boy if he were to go and return a hero ! Then tlie scene changed. Now he is really a soldier, hut not pur- suing a beaten foe. not victorious and covered witli glory, but down in a deep trench, cold and hungry and sick. On both sides of him are 39 loi lorn soldiers, lludr clu ' eks l)urnl l)y powder, llieir dry li])s eraeked, llieir hair mailed wilh sweal and l)lood, wliile Iroin l)iirning eyes gleams hitler liale as they fire at their invisil)le foe. Cannons roar and liullets lly sereaming over their heads, (ireat shells burst on all sides, (hading terrible death to his friends. The j)iteoiis cries of the wounded ling in his ears and the frightful curses of the dying smite his mad- deiK ' d brain. Still be must stay at his j)ost without llinehing, he must tight, too. Then comes the cry, “Forward! Out of the trench he must climb, over the lorn and bleeding bodies of the dead, whose faces mock the waning light, onward, amid the flash of cannon, the rain of shriek- ing bullets, on towards the enemy. His helmet is shot away, his com- rade ' s fall beside him, yet ever onward. Now he stumbles over a low barbed-wire fence, his aching limbs are torn, he is Iramjiled uj)on and blinded by blood, yet he must struggle to his feet, and once more dash I’orward. Hut now as he nears the foe they rise like a waill heforc him. lOngues of tlame Hash from belching guns and all is confusion. A sud- den sharp, cruel jiain racks his wdiole body, his vision is blurred, strange voices and murmurings ring in his ears, he loiters, he falls — down, down, (town into the yawning mouth of a fathomless ahyss. He shrieks loud- ly, yet the walls only re-echo his cries. He shouts out again in anguish and he is mocked by his own voice, yet he sinks ever downward. Now lu ' sees the hottom, rough aud jagged. He is aboiU to fall u|)()n the ter- ii!)l(‘ points wlu ' ii he suddenly aw’akc ' ns to tind his mother bending ()V( ' i ' him. “Mother, he cries, and in a moment he is weeping out his hitter story in her arms. (h:()H(ii: B. Svui.HT, T9. 40 Alt Jutpruinu luitb (Carranza E didn’t slecj) iiuich the night of Sc‘})tcnil)c ' r 25, 191(). We lay on our cot in our tent in the Fiisl Maryland Regiment ' s camp at Eagle Pass. We looked up at the stars twinkling above us. buried as (hey were in the deej) heavens that cover the southwestern ])art of Texas. Anon we looked out, over the alkali-sprinkled j)lains, across the Rio (irande at the light blinking on the eupola of the Municii)al Build- ing in Piedras Negras. We were going across the river in the morn- ing. We had crossed it many times before, hut on the morrow we would cross it on the lirsl stage of one of the most important journeys of our lives. d he coyotes were howling, the dogs were harking, some of the fel- lows in kliaki were singing and over ncair the goatherd’s house some Mexicanos were |)laying on their mandolins some of their country’s melodies. It was a few minutes of ten. We rolled over on our cot again. Then the trumpeter sounded “tai)s.” The bugle notes floated out over the plains, out over the Rio (irande to Mexico. Then the bugler in the Fifth Maryland sounded ‘da|)s” for the weary Baltimoreans. The buglers of the Thirticdh and tlie Third regular infantry, the First Vermont, the First and Second Kansas, Troop A of Maryland and the Field Hospital and Ambulance companies of Maryland took uj) the notes. Soon bugle call was answering bugle call and the air setaned to he made musical and softer tluaeby. In a few minutes the Mexicans on tlie otlur side of the river would sound “tai)s.” The lights over there would go out as tliey were going out in the camp of Uncle Sam’s hoys. It was time to sleep and yet we couldn’t. A few minutes before we had received a telegram Jrom First UJiief Carranza inviting us to visit him, to interview liim and to study con- ditions in Mexico. It was an invitation for which we had been ])ray- ing for days past and wliich now, on its arrival, had made us liapj)}’. Yet we were lying on our cot thinking o ' er some of tlie terrible tab ' s of desjioliation and murder tlud had conu ' to us from the unhappy 41 country on the other side oT the Rio Grande. We were wonderino- if we wouhl ever come hack. At 8 o ' clock the next morning a newspaper friend from Tennessee arrived and we crossed the l)ridge. We boarded tlie train at Piedras Xegras, got our scat in the first-class day coach and were off. In the seat in Jront of us was an old Mexican woman with two cages in her la]) — one cage with a canary bird, the other with a jiarrot. Across the aisle was a Carranzista soldier who laid down his arms when he left one of his legs u})on the held of battle (ajiologics to Hood). In front of h.im was a handsome senora, who had a bold looking fellow for a luishand. Bold as he looked, he was exceedingh henpecked. His chief job was to keep her in cigarettes and to light the cigarettes. She smoked from Piedras Xegras to Mexico City, a distance of a thousand miles. She smoked day and night from Wednesday morning to Fri- day afternoon. Everybody in the car seemed to he eating pecan nuts and everybody crushed these jiccans with his or her teeth. Great and strong are the teidh of the Mexicans! On toj) of the coaches and on the stejis leading to the coaches were Carranzista soldiers, many of them barefooted; all of them with shawls over their shoulders and all of them with rilles. These were stationed on the train in jirejiaration for the appearance of Villistas or other bandits. All the male passengers had sidearms — all except the two of us. The others were looking for trouble; we two were not. All alone the av from Piedras Xegras to Saltillo, we saw these sol- diers at the stations or placed at sundry other points. Troop trains passed us from time to time. The soldiers and their wives were in the cars, on top of the cars and on a false llooring placed under the cars. The Mexicans use every hit of space they can find. Fresh air doesn’t get much room to circulate among the peon classes in that country. Therefore a Mexican coach, lilled with people eating and drinking, is not the most jileasant place in the world. The women always travel with the Mexican soldiers. They cook for the men en route to the field of carnage and in their camps. The women, like most of the men, are as slovenly and as unclean as the worst negro w harf-rat. 42 A word about ' the Mexican railroad stations; most of those seen today in the northern par t of Mexico are box cars. The Carranzistas, Villistas and the figlilers of the other factions kept l)urning the real stations so often that it was long ago determined that there was no use putting up new ones. For hundreds of miles the traveler sees the wrecks of locomotives and railroad tracks. We met a friend on our trij) who had made thousands of dollars buying the railroad junk from the various factions and then selling this junk at a big profit in the United States. Most of the bridges in Northern and Central Mex- ico are new and tliinsy makeshift affairs. The bridges, like the sta- tions, were destroyed so often that it was thought a waste of time and money to spend many dollars or hours on their reconstruction. There was no dining car on our train. Acting on the advice of the Mexican consul at Eagle Pass, we went to the hotel proprietor of that town and had him provide us with a big box containing about a dozen bottles of water (sic!), hard boiled eggs, ham and cheese sandwiches. These things formed the varied commissary that was to last us until we leached Mexico Cit} . We were told that we could Iju} food at all sta- tions if we wanted to, but were assured that we wouldn’t want to. Our friends were right. At the first station, okt men and women, some of them aliovc eighty, litth ' boys and girls, some of them Iiarely learning to speak, came into the cars and asked us to buy food. For the first time, aljout 9 o’clock that first morning, we lieard the cries which we were to hear all the way to “the big city.” “Palm, palm” (bread, bread), “tamales calientes” (hot tamales). “Cafe eon lechc” (coffee with milk). We heard those cries in the early hours of the morning when we were half awake. We were lulled to sleej) with those cries echoing in our ears. Lulled, did we say? That’s not the right word. Tliere was so much pathos, so much des- j)air, so urgent a plea for lielp in tliose cries that they constituted un- ending lamentations, the notes of which haunt us to this hour. These vendors of food, who were urging us to bu} ' so that we might eat, were selling it that they might eat. They dared not touch the lood tliemselves, for they needed every cent they could garner from their sales to keep their l odies from the graves. This food, sickening as 43 il was lo us, was loo da inly l oi’ llu ' in, loo good l or slarving l)eggars like IIkmu lo eal. Some ol llie Food was sevei’al diiys old, but those in Ihe ears ale il, giving in relurn loi ' lli( ' ir meals a mere piltanee. One look a I lliese ragged, emacialed, vei ' inin-eovered vendors, one look at their dirty hare l ' (.•el, their hegi ' imed hands, Iheir unkem[)t heads, and all yeai ' iiings lor other food than lhal whieh vas in our eommissary w’ent vamoosing. Only twiee did we break our resolutions not lo eal ol’ Ihe slull olTered us at Ihe stations, onee at Iraupalua and onee at a i)laee near San Luis Polosi. At Iraupalua we were aw akened at 5 o’eloek in the morning by an Indian orehestra that was serenading us I ' ieh passengers in the lirsl-elass day eoaeh. We went outside, look a walk around the station and bought several (luarls ol strawberries. For these ' berries, llie most luseious we have lasted in our lives, we j)aid nine eents. At San Luis w( ' bought three ears ol ' roasted eorn for three ee ' iits. You gc ' t things for a song in Mt ' xieo. One may iiire a eoaeh for three in Mexieo ( ' ily for eight j)esos, whieh at llu ' lime of our visit vere e(|uivai( ' nl lo Iwenly-four eenls. Tlnx ' e of us generally look the trips so lhal our poeke ' lhooks got no wallops. Hu I we antieij)ale. W( ' s])oke about the dirtiness of the Mexiean ])( ' oi)le. Pov( ' rty. hungei’ and dirl. These Ihi’ee things we saw ' as we traveled through lhal most distressful eountry. Thousands starved in Mexieo last year as thousands starved the year before and as thous- ands w ' ill starve ' this year. Ty])hus and luhereulosis and worse diseases are dee|)-i ' ool( ' d there. Innnoralily, illileraey, imheeility and idioey are lo h( ' s( ' ( ' n on all sides. In the eoui ' se ' of 100 miles, the wu’ilei ' saw ' only one w ' oman w ' earing a |)air of shoes. He saw’ more idiots, more eri|)- i)les, more pe ' rsons w ’alking in llu ' shadow ' of death than ever he had see ' ll in his life before. riiere ' ai’e fe ' W ' countries on eai ' lh w’he ' i’e w’eallh is so easily lo he had, w’lu ' i ' e luxury and hajiiiiness and optimism should he so |)r( ' valenl as in that re ' volution-raekc ' d ic ' puhlie lhal lies lo the south of us. (lold and silve ' r and eojipe ' r and pre ' eious stones are hurie ' d there, ddie plants that spring up w’( ' ( ' d-lik( ' all through the ' land furnish malerial for w ' l ' iting, for clothing, for drinking, for rubber, for hemp and a thou- sand and one other things. Alas, some ' of them furnish the curse of Mex- 44 ico l()(iay a drink that inloxicales, nevc ' r lioli)s; tliat, scciningly, has no excuse for exislenee; that makes those who i)artake of it drunken, miseral)le sols and worse. It would seem that one would only have to wave a wand here and l)ring forth all the treasures of the earth. Some day someone may he allowed to wave lhal wand. That day will come when the Mexicans in ])ower will refuse lo stay the hand that would wave that wand. It will come with the s])iril of fair i)lay, of religious toleration, of Cdiris- lian education, of high ideals, of common decency, with the recogni- tion of a (lod Who holds the destinies of that nation in the hollow of Ills hand. That nation has wandered from (tod and He has made of lu ' r a footstool. Mexico is ignorant, immoral, dirty, beautiful, poor, wasteful and wealthy, l et no man tell you that the (tatholie ( hiirch is resj)onsihlc foi ' eondilions as they ai ' c in Mexico today. Mexico is the Mexico of today heeause of the ])ersecutions that have been waged against the (iatiiolie (duireh. We must l}e candid and truthful. There are condi- tions existing among many of the clergy and the laity of the church in that country that would bring the blush of shame lo the Catholics of this and other countries. Bad clergy, grafting clergy, immoral clergy have- done much harm there. These are the clergymen who for the most part have entered orders through the inspiration and connivance of ])olilieal designers men who stand in league with the anti-Catholies and anti-Cdiristians ])illagers of the (aitholic tem])les, the desecrators of her altars, the defamers of her sacred ])laces. The Cairranzista government is bitterly anti-Cadholic. The wi ' iter met the First Cdiief six limes. lie was his guest at the oratorio, at a I’c- eei)tion given to the Argentine minister and on other occasions. He met all th.e meml)ers of the cabinet in that counti’y. He met (xcneral Ohia ' gon and other leaders in lhal re|)uhlie. Everywhere and at all liiiK ' s he reeeiv( ' d the greatest consideration and ' as the reei|)ient of a numher of extraordinary favors from the highest persons in Mexico, Whatever he wished he got. Some of those who were so kind to us we still numher among our friends, hut we do say that from the lips of some of those we met we heard violent, bigoted, unfair denunciation of the ( atholie Cduireh. 45 71ie Mexican government has closed the seminaries in which the stu- dents for the ])ricsthood could spend years of study for their high othee — years of self-denial, of meditation, of i)ious ])ractices. Were such seminaries in existence — seminaries taught by Jesuits, Sulpicians or other priests — we would have a more intelligent, more devoted body of priests. This does not mean that intelligence and ])icty are lacking in the ])ricsthood there, but if the Mexican government has its way they will he lacking. The few black sheep arc favored and the many men and women of virtue punished. For years past the men in ])owcr in Mexico have closed churches, banished the religious orders, made Catholic education a crime, held up atheistic ideals, robbed the just and rewarded tbc wicked. Such persecutions have been going on for years. Now the government, and ])y the government we mean who- ever may be in power, blames the Cburch for the miseiw of Mexico. It i)revents the Churcb from lifting up the poor and the lowly, of teach- ing decency and virtue and then ])laces the blame for the conditions there u])on that self-same Church. To hide their own guilt, Mexico’s worst enemies have ])crjured themselves and borne false witness against her who would be Mexico’s best friend. First Chief Carranza is a handsome man. He is about six feet two inclics tall, with a typical, brown Mexican face, kindly blue-gray eyes and a neatly trimmed semi-patriarchal beard. He wears a cream- colored military suit, much like the uniform worn by the Confederate soldiers. He is a democratic man, the essence of courtesy and, as a host, is all that could be desired. If one could forget the things that Mr. Carranza has sponsored or suffered to be done, one would esteem him a most estimable and justice-seeking man. Unfortunately, one must be- lieve what is convincingly ])resented for one’s judgment. It was at a meeting at the military academy that we first met the First Chief, General Obregon and other notables of the country. We were seated in the yard of the National Dormitory watching the mili- tary cadets at drill. Suddenly the band struck u]) the Mexican national hymn; everyone stood at attention and the man who governs Mexico entered the courtyard, with Obregon by his sid( ' . That morning we had a ])arade and deinonstration by the cadets and some target shoot- 46 ing. They were wonderful shots, tliese youngsters, and some of their fathers and grandfathers, too. for that inatter. General Ohregon ' s right hand was shot away in a l)attle with Villa. He grasps your hand with his left hand in a peculiar inannc ' r, impos- sible to describe. How we have digressed and anticipated! How we have ovcrstep})ed the hounds! Here we were up near the border and now before Ave thought of it we have you in Mexico City. We wanted you to stop with us at Monciova. that place which is so hot that there is a saying in Mexico that the dcAul is jealous of the town, because he can never hope to make Hell quite as hot as iM onclova. Then we would have stopped at Saltillo about midnight and could have seen tlie Indians wrapped in blankets sleeping on the station plat- form or in the streets, slee])ing wherever they might lie. We would like to have you pass through San Luis Potosi, the city of magnificent clmrchcs. ' fhere is no time to stop at any of these places. We have taken you dashing along through scenes of the direst poA’crty. We have seen the adobe huts of one room in which families of eight and nine, not to mention the burros and the goats and the dogs, often live. Misery, misery everywhere. And yet we haA e seen beautiful things. XcA’er Avill AA e forget that tAvilight scene betAveen MoncloAa and Saltillo. Oa ' ci’ there Avcrc old hut beautiful trees, bending OA’er so that the tips of their highest branches literally drank from the lirook that aatuH musically along. There Avas the smoke coming from the chimneys betokening the CA’cning meal. There aa ere the goats and the dogs frisking about and the children romping hither and yon as children all OAxr the AA’orld romp hither and yon. Then there AA ere the men coming home from Avork, three of them riding a poor, little, meek burro. Over there Avere the mountains. Poverty in the homes, Avealth in nature ! Peace and jiros- ])erily! Despair and starvation! A scene Avorthy of a Virgil! One of the fcAv places Avherc poA erty aa is not so transcendental that it could make the traA ' elcr forget the glories of the scene about him. Then avc Avould have had you ride Avith us through the mountains going higher and higher all the time, aAvay from earth, up nearer to heaven. Para- dise beloAv, about and ahoAx us; the Avild tloAvers groAving on the moun- tain sides, forming the most entrancing moving pictures Ave had ever 47 i azc(l upon. Whal colors were lliere ! Pur[)le and i)ink and while and bine. Whal shades were there! The while yearning lo turn lo ])ink and llie j)ink lo l)lne — lavender and gold and searlel. yhal harmonious y( ' l nnstndied groupings! Then yon eonld have looked with ns n])on those wonderlnl eolninns oT stone |)rojeeting IToin the inonnlain sides, the eolnmns whose colors were as many and as sight-entrancing as the llowers which we have described. d ' hen we could have ])ointed out to you the freaks that were being l)layed. Over yonder yon would have seen a inonnlain ])eak, nigged and stern and nnsoftened, cold in the shadows; over there yon would have seen another jieak as rugged and as strong, hut its face softened now by the sunlight that bathed and freshened it. Yon could have seen magnificent churches and monastic ruins hanging to the mountain sidt ' s, snuggled in the valleys or jierched n])on the clitfs. lUit we couldn ' t show yon these. Hen ' we have our reader in Mex- ico City with no lime to show him around. There is the great Cathe- dral one of the monuments of the worhH-hnilt nearly four hundred yi ' ars ago, with venerable towers rearing aloft in llieir pride and heanly. It is Ionic. Doric and Corinthian in its architecture. Two jiainlings by Murillo are in there and the decorations above the main altar are said to ])( ' valuc ' d at a million dollars. There are about fifteen altars in the church. In front of the Cathedral many of the great events of Mexico took |)lac( ' and it is scarred from the bullets that Hew in the battles in front of it. Across the street from it is the National Palace with its 3,000 rooms. From that jialace was Francisco Madero taken. Over in that street, now named after him, Madero was shot “on his way to jirison.” Down IIk ' street is the Mexican museum Avith its wonderful collec- tion of Aztec relics, with the carriage in which Maximilian and Car- lolla used lo ride. Thus we kee]) on going. On one side we see the CJuirch of San Francisco, from which Cortez was buried. Nearby is lh( ' SI 7.000.000 opera house, still unlinished. Perhajis it never will he llnished. 3 ' lius we go on out the Avenida Reforma, viewing the great statues, looking at the gorgc ' ously uniformed ollicers, at the wealthy men and wonu ' n of Mexico, out to old Chajuillejiec Park with its trees, some of them five hundred years old and towering hundreds of f( ' et in the air. 48 We would like to sto]) at the bull ring where ve saw teu hulls killed one Sunday afternoon and wdiere our hearts leaped into our throats as we saw t ' o of the toreadors l arely Ijrush death aside when they slipped and the hulls dashed madly at them. We eannot do these things. We can only take you to the lamous slirine of Guadalupe and then go with you up the hill to the little ceme- tery. We will sit on the wall of that cemetery and look toward Popo- catepetl, that ice-clad peak that has been ice-clad through the centuries and that will he ice-clad in the centuries to come. The day is ])assing, twilight is coming, the selting sun is painting red that snowy i)eak. Now the sun is gone and darkness comes and the stars twinkle. The morrow will come again, that peak will gleam snow white again; then again the day will pass, the peak Avill redden, and darkness will come. Thus it is with Mexico. It is a land that should have the eternal smile of ])ros])erity and hoi)e, hut the revolutions come and go and then come again, reddening the land — the darkness of despair follows. When will tlie dawn come that will usher in the eternal day? Vincent De P. Fitzpatrick, ’07. 49 g� ;inng iFpupr PIUNG fever is a peeuiiar malady. It is a perennial disease and is j)revalent among school hoys and college Freshmen. Ahoiil the lime that March is coming in like a lion, and when father looks at the depleted coal hins and retlcels that oil stoves will he warm enough for the remaining cold weather, si)ring fever makes its attack. Tlic first sign of its ravages is a tired feeling in the youth, his mind wanders from text-hooks and he begins to think about athletic and social activities. The disease in its second stage betrays all the symp- toms of chronic jaundice. The unfortunate victim walks about with a far away look in his eyes, he feels blue, he feels compassion for his overworked self, and gradually sinks into deej), dull despair. The third stej) of the disease is not necessarily fatal, l3ut it is very painful. The world seems a great weight on the victim’s shoulders, and constant visions of death from overstudy cloud his mind. The mind becomes torpid, the eyes are dimmed, and the gentle breezes bring ])oignant thoughts and ])oison the body with their sw cet frag- rance. Wliile in this stage the afflicted one is usually recalled to earth, and all its mundane vicissitudes by old-fashioned remedies administered by heart-broken mothers. Then the ])erson becomes normal gradually — very, very gradually — and begins to look forw ard wdth ])ieasure to the followdng year, w ' hen the malady will again attack him. William D. Wickhaai, ’20. 50 A olbi r ' a Btatnn Last night, I sat me siteiit, dreaming. Dreaming of a btood-stained land. And the gentle moonlight beaming Conjured up a phantom band. Lo! a long grey line eame stealing, Stealing from the shadows there. And a firm eommand eame pealing Out upon the midnight air. “Company, Halt!” The gun butts rattled. Rattled as in days of old. And in silent line embattled Stood my former eomrades bold. All the well remembered faees Smiled as in the dreamy past. And a longing for old plaees Came into my heart at last. ’Rapt, I gazed, when lo, it faded. Faded silent as it eame. And a eloiid the moonlight shaded As a zephyr breathed a name. Sadly now the mind remembers. Sadly creeps a wonder o’er. Were these phantoms but the embers? Shall I see my friends no more? T. L. Hodges, ’20. 51 Qlltp Olbronirlp ) EITHER time nor s])ace will permit me to elal)orate on the nyT seholastic year of 1917, as I would wish, so I have endeav- ((6 ored merely to set forth tlie ditlereid events as they oceurred, but, perhaps, in the years to eome, these facts, bare as they seem, will serve to recall with vague longing the happy memory of days spent at Loyola. Scj)tcmhcr 9 — The com])ctitive examinations for College and High School were held. Sei)tend)cr 25 — The students returned to classes after an address of welcome b y Father Rector. The opening was deferred from Sep- tember 15, owing to the epidemic of infantile j)aralysis. Septend)er 27 — An interesting lecture on snakes was given in the Col- lege Hall by Mr. William McClellan, S. J., of Woodstock. October 2 — Father Rector celclu’ated the Mass of the Holy Ghost; the Seniors returned this morning and were warmly welcomed by Father Ooghe and Father Burkett. October 15 — Reorganization and election of otlicers for the various student societies. October 25 — The retreat began today under the direction of Father Prendergast. October 28 — The retreat closed this morning. The students re- ceived communion in a body and were the guests of the faculty at breakfast in the gymnasium. Addresses were made by Mr. Stanley Cook and Mr. George Dorsch, of the Alumni, and John J. Quinn, of the Class of 1917, asking for candidates for the basketball team. Xovemher 1 — All Saints’ Day, Holy day of Obligation. No classes. November 7 - Following a time honored custom the students were granted a holiday on the presidential election day. November 30 — Thanksgiving holidays, embracing the ])ostponed re- treat holiday. December 11-12 — The i)lay, “Pizarro,” was successfully produced l)y the High School Dramatic Society. 52 December 13 — The annual Latin contest between Sections “A” and “B,” of the First Year High, was held and the laurels were captured by Section “iV.” December 22 — An informal entertainment was given in the hall by tin ' members of each class followed by a short address ]}y Father Rector. January 5 — Students return. Repetition begins, January 6 — Loyola played Yale in the annual basket])all classic of the State at the Richmond Market Armory. Brilliant team work char- acterized the game, which Yale won, 47-33. January 26-30 — Midyear examinations. January 30 — The Class of 1916 held a reunion at tlie Hotel Joyce. January 31 — Mid-term holiday. Basketball team started on the Northern invasion. February 2 — Reading of marks. Schola Brevis. February 16 — Election of oliicers for the Junior Sodality. February 19 — The third annual students’ reception was held; the library and gymnasium were decorated with the class colors and the scene was a gala one. This reception bids fair to become a per- manent institution at Loyola. Februaiw 21 — Ash Wednesday. Students’ Mass at eight-thirty. March 5 — President Wilson inaugurated at the nation’s Capital. No classes. March 10 — The team left for Chestertown to dispute the State basket- ball title with Washington College. March 23 — Loyola High School triumphed over Gonzaga High School in the annual debate in the college auditorium. March 27 — Father Carlin, assistant to the provincial, called at Loyola and spent the day visiting classes. April 9 — William D. Hodges, ’17, answers President Wilson’s appeal for the navy and leaves for the Philadelphia Navy Yard. April 20 — Senior preliminary debate held this morning in the College Hall. The successful men picked for the final debate were Mr. E. A. Bunn, ’17; Mr. H. R. O’Conor, ’17; Mr. G. Renehan, ’18, and Mr. G. Sybert, ’19. 