Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1911 volume:

,J ,f , X641 ,f , X ,' , ' f f4f-- 4044 f 1, .7 , , - 94 XF ,f,,',g!L, Xxfwf' 5 X ,lr ,V A .V pf' 5 fl A K ff: The H. Wales Lines Company BUILDER Meriden, - Conn. Index Title ......,. Dedication. . . Preface ........ ..., Salutatory ...,........... Town School Committee .... Superintendent Kelly. . Principal Prouty ...... Faculty .............. Athletic Association ..... Wearers of Letters ...... Captains and Managers ,.,. Football Team ........ Basketball Team ............,. Baseball Team ..........,...... Football and Baseball Leagues ..... The Pennant ........i.......... M. H. S. Annual .......... Societas Scholae ........... M. H. S. Debating Society .... Class of 1914 ............... Class of 1913 ...... . . . Class of 1912 ...... Class of 1911 ........ Class Emblem, Etc.. . . Class Census .......... Class Poem ......,...., Class History-Part l ..... Class History-Part II .... Class Prophecy-Part I. . . Class Prophecy-Part ll .... Class Will-Part I ....,... Class Will-Part II ..... Class Day Programme .,.. Class Oration .......... Valedictory .... Senior Play .... French Play. . . German Play .....,. Graduation Honors .... Valedictorians, Etc.. . . Comic. ' .....,....... Calendar .......... Advertisements .... Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 18 19 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 42 44 46 69 70 72 73 80 87 94 100 104 107 108 109 110 112 114 11-7 118 122 127 128 MH- Q ANNULI S Published Yeaily by . The Senior Class of the Meriden High School Volume XX Meriden, Connectic June, 1911 QQ EIDHQATEIID 2 T69 of The Undergraduates M. H. S. by the Class of 1911 . is 1 Preface In September of the year 1907, we entered Meriden High School as the Class of 1911, or in other words, as Freshmen. Each one of us had a firm purpose or intention in entering High School. We knew lthat we would have to spend four long years of hard work and study, of toil and worry. But, nevertheless, We were determined to start on our hill to success, and climb it, no mat- ter how difficult the climbing might be. lVe had resolved to gain our end, and as facts show, we have succeeded most admirably. Sixty members of our class are about to receive diplomas. Sixty scholars of Meriden High School are about to leave their fellow students, as well as their dear old M. H. S, Sixty students of Meriden High School are about to go out into the world, some to make a living, others to learn how to make a life. Must we part from our fellow students with whom we have enjoyed ourselves for four years, without leaving them some memento of our happy days together? Must we bid farewell to the students and faculty, to be forgotten forever? Certainly not! VVe have decided to discover some memorial by which the undergraduates may be able to recall to memory their joyful times with the Class of 1911, at the socials, Senior Play and the Reception. We have agreed to let the Annual,' be that memorial. The staff finds it necessary to apologize for all mistakes and errors found in this book, but hope that you will not be too severe in your criticism. We also heartily thank the advertisers, who have helped us publish this Annual. With the dedication of this book the Class of 1911 do graduate from Meriden High School after striving and gaining their last end, and do advise the under- graduates to follow this motto, Certum pete finem. Salutatory FLORENCE BRIDGEN Salvete, nostri amici. Hao felice occasione libenter excipio. Quod ostendistis nostros Iudos vobis interesse pro meis sociis qui altam scholam relicturi et in latum orbem terrae profecturi sunt vobis gratias ago. Nunc convenimus ut praemia nostris laboribus qui per hos ultimos quattuor annos perfecti sunt recipiamus. Sed, primum experiemur confirmare non frustra nostrum tempus nos con- sumpsisse. Quis-que nostrum hac nocte dicere non potest, igitur pauci discipuli delecti sunt qui pro classi verba faciant. Navet quis-que operam non solum pro se sed etiam pro his magistris quibus multam gratiam ob eorum facilitatem patientiam-que debemus. Denique mihi liceat magnam in spem venire vos his ludis fructuros esse et id temporis nostram classem huic scholm glo- riam, honorem, dignitatem-que laturam esse. Town School Committee 1910-1911 MR. GEORGE R. HUBBARD .... MR. ROBERT G. CHURCH .... MR. GEORGE M. LUCAS ..... MR. DENIS T. OyBRIEN, JR ...... . . Term Expires 1911 MR. ROBERT G. CHURCH . . .1 ...... ........ . .. MR. CHRISTIAN FISCHER .... MR. GEORGE R. HUBBARD .... MR. GEORGE M. LUCAS ......... . .... . MR. WILLIAM F. MCLAUGHLIN . . . . . . .. MR. DENIS T. O,BRIEN, JR ....... ......... Term Expires 1913 MR. JOHN J. BONNELL ....... . ................ . MR. LEWIS E. CLARK .... MR. HOMERIA. CURTISS .... DR. CHARLES H. S. DAVIS . . . MR. MICHAEL P. KELLEY . . . .... COL. CHARLES L. UPHAIVI . . . . .... ..... ........ . . . . .Chairman . . .Secretary . . ..Trea.Surer .. . . ..C1erk .. . . . .93 Crown St. . . . . .202 Fourth St. . .. . . .37 Queen St. . . . .235 Liberty St. 66 South Second St. . .606 East Main St .131 Converse Ave. . . . .South Meriden. . . . .21 Linsley Ave. . . . .60 Pleasant St. .81 South Colony St. . .31 Washington Pl. Superintendent of Schools MR. WILLIAM P. KELLY .....,......................... 377 Broad St WILLIAM P. KELLY, A. M., SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Kelly William P. Kelly, superintendent of the Meriden public schools, was born in Troy, Ohio. He is a descendant in the sixth generation from Seth Kelly, who died in Blackstone, Massachu- setts, in 1758, Whither he had migrated with other Quaker, set- tlers from England, several years earlier. Mr. Kelly was educated at Dartmouth College, receiving the degree of A. B. in 1886, and of A. M. in 190. l7Vhen in college he was a member of the 9. A. X. fraternity, an editor of the college annual, and a member of the glee club. For tvventy-live years he has been engaged in school Work. He has taught in country and city, in grammar school and high school, and in private and public schools, thus gaining an unusual and varied experience as a teacher. After several years, experi- ence as superintendent of schools in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, Hudson, Massachusetts, and Attleboro, Massachusetts, in 1905 he became superintendent of the Meriden schools. He has been prominent in educational circles,being an active member of the National Educational Association, the National Geographical Society, and Religious Education Association. He has been president of the Connecticut Schoolmasters' Club, sec- retary and treasurer of the Connecticut Association of School Superintendents, and at the present time is president of the Connecticut State' Teachers' Association, and vice-president of the American Institute of Instruction. Since he has been with us, Meriden has become the regular meeting place of the Connecticut Association of School Super- intendents, the State Association of School Boards, and of the business meeting of the State Teachers' Association, so that among the members of these organizations it is nicknamed the educational capital of the statef' He belongs to the Colonial Club, the Meriden Business Men's Association, and the Center Congregational Church. He is mar- ried and has two sons. 4 WILLIS J PROUTY, A M ,PRINCIPAL Principal Prouty VVillis James Prouty, A. M., principal of the Meriden High School, was born in Spencer, Massachusetts. Here he was reared and received an excellent schooling, graduating from the Spencer High School with the Class of 1883. In the following fall he entered the Freshman class of Tufts College, at Medford, Massa- chusetts. At this college he pursued a regular-academic course, and in 1887 graduatedrvvith exceptional honors, having majored in Latin. During the same year he came to Meriden and accepted a position in the high school as teacher of mathematics and book- keeping, and in 1887-8 he had charge of the evening school. Mr. Prouty's personal influence as a teacher, and ability as an edu- cator, soon secured him Well-merited recognition, and 1889 found him assistant principal of our school. Six years later Tufts College conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts, and upon the resignation of Prof. Simeon T. Frost, in 1900, a still further proof of the confidence of Meriden's school authorities in Mr. Prouty was given by his appointment as principal. Besides the executive ability which Mr. Prouty has displayed in the manage- ment of the schools, his qualifications in Latin and Mathematics have rendered his instruction in these branches most desirable. Fraternally he is connected with the Tufts chapter of 2. Eff. His genial personality and willingness to help, as teacher or friend, have brought Mr. Prouty in close touch with both the faculty and students, of Whose loyalty and support he may rest assured. EMMA B, DEARBORN Salem Normal, Bristol County Business School, Rochester Business Institute Commercial Department 102 Crown Street MARY P. IvEs, A. B. St. Lawrence University, '05, Z English 81 Randolph Avenue Q G. FRANK GOODALE Yale S., '89 Music 397 Edgewood Avenue New Haven 12 ALICE H. BRECKENRIDGE, A. B. Smith, '03 Member of K' Colloquium Greek, Algebra 539 Broad Street 0 r 1 . HELEN E. SEARLE, A. B. Mount Holyoke College, '04, F. K. English and Algebra 240 Liberty Street PERCY FOWVLER PARSONS, A Harvard University, '98 Latin and History 479 VVest Main Street 13 lWilABEL M. LLOYD Baypath Institute, '09 Commercial English, Arithmetic and Bookkeeping 377 Broad Street V zit f ' K K -ii? -1, ' -' ' - ' 'f,,f - ,if-fs.. l -V gy - - ,7 ,555 . .,ia13z,.-I ,sz , t 7115 ' ' . 1:'1:1's-171' T. 'A 3 FRANCIS CLOUGH, B. S. New Hampshire College, '08, K. E Mathematics and Science 93 Kensington Heights IVAH L. KENNEY Mount Holyoke College, '01, 5115.4 German 5 Vlfashington Heights l-1 GRACE HILTON CHAMBERLAIN Radcliffe Literature 32 Crown Street AGNES M. THoMPsoN, A. B. Mount Holyoke College, '07, Q5. B. K. German and French 564 Broad Street CARRIE FISH Springfield Business School, Spring field, 797, The Bryant 85 Strat- ton Commercial School, Boston, '10 Commercial Branches 32 Crown Street 15 E MINA H. STEVENS Oneonta Normal, Rochester Busi ness Institute Bookkeeping, Correspondence, Arithmetic 562 Broad Street , -. gt' ful 16 . . Aihlvhrn . . Mer1den Hlgh School Ath1et1c Assoc1at1on Officers for 1911 BENJAMIN MCG XR 19 Howmzo 1xAINE 17 Preszdeu Vice Pmsiduzl 4.MEb GRADY P Moxzmxlx LUSHIINC 13 Secnlary fnaszmr WILLIS I PROLTX Churmaaz Bmxjxmw NILGAR 1 E L NIONTCOMI RY MORCANI K USIIINIC 1 Audltors WIILISI PROLTX BINJVNIINI BILG-XR 13 18 O JJ - -,n . Executive Committee f . TH f' f', .,' ,'2 ,t:f.,,':s JOSEPH ,ADLM.-KN, '11 ROBERT BOOTH, '11 ARTHUR H. BROOKS, '11 PETER COMES, '11 EDVVARD DANEKIND, '11 ROBERT HYDE, '11 ROBERT LAPIDOS, '11 VVILLIAM LOOMIS, '11 RANDAL LUCAS, '11 THOMAS NICGRATH, '11 ROBERT NIUELLER, '11 IXENRY RIECKE, '11 NELSON STILES, '11 BENJAMIN TONKONOW, '11 -JAMES VVRIGHT, '11 CLARENCE ANDRUS, '12 J. NORBERT BAILEY, '12 PHILIP BROOKS, '12 EDWARD BURNS, '12 GEORGE CLARK, '12 CLARENCE COYVING, '12 ROBERT CRUISE, '12 JOHN DAINTON, '12 NATHAN DERECKTOR, '12 EDVV.-XRD '12 JAMES GRADY, '12 HOWARD KANE, '12 BENJAMIN MCGAR, '12 WESTON MORRELI., '12 RODNEX' NORTON, '12 MOSES PEAR, '12 EDGAR RAVEN, '12 DONALD ROBINSON, '12 IQENNETH ROGERS, '12 FRED SEHL, '12 JEROME STORM, '12 NORNIAN VILE, '12 Memb CIS WALTER VVIESE, '12 FRANK YOKEL, '12 PARKER ALLEN, '13 EARL ARNOLD, '13 MARSDEN BROOKS, '13 DAVID BUCKLEY, '13 STANLEY BUCKLEY, '13 JAMES CONLON, '13 MORGAN CUSHING, '13 VVILLIAM FITZPATRICK, '13 RAYIWOND HAGERTY, '13 HAROLD I'IOWARD, '13 MALCOLM HUMPI-IREYS, '13 .ALTON IiYATT, '13 VVILBUR LEWIS, '13 WVINFRIED LOCKROW, '13 EDWARD MARTINDALE, '13 PAUL MCGOVERN, '13 FRANK LOOBY, '13 KENNETH PARLOW, '13 PETER SKLAGEN, '13 CLARENCE STRETCH. '13 ELLIOT STRETCH, '13 CLIFFORD TREXVHELLA, '13 ALLEN XVILKINSON. '13 CEDRIC YEAMANS, '13 WILLIAM HASBURG, '13 HARRX' ADLMAN, '14 STANLEY BUCKINGHAM, '14 HAROLD CLARK, '14 LAURIE HANIILTON, '14 :ARTHUR PIERSON, '14 MR. XV. J. PROUTY MR. E. L. NIONTGOMERY MR. P. F. PARSONS MR. FRANCIS CLOUGH Wearers of M. H. S. Letters XVILLIAM ALEXANDER, '11 EDWARD D.ANPIKlND, '11 IRIENRY RIECKE, '11 RKJBERT HYDE, '11 NELSON STILES, '11 JAMES XYRIGHT. '11 XVILLIAM LOOMIS, '11 PHILIP BROOKS, '12 FRANK YOKEL, '12 CLIFFORD TREXVHELLA, '12 JEROME STORM, '12 ARTHUR H. BROOKS, '11 PETER COMBS, '11 EDXVARD DIANEKIND, '11 VVILLIAM LOOMIS, '11 J. NORBERT BAILEY '12 JAMES GRADY. '12 Football 'WESTON NIORRELL, '12 EDWARD BURNS, 12 MORRIS WILDER '12 VVILBUR LEXVIS, '13 JAMES CONLON, '13 STANLEY BUCKLEY, '13 :XLTON HYATT. '13 I1OVVARD DENK'EY, '14 HUGH GREY, '14 LEROY NIAXVVELL, '14 Baseball 19 HZOXVARD KIXNE, '12 BENJAMIN NICGAR, '12 RAYMOND HAGERTX', '13 VVILEUR LEXVIS, '13 FRANK LOOBY, '13 HUGH GREY, '14 Captains and Managers of Athletic Teams Football Teams CAPTAINS MANAGERS 1891-CHESTER C. IQENT, 93 XVILLIAM A. THOMPSON, 93 1892-JAMES P. BREESE, 94 SHERMAN F. JOHNSON, 93 1893-JAMES P. BREESE, 94 FIOVVARD L. STIEVENSON, 94 1894-BURTON C. RCDCZERS, 96 CHARLES F. IQOCKXVELL, 95 1895-HARRY C. LANE, 97 LOUIS F. CTRAEBER, 96 1896-LIARRY C. LANE, 97 VVILLIAVI H. UI'1'IAM, 98 1897-NELSON C. JOHNSON, 99 ALGERNON J. BERNSTEIN, '99 1898!-NORMAN G. BARBER, '01 H. STANLEY BRISTOL, '99 1899-CLARENCE T. NIANVVARINGYOU HERBERT B. VVILKINSON, 01 1899 .ALBERT E. VVEST, 03 1VII,L.AIiIJ C. HX'ATT, 01 1900-VVILLARD C. HYATT, '01 E. HAI.STEAD BRAINARD, '01 1901-fJOHN F. OYBRIEN, 03 SIDNEY A. AALEXANDER, 02 1902-JOHN F. GYBRIIEN, 03 JOSEPH F. OYBRIEX, 03 1903-ROBERT N. CHAFFEE, 04 LEEORGE A. CAHILL, 05 1904-KENNETH E. CHASE, 05 JOHN A. HURLEY, '05 1905--'WILLIAM F. SIIORTELLE, 03 JOHN F. LYONS, 06 1906-CARL J. DIEL, 07 LOUIS J. IQEILLY, '07 1907-J. B. NPILLIS, 09 CLAUDE TERRELL, 09 19084ARTHUR OYBRIXEN, 09 DOUGLAS NV. CARR, 09 1909-HARRY COSTELLO, 11 ARTHUR H. BROOKS, 11 1910'EDVVARD D.ANEK1ND, 11 BENJAMIN BICGAR, 12 1911-PI-IILIP D. BROOKS, '12 J. NTORBERT BAILEY, 12 Track Teams 1897-ROSWELI. B. PIYATT, '98 XVILLIAM H. TJPHAM, '98 1819.3-ROSXVELI. B. 1'1YATT, 93 ALBERT L. CLARK, 99 1899-T. ARTHUR BUTLER, 00 GEORGE C. PIOXVARD, 01 1900-T. ARTHUR BUTLER, 00 C. HOWARD '1xRX'ON, 00 15101-ROBEIl'F N. CI-IAFFEE, O4 VVALTER E. GARDE, 02 1902-ROBERT N. CHAFFEE, O4 JOSEPH VV. HOI.IJEN, 02 19U3T1'IERBERT R. KING, '03 JOHN F. O'BRIIiN, '03 1804 189 J 1800 1890 1001 100 7 1905 1904 1001 1000 10 17 1008 1000 1010 101 1 110' 1005 1005 1004 100 1 1000 1907 1008 1010 100 P 1905 100-L Baseball Teams CAPTAINS IOIINIJ KFANE FLO1D E HUBBARD LHARLES F BRLVVER VVILLIAM LUBX PERL1 E QOLLINIb VVILLIAM GACE VV BOWEN L I-IURCH L1-IESTER E Lxxm IAMFS P1 NIDI R5 HERBERT A NIARONN HAROLD C VK ILLOY JOSEIH '1 VVHA1 EN HAROLD OUIxLAx KINTHONI1 IQUSSLLL JANII S F GRADX C C MANAGERS LIOXVARD L STFVENSOIX. LOU1s F GRAEBLR HOWARD E BOARDMAN IIERBERT B WILKI1wsOx IOI-INI P QLARK fMem ofF'1c EDWARD I QUINILANI ROBI' RT R REILI 1 IWELNILLF B BERxsTEIN VVILI IAM F SHORTEILE LIERBERT -X MARONIN LIAROLD Q VVILCOX HAROLD QUINLANI NORxIAx RLSSFLL PIARRY QOSTBLLO IQAND-KL L LUCAS Tenms Teams C1 11ARRhN BEACH 05 IOHN P LLARR NI 1'1AROLD C1 ROI I RS 04 TQ-ALI II R PXRISH Basketball Teams PIOLIIS D IAWIILH E QIIFFORD PARRER ILNIU5 D 'XORTOXI LIARRX I COAN GEORGE E 1VEbTl:RBERC 1 ROBERT 1'1YATT JOSEIH I1 XVHAIBN ROBI RT H S BOO111 J l Glrls' Bask JOSFI HINE I G1 ADVN IN KATHFRIAA 1QEILLY 'XIAR1 E STANLEI 1907-'VIARX E STAALI1 1900 1'1hLI'N1Q CALLACIIAN U ROBERT R IQEIIIX IIEINR1 F 'XILXIBIO IQENNIETH E QHASE VN ALTER H PARDEE HOVI ARD S COF1 AIAN ROBERT H 8 BOOTII PHILIP D BROO1 s etball Teams FRAXIOEB B QHAIFLL DAISY fXLKART EDITH E CUMING 21 . - . . . ., '96A. . 1 3 I, '94 V- I . . , '97 .1 . . 4' , '96 1 '- 1 .' . 1 - , 'J9 U . , '97 .- I, '99 L . I I' .I, '01 . - . ' I . 1 I 1, '03 5 . . 1 . . .D . L- , , '04 -. I . , '02 '- . .' 1 , '0Z5 I . . ', '03 I-1 ' 4. I. ., '04 I . . ' '04 . I-v 1.4 Q. 1 -, '07 . . 1 . , '06 , '- .1 '00 I . . ' .I.I, '06 .L - I. V 1 ., '08 1. I , '08 . U- 1 1. , , '08 1 1 '09 . .- -. M .I . '0.? .1 . .II Ig: . , '09 . -- 1 . ' 1. 1 . '10 1 1 1 , '11 . - I . I, '12 . . , '11 E L- 1. I7 , ' 2 V .I . '1 . I CL'3111.01'F2lC.D . 3'- ' 1. If ' . I- . 1 Q , '03 . 3- . . . . I , '07 3 . . , I, '03 , - . 1. . I , '0-1 ' 1' I .I' I. , , '05 . r-h I ..I ., '05 .. . 1 1 , '05 . I -. 1 , '08 I' ' . 1', '00 1 1. . , I - 15045 - . , '0J f I. . 1 . I. . , '0.J Q 1- 1 '. I , III, 108 1 . 1. f, '09 . - 2 . . 2, '11 . is, '12 . L- 5 .1 . ' ,. , I ., '02 .. J . 1 I f 1, '03 3- 1 I , 'Oi' .I I , '05 . 'I-II I . .I . I, '05 . :' 1 . I . I c I, '05 '- ' : . I , , '00 . . , '06 t FOOTBALL TE AM, 1910 Age Football Team Season of EDWARD DANEKIND, '11, Capiam. BENJAMIN NIGGA 1910 R, '12, Illamzgeaf FLOYD HUBBARD, Coach Na me P osifion Class Wt. H t. H. NELSON STILES, center 1011 140 5. 9 HENRY RIECIQE, right guard 1011 150 5.10 JAMES L. VVRIGHT, left guard 1011 155 6 EDXVARD DANEICIND, right tackle 1011 148 5.10 ROBERT HYDE, left tackle 1011 150 5. 0 VVILLIAM ALEXANDER, right end 1011 132 5. 8 VVILBUR LEWIS, left end 1013 123 5. 8 HOWARD DEXVE1', quarterback 1014 153 5. 8 JAMES CONLON, right halfback 1013 130 8 FRANK YOKEL, left halfback 1013 148 5.10 PHILIP BROOKS, fullback 1012 175 6 Substitutes FIUGH GREY, 1014 150 5.10 MORRIS XVILDER, 1012 154 5. 4 KENNETH ROGERS, 1012 136 5. 8 STANLEY BUCKLEY, 1012 184 6 VVESTON VV. BIORRELL, 1012 165 5. 0 f1LTON R. HYATT, 1013 135 5.11 WILLIAM C. Looms, 1011 150 5.10 JEROME STORM, 1012 130 5. 0 CLIFFORD TREVVHELLA, 1012 150 5. 7 EDWARD BURNS, 1012 125 5. 5 LEROY BLAXVVELL, 1014 155 5. 9 Average 148 5. 7 Record of Games Played Oct. 1, VVes1eyan Freshmen 0 Meriden High School Oct. 6, Southington H. S. 0 Meriden High School Oct. 12, VVaterbury H. S. 0 Meriden High School Oct. 15, Middletown H. S. 0 Meriden High School Oct. 22, New Britain H. S. 10 Meriden High School Oct. 26, Taft School 26 Meriden High School Oct. 20 Bridgeport H. S. 2 Meriden High School Nov. 12, Hartford H. S. 46 Meriden High School NOV. 24, New Haven H. S. 10 Meriden High School Total Opponents 103 Meriden High School 23 17 10 18 18 19 17 17 15 16 17 17 16 10 18 18 17 15 18 17 17 16 17 17.1 0 26 11 0 0 0 16 0 0 53 BASKETBALL TEAM, 1910-1911 Basketball Team Season 1910-1911 IQOBERT H. S. BOOTH, '11,Captai1z PHILIP D. BROOKS, '12, Manager Forwards ROBERT H. S. BOOTI-I, '11 BENJAMIN MCGAR, '12 Center PIIILIP D. BROOKS, '12 Guards -lanes F. CrR.-XDY, '13 XYILLIAM C. Looms, '11 Substitutes ALTON R. I-lxxarr, '13 jniizs L. NVRIOIIT 111 EARL YYATROUS, '1-1 Record of Games Played New Britain High School 31 Meriden High School H. llllles Lines Co. 22 Meriden High School Hartford High School 53 Meriden High School New Britain High School 41 Meriden High School Lewis High School 17 Meriden High School Ansonia High School 251 Meriden High School lVest Hartford High School 334 Meriden High School Employed Boys, Y. M. C. A. lll Meriden High School 'West Hartford High School 233 Meriden High School A. O. B. of New Britain 125 Meriden High School Company L li Meriden High School Southington High School ll Meriden High School Cardinals 235 Meriden High School Opponents 328 Meriden High School 25 7 26 26 18 20 10 fn iw 'Jil 26 63 -1-L 16 56 19 3621 BASEBALL TEAM, 191.1 Baseball Team Season of 1911 JAMES F. GRADY, '12, CtlQDf4li11 IQANDAL L. LUCAS, '11, .lfanager EDWARD BURNS, '12, Assistizntillanfrger BENJAMIN NICGAR, '12, c. EDVVARD DANEKIND, '11, RAYBIONI7 HAGERTX', '12, C. PETER COMES, 'll, 211. ARTHUR H.i'BROOKS, 'll, p. FRANK LOOBY, '13, 3 In JAMES F. GRADY, '12, p. 'VVILBUR LEWIS, '13, l.f. HUGPI GREY, '14, f. XNILLIAM Looms, '11, of HOWARD E. ICANE, '12, sf. J. NORBERT BAILEY, '12, r Champions of Central Connecticut' Interscholastic Baseball League April 11 11 May 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 june 11 Cheshire Academy 5 New Haven High School l'0 Bristol High School 3 Glastonbury High School 3 Naugatuck High School 11 Waterbury High School 3 Bristol High School 2 Bridgeport High School 7 New Britain High School 1 Middletown High School 5 Naugatuck High School 3 Waterbury High School 2 Middletown High School 6 Opponents 61 27 Meri den Meriden M eri d en Meri den M eri d en Merid en Meriden Meriden Meriden M erid en Meriden M eriden M erid en Meriden High School High School High School High School High School High School High School High School High School High School High Schoal High School High School High School The Connecticut Interscholastic Football League Members New Britain High School ..... Hartford High School ....... Middletown High School .... Bridgeport High School ..,, Meriden High School .... Managers for 1910 Manager Walsh, President ...,.... ..,.... . . . Manager Howard, Secretary. . . . . Manager Pitt, Treasurer ....... Manager McGar ...... . . , Manager ----A .... The Central Connecticut . . . .New Britain . . . . . .Hartford . . . Middletown . . . .Bridgeport . . .Meriden .New Britain . . . .Bridgeport . . .Middletown . . . . .Meriden . . . .Hartford Interscholastic Baseball League Bristol High School ,..... Middletown High School .... Meriden High School ..... Naugatuck High School . . . Crosby High School ...... Meznbers Managers for 1911 C. M. Pfennig, President ....... N. R. Sage, Vice-President ........ . R. L. Lucas, Secretary and Treasurer. . . Samuel Laine ......... . . . . . . . . L. R. Schick . .. . 28 .... . .Bristol . . .Middletown . . . . .Meriden . . . .Naugatuck . . ..Waterbury Bristol H. S. . . . . .Middletown H. S. Meriden H. S. .Naugatuck H. S. .VVaterbury H. S. PENNAN'rds'rAFF Volume XVIII Issues 170-180 The Pennant Staff of - 1910 - 1911 1 Editor-in-chief ROBERT H. BOOTH, '11 1 Associate Editors GERTRUDE STOCKDER, '11 ' MILDRED E. SORG, '11 I ADELINA P. FULTON, '11 ADELAIDE K. IVICKIERNAN, '11 1 , PETER J. COMES, '11 1 ROSE GORMAN, '12 1 1 T CLARENCE I. COWING, '12 5 NATHAN DERECKTOR. '12 s DONALD P. ROBINSON, '12 Business Manager RANDAL L. LUCAS, '11 Assistants 1 EDWARD BURNS, '12 , VVALTER WTIESE, '12 , 1 1 ALTON HY,fiTT, '13 1 1 31 f 1 ANNUAL STAFF The M. H. S. Annual VOLUME XX Published by the Class of 1911 7 Meriden High School L1 i Editor-in-Chief 1 PETER J. COMES Associate Editors MILDRED E. SORG ADELAIDE K. iNiCKIERN.AN H. HENRY RIECKE BENJAMIN TONKONOW Business Manager RANDAL L. LUCAS 1 N Assistants VVILLIAM C. LooM1s WILLIAM H. STRATTON 33 ,, 00 HS Societas Scholae Societas Scholae was organized in February, 1911. The society started with only a handful of students, but strong with the desire of perfecting themselves in all forms of literary Work, and determined to carry out their object as stated in Article U of the Constitution: The purpose of this society shall be to promote more interest in all Work of the school, to give practice and training in general literary Work, and to obtain a more ex- tensive knowledge of parliamentary usage. The programs, which have been rendered on Tuesday even- ings, have been interesting and instructive, the members reaping great benefit from the compositions and essays composed and delivered by them. An especial feature which has characterized these meetings has been the bringing in of outside speakers, to whom Societas Scholae is especially grateful for their kind assistance. Charter Members 12.