Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

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Index 'x PAGE 5 6 7 23 38 42 54 61 G2 64 66 96 94 96 131 132 140 141 149 154 Foreword Nothing now is left but a majestic memory. -Longfellow. So it is with the school days of the members of the Class of 1914. Four years have quickly passed, and what at first seemed an endless period of time has slipped away unnoticed. In the busy rush of high-school life we have steadily advanced from tiny Freshmen to grave old Seniors. We can never live over again the days of joy and sorrow which We spent at M. H. S., but still are the thoughts to memory dear, and it is not be- yond our power to call them to mind. In accordance with a custom established with the founding of the school, we take this means of preserving and perpetuating those memories in the Annual, We sincerely trust that its pages will furnish both valuable information and amusement to all our classmates, graduates, and whatever other readers it may have. A task so large as this cannot be accomplished without many slips and errors, and realizing all its faults, the staff bows at your feet and asks for indulgence. Be lenient in your judgment, and we will go our way satisfied. The task is finished. We feel that in dedicating this Annual to the undergraduates we are not entirely forgotten, for to live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die. Especial thanks are due to the advertisers, through whose support the 1914 Annual Was made a possibility. To those, also, who labored to help the staff in its weary task, we extend our heartfelt gratitude, we need not mention names- our delivering angels already have divinely guilty consciences and worn-out brains. Enough-we go our way, still with our 1914 motto in mind, Ultima signatef' get Hence Tram The Undergraduates 1-71 I iff! 2 A of M. H. S. Xa Q By the Class of 1914 Town School Committee CHARLES F. ROCKWELL EDGAR J. PERKINS JERE D. EGGLESTON DENNIS T. 0,BRIEN WILLIAM F. MCLAUGHLIN OSCARXL. DOSSIN LEXVIS E. CLARK BURTON L. LAWTON JAMES F. ALLEN CHARLES H. S. DAVIS MICHAEL P. KELLEY H. F. PIGEON DR. DAVID GIBBS, SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Gibbs Dr. David Gibbs, superintendent of the Meriden public schools, was born in Kingswood, New jersey, in 1870, and there received his grammar-school education. After being graduated from the New jersey State Normal School, in 1894, Dr. Gibbs entered Harvard University, where hc spent four years in the Scientific School and one in the post-graduate department. In 1906 he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Clark University. Dr. Gibbs has, indeed, had a large experience in school work. He has acted as head of district and grammar schools, held the position of supeiintendent of schools in Massachusetts and New York, and has had the distinction of being district superintendent in the Philippines. While in the islands our superintendent became thc author of several text-books for the use of the Fil- ipinos. Then, returning to this country, Dr. Gibbs became en- gaged in school work in New York, acting as head of the State Normal Training School, in Oswego. From the latter place he was called to Meriden, in August, 1911, and became the superin- tendent of schools. x VVILLIS J. PROUTY, A. M., PRINCIPAL r Principal Prouty Willis james Prouty, A. M., principal of Meriden High School, was born in Spencer, Massachusetts. Here he received his schooling, graduating from the high school, in 1883. Entering Tufts College, he pursued the academic course and was graduated in 1887. The same year he came to Meriden to teach mathe- matics and bookkeeping. In 1889 he became assistant principal, and in 1900 succeeded Prof. Simeon T. Frost as principal. His college, meanwhile, had conferred upon him the degree of A. M., for proficiency in mathematics. Fraternally he is connected with Tufts chapter of Z. EV. fi A , Mr. IVAN G. SMITH, A. B., our new assistant principal, was graduated from Harvard in 1909, and taught in Quincy and Somerville before coming to us. His specialties are physics and general science. Mr. Smith takes much interest in school affairs, and he is a member of the Agassiz Association. It is due to his efforts that We have a new stereopticon in the Audito- rium. The role of Mr. Coddle in the faculty play was taken by Mr. Smith. 474 E. Main Street. Miss AUGUSTA J. BOONE, who was graduated from the Westfield Normal School in 1882, has charge of the Latin department. She is regarded as a main- stay of the school, for many a college student has said that his best subject was Latin, thanks to Miss Boone's un- paralleled training. Miss Boone is in demand as a coach for debates. 32 Crown Street. When alumni return, a group may be found about Miss CAROLINE J. HITCH- COCK, who has taught chemistry and physics in both the old and the new schools. Miss Hitchcock belonged to the class of 1880 at Mt. Holyoke. She organized the local chapter of the Agassiz Association and has built up an organiza- tion of which to be proud. 539 Broad Street. 12 l- A, , Our English department is headed by Miss FLORENCE M. FISHERDICK, A. B., Wellesley, '89, and member of Q. E., who is an exceptionally fine teacher. Miss Fisherdick organized the English Club and is active in numerous school organiza- tions. She has done graduate Work in English at Yale, and will spend next year at Oxford. The school will miss her greatly, and will look forward to her return in 1915. 539 Broad Street. Because of her unfailing impartiality and sweet disposition, Miss EMMA K. FOSKETT is a favorite with both teachers and students. Miss Foskett was in the Class of 1891 at Smith, and is now the head of our history department. All our cake and candy sales have dc- pended upon her for success. 642 Broad Street. Directly after her graduation from Smith, in 1903, where she was a member of Colloquium, Miss ALICE H. BRECK- ENRIDGE, A. B., came to Meriden. Dur- ing the past year she has taught Latin and algebra. Miss Breckenridge is the chairman of the social committee. 539 Broad Street. 513 One of our Meriden teachers is Miss MARY P. IVES, A. B., salutatorian of M. H. S., '01, and a graduate of St. Lawrence, '05. She is a member of the English Club, an officer in the Home and School Association, and as a result of her continued interest in dramaties, was the prime mover in the founding of the Junior Dramatic Society. Miss Ives is a teacher of English. 81 Randolph Avenue. In 1903, Miss ALICE M. BOCK was valedictorian of her class in M. H. S., then, as a member of the Class of 1907, at VVesleyan, made Al. Al. ll., obtained the degree of Ph. B., and won a Q. B. K. key. Miss Bock is the head of the French department. In the faculty play she took the part of Jane to perfection. 304 Curtis Street. Mr. G. FRANK GOODALE, Yale S., '89, has supervised the music in the Meriden schools for many years, and we hope he will continue to do so until time for a Carnegie pension. We firmly believe Mr. Goodale has enough magnetism to get music out of a hitching-post, and as for high school students, just come and hear us! Mr. Goodale is also coach of the Yale Glee Club. 397 Edgewood Ave., New Haven. 14 Frequently the teachers have given gifts to their masculine colleagues, but seldom has the occasion arisen for wedding presents to be bestowed upon the feminine faculty, but now the charm has been broken. Miss HELEN E. SEARLE, A. B., was graduated from Mt. Holyoke, in 1904, and has taught English in M. H. S. The English Club and 1916 D. S. claim her for a member. Miss Searle was a coach for the famous mock trial. Mrs. Oliver Gaines, Worcester, Mass. In 1905, Mt. Holyoke gave the degree of A. B. to Miss ELLENA R. MCLEAN, who was her class secretary and still continues in that office. After being employed in the grades as principal's assistant, Miss McLean was transferred to High School, 'Where she teaches general science. She is the treasurer of Agassiz, and an en- thusiastic advocate of the doctrine that most girls should go to college, upon which subject she gave informal talks last year. North Haven, Conn. Miss MINA H. STEVENS, of the Oneonta Normal School and Rochester Business Institute, has been with us for the past four years, having taught bookkeeping, business correspondence and arithmetic. She has won popularity in a quietiway by her unfailing helpfulness tovteachers and pupils. Miss Stevens is an. authority on the ine points of baseballg Elm Street. 15, We boast of two M. A.'s on our faculty, one of whom, Mr. Romsirr W. ROSEN- BERG, graduated from Yale, in 1903, having made 115. B. K., and is now teaching Latin and geometry at M. H. S. Mr. Rosenberg enjoys acting as judge at debates, but is likely to engage in a post mortem contest with other judges after the affair is over. lVhy not have faculty debates in public next year? Broad Street If Miss ALICE LAMB were not Htoo nice to knock we might be tempted to dub her the faculty fashion plate. CPlease, this is intended for a complimentj Miss Lamb was graduated from the University of Rochester, in 1910, and later attended Rochester Business Institute, and for the past two years she has taught bookkeeping in NI. H. S. She is an able musician, and is fond of debating at table. 550 Broad Street. A second member of the social com- mittee is Miss .ANNA T. E1.wE1.L, who presides over the stenography and type- Writing rooms. Miss Elwell graduated from Massachusetts State Normal School, in 1900. 101 Parker Avenue. 16- Miss ANNA G. CAWLEY, B. S., was graduated from Columbia, in 1912, Where she was a member of A. Ll. K. Miss Cawley is an able instructor in English and economics, and is a member of the English Club. East Main Street. Miss lV1AUDE LINES HANIILTON CSmith, 1910, A. BJ, is agraduate of M. H. S., Class of 1905. Perhaps We have a partic- ularly soft spot in our hearts for our alumni, but if so, there's a reason. You see, it usually comes sort o' natural to them to be interested in the various extra class doings in M. H. S. and Miss Hamilton is no exception to the rule. First, there's the 1916 Debating Society. And then there's the Girls' Glee Club, and the Choir. For the success of all of these organizations Miss Hamilton may claim the credit. In the faculty play she took the part of Eglantine. 65 Pleasant Street. Miss LOUISA L. TAYLOR isa graduate of Meriden High School, 1911, from which She Went to Rochester Business Institute. Penmanship and commercial law are her specialties. 201 Cook Avenue. 17 After Hnishing her course at the local High School, in 1911, Miss IDA R. STERN- BERG attended Rochester Business In- stitute, and has since been employed in our commercial department. Miss Stern- berg teaches bookkeeping and banking. 59 Springdale Avenue. Miss GRACE R. CHAMBERLAIN, who was first introduced to M. H. S., in 1911, when she substituted in the English department, came to Meriden to catalogue the excellent but long disused High School Since her arrival, however, she also taught English and coached the Senior play, Esmeralda, making it a decided success. Miss Chamberlain isa graduate of Radcliffe, where she specialized in English, and is by profession a public reader. ' 539 Broad Street. For two years Miss MAUDE A. SIMPSON has been supervisor of drawing in the local schools. She studied at the Port- land Training School, and later at the American Institute. 33 N. Fourth Street. 18 In 1906, Mr. WILLIAM G. SHUTE, B. S., received his diploma from M. H. S., and afterwards attended Wesleyan. As the head of the mathematics department he has proved an efficient teacher. He is interested in all affairs of the pupils and surely the interest is mutual. Mr. Shute coached The Rivals and the mock trial, and took the part of the hero in the faculty play. He is a member of the Agassiz, 1916 D. S., and the junior Dramatic Society. Both students and teachers recognize in Mr. Shute a man of enthusiasm and ability. Newton Street Miss OLIVE I. CARTER, a member of our English faculty, is an alumna of Smith, 1911, and Columbia University, 1913, where she obtained her M. A. The 1917 D. S. owes much to Miss Carter, who is an honorary member. She is a member of the English Club, assisted in coaching The Rivals, and belongs to the junior girls' reading circle. East Main Street. Courses in Manual Arts, introduced into our school this year, have been under the direction of Mr. CHESLEY H. SMITH. In 1897 he was graduated from the New Hampton Literary Institute, in 1902 from Dartmouth, and in 1905 from Lloyd Normal School. Mr. Smith is a member of A. A. Q. Liberty Street 19 Miss IDA A. DUNLOP was in the class of 1904, M. H. S., then attended New Britain Normal. After teaching in the grades she went to Simmons College to specialize, and is now assistant in Domes- tic Arts, Miss Dunlop coaches the choir, and is an accomplished pianist and a popular teacher. 62 Orient Street. The Un'versity of Michigan is Miss MABEL H. TALCOTTYS alma mater, for here she obtained her degree of A. B., in 1907. After teaching in the West for a few years she came to Meriden, and is now a member of the German faculty. Miss Talcott enjoys baseball games. Broad Street. A prominent member of M. H. S., '08, was Miss JULIA F. SULLIVAN, who has returned after four years at New Rochelle College, Where she obtained her A. B., and one year of teaching. With her she brought all her college spirit and energy, which has been used in organizing the 1917 D. S., and placing the Girls' Basket- ball and Athletic Associations on a business- like basis. The 1916 Debating Society has recently elected her an honorary member. Miss Sullivan's influence has been felt throughout the school, for she is the friend of every one in it. 385 Crown Street. 20 This year the study of Domestic Arts has been introduced into both High School and grammar grades by Miss ALICE B. FOOTE. The courses have proved very interesting, and classes have been large. Miss Foote attended the Teachers' Training School of Home Economics, and Columbia University. Broad Street. The boys' athletics this year have been in charge of Mr. WILLARD H. GILBER- SLEEVE, B. S. He graduated from Wesleyan, in 1908, and attended Harvard Summer School of Physical Training. All the teams have been coached by Mr. Gildersleeve. He has taught commercial history. 894 Broad Street. Having been graduated from Massachu- setts State Normal Art School, in 1913, Mr. EVERETT K. BRUCE came to Meriden. Here hc is assistant instructor in manual arts and mechanical drawing in the upper grades, and in High School. 106 Cook Avenue. 21 Miss ROSEMARY BRADY is a graduate of M. H. S. She has taught in the grades and also studied art under well-known professors, Hnishing her course at Colum- bia. Miss Brady is Miss Simpson's assistant in the upper grades and in High School. 774 East Main Street. In charge of the commercial department this year we have had Mr. FRANK G. MEREDITH, B. C. S. Mr. Meredith attended Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, New York University, and the School of Commercial Accounts and Finance. Commercial arithmetic and commercial geography are his subjects. 130 East Main Street. Miss GLADYS P. HAINES, who teaches both French and German, is another of our new instructors. She obtained her degree from Bryn Mawr, and has since studied at the University of Berlin. West Haven, Conn. 22 'K N.- b rn 'ygx 5 , I QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE Eltbletics EIIIlllIIIIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllIIIlllllllllIlIIIllIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE 23 Meriden High School Athletic Association OFFICERS FOR 1914-15 President ....... ..,....................,...... O LAF PETERSON Vice-President ..... .........,....,....... ,..,.,. D A VID SUNDEL Secretary ....... .... I VILFRED BISHOP Treasurer. . , ..,,....,..,..,.......,,..,..... CHESTER TAYLOR WEARERS OF THE M FOOTBALL HOBART PETRYSKI, '14 ARTHUR PIERSON, '14 CLINTON LEWIS, '14 ALLAN SMITH, '15 JAMES FITZPATRICK, '15 ALLAN SMITH, '15 JAMES FITZPATRICK, '15 HOXVARD REGESTER, '15 HAROI,D GRIIVIES, '14 EDMOND 0'BRIEN, '14 ARTHUR PIERSON, '14 ROY BERRY, '14 SYLVESTER KEOHANE, '14 ALLAN SMITH, '15 JAMES FITZPATRICK, '15 NOIQIIIS FLAGG, ex-'15 HONVARD REOESTER, '15 HORACE KING, '15 GEORGE SPENCER, '17 BASKETBALL ARTHUR PIERSON, '14 HOBART PETRYSKI, '14 BASEBALL HENRY BURKE, '15 WILLIAM BURKE, '16 NORLIAN STEAD, '16 EDXVARD KROEBER, '16 RAYMOND THIESON, '16 EDXVARD KNE1.I,, '17 MEMBERS OF ATHLETIC COUNCIL WILLIS J. PROUTY, Chairman WILLARD H. GILDERSLEEVE ROBERT CHURCH WILLARD C. HYATT MEMBERS OF THE M. H. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ROY BERRY, '14 HANS BILGER, '15 STANLEY BUCKINGHAM, '14 WILLIAM BURKE, '16 HENIRX' BURKE, '15 NEIL BURKINSHAW, '14 RUSSEL CARTER, '16 WALLACE CLARKE, '15 BERNARD COHEN, '16 MICHAEL CONROY, '14 KIRTLAND DECHERD, '16 WILLIAM DUNNE, '16 HAMLIN FENN, '14 ELMER LYONS, '16 FRED NIANDEVILLE, '16 WAYNE IVIILLER, '15 DUDLEY MILLS, '15 CHARLES MUNGER, '16 JOHN NICDONNELL, '14 HUGH IVI'KENNA, '15 DOMINICR M'NUL'1'X', '14 EDWARD M'CARTHY, '16 GORDON ORR, '14 EDMUND QYBRIEN, '14 HAROLD PECK, '16 HOBART PETRYSKI, '14 24 MEMBERS OF THE M. H. S. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-Contznued JAMES FITZPATRICK, '15 F. HAROLD GRIMES, '14 CHARLES GARSIDE, '15 GEORGE GARSIDE, '16 LORENZO HAMILTON, '14 HARIQY HIGHRITER, '14 EDWARD KRCJIEBER, '16 SYLVESTER KEOHANE, '14 GEORGE LUKENS, '16 MANSFIELD LYON, '16 ROBEIIT POWERS, '16 HOWARD REGESTEII, '15 WALTER SCHOLEBIELD, '15 ARTHUR SERVICE, '15 ERNEST STERNBERG, '16 IV.-XLTER STERNBERG, 'Ib DAVID SUNDEL, '15 HERVEY STOCKDEK, '15 ALLAN SMITH, '15 DONALD VVHITE, '15 FRESHMEN MEMBERS W. BOWEN N. BROOKS WALTER EVARTS LEO GRINIES ARTHUR HIGGINS ARTHUR NEVEN CHARLES NOTT WALTER PIERCE EARL REGESTER A. ROHAN GEORGE SPENCER FACULTY MEMBERS W. PROUTY, Principal I. G. SMITH, Assixfarzt Pf'il1L'iPJI W. G. SHUTE F. G. MEREDITH R. W. ROSENBERG - W. H. GILDERSLEEVE PRESIDENTS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1891-CHESTER C. IQENT 1903-HAROLD G. ROGERS 1892-JAMES P. BREESE 1904-WILBUR F. DAVIS 1893-JAMES P. BREESE 1905-STANLEY T. WILLIAMS 1894-ERNEST L. ROBINSON CM.F.J 1906-LEROY W. GARDNER 1895-ERNEST L. ROBINSON CM.F.j 1907-LOUIS F. WHEELER 1896-HARRY C. LANE 1908-HAROLD C. QUINLAN 1897-HERMAN T. GLADXVIN 1909-CHARLES J. GIQIMES 1898-ALBERT L. CLARK 1910-ROBERT H. BOOTH 1899!HOwARD W. CHURCH 19114-BENJAMIN MCGAR 1900-WILLARD C. HYATT 1912-ALTON R. HYATT 1901-CHARLES B. WELCH '1913-FRANK I. LOOBY 1902-HAROLD H. GRISXNIOLD 19144OLAF PETERSON FOOTBALL TEAM V l f -- fA-f-x-w-nm.- ----- -v-.-W ---- 1- --1 -- -Apu--M -Y 4, V-agua 4- 5 Football l 1 SEASON 1913 i Captain. , , . . ................ NORRIS C. FLAGG, ex-'15 ' Manager ......,.... .... A .HOXVARD W. REGESTER, '15 Assistant Manager . . . ..... .. . . CHESTER TAYLOR, X' 15 , MEMBERS OF TEAM SUBSTITUTES i R. THIESEN, '16, Right End M. HILLER, ex-'16, Right End ' H. W. REGESTER, '15, Right Tackle S. C. KEOHANE, '14, Right Tackle C. LEXVIS, jr., '14, Right Guard W. STANLEY, '15, Right Guard H. KING, '16, Center H. PETRYSKI, '14, Left Guard F. MANDEVILLE, '16, Left Guard G. SPENCER, '17, Left Tackle A. DANEKIND, '14, Left Tackle A. PIERSON, '14, Left End A. SERVICE, '15, Left End V A. C. SMITH, '15, Quarterback N. BURKINSHAW, '14, Quarterback J. J. FITZPATRICK, '15, Right Halfback E. G. KNELL, '17, Left Halfback N. C. FLAGG, ex-'15, Fullback RECORD OF GAMES PLAYED Sept. 27 Meriden High School 0 Oct. 1 Mericlcn High School 0 Oct. 4 Meriden High School 0 Oct. 11 Meriden High School 0 Oct. 18 Meriden High School 0 Oct. 22 Meriden High School 7 Oct. 29 Meriden High School 7 Nov. 1 Meriden High School 18 Nov. 12 Meriden High School 39 Nov. 14 Meriden High School 0 Total, 71 27 Y Crosby High School 13 Conn. Literary Institute 26 Bulkeley High School 39 New Britain High School 17 N cw Haven High School 62 Choate School 19 Naugatuck High School 49 Crosby High School 13 Middletown High School 0 Stamford High School 76 Opponents, 314 BASKETBALL TEAM Basketball SEASON 1913-14 Captain .......... ...........,............ A LLAN C. SMITH, '15 Manager ........... .... S TANLEY E. BUCKINGHAM, '14 Aslvistant llffanager . . . ,....... . .CLAYTON R. HILL, '15 MEMBERS OF TEAM . A. C. SMITH '15 Right Forward A. PIERSON, '14, Left Guard J. J. FITZPATRICK, '15, Right Guard H. W. REGESTER, '15, Left Forward H. S. PETRYSKI, '14, Center SUBSTITUTES RAvMoND THIESEN, '16 WALTER BAILEY, '16 Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec jan. Jan. jan. jan. Jan. Jan. jan. jan. Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb. Total, RECORD OF GAMES PLAYED Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Nleriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Meriden High School Rogers Memorial 17 Bridgeport High School 54 New Britain High School 43 Lewis High School 19 West Hartford High School 14 St. Thomas Seminary 37 Conn. Literary Institute 21 Cheshire Academy 27 Ansonia High School 14 Ansonia High School 38 Middletown High School 33 Yale Stars 32 West Haven High School 23 Y. M. C. A. Juniors 2 Olympias 35 West Haven High School 13 Y. M. C. A. 29 Opponents, 451 BASEBALL TEAM Baseball Captain ......... ...,... F . HAROLD GRIMES, '14 Manager ......... ,,... A LBERT C. DANEKIND, l4 Assistant Manager. . . ..... MAX 'l'Ri3DENN1CK, ex-'15 MEMBERS OF TEAM E. G. KNELL, '17, Catch W. H. BURKE, '16, Catch J. J. FITZPATRICK, '15, Pitch N. STEAD, '16, Pitch F. H. GRIMES, '14, Shortstop E. J. O'BR113N, '14, First Base H. A. 