53 April 27 — Minstrel show held for the benefit of the Athletic Associa- tion was enjoyed by a large crowd. May 1 — Loyola sludcnls’ devotion to the Blessed Virgin is evidenced during the inonlh of May by the custom of decorating the Shrine and afternoon services. May 2 — Seniors journey to Woodstock for the imblic philosophical disputation. May 12 — John J. Quinn and Michael A. Ryan leave for Fort Myer, Va., to train for commissions in the Officers’ Reserve Corps. May 14 — Classes were suspended for an hour to allow the students to witness the breaking of ground for a statue to Lafayette by the Mar- shal of France, General Joffre. i lay 15 — Eve of Ascension. Dismissal at noon. May 17 — Spelling bee. May 19 — Preliminaries for High School Oratorical Contest were held today. R. Lawrence Davis represented Loyola High School in the oratorical contest at Tome. May 23 — First annual reunion of the High School Alumni Association. May 2() — Annual prize del)ate of the Morgan Debating Society. May 29 — Annual i)rize del ate of the College Debating Societ 3 Ma} ' ' 30 — Decoration Day; holiday. June 1 — Annual rece])tion of the College and High School Sodalities took place today. June 0-8-9 — Oral examinations. June 7 — Annual Tolchester excursion. June 11 — Students’ general communion followed by breakfast in the gA ' innasium. June 12 — High School graduation. June 13 — College ])rize niglit. Lee oratorical contest. June 14 — Sixty-fifth annual commencement. James J. Linds aa% ’17. 54 Salttntorp Endeared to the hearts of thy sons and thy daughters, O Battimore, crowned on thy myriad hitts, By Chesapeake, queen of the fairest of waters, }yhich tevies a tribnte of sitvery ritts — We boast of thy strides in the march of the nation. Thy progress onr sonls with complacency fills. Sublime is thy mission, exalted thy station. Thy motto is “Forward, for Heaven so wills.” Thy landmarks proclaim thee the “Monument City,” The Battle Shaft points to Defenders of old. The Old Fort shall live in the Star-Spangled ditty. In Wells and McComas yontli s prowess is told; Thy one noble column snblime in her glory. Which queens it o ' er city and moorings and bay. Recalls the fair name and the undying story Of Washington, chieftain and father for aye. Thy heroes are honored in song and in story; Carroll, a Taney, a laurel-crowned Key, A (ribbons in crimson, a Poe in his glory. Are names that wilt flourish for ages to be. Forget not the men who, when battle-clouds lowered. Defended our homes through the perilous years. The seven-sword hero of Cowpens, brave Howard, And gallant young Armistead, stranger to fears. The God of onr Fathers has blessed thee and decked thee. And raised thee from ashes like Phoenix of old; Thy citizens pray tlutt He still may protect thee. And dower thee with blessings more precious than gold. The thought of their waking, the dream of their slumbers. Their prayers and their wishes are centered on thee ; They bid thee go prosper in splendor and numbers. And scatter thy glory from sea unto sea. — Rev. Michael A. Pnrtell, S. J. 55 REV. ALPHONSE COPPENS, S. J. 56 g arprJiatal Subib? of iKatbfr (Eopp na the morning of Sunday, Octol)er 29, a celcl)i ' ation oi‘ iin- usual solenmilY was lield at St. Ignatius. At eleven o’clock Rev. Al])lionse Coi)i)ens, S. J., sang Solemn High Mass in commemoration of his first Holy Mass, offered in England just fifty years ago. Father Copi)ens has been stationed at St. Ignatius’ Churcli since 1919. During that time he has been chaplain at the Jail, the Penitentiary and the House of Correction. It is a coinci- dence that his birthday was the feast of Our Lady of Mercy for the Ran- soming of Prisoners, that his first mission as a priest was among the inmates of the Jail and Workhouse in Liverpool, that his vows in the Society of Jesus were made on the same feast of Our Lady of Mercy, and that the completion of his fiftieth year of priesthood finds him min- istering to the spiritual needs of the prisoners of tliis city and state. Rorn in Alost, Belgium, on September 24, 1843, Father Copijens studied in the Jesuit College of his native town, and later in the seminaries at Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges. He was ordained in Liverpool l)y Bishop Goss on October 28, 18t)(). At the invitation of Archbishop Si)alding, Father Coj)i)ens came to Baltimore in 1889 and was stationed at St. Vincent’s Church in this city, where he remained for two years. We read in the life of St. Francis Xavier, that when writing to Europe for missionaries, he asked that Belgians should be selected for tlie great work of the Indies. I he aipostolic spirit that characterized the Belgians of St. Francis Xavier’s time was not wanting in Father Coi)pens. It was this spirit that led liiin to leave his native land to work among the unfortunate ])risoners in Liverpool, and later among tlie poor coal miners of Wigan. It was tlie same spirit that now brought him to ofl ' er himself to the Provincial of the Society of Jesus as a missionary to the Indians. Father Keller, the Provincial, assured the young father that he would find am])le field for his zeal in the Maryland Province. For more than forty-five years Father Cojipens has laliored as Jesuit jirofessor, missionaiw and parisli jiriest. Our parishioners will join with him in thanking God for liaving so long jireserved him in the sacred 57 ministry. Wo feci sure that tliey vill also offer a fervent prayer to the Fattier of jMerey that Me may lie pleased to keep in His service for many years to come one who is spending tlic last, as he sjient the first years of a half century of the Holy Priesthood, in tlie work of Christly merej’ to the derelicts of the world, “I was in jirison and you came to me” — Matt. XXV. 36. — St. Ignatius’ Church Joiirnat. 1866 ’’Feed my lambs;” to! a voice was calling, Calling him strong on Ihe morning sward; lie heard Ihe tones on his youth ' s ears falling, Falling not vainly — ”I go, my Lord.” 1891 ’’Feed my Lambs;” and still it was ringing. Ringing the voice that he heard at dawn; The silver noonday finds him bringing. Bringing the flocks on the upland lawn. 1916 ’’Feed my Sheep;” and today he is heeding. Heeding the call that was his of yore; The evening lights see Ihe shepherd leading. Leading his charges lo goodly store. Long be the day ere the sail hath sunken Sunken down in this Golden West; Sweet he Ihe joy that his sonl hath drunken. Drunken deep when he goes to his rest. —R. A. F. 58 REV. JOSEPH M. RENAUD, S. J. Born in France, May 7, 18(51. Entered Jesuit Novitiate at West Park, New York, August 13, 1877. Pronounced First Vows of Society of Jesus, August 15, 1879. Ordained Priest, by Cardinal Gibbons, at Woodstock, Md., August 30, 1891. Silver Jubilee of Priesthood at Loyola College, August 30, 191(5. 59 l K PETER J. O’CARROLL, S. J. Born on Cliristnias Day, 1854. Paltered Jesuit Novitiate at West Park, New York, August 13, 1881. Pronounced PYrst Vows of Society of Jesus, August 15, 1883. Ordained Priest, liy Cardinal Gililions, at Woodstock, Md., June 30, 1892. Silver Jubilee of Priesthood at Loyola College, June 30, 1917. 60 JOSEPH J. AYD, S. J. Mr. Joseph J. Ayd, ex-’03, who will be or- dained by His Eininenee, Cardinal Gibbons, at Woodstoek, Md., June 28, entered Loyola High School in 1897, alter a year’s prelimi- nary work at Gonzaga High School, Washing- ton. He is from St. Andrew’s ])arish. His years of teaching were spent at Georgetown University and Holy Cross College. 61 JOSEPH A. HUEFNER, S. J. Mr, Joseph A. Hucfner, who will he or- dained at Woodstock, Md., June 28, si)ent three years among us as teacher of First and Second Year, Assistant Prefect of Discipline and Moderator of Atldetics. 62 JOSEPH M. KELLEY, S. J. Mr. Josej)h M. Kelley taught Physics and Matlieiuatics at Loyola 1911-1914, Yas Mode- rator of the Morgan Debating Society and lee- lured in the Evening Course. Mr. Kelley in- stalled the wireless aj)paratus during his stay at Loyola. He will he ordained by His Emi- nence, Cardinal Gibbons, at Woodstock, June 28. 63 ghp:gory (x. kiehne, s. j. Mr. Gregory G. Kieline entered Loyola Higii Scliool in 1897 from St. Michael’s ])arish and received the A. B. degree from the College in 1903. He taught Sciences and Mathematics at Boston College and Eordham UniversiW. Mr. Kiehne will be ordained at Woodstock Col- lege, June 28. 64 nua nf ICnynla Comrades as boys were we, Sons of Loyola. Friends shall w e ever he, Sons of Loyola. Oceans oar lives may pari, Toiling in dislanl mart. Closely we ' ll cling al heart. Sons of Loyola. Brothers, though Gael or Gaul, Sons of Loyola, Teuton or Spaniard — all Sons of Loyola, Loyal to Gold and Blue, March we, united, true, Unto the last review. Sons of Loyola. Blest ever be our might. Sons of Loyola, Wielded for God and right. Sons of Loyola. Strong in our Faith we’ll be Unto eternity. Burning with zeal for Thee, God of Loyola. 11. O. F. 65 EDITORIAL STAFF. 66 T i i TT A C S 1 ’ B g w in L- STAFF. X 7 Moderalor William E. Neagle, S.J. Ediior-in-CJiicf Edward A. Runx, ’17. Assistant Editors Ferdinand H, Schoberg, ’17, Louis C. Roche, ’18, George R. Sybert, ’19, William D. Wickhaat, ’20, i Harry J, Casey, H. S., ’17, John A. Meyer, H. S., ’17, — Edward J. A. Nestor, H. S., ' 17, R. Lam rence Dayis, H. S., ’17. Business Manager — James J. Lindsay, ’17. Assistant Business Managers. CiuORGE E. Renehan, ’18, J. L.acy Rradley, LI. S., ‘17. Atiiinni Editor Xve.vsT J. Rourbon, ’14. Athletie Editors Herbert R. O’Conor, ’17, John W. F ' arrell, ' 17. Ja:mes a. Considine, H. S., ' 17. Advertising Agents Robert A. Coolahan, H. S., 18, Gerard V. Hemelt, H. S., ' 17, Leo Muth, H. S., ’19, Max Mueller, H. S., ' 19, Walter Wintz, H. S., ' 20, Hugh Dui ey, H. S., ’19. 67 (Cnnatiipr thf Iluiupraal R. A. FLEXXP2R, of the Rockefeller Foundation, has solved the problem of the centuries. Fie has put his knife into the heart of moribund Latin and Greek systems of education, and is selling from a public platform his panacea for what, as he says, ails the educational world. “Ladies and gen- tlemen,” he confides, “it’s all wrong, this classical education. We must begin to tell our boys the facts of everyday existence. They should know why a hoop is round, for example, and why you must crank a Ford before the joy ride begins.” Now Mr, Flexner is a worthy man, but really it would api)ear that he is just a little hard on boys. He seems unwilling to impart to their minds that X-ray quality which enables one to look through, and conse- quently around an object. He is content that small Tom Jones should consider a motor car, become familiar with its o])erations, and so pul himself into this position in regard to the car: “Mentally you’re mine,” a position, he claims, that is educational in addition to being absolutely legal. Rut of other cars, of cars that are to come, of cars that strij)ped of ])articularizing features, exist only in a mental garage, of cars that standing Ijare in the searching light of tlie mind are subjected to scien- tific and exact investigation, of cars that are universal, poor Tom stands baresark in knowledge. Mr. Flexner holds out to him merely the concrete, the individual, closing the gate against the entrance of anything that claims kinshij) with the abstract. And why not? It’s cheai)er, it’s shorter, it’s more American, Unfor- tunately, however, cheai)ness in the work-a-day world is not always identified with worth; in fact, it rarely is. Moreover, there is such a thing as an article being so cheai) that it takes a millionaire to bu} it. Tom Jones, intent on being educated, will find that a course in good Mr. Flexner’s millennial methods will guarantee his securing, in the long 68 run, pennies of compensation from millions of disbursement. He finds that he cannot, generall} speaking, pierce the crust of superficiality; he cannot dig into the core, where the gold contentedly lies; he cannot break the shell that conceals the iiearl. His mind is a hydrojilanc, skim- ming the surface, beautifully indeed, hut inetfectually. The thing that holds the power is the thing that sinks beneath the wave. Tom sees his friend Jim Smith come up to him in the race and then with dismay receives his dust. Strange! Jim had gone hack some nineteen hundred years and more and yet here he was ahead of twen- tieth century Tom in the marathon for fame and fortune. The secret of that success lay in his training. Unawed by the terrors of unremit- ting exertion, undismayed by diliiculties of grim visage, Jim struggled like a man and “saw it through.” His mind had become like Bessemer steel, purged of imperfection by fiery endeavor, capable of plunging through the weak armor of error to the heart of truth. He had gone to the Causes in his search, had investigated laws and applied them to particular cases, in a word, had ferreted out the basis, while the gulli- ble Tom took the face. So both careers went on. Jim’s mind saw life clearly and saw it whole, while misguided Tom’s absorbed it piecemeal and jierniitted cor- relation and subordination to hang in the air unnoticed, like the magi- cian’s tenuous yet potent wires. For the rest — Mr. Flexner’s nostrums remain popular in some quarters, for children are horn every minute, and folk otherwise clever seem to forget at times that the chief dis- tinction between the mental jirocesses of a human being and those of an ass of the field is that one can jierceivc the abstract, while the otlier cannot go beyond this jiarticular, here and now, good or had for me, concrete. 69 lllnttnn irturfs IMK was when Iho great American school hoy diversion was Nv hiiily vell covered l)y the single word athletics. Some l)oys W attended a dancing class, jicrhaps, and most hovs went once in a while to a theatre, hut the daily round of life was normally hounded by the class room and the ball ground. With the advent of the moving ])icture has come a change in the school hoy j)ortion of American life that it is not exaggeration to term revolutionary. From altering the schedule of his day to the wider and dee])er altering of his viewpoint, the readjusting of his ideals, the stimu- lating of his imagination, it has entered into his life, leaving no j)hase of his existence whollv untouched hv its intluence. Ten years ago there was a choice between two courses at the end of the daily school session a hoy took his ])lacc in some athletic sport or went home. Occasionally the course was varied for one reason or another, hut the ordinary day consisted of a morning in the class room, and an afternoon at home or in the immediate vicinity of home. The ])resent day schedide is the logical result of the always accessible live or ten cent “movie.” The average chaj) wanders casually down town with a comj)anion or two and “droj)s into” a “movie ])arlor” for an hour and a half or two hours. There is always time and leisure to sj)are. Without hurrying the boy who leaves school at two or two- thirty finds i)lenty of time to watch half a dozen reels and still arrive home in time for dinner. It oecasions no etfort at time adjustment, as do most other amusements, therefore it is drifted into easily and without s[)ecial thought until it is very soon a habit. So much for the facts, which all who run may read. Nobody denies the universal itojtularity of the “movie;” nobody who ever goes to one, is in doubt concerning the i)atent youth of a large percentage of “movie” j)atrons. (Concerning the intluence of the moving |)icture there seem to he few enough peoj)le who stand on middle ground. There is the enthusiast who will tell you that it is the epitome of the twentieth century’s triumph in (‘ducation and art. He will j)icture a future in which the scrc ' en will 70 give place to the l)lackboard and the lecture platfonu in educational institutions, a future in which the camera will be the dominant influence in men’s lives — and, naturally enough, he tells you that that intluence will be the best, the most intellectual, the most elevating that humanity has ever known. This sort of enthusiast is frequently connected w ' ith a moving picture concern, and even allowing for his eagerness to advertise his cause, it is wholly probable that he is in a large measure sincere. He know s the good points of his work, as the mere layman cannot know them. He realizes to the full the potential ([ua titles of the screen, which only time will develop. He has seen the infinite pains that are taken witli details of setting and costume that the may be historickdly and artistically cm reel. The fact that this correctness of detail is often missing in cer- tain pictures is no argument against the sincere effort made by all the larger and better j)roducer3 to achieve a nice exactness in their ])roduc- t ' ons. The great point is that most of us are eager to detect inaccuracies, esj)ecialiy in matters where Ave are more or less specialists ourselves, and rareh notice the renuukable accuracy of many scenes and incidents that can only ])e the result of much painstaking effort and research. Tile man on the “inside” who knows about all this and who daily and yearly sees the great progressive strides that film creation is making, naturally sees a future that we on the outside knoAV little of, and whether his prophecy for the veider and better influence of the moving picture is ever fulfilled or not, there is little doubt that the potentiality of his scheme exists. d ' he attitude of the man who condemns tlie “movie” is less surjirising and more a matter of course. He is the man who favors prohil)ition I)ccaiise men g( ' t drunk. He is the man who condemns musical comedy because some musical comedies offend against good taste and even decency. He is the man who will say that all stage folk are vicious because seme are admittedly immoral; and that “blue laws” are exeel- lent tilings to enforce on Sundays liecause if jieojile don’t have ball games to attend tliey wdll certainly go to church as an alternative. Nevertheless, liere, as in most fallacies, there is something of truth. Ihere is little (jueslion that the nniving pieture at tin iirese ' iit tinu is having a direelly bad intliK ' iice on the youth of the community. Police 71 records leave small doubt in the minds of thinking people of the fact that many petty offences, and sometimes more serious ones, are directly traceahle to the intlnenec of too realistic screen presentations of crime and qnestionahle adventure. Nor can the increasingly poi)ular “problem scenario” he too strongly condemned. Whatever good may he accomplished by this particular sort of exj)ose is more than counterhalanced by the harm that, though not so directly evident, must very largely exceed it. It is reasonably certain that this constant attendance of young hoys, in the formative and most susceptible period of their lives, at plays whose chief theme is the vicissitudes of life in the “underworld” and more or less questionable situations built upon some breach or other of the sixth commandment, is hound to result, at best, in a lowering of standards, at worst, in the possible wreckage of many lives. As to the “movie” itself it seems somewhat unfair to condemn it for making use of the ohjectionahlc theme. As a matter of fact it is not doing so to any greater extent, relatively, than is the drama or the novel at the present time. Its greater menace merely lies in the fact of its greater accessibility. For every theatre in any city there are dozens, scores even, of moving picture i)arlors. For every youth who reads a l)rohlem novel there are hundreds who will see a problem screen j)roduction. A wholesale condemnation of the wrong sort of moving ])icture is somwhat unjust to one of the real factors in present day tife, because when your very virtuous crusader against the undesirable movie talks, he usually orates against the moving picture, as such, and rarely against the abuse of a tremenduously worth while modern institution. Peoj)le who know the moving picture world are universally convinced that when the present offensive rage for the problem play has passed, and the necessary reactionary movement in favor of real literature and real drama has set in, that the screen will come more j)rominently then ever to the front, and will take its ])lace as an acknowledged medium of cultural and educational inlluence in the community. Meanwhile, it is the obvious duty of j)arents and others in charge of young hoys, to know what’s what in the moving picture world, and to exercise a cuihing in the matter. 72 01tp Oirpu-iEnar H iJJpJiitatinn In the moonlight, solitanj, near his oaken monastery, Deep engrossed in meditation, as he nods beneath his cowl. Now his modest eyes upraising, o ' er December s snow-drifts gazing. In Grey-Friars cap and habit, siis an eremitic owl Wrapt in silent contemplation -solemn patriarchal owl. More like man than like a fowl. Housing from his contemplation of the Boreal constellat ion He descants upon nmiis folly and the wisdow of the owl. “Like Ihis snow I see e’er drifting, so weak fickle men are shifting, Who-o-o among them has the wisdom at misfortunes not to growl. Has the patience and the virtue of a simple little owl. Not a man, but jiisl a fowl?’’ Who-o-o aoslains from worldly pleasures? Who his lime so wisely treasures? WHio-o-o refrains from idle chatter like a good ascetic owl? W ho-o-o himself from all can sever, from his kind for aye and ever. Like a solitary hermit— small Pylhagorean owl — All absoi bed in meditalion, garbed in Francis cape and cowl. Half a man and half a fowl?’’ — 77 . O. F. 73 ALUMNI BANOUF; (0ffirpra nf tl|p Alumni Aaaonation Rev. William J. Ennis, S.J., Honorary President. Rev. Joseph I. Ziegler, S.J., Moderator. Dr. Frank J. Kirby, President. J. Boiseau Wiesel, First Vice-President. Dr. George V. Milholland, Second Vice-President. Charles S. Lerch, Recording Secretary. John F. Appel, Financial Secretary. John A. Boyd, Treasurer. Directors, 1915 to 1917. Isaac S. George, Thomas A. Whelan, Jr., Victor I. Cook. Directors, 1916 to 1918. Rev. John I. Barrett, John H. Joa ce, Jr., Matthew S. Brenan. Directors, 1917 to 1919. Albert B. Hoen, John S. Patterson, R. Sanchez Boone. J. Boiseau Wiesel, Chairman Fntcrtainmcnt Coinniittee. Victor I. Cook, Chairman Memhershi]) Committee. 75 MOVEIMP ' XT that may have a far-reaching eftect upon the future currieuluin at Loyola was inaugurated at the Annual Breakfast of the Alumni Association on Sunday, May 5, when, at the solicitation of the many members present, the ])resident. Dr. Frank J. Kirby, appointed a committee to wait upon Father Fnnis, to urge a system of military training in the college. The importance of such training was brought home forcibly to the Alumni by tlie realization of the immediate need the country has now for young college men experienced in such matters. That the former students have not proven lax in their devotion to the national cause is evidenced by the numbers who have volunteered for ])ractically every branch of the service. Headed by Isaac S. George, for two years president of the Alumni Association, quite a delegation of Loyola men are now under training at Fort Myer, Va., for positions in the Officers’ Reserve Corps. John J. Quinn and Michael A. Ryan, two of this year’s graduating class of the College, were given their diplomas a month ahead of time, to enable them to take the training course, while others at the camp include James D. Gans, E. Gerry Hall and Daniel F. McMullin, the latter a resident of Cumberland, who pursued his course in Philosophy within the Loyola walls. The decision of Mr. George to enter the camp created a third vacancy in the list of otlicers of the Association, the other two, Charles S. Lerch, secretary, and Jerome H. Joyce, Jr., a director, having already been members of the Fifth Regiment. The Aviation Corps claims two more, John Ganster and Felix A. Gritlin, both of whom are learning to fly now at the Government flying station at Pensacola, Fla. In the Naval Militia, now “somewhere on the Atlantic,” arc W. Armour Jenkins, a former Blue and Gold athlete; William Hodges, of this year’s graduating class, and several other members of the College; while scattered through the various units of the Maryland military arc many other youngsters who received their early training under the direction of the Jesuits at Loyola. Rut to return to the activities of the Association during the past year. The Fall months were rather (juiet, the only scheduled event being the Theatre l)arty, November Ih, at Ford’s, where “Hit-the-Trail-Holliday” 76 was the attraction. The play selected ])roved to be a clean and whole- some comedy, full of genuine humor, which the many alumni and their numerous friends enjoyed immensely. On Januaiy 30 the memhers were given an opportunity of testing the new form of election procedure ado])ted during the past year — a form that seems to have taken favor immediately. To replace the old method, which had proven somewhat unsatisfactory, a plan was instituted, by which nominations were made by a special committee, apj)ointed for this purpose. The committee, consisting of Victor I. Cook, chairman; Charles J. Bouchet, Jerome H. Joyce, Jr., and August J. Bourbon, made a careful investigation, and submitted the following nominees: for President, Dr. Frank J. Kirby; for first vice-president, J. Boiseau Wiesel; for second vice-president, Dr. George V. Milholland; for directors, Albert B. Hoen, John S. Patterson and R. Sanchez Boone. If not satisfied with any or all of these, the members present at the election were free to proj)ose other names, hut evidently they were well pleased with the selections, for the slate went through a-flying. Next in order of events came the Annual Banquet, held in the College Gymnasium on Tuesday, Fel ruary 20. American Hags bedecked the spacious walls of the “gym.,” a i)atriotic effect that was enhanced further when all j)resent rose and sang The Star-Spangled Banner before yielding ])lace to the speakers of the evening. Isaac S. George acted as to ast- master, which testifies that this all-important position was well filled, while Dr. Frank J. Kirby ])resided. Walter Scott Penfield, a prominent attorney of Washington, made the speech of the evening, in which he discussed the imminent i)rospects of war, and related the history of the great European conflict in relation to its effect on the United States. He sai(t that President Wilson liad been extremely tolerant in his handling of the international crisis. “But the President will have to comph with the will of the j)eople,” he said, “for we cannot longer give tacit agreement to Germany’s blockade. It is time for the United States to again bring freedom to the sea, as she has done before.” William L. Marbury, a leading memher of the Baltimore bar, spoke in tlie same vein, hut warned his liearers against the danger of over-confi- 77 (lencc, and the fallacy of placing too nmcli (lci)ciulcncc on the illiinitahlc resources of the country. He was followed hy Rev. Walter S. Drum, S. J., of Woodstock College, who attacked the teachings of some leading pro- fessors of the country in regard to Christ and His divinity. Bishop Charles Warren Currier, of Washington, made a brief address, as did the Rev. William J. Ennis, S.J., president of the college. The closing event of the year was the annual Memorial Mass, Com- munion and Breakfast on May 6. The mass was celebrated by the Rev. Aloysius T. Higgins, S.J., formerly professor in the High School. A special car took the members to the Hotel Joyce for the breakfast. Nine members of the Association, among them the Rev. A. C. Englehardt, had passed away during the year, and were remembered in the memorial mass. Auuust J. Bourbon, T4. unrtap From eastward rose the batt of gotden fire. Dispersing dazzting etouds of bright array, Raising the gray white mist forever higher, Whieh twii ' t the hitts, above the river tag. Far up the river etad in darker gray. Arose a mountain etond above the hitt. And white I tooked it seemed to gtide away. Bat atways eame another brighter stitt, I ntit the etear btue sky was seareety visibte. 