-XNDAL LUCAS, '11 JAMES VVRIGHT, '11 CLARENCE COVVING, '12 THEODORE HETTVITT, '12 EDWARD FENN, '12 XVESTON NTORRELL, '12 .-XLTON TLIYATT, '13 H. CEDRIC XYEAMANS, '13 Other Members BENJAMIN ToNKoNoW, '11 DONALD P. RoErNsoN, '12 BTORLQ.-KN B. CUSHINQ, '13 D1-XVID BUCKLEY, '13 I'lARoLD HowARo, '13 PARKER LALLEN '13 Honorary Members W'. P. TQELLY, Snperinlwzdezzf of Schools VV. J. PROUTY, Principal Miss FLORENCE M. FISHERDXCK, Telcher 0fE1zgZ'iSlz Miss EMMA K. FOSKETT, Teacher of Hisfory Ofiicers CLARENCE J. CowrNf,. ...,... . . .President JAMES VVRIGHT .... i,e-President H. CEDRIC XTEAMANS. , . ..... Secretary VVESTON MORRELL. . . . . . ...Treasurer 1 DEBATING SOCIETY Membership Meriden High School Debating Society ,lil The society was Organized early in December, 1910, by mem- bers Of the two upper classes. In May, 1911, the privileges Of membership were extended to the Sophomores. The purpose of the society is to make the boys of the High School Huent and able speakers, and after graduation, useful and influential citizens. At the time Of organization the following Officers were elected: MORRIS M. WILDER, President BENJAMIN TONKONOW, Vice-President DONALD P. ROBINSCJN, Secretary RANDAL L. LUCAS, Treasurer The work of the society so far includes several debates be- tween members, one challenge sent to Middletown after a visit to the boys' society there, the production Of one mock trial lasting over three meetings, and the adoption of resolutions urging the voters to provide a new High School building. RANDAL LUCAS, '11 ROBERT LAPIDOS, '11 HENRY RIECKE, '11 'WILLIAM H. STRATTON, '11 BENJAMIN TONKONOW, '11 CLARENCE ANDRUS, '12 EDWARD R. BURNS, '12 CLARENCE COWING, '12 NATHAN DEREOKTOR, '12 EDWARD B. FENN, '12 THEODORE HEWITT, '12 NIOSES PEAR, '12 DONALD ROBINSON, '12 WILLIAM STRAUSS, '12 FREDERICK W. SEHL, '12 JEROME R. STORM, '12 MONROE J. TANNER, '12 NORMAN VILE, '12 NIORRXS M. VVILDER, '12 VVILFRED LAMOUREUX, '13 WILLIAM FITZPATRICK '13 RAYMOND HAGERTY, '13 ALTON R. HYATT, '13 WILBUR LEwIs, '13 GEORGE OEFINGER, '13 H. CEDRIC YEAMANs, '13 FRESHMAN CLASS Class of 1914 FLORENQE E. AISTHORI-E IDA E. .ALEXANDER I'IELEN E. BARKER BIATHILDA J. BEDIGIE HAZEL A. BENVIE CELIA BERNEGER ETHEL J. BISHOP EVA B. BORN VIVIAN E. BRAGDON BEATRICE BRENNAN DOROTHX' H. BROOKS MERCEDES P. BUDD ADELE BURGDORF I-IAZEL N. BUDD ETHEL K. BURTON ELEANOR CASHEN HELEN CASSIDY BESSIE M. CLEMENTS fx JENNIE COHEN U LILLIAN D. COHEN IQITA J. COMNIERFORD FRANCES COTTER STELLA D. IDAINTON MARGARET H. DANAHER MARY G. DELANEY GERTRUUE J. DIGANDUSKI MADELINE E. DOOJLEY NORDIA E. DOOLITTLE ESTHER B. DOOLITTLE ALBERTA M. ELSTER DOROTHY O. EYRE BEULAH H. FAIRCHILD IRENE FORD ESTHER FRITZ . ESTHER P. GARDNER EVANGELINE L. GODCHER ANNIE GREENBACKER ALMA F. GREINER ANITA E. GRISVS'OLD LILLIE A. GRULICH THERESE HACRETT VICTORINE V. HAGERTY ALICE HALL I'IAZEL VV. HABIILTON EDNA H. I'IANLON AGNES M. HANSON EMILY K. HANSON NIADELINE V. IIARRINGTON IRENE J. HILL IVIARGERY D. IIINSDALE ESTHER C. HOIIIAN IXRLINE HOUGH MAY G. HUBBARD FAITH FIUNTINGTON EVELYN JOHNSON RUBY I. JOHNSON RUTH H. JOHNSON LORETTA F. KANE .ANNA KESSLER ANNA S. KIPP LILLIAN M. KNOIYLTON AIYIOLA M. LACOURCIERE INIIARY G. LANE RUTH A. LANGEVIN LILLIAN R. LAPIDOS ALMA J. LAUDER JENNIE LAURIN ETHEL A. NIAGUIRE ELIZABETH S. MAHON MARGARE,T A. MAHON NIILDRED J. FIARTINDALE DOROTHY IIIATTESON IRENE C. IXICCORD IWADELINE P. IVICG'UIRE ELLA A. MEYEIQOXVITZ BESSIE S. IWILLER FLORENCE R. NIINKVVITZ LUCY IVIORSE IWARION F. INIURRAY CLAIRE F. PALLET DORIS PARKER MARION A. PECK LUETTE I. PERRIN ADELAIDE G. PIECHOCKI Class of 1914 CCont1nuedJ JOSEPHINE E PORTER EvA M RETTENMEYER BERTHA M RILEY GLADYS SAWYER FRANZISKA J SCHNEIDER MARION E SCOFIELD NIELLIE E SHEEHY LUCY A SOKOL LUCY B SQUIRE BEATRICE STEINIGANS ESTHER B STEVENS ELLA F STOHR ALICE R SULLIVAN HELENA TAMBORINI ANNA WALSH HELEN L WATROUS IRENE WATROUS EMMA WEISBAUER RUTH WHITE ELIZABETH M WHITLAW EVELYN J YOUNG HILDRETI-I C ZUCKER JAMES BARRY MAX BEHNKE ROY BERRY EMERY BICKNELL BENJAMIN H BISSEI GARTON BIRDSEY OSCAR R BLUM FRANK E BOURNE MARSDEN BROOKS HOMER H BROWN STANLEY E BUCKINGHAM RICHARD BUCKLEY NEILJ BURKINSHAW ROBERT CASHEN CHARLES HOWARD CLARK MICHAEL J CONROY WILLIAM L CORCORAN ALBERT DANEKIND LIONEL W DELES DERNIERS SAMUEL DERECKTOR ROBERT DEVINE CLARENCE DILLAWAY LELAND FANNING ALBERT J FELIX HAMLIN S FENN GEORGE M FLYNN RALPH I FRANCIS VICTOR G GENDRON LEO GLASSMAN ABRAHAM GORDON MOSES GOSIAN HUGH GRAY HAROLD GRIMES LORENZO HAMILTON AMOS G HEWITT HARRY W HIGHRITER FLOYD W HUNT S C KEOHANE CARROI E KINGSLEY CLINTON S LEWIS DAVID LIMON GEORGE H LITSCHER FRANK LUBY JOHN A MCDONNEI L JOHN J MCGRATH ROY MILLON DOMINICK J MCNULTY EDMUND O BRIEN IZI ORENTLICHMERMAN KENNETH E PARKIN EDWIN J PEARSON OLAF PETERSON HOBART S PETRYSKI ARTHUR PIERSON GASTON H RABY DANIEL JOSEPH ROBERTS GEORGE A ROSE OVIIA R ROUSSEAU EDWARD C RUNGE FRANK E RUNGE KENT P SALESKI GLOVER SNOW TRUMAN A STILES HAROLD A STOCKBURGER STANLEY SUTTERLIN TRANQUILLA TAMBORINI CHARLES M TREDENNICK JOSEPH C UNDERWOOD CARL F VERKANDER RAYMOND C WARDEN GEORGE B WILKINSON MAX R WOODSON1 I . HERLIAN B. ADLMAN CARL H. MUELLER , I X . . A . ' I 40 iff .K Q ,wr SOPHOMORE CLASS MARGARET BARROW MINNIE BAUER HELEN BECKLEY ALTHEA BEHRENS AMY BENNETT VIOLA BERGEN MARION BINGHAM ELIZABETH BOSWELL ANNA BOYLE ETHEL BROXVN ANNETTE BURBANK GRACE BURKE MARIE BURKE IRENE BUTLER HELEN CHENEY DOROTHY CLARK HELEN CLARK JULIET DONDERO MAY DOWLING NIILDRED FRANCIS ARLINE GEBHARD ELSIE LIEDENDAHL ESTHER HIGGINS IWILDRED HILL LIELEN HURLEY MARTHA ISBELL FLORENCE JUDD ANNA KEARNEY ESTHER KELSEY JENNIE KENNEDY BESSIE LANE RUTH LAVVTON DORIS LEARNED EMMA MARONN BARBARA NORTON ELIZABETH OVNEIL IRENE O,NEILL MABEL PARKER BEULAH PINKS HELEN RICE JANET SCOTT ROSIZITA SULLIVAN GLADYS TAYLOR Class of 1913 FANNIE VVALKER EDNA WARDEN MABEL XVASS FLORENCE VVILLIAMS ERDINE WINSLOW ELLEN VVOODING FLORENCE ZUCKER PARKER ALLEN EARLE ARNOLD T. W. BERRY DAVID BUCKLEY STANLEY BUCKLEY M. JACOB CHERNIACK JAMES CONKLIN JAMES CONLON ROBERT CRUISE MORGAN CUSHING CARLOS DEXTER WILLIAM FITZPATRICK RAYMOND HAGERTX' WILLIAM HASBURG GEORGE HEINRICH HAROLD HOWARD MALCOLM HUMPHREYS ATLON HYATT L. HARRY JOHNSON WILFRED LAMOUREUX WILBUR LEWIS EDWARD MALLOY EDWARD MARTINDALE PAUL MCGOVERN R. H. NORTON GEORGE OEEINGER ISRAEL GTIS E. KENNETIi PARLOVV KENNETH ROGERS JEROME STORM - CLARENCE STRETCH CLIFFORD TREVVHELLA JOSEPH WILLIAM WAL STANLEY WATERMAN ALLEN WILKINSON CEDRIC YEANIANS SH JUNIOR CLASS EDXVAIID BURNS, President Class of 1912 H IE L EN RUSSELL, Vice-Presiden! HIAZEI, A. BACON JACQUELINE BERNSTEIN FLAVIA BLOXHAM GRETA BURKE HELEN M. BRAGDON LILLIAN O. CAREY IDA E. CARLSON ALTHEA CLARK TILI.IE DERECKTOR MAY DORAN IVIABEI. T. EARI,X' RUBINA FEARNLEY MARGARET GILL CECELIA AI GLASHEEN ROSE M. GORMAN MOI.I.IE HANAGAN CYOLDIIS S. HANCOCIQ FLORENCE V. HANLCJN KATHLEEN HARRISON SARAH ILLINGWORTH D,-XISY M. JOHNSON ANNA KEATING HELEN KESTNER LUCILE N. KINGSLEY MAUD R. LANDCRAFT OLIVE M. NIACGREGOIK ELLEN MCCARTHX' ARLINE NIEEKS VIOLA MEINKE ALTA M. MELLEN STELLA V. MILLER MAUD E. MILLER ETHELYN NETTLETON DIARY OVBRIEN ' EMMA G. PARDEE EVANGELINE POMEROY NIARILLA PROUTY EDITH H. RAMAGE MARY RANDALL CLARE RICE BEATRICE ROUSSILLE H AZEL BACON, Secretary WALTER J. VVIESE Treasurer Members of Class HELEN C. RUSSIiLI, CLAIRE S. SCOEIELD LUCY A. SHEPHERD LAYOLA STEVENS MARGARET A. TUTTLE DOROTHY WARD ETTA WATROUS LIZZIE WHITE HELEN E. VVICHERN JOSEPH M. IADLMAN XVILLIAM ALEXANDER CLARENCE G. IXNDRUS J. NORBERT BAILEY PHILIP D. BROOKS EDWARD R. BURNS SAMUEL CHERNIACK GEORGE R. CLARK CLARENCE COVVING NATHAN DERECKTOR EDWARD B. FENN JAMES GRADY THEODORE HEXVITT HOWARD KANE BENJAMIN H. MCGAR 'WESTON W. MORREI L FESSENDEN N. OTIS MOSES PEAR EDGAR RAVEN DONALD P. ROBINSON FRANK SCHVVENK HAROLD SCI-IWENK FRED SEHL ROBERT STANLEY XVILLIAM STRAUSS MONROE J. TANNER NORMAN VILE WALTER J. WIESE MORRIS M. WILIJER FRANK C. YOKEL STANLEY YOST 45 SENIOR CLASS Class of 1911 H. NELSON STILES, President GERTRUDE STOCKDER, Vice-President ADELAIDE K. MCKIERNAN, Secretary ARTHUR H. BROOKS, Treasurer Committees Census VVILLIAM H. STRATTON, Chairman EVA C. HACKBARTH - RUTH GARDNER Printing ARTHUR -I. STERNBERG, Chairman RUTH PAYNE WILLIAM STRATTON Motto MILDRED E. SORG, Chairman GERTRUDE STOCKDER RANDAL L. LUCAS Photographs H. NELSON STTLES, Chairman ABINA H. WOOD THYRZA E. BIRDSEY Class Day I T MARY LEE ROCKWVELL, Chairman NIARGARET LYON HAZEL SMITH Presentation JAMES L. VVRIGHT, Chairman LENTINE R. SAVAGE PETER J. COMBS ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN VVILLIAM H. STRATTON RUTH PAYNE Reception ROBERT MUELLER, Chairman HAZEL VV. SAVAGE MARGARET F. LYON 47 ' l'Vha! wind blew him lziflzcr? TJOBART NELsoN SriLEs is a North Havenite. During his iirst three years in High School, Nelson was seen but- not heard. Alas! during his Senior year he made up for it. He was elected Class President and played on the 1910 foct- ball team. He took the part of Mr. Cattermole in the Senior Play, The Private Secretary, and also sang a sentimental song in the minstrels. Stiles is Very fond of solitude, and one can find him any day sitting beside A. Wood Qpilej. ' Her sunny locks hang an hm' temples like a golden flvccczl' Behold our ValedictorianfGERTRUDE . ' - 1 ,-,, , v-:' STOCKDER, and to her also should ue pay homage as our most scholarly Girl i- She is our vice-president and knows perfectly well how to rnanage a room - full of unruly Seniors when the president is absent from a class meeting. She . , was assistant editor of the 'Pennant and took the part of Katrina in the Ger A' man play. Her next stop is Smith. si fl . fl litlle still she Slrovc' and wmclz 10- pcfnlcfd, And whispcrhzg, 'I will 716,67 conswzl'- consented. I' This bashful maiden, ADELAIDE KATHERINE TNICKIEIQNAN, is our' best all-round girl, and is rightly called so, for she is jolly and full of wit and always ready for a good tirne. She has been secretary of the class for two years, is one of the historians, was on the Pen- nant staff, an associate editor of the Annual, and a winner of a Hicks prize and a scholarship. She also took the part of Edith Marsland in The Private Secretaryw and interpreted it very successfully. Adelaide is fond of painting, but she is particular about the materials that she uses in her workg therefore she uses Lucas' Tinted Gloss Paint. Her future intentions are unde- cided. ' 49 We F My . F .- N- et, ' 3 , ,. ,:4...f-2 , . -saggy'-.f A. ' 1 an -5? ..--Qfff ' I aan the the very pink of courtesy. And so he is-ARTHUR HILL BROOKS. Art has never done anything in school to call for special comment. In fact, his aloofness has made him a man to be feared more than loved. Any day one may see Brooksie plodding merrily QMary Leej along with a Greek history under his arm. Oh yes-he's very fond of history, and has written many a line CLyonD upon his interest in Helen of Troy. He is our treasurer and will be one of the representatives of this class ' In maiden nflediiation, fancy free. RHODA MAY BIRDSEY is a girl who never has much to say until you know her, but then you realize that she has a great deal of quaint humor and fun, and can talk as rapidly as any other girl. She never whispers in school, however, and would feel very much out of place in the deportment room, for she has never been there. She is undecided about her future, but we hope that it may be a bright and happy one. at the University of Pennsylvania. .' 355352 4 Q' ,'--i X at 1 2 q i 6 ,dwg y at 3. ,y,f.,S,d Q f , 5 1.4 ,Q 2 t 3 Ka af W is 5 562 it QW Q2 M Q. Q re: ,,q 1? vi W Q rf f f as Q 1 2 2 1' E W 4 2 j t E l' li 4' ' g K H , v 1 K if 5 . .f Q X ,if Z .,. p of 5' T wg, iff? 'W' 7. ,4 3 , 2 fpfflxg av Q 4 2260 Qu f We Y 1 +5 l in if Q 5 44 5, ., f , , , , . ..........l-....il. ,- I. HA pleasant face delights all. JL?'iliifii54,59511-f'5F'f 5 762-i'Y, .fr f' . l'f:!'f,i 12 ffisffji Q' Zi ii' if Q12 1- K I If3?4Qji,j'12fT'SL1f5if', , , ' Wxlf32'CffHft '11Fiif':a?l5ll .,.iir,fil'f122 swrw' , ' . ,.- t I. K , . , - ,, ., ...... --.,4..M.a2M.rw.,. , . -1l,fm,.z,ffa .- a g , - .,WL,... ..,, ,.,, , .V I K. . . Q-11 THYRZA ELIZABETH BIRDSEY has de lighted all of her acquaintances with her jovial and pleasing manner. Thyrza is very fond of translating Virgil, espec- ially the love of Dido for Aeneas, and she certainly does show the boys QU in the class that the girls are just as efficient in using original words of affection and love as they are. Thyrza will join many of her classmates at the New Britain Normal School and will there continue her good Work. 50 I will a round and mfwamiished lale de- liver on my whole coarse of love. Attention! readers, to ROBERT HENRY SAGE BooTH. As a fusser Booth holds the very first placeg but then, he is our handsomest, most admired, and most popular boy, and that accounts for it. Booth's specialty is giving love-making exhibitions behind the scenes. He was president of the Athletic Association and editor of the Pennant Rob has the honor of being a Hicks prize win- ner. He is known for his great bluffing ability, and will continue his good work at Cornell. A quiet loiigile shows a wise head. We must call special attention to RIETA FANNIE BOWEN, or else no one would know that she is a member of Meriden High School, Class of 1911. If 'la quiet tongue shows a wise head, then Rieta is very, very wise. There is one phase of High School life that Rieta knows nothing about, that is the after- noon session. She always thought that school hours were from 8,30 to 1, but most of us know that they are often extended to four o'clock. 'llfessels large may 'ueiitmfe more, Bill little boats Should keep near shore. One of our timid girls is FLORENCE ADEl,AIDE BRIDGEN. She has always apf peared to be a spectator rather than a participant in the affairs of this busy old world. Yet, all the while she has been quietly paving her way along the path to success and is now graduating as Salutatorian of the class. Florence possesses marked ability as an artist, and has been kind enough to design the cut, l'Comics, for this 'iAnnual. New Britain Normal will have the benefit of her presence next September. 51 I 5Xtf'iS1.i: i I Q, mb I1 Wk 5 3' ,ws s ,M ! M, im egsxr, X X l li f l i it Hts, :Q R i I , at tit. 'X if ll She hath prosperous art, Wheat she will play with reason and dtscoursef' It is better to be seen than heard. PETER JOSEPH Cowles first came into the limelight when he took the part of Harry Marsland in the Senior Play, There is no doubt but that Peter played his role perfectly. He is editor-in-chief of the Annual, associate editor of the Pennant, a member of the baseball team, and, all in one, an active lad. His future intentions are as yet undecided. ' wwf Ms M,.,.,. .tt wt A Qi., ma msg if f IDA ELIZABETH CARLSON has accom- 5 plished what no other member of the class has-she has completed a four years' course in three years. Ida is a very serious and industrious student and We feel confident that she will meet with V'i, , ' success in applying her ability along '.,'1 - ..'-, f .i., commercial lines. 2 Q . n -if A., n'sim-,3,T'f,ff:5--s.M1?4525af'i2w11 e'sf.::ff?f.. 72 Ja:-, 1, :xy .H 'hllfrgrf -M.:-.sf ' ii ' ,. , . ' ,, ii A-'gi' k,:j,',1P.w:Hf .fig v.,1e1:.af, ' , - if-via v Q ef Q Pt H Q we W a A as ' if , in W Q G ,, K - fs' F5515 pa. I V. 1 . , my ' I have no other but a 'LU07lfLd1fL7S reason. EILEEN MARGARET FITZGERALD is very fond of the shore, and incidentally, of Savin Rock. She says her favorite sport at that pleasure resort is A' chuting the fAnDschutz. ApQPauljling, Eileen! This maiden, although quite shy and modest, is very fond of Whispering in school, and has spent more than one- afternoon in the deportment room as a consequence. She is undecided whether to go to normal school or college, but if she decides in favor of the former, she will probably train for kindergarten. Work. Aff, LLL.!J T f 52 A11 out-door sport. EDWARD JOSEPH DANEKIND is another member of the Commercial Class. He is very fond of out-door sports and has taken an active interest in our football and baseball teams, being captain of the 1910 football team. Ed is also fond of walking and has been known time and again to walk even as far as New Haven, but-wonder who she is, Ed? Ed is try- ing to become a good book-keeper and we all sincerelyhope that he will succeed. As sweet as the laf'k.'7 .ADELINA PATT1 FULTON is one of our best singers. She is our Class Soloist and has pleased all with her sweet sing- ing. She is a member of the Glee Club and her voice is clearly heard above the sound of the other voices. In the French Play-as Cathos-she displayed a good knowledge of French and of French actions. Adelina has shown a great delight in talking during study periods, especially in the fourth period. Let us hope that she will be given enough op- portunities for talking when she becomes a teacher, for she intends to enter the New Britain Normal School. She has won a scholarship in her class. Quiet as a church mousef' - RUTH NIILANNIE GARDNER is so choice of her words that it is doubtful if many of her classmates have ever heard her speakg yet. it is said, she has uttered many wise remarks. Ruth is never boisterous. W'e realized this and voted her our most ladylike girl. We all hope that she will retain this reputation, as it is an admirable qualityin young ladies. 53 fl journey were better too long than dangtrous ROBERT LYMAN HYDE 15 another member of the North Haven Brlgade It seems very strange that the members of thrs brlgade should be qulet untll then' Semor year and then all of a sudden break loose Thls 1S also the case wlth Robert Bob played tackle on the 1910 football team and at the same tmme attempted huntmg a Savage but for some unknown reason was unsuccess ful ask Hyde about lt He also sur prlsed us 1n the Senxor play 1n Wl'l1Cl1 he took the part of Mr Nlarsland Cupzd 13 a krtawsh lad Thus to make poor mortals mad RUTH LILIIAN GILLETTE 1S a Com merc1al pup1l and a much adm1red one at that Ruth has kept us guessmg vvh1ch one It would be but durmg the last year It became very evldent yes very as to Whxch one had the prefer ence Ruth IS fond of muslc and thmks that Weber planos are the very best mstruments made When asked what her future mtentlons were she sald wlth a knowlng laugh Oh they re qu1te undec1ded That laugh evccxtes QLISPICIOH so frrends 1ust Watt True tase zu wrztmg come? from art not chance EVA CHARLOTTE PIACKBARTH IS our Class Penman and she certamly deserves the honor for her Wrltmg IS excellent Whether she uses xt for Bllls letters or for speclal papers to be hung up for ex hlbxtxon ln the Hall Eva IS very much mterested rn Mlddletown although lt rs not Wesleyan that IS the attractlon bhe mtends to enter the Rochester Busl ness Inst1tute ln the fall 54 'AFO1' not to live at ease is not to live at allf, ROBERT LAPIDOS believes that com- fort should be sought above all things. The first thing he does before a recitation is to settle himself so comfortably in his seat that he is loath to move when called upon to recite. Lappy'i is very fond of making the teachers guess as to Where certain sounds come from, and therefore he was voted Class Ventriloquist. He took the part of Knox, a Writ server, in Phe Private Secretary. Worcester Polytechnical Institute is his next des- tination. L' Silence is wisdom. '7 Among the number of our very quiet girls, we have AGNES PIACKETT. Agnes seems to be averse to teachers, for when she was asked Whether she would follow the example of a member of the family and become a teacher, she exclaimed, A' Why, of course not! Agnes is a very studious girl and has stood vvell up in her class. She believes in doing every- thing right and doing it honestly. Her future intentions are undecided. Nm J Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low-an excellent thing in woman. AGNES MAY Horcnniss has become conspicuous by being inconspicuous- a thing which gained for her the honor of quietest girl. Agnes deserves a re- ward for the good example she has set as a model student. Her future inten- tions are undecided. 55 X ozrwst and neruzes! VVII I I xMC LooMIs IS our no1sest dfld Llso nerv1est bov Surely one must heme nerve as thev sew to make as much H0188 1n L1 room as Wlllllm can make Somehow he has usually man aged to keep out of xftcrnoon sessxone 'md surely we would have llked to know how he Chd mt VVlll1i11Tl 18 ass1st 'mt man iger of the Annu 11 ,md has done L great deal to make It a success Y here' was a sigh to blow a church dawn Xnd that smgh new blown by Elslr DAYTON Horcx-ucrss when she appeared LS Mrs Steed m The Prrvclte Secre tary ln fact not one sxgh but several -Xnd yet ordmar1lv Els1e does not s1gh often or she would not be our Llass Opt1m1st as she lb She rs Lleo our best natured g1rl and alwxvs appreuates L joke Els1e mtends to study vocal musxc when she leaves M H S md ne xueh her success m her undertulcmg Hrs future mtentxons are undeelded nl? l modal mtzzd WH NA J PIUBBARD me .mother of our x erv quxet ff1rls who hes caused her te lchers very httle trouble She 18 Q1 member of the commercxal Clase VV1lna him a plSd.S1I1g d1spoQ1t1on .md her qu1et manner has Won many frlends for her She mtends to oontmue her buemess ed uctmon and keep up her good work 6 Thwz hr tuzll talk ,ft gods how he wzll talk' R-XNDAL L Lucxs 15 our hlgh stand mg boy Ever smce Randal entered thrs school he has been known as a hus tler He xx as treasurer of the Lkthletlc Aseocratron xx hrch pos1t1on he well lilled handhnff the enoxmous CPD sums f rnonex xx 1th Ureat t ict He was busmess man xejer of both the Pennant md Annual Because of th1s ab1l1ty he was xoted our moat buslnesshke boy VX hen Randal once begms talkmv to xou rt lb x xerx dxihcult pxopomtron to get axx ay untll he has explalned what h xx ants to He has been voted our most xersatrle box Randal rs also the xx rn ner ot 1 H1cks prwe fam' of fact glzb 0 tongue That ms xx hat we thrnk about DORIS 'VI KERWIV Lrttle but ohmyl It hae been sa1d that good thrngs come done up IH small packages '1h1s has been the case xxmth Dons One does not need tJ see xx ho 15 COITl1T1g xx hen he hears a eertun grggle for he knows t1s lrttle Dons xvho lQ near Dons has also re ce1ved the honorable txtle of Class Fuse eress Many a tune has Dorrs started out for a stroll wrth a Lyon Chonj but she soon fell CPh1lD rn the Brooks Szluzce 1.x tht jienectts' herald of joy ANINA EIIEN KIBNIRY was brought up on the rdea that ch1ldren should be seen and not heard and she has hved up to lt remarkably durlng the four vears she has been w1th us She never rn dulqes rn anvthmg reckleqs always us mg her 1nterm1ss1ons as a means of ln creasrng more gray matter New Brltam Normal next 07 4' s s f- ' I T4 , - , ' . Y ' f . 