'R. A. WS. C. KEOHANE, '14 Right Field J. BURKE, '15, Second Base PIERSON, '14, Third Base W. BERRY, '14 Left Field C. SMITH, '15, Center Field l'Also pitchers. SUNBSTITUTES A. C. DANEKiND, '14 R. THIESEN, '16 E. KROEBER '16 RECORD OF GAMES PLAYED April 18 Meriden High School 10 Bristol High School 9 April 22 Meriden High School 3 Cheshire Academy 9 April 25 Meriden High School 4 St. Thomas Seminary 7 May 9 Meriden High School 1 Naugatuck High School 6 May 13 Meriden High School 6 Middletown High School 7 May 16 Meriden High School 1 Ansonia High School 2 May 20 Meriden High School 15 Middletown High School 7 May 27 Meriden High School 5 Torrington High School 1 June 3 Meriden High School 12 Bristol High School 4 June 13 Meriden High School 2 Naugatuck High School G Total, 59 Gpponents, 58 THE BARRY CUP. Harold C. Wilcox, M. H. S., 1908, and Yale, 1912, has shown his great interest in our High School by offering a silver cup to the best man on the 1914 team. In honor of a now famous graduate of the school this is known as the Barry Cup. The man scoring the highest number of points this year, and therefore the first winner of the cup, is Arthur Pierson, 1914. 1 31 CAPTAINS AND MANAGERS OF Athletic Teams 1891-1914 FOOTBALL CAPTAINS 1891-CHESTER C. KENT, 1892-JAMES P. BREESE, 1893-JAMES P. BREESE, 1894-BURTON C. ROGERS, 1895-HARRY C. LANE, 1896-HARRY C. LANE, 1897-NELSON C. JOHNSON, 1898-NORMAN G. BARBER 1899- 1 1899-ALBERT B. WEST, 1900-WILLARD C. HYATT, 1901-JOHN F. O'BRIEN, 1902-JOHN F. O'BRIEN, 1903-ROBERT N. CI-IAEEEE, 1904-KENNETH E. CHASE, 1905-WILLIAM F. SHORTELLE, 1906 -CARL J. DIEI., 1907-JOSEPH B. NEI.1.IS, 1908 -ARTHUR O'BRIEN, 1909-HARRY COSTELLO, 1910-EDWARD DANEKIND, 1911-PHILLIP D. BROOKS, 1912-JAMES H. CONLON, 1913-NORRIS C. FLAGG, 1914-ALLAN SMITH, 1897-ROSWELL B. HYATT 1898-ROSWELL B. HYATT, 1899- 1900- 1901- 1902- 1 T. ARTHUR BUTLER T. ARTHUR BUTLER ROBERT N. CHAFEEE, ROBERT N. CHAFFEE, 1903-HERBERT R. KING, 1906'HAROLD T. BURGESS, CLARENCE T. NIANWARING, ' MANAGERS WILLIAM A. THOMPSON, SHERMAN F. JOHNSON, HOXVARD L. STEVENSON, CHARLES F. ROCKWELL, LOUIS F. GRAEDER, WILLIAM H. UPHAM, ALGERNON J. BERNSTEIN H. STANLEY BRISTOL, HERBERT B. WILKINSON, WILLARD C. HYATT, E. HALSTEAD BRAINARD, SIDNEY A. ALEXANDER, JOSEPH F. OYBRIEN, GEORGE A. CAHILL, JOHN A. HURLEY, JOHN F. LYONS, LOUIS J. REILLY, CLAUDE TERRELL, DOUGLASS W. ORR, ARTHUR H. BROOKS, BENJAMIN H. MCGAR, J. NORBERT BAILEY, PETER W. SKLAGEN, HOWARD W. REGESTER, WILLIAM H. UPHAM, ALBERT L. CLARK, GEORGE C. HOWARD, C. HOWARD TRVON, WALTER E. GARDE, JOSEPH W. HOLDEN, JOHN F. O'BRIEN, E. L. MONTGOMERY CMem Facj BASEBALL CAPTAINS MANAGERS 1894-JOHN J. KEANE, '96 HOWARD L. STEVENSON, '94 1895-FLOYD E. HUBBARD, '97 LOUIS F. GRAEBER, '96 1896-CHARLES F. BREWER, '99 HOXVARD E. BOARDMAN, '97 1899--WILLIAM LUBY, '99 HERBERT B. XVILKINSON, '01 1901-PERCY E. COLLINS, '03 JOHN P. CLARK CMem. of Fac.j 1902-WILLIAM GAGE, '04 EDWARD J. QUINLAN, '02 1003-W. BOWEN CHURCH, '03 ROBERT R. IREILLY, '03 1904--CHESTER E. LYNN, '04 MELVILLE B. BERNSTEIN, '04 1905-JAMES PENDERS, '05 XIVILLIAM F. SHORTELLE, '06 19f,6'-'HERBERT A. MARONN, '06 HEIIBERT A. NIARONN, '06 1907-HAROLD C. WILCOX, '08 HAROLD C. XVILCOX, '08 1908-JOSEPH T. XVHALEN, 'OS HAROLD QUINLAN, '09 IQOTJ-HAROLD QUINLAN, '09 NORMAN RUSSELL, '09 1910-ANTHONY RUSSELL, '10 HARIIY' COSTELLO, '11 1911-JAMES F. GRADY, '12 RANDAL L. LUCAS, '11 1912-HOWARD KANE, '12 FRED W. SEHL, '12 19131RAYhIOND F. HAGERTX', '13 PAUL J. MCGOVERN, '13 1914+-F. HARO1.D GRIMES, '14 ALBERT C. DANEKIND, '14 BASKETBALL 1003-HOLLIS D. IMMICH, '03 ROBEXKT R. REILLY, '03 1904-E. CLIFFORD PARKER, '04 HENRX' F. NIUMBLO, '05 1905--JUNIUS D. NORTON, '05 KENNETII E. CHASE, '05 1906-HARRY J. COAN, '08 VVALTER H. PARDEE, '06 1906-GEORGE E. WESTERBERG, '06 1907-I. ROBERT HYAT'1', '08 HOWX'ARD S. COEYMAN, '09 1908-JOSEPH T. WIIALEN, '08 ROBERT H. S. BOOTH, '11 1910-ROBERT H. S. BOOTH, '11 PHILIP BROOKS, '12 1911-ALTON R. HYATT, '13 WILBUR I. LEWIS, '13 1912-ALTON R. HYATT, ' '13 EARLE ARNOLD, '13 1913-ALLAN C. SMITH, '15 STANLEY BUCKINGHAM, '14 TENNIS 1902-G. WARREN BEACH, '03 JOHN P. CLARK CMcm. of Fac.j 1903-HAROLD G. ROGERS, '04 RALPH R. PARISH, '03 33 GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Girls' Athletic Association 1913-1914 ' OFFICERS President ...... .-. ........ ,... . -....-.ANITA GRISWOLD Vice-President .... ....... EDNA YVARDEN Secretary . .,.. ..,...... . 1' ......... - .... .... ' .... R OSE MCGOVERN f-1 Treasurer ................ ' ...., . ..... . ...... 15.11, . MARIOETE DOYLE Assistant Treasnrcrs, GLADYS WHITE, '14, ISABEL RUNGE, 15 EUNICE STADTMILLER, '17 Faculty Adviser ...,.................,..t ...... MISS JULIA F. SUIIIVAN MEMBERS ' V. BRAGDON B. BRENNAN DSBROOKS H. CASSIDY B. CLEMENTS A, ELSTER E. GARDNER A. GRISWOLD I. HILL V. HAGEIITY F. HUNTINGTON L. KANE M. NIURRAY A. SOHOL E. STEVENS D A. WALSH G. WHITE R. MCGOVERN J. DOYLE I. RUNGE M. CASHEN R. DALTON A. KOFFINKE I. STERNBERG H. BARRY H. NICGRATH R. NASH E. WARDIEN A. BALZER M. SLACK H. PHILP R. HIGGINS L. LEARNED L. LEARNED C. NICLOUGHLIN R. NIORSE M. DOYLE M. WARDIEN D. LANE A. ULRICH G. NIEIGS S. GIBSON V M. BEACH L. FENNER 5 BUTLER K. NOLAN E. NIERRIAM M. STRATTON H. WILKINSON A. SCI-IUSTER E. CUSHING J. GROSSMAN F. KITTNER ffl B'1.lWADSNVOR'fH H. CLARKE G. BANNISTER I. FLANAGAN M. ROHAN M. ROHAN V A. CULLEN E. STAIITMILLEII E. BROWN L. SNOW M. LAWTON MTRACE L POWERS 3, H. BOOTH O. SEMBLER M. SOULE fi D. BEHRENS L. BRAINERD O. OVNEIL E. BRIGHAM E. COOKE H. GOODRICH L. WHITE G. CAMPBELL E. JACOBS M. BESS B. NOXVAKOSKI D. MEIKLEM G. EYRE V. CALL C. GRADWELL L. SCO E. IYAGOSTINO E. HALL gI.5J'L8UC-HLIN IEAPSON EHMELZER . . T. YR . ATT . ALL E. JOHNSON I. LACOURCIERE C. LEWIS E. HUPFER M. NELSON R. YALE B. AMES B. OEFINGER M. SHEMASKE E. WALSH B. HOBSON F. KIBBE R. LAWRENCE ' 35 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Girls' Basketball Team 1913-14 Captains .... . . . . TEDNA WARDEN, HEI.EN CASSIDY, Manager ..,, ........ E STHER STEVENS, Coach ..... .................... lk flxss JULIA SULLIVAN CM. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM Forwards ....... J nm ping Center .... Running Center ..... Guards .......... ESTHER STEVENS, '14 ANITA GRISWOLD, '14 GLADYS VVHITE, '14 SUBSTITUTES ......... JESSIE DOYLE, EDNA WARDEN , ...,. MAY SLACK . . . .ISAHEL IQUNGE . . . .HELEN CASSIDV, ALBERTA ELSTER HENRIE'fTA Pl-IILP, NIARJORIE DOYLE, BIILDRED VVARDEN PY Resigncd, April, 1914. Upon the completion of our new gymnasium, girls' basketball, which has been Z1 minus quantity in school athletics for Several years, was started under the direction of Miss julia F. Sullivan. Besides a series of inter-class con- tests, the girls have played with live out-of-town teams and have made a creditable showing. They have shown marked ability and sportsmanlike spirit, so that much is expected of them in the future. WEARERS OF THE M 1914 HELEN CASSIDY ALBERTA ELSTER IZSTI-IER STEVENS Gl.ADX'S WHITE ANITA GRISWOLD 1915 JESSIE IJOYLE EDNA VVARDEN NIAY SLACK HENRIETTA PIIILI' ISABEL RUNGE 1916 NIARJORIE DOX'I.lE KIILDRED WARDEN GIRLS' BASKETBALL CAPTAINS MANAGERS 1902-JOSEPHINE L. GLADVVIN, '02 FRANCES B. CHAFFEE, 1903-KATHERINE REILLY, '03 DAISY ACKART, 1904-MARY E. STANLEY, '05 1905-MARY E. STANLEY, '05 1906-HELEN R. CALLAGHAN, '06 EDITH E. CUMTNG, 1914 EDNA WARDEN, '15 ESTHER B. STEVENS, HELEN CASSIDY, '14 37 PENNANT STAFF OO' ETIIIQI, RI.xcsI'IIu-3, '14 ESTHIQR GARONIEII, '14 LUCY SQUIRE, '11 ELIZA1Hi'l'H WH1'rl.Aw, '1-1 BIICHAICI, CONROY, '14 GORIDUN f3RR, '14 6111131111 . Q . VOLUME XXI STAFF OF 1913-1914 Editor-in-Chief 1,O1cI:NzO PI,-XMILTON, '14 Assistant Editor-in-Chief 1IIz1,IzN CASSIDY, '11 Business Manager 1'1IxluIx' HIf111I11TEIi, '1-1 Assistant Editors Rum' MOIISIQ, '15 ANNA IQOFFINKE, '15 DAVID SIJNDIEI., '15 WILIPIIIQD BISHOP, '15 WAl.I,IxcIa CLARK, '15 . , . LARI. BILGER, 111 Advertising Manager 1'I.nI1.1N PEN-N, '111 Assistants WAIx1'I3R SI'IlOI.I2IfIIcl.11, '15 CIIARLIIS CEARSIDIC, '15 I'I.-'XRLAN S'I'R12'l'CH,' '15 II,xIzOl.D '1'OO'I'II12, '15 ' - :i s 39 i1.1l..1 ANNUAL STAFF 1 w OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOOOO nnual Published by the Class of 0 Q ' VOLUME xxm L, Editor-in-Chief LORENZO HAMILTON, '14 Associate Editors HELEN CASSIDY, '14 MICHAEL CONROY, '14 ELLA STOHR, '14 HAROLD GRIMES, '14 EVA IQETTENMEYER, '14 GORDON GRR, '14 Business Manager HARRY HIGHRITER, '14 Assislant Business Manager CHARLES GARSIDE, '15 OQOOOOOO OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOO 41 M. H. S. DEBATING SOCIETY Meriden High School Debating Society On account of the time necessary for the students and faculty to get settled in and accustomed to the new high school it was not until January that a few of the members of last year's M. H. S. Debating Society assembled to reorganize the old Society. At the first meeting officers were elected, and later a committee was ap- pointed to draw up a constitution modeled after that of former years, stating that the purpose of the society is to promote skill and interest in debating, to encourage worthy attainment in all lines of school work, and to instill in its members a more extended knowledge of parliamentary usage. Although the boys held a few inter-society debates, yet the interscholastic debates were the feature of the year's work. In the inter-Society debates with the 1916 D. S. and the Minerva Society, the teams representing the M. H. S. D. S. were defeated. Nor was the society any more fortunate in the annual Triangular Debate between Middletown, New Haven and Meriden. Un- fortunately, Meriden lost to both Middletown and to New Haven, but still by narrow margins. This year the following team debated at Middletown, taking the afirmative of the question, Resolved: that An1 erican coast- wise vessels should be exempted by Congress from Panama Canal tolls. Hamilton, '14 Cleaderj, Highriter, '14, M'Nulty, '14, and Garside, '15 Qalternatej. The team which met New Haven at home, and which took the negative side of the same question, was as follows: -Conroy, '14 Cleaderj, Burkinshaw, '14, Bishop, '15, and Taylor, '15 Qalternatej. Although the M. H. S. D. S. cannot boast a long line of victories, still it has always left its opponents a vivid recollection ofa fiercely contended Struggle. . . OFFICERS PresiderLt...'- .... .................. L ORENZO ITAMILTON, '14 Vice-President ..... ................... B IICHAEL CONROY, '14 Secretary ........ ............. ........ D I XVID SUNDEL, '15 Treasurer ..... .... ................ .... C H A RLES GrARSIDE, '15 , MEMBERS BENJAMIN BISSELL, '14 XVILLIAM SULLIVAN, '15 NEIL BURKINSHAXV, '14 ' CHESTER TAYLOR, '15 MICHAEL CONROY, '14 . TTARLAN STRETCH, '15 LORENZO HAMILTON, '14 HOWARD REGEST4E1i, '15 HARRY ITIGHRITER, '14 LUAVID SUNDEL, '15 GORDON ORR, '14, A , , VVILFRED BISHQP, '15 DOMINICK M'NULTY, '14 CHARLES GARSIDE, '15 RICHARD BUCKLEY, '14 HONORARY MEMBER MISS FLORENCE M. FISHERDICK QM. FJ 43 F MINERVA SOCIETY Minerva Society Shortly after the opening of the school, in September, the Minerva Society, formerly the Girls' Debating Society, was reorganized. As the name implies, the society holds the pur- suit of wisdom as its aim. 1Vith this in View it has furnished members for a debate every month, and has also met both the High School Debating Society and the 1916 society in public. It takes pride in the regularity of its meetings and the enthusiasm shown there. The never-to-be-forgotten event of the season was the book party, held May 15th. It was something novel in the Way of high school entertainment, and Was greatly enjoyed. The society has been the means of proving that the fair sex have administrative ability, interest in current events, and reasons to back their opinions. The year of work has done wonders. The girls have pressed to the front rank in the school. VVC hope that in time they will meet societies from other schools with equal success. OFFICERS President ........ ............ .... E s THER STEVENS, '14 Vice-President ,.... ......... 1 TAZEL CLARK, '15 Secretary ........ ...,. E VA RETTENMEYER, '14 Treasurer ...,....... .,........ L OTTIE DAINTON, '15 Literary Committee ..... ..,. IX fllss F. M. FISHERDICK CM. FJ ELSIE DAINTON, '15 ANITA GRISWOLD, '14 OTHER MEMBERS OF MINERVA SOCIETY HELEN CAss1DY, '14 LUCY SQUIRE, '14 MATHILDE BEDIGIE, '14 ANITA BALZER, '15 NORMA DOOLITTLE, '14 FLORENCE KITTNER, '15 ESTHER GARDNER, '14 ANNA KOFFINKE, '15 ANNA WALSH, '14 MARRIETTA CASHEN, '15 ANNA KIPP, '14 RUBY MORSE, '15 ETHEL MAGUIRE, '14 MAIQJORIE ELLIS, '15 BEss1E CARPENTER, '15 45 Senior Dramatic Society Late in the spring the Senior Dramatic Society was formed. The purpose of this organization is to encourage worthy attain- ment in all lines of school Work, and to promote skill and interest in dramatics. Seniors alone are eligible to membership. Since the society was not organized until late in the school year, and since there were so many other entertainments of various kinds going on, the S. D. S. Was unable to present a play, as had been planned. However, those who composed the cast of the Senior play, Esmeralda, were all members of this society, and they indeed covered themselves with glory in their respective roles. OFFICERS President ....., .....,...,.. . . .MICHAEL J. CONROY Vice-President .... ...... E STI-IER B. STEVENS Secretary ....... BENJAMIN H. BISSELL Treasurer .... ........... . , . . .AMOS G. HEXVITT MEMBERS FAITH HUNTINGTON NEIL BURKINSHAVV BENJAMIN BIssELL ANITA GRISXVOLD ANNA WALSH ESTHER GARDNER MARION SCOFIELD EVELYN YOUNG CLAIRE PALLETT EMMA WEISEAUER GORDON ORR DOMINICK hfI,NULTY CARROLL KINGSLEY MICHAEL CONROY ARLINE HOUGH ANNA IQIPP HARRY HIGHRITER ANNA SOKOL IRENE HILL NIATHILDE BEDIGIE ESTHER HOMAN LILLIAN LAPIDOS FLORENCE NIINKXVITZ ALBERT DANEKIND EVA RE'fTENMEYER FRANZISKA SCHNEIDER HELEN DANAHER ALBERTA ELSTER GLADVS SAWYER I'III.DRETH ZUCKER ELIZABETH VVHITLAWV AGNES HANLON FRANK RUNGE SAMUEL DEREKTOR LORENZO HAMILTON ETHEL hfIAGUIRE LUCY SQUIRE ELLA STOHR STANLEY BUCKINGHAM VICTORINE HAGERTY HELEN BARKER BEATRICE STEINIGANS LILLIAN KNOWLTON Junior Dramatic Society With the Opening of the new high school dramatics entered the portals of M. H. S. A few students, who had previously been enthusiastic for this kind Of work, under the direction of Miss Ives, formed the junior Dramatic Society. if This Society adopted as its aim the encouragement and bettering of dramatics among the students. Its members are chosen exclusively from the junior class. The members soon presented a former Senior play, The Rivals, by Sheridan, Mr. Shute, Miss Ives and Miss Carter acting as coaches. The parts in the play Were portrayed bythe students in a most praiseworthy manner. Quite a Sum of money was realized by the presentation Of the play, and the society turned over twenty-ive dollars to the Seniors' Washington fund. The remainder was expended for books to be given to the school library. NO diH'Ieulty should be experienced next year in Selecting the Senior play cast, for the Junior Dramatic Society has a wealth of material, whichvshould bc of great advantage. OFFICERS President ......... .............. ..... . H OWARD REGESTER Vice-President .,.. .... C HARLES GARSIDE Secretary ....... .... ........ ..... W A L LACE CLARK Treasurer .......... ...,.............,...... D ONALD WHI'l'Ei MEMBERS HOXVARD REGES1'ER CHARLES GARSIDE WALLACE CLARK DONALD WHITE ELOISE IVIECORNEY WALTER SCHOLEFIELD HELEN MCGRATH LOUISE CHERNIACK CULVER ROGERS HUGH IX'I'KENNA JESSIE DOYLE FRANCIS NEXVBOLD ELSIE DAINTON LOTTIE DAINTON ROMANUS NASH ELLEN FOHLIN GERTRUDE INIIELKE IVIARION FRANCIS LIBBIE HEALY KATHERINE FLANNAGA MARION PECK IXdARY BIRCH HARRIET LEWIS N ANNA KOFFINKE CHESTER TAYLOR JULIA STERNBERG LILLIAN SCHOENROCK NIURIEL CLARK ETHEL BROWN NIIRIAM LANCE DAVID SUNDEL RUTH BRYANT JESSE MOSES IXIYRTLE ROHAN IVIILDRED CLARK ISABEL RUNGE FLORENCE KITTNER ANITA BALZER LOUIS DOSSIN CLAYTON HILL XVILBUR ANDERSON HARLAND STRETCH ROSE MCGOVERN LEORA LEARNED DOROTHY PERKINS ANNA NOON HONORARY MEMBERS MISS NIARY P. IVES MISS FLORENCE M. FISHERDICK MISS OLIVE I, CARTER MR. WILLIAM G. SHUTE 47 4, 1916 DEBATING AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY 1916 Debating and Dramatic Society Allow us to introduce you to the 1916 Debating Society, the live Wire of the school in literary and debating circles. This society was formed early in 1913, under the name of the Fresh- man Debating Society, which Was later changed to the 1916 Debating and Dramatic Society. The object was to promote interest in debating, and it most assuredly has been accomplished, for the members have attained great proficiency, and are believed by many to be the best de- baters in the school. They have accomplished much in the past year. First they held private inter-society arguments, then public debatesg then they ventured a contest with the Minerva Society, and even Went so far as to challenge and Win from the M. H. S. Society. Besides debating, they have held Socials, journeyed to New Britain a la sleigh, taken several hikes, and presented a mock trial, which proved to bc as amusing as it was unique, a part of the proceeds of which was given to the Seniors. This society has made a deep impression upon the school, and it is hoped that it will continue its good Work in the future. OFFICERS President .......... ............ ...... L E YVIS STEVENS, '16 V-ice-President ..... ..... F REDERICK TXTANN, '16 Secretary ........ .,..,,...... .... B f IARJORIE DOYLE, '16 Treasurer ...... ..............,........ S HIRLEY GIBSON, '16 MEMBERS EARL BILGER GEORGE CASSIDY BERNARD COHEN JOHN DANAHER RAYMOND GRALTON ASHLEY GRAVES HARRY GROSSMAN LAWRENCE SOUTHWICK RALPH STETSON LEWIS STEVENS RALPH SFOCKBURGER RAYMOND THOMPSON ERNEST WILSON MARY ARTKOP MARION BEACH LUCILLE BOYLE WALTER KRAHL IQUSSELL TYTAGUIRE FRED TYTANN ARTHUR NTEAH AUSTIN MEEKS OIQMOND PHELAN MAlijO1iIE DOYLE LAURA FENNER SHIRLEY GIBSON TYTARY GLEASON TVTARGARET HEALY ELSA ICUNTZE NTARJORIE POMEROY MARIE RILEY ANNA ULRICH FAITH BUTLER MARION BROWN ADVISORY BOARD MISS MAUDE L. HARIILTON QM. FJ MR. WILLIAM G. SHUTE CM. FJ MISS JULIA SULLIVAN CM. FJ MISS H. E. SEARLE QM. FJ CRes'dD 49 1917 DEBATING AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY 1917 Debating and Dramatic Society About the middle of the year the voice of the Freshman was heard in the school, when the 1917 Debating and Dramatic Society, under the guidance of Miss Olive Carter and Miss Julia Sullivan, was Organized. Although this is the youngest society of its kind in the school, several meetings have been held, and the members have had three inter-society debates. The organization Of the 1917 D. S. has proved that the Fresh- men have caught the school spirit, and We hope that they will continue their good Work. President ....... Vice- President .... Secretary . ,... Treasurer ..... DOROTHY BEHRENS MARGARET HELEN BOOTH LOUISE BRAINERD ELEANOR BROWN VERA CALL GRACE CAMPBELL ELIZABETH COOKE ROSE FORAN MARION GLAssER BERYL HOBSON ISARELLA LACOURCIERE M ARY LAXVTON IJOROTHY lWEIKLEM OLIVE O'NEIL ISYLA POWERS MARGARET RACE EUNICE STADTMILLER LOUISE WHITE OFFICERS MEMBERS . . .CURTISS JOHNSON ...VERA CALL . . . . .NIARGARET RACE DOROTHY BEHRENS ROBERT BOCKIUS BALDWIN BORST JOHN CARROZZIELLA JOHN CONROY ORVILLE DRYHURST WALTER EvARTs CURTISS JOHNSON FOSTER JOHNSON ALVIN BIORIAN ALLEN NOTT RICHARD NOTT lXlATHAN ORIENTIJCHIERMAN WALTER PIERCE EARL REGEETER WILLIAM SMITH FOSTER WHITE LESTER VVILCOX SAMUEL LEITZ ACgASSIZ ASSOCIATION Agassiz Association In this, the second year of its existence, the M. H. S. Chapter Of the Agassiz Association has accomplished a great deal. The original Agassiz Association was founded in 1875 by Harlan H. Ballard, in connection with a school in Lenox, Mass. Although originally founded for the observation and study of Nature Objects, its work has since grown to embrace every branch of science. The local members have well carried Out the purpose of the association by attending lectures, delivering short addresses on different scientific subjects, and by taking trips in pursuit of the study of Nature. The following lectures were well attended and enjoyed: History of American Forests, History of Stonesg History of Celestial Bodies, and a lecture on Travel by Mr. Ivan G. Smith. A trip about the vicinity of Meriden was taken under the per- sonal guidance of Edward H. Perkins, professor of geology, at Yale. Furthermore, the Arbor Day exercises were in charge of the Agassiz Association. O OFFICERS President ....... ................ ..... H . CEDRIC YEAMANS Vice-President ...,. ......., E MMA NIINKVVITZ Secretary ........ ............ ............ L O UIS DOssIN Treasurer ..... ................... IX 'IISS NICLEAN CFaeultyj MEMBERS ORMOND PHELAN E. NORMA DOOLITTLE ESTHER GARDNER HARRY JOHNSON DORIS PARKER ANNA VVALSH ADELAIDE PIECHOCKE ANITA BALZER RUTH CLARK EMMA MINKWITZ JAMES CONKLIN CURTISS JOHNSON MARION LANCE ESMOND PHELAN BEULAH FAIRCHILD ANITA GRISXVOLD ANNA KIPP ' LUCILLE BOVLE CEDRIC YEAMANS SARAH ELMENDORF LOUIS DOSSIN WILLIAM MCGRATH GER'fRUDE RUDOLPH FOSTER JOHNSON KATHERINE FLANAGAN LUETTE PERRIN FACULTY MEMBERS MR. WILLIAM G. SIIUTE MR. IVAN G. SMITH MISS CAROLINE J. HITCHCOCK MISS ELEANOR R. MCLEAN MR. WILLIS J. PROUTY 53 limi- CHOIR ,, hoir When our beautiful new auditorium was opened for use, in December, it was deemed fit to elaborate our weekly deve- tional service to accord with our new surroundings. Therefore, a double quartet was chosen from the two upper classes to serve as our choir. On occasions of testivity the choir was always our ready assistant, and furnished us with many a number. They were especially valuable asvleaders in the ensemble singing. And so let us take this opportunity of thanking them for the great pleas- ure they have given us, in adding so much to the character of our assemblies. MEMBERS Sopranos NIARION SCOFIELD, '14 QLeaderj ANITA GRIswoLIm, '14 Altos Lmnv H1iALX', '15 ETHEL lVlAGUIRE, '14 IXIARION PECK, '15 CResigncdj Tcnors F. HAROLD GRIMES, '11 CLAYTON HII.1., '15 Basses LORENZO IJAMILTON, '14 XVALLACI2 CLARK, '15 S1llISl'ifZl16'S ESTIIER STEVENS, '11 I'IOXVARD R15GIss'I'IzR, '15 Arcompzmisi HANS BILGER,S'15 Courlms MISS IDA DUNLOP CM. FJ Mlss lXlAUDIE HAMIl.'I'oN CM. FJ f , 9 Q Z I ' fr . XY we-ea, ll ' '- sin,-:-'H 'mimi' ,--q.