78 niialitij nf tlir Uniuuuitlnti ' CEmtn ' |tiinu The Sodality of The Iniiiiaculate Conee])lion plays an important i)art in the life of the eollege student at Loyola. Every Saturday morning at 11 o’cloek each member can Ije seen wending his way to the college chaj)el, where a special devotion is held in honor of the Blessed Mary’s Immaeu- late Conception. These exercises comprise a hymn, the reading of the minutes of the jn’cceding meeting, the recitation of the ottice and a brief instruction by the Reverend Moderator, Father f’leming. The talks are inost instructive and highly interesting. This year Father Fleming confined himseif to a clear and concise exposition of the Ten Commandments. The practical benefits derived from such informal sermons will lie of lasting service to the soda lists. Moderator, Rev. Richard A. Fleming, S.J. OFFICERS. First TEim. Prefect -Edward A. Bunn. First Assistant — ,Iosc])h C. Garland. Second Assistant — Albert J. Sehlstedt. Secretary — J. J. Quinn. First Sacristan -Charles Ciotti. Second Sacristan -Lee Hodges. Second Term. Prefect — LTlward A. Bunn. First Assistant — Joseph Kirby. Second Assistant- -Edward Keelan. Secretary William Hodges (J. J. Quinn). First Sacristan — Charles Ciotti. Second Sacristan— Lee Llodges. I I 79 (iEOHGE E. REXEHAX, ’18. Eirsl Atliriiialive. GEORGE B. SYBERT, ’19. Second Anirinative. HERBERT R. O’COXOR, ’17. EDWARD A. BUXX, ’17. Second Xegative. Contestants in the Puljlic DeJjate for the Jenkins Gold Medal. First Xegative. (Slip ICognla 0pbatinij ' nru’tu Of the several soeielies poi)iilar among tlie students at Loyola, the l)e- hating Society is one, the ineinhershi|) of which has ever heen most eagerly sought. Although its meetings are held after the rc ' gular classes of the da 3 % its debates are at all times attended l3y a large house of enthusiasts. Activities for the first term of the present scholastic year were formally resumed on Monday, Oetoher 9, 1919, with the installation of the follow- ing oltieers : President Mr. Herhert H. O’Conor, 17. Vice-President- Mr. James J. Lindsay, ’17. Recording Secretary — Mr. Albert J. Schlstedt, ’19. Corresponding Secretary — Mr. William 1). Hodges, ’17. Treasurer— Mr. John J. Quinn, ’17. The otiicers for the second term elected March 12, 1917, were ' : President — Mr. Ferdinand A. Schoberg, ’17. Vice-President — Mr. Herhert R. O’Conor, ’17. Recording Secretary — Mr. Albert J. Schlstedt, ’19. Corresj)onding Secretary — Mr. William I). Hodges, ’17. Treasurer- Mr. Edward A. Runn, ’17. “The action of President Wilson regarding the threatened railroad strike,’’ “The Advisability of the adoption of the Swiss Military System,” and “The Literacy Test” were some of the topics em])loyed in debate. The selection of these subjects and the interesting discussions which they afforded, is in great j)art due to the careful discrimination of the Committee on Debates, Messrs, hhlward A. Runn, Josei)h C. Garland and James 0. Scrimger. In keeping with the good work of the past years, the debates |)resented were of a high order, and the skill with which these subjects were handled promises mueh for the si)eakers. The accurate criticisms and opinions rendered by the api)ointed critics were in every resi)eet worthy of favorable remark. While mueli enthusiasm was disi)laycd by the api)ointed speakers in debate, it has heen especially manifested by the frequent discussions of the memhers from the floor. 81 r|W iNNUAL However, tlie eliniax was finally reaehed in the preliminaries lor the l)rize debate, when Messrs. Edward A. Bunn, ’17, Herbert R. O’Conor, ’17, (ieorge E. Renehan, ’18 and George R. S 3 d)ert, ’19 were chosen to uphold the good name of the society before the public on May 29. The earnest endeavors and activities of the members for the j)ast year have accordingly met with the sincere apj)roval and commendation of our Rev. Moderator Father Philij) M. Finegan. But this good work ac- complished by the society is in no small measure due to the active in- terests manifested by him, who, by his kindly criticisms and prudent counsels spurred the si)eakers on to greater efforts. Albert J. Sehlstedt, ’19. Recording Secretary. Slinmaa pijilDBoplitral Rev. Philip H. Burkett, S. J Moderator. Herbert R. O’Conor President. Edward A. Bunn Vice-President. Ferdinand H. Schoberg Secretary. The St. Thomas Philosojihical Society was organized on October 30, 1916. The motive that promjited the establishment of the Society was the desire to acquire deeper and more extensive knowledge in the im- ])ortant subjects of Senior Philosophy, and to imjirove English style in the composition of Philosophical essays. To fultill this iiurjiose meet- ings w ere held every tw o w eeks, at w hich essays w ere read and criticised. As a conse{|uence many well-developed scientific and Ethical treatises w’ere forthcoming, the titles of which follow ' : “Evolution” Herbert R. O’Conor. “Psychological Determination” Edward A. Bunn. “The Existence of God” Michael A. Ryan. “The Natural Eaw” John J. Quinn. “Hjqmotism” Ferdinand H. Schoberg. “Vivisection” William J. Sullivan. “Lying” William D. Hodges. “Socialism as an Economic Theory” lames J. Lindsay. “Divorce” Joseph G. Knecht. “Cajiital Punishment” Tohn W. Farrell. 82 ®ltp ICtbrarg The undergraduate of Loyola evineed during the past year that love of secular and religious literature which is in an eminent degree characteristic of the great l)ody of Catholic laymen. Such apprecia- tion of matters literary, in addition to being Ijeneficial to the hoys them- selves, is extrcmel} ' gr atifying to the faculty. For they realize how ])otent a factor in the world’s real advancement and progression to what is right and noble, is the cultivation of one’s mental faculties by literature of a chaste and excellent character. True as this is in regard to literature that inculcates the same principles of a merely natural virtue, with wdiat a greater splendor shines the truth that the Catholic wadter who devotes his talents to the illumination and promulgation of the virtues of his faith, wields a powder that is well-nigh onmij)otent, serves a cause that is almost divine. That yQ have had such writers in the past, history reveals; that we have them now% observation in the boys’ library im- mediately makes clear. The undergraduates w hose names are given below , loyally and royally offered their services for the labor of the distribution and collocation of the books. Their unselfishness and generosity proved to he unbounded, and the routine work of the library was facilitated immeasurably by their work. Such zeal for a good cause is only another indication of that magnificent spirit that animates the great body of Catholic laymen in its endeavor to put the torch of renew ed faith to the dying embers of the wairld’s religious creed. Moderator — Mr. John B. Ryan., S.J. OFFlCbMJS. Chief Custodian — James S. Duffy. Assistant Custodian — Albert J. Sehlstedt. Assistant Custodian — David E. Fisher. Desk Librarian— Bernard J. Weigman. Desk Librarian — George E. Helfrich. Magazine Lilirarian— John B. Crowley. Magazine Librarian— Michael F. Delea. Magazine Librarian — Edwaird L. Tewey. 83 IGrayitP nf lltp S ' anpJi Impart 1 1k ' work of flic League is to instil the s})irit of Christ into the lives of the students. Eaeh month the promoters distrihute the leaflets to their hands. Reverend Father Reetor ])rays for the intentions of the students at the 8.30 o ' eloek mass on first Fridays. After the mass he gives a short diseourse on the intention reeommended l)y our Holy Father, Pope Benediet XV. Moderator- Mr. William E. Xeagle, S.J. PROMOTERS. William I). Hodges- Senior. Josei)h C. Garland Junior. Raymond P. Furlong- -Sophomore. A. Chester Kearney Freshman. J. Leo Kernan Fourth Year. Riehard Ball- Third Year. John Larkins Speeial. Gerard Burroughs Seeond Year A. Charles Durbin- Seeond Year B. Barney Harris- First Year A. F. Xavier Keelan First Year B. Darby Harmon — First Prei)aratory. Jose])h Nagle — Seeond Prej)aratory. 84 AHanriattnu nf i nly OiltilMjnniJ The Association of tlie Holy Childhood strives to awaken among the students an active interest in the j)roi)agation of the faith in j)agan lands. Tlie annual dues eontril)uted by the meinhers help to supi)ort the babies tlial are neglected and abandoned by their parents in China and other l)agan countries, dims a spirit of generosity, even tliough the amount called for be very small, is fostered among the mendjcrs, and zeal for the salvation of souls is brought home to them. Moderator Rev. Rieliard A. Fleming, S..I. PROMOTERS. Michael A. Ryan Senior. Louis (L Roche — Junior. Hector J. CTotti Soj)liomoie. A. CJiesler Kearney Freshman. James J. Egan- Fourth Year. RoJ)ert A. Coolalian Third Year. Martin F. A. Haneke Sj)ecial. James O ' Neill - Second Year A. Hugh Duffy Second Year R. Raymond J. Donahue — First Year A. Leonard Rees First Year R. V. d’aylor Rouchelle - First Prej)aratory. William Kirwin Sc ' cond Prt ' paraloi’y. 85 His ever-going tongue Can’t l)e fastened with nails. D is for Duffy, As well as for Doyle; He’ll fix most anything That he don’t si)oil. G is for Garland, Our President dear; Old Fuller Joe, With liis looks very queer. 11 is for Hoe 11 , The big hungry hum; Known to his classmates. As Abie the dumb. K is for Kirby, Whose admirers aren’t few; He’s tliat handsome fellow. Who looks like a Jew. K is for Krager, From some foreign nation; But John’s been alright. Since his naturalization. 87 O ' s tor O ' Connor, Hill l or “odor as wtdl ; . H smeared up illi perrume, Mi ' ' s liorrihle lo smell. P is lor Parr, Our neweomer lliis yi ' ar; Wori ' spa Is one day. And was all day in ri ' ai’. is lor Pelers, has curly hair; Al playino Ihe piano. I l( ' ’s eerlainly a hiaii ' . H is I ' oi ' Piemdian, Who is kiH ' ii lor d(‘!)a l( ' ; OiK ' day he’s ahsiml. ddu ' nexl day h( ' ’s la ha H is lor Iloelie, The elongated rul)e; We suggest his adoption, By llie family of hoohs. S is for Sli ■eel. The oidy one of his kind ; I lis “luminous jokes, Ai’e lik{ ' s|)arks from Mk ' giand. Lons (k Hoeiii:, ' 18 . S8 89 CHEMISTRY LAHORAI ' ORY. SOPllOMOUK. 90 g opltamnrp (Claaa Naira Sophomore class consists of four Irish, two Poles, an Englishman, a Frenchman, a German, an Italian and a Swede. A world war? Cer- tainl} we have that too. If you will count them, they number eleven — I mean the So])homores, of course. Only eleven ! Yes. “All that is left of them, left of — ” But say, Johnson, how many did we number in First Year High? You see we ask Leo for he’s the boy for facts. And it’s very little he “don’t’’ know. He can tell exactly how maii} acres there are in Gaik’s Field, or Georgetown without even using his notes. And as for wit, if you’re looking for that commodity, Leo has it. Leo used to be a back number, but since the “Heavenly Twins” have left he’s come “right out the barrel.” Some who are jealous of his attainments accuse him of stud3dng tlie joke books (especiall} the recent ones (?), hut that is hardlj fair to Leo. Well, no matter what our number was, it’s the j)resent class we’re con- cerned with. I can’t sa mu’ll derive aii} benefit from mur ac(|uaint- ance with them, hut then 3 011 know, 3 )11 might. So, as it is m3 onerous task to make 3 ou acquainted with the denizens of this class room, I will I)rocecd. Allow me to j)resent Mr. John Peter Cz3 z,- er-that is. Siskin. You’ll have to ])ardon me, John, I realh forgot for the moment. You see, John has no sinister motives for changing his name, it is a matter of neccssit3 . Few can pronounce it and — would 3 ou believe it — he was actualh suspected of being an anarchist! But never mind John, don’t s([uirm and mumble so much, for we’ll not embarrass 3 ou further. “Gee! fellows, there goes a tiivver! That’s the kind I intend to travel about in. Notice those demountable rims!” Such is the jargon of “Abbe” who was formerly wont to amuse the ladies 1)3 his singing and dancing. Now he’s a Fordist. The3 sa3 he dreams about Fords. But don’t mind him. 91 Thai It ' llow over lliere is Hector. He really runs a machine and his lire is an anlilhelieal one. He rides around in a “(hulillae cS” on Sundays and eoiinls onl pennies on Mondays. His position in the class explains it.- he is onr beadle. They say he’s popular now, even with the Seniors. 1 wonder why. Next comes Morris, onr “spiritual adviser.” He was chosen to fill this olliee for several reasons, hut notably heeanse ol ' his extraordinary elo- enlionaiy powers, and heeanse, as one oT your humorists say, “He don’t know music, can’t write j)oelry, and don’t believe in love,” and for other reasons nnmenlionahle. It is said that Eugene is very poprdar on Carey Street, especially with the “niggers” and old sailors. Besides he knows a certain “someone” who is, to say the least, “sensible.” Watch that next fellow, he’s dangerous. He’ll mix yon up in some sort of a secret organization if he can. Perha])s it is too much of this |)lotling that makes him late so often. He used to blame it on the Hamil- ton ear service and come into class without a note. There was no one in the olliee, of course. But look onl, Albert, they’re “on” to yon now. His name Al])erl? Yes, and he’s a heart-breaker too. — real sarcastic, don’t yon know. Mayl)e that’s th.e reason he “don’t” visit South Baltimore as often as he used to, hut, of course, I really don’t know. Here’s a gentleman who is very affable, Mr. Fisher of Havre de (frace. l)a id, permit me to say there David, when yon have something to say, say it, hut don’t grin and laugh so mneh, I can’t make onl what yon are saying. What’s that? We’ll have to use the crib today? That’ll do, we pass yon by. If we stayed with yon any longer yon woidd give away all onr class secrets — so next! Stej) right up, Mr. Skrzynski, you’re next, (five ns that theory of yours ahonl heal and cold. A little louder please, I can’t hear yon. You say heat travels faster than cold? Co ahead exj)lain it. You can, at least, eateh cold? What do yon mean? Xo I don’t want that stnfl’ — “Little Johnnie now is dead. His face we see no more. He thought he drank of lEO, ’J ' was Hl-SCT.” Xo, not that, hut give ns that oiu ' ah ' ont the sulphates. “All sid])hales arc ' soluble saving tlu ' se llirec ' , barium, strontium and lead.” Yon see — 1 I 92 Well now, ah, as I was saying before, Mr. Furlong, it is a known definite fact, not a mere theory. But, Raymond, in promulgating your esoteric cogitations, or articulating your superficial sentimentalities and ami- cable ])hilosophical or j)sychological observations on your j)eranibula- lory exausions, beware of j)latitudinous ponderosity and elocutionary verboseness. Let your conversational communications be concisely comj)rebensible, coalescently consistent and concatentatedly cogent, and as for conglomerations of tlatulent garrulity, jejune habiliment and asinine afiections, eschew them. Let your extemporaneous descant- ings and unpremeditated unintelligible expatiations and i)sittaceous ventriloc{uial superpestiferous verboseness be ' ilbout inconsistent rbo- domontade and thrasonical bombast. Raymond, my advice is, l)e l)rief and concise and don ' t use bombast. Soldiers shouldn’t, you know; it spoils their aim. Rut Avbo is that fellow over there writing so much? Why, that’s Scrimger. I sui)pose be is preparing a few articles for the “Speculum,” or rather the “Yellow Journal.” Don’t try to read what he’s writing for you can’t make it out. It’s not shorthand or iddisb no, it’s English, or rather a poor imitation of it. How do you like those sox be wears? Loud ! No, they’re quiet compared with that sky-blue pink shirt be used to wear. Rut let’s to the end, for I am getting sea-sick looking at bis wavy hair. ’fbe last is Syberl, George R. “some” initials, eh? G.-R.-S. Ibey suggest something nice, yes? But wait, Sy, where are you going? Got to catch the 5.15. Yes, I’m going down Calvert street. “So long,” fel- lows ! Geor(;e R. Syhert, ’H). 93 FliKSlIMAX. 94 FRESHMAN. iFr?0lttttan Qllaaa JJataa ) LASS motto : Ximc est dormiendiim. On or about September 25 the new Freshman class as- sembled some eighteen strong, and under the direction of Father Hargadon the Olympic dust was soon tlying from be- neath our chariot y heels. Father McLoughlin has dinned into our child-like minds that we are only silly, childish Freshmen. Save for an occasional outbreak from ‘AVillie” Wickham or “Sis ' ’ Hodges the class is as grave as the study-room of a Philosopher’s club. Our numlDers have diminished to fifteen memlDers, two of our meml3ers leav- ing for other classes and one leaving to engage in the lousiness of being a Baltimorean, since last September and we submit tlie following pupils for your ins])ection, ten per cent, cash and the ]}alance in thirty days: Tom Barrett, late of City College. He is far-famed among the fail ' ones of North Baltimore. Is a great devotee of leather collars. He gets to school with a gentle smile on his face. Charles Ciotti came from Calvert Hall. He writes much poetry and we consult him on questions of a mathematical nature. Rumor has it that he is building a school of automobile driving. Bart Harrington will some day he a great architect and artist, hut Father McLoughlin objects to his etforts to draw in class. He is often consulted concerning Wickham’s proclivities, hut he always gives the enigmatic answer, “I don’t knov.% Father.’’ A Lexington street stroller. Joe Hauf, of West Forest Park, talks to Honolulu maidens via wire- less telegraphy every night until 3 A. M. and conse([ucntly rolls into class about ten o’clock the following morning. Knows everyone in Wall)rook. The young fellow in the corner is not the Crown Prince of Nippon, hut Frank Herrmann, of Woodherry. Until this year he spelled his name Avith one “r” and one “n.” He claims to l e Irish. John Hisky, of Catonsvillc, that i)re-historic town rccenth ' discovered l)y the United Railways Com])any, ])lays the cello superl)hv sings l)eauti- fully and talks knowingly of the old German Pliilosophers. Now with the Fifth Maryland Regiment. 95 Oui’ president, he of the l)ass voiee and the eurly hair, is from near Vall)rook. Famed for slee|)ing ' in elass. H( ' and “Willie” Wiekliam joined the Boy Seouts lalely. Isn ' t he handsome in a uniform? He is T. Lee Hodges, a Ijoy lamed for his lovely smile. Note his Apollo-like look. ' khe modest looking chap l)efore you is Chester Kearney. He is as ([uied as a iamb, has the disposition of a dove, and is loved by us all. H( ' has had four olfers in the mo ' ies as Charley Chai)lin’s understudy. A fine singer. Here is “Doe” Kelly. He has a genius for math, and is the (juielest fellow in the elass. He belongs to the Soda Clerks’ Union. Cholly Levin must have English blood in him, for he always drops his “haitehes.” We sometimes suspect him of anarehistie designs. He can throw a four-j)ound brick 318 yai ' ds and 4 inches by actual count. Joe Monoghan is the j)oet of the class. Every time that ])oetry is to be written we all turn to Joe as our helj). Also a fine writer. 4 ' ommy St. Leger the sunshine of our class. He must weigh all of eighty-five })ounds. He always a]:)j)ears in class with a smile on his face. Life is one grand sweet song for him. Let it stay that way, Tom! An elongated rustic from Anne Arundel is “Willie” Wickham. He a])j)ears ev’ry morning about 8.45. smokes his old pipe, feels his youth- ful beard and goes to class. Every Wednesday he smilingly remarks, “Guess I’ll go to West Arlington tonight?” A six-footer with military ambitions. 4lliam 1). Wi(;KiiA r, ' 20. 96 (Elass lUST gaze uj)oii this inagnificenl inlelligenl-looking Fre-Med- ical Cdass. There lias prolialily never lieeii a more versatile class in Loyola since the existence oT tlie school and from the records we have made this year there never will he another class to e(|iial these fiiture doctors. The class emerged from the year ' s work with staggering a ' ei’ages. What we don ' t known about Biology, Chemistry and Physics isn’t worth knowing, at least the professors are of this opinion. No doubt the professors wall never forget the marvelous recitations of these students. If the allies could have butchered the (iermans like ve ' ve fnitchered their language ' the war waiuld not have lasted a month. Mr. Keller is the authority for this statement. The Pre-Medical Class is the first of its kind ever organizc ' d at Loyola. The class wais one of the foremost in the activities of the school. We were represented by a class hasketliall team wdiich covered itself with glory. The team captured third place in the inter-class league. The class as a whole was really a credit to the school. .Judging from the success we made in one year one can easily surmise what great honors and glories w e might attain if w e had four years to spend at I.oyola. The class is sincerely grateful for evc ' rything Loyola has done to ])re]Kire them for their future career and the students will surely try their best to live up to the standards and morals the teachers impart at Loyola. 97 PRE-MEDICAL. 98 r f i W. S. — Here we have a descendant of one of the first families of Vir- ginia. In fact, one only has to talk to this raw-boned fellow ' to discover where he hails from. He is a little slow in telling you wdiat he has to say, hut w hen he finishes talking you know he means w hat he has said. I.ylc M. — This young chap also hails from Virginia. Lyle hasn’t a very good crop of hair as you will notice from the picture, hut let me tell you what he lacks in hai r he makes uj) twofold in good looks and intel- ligence. Lyle’s main w eakness w as getting to school on lime and argu- ing about his examination marks. How ' ever, when you know ' him, Lyle is a mighty fine fellow ' . James R. — This future “doc” hails from Rainhon, Conn., the nutmeg state. Robbie made excellent marks in his studies at school. No doubt this was due to the energy his girl from way hack home insjiired in him. Robbie was always conversing about this fair damsel. Robbie is hound to make a success in life later on. Vincent P. — This young man was the most illustrious and eccentric student in our class. Resides striving to he a physician, he is quite a musician and singer. Vincent will never he forgotten by his friends and teachers at Loyola. Ceorge W. — George is the best-huilt man in our class. He was miss- ing the day this picture was taken. George should have Ijcen on the l)icture for he is a “hear with the ladies.” George is hound to Ijccome a successful ])hysician, judging from his popularity among his fellow students at Loyola. Sol. S. — Sol. is the wizard of the class. He w as unsurpassed for punc- tuality and attendance in school. Although he is a little slow ' in move- ment he alw ays succeeds. He has a good head and w ill he an honor to the medical profession in future years. Ed. S. — Ed. is the most jovial fellow ' in our class. He never w ' orries about anything, no matter how ' small or how ' large the importance of the matter may he. Ed. is ([uitc a dancer, too, and can alw ays he found at the society })arties. Ed. w ill surely he successful in the medical w orld for he possesses all the ([ualities that a good physician should have. Kyle G. — Kyle is the honor man of the class. He is really an ideal fellow ' . Resides being good in Ids studies he is ])roticicnt in other lines. He is a musician, a farmer, in fact he is an all around man. He can 99 talk on any siil)j( ' cl. W ' ell, if Kyle keeps iij) his good work he will no donht lead his elass in the Medieal Sehool next year. H(M’1). W. — Herh, is known lo every sliident at Loyola from the young- est Prej). to the oldest College man. He gained this jioimlarity when he made his first apjiearanee on the haskelhall floor and shot the winning goal against the Alumni. He also starred on the team and kejit our class well rejiresented in athletics as he gaini ' d a berth on th ( ' baseball team. Here ' s success to him in his undertaking and may he do as well in the future as he is doing now. J. H. WiLKEllSON, E. J. Sullivan, Pre-Mcdical. ' i t 100 Saakptball 5«utps B N()THKP season has elai)sed in Loyola ' s l)asketball history and with it the renown enjoyed by the Jesuit institution in the court world has l)cen increased by new and more valiant achievements. The higli ealil)er of teams |)layed, tlie clever court s(|uads numbered among its victims, tiie large and ap- preciative throngs that attended the games all lielped to make tlie ])ast season one of the most successful in Blue and (iold annals. Starling with the poorest i)rosj)ects that have ever faced a Jesuit basketball team, the 1917 {|uint surprised even its most ardent admirers and fulfilled a schedule that would have done credit to many an older and more experienceci contingent. With the loss of such brilliant j)er- formers as Scheurich, Corcoran and Buchness, men whose names have been synonymous with athletic victories at Loyola in the i)ast, the otticials set about to inaugurate a new era in basketball. How well they succeeded is evidenced by the remarkable record achieved by the Jesuit representatives. As basketball is not only tlie major si)orl, hut the athletic climax at Loyola, those in charge left no stone unturned in the ([uest for a team that would retied credit on the institution. The entire student body was invited to try its skill at the game and in this way several unknown athletes were unearthed, who later figured prominently in the glory at- tained. To William Scheurholz, the genial coach of Loyola court teams for the last six years, goes the major j)orlion of the credit for the team ' s suc- cess. Presented with the greenest material ever faced by a mentor in any branch of si)ort at Loyola, Coach Scheurholz developed an aggre- gaticn that co])ed with some of the strongest teams in the country. The feature of Loyola’s season, in faet the classic of Baltimore’s has- k(‘ll)all year, was the meeting of the Blue and Gold squad with the sturdy representatives of Yale. With the classiest team in its history, all the memhers of which had two or more years experience, with stars re- nowned for individual brilliance, hut welded into a smooth-running machine by Yale ingenuity, the Bulldog contingent was justly reputed to be the best-balanced squad that had been turned out at the New Haven institution for years. rile prospect of seeing Harry LeGore, Maryland’s gift to the athletic world; Captain Charlie Taf t, son of ex-President Taft; Newell Garfield, grandson of the former Chief Executive; Kinney and Mallon, members of the All-American haskelhall team, local followers of the sport thronged to the spacious Richmond Armory to witness an unusual ex- hibition. The largest audience that has ever attended a court contest in Balti- more witnessed the game, wdiich was pronounced by all as the most closely contested encounter ever staged in these parts. Two thousand jiersons paid to see the hasketers in action, a record that w ill no doubt stand for some time to come. The game itself was hair-raising. Nip and tuck throughout, with neither side being in the lead hj ' more than three points until the closing minutes, the game kept the spectators on their feet throughout. Yale, by reason of a fresh ([uint dispatched into the fray in the final stages, emerged the victor by the margin of 47-33. The season, according to custom, o|)encd with the Alumni game. The “old hoys” gathered five of the best jilayers that have ever been de- veloped at Loyola, hut were trounced by their ’Varsitj after a hard- fought contest. Next came Washington College, who later were to he returned the champions of Maryland. The Blue and Gold ([uint, with little jiractice and less exjierience, was defeated after a valiant fight by the count of 14-11. ’fhe follow’ing Saturday saw the Jesuit representatives hif their stride. Hock Hill was snowed under by Coach Scheurholz’s jirotcges by the overwlu lming margin of .34-18. The Ellicott City lads jiroved no match for tin clever Blue and Gold contingent, a substitute team keep- ing the lead after the first string men were relieved. 