4' f ' ' 1 ' ' f . ' , v ' if' ' Y 6 ' ' . Q J o if f 6 2 . 's : at , Q 4- , , ' ' . , ' ' . . 1 . -- 4 I .4 .Y'. h 1' 1 2 r vr ' ' ff ' 5 ' L e , . . . L Y-A .4 . - . ' , ' If T00 bad Shu fiirls, and she's so young. l Y ' , V 1 r r. 'L ' 1 L . YA '.4. f C ' ' ' S ' 5- ' r I 1 -- ' , '- , f 7 P , ' - A Y I 44 Y S 5. 1 Y D . - 5 ' Q il e . . t'G'1eal talkers are like leaky pitchers, eUe1'y1fhi11g mms out of them. THOMAS ANDREW MCGRATI1 is our Class Mascot. Mugzie, as we have nick- named him, talks very freely and we are never surprised when he tells us such a story as that he has been robbed by highwaymen or that he has had a ride in an airship. McGrath intends to take up the study of dentistry at the Univer- sity of Georgetown and after graduating will establish himself in New Britain tl A brisk little Wzaidcvz, capped wah many Il bow Qbeaujf' ELPHIE ETHEL LANGEVIN could not sit still live minutes for the biggest re- ward offered, even if it were offered by one of themanybeaus upon whom she sets her cap. And indeed, she has many a bow fbeaub, but she seems to prefer the R. A. VV. kind most. If you would know the quality, inquire at 247 Cook Avenue. Ethel intends to enter the Springfield Library Training School in the fall, and how convenient that will be, since Springfield and all it contains have been especially interesting to Ethel for some time. Letters will then be a thing of the past, but their presence will where he has already great interests. 11 4. ' Q .M .. .' , . is -il fy, K 'R gs we 2 fi , Q M turf Q if i J yi,-fw -. graduating wi H icks prize t V. X f X ff S2330 if J! K w 4 M. If .rf Jf: l 1 honors by winning '1 Ef5f'f- lPi ?'7'- J .- Smiles are Zhc language 07' lozvc. 'E DOROTHY LYNCH is another of our bright and cheerful girls. No matter where you meet her, she has that sweet smile that will not Wear off. She is usu- ally xery quiet, but loves to see others fooling, and getting into trouble. Doro- thy delights in children and has set her mind on becoming a kindergarten teacher. She must be congratulated for being one of the fortunate students who won Hicks prizes. She intends to be much more interesting. Ethel is l . ' ' C .. .V A gas 5,335 X Q 2 fi, el 111f enter the New Britain Normal School. 58 A om but hwnsclf can be hz? parallel In other xx ords RoB1:Rr FREDERICK MUELLER 1s the l1m1t He has quretly been the cause of more peoples mrs fortunes 1n the vx ay of afternoon sessron than perhaps any other mortftl rn the class just to shoxx hoxx terrrblv mu 3udged he rs we ll quote the census he lb our best behaved bov Appearanees are so decexvrngl Bob s gre Lt tbrhty LS a German scholar xx as shoxxn rn the German plav Ewensrnn Ile IS our best dressed bog. and chfurm IU of the receptron commrttee Unrversrty of Pennsylxfinr 1 xx 1ll xx elcome hun th1sf1ll s. at 'Shu Z riffs! llfum Aldo elbow' Xothmg If there lb sueh L xx ord rs C1 rough houseress lt must bx dll mefms be apphed to MARCARI 'r FFRGUSOX Lx on One day Bobblt caused a gre Lt d1s turb Lnce W h Lt do vou thmk she d1d? She prnned to 'L Freshman s rubbe1 shoe a note on vxhxch she had xx rrtten rn b1g letters Please p rss thrs shoe untrl the oxvner 13 found bhe 1S our most popu lar grrl best dressed grrl and brffgest m xvrrtmg by wrnnrng '1 Hrcks prme She w1ll contmue xvdstrng tune at bo Lrdrng school 52 L1 c 15 cz ja Sl and all things show zl I Zhonght so once but now I know ll As happy go luclxv as the day lb long rs B1sRTHA Tr RESMX MOSEb 61 dxrect de scenclunt of that man xx ho bore the s mme last n Lme 1n Bxbhcal tunes Berthrt was voted one of our Ql'1ss Farmers blue has ttlxen the busmess course xxhmle m Hwh School find after qrwdualnng xxxll contmue her stenogr Lph1C Lccomphsh ments 59 .. , f , I - ,I - U f - , , 7 1 ' 4 x S ' Y ' s- . . , J , .M , h ' , 7 i ' . .4 , . . z z z . ' .' ' V . ' 7 U , . 1 cs ' ' I ' ,J - Y ' z .' C 2 ' f 3 z . . ' .. V , . 4 1 W v - A '7if,. . ' ' . A - 1 ' '. H i ' ' 31. . N L ' 4 4 , , V , 4 , U L .'., .. C L. - , ,.,,' V 4 ,, , 4 Y I I A K l v A . K . '- z . 2 . ' ' , - , 21: ,L f 1 . Q 1 , . , I ---- W. . V s . 1 2. . '52:'5:faf'j ' ' ' s . . ' - , Q irgllegg 1 'mme Waster. Margaret showed her sk1ll 1 f H - , . rv me ,V ., I PF Y . ., ' . 3 , , '-' ' - C 1 1 , x 6 C L C Y x Q 1 ' - tis- X The men that blushcs is ua! quite a b1'z4!f.'l HENRY A. RIECKE has a most charm- ing blush. It comes when he is pleased and When he laughs, and both R' whens occur very often, even when he is angry he turns pink, but that is very seldom, for Riecke is our best-natured boy and it would take a very great deal of trouble to make him angry. He has furnished considerable amusement to his class- mates with his odd, good-natured mis- takes, but he seemed to enjoy the fun as much as the others. So it is no won- der that Hans was also voted our jol- lie.,t, happiest and best all-around boy, as well as Class Songster. His favorite song, by the way, is A' Oh! when I die. Riecke is one of our historians and is also on the t' Annual staff as an assist- ant editor. He represented Mr. Sydney Gibson Qtailor, of Bond Streeth, in the Senior Play and dropped his h's splen- didly, as well as causing much fun by his n -Q A f K actions ' Be efficient in whaicimf you da. Our most businesslike girl is MA RY T. OYDONNELL. Mary has been one of our leading scholars. She has faithfully followed her motto and has tried to make herself as elhcient as possible in all her studies. Her efforts were not without result, for she won a scholarship in her class. She always has a pleasant word for everyone. She has not decided what to do in the future, but may enter some higher commercial institute and com- plete the good education she has received at our High School. ,,,-,,,..l...-.l.....1.+ ' llfew words an' besf. The Class of 1911 needs more than one on the quiet side to balance the noisy. riRANcEs IDA fJEFlNGER has done her best for the quiet side. She is a member of the Commercial Department and brought honors to the school by winning a high average in a typewriting contest held in Bridgeport. She will continue her work in the business Held. GO Dzlzgtnt worlcmg makes an expert fworkman Th1s IS ARTHURJ STERNBFRF s motto and 1ndeed he has fa1thfully xx orked to follow It Arthur 15 a member of the Lommercxal Class and 18 a1ways xx1ll mg to do a l1ttle more no mwtter hoxx busv he 15 He has been voted the qu1et est box and surely he deserx es tllli honor for he has never caused any trouble for the teachers Arthur 15 a Very enthus1 ast1c motor1st and may often be seen r1d1ng through the C1tV at a fast cl1p Arthur mtends to keep r1ght on xx 1th h1s eommerc1al work and to make h1mself as 6l'l1C16I'lt as poss1ble 1n that hne ls a wa! if not rs! zu tht vwfv nl me Durmg the hurlv burlv of her H1gh qchool days RUTH EIIZABFTH PAXNI has created an enormous amount of ex C1tement Manx a t1me and oft has she made her ne1ghbors almost hyster1cal bv her unexpected Vx1tt1c1sms Ruth s abxhtv as an ClOCL'lt1Of1lSt has made her very popular as an entertmner She took the part of Mrs Spauldmg 1n the and handled the part 1n the Wflght fash1on She lb cha1rman of the banquet LOl'l1I'I1lttG6 and xx r1te1 of part of the Class VV1ll Evtrytlmzg 15 what zt 15 and not another thuzg Th1s 15 the creed of CAROI me Howx: Poxx FRs and a more pract1cal gxrl It would be hard to find Yet as practxcal as she 19 IH ordmary matters she can crack a good Joke on oceas1ons and I5 as jolly as anv 111 a crowd Larohne came from W orcester Massachusetts and has been xx 1th us only two years but 1n that t1me has made fr1ends through her good nature and pleasant waxfs She has an 1nte1est1nx1 photograph 1n her room md adm1ts that she FGCGIVCS letters from Worcester but more than that we do not know for sl1e lb not at all commum cat1ve on the subject Qtrol 15 plannmg to study ITILISIC VO1C6 espec1allv next xear and xx1ll doubtless be successful as her VOICE IS qu1te prom1s1nCf ' ' P ' 2 , , . , 1 , I . V L '- ' 1 rl - . I . ' L , 1 r l r 1 ' J L Y L. , L A u ' I . I - l HI, - 71-i,Y' 2 4,rfL. Z- ,. u V C 4 , 1 1 ' 5 ' . ,, - Q1 1. ' Y - sl D ,' ' '. Y. I 1 51 1 1 C' I 1 X- f . ' A Senior Play, the 'tPrivate Secretary, L- ' ' .4 1 V 1 f A s ' 1 y I - Q , 1 , - H '- 'f l 1 4 74 sv 1 ' ' I . - ' ' ' ,I , ,- Y ' , .. I . . rl f fy ' 1' 5 . V . ' 'Q . X' .1 . A 1 ' Y ' .s .1 ,Y v 1' 4 1 ' ' . . . . . x Y , V on fil I am a inan more sinned against Ihan sinningf' VVILLIAM PIENRY STRATTON has al- ways been sort of abused by his class- mates. For instance, they elected him most inquisitive boy, and everyone knows that Billy is not UD the least bit inquisitive. He's only enormously curious. Bill is one of the few boys in the Commercial Department and conse- quently is the pride of the feminine portion of that department. He was chairman of the census committee. a member of the Annual staff. and will continue along the business line. 'lelfter all, anon are worthy of consider- ation, 'When OLIVA GERTRUDE RICPIARDS first entered High School she had a great dislike for men, but gradually she became more and more convinced that man wasn't a brute after all. Oliva is now one of the most pleasing girls and does not blush any more when talking to a boy. Oliva is an accomplished vio- linist and, as most violinists do, sits wondering and dreaming of light and fanciful tunes. She has not yet decided what tc do in the future, but will prob- ably continue her good work with the ri M., .V I es. -WJ 535 --Q if it 4,1 ,.., .. is 5,35 ai, 2- X, . , . .V im isp., yi ' ilifiiif 5, 3 violin. 4 .. If Y , t .-1.2 1,5 A ' ' -' ' .:5,.'g5 . ' A ' ' Q-if .i'f '53?f7'7 4 7 ' If ka 1 2 j Of two evils, choose the less. FLORENCE HAZEL ROBEIiGE, alias Marotte, in the French Play, 'A Les Precieuses Ridicules, 'l is one of our many good actresses, and is also a mem- ber of the glee club. She is undecided as to Whether she will take up the study of acting or singing. VVe would like to help her decide, but cannot, because she is so good in both. 62 I am 'nothing not c1'ttiCal. BENJAMIN ToNKoNow might well say this, for he is fond of analyzing anything and everything that comes under his notice and then making remarks upon those things, which, by the way, include Virgil's writings and other people's recitations. In the French play, l'Les Precieuses Ridiculesf' he played the part of La Grange splendidly. Bennie informed us by means of a poem in the Pennant, some time ago, that he wanted to be a lawyer, but recently, when asked about his future intentions, he seemed undecided, but Whatever they may be, we hope they will bring him success. He is our Class Poet and is an associate editor of the Annual. 'tfhe 'lady doth protest too much, ww- thinks. One of our sensible girls is MARY LEE ROCKWELL, and being sensible, takes great pleasure in trying to persuade other people to accept her practical ideas. Her skill in managing class af- fairs won for her the place of chairman of the Class Day committee. In the ClaSS Census, Mary Lee was voted our most inquisitive girl-an honor which she protests she does not live up to. She will enter Smith this fall. Lwt whzle you lwe. HAZEL NICKERSON SAVAGE believes in having a good time on every possible occasion, and especially during the fourth period. She is very fond of ath- letics, and made a splendid cheer leader for the girls at the football gamesg in fact, she was so enthusiastic at times that she used tin cans for drums and con- sequently was voted Class Drummer. She is also Class Actress and interpreted with much feeling the part of Miss Ash- ford in The Private Secretary. It is no wonder that this popular girl was also voted the most versatile, since she has many other interests besides those mentioned. Hazel ranked third in the class. Her future intentions are indefi- nite, but we do not doubt that part of her time will be spent in writing to Springfield. 63 A born ador. Surely JAMES LEWIS VVRIGHT showed us that he could act, when he took the role of the Private Secretaryin the Senior Play. James has earned his M by play- ing on the football and basketball teams, and in short, is one of our best all- round lads. He is vice-president of Societas Scholae, having been one of the first to work for the society. james has lately shown great interest in the dis- covery of a new Payne salve, and it seems as if he intends to take an active part in the industry. Furthermore, he intends to have a good time and be Well Postfedj in love affairs. Success to you, james! U joys shared with oihers are more en- joyedf' Indeed, LENTINE RACTIAEI. SAVAGE shares her joys with all her classmates and on that account she was chosen the happiest girl. Full of mischief, she has often brightened the dull monotony of the study room, and has worn out many pairs of shoes in going back to afternoon sessions. Lentine is very fond of boys, especially Sophomores. In the Senior Play she acted the role of Eva Webster to perfection. She has displayed a great fondness for gaudy Combs since she started to go to the rehearsals. She delights in roving through the country, climbing Clif Cfsj and Wading Ford Qsj. Her future intentions are strictly pri- vate, but We hope that they will be Pleasant CStreetD. A placid face, iii which surprise is sel- dom seen. I' PIAZEL VVINIFRED SMITH has never been late to school in her life, and she keeps her appointments to the dot. It is only When other people are late and forget their appointments with her that her placid face loses its calm- ness and assumes a look of--vvell, it isn't surprise. A couple of years ago Hazel had several people at her nod and beck, but now she devotes her time to one alone. Perhaps she will tell you Who he is if you ask her. She has been planning to enter New Britain Normal in the fall, You see, South Manchester has a very strong attraction for her. 64 'Tm Sara Crzrefs an Mfwnjf Z0 life. ln September, 1804, MARY CATHERINE Soiioi, first opened her big brown eyes, and since that time has trained those eyes to look only on the bright side of life. Mary comes to us from over the hills and far away. She is a Commer- Cialite and has always maintained a very satisfactory standing in that line of work. After graduation she will face the battle of life in the business world. Fair facts heed 110 parm. NIILDRED EMMA Soko. our Class Beauty, proves this statement. That ,every one admires beauty was shown by ,our.Class Census, when Mildred received the additional title of most admired igirlf She is a member of the Girls' Glee Club and sings well in both English and German. In the study of French, Mil- dred has been proficient. She is associa- ate editor of the Pennant and An- Q -i . i ' if i' Q - f.,,. Z Y - 4 My A . , 11 ' , ' gfffi c Q ,QQ nual. Sho is hmfscflf compared with herself, For, but herself, she hath no companion. RUTH AGNES STANN1s was very indig- nant when she was voted our nerviest girl, for she did not think she deserved Ennifsj such title. In the German Play, Eigensinn, V' she made ein siisses VVeibchen indeed, in her role of Emma, a young bride. Ruth is very fond of Gay jewelry, especially rings. Ask her where she got her bracelet. She might tell you if you Dewfeyj. Her future in- tentions are indefinite. 65 r,.f fm 'Wg-ef Divo1'dfw makes nothing at all bw' rm- mafees wcryzlmfrg So IDA Rosmwn STFRNIBERC must tlnnk for she hae never been l nown to haxe Caused any dreorder 1n the cl Lss room and usually seemed annoyed when othels caused my Ida 15 Arthur I Sternbergs sxster and perhxps thms accounts for her qxnet nature for Xrthur xx as chosen the qu1etest boy Ida rs ln the C,ornmerc1al Class and she 15 very fond of shorthand and ttkes great de hght 1n typexxrrt nv essays rj ler future 1ntent1ons are undee1ded l zz armst Zz ues ez L rywhc 76 VIRGIMA. Ouvr STOCKBURCER has been a h1gh standmng gurl rn the Lom rnerc1al Course durmg her four years at Hrgh She 15 very stud1ous and armed lngh at fHyattj perfectron vshrch she has reached at typewmtrng V1rg1n1L can draw be-aut1fully and has been voted our Class eXrt1st Her future xntentxons are to contmue rn the busmess xx orld Kihhgk 4. eww fllmost as szlemf as Zhe pzctuns on the wa EBBA E1 EANOR SVEINSON his never made any t1ouble for any one durmg all four years of her H1gh School hfe She IS a stranger to the deportment room and we doubt lf :he has ever been reprl manded by a teacher Ebba 15 gradu atmg from the husmess department and has h ld a good Lver Lge throughout the course We w onder xx hy she 18 so fond of Brrstol After leavmg, Hlgh School she mtends to make use of her busmess tmrnmg by entemng some offlce GC . .f l. l , . V . I , 4 , I X ' H af V -1,-I-.K .- ' - .. L r l - ' gf-' , ' f V V. ,, Q, , VV . x A ,S 2 . ' ' rw : .-Ly N fl -' ' . , , J, 4 S' ' R s S , ' Y .' 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'C . ,,1V1yyvf1 - Q A , - r - I 4 ' 1 1 ' 1 s ji 7 I ' ' ' 1 ,s , L , . -i.e,.. t,, f . 11 L V zllz znzporllzn 4 In tanllrsaizozz otlrnar lousx Lois T-xxlolz 15 one of om qmtttst and humest mrls She 11's 1 lrelx 1l ex er helped to sxxell the rmlts m the fleportment mom but she h LN been om of those untortun nte lmusmmss people xx ho h lxe h.ul to come haelx txxxtt gl xx eek for speeml lVOllx such .ls Lmrtctumg papers typuxrltmg or h ml xx ollx She has not vat decldtd whethu to st IX lthOlT1b or go to Sxmmons Busm ness t ol ege f'S l regular brass band RUTH IDA TM 1 ora cloesn t look hlxe a xery nomy young ltdx does she? But st1ll she 1s, and has been voted the nom lest glrl Ruth has 1 very great sense census for the xx1tt1est bhp L xmc. from 'Wexx Haven .md joxnecl us m the Iumor xegu She mtencls to hetornt 4 gym n lstlt tedther lndzzxtrx mr ztx own reward brznzgzzzq Whale she has heen xxxth us Elvmx I rox new ll xnsxx ORTH has devoted hu xx hole txme and strength to the Lcquxre ment of ltnoxx ledge md has so xx ell sun ceuled that she xx as xoted our most ln dustmous Qlfl md Ll Lss Grmrl She h lN L xrmd 1 SCh0ldI'Shll'3 hx her good xx orlx I'LIU1lN has dtbhled ln ex erx' l1Ll l2L1 lgt th xt 15011 the Hxgh Qehool hxll of fare lxesxdes xttemptmg hxqher m ltl1LlTldtlLS, so gre lt 15l'1LI'd6b1I'6 l0T'lCf1I'I11I'1Ql hoxx xx on t vou wree that shm. s c even f Sllllt 1 next ln 4' 'I 41 U1 wx' , if ' I zir, 1,1-' - . I , I 1 x .su Q . l . ' f ,gs ' W , 3 ' I la: -4- ' , -' 1 S Q, -- ' 1 X 5 ' 1 1 az' , 'A K W l :S,g. ' . . - , , , - A 1 C V ,H V b .Tie ' ' ', Q ' .' 4 ' - ' -2 1' J L 'L ' H- 2 ' . ' l . i ' 1 ,5 ' ' A , , , f-A--e ax , if - y nl . V 4, ,gp -f.. - t A . ' . Y if ' ' 2 fl I vx 'R r 1 rv .- Q I ,-1 -z ww . , 1 l S . 2 1 S Q ' of humor and had not ll fexx' votes in the I M W L. .. . 7 f 2, . . tr! 1: f f 5 I g fe , ' - v f' ' D , . w V . - , ' L . I- L- -J 4 3 l -- ,Afyh K A , 3 , , V. , -. , h , . lf, Z . ' - ' 4 ' 1 -1 i I ii 1 - K ek , . 1 J . ' ' ' 2 - ,M 'Y t. K L h. A . . l V ' 'v Q' 6, H,x,v - ' 1 A , . ,M lx .-K gs, , ru ' ' ' If F . x . . . , f U ' ,s , Q , flzfd f'mi2x1i:g 0Jf14'i'x, lui'1i'1zi'd lu fvluzxc' l1vrsc'lf.' This might lwettei' be changed to 'A and pleasing amztliezf' for Aisixix I'I.'XRRII2T XVOODJ since she has devoted herself us- siduonsly to pleasing just one person for nearly two years. XYe lqnow that Alwina is fairly ambitious, although she is so niodest. hut we :ire surpiised that she should aspire for ai president. This little maiden is very much afraid of mice, which have often visited the Yir- gil Class. lYe wonder if it was on uc- count of these little pests that she out the recitation one day. She intends to enter New Britain Normal in the fall. IZ is too lah' lo sfrzrl when 1110 day is , mfazrf So NELLIE M. 'Woon thinks, and :ic- Cordinglv prepzwes for her tests long before they Come. Nellie is a verv stu- dious girl, but still cheerful and livelv, She has admired the profession of teach- ing and has planned her course with that object in view. She will enter the New Britain Normal School. 68 A : ' -ie ' i 4 Q - 'I 5' L .. ,A-'K A ' 5 0 CLASS MOTTO Certum pete finem li CLASS EMBLEM Pin ll CLASS FLOWER Red Rose ll CLASS COLORS Black and Gold 69 ff-,, 0 V- T f fr fhff'-yw riff? -e ',Jw rf f?'Yiiif WU! 'WM I yy: 'A ' Izllfl - --gy ,I fi, ...aa 4.1 I! , ig rn ' ' ll ...mm Q I 'VW'-??7s?57i77Qf - Y iw' ' fx -ff -f...-,.:.iQ?Z?2l Q f dm--,az-New at Class Class beauty .... . . Handsornest boy. Most scholarly girl. Most scholarly boy. . . Class grind .... . . . Class fusser .... . Class fusseress. . . Class farmers. . . Class athlete. . . Vvittiest. , . . . . . . Class Cornmuters. . Class infant .... . . . Class ventriloquist. . . Qpiietest girl ..... Quietest boy ..... Best-behaved girl. . Best-behaved boy. . Bestsnatured girl. Best-natured boy. Class songster .... Class soloist ..,. . . . Most popular girl. . . popular boy. Most versatile girl. . Most Most Most Most Class penman ..... Class artist .... blolliest .... . . Noisiest girl. . . V7 , 3 Q :' fi li ' . 1 l 'lil fi g , l , lull , W ,llw 'V' l gill' , iff M .1 l' 'T iz: lil? u Wall' gr ' lk ' lilly' Census, ' -f f li ., 5 'l-f jp T- .jen ,aaa ' A ..s f T - if! 21fWW!222Q2. TE - Vrrf-1?-5-, -4- .T V xi' L are ,fel t .'g-'lbw-af - ,Q-Q..--H ,Aga 1 . ll 'llflllllllflll ,f i +42 ll.I1,S.'11 versatile boy. . inquisitive girl .... inquisitive boy. . . 