-5 f 'Ss?Q?, ln' t'fQ5Q4' L turf' I .F MJ. I 55 GIRLS' GLEE CLUB MEMBERS K Glee Club The beginning of March found another group of pupils united in work for M. H. S. It was our Glee Club, started by Eva Rettenmeyer, '14. The announcement of forming such a club met with so much enthusiasm that three tryouts were held, resulting in the choice of twenty-Hve members. Rehearsals began at once, and have been held every Week. The club made its .first appearance in public at the Shakespeare celebration, the second at the book party, next at the Memorial Day exercises, and again at Class Night. The need of such a club is greatly in evidence. Entertain- ments are always welcome in the school, and surely, more of them would be possible if there were pupils prepared to furnish numbers on the program. just another Way of showing school spirit! NTARION SCHOFIELD, '14, Leader EVA RETTENBIEX'ER, '14, Accompzmist DOROTHY BRoo1cs, '14 TYIERCEDES BUDIJ, '14 HZELEN CASSIDY, '14 BEssIE CLEMENTS, '14 ALBERTA ELSTER, '14 ANITA CTRISVVOLD, '14 IQATHERINE FLANAGAN, '15 FLORENCE KITTNER, '15 TVIAY LACOURCIERIE, '15 TSABEL RUNGE, '15 57 IRENE HILL, '14 FAITH HUNTINGTON, '14 ET!-IEL RTAGUIRE, '14 LUCY SQUIIIE, '14 EsTHEu STEVENS, '14 HII.DRE'fH ZUCKER, '14 NIURIEL CLARK, '15 AIARY CREws, '15 LIIIBY PIEALY, '15 MIIQIAII LANCE, '15 RosE TVICLOUGHLIN, '15 MISS TVIAUDE HAMILTKDN CM. FJ Coach MANDOLIN CLUB Mandolin Club In good season notices began to appear, informing all that an M. H. S. Girls' Mandolin club had come into existence under the guidance of Magdalene Arnold, 'l6. Soon after it was heard and enjoyed, and given good applause as the best Way of showing it Welcome. Some, not so fortunate as to be present on the occasions when it appeared, say, A'Well, we're glad there is such a club, and we hope they'll play again soon. Next year they'll be useful, because now We know that thcy're ready to help us. Therefore, be prepared for still more chance of facing the public, and proving your Worth. Show that you have the power, not only of beginning something new, but also continuing it, The talent is in the school. Offer it for use. MEMBERS M zmdolms Violins ISYLA K. POXVERS, '17 DoRo'mY C.xsHEN, '17 ELVINA D'AGOSTINO, '16 NIARGARET BESS, '17 BIARION BROWN, '16 LENORE Co'r'r13R, '17 EDITH lX'I1zRR1AM, '15 Plano 1 lX4Ac,s1JAL15N1s ARNOLD, '16 59 M. H. S. Orchestra On festive occasions our orchestra is always ready to furnish music, and has been in demand throughout the year. Its finest performance was at thc Senior p1ay. Too much praise cannot be given to the director, Hans Bilger, '15. MEMBERS Piano H. BILGER, '15 V1'017.1lS G. KEARNEY, '16 F. RUNG12, '1-1 H. KING, '15 Cellos C. HULL F. VVARNER Flute W. NIILLER, '15 Isl Cornet L. BIEBER Quo! Cornet E. KROEBER, JR. Trombone E. GARDNER Drums and Bells R. KROEBER g J i G-J.. W ee QQ aw ' Q3 so so We 60 ll llll llll llll llll ll ll ll ll llll llll Illl llll ll CLASS OF 1 I HOXVARD REGESTER President MARIETTA CASHEN Vice-President RUBY MORSE Secretary ALLAN SMITH Treasurer ll llll llll llll llll ll 'll llefll Illl llll llll llll ll 6,1 F ll IIII llll llll llll ll Il ll ll ll ll llll llll llll ll CLASS OF 1914 GORDON ORR President HELEN DANAHER Vice-President ESTHER STEVENS Secretary ARTHUR PIERSON Treasurer ll llllu llll lllll llll PII Il ll pl! llll llll llll llll ll 62 Zin illilemnriam - JAMES PETER BARRY - At the midnight in the silence of the sleep-time, When you set your fancies free, Will they pass to where-by death, fools think, imprisoned Low he lies who once so loved you, Whom you loved so, -Pity me? ' ' No, at noonday in the bustle of man's work-time Greet the unseen with a cheer! Bid him forward, breast and back as either should be, 'Strive and thrivel' ery, 'Speed-ight on, fare ever There as here' I Born May 5, 1895 Died November 10, 1913 63 HAROLD GRIMES HILDRETH ZUCKER Committees CLASS NIGHT CLAIRE PALLETT, Chairman MARION MURRAY GORDON ORR GIFT SAMUEL DERECKTOR, Chairman AMOS HEWITT GORDON ORR PRESENTATION HELEN DANAHER, Chairman HAROLD GRIMES JOHN MCDONNELL ARTHUR PIERSON VICTORINE I-IAGARTY MARY DELANEY MICHAEI, CONROY LORETTA KANE GORDON ORR RECEPTION ' STANLEY BUCKINGHAM, Chairman MARION SCOFIELD JOHN MCDONNELL ESTHER STEVENS ARTHUR PIERSON ALBERTA ELSTER PRINTING ARTHUR PIERSON, Chairman STANLEY BUCKINGHAM JOHN MCDONNELL CENSUS RICHARD BUCKLEY, Chairman GEORGE ROSE GEORGE FLYNN EVA RETTENMEYER DORIS PARKER PHOTOGRAPH EDMUND OyBRIEN, Chairman JOHN IWICDONNELL VICTORINE HAGARTY MOTTO AND FLOWER ANNA WALSH, Chairman 64 Glass of af 291' xy N W WQHLH if oh' f , .jk E ivkis , 1914 gn. He was'a'man, take him all in all,' I shall not look upon his like again. Behold! GORDON DICKSON ORR, most popular, most admired, best all-around boy, class politician and president of 1914! Surely, we have here a wonderful man. Yet, with all these flattering titles Gordon is not at all conceited. His popularity lies in his jovial good nature and his way of making friends with every- one. Fenes has done a great deal for the school and the class during his term as president. Although serious when the occasion demands, Orr possesses a ready wit, which is the delight of his friends. He has served on both the Pennant and Annual staffs, and his good Work in his studies resulted in his graduating With honor. A nd any style in which she's drest- Yon'd say that style becomes her best. HELEN MARGARET DANAHER was voted our fashion plate, because of her ability to keep pace with the changing styles. Helen declares she had an excellent time in Washington, and you need only to consult the history to get a hint of it. She has a host of admirers, and finds no trouble in holding the attention of the male element. Helen is also our most popular girl, so Whom else do you sup- pose we would choose for vice-president? Helen graduated with honor. She is so free, so kind, so apt, So blessed a disposition. Behold ESTHER BEACH STEVENS, our Class Secretary and best all-'round girl. During her high school course Esther has taken part in many school activities. She was manager of the Girls' Basketball team, president of the Minerva Society, and also a member of both the choir and the Girls' Glee Club. Esther is one of our domestic science girls, and expects to enter Wheaton College in the fall, where she will continue this line of study. She was on the honor roll. 66 If he had any faults, he has left us in doubt. Here is ARTHUR PIERSON, our Saluta- torian, Class athlete and most scholarly boy. He is also treasurer of the class, chairman of the Printing Committee and served a term as president of the A. A. Art has played baseball three years, and football and basketball two, par- ticipating in many a. hard-earned Victo- rifnje. Like most Salutatorians he has always been a shark in his studies and even gets bored at receiving hundreds ! He has yet to pick out his college, but wherever he goes we are sure he will make an enviable record. Pierson was the winner of the Barry cup. With highest honor, of course. They whom truth and 'wisdom lead Can gather houey from a weed. just such an one is our Commercialite, HELEN ELIZABETH BARKER, always in- conspicuous, and yet prominent for this very reason. She spends her time in careful study, mastering lessons at hand, and thus maintaining a good standard of scholarship, not without reward, either, for Helen is the winner of third place in the state championship contest in shorthand. Helen is another of the Commercialites known in debating circles, and graduated with honor, because of her diligent study- mg. The man that blushes is not quite a brute. Roy WALTER BERRY'S countenance is enshrouded in a continual blush. Being one of the few boys surrounded by hordes of Commercial girls, he naturally appears quiet and bashful, but his record as a member of the Midnight Mauraders in Washington contradicts that assumption. He was a member of the baseball team for three years, and was a great success at the national game. He intends to keep right on with his commercial work and become as efficient as possible. 67 The many sided mind is ripe for every prize. Congratulations to BIATHILDE JosEPH- INE BEDIGIE for her varied ability. Mathilde has distinguished herself in many ways: First, by winning the short- hand championship gold medal in the 1913 state contest. Soon after, she worked her way to the front rank of the Minerva debaters, and then, to crown all, she became the winner of both a Hicks prize and the third scholarship. Mathilda is one of those who helped win the prize for the Seniors in the spelling contest, and is also a member of the Girl's A. A. She received with highest honor on her diploma. We only know she came and went. Our quotations aren't always beauti- fully apropos. But for the large maiority of the class, at least, ETHEL VIVIEN BRAG- DON'S history during her M. H. S. course is summed up by the above quotation. Not that Vivien is a mooble, by any means, she simply didn't choose to let us become acquainted with her, that's all. Why, imagine, we didn't even know till we saw it on the class night program that her name wasn't really Vivien Bragdon, but Ethel V. Bragdonvl We have heard a rumor that Vivien came out once for basketball practice and made some perfectly wonderful baskets, but we aren't real-for-sure even about that. See how the mscals use me! BENJAMIN HEZEKIAH Bissau. is our Class Deacon and most jollied boy. He is noted for his ladylike ways, which resulted in his receiving the above titles. Although always a very well-behaved young man, Bennie shocked us all by breaking over, the last of the year, and joining the ranks of the cut-ups in the fifth period German class. Bissell is quite a shark in his studies, and although he was away from us all his Sophomore year, he returned at the beginning of school in September, 1912, and has kept up his reputation as a brilliant student ever since. With honor. He will attend Yale academic. 68 Lull'd 'in the countless chambers of the brain, Our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain. Here, before you, is BEATRICE C. BRENNAN, one of the members of that famous fifth period German class. Bea- trice was always ready to give the principal parts of the verb to burn : Hbrennen, brannte, gebranntf' However, we feel sure that when called on for other verbs she used secretly to think some of the things that Mark Twain wrote about the awful language. Bee is an active girl, and enjoyed herself immensely on the Washington trip. Many daughters have done vlrtnonsly, but thou excellest- them all. There couldn't be another quotation found which would suit DOROTHY HART BRcoKs better than this one. She has been a very high stand pupil throughout her high school course, and has been the envy of many of the girls, for somehow she manages to do most of her studying Within school hours. In her junior year Dorothyleft us, and went out to Menasha, VVisconsin, but decided to come back and graduate with her class. She intends to enter Mt. Holyoke College in the fall. Dorothy was one of the seven to graduate with highest honor. Blessings be on him 'who first invented sleep. Such is the war cry of STANLEY EVERETT BUCKINGHAM, who was voted our Class Dreamer. Buck has, however, spent hours when very wide awake, for who hasn't heard of his midnight walk home from New Britain? And, by the Way, New Britain has very strong attractions for him. But when one asks him his intentions, he emphatically declares that he isn't thinking of Hmarryin' CMarionD. As chairman of the Junior Prom. and Senior Reception Committee, jeff showed his ability to run a good dance, for both affairs were indeed successful. 69 A little rosebud set with wilful thorns. lX1ERCEDES PRUDENCE BUDD'S good naturc is shown, not only when she speaks, but can be seen on her face as you look at her. Her cordial reception into Room 104 each morning made her the center of frequent disturbances during the five- minute period, which resulted in her being voted our noisest girl. She also received the title of nerviest girl, perhaps for taking all to herself that very liberal guide, who Bobbed up so suddenly. Her hair, her manners all who saw ad- mired. Courteous though Coy, and gentle though retired. HELIEN CAHILL CAssrDv is one of our busiest girls. She is assistant cditor-in- chief of the Pennant, a member of the Annual staff, and also of the Girls' Glee Club. Helen played on thc Girls' Basket- ball team, and because of her good work, was voted our most athletic girl. She is also one of our Class historians, and graduated with honor. Deep 'waters noyseless are. Here we have RICHARD COTTER BUCK- LEY, one of our quiet, unassuming boys. The girls say that Buck can blush very prettily, by reason of which he was elected our most bashful boy. He has been treasurer of the A. A., and is chair- man of the Census Committee. Although he is generally quiet, and always appears to have something of vital importance on his mind, he took part in some doings in Washington which would hardly bear out this fact. Tufts is his next stop. Dick was a good student, for he graduated on the honor list. 70 Just then, as through one cloudless chink in a black stormy sky, Shines out the dewy morning star, a fair young girl came by. Whom else could such comparisons as the dewy morning star'f and a fair young girl apply to but Bassm MARIE CLEMENTS? Bessie had a pretty good time in Washington, and sported the pink frock at night. She used to sit on the sofa of the hotel drawing room in the company of a young man, and in earnest conversation with the same. Who could it have been? Bessie is another Com- mercialite, and will enter a business position of some sort after graduation. Night after night she sat And bleared her eyes with booksli We're not at all sure that GENEVIEVE COBEL COHEN, or as she is usually called, Jennie Cohen, did this, but we think it very probable, because we never remem- ber to have seen her at any of the basket- ball games, dances, or other social affairs of the school, and we know that she didn't belong to the girls' athletic associa- tion, because, when that organization posted a list of members in arrears for dues, she indignantly crossed off her name, declaring that she didn't belong to that! Jennie's diligence, however, did not go unrewarded, for she graduated in three years with honor. She has one weakness, though-or we might call it a strong point-she does love stunning-I almost said, benumbing-clothes, 'spec- ially coats. I am not in the roll of common men. This is none other than CORNELIUS JOHN BURKINSHAW, who has made him- self famous at high school. He played on the football team two years, is a de- bater, official high school scorer, and delivered the second part of the Class history. He also proved his ability as a scribe by winning first prize in a state competition, the subject of his essay being, L'Sir Walter Raleigh and His American Ventures. He was elected Class law- breaker, and Class dictionary, nerviest boy and bluffer, all of which he undoubted- ly deserves. In Washington Peerless penned the doings of the class to the Record, and along about 2 a. m., when the occupants of room 315 were just doz- ing off, in would come Neil after a fierce battle with pen, paper and ink. Yale next. A 71 l' 4 Reign and keep life-in this our deep desire Our only greatness is that 'we aspire. LILLIAN DOROTHY COHEN is next in line. You all know Lillian, or else you've seen her. If not, just goto the Curtis Memorial Library, and after a careful search you will be sure to find her in the midst of a pile of books and magazines, from which she is illing dozens of books full of notes for use in some coming debate or essay. Lillian's good work resulted in the winning of a scholarship. She is a member of the Commercial depart- ment. That scholarship means a with highest honor diploma. Her 'voice 'was ever soft, gentle and lo'w,' An excellent thing in woman. MARY GERTRUDE DELANEY is one of our good-natured girls, who is not in- clined to be over-talkative, and who, when she does speak, does so in a calm, unaffected way. On this account she has given her teachers very little trouble, and endeared herself in the hearts of her classmates. She is a member of the Presentation Committee, and expects to attend New Haven Normal School next September. Men are not measured by their size, But by their deeds. On the left is MICHAEL JOSEPH CONROY, rightly voted our most ambitious boy. He is also our Class Orator, member of the Annual and Pennant staffs, member of the Senior play cast, president of the Senior Dramatic Society, a debater, and last, but not least, the winner of a scholar- ship. Some boy, eh? Mike was al- ways working hard, either boosting some school function or getting a little closer to that scholarship. Although always busy, he could always spare a little time to sing his favorite song, Sweet Miss Mary. Mike is going to Yale, where we expect he will do great things, having been the first man to win the Yale Alumni scholarship. His diploma bore with highest honor. .72 There is a, gift beyond the reach of art, Of being eloquently sllentfl Behold ELSA NORMA DOOLITTLE, who might more htly have been named Doo- much. For doesn't it seem strange that a girl with such a name should be busy with Minerva, Agassiz and Dramatic Societies? And surely it is out of keeping when you consider that she was one of the enthusiastic candy sellers at the Senior play. Then look a little closer. and see if you clon't recognize Chile, who counted so hard and sold peanuts so dili- gently that We might not have to Walk to Washington. She is 'well paid that is well satisfied. Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure I introduce to you a valuable member of our Commercial course, ALBERTA NIARIE ELSTER, valuable not alone as such, but also as an athlete on our famous basketball team. When not scoring high there, she may be found doing so in our glee club. Pitch higher, seems to be her motto. Alberta was one of those enrolled on the honor list in june. It is better to be seen than heard. ALBERT CLARENCE DANEKIND is next in line. Al played Hrst base on the baseball team in his Junior year, and was manager of the 1914 nine. He is noted for his bashfulness and reserved manner, the origin of which is a problem. How- ever, We are inclined to believe that Albert's shyness was caused by his being the only boy in the General Course Physics class. He will probably become a great baseball manager. 73 None but herseb' can be her parallel. Well if this ain't Ma ! as is, ESTHER PERRY GARDNER as she used to be. At any rate, let's think of her as the latter, for in her young days she was quite a school girl. Esther was an officer of the Agassiz Association, and a member of the Pennant staff. She sold candy for the Seniors, and debated for the Minervas. All these in her younger days, before she became Ma, the peanut Vender. Even then her sunbonnet couldn't keep away her optimism. Come and 'dip' it as yon go, On the light fantastic toe. ANITA ELIZABETH GRISWOLD is our specialist in that line, having been the only Freshman at the 1911 Prom. Ex- perience has taught her how to Hll pro- grammes in the Agassiz and Minerva Societies as well as at dances. Anita doesn't merely arrange them, she takes part, as she is one of the songsters in our glee club and choir, and is quite at home on the stage, where she starred as Neu- rissa. William must indeed have been flattered by such respect as was paid him by the president of our Girls' A. A., and one of our candy maids. Next season will find Anita at the New Britain Normal School. 0 Brother! Best of friends, thy absence, more Than impending night, darkens the land- scape o'er. SAMUEL E. DERECKTOR is one of our good-natured boys and was chairman of the Class Gift Committee. He filled this ofiiee well, for the picture, The Bust of David, which was chosen for the Class gift evoked favorable comment from all sides. Pink earned quite a. reputation as a snorer while at Washing- ton, but before returning from our trip we admitted that his snores Were sighs of admiration for his brother. His scholastic ability needs no boosting when we tell you that he graduated with honor. He will keep up the good work at Yale. 74 Happy as the day 'is long. You only have to see VICTORINE VERONICA HAGERTV smile and know how happy she is. Vic was vice-president of the A. A. in her junior year, and took part in the play they gave. She likes minstrel shows and is never so happy as when she takes part in one. This is all the proof necessary of her disposition. Vic is our Class suffragette and her future intention is to engage in a business position-but we would not be surprised some day to hear of her giving it up. Why? Oh guess! With honor. A pretty dimple lies- in either cheek. EDNA HARR1121' HANLON is one of our very quiet young ladies, who has never caused her instructors any trouble, like the majority of those studious Commer- cial girls. Edna has a charming smile, which she bestows bountifull y upon many favored individuals, and it gives her a mischievous appearance, so they say. However, she is known by her friends to be very bashful. Edna is one of the pretty girls who made the choice of a Class Beauty so difficult. She is a high- stand pupil, and graduated with honor. Reading maketh a full man. Surely this applies to LELAND FANNING, our Class Farmer, woman-hater and bachelor, if it does to anybody, for no matter what date or name may arise in history, or mythology, Fanning is always right there with an answer. He is an extremely bashful young man, and has earned the reputation of a hermit because of his remarkable faculty of disappearing instantly and completely just as soon as school is over. Leland is our Class Farmer, and hails from the wilds of Kensington. Perchance the future may see him ploughing up his vast estate while he eagerly scans a volume of Livy. The blank expression is due to Fanning's unsurpassed modesty, for he absolutely refused to have his picture in the Annual He graduated with honor. 