Lyman Hall High school - Singer Chronicle Yearbook (Wallingford, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1917 volume:

A Vital Part of Education Consists of acquiring the Thrift Habit. - A Savings Account, consistently added to, is one good basis for future Success. - We offer the Facilities, Yours is the Opportunity. We operate Christmas and Vacation Clubs, also a regular Savings Department paying 3V2%. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK WALLINGFORD, CONN. DAVIS AUSTIN Jfatters, C ot liers Car Fare Allowance on Clothing Sales 8 COLONY STREET MERIDEN, CONN. P. MINICHINIO SANITARY BARBER SHOP Expert Hair Cutting and Shaving. All kinds of shampooing with the best of Perfumes. HALL AVENUE WALLINGFORD BASTIAN BROS. CO. flgsuntgrfi anil Mamifarturgrfi OF Class Emblems - Rings - Fobs - Athletic Medals Wedding and Commencement Invitations and Announcements Dance Orders - Programs - Menus Visiting Cards, etc. Samples and Estiments furnished upon request. 144 Bastion Bldg. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Jewelry of Quality Hlatcltrs § ilttrrutarp Fountain -pens A. W. HULL 260 CENTER STREET COMPLIMENTS OF -------J. J. PRIOR---------- DEALER IN Footwear; Gents' Furnishings, afe Trunks, Valises, Umbrellas DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT, MIDDLE STORE The Old Reliable House Established 1888 MaUmgforft Uumbrc (Eu. LUMBER AND SHINGLES BlILDING MATERIALS, DOORS, SASH and BLINDS tfalltttgfarft, (£mut. JJajia’s ($aulU| iSutdjrtt FULL LINE OF CANDIES Wilson’s Best Our Specialty 30c per Pound 104 CENTER STREET Young Mens' Cloihes Snappy Shoe Styles Nobby He ad ware Latest in Furnishings LARCE LINES LOWEST PRICES Trade At H. Goldman’s Leightons Block 152 Center St. L. F. BENNITT EVERYTHING FOR WINTER SPORTS OUTFITTER TO THE GREAT AMERICAN ATHLETE Spalding Skates, Shoes, Hockey Sticks, Sweaters, Toboggans, Skis, Auto Bob Sleds, Snow Shoes, Basket-Balls Squash, Gym. 934 CHAPEL STREET .... NEW HAVEN, CONN VISIT Meriden’s Most Modern Mens’ Store 20 PRATT ST. At this live SHOP you can find the very limit of STYLE for the young fellow that wants good taste and “Pep” combined. Prices as reasonable as good cloths will warrant. HARRY ISRAEL CLOTHIER, HATTER FURNISHER TO PARTICULAR YOl’NG MEN Lyman Hall High School erected by LEWI5 1. HILLER limiting djontractot MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT Also, CHOATE SCHOOL--HILLHOUSE “ “ DINING HALL STUDY HALL EXTENSION “ GYMNASIUM H. A. CRUMP Producer of High Grade Commercial and General PRINTING We have an up-to-date plant and all facilities for handling every kind of commercial work, booklets, programs, factory system work,—in fact anything in the printing line is executed by us with neatness and promptness. Your telephone is handy, call us up right now. 70 Quinnipiac St., WALLINGFORD, CONN. ’Phone, Office. ’Phone, Shop. Printer of this Book. Wm. E. Cannon Successor to H. I. Lee ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Electrical Fixtures and Wiring Installed. Dealer in All Kinds of electrical appliances 286 CENTER ST. WALLINGFORD, CONN. Phones j 224-4 A. W. Horton DEALER IN All Kinds of SEA FOOD 76 CENTER STREET WALLINGFORD. CONN. Telephone 179-5 ANDREW M. OHR TEACHER OF JTUSIC I GRADUATE YAI.E MUSIC SCHOOL Piano Tuning Work Guaranteed OHR'S ORCHESTRA For Dancing and All Other Occasions 473 N. MAIN STREET ’Phone 359-13 Compliments of . PHILIP GUILBEAULT 25 NORTH MAIN STREET Gallagher Bros. COAL, WOOD AND FEED LOWEST PRICES MALMQTJIST BROS. Die Sinkers-Designers IN HIGH GRADE Flat Ware Hollow Ware Souvenir Work Hall Auenue. Wallingford. Conn. The J. W. Fitzgerald Furniture and Supply Co. Cor. Center St. Whittlesey Ave. Wallingford, Conn. THE CITY PRICE STORE J. Boyarsky, Prop. Cloaks, Suits, Skirts, Dresses Wedding Apparel ALSO A FULL LINE OF Dry Goods Notions and Millinery 186 CENTER STREET The Place you want to get your suit made is at Steve Mushinsky 24 CENTER STREET The place you can always get your money’s worth. WALLINGFORD, CONN. LOST! One half the Pleasure of Living by not having A Gas Heater It heats instantly, can be carried from one room to another, is economical and cheerful. Prices are from $2.50 to $7.50 each. WALLINGFORD GAS LIGHT CO. George H Luby PLUMBING, TINNING HEATING and GAS FITTING DEALER IN STOVES, RANGES AND FURNACES TELEPHONE 43 North Main Street Wallingford, Connecticut Your suit will not look well unless you have it cleaned and pressed by the Automatic System 182 Center St. - 27 N. Main St. WALLINGFORD, CONN. Wallingford Opera House G. H. Wilkinson, Mgr. Home of first class Photoplays. CHANGE OF PROGRAM DAILY Special Picture every day. Monday Mutual Masterpiece Tuesday . . Paramount Wednesday . World Thursday Paramount Friday . . . William Fox Saturday . . . Metro Afternoon 5c Evening 5 10c QIhe ffieauty of everything is to have it as you want it. COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN R. WOOD Fancy Groceries and Provisions Telephone 72-2 392 Center St. WALLINGFORD, CONN. That can be had in— Styompson b pjDtngrapha E. W. THOMPSON, 138 Center St., Wallingford, Conn. The Star Bowling Alleys AUG. GROTZKA, Prop. EDWD. NOLAN. Mgr. Bowling .... Pocket Billiards Special Inducements to Private Parties and Leagues Telephone 491 154 CENTER STREET, - - - WALLINGFORD. CONN. j| (Loaks, Suits, Millinery Furs 738-800-808 CHAPBC St.. JJkw JIavtsn Cox .tsoticut� £JLLocag, Ji-eas and Mgr. W. A. Booth LIVERY, HACK. FEED AND BOARDING STABLES Special Attention Given To Boarders And Transient Trade AUTOMOBILE SERVICE Compliments of C. F. Wooding Co. •PHONES House 34-2 Stable -34-3 STABLES Rear Wallace Block, Main Street H. L. JUDD CO. MAXI FACTl HERS OF IPHOLSTERY FANCY HARDWARE WALLINGFORD, CONN. MEIGS CO. Always Reliable “Qfhe Attire mitt} a (flnr tal Helmut?” | A SPLENDID STOCK OF SUITS, OVERCOATS AND NICE GIFTS FOR MEN BOYS MODERATELY PRICED. New Haven. Conn. J. J0MN50N 50N5 “THE LIVE STORE OF NEW HAVEN gxrlumite QJlnthimU £xchtshir gjata! gxf Utstne yurntslnitgs 1 J. JOHNSON 22 SONS the LIVE STORE OK NEW HAVEN’' 85-89 Ctfburrlj £trrrt Compliments of Sr. (S. %. (Cany Compliments of Sr. 31. M. Sfriiieridj Compliments of Sr. S. (S. Sitssell Sr. ®. . Snssell (Compliments nf A iFriettii (Compliments of Sr. 31. 31. Srosttan (Complimrnts of §v J, '§' gttffllttl (Compliments of §? ■ §♦ ♦ § rahuttfr (Compliments of 34 N. SUhittlesrp Am G[hp (Ehnnuclt' PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENTS Vol. 1 JUNE, 1917 No. 5 STAFF. Literary Department Editor-iu-Chief—Francis J. Brennan Associate Editors Natalie Bauman Frances Wooding Ruth Heilmann Katharine Riggs Exchange Editor—Hulda Kratzke Sporting Editor—Carroll Foster t Joke E.ditor—Thomas Latham Art Editor—Dorothy Collett News Editor—Catherine Keeler Reporters Ethel Chapman—Senior Leslie Rundle—Junior Muriel Lee—Sophomore Charlotte Doehr—Freshman. Business Department Business Manager—‘Harry Chase Circulation Manager—Katherine Haywood Advertising Manager—Harry Krupp Office Manager—Mary Bullis TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorial Class Poem Women and War . Mary Lyon, a Pioneer Thomas Downey Sally Lunn Our Class Gift, Picnic, Banquet, Classification Senior Class Pictures Class Will Class History Prophecy Song Class Honors Page 2 3 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 25 27 29 31 32 PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY Application has been duly made for entrance as second class matter at the Post Office, Wallingford, Conn. SINGLE COPY, 15c SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 60c 2 THE CHRONICLE EDITORIAL. With this issue we place our final offering before our readers. Although we have made great strides of advancement during the year, still we realize that we are far from perfect and we feel there is and always will be room for improvement in the various departments of the Chronicle just as there is in everything else. The Literary department is nothing less than a training school, the refuge of students who have an incentive to write. Unfortunately, however, very few students seem to have had the necessary incentive. It takes time, often a long time, for students to come to the realization that this particular department plays the most important part of any in the school paper. Not only original stories and verse have been encouraged but also articles on current topics of which we have had several during the year namely, “Electricity of Today,” “Single Session vs. Double Session,” and “The New High School.” Our Exchange department has grown continually so that now it embraces school papers from many states. This interchanging of papers serves as a means of keeping in touch with the student activities of schools as well as a means of offering and receiving suggestions for betterment. , The Alumni department has fared exceedingly well considering our handicap, the lack of a unified association among our graduates. There are no definite alumni activities to record and the simple chronicling of whereabouts and doings of a few