70 ......lVl1LDRED SORG . . . . . . .ROBERT BOOTH ...G.2RTRUDE STOCKDER ...HHRANDAL LUCAS ,. .EMILY WADSXVORTH .....llOBERT BOOTH ...........DORIS ICERWIN ....M JSES, STILES AND HYDE .......EDwARD DANEKIND . . . . . . .RUTH PAYNE ...STILES AND HYDE ...ELSIE HOTCHKISS . . . .ROBERT LAPIDOS ....:XGNES Horcnmss ...JXRTHUR STERNBERG ...FLORENCE BRIDGEN ...ROB-ERT MUELLER ..,-AGNES Horcmcrss ....l'lliNRY RIECKE ....l-lENRi' RIECKE ,MADELINA FULTON ....lVlARGARET LYON ....ROBEliT BOOTH ... ...l'lAZEL SAVAGE ..........RANDiXI. LUCAS ....M,xRv LEE RKJCKWAVIELI. ...NVVILLIAM STRATTON ........EvA HACKBAIQTH .,..V1RmN1A STOCKBUROER ..........lTlENRY RIECKE ....llUTH TAYLOR Class Census QCOntinuedQ Noisiest boy. . . Class Optimist. . Class aviator ..... Most ladylike girl. . Class drummer. . . Class actress. . . Class actor .... .... Most businesslike girl Most businesslilce boy. . . Biggest time-waster. . Class smiler ,... Happiest girl. . . Happiest boy .... . . Most ambitious boy. Most ambitious girl. , Most admired girl. . . Most admired boy. . . Best-dressed girl. . , Best-dressed boy. . . Nerviest girl .... Nerviest boy .... Biggest bluflfer ..... Best all-round girl. . . Best all-round boy. . . . . .WILLIAM LOOMIS .,..ELSIE HOTCHKISS ...JAMES VVRIGI-IT . . . .RUTH GARDNER ...PIAZEL SAVAGE . . .PIAZEL SAVAGE . . . .NELSON STILES ...MARY O1DONNELL ....RANDAL LUCAS . , . .MARGARET LYON ....DORIs KERXKTIN . . . .LENTINE SAVAGE ,......HENRY RIECKE .BENJAMIN TONKONOVV . . .EMILY VVADSVVORTH .....,llILDRED SORG . . . .ROBERT BOOTH . . . .MARGARET LYON , . .ROBERT MUELLER .....RUTH STANNIS . . . . .XVILLIAM LOOMIS . . .VVILLIAM STRATTON ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN .......HENRY' RIECIIE TT ffl or X g -4- -'-- I R33- ' ,pg - of af 1--xr 'iii f. +-2 ' iiiffj. ,jj-ii i .lwwaggd 'Ir'-fl. ff 4'-f Y Nrgixr' -' -f-I ' 1 W L Class Poem BENJAMIN TONKONOW A heavy cloud looms o'er the spacious sea, A cloud that brings dark night and wintry storms The winds of Aiolus once more are free, And lash the waves into a thousand forms. The surges rise, and on the boiling deep, With Himsy sails and weak and trembling beams, A boat strives hard upon its course to keep, Its hold, its deck, Hlled with the falling streams. Towards shore it creeps and quickly seeks a place To well repair its seams, and make all fast, Until the howling winds their path retrace, Until the dangers of the sea are past. So we, as fragile craft, unto this port, This great and friendly port of Learning came, When first we knew ourselves unfit to court The dangers leading to Success and Fame. Inspired with hope, we've done our very best To Ht our boats with strong Ambition's sails, With beams of knowledge that will stand the test On Life's great sea, in iierce, pursuing gales. But now at last the longed-for day has dawned, On which our course again we take in glee, The course Ambition marks with her true wand, That leads to ports-Success, Prosperity. 72 Class History Part One ADELAIDE MC KIERNAN Somewhere-somewhere back in the almost forgotten past, an old philosopher uttered these words, 'tOn their own merits modest men are dumb. VVithin the boundary of this quotation lies the reason for having an individual history. My classmates are all too modest to sing their own praises. In September, 1907, one hundred and seventy-five pig- tailed girls and chubby boys answered to the roll-call of the Freshman Class. Since that time wehave waxed strong in im- portance, and tonight we are assembled as the largest class ever graduated from Meriden High School, to review once more the pleasant memories of our High School days. First, let me introduce Eilene Fitzgerald. Eilene is a ques- tionable model of all that is well-behaved in school. She spends her summers at Woodmont and while there has become quite a rifle expert, and shoots QAnscheutzD with great skill. Recently Eilene has found pleasure in exploring the realms of Christian Science, and if she keeps on, we shall soon find her in the place of Mrs. Eddy. Eilene takes great interest in the younger set. We wonder why. One day, someone asked her the reason. UVVell, she said, it'smjf govern CMcGovernj ment these young- sters needf' , In Caroline Powers one can easily find a source of all-round good humor. Caroline joined our ranks in our Junior year, and sincefthat time has brought sunshine to us all by her cheery dis- position. Caroline is a member of the Glee Club, and her sweet voice has been a valuable factor in the Glee Club concerts. One of our wide-awake young ladies is Ruth Payne. She looks NViese, doesn't she?-and for this reason was voted the wittiest in the class. Ruth is well informed in the art of avia- tion and is perfectly at home in discussing affairs with even such 7 3 a great aviator as VVright. After graduating, Ruth intends to take up architecture as a pastime-particularly that part per- taining to the construction of Barnes. Surely she'll be success- ful, for has she not had excellent experience in that line? Ruth is the writer of part of the Class VVill. Nelson Stiles is one of the best things the country could produce. He is our president, chairman of the photograph com- mittee and best actor. He scored a big hit in the Senior Play in the role of gruff old Mr. Cattermole, although his ambition was somewhat restrained by trouble with his much-talked-of liver. Since then, he has recovered, and now suffers but little Payne. His favorite expression is, I Wood if I could, but I cant'- now isn't that the proper thing for him to say? Now, here's a riddle. lNe have a girl in our class with pretty brown hair and large eyes, with a ''Tell-me,-eyes,-what-'tis-ye're- seekingw expression in themfnow, who is she? VVhy, Olive Richards, of course. Olive is a very industrious student and time-saver, yes, 'tis even whispered that she is a strong advo- cate of the Gregg shorthand system as a time-saver. Olive is a clever violinist and when playing is always in ecstasy, probably because she has her bow Cbeaul near at hand. Florence Bridgen came to Meriden to live during her Fresh- man year, and since then has made a splendid reputation for her- self, being an A pupil all through the course. How's that for a record? Florence has a smile ready for everyone, even though her walk to school is long enough to make one grouchy. Flor- ence is very modest about her talents, for it is only recently we learned that she is an artist of no small ability. l now come to Rhoda Birdsey. Rhoda comes from the land of the rising sun. The beams of the morning's sunshine reach her first and she has scattered them far and wide along the path of her High School career. Rhoda possesses a coquettish blush which we all admire. Her next destination is Normal. There is a member of our class who lives up to a Hslow but surew principle, and this person is called Robert Hyde. Bob hails from North Haven-a fact which has won for him the honor of Class Farmer. He has been a privileged character throughout his M. H. S. course, having as that privilege, the right to come to school any time the train from North Haven reaches Meriden, whether it be 8.32 or l2.55. How very conven- 74 ient it has been for Bob when his lessons were not preparedi although in one or two instances suspicious teachers have re- sorted' 'to go-and-seek-Hyde measures. He played on the foot- ball team and took part in the Senior Play. ' Wilna Hubbard is one of our Commercial pupils. Have you ever noticed how sleepy Wiln'a looks on certain mornings? Well, it's simply a case ofthe day after the night before. Too bad he keeps such 'late hours, isn't it? Wilna, although quite grown up, often resorts to children's games. Her favorite pas- time is playing Button, Button,-'who's got the Button? We know well enough whols got the Button, Wilna, and in case we shouldn't find him in your company, a trip to Tracy would help us along. Speaking of Wilna brings to one's mind Ruth Gillette. Ruth and Wilna are as inseparable as Siamese twins, They're always together when they're not with other people. Ruth has a decided liking for music, musicians, and things like that. She is also an elocutionist of rare ability-her favorite recitation being, lf a spider breaks his webu or CWeberj something like that. Her future intentions are to-oh, well, you'll hear about it later. Our most scholarly girl is Gertrude Stockder, and for her merit she has been awarded the honor of Valedictorian. Gertrude has always been very well-behaved in school, probably because she had a back seat where a conversation could be carried on very nicely without the teacher being any wiser. She was assistant editor of the L'Pennant and will continue to bring glory to M. H. S. at Smith. Friends-behold our Human Information Bureau, William Stratton! Bill is an authority on everyonels business. If you're in doubt as to what kind of material is in your next door neigh- bor's new dress, just ask Billy. He'll tell you the cost, the width, the store in which it was purchased and all other details. Billy took part in the Senior Play. After graduation he will continue work in the commercial Held. That girl over there with a South Manchester High School pin is Hazel Smith. Hazel is very fond of reading, and prefers Chambers' stories to those of any other author. Hazel is a mem- ber of the Class Day committee. New Britain Normal, and in- cidentally, South Manchester Training School, next. A model of all quietness is Agnes 'Hotchkiss She never 75 speaks above a whisper. She is really awfully meek. One can see how horribly meek she is, for though a girl of marvelous in- ftellect, she never speaks in class unless called upon. She became .a member of our class during our' Junior year, coming to us from 'Vlfallingford High School. A terrible noise is heardg the branches of the trees are blown back and forth, the blinds creakg the thunder rolls and rumblesg -cries of caged creatures fill the air, the groans and wailings of the wild winds are heard, the noise increases, it approachesg it comes nearerg we hold our breath-and William Loomis, our noisiest boy, appears on the scene. Billy is a mighty good ath- lete and we feel sure that he won't become conceited if we men- tion the fact that he had many a vote for handsomest boy. He is very fond of poetry and glad is CGladysj he to admit that the f'Message of One Tiny Violet is his favorite. He is a member of the Annual staff and has been well able to Cope with the trials and tribulations of an assistant business manager. Thyrza Birdsey is one of those girls who come to school de- termined to learn her lessons, behave herself, and altogether lead an exemplary life, and as far asllwe have been able to find out, she has kept to her resolution better than most people who re- solve. Thyrza is very brave9she took Greek and made a suc- cess of it. Thyrza has never confided' any secrets to us, but we can guess from reports that thereis an attraction in East Meriden which takes up her spare moments. 5 To Mary Lee Rockwell life' islone everlasting giggle. She has fairly giggled herself through a four years' course preparatory for college. And as for asking questions, Mary Lee can keep up a continual bombardment of who, why and what -and when they're all answered, she is ready to begin a series of when, where and how. She is chairman of the Class Day commit- tee. Smith next. Anna Kinniry never troubles anyone in school! She is very attentive to her studies and possesses great power of concentra- tion-a thing which we all envy. During the past four years she has won many friends by her sweet character and lovable dis- position. See that happy, smiling girl over there? Well, that's Len- tine Savage. Lentine was voted our happiest girl-a thing which she rightly deserved. kLentine is always bubbling over 76 with joy, and there's a reason. No, Lentine, we won't fuss you by telling every one, but we'll simply say that you took Geology in order to become better acquainted with the construction of a certain Cliff on Pleasant Street. Lentine took the part of Eva Webster in the Senior Play. By the way, have you ever noticed how Lentine Combs her hair? Tt's becoming, isnlt it? This young man is Peter Combs. During the first three years of his High School career, Pete was a candidate for best- behaved boy, but alas! what a change this last year has wrought. The climax was reached in the Senior Play, the Private Secre- tary, in which he took the part of Harry Marsland. Why, he actually became Savage. Pete served on the Pennant staff and is editor-in-chief of the Annual -both of which honors show what a valuable addition he is to the class. Dorothy Lynch can boast of the gigantic altitude of two feet in her shoes. But then we all know that good things come in small packages-so cheer up, Dot, I have proven your value. During her junior year, Dot was a very Earnest student, but this year has barely CBaileyj found time to open her books. She is so preoccupied with the Freshmen. Of course, it hasn't been made public yet, but Dot has had an excellent offer to take the part of Dorothy Donnelly in Madame X. VVe are absolutely sure she'd make a success of it and I trust the occupants of Lower Tower every fifth period will uphold my statement. Our most ladylike girl is Ruth Gardner, and being most ladylike, she naturally has a secret liking for the opposite sex. As a true Gardner, she takes great pleasure in cultivating plants, and this summer intends to devote all her time to the care of her Sweet William. What an enjoyable vacation she'll have! One of our meek girls is Ida Sternberg. She is very business- like-always tending strictly to her own affairs. She has peace- fully and happily wended her way through the upper realms of the Commerciialites, and after graduating will make her way in the business world. Let me now present to you one who in debate would even make Webster's arguments shake, this prodigy is Benjamin Tonkonow. Whenever the word debate is mentioned, Bennie arches his eyebrows, looks wise and plods to the scene of conflict, and in less than ten minutes, returns with flying colors, as any -one who attended a certain one of the Junior-Senior socials can S 77 verify. Yet in spite of his ever serious and complicated loftiness of thought, Bennie has been known to waste many a study period in entertaining his fair neighbors in an Ha la vaudeville manner. But theng'tis said that poets are triflers with women's hearts, and Bennie, as you know, is our Class Poet. He is a member of the 'AAnnual staff, as well as being our most industrious boy. Ruth Stannis is our nerviest girl. We know no reason why she should have been voted that honor unless it is for the reason that she believes in upholding her own rights very vigorously. Ruth has a great capacity for work, especially when some one does it for her. Now that her Kidd days are over, Ruth has be- come very much interested in United States history, particularly in that part concerning the wonderful exploits of Dewey. Ruth is a member of the Glee Club and took part in the German Play. Hazel Savage is one of our popular girls, as the Class Census proved. She carries off the honors for most versatile girl, class drummer and best actress. Hazel took the part of Miss Ashford in the Senior Play, the Private Secretaryf' and reflected a great deal of credit upon herself. She is fond of nature and especially delights in taking long walks in the autumn. To prove this, the following story is told of her: One day Hazel was walking alone in the woods, searching for nuts. Suddenly a little Burr got stuck on her and although she tried in all sorts of ways to free herself, that persistent little Burr still clung. But that was long ago and Hazel says that that Burr is a chestnut now. But, at any rate, it is evident that some unseen power urged a new hero to Bob up -a thing which has proven very satisfactory, hasn't it, Hazel? There's a little maid, Tho' often 'tis said She's never made a racketg But we all can tell So quickly and well, The giggle of Agnes Hackett. Agnes has always had the appearance of being a very quiet girl but to any one who is well acquainted with her, she is any- thing but that. Sometimes Qand this sometimes usually occurs in German recitationj Agnes becomes addicted with a severe case 78 of giggleitis but luckily enough the teachers have never pre- scribed afternoon session as a cure. Abina Wood's heart is always as light as a feather. She wears a perpetual smile from sunrise to sunset, and between times. Abina has a hobby'and itls collecting fashion books. No, not Paris fashions. They interest her not. She prefers Stiles from North Haven-a very good choice, indeed. What's that noise? Was it an explosion, , n , alarmed, friends, it's only Henry Riecke sneezing. Many a time and oft the profound silence which exists in Lower Tower has been broken by this same energetic outburst. But this can be easily explained-it is merely a manifestation of his unrestricted good humor. ' He is a member of the Annual staff, our best- natured boy, happiest boy, jolliest-oh, just let me catch my breath-and best all-round boy, Class Songster, shone in the role of Sidney Gibson in the f'Private Secretaryfl and played on the football team-that's all. Riecke's weak point is trifling who attended the Senior Play rehearsals could testify. He is the writer of Part H of the History. So ends the first part of the History of the Class of 1911. 'The deed is done, let the mob howl. P Oh o donlt be with the girls, as any one 79 Class History Part Two H. HENRY A. RIECKE Having never before occupied the worthy position of his- torian, I cannot describe my feelings when I was chosen to write the second part of the history of so illustrious a class as that of 1911. We must leave some written record of ourselves to go down in historyg hence this little from me. Much could be said, but only a little will be said about each one. This good-looking young chap is Arthur Hill Brooks. Arthur always has money, as he is our Class Treasurer. He always looks on the bright side, and his motto is, Never do today what can be put off till tomorrow. Art only lacked a few votes for Class Optimist. He played baseball for four years, and was manager of the 1909 football team. Arthur is our Class Musician, being very skilled in playing the cello. He seems to take great delight in playing in the company of a certain Harper in Water- bury. He will attend the University of Pennsylvania in the fall. This is our most popular boy, Robert Henry Sage Booth. He has been voted our handsomest boy, a title he well deserves. He has also been voted our Class Fusser, a title he still more deserves. As the most popular and the most admired boy, Bob again comes to the front. Robert was president of the Athletic Association, where he showed his vast knowledge of parliamen- tary law. He was also editor-in-chief of the Pennant. Booth's future intentions are to continue hunting Savages. Ah! Why, here is Rieta Fannie Bowen-our quiet little Rieta. She is quite a prose writer, having written several pro- ductions for the Pennant In the literary world she is better known as Rit. Rieta is very imaginative, and desires to be SO alone. Often she has locked herself in a room, and after medi- tating for some time, has picked up a pen and sliding it gently across the paper, has produced one of the finest pieces of work. Why,it would put shame on the works of Shakespeare, Scott, Tennyson, Whittier, a.nd the rest! Rieta is a member of the Commercial Department. Among the best athletes of Meriden High School, Edward Danekind shines forth. Edward has great ability as a football player, having made the team in his Freshman year and having been a member ever since. He was one ofthe best centers M. H. S ever had. He was captain of the 1910 team. Edward also has great ability as a baseball player and he played on the school team the last two years. Danekind was voted our Class Athlete. Not only can Italy boast of Patti, but also can the Class of -1911, in the person of Adelina Patti Fulton. Now her fame as a singer is known only to the members of the High School, but it will not be long till she will be known world-wide. Many a time has she held the breathless attention of the students by her sweet and charming voice, which she made good use of in the Wednesday singing period. Here's hoping she'll keep out of vaudeville. She was an associate editor of the Pennant, and also took the part of Cathos in the French Play. Is this little Eva of Uncle Tom's Cabin? Why, no, thisis Eva Hackbarth of the Class of 1911. Eva Hackbarth, did you say ?-the young lady who has so many gentlemen callers? Yes, that's she. VVe all know how difficult it is to write, and write well, but Eva has mastered the art, and is now our Class Pen- man. She is a member of the Chapel Grinds, and intends to con- tinue her good work in the business world. Behold our Class Infant-Elsie Hotchkiss. You probably don't believe in putting infants on the stage, yet we offered Elsie the part of the old landlady in the Senior Play, and we will never regret asking her. Elsie has been voted our Class Optimist and best-natured girl. Do you hear that giggle ?