75 She has talents equal to business, This is true of AGNES MATHILDA HANSON, the girl with the sunny auburn hair and the equally sunny disposition, who has applied her time to mastering the Commercial course. Agnes always felt that this was of greater pront than delving into dead languages and im- practical learning, so that we expect to see her soon put her talents to good use in the business worl d. She is an honor pupil. To be slow in words 'is a 'wom4zn's only 'vzrtuef' We do not mean that this is EMILY KRISTINA HANSON'S only virtue, but it surely is her most prominent one. She is one of our busy Commercialites. Emi1y's quietness is a first-class recom- mendation for her in this line of Work, and together with her perseverance, should assure her of success. Emily showed the results of her consistent work by graduating with honor. Be nal slothful in business. HAMLIN SHELLEY FENN is a quiet Commercialite, who blossomed out and gave us all a surprise by having such a Murray time on the Washington journey. Hamlin seemed quite fond of returning to school in the afternoon, but no one knew just why. To look at him you would not think him to be such a busy man, but a year at chasing ads. for the Pennant, and a year as advertising manager of the same paper gave him plenty to do. Fenn also was supposed to run the business end of the Senior play programme. 76, f 5 rl' -1-1 Q ,nf-M: av Good nature is the beauty of the mind. Where's the typewriting lesson? Where's my shorthand notebook? Such questions are always heard coming from the region of IRENE HILL'S desk. Then there is a rustle, and a rush, and still more questions, but always about school work. It is easy to see that the result would be a diploma, and soon after, a good office position. Irene was a faithful worker on the Girls' Glee Club. With honor. I'll be merry, I'll befree, I'll be sad for nobody. One of our best-natured girls is ESTHER CURTIS HOMAN. Esther has a noted giggle which, for certain reasons, has become very prominent in French class. Of late she has taken a great liking to Middletown, and spends a good part of her time in that vicinity. It is diilicult to say whether she prefers Middletown Orr Meriden, just at present. Esther will enter a domestic science school in the fall. With honor. Beloved of the fair sex. The girls have indeed shown a strong partiality towards GEoRGE.FLvNN, one of our popular Commercialites. George is very fond of dogs, especially if the dog is a good Bark-er. His ability as an actor was demonstrated in the Senior play, in which he took the part of the Marquis de Montessin, and formed one of the hits that made the 1914 Class play a success. Marquis intends to enter business life. 77 JULIET- I have forgot why I did call thec back. ROMEO-- Let me stand here till thou remember it. For information about the above quota- tion inquire of the lady in the balcony. AILLINE FRANCES HOUGH likes to play with kiddies, so ought to teach in a kin- dergarten. She is also fond of movies and Elaine, and if she takes things as easily as she did in high school, Arline ought to have a good time. Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. At least this seems to be the case with our classmate, FAITH HUNTINGTON, who is always ready to join in, whether it be in a recitation, in the glee club, or in athletics. If anything, she is a little more willing these last two. Reason enough. Someone has to have faith in our baseball games. Besides, Faith is the substance of things hoped for, so thereby our friend's value increases with the hope always necessary in school spirit. With honor. It's such a 'very serious thing To be a funny man. Here we have FRANCIS HAROLD GRIMES, a right good fellow and a jovial one at that, for he can turn almost anything into a joke at a minute's notice, sometimes at his own expense. HF. Harold was cap- tain of the baseball team this season, and has played for three years previous. He was also manager of the Bi-Sex Minstrel Show, a member of the Annual staff, and writer of Part Two of the Class Will. Grimes startled the occupants of Room 315 one morning by singing a self-com- posed song entitled, Don't Take My Margaret from Me. Ice water ended his sufferings. He is undecided as to his future. 73 Speech is the golden harvest That followeth the jiowering of thought. RUBY IRENE JOHNSON is one of our classmates who is never at a loss for some- thing to say. She is one of those who can keep you pretty busy listening. If she succeeds in taking dictation as quickly as she can give it, we are sure she will break a world's record, and bring great honor to the M. H. S. Commercial depart- ment. Ruby is a hard-working student and we wish her all success in the world. The glass will show thee how .thy beauties wear. LORETTA FRANCES KANE displayed such ability in the Senior play that she was voted our Class Actress. Loretta never acts for effect, but just depends on her own frank and ingenuous way to make you her friend. This has made her very popular among her classmates and all who know her. Loretta also took part in the A. A. play, and wrote the Class Will. She expects to attend college after graduation, and it will probably be Smith. None but an editor knows an editor's cares. LORENZO HAMILTON, our Class artist, best-dressed and handsomest boy, has done much for the school and the class. His journalistic capabilities were seen in the Pennant and Annual, both of which he was editor-in-chief. He went farther into writing this year by reporting the high school news for the Journal, Laurie portrayed well the part of Jack Desmond in the Senior play. He was chairman of the 1914 Pin Committee, last year and has been a speaker in the M. H. S. Debating Society for two years, of which society he was president this year. He was also among those fortunate enough to win a Hicks prizefand to graduate with honor. Laurie is wavering be- tween Yale and Cornell. 79 Industry ever brings its own reward. ANNA RUTH KESSLER is one of our very earnest Commercial girls, and has applied herself so diligently to her studies as to surprise her friends by Winning a scholar- ship. She has made herself conspicuous by her quietness and perfect conduct. Anna intends to follow her commercial work. Anna was one of the seven to have those precious Words, with highest honor, printed on her diploma. To help the ignorant to wisdom is always a merit. Therefore let us praise ANNA SUSANNA KIPP, who will some day play schoolma'am that she may teach others to see the point. She'l1 know how to manage them too, for Wasn't she vice-president of the Agassiz Association one year, collector the next, and recording secretary the next? And didn't she learn how to make argu- ments forceful? Surely she did, for she was a member of the Minerva Society. Anna Worked hard in high school, and was rewarded with the honor mark. When I beheld this, I sighed, and said within myself, 'Sitrely, mortal man is a broornstick'. AMOS GALLUP HEWITT, our teachers' pet, has been one of our studious boys. As a result he graduated With honor, and intends to adorn his diploma with a pink ribbon. He holds the honor of most in- quisitive boy, and was a member of the Gift Committee. Throughout his course he has had the Wireless craze, and will continue to ride his hobby at U. of P. Amos is some photographer: ask the engineer. He played Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice. With honor. 80' Those who make the least noise do the most work. Now, who else could that remind you of but LILLIAN MAY KNOWLTON? Other- wise, why would she be voted the quietest girl and Class grind? Thus far we agree with the census, but as to her being the most bashful, Class spinster, and man- hater! Alas, we know better! But then, how absurd. Of course it's her brother that receives the caller, not she, so let's not apply the saying, Still water flows deep, until we've learned more of the details. It is unnecessary to mention that Lillian gained a with honor stand. Silence suiteth best. VroLA MARIE LACOURCIERE is another member in the ranks of the quiet, diligent Commercial girls. She was never known to do anything reckless, always seriously in search of more gray matter. She brought honor to her class by winning first prize in a state contest. She intends to keep on with her commercial work. And wisely tell 'what hour o' the day The clock doth strike by algebra. HARRY WALTER HIGHRITER, our Class Dude, is another of the academic boys who was suiiiciently learned CLearnedD to graduate with honor. Harry took a leading part in the Senior play and in- terpreted it creditably. As business manager of the 'tPennant Harry carried his part of the work so successfully that the Pennant was run with better financial results than have been seen for some few years. And now we find him business manager of this Annual, Harry also represented the school in several interscholastic debates. He will study engineering at Tufts. By the way, Harry is far more dangerous than he looks. '81 rv- There was a liitle girl, And she had a little curl-- Yes, this is that little LILLIAN RUTH LAPIDOS, who caused the faculty to use up so many magnifying glasses when we were Freshmen. You would never think it of her now, would you? Really, when Lillian first came to high school she was almost invisible, and she used to be glad to recite in order that her feet might reach terra firma. Although small and quiet, yet Lillian is the doer of mighty deeds in her studies, for her name is among those on the honor list. We do not know what her intentions are. Make mueh of thy vein, for.il is inimitable. ETHEL MAGUIRE makes verse, sings, dreams and Would rather write than eat, for which she was voted Class Poetess. She is a prominent member of the Minerva Debating Society, and it most broke her heart not to trim the l916ers. Chemistry holds' great interest for her, and she is always bothering us with gases and atoms and things. The Pennant has been enriched by various contributions of hers, and she has been on the staff since her Freshman year. There are lots of other facts about her that we don't know, but we strongly suspect that she dips into metaphysics on the side. Ethel was on the honor list. He comes, the herald of a noisy world! I SYLVESTER CHARLES KEOHANE is by all means our noisest boy. Sal was the leader of those Senior boys who were wont to come dashing through the halls after intermission, one second before the bell. He enjoyed himself immensely at Washington by lustily yelling out of the window each morning at three a. m., Last call for break-fuss! Sal played baseball two years, but he says he will use his Commercial training and stick to business. 82 I never with important air, I n con-uersatwn overbearf' ELIZABETH SARAH MAHON is one of our quiet girls, never having been known to take part in a disturbance or to whisper. She is said to be a singer of some ability, but modesty prevented her making a debut in the Bi-sex Minstrels. Despite her quiet attitude she becomes very in- terested at the mention of New Haven, for it is said she has very serious interests there. Bessie intends to enter Normal School in the fall. To see is to admire. Of no one was this more truly said than of MARGARET ALICE MAHON. Margaret was voted our ,most-admired girl, and has no difficulty in living up to the honor she received. She is not only attractive, but an all-around good fellow, and can enjoy a good laugh, even when it is on herself. One of the most attractive things about Margaret, besides her winning way, is her wealth of auburn hair, that does not show up in the picture. She intends to teach and will attend Normal School. I love the ladies. CARROLL EUGENE KINGSLEY, although he strenuously denies his right to it, somehow received the title of Class Fusser. He overcame an ocean of difficulties as stage manager for the Senior play, and although generally conceded to be a proud man CProudrnanj, he appeared before the audience in working garb. Kingie was always interested in forests and forestry, and his winning Hicks prize essay was written upon the subject of Forest Preservation. He will probably continue this study. 83 H You rap your pate and fancy 'wit will come,- Knock as you please, there's nobody at home. Did you know who that was with the sunny smile? Oh, that is FLORENCE Rose MINKWITZ. Flossie took the part of Kate in the Senior play, and showed marked ability as an actress. She is a member of the Commercial department, and will soon take a position in Meriden. One of Flo's best characteristics is her ability to take a joke cheerfully and good-naturedly. We have heard that Flossie is interested in a large rubber concern. Yes, Flossie graduated with honor. 0 Love, what hours 'were thine and mine! Our Class Fusseress, MARION FLORENCE MURRAY! Marion's talents in this direc- tion are immense. We often wish Marion would write a book called Confessions, or Ways of Love, or some such title, that would give us a glimpse into her secret. All We know is that she is ex- tremely popular, generally well liked and-Well,-you can see for yourself that she is more than ordinarily good-looking! Marion played a part in the Girls' A. A. play, and expects to attend Normal after graduation. A well-knit Samson. SAMUEL CLINTON Lewis, JR., has played football for four years and many a mussed-up rival guard would vouch for the above quotation. Clinker guarded the 1914 exchequer during his junior year, and served part of a term as vice-president of the A. A. He has a sweet disposition, which brought him the titles of Class Pessimist and Grouch. Clint kept up the family tradition by Winning a Hicks prize. '84 Flower 0' the rose, If I 've been merry, what matter who knows? DORIS PARKER. Let me see-she took the Commercial course, you say? Oh yes, she's the girl who has a weakness for certain specimens of the horticulturist's art. Doris occasionally attended the boys' basketball games, but strange to say, usually arrived when the game was about over. We understand that she had been resting up for the dancing, for she is an enthusiastic follower of Terpsichore. She is a very tactful lady, too, and believes in keeping on the right side of all her relations, future as Well as present. HoW's that, did you say? Why, didn't you see Doris at the Senior reception? Good nature wins the heart. CLAIRE FERRIS PALLETT is continually bubbling over with good nature, her gay laughter being synonymous with her presence. Claire was elected chairman of the Class Day Committee and had the arduous task of giving every Senior ten and no more invitations. She is a great champion of the new dances, and had a Peck of fun at the Junior Prom. Claire graduated with honor. Let the world slide, let the world gog A jig for care and a jig for woe! JOHN ANDREW MCDONNELL evidently took this for his motto, for he has been taking things just as they came during his entire course. Mac is also partial towards the fair sex, and he was voted our Class Masher. Besides being chairman of the Prom. committee last year, jawn was a member of about every' Senior committee, past, present, or otherwise. And, Oh yes, Mac is something of a ball player, too, for he made himself famous by playing an errorless game against the juniors, in the left Held position. They say that not a ball came near john, but we'll not argue. '85 Silence is the perfectest herald of joyg I were but little happy if I could say how much. LUETTE ISABELL PERRIN is another of those quiet, non-disturbing, Commercial- ites who would cause the firms manu- facturing deportment slips to go bankrupt if all were like her. But then, why should she manifest concern as long as hers is the gain? Perhaps Luette is reserving all her surplus energy for some great event to come. At least that's what we expect. Who hath not owned with rapture-smitten frame The power of grace, the magic of a name? ADELAIDE M. PIECHOCKI-that's over! But it wasn't so bad, after all-on paper. I don't mind introducing people that way. Oh, I must tell you something queer about Adelaide. I can't imagine why it was, but you know, it was almost a year before she was called on to recite. I wonder why. In spite of this Adelaide got along first rate in the Agassiz Association, and was selected as one of the sweet venders for March 26th and 27th. Adelaide found the National much more comfort- able than some of us. There's a reason. With honor. You scarce expect one of my age To speak in public on the stage. DOMINICK josarn M'NULTY is our Class Actor. Hamlet is also noted for his beautiful fog-horn voice, which at stage-whisper power may be heardamile away. As Mr. Rogers in the Senior play he received a warm reception, but he still insists that his success would have been much greater had he been allowed to smoke his corncob pipe, as befitted the North Carolina farmer. Mac is somewhat of a chemist, and is still trying to make a choice between discovering new valences for hydrogen, and acting in grand opera. 86 Oh, but she 'is wise! EVA MATILDA RETTENMEYER is our Valedictorian, graduating with highest honor, and has been voted our most scholarly and also most ambitious girl. Eva is a great Worker, and has taken an active part in many school organizations. She organized the Girls' Glee Club, is secretary of the Minerva Society, and also a member of the Annual staff. Eva is gifted in another direction, for she made a hit playing the title role in Esmeralda She expects to continue her musical education. A most modest maid. In GLADYS LILLIAN SAWYER we have before us the mild, serious countenance of another of those thrifty girls who seem to be deeply impressed by the serious- ness of school life. Gladys was one of the six fortunate ones to win a Hicks prize, and surprised us all by winning the oratorical prize for the best delivery on graduation night. She intends to study music next year. That she is a good scholar will be seen by the fact that she graduated with honor. Be true to your word, and your work, and your friend. Allow us to present EDMUND JOSEPH OYBRIEN, one of our most popular boys. Sam was Class President last year, and he is chairman of the Photograph corn- mittee. He says that one of his most enjoyable tasks was serving in the capacity of hero in a play given by the A. A. Association. No Wonder-he was the only boy in the cast! He also played on the' baseball team, holding down the first station in a creditable manner. Without his presence the doings of the occupants of Room 315 would have been incomplete, for it took Sam to put the finishing touches to things. Yale will be benefited by his presence in the fall. 87 Washington's a 'walchword such as ne'er Shall sink while !here's an echo left to air. For any information concerning the Washington trip ask FRANZISKA JOSEPH- INE SCHNEIDER. Of course, the other Seniors went there too, but then, they weren't looking for the same Change that Franziska Was. Besides, Francis can talk with one on any subject, from the value of photographs to the benefits of sleep. In the Sophomore public, Francis delighted all with her fine in- terpretation of the Pied Piper of Ham- lein. On May 26th our classmate as- sumed the cap, apron and occupation of a candy seller. But that was only for the Senior play. Francis doesn't know what she will do next. With honor. As sweet and musical as bright Apollo's lute. Here is MARION EMMA ScoFIEI.D, our noisiest girl and Class Giggler. She is leader of the Girls' Glee Club and choir, and was one of those chosen for the Senior play cast. Marion has won the admiration of the entire student body by her sweet voice, and has sung at many school functions. Perhaps you did not know it, but Marion is very fond of Earls and takes quite a fancy to Buck- ingham palace. With honor. 