gives this section a tone of monotony. Several, times have we attempted to obtain articles from our graduates but without avail. Our only salvation for the alumni department lies in the formation of an association among those who have the interest of our school at heart. , Criticism of school spirit and conduct together with pleas for manual training, better scholarship, and support of the Chronicle characterized the editorials. We are exceedingly glad to have been able to record a most successful year in sports especially in Basketball and Baseball. Besides publishing accounts of games we have exerted our influence toward securing the enthusiasm and support of the student body with some measure of success. Through these columns we hope to establish an active Athletic Association—one that will be worthy of the name. Our news and joke sections have taken care of themselves the former chronicling undergraduate activities and passing events and the latter the students’ wit together with carrying Out that old saying, “Every Knock Is a Boost.” , We have given our best efforts, efforts of which we are proud and which we hope will be a sound basis for next year’s staff to work upon. To Wallingford High School and the Chronicle—adieu. TIIE CHRONICLE 3 CLASS POEM—’17. The vista of the future years Is stretching endlessly away; It holds bright dreams and lurking fears But takes its color from today. 'Tis good to work. Ah do not sigh, And do not sadly shake your head Longing for knights in days gone by —Eternal romance is not dead ! We will not squander time, then grieve For opportunities long past. Improve each moment with a will Coy chance then often comes unasked. There’s joy in doing what we can To aid our country and our state; Whate’er we’re asked to do or dare —Be sure we shall not hesitate. Good soldiers true we’ll bravely fight Until the battle’s lost or won; Though hard the days and dark the nights A far-flung vision leads us on. Life’s road may seem too steep and hard For weak and untried feet to tread. But with the goal we seek in view, We’ll go with hope and without dread. Our life work is to fulfill dreams Of joyous work and happy days. High aims to follow till there gleams Romance in all life’s sordid ways. ETHEL CHAPMAN. WOMAN AND WAR. During the past three years the European war has been a subject of world-wide interest but not until the last few months has this subject directly affected our own United States. The question arises. “What will be woman’s part in the war?” Woman has played and is to play an important role in the grpat struggle. The militarist believes that bloodshed and war are instincts of man. Man, however goes forth to battle intent upon winning a medal of honor or some other reward, along with the battle, forgetting who must bear the brunt of the action with neither medal nor reward for their suffering. Who are these? These are the women; the women and children who pay an awful price for a thing that they have never desired. War has been incited by man, managed by man, fought by man; but the suffering paid by woman. She has no desire for it and 4 THE CHRONICLE yet no opportunity to stop it. In this struggle, with one accord a great wave of preparation and patriotism has swept over the United States. We have heard it asked nation-wide, “What can woman do at a time of war?” “Is not her place in the home?” No, woman’s place in not solely in the home: her usefulness at a time of war is paramount. In this struggle a natural result has been unemployment, that of woman greatly exceeding that of man. Does this not prove that woman must play her part in the war? Practically all of her means of earning a living are destroyed. Boarding houses are deserted, factories closed and millinery and dressmaking establishments badly affected. These conditions have shown women that something must be done, and they have patriotically, unselfishly risen to their duty. In many other ways woman is showing her worth. How many Red Cross associations are there in this country? There is scarcely a town however small that is not represented. Day after day our women are learning the art of caring for the sick, sanitation, and a hundred other things along this line, to say nothing of the good they are doing by making materials for use in the hospitals. A short time ago we heard it asked, “What good is all this? It is merely a fad.” To use the words of that great commander, Major-General Leonard Wood, a man whom experience has taught, “As no chain is stronger than its weakest link, so no army is stronger than its Red Cross.” But let it be understood that the Red Cross will not be the only calling for women from now on. Through a National League for Woman’s Service established with its headquarters in Washington, any patriotic woman desirous to help her country can find her small part to do. Very valuable service has been and will be rendered the United States by women who decrease the high cost of living by planting gardens, being economical in buying, and by cooking wholesome but inexpensive foods. Undoubtedly we will hear more about and greatly admire women who show their skill as aviatrices or crack pistol shots, but in reality these women will not help their country half as much as the domestic woman who plants her garden. The former will not be needed at the front until our men are unable to protect us and we hope that then we will need higher kinds of protection. As conditions become more serious many of our women will take their sons’ or husbands’ places at the work bench as has happened in France and England. We will soon have skilled woman wireless operators, conductorettes, woman chauffeurs, postwomen and women who will hold responsible government positions. Our women will feel that they must share the responsibility. The strain which our nation is under will be divided equally between man and woman. We. the class of 1917, will be called upon to do our bit in the terrible war drama. For some of us definite futures are in view, for others, uncertainty. In fact, at this crucial time there is a degree of uncertainty allotted to all. However, some of our boy classmates have already shown a spark of patriotism, by joining in the national movement, “Gardening.” We feel the boys are not the only ones ready to help: our girls will be anxious to do their part in protecting the stars and stripes, that emblem of liberty, equality, and fraternity. NATALIE BAUMAN THE CHRONICLE MARY LYON, A PIONEER. Youth is the pioneer time, a period of growth, of pushing up and out, of exploration, of dreams and visions, youth is the all-conquering time, exuberant, full of the joy of living and with the vigor and freshness of Spring pulsing in its veins. There is nothing youth does not expect to do, nothing youth cannot do. The whole wide world lies open before it, its mountain peaks of achievement to be climbed, its depth of experience to be sounded, its storms and calms, showers and sunshine, its purple hills of visiqn, and fair green valleys of dreams, a true promised land. Youth sees the obstacles in its way, the places where the path is dim and the way dark. Youth sees them, yes, but it looks beyond them too, where the fair land of life lies open before it, a land of golden opportunity, and of achievement. Youth has ever been the Pioneer time. The youth of a country always produces pioneers, explorers, frontiers men, men and women who brave the wilderness and bring back gold. Not always the gleaming meta' which has ever lured the world, but something infinitely better, the gold of brave deeds and achievements. There must always be some one to blaze the trails. Some there are with the love of adventure and the free spa who glory in that life, who love to leave the beaten highways of men and search out new lands, new paths, new inventions and discoveries. There must be pioneers and a pioneer must be one with youth and the joy of living and doing eternally in his heart; one who knows not defeat and therefore cannot fear it. Such a one was Mary Lyon, the founder of Mt. Holyoke college, a woman who looked beyond the narrow limits of her day and saw the horizon broadening out and widening in every direction. No sleepy life of ease in the valleys was hers, but work, glorious work among the mountain tops. Mary Lyon was a pioneer by inheritance and environment as well as by disposition. She came of a pioneer race, people who loved the struggle with the wilderness and taught her to love it, too. Englanders they were, a race which has always been pioneers, blazing the pathway for others. She drew her strength of character, her indomitable will power, her perseverance and pluck from them, and from the rugged hills of New England which surrounded her birth place. Mary Lyon’s life was one long record of accomplishment, a true pioneer’s life. Just how much she has done for us of today, we even yet do not fully realize. Only when time has had a chance to catch up with a life, and to turn its dreams and visions into reality, can men see how far-reaching, how great the work of that life was. But this much we do know. She gave to women their chance to live a better, richer, fuller life than had been theirs before. She opened the gates not only of higher education but ol a world of higher service. The first woman doctor, the first woman lawyer, the first woman college president, even the woman in business. —-these could not have been opened for them unless someone had pioneered leading the way to new lands rich with unharvested opportunity. 