102 Catholic University next entertained Loyola at Washington. Without the services of Herb. Wilkerson, our most dependable scorer, the Balti- more team i)resented a plucky ' attack, hut were nosed out by a single point. No credit is detracted from the Catholic University contingent, however, as this same (luint met and defeated us on our own court later in the season. Next came the Yale set-to, and with it Loyola’s stock in the basketball world increased considerably. The Johns Hopkins ([uint then tried to lower our colors hut failed miserably, being easily eliminated by Loyola from State contention by a score of 45-13. On January 20, the only uni)leasant incident of the season occurred. Our old rivals, the Mt. St. Josej)!! College team, had its chance to relieve former defeats, but failed ingloriously, emerging from the fray on the end of a 38-15 score. During the encounter and perhaps the result of the close contest in which they were ])articipants, several mendjers of the opposing team displayed unnecessary roughness and were promptly ex})elled from the game. Jack O’Connor, our stellar forward, received a nasty wound in this contest, which prevented him from ac- cominmying his teammates on the Northern trij) that was to follow. With O’Connor on the injured list, McCarthy barred from play through ineligibility and Captain John J. Quinn incapacitated through an injury to his shoulder, Loyola was unable to cope with the clever offense presented by the adversaries of the North and suffered defeat in three contests. Three successive victories followed on Loyola’s return to its home court and illustrated clearly the triu ' strength of the squad with its proper strength on the lloor. Mt. St. Mary’s was humbled in two games by scores of 48-23 anti 18-16, resi)ectively. Sweet revenge at the ex])ense of 4 m])le University, of Philadelphia, was secured in return for the defeat administered Loyola on the Northern trip. 4he season closed at Chestertown when Washington College rei)eated its victory over the Blue and Gold and incidentally clearly established its claim to the Maryland State chami)ionship. Although not returnett collegiate champs, the season was most suc- cessful in many resi)ects and clearly showed that in s|)ite of the whole- 103 sale lasses suslaincd in Uk ' graduation last year of tlie men who made ijaskethall at Loyola, the eourt spirit did not leave with them, hut is still imhued in the hearts ol Jesuit students and will helj) to hring new and more glorious aehievements to the Alma Mater. 1 he k ' tte! num ol the (.,ollege haskelhall team are Caj)lain John J. Quinn, Coaeh Seheurholz, Villiam Sullivan, John O’Connor, Louis Lioehe, Kdward Vaeth, Her])ert Wilkerson, Miehael Buehness and Ches- ter Kearney. Jhe following is a summary of the games i)layed, the i)oints .seored by Loyola and its oi)ponents and the individual seoring |)roelivi(ies of the memhers of the team : Lovola, 31 11 7)4 31 Alumni, 30. Washington, 1 J. Boek flill, 1(S. Catholic, 32. Yale, 47. Ho])kins, 13. Ml. St. Joseph, 1 ), Catholic, 2cS. 4 emj)le, 41. Lehigh, (aS. Moravian, 42. Mt. St. Maiy’s, 20. Tem|)k ' , 20. Mt. St. Mary’s, 10. M ' ashingtori, 34. loo; total, opj)onenls, 133. Individual seoring Wilkerson, 134 points; Quinn, Oo j)oinls; Vaeth. 2 j)omls; O’Connor, 02 points; Boche, 38 points; McCarthy, 20 i)oinls; Buchnes.s, 10 points; Kearney, 2 points. Total, 433 j)oinls. IluHniarr B. O’C’.onoh, ’17. Total, lo 38 24, 20 20 “ 22 18 31 18 20 Lovola, 104 105 COLLEGE BASKETBALL. HE prospects lor basel)all at Loyola this year were the Ijright- est in years. Loyola had the definite promise of grounds for the season. And simultaneously with the call for can- didates the latter jiart of Fehruary came the announcement that “Doc John Kerr had heen ajipointed coach. Loyola up to this time had never had a coach, save the Athletic Moderator, who usually had his hands full with three or four teams. Coach Kerr imme- diately took charge and from the numhcr of candidates at hand he soon had selected about fifteen with which to build his team. Quinn, a Varsity man for three successive years, was first string catcher, with Dully as relief man. Wineke, the mainstay in the pitching department last year, was again chosen, together with Keelan and Vaeth. The in- tit Id was composed of “Eddie Kerr at first, Capt. “Herb.” O’Conor at short, “Jim Anderson at second and John Farrell at third, with Robin- son and Sothoron as utility men. The outfield was a harder jirohlem to solve, about six contending for the three jiositions. The dilierent posi- tions had not heen definitely filled when we })layed our first game a‘ Cieorgetown, hut they were well guarded by Sullivan, Wilkerson, Kirby, Vaeth, Keelan and Roche. The first game came at the end of a very wet spell and Loyola had heen able to hold only one outdoor practice three days before the game. On March 21) we journeyed to Georgetown. During the six innings we jilayed, the lack of jiractice was very clearly evident, for, although the fielding was creditable, a lamentable weakness was shown with the willow. Finnegan and Breslin, the Georgetown luirlers, held Loyola hitless, while t heir teammates chalked up eleven runs. Loyola was well ])rei)ared for her next game, with Rock Hill, hut Uncle Sam decided for war, and baseball was necessarily abandoned in its favor. Although tlie team disbanded the members eonsidei’ the season, short and uneventful as it was, far from a failure. J. W. FAliHELl,, ’17. 106 Spatlt’a S nunpt How often. Death, 1 hear thy pinions beat The inystie hushed air, in dead of night, When hearest thou a sont to heavenly light, A suppliant at the fearsome Maker’s feet. Bid (di! what horror ehills emotion’s seat. When midnight, ’nealh the Arkto.s’ silver light. Yields lip my loved friend to thy .stern blight. Thou bear’st him for. Death, alien shades to greet. ’Twas God who breathed into oiir mortal sod. And now reelaims the selfsame breath he gave; .4 boon too great for man — base earth — borne clod — To form a respiration for his God; Though God forms man bid for the grave. He grants this prieeless gift — a soul to save. — George B. Sybert, ’19. 107 (ClaHB iatnrij. § .. ’IZ XOWIXd Iho hroiiiidic leiulency of lliosc indulging in nulo- l)i()grai)hical writing to magnify and glorify very ordinary achieveincnls, would fain omit all laudatory comment and let our readers draw from acts the inevitable eonelu- sion that H. S., ’17, has a most enviable record. If, there- fore. any word of self-i)raise slii)s in we trust your sagacity will judge, kind reader, that it was desj)ite our wall in the matter and altogether unavoidable. Having now rendered you benevolent and tractable, gen- tle reader, we will lead you by the hand through the ej)oeh-making j)eiiod of our High School course. Who of our ha{)j)y aiul select numher can forget the morning of Se])- ( ember 15, 11113, when Loyola first welcomed us into the ranks of her sons? Who can forget that classroom, which even now we look upon as sacred and iiarticularly him who rendei ' ed memorahh ' that great year, the Rev. 3 homas J. Delihant, S. J.? To him wa ' render our heart- felt thanks for the tireless energy wdiich ever was his in the tedious tasks of the classroom. Those vocal lessons in the Latin declensions come hack ujion us often; most of us did not enjoy them then, hut their memory jileases us a hundred-fold now ' . And the English class! What faint words of mine could do justice to the firm foundation which I’atlu ' i ' Delihant laid for us? We rememher the enthralling beauty of Ids own descriptions that ai ' c as charming for us now ' as then. No wonder we felt so sad the night ol ' our first commencement! Edward .1. A. Nestor w ' as the honor man this year and William V. Coulter, w ' ho has left for “fresh fields and jiastures new,” won the jiremium. 3 he follow ' ing year w e again assembled at Loyola, hut our ranks w ' ere slowly thinning, though they w ' ere augmented by several students w ' ho had made their first year’s study under Mr. Cyril A. Keller, A. B., A. M. Of th( se lull two remain w ' ith us, Josejih (k McCourt and Alliin ,1. Plant. Mr. .John H. Murray, S. .1., was our jirofessor in second year and intro- duced us into w ' hat has been a niglitmare for many since, the classic longue of “deep-hrow ' ed Homer. ’ We are indebted to Mr. Murray for the jiei ipaletic method of studying Creek, hut how ' numerous are those who 108 use it I scarcely venture to say. In more tluui one way our seeoiul year stands out as tlie most pleasant year in High School. With Mr. Mur- ray’s enthusiasm the dullest of us rose to a height which tew classes ever reach. We recall with i)leasure the spirited diseussions of those days and we take this oeeasion of olTering our sineerest thanks to Mr. Murray, w ho gave us our first training in the forensic art. So many pleasantries occurred that it would he diflieult to mention them all now, hut we still recall the droll monologues of (ieorge W. Abell and the astute doctrines ])ro])ounded hy August M. Denz, both of whom have left our midst. It is only just to ourselves to mention that we were the football stars of the High School. The first fruits of our elocution studies were shown when Charles L. Coolahan won tlie Junior elocution prize. Edward J. A. Nestor was again the honor man and John J. Sweeney received the j)remium and the Ceneral Excellence medal. Third year! What reeolleetions of plots and wars and adventures! How we made Cataline cower from the withering invective we i)oured out upon liim ! How we marched in full panoj)ly, |)arasang on j)arasang over the arid wastes of Arabia ! How sadly we took our farewell glance at the beauteous hall, hy Merlin wrought, as we cantered forth in (juest of the Crail! Hut in the intervals between battles we had many jolly moments. Mention of Teddy harelegs the beadle and class eut-u]) will always bring a flood of anecdote to the lij)s of T7 men. (Tii eiais la Boniface?) Alas, he is no longer with us. Cone, too, are E. Eangmau, Pal Trainor, Ste])hen Ellwood, Augie Denz, Joe Harmon, Eon Heying and our be- loved Pee Wee. This year our numi)er was augmented by the advent of Erank Turner and Chas. Yingling. Our Ihlb han((uets, Woodstock trij) and outing are still fond reeolleetions. (treat was our disa|)poinlmenl when in the summer the i)ai)ers an- nouneed that we could not return to our studies until Sei)lemher 25. But we were eom|)ensated for our loss when, on returinng, to the C ol- lege, we learned that Mr. O’Hara would again leach us throughout our graduating year. The first undertaking of this, our most eventful year, was the presenta- tion of the historical drama. “Pizarro,” hy the Eoyer (iluh of Loyola 109 High Scliool. It was, needless to state, a tremendous success and a play long to he remembered by all who saw it. During the Cdiristmas holidays we held a theatre party at Ford’s Opera House, where all were delighted with the i)leasing comedy, “Turn To The Right.” After the play we attended a baiufuct, given by the class, at the College. Very api)ropriate speeches were rendered by a number of our members. Among them were “Prospects and Rctropros- l)ects,” by Edward J. A. Nestor; “Farewell To Our High School Christ- mas Tides,” by Charles L. Coolahan; “A Class Pro])hecy,” by Harry J. Casey. Following the Christmas holidays social affairs subsided for a while and all our etforts were ap])lied to pre])aring for the mid-lcrm examinations. Weekly class ])artics were carried on at the houses of several mem- bers of the class until Lent intervened and we unanimously agreed that sueli i)artics would be omitted during that season. The Loyola High School Glee Club was established during this sec- ond half year and songbirds unequalled in tbe history of the College came forth and answered the call for volunteers. On several occasions the Glee Club furnished us delightful concerts. Fourth year ])laycd a prominent part in the making of “Mothers’ Night of Nineteen Seventeen” the most successful of that kind ever held at Loyola. Three members of Fourth year were chosen from the Morgan De- bating Society to participate in the annual debate with Gonzaga High School. The ([ucstion was, “Resolved, That Universal Military Training and Service Should be Adopted in tbe United States.” Loyola won tbe debate. The class held anotber theatre ])arty during the Easter holidays and all s])ent an enjoyable evening. A High School Alumni Association was formed this year, financed by the Foyer Club. The first meeting of the Alumni was more successful than we had exj)ected and it is believed that the Association will prove a j)oj)ular institution at Loyola. Our annual trij3 to the Jesuit House of Studies, at Woodstock, was as pleasing this year as ever, and “that’s saying something.” no Tlie class vaclitiiig party was heUl on the thirty-first of May and tlic entire class not only participated in it but every one was over-anxious to offer his services to amuse, to serve or to do anything of which he was capable to make the i)arty a greater success than it had been in {)revious years, if that were ])ossihle. All eyes are now turned to our banquet, “the event of the year” as it is frequently styled. And then, and then — well, wait until you see us and fill out this line as you see fit; we don’t like to hatter ourselves. E. J. Nestor, H. J. Casey, J. A. Meyer, H. S.. ’17. Ill ,Ia.mi-;s Lacy Bhadi.kv — “Punch. “Weasel. “Frog. No, il was not I)y (Ic ' sign that we placed Ihis i)re- possessing personage to introduce Ihe many versatile nuinhers oT our class. He is first in our ali)ha- helieal order, hence the honor. Yel Lacy is lidly worthy ot‘ this singular distinction; not only has lu ' j)roven himselt ' an able athlete, hut he has also gained laurels as au orator, a student and in his oi- tiee as class treasurer, a veritable Shyloek. First to school, first to lunch, first in the imrses of the whole hunch. Hakrv JosEiui Casev “Sweet Auburn, “Irish, “Pyrrhus. A deep lover of the beautiful, he never tires of iiresenting lo us long but intensely ornate word pictures of the charm of life. Since our introduction to (ireek he has ever spoken of that delightful study in terms that would bring blushes lo Ihe cheek of Aristotle, He has the extremely commenda- hle habit of keejiing our profes- sor’s attention away from matters w hich might slightly jierlurb some of his confreres. A real sludenl in class and a Irue “Punch after class hours, no wonder the crowds gather around him. Our Secre- tary, indeed, with his gay vivacity, has gained an enviable i)0])ular- ity among all who know him. 112 Thomas Wells Cole, Jr, — “Lank,” “Spider,” “Slim.” “Bell l)oy” Tom is ever on the jol3. Al- ways seeking intellectual tij)s and invariably using them to the great- est advantage. Mr. Cole is a re- markable student and can always he depended upon to su])|)ly the missing link. Spider has not only com})letcd the High School in tliree years, but he has gained an enviable reputation in every branch o f the course. But we will not strive to divulge Tom’s ac- complishments further. There is none more capable of this than Tom himself. Jaaies August Considine — “Au- gie,” “Spuds,” “Boss.” Why do the crowds gather about that s])ot? Has the President of the United States unexj)ectedly ar- rived at the field? Has Mr. Charles Cliai)lin selected this as his rest- ing j)lacc after the day’s j)erform- ance? Has the Kaiser landed on our shores ? No, it is big Jim Con- sidine. Not the studious Mr. Con- sadinc, of the classroom, nor the pious James, Prefect of Sodality, not the sedate President of the Athletic Association, hrd strug- gling Jim, ])anting for breath be- tween the halves of the football game. 113 ( ' n AHi.Ks Li:() Cool A I i AX- Daw, Woe, Tiny. Wlio is lliis por- ciipincd jicacock, w liose very I ca- turc ' s arc ' charactc ' i ' islic of a fin- ished orator, such as he has shown hiinseir to l;e on many and various oeeasions? This weeping, wil- lowy Deinoslhenes, the President of the Morgan Deha ting Society, has not only heeoinc distinguished in the forensic art but has also gained a reputation as a consist- ent student and an aspiring ath- lete. P 0!u:ht Lawrence D a i s “(launt,” “Thespian, “Ctiamj). The boy with the strange, mys- Icrious stare, whose thoughts “are far away, sailing the Vesuvian Bay, thinking of those jdeasant cainj) trips on the Patapsco where Gaunt’s skill arranged everything St) sjilendidly. Winner of the High School elocution medal, one of the real stars in “Pizarro; no wonder the hall rocks with aj)- plause when Larry rises to speak! One of our past Grand Presidents, President of the Foyer Club, Sec- retary ol the Debating Society and one of the factors in winning the Gonzaga debate. The elonga- ted indulger in visionary dreams. 114 James Joseph Egan — “Wink,” “Fish,” “Cutcy.” Our faithful as- sistant class beadle is a worthy rival of the “Rosy Fingered Dawn.” Ever dispersing the dark clouds that are constantly gather- ing upon our horizon by his adol- escent hetises, he has merited the affections of every one of us. A l)erfect master of alibis, he is able, unlike the I ' cst of us, to come to class every days, sans some neces- sity and get away with it success- fully. Francis Joseph GEUACiHTA — “Spike,” “Caruso,” “Garibaldi.” For four long years the classroom has been able to contain him des- pite the fact that no night falls without some social circle’s being adorned by his presence. Skilled in the Terpsichorean art, his fasci- nating pose has won the admira- tion of the fair sex. The most adept of us in ancient m dhology. our Vice-President, has gone so far as to institute divinities. As Secretary of the Foyer Club he proved his right to that otfice the night he enthralled his audience by his portrayal of “Alonzo in Pizarro.” Our French conversa- tionalist. 115 Stephen John Meeinski — “Light- ning, “Quies, “Winsome. The most unassuming senior. Tliere lingers among us the memory of a (lay when his i)aramount delight was to ramhle among the i)leasant descriptions which greet the eye only of those to whom the vista of Xeno})hon’s ancient Greece has heen i)resented. He loved, in those days beyond recall, to use his tireless energy in extra Greek periods. But, alas! Fortune does not smile on us always. He has changed and now slumbers in the ([uiet of his own charming per- sonality. We have, however, a suspicion that the time is near when his star will again shine in our firmament. Geuahi) Vie I oh Hemei.t — “Jer- ry,” “Hamlet,” “Naps.” Our only title to commercial fame. Stands on the ])innacle of far-famed po]D- ularity. The only hoy with the concealed contralto. Surprised us all the night he walked across the stage, adorned in the robes of a Peruvian soldier; a soldier in more ways than one. Student, dramatist, poet. “Along the cool se(|uestercd vale of life, he keeps the silent tenor of his way.” 116 John Stirling Heyde — “Green,” “Country,” “Ban.” One of our liest looking men. From the wilds, far out of eivilization, he comes to us each succeeding morning, and the oddest part of it is, he is never late. A jierfcct Adonis, he is looked upon by tliose of his native hamlet as one of the great figures of the day, and, as much as we are inclined to disagree with the villagers, in tliis the} have our hearty sup- port. A finished athlete on the liasketball court and on the foot- hall and baseball fields, he has proven his worth scores of times. There is a distinct value in being connected with a fellow like John, who has acumen enough to see tilings as they are and to act ac- cordingly. Joseph Leo Kern an — “Plump,” “Kang,” “Sliji.” Ri]) Van Leo is certainly a character whom we could not jiass over lightly and do full justice to our worthy class. R. V. Winkle was a sound sleeper to a certain extent, but ye gods! Leo, comjiared with you, in tlic last three years. Winkle would seem to have heen an insomniac. But, at intervals between the snores, Leo would make Socrates himself blush and swear again and again that ignorance did not contrihute to his bliss. We might also mention at this stage that Leo comjileted liis High School course in three years, and that talk of the numerous jirizes lie took when leaving the preparatory dcjiart- ment is still echoing through Lovola’s corridors. 117 Ai.piionsi-: Fhancis Rnkcmi — Phonls. “Clui))l)y ' “Count. Hank! I tank! Me Hcrcule! There oes At in his Ford ehariol. rush- ing like mad out Charles street, with only ten minutes to get his lair passenger to Notre Dame in time for elass! This is a sunny world for Phonts, as is evideneed hy the eharming smile that ever plays ahoLit his lips. With little effort he has held his own in all iuanehes during the lour years he has been in our midst and we arc ' proud to call him one of us. Joseph Cordon McCourt — “Lip,” “Splinters,” “Buck.” The hoy who insists that “il est plus grand” sounds toreign. He bubbles over from time to time with alleged wit and si)ontaneous “Millerisms” in a vain endeavor to make easy the rugged road to learning. The one who is always running uj) with, “Say, fellows, I just heard a good one — .” Despite this commenda- ble weakness he is a consistent student, stands well in class and won second place last year in the Maryland Pilgrims’ Fssay. 118 John Ambrose Meyer— ' Ain- ])assa(loi,” “Baron,” “Jawn.” Our eiticieiit Class President. Since first year John’s dijiloinacy has merited him the title of Amljassa- dor. He has ever distinguished himself by his sparkling and tloev- ing wit and h} ' his magnitieent or, as he iirefers, “grandiloquent” voeaiiulary. He has taken several prizes in German and has distin- guished himself in other l ranches. J ' he elocutionist who made Bel- shazzer famous. Our exjiounder of Bromidioms and Aphorisms. Edward J. A. Nestor — “So- crates,” “Windy,” “Doc.” Ah, ha! Me thinks I see the corners of your mouth turn up. Yes, Edward is all that his photograjih portrays: ambitious, studious, tactful. Tact- ful did I say? Let me he explicit. If a bluff is half plausible, leave it to Windy to i)ush it. However, let it not 1)0 forgotten that it takes more than an al)le l)luff‘er to win the Englisli prize of the class for tluee consecutive years, to walk off w ith the prize in Erench class, to take the medal in the Maryland Pilgrims’ Essay, to distinguish oneself as an orator, to merit credit as an actor, to hold class of- tices from time to time, and even now ' to he tlie proud first censor of the Morgan Debating Society. Such is tlu ' case witli Mr. Nc ' stor. 119 Charles Joseph O ' Doxovan, Jr. “Babe, “Bud, “Billikin. Small- est in size and age, but extremely large in many other ways. Pos- sesses a keener sense of humor than any other mortal we know. A typical Southerner with an in- exhaustible supply of jokes, Char- lie has lightened many a dull hour for ns. One of the clearest think- ers in onr midst, a short-story writer of ability and a physicist of note are a few of the titles which he possesses. We venture to say and on it we would wager onr editorial reputation, which is sa} - ing a great deal, that the w.ay will he bright before him and the goal that he will reach will he well worth while. Aianx Plant — “Filbert, “Hoo- Moo, “Bnfns. “Ain ' t he a classy lookin’ guy? Who’d think that beneath that golden mop of hair reposed a brain, incomparahle in onr midst for untangling the frivolous results of Homer’s leis- ure hours. Though Alhin is a social lion, he finds time or makes it to unravel mysteries of Latin, (ireek and Hawaiian before which most of us would throw uj) our hands. ' FesHor, ' Fessor, spcirc I lull Plant, Touch not a single sjirig. Dame Fashion siivelij would feel hart, If ijou disliirhed his “rig. 12U Charles Rohleder — “Herr,” “GiftV’ “Achilles.” Wanted — A psychologist capable of discern- ing the most complicated charac- ter of the age. Three guesses, what will the subject do next? Wrong! Wrong! Wrong again! Which only tends to proA ' e that psychology has its limits. Berg- son at his wildest w ould appear as crystal compared Avith the Avay Charlie figures it out. But AAdien Ave speak of oratory, and oratory is the ruling art, Herr’s eloquence combined Avith his imposing ap- pearance Avould induce an assem- bly of prize fighters to hold a pink tea party. Joseph Neil Sheehan- “Speed,” “Nobby,” “Celer Cunctator.” “The road to success is beset Avith many difficulties,” is the old. old adage, AA’hich has lieen u])set hy Speed, AA ' ho is rushing to success Avith tiie case and grace Avith AAdiich he glides over the dancing floors of Baltimore. Joining us last Sep- tember he immediately attracted our attention by his profound depth of Avisdom and the celerity (that has since made him fa- mous) . He can manufacture dif- ficulties Avhicli he himself cannot fathom. Sits near the AvindoAv Avliere he finds diversions a-plenty ]}ut he has had many a rude aAvak- cning. Strange hoAv professors cannot understand the fancy that steals ui)on a youth concomitant Avitli the coming of sjiring. 