'Pon my word, he was a surprise to everyone. EDWIN JAMES PEARSON, being so small and bashful, was kept securely concealed from the majority of his classmates for three years. But as a Senior he lost his bashfulness, and became just the opposite, and by the time he went to Washington he was able to keep everyone in his vicinity awake. However, he took a deep interest in the advertisements he read on the way, and consequently had a very strange adventure with the popular favorite, Prince Albert. ,88 4 l l l 1 F I I V 4 A nd who would not a garland cull, For thee, who are so beautiful. Isn't she beautiful! This is our Class Beauty, ANNA LUCY SoKoL. She is as popular as she is good looking, because of her genial nature and her faculty for enjoying a good laugh. Anna likes Hub- bard Park, even though it is a long ride from her home: but we once heard her exclaim Love laughs at carfare! Anna took part in the A. A. play. She has taken the Commercial course while in high school, with an eye to the practical side of life, and will represent our class in the world of business. . Thou sayest an undisputed thing In such a solemn way. A favorite stunt of LUCY BUTLER SQUIRE, and in some way or other she usually gets away with it. According to the Class Census, Lucy is faculty pet. Perhaps this fact may account for the above mentioned phenomenon. But on one noteworthy occasion Lucy took the initiative. She went to Washington a year before her class. Lucy is possessed of a very good voice and was a treasure to the Girls' Glee Club this past year. The Minerva Society, too, was glad to claim her as a member. She won a Hicks prize essay but, faithful till the end to her role of faculty pet, escaped de- livering the essay on Commencement night. She has stood near the head of the class all four years and graduated with honor. All things coine 'round to him who will but wait. We are now gazing upon the counte- nance of HOBART STEPHEN PETRYSKI, the gentleman who performed the remarkable feat of gaining credits in his Senior year, and graduating safe and sound. Bo said he would do it, and he did. Be- cause of his extension-ladder build he filled the position of center on the basket- ball team very creditably this year. Bo also played football for two years, and basketball one year previous. He was never known to reach school before 8:29M, which some account to the fact that he stayed up all night shaving. 89 T he light that lies in 'woman'si eyes. BEATRICE ALBERTA STEINAC-ANS is the owner of a pair of those bewitching eyes that cause one to think all sorts of pleasant things about them. Their light is of a. magnetic kind that attracts mostly from the vicinity of capitols, Hartford and Washington, as per example. In more serious OD moments they have lighted the way. for Beatrice through a four years tedious Commercial course, and with joy beheld her receive a diploma. In what respect they will aid her next we know not. There was a soft and pensive grace, A cast of thought upon her face. For a large part of her course, ELLA FLORENCE STOHR pursued the even tenor of her way, an unknown quantity to many of us, but pronounced just fine by those fortunate enough to enjoy her friendship. And then, in her Senior year, she surprised us all. No one who saw the very successful production of Esmeral- da can forget the'work of Ella in the difficult part of Nora, the clever sister. She scored a decided triumph. Ella, by the way, is our best-dressed girl, had not a. few votes for Class Beauty, is an associate editor of the Annual, . and graduated with honor. Many are called, but -few get up. No one feels any greater relief at being out of High than does GEORGE ANTHONY Rosa. Micky was a live member of the Senior baseball, basketball and foot- ball teams, besides doing good Work with some of the varsity squads. He has shown great attitude for chemistry, but while at Washington we thought he would change and become a baker of Parker rolls. Micky is quite a jollier, and will probably amuse the boys at Wesleyan next year. 90, A sweet and pretty girly a girlish girl. You will notice in this picture of ANNA JOSEPHINE WALSH that you cannot dis- cover an ornament, a jewel or a pin of any kind. And this is typical of her. She is one of the most unaffected girls we know. Anna has a very amiable dis- position, which has won for her many friends, both in and out of school. She was a member of the Minerva Society, the Girls' A. A., the Agassiz Society and the Senior Dramatic. Anna expects to teach, and will attend New Haven Normal in preparation for her vocation., She graduated with honor. Blue-eyed and fair in face. EMMA A. WEISBAUER, or in English, Emma Wisefarmer, is now the point of interest. Emma doesn't say much, and so has all the more time to do things, and set a good example of industry. She is the kind of girl that accomplishes things while other people are thinking about doing them. T hercfore, ye Freshmen, follow suit and be assured of success. Next season Emma, will probably be employed in some local office. Emma's good work enabled her to graduate with honor. Men of few 'words are the best men. Here is our quietest boy, GLOVER ATWATER SNOW. We never hear him utter a peep unless we address him first, and then we are surprised to find what a store of information this noiseless youth possesses. Glover is one of the few that can furnish dates and facts in connection with English history in Senior English. Snow is the editor of a famous amateur newspaper, at which his classmates get very rare and occasional glances. Glover is a member of the Lincoln Street Gang, although never known to do anything very desperate. 91 To say you are welcome would be super- fluousf' Hush, do be quiet! Don't you see this is GLADYS WHITE, our Class Infant? She's line proof of the saying, Good things come in small packages, for she does her 'share on the basketball team and in the Athletic Association. 'As baskets are quite in Gladys' line she was a valuable asset to the candy committee at the Senior play, Where she showed her ability for putting things out as well as in the article just named. After leaving high school Gladys expects to stay home for a while, and spend all her time in an effort to grow. With honor. As o. fwit, if notjirst, in the very first line. ELIZABETH MARY WIHITLAW was elected Class Wit, and she well deserves it, for on every occasion, no matter What, her conversation is characterized by a steady flow of Witty sayings. She is a very studious girl, and is quite proficient in commercial lines. Besides being a de- bater, she will also deliver the first part of the Class Prophecy. She is undecided as to what she will do after graduation, but it is certain that Whatever business or profession she undertakes, she will make it a success. With honor. Get money! boy, get money! No matter by wha! means. So says FRANK ERNEsr RUNGE, who has for four years been a diligent student of economics. Frank is quite an ac- complished violinist, having played in the school orchestra for three years. He is greatly interested in-physics, particular- ly electricity, and will probably continue his education along the line of electrical engineering. 923 Smiling, frofwning, evermore, Thou art perfect in love-lore. EVELYN J. YOUNG, one of our popular Commercial girls, received the title of Class heart-breaker. But here is some- thing to think about, Everybody can't get hearts to break. Evelyn is a good sport, and is fond of baseball and base- ball men, especially Connie Mack, who is her favorite. Evelyn was a diligent student as well, for she graduated with honor. As to the future, Well, Evelyn doesn't cross bridges before she comes to them. Talk to her of Jacob's ladder and she 'would ask the number of steps. HILDRETH CLARICE ZUCKER, one of our Commercial girls, is full of energy, and delights all of her friends with her jovial and pleasing manner. However, she enters into the spirit of her course, and when serious is quite businesslike. Her favorite play is Bought and Paid For, and since the Vtlashington trip she says her favorite fish is Satljmfonj. She is on the honor roll. 93 Class beauty ..... .......... A NNA SOKOL Handsomest boy... ..... LORENZO HAMILTON Class dreamer ....... .... S TANLEY BUCKINOHAM Most scholarly boy .... ....... A RTIIUR PIERSON Most scholarly girl .... .... E VA RETTENMEYER Class grind .......... .... L ILLIAN KNOWLTON Class fusser ..... ..CAROLL KINGSLEY Class fusseress . . . . . .MARION MURRAY Class grouch .... ..... C LINTON LEWIs Class infant. . . ..... GLADYS WHITE Class wit ....... ELIZABETH WHITLAW Class pessimist .... ,.... I CLINTON LEWIS Class optimist .... .... C LAIRE PALLETT Class giggler ...... . . .MARION SCOFIELD Class man-hater. . . .LILLIAN KNOWLTON Class woman-hater . . .LELAND FANNING Class bachelor ..... .... L ELAND FANNING Class spinster ..... .LILLIAN KNOWLTON Class law-breaker .... .... N EIL BURKINSHAVV Class politician. . . ,...... GORDON ORR Class farmer ...... .. .LELAND FANNING Class fashionplate .... ...,. H ELEN DANAHER Class dude .......... .... H ARRY HIGHRITER Class heart-breaker .... ...... E VELYN YOUNG Class masher ...... .... I OHN MCDONNELL Class deacon ..... HBENJAMIN BISSELL Class dictionary. . . . .NEIL BURKINSHAW Class athlete ,.... ...ARTHUR PIERSON Class artist... .LORENZO HAMILTON Class actor .... . . .DOMINICK M,NULTY Class actress .... ...., L ORETTA KANE Class poetess .... ..., E THEL MAGUIRE Class orator ....... . . f .MICHAEL CONROY Class bluifer-boy. ..NEIL BURKINSHAW Class bluffer-girl .... .... M ARION SCOEIELD Class suffragette . . . . . .VICTORINE HAGARTY Most bashful boy. . . .RICHARD BUCKLEY Most bashful girl.. .LILLIAN KNOWLTON Pet girl .......,.., ........ L Ucv SQUIRE Pet boy ....... Nerviest boy ..... Ncrviest girl ...... Most popular girl. . Most popular boy. . I . . . . . .AMOS HEWITT .NEIII BURKINSHAVV . . .MERCEDES BUDD . . .HELEN DANAHER . . . . .GORDON ORR V.-1 nu-u Most ambitious girl .... . . . Most ambitious boy. . . . .EVA RETTENMEYER . . .MICHAEL CONROY Most jouied girl ..... ..... 1X TERCEDES BUDD Most jolliecl boy .... Best-natured girl . . . . - Best-natured boy .... Noisiest girl ....... Noisiest boy ........ . .BENJAMIN BISSELL . . . .MARY DELANEY SYLVE STER KEOHANE . . . . .MARION SCOFIELD SYLVESTER KEOHANE Most athletic girl .... -.--.-. H ELEN CASSIDY Most admired girl ..... .... lv IARGARET MAHON Most admired boy. . .- Best-dressed girl ..... . Best-dressed boy .... . . . Best all-around girl .... . Best all-around boy ..... - Quietest girl .,....... .. Quietest boy .......... - Most inquisitive girl .... . . . Most inquisitive boy .... . . . . . . .GORDON ORR . . .. .ELLA STOHR LORENZO HAMILTON . . . .EsrHER STEVENS . . . . . . .GORDON ORR .LILLIAN KNOWLTON . . . . .GLOVER SNOW . .HILDRETH ZUCKER .. . ...AMOS HEWVITT 6 QIIIllllIIIllllIIIIIIlIIIIIlllllllllllllllllilllllIIIIIE E MOTTO E E UULTIMA SIGNATEH E E - E E EMBLEM E E. PIN E E - E E COLORS E E BLACK and GoLD E E ' E FLOWER E E WHITE Ross FE' ElllllllllllIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE Class Day At HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Wednesday Evening, June the Twenty-fourth Song, A Romany Revel ...... ...................... G IRLS Class History, Part I ....... .,........... H ELEN T. CASSIDY Class History, Part II ..... ...... C oRNEL1Us J. BURKINSHAW Poem ,.................... ......... E THEL A. MAGLHRE Song, The Nightingale .... ...................... G 1RLs Class Prophecy, Part I ...... ...... E LIZABETH M. VVHITLAVV Class Prophecy, Part H .......... ....... D oM1N1cK I. 1YI'NULTY Class Will, Part I .................. ......... L ORETTA F. KANE Songs, T he Twilight Ravel .......... ............. G LEE CLUB The Elephant and Cliimpanzeen Class Will, Part II ................. ...... F . HAROLD GR1MEs Presentation of Class Gift ....... ..... S AMUEL DERECKTOR Class Oration .............. ...,. ..... lv I ICHAEL CONROY Song, The Vision ...... .......... ............. G I RLS 96 QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Class History E SI!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE PART I HELEN C. CASSIDY When I ask you to look forward a few score years, it is not my intention to trespass on the function of the prophets, whose duty is concerned wholly with the future, but simply to relate an event that occurred late in the twenty-first century. It was an incident of no extraordinary significance were it not for the fact that it holds so much interest for us here assembled tonight. A workman, while excavating on a certain plot of ground on Pleasant Street Hill, disinterred with his pick a dusty roll of manuscript, penned by an unknown hand, and dated with this attractive title: History of the First Class to Graduate from the New Meriden High School, 1914-Part I. With his interest thoroughly aroused by the alluring title, and hoping that he had brought to light a lost masterpiece that would realize a fortune for him, the laborer cast aside his pick, seated himself on a pile of debris, and attempted to read. But his best efforts failed, it was so badly spelled and miserably written. So hc took the supposed treasure to a handwriting expert who, after much difficulty, translated it into readable English, as follows: In the fall of 1910 we enrolled in the old building, while the prospect of a new school, although a pressing need, was yet a much debated question. We were a large class, over two hundred in number, which has dwindled in our four years progress until tonight there are but eighty-two to make up our group. There are several points, however, in which we regard ourselves as particularly fortunate. The Class of 1914 is the first to enjoy the advantage of graduating in this splendid new building, and the last to have the benefit of the Washington trip, due to a 97 happy thought of the School Board to abolish this great event in our school life. To turn now to the history of the Class of 1914, it remains for me to deal with each member individually, after the manner of my predecessors in the office of historian. One of our most prominent members is Lorenzo Hamilton. Besides being our handsomest boy and best dressed, 'Laurie' is our Class artist, was editor-in-chief of both the 'Pennant' and the 'Annualf On the Washington trip We Were all Wonder- ing why 'Laurie' was always anxious to keep near an Curnbrj Ella Stofhjre, as it never looked like rain. He is a Hicks prize winner and displayed his talent as an actor as 'jack Desmond' in the Senior play. 'Laurie' will continue his good work at Yale. Loretta Kane wrote the Class VVill and is our Class Actress, to Which she is entitled because of her efficient Work as 'Mrs Rogers' in the Senior play. ln seeking for a name among Loretta's admirers on which to make a pun, the historian is at a loss, be- cause they are so many that it is difficult to choose. We don't mind telling now, without fear of incurring Mr. Prouty's dis- pleasure, that Loretta was the instigator of the famousmidnight party in Washington that caused him the loss of a great deal of beauty sleep. Some one once remarked before the Class Census was an- nounced, 'You'll have a hard time picking a Class Beautyf 'Oh, no indeed,' I said, 'I'll grant you that We have a lot of ex- tremely pretty girls, but there's one Who-Well, just Wait and see if I'm not right' And sure enough when the Class Census came out the glory of Class Beauty went to Anna Sokol. Anna's beauty is of that superb type so attractive to artists. She takes great delight in Hubbard Park and its near vicinity, and they tell me her favorite expression is 'O -Iiminyl'-I think because it sounds so much like 'O, jimmyl' To be voted best all-around girl is an honor not to be scoffed at-a title which the Class gave to Esther Stevens. Esther has talents of a practical sort, which served her well in her positions as Class Secretary, president of the Minerva Society and manager of the Girls' Basketball Team. I am now about to call your attention to a personage of great importance. First of all, let me mention the fact that he played a prominent part in the Senior play, served on the Presen- -98 tation and Class Day Committees, and was on both 'Pennant' and 'Annual' staffs. What would you think if your class voted you best all-around boy, Class Politician, most popular, most admired boy? How would you feel, I ask, if you held the high office of Class President? Yet there is a student who responds to all these titles. Behold the fortunate youth, Gordon Orr! Lillian Cohen was one of the lucky girls to be awarded a scholarship. She is known to be a diligent student, so we all felt that the reward was well earned. Lucy Squire is teacher's pet, a Hicks prize winner, is also a member of the 'Pennant' staff and the Flower and Motto Committees. Lucy is known to have a very glib tongue and ready wit, which helps her in forcibly expressing her opinion on any subject, and gives her a command of any situation. The following anecdote that I heard of her will illustrate this: She was coming in from Yale field one day after a football game, when a smartly dressed woman with a very austere ap- pearance engaged in conversation with some of her party. 'That's a very beautiful dress you are wearing,' remarked Lucy, innocently. 'I wish I could say the same about yours,' snapped the woman. 'You could,' replied Lucy, sweetly, 'if you lied about it, the way I did about yours.' The woman withdrew in confusion, and Lucy won the day. Vivian Bragdon has spent her time in high school master- ing the Commercial course, and expects to represent the Class of 1914 in some business position after graduation. Let me call your attention to Gladys White. When Gladys knew she was coming to high school she started to learn how to walk, but that is the only thing in which she is like a grown-up. Gladys is our Class Infant, you know. She still clings to her dollies, and always wears enormous winged bows in her hair. Gladys played substitute on the Girls' Basketball Team, that played so gloriously all winter that they got their picture in the paper. Speaking of having one's picture in the paper reminds me of what a visitor to Meriden once said: 'I suppose 'you have to do something awfully famous before your local papers put your picture in its columns' 'Yes,' I said, 'you either have to do 99 something famous, or else pretend it's your birthday, and they'll put your picture and your age in the birthday eolumnf Well, however true that may be, one of our members ac- quired enough fame to have her picture in print. You remember opening the pages one night and seeing the picture of a bright- looking girl on the front sheet? She was the only scholar to win both a scholarship and a Hicks prize. Stand up, Mathilde, so they can see you again. There she is, Mathilde Bedigie! Beatrice Brennan is one of our liveliest girls, and was present at the midnight party in Washington. I heard Beatrice once lament because Georgetown was not a co-cd university, but why she would like to go there, I can't imagine. 'Bee' received a lot of votes for best-dressed girl. We elected Michael Conroy Class Orator because he is such a fine debater, and later on, in the program, you are going to hear his honey-sweet voice deliver an oration equal to any of the classics. Michael served as associate editor of both 'Pennant' and 'Annualf He has a lot of push to him, which won for him- self both a scholarship and the title of most ambitious boy. He also played a prominent role in the Senior play. We have a very popular girl in our class whose queenly grace and talent as an actress you all saw in the character of 'Nora' in the Senior play. Need I mention her name? It's Ella Stohr. Ella is on the 'Annual' staff, is our best-dressed girl, and received not a few votes for Class Beauty, still, she is not a bit vain. When we were in Washington, quite a number of our party expressed views as to who was the greatest character in the history of the capitol. Ella at once chose Hamilton, and she clung to her choice all the time we were there. Lillian Knowlton has some of the characteristics of a suifragette. She is our Class man-hater and spinster, although if some of us knew in time how Lillian spends hcr lrVednesday evenings, I am afraid these titles would go to someone else. She was honored with the name of Class Grind, and is so modest and retiring that we voted her quietcst and most bashful girl. Helen Danaher has ideas and tastes of her own in all matters pertaining to dress, which won her the name of Fashionplate. Her extreme styles caused Miss Foote to lecture her soundly, although I agree with Helen that there's no harm in keeping in style. Helen thought the best part of the Washington trip 100 was her canoe ride on the Potomac. Helen was voted most popular girl, is chainnan of presentation, and holds the high office of vice-president of her class. Dorothy Brooks has not been with us the whole four years. She went west in our Junior year, and I have heard it said that this interruption in her high school course was the only reason why she did not graduate with a very high honor, as she is known to be an exceptionally bright student. Arline Hough is a member of the famous fifth period German class, and is quite a star at translating William Tell. Whenever I think of Arline, I am at once reminded of her constant com- panion, Ethel Maguire. Ethel is our Class Poetess, and many of her jingling lyrics and rhyming ditties have graced the pages of the 'Pennantf on which she served as associate editor. When you hear her poem tonight, you will agree that she is a poetess of great ability. 'KAdelaide Peters-Chocolate came near being voted Class Spinster. When she heard of it, Adelaide smiled to herself to think how cleverly she had fooled her own class. Richard Buckley is chairman of our Census Committee. I thought of mentioning the fact that Richard came near being voted our handsomest boy, but then, I decided not to. You know Richard really got the title of most bashful boy, so I was afraid that it would make him blush too deeply. If anyone tells you that he just missed the name of best-looking, please don't mention it in his hearing. It might embarrass him. To be voted most admired girl in a class that has so many girls to admire is certainly an enviable piece of good luck. But that is just what happened to Margaret Mahon. The Hrst time Margaret read the poem beginning 'Old Grimes is dead,' she wept, and sighed, 'O Haroldl' Ruby Johnson is another of our class who Values a Com- mercial education, as she has spent her time in fitting herself for a business position. Our Class Optimist is Claire Pallett. Claire is blessed with a happy disposition that never lets her know a dull moment. As chairman tor should I say 'chairlady'?j of the Class Com- mittee, Claire is largely responsible for the details of tor1ight's program. Claire is always used to looking at the best side of everything. 