6 THE CHRONICLE Ihere was, of course, a host of those who criticized, who condemned Mary Lyon. The cry was then as it is today: “This will take womc«. away from the home.” But she knew better. She knew the joy that comes from lives which are lived widely, strongly, nobly and she kn w. loo. that anything that leads women upwards can not but be better, that life on the hill-top is better than life in the valley. It is difficult for us to think of a time when education was a thing denied to women, when a girl who had ambition to better herself, to rise above her environment was scorned, laughed at. There was not opportunity given to women for culture and self-improvement. The only -chools open to them confined their curriculum to a pattering of French, a smattering of music and a dab of painting. For a girl who seriouslv wished to improve herself there was no chance. We for whom education made so easy, so pleasant, do not realize our advantages, we do not thuik how much we owe to those pioneers of education. Mary Lyon was fortunate in her time of life. She had the good fortune to be born just at the right time to accomplish her ambitions. People were just awaking to an interest in the every day world, a second Renais-j'MW- They were beginning to question, to experiment, to advance and Mary Lyon was the one to lead the way in her particular line. She saw that women could not hope to take their rightful place in the world unless given equal opportunities with men. Before her time woman had been loied upon as something useful, certainly, in the home, and perhaps ornamental. but having no ability or desire to take part in the larger scheme of things. But even at that period, Marv Lyon was so much ahead of her time in ner ideas that she could find few who could fully appreciate what her aim «'a- and what it meant to women in general. But no obstacles were too great for her will power and perseverance. Her magnetic personality won many people who had come to criticize, to go away fully convened to the higher education of women and to contribute largely to the advancement of her plan. But even Man,- Lyon’s endid optimism sometimes came in contact with small-minded people who are often those who could accomplish the most. Once she had made a ong journey to lay her plans before a family of wealth and influence. On her return, empty handed, she said thoughtfully. “Yes, it is all true. J-: as 1 was told. They live in a costly house, it is full of costly things, they wear costly dothes.—but oh, they’re little bits of folks!” How much he spent of herself, her time, health and money, no one v, eve- know. But at last she saw Mt. Holyoke open its doors in 183,“, a pioneer institution. Mary Lyon was not the first to hear the call for higher education of women but she was the one who gave it its first rea birth. She saw that women were face to face with a new period in tnetr growth, a crisis, and it was her purpose to prepare them to meet it. anc to fit themselves for the lives of wider service which lay before them. And - Mary Lyon lived her life: a life glorious in the light of service and devotion, a pioneer leading the way toward the highest goals in the rid i The gr wth of human souls. Man- Lyon and her work will live e as -ne'e - one institution for women and one woman who carries her high ideals of service and self-sacrifice in her heart. KATHERINE RIGGS THE CHRONICLE 7 THOMAS DOWNEY. Three years ago last September, when the class of 1917 entered the Wallingford High School, it seemed at first to an inexperienced teacher like a large group of boys and girls more or less alike. Almost immediately however, the very good and the very annoying, the conscientious and the careless differentiated themselves. Of that one hundred and twenty strangers the knowing individual personalities was a slow process. I remember that one of the first of those strangers whom I noticed as an individual was a boy who always looked happy and smiling. I remember that he, Thomas Downey, came to me one day to talk over his work. What he said, I do not recall, but I do remember thinking almost with surprise—because I had been struggling with the careless ones— here is a boy who cares to do good work, who wants to learn and who Avill put his best effort into learning. That impression made upon me then, Thomas Downey made upon each teacher who was privileged to know him. He was faithful and ambitious as a student, which characteristics alone would have made him a valuable and happy member of our school. But beyond that, his influence among his fellow students and with his many other friends was powerful because of his good nature, his cheer, his love of fun and his strength for the right. His comrades knew him ever ready for fun, willing to help in the clean jokes that are an important feature of school life, but withal his teachers found him frank, sympathetic, helpful, appreciative of legitimate fun and a boy 8 THE CHRONICLE to he trusted. Many tributes to his strong and happy personality have been spoken by dozen of his friends. Again and again a fellow student of his has said to me, “I can not remember ever seeing Tom without a smile and a cheerful word.” That is a wonderful tribute that could be so sincerely given to very few people. The classmates and friends of Thomas Downey have a deep duty and responsibility of being worthy the privilege they have in knowing him. To be worthy friends of him means sincere effort to be faithful in work, to be frank, kindly, helpful to all and to stand firmly for the right. All the members of the class of 1917 should start on in the world at graduation with a nobler courage and a higher ambition because of the example lived by the friend they have made and loved and miss temporarily from their midst. ALBERTA N. LATHAM “SALLY LUNN.” The Senior Play, “Sally I unn,” was presented before an appreciative and enthusiastic audience Friday night, June 8, in the Town Hall. The cast, one and all, did full justice to their parts, and brought frequent applause. Harold Stearns, as the student, brought the house down with his “I am it’s.” Katharine Riggs as “Sally” seemed a born stutterer. Ben Altschuler and Katherine Pattee played their parts with real enthusiasm, and added much life to the play. Much praise is due to Miss Fowler, the coach and to Miss Droney, who assisted her. The cast of characters is as follows: Mrs. Randolph (Sally Lunn).........................Katherine Riggs Leo Randolph (a school boy of seventeen) .............Harold Stearns Marjorie Randolph (a Smith College girl) .........Katherine Pattee John Randolph, (a student at Yale)................John Hennessey Mrs. Winslow, Aunt Penelope..................... Frances Wooding Vivian Winslow, her daughter (a girl who never did a wrong thing in her life) ........................Grace Reilly Morton Glyn (John’s classmate at Yale) ............Motoh Altschuler Teacher to student who had failed in recitation: “Have you studied your lesson?” Student: “I looked it over”. Teacher: “By looking it over, you must have overlooked it.” TIIE CHRONICLE 9 The Senior picnic was held in Hanover Park, on June 14. The menr bers of the class were at the High School at 10 o’clock, as planned, when our president suddenly remembered that he hadn’t ordered the truck! Finally about 11:30 it came and found us all more or less out of patience; but once started we were again in good spirit. By the time we arrived we were all hungry - no need to say we ate all we could ! . The feature of the afternoon was the ball game between the boys and girls. Nobody really knows who won - the girls claim the victory. Another popular amusement was roller skating, some of the faculty making a first attempt. l.ater in the afternoon there was an exciting boat race between our principal and the president of our class. The former won needless to say. The merry-go-round and dance-hall were also made use of. We were forced to come home on account of rain. The day, nevertheless, was voted a huge success. The Senior Banquet will be held in the Masonic Hall, Thursday evening, June 21. The alumni have been invited. Following is the toast list: Fric Malmquist, Toastmaster: Ethel Chapman, Past and Future: Margaret Fitzgerald, Faculty: Mildred O’Neil, Junior Class; Thomas Latham, Athletics: Katherine Pattee, Sophomore Class: Henry Hill, Dramatics: Frances Wooding, Freshman Class: Katherine Riggs, Our New High School: Harold Stearns, Patriotism: OUR CLASS GIFT In the public library in Boston adorning the walls