-that's Doris Kerwin. Now, Doris, laugh for the ladies and gentlemen. Little, but oh myl During her course at High School, Doris has achieved for herself the honorable position of Class Giggler and Fusseress, and has cer- tainly carried off the honors with flying colors. Until her junior year, Doris was a quiet little thing, but alas! in her Senior year she 81 broke loose and fell CPhilj from the pedestal of silence. Doris has developed a great fondness for nature study, and likes nothing better than to gaze high at CHyattl Clifffsl, and follow the course of Brooks. Here is Robert Lapidos, our Class Ventriloquist. Generally speaking, Robert is a rough-houser. Many a time when Lappy tried to apply his skill as a ventriloquist, and to make his talk sound as if it came from the further corner of the room, he Was unsuccessful, and poor Lappy was rewarded With a deportment session. Even the Senior Play could not get along Without Lappy, and he took the part of Knox, a Writ-server. Lappyis favorite tune is Under the Yum-Yum Tree, to which he composes his own Words. Our most popular girl is Margaret Ferguson Lyon. Margaret has a Wide range of admirers, including little ones, big ones, fat ones, thin ones, blondes, brunettes, and last but not least, curly- headed ones. Margaret has ai decided religious inclination and devotes a great deal of her timelto the study of Scripture. She prefers gym Qimj training to all other exercise. She is our best- dressed girl and biggest time-waster. Bobbit is somewhat of a poet, having Written several pieces for the Pennant. but poor Bobbit felt very much offended one morning when her teacher casually remarked that poets were not in their right senses. Did you hear that giggle? Well, that belongs to Ethel Lan- gevin. She is a very Ray of knowledge on the pleasures which a trip to Springfield gives one. Ethel took the part of Lisbeth in the German Play and brought glory to herself in that role. She delights in teasing a certain member of the faculty during the fourth period. Ethel is a Don at tantalizing the Junior boys, but she is also very sincere CSt. Cyrj, of course. Her next stop is the Springfield Library Training School. Behold! friends, behold Randal L. Lucas! a great factor in our Class of l9ll. What would We have done Without him? Randal has been voted our most businesslike boy-Well, Why shouldn't he be? for we gave him many opportunities to develop along this line. He was treasurer of the A. A., business manager of both the Pennant and Annual, and also manager of the 19ll baseball team. Randal was most certainly a hustler, and one could often meet him in South Meriden hunting for an Ad. He Was voted our most scholarly and most versatile boy. His next stop is Yale. 82 I now want to introduce to you Miss Bertha Moses. I say, isn't she a healthy looking sort of a girl-but why shouldn't she be? as she lives out on South Farms, and has about a two-mile walk to school every day. Bertha is a very good commercial scholar. Almost all graduating classes have had boy farmers among them, but none were so fortunate as the Class of 1911, in having a young lady farmer. Have you noticed that quiet, innocent-looking youth over there? That's Robert Mueller. Although Bob was voted our best-behaved fellow, don't get a wrong impression. Bob is especially fond of swimming, and would you believe it? one night at a Halloween party, he became so wrought up at seeing a tub of water that he simply couldn't resist a plunge. After -graduating, Robert will, as President Roosevelt did, leave for a hunting trip in which he will make Lyon trapping his hobby. Robert intends to enter the University of Pennsylvania next year. Our next victim, who is dear to the hearts of all, is our best all-round girl, Adelaide McKiernan-she is all around too with- well, 1 mustn't tell all 1 know. I always thought Adelaide truth- ful until tonightfand my reasons are entirely personal, If would not dare to criticise her publicly, or to point out how much she prevaricated about her classmates. 1'd like to say something about her-and I could, too, but it would not be the gentlemanly thing to do, so 1 will say only a few things in her favor. Adelaide comes from South Meriden. Her High School career has been filled with success. She is one of our high-stand girls, and is very popular, being secretary of our illustrious class and a member of both the 'A Pennant and f'Annual staffs. As Edith Marsland, in the Senior Play, she made a big hit. Next in line is Frances Ida Oefinger. Frances, like most all the other members of the band of Commercial students, is very -quiet, and therefore, there is very little one can say either against her or in her favor. She is a very good scholar and some time ago brought honor to the school by winning a place in a typewriting contest held in Bridgeport. Behold, my friends, here is a young lady of whom we think a great deal, Miss Mary O'Donnell. Mary was voted our most businesslike girl, and was another one of those who represented M. H. S. at the typewriting contest in Bridgeport. Mary is also 823 a good penman, and is always busy. We should not lose sight of the fact that she is also a very good-natured girl. Hazel Roberge is another one of our high-stand girls and one of those lucky few who do not have to worry about gradua- tion time. Hazel is well liked, and it seems as though she must have missed being best-behaved girl by a very few votes. It is also said that she came very near getting most inquisitive girl. If you ever want to jolly Hazel, just tell her that it is time to start now, and nothing more will be necessary. Hazel took part in the French Play which was given by the French classes. She intends to continue her studies next year at boarding school. , My friends, look sharp, for this is Mildred Emma Sorg, our Class Beauty. Isn't she pretty? We all admire beauty, you know, and therefore Mildred was voted our most admired girl. Mildred is a member of the Girl's Glee Club and has a very melo- dious voice. She was associate editor of both the Pennant and A'Annual. ' We tried hard to 'ind out her intentions for the future, but evidently she' is not ready to announce them. Could they be -P This happy-looking, good-natured young body is Mary Sokol. Mary is an ardent worker and is one of the prettiest-look- ing young ladies in the Business Department. In connection with Mary we must say something about Ebba Swenson. These two young ladies have a very long walk to school every morning, but unlike many of us who live nearer, always get here on time. If you see Mary Sokol around you are certain to see Ebba Swen- son. Such a great friendship has sprung up between these two young ladies that it would be a very clifhcult thing to separate them. Honkl Honkl That sounds like Arthur Sternberg, the boy automobilist. Arthur has been voted our most quiet boy and as for a good-looking, healthy sort of a fellow-why just look at those nice red cheeks. Arthur has been chairman of the printing committee. He took the Business course and will continue work in that line. Friends, here is another one of our good-looking young ladies -Virginia Olive Stockburger, arise and show yourself! Virginia has the faculty of drawing her thoughts instead of expressing them in words. She has been voted our Class Artist. She has often been heard raving CRavenj over the delights of High School life. ' 84 This noisy girl is Ruth Ida Taylor. Ruth joined us in our Junior year, having come from New Haven. Since she has been with us she has passed many a rich remark which, being Elled with humor, for Ruth is very humorous, has set both teacher and scholars into a fit of laughter. Ruth's future intentions are, she says, to become a gymnastic teacher. Now to say a few words about Louisa Taylor. Louisa was one of the four who was awarded a place of honor in Bridgeport as a typewriter. Louisa is now a Taylor, but it appears that in the near future she may become a Gardner. Whether as a Taylor or a Gardner, we wish her success. u know ames Lewis Wright? Well here he is now Do yo I . , , and take a good look at him, for james is one of our most talented actors. James was certainly Wright there when he took the role of the Private Secretary in the Senior Play. james is very fond of experimenting and can be seen almost any day working with his new Payne remover. For some reason or other, james has taken a liking to West Hartford, it may be that he has be- come infatuated with the place, or perhaps with some-well, what's the difference. As vice-president of Societas Scholae, james has shown his desire for the betterment of the school. His future intentions are as yet undecided, but let us hope that he will continue the good work he has so successfully commenced. That young lady over there who has been so attentive thus far this evening, and has uttered so many little ripples of laugh- ter, is Emily Wadsworth. Emily has been voted our Class Grind, and most ambitious girl-she certainly is-why, at any time, on the way to school or home from school, Emily holds her book open in her hand as she goes along, studying all the time. As for honesty in correcting the fellows' French papers, Emily is right there, to the fellows' sorrow. en ion friends to our great German and chemistry Att t , , C scholar, Nellie Woodl Nellie became one of our number in our junior year, having come from Worcester. She looks to be a very quiet sort of a girl, but as the motto says, Looks are deceiving ' -such is the truth with Nellie, why sometimes-well never mind, sometimes. There is in Middletown a certain center of attrac- tion for Nellie. Some say it is in the direction of Wesleyan, but we do not know for certain. This gentleman is Thomas McGrath. Mugsie is known for many things-one of which is debating. Oh, how he likes to 85 talk, and how we enjoy hearing him! He always says something h h W en e talks Cwhich is more than some of us doj. He is a mem- ber of the noted star-gazing class. Mugsie is thinking of be- com' mg a manufacturer of perfumes. He certainly got a start at this occupation in the chemistry class Here is Wh h l . ere e earned to put certain chemicals together which would produce' an odor+ Oh, my! Mugsie expects to take up the study of dentistry, so letls all ' ' ' Wait and patronize him. Here ends the history of the Class of 1911, of dear old M.H.S., as it closes its career in school life and begins one in life's school. 86 Class Prophecy Part One HAZEL N. SAVAGE h On the wind's wings I'll ride through all the courts of earthly kings. -Thomas Dekker, Old Formnatus, 1600. In the summer of 1921, I went to an aeroplane meet at Cheshire. Never having attended one before, I was naturally very curiousg in fact so interested did I become that I did not notice a young man approaching me. The first intimation I had of his presence was when I heard him say, L' Pardon me, but may I ask your name? Rather surprised, I answered, A'Yes-Hazel Savage. I knew immediately that it was my old classmate, Robert Hyde. He said that he was entered on the lists, and wanted to know if I would like to accompany him in his Bight. Of course, I was very glad to accept, As we were walking over to his machine, noticing my hat, which was rather large, he said, Here, you'd better put on this cap. It's old, but it will stay on, in spite of the wind. Well, we started. Everything was going beautifully, we had reached a fairly good height and I was enjoy- ing myself to the fullest extent, when-well, I don't know what happened, but the next thing I knew I was on the ground, trying . . h. to extricate myself from a tangle of machinery. My clot ing was pretty badly torn g in fact the only thing which was uninjured was the old cap. b Oh dear I thou ht A' I wish I could be invisible so that y 1 g , v no one could see how I look. I saw some one coming toward me, andaof course I expected him to ask if I were badly hurt, but he took absolutely no notice of me, That's queer, I thought, I guess I'll speak to himf' but at the sound of my voice he started, looked around him, and then rushed off as fast as his dignity would allow him. Then a great light broke upon me. I was in- visible. The only way I could account for it was by the cap. It must be a wishing-cap. How my classmate happened to be in 87 possession of such a priceless treasure never entered my mind. I sat down and tried to think over what had happened. I little dreamed when I started out that morning that before night I should be flying-flyingkflyingl What did that name suggest, Why-Hazel Roberge, of course. I I found myself on a city street. A young lady was rushing along, gazing madly behind her. There was something familiar about this escapade and I was not surprised to find myself face to face with Hazel Roberge. Do you suppose he's seen me yet? fearfully breathed Hazel. I glanced in the direction from which she had come and I beheld a youth hurrying toward us and he CAndyj was certainly none other than Hazel's persistent New Haven suitor. Suddenly she gazed high at CHyattD the top of a building and I expected to see her soaring upward in accordance with her name, Flying Roberge, but with one last fearful glance over her shoulder, she disappeared around the corner and I imag- ined she had gone to hide CHydej. I happened to think of Abina Wood, and this brought me into a studio in New York. Before an easel was seated a young lady busily drawing what appeared to be an illustration for a fashion plate. Around the room were several pictures which I remembered having seen in the 'lDelineator. So Abina was an illustrator! Well, I might have imagined it, judging from the way she followed the styles CStilesj in High School. She told menthat Rhoda Birdsey had become a society leader and did a great deal of entertaining at her country home. She was quite a sportswomang had stocked her estate with game, and spent the greater part of her time following the hunts CHuntzj. Coming out on to the street I saw over a store this sign: RGBERT LAPIDOS, p ELECTRICIAN. Come Inside and see the Electrical Reproduction of the Point of Foucalt's Experiment. p I also saw on billboards advertisements of the namesake of Adelina Patti, Adelina Fulton, the world-renowned soprano. It seemed that she was to give a concert that night. In passing the theatre I saw that as an added attraction, Mlle. Fulton would also read selections from her favorite poem, Childe Harold. Happening to come through South Meriden, I saw ia little 88 store with a sign which read 'A Miss Wilna Hubbard. All sorts of fancy Buttonfsj. just then the lady herself came out, got into a waiting touring car and rode away. Well, I thought, I guess the Button business pays. I next thought of Agnes Hotchkiss, and I found myself in a hospital ward. The nurse, whom I recognized as Agnes, was tak- ing care of a young man who appeared to have been in an acci- dent, as his head was encased in bandages, I evidently arrived at the crisis, for the man was asking a very important question, and, from the smile that Agnes gave him, I judged that he would recover. While walking along the street I read a bulletin, which stated that Arthur Sternberg had won the Vanderbilt Cup, driving an Oldsmobile. This was only one of several races which this daring young chauffeur had won. I had often wondered what had become of Ethel Langevin since her graduation, and this time when I wondered, I quickly covered the distance to Torrington. There in a garden, quietly picking flowers, was Ethel. I might have expected that she would live there, but that the noisy child had become quiet startled me. She recognized me at once. While talking, she said that Bertha Moses was also living in Torrington. She had ex- pected a call from Bertha the day before, but as there was a hard Storm and all the hacks CHaxj were engaged, she was uanable' to come. She also told me that Ida Carlson had lived at first in New Britain, but that now she had settled in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she was as fond as ever of attending the theatre. Somehow or other I happened to think of Jimmie Wright, and found myself in a large church in Wallingford. The minister, according to the church calendar, was the Reverend james Wright. He rose to give his text, which was from the Gospel according to Ruth, first chapter, sixteenth verse. Up to that time I had not been sure that this dignified person was the jim- mie Wright I knew at High School, but when I heard his text- all doubts vanished from my mind. Still, I did not see how he could choose that without a qualm of Payne, if he still remem- bered the rehearsals for our Senior Play. Somehow I knew he would settle in Wallingford. He used to be so fond of it, he would walk way down to gaze at its lights, even at one o'clock in the morning. S9 In the Springfield Republican I read this: 'AMlle. Taylor- Quietus, the world-renowned concert singer, will favor the con- gregation of the First Methodist Church with a few selections this evening. It sounded rather interesting and so I thought I'd go to hear her. When I arrived, it was Ruth Taylor! It was hard to imagine that noisy person whom I knew in High School, changed to this quiet, subdued prima donna. Her selections were of her own compositionashehad set to music the tragedy of Julius Caesar! Then I thought of Ruth-er-a-well, her name used to be Stannis, anyhow, but I rather doubted that 'she still retained that name. I seemed to be in a northern country where there was snow on the ground. Seated on the doorstep of a house, a sled by her side, was Ruth. She received me very cordially, but still seemed a little restless, as if waiting for some one. After her first surprise had worn off, I said, Well, Ruth, I see you haven't got over your kid CKiddj tricks yet, for you still go sliding. As we were talking there appeared a young man labeled with a number such as runners wear on their backs. Ruth told him to get num- bers 27, 46, 14 and 69, and some girls to make up a sliding party. Why, we want to go alone, ventured the young man. Then up spake Ruth, t'Oh, do we! CDeweyj. The young man went, and when I had recovered from my astonishment, I asked Ruth if she were running a lunatic asylum or a penitentiary. Why, neither, she replied, but I simply can't keep track of the fel- lows who call on me. That one, you noticed, was number 23. It's rather apt too, for I'm going to give him his conge this even- ing. I like him, but his hair doesn't harmonize with my new gown. A' After leaving Ruth, I bought a paper, and this was the first thing that caught my eye: KIDNAPPED I Miss Virginia Stockberger, the beautiful and famous young artist, was kidnapped last evening while returning from a Baptist Church supper. For her safe return, her relatives will pay any price, no matter how high it CI-Iyattj is. At the thought of Randal Lucas I found myself in the Senate Chamber, in Hartford. There was a bill before the house to have a twelve o ,clock trolley from South Meriden to Meriden. A very eloquent young man was speaking in favor of the bill. I immedi- 90 ately saw that it was Randal. In conclusion he said, fANow I know about this thing from experience, for I have found how inconvenient it is to walk from South Meriden to Archer's Cor- ner in order to get that twelve o'clock car to Meriden. As I came out of the Capitol I saw approaching me a young lady with a very businesslike manner. When she came nearer I saw that it was Ruth Gillette. She was quite surprised to see me and stopped to talk. She said that she was selling pianos and very successfully too. I asked her for what make of pianos she was agent, and she looked at me in astonishment. Why, the Weber, of course, said she. Did you think I would have any- thing to do with any other? She told me that Mary Sokol, Ebba Swenson and Frances Oefinger were running a business college, which in six weeks taught all the essentials of a business education. After we had talked for some time we both started on our ways. just then I heard a band approaching and stopped to listen. I asked a passerby if there were a circus in town. 'A Oh, no, he said, 'fit's only the suffragettes. At that moment the pro- cession ho ve in sight and who should be at the head of it but my old classmate, Margaret Lyon, carrying a large banner, H Votes for Women. She was evidently enjoying herself very much and would Bob her head at different people whom she knew. When she saw me she halted the procession and came over to talk to me. Bobbit said that she had at first tried raising chickens in a quiet little Glen on the Pacific coast, but finding that work too strenuous and losing a number of chicks when a mule or CMuellerj some other ferocious animal got loose in the chicken yard, she decided to become a suffragette. 'fBut who is that striking looking blonde in the harem skirt, I askedg the one at the end of the procession. That, answered Bobbit, is Mary Lee Rockwell. But Mary Lee's hair never used to be that color, I argued. At that moment I noticed projecting from one of the pockets of her skirt, a bottle of peroxide and the mystery was solved. Mary Lee, so Bobbit said, had married a very wealthy man and had become a society leader. She gave a number of private theat- ricals last winter, and made quite a name for herself by her dancing. Only recently she had become interested in woman's suffrage. 91 Bobbit also had something to tell me about Robert Mueller. Bob, it seems, had tried several 'vocations since his graduation. .Among other things he had been a dancing master, but he had 'persisted in teaching only'tlieiVirginia Reel and consequently all 'his pupils had left him. Then Bob decided to become an author, and up to the present time had written two books: the Hrst, The Advantages of a Brimless Derby, I' and the second, an essay on The Best Method in Explanation or Why Cider is Slippery. I' I was glad that at least one of my classmates had made his mark in the literary world. - just then the procession started and Bobbit was obliged to leave me. As I walked along past a schoolhouse, I heard wonder- fully beautiful music of many children's voices. As I looked in the door I saw that theteacher was standing before them, beating time and singing. Who should it be but Caroline Powers! She invited me in and we had quite a chat. She had been teaching the young idea for two years, but, to use her own expression, Thank goodness, this is my last term. I noticed a solitaire on her finger, and the blush that rose as she spoke, and I did not wonderwhy. I asked her if she knew what had become of Wil- liam Stratton. She said that 'after graduation the love for English manners and customs, which he had acquired in the Senior Play, had so grown upon him that he had purchased an English estate and lived the life of a country squire. His accent, by the way, was something' wonderful to listen to. From her I learned also that Florence Bridgen had become a portrait painter in England and was so famous that she was now working on a picture of the King. I A After I came out of the school, I suddenly wanted to see a bases ball game. My wishing-cap obligingly placed me on the grand- stand of a Held where the Giants and Cubs were playing. Who should be playing second base for the Giants but Peter Combs! Everything was going along smoothly until Pete and the umpire had a difference of opinion and Pete became very eloquent and threatened the umpire with all sorts of terrible things. At last he calmed down, but still he looked quite Savage when he took his place again at the second sack. A Feeling rather hungry after the game, I went into a restau- rant. It was very attractive and well equipped. I hadjust seated myself and was reading the menu when I was startled by 'sudden 92 peals of laughter. I thought it sounded familiar. just then I noticed that the name of the place was the Golden Lobster Palace .and that the proprietress was Agnes Hackett. That accounted for the giggles. As I was admiring the place I suddenly noticed that there were no ladies present besides myself. Agnes was ,evidently catering to the masculine taste, Well, I thought to myself, I guess I'm in wrong. and I left without giving .any order. As I came out, I noticed two men talking very earnestly together. Being of an inquisitive turn of mind, I put on my wishing-cap, became invisible, and listened to what they were saying. This is what I heard: Say, have you seen tonight's paper?l' No. Well, Bob Booth has got his divorce from his fourth wife. UHas he? What has he been doing lately? I-Ie's been running a kindergarten, but he got into a Peck fof troubleg all the infants fell in love with him, and so he had to .stop that. At that moment up rushed the young gentleman in question. -Iovel have you seen her? George! but she's a stunner. 