101 l'The honor of Valedictorian of our class went to Eva Retten- meyer, who has led in all studies the whole four years. She was voted most scholarly and most ambitious girl and, on the whole, we think Eva has shown many qualifications for success in her future occupation. She played the leading role of 'Esmeralda' in the Senior play, she is on the fAnnual' staff, the Census Com- mittee, and is pianist for the glee club. Bessie Clements is another Commercialite who mastered the business course. Bessie was well looked after in Washing- ton, and looked very prim and sedate the night she attended the theatre, attractively gowned in pink. Edna Hanlon is one of the many good looking girls who made the choice of Class Beauty such a difficult task. 'Ted's' good looks are only one reason why she enjoys such popularity among us. She once told me that she liked red hair, and I thought she was flattering me, until I found that she was thinking of someone else-and he was not a girl! George Rose just missed being voted laziest boy, but George has a lot of push to him, as those who know him in- timately say. He was on the Census Committee, and helped originate some of the titles unknown to previous classes. Anna Walsh is one of our popular girls with an amiable disposition, which always insures a good time for herself. At the end of her junior year Anna knew enough Latin to take Virgil and, as the saying is, she 'got away with it.' Anna likes New Haven, and spends a lot of her time there. She helped to make the midnight party in VVashington the lively affair that it would have been if Mr. Prouty had not interrupted. Agnes Hanson took the business course, so we expect to see her before long in a responsible business position, for which her diligence has prepared her. f'The faculty hasshown such a liking for Amos Hewitt that we voted him teacher's pet. Amos is always prying into things, which won him the name of most inquisitive. When I mention the fact that Amos received one vote for handsomest boy in the class, it is not in disparagement of his good looks, but rather as a compliment, since many of us did not receive even that much. Amos also played the part of 'Bassanio' in the 'Merchant of Venieef Anna Kessler has been a high-stand pupil as long as she 102 f has been in high school. Her perseverance was rewarded with scholarship at the end of her Senior year. Anita Griswold has the honor of saying that she was the only one of our class to attend the Junior Prom. when we were Freshmen. Since then Anita has made many other social con- quests, too numerous to mention. She acted 'Nerissa' in the 'Merchant of Venice,' was president of the Girls' A. A., and took considerable interest in the basketball team. Those of you who saw the Senior play will remember the youth who acted fDavid,, 'Esmeralda's' lover, with such burning ardor and affection. You remember his name sounded as though it might be that of a great actor? It was Harry Highriter. Besides this, Harry is our Class Dude, because he dresses so lavishly. He is a debater of great skill, and business manager of both 'Pennant' and fAnnual.' Faith Huntington is one of the few who struggled through a four years' Latin course, and mastered Virgil in her Senior year. Faith is by no means a grind, but managed to enjoy herself, and at the same time keep out of scholastic difficulties. Marion Murray has shown such marked ability in certain lines that she was voted Class Fussercssg and in this capacity her favorite pastime is taking other girls' fellows away from them. To acquire this coveted honor Marion has had to show skill in her dealing with the fickle male element, and has, we think, succeeded extremely well. Marion also served on the committee that planned the Class Day Program. I suppose that every class that graduates has a member famous for his eccentricities. Well, we have such a one. He is Neil Burkinshaw. Neil displayed so much nerve that we voted him nerviest boyg he knows so much that he received the title of Class Dictionary, he is such a cut-up that we gave him the honor of Class Law-breaker, he has falsely persuaded the faculty that he is learned, so we called him the biggest bluffer. Neil received another title, but he felt that he was already so pestered with names that it was eliminated from the census. He played on the football team, and as Class Historian will now go on with Part II of our history. A103 gilllllllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEE E Class History E allIlIllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllllllIIlllIlllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE PART II CORNELIUS I. BURKINSHAW 'Twas on a bright September morning, four years ago, that the Class of 1914 unsuspectingly blundered into the classic halls of M. H. S. That day some kind agricultural friend of the high school distributed peaches among the Freshmen. Mr. Prouty at that time remarked that we were not to expect peaches every day. Many a time and oft, since then, as I wended my sorrow- ful way to the office, after being fired from some study room, I have meditated deeply on those words. In truth he said it! But, dashing aside the tears, we will endeavor to gaze upon the brighter aspect of our career, and impart to the breathless audience the stirring tale of our achievements, What we did, and whom we did, would form some narrative, so I will confine my- self to an individual sketch of the members of the class. - That gentlemen with the half-strangled gurgle, and thoughts in Hartford, is Sam O'Brien. It appears to me that his real name is Edmund, but I wouldn't bet on it. Speaking of betting, Sam pinned his faith, and also one dollar, on a losing candidate in the race for the postmastership. Watch M'Nulty grin, he put his money on the red. Sam was admiral of the seltzer- bottle fleet in Room 315, in Washington. For reference as to his markmanship, ask Clinker Lewis and Bo Petryski. He was president of the class during our junior year, and added to that distinction, was a member of the notorious Senior German class. His favorite saying is, Giddap, Napoleon! For four years Mary Delaney has been the source of most of the feminine laughter. I've heard stray rumors that indicate that Mary enjoys domestic science, particularly sewing. She is often seen sprinting up Colony Street in a vain effort to keep up with Helen Danaher, the young lady across the way. 104 Bo Petryski has won distinction by being late every morning for four years. He has an optimistic disposition, and surprised us all by graduating. Descending from mirth to deepest melancholy, we encounter the man with an ingrown disposition, Glover Snow. He never condescends to smile, but even recites I'l Penseroso in his sleep. His favorite outdoor recreation is playing Indian with the kids on Lincoln Street. Irene Hill is one of our busy Commercialites that lately has announced her presence to the class. Irene had some exciting adventures on the Washington trip. It was rumored that the wall of her room was not all there, and that it caused more ex- citement to the occupants than Mr. Rosenberg cracking a smile. Next gaze upon the classic brow and golden locks of F. Harold Grimes! Pretty name, isn't it? He insists on having it parted in the middle. He was captain of this year's baseball team, and also manager of the Bi-Sex Minstrels. He is always up to something, particularly in German, and frequently keeps the class in an uproar with his antics. By the Way, he is some singer, and his favorite warblc is L'Margaret. Allow me to present Helen Barker, one of our Commercial girls. Helen made a hit in Washington with her famous prayer, Oh Lord, send me a man! Next glance at Frank Runge. He is a fine violinist, and has been a member of the high school orchestra for four years. He usually keeps a string around his roll, but one day he went outside and, after having collected a crowd, approached the all-hot man, cautiously extended the nickel, and said, Give me a fat one! For pure unadulterated wit we must turn to our Class Humorist, Elizabeth lfVhitlaw. Her great claim to recognition was her rebuttal in a famous debate. Elizabeth showed the superiority of her sex by a comparison of a man and woman at a nine o'clock Monday morning bargain sale. Leland Fanning, next offers for your approval his poetical brow. He is one of our classic farmers, holding that title in the census. Franzesca Schneider is one of the active members of the Agony Society. She is usually seen, on a pleasant afternoon, chasing butterflies for Miss Hitchcock. Emily Hanson has achieved notoriety for her famous sneeze. 105 She seems to have no interest in the masculine portion of the class, and is occupied most of the time with her studies. We all have to admit that Anna Kipp is our greatest girl, and apparently our best all-around girl. She is a protege of Miss Hitchcock. Now gaze on the countenance of Marquis George Flynn! George is the whole thing among the afternoon girls. He earned a great deal of applause for his fine work in the Senior play. He spent some wierd evenings in Washington trying to dodge the seltzer-bottle brigade. Jennie Cohen has accomplished the creditable and unique feat of finishing her course in three years. Jennie says it is worth it. She is noted for her habit of displaying the latest Parisian fashions. Gladys Sawyer hails from South Meriden, but she can't help that. She is one of the winners of Hicks prizes, and a brilliant student. She is very Frank about everything. John McDonnell is one of the seltzer crew of Room 315. Mac was voted Class Masher in the census. He possesses the maidenly quality of blushing furiously. He was chairman of the Prom., last year, and member of several graduation com- mittees. Mac is noted for being the best story teller in the class. Have you ever met the owner of that silvery voice? If not, let me introduce Marion Scofield. She made a distinct hit at the minstrels, and received several encores. Marion was in- dignant in Washington because the government failed to provide the capitol grounds with benches. Now prepare for the tornado, Sal Keohane, ladies and gentlemen! Salco is the noisiest person on wheels, and needs a guardian to keep him under control. He made a sensation in Washington by his remarks hurled from a third-story window at six in the morning. Sal is one of our star ball players, but says he prefers typewriting. Flossie Minkwitz was a member of the Senior play cast. It is rumored that she is simply crazy about New Haven, and wants to go to Yale. Doris Parker is a business student, but prominent in the social work up to a few months ago. Since then she has apparent ly reformed in order to study. , ' 106 Now cast your optics on our Class celebrity, Arthur Pier- son. He is Salutatorian, Class Athlete, Class Treasurer, and holds the distinction of being one of the best all-around athletes that ever attended M. H. S. Art was a close contender for handsomest boy. Why, just look at him, what a beautiful blush! The best part about him is that he has received every possible honor, and is still the most modest and unassuming fellow in the class. Alberta Elster is small in stature, but still is one of the main- stays of the Girls' Basketball Team. She was one of the explor- ing expedition that navigated the capitol grounds in search of a bench. She prefers to trade at Grant's. Last, but not least, let us call your attention to Mercedes Budd. Babe is growing fast, and admits having several teeth. She is the universal favorite because of her radiant good nature. Lillian Lapidos has been such a conscientious student that she has spent but little time in revealing her identity to her fellow students. Benjamin Bissell started his course with such gentle studious- ness that we finally believed that he would be awarded best- behaved boy, but alas, alas! we were cruelly mistaken. Bennie was a model young gentlemen until a few months agog until he broke loose in the Senior German class. His next stopping place is Yale, where he will undoubtedly win honors. 'Tis Clinker Lewis that now glares over the footlights! His favorite specialty is running for office. Esther Homan is one of our good-natured girls. Polly's interest in M. H. S, amounts to almost nothing. She believes it's a good place to spend her mornings, but outside of that- good-night! She is chiefly absorbed in higher education at Yale and VVesleyan. Luette Perrin is a quiet business student who wonders at the rough-house tactics of the back row of Room l04. Viola Lacourciere, another business student, has brought honor to the class by winning a prize in the typewriting contest. Life is one long sleep for Viola. Albert Danekind, alias Connie Mack, guided the desti- nies of our famous ball team this spring. Al gave perfect satisfaction as manager. He was so busy in Waterbury, in keep- 107 1 l5.... ing the jinx away from the team, that he missed the Naugatuek trolley. - Beatrice Steinigans is the damsel that likes the Texas Tommy. She gave private lessons in Washingtoii to desirable pupils. O'Brien took lessons, but then, while dancing around he would hesitate. One night they hesitated all through the capitol grounds. Samuel Derecktor is the gentleman with the flaming thatch. Sam is a brilliant pupil in the Senior German class. His favorite song is, invariably, My Brother. Elizabeth Mahon is one of the Senior girls who is fascinated by Miss Foote's lectures. She displayed great artistic ability in the posters she made for the Senior play. Dominick M'Nulty is our Class Actor, because of the success he attained in the Senior play. He has some voice! 'When he whispers the trees rock! The class is going to buy Mae a pair of spectacles, in order that he may distinguish between the masculine and feminine sex. One somber evening at lVest Peak he kissed John McDonnell, thinking it was his soul mate. It is hard to tell which felt more insulted. Hildred Zucker is a devotee of the Hesitation. She was one of the chorus girls in the minstrels. She also possesses a Hsteady' '-name unknown. Behold Stanley Buckingham, chairman of the reception and manager of the basketball team! He unfortunately missed many of the pleasures of the Yliashington trip by falling subject to the food served at the National. Buck has a mileage book nearly used up on nightly trips to New Britain. Vietorine Hagerty is our Class Suiragette. She doesn't believe in bombs, but gets the same results by gentle persuasion. Vic is very fond of rustic walks, especially in the vicinity of West Peak. Her favorite saying is, I'He who hesitates is lost. Norma Doolittle is one of our quiet girls that journeys all the way from the suburbs to attend M. H. S. Her favorite sport is hunting, but she doesn't say what. Hamlin Fenn is one of the fellows that took the Commercial course in order that the girls might not monopolize the afternoon session. Lately Ham has lost the distinction of being a bash- ful boy. l ', 108 Last comes Helen Cassidy, who so ably presented the first part of the Class History. She has been of great service to the Pennant during her four years, both as assistant editor-in-chief, and contributor. We have now completed the annals of the class, Without revealing any secrets. We are going to leave the domain of slips and afternoon sessions. Our trials and troubles are now to begin, in the great fight that We shall Wage henceforth, to become Presidents of the United States, or Emmeline Pankhursts. 109 I EQHHHHHHHHHHHNHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHQE :E Class Prophecy E EEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHFE PART I ELIZABETH NVHITLAXV Listen, my friends, and you shall hear Of success, of happiness, and good cheer, VVhich will fall to the lot of cach lad and lass Who is now a member of this Senior class. To prophesy the future of a single individual is, to say the least, a serious undertaking. To prophesy that of about forty gay, rollicking girls and boys-well, try it yourself, some time. One night last winter, when an old witch was making her nocturnal flight over the world, she dropped a bit of magic crystal, which I was fortunate enough to find. Chancing to gaze at it rather steadily for a few seconds, I was surprised to sec many familiar figures. The first that passed was that of our one time Senior Class President, Gordon Orr. He informed me that he was now a successful business man, engaged in the manufacture of crackers. Pointing to a classy little package bearing the inscription, Polly Wants a Cracker he said. My great success is all owing to this new brand. Yes, it is all owing to Polly! The scene shifted to the lower floor of the West Grammar school, and there were Gladys White and Lillian Lapidos, teach- ing the kindergarten. I reminded them then that the best goods came in small packages. At a desk in a room to the right I espicd Anna Kipp and Franziska Schneider, both teaching the same room. Anna issued orders from the desk, while Franziska saw that they were fulfilled. A newsboy, outside, was shouting lustily, Hamilton's Latest, and I saw a series of comic pictures illustrating that uproarously funny skit, How to Laugh without Smiling. I 110 recalled that Hamilton had always possessed a Stohr of such knowledge. The crystal di.mmed. Then a whole procession of suffra- gettes passed. Arrayed in a khaki riding skirt, a flaming tango waist, a tall silk hat, and carrying a banner marked VOTES FOR WOMEN, rode Victorine Hagerty. She had gone into Fitz'l over the women's rights movement. just behind her rode Anna Sokol, Vic's first lieutenant. Anna carried no banner however. It took all her time to manage a precious Jimmie, not one of those destructive ones like jack Rose once employed, but a dark-haired, bright-eyed specimen. You know! ' Among the rank and file there were quiet, gentle Vivian Bragdon, calm and unruffled Beatrice Steinigans, scholarly Mathilde Bedigie, and clever Arline Hough. Esther Stevens, notebook in hand, stood by in the crowd with Claire Pallett. Esther had been an underwriter on a great New York daily after leaving college. She had resigned, however, stating that if she could not be Highriter she would accept no other position. She then took up the teaching of manual training at Vassar. Claire had also turned her attention to athletics. She was teaching rowing. She had always shown a fondness for Orrs. Confusion chased across my crystal. The suffragettes were arrested, and on the judge's bench sat Clinker Lewis. I could not believe my eyes. Turning toward my friends among the throng, I cried, Look at the Prince of Morocco! Officer Danekind rapped for order, and the two court stenographers, Jennie Cohen and Agnes Hanson, laughed at my confusion. In a few seconds we all turned in admiration as Harry High- riter dashed into battle for the suffragettes. True to his old-time reputation, Harry was still playing gallant to the ladies. The scene shifted to a railroad station, where Richard Buck- ley was selling nerve tonic that was guaranteed to cure the most extreme cases of bashfulness. Dick firmly believed in its power, but he never had the courage to try it himself. Speaking of nerve, who should appear but Mercedes Budd, who was running a question box in the Cosmopolitan Doris Parker, she said, had gone West, stating that although RoseQsj , 111 might be sweet in Washington, they were not half so CuteCyD in Chicago! Helen Cassidy and Norma Doolittle, she informed me, had taken up nursing. Helen had taken her stand near the sea. t'There are so many accidents, you know, she said. People may often loose an 'Orr'. Norma Doolittle was rendering first aid in a Domestic Science School managed by Esther Gardner. Esther insisted that the girls eat whatever they cooked. Hence the nurse. Suddenly Mercedes dodged. Here comes Ethel Maguire with a cup of water! she cried. Look out or you'll get a duck- ing! You know Ethel is so poetical that she takes her fellow passengers for sea nymphs. The crystal blurred, and I recognized Altman's in New York City. Near the entrance was George, or rather Monsieur Flynn, the wonderful creator of feminine fashions, talking peg tops, poloniases and Russian tunics like a professional Barker. Lucy Squire stood listening-for once. Under her arm she carried a book on Voice Modulation, her latest publication. I noticed no improvement in Lucy's voice when she began to speak. Ruby Johnson was there also. Indicating a bundle, which she was carrying, she said, I just purchased the most delicious pie. You know I always liked 'Berryf Later she added that she had had a letter from Emma Weisbauer and Irene Hill. Emma was having a Roy al good time as stenographer to the Governor of Connecticut. Irene was raising plums in the south. At the time of the Senior reception she had been very fond of Plumbfersj. Helen Barker entered, and we three went over to the con- cert hall to see Carroll Kingsley's new musical comedy, The Ladies. Carroll was a very Proudman in his success. Ed- ward Runge was among the chorus men. His pretty hair made him very popular. Helen told me that she was an art critic. She had always been interested in Art Be sure and attend the dancette this evening, she said. Professor Benjamin Bissell is to give a demonstration of the Fandango, the latest step. Bennie, in- stead of becoming a deacon, as had been fondly expected, took up dancing, and had made a tremendous success of it. 112 Between the second and third acts there was a surprise. Adelaide Piechocki had become so infatuated with hypnotism, while studying the subject for her Senior essay, that she was making a life work of it. On the programme, of course in a prominent place, was the familiar face of Dominick M'Nulty. It proved to be an adver- tisement of a hair tonic. The caption was How to keep 'Young'. I wondered if he had been successful, for Evelyn was very Sharp at the seashore. Another ad. on the programme was A Sure Cure for Broken Hearts, and it was our own Class Masher, jack McDonnell, who claimed to possess the much-needed remedy. Hamlin Fenn's name was prominent as advertising editor, and the entire programme had the approval of Glover Snow, now a member of the National Board of Censorship. In a magazine which we purchased, Helen called my atten- tion to a very Frank article on Social Conditions in South Meriden, by Gladys Sawyer, and to one by George Rose, en- 'titled ParkCerj or Street. just here Marion Murray came Sel'1l ing along with a great Hugh and cry. With her was Beatrice Brennan in a Salva- tion Army uniform. She had always been an ardent admirer of Sal' ' Cvationj . I turned my crystal expectantly, but it rolled from my hand with a crash, and instead of the fashionable Altman's, I found myself looking rather foolishly at a bit of broken glass. 