121 William Fhelehick Schoheiu; — ‘ ' Schowtz, “Diulc, ' ' “Doug. 11 (loos not suiticc to say that Wil- liam is an ardent emulator of A])ollo. To be more eandid he has shown himsell ' a real dandy as was evideneed at the dance Mother ' s Night. But when we think of the remarkable change that has come over him, when we look hack hnt a year ago and see the shy and demure Will, think- ing of nothing hut his lessons, and behold him now, constantly en- gaged in the various affairs, we are confronted with an enigma that is causing us much worry. Fashioned so slenderly, Young and so rare. John Joseph Sweeney — “Cice- ro,” “Adorus,” “Mons.” Hold ! Do not trouble yourself to cut it out, handsome as it ma} he, for John has in foresight secured an ex- haustible suppl} and is ready to present you with one upon re- ([ucst. Now, indeed, John has at- tained unlimited success in all his studies, hut particularly in the Held of mathematics. Is it j. ' ossi- l)le that there can he anyone who does not know that John was the first to discover the two-sided tri- angle? Still, to view John in the tield of elocution is to sec him at his best. Imagine him of the de- mure countenance and sedate a])- pe arance assuming the character of Cataline and holding the audi- ence in tlie gri}) of his hand by the gravity of his sjieech! 122 Charles Henry Tingling — “Si- las,” “Alfafa,” “Hay-Sccd.” No, Charles is not a Baltimorean. Yet if we tell you whence he hails you will he none the wiser, for who has ever heard of Westminster? But it is not through any fault of Charles’ that such is tlie case, for he is constantly talking “for Bun- combe” to his reluctant listeners and he would have them believe that ideal town embraces not less than half the world. Yet when we consider that Charles has not only covered four years’ matter in two, l)ut has at all times stood foremost in the diftcrent branches, we are wisliing dee]) in our hearts to know more about that strange town and concealing a secret jeal- ousy of its residents. g ' piipntppn The cheerless silver ashes — cold and still, But now were glowing emheis burning bright — Unhaitowed gtoom dispelling with their light. Their fervid souls thus destinij fulfil. Yon withered oak — in death majestic still — WaiuTrers and weary pilgrims from his height Hath sheltered, and protected by his might, Consummated his task, of nature’s will. 0 men of seventeen life’s lurning page Indelible your aelions will record. The penny and the latent justly gauge, The picayune of good and evil hoard. What joy untold to eager, peering age, Too soon approaching, will the page afford? — F. MacEogan. 123 (Cmpb HERE is a l)age in the history of the Southern Department of the Continental Railroad that belongs to Ike McKeown. This history was made in the da3’ s of the building of the tunnel on Demon’s Slide, that worst piece of track, bar none, in the Continental system. To the Continental, McKeown was a titter in the Overton Shops, to his companions, McKeown was “Whiskers.” According to ])ublic opinion in Overton, Mac, as we shall call him, wore a beard because Mi s. Mac wished it; Mrs. would make about two of Mr., avoirdupoisly speaking, and she figured the beard made up for the discrepancy. Anyway, whether that is so or not, he wore a beard, and the reason this fact is harped upon is because jaiu couldn’t possibly know Mac without it. The upper part was nicotine-dyed in places to a nut lirown, and from there to its loAver edge it was shaded down by degrees to a rust; that is when he kept it clear of the grime of the shops. Mac was mostly just a knob of uptilted nose and beard. Mac, al- though totally lacking in home rule, had a disease-envv. He envied M ason Porter’s job. He, no other than our Mac, neglected to see a doctor about his trouble when first afflicted, and thus the disease be- came chronic. An engine, warm and full of life, with the steam ])ur- ring invitingly at its valves, was a very ditf ' erent thing indeed from a cold, rusty, dismantled boiler shell; and it was much better inci- dentally to swear at a wiper than to be cussed at. Ten hours a day, six days a week, overtime on Sunday, so Porter could drav; down a fat pay check, pricked Mac’s Irish, or ratlier the part of it Mrs. left liim. Sure, and didn’t he know every holt, screw and split j)in on every engine that had ever stuck its pilot into the Overton roundhouse? He did. Even Porter would admit this. Mac ])urloined a book contain- ing the rules of the road from Porter. He would read and then day- dream, daydream and then read some more. Rut what brought mat- ters to a showdown was this, Mrs. Mac found the book! Well, that started things. She was, as has ])een mentioned, a veiy large woman, 124 she was also a very capable woman of whom Mac stood in awe. She. washed, iron, cooked, scrubbed and cleaned for the McKeown dock during the day and at night she worked overtime sewing Mac’s socks and overalls. Because of the latter occupation she turned Christopher Columbus and discovered the book in the back pocket of his overalls. “What are you doing with this, Mr. McKeown,” she inqiured per- emptorily; she had always been thus in dealing with Mac. Mac kept on eating. “Well, what?” she shouted. Mac jumped about a foot off his chair, banged his pet corn, mumbled once or twice and was ready to face Satan himself. “None of your business!” he snapped. He evidently knew his busi- ness, for he immediately put the table between himself and the steam- ing spud which came whistling out of space. To know her pet artillery action had been thwarted didn’t by any means assuage Mi s. Mac’s stormy mind. “Mr. McKeown, if you don’t want a bath in dish water you’ll come Imck up to the surface,” she crisply and significantly remarked. Mac had cooled down a good mite so he thought it best to obey orders. “Well?” prompted Mrs. Mac. “I brought it home for the children to read,” said Mac, seeking refuge in the facetious. “Mr. McKeown, whatever has gotten into you in the last couple of days I don’t know, but you might as well make a clean breast of it be- cause I’m going to find out.” Mac felt like a man who is caught sneaking in the side entrance after signing the pledge at a Billy Sunday revival. “There ain’t nothing got into me,” said he truculently. “If you want to know what I’m doing with that book I’m reading it because I’ve come to the conclusion that a fitter’s job alongside an engineer’s isn’t any better than a rag picker’s.” “You’re well off and don’t know it,” declared Mrs. Mac emphaticall3 “I’m not going to let you make a fool of yourself and come home here 125 (lead some night, and l)e crushed all to i)ieees, and he found hetween the splinters of a box ear, and have me a widow.” Due to her exceed- ing the s])ecd limit Mrs. invariably wrecked her English. “What kind of an engineer would you make. Why — ” Mrs. McKeown shut up !” said Mac hoarsely. Mrs. caught her breath. “What did you say?” she gaspc ' d. “I said I’d never have thought of it if it wouldn’t liavc benefited you, but, of coiu’se, if you object — ” “Well let this be the last of it then. Huh! The idea!” Mrs. sniffed. It was the side entrance proposition over again. When you’ve been caught sneaking in that way you might just as well use the front door on Main street next time, and have it done with. So he put it up to .Jones the next morning when the master mechanic came into the round- house. Jones leaned his fat little body up against the jamb of one of the big engine doors, a nd blinked as he listened. Say, Mac, whafs eating you?” he incjuired ])erj)lexedly. “Haven’t I just told you?” snap])ed Mac. “I want to ([uit titting and get running.” “You talk as though you mean it,” commented Jones, as lie earnestly I leered into the titter’s face. “Certainly I mean it,” declared Mac, a little tartly. “Why wouldn’t I?” “Xo,” said Jones, “that ain’t the ((uestion. The question is why would you?” “Because,” IMac answered promjitly, “It’s a better job than mine, bet- ter money and hours, and I can hold it down as good as the next one.” Jones raised his eyebrows. “Think so?” he casually remarked. “I do,” snapjied Mac. “All right. I’ll see about putting you on a run tomorrow.” Mac got a run. Fiven if he did have to tire for Porter, hadn’t Jones jn’omised him an engine of his own in a couple of months? Everyone knows Demon’s Slide. The Continental’s jmblicity agent lias advertised this stupendous work on the back page of every periodi- 126 cal in reach. About a mile from the summit it hit a long, stift ' , heavy climl) that took the life-breath out of the very newest engines. And the last few hundred yards were taken with long, snorting roars from the exhaust, and the pace was a crawl; you could easily beat it at a brisk walk. 1 hen, once over the summit. Demon’s Slide stretclied out ahead, and its two reeling, drunken, zigzag miles dropped from where it nrade you dizzy to lean from the cal) window. Grade e])reentages don’t mean much, do they? Weil, take it another way. It dropped so hard and fast that that’s what the directors were being |)ryed loose from three millions for — to divide that drop by two! It just dropped not an in- cline, nor slant at all — just a sheer drop! Mac, the discontented, we find firing old 714, westI)ound, with Porter in the cab. The old will ex])lain itself. Old 714 one alternoon blew Old a staybolt when about a mile west of the Bend. And, quicker than a jack ral)bit could jumi), the cab was all live steam and boiling water. Porter howled and leaped; Mac. blinded and scalded, fell hack half-unconscious to the floor. Mac wriggled over on his back. Here he got a somewhat more com- prehensive realization of what he was up against, his heart jumped to his mouth, and his mouth wont dry. In front a gray, sullen mass of rock loomed up, the right of way swerv- ing sharply to the left as it skirted it in a hreatli-taking curve; and every second old 714 was gaining momentum, witli her human baggage trailing behind! Faster and faster she ])lunged down the grade, lliere was a sudden lurch, a shock, as she struck the curve. Mac reached for the emergency brake lever and clung on grimly. She righted, found her wheel base again, and darted like an arrow down her ill-fated ])ath. Mac’s face was now whiter than death itself. The lever was stuck, and the steam literally tore his hands from it. Again that sickening slew as she struck a curve, the nauseating pause as one side of the engine hung suspended in air with whirring drivers. There was a lurch, another and another- she still was on (he right of way. A tierce, agonizing pain shot through his arm as the steam witlicred and blistered it. He threw up his other hand to assist the first. He 127 strained, tugged — and threw her wide. Then eaine an awful jolt, a shock that keeled him over as the brake shoes ground and crunehed against the wheel tires. A deafening roar sounded in his ears, and when he oj)cned his eyes he was in Jones’ arms. “Mae, YOU certainly shall get a regular run as soon as 3 a)u ' re well,” i said Jones. ij “Nope,” said Mac, shaking his head; “I guess I don’t want one.” Jones’ jaw dropped. ,f “What? Don’t want one!” he gasped. “Say, what’s the matter with | you? H’m!” ' But there wasn’t anything the matter with Mac. He was convales- cent, that’s all. He’s only one of the genus. T. W. Cole, H. S., ’17. ISatn Sro B Me thought I saw in distant vate The sparkling gleams of crystal rare: But thither come, regretting found That only rain-drops glittered there. ' Twas thus the joys of earth deceived, In truth but source of care and sin; Yet viewing them afar, it seemed That peace and pleasure dwelt therein. S. B. 128 iUbf S’tramjii ' r’ii Inrji HE evening ' a I Ihe elnl) was unnsiially (kill. We were sealed before the open fire, slriving lieroieally to jiass away the W time. The usual yarns were being spun, and as Dr. Ed- moiids, the seiimlist, began a dry tale aljout a system of nerves and tissues, I endeavored to shake off the grip of Morjiheus. The slow drawl of the speaker heeame monotonous, and I half sueeumiied to the god of sleep. I aroused myself to find the Doetor still speaking, hut his story was in its death agony, and I again settled down with a moek expression ol’ int( ' rest. His w’ords seemed indistinet, and his meaning entirely elouded. and I siglual whth relief wdien he eoncluded. The story telling eonlinued around the cirele until only one link remained unjoined. He was a stranger, and had been introdueed only a few ' days jirevious. I have forgotten his name, hut I reeall that he had wamdered over the glebe in search of fortune and adventure, and had secured both, the-; fust in (he gold fields of the Sacramento Valley, and the latter in many places. He wais of medium height, with enormous arms and shoulders, and his stulihorn sandy hair blended in harmony wdth his hrowm, w ' cather-lx’aten face, while his steel-gray eyes aided to stamj) him a singrdar man. When contented (he usually was) the gray orbs soft- ened, and the lines of his mouth gathered in a pleasing smile; wdien he was angry (wliieh wars seldom), the eyes narrow ' ed into a menacing slit, and the lithe jaw ' s closed like the click of a steel traj). His carriage wars unassuming and careless, yet his manner betrayed eontidence in his own abilities. The stranger, as a preliminary to his tale, drew ' forth a jewxded cigar ease, and after carefully selecting a thick i)erfeelo, blew ' a few ' hhu ' clouds of smoke toward the ceiling, and then began: I have been in many strange ])laces, and have seen many strange things, hut the hai)penings of the “Sea Wolf” seenr so melodramatic that, hut for their vivid rememhranee, I would scarcely believe my own words. I had been working a claim in Colorado, and, weary with the 129 digging and sil ling, delcrinined lo try iny hand abroad. I reached Bos- ton, and was engaged as an extra hand on the “Sea Wolf,” hound for Liver])ool. The ship was due to sail at three, and I wandered about the wharf to while away the time. The wharfsinen were xcry much excited because the menagerie of a circus had broken loose, and was on a rampage. Rewards were offered for the apprehension of ttie beasts, ])articularly for the cajiture of a man-killing baboon. I would have de- lighted in the hunt, hut the hand of three was approaching, and I hurried hack to the “Sea Wolf ” We left the Boston wharf and slipped slowly out with the tide. The captain was a bluff Englishman, who devoted his work, thoughts and dreams to Ids ship. The afternoon passed with the coming of a lirisk wind, and as my hands were unaccustomed to coiling and drawing ropes, I welcomed the mess call. We were scarcely seated when a piercing shriek from the watch brought us hurriedly hack to the deck. It was just dusk, and although olijccts were discernible, they were unrecognized. As we rushed aft I thought I saw a shadowy form disapjiear over the rail, and when we reached the watch we found him bleeding and torn, and his face liorri- hly mangled. The cajitain was something of a surgeon, ])ut h} the white, ])inched face and tlic oi)en, staring eyes of the wounded man I knew he was })assed the aid of medical skill. Many theories were advanced as to Ins death, and it seemed I was the only one who saw the shadowy shape. I didn’t mention it, for I thought I had l)een deceived by the coming of niglit. The sailors engaged in talk that night in the fo’castle al out the death. I listened intently, hut said nothing, always looking through at the heaven al)ovc. Once I started and rubbed my eyes, for again I had seen the sliadowy shape glide over the deck. It was indeed a scared crew tliat turned into their hunks that night. I do not recall the exact hour, hut it must have been near midnight when a scream similar to that of our dead mate ran through the shi]), and again brought the crew on deck. I turned away, sickened at the torn and mangled body of the second watch. The second mate, a brave and courageous man, hastened to summon the captain, and when he returned he was shaking and ashen pale. His sentences were discon- 130 nccted, but we learned that the ship was without a captain. We found him horribly mangled in his berth, having been killed while he slept. I do not accuse either myself or the crew of being cowards, for no one dared to venture on deck after dai’k. I confess I spent many sleepless hours waiting to he crushed by an unseen hand, or to hear the death cry of some fellow-sailor. It was not a pleasant feeling, and even now I shudder as I tell it. The killing continued until only four of the crew and myself remained. The agony we spent on that crazed ship I never want to endure again. We were alone on a deserted ship, where prowled some being who dealt death at one blow. I often tried to arrive at the identity of the mur- derer, but both brain and imagination gave me no clue. As for my com- panions they were driven insane by the fate which hung over them. The coming of night was always like the coming of death. The five of us would huddle in the fo’castle, and never draw an easy breath until the first gi ' ay streak appeared in the east. Throughout all my adventures I have always carried my favorite ’45, and I Avould touch it during the night to bring back my nerve. One night as we watched in silence the soft patter of feet on the deck was heard. The crew shiv- ered, hut I grasped the butt of my gun and Avaited. With a slight push the door was slung open, and I beheld the white fangs and sickly grin of a murderous baboon. My companions leaped forward, and were treated like their dead seamen. I crouched in the corner with my pistol drawn, and fired the six chambers into the body of the brute. He lurched forward, and I thought I heard Gabriel’s trumpet, but within a few feet he swayed and (h ' opped dead at my feet. The ship attracted the attention of a trading vessel the next day, and in a half crazed condition I was taken aboard and brought back to the States. I soon struck it rich in California, but all the gold in the whole state wouldn’t induce me to go through my experience again on the “Sea Wolf.” The stranger, having concluded his story, begged to be excused, and left the room. The effect of the story still remained on his auditors, and it Avas seAeral minutes before anyone around the fire moA ' ed. “A most unusual story,” said Dr. Edmonds. There Avas a murmur of as- sent, and the chairs Avere pushed back and the circle broken up. Elmer Fody, H. S., ’18. 131 Uilir iFuotball CEnarli (W ' itli apologies to ' ashinglon Irving, Donnelly et al.) OST eollege teams are under the j)arlieiilar guardianshij) of a eoaeli, to wiioin, ' henever an oppoiiunitv is j)resenled, the players address a host of cjiiestions regarding the strategy to he employed during the game. Indeed, I eould not hut notiee the more than ordinary air of importanee of our eoaeh, who wore a large gold “L” on his hlue sweater. He is always an individual of eousecjuenee in our alhletie eireles, hut is i)artieularly so (iuring the foothall season, having so many little details whieh de- mand his whole attention warnings to he given, and a million tittle eorieelions to he made for the hettei ' inent of his team. Here, j)erhai)s, it may not he unaeeeptahle to those not versed in grid- iron lore to have a sketch that may serve as a general rei)resentation of this very numerous and important class of functionaries known as coaches, whose garh, manner, language and air are ])eculiar to them aloiu ' and ])revalent throughout the fraternity; so that wheix ' ver a eoaeh may he seen he cannot he mistaken lor other than what he is. He has commonly a hroad. full face, disi)layiug jdiysieal strength in its very ruddiness; his physi((ue is massive in every resj)eet, and of almost Herculean j)roportions. On the held he is generally garhed in a tlannel shirt, ordinary trousers and a heavy sweater; to eom])lete his costume he wears sj)iked shoes to prevent slii)i)ing. He is obliged to have his outfit of durable materials to withstand the wear and tear of (he game; and despite his seemingly uncouth ap])earance, tlu-re is still discernihle that propriety of |)ersou whieh is always inherent in a eol- lege athlete. As I have said before, he enjoys great distinction and im})ortance when among the players, with whom he holds fre({uent conferences be- fore and during the course of the game; he is looked upon by them as a fc ' llow of great reliability and firmness, and. too, 1 might add, he naturally attracts the admiration of all the sj)eetalors. The moment the game is on his responsibilities are midlii)lied, for he is indirectly 132 arcoiintal)le lor llie actions oT the whole team. Between the (juarters of the game he roams restlessly among his men witli an air of al)solute lordliness — an extra sweater thrown about his shoulders. He is fol- lowed by an admiring throng of small boys and those nameless hang- ers-on that attend these games and carry water, and do all kinds of odd jobs for the privilege of being on the grid-iron and among the ])layers. These all look uj) to him as to an oracle, treasure up his sayings, echo his o])inions on the game and other toi)ics of athletic interest, and, above all, endeavor to imitate his air and carriage. Every urchin that is fortunate enough to have gotten inside thei sacred enclosure of the football field rambles about N ' itli his hands in his ])ockets, regarding the i)layers with awe, but most of all do they hold in respect the im- posing ])ersonage of the coach, entertaining the faint hope that some day they, too, may he fitted for the dignity of directing the heroes of some grid-iron. Charles Dlhhix, H. S., ' 19. 133 “I nui Irntun iia P C ooiJ; nr a ®alr nf Slum pira” ALT,” came the short, decisive command. It rang in a clear, determined voice, and rang fiercely in the intruder’s ears, for well he knew what that meant. “Countersign!” “None, eh?” “None,” retorted the intruder. His words were cut short, and filled with disgust. The picket called a guard, and led the prisoner to the general. “Search him,” said the general. “Be quick, too, men, the enemy is upon us now; no time to delay, huriw!” His features were dark, and those two piercing eyes were set in a countenance which the sun’s rays had generously painted. He was rather short and stout, and his head was covered wdth gray locks. Altogether he had the appearance of a man of middle age. He was a nervous little man, and seemed very excited at the slow progress of his men. “Did you search him?” he said, surveying the spy with one searching look. The guard came forward with a small packet of papers sealed with the United States seal. The general looked at these with envious eyes. “Yes, a pretty good catch for today,” he thought. For well he knew that these plans were invaluable, especially during war time. ‘AYell, what have you to sav? Of coui ' se, you know the penalty for all spies?” When the general said “})enalty” the j risoner smiled contemptuously, and with a toss of his proud head he eyed the general critically. “Pen- alty,” he said. “Yes, I know it and have seen it executed, hut remem- her — Collins Brown never suffered the penalty, nor will he suffer it at your hands.” The general lifted his head with a frown. “Never mind, you will not have much time to talk,” and forthwith he bade the guard to take the prisoner away. Before going the spy extracted from an inner pocket of his coat a small i)ackct (which had esca])ed the notice of the guards) and handed it to the general. He was then ' led away., The general tore the envelope oj)en in haste and opened the folded paper, which read as follows: 134 COLLINS BRO YN, Silver Creek, California, This was of little interest to him, but he thought, “why did he give me this? It is of no use to me.” The man wondered and wondered, Ijut still he could not unravel thd mystery which lodged in his troul3led ]3rain. He was startled from his train of thought by the telegraph operator, who came in hurriedly bear- ing a message. Mayas seized it and eagerly devoured its contents. “Remove at once to ten miles distant. General O, Manza.” The peeved general threw the message on the tloor with anger. “Move, move, move, he had been doing this ever since he was appointed general, confound these Indians,” he thought; “always starting some kind of a rebellion: now they are allying themselves with the Americans, and these” — a deep frown overspread his trou]3led face. He then proceeded to read his plans, as he was not too familiar with them, for he thought it would refresh his memory. The spy, or Brown (as we shall now call him), was confined to a damp, musty old cell below the building. ’‘Bang!” the door closed. How glad he was to be away from those ever-watchful guards, for he wanted to tend to some of his own affairs. From the bullet pouch round his waist he ]3rought out many tiny scraps of paper, and pro- ceeded to put them together. This was a tedious task, but Brown was a man bent to his duty, and had little fear of being shot. The papers were soon put together just well enough to make them legij3le, and he next proceeded to decipher the code on them. After a few minutes he had his message written out, and began to read it. “In case you are caught blow your whistle three times, and I will know. “J.” “Pretty good this did not fall into that short man’s hands. These old greasers are not as quick as we are. Too bad I had to fall into their hands, but everyone must have some bad luck, so I guess this is mine. However, it wouldn’t be a l3ad plan lo try my whistle. The guard — Well, I can get rid of him.” All this he muttered to himself. Calling the guard, he handed him a note to take to the general. When he was out of good distance he blew his whistle three hard blows, and a shrill call like that of an owl re- 135 sj)()ii(le(l. “It works;” and ho (juickly liid Ihe wiiistle. The guard came l)aek and iiujiiired llie cause of llie uoise, l)ul he could get no answer from his charge, who was silling l)y the window smoking. He did not see, either, the smile that tlie sj)y’s hands were