of the delivery room are fifteen famous panels of Mr. Abbey; a man of great system and thoroughness, who spent years of research all over Europe in all of the authorities good or bad, to find material for these decorations, so that when he did begin, every stroke would have its meaning. Almost every one is acquainted with the legend of the Holy Grail. The panel, Solomon’s Ship, symbolizes the wisdom needful to bear one to enlightment. The frail bark glides along in perfect safety across the stormy waves, under lowering clouds, that spread darkly above a narrow streak of sunlit sky which brightens the wide horizen with promises of a prosperous ending for the voyage. The sail is always spread to the favoring wind for the Guardian of the Grail is guiding the the ship. Sitting serenely in the bow while she guards the Holy Treasure with tender solicitude is the angel whose power leads the vessel in security. The Grail casts its pure light upon Gala-had and his two faithful companions, Percival and Bors, who have been privileged to accompany him. Galahad is in adoration, for only he perceives the source of the glory that falls upon them all Percival and Bors may never behold the Grail itself, yet their fidelity joins them with their pure-souled comrade in arms. The ship which was built by Solomon has a unique history. It had been predicted to the wise old King that the last of his blood should be a man, and as good knight as Joshua. Solomon had built this in a cunning and marvellous manner. The ship having been finished, Solomon waited to go on board, but because of some miraculous letters written by an angel, he dared not enter. As he drew back, the ship was shoved into the sea and sped away. How it was kept through all those years no one can say, but its destiny from the first was to bring Galahad to Sarras. We hope that this picture will symbolize to the classes that are to follow their careers as they are piloted through the perilous vtaters of the first few years of school life. We, the class of 1917, have chosen it as an appropiate gift and present it as a patting rememberance to our High School. Harold Stearns Name Character Pet Phrase THE CHRONICLE Chief Interest Bugbear 10 How did they ever graduate Altschuler Obstinate 1 decline Class meetings Public speeches Argued through Bauman Amiable My soul Speeches “No sech animal On her cleverness Berdofsky Dreamy Done your Math yet? Carnivals Pressing Pity of faculty Brown Naughty Uses Perfect English Gettings H’s Boys Type, for Chronicle Ground through Bullis Impossible Ha-Ha Making jokes By a joke Caplan Contrary Aw, forget it Trenton, N. J. Afternoon sessions Followed the crowd Carsley Changeable 1 should worry Chewing gum Music Chewed through Cassari Diffident 1 think so Room ii Loud voices Reputation Chapman, Ethel Abiding Thunder! Air Snips Trolley cars By the candle light Chapman, Edith Sweet Hurry up Paddling German Coyle Serene Oh, dear Blushing Reciting Looking modest Craig Vivacious Gosh Movies Bookkeeping Skinned through Daily Shy Oh, my lands Counts Whispering By keeping still Downey Tardy “I laflfed.” Teachers School bell Grinning Drum Blase What do you know Dancing New Haven Danced out Fitzgerald A bit shady “My eyes” Appearing angelic Trips to Meriden Attending night school Fredericks, C. Cunning Is that so Dictionary Oral composition By over-speeding Fredericks, M. Cheerful Oh, gee Dictate my letters Washington Tagged after Carrie Furniss Fickle Good night Flirting Colds Prinked through Gavette Unassuring I did the wrong les -Shorthand Talking to girls Ploughed through Godfrey Optimistic son It isn't fair Going home at recess Small parties Moved in Hennessy Erratic Got a match Wall Street Joshing Todded through Hill Adorable Gee whiz Making dates Keeping dates His brother paved the way Howe Delightful My dear Sunday strolls New Britian Strolled through Hyman Agreeable You've said it Growing thin Publicity Rolled along Couldn't wait another year Karolshak Variable An’ he said Wearing diamonds Short hairs Kelman Pleasant Ye Gods W ashington Club Kepes Frank I don’t care Selling ice cream Krupp Subdued Mr. Chairman Studying out loud Latham Cross-grained Ye Gods and little fishes Butlers Malmquist Nuf Ced God bless my soul Giving toasts Mansfield Smoky Er-er (Grunts) Bluffing McCune Reserved Down on the farm Driving Fords Miller Vivacious Wow t The Whitehouse O’Brien Doubtful Never again Other people’s clothes Olson Droll Not on your life 5 IO, O’Neil Indifferent Listen! Importing Pattee Lively I shall die Choate Payden Breezy O I had the best time Her friend Par melee Sunny Hey His finger nails Pogmore Placid Oh, Heck! Dreams Quinn Prudent Stand up Chemistry Reilly Happy-go-lucky Oh heavens Getting by Riggs Passable Well-W-1 Knitting o o Rogan Mediocre Ain’t she a scream Valuable? papers Rogers Demure Oh Laws High heels Seichter Unchangeable Oh Lord Being heard Smith Adaptable They’ve got loads of money Lydabelles Stearns Bothersome If I only had a girl Being in the lime-light Taylor Loquacious What d’ye know about that Someone to talk to Turner Timid My word Getting to school Wooding Well, really Why do you do that Details Worrall Winning Horrors Late dances Office work Skipping exams North Haven Flirted through Frivolity Advertising Being rich Grumbled through Eating “No one knows Work ? Girls By working on the farm The Schoolhouses Just did Strolling By inches Late at class Determined mind Mending sweaters Holding her own French verbs Ottoed through School Four years eonugh Blushing It sure was a close shave Dancing She won't tell Drove out By the hair of her head Being heard By not worrying Being small Study Keys Just did Looking babyish Honest labor Grins keeping silent Chemistry comps. Looking pretty Lack of attention Will some one please enlighten us? Speed tests Skinned along Call downs Endeavor Final exams Just deserts Jokes Winning ways 12 TIIK CHRONICLE ROLL CALL Motoh Altschuler “Bennie” “A man who’s not afraid to say his say.” Bennie is our class orator in every sense of the word. When not occupied with class politics (not restricted to Senior class) he may be found searching a Latin book for knowledge. If by any chance you can’t find him, look for “Kruppy. Nrtalie Bauman “Nat” ‘‘Pair as a lily, sweet as a rose, What she will do next, nobody knows.” “Nat” is not a noisy person, yet she manages to make quite a stir for all that. She took the part of Mrs. Weeden in our Junior play, and played it exceedingly well. She won in the Prize Contest which gained for our class the coveted picture presented by the Woman’s Club. Louis Berdofsky “Louie “Nothing but money is sweeter than honey.” Louie’s” musical voice could be heard over the numerous sounds at our Bazaars crying: “This way to the ball stand: three for a nickle.” Elizabeth Brown “Bessie” “There is a gift beyond the reach of art, Of being eloquently silent.” Bessie” hails from the wilds of Yalesville, although there’s nothing wild about her. She is a good worker, but doesn’t believe in talking. Needless to say, she graduates with honor THE CHRONICLE IS Mary Bullis Pete “Mary’s mouth cost her nothing for she never opens it but at other’s expense.” Mary is a girl whom we all like. Always on hand, she is ready to do her part in a happy-go-lucky way. She has been head typist for the Chronicle, and also an important member of the basket-ball team. Anna Caplan “Cap “Nothing is so popular as goodness.” Although quiet in appearance, she has a mind of her own and is able to carry on spirited conversations, especially at noontime. Gertrude Carsley “Gerf” “Happy and from cares so free. Why aren’t you all content like me?” Gert” is our musician. She is care-free, good natured, and always on the go. Her one weakness,— the “movies.” Rose Cassari “fiosie” “It becomes one to be modest.” One of our best-natured girls is Rose, a product of North Haven. She is rather conservative, but is great fun when one really knows her. Next year she plans to become a Normalite. THE CHRONICLE Edith Chapman “Ed” “Girls of greatest charm are shy.” Edith is one of our members imported from North Haven. Though quiet, she has her opinions which are occasionally voiced. We will always remember her as a modest and sympathetic friend. No, she and Ethel are not twins, merely sisters. Ethel Chapman “Bud “In the words of the immortal Shakespeare, ‘Strange thihgs come from the farm.’ ” Ethel has the honor of being class poetess, and her poems have often appeared in the “Chronicle.” She would have shown her genius in our Junior play had it not been for sickness. She lives on a farm in North Haven. It might be well to say that Ethel chose her own quotation. Margaret Coyle “Peg Peggy Coyle is a blushing “Miss” extremely fond of Fords. She has a very pleasing personality and never—well, hardly ever—disobeys her teachers. She is a member of the alumni banquet committee, and hopes to make Anderson “gym” her goal after graduation. Myrtis Craig “Myrt” “I smile at all men’s jests.” An authority on: How to keep good natured. How to become an English star. THE CHRONICLE 15 Catherine Daily Cat” “A winning, wistful girl.” Cat” is a very shy girl, but for all that she manages to attract attention, perhaps because of her exquisite trimness. What more need we say? Helen Downey Hey “Care’s an enemy to life. Lessons may come and lessons may go, But I giggle on forever. Marion Drum Drummy” “Things in motion sooner catch the eye, than what not stirs.” “Drummy” is very fond of dancing. They say her weakness is for fat people, although she denies the fact. She is a good worker, but always finds opportunities to have a good time. Margaret Fitzgerald “Fitz” “A sweet forgetfulness of human care.” “Marg’s” happy laugh and good-natured smile are constantly in evidence. She won her fame as an actress, and she well deserves it. She was also Secretary of the class in her Junior year. T1IE CHRONICLE Carrie Fredericks “Carrie” “Every woman, has a right to speak ” Carrie lives up to this quotation. She is noted for her speed in English as well as typewriting- Minnie Fredericks ''Baby Sister” “I should be merry as the day is long.” We never see “Minnie” without “Big Sister.” She is very quiet, but how could she be otherwise with “Carrie” around? Beatrice Furniss “Bea” “Love while he’s here; tomorrow there may be another. Of course, we all know that “Bea’s” interest in pocket dictionaries has been more noticeable this year than ever before. Does she like dancing? Well, rather! Hugh Gavette “Cutie” “From down on the Farm.” Hugh comes to us every morning from the farm and loves it so that we can’t see him for dust after school hours. THE CHRONICLE 17 Mildred Godfrey Mil” “She’s little, but oh my!” Much praise is due “Mil” for the banner which she made for the class of ’17. She is in fact, very active in all school affairs although she entered our class only this year. John Hennessey Jack” “I would not swear for 15 cents A lie I could not tell.” “Jack is our star baseball player, and all-round athlete. As president of the class in our Junior year, he was very popular. He attracted much attention in our Senior play. Henry Hill “Henny” “God gave me curls.” “Henny” hails from Yalesville, but he’s a good scout at that. He has starred in some of the school plays as well as in the classroom. His optimistic smile and ever ready wit will make him loved by all who know him. As Treasurer of the United States he will not forget that he owes his training to the class when he acted as treasurer in 1916. Helen Howe Nellie” “Gocd humor is always a success.” Helen is another of our Yalesvillites. She is said to be an authority on good nature, and is especially fond of strolling on Sunday afternoons. 18 THE CHRONICLE May Hyman “Mamie” Give thy thoughts no tongue. May is noted for her speed in both typewriting and stenography. If you want May, listen for Carrie; they are inseparable. Elizabeth Karolshak “Liz” She will sing the savageness out of a bear.” Liz” is a blond, not too tall and not too small. She has a very changeable disposition and simply adores dancing. She will some day be a bookkeeper in a certain office in Meriden. We all know “Liz” wears a diamond! Gertrude Kelman “Goldie” Diligence is the mother of good luck.” Goldie” is one of the office assistants, and has done good work there. Her good nature and pleasant disposition are always noticeable. Elizabeth Kepes “Betlu” To see is to admire.” Betty” is a favorite with everyone, for she always has a cheery smile and good word for everyone. She has won fame in the actress line, taking a difficult part in our Junior play with great ability. This year she played in “Mr. Bob” and “Green Stockings.” tup: chronicle 19 Harry Krupp “Kruppy” “It pays to advertise.” “Kruppy” has heen trying to convince the merchants of Wallingford and New Haven that the above statement is true. Perhaps his ability to accomplish this comes from his experience as a debater. Thomas Latham “Tommy” “I never could tread a single pleasure under foot.” “Tommy” believes in enjoying life and allowing others to do so. His claim to distinction comes through his dramatic ability, which has frequently been demonstrated. As a butler he is always a success, but with a Butler—only time can tell. Eric iWalmquist “Rex” “I love the lasses, one and all, I love them big and wee, I love them chubby, fat or tall But nobody (?) loves me!” Who said toast? Oh, yes, “Rex” knows how to make toasts. Everyone has heen hit by his sarcasm, but we must remember that “his bark is worse than his bite.” An all around sport is he, and not afraid of work. He has upheld the honor of his class and school in both atheletics and dramatics. What we would have done without Rex, nobody knows. Woodford Mansfield “Woody” “For he’s a jolly good fellow.” “Hunk” is the pride of the senior class. It is really wonderful how he came through four years on the work he did. As an athlete, he’s miraculous, but as such he’s not as clever as at chemistry. His happy grin and sense of humor, w'hich make many serious occasions amusing, assure Woody” a place in the hearts of all. ‘20 THE CHRONICLE Marvin McCune “Mac “Reticence has her victories.” “Mac” is a quiet, conservative fellow with lots of good nature. He'd rather swing a hoe than a baseball bat any day. Good boy, “Mac,” you’re the bulwark of the nation. Evelyn Miller “Evvy” “A pleasant girl with a pleasant smile. Such is Evelyn. She’s always ready with a good word and smile for everyone. She’s bound that the Washington Club will get to Washington and if her work counts it surely will go for Evelyn has given up her recesses and noon hours to selling ice cream to help the good cause along. Good girl “Evvy.” Anna O’Brien “Anna” “Those happy smiles.” Is there anyone who doesn’t know Anna? Oh, no, everyone knows and is glad to see her coming. Her good natured fun is always welcome. But still she has the serious side as well which results in well prepared lessons. Jane Olson “Jenny “A light heart lives long.” A large girl, and a fair girl is Jenny—with a heart even bigger than she is. A demure quiet girl, till she gets going, then—she’s full cf it. Lessons? Oh yes! they are all prepared. But we do hate oral composition, don’t we? TIIE CHRONICLE 21 Mildred O’Neil Mil” “I would help others out of a fellow feeling.” “Mil” is our class treasurer, and head of the office force. Basket ball and dramatics are her strong points. Good nature and sensibility are outstanding Katherine Pattee “Kat-Pat” A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” “Kat-Pat can always be heard talking about some very serious subject. She was a member of the girls’ Basket-ball team, and took part in both the Junior and Senior plays, showing marked ability, especially in love scenes! “Kat” is always in for a good time when her lessons are done—and sometimes before. Nuf ced! Samuel Parmelee Sam” “Not over serious, not over gay. A rare good fellow in his own good way.” “Hey, Sam, got your Math done?” Ye-a-ah! What’ve we got?” This a daily occurence which at cnce applies to all subjects. He’s a general favorite, and is noted net cnly for his good looks, but for his goed nature and courtesy toward all. Anna Payden Annie” There was a little girl who had a little curl.” Curley-headed Annie will never be an old maid although she expects to be a school teacher. She simply delights in auto rides. That’s why the saddle(r) was put aside for a while. She held the office of vice-president in our Junior year. Bertha Pogmore Bert” “Of plain, sound sense, life’s current coin is made.” You all see how rich “Bert” is. She is a pleasant, conscientious girl, yet very fond of first period class meetings! THE CHRONICLE May Quinn “May” ‘‘Me thought I heard a voice cry sleep no more!” May’s one weakness—sleep. Often she can't find time to eat her breakfast—but thanks to her Freshie brother she enjoys it at recess. Grace Reilly “Grace “As merry as the day is long.” Grace is the most happy-go-lucky girl in our class. She delights in entertaining crowds with those Dixie melodies which she brought back from the south. (Her one attempt in schools plays was in Sally Lunn,” but for all that, she did remarkably well.) Katharine Riggs “Riggsie” Up, up, my friend, and quit your books Why all this toil and trouble?” “Riggsie” we all know, is a shark” when it comes to lessons. She has taken parts in both the Junior and Senior plays. She looks very cute with light curls—so we advise her to become a blond. Basket ball is a favorite sport of hers. Marguerite Rogan A girl of few words” But wait till Marguerite gets going. She appears to be as “honest” as the day is long but some day her love for keys and valuable(?) papers which do not belong to her will get her in trouble. THE CHRONICLE 23 Helen Rogers ‘And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew That one small head would carry all she knew. Although small in size, she is large mentally. Whatever she undertakes she accomplishes well. From her speech one would think she were slow, but she’s the speediest typist in our class. Helen Seichter “Helen” “Good (?) humor is always a success.” From the above quotation draw your own sion concerning Helen. Claire Smith “Claire” “Generous minds are all of kin.” Claire is always ready to do her part. Oh, yes. and she’s full of fun too. She’s fond of fashionable clothes and automobiles, and later we expect to hear of her in the great social whirl. Harold Stearns “Sohrab “What shall I do to be forever known, and make the world to become my own?” A tall, stately chap, with a bright smile, is our class president. He has featured in our Junior and Senior plays. His vigor withstands the rain without a hat, and the winter without a coat. 24 THE CHRONICLE May Taylor “May Let me talk. That’s all I ask.” May is our class baby as far as size goes. Although she does talk a great deal, nobody minds. We hope that in the future her way may not be too Hill-y. Kuth Turner “Ruth “Maidens should be mild and meek. Swift to hear and slow to speak.” Well, maybe Ruth is slow to speak, but when she does speak she says something worth listening to. Frances Wooding “Frances “And still her tongue ran on.” Frances has done her share with a good will in any activity set for her. She was a member of the Basket Ball Team and has taken part in the Senior Play “Sally Lunn.” She acted the elderly domineering Aunt Penelope very cleverly. Ivy Worrall “Ivy “A quiet girl, but sooth a happy one.” When called upon to recite, Ivy is always right there! ?). THE CHRONICLE ‘25 THE CLASS WILL. Rep. of class:—“I am here today as a member and representative of the class of ’17. We have decided since we are now in onr declining years and are feeling the infirmities of age, that it would be a wise precaution for us to draw up a will while we are still of a sound mind. I wish your advice in regard to this momentous decision, as I have had no previous experience in this line. My class has given me a list of our assets, the disposition of which, however, has been left to my discretion with the exception of a few personal bequests.” Judge:—“Very well, we will draw up the will in short order. What have you to bequeath? Here is the form.” Know all Men by these Presents: That we the class of ’17 of the towns of Wallingford and North Haven in the County of New Haven, and the state of Connecticut, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do make public and declare the following to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills by us made upon any former occasion. 1. To the class of T8 we bequeath all of our chemistry and German books feeling as we do that they stand in great need of all the help that can be given them, trusting they will be treated with all the reverence and honor with which we have treated them in the past. 2. To the class of ’18 we also bequeath the good conduct, the studious habits, the meteorlike brilliancy and the unfailing kindness that the class of T7 has always shown towards its underclassmen. We feel that the class of T8 is sadly in need of such virtues. 3. After due consideration we have decided to bequeath the great privilege of going to Griffin’s for ice cream during recess, to the members of the sophomore class trusting that in the enjoyment of said privilege they will be ever mindful of us, their benefactors. 4. Having a great deal of sincere affection and regards for the members of the class of ’20, we hereby bequeath the said class sufficient capital to enable them to hire a jitney to convey them to school on rainy days. We would feel deeply grieved if any of them should be drowned while wending their weary way to the temple of knowledge in search of inspirations. 5. We have perceived that the freshmen are continually decreasing in stature. In order that they may feel thoroughly at home we hereby bequeath to them the smallest desks in which we have been sadly cramped, together with the chairs from the kindergarten. 6. To each of the freshmen teachers we bequeath a magnifying glass which in our estimation will lighten their labor to a great extent. 7. To the School Board we bequeath our beloved lab. with the sug- THE CHRONICLE 26 gestion that they make their names immortal by presenting it to Yale College to take the place of the time-honored Peabody Museum, which the authorities have been forced to raze to the ground, feeling, as we do, that it meets the requirements both in age and equipment. Judge:—“Have you no other property to bequeath?” Rep. of class:—“That is all I can recall.” Judge:—“How about that splendid piano. I have heard much of it and understand it is a remarkably fine instrument.” Rep. of class:—“Oh, no! We can not possibly part with that. We’ll take that with us to furnish music and cheer us on our way to the ‘Happy Hunting Ground.’ But I musn’t forget the personal bequests.” Judge:—“I am ready.” The members of the class who have made individual bequests are as follows: I, Thomas Latham bequeath my ability as an actor to any five members of the Junior class, the said class being in sad need of the same. I, Louis Berdofsky bequeath my ability to entertain the history classes to Morton Downey and hope he will succeed as well as I did. I, Harry Krupp hereby bequeath mv boisterousness to Henry Kane in class of ’18. I, Minnie Fredericks bequeath my unfailing good nature and tact to any member of the class of ’18 in need of the same. I, IVJay Taylor bequeath my very valuable book entitled “How to Pass on One Recitation a Month” to the member of the class of ’20 who is in the greatest need of it. I, Motoh Altschuler bequeath my amiability, modesty and meekness to Harry Chase. I, Beatrice Furniss bequeath my charming and retiring habits to Charlotte Drum. I, Ethel Chapman bequeath my super abundances of hair to any member of the class of ’19 in need of it. I, Harold Stearns bequeath my oratorical powers to the President of class of ’19. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the class of 1917 of Wallingford High School, as and for its request, in its presence and in presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed ourselves as witnesses, on the nineteenth of June A. D. 1917. (Signed) Class of 1917 Wallingford High School, EDITH CHAPMAN. THE CHRONICLE 27 CLASS HISTORY. Freshman. In the fall of 1913, the fast express stopped at the station and from ft emerged 120 small but sturdy passengers. At every sound they turned with horrified looks, expecting at any moment to be devoured by the oncoming animals, commonly known as “Seniors.” They cautiously journeyed to the red building called Wallingford High School and took their place in history as the class of 1917. How tiresome were the first few days, which were spent in wandering about the halls and wondering where to go next. How we did wish that we did not have to endure those sarcastic smiles from the upper-classmen. But with the passing of a few weeks passed our greenness, and we settled down to obey the rules set before us (as usual). Basketball teams were formed for both the boys and girls, but little progress was made in the financial line. Then came the announcement by Mr. Stack, the assistant principal, that we were to take a trip to Mt. Carmel. The time soon came and with it the long-looked for trip which was a success in breaking up the monotony of our term as aliens in the strange land. Even though a few of us got lost. Huh! that only added to the fun. After the stray sheep were assembled, we gathered in an old cabin and there an impromptu dance was held, music being furnished by the pin-pan orchestra, and a delightful resting place was found on the roof, for those who did not care to dance. Sophomore. We found that we had been carried into a new’ block. We w’ere “Scrubs” no longer, our cute little pet name had departed. Our first official act as sophs was to elect our class officers, although formerly it was the custom to elect them in the Junior year. Athletics were encouraged more than ever this year, under the supervision of Mr. Stack. Later, a highly successful Cantata, “The Garden of Flowers” was given under the able direction of Mrs. Gammons. A number of our class took j.art in it and showed their early ability as prima donnas. At the end of our Sophomore year, our principal, Mr. Holbrook, resigned. and Mr. Rupp was appointed to carry on the work for the following year. Junior Year. My how swiftly we were flying from block to block! Our Junior year had come and with it the election of officers, and a reception to the ne ” teachers. At a debate held in Southington, the class of 1917 sent three representatives. Altschuler, Malmquist, and Krupp, and surely they upheld their side well. 28 THE CHRONICLE Will we ever forget that time in German class, when the boys had a great ball of string and during the class slyly interlaced it from desk to desk? After they got thru we looked like spiders in a cobweb. We were very willing captives however, and the smiles on our faces proved it. Then came the most exciting event of all the year, the Junior play, “As a Woman Thinketh.” Miss Long coached the play. It was a glowing