113 allIIllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Class Prophecy E EHllIllllllllllllllllIIIIIIlIIIIIIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE PART II CTELEPHONE MONOLOGUED DoM1N1cK M,NULTY Hello! Hello, middle! Oh yes, I mean central. Give me HZSO4. What? Wire busy? I'rn in a hurry. Yes, very important. Hello! Hello! Is this the 1914 Information Bureau? Yes? Well, I'd like to speak to-what-what's that? Who's butting in here? Hello! You're on the wrong wire. Oh, hello, Hewitt. Trying to get Sam Derecktor on the line ?-about the girls? Oh, ring off! Well, Hewitt was always a pretty noisy chap-butting in everywhere. Say, what's that-what's that buzzing? Central-hello- hello! Who's this? Clark? At last! I-Iellol I want to get some information about M. H. S., 1914. What has become of them? Yes, sure! Can't you give me a line on how they're ixed? That's it. Now Loretta Kane, what has become of her? Why, no, I didn't know that. Playing in Raymond Hitchcock's new skit, The Country Store? I bet she's having a whole CHullj lot of success. V Is that so! You've found a list of those who graduated? 'I'hat's interesting. Proceed. Do I remember that little blonde --a comedian-what? Playing the steam piano for the Greater New England Shows? Well, who'd ever have thought Edwin Pearson would land that job? Now tell me what some of our Commercialites are doing? Yes, Viola Lacourciere has recently broken the world's record on the typewriter? That's not so surprising, Viola was always a good typist. Clements? Is that so? Bessie Clements has taken a government position at Washington. She's employed there as a stenographer. 11 14 To go back to the boys. Did I have a classmate by the name of O'Brien? Sam? Sure! What? Oh, Sam has just graduated from Storrs, as valedictorian of his class? He was always a star. F. H. G.? Oh, I don't want the alphabet-Oh, excuse me- you mean F. Harold. Sure! I suppose he's Jack Barry's under- study by now. No? What? Singing coon songs in the Casino Theatre in Washington? That's rich! Certainly, I'd like to know his favorite song. What? Let's have it. What? Oh, How I like Ma Honey QMahonj. School teachers? I suppose there were some in my class. Lillian Knowlton? Man? Men? No, not her! Oh, yes, she maintains a high standard among her pupils. Well, Lillian was a pretty smart girl in school. What? Vernon Castle? Oh, Meriden is getting modern? Dr. Gibbs has appointed Margaret Mahon 'and Helen Danaher to teach thc pupils the modern dances! I wonder where Helen and Margaret became such tango experts! Burkinshaw! Oh, what has happened to Neil Burkinshaw? What? Oh, this is a funny world! Peerless has just become sporting editor of the Ladies Home journalul Who? Artists? Oh, Florence Minkwitz and Ella Stohr are studying art in France? I'm glad that some of my classmates have shown artistic tendencies. Next! Salco-Big Six-no? Oh, Sal Keohane? Where? Oh, 4'Sal!' Keohane, the greatest living aviator, is the first to cross the Atlantic in an aeroplane. Well, Sal always had a habit of going up in the air. Votes for women? Who's thc suffragette? Emmeline Pankhurst has died on a hunger strike? Who's got her job? Oh, Anita Griswold. What! Anna Walsh has joined the ranks, too? I hope these girls won't try any calisthenics on the rnen. Life? Have I seen Life lately? No, I haven't- haven't been ovcr to thc Public Library recently-haven't had to write any long essays in quite a while. Is that so? Elizabeth Mahon has become art editor for Life You see, she was always quite an artist. Yes, hello! Oh, Conroy, Michael Conroy. I-Ie must be president of the United States by this time. No? Oh, Mike is a detective-looking for the bunch that rough-housed Room 115 315, Washington? His reputation will be made if he finds that gang. Sam Derecktor? Yes? Oh, he and Hewitt-gone into the automobile business-bought out the Ford Company? They always had the auto craze. What? More teachers? Is that so? Lillian Cohen has been chosen head of our high school Commercial department. Yes? Anna Kessler is her assistant? What? Oh, Luette Perrin and Emily Hanson are running a business college. They sure are real business women. Shelley, Chaucer, Keats, Comus-Oh, certainly, Fanning- Fanning-that's it! What? Fanning has become an author? He's just written a book entitled, How to Read Chaucer and Raise Chickens ? I don't see how he does it. Who? Young? Evelyn Young? What? Good-night! Married three times? What? Divorced again? Oh, married to a German Count this time? Well, Evelyn is surely living up to her title of Class Heart-breaker. Runge? Edward Runge? What? Inventor? Oh, he has invented a purse that cannot be opened? No, one with a magnet to keep the coppers in! He'll be an Andrew Carnegie before he knows it. Roy Berry. That's line! Roy has joined the Washington Senators-replaced Walter johnson? Well, he must be going some! Brooks, Dorothy Brooks? Gone into business? She's run- ning a ranch out in Wisconsin? What? Esther Homan and Faith Huntington are her business associates? No! Oh, they have become cowgirls? Back to the simple life for theirs! Back up! Whoa, Buck! Oh yes, Buckingham, Stanley Buckingham. Well? What keeps him from New Britain these days, or does he ever appear in Meriden? Is that it? Buck is traveling agent for the The Great Consolidated Bi-Sex Min- strel Companyf' That's something new. What? I got you- Alberta Elster and Edna Hanlon have organized the company- they are the endmen? Well, they started right, they were in the school minstrels. Miss Zucker? Hildreth Zucker? Is that so! She's head saleslady in one of the largest clothing stores on West Main Street? I wonder why she chose the clothing business! 116 Eva Rettenmeyer? What? Eva has become quarterback on the Wellesley football team. Delaney, Mary Delaney? Oh, Mary's settled down to housekeeping. Married a prominent detective by the name of- What? Oh, I can't get it! Pierson? Hello! Art Pierson? Yes. What? Art,' graduates this year from Oxford? This makes the forty-second college to give him a degree. Whitlaw, Elizabeth Whitlaw? Yes-selling What? Oh, lemons? Yes, lemons. Another policeman? Who? Hired on account of his voice? Mac -What? See here, Futureland, I'm the man you're talking about, and I'll report you for impertinent language! Good-day, Futureland! 1 117 ill!IIIllllIIllIIllIllllIIIIIlllllllIIllIlllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Class Poem E E!!!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIllIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE VALE ETHEL MAGUIRE When years roll between us, and spaces divide, Other work, other friendships, our powers have tried, Like the sea-tales unfolded by shells in a pool, One link will remind us-the days here at school. Oh, the signs and subjunctives, and books we've been taught! Mathematics, and science, and Shakespeare's great thought! But lo! at the waking of soul, Youth will meet Strength, faith, disappointments, peace, fear and defeat. But still, for the most, they've been dear, golden days, NVhich we've spent with both hands in extravagant ways. Round a bend in the road is a mandate of stone, From here in thy journey, go onward alone! M. H. S., our dear mother, a blessing from thee! Oh, World, that a joy and a glory must be! From these walls, with high hopes, we fare forth on our quest, We love thee, and leave thee, and know it is best. 118 y 'I QllllllllllllIIllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE 2 class Will 2 EllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE PART I LORETTA KANE We, the Class of 1914, about to wend our way along life's strenuous paths, and with full knowledge of the misfortunes that will beset us on every side, have determined to bequeath all our property, real and imaginary, honestly acquired or otherwise, so that should we be overcome by any of life's tasks, our friends may proit by our absence. To Superintendent Gibbs we leave the sole right of stopping all social affairs at high school. To Mr. Prouty we leave the privilege of breaking up all nocturnal parties, providing he has the honor of accompanying the juniors on their expected trip. To the school board we leave our good humor, that it may help them on their weary way. I To Miss Fisherdick we leave her ability to teach English, watch the people studying at the back of the room, call down a pupil, and amuse the class all at one time. To Miss Stevens we leave a thousand Maxim silencers, to be used unsparingly on the noisy juniors who frequent the study hall, fifth period. To Miss Breckenridge we leave the much-used megaphone, which has done duty at many games, so that should she have such heedless individuals as Burkinshaw and Grimes, she may remind them of the 8:25 bell. To Miss Dunlop we leave a subscription to the Criterion and Vogue, with the hope that her classes may take pattern by them. To Miss Foote we bequeath all the low-necked gowns worn by the girls, with the hope that she may gain as much fame through them as we have. - 119 To Miss Foskett we leave the sole right to supervise all cake sales held by the juniors to raise funds for Washington. To Mr. Kiniry we leave the contents of our treasury, which I believe amounts to something over 5l5500,000, for the purpose of grading the front lawn, so that Stanley and the other cyclists will not have to jump over the ruts. To the juniors we leave our gift for being dignified, so that it may help them as it did us on the Washington trip. We also beg them to do unto others as they would have done unto them, and have some Junior-Senior socials. To the Sophomores we leave the warning to begin their essays now. To the Freshmen we leave the assurance that they are fully competent, or ought to be, to come to school without nurse- girls or governesses. To the Freshmen to be we leave ourselves as glowing models of all that is studious, industrious and dignified, that they may profit by this gentle reminder, and thus leave the school beloved by all-as we are. To the Smithsonian Institute we leave our beloved relic, the bust of Shakespeare, now collecting dust in the library. Treat it kindly, for 'tis sacred to all the hearts of M. H. S. students. The members of the class who have made individual bequests are as follows: I, Helen Danaher, leave my love for the water and all per- taining thereto, especial mention to be made of motor boats and canoes, to Chuckie Knell, hoping that he may find as much enjoyment as I have, especially out of town. I, Mathilde Bedigie, leave the ladder with which I climb ed to my present position among the learned ones, to Rose McGovern. May she use it in a befitting manner. I, Victorine Hagerty, leave my collection of class pins to Helen Stannis. I, Harold Grimes, leave the following: Qlj My ability to amuse Stanley. Q21 My position as an athlete to any under- classman able to keep up in his studies. Q35 My musical ability to L. Southwick, and Q45 My privilege of talking after bells, to Dink Clark. I, Beatrice Brennan, leave my pluck, generosity and good nature to anyone in need of the same. 120 I, john McDonnell, leave my ability to attract the fair sex to Hugh McKenna. I, Sylvester Keohane, leave my ability to make noise, and also my nerve,' to Stanley, who may sometime need it when his Wears out. I, Marion Murray, leave the stack of notes, which I collected during my course, to be used in lectures given by Mr. Smith on the Ways and Means of Popularity. I, Benjamin Bissell, leave my quiet, ladylike Ways to Elmer Lyons. - . I, Marion Scofield, leave my soloistic tendencies, and the popularity I have gained thereby, to Leora Learned. I, Elizabeth VVhitlaW, leave my ever-ready Wit and good nature to Marietta Cashen. We, Elizabeth and Margaret Mahon, leave our can of powder, with which We Waxed the doorway at Room 104, in order that We might slip in more easily when the last bell was ringing, to Mr. Kiniry, with the direction to use impartially. I, Samuel Derecktor, leave my favorite saying- My Broth- er -to anyone who will derive as much pleasure from it as I have. I, Esther Homan, leave my fondness for out-of-town dances and boys, to Helen Stannis. I, Helen Cassidy, leave my athletic ability and all the fame I have acquired thereby, to Jessie Doyle. I, Esther Stevens, leave my fascinating Ways and good- natured disposition, to Lucille Boyle. I, Michael Conroy, leave my faculty for keeping on a mus- tache, to anyone in the next Senior play who may be required to wear one. I, Hamlin Fenn, leave my fondness for taking pictures to anyone possessing the same desire. 121 gliIIIIIIIIlllIlllllllllllIlllllIlllllllIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E class Win E SHUIIIIlllllllllllllIlIIIIIIIIIIIlllllIllllllIIllllllIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE PART II F. HAROLD GRIMES To the junior Class we Leave the Following: Clj Our earnest advice to keep up the ight for a trip to Washington. C25 The curtain for the Senior play, donated by the school board. To the Sophomores We leave a vast supply of ropes and chains to keep Phelan from continually meandering about the study hall. To the Freshmen We leave the suggestion that whenever they hear mentioned the Class of 1914, to stand at attention. To the student body as a whole We leave the advice to in- crease school spirit by attending all school functions, supporting athletics liberally, and at the same time working hard at your studies-just as We did. We leave the following individual bequests: To the school board we leave the request that they be not too hasty in calling off the Washingtoii trip next year. VVG firmly believe that its advantages overcome the few inconveniences caused by raising the necessary funds. To Dr. Gibbs We leave one cent. He is thus cruelly cut off from the benefits included in this will, for destroying the time- honored junior-Senior socials. . To Mr. Prouty We leave the comforting assurance that With the graduation of Hobart Petryski and George Rose he will have many less tardy slips to keep account of. To Mr. Smith we leave a copy of the Bible, so that he may hold private rehearsals in case Mr. Prouty should be absent again On a Monday morning. 122 To Miss Carter we leave a special officer to keep in line her frequent after-school visitors. To Miss Sullivan we leave our permission to continue in her neighborly attitude toward a certain graduate who lives near the school. To Miss Haines we leave the right to use corporal punish- ment. , To Mr. Goodale we leave a Maxim silencer for his lusty voice. To Miss Foote we leave a place on the National Board of Censorship. We have heard that she intends to retain the old school for the boys, and to keep the girls in the new building. To the Town of Meriden we leave an urgent prayer to in- crease the taxes, and buy some grass seed for the grounds in front of our fair school. To the National Hotel, Washington, D. C., we leave seven cents for the damage the Seltzer Fleet did before leaving. To Vice-President Marshall we leave an apology for the im- politeness of two Seniors, who walked right by his hospitably stretched-forth hand without even seeing him. I will read the personal bequests which have been made by the members of the Class: I, Cornelius I. Burkinshaw, leave my exalted position in the hearts of the faculty to Edward McCarthy. I, Stanley E. Buckingham, leave to romantic Juniors this advice: Don't go courting in New Britain on a rainy Sunday unless you are sure what time the last car leaves. I, Ethel A. Maguire, leave my innocent-guilty habit of making startling breaks in the English class to Anita Balzer. I, Mary G. Delaney, leave my incessant good humor to Jessie Moses. I, Anita E. Griswold, leave my liking for walking about the city, escorted by the Duke, to Florence Kittner. I, Faith Huntington, leave myself as an example of one plenty large enough to be seen, but not loud enough to be heard. I, Loretta F. Kane, leave my great natural ability as an actress to Eloise Mecorney. I, Roy W. Berry, of the bachelors' club, leave the confession that I broke the constitution while sojourning in Washington. 123 I, Florence R. Minkwitz, leave my ability as an after-dinner entertainer to Dorothy Perkins. I, Albert C. Danekind, leave my nickname, 'tCemetery, to the slowest boy in the Junior class. A I, Gordon D. Orr, leave my volume of foolish questions and arguments, which have so helped to pass away weary recitations, to Stanley Bennet. I, Evelyn J. Young, leave my ability for breaking a heart in one minute and making another heart in the next, to next year's heartbreaker. I, Ella F. Stohr, leave my dignified manner and subdued air to Ruby Morse. . I, Arthur Pierson, leave to James Fitzpatrick my ability for getting good marks with little study, and my title of Class Athlete to Allan Smith. I, Claire F. Pallet, leave to Marion Proudman my high esteem for out-of-town young men. I, Leland E. Fanning, leave my rusticated manner and wonderful knowledge of English literature to any capable Junior. I, Anna Sokol, leave the honor of being the handsomest girl to the Junior girl who is lucky enough to get that title next year. I, Eva Rettenmeyer, leave my omnipresent cheerful dis- position to some Junior girl, who next year lives in blissful ex- pectation of winning the Valedictory. I, Beatrice Steinigans, will to Anna Noone, my well-known partiality for the opposite sex. I, Lorenzo Hamilton, leave to the editor of next year's Pennant, the gracious privilege of having for himself the private sanctum of the Pennant room, where he and friends may go and play games whenever a study period becomes dis- tasteful. ' I, Harry W. Highriter, leave my title of Class Dude to Donald White. I, Edna H. Hanlon, leave my characteristic smile as a model. 1 I, Dominick J. M'Nulty, leave my exalted position as assistant chemistry instructor to Allan Smith. I, George M. Flynn, leave my ability to chum around, un- fussed, with all the girls in the Commercial class, to Walter Scholeneld. f 124 I, Carroll E. Kingsley, leave to the stage manager of next year's Senior play, my white shoes. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Class of 1914, of Meriden High School, as and for its last will and testament, in presence of us, who, at its request, in its presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed ourselves as Witnesses, on the twenty-fourth of june, A. D., 1914. CSignedD CLASS OF 1914, MERIDEN HIGH SCHOOL. 