hiding from Ids view. Brown lay down on the ground and hid his face from the gaze of the susj)ieious guards. He did this fora purj)ose, and pretended sleep soon came upon him. He knew that the guards liked their sleep, too, and soon they were fast asleep at the door. With his ear to the ground he could distinguish a quick, huzzing sound. He knew that Jack was operating rigid outside the prison walls. Soon a small piece of pai)er came tlirough the grated window and fell on the door. He let it lie there, and with a cle’ser trick with his foot he finally got it in reach of his hand. Then he drew it u]) to his face and read it. “Will he here in a little while. J.” Brown was satisfied, for he kne ■ that Jack had never failed in any- thing he had undertaken. He soon fell asleej). However, he did not sleej) long, for he was soon startled hy the guard hiinging someone to the cell next to his. He j)eered through the grated door, and in the hazy light he could see the figure of Jack. This was to him like a fatal hlow. “Jack cai)luied!” Now he would fail, and General Mayas’ words would come true. He sal down with a muttered groan. Presently he heard a smothered knock on the wall. “Thump! thump!” Seized with the thought of Jack, he stealthily stole over to the other side of the room. He knew the code, and so did Jack, and soon hoth began to converse in the Morse code. Jack told Brown the following: “You know about the hut which is about two miles from here. Well, dien you esca])e make as fast as you can for it, and send the message to our forces. To the left of Mayas’ garrison you will find two horses.” J he guard was aroused hy the strange sounds, and looked into the cell, only to see Brown lapping his foot on the earthen floor and singing. J he kicking of the soft earth about his feet gave him an idea, and pretty soon he had the dirt loosely knocked away from fhe wall. The guard became sus|)icious, and he was forced to abandon his o])eration. .lack had got himself j)urposely cai)tured to liberate Brown. He had his ])lans working well so far. Before he was taken j)i ' isoner he had |)laced a lime l)oml) about three hundri ' d yards fi’om the |)risou, for he 136 knew that when it exj)lo(le(l it would attract the attention of tlie guards, and their escape would he certain. He had also secured two fast horses and had tied t hem near the thicket, where they could escape observation. He could hear Brown in the cell stirring restlessly, but lie iieeded him not, and only waited to hear the report of the bomb. It was now three o’clock, and the bomb was timed for four. (ieneral Mayas sat in his large ai)artmenl enjoying a good Havana. Little he thought that the order to remove the forces was a dummy. Xor did he know that the American forces would be upon him just as soon as Brown and Jack reached the hut. Then the little village of (iordel would he doomed. His garrison was ])retty strong, l)ut tlic Americans ho])cd to take it by strategy. He thought that their forces would not reach him till late, and so lie had anijile time. He knew that the forces from the States weri ' not at home in his country, but “Where there’s a will there’s a w ay.” His handful of knowledge of military aifairs was not above that of a private in the American forces. Dream- ily he went over the circumstances in wJiich he became general. For merit? No. He was a jiolitical favorite, and taking advantage of the people’s sentiments, had projiosed to raise an army. He had collected many, jiromising them great booty, and had secured the aid of the prom- inent citizens of his town. He was in the favor of his men, and could easily persuade them to do as he wanted. He never knew much about the modern ways of fighting, and depended much on his guerilla war- fare. He must succeed or his fair senorita would not be proud of him. Slowly the minutes })assed but not fast enough for Jack. It was now three-forty-five by Jack’s watch. Fifteen more minutes and he would know his fate. If it went off he was free; if it failed he was lost. The tension of the wailing minutes showed jilainly on his vexed brow. Only ten more now. Oh! if thev would onlv go faster. He gritted his teeth in silent anxiety. Slowly the hands moved. The minute hand was now ajijiroaching closely to five minutes of four. Then he thought: “Su})- pose that it should fail;” but he exj)elled this fear and watched the hand slowly move to four. That one minute one Jninute and all would tell. J ' he hand soon reached its goal, and a heavy rei)ort was heard, which shook the whole ))rison. The guards fled in terror, thinking that the 137 enemy had eome. With one crashing l)low Jack broke the old lock an4 made his way to Brown’s cell, which was easil} opened. Quickly seiz- ing Brown hy the arm, he led him to the outside. Brown followed hiniy wondering in amazement. He had not expected Jack to work his plans, this way. hut he cliidcd himself for douhting his friend’s ahilitj for he could name numerous instances in which Jack and himself had eluded their enemies, especially in his own town in Silver Creek, when the} had escaped from layas. No wonder he gazed in i)erplexity at the paper. Through the long corridor they passed, their nostrils inhaling the musty air of the underground chamber. At length they reached a window, where they could easily see what was going on. Mayas and his soldiers were inspecting the damage, which was large. The bomb had blown a large rent in the garrison, and it seemed to l)c a very serious damage, Ije- cause it had delayed the Mexicans, and it must he repaired, for he was, fearful lest the enemy might be approaching any minute. He was too t busily engaged in his work, as were his men, to think of the two spies. Brown and Jack crouched low as the} passed the guards. One time. Brown stej ped on a fallen twig, and the guard immediately began to search. Jack made a low, plaintive cry, like that of a coyote, and the guard, thinking that some animal was roving near, returned to his post. The two men deftly crept cautiously by him, and soon the thicket was reached. But no horses were there. The places where they had pawed the ground were still fresh, hut no trace of them could ])e found. “Brown, you go into that clump of forest over there, and I will go through the thicket. The horses must he here; probably they were frightened by the explosion and ran away.” Tlie two men searched diligently for some time, and Brown returned first with his steed and the o ther closely following. Brown had found the horses, grazing some distance from tlie ])lace, near a stream. He waited a while, l)ut no Jack appeared. He wondered whether he would come or not. He could not leave his comrade behind in such peril, so lie must wait for the inevitable. This was trying; they must reach the hut hy a certain lime or else the forces would turn the other way. The horses seemed impatient, too, for they were rested now and wanted to go. This all increased his anxiety. He thought of the whistle, hut he could not blow it for fear of being captured himself. “Jack must come,” 4 138 he thought. No, he would not die in the hands of these bandits; no, not while he had a horse and plenty of ammunition. Soon the sound of someone running swiftly towards him was heard and he stepped back into the bushes out of view. The figure slowly approached and stopped his horse. Peering cautiously out he saw it was Jack. “Hurry, Brown, these Greasers are upon us; while scouting for my horse I saw two guards and overheard a conversation between them. They have discovered that we have escaped and they know the plot. We must now run for the hut or the forces will turn the other way. Here, bandage this wound on my arm; one of those snipers shot at me, but it did little damage.” Brown had some bandages in his kit and dressed the wound. It was a very bad one, although Jack thought that it was not serious, but it was bleeding freely and Brown thought that he would lose much strength before two miles were covered. Their steeds were fresh and if they kept out of the bandits’ range they would make the hut in good time. They must hurry, for already the yells of the approaching forces could he heard in the distance. Brown spurred the horses on. Jack was beginning to give way under the loss of blood, but he would not fall back, for he knew that the hut must be reached. This was their destination. The bandits began to fire upon the two, but the shots did little damage, one only grazing Brown’s horse, but they paid no heed to them. The land over which they were traveling was irregular and soon the two faithful horses began to show signs of weariness. Brown urged them on. The horses were now foaming at the mouth from the strenuous journey. When they had almost reached the end of the road. Brown perceived in the distance a small house. “It must he the hut,” and he turned to Jack, but he was almost ex- hausted from his wound and lay half conscious on his horse. The situa- tion began to get desperate. The Mexicans saw that the two were aim- ing to reach the hut and divided their forces to cut oft their retreat. Two horsemen were runninng ahead of the rest, but Brown was de- termined to reach the hut; taking steady aim, he easily picked oft ' his first pursuer, but now he had a second. The second, fearing that he might be shot like the first, retreated behind. They rode steadily on and soon reached the hut. Brown pulled Jack quickly oft ' the horse and 139 ran inside, l)()lting the door with a heavy l)ar whieh lay l)eside il. The two horses were left outside, hut he was more eoneerned now with something else. Running to the telegraj)hic key he ([uickly sent his mes- sage. d ' his mueh was done. Now he must fortify the place, for he knew that tlie Alexieans would he here soon and start to attack, d he hut was huill of strong adohe walls and made a good harrier against bullets, fie next j)roeeeded to bring Jack back to consciousness. With the aid ol restoratives Jack soon recovered and a smile overspread his pallid cheeks, for he knew well where he w as. “You start to load these guns. Jack, while I keej) tln ' in off. Mayas just brought his sharpshooters along hut no cannon, and in a good place like this it will he easy to resist them.” However, the general did not attack yet, hut seemed to he waiting for something. Brown rej)aired to the key. Soon a message hashed hack : “We have already reached Mayas’ camj) and are hurrying tow’ards y( u; kee]) uj) courage.” Jack hailed this good news with tearful eyes, for soon his own good old forces would be w ith him again. In a little while all the forces be- gan to attack the hut. They did not see the grim, dust-clad columns of men slowdy approaching behind them and the glorious hag which lloated in the breeze. The Mexican forces were too bent ui)on taking the cabin and soon men were slowdy encircling them. General Mayas turned around to give directions and beheld five hundred shining guns cover- ing him and his men. His whole force wais taken without one loss to the Americans. Jack and Brown came forth from the hut and saluted tlieir fellow soldiers. Tlu ' columns of men now marched hack with the l)risoners. Brown, who was in the rear with Jack, sought out General Mayas. At length he found him seated dejectedly on a horse, riding wdth his men. Browm touched him on the shoulder: “Did Brown ever pay any ])enalty?” he said. Mayas uttered a muttered curse and sj)urred his horse ahead. J ' he stars and strii)es now’ wave over the little town of Gordel. Gen- eral Mayas now’ sits in a different a|)artment. It is the cell once occu- j)ied by Brow’n, and he has it all to himself. In the ranks apj)ear tw ' o new’ sergeants, one w’ith a bandaged arm under his new’ strii)es. Raymond ,1. Donaul k, H. S., ' 20. 140 (0}.tpnrtmiitg B ight was brought into a hoiuo in a small street when a hahy hoy was horn. I)es})itc the I ' aet that the mother was poor and in an imi ' ortimale situation, her atteetion was greater than that of a (jueen. The joy was (lisi)elled when her hus- hand entered. He was a drunkard, and at present in a j)iti- ful condition. He was accompanied hy two comrades, who were e(iual- ly disre])utahle. The imploring and entreating mother received only slurs and insults from her hushand. Day after day the course of life did not change in this house. The wife was obliged to work in a fac- tory, so that she and her child might eat. Each night as the hoy ad- vanced in age the mother would sit hy the dickering lamp, wilh the child hy her side, and ex])lain the few things she knew. This was the only education that the hoy received. He was sent to work as soon as ])ossihle, and n()t Ixa ' ng ' ducale l his situation was very undesiral)l( ' . His mother grew intirm and old. whih ' , his father continued to indulge in the ])oison ' hich had sapped his strenglh and prevented the hoy from succeeding in life. When the hoy was tifteen years of age his mother ])assed into eternity, entreating him to j)rotit hy his father’s mistake, and not to follow his exam])le. Tlu father now tried to accomplish the desire with which the mother had interfered; that is, to win the hoy as his com])anion. But the will-j)ower which the mother had deveIo])ed in the hoy was strong, and the weak- ened brain of th.e father was no match for the bright intellect ol the youth. The hoy ' s one ambition was to serve his country, hut, on tlu ' one hand, he was too young to do this, and, on the other, lu ' felt didy hound to cherish and j)rotect his father in every way i)ossihle, although to him his father had only been an enemy. For tive years he struggled through these oceans of dilticulties, being defeated and down-trodden at nearly every point. But his father ' s time had come. He had missed the kind treatment of his wife, and soon ])assed away, leaving an uneducated man of twenty to face the world. 141 Now that liis father and niolhcr were dead, the boy had nothing to prevent his following his own desires. He joined the navy, and after a short time at the training station was placed on a war vessel. This ehanged the tide of his life from defeat to success. He came out very high in the test, and his tiring skill was most accurate. For his manly character he was loved and respected by his fellow-sailors, and by his attention to duty he gained the good will of his superiors. After some years of service a dreadful war broke out between most of the fighting nations of the world. At a conference of the Federal authorities it was declared that all merchant ships were to be armed, although war was not yet declared. Some months afterwards the patience of his country had been exhaust- ed. The continuous loss of life by the ruthless submarine warfare was too much to endure. This meant war, since the blockade of the enemy lacked effectiveness, the merchant ships should have sailed the waters under the protection of international law. As soon as war was declared the enemies’ ships surrounded the waters of the principal manufacturing cities, so as to sink the ships car- rying contrabands of war. The most skillful gunners were selected to operate the guns on the merchant ships. This young man, who had faithfully served so many years, was assigned to command a squad on an armed ship carrying a very large cargo of ammunition. When he was not far from his destination the ship was attacked by a fleet of submarines. The enemy knew the value of the cargo, and therefore, fought most fiercely to sink the ship. He sent one of the enemies’ ships to the bottom, hut the side of his own was ])ierced by a shell, and gallons of water were leaking in. At length, by his skillful stratcg}% he reached the shore. The cargo was unloaded, and the boat repaired before it was too late. As a reward for this heroic deed he received high honors from his country, and by the transportation com])any he was given a beauti- ful home and a j)ension for life. Albert E. Gonce, H. S., ’20, 142 143 LUNCH COUNTER. TIIIKI) YKAH. 144 CTpJ Kl (ibtrii rar (UlaHH Nnlra S AVING speiil the SLiiiinier in the very enjoyable manner so well (leseribed by Mr. Iloolb Tarkington in bis latest book, we members of the Class of 1918 returned wilb downcast faces to Loyola and “settled ourselves foi’ a long v inter ' s nap. But we were soon rudely av;akened when we realized tliat we w( ' re without otlieers and decided to elect a few. Those eliosen were: President, Edward A. Kerr; Vice-President, Ferdinand ,1. Syi)ert; Secretary, Richard I ,. Ball, and Treasurer, William J Sweeney. With Ibes ' , ' guiding lights instalka! we set about oi’ganizing a basketball team, which came within one point of winning the Cup. The members were J. ConitT and Heuisler, forwards; Landy and Sweeney, centres, and Marcin fcajitain), A. Coniff and llibbets. guards. On Decemlier 2o we held a liainpiet in the library. Sjieecbes were made by all who felt loquacious and fun held full sway until the College clock reminded us that we bad been bui ' iiing electricity for four hours. 1 be next event of importance was the election of officers for the sec- ond term. Eddie Kerr, who bad been jiresident of bis class since the first year, declined to run again, so the following were selected: Presi- dent. Richard 1.. Ball; Vice-President, Ferdinand J. Sybert; Secretary, William J. Sweeney, and Treasurer, Bernard J. Weigman. The last- mentioned resigned at once and Leonard F. Maas was elected to fill the vacancy, Imt it was not until Faster that the President, noting a decline in bis marks, decided that it was because of the weight of bis many duties and resigned. Mr. Sybert succeeded him and Caroll A. Picad was chosen Vice-President. “But.” you ask. “bow did you jiass tlie rest of tlu time? Did you really slee]) ?” 145 Not by a “Jugrul. We read that thrilling detective story which tells how one Cicero, head of the Roman Secret Service, uncovered a despica- ble plot against the republic. We also read that ancient version of “Robinson Crusoe,” the “Aeneid.” Whenever we grew weary of these, J. C. H. would begin to hum “The Star-Si)angled Rainier.” Behold in Creagh the true patriot who (accord- ing to the papers) has been to Plattshurg and who holds jiatriotic rallies in the yard. These meetings are reported to have been a great stim- ulus to recruiting. When the call for volunteers for study is issued the entire class steps forward, hut we are generally led by R. J. W. On the other hand E. F. F. preferred to guard the baggage. J. S. H. must he descended from the owls for he sleeps at the same time as the birds of wisdom. “In the spring a young man’s fancy, etc., etc.” A plausible exjilana- tion for the melaneholy expressions of A. A. C., A. L. A. and J. J. C. Don’t let a little thing like that worry you, hoys, for according to Rooth Tarkington, “Seventeen” is a mighty eventful stage of life and we may expect anytliing from the fair sex. When speaking of quiet, hut jileasant fellows, one has only to men- tion R. J. B. and hk L. T. to show some genuine specimens in that line, d ' lie former is entirely too (|uiet during Greek class, while the latter is a l)eace-loving librarian in si)ite of his strenuous duties. Likewise, L. J. 0’X„ who re([uires dynamite to keej) him awake, and K. L. G., who has at length taken tlie suggestion offered by us in last year’s Annual, and ])uhlished his day dreams under the title of “Dream Days.” He has had a coj)y hound in the College colors and has ])re- senled it to the library. T. F. Cr. “A primrose hij the river ' s brim, A yellow primrose ivas lo him, And nolhiny more. (leorge Washington has a rival in F. V. F., who is “first in mischief, first in jug and first in the ranks of the I. W. W.’s.” Notice F. .f. S., our cliief executive. He was unanimously elected on the motto: “He kept us out of jug;” hut, unfortunately, he broke off 146 relations with the faculty and ever since we have been ])aying daily visits to the dungeon. H. L. B. was onr president hiit forfeited the job to give another ‘feller a chance. That’s all right, Dick, Wilson won’t keep you away. Commanding onr naval forces is Admiral George Dewey J., who has sworn to sink every German book in sight. Here’s hoping, George ! “There is nothing like hard study for lessening the weight of the body and increasing that of the brain, says W. J. L. Look him over, reader, and form your own estimate of the marks of Marcus L. Jess Willard has nothing on T. G. M., of “ours. Tommy also was rejected by the army surgeon on account of his “height.” W. A. B. fought with us and ran away. He‘11 live to fight another day with us in Fourth Year. We were recompensed for his loss l)y the return of C. J. C., who had l)een absent for the first term on account of sickness. Speaking of newcomers Iirings us to T. M. L.. who has sjuamg into instant po})ularity as a football, l3askethall and baseball jilayer, being cajitain of the 1918 High Sch.ool quint. Notice E. A. K., the great athlete; football, baseball, basketball, ten- nis and ])iano i)layer. When it comes to studying four hours Eddie says, “It can’t be done. W. J. S. is a great tennis player and a good i)askethaller hut a poor secretary. He never writes any minutes. G. E. H. is the “Flying Dutchman. He claims to be descended from “funj).’’ Wilhelm. Secret Service men, do your duty! We have in B. A. C. a Scin Fciner who has bent his energies toward the cause of Enclc Sam by joining the Coast Artillery. A very atf ahle chap until someone places a halo over the Britisli and then dcscrij - tion deleted by censor. Mr. A. P. E. M. lunehes every morning at eleven fifteen. L. E. H. sits by the window and ai)])arently is a friend to all men, for lie is constantly emitting weird noises and nodding and smiling to ])as- sershy on the street. J. D. S. has devised a scheme whereby he csca])es “Jug and many themes and makes a little extra money l)esidcs. He onlij works. Extra! F. Jules M. has declared war on Frederick I. 147 .1. II. (i. is our arlisl; excels Bud Fishei- and (ioldberg; a i)erlia|)slY l S. sailor boy. ' Alla boy. Harry. ( ' . A. U. reeeully eulisled iu Ihe ( ' .oasl Arlillery wbere be is ( luployed ill caroling lo Ihe recruils lo aeeusloiii llieiu lo llu ' noise ol ' heavy guns. J. .1. C. also Iried lo enlisl but was loo light (jirobably iu his head). Heller h’orrow froni Lacey, Jack. J. ( ' . C. surjiriscd us not long ago by ajipcaring in long pants! lie’s got the rigid sjiiril and we don’t lilaine him. L. F. M. is the man from nowhere. Is in again, out again and gone again, hut must always come hack again for he is our treasurer. Since S. L. H. has adorned the ujiiier jiortion of his countenance with tortoise shell no one doubts that he is excessively intellectual. It was with great regret that we learned that (1. F. E. would not he with us for another year. The latch-string is always out, Cteorge, and wc want you with us at our next han(|uet. And so, Auf Wicderschn.” Rich AMO L. Ball, Louis E. Hoi stlttkh, Clarenck j. Caulheli ' , E. Jules Merueret, H. S., ’LS. 148 S prnuiJ “A ' Qllaaa JJntpa OOM Xo. 16 presented a dull api)earanee on Sei)teinber 2a, when the students of Seeond High “A,” nuinhering thirty- five, were trying to make some sense out of the (|ueer look- ing eharaeters on the pages of White’s (ireek Book. During the weeks that followed rememhranees of vacation still lingered in their minds and they found it diltieuK to concentrate their thoughts on their lessons. Greek, a language unknown to them, was introduced and, judging from the progress now being made, they might he able to conjugate the active of . 6 to by the time they reach Sophomore. Here’s hoj)ing for the future! As soon as we were settled in our new ({uarters we elected the fol- lowing class ollicers: President, Joseph A. Kelly; Viee-F resident, Mich- ael F. Delea; Secretary-Treasurer, Leo C. Muth; and they did their work well. At tile beginning of the haskethall season we organized a team that, while it did not win the silver loving cup in the High School League, made a tine showing. Gerard T. Burroughs ' as elected Manager and William P. Fannon, Captain. Those who played are as follows; For- wards, Fannon, Muth, G arreis; centre, Kelly; guards, Bencschimas, Burroughs, Delea. Two hard-fought games, featured by the scintillating jilaying of Kelly and Fannon, were jilayed at Catonsville, where the St. Mark’s Junior team was defeated 12-9 and 18-17. In the league games the team ujiheld the rejiutation of the class by its excellent showing. It is douhtful if there is as jiatriotic a class at Loyola as Second Year “A.” When war was declared on Germany we tilled the walls with Hags and bunting and hung j)ictures of the President in conspicuous places. Fvery one of the students realizes the crisis and is ready to go to the front at the first call. x ll their hearts are overrun with })atriotism. .ludging from a])j)earance one never recovers from a few wrecks’ stay in a hosi)ital with an attractive nurse at his side. For during the weeks that follow in school he gazes dreamly through si)ace and mentally li es over the times of the sweet and silent ])ast. For example, F. M. M. 149 SKCOXl) YKAK 150 Wc were very mueh grieved during the eourse of the year to lose some of our best fellow students. W. P. G. was i)roiuoted to First High, where he is now breaking all reeords; B. J. D. found sehool life too ditfieult for him; E. E. M., with his love of things mereenary, eouhi not refuse a tempting offer of -i 5(),()()0 ])er annum as president of a Straw Hat Comj)any; J. J. K, quitted us in favor of a Technical School and J. A. E., of histrionic fame, answered the call of the business world. Soon after the Christmas holidays diplomatic relations between our class and Third Year High were broken, and when the latter committed an overt act by keeping our envoy. Count de Kowzan, we declared war. In the opening battle of the war, fought in the “gym.,” our army, under the leadership of General Kelly and Commander-in-Chief Delea, almost comj)letely annihilated them. A few days later, after several more battles had been fought, the treaty of peace was signed and harmony once more ])revailed. A. H., our representative from Forest Park and a newcomer, has, along with several old members of the class, succeeded in making himself more attractive to feminine ( ' yes by heautifjang his j)erson with long trousers. The Lalligaggers’ Society, so named by our esteemed teacher, has as its president J. B. C., and a better man for this position could not he found. It is the duty of each member of the club to make one witty remark in class every day (C. A. ,1. generally succeeds in making ten per diem). Folks may say what they will, hut Baltimore is some historic place. It was only yesterday that G. B. G. i)ointed out to us the house where George Washington was when he heard the news of the death of Lin- coln, and also the exact spot where Lafayette shook hands with Grover (develand on his visit to America. We have often wondered why none of our classmates ai’e stout, and after considerable retlection have come to the conclusion that it must he on account of the hard History lessons imposed on us by the profes- sor. Is that correct? Second Year “A” is also without any hoys of auhurn-tinted hair. Can anyone tell us the reason ? 151 .1. O ' N. is our hcadk ' and also a iiiosl cousislc nl sludcMil — a vcm’v un- usual lliiiig I ' oi- a bc ' adlo io be. His smiling face ' s|)reads joy Ibrougboul llu ' classroom c ' vcn in Ibc dullest momcnls. We wonder where ,1. A. K. goes when he gels oul ol ' class at l.MO. ' ' bis a mysl( ' ry to all hut his personal I ' l ' icnds. One of the members ol ' our class — we shall not disclose his name is veiy skilled in slipj)iiig his examination pajx r on the teacher ' s desk rd ' ler lu ' has copied the answers from his book, lie should be rewarded for his bravery with the Iron Cross. ■‘Skeleton Kehs, our South Baltimore rei)resenlalive, arrives in class about b.3() eveiy morning and by carel ' ully dodging among the chairs and desks succeeds in reaching his seat without allracling the attention of llu ' teacher. Bush another Iron (iross, Oswald! Joe B. is ([Liile ade])l in the making of all sorls of iidiuman and un- natural noises. He ' s clever. K. d( ' K. tinds Ihe coals hanging in the rear of the room very useful whim he is lired oul by I.alin and (ireek and wishes to ’isil llu ' land ol sw( ' ( ' t dreams. To A. K. Of . . A. K. iiiiich iui( Iil hr said, But wltdl we’d say woidd nol hr rrod So why waslr ink? Bid yonir n frlloiu good ind Iriir And wr will (dwoys admirr yon, Yon’ir a hrirk, wr Ihinh! It is rumored that a nol(’d book sIok ' on Howju’d slrc ' cl is to be closed as its proprietor becanu ' a millionaire selling Iransla lions of (iaesar ' s (lallie Wais to members ol ' Second High “A. Mio said limes were hard? Ivveiy morning copies of the ollicial papers of our ehuss a|)i)ear. Both lh( ' (iazrllr and llu ' Moon-Snn have a wide cii ' eulalion. They contain u|)-lo-dal( ' wai ' lu ' ws, sporting dope, ediloi ial comnuml and jokes co|)ied from the Baltimore Sun of live years ago. The editors of these ' |)apers give. ev( ' iy |)i ' omis( ' of being sueee ' ssful in life. 152 ' I’lie year just i)asse(l has been a most pleasant one and reineinl)ranees oT its liai)])y limes will long linger with us. Soon we shall he in the middle of a j)romising vaealion and Ihen when September arrives we shall return for another year of study. ’Tis tiresome, hut fruitful. Till Septend er then, adieu! Michael F. Delea, H. S., T9. Leo C. (i. Mi rii, H. S., T9. 153 SPKCIAL CLASS. 154 (Elaaa ' nti’s nf J. W. A. — Since his fair locks have heen lirushed hack latel} his Greek reciialion is ralher good. (Keej) it up, William.) G. W. B. — L [)held the honors of our class in haskethall, hut he cannol he sui j)assed as a collector of class dues. J. E. B.- Always knows his author, for he is an expert at riding “])onies.” „ J. If. B. — A very studious gentleman, but quite forgetful. (How about it, John.) G.an A. I. F. beat a drum? Well, you should hear him. L. F. G. Should have been living in the time of Cyrus. He would have made a belter attendant than Clearchus. J J. (k- The Vice-President of the class during the first term, is rathc ' i ekuruent in making speeches. (Some orator, John.) M. F. H. — Was overburdened by his duties as class secretary and the conse([iience is he now wears glasses. Too bad! Too bad! L. D. K. — The handsomest student of the class. Watch him, “girls,” watch him. Who said J. B. L. didn’t make a good president? Don ' t let them kid you, John. Did you ever get out of a home task ? No. Well, ask F. K. M. Hc ' ’ll tell you how to work it. G. O’if Having seen the soldiers encamped at Clifton Park thought he could be of more good as one of them than jiresident of the class. B. F. i . — Always receiv( ' s a sudden attack of coughing when calhai upon to recite his Author. W. A. S. Is rather foiTorn-looking since our friend V. C. W. joined the navy. A. W. W. is some lighter. He is good at lieating eggs. RiilJ those marks out of your Caesar, CTiaiTes C. T. E. B. May not he v( ' ry good at Greek, but, Tom, you are there ' at guessing. W. A. B. likes to praise others, Imt relTises to talk about himself. Waljeh a. Biiown, H. S., ’19 155 SECOND IIK ' .II “H. 156 ttinraluin ' ’— rrnnit ntr “15” JJluu Scene -Second Year ' B“ Cdassrooin. Window pole on wall Hat liooks along rear partition. Discovered Second Year “B’’ inmates, rime — 8.45 A. M. Labor (J. X.) — “O (Ireck, O (ireek! x nickel lor today ' s Greek.’’ limocense (C. B. D.) (Believing him of Ids coin) “A sliame to take the money — it was so easy!’’ Enter ; Fashion (M. M.) — (Making socks ])rominent.) Studious (C. B. M.)- “A |)ert‘ect fit e’en to his slioe toj)s!’’ Enter : Youth (C. K.) — “Let me introduce my irieiid Aml)ition he will achieve great things lor us in the line of study.’’ Ambition (J. J.)- “That 1 will, m y hoy. Consult with me and 1 will guide you aright.’’ Good Nature (J. J. S.) “Ha. ha. ha! 1 didn’t open a hook last night! 1 will look over them now without removing the strap.’’ Beauty (T. M.) “Eplift yourself. Good Nature! Bise to an e(iual standing with me. You are a]3solulely devoid of any elliciency.’’ Enter ; Sport (B. C.) — “My, what a wonderful assemblage the ringside has never seen better.’’ Exj)erience (F. Y. 11.) — “Wonderful, indeed, my hoy, after you know them.’’ Noise (O. B.) — “What a racket! Will there ever he silence when 1 arrive?’’ Thoughtless (H. D.) “Never, my friend we must always have you with us!’’ 157 Athletics (F. H.) — “Well, boys, I only shot ten baskets yesterday, (iettin’ oiita form.’ ' Excitement (F. C.) — “Yes, we ' ve got that euj) clinched now. Wealth (D. B.) — “How about some dues from you guys?” Thoughtful (G. W.) — “Yes, i)ay your bills in life and you’ll need no wills at death.” Wit (K. K.) — “Gentlemen, I will now sing for you the old familiar ballad entitled “The Little Bees Will (lather Honey, But Second ‘B’ Will Get Your Money!” (Groans.) Success (E. C.) — “Nothing can disturb our hapj)iness.” All is miserable as bell rings and curtain slowly descends. Act II. Scene — Teacher changing seats. Time — 9.15 A. M. Youth (C. K.) — “I am driven to labor! My seatmate. Ambition, is gone.” Labor (J. N.) — “Yes, my boy, you will have to work now.” Indifference (J. L.) — “That means nothing in my young life.” (All is now confusion.) Beauty (T. M.) — “What means this marshal array if its purj)ose be not to force us into submission?’ Teacher called to door. Ex])criencc (F. H.) — “Keej) ([uiet, boys, or we’ll all be ‘jugged.’” Careless (E. H.) — “The inevitable cannot worry me. I’m in for ‘con- ditions,’ anyhow.” Ex])lanation (A. D.) — “Misguided boy!” (Aside) “If my admonitions could only be understood !” Innocence (C. B. D.) — “With, four ninety-lives all in a row, no one would think of ‘jugging’ me!” Good Nature (J. J. S.) — “Bay! Hay! Hear that boy talk! I’ll be ‘jugged’ and never know it. I never listen when I’m told to go. Ha. Ha, haf’ Noise (O. B.) — (Bising, is caught in the act.) Teacher — “Si)ecial session this afternoon to learn that silence is the badge of knowledge.” kTx])erience (F. H.) — (In undertone) — “What did I tell you?” Quick Curtain. 158 IfftrBt ffar “A” OIlaBs NntPB Robert J. Ashton A clmbl)Y little boy, always making noise. If be were as bigb as bis voice be would be bigger than Wilbebn. “Mister” is bis favorite word. A blond-beaded little ])iccc of ba])piness and smiles. Edward J. Brannan — Everyone knows when Eddie wbispers. Is on tbe statf of The Star. Edward O. Clarke — Algebra is “])ie“ for bim. He is also a snake cbarmcr. Very quiet till you get to know bim. Roger J. Davis — Tbe “Roy Elocutionist.” Has been seen in “Jug” once or twice tbis year. If talking in class were funny be would be a circus. A tborn in tbe teacher ' s side. We tbink, tbougb, that some day our teacher will forgive Roger. He is clever at dodging “zips.” Raymond J. Donahue— His smile is bis jiredominant feature. Ray- mond has made a splendid record at bis books tbis year. A “biker” of some note. Leonard J. Doran Our class Treasurer, wbn sometimes finds it bard to gather in the currency on Monday afternoons. Leonard is a model student and we are jiroud of bim. Leo B. DuFort — Tbe boy from South Carolina. His sjiccialty is handball. J. Robson Dunbar — “Dunnie ' ' ' from St. Inigo. Robson won fame when be sent down tbe last man of tbe opjiosition in tbe first great interclass Latin contest. A basketball player of some ability. 159 Fllisr llKill 160 John P. Flannery — Captain of our basketball team, Avhich won the })eiinaiit — almost. We got our picture in the paper just the same. John is the fifth member of the Mt. Washington five. Good natured but don’t ' ‘start anything.” If you do, look out ! Charles A. Fkainie — Quite studious since he ])ut on tortoise sheU glasses. He is becoming as large as W. Hisky. Charlie’s good health agrees with him. WiLLiAAi P. Gahan a jollier fellow you have never seen. The only trouble is, he’s too full of smiles. A real patriot, wears the colors on his collars. Ahnost always chewing gum. James E. Goon — “Jimmie” tries hard to live up to his name. He is a “chum” of “Joe” Vach. “Goodie” is not as quiet as “Joe” though. T. Billings Grahaai — “Bill’s” hobby is writing English compositions. After winning second place in our annual spelling bee last year, Billingsi came to Eoyola High this year and made a splendid record. He hopes to be an author when he grows to be a man. Joseph E. Gueydan — “Joe” certainly can rattle otf Latin verbs. He captained the team which won out in the Latin Basketball League and was excused from Latin themes for a week. As an end man in the “Acolyte Minstrels” “Joe” was a big success. Conrad A. Hamp — Our most loyal “rooter.” His Latin themes often made our teacher sad. W. Barney Harris — Vice-President of the class. Continually making speeches under his breath. Barney’s biggest fault is that he is too good natured. His motto is, “Cui Bono,” if you know what that means. Give him a chance! He may become serious in a year or two! W. Elgar Helldoreer — Sat next to Himmelheber. Edgar was not absent a day from class. Many others can’t say the same, J. Preston Jeeeres — Our Class President. Wearer of a wide, conta- gious smile. Poor Bheumatic Jeff! Often absent. Preston’s chief duty is trying to cheer u]) the teacher, (That means getting him to smile, excuse from “Jug” and shorten Latin themes.) The Class President ad- mits it is dreadfully hard work. Just put on “longies.” Joseph B. Himmelheber Tlie boy who made Annapolis famous. We are very proud of “Joe.” He has no sujierior as a good, hard worker. His forte is Latin themes. 161 (i. IIisKY lk‘ liails rioiii Catonsville. “Willie” looks deli- cate, but we don ' t believe be really is. Emile, Harney and “Wiin” pul logetber may ])ossibly weigh a i)ound or two more lhan William, Was once discovered to ling a brick to class — for wbal ])ur|)ose was no I re- vealed. T. Irving Hoen — As Secretary of First Year “A” he writes the class minutes. He can ask more questions about Latin grammar in ten min- utes tlian Cicero could answer in as many years. But just the same he can answer as many in the meanwhile as the teacher can ask b.im. Irv- ing made a nice sailor boy in the minstrel show and sang well. Bernard F. Kirdv — Bernard ' s historic answer to the ((ueslion, “In what stale do you live, Maryland?” was, “No, sir; in Mt. Washington.” He is our dear little “Bunny.” Though small he is our “Testimonial Bug.” Will he a “star” at basketball some day. Alexius V. de P. McGlannan — He came to us late last autumn, hut he has done well. Has never been seen in “Jug.” John C. Morris — He proved the best walker on our “hike” to W ood- stock. One of our good students. Seldom heard from, hut he’s “there” just the same. P. Henrv Murray — He has fixed his hair “Teddy Bear” and now resembles “Caesar” from the Capiloline Museum. Since he can’t arm he has decided to farm on his native W’ oodstock fields. Sometimes imi- tates his namesake of “give me liberty or give me death” fame. J. Brooke O’Connor He sometimes lives up to his name by being a “hahhling” Brooke. Can chew three jiieces of candy and give correct answers in Latin grammar all at one time. He answers so well that sometimes he is jiermitted to chew on. Bodert J. O’Conor — He donned “longies” soon after school oi)ened. We are jiroud of him as our reiiresenlalive on the High School base- ball team, John I. Peach- Not a fruit, hut our friend from Whiodslock. Late just a few moments every morning, hut look where he comes from! That is almost as far as Annaiiolis. J. Leonard Powa-:R — “Bud” Fisher hasn’t anything on Leonard. W iuld rather draw than study Latin. Growing so fast that he’s getting ’way 162 ahead of liis voice. Has i een advised to go out in tlie yard and yell. Leonard is awfully quiet. Thomas J. Reynolds — Never heard from unless answering questions on Latin grammar. That’s why he sits next to Barney. He manages our class team in hasehall. Some ])laycr! James J. Raan — Very l)ig. James, you’ll do for the army. James be- lieves in the old adage, “Laugh and grow fat.” Rivals John Bunny in good naturedness. James makes a good Santa Claus. He once took that honorable gentleman’s i)lace at Mt. St. Agnes, Mt. Washington. Francis T. Stockett — Our most able baseball cai)tain. He can play first base, too. Frank v;as never known to come late for school, al- though he has to come all the way from Linthicum Heights, Md. Emilies A. Sullivan — “He shorely can talk.” HoMcver, he always has something to say. A good athlete and good student — sometimes. WiMBERT R. Sullivan — Measures about “two by twice.” Barney’s friend. “Wim” is a studious little fellow and Mill be a great man Mdien he groM s up. His bangs are fetching. See him in the front roM ' in our class picture ! I EO C. SwEENEA — All iiidustrious bit of jollity. Hails from South Baltimore. His call is “sui, sihi, se, se!” Donald A. Sybert — From Elkridge. The “Alibi Boy.” He is thinking of beating Charlie Chajnnan at his omii game. Fie could do it, too. Good at “fish” stories. Catches many in the Patapsco. Joseph F. Vach — A retiring member of our class group. A good fel- loM ' all around, both in school and out. Louis P. Walker — A l)oy mIio ex])resses fcM’ things in a great number of M’ords. Something like R. J. Asliton, only not quite as noisy. Noisy enough, though. I M ' ondcr Mdiy he sits right in front of the teacher? James R. Weber — The class doctor. James liopes to be an M.D. some- dny. Barney is “Jimmie’s” one amusement. John F. Wilhelm — It is rumored that the Washington Monument has it on John Francis liy aliout ten inclics. Some tall! We call him tlie iierjicndicular boy of the class. By the May, we Mant you to knoM ' mIio is mIio in our class picture. We are grouped as folloM ' s : 163 Hack row — ,1. Flannery, K, Hclldorrcr, J. Gneydan, J. Morris, L. Doran, J. Vach, J. Ryan, L. Welder, J, Peach, T, Reynolds, R. Davis, C. Hainp. Third row- R. Donahue, L. Sweeney, D, Syhert, R. Diinhar, L. Power, 11. Murray, J. Wilhelm, R. O ' Conor, J. Weher, W. Hiskey, E. Clarke, A. Me Gian nan. Second row — R. O’Connor, C. Frainie, P. Jeffres, R. Graham, F. Stock- ett, E. Rrannan. Front row — J. Good, W. Gahan, W. Sullivan, H. Harris, I, Hoen, E. Sullivan, R. Kirby, J. Himmelhcher, L. DuFort, R. Ashton. 164 Ill YEAR ' WA RW IC . H-S. Jfirat f par W ' Ollaaa Nntra N September 25, Loyola opened her doors to us for another scholastic year as First High “B.” At the beginning we totaled forty, since then we have dwindled down to thirty. Class olticers were elected as follows; President, James Lyston; Vice-President, Xavier Keelan; Secretai’y, Leonard Bees; Treasurer, William Flavin. Class meetings were held regular and various class matters discussed. After a serious discussion we came to the conclusion that we would adorn our room with a class Ija liner, so cherrj and orange were chosen as our colors. The banner now holds a conspicuous place on the wall opposite the door and makes other classes envy us. As everyone is showing their patriotism now by displaying Old Glory we also showed our patriotism by decorating the classroom with the Stars and Stripes. In athletics we fared well. Keelan was manager of the basketball team and Bees captain. The team, under the leadership of Bees, won the championship in the Junior Basketball League, with six straight vic- tories and not a defeat. The basketball team was composed of Keelan, Gossman and Dunn, forwards; Bees (captain), center; Buchness, Flavin, Castle and Nugent, guards. The class organized a baseball team. Martin Castle was elected man- ager and Hanson Fenwick, captain. Prospects are hrigtit for a winning team. In closing we all unite in thanking our teachers for the interest and patience they have had with us, and we hope to prove their everlasting efforts by excellent work next year. Here’s hoping we shall all meet again next September at Loyola, hale and liearty as Second High. 165 FlI ST IlKili “B. 166 J. L. B. — Our class beadle. E. B. — Our pugilist (defeated F. G.). B. B. — One of the colors of our class. J. B. — Humpty-dumpty, but too soft to break if he fell otf a walk M. C. — Not an ancient castle, but our illustrious manager of the base- ball team. P. C. — Left out in the rain too long; one of the auburn quintet. B. D. — Also a member of the auburn quintet. G. F. — Too tired to do anything but talk. H. F. — One of the class leaders (when asleep). W .F. — A rival of J. B. when it comes to being fat. O. F. — Upholds the Irish of our class. A. G. — Our composition hero. F. G. — The “pesU of the class. J. H. — High cost of living does not interfere with him (he eats onions) . J. E. H. — Not the great hero, but another one of the aul)urn quintet. A. J. — Can never judge how long it will take him to get to school on time. That’s all right, Arthur, better late than never. F. X. K.: — The Beau Brummel of our class. Very studious (at times). J. L. — Awful quiet, hut makes stinging remarks. L. McG. — Our poultrv dealer. A. M.— V ery modest; hails from South Baltimore. G. N. — An exponent of perseverance. Work hard — hut ! J. N. — The best in the class — when asleep. i I. 0 B. A son ot Old Erin. A good Latin scholar (when home). B.— The land) of the class. Keep it up, William, vou’ll get there yet (U. S. X. A.). J. S. — A bright hoy for his size. F. S. — A former star of our class. J. T. — A bright hoy with the help of his brother. W. T. — Small tmt very studious. L. 1. Come fiom no mans land; his neigh]3ors are the tombstones of Western Cemetery. W. W. — A very quiet ])oy and watches the class games from leftfield. J- V . The hone ])reaker — l3ut they are always his own hones. H. O’K.- — The 0. K. catcher of our baseball team. P. C., B. D., X. K., J. H., H. O K., the ' ‘ridjrum caput” quintet of our 167 J- Leonard Bees, H. S., ’20. 167 AlKUA’ilVcIHiltl AS A 168 Tom Bro’vvx, not of Oxford, but of Loyola — one better, loin Brown’s school days are very happy. He hates holidays. Awful funny, and knows it, Yhite’s mate. W. Taylor B. — T. B., not a deadly disease, hut a real, live hoy, the one who put the shell in Boiichelle. Some story-teller. There are two kinds: W. T. B. is of the interestino ' kind. Taylor B., also a busy bee. Don’t he mistaken, gentle reader, this hoy is not a measure — if he were, many would he cheated. Not much for cutting up in class; saving up for that till the time he will get his M. D. Not much on size, hut remem- ber, Taylor, there’s an old saying on that point: “Precious articles, etc.” You know. One doesn’t have to he big to do big things. With a laugh tliat is like a mild thunder-clap. F. B. — Great ballplayer, great catcher, catches a cold once in a while. On the hall field catches hot flies and liners — they burn. Burns the hall down to second when Bohh tries to steal a base. Sits near the radiator and so is always burning. His are “burning deeds and thouglits.” all hope Francis will escape Purgatory. Quite a good hoy; never put out yet; is distinguished, not extinguished. Yfhen called out on the home plate seems very much put out. Has a scat near a window to try to keep cool — a hard job for him. L. C. — The lio n of our class. Didn’t remain with the cubs long. His roaring vras laughter. Though big. was fond of the little animals, especially those of Second Prep. Grant C., who put the hell in Campbell. Not quite as large as the ship of the desert. Has only two feet, hut not even one tail — he has a tale though and often tells it. One of the halves. Together with P. K. makes one real whole hoy. Don’t mind size. Grant. You’ll he big some 169 (.lav; niav yet be a President or a General or a Pi ' esident and General as Ulysses was. W D. — With a smile that is child-like and bland. Never worries over anything. Our funmaker. Fond of play like all real boys. Paul D. — A short fellow who knows Longfellow like a book. Wore a strange-colored necktie on March 17, l)ut said any color would do that day, provided it was green. 1). Harmon. — Some artist. Draws conclusions without good reasons hack of them and so without color. Gould do great things if he tried. Wm. F. — Our Edison. Always at some invention or other. His au- tomobile is almost complete. Give him a chance and he’ll finish it soon and give all the class a ride. Often knows his lessons. There are others. John G. is one of the others. Never misses a day, either. A good record. Please copy, boys. Never gets sick, either, nor injures his right hand. It might be a good thing to get sick occasionally, because hard study is the only cause of real sickness in First Prep. Very tough little fellow, probably galvanized. Small in size but big in sense; hope he will one day be big in dollars also and help out the new Loyola at Guil- ford. Asks many questions in class. Some questions are really good, but others are — far better. Father T. Galvin, C. SS. R. knows him and is proud of him. So are we. Jos. H. — Never haw-haws in goat fashion like some others. We don’t like to mention names. Once elected captain but balked at the honor. Ha! ha! ha! Likes to fight; should join the Coast Artillery. F. H., who put the hem in Hemler. Hails from tlie choicest spot on earth — the country — and from Woodlawn at that. Means business. No fooling about Francis. Writes fine compositions. As quiet as two lambs. We think the teacher is unfair in not giving him over a hun- dred for conduct. He sat in his desk at midday, Working out siinpte equations; He tried and succeeded that day, As he does on many occasions. E. K. — Has some Irish blood in him. They say it’s the best kind, Eugene. Eugene is Greek for noldy born, anyhow. Laughs so sweetly, but it was not always thus. 170 Jas. K. — Keeps us all spellbound. Best speller in the class. Carried off four spelling contests in succession. Won the second biggest con- test of the year — THE SPELLING CONTEST. In this contest words were taken from the entire speller. Couldn’t stick him. Hails from God’s own country, not far from Paradise; that is, Paradise, Maryland, reader, not the real one where all good Preps, come from and are going to. Seconds the motion that God made the country, men made the city and the devil made the little towns. James comes from Catonsville. See, there’s a reason. Peter K. — Never known to he around till called on to recite, then eveiybody knows it from the fine recitations. (3ne of our best students. Makes up for what he lacks in size by big marks and fine map drawing. A. M., that is, 9 A. M., not 9.15 or later, Sebastian. Makes Sebastian — O, how jealous. Looks like Najioleon. Remember Waterloo, Artlmr? One of our illustrious captains. J. Gibbons M. — Not our Cardinal, though baptized by and named after him. Not the fighter, either. Looks awful innocent in the new specks. Not very often sick from hard study. One of our real big hoys; much envied by J. K., W. T. B., J. S. and a few other mites. Jos. McG. — An all round sport. A class favorite. Studies hard sometimes. Can do things when he tries. Three-three. His rent is high in the cloak-room. Pitcher on our team, and a good one, too, three- three. B. K. — Insists on winning a testimonial before the close of school. Most gentle of mortals. Never has a headache. Some of the real hard students do. Paul De K. — A good swimmer. Dives into hard study once in a while. Often makes a hit; that is, on the hall field. Some artist. The question box of the class. A good thing, Paul; a hoy who studies well will always have ([uestions to ask. There is a hoy named Kowzan Who asks enough qneslions for a thousand ; He is a rival of a talking maehine, And yet he is only around fifteen. F. J. K. — Always happy. Never yet known to he mad. Says tliat only cats and dogs get mad, whereas he is a real hoy and a white one at that, 171 not l)ro vn. The Ty Cobb of First Frcp. Some day may l)e captain of tlie Orioles. Why not? He’s a bird. Not like bis name, for tlierc isn’t the least bit of yellow in bis make-up. Related to Kcrnan. Not a bow- wow; never growls, but barks bis shins in the game at times. A j)opu- lar class cai)tain. Almost took the sj)elling bee from J. K. Constantine M. — There was once a man of bis name called the Great, who con(|uercd by the sign of the cross. Constantine the Less con(|uers by the ])aint brush. One of the chief contributors to the First Prep, art gallery. F. P. — Looks like a real man since be put on the long ones. Very easy on the little fellows. Big and strong enough to go to the front. Uncle Sam has bis eve on Francis. H. Q. As quick as they make them. Some think be is not true to bis name and they try to jirove it by telling us it can’t be so since be comes from Walbrook. Very ([uickly makes a home run every day at 2.30. Some few remain on the bases a little later. Recently among the small boys, but, O, didn’t be grow (juick ! J. Robb. — Just donned long ones. How is the weather up there, James? Misnamed, for be wouldn’t steal a ])in. Likes to visit Second Prep. No one remembers when he was small. F. R. — Never makes any noise. No knowing what is going on down in that corner though. Couldn ' t give trouble if be tried. Will be very big when be gets to First Year High next year. W. Parsons. —Not two ministers, reader, but just one gentle boy “that lightly draws bis breath.” Worth two ministers any day of the week and three on Sunday. I couldn’t study — I hurt my finger. J. S. Discontinued after Easter. We are always sorry to lose a good boy, a good student and a good balljilayer, an all around good boy like John. Come back, our Bonny, to us! F. S. — Another of our little eddies, not as noisy as the others. Likes water, not for drinking, but for bathing jmrposes. Quite a jirofessional swimmer. Almost won the big Latin contest. A gentle, simjile boy “that lightly draws bis breath and feels bis life in every limb.” Never drinks- bates the sight and even the very name of “jug.” “Shields gleamed u])on the wall, loud sang the Prepjiies all, chanting bis glory.” 