success, with such actors and actresses as Natalie Bauman, as the motherly Mrs. VVeedon, Malmquist, Fitzgerald, Kepes and Riggs. But in the midst of our pleasures, came our first sorrow. We learned that our classmate, Ivan Pierce, had died. We were greatly saddened by this event which had deprived us of one of our loyal classmates. Senior Year. We had now reached the last milestone of our journey. We were real dignified SENIORS. From the very beginning of the year many interesting and exciting class meetings were held with President Stearns presiding. Athletics progressed as they never did before and games were won from Southington, Bristol, Milford, Brandford, Portland and Rosenbaum. Financial affairs also took a strong foothold. A bi-monthly magazine was edited and was issued regularly throughout the year, the material being furnished by the students. A club, for the puqrose of raising funds for a trip to Washington, was formed under the name of the “Washington Club,” and their success is unquestionable. A play, “Mr. Bob,” with a cast made up largely of seniors war, given and a good sum was added to the Washington Gub treasury. Our class was the first in the history of W. H. S. to organize and carry through a club of this sort, and also the first to publish a hi-monthly magazine, wholly under the auspices of the students'. Our ability in public speaking was shown by the victory of Natalie Bauman, a member of our class, who competed with delegates from all classes and won, not only a silver medal which was given to her, but in addition a picture which is to be hung in the new Lyman Hall High School. But during this time sorrow again came to our class in the death of our classmate, Thomas Downey, who was mourned for by all his classmates and friends, which included, even the members of the freshman class. With preparation satisfactorily completed for graduation, class day, a senior picnic and banquet, and with a firm resolve to succeed we step back on the platform to set out on our life’s journey. If every one of us Talked as do some of us, What would become of us Often I wondered. TIIE CHRONICLE 29 CLASS PROPHECY. I he hotel lobby was practically deserted on one of the hot summer days. A portly, well dressed gentleman lounged in one of the large leather chairs, and between yawns studied the stock quotations. As his eyes occasionally wondered from the paper, he leisurely smoked a fat cigar. On one of their excursions from the interesting column of figures, his eyes evidently landed on something exciting. A tall woman, fashionably attired and with a carriage befitting one accustomed to the surroundings, had sauntered up to the desk. The student of stocks was suddenly aroused and lie approached the newcomer hastily, yet cautiously. It was hardly conceivable to his mind that the woman was one of his old classmate. She suddenly turned face toward him, and mutual recognition was instant. After the usual greetings and inquiries, the conversation naturally turned to old times and their high school days. Amid the chaos of papers in his pockets, the man at last found an alumni notice, containing a list of his classmates, and the two moved off to more comfortable seats to discuss their old friends. Acting upon the woman’s suggestion, they took the names alphabetically, telling what they had heard or seen of each person since graduation. “To begin with Altschuler, I suppose you’ve heard about him, Mary? “Quite right! Wasn’t that clever the way he broke up that murder gang? I think lie’s the cleverest District Attorney New York ever had!” The man’s eyes turned to the paper again. “Have you ever heard of Louis Berdofsky? I was told that he was driving a jitney between Wallingford and Meriden.” “Nat Bauman.” “Oh, she and Kitty Riggs are running a Prep School foi girls in Massachusetts. They’re as inseparable as ever. The gentleman read the next name. “Elizabeth Brown. Oh, I know what she is doing. Last time I went to Wallingford I found that she was teaching in L. H. H. S. Here’s Anna Caplan. I notice that she has lately built a wonderful candy business on 5th Avenue. What happened to Gertrude Carsley?” “Oh, she’s teaching music in the Wallingford public schools. Who’s next ?” Rose CassaH. I know what she’s doing. She’s the Supeiinten-dent of the North Haven Schools. Here’s Edith Chapman. Say she’s certainly made a name for herself! They say that she is the best governess Conn, ever had.” “How about her sister, Ethel?” “Oh, she’s Edith’s secretary and political manager. Here’s Margaret Coyle, our old Chemistry star.” “Yes. she and Anna O’Brien couldn’t resist studying chemistry. They’ve written a book on ‘The Secret of Analytical Chemistry.’ ” “Myrtis Craig and Cat Daily, I also found them teaching in Wall- 30 THE CHRONICLE ingford. “Helen Downey.” ‘ Oh, she’s chairman of a society for the Prevention of Oversleeping.” “Marion Drum and Helen Howe. They are the authors of a book on typewriting entitled ‘How to Drum It!' Here’s Margaret Fitzgerald.” “Isn’t she a wonder tho? Our old school dramatics surely had their effect on her, Elizabeth Kepes and Tommy Latham. They’re the rage of Broadway today!” “Here are Minnie and Carrie Fredericks. What happened to them?” “You’ll laugh when you hear! They travel around the country testing stenogs. for the Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Carrie tests their speed by talking and Minnie holds a stop watch! Who’s next?” “Bea. Furniss. She’s married to Mr. Q. T. Child, the prominent club man. Here’s Hugh Gavette. I saw him the other day as the strong man in Barnum and Bailey’s Circus.” “Mildred Godfrey!” “She’s head stenographer in the Ford Works.” “Henry Hill, where is he?” “He’s a government food specialist.” “Jack Hennessy. Since he’s been managing the Giant’s they’ve got some club. May Hyman.” May has bought O. D. Foote’s store and is enjoying a prosperous summer.” “Elizabeth Karolshak. Running a hair dresser’s establishment. Here’s Gertrude Kelman. She is spending most of her time at the movies. Harry Krupp. He’s running a fashionable gent’s furnishing establishment in the heart of the city. Where’s McCune?” “He’s the potato king of New Haven County.” “Evelyn Miller.” “She’s selling ice cream cones to raise money for the Red Cross.” “Jennie Olson. Manager of the 5 and 10 cent store.” “Mildred O’Neil.” “She’s studying English poetry. She specializes in Browning. ) Who’s next?” “Parmelee. Another one I found in the L. H. H. S. teaching French. Francis Wooding was there too.” “Katherine Pattee ” “Studying palm reading in Ralvvay, N. J.” “Anna Pay den next.” “She, Margaret Rogan, Helen Seichter, May Qvinn, Helen Rogers, Ivy Worrall, and May Taylor are Red Cross Nurses.” “Bertha Pogmore is next. I think that she and Ruth Turner have gone into partnership on a chicken farm.” “Grace Reilly. She’s a governess for Mrs. Van Morganbilt’s children. Claire Smith.” “She’s a private secretary to a rich old gentleman.” THE CHRONICLE 31 “'I hat finishes them. I almost forgot Woodford Mansfield—the Committee almost forgot him on the displomas too. What’s he doing?” I know, just as I was leaving the outskirts of Wallingford in my car the other day, I met him and Stearns heading the Washington Club on their trip. It certainly was a sorry looking army of pedestrians.” 1 lie gentleman looked at his watch with an agitated expression. He remembers an appointment that he has failed to keep. The two classmates separate hurriedly. The hotel lobby quites down again as if for a nap before the evening’s revelry. MARY BULLIS, ERIC MALMOUIST, JUNIOR CLASS SONG. (Air: Mammy’s Little Coal Black Rose.) To our dear Senior friends we’re singing, As out in the world they go, Let’s send a loud cheer bravely ringing, Our hope and hearty wishes show, In all our trials you’ve been so true, And as from our friends we part, We wish that we could tell you The loyalty that’s in our heart. CHORUS: Oh class of seventeen we’ll miss you every day Oh here’s to vou. We wish you luck, we wish you pluck while on your way,, I here are none who can outclass you, I here are not who can surpass you, We’ll prove to you So loyal and true, That you’ll soon know We hate to have you go. So when you re famed alumni as the years go by, Oh seventeen. Oh don t forget your school and each endearing tie, Oh seventeen. So with our hearts so full of praise e'll bless the dear old days, The sweet old bygone days Oh seventeen. Dear seventeen. Here s a wish for you on Vour way. DOROTHY COLLETT, ’18. 32 TIIE CHRONICLE CLASS HONORS. Most popular girl.......................... Most popular boy........................... Most school spirit ........................ Most ambitious............................. Most bashful .............................. Loudest talker ............................ Most musical............................... Girl flirt............................ Boy flirt.................................. Most happy-go-lucky........................ Best girl dancer........................... Best boy dancer ........................... Wittiest................................... Best natured .............................. Most important ............................ First to get married: Boy.................................... Girl .................................. Class athlete ............................. Best looking girl.................t........ Best looking boy........................... Worst kicker .............................. Sweetest girl ............................. Manliest boy .............................. Most generous ............................. Neatest ................................... Greatest kidder ........................... Biggest dude............................... Most scholarly ............................ Teacher’s pet.............................. Most optimistic ........................... Most pessimistic .......................... Worst borrower............................. Best dresser............................... Cleverest ................................. Worst man hater............................ Worst woman hater.......................... Margaret Fitzgerald ,... Thomas Latham ... John Hennessey ......Helen Rogers ... F.lizabeth Brown ........ May Taylor ... Gertrude Carsley ... Elizabeth Kepes ... Thomas Latham .......Grace Reilly Margaret Fitzgerald . . . . Eric Malmquist ....... Mary Bullis ........Mary Bullis .....Harold Stearns .... Thomas Latham Elizabeth Karolshak .... John Hennessey .....Margaret Coyle .. . Samuel Parmelee ...Motoh Altschuler ____ Edith Chapman ......... Henry Hill .... Mildred O’Neil ,... Beatrice Furniss .....Eric Malmquist ...........Henry Hill .... Katherine Riggs ......Helen Downey ..........Jane Olson ........Myrtis Craig Woodford Mansfield .... Katherine Pattee .... Natalie Bauman .....Elizabeth Brown .....Marvin McCune Sj'rmt r Compliments of Hern fork Sfnsalatek Hire GJompamj The Wallingford Trust Company «4 CENTER STREET OFFICE HOURS FROM 9 A. M. TO 3 P. M. Commercial Savings Safe Deposit Departments MEN WHO HAVE HONEY Do not, as a rule, Carry much Currency about with them. They know that to PAY BY CHECK is the Safe, Convenient and Economic cal Way. Your Checking Account, Large or Small, Is Invited. Deposits made in our Savings Department on or before the 5th day ol every month draw interest from the 1st. EROM EVERY STANDPOINT of construe tion and safety, our Vault represents the latest development in Fire and Burglar Proof Protection. Safety Deposit Boxes for rent, $2.50 and up per year. The Loucks Clarke Co. BUILblNQ CONTRACTORS MASON AND BUILDING MATERIALS Telephone General Repairing Promptly Attended T ? WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT (fumpUmnds uf R. WALLACE A SONS MFG. CO. THE J. LdCOURCIERE CO. ffimnirr ffaitttm HOUSE PAINTING PAPER HANGING DECORATING WALL PAPER WINDOW SHADES GLASS SIGN PAINTING PAINTING 84 Quinnipiac St. . . Wallingford, Conn. 3lohu ( . pielau Special Representative of the metropolitan life dlumtraucc (Eo. OF NEW YORK 472 North Main Street P. O. Box 2 13 Telephone 171-5 Send me vour age and occupation and I will send you an estimate on any amount you may desire from $100 funeral benefit to $100,000 endowment. Printing with punch and snap to it Largest and best equipped printing office in New Haven, All kinds of commercial printing. Night and day service. Loose Leaf Binders and Sheets. Agents for “Y E” steel and Brown-Morse wood filing equipment. THE WILSON H. LEE COMPANY 246-250 Meadow Street New Haven, Conn. SZEKUNDA Boots and Shoes made to order at Low Prices and Work Guaranteed Cor. Quinnipiac Cherry Sts. $Jari0 UJUUttrnj Do your Shopping at the }jariii fflillinery. We carry a nice line of Goods. Toys, Handkerchiefs and many other fancy and useful gifts. We also carry a nice line of Coats, Suits, Dresses, Waists and Millinery. Everything at the lowest prices. 92 (ghrinnipiar Street COMPLIMENTS OE W. C. POST STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES 11 N. MAIN STREET WALLINGFORD. CONN. PHONE 36 Wallingford Shoe Repairing Co. FRANK C. CERACE, Manager We sell the best Rubbers 336 CENTER STREET Phone 383-3 Orders Taken By Phone Work Delivered THE J. R. BURGHOFF CO. Hardware Leighton’s Block Center St. J. FRANCESCONI High School Students ITALIAN-AMERICAN GROCERIES will find the Best of Candy fc Ice Cream MEAT and VEGETABLES at PURE FRESH OLIVE OIL 0. D. Foote’s N. Colony St. Wallingford CENTER STREET RELIABLE INSURANCE CONTRACTS Accurately Written POLICIES PROMPT SETTLEMENTS H. F. Penniman, Agent 30 Dutton St. Phone 387-2 Go to “VAN’S” For your silk hosiery, silk waists and handerchiefs. Earl Wilson collars. Arrow shirts $1.50 The Stag shirt $1.00 Muusing wear and Carter’s underwear. Patrick Mackinaws. Ties at 50c in large assortments, others at $1.00, $1.50 and up. Hats, caps and Fownes gloves. QJl?r £ pecialtii linp M. E. VAN DUYN, Prop. 258 Center St. 'Phone 79-12 Is there a Victrola in your Home? Here you will find every style Victrola together with the largest stock of Victor Records in the State. Come in and select your Victrola now while the variety is at its best. VICTROLAS EXCLUSIVELY Prices $15 to $300 Most convenient terms of payment 930 Chapel St. New Haven. Conn. I{. S. BOTSPORP For Fire Insurance in the best American Companies at lowest rates, call on John A. Martin TOWN HALL Wallingford, - Connecticut BOTTLER HIGH GRADE SODA Syphons and Carbonated Water Cor, Center and Orchard Streets WALLINGFORD, CONN. Phone 445 Our Specialty HOT CHOCOLATE and HOME MADE CANDIES Fresh Every Day $Jark Sc tJUforb-Uelfr Mraft Smicrtt; 3Farm Sinuae (Hhnrnlatrs GRIFFIN'S OPERA HOUSE BLOCK. ’ rHEN, in the course of human events, it became necessary to assume responsibilities among our fellow men, we concluded it -would be wise to identify ourselves with a legitiment business. We declare the golden rule: “Do unto others as we would be done by — which we know was our predecessor’s motto and shall continue to be ours. We declare our success has been largely if not entirely due to our endeavors to continue the fair dealings for which every one of our predecessors were characterized from the time that this, the oldest coal business in town, was established by John Kendrick thirty years ago up to the present time. And we now take this opportunity to thank our patrons and friends for the many favors for which we are indebted to them. R. H. HASSETT, Coal Dealer. For Quality Portraits Call at Trabold’s Studio 169 CENTER ST., WALLINGFORD, CONN. Start that boy right with a policy in The Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company HARRY C. GOODWILL (District Agent) Perfect Protection for the Home, Business Old Age (SumpliincnlB of R. S. Di Carlo MasoniG Temple Barber Edison Diamond Disk Phonagraphs and Records. M. B. SANDERS CO. COMPLIMENTS OF C. W. BAILEY CO. £( T CENTER STREET STUDENTS FURNITURE C. A. HEILMANN’S BAKERY Best made Bread. Choice Pies, Cakes and Cookies. Prompt attention given to orders for Weddings and Parties, Household Goods! ELECTRIC APPLIANCES VACUUM BOTTLES COFFEE PERCOLATORS CARPET SWEEPERS CLOTH BASKETS HAMPERS COOKING UTENSILS Dickerman Hardware Supply Co. If you want J. C. Wrinn Quality Goods txcluaim.' § luir § ture Go to H. A. CHAPMAN COLONY STREET NORTH ELM ST� COMPLIMENTS OE S. J. KOCZAK Steams’ Amntqt HEAL ESTATE INSURANCE fHccrbaut afailnr EAST CENTER STREET WALLINGFORD, CONN. Phone 421 165 CENTER ST. WALLINGFORD, CONN. TELFPHONE 462 THIS STORE SELLS Best Things To Eat for lunches or table. The nice things that quicken the appetite and perfect a meal. Choicest of Fruits, purest of Candies, Figs, Dates, Nuts. Delivered anywhere in town. Phone 167 EDWARD E. BOND MORSE S SHOE STORE W. MAIN STREET EVA I). MORSE, PROP. H. P. IIAGNER, MOR. MERIDEN, CONN. When in need of Footwear, that is Right, you should visit this store. We are always pleased to show goods. Our Prices Are Right, Quality Considered. sQ Ives. Upham6Rand Q ESTABLISHED IQ+7 MERIDEN’S RELIABLE STORE DRY GOODS FLOOR COVERINGS Draperies WINDOW SHADES AWNINGS Aut y t Tuesday ays Lei The Butler School (Specialists in Commercial Training) 27th CONSECUTIVE YEAR Under the personal management of SIDNEY PERLIN BUTLER AND ERNEST MORTON BUTLER Day and Evening Sessions Complete Business, Stenographic, English and Secretarial Courses (including Dictaphone, Computing Machines, Adding Machines—in fact all known practical, modern office machinery). Complete Mechanical and teaching equipment—equal to any office training school in the country. The Butler Record for 26 years in New Haven is the Butler Reference. Demand for Butler Graduates More Than 300% in Excess of the Supply. We desire to interview those who seek the best—those whoseprevious record and training will insure certain progress and results ’Phones Center 3400 - 3716 - 6598. 'Phone, write or call at office for interview. School in Session Day and Evening. EARLY REGISTRATION DESIRABLE Is There Even One Butler Graduate Out of a Position ■ Take Elevator to Office. Y. M. C. A. Building I 62 Temple St. New Haven, Conn. Crump, Printer. Wallingford