125 glllllllllllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Class Oration E glllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlllIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE MICHAEL J. CONROY Four years have quickly fled, and now wc, the Class of 1914, stand upon the threshold of the vague and uncertain future. To what advantage we have spent the years, this future alone can tell. Some of us will go in one direction, others in another. But no matter what career we may choose, no matter what walk of life We may follow, it is very certain that We must henceforth depend upon ourselves. Whatever our aim, We all alike dream of success, and would know how it is to be secured. For help we search the records of the past, which deal necessarily With those Who have attained greatness. Not in pride or self-conceit do We thus study thc rec- ords of great achievement, but because success, great or small, comes from the same source. Was it because of prestige that these eminent men succeeded? Was it because of inheritance? No, they had some dehnite aim in life, to quote Carlyle, they realized that the Wedge will rend rocks, but its edge must be sharp and single, if it be double, the wedge is bruised in pieces and will rend nothing. And so it is With all Who would aspire to lay their just hand on that golden key that opens the palace of prosperity. To expect success to come of its own accord is foolish, to obtain success through toil and perseverance is wise. Difficulties are bound to arise on the way, but when they are successfully over- come, they serve to strengthen rather than impair one's character. If, then, We Wish to enjoy prosperity and happiness We must, first of all, be sure that we have but one aim in life, that our Wedge is single. Then, it is only by striving to attain that end, that we can hope to accomplish anything, or be of any use in life. Now, since graduation is about to sever the ties Which bound 126 us together as a class, and since each one of us is on the point of k'n his own career self-reliant let us as a class and individ- ma 1 g , , ually resolve to accomplish the task which is ours. Let us with our heart and soul and mind keep our gaze fixed on the goalg k th end: Ultima signatef let us, in the Words of our motto, mar e , 127 PRESIDENTS 1883-DAISY G. DEAN 1884-NETTIE A. IVES 1885-MINNIE B. HARRISON 1886'FANNIE R. IVES 1887-H. M. BILLARD 1888-F. B. OTIS 1889-W. E. COE 1890-AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER 1891-SAMUEL W. MAGUIRE 1892-ALICE A. BALDWIN 1893-O. WALCOTT GAINES 1 894 -ARTHUR B. JOY 1895-WILLIAM S. JOHNSON 1896-LOUIS F. GRAEBER 1897-EDWARD D. BRADSTREET 1898-F. PRESCOTT GRISWOLD 1899'ALBERT L. CLARK 1900-HOWARD W. CHURCH 1901-WILLARD C. HYATT 1902-CHARLES B. WELCH 1903-W. BOWEN CHURCH 19044HAROLD G. ROGERS 1905-KENNETH E. CHASE 1906 -ARTHUR J. HILL 1907-ROGER W. SQUIRE 1908-ARTHUR T. SPENCER 1909 1910 -DOUGLAS W. ORR -CLARENCE S. POWERS 1911-H. NELSON STILES 1912-J. NORBERT BAILEY 1913-RAYMOND HAGERTY 1914-GORDON ORR HISTORIANS 1883-GEORGE A. CLARK MAY P. ALLEN 1884-NELLIE BREESE ADA PATCHEN 1885-E. B. CAMP ELLENA WILCOX 1886-FLORA E. BUCKLEY 1887-EMMA F. RYAN F. G. SEELEY 1888-NELLIE GRISWOLD FLORENCE FRANKLIN 1889-NETTIE BROWN ALLEN HITCHCOCK 1890-EDWARD WHEATLEY J. W. COE BLANCHE WILCOX 1891-MINNIE WILES SAMUEL MAGUIRE BERTHA SWAN 1892-L. I. BOOTH F. B. STANDISH 1893-LOUISE GRISWOLD CHARLES GRISWOLD 1 ORATORS H. H. CHURCHILL FRANKLIN S. LAWTON ROBERT W. CARTER AUGUSTINE N. FOSTER ARTHUR F. MILLER THOMAS A. HOLDEN SHERMAN F. JOHNSON ARTHUR B. JOY CHARLES F. ROCKWELL LOUIS F. GRAEBER WILLIAM C. BROWN HAROLD L. WHEATLEY A. J. BERNSTEIN RUPERT L. PENNEY CHAPIN HOWARD, JR. FRANCIS C. UPHAM HOWARD J. SAVAGE HAROLD H. GRISWOLD JOHN A. HURLEY, JR. HAROLD T. BURGESS LEROY U. GARDNER ARTHUR T. SPENCER ARTHUR B. OYBRIEN CHARLES J. GRIMES RANDAL L. LUCAS CLARENCE G. ANDRUS ISRAEL S. OTIS MICHAEL CONROY PROPHETS DOMINGA ALVAREZ IOSEPHINE KUNTZ JOSEPHINE LOCKROW CLARA PEASE EVA SLOANE ALICE BORST NELLIE PENDEXTER ANNA HADLEY RICHARD DONOVAN HATTIE PUFFER GRACE BARLOW HISTORIANS 1894-FANNY LEAHY BESSIE COE 1895-ELMER ROBINSON ETHEL HAVENS 1896-ROBERT CHURCH EDWARD RICHMOND 1897-ALICE STILES EDWARD WILKINSON 1898-CLAIRE BOOTH WALDEMAR HIRSCHFELD 1899-JESSIE WILCOX 1900 1901 H. STANLEY BRISTOL -JANET CRABB C. HOWARD TRYON -MARTHA SMITH WILLARD C. HYATT 1902-ELLEN J. FREDERICKSON JOSEPH W. HOLDEN 1903-LOTTIE BARTLETT ROBERT R. REILLY 1904-GERTRUDE STADTMILLER MELVILLE BERNSTEIN 1905-LEILA ILLINGWORTH JUNIUS D. NORTON 1906-EDNA ROBERTS WILLIAM G. SHUTE 1907-ADELAIDE WATROUS FRANCIS CLARK 1908-ANNA SANDS WESTON HILI.ARD 1909-HELEN ROBERTS BERNARD NELLIS 1910-ETTA MCGOVERN NORMAN TOOIIEY 1911-ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN HENRY REIKE 1912-JAMES GRADY ALTHEA CLARK 1913-BESSIE LANE RAYMOND HAGERTY 1914-HELEN CASSIDY CORNELIUS BURKINSHAWV CLASS WILL 1883- - 1884- - 1885- - 1886- - 1887- - 1888- - 1889- - 1890- - 1891- - 1892 1893 1894- - 1895- - PROPHETS ALBERT MUCKLOW D. B. DOWLING G. F. WINSLOXV F. W. PENDEXTER MABELLE GRANT HAROLD EVARTS ELIZABETH PATTON JULIA MANLEY PEARL BLAKE MAUDE BEACH GUY FORCIER MARTHA TRACY CHAPIN HOXVARD, JR. BEATRICE COLLYER WALTER GARD ELIZABETH CLARK WARREN BEACH JESSIE FERGUSON HAROLD GRANT ESTELLE BROWN ROBERT BROWN ROWENA CHENEY HERBERT NIARONN ALICE MCMENALIIN LOUIS REILLY GRACE LANE ALLERTON BROOKS EDITH LITTLE THOMAS LUBY MAY HOWARD WILLIAM CHENEY HAZEL SAVAGE ROBERT BOOTH FLAVIA BLOXHAM BENJAMIN MCGAR ARLINE GEBHARD ALTON HYATT ELIZABETH WHITLAYV DOMINICK M'NULTY CLASS POETS THOMAS WARNOCK EMMA RICE VIRGINIA PATTERSON FLORENCE FALES EMILY TEN EYCK CORNEIIIA CUMSTOCK EDITH YALE FLORA PENDEXTER ANNIE CARNEY W. A. STORM KATHARINE GRAGAN CLASS WILL 1896- - 1897- - 1898 1899 1900- - 1901-MARY GARD 1902- - 1903-HOLLIS IMMICH 1904-JULIA TRACY 1905-MARY STANLEY 19061EDITH CUMING 1907-CLARA BARTLETT 1908-JULIA SULLIVAN 1909-MAY YOUNG 1910 1911 1912 -ALICE LEWIS -RUTH PAYNE JAMES WRIGHT -CLAIRE SCOFIELD EDGAR RAVEN 1913-PAUL MCGOVERN HELEN CHENEY 1914-LORETTA KANE HAROLD GRIMES CLASS POET S BERTHA LEONARD ANNIE PADDOCK FLORENCE RICHMOND ELIZABETH PATTON PEARL BLAKE JULIA MANLEY MAY SEIDENSTICKER MARY GARD RICHARD SEIDENSTICKER MAY FORCIER MAUDE HAMILTON EDITH MANN HELEN THOMPSON EVELYN LEWIS EVELYN BURKE THELMA FROST BENJAMIN TONKONOW EDITH RAMAGE FLORENCE WILLIAMS ETHEL MAGUIRE Presentation THURSDAY, JUNE TWENTY-FIFTH HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Presentation of Gzfts to Class Dancing in the Gymnasium Bilger's Orchestra ' COMMITTEE HELEN DANAHER, Chairman HAROLD GRIRIES NIARY DELANY JOHN NICDONNELL R LORETTA KANE ARTHUR PIERSON GORDON ORR 131 Graduation Exercises Song, All in the Shade Of a. Greenwood Tree -George Lowell Tracey. . .CLASS Latin Salutatory .................................... ARTHUR PIERSON Laughing Song -Franz Abt .................................. CLASS THE RADCLIFF HICKS PRIZE ESSAYS Equal Pay for Equal Work ............ MATHILDE -IOSEPHINE BEDIGIE Safety First .............. ........... L ORENZO HAMILTON Preservation of Forests ..............,... CARROLL EUGENE KINGSLEY Songs, GypSies' Chorus -J. L. Roeekel ......,.................. CLASS The SOldier's Life QPirates Of Penzancej-Sir Arthur Sullivan Hanging Hills of Meriden .................. SAMUEL CLINTON LEWIS, JR. City Beautiful .................................. GLADYS L. SAYVYER Winner of Oratorical Prize Student Self-government .............. LUCV BUTLER SQUIRE CExeusedD Anthem, I will Extol Thee, O Lord CElij-Sir Michael Costa ........ CLASS Solo by Marion Scofield Valedictories ...................................... EVA RETTENMEYER Conferring of Diplomas ...... DR. DAVID GIBBS, Superintendent of Schools Song, Dixie Land -Dau Emmett .............................. CLASS Conferring of Hicks Prizes ...................... REV. FRED SAUNDERS Chorus, ' 'When Robin Red Breast TrillS CScarlet Letterj -L. H. Southard, 1854 HICKS PRIZE JUDGES REV. FRED SAUNDERS MRS. GEORGE C. BOSWELL MISS M. HAZEL TOOHEY SCHOLARSHIP HONORS EVA MATHILDA RETTENMEYER MICHAEL JOSEPH CONROY ARTHUR PIERSON LILLIAN DOROTHY COHEN MATHILDE JOSEPHINE BEDIGIE ANNA RUTH KESSLER 132 QIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Salutatory E glllllllllllllllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllilllIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE ARTHUR PIERSON Salvete, amici. Nobis magnopere placet hic videre tam magnum conventum. Hac nocte Voluntas vestra praesentia nobis exponitur. Nos praecipue maiorem causam gaudii habemus quam huius scholae veteres discipuli. Maius enim auxilium partiti sumus possessione huius novac Structurae quae structure, Vero est aediflcium ornatum doctrinae. Hao ocassione, laeti quod metam spei attigimus, oppurt- unitatem prendimus ex corde gratias agendi nostro principi et magistris propter operas immanes quas nobis dederunt. Eae operae infortunate a. nobis sine recta aestimatia. acceptae sunt. Sine adsiduis laboribus principis et magistrorum ut rectam Viam nobis docerent fuissemus similis classi Aeneae, cmn dux Palinurus clavo haerens in mare subito emitteretur et classas fluctibus iaceretur. Denique auxilium Musarum invocemus ut orationes can- tusque nostri, earum carissimae artes, vestram attentionem mereantur. Adsitis, Calliope Voce dulce et Clio et Euterpe, cum tabula, cum vohunine, cum cantu. Nos, huxniles miratores Vestri, veniam petimus. 133 alll!IlllllllllllllIIllIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE E Valedictory E SlllllllIIIIIIIIllllllIIIIIIIIIIIllllIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE EVA RETTENMEYER We who are graduating assemble tonight as an army which has attained its purpose and is therefore about to disband. NOW it lingers, knowing not whether to rejoice in, or regret the dis- missal. It is pleasing to have won, yet the thought is over- shadowed with sadness because we must be separated from scenes we are fond of , from those who led us, and even from one another. It is four years since We enlisted, full of ambition, and re- solved to win. Immediately, being placed under the command of capable leaders, we began our duties. They were, at times, puzzling and difficult, but still within our reach. IVe fought one little battle after another, until at the end of a year we had won our first campaign. For this, we were duly raised in rank. At this point a review of the army was called. It showed that many had fallen from the ranks, either through misfortune or lack of perseverance. Those of us who remained, however, inspired by our promo- tion, renewed our struggles, which were made easier by our ever- increasing love for our guides and companions, and especially by the spirit of loyalty which united us. A second review found us fewer in number, but individually, greater in strength. Again we were advanced, another year we labored, and yet another. In that time some have become prominent among us for ability of one kind or another, and wear the freshest laurels of Alma Mater, all have realized success. In every respect, we hope, time and teaching have improved us and made us more appreciative of our advantages in patient instructors, helpful books, and this new building. Therefore our thanks to all are great. Intellectually we have grown, so that we may more easily meet the battles which are bound to be a part of our life. Indeed, 134 some of them we may even avoid, through the broader view of life developed by education. But whether in adversity or pros- perity, the knowledge obtained here will ever be a source of sup- port. If fortune places us in higher positions we are somewhat more prepared to enjoy them and fulfill their demands. Already we have ripened to a greater understanding of the full beauty of friendship, fellow-help, support, advice and sympathy. We have learned to work in unison for a common cause, to bring glory to Alma Mater. Until, at length, we are here tonight for a final review. Eighty- three are left in the ranks, but they do not compose the entire army. Oh, no! Each year new troops have joined us, and are filling the places left vacant by our promotion. As fellow workers, our interest in them is great. We congratulate them upon the progress they have already made, and extend our best wishes for their future success. We would give them encouragement to continue, lest, if they give up, at some future date they look back upon the cause of their discouragement and find it was a mere trifle which a little will power would have overcome. Classmates, we have now reached what has for some time seemed our goal. But as we have advanced, so has it gone ahead, thus giving us ever something to strive for. We have, then, not finished our work, but merely prepared ourselves for beginning it. We go forth, not to idleness and oversatisfaction that our task is done, but to begin anew, either in the same field of work, or in one entirely different. But in whatever direction we continue, let us always retain our motto, Ultima signatef' mark the goal. With this in mind we shall depart from surroundings now grown so dear to us. Depart we mustg but we cannot forget. With us we take many a habit formed here, many a useful precept, and many a fond memory. And so we shall never withdraw cn- tirely our connection with this part of our lives. And be it hoped that in years to come we can frequently meet here, no longer as pupils but as almuni. It is our earnest desire that we shall then have proved that the gain has been not ours alone, but that by it we have helped others. We look forward eagerly to the time when occasion will arise that we may prove our thanks and loyalty, by action. And when we receive our diplomas tonight, let us one and 135 all make a silent vow to do our best towards repaying the debt of gratitude. The glory of M. H. S. depends equally upon its pupils and graduates. It is what they become that determines that the Meriden High School is an indispensable institution. For the present, however, we bid farewell to all who have given us the means of this educationg to the school board and faculty who have guided us, and to one another. Farewell! a word that must be and hath been, A sound which makes us lingerg yet-farewell! 136 VALEDICTORIANS 1883-DAISY G. DEAN 1884-NETTIE A. IVES 1885-NIINNIE B. HARRISON 1886-FANNIE R. IVES 1887-EDITH P. MACY 1888-HARRIET L. FALES 1889-NEI.LIE H. HUBBARD 1890-ANNIE M. GAINES 1891-MINNIE M. DOWNING 1892-LUCY H. SMITH 1893-CAROLINE R. YALE 1894-ADELE CURTISS 1895-J. FRANCIS FLYNN 1896-EDWARD C. ELLSBREE 1897 1898 1899 1900 'JULIA WHITMORE -ETHEL SAWYER -CAROLINE CURTISS -HONX'ARD CHURCH 1901-EDITH LOUNSBURY 1902-ANNA FITZGERALD 1903-ALICE BOCK 1904-EDITH CLARK 1905 --IEANETTE EGGLESTON 1906--STANLEY WILLIAMS 1907-ALICE MCNIENAMIN 1908-ALICE WHEELER 1909-NIILDRED TYLER 1910-THELMA FROST 1911-GERTRUDE STOCKDER 1912-ROSE N. GORMAN 1913 1914 -ALTON HYATT -EVA RETTENMEYER SALUTATORIANS GEORGE A. CLARK FRANCES E. SMITH CARRIE E. BROOK I. BURTON MILLER EMILY P. TEN EYCK F. B. OTIS NELLIE E. NIACY LOTTIE MANNING KATHERINE BARTHOLOMEW M. DOSIA BOWMAN GEORGE J. MILLS HARRIET E. BROXVN WILLIAM S. JOHNSON MARY SALESKI EDWARD BRADSTREET NIABELLE GRANT ELEANOR HAGERTY ROBERT SQUIRE 1N'1ARY IVES HENRIETTA RAHALEY RHEA ILLINGWORTH NINA 'THOMPSON RUTH ATKINS ALICE BROWN MARION CHITTENDEN ARTHUR SPENCER ELSIE SALESKI MOLIIIE BIIINKXVITZ FLORENCE BRIDGEN CLARENCE COWING MORGAN CUSHING ARTHUR PIERSON SCHOLARSHIPS OTHER THAN VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS 1898-FLORA HOUGH PRESCOTT GRISVVOLD CHARLES MILES LAURA YALE NIILDRED BODURTHA 1899-RUTH HARLION JOSEPHINE FITZGERALD FLORA ANDRUS LOUISA LOHMANN 1900-EDITH HUBBARD BESSIE WHEATLEY C. HOXVARD TRYON CLARA GROSSMAN 1901-NIARTHA SMITH MABELLE EGERTON 1903-ELIZABETH CHITTENDEN HOWARD SAVAGE MABEL WILEY THERESA NIEAH 1904 1905 1906 -GERTRUDE STADTMILLER INA BIRDSEY IDA DUNLOP MABEL GALLIVAN -ETHEL IMMICH NIAUDE HAAIILTON ESTELLE BROWN FLORENCE STEVENS -MILDRED BOOK EDNA ROBERTS ROWENA CHENEY ARTHUR HILL 1907--IDA GORDON 1908 HELEN TODD STANLEY KINNEY -ANNA SANDS ALICE POLSEY EVA HART MARION ORR 1909-JOSEPH CASSIDY FRANCES' LOHMANN MAY YOUNG HEI.EN ROBERTS 1910-ETTA MCGOY'ERN ALICE LEWIS CAROL MEIGS ADRIENNE RABY 1911-ADELINA FULTON EMILY WADSXVORTH HAZEL SAVAGE ADELAIDE MCKIERNAN MAY OYDONNELL SCHOLARSHIPS-Continued 1912-EDITH RABIAGE NATHAN DERECKTOR KATHLEEN HARRISON ELLEN NICCARTHY 1913-MARY DOWLING NIILDRED FRANCIS HAROLD HONVARD EDWARD MALLOY 1914-MATHILDE BEDIGIE HICKS PRIZE 1897-FRANCIS HOLDEN 1898 1899 1900 1901 JULIA WHITMORE EDWARD WILKINSON ALICE A. FOSTER ALFRED AUBREY ROBERT H1RSCHFELD -CLAIRE BOOTH EVELYN HEWITT WALDEMAR HIRSCHFELD ETHEL SAWYER BERTHA VIBBERTS ANNA WILCOX -ALGERNON BERNSTEIN LOUISE BARBIER JOSEPH FALVEY MABEL MOSSMAN INA TUTTLE MARGARET CAHILL -DOROTHEA GROSS RUPERT PENNEY CORA MILLER LILLA ATKINS HENRY PERKINS ALICE FOSTER -MARION MILLER MARGARE1' RAHALEY CHAPIN HOXVARD, JR. GEORGE LEWIS WILLIAM SQUIRE MATTHEW NIACINTEE 1902-HENRIETTA RAHALEY 1903 FRANCIS UPHAL1 CHARLES WELCH MARGRETTA HURLEY ETTA NORTON WALTER ALLEN -ALICE BOCK ELIZABETH CLARK ANNIE COSTELLO SADIE SLOANE ELISE STERNBERG FRANK QUINLAN MICHAEL CONROY LILLIAN COHEN ANNA KESSLER 1904-HAROLD ROGERS 1905 1906 CLIFFORD PARKER HAROLD GRISWOLD LEWIS ALLEN, JR. DUDLEY HARMON NIILTON BENNETT -MAUDE HALIILTON RUTH ATKINS WILBUR DAVIS JEANETTE EGGLESTON HELEN RICE JESSE WILLIAMS -CHESTER WARNOCK ARTHUR HILL GERTRUDE O'CONNOR EDITH PETERSON DAVID SMITH STANLEY WILLIAMS 1907-ETHLEEN BARBER NIABELLE KING HELEN TODD CHARLOTTE BROXVN LEROY GARDNER WARREN LANE 1908-WESTON HILLARD 1909 ALLERTON BROOKS EVELYN LEWIS ARTHUR SPENCER JULIA SULLIVAN HAZEL TOOHEY -JOSEPH F. CASSIDY LOUISE BROOKS THEODORE SKLAGEN EDITH LITTLE ALFRED CROWELL LESTER PARDEE 1910-KARTHERINE NILAND HELEN M. NICLAUGHLIN RICHARD M. RICE NORMAN E. TOOHEY WILLIAM CHENEY CLAYTON R. ,WILCOX HICKS PRIZE-Continued 1911-RANDAL L. LUCAS TVIARGARET F. LYON ADELAIDE K. IVICKIERNAN DOROTHY LYNCH ROIIERT BOOTH ETHEI. LANGEVIN 1912-HAZEL BACON FLAVIA BLOXHAM RUHINA FEARNLEY EDITII RAMAGE NATHAN DERECKTOR CEDRIC YEAMANS EDITORS OF PENNANT 1894-' 1895 1896-' 1897 1898-' 1899-' 1900-' 1901 19021 19031 19043 19053 19063 19073 19083 19093 1910 1911 1912 1913 1913-ALTON HYATT ELIZABETH OYNEIL HAROLD HOXVARD GRACE BURKE MAY GERTRUDE HUBBARD FLORENCE ZUCKER 1914-GLADYS SAWYER 1892 1893 95 CHARLES F. ROCKXX'EI,L 1894 96 EDWARD C. ELLSBREE 1895 97 ALFRED B. AUBREY 1896 98 F. PRESCOTT GRISWOLD 1897 99 ALBERT L. CLARK 1898 00 HENRX' B. PERKINS 1899 O1 CHAPIN HOWARD, Jr. 1900 02 FRANCIS C. UPHAM 1901 03 HOWARD J. SAVAGE 1902 04 DUDLEY HARMON 1903 05 KARL C. STADTMILLER 1904 06 STANLEY T. WILLIAMS 1905 07 ROGER W. SQUIRE 1906 08 HAROLD C. VVILCOX 1907 09 JOSEPH F. CASSIDY 1908 10 CHARLES J. GRIMES 1909 11 ROBERT H. S. BOOTH 1910 12 IDONALD ROBINSON 1911 13 D.-AVID BUCKLEY, JR. 1912 14 LORENZO HABIILTON 1913 1914 21 139 IVIATHILDE BEDIGIE LUCY SQUIRE CLINTON LEWIS CARROLL KINGSLEY LORENZO HAMILTON EDITORS OF ANNUAL C. C. KENT SHERMAN F. JOHNSON JAMES P. BREESE CHARLES F. ROCKWELL EDXVARD C. ELLSBREE ALFRED B. AUBREY CHARLES H. MILES JOSEPH A. FALVEY HENRY B. PERKINS CHAPIN HOWARD, Jr. CHARLES B. VVELCH HOWARD J. SAVAGE DUDLEY HARMON KARL C. STADTMILLER STANLEY T. WILLIAMS ROGER W. SQUIRE WESTON B. HILI,ARD JOSEPH F. CASSIDY CLAYTON R. WILCOX PETER J. COMBS CLARENCE J. COXVING DAVID A. BUCKLEY, JR. LORENZO HAMILTON Reception SATURDAY, JUNE TWENTY-SEVENTH TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM Reception by Members of the Class Dancing Program of Sixteen Numbers ShorteZZ's Orchestra COMMITTEE STANLEY BUCKINGHAM, Chairman ESTHER STEVENS ARTHUR PIERSON ALBERTA ELSTER JOHN 1XfICDONNELL MARION SCOFIELD 140 The Plays Presented by Senior Classes 1902- The Merchant of Venice 1903- She Stoops to Conquer 1901- The Rivals 1905-' 'The Good-nzitnred Man 190GA Thc Tanning of the Shrew 1907-' 'The Pri ncess 1908 - The Lady of Lyons 1909-' 'The Cabinet Minister 1910 1911 1912 1913 1.91-4 A '1'he Amazons -HThe Private Secretary - Dandy Dick Mrs C0mpton's Manager Esmeralda 141 SEA IOR PLAY CAST NJ' N-H's.A of? Xf 1--if DRHNATIQ Senior Play, 1914 GE M E R L DA By Frances Hodgson Burnett and William Gillette High School Auditorium, March Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Nineteen Hundred and Fourteen CAST OF CHARACTERS Nora ......,... .........,.............................. E lla Stohr Mr. Rogers ..... Mrs. Rogers ..... Esmeralda ......,.. Kate Desmond ,... Estabrook ........ Drew .,......,. The Marquis. . . Desmond ,,... David .,,... Sophie ............ . f ...................... ..... D ominick M 'Nulty ..... ...Loretta Kane . . . . . .Eva Rettenmeyer . , . . ,Florence Minkwitz ..........Gordon Orr . . . .Michael Conroy . . . . . . . . .George Flynn . . . . . . . . .Lorenzo Hamilton .....HarryHighriter ....Marion Scofield SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Act 1-A room in the Rogers House, North Carolina. Act 11-jack Desmond's studio in Paris. Act 111-A room in Mr. Rogers' house in Paris, during a ball. Act 1V-Same as Act 11. Music .............. Head Usher .... Stage Manager ...... Ticket Manager ..... Advertising Manager Candy Manager ..... Poster Auctioneers. . . Orchestra Leader .... Coach ......... . . . , Cloak Room Manager .... .. ....... Harold Grimes, DIRECTORS .. .................. Cornelius Burkinshaw, 14 14 ........................ArthurPierson,' ........Carro1l Kingsley, '14 '14 . . .... Stanley Buckingham, .........Hamlin Fenn,' 14 . . . . . . .Esther Stevens 14 . . . .Sylvester Keohane 14 14 16 15 1 1 1 1 1 Edward McCarthy, ' ................Hans Bilger,' . . . . . . . . . .Miss Grace H. Chamberlain 143 JUNIOR PLAY CAST QQ ' 93 The Rivals By Richard Brinsley Sheridan Presented by the Junior Dramatic Society HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM February Twenty-eighth, Nineteen Hundred and Fourteen CAST OF CHARACTERS Sir Anthony Absolute. Captain Jack Absolute .... . . Faulkland ............ ,... Bob Acres ........... Sir Lucius O'Trigger .... .... Fag ,.........,....., David Is Boy ..... Thomas l Mrs. Malaprop. . Lydia Languish. . julia ..... ....... Lucy ...., Act 1. Scene 1. Scene 2. Act II. Scene 1. Scene 2. Scene 3. Scene 4. Act HI. Scene 1. Scene 2. SYNOPSIS OF SCENES Mrs. Malaprop's apartments. Captain Abso1ute's apartments. North Parade at Bath. - ' Mrs. Ma1aprop's apartments. Same as 2. Apartments of Bob Acres. Mrs. Malaprop's apartments. Same as 1. . . . .Wallztce Clark . . . . .Clayton Hill . . . .Donald VVhite Walter Scholeficld . .Hugh McKenna David H. Sundel . . .Chester Taylor .Eloise Mecorney . . . . .Marion Peck .Dorothy Perkins .Florence Kittner Scene 3. King's Mead Fields Duelling Grounds. 145 Mock Trial An original production given by the members of the 1916 Debating and Dramatic Society in November, Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen For the beneiit of the SENIOR TRIP CHIEF CHARACTERS judge .... ...........,.......... Clerk ................ ....... Blackstone Coke Gralton . F. Quilldrive Southwick Plaintiff ................ ....... W oodrow Roosevelt Stevens Defendant ............,.. .... J oshua Demosthenes Danaher Lawyer for prosecution .... .............. I . Skinnurn Mann Lawyer for defense ..... ...... B enjamin Cicero Phelan Sargeant at arms ...... .... S amson Goliath Cassidy Detective ......... . . . Witnesses Dr. Pungent Kilkwick ......,............. Michael Angelo Tutti-Frutti ........ Wm. Stock-Sulzer .,................. Della Storia Procolo, Fruit Dealer ..... Rowena Moneybags ,............. Vaseline J. McClusky ............ Hysteria Toggers ....... Dr. Whirley Gigson . . . jurors Ira Bumpus Small ..