172 F. X. S. — Francis the hapj)y. Good student. Wonders wliat kind oi‘ a thing “jug” is. It’s easy to find out, Francis, just ask 0. S., you know he’s made a special study of the question. Our timekeeper. Doesn’t like some dogs. One of the hoys who realh and truly (without any wish to deceive you, reader), really and truly, I say, has his shoes shined even at the heels. J. A. W. — Other initials would suit Joseph better, for he scarcely ever speaks in class. Artist of the class. Many of his maps in color on the class-room wall. The National Map Co. is on his trail. Won the biggest contest of the year— THE LATIN DECLENSION CONTEST. Knows the Declensions like a book. Congratulations, Little Joe! Martin W. — True to his name. Positively was never a colored hoy, always a white man. Our champion speller, Jas. K., is always in danger when Martin is around. Absent from the big contest, sorry to state. A funny hoy, always laughing at something or nothing. X. J. W. — Doesn’t believe, as some boys do, in missing lessons. Plump and fat, but nevertheless bright and studious. One of the upper ten. Frequently delights the home folk with a gilt-edged something. Sebastian 0. — Used to be a ten o’clock scholar, not so any longer. A bright-eyed boy whose face is always decked with a smile. Once lived in a higher altitude, but the climate did not agree with him. P. S . — A White and Brown Campbell Robbs the village Parson of all the Galvanized iron in Kernan’s hotel, but Marshal Farnan Shields him Quick. Then a Kerr bites him and Odenhalls him to the McGovern hospital, where Dr. Kirby Burns him and cuts him and Taylor B. sews him up again. Ha ! ha ! ha 1 173 SECOND IM EPAHATOHY. Preparatory Our class was organized on the twenty-fifth of September with a ineinhership of tw elve and with Mr. Browai as our teacher. From that time the class has grown in numbers and there are now ' seventeen on the roll. Every day at eleven o’clock Mr. Kwasnik has our class for Arithmetic, and at this period w ' e are honored wdth the presence of a trio from the First Preparatory w ho like Arithmetic better than Algebra. Joseph Robb and Gifford Moran, tw ' o members of this delegation, are com- pelled to sit on the front bench in order to straighten themselves out. William Kirw in is the smallest member of the class and tries, at dull moments, to brighten things up by rendering some of his antique songs and jokes; he is wdthout a rival as far as talking is concerned. Gus- tave Buchheister, our friend from Walbrook, has growui very fond of the dictionary during the past year. Our class banquet at Christmas was a very enjoyable affair. There was a close race for honors in eating ice cream, but Knell finally w ' on first place. The officers of the class are: President, Thomas Collison; Secretary, Thomas Johnson; Treasurer, Joseph Nagle. Manager of the baseball team, Thomas Johnson; Captain, Thomas Collison. In the class picture reading from left to right are : Top row , Balczer- zak, Froehling, Oles, Feilinger, Montgomery; middle row, Gustave Buch- heister, Edwin Knell, Adam Brozozowski, Thomas Johnson, Raymond Boncheck, Janies Burgess, Joseph Nagle; seated, Moran McKinless, Thomas Collison, Mr. Browm, William Kirwdn, Maurice Wright. The member who was not present when the picture was taken is Otto Molter. 175 MAY SI hum:. 176 nbalitii nf tlip Annunriatinn Tlie Sodality of the Annunciation, composed of students from the High School and Preparatory classes, has just completed a most successful year. By their faithful attendance each week the members have shown their eager desire to pay to the Mother of God the honor and praise which belong to her. Greater fervor has never before been exhibited, and the number of sodalists far excelled the previous records, for one hundred and thirty students betook themselves to the church every Fri- day immediately after class, to recite the otlice of the Blessed Virgin, and to listen attentively to a short instruction by the Moderator. We sodalists are confident that the Blessed Virgin will return our love and will guide us through life, until we have reached the goal, until we are happily united with her in Heaven. Mr. James J. Becker, S. J., Moderator First Term Prefect Second Term James A. Considine, H. S., ’17 James A. Considine, H. S., ’17 First Assistant J. Lacy Bradley, H. S., ’17 J. Lacy Bradley, H. S., ’17 Second Assistant J. Clark Corcoran, H. S., ’18 Thomas G. Marcin, H. S., ’18 Secretary George E. Helfrich, H. S., ’18 Bernard J. Weigman, H. S., ’18 Consiitters J. Neil Sheehan, H. S., ’17 Francis J. Geraghty, H. S., ’17 George F. Eichelman, H. S., ’18 John J. Jawor, H. S., ’19 T. Gerard Burroughs, H. S., ’19 James G. O’Neill, H. S., ’19 Robert J. Ashton, H. S., ’20 Emilius a. Sullivan, H. S., ’20 T. Irving Hoen, H. S., ’20 William H. Flavin, H. S., ’20 F. Jules Merceret, Prej)., ’ 17 . W. Taylor Bouchelle, Prep., ’17 William Kirwin, Prep., ’18 177 MORGAN DERATING TEAM. 178 Moreau Spbatiny i nriPtH OTABLP] among the activities of the High School during the l)ast scholastic year were the interesting weekly meetings of the Morgan Debating Society. Each Wednesday after- noon we assembled to discuss ({uestions of vital imi)ortance to the city, state or nation and to decide on matters of mo- ment to the Society itself. Some of the subjects debated were: “The Embargo Act,” “Prohibition,” “Annexation,” “The Submarine Ques- tion,” “Arming of American Shii)s” and “Universal Compulsory Mili- tary Training.” There was, this year, a noticeable increase in the number of speak- ers from the tloor, whose orations, though not so j)olished as the pre- ])ared debates, showed a very comprehensive intelligence of the ques- tion and were given in that forceful, energetic and animated manner characteristic of extemporaneous debate. The second annual debate with Gonzaga College, of Washington, took place on the evening of March 2. The si)cakers chosen to rej resent Eoyola were R. Lawrence Davis, Edw. .J. Nestor and Charles L. Coolahan, all of the Senior class of the High School. Gonzaga was ably re])resented by Daniel S. Ring, Lawrence K. Downey and Charles J. Ford. The atlirmative side of the ({ucstion, “Resolved, That Universal Comj)ulsory Military kraining Be Adopted in the United States,” as upheld by Loyola, the negative by Gonzaga. After a very s])irited debate Loyola was declared the winner. Mr. Herbert R. O’Conor, of the Senior class and President of College Del)ating Society, ])resided and introduced the speakers. The Society owes a debt of gratitude to the Hon. A. S. Gohtsborough, to the Hon. Charles J. Bonai)arte and to Mr. Thomas A. Wlielan, who so kindly ac- ce])ted invitations to judge the contest. In the Intcrseholastic Oratorical Contest to take place at Tome School on May 19, R. Lawrence Davis will represent Loyola. We are greatly indebted to our moderator, Mr. Francie W. O’Hara, to whose zealous efforts and untiring zeal must be attributed much of the success of the Society. 179 TIk ' succcsstiil competitors for the Higli School debate are R. Law- rence Davis, H. S., ’17; Edw. J. Nestor, H. S, ’17; Clarence J. Caulfield, H. S., ’18, and George E. Helfrieh, H. S., ’18. Moderator — F. W. O’Hara, S. J. Officers : First Term Seeond Term President Jas. a. CoxsiDiNE, ’17 Chas. L. Coolahan, ’17 Viee-President Richard L. Ball, ’18 John J. Coniff, ’18 Secretary R. Lawrence Davis, ’17 R. Law ' rence Davis, ’17 Treasurer Ferdinand Sybert, ’18 Richard L. Ball, ’18 First Censor Edw j. Nestor, ' 17 Edw. J. Nestor, ’17 Second Censor Vm. j. Lacey, ’18 Robert A. Coolahan, ’17 Suttinr Srlinnl Sebating This year a debating society has been organized in first year High School and the rare ability displayed by the members not only in de- livering the prejiared debates but in speaking from the floor has far surjiassed exjiectation. Many of the burning questions of the day have been passed upon by the youthful orators with such grave finality ' as to leave no doubt in the minds of the hearers that the last word had lieen said on the subject discussed. The officers for tlie year were: President, Robert J. O’Conor; Vice- President, Albert E. Gonce; Secretary, J. Mitchell O’Brien, and Censor, F. Xavier Keelan. J. Mitchell O’Brien, Secretary. 180 iramattra LTHOUGH dramatics have always been a special feature of the scholastic year at Loyola, never has grealer enthusiasm been displayed as was apparent at the first meeting of the students of the High School, when the Rev. Moderator an- nounced that the Foyer Club would continue the work in dra- matics begun last 3 ear. After a short address by the Director the first business was the election of officers. The following were elected to guide the Society for the year; President, R. Lawrence Davis; Vice- President, James A. Considine; Business Manager, John H. Meyer; Sec- retary, Francis J. Geraghty. Immediately plans were undertaken and rehearsals begun under the direction of the Moderator, Mr. F. W. O’Hara, S. J., for the production of the High School play. The boys entered their work with the earnest will of making this play the best ever produced by the High School. On the night of the eleventh and twelfth of December, Richard Brins- ley Sheridan’s Spanish tragedy, “Pizarro,” was successfully presented. The play is founded on the history of Francisco Pizarro, soldier of for- tune. companion of Balboa, discoverer and conqueror of Peru. The flattering reviews of the various newspapers were ample gratification to the students for their consistent labor and most trustworthy assur- ance that their efforts had achieved the greatest success. Much praise must he tendered Mr. O’Hara, S. J., for the interest he aroused and sus- tained among the boys. The cast follows: Pizarro Ataliba . . C. H. Rohleder Elviro . . . C. L. Coolahan Rolla R. L. Davis Val Verde... E. J. Nestor Alonzo ..F. J. Geraghty Las Casas. . . . . . . .B. J. Weigman Arano R. L. Ball Ahnagro S. C. Elwood Orozembo C. A. Read Davillo ...R. A. Coolahan Topac . . . W. J. Kir win Gomeg L. J. Maas Alonzo’s Child. . . . .J. Cavanaugh Zonzalo . . . . W. J. Sweeney Old Man W. S. Reid Attac L. Hofstetter, Jr. 181 CAST OF IIK ' .ll SCIIOOI. I i.AY, “IMZAFFO. ' II. J. Casey J. C, Corcoran J. J. Egan J. L. Bees W H. Brown .1. J. Clark T. Cole Soldiers G. F. Eiclilenian J , N. Parsons A. J. Plant Warriors M. F. Dele a G. W. Heinelt T. M. L,antly J. B. Parkins J. 1). Shea 1). A. Syijerl C. M. Yingling J. S. Behin F. N. Syhert KVEH lias the High School enjoyed a more successful year in point and scope than the one now being completed, though always in jiast years there has been a steady flow of talent- ed athletes through her jiortals, leaving behind them names in the field of sport that honor this Jesuit institution. Each year has given prominence to some athlete whose brilliancy has helped materially to hold the school in that sphere where it has long been fitting that it hold the pinnacle. We do not forget these men, nor do they forget us. And even so has it been this year, except that not one hut numbers have shed a lustre upon our athletics that caused them to outstrip the jiast years. And as a result Loyola has braced and moved many stejis up that ladder which leads to the interscholastic leadership. The teams have attained a greater proficiency and skill, the players disjilayed bet- ter sportsmanship and spirit and in turn have received sujierh support and loyalty. For the High School has often been eclipsed by the College and has been deterred at times by reason of mixed teams of High School and College men. This year, however, has witnesed purely High School teams in all branches. Men have arisen in one season from a rough, uncoached state into trim, trained jilayers. Veterans, with added power, have again starred and lent their exjierience to the develojiment of new men. Next year should find greater numbers and skilled players, hut such men as Bradley (cajitain) and Cole, of the basketball team; Considine (cajitain), Davis, Egan, Coolahan, Reid and Bradley, of the football team, and Cole, Geraghty, Reid and Considine, of the baseball team, will leave places hard to fdl adequately on next year’s teams. 184 iBaaphall At this time little can be given of the baseball team except prospects. It is too early to speak of the season as but only one game has; been played. But judging from that game a review of the season would con- stitute some mighty appreciable reading for Loyola followers. d he High School team looks to be the best little team in the world. In the garnering of reputation we are not timid in declaring that base- ball will be to the reaping what Ziegfeld is to music. In the band of youthful competitors that answered to the call for candidates there has ap])eared such a wealth of material that it seems doul)tful if they will play the season out as amateurs. The strongest teams of the vicinity will be tackled in the ditlicult schedule that has been arranged, but even this has not deterred Loyola followers from rehearsing the “LTndertaker” to be sung for the o|)])o- nents. The dirgeful tune will probably tloat across many a tield. The schedule: Mch. 30, Franklin Lligh; away. Apr. 11, Towson High; away. Apr. 13, City; home. A|)r. 18, Gilmans; away. Aj)!’. 21, Gonzaga; away. Apr. 25, Poly; away. A|)r. 27, Eaton Burnett; away. May 4, Franklin; home. May 9, Poly; home. May 16, City; away. May 11, Towson; home. May 22, Eaton Burnett; home. May 26, Maryland School; away. May 30, Marstons (])ending) ; away. June 5, Dunhams; away. James Augustine Considine, Manager. Tlie results of the baseball gaines ])layed up to date ' : Loyola, 0; Franklin High, 2. “ 11; Towson, 10. 185 nvn:isvii ' i()()ii:)s ii!)iii 186 I I Loyola. 1; City 16. 9; Gilmans. 7. 9; Poly. 7. 11; Eaton Burnett. 1. 9; Poly. 0 (forfeit). Won 5, lost 2. Holcw von 2 and lost 2. Cole won 1 and lost none. 187 IIKIII SCHOOL FOOTILVLL. 188 iFnalball The main factor in the footl}all team’s success lies not in its accom- ])lislnnents during the past year, but in bringing to light and training sterling men who almost imbrokenly will constitute next year’s teams. The failure to complete an ade([uate schedule and cancellations left the teams with few games and consequently a poor season resulted. Marcin, Davis, Elwood, Considine and Bradley (whose injuries kept him out all season), of last year’s team, reported again for the team. Considine was appointed coach and he developed a team from the green men. The tirst game with Marstons came before the team had gotten fairly under way and Loyola was defeated 14-0. The defects were readily discernible and summarily eliminated with the result that in less than a week an improved team administered a 14-0 defeat to Dunhams. Manager Graham then succeeded in booking Polytechnic. Greatly outweighed, Loyola plaj ed her opjionents to a standstill and with an inferior team put up as good a game as the much touted City College team, a week later. Practically the same team will be put u])on the tield next year and it is the opinion of the writer that Loyola, play- ing a hard s chedule, wall produce the strongest team in the history of the school and best scholastic team in the city. Every man deserves j)raise. The following is the line-up: Ends, James J. Egan, Robert A. Coolahan, Michael F. Delea; tackles, R. Lawrence Davis, Tliomas J. Landy, Carroll A. Read, John M. De])onai; guards, F. J. Sybert, Donald Keller, Robert J. O’Conor; centers, Thomas J. Marcin, Chas. L. Coola- han; halfbacks, W. H. Reid, F. J. Heaphy, S. C. Elwood; quarterl)ack, J. A. Considine; fullbacks, E. J. Kerr, L. J. Bradley; manager, Harry Gra- ham. 189 IIKill SCHOOL ILVSKLIHALL. 190 Saakrtball Unusual |)raisc is due the l)askell all team for ils extraordinary sea- son. A large schedule was attejnj)ied and a well-trained leaiu played it out with sucli success that the High School lias well (‘arncd for itself some of the glory that has been the College teams’ for many seasons past. Following the big team, Mr. Neagle jml a team upon the tloor whicb at all limes playcal a brilliant game and it was only sickness at a criti- cal moment that robbed the team of its cajitain and materially weak- ened its prospects for the city championshij), as it was the game was lost by only two points. Polytechnic was defeated on her own tloor. The Alumni, Rock Hill, Mt. St. Jnsejih’s and Uonzaga met defeat through tlie skillful shooting of Holew, Bradle} (captain) and Barrett and the defense work of Cole and Laudy. Loyola, 12: Alumni, 2. 12; Poly, 17. 31; Rock Hill, 13. lb: City, 35. lb; City, 18. 33; Mt. St. .Josei)h’s, 21 . 23; Mt. St. Josej)h’s, 24. l();PoIy,23. lb; Salesianum, 29. 23; Rock Hill, 39. 18; Couzaga, 15. Loyola, 219; oj)ponents, 233. Field goals— Holew, 34; Bradley, 13; Barrett, lb; Cole, 7; Laudy, 2; total, 72. Total points — Holem, 80; Bradley, 77; Barrett. 32; Cole, 14; Laudy, 4. J. Lacy Bradley, Manager; Paul Menton, Assistant Manager. 191 IIKill SCHOOL TKNNIS. 192 w ®Fnut0 We pity the uiiAvary teams who meet Loyola’s tennis team. Although it is making its advent this year, as from a new broom we expect a clean sweep of the series arranged. Youthful in its organization, it is never- theless artful in its treatment of the elastic white pellet. Much could be written in criticism of the pla ers on the team, but it will suffice to ordinary followers of the sport to n ame them. Unusual as it may seem the wise ones will probably be taken like an old maid with a iieAv beau at the prospects of these men sui)p()rting the Gold and Blue on the courts. “Eddie” Kerr, Elmer Eody, Thomas Cole, Lacy Bradley, Paul Menton, Stanislaus Heuisler, Carroll Read, Leo Muth and “Willie” Sweeney, the last mentioned negotiating a schedule to bring to the fore the luminaries of the tennis world. Unstead} must be the head that doubts Avhere the title will land. James Considine, H. S., ’17, President Athletic Association. P. S. — As Ave go to press ncAvs reaches us that Loyola has vanquishetl all opponents in the Inter-Scholastic Tennis Tournament held at Gil- man’s, carrying off all the medals, both in doubles and singles. 193 r AUl r r AtmprttBing B t t t X a tt By the liberality of our ad- vertisers, we are enabled to make The c nnual what it is. (lA glance through the following pages will show that they are all firms of recognized standing, and we therefore recommend them to your favorable considera- tion, A r C A AT 05 CHU ec A 0 The new buildings of the Church and College will soon be under construction. These, and the Notre Dame School for Girls on Charles Street, will be easily accessible from all parts of the development. The Roland Park Company lists all properties in the Roland Park — Guilford Di-trict offered for sale or for rent by itself or by other owners, and can, therefore, furnish promptly detailed in- formation as to available houses or lots in the best residential section of Baltimore. The services of our Sales and Rental Departments can be obtained by calling at our new city ofifice. City Office 332 N. CHARLES STREET THE ROLAND PAt K COMPANY Telephone, Mt, Vernon 561 St. Catherine s Normal Institute Harlem and Arlington Avenues Baltimore Md. A cademic and normal courses ipi C and PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR VllllL SfDecial Courses in Music Elocution Paintings Sewings Stenography Typewriting and Bookkeeping. TEACHER ' S DIPLOMA GIVEN Telephone, St. Paul 2743 J. K. KEECH CO. : : (gfttpral UnHitranrr : : INSURANCE AT REDUCED RATES 405 Amer lean Building Baltimore, Md. Baltimore’s Largest Department Store In Connection With jamesi McCreery � Co., New York. Boy’s and Young Men’s Clothing a Special Feature High Grade Candles Mack, M z er Candle Co. Syracuse, IS. Y. ESTABLISHED 1870 C. D. KENNY CO. Teas : Coffees : Sugars Main Office and Headquarters 520-22-24 S. Eutaw Street Baltimore, Md. 90 Stores in United States THE KNABE “THE WORLD’S BEST PIANO” N o time too long, no pains too great, no cost too high, no effort too vast to expend in achieving for each individ- ual the goal of artistic perfection. The Knabe-THE WORLD’S BEST PIANO is the product of more than Seventy.six years of scientific piano building. A visit is always welcomed. Knabe Warerooms PARK AVE. FAYETTE ST. GEO. H. LITZ, Pres’t-Treas ANTHONY J. WILL, V-Pres’t-Man’gr. ALLYN A. GARDNER, Secretary ' TUI? ATJOUST r Ci 1 till MAAG Coffee Urns, Aluminum, Hotel Kitchen Ware and Hand Hammered Copper Utensils Bakers’, Confectioners’ and Ice Cream Makers’ Tools and Utensils 509-511 W. Lombard Street BALTIMORE, MD. We GREEN SHOP Katlininr 31. I omarii GEO. W. KELLENBECK, Prop. Telephone, 5614 131 r 53. (Hbarlpa WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS Orders Delivered to All Parts of City Halttmarr. Strawberries During Winter Months Also Supplier of Hotels and Restaurants t klaker qf the KATHERINE CORSET S. E. Corner Paca and Lexington Streets Surgical Bandages and Corsets Lexington c TMarket by Prescription We BAUGH SONS Wagner’s COMPANY Pure Animal Bone Fertilizers —Perfect Warranted Pure Bone Meal —Delicious Genuine Peruvian Guano Pure Meat Meal for Poultry 25 S. CALVERT STREET Pork and Beans BALTIMORE’S BEST STORE HOWARD AND LEXINGTON C. 11. HAGAN iH-to NORTH UKGKHTKU STREKT PLEASANT VALLEY DAIRY Pure Jersey Milk and Cream Home Made Buttermilk JOS. H. HREISCH ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Motors, Fans, Power Plants and Repairs Phone, St. Paul 5687 205 W. FAYETTE STREET Baltimore, Md. The Historical Edition of the BALTIMORE CATHOLIC REVIEW Should be in every Catholic Home. Subscribe now and get a copy free THE NESER QHNN COMPANY PLUMBIISG SUPPLIES Viceroy Bath Plate Vo, V-22 A (Patent applied for) N. W. Cor. Lexington and Greene Streets John T. Galvin, Pre ident B. J. Barrett, Treasurer Wm. J. Galvin, Secretary Established 1877 Incorporated 1802 WE SELL TO THE TRADE ONLY HORSTMEIER LUMBER CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Kiln Dried North Carolina Pine EAST FALLS AVE. AND STILES ST. CLIFTON WOODLAND CO. PRODUCE COMMISSION M[RCtiANIS FRUITS, VEGETABLES, Etc. 217 SOUTH CHARLES STREET BALTIMORE, MD. An American Company Founded in 1792 Losses paid since organization to January 1, 1910 Over $136,000,000 Insurance Company of Nortli America OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA Statement of Condition January 1, 1911 Cash Capital .... $4,000,000.00 Total Assets (all securities being valued at marlcet prices Dec. 31, 1910 . . $16,001,411.66 Surplus to Policy-Holders . 7,743,980.17 The “Old North America” with a Policy-Holders’ Surplus of over $7,000,000, continues to offer to the insuring public indemnity against Loss or Dam- age by fire, the Perils of the Sea, Tornadoes, Parcels Post, Tourists Insurance of unquestionable relia- bility. For Policies apply to CHARLES H. REEVES, MANAGER, 115 Chamber of Commerce, Battimore, Md. THE MERCHANT TAILOR WHO SELLS READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHES FOR BOYS AND YOUNG MEN :: SMART LOOKING CLOTHING :: TUXEDO AND EVENING SUITS LEMMERT, 19 East Fayette Street Take Elevator Near St. Paul BALTIMORE RLECTRICAj. Insure in a Home Company ' cTVIUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 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NICHOLAS POEHLMANN C. M. Lanahan N. D. McFarland AUTOMOBILES A. T. JONES a SONS The Baltimore Costumers No. 823 North Howard Street Costumes for Mask Balls. Operas. Plays, Tableaux etc. Full Oress and Tuxedo Suits for Hire. Oxford Caps and Gowns. OAKENSHAWE W ithin T he City’s Most Beautiful Jind (Exclusive Residential Section These houses have been carefully designed with regard to conven- ient arrangement of rooms; artistic appearance within and without. They have ten rooms and two baths; can be bought in fee or with a ground rent, on liberal terms at reasonable prices. Oakenshawe front son University Parkway, Calvert Street and Guil- ford Terrace, and overlooks Homewood, Johns Hopkins University, The Ne V Pro-Cathedral, and the sit s of Loyola College and St. Ignatius’ Church. Take the St. Paul St. car or Boulevard car, get off at University Park wav and St. Paul St , main entrance to Guilford. Go east on University Parkway (formerly Merryman Lane) to Guilford Terrace. ‘P. C. MUELLER BUILDING COMPANY Loui.s A Mueller Pres. Gen. Mfii- .John Geo Muellei ' . Vice Pres Geo A. Mueller. Secretary. Matthew G. MueJler. Treasuier. OPl- ' ICE OX PREMISES. OR 22 GUNTHER BUILDING. FOR GOOD SHOES Comfortable and Stylish All the Young Men and Boys of Loyola College should come to W V IVl A IV 19 West Lexington Street (Eommnnmpalltj l ank Howard and Madison Sts. Baltimore, Md. Maury Donnelly = Williams Co. ...FIRE USSURANCE... CO n HERCE AND WATER STREETS Lowest Rates : Losses Promptly Paid : Best Companies I HE repufation of Spalding’s Athletic Goods for Quality has been acquired only by manufactur- ing with the utmost care and giving to the public goods of the very best grade that can be produced. CATALOGUE 0!S REQUEST A. G. SPALDING BROS. 1 10 E. BALTIMORE ST. Oldest Music Store in America Esi. 1811 H. R. Eisenbrandt Sons Victrolas Ukuleles Mandolutes Banjo-Mandolins “Holton” Cornets 306-308 N. Howard St. haltimore, md. 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HIGH SCHOOL A four years’ course, embracing Languages, History, Ele- mentary Science, Mathematics, Elocution, Christian Doctrine. PREPARATORY A Grammar Class especially designed to meet High School Entrance Requirements. SCHOLARSHIPS Five granted every year to Parochial School boys who have finished the Eighth Grade. Competitive examinations held Saturday, September 15, 1917. Library and Reading-Room, Gymnasium, Baths and Individual Lockers. School opens Monday, September 17th. FOR GENERAL INFORMATION APPLY TO THE REVEREND PREFECT OF STUDIES LOOK AT THEM These Beautiful Houses, Front and Back Porches and Terraces THREE STORY HOUSES 3100 BLOCK GUILFORD AVENUE on St. Paul Street Line of Cars TWO STORY HOUSES 300 BLOCK 33rd STREET (Boulevard) THE TALK OF THE TOWN Exteriors of Most Attractive Designs Interior of Exquisite Artistic Finish EASY TERMS EDWARD J. STORCK ON PREMISES OR 623 MUNSEY BUILDING ST. PAUL 4590 CLEAN, RICH, WHOLESOME CLOVER BRAND CREAM MADE BY Maryland Ice Cream Co. 19 East Pratt Street E. VOIGT lY anufacturer Jeweler Makers of School Medals and Class Pins of Every Description. Catalogue and Samples sent on Application 727 SEVENTH STREET. N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. “Arrow” Beer promotes sounder sleep — quickens the appetite —and supplies nutrition iii a palatable and easily-digested form. Arrow Beer It Hits the Spot Prompt Delivery, City or Suburbs) $1.25 Ihe case of 24 bolth s Phone St. Paul 180 G-B-S Brewing Co. 313-515 Hanover St. Mt. Saint Mary’s College ecclesiastical Seminary ISOH EMMITSBURG, MARYLAND 11)1T Conducted by Secular Clergymen, aided by Lay Professsors Classical, Scientific, Commercial Courses Separate Depaitment for Y img Roys Catalogue upon request Address, Rt. Rev. Monsignor B. J. Bradley, LL. D., Pres. ESTIMATES FURNISHED MT. VERNON 3613 CO., Inc. 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