'Good landl she bowled me over the first time I saw her. By this I knew that Robert would soon be courting his fifth. As the three men were walking away, all unnoticed by me, ia little wind sprang up and took that precious cap, which had defied the breezes of my flight, and gently but firmly wafted it into a clump of bushes. Search as I might I could not find it, and since with the cap went also its power, I found that the only thing for me to do was to find a railroad station and go home 'by the first train. V an cc L4 .93 Class Prophecy Part Two ROBERT H. S. BOOTH A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the best of men. It was June, 1925, and I was riding in the Meriden special leaving New York at noon. As I looked out of the window, I could see the other track with its one rail gleaming in the sun- shine and I thought of the days before the mono-rail system had been perfected, and people were forced to travel at the absurdly slow rate of Hfty or sixty miles an hour. just then I heard the shrill whistle of a train, and saw it coming in the distance. At the same moment the car in front swung across the other track. I realized that in some way our track had been broken and that we were directly in the path of the other train. There was a sudden crash and our car rose bodily into the air. I felt myself Boating through space, and looking down I could see the wreck far below me. I realized that my spirit had left my body and that I was moving through the air at will. After some aimless wandering I thought of my old class- mates, and decided to look them up. The first one of whom I thought was Nelson Stiles, who had been our Class President, back in High School days. As if in answer to the thought, I found myself over a large garden. I saw a card lying on the ground. On it I read the words Nelson Stiles. I raise the best small fruits in North Haven. From this I gathered that he had taken up horticulture as his calling, but imagine my surprise on going further on to see Nelson driving a pair of grays, and shouting, Wood, Wood, six barrels for a dollarll' The next object which caught my eye was a newspaper, and in glaring headlines I read Mademoiselle Lina Cavalierra Dead. Miss Mildred Sorg, a Connecticut girl, is now taking her place in 94 the New York journal' Beauty Column, and even outdoing the renowned beauty of the French Demoisellef' In the next column I read that Miss Louisa Taylor had been appointed secretary to a foreign minister, and that she was in great demand on account of her speed and accuracy. On the next page I noticed a large advertisement reading, For all the latest scandals, red tape and the like, apply to Thomas McGrath, matrimonial agent of the Cheshire fSpasm'. Taking a good sweep along the coast I found myself in front of a large hotel which bore the name of Summer Breezes Inn. Everything in the hotel, as far as I was able to perceive, was run on the air system. All the cooking was done by hot air. The refrigerators were air-cooled, fresh air was supplied at reasonable rates, the pillows were pneumatic, and even the mattresses were stuffed with air. Naturally enough, when I looked for the name of the proprietor I found that it was William Loomis. The hotel was well patronized, for the graceful carriage and breezy manners of my classmate had made him very popular, and even as I mused upon the general breeziness of the place, I saw Bill com- ing toward me. This raised such a wind that I was swept away, and near sunset came to a substantial farmhouse with a large farm attached thereto. Upon inquiring I found that it was the estate of Mrs. --, whose maiden name had been Anna Kinniry. So Anna had settled down to farming. I found a place to put up for the night, and the next morning set out early. While soaring over a dense forest, I noticed below me a neat and home-like bungalow. In a spirit of curiosity I descended to get a better look. Seated on the porch I noticed a young woman who proved to be my former happy-go-lucky classmate, Doris Kerwin. Oh, yes! answered Doris, to my in- quiries, Uperfectly well and contented here among my numerous Brooks, and then again, you see I have line opportunities to Converse, although this situation seems apparently so isolated. Upon speaking about the Class of 1911, Doris said that she had been to New York lately, and while walking along one of the streets noticed a huge sign reading, Benjamin Tonkonow, Attor- ney at Law, Poet and Debaterf' Further down the street, continued Doris, I entered a bookstore, and about the first book I picked up was entitled 'How to be Seen and not Heard, by Ida Sternbergf But in contrast to this seemingly sensible 95 volume I heard a discord such as none but a German band could make. They were trying to play, lNo Hiding Place Down There,-' and 'Helen, Dear, Where Art Thou?' and say, you can imagine my surprise at finding Arthur Brooks to be the leader of this assemblage of tin horns and bass drums. Thanks to this little bungalow and its occupant, I had learned about a few more of my classmates-but for the rest of them. In some manner I found myself in Cheshire, lost in one of the lonely by-roads of that metropolis. Suddenly I saw a farm wagon approaching, and heard a wonderfully beautiful voice singing, He's a Cousin of Mine. Yes, the driver of the wagon was Elsie, but her name wasn't Hotchkiss any more. I had been soaring for some time when I found myself in Greece over the Olympian Fields, and as luck would have it there was a meet on that very day. I noticed that the center of at- traction appeared to be an athlete who wore the emblem of the dear old U. S. A. After the meet was over I heard the announcer say, Edward Danekind, the American, has proven to be the hero of the day by winning first place in the potato race and sev- eral other important events, and bids fair to put his home team at the head ofthe list. When I had left Greece and was soaring over Germany, suddenly a large placard came in sight, f'The Stockder Seminary for Girls. Why, I wonder if that can possibly be Gertrude Stockder? Sure enough, her school had become widely known by turning out some of the brightest scholars of the day. I stopped and asked for Gertrude, to see if she could not possibly inform me as to the whereabouts of more of the members of 1911. She said that Emily Wadsworth was running a home for orphan cats, and was devoting most of her time to the study of the feline race, and had published one book on The Higher Education of Cats. I asked Gertrude if she had heard of Adelaide McKiernan. Heard of her! I should think I had, and haven't you? Why, Adelaide has been married three times. Her last venture is an English nobleman. After trying the stage as a source of amuse- ment, she was pestered so by her many admirers that she decided to settle down to quiet married life. I scoured the country for miles around in hopes of running into more of my classmates, but could not locate any of the fa- 96 miliar faces. Dejectedly I gave up the hunt and decided to re- turn to my home town. I reached, Meriden and was walking up Colony Street when in front of the Crystal Theatre I noticed the sign: n . MOVING PICTURES! Scenes from the lives of High School Graduates. Special Pictures Tonight of Graduates of 1911. Come Early and Avoid the Rush. , Manager and Illustrator, Ruth Payne. That night, with renewed hope of finding my classmates, I arrived at the Crystal in due time to obtain a good seat. There was Ruth on the stage ready for business. The Erst picture was thrown upon the screen, and she started to explain the details as follows: I obtained this picture soon after starting my collection. The room before you is the dining-room of a Southern home. The table, as you see, is laden with delicacies peculiar to the South, corn pones, fried chicken and rice pudding. The old negro mammy putting on the finishing touches looks up, grinning broadly, as a young man and woman enter and take their seats at the table. We now recognize the young couple as Lentine Savage and her husband. As I was traveling through Mexico I took this picture of our missionary friend, Nellie Wood. Full of the cares and the perplexities of school life, she questioned me as to how she could keep these lively Mexican girls within bounds. Her hair is slightly gray about her forehead because of these troubles. She was bravely meeting every discouragement, and intended to spend her whole life in this country. The scene before you is a large drawing-room of the Gov- ernment palace in the city of Vienna. The young woman whom you see smiling so channingly in the center of the picture is Ruth Gardner. Soon after completing her High School course she went to a school in Boston for the sake of having a good time. Here she met a prominent young Bostonian, who shortly after was sent to Vienna as a foreign ambassador, and carried Ruth away with him as his bride. In the catalogue of a South Manchester Grammar School, I was surprised to ind this picture of our classmate, Hazel Smith. In this softly shaded 'study' you see Thyrza Birdsey sitting 97 in a large leather chair, slowly turning the leaves of a picture- book to the delight of two beautiful children, who are sitting on either side of her. Thyrza taught for one year after leaving High School, and was then able to fulfill her idea of happiness. You will notice in this picture, Eva Hackbarth on her rec- ord-breaking trip between New York and California. She has become a pedestrian and is rivaling Edward Payson Weston's records. The next is the study of Rieta Bowen, who has become an authoress and attracted world-wide fame. f'This machine that you see is one of the latest models. Seated beside the chauffeur, we recognize none other than our classmate, Eilene Fitzgerald. After Eilene finished her studies in the University of Chicago, she took up motoring as a distrac- tion, because she had been painfully disappointed in love while taking her course at college. However, she is now beginning to seem like her old gay self again. Next I should like you to look upon a scene in an army hospital. Notice the two long rows of cots with the poor band- aged soldiers tossing restlessly upon them. Coming down the aisle in her neat white uniform is a Red Cross nurse, whom we recognize as Dorothy Lynch. Let us now look at a street in the most fashionable quarter of Paris. Here hangs a large sign, 'H. Riecke, Shampooing and Hairdressing a specialty. Only English Spokenf Now see the curtain of the large plate glass window pulled aside and Hans' laughing face thrust through the shutter, singing, 'Rhoda, Rhoda, ran a Pagoda' In gathering my pictures, to my delighted surprise, I came across this one in southern Tennessee. In this spacious yard in front of the old Colonial house you see Mary O'Donnell playing ball with her oldest boy. 'fIn this Hlm you see a young woman in a pronounced Harem skirt. You at once recognize her as Olive Richards. But Olive has given up the idea of being a Parisian model, for an Arab proposed to her while wearing this creation. You can imagine her looking at the fellow and answering, curtly, 'I might wear a Harem skirt, but as for being oneeneverl' ':Unfortunately, I have been unable to obtain a picture of one of our classmates, but I received this clipping from a local 953 a er recently' 'Meriden Young Woman Planning to Rise This P P - Season-fSvviss Cheese Atmosphere and Air Pockets Have No Terrors for Her. Though Meriden has not yet produced a bona- hde aviator, the outlook this season is very good. A Meriden young Woman, Miss Hazel Savage, is in training, and before the summer is over local people may be afforded the opportunity of seeing her rising in the air like a typical birdman, in an aeroplane of her own constructionf As I heard these concluding Words the lights in the picture house Went out. I felt a heaviness seize me. A sense of helpless- revv u on me and I awoke to find my legs pinned under ness, g p , a seat and a fat passenger resting peacefully on my chest. .pl IA. in l5'l 3l 99 Class Will, 1911 Part One RUTH PAYNE 1911, aboutlto die, salutes you! Departing from the custom in such cases, and loath, like all members of my conservative profession, to establish precedents, only at tie behest of my noble client, 1911, have I called you together, before her death, to hear her will and to receive her gifts, real and imaginary. I was persuaded to this action by the unusual circumstances of my client. l dread to tell, but be calm: Doctor O'Brien, our beloved school doctor, is present to revive all fainting ones, but he can- not attend to many. Here is my secret, keep it well. A consultation of the faculty, doctors never known to fail in their prognostications, was called on May 11, 1911. After exam- inations which lasted the greater part of a week, they have an- nounced that on Wednesday, june 21, 1911 must die. My client wishes me to state that owing to a lightness of head, caused by the gradual swelling during the last four years, and a heaviness of heart and other organs, caused by thoughts of parting and over-feasting, respectively, she may have been mistaken in her inventory, but such as she thinks she has, she gives to you, praying that you may not believe that it is only because she cannot keep her goods, that she is generous. To the junior Class we leave those Senior seats in Chapel' wh' h h ' ic we ave so honored with our presence. To the Juniors and Sophomores, the privilege of having more than one Senior-junior social per year. To the Freshman Class, a petition which the Senior girls have all signed, for a separate dressing-room next year, so that Seniors' tempers may improve. To future classes of Meriden High School l , we eave ourselves as bright and shining examples to be admired and copied. 100 I, Indifferent Ruminating Sternberg, leave the privilege of explaining to any stray visitors the books of the Commercial Bank, to Ellen McCarthy. I, Furiously Industrious Oefinger, leave to Sarah Illing- worth all the medals, real and imaginary, that I have won during my study of the typewriter keyboard. I, Mildly Enthusiastic Sorg, leave my can of powder with which I secretly waxed the doorway of the Senior room in order that I might slide in more quickly when the last bell was ringing, to Mr. Kane, with the directions to use impartially. I, Histrionic Night-faring Stiles, do will and bequeath to the wood-working department of the future Meriden Trade School, A Wood which may be found thriving on Summer Street. I, Voluble Orderly Stockburger, do leave to any interested in the study of birds, a book which I have taken much pleasure in compiling, the title of which is, The Raven and Its Ways. I, Merry Lofty Rockwell, bequeath my jolly ways and my happy expression to Hazel Benvie. I, Rushing Loquacious Lucas, do hereby cheerfully bestow my energetic temperament and my ever-hurried ways to U Sleepy 'i -Thompson. I, Ever-on-the-wing Engaging Swenson, leave my book of commutation tickets to Bristol to Daisy Johnson. CThe number is limitedj. I, Rather dignified, but Full-of-it Bowen, leave my position as the brilliant star in Correspondence to Emma Pardee, with the hope that she will not eclipse me. I, Hilarious Never-quiet Savage, leave my interest in well- decorated Booths to any one who can appreciate the artistic effect as well as I do. I, Never-give-up Mysterious Wood, leave my favorite song, Co Qmjnrad Cesj to any one so fortunate as to have relatives in Seymour. I, Rambling Modest Gardner, leave my dignified manner and my subdued air.to Flavia Bloxham. I, Laughing Restless Savage, will my vast knowledge of the Cliffs of Pleasant Street to any one who may care to delve into the subject. I, What's-the Hurry Stratton, leave with regret, the rocking- chair which I have so enjoyed in Shorthand class, to jameskGrady. 101 I, Timid Birdsey, will my alarm clock to Lillian Carey. It is set at 3:30, Lillian, so you ought to arrive on time. I, Romping Limpid Hyde, leave to all North Haven students the privilege of meandering around the town until nine o'clock, thereby cutting out disagreeable parts of first period. I, Calm Hesitating Powers, leave my overflowing good nature, together with my place in the Glee Club, to Margaret Tuttle. I, Rattling-something-all-the-time Taylor, do leave my mouth-organ, jewsharp and other musicalC?j instruments with which I have gained such prominence as a noise-maker, to the School Board, in order to form an orchestra to amuse the Fresh- men. I, just-as-quiet Languid Wright, leave my new aeroplane, 1911 model, well stocked with provisions, particularly 4'Olives, to any one thinking of discovering the South Pole. I, Alluring Hackett, leave my megaphone, which it was neces- sary for me to have in order that my voice might be heard, to Evangeline Pomeroy. I, Hoping Fantastic Roberge, leave my mortgage on the telephone to Erdine Winslow. I, Happy-go-lucky Always-in-demand Riecke, leave My ability to sneeze, When in a tight squeeze, To Dorothy Clark. Accept with thanks, please. I, Demure jovial Lynch, bequeath to Hazel Bacon the full enjoyment of cutting Pleasant Street corner at 8:29 59-60. I, Elastic Commotion Hackbarth, leave tothe finder, that part of my voice which I have lost. I think it is locked in one of the bank drawers. I, Agility Knocker McKiernan, do bequeath to Helen Russell, my brilliant conversational powers and my guileless ways. I, Fanciful Artistic Bridgen, leave to the noisiest Freshman my favorite proverb, Children should be seen and not heard. I, Reliable Liberality Gillette, leave my preference for Weber pianos to the musician of 1912. I, Rattling-good-fellow Hap-hazard Satisfied Booth, do bequeath those fascinating ways with which I captivated all the Freshman girls, to Robert Cruise. 102 1 1nterested Ethereal Carlson, do leave the privilege of d t' in three years to the ambitious girl of 1913. gra ua ing We, the cast of the Private Secretary, do hereby give and ' h bequeath the foot-lights to the Class of 1912, trusting that t ey Will make good use of them. 9 We, the boys of 1911, do hereby give and bequeath the sole right to Wear a derby hat to school functions, to the boys of 1912, with these conditions: Th' nwritten law of the school must be enforced by you. is u It must be handed down to generation after generation of b S 'ors small Freshmen, when they get knowledge enough to e em 103 Class Will, 1911 Part Two JAMES WRIGHT To Superintendent W. P. Kelly, we leave the comforting assurance that he shall no longer be compelled to hear the report of the many tardy students of 1911. To Mr. W. J. Prouty, the privilege of attending all future Class Meetings. May he derive as much pleasure from them as he did from ours. To Mr. Montgomery, the sole right of keeping the girls in order in singing period. To Mr. Parsons, the right to drive the Senior boys into the room after the first bell has rung. This permission is restricted to the Senior boys. I, Ever-good-natured Hotchkiss, give and bequeath my everlasting good-nature to- Donald Robinson, hoping that it will cheer him up. V4 I, Exceptional Let-me-tellEit Wadsworth, give and bequeath the porous plaster which has kept up my health in spite of my strenuous work in school, to Clarence Cowing. Note-it still has some strength left in it, although it has been severely taxed. I, Goddess Athena Stockder, give and bequeath the rake, with which I have gathered allmy knowledge, to Rose Gorman. May she use it in the most thorough manner. I, Rhapsodical Am-I-awake Stannis, give and bequeath to Ben McGar, my bored look, which has been acquired with so much practice. I I,Watch-me Come-and-raise-a-rough-house Loomis, leave to Alton Hyatt, the laurels which encircled my fair brow during basketball season. I, Real-quiet Finely-behaved Mueller, give and bequeath my quiet, ladylike ways to Benjamin Bissell. I, Aquiline Piquant Fulton, make these bequests: To 104 Edith Ramage, the position as guard of the dictionary in Lower Tower. To the soloist of next year, the popularity which I have gained by this means. I, Always Loquacious Wood, leave to Helen Rice, my never- failing interest in North Haven styles QStilesj. I, Bubbling Tonkonow, leave my high opinion of Latin studies, Virgil in particular, to Edward Fenn. , I, Languishing Left-in-the-cold Taylor, leave my weary gardener's CGardnerj task ito any one who is interested in such pursuits. I, Daring My-but-I'm-cute Kerwin, do hereby leave to Olive MacGregor, my favorite text-book: Brooks ani Their Ways. I've had my fill CPhilj. I, Awfully-slow Just-too-sleepy-for-anything Sternberg, hav- ing received nothing from the school, have nothing to leave. I, Patronizing just-too-cute-for-anything Combs, leave the Savage interest which I have taken in the Senior year, to Moses Pear. I, Rather-practical Mincing Birdsey, leave the stack of notes which I have collected during my school course, to Mr. Kane, as kindling for the fire next fall. - I, How-nice VVhat-do-you-think-of-that Smith, leave to the Glee Club, that song, 'ATommy. Please sing it often. I I I, Orchestral Generous Richards, leave my favorite Bible story of Simon, to any one who is as much interested in it as I am. . I, Amorous Heedless Brooks, leave the end seat in the Senior room to the one whom the Fates shall declare a suitable occupant for it. We, Much-abused, Try-to-do-anything O'Donnell and Most- 'Clever Cautious Sokol, leave to Mr. Prouty the privilege of decid- ing who, in next year's class, shall have the chance to come in at any time in the day. I, Backwoods Timorous Moses, leave to the 1913 farmers, the formula which I have just discovered, for a shoe polish which will not show the dust of the country. I, Rattling Ever-jolly Payne, leave my ever-ready wit and good-nature to Jimmie Conlon. I, Rather-bashful Lackadaisical Lapidos, leave to the High 2105 School library, the pamphlet entitled, How to get High Marks with Little Study. I, Eternally-happy Materializing Fitzgerald, leave all my Woodmont interests to Weston Morrell. I, Admirable Modest Hotchkiss, leave my modest manners to George Clark. I, Am in t e looking- glass line to the biggest rink ' , p er in the Sophomore Class. CP1ease have no hat pin battlesj I, Ever-in-trouble Effusing Langevin, leave to Helen Kest- ner, my stock riddl If P ' e, a put Dick out, would he let Austin?', 'Mebbe' so, 'mebbe' not. I, Earnest jaw-breaking Danekind, leave to Philip Brooks, the medals which I have won by my athletic talent. I, When-will-it-be just-as-soon-as-you-like Hubbard, leave to the High School library, the book recently completed on that interesting and useful little article, the Butt on. I, Much-admired Freshman-catcher Lyon, leave to Arline Meeks, all the Freshmen which I have captivated and flirted with during study periods in Lower T ower. May she keep up the good work in the future. I, Too-sweet-for-anything Awfully-nervy McGrath, knowing my power as mod ' ern cupid, leave a clear path for Highriter, my nearest rival. iable Kinniry, leave my position as third ' h To this document we, the Class of 1911, do hereby set our hand and seal, on this nineteenth day of june, 1911. THE TowN HALL CLOCK, R CITY BANK, THE CLASS or 1911. Witnessed by THE SILVE 106 Class Day Monday Evening, june the Nineteenth Town Hall Auditorium Programme Music, Day is Breaking .... , , ,,,..,,.,,,,,,.,,., CLASS Class Poem ..... . .......,. ....... B ENJAMIN TONKONOW Class History, Part I ...., Class History, Part ll ...., , ,,,,,,,, , . , ,,., ADELAIDE K. MCKIERNAN HENRY A. RIECKE GIRLS ' RANDAL L. LUCAS Orat1on.... ....... Class Prophecy, Part I .... Class Prophecy, Part Il. . . Music, 'AThe Rose Gatherersu. . . ........... . . . . PM . iHAzEL N. SAVAGE ,HROBERT H. S. Boorn Music, The Nights . . .......,....... GIRLS Class Will, Part I .... . . ..... RUTH E. PAYNE Class Will, Part Il .... ,... . . . JAMES L. VVRIGHT Presentation of Class Gift .... , , , NELSON STILES Music, The Bells of Seville . . ........... CLASS 107 Class Oration RANDAL L. LUCAS Morning has dawned in unclouded splendor upon the broad reen f g expanse o a valley in Mediaeval England. It is the day set for the much-heralded trial in archery. Already the crowds have begun to surge towards the field of strife. Soon a flourish of trumpets is heard. A profound silence en t . N ' ' ' sues ow a slight stir begins to swell throughout the throng. The waving of scarfs and the impatience of the anxious crowd proclaim the appearance of the contestants A th , no er blast from the heralds. The attention of the spectators is f d ' ocuse upon the archer who now steps forward to test his skill He draws his string and sends the arrow on its flying course towards the target. The crowd, followin its Hi ht g g , sees it fall to the ground. The disheartened youth drops back into b . o scurity. Another advances with resolute step, His whole appearance betokens determination. With raised bow he calmly surveys the distant target Bendin his b h l . g ow e ets the arrow slip from his grasp. Guided by his true aim the arrow pierces the very heart of the target. The multitude applauds, the ladies wave their silken kerchiefs, the heralds proclaim glory to the victor and he moves on to receive his reward. On the field of Life we take our places as did the hero of that mediaeval day. A goal of success is offered each one of us. Whether or not we attain it depends upon ourselves alone. Shall l k' ' ' we, ac ing in concentration of effort, fall short of the goal because of inaccurate aim, or shall we, like the resolute archer, guided by a determination to strive towards a definite e d H v direct our energies to success? A At the end of our four years' preparation for the great contest of Life we have chosen Certum pete finem - Strive towards a dehnite end -as our motto. We should now be equally proficient as archers. The arrows, signifying our careers, are about to be set on their forward courses. The destinies of these arrows depend upon the certainty of our aims-upon our observance of our motto. The time has come when each of us is to select his target. The words of our motto should indeed steady our aims. May they, indeed, do so. 108 Valedictory GERTRUDE STOCKDER Four years ago we, the Class of 1911, entered the High School with many hopes and desires. Although we knew the way would be long and hard, nevertheless, we wished to do what others had done. As one climbs a mountain, step by step, stumbling at times and even slipping backward, halting frequently to rest, and again pressing onward, keeping in mind the place from which he hopes to mount still higher, encouraged by the hope of success, and at last, overcoming every obstacle, so we have plodded on day by day, week by week, year by year, until we have reached the point whence we can take a look backward, a look all around and a look into the future. From now on we follow new trails, each one for himself, and so it is with mingled feelings of joy and regret that we bid you farewell tonight. Joy that we have accomplished what we set out to dog that our minds have been cultivated and prepared for higher work, joy for all the pleasures of these four years and their comradeship and for the experience we have gained, which will better enable us to grapple with life. Regret that these days in which we have all grown closer together have ended, and that henceforth they will be a memory only, regret that in at few days we must separate, each one to take up different work. How much we owe to the interest the school authorities have taken in us, the opportunities they have given us, how much to the patience, kindness and willingness of our teachers, and to the companionship of classmates, we never can tell, but we feelthat the memory of them will remain with us forever, and continue to be a source of inspiration to us, as they have been for the past four years. 109 XJ' Xf 'w 1-A I--I RHMATIQ C245 ' 'The Private Secretary' ' By Charles Hawtrey Presented by the Class of 1911 MR. HIARSLAND. In High School Hall February the Twenty-first Nineteen Hundred and Eleven Cast of Characters HARRY MARSLAND fhis nephewj. . . MR. CATTERMOLE ..4.. ............. DOUGLAS CATTERMOLE this nephewb .... . . REV. ROBERT SPALDING ..... ............ MR. SIDNEY GIBSON Ctailor, of Bond Streetb. . . . EVA WEBSTER. EDITH MARSLAND .... .......... . . . . . . . MRS. STEAD fDouglaS' landladyj. . . . . MISS ASHFORD. MRS. SPALDING. ll0 Robert Hyde .Peter Combs .Nelson Stiles . . . .Robert Booth . . . .James Wright . . . . . .Henry Riecke entine Savage .Adelaide McKiernan . . . .Elsie Hotchkiss . . . .Hazel Savage , . . .Ruth Payne THE PRIVATE SECRETARYU C ls Les Precieuses I CHANSON-La Mzwseillziise ...... . . . . . . . .Clzociizr dv jczmvs flies II LES PRECIEUSES RIDICULES., ........ .. .Camedia par ,llolicre Ulix sepfiwzyzc' sieclcj Personnages LA GRANGE A 4 1 ,4 j Benjamin Tonkonow DU CROISY dmants lebutcs' ' ' ' ' ' l Benjamin MCGar GORGIBUS, bon bourgeois ..... .........,..........,., N orbert Bailey MADELON, fille cle Gorgibus, precieuse ridicule. . . ..... Viola Meinke CATHOS, niece de Gorgibus, precieuse ridicule. . . . . .Adelina Fulton MAROTTE, servzmte des precieuses ridicules ..... . .... .Hazel Rolverge LE BIARQUIS DE lWASCARILLE, valet cle La Grange. ,... . Victor Gendron LE VICOAIP'fE DE JODELET, valet de Du Croisy .,... ....... R 'loses Pear DEUX PORTEURS DE CHAISES VIOLONS ...,. qf Vllilfrefl Lamoureux l George Clark L21 scene est 51 Paris, dans la inaison de Gorgibus. 112 FRENCH PLAY CAST ' 'Eigensinn ' ' I LIED. 'kDie VVacl1t Am Rheinf' Die Scliiiler. II LIED. faj Du bist wie eine Blume ..... . .............. Heine fbj 'lScl1wirrend, Tamburinu .,.,. ........ ,.... . S' chuman Die Fraulein Fulton, Powers, Taylor, Lyon, Sorg, Tuttle, ' Roberge, H. Savage, L. Savage. HI EIGENSINN, ein Lustspiel .... ........... Personen AALFRED, deutscher Gflizier .... .......... EMMA, seine Brant .,,.... . AUSDORF, ihr Vziter .... IQATHARINA, ihre Mutter. . PIEINRICH iD. 'ener.,., . LISBETH I 1 ZEIT, Morgen. ORT, Zimmer in Alfreds Wolmung. .' na 114 . . .Bwzedix . . . .Robert Booth . . . . .Ruth Stannis . . .Robert Mueller Gertrude Stockder if Donald Robinson l Ethel Lange-vin GERMAN PLAY CAST 1 Former Plays Presented by The Senior Classes of M 1902 NTHE MERCHANT OF VENICE' 1903 -KSHE STOOPS TO QONQUERP 1904 THE RIVALSY' 1905 THE GOOD-NATURED MAN. 1906 HTHE TAMING OF THE SHREVVX, 1907 'LTHE PRINCESSI' 1908 'ATHE LADY OF LYONS. 1909 THE CABINET MINISTERY 1910 HTHE AMAZONST 116 H Graduation Honors The Radcliffe Hicks Prize Essays The Hicks Prizes for excellence in English composition are awarded annually to six members of the graduating class judges of 1911 The English Department of New Haven High School Winners of Class of 1911 The Immigrant in Our City . . , ......... RANDAL L. Lucas Why Not Votes for VVomen? .. ..,....... MARGARET F. LYON Up-to-Datenessu. ........... ..., . 'XDELAIDE K. MCKIERNAN Reading '... ..,.....,.... ..,........ D o ROTHY LYNCH Schools and Their Value . . ....... ROBERT BOOTH Child Labor ........... ....,......,. . ..ETHEL E.LANGEv1N Scholarship Appointments GERTRUDE STOCKDER, Valcdiciorian EMILY XVADSWORTH FLORENCE BRIDGEN, Salulaiorian HAZEL SAVAGE ADELINA FULTON ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN MARY O'DONNELL 117 Valedictorians 1883-DAISY G. DEAN 1884- 1885- 1886- 1887- 1888- 1880- 1890- 1801- 1892- 1893- 1894- NETTIE A. IVES MINNIE B. HARRISON FANNIE R. IVES EDITH P. MACY HARRIET L. FALES NELLIE H. HUBBARD ANNIE M. GAINES IVIINNIE M. DOWNING LUCIA H. SMITH CAROLINE R. YALE ADELE CURTISS 1895-J. FRANCIS FLYNN 1896-EDWARD C. ELLSBREE 1897-JULIA WHITMORE 1890 1900 1901 ETHEL R. SAWYER 1898- 'CAROLINE M. CURTISS --HOYVARD VV. CHURCH -EDITH M. LOUNSBURY 1902'-.ANNA E. FITZGERALD 1003-ALICE M, BOCK 1004 1905 1906 -EDITH M. CLARK -JEANNETTE L. EGGLESTON -STANLEY T. VVILLIAMS 1007-ALICE E. MCMENAMIN 1008 1009 1010 1011 1833 1834 1885 1885 1887 1888 1880 -ALICE E. 'WHEELER -MILDRED A. TYLER 'THELNIA FROST -GERTRUDE STOCKDER Salutatorians GEORGE A. CLARK FRANCIS E. SMITH CARRIE E. BROOK I. BURTON MILLER EMILY P. TEN EYCK F. B. GTIS NELLIE E. MACY LOTTIE MANNING KATHERINE BARTHOLOMEW M. DOCIA BOWMAN GEORGE J. MILLS HARRIET E. BROWN VVILLIAM S. JOHNSON MARY SALESKI EDWARD D. BRADSTREET MABELLE C. GRANT ELEANOR M. HAGGARTY ROBERT A. SQUIRE MAY P. IVES HENRIETTA L. RAHALEY RHEA ILLINGWORTH NINA E. THOMPSON RUTH E. ATKINS ALICE R. BROWN M.ARION B. CHITTENDEN ARTHUR T. SPENCER ELSIE M. SALESKI MOLLIE J. NIINKXVITZ FLORENCE BRIDGEN PreSidents -DAISY G. DEAN -NETTIE A. IVES 'NIINNIE B. HARRISON -FANNIE R. IVES -H. M. BILLARD -F. B. OTIS -W. E. COE 1890-AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER 1891-SAMUEL W. MAGUIRE 1892 1803 -ALICE A. BALDXVIN -O. WOLCOTT GAINES 118 Orators H. H. CHURCHILL FRANKLIN S. LAWTON ROBERT VV. CARTER AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER ARTHUR F. MILLER THOMAS A. 11OLDEN SHERMAN F. JOHNSON 4: H THE PRIVATE SECRETARY CAST l-.4 Les Precieuses I CHANSON-La Marseillaise ,.,... .........., C hoez-11' do jemfzes filles II LES PRECIEUSES RIDICULES. ......... .. .Camedia par ilfloliere CDM: septieme sieclvj Personnages LA GRANGE amants rebuwg j Benjamin Tonkonow DU CRo1sY A ' ' l Benjamin McGar GORGIBUS, bon bourgeois ...... ...................... N orbert Bailey MADELON, lille de Gorgibus, precieuse ridicule ..... ....... V iola Meinke CATHOS, niece de Gorgibus, precieuse ridicule. . . .... Adelina Fulton MAROTTE, servante des precieuses ridicules ..... . ..... Hazel Roberge LE MARQUIS DE IWASCARILLE, valet de La Grange ...... Victor Gendron LE VICOMPTE DE -IODELET, valet de Du Croisy ..... ....... lv loses Pear j VVilfred Larnoureux l George Clark La scene est 5 Paris, dans la maison de Gorgibus. DEUX PORTEURS DE CHAISES V1oLoNs ...... ... 112 FRENCH PLAY CAST CC 77 Eigensinn I LIED. Die VVael1t Arn Rlieinf' II LIED. qawoubi Die Sehiiler. st wie eine Blume . . , ............He1Me Cbj 'lScl1wirrend, Tzunburinn ..... .... Die Fraulein Fulton, Powers, Taylor, Lyon, Sorg, Tuttle, Roberge, H. Savage, L. Savage. III EIGENSINN, ein A LFRED, deutscher Gffiz' EMMA, seine Braut .... AUSDORF, ihr Vater. . . Lustspiel .... , .......... , Personen lQl' .... ..,....... IQATHARINA, ihre Mutter. . PIEINRICH . lDiener. . . LISBETH J ZEIT, Morgen. ORT, Zimmer in Alfre ds Vlfolmung. 114 .........Schzzma1z . . . .Bmzedix . . ,Robert Booth . . . . .Ruth Stannis . . ,Robert Mueller . . . .Gertrude Stockder if Donald Robinson l Ethel Langevin GERMAN PLAY CAST Former Plays Presented by The Senior Classes of M. H. S 1902 'LTHE MERCHANT OF VENICET 1903 'LSHE STOOPS TU QONQUERJ' 1904 THE RIV1-XLS, 1905 THE GOOD-NATURED MANJ' 1906 '-THE TAMING OF THE SHREVVH' 1907 HTHE PRINCESS. 1908 'ATHE LADY OF LYONS. 1909 THE CABINET MINISTERT 1910 THE AMAZONST 116 Graduation Honors The Radcliffe Hicks Prize Essays The Hicks Prizes for excellence in English composition are awarded annually to six members of the graduating class judges of 1911 The English Department of New Haven High School Winners of Class of 1911 The Immigrant in Our Cityw. . . ,......,. RANDAL L. Lucas 'iWl1y Not Votes for XVOmen? . . ...,....., MARGARET F. LYON Up-to-Dateness .. .......... ,.., A D ELAIDE K. MCKIERNAN Reading .............,.. ........... D OROTHY LYNCH Schools and Their Value . . . .....,. ROBERT BOOTH Child Labor .......................... ...ETHEL E. LANGEVIN Scholarship Appointments GERTRUDE STOCKDER, Vavlcdictonan EMILY VVADSWORTH FLORENCE BRIDGEN, Salmtatorian HAZEL SAVAGE ADELINA FULTON fXDELAIDE BTCKIERNAN MARY OYDONNELL 117 Valedictorians 1883-DAISY G. DEAN 1884-NETTIE A. IVES 1885-MINNIE B. HARIQISON 1886-FANNIE R. IVES 1887-EDITH P. MACY 1888-DI'1ARRIET L. FALES 1882?-NELLIE H. HUBBARD 182111-ANNIE M, GAINES 1891-NIINNIE M. DOWNING 1892-LUCIA H. SMITH 18273- 1894- CAROLINE R. YALE ADELE CURTISS 1805-J. FRANCIS FLYNN 1896-EDYVARD C. ELLSBREE 1897-JULIA XVHITMORE 1898- ETHEL R. S.-XXVYER 18219-CAROLINE M. LZURTISS 1900-HOWARD WL CHURCH 15101-EDITH M. LOUNSBURY 19112-ANNA E. FITZGERALD 19025-.-ALICE M. BOCK 190-L-EDITH M. CLARK 19115-J lE3lJii--STANLEY T. VVILLIAMS 1907-ALICE E. 11'1C11'1ICNAMIN 1908-ALICE E. XVHIEELER 19119-BIILDRED A. TYLER 15510 11311 18353 1884 1885 18353 1887 1883 1881? 1301! 1891 1892 1895 -THELMA FROST -GERTRUDE STOEKDER Presidents -DAISY G. DIEAN -NETTIE A. IVES -NIINNIE B. HARRISON -FANNIE R. IVES -H. M. BII.L1XIiIJ -F. B. QTIS -VV. E. COE -AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER -SAMUEL XV. MAOUIRE -ALICE A. BALDXVIN -O. XYOLCOTT GAINES EANNETTE L. EOOLESTON Salutatorians GEORGE A. CLARK FRANCIS E. SMITH CARRIE E. BROOK I. BURTON MILLER EMILY P. TEN EYCK F. B. OTIS NELLIE E. MACY LOTTIE BIANNING KATHERINE BARTHOLOMEVV M. DOCIA BOVVMAN GEORGE J. MILLS IAIARRIET E. BROWN YVILLIAM S. JOHNSON 111.-XRY SALESKI EDXVARD D. BR.-KDSTREET BI.-XBELLE C. GRANT ELEANOR M. FIAGGARTY ROBERT A. SQUIRE BIAY P. IVES I'IEXRIETTA L. RAHALEY RHE.-X ILLINGWORTH NINA E. THOMPSON RUTH E. ATKINS IXLICE R. BROWN NI.-XRION B. CIIITTENDEN ARTHUR T. SPENCER ELSIE M. S.-XLESKI BIOLLIE J. NTINKXVITZ FLORENCE BRIDOEN 118 Orators H. 1'1.CHURL'IIlI,I, FRANKLIN S. LAWTON ROBERT W. 41.-XRTER AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER ARTHUR F. IVIILLER THOMAS A. IDIOLDEN SHERMAN F. .IOHNSON 1894 Presidents -ARTHUR B. JOY 1895-WILLIAM S. JOHNSON 1896-LOUIS F. GRAEBER 1897-EDWARD D. BRADSTREET 1898 1899 -F. PRESCOTT GRISWOLD -ALBERT L. CLARK 1900-HOWARD VV. CHURCH 1901-WILLARD C. HYATT 1902-CHARLES B. WELCH 1903 -W. BOWVEN CHURCH 1904-HAROLD G. ROGERS 121115-KENNETIi E. CHASE 19U6'ARTHUR J. HILL 1907-ROGER W. SQUIRE 1908-ARTHUR T. SPENCER 1909-DOUGLAS W. ORR 191O1CLARENCE S. POWERS 1911 -H. NELSON STILES Edito 1892-C. C. KENT 1893-SHERMAN F. JOHNSON 1894- JAMES P. BREESE 1895-CHARLES F. ROCKVVELL 1896-EDWARD C. ELLSBREE 1897-ALFRED B. AUBREY 1898-CHARLES H. MILES 1899-JOSEPH A. FALVEY 1900-HENRY B. PERKINS 1901-CHAPIN HOWARD, JR. rs of 119 Orators ARTHUR B. JOY CHARLES F. ROCKXVELL LOUIS F. GRAEBER WILLIAM C. BROWN HAROLD L. VVHEATLEY A. J. BERNSTEIN RUPERT L. PENNEY CHAPIN HOWARD, JR. FRANCIS C. UPHAB1 HOWARD J. SAVAGE HAROLD H. GRISWOLD JOHN A. HURLEY. JR. HAROLD T. BURGESS LEROY U. GARDNER ARTHUR T. SPENCER ARTHUR B. GYBRIEN CHARLES J. GRIMES RANDAL L. LUCAS Annual 19 02- CHARLES B. WELCH 1903-HOWARD J. SAVAGE 1904- 1905- 1906- -ROGER W. SQUIRE 1908- 1909- 1910- 1911- 1907 DUDLEY HARMON KARL C. STADTMILLER STANLEY T. WILLIAMS VVESTON B. I'1ILLARD JOSEPH F. CASSIDY CLAYTON R. VVILCOX PETER J. COMES 18813 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889 1898 18231 1892 1893 1829-1 1895 1896 1897 18215 1899 Historians -GEORGE A. CLARK MAY L. ALLEN -NELLIE B. BREEBE :ADA M. PATCHEN -E. B. CAMP C. ELI,ENzX VVILCOX -FLORA E. BUCKLIEY -EMMA F. IQYAN F. G. SEELEY -NELLIE L. GRISWOLD FLORENCE VV. FRANKLIN -NETTIE A. BROXVN AI,LEN H. HITCHCOCK -EDYKVA RD M. WIIEATLE Y J. VV. COE BLANCHE M. VVILCOX -DIINNIE A. WILEB SAMUEL VV. MAGUIRE BERTHA L. SYVAN -L. I. BOOTH F. B. STANDISH -LOUISE A. GRISYVOLD CHARLES E. CBRISWVOLD 'FANNY P. LEAHY BIESSIE COE -ELMER VV. ROBINSON ETHEL H. HAVENS -ROBERT G. CHURCH EDXVARD L. RICHMONID -ALICE M. STILES EDWARD H. VVILKINSON -CLAIRE M. BOOTH VVALDEMAR C. HIRSCHEELD JESSIE E. WILCOK H. STANLEY BRISTOL 1930-JANET A. CRABB 1901- 19112- 1230 3- 153 J4- C. HOWARID TRYON MARTI-IA J. SMITH WII.LARD C. HYATT ELLEN J. FREDRICKSON JOSEPH W. IJOLDEN LOTTIE E. BARTLETT ROBERT R. RIEILLX' G'ERTRUDE L. STADTMILLE R NIELVILLE B. BERNSTEIN 220 Prophets DOMINGA C. IXLVAREZ JOSEPHINE KUNTZ E. JOSEPHINE LOCKROW CLARA L. PEASE EVA H. SLOANE ALICE G. BORST NELLIE M. PENDIEXTER ANNA LIADLEY RICHARD J. IDONOVAN HATTIE E. PUFFER GRACE M. BARLOXV AI,BERT E. NIUCKLOVV D. B. DOWLING G. F. WINSLOW' F. W. PENDEKTER MABEI.T,E C. GRANT H. C. EXVARTS ELIZABETH PATTON JULIA NIANLEY PEARL BLAKE MAUDE A. BEACH GUY S. FORCIER MARTHA I-I. TRACY CX-IAPIN PIOVVARD, JR. BEATRICE M. COLLYER WALTIiR E. GARDE IELIZABETH CLARKE G. VVARREN BEACH JESSIE FERGUSON HAROLD C. GRANT 1905 1906 1907- 1903- 1909- 1910 1911 Historians -LEILA M. ILLINGYVORTH IUNIUS D. NORTON EDNA A. ROBERTS WILLIAM G. SHUTE B. ADELAIDE WATROUS FRANCIS A. CLARK ANNA B. SANDS WESTON B. HI1,LARD HELEN ROBERTS 1. BERNARD NELLIS ETTA B. BTCGOVERN NORMAN E. TOOHEY ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN HENRY RIECKE Prophets ESTELLE G. BROWN ROBERT EHBROWN ROWENA'CHENEY HERBERT A. MARONN ALICE E. NICMENALIIN LOUIS J. REILI,Y GRACE L. LANE ALLERTON F. BROOKS EDITH L. LITTLE THOMAS J. LUBY MAY G. HOWARD WILLIAM L. CHENEY HAZEL N. SAVAGE ROBERT H. BOOTH ,i. .i,L- Presidents of Athletic Association 1891-CHESTER C. KENT, '92 1892 1893 -JAMES P, BREESE, '94 JAMES P. BREESE, '94 1894-ERNEST L. ROBINSON, Member of 1895-ERNEST L. ROBINSON. Faculty 1896-HARRY C. LANE, '97 1897-HERMAN T. GLADWIN, '98 1893-.ALBERT L. CLARK, '99 1899-HOWARD W. CHURCH, '00 1900-YVILLARD C. HYATT, '01 1901-CHARLES B. WELCH, '02 1902-HAROLD H. GRISWOLD, '04 1903-HAROLD G. ROGERS, '04 1904 VVILBUR F. DAVIS, '05 1905-STANLEY T. WILLIAMS, '06 1906- LEROY U. GARDNER, '07 1907-LOUIS F. WHEELER, '08 1909 1911 1908- -CHARLES I. GRIMES, '10 1910- HAROLD C. QUINLAN, '09 ROBERT H. S. BOOTH, '11 -BENJAMIN MCGAR, '12 121 I I' I7 A 355' gig' Q A 1? .1 6 Qjgpa . uh, im D ' . ' ' Y - ,' I ' 'Wm 113553: v LgS3'?,flQf.ainy 1- ffm, . X A . l I -I X X it-xr., I A I fn EY 'H-': 1 '-35 ibn .754 u ' :HQ l . W- . . JL- ,F . I ... an 1 1 The Senior Hospital Association - L Established April 1, 1910, for the purpose of checking the prevalence of cont ' ' ' 1 agion and disorder in Llass of 1911, and for the general relief of the rest of the students and the faculty. Board of Directors MR. E. L. MONTGONIERY E. LEWIS IWONTGOMERY E. L. MONTGOMERY EDWARD LEXVIS MONTGOMERY ED. L. MONTGONIERY E. MONTGONIERY, ESQ. Attending Physician ..... ........................... W . J. PROUTY CAlWays there in spirit, if not in person.D Head Nurse. . The following statistics concerning patients in charge Were ath d g' ere from reports Of the directors. Ward I. Contagious Diseases LENTINE SAVAGE-Spring fever aggravated by Cliff-climbing. ELSIE HOTCHKISS-Optimisticus Dispositionum-symptoms not alarming. R UTH GILLETTE-Infected by love's microbe-terrible case. CAROLINE POWERS-Unrestrainable -an excess of good-nature in her system. BERTHA MOSES-Sleeping fever-caused by density of country air. Ward II. Diseaseslof Eye, Ear and Throat THYRZA BIRDSEY-Eye strain-the result of too much Greek scansion. PIAZEL SAVAGE-Eye strain havin had a B - g urr removed. HAZEL ROBERGE-Partial paralysis of vocal chords-caused by over- use. GERTRUDE STOCKDER-Strained eyes-too close study. t 4HAZEL SMITH-Weak eyes-caused by excessive reading of Chambers' s ories. 122 The Senior Hospital Association QContinued3 Ward III. Nervous Diseases EBBA SvvENsoN-Strain of facial muscles due to excessive laughing. NELLIE Woon-Collapse-caused by burden of remembering histor- ical statistics. MARY OYDONNELL, FRANCES OEFINGER-Serious business attitude di splaye d-dangerous! AGNES HACKETT-Gigglitis-seemingly incurable. RUTH GARDNER-Complete paralysis-shocked by rude actions of her classmates. RIETA BOWEN-Collapse-due to attentiveness to studies. LUcAs-Spine injured by weight of responsibilities. LooMIs-Nervous-too strenuous disposition. COMBS-Overcome by cares of an editor-almost Savage at times. Ward IV. Brain Diseases EMILY VVADsvvoRTH-Brain fatigue-caused by midnight plugging. OLIVE RICHARDS-Brain fever-too studious. RHODA BIRDsEY-Periodical rush of blood to the head-often called Rieckeeitis. ANNA KINNIRY-Complete exhaustion-overstudy. ARTHUR BRooKs-Monomania-consciousness of self-importance very evident. Ward V. Heart Troubles DORIS KERWIN-Serious heart trouble-further details impossible. DOROTHY LYNCH-Punctured heart-evident signs of mending. VIRGINIA STOCKBERGER-Curious case of heart palpitation. MARGARET LYON-Bad case-doubtful at times-caused by over- work in gym. Qjimj line. ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN-Almost incurable-case too complicated. ABINA WOOD-Complete breakdown-exhibits itself in various Stiles. JAMES WRIGHT-S6VSTCly Payne-ful at times-sometimes very Cu- pidistic. R. H. S. BOOTH-Girls! Girls! Girls! Ward VI. Sanitarium CFor the relief of the overworkedj FLORENCE BRIDGEN-Complete exhaustion-caused by grinding. AGNES HoTcHKIss-Puzzling case-patient always silent. BENJAMIN ToNKoNoW-Patient shows poetical symptoms-speaks in rhyme and tries to make dates to metre. R. MUELLER-Patient kept in straight-jacket-too Witty to be left among innocent mortals. RUTH TAYLOR-Patient displays great fondness for noise-confined in padded cell. l23 The Senior HospitaltAssociation QContinuedj Ward VII. Special Throat Cases ADELINA FULTON-Strained vocal chords-caused by reaching high notes. ROBERT LAPIDOS-Abused larynx-wtoo much ventriloquism. YVILNA HUBBARD-Stoppage of throat-having swallowed a Button. Ward VIII. Emergency NIILDRED SORGiMuscular exhaustion-caused by continuous Mara- thons to school at 8.29.55 every morning. MARY SOKOL-Mouth strained-injured by sympathetic srnile. LOUISA TAYLORaTypewrit.is dance-very noticeable. A ETHEL LANGEVIN-Son-struck-exposure to intense Rays. IDA STERNBERG'UHLlSu3.i case-symptoms lacking. EILENE FITZGERALD-Mirroritis-at its worst stage at intermission. EVA HACKBARTH-Paralysis of right arm-too much arm movement. RUTH PAYNE-mOVCfWOTk8d funny-bone. NELSON STILES-Liver icomplaint+aggravated by Senior Play- physician thinks change of climate Wood do him good. ARTHUR STERNBERG-M'OtOf ataxia-commercial brain fag. I HENRY RIECKE-Excessive sneezing accompanied by loud peals of laughter-at a crisis! i ' ED. DANEKIND-Exhaustion of muscles-agitated by too much ath- letics. ' Ward IX. Day Nursery THOMAS MCGRATH-Overgrowth-along with symptoms of severe inquisitiveness. . MARY LEE ROCKWELL-Patient longs for toys-has a mania on me- chanical dogsha very amusing child, ROBERT HYDE-Exhibits decided liking for dolls-especially those with Hazel eyes. A VVILLIAM STRATTON-Troubled with IAEverylittlemovementhasa- meaningallitsownitisn Or the rocking-chair fever-the child persists in asking questions. W p RUTH STANNIS-A very lovable Kidd-the prodigy is just beginning to notice pictures and can distinguish Dewey's from all other naval com- manders, Another day and we break away. New friendships await to find usg New paths which now before us lay, Unto new duties will bind us. SO, always of our High School days Let this Annual remind us. 124 Luscious. . . Down On the Farm The Bountiful Crop of 1911 PEACHES Mellow .... , , Magnificent. . Beautiful.. . Ripe ..... . PEARS fwj Holesome. . . Juicy .... . . Rare ..... . Nutritious. . Appetizing. . Fair. . . Tasty. . . Intense. . . Actual. . . Rosy .... Arid. . . Withered. . Edible. . . Golden. . . Rare ..... Relishable. Particularly Delicious. . Very-fine. . PRUNES BEETS UGREATH FRUIT fine .... LEMONS Savage , , Lyon ....Sorg Loomis . Booth Savage Wright , Payne , , Stiles Wood Bridgen . . Birdsey Sternberg , Hotchkiss .....Hyde Sternberg Stratton Fitzgerald . Stockder Mueller . . . Stannis .....Cornbs .....Lynch Stockburger ? E ? ! ? I ? ! Owin to the rotation of crops the report of this depart- g 1 ment will be given in the next i'Annual. 125 Does Any One Who R. H. S. B. is? Know- When we will have a new High School? Who rang the fire alarm? Why Robert went over the mountains every Sunday? How Booth and Mueller fell into Hanover Lake? A better rough-houser than Loomis? Why Lapidos is so shy? Why Booth changed the style of his hair-part? Why we Want votes for Women? CAsk Miss Lyon.j Who poured H2 S into the sink in the Why we left the A' laboratory? most coneeitedfl etc., out of the census? Why Lentine is so fond of Cliff-climbing? Where Riecke got his sneeze? How to make Hyde hustle? VVhen a Senior Play better than t'Th be given? A larger class than the one of 1911 ? e Private Secretary will Why Loomis visits New Britain so often? What time Wri ht t h g go ome after Senior Play rehearsals? Why Stiles is interested in a certain kind of Wood? What the graduates intend to do after VVhen we shall meet again? 126 leaving school? M. H. S. Calendar 1910-1911 September 12-Fall term began. October 15-First League football game4Middletown at Meriden. October 19-Senior Class elections. November 12-Last League football game!Meriden at Hartford. November 24-Election of football captain for 1911. November 26-First basketball game-Meriden at New Britain. December 1-junior Class organized. December 12-Debating Club organized. December 23-Fall term ended. January 3-Winter term began. january 12-Annual election of Athletic Association. February 20-Election of Annual staff. February 21-Junior Promenade held in auditorium. February 24-Senior Play, L'The Private Secretary, presented in High School Hall. February 24-Winter term ended. March 6-Spring term began. March 8'-Last basketball game. March Bl-First Junior-Senior social. April 10-Appointment of new 'iPennant staff. April 27-Hicks Prize Essays handed in. High School minstrels presented in the auditorium. April 28-Spring term ended. April 29-First League baseball game-Bristol at Meriden. May 84Summer term began. May 15-Scholarship and Hicks Prize winners announced. May 26-Memorial Day exercises. Solid Geometry final. june 2-Glee Club concert in High School Hall. June 6-Last League baseball game-eMeriden at Middletown- Meriden wins pennant. june l9dClass Day exercises in auditorium. june 20-Presentation night. june 2l4C1raduation exercises. june 22-Class banquet. june 23-Reception. 127 ' Slow but SUTC.i,-HYDE. Y. M. C. A. CAMP TEN DAYS BEGINNING JULY 10 Madeeto-order Spot on Connecticut River. Instruction in water Sports. First aid, Including Resuscitation. Fine Athletic Field. Choice Food and plenty of it. Beds on which you can Sleep. APPLY EARLY AFTER YOU BUY YOUR HOME ' Plant Trees about it, but be sure to buy of and , '22 ' INSURE WITH A. H. 8: I. I. GARDNER ' FIRE and LIFE INSURANCE REAL ESTATE and LOANS WM. WOODLEY Florist Telephone Connection Cor. Broad ancl Silver Streets R. R. GWILLIM ,ff u fo.. 0 71 Egv Sight Sperialiai anh Gbptirian 37M WEST MAIN STREET X H V PH o N E ,U 4 I HouRS18 to 11.30 a, m., 12.30 to 6 p. m Evenings, Friday and Saturday, 7 to 9 cl GRACE by appointment 7-HE FACE ICE. COLD SODA Witli delicious Ice Cream from BARBER'S NEW FOUNTAIN at the UP-TOWN PHARMACY 298 E. MAIN STREET Molloy ,S Ixlzrpi-iigislcoisooons Circulating Library, lc a Day I F-'VVIS F- QI ARK DEALER IN Coal, Wood, Flour, Feed, Grain and Groceries SOUTH IVIERIDEN, CONN. Do it now. -LUCAS. 'LA little fun now land then ls relished by the best of fH6H.Y,-RIECKE. 1911 Recerntion Music . CONC HC ..Shortelle's Orchestra DR. B. H. CARTER Dentist 92 E. Main St., Meriden, Conn. '3??5'J52i'? Barrow The Florist 24 Sifiiiififim. Decoratioggfor Special Occasionisl-E Sheri Notice CUT FLOWERS AND FUNERAL DESIGNS TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS STORE, 40 WEST MAIN STREET, MERIDEN, CONN. J. E. Thisisfhe Harness, Leather Goods, Place and Carriage Robes, CITY MISSION BUILDING Has Been k I for 26 Horse an e s, MERIDEN, - CONN. Years for Trunks, Bags, Dress Suit Cases ECONOMY SHOE STORE A The kind of Shoes that make you want to buy a pair .... ELLIS, The Shoeman 32 Colony Street ' BARNES 8a ENGLAND Clothiers Tailors 6- Furnishers 7 18 WEST MAIN STREET BOSTOQIBIBEQIQQCERS Bakers and Caterers l7 Colony Street, :-: MERIDEN, CONN. I l'Gee, but the vat fine. -BOOTH AND NTUELLER. The only man left, -BOOTH. FIRST NATIONAL BANK CAPITAL, S200 O00 SURPLUS S300 00 ! 7 7 0 CHARLES L. ROCKWELL, PRESIDENT FLOYD CURTIS, CASHIER DIRECTORS: Chas. F. Linsley N. L, Bradley F. H. Billard C. B. Rogers Wm. H, Lyon C. W. Cahill C. L. Rockwell C. P. Bradley C. A. Learned Dealers in Government Bonds and other Investment Securities' Com , - mercial and Tourists' Letters of Credit. Those interested and wishing to make inquiries are cordially invited to call at the bank, where all needed information will be cheerfully given. Accounts of corporations and individuals will receive careful attention. BESSE -BOYN TON CO. Exclusive Styles in YOUNG MEN 'S SUITS Hats, Caps and Furnishings in Splendid Variety and Excellent Quality RIGHT GOODS FAIR PRICES ...The... Meriden Gravure Company Gelatiiie Printers CONN- ' h0tO MERIDEN Absent in bodyinutrpgsent in spirit. -MR. PROUTV. Lthl bpt-S. C . J. DOOLITTLE, me ' rms, H. Wooo, Asst I JR., Lashxer Bums Natinnal Earth 18 COLONY ST. MERIDEN, CONN. Capital, S400,000 United States Bonds and other Investment Securities Bought and Sold ...Paper Boxes ... PLUSH AND SATIN LINED PLAIN AND FANCY -ii.1-1-1-' E. J. DOOLITTLE 33-35 CAMP STREET Telephone G7-2 USE OUR. . . Analyzed Purity Certified I CE Guaranteed 2.-1' 12,2 :-:.- .- Dexter L.Bishop Co. the Yellow Wagon splay the Yellow Card I or Telephone 749 O, She wiII sing the gene of 'L b f-A. FULTON. Hlmportance, itself. ' '-YE AMAN C. E. Schunack PAPER BOXES and FANCY S. ...SILVERWARE CASES... Mahogany, Hardwood and Leather Chests New York 115 East 14th sr. MCfidCH, Conn. DR. D. C. MCMAHON 34 West Main Street A MERIDEN, :: CONN. NEW STORE NFTXV GOODN Pictures, Photo Supplies, Etc. Developing and P ' ' g f-THE GAMER!-SMSIHOPH 402 WEST MAIN ST. MENIDEN. CONN. P O VV E R S FRENCH, SHRINER at URNER sHoEs 27 W. Nlain St. BUY YOUR ILMS, CAMERAS ANDML P'H0l0 SUPPLIES at KIBBE'S PHA PRESCRIPTIONS A SPECIALTY Special policemer1. fMEssRs. PARSONS AND CLOUGH.' Y t. -SENIOR PLAY. A hit-a very palpable hi 1vEs,UPHAM er R D Education and Style I-IERE'S a sweet perfume about both, they fit each other-there is a polished setting to both. We happen to deal in style-,stylish Silks, Gown ' and Stuffs, Suits, jackets, Capes, Gloves, Neckwear Home Fittings-fCarpets, Rugs, Mattings, Lace Cur- tains, Draperies, Upholstery. V sell beautiful goods, but We sell them at reasonable prices. We not only JOHN F. BUTLER COMPANY iaainters anim Ezruratnrsi Dealers in Painters' Supplies Wholesale and Retail Paper Hangings Window Shades Graining and Sign Painting a Specialty 51 COLONY STREET, MERIDEN, CONN. S. C. LEWIS PLANING MILL ING WOOD TURNING AND SCROLL SAW M f cturers I make a specialty of Knife Blocks and Wood Work for Paper Box anu a TELEPHONE 471 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE 597-4 Estimates furnished on application Satisfaction guaranteed 14- MILL STREET ME RIDEN. CONN. DR J HOURS: 9 to 12 A. M., 1.30 to ' ' 5.30 P. M. EDU131 Sllfgyntlp EI EVEZIZINSS: Tues.,Fr1.ana sat., K City Mission Building SUNDAYS. 10 A M to 1 P M by appointrneni only. l , 69 EAST MAIN STREET THE L. TREDENNICK PAINT CO. MANUFACTURERS OF PERMANENT GLOSS ENAMEL ' and Wire Screen Enamels Stove Pipe, Gas Range Factory, MERIDEN, CONN. His very' foot hath music in it As he cometh up the stairs. -Looivus. There's a pleasure in poetic pains, which only poets kHOW. mTONKONOW. A QUALITY BUSINESS Our Business Has Been Built on Quality I QUALITY FIRST PRICE AFTERWARD The customer when pa eri , ' p , ng a room or painting the house, is buying an un finished article, so to speak. He is buying something which he cannot see until the job is completed. How numerous and easy are the chances to substitute cheaper materials in the paint, or slight many small details in the papering, which mean a saving of time to the dealer, and time is money. Never to our knowledge have We substi- tuted or slighted the smallest detail in our work. We have made mistakes in executing Work, but at our own expense have rectined the Same. We Want every job a quality job, which means complete in every detail. To the discriminating buyers We appeal. Those who Wish a dollar's Worth of value for every dollar spent, will be our friends. Not How Cheap, Remember ! OODS FAIR PRICES HONEST woRK QUALITY G THE LITTLE, SOMERS 8: HYATT CO. Painters and Decorators 67 East Main Street CAHILL BEEF COMPANY I I DRESSED BEEF 5 Colony Street, :-:-: Meriden, Conn. You can find the best assortment of GRADUATION SLIPPERS At BROWN'S, 23 COLONY ST. gs - The Remo Mfg. Co. f'- Hg l P : I : N : S Eiga' ,nn un -llll nu' -llll uliliu un- ,un lm un un ,UNE DR. WILLIAM LANDERS DEN TIST First National Bank Buildingg 'PHONE 738 West Main Street 'AOrder is Heaven's first lawn -therefore, the Deportment room. S mes a reok g when the banquetk o'er, Th d df 1 k ' g ' d men smile no more. -C BA QUET. Nationalized 1865 Ch ed 1833 Meriden National Bank 59 EAST MAIN STREET q CAPITAL, SB200,000 ERMAN HESS V P d t W. M. GUESTED, Cashier GEO. M. CLARK, President H Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US ' DR. F. A. BoUCHER Brutini A se coLoNY ST. Telephone MERIDEN, ooNN. ' ' Terrell or Devine I 33 West Main Street Cllpstairsi Latest Summer Fashions A. S. THoMAs Meriden 's Big Dry Goods Store c:oLoNY STREET. MERIDEN JAMES F. GILL P1ANos AND ORGANS Sheet Music. Books, Strings and Musical Mcrchandlse 32 West Main St., Meriden, Conn. 'LI-Te never says a foolish thing nor never does a Wise one. -HYDE. F p and bells our lives We payf -PRESE AKERS C07 QD CQDE Class '11 Photographer STUDIO 72 West Main Street TELEPHONE anning- ggldlify OWl11El11 f Liyi CIRCULATING A 'E ' Coffee Percolators Chafing Dishes ' l1' f Alcohol Gas Stoves Tea and Coffee Pots Prize Trophies - - Bathrogm Fhtzhgs MANNING, BOWMAN 81 C0., Meriden, Conn . P P ? ? ?-ROCKWELL ANDS HThe be-all and the end-all llBI'S.H'SENIOR RECEPTION. Turn Uver the Spoon Examine the Trade Mark not run you purchase. is of sutlicient. his respon- poous, etc., stamped 99 66 l ISA 7 ROG ERS BROS. - 4 112- - are the best that can be produced after over half am century of experience,and wherever put- r chased il' they bear the Slillllp QQ ROGERS BROS, are fully guaranteed to give satisfaction ,Q by tue largest silverware niakersnxx the world. Time has given to this brand the title Silver , A Plate that Wears. Leading dealers sell it. Send for our new catalogue 'G 93 ,U the V haudsomest silverware bool: published. It will aid you in making selections. ' w MERIDEN BRITANNIA COMPANY, Meriden, Conn. , lluteruationzxl Silver Company, Successoizj , I New roar: 1-iaminos, CANADA csrcnqv Charles Parker Co. P' i Ci !, MANUFACTURERS OF HARDWARE Vises, Wood Screws, Coffee lVlills, Spoons, Etc. Lamps and Chandeliers, Bathroom and Lavatory Furnishings, Piano and Organ Stools, Searls, Music Cabinets EW YORK SALESROOMS ITACTORIES: N MERIDEN, CONN. C 32 WARREN ST. Like the Maine coast-aone continual long bluff. -LYON. 'iNone but an editor knows an editor's c s Co S .. - MB . EK!llllIllllllllllllllllIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIJllllllllllllilllIllllllIIIUIIIIllllllllllflflllIlllllllllllllllllllllllHllllllllIIIIUIIIIllllllllllllIllIlllllllllllllllllllll L. An Equipment for Success in Life H IS WHAT THE Pequod Business School E 0flers Every Earnest Young Man and Young Woman E ' . . SIXTEENTH YEAR . . CONJYENCES SEPTEMBER 5, 7977 Our Courses General Commercial, Touch Typevvriting A Shorthand-Munson, Gregg or Pitman Secretarial, Normal and Special Thorough Instruction 5 E Plenty of Competent Instructors. Individual Attention E Sessions E Day and Evening :I 5 Summer School z E just the place to keep up Shorthand and Typewriting 5 Q speed, or brush up on some other subjects E We Fill Positions A statement we can prove H. J. CHAPMAN, MRS. M. : 0. W. BASSETT, Field Secretary R CHAPMAN, Principals 1 E Call or Send for Informalion E ii E Kxllllllllllllll I llllll IIIIIIII Il ll III llllIlllllllllllIlllllllI1llllllllIIIIIIIKIllllllllllllllllllllllll II I ll l Il Ill I Ill ll III ll Ill IIIIIIIIIIII mugs: 'iAn actor born. ' '-ST1LEs. Go to, yo are a woman, gO!H4LAPIDOS. ::: Attractive :zz Home ::: Furnishings ::: ,gl Gas and Electric PORTABLES 2-?121.l gf 1 ! i S995-f.,A A L I Gr H T1 N G ' .F rr- - '- A A ' P FIXTURES , 1' M E Tlzey make Ihe home atlrczctive and are enjoyed Q by all the family. ,Many attractive designs for 1 selection. Openwork Metrzl and Art Glass and V Silk Shades that are beauties. , L4 Call at our show rooms and see them A Edward Miller 85 Co. er51f1f!MviQ'3riA . . . C-ENTER ST. Preston's Cash Fish Market SEA FOOD OF ALL KINDS 39 EAST MAIN STREET Telephone 272 TO NOVA SCOTIA ' NEWFOUNDLAND AND Vacation BERMUDA Trips The W. H. Squire Co. Meriden, Conn. I know one worth two of thkltfy-BOO'l'H. 'LGive me your lI3I'ld.H--LUCAS. A Electric, Gas and Oil EHWPS HND Elccessories wining 1Room Eomes I THE ...Q HANDEL ...Q co. VIOLET DULCE VANISHING CREAM A dry cleansing cream made from a glycerine base and of especial value after the skin has been exposed to the sun, Wind or dust, At . . . VICTOR W SCH MELZER'S DRUG STORES 17 EAST MAIN STREET 6 WEST MAIN STREET D. BLOOMFIELD .: Architect :. 120 State St., Meriden, Conn. '95-lCHAS. H. COX--i5 Womanfs Specialty Store 9-ll Colony Street A Meriden, Conn. H. C. BALZER ,? ' Orders for Hacks and Single Teams Attended to at A11 Hours 121123 Cor. Church and High School Ave. Wm. Zerfass, Pres. Robt. J. Merriam, Treas. John L. Rutherford, Sec'y FOSTER, NIERRIAIVI dc CO. T-- MERIDEN, CONN. -- MANUFACTURERS or-,-,L CABINET HARDWARE, DRAWER PULLS, TOILET SCREWS, HALL STAND PINS, CASTERS, CANDLE BRACKETS, ESCUTCHEONS, MIRROR BRACKETS. BATH ROOM SPECIALTIES 'iStudy is like the heaven's glorious sun. -Miss STOCKDER. 'LA friend loveth at all fl1U6S.'7lMISS MCKIERNAN ELY, THE PRINTER Desires to thank all the IW. H. S. students for the patronage given him daring the past year, and to assiire them that he has appreciated it, hoping that the next years' scholars will also patronize him when in need of Printing 205 WEST MAIN STREET HAGNER Ee? VEILLETTE SPECTIALTY SHOP 'Brass and Iron Beds, Bed Springs, Mattresses, Pillows, Couch Beds, Cribs, Cots, Couch Covers, Brass and Iron Costumers 44 WEST MAIN STREET MERIDEN, ooNN. DR. Nl- VV. HAAG IIIDENTISTIII OPEN Fioom 2 E,,E,,,NGS Palace Block Lowest Prices consistent with inest workmanship. All work guaranteed JOSEPH LACOURCIERE J. ALFRED LACOURCIERE The J. LACOURCIERE CO. Painters and Paper Hangers SIGN PAINTING A SPECIALTY 55 GROVE STREET, - - MERIDEN, CONN. The Seth J. Hall Co. BEST COAL AT CASH PRICES THE J. J. NILAND CO. RICH CUT GLASS Showrooms open to the public Office-16 MILLER STREET -Factory Domestic Laundry Co. 136 HANOVER STREET Superior Shirt and Collar VVork 'LThe blush of a maid is like the fresh bloom of EL fOS8.'Y'RHODA BIRDSEY Batter 1S out! -BASEBALL TEAM. Pick Your Straw Hat . 1 We show the largest assortment in the city A4 Including the celebrated Knox and Panamas s1.00 to 956.00 THE HOUSE OF BERNSTEIN . P. FORCIER ' ' SW. Main St., Meriden BAILEY LAUNDRY ancl Carpet Cleaning Company Phone 102 CROWN ST. QE'z1f1E'Ef1?f-QQ-- rrrrr 4-.- F. W Woolworth 5 Co. THE LYON at BILLARD co. cum, LUMBER, nouns, wmuuws, Bunns, LIME AND CEMENT ...Ez:2sI::zdT:.z:I... BUILDIFFIG IUIKTERIAL ...JIE:a:,I'I'Iw ST DR. H. S. WILLIAMS If 65 EAST MAIN STREET H Deniisi. GRISWOLD. RICHMOND fs? GLOCK Good Bicycles and Auto Accessories 2 MAIN STREET 2-4 HANOVER STREET I MERIDEN. CONN. O hat learning is! -Miss WADSWORTH. Much may be said on both sides. -DEBATING CLUB. DR. HQ L. PATZOLD Surgeon Dentist 66 WEST MAIN STREET THE AUGUST SCHMELZER CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS COAL, WOOD, CHARCOAL AND COKE STATIONERY, CIGARS, TOBACCO, SMOKERS' ARTICLES t Cooper St. R. R. Crossing Souvenir Post Cards a Specialty 15 EAST MAIN STREET, MERIDEN, CONN. Yards a FINE ASSORTMEN T 0F Candies and Ice Cream GEORGE HARTMANN Cahill's Block 46 East Main St. CHURCH 8: MORSE Hardware, Cutlery Bulk Garden and Flower Seeds Store, 8 West Main Street Warehouse, 43-45 South Colony Street MERIDEN, CONNECTICUT THE BLATCHLEY COMPANY ...Florists... Flowers for Every Occasion Telephone 36 WEST MAIN STREET f Silver City Cigar KOOREMAN 85 DOSSIN, Manufacturers 10 EAST MAIN STREET MILLER BROS. SCHOOL PENS 'LAS still as a cat in a milkhousef'-A. STERNB RG The most truthful part of so paper is the advertisen tsf'-THE ANN1 HREIVIEIVIBERQH When you are considering buying a burner or a light of any kind, for a-den, study room, or any room where you want an artistic fixture and a fancy globe, that we carry a large stock of Artlstlo Burners and Globes for Dons and Study Rooms When you want something neat and attractive at a reasonable price, look over our stock. We carry a line of student table lamps in attractive designs and prices Stop in and get acquainted with our line THE MERIDEN GAS LIGHT COMPANY Showroom, 33 Colony Street Phone 52-2 School yourself to purchase of A Brodenck 8C Curtm D R U G G I S T S ' 42 EAST MAIN ST., MERIDEN, CONN. S. Z U C K E R oUR SPECIALTY THE CROSSETT SI-IOE F012 comrolzr AND WEAR 43 WEST MAIN STREET PAGE 8m PARDEE, Insurance Agency ESTABLISHED 1865 Best Companies at Equitable Rates ll COLONY ST., MERIDEN, CONN. ?9-ol THUMP O , MANUFACTURER OF I-HGH GRADE Cl-IOCOLATES 'Supplementary Session. ' y'THE FAC ULTY Compliments of the . . . 3TARRI!!ElTHBLE.WiE,o, CITY EXPRESS E 5 GENERAL TEAMING First Class Facilities and C petent Men for Moving Household Goods, Pianos, General Merchand , Etc. Heavy Truck W'ork a Specialty Telepl-lone Opposite Freight Depot ALBERT A. lMAY :Funeral ZBire:tnr ants Cfmhalmzr TELEPHONE Day and Night Calls promptly attended to For all kinds of Headaches try .wllllllliilllllllllllllllllflllllllllllllilillllwllllilllmmmum .-lw l-v'- VERA HEADACHE TABLETS Menden House Drug Store C- H- PINKS ESTABLISHED 1879 J TELEPHONE 1. FP If far game: ReservoirV G ,, me JBuiIber of fmonuments ig?'3f5,,3'gg,2hU A F th L d' A ' d - L ff aggygjaifanw F2?Z?gXGfZnZZi aZ'SM?ZZ,ZZS ?fZ, 71fQfQ on LtiFQ!1f?!E!?,fZ52'iEE Meriden, Conn- WILLIAM SCHAAL Giailnr 29 Colony Street, Meriden, Conn. THE MGREHOUSE BRGS. CO. Builders' Woodwork 24 MILLER ST. MERIDEN, CONN. VVas it not great? -THE PRIVATE SECRETAR . Horton Printing Co. Tbigb CErabe work - - C , 21 enunencsr. BOOkb1Hd1Hg... MERIDENCONNC DR. W. E. GREEN C... 2IIt t.... Y. M. C. A. Building, Colony Street M CONNECTICUT BREWERIES COMPANY Ales, Lager and Porter A MERIDEN BRIDGEPORT Meriden Cutlery Co. FINE TABLE CUTLERY Meriden, :-: Conn. MISS E, G. HURLEY Millinery E1 Novelties 26 W. Main Sf. Meriden, Conn. The Meriden Insurance Agency Reliable Insurance Hour at sravmvs Wilcox Block H.,,'RUTH GILLETTE. HSHCYI loud and hilarious pupils, indeed! -TRIG. CLASS. N r rl YW -lga lll 2i Qngelus J' , ' 1BIapz1f:3Bianu All Come to our Eactory Warerooms and see and hear thls Wonderful instrument mhz wilrnx Sc 'dlfllibitz Glu. jllflzrihzn Qlinnu. TI-IE E. A. BLISS COMPANY -am' MERIDEN,CONNECTICUT Makers of . . . High Art Nickel Small Wares In Roman Gold and Bright Silver Finish SALESROOMS 366 Fifth Ave. New York Winthrgp Hotel J. H. BOWKER 8: CO. MERIDEN. CONN. Ladies' and Gentlen1en's Restaurant Open 6.30 a. m. to 12 p. m. PIANOS AND VICTOR TALKING MACHINES PAEQZLTS Popular and Operatic Sheet Music JOHN I. CONE, IR., 51 W. MAIN STREET Little, but Oli my! -MCGRATH THE W. W. WHEEL ER co Photographic Engraving and Commercial Photography F3 Meriden, - - For Extra Copies of the ANNUAL SEE THE Business Manager, 235 Liberty St. Telephone 243-2 Ulibe Qlurtismwap Qiumpanp P1'1tHf?1'S Calendar Manufacturers, Electrotypers, Engravers, Leather, Wooden and Alu- minumAdvertising Novelties 0 0 163469 iBratt Street, illilerihen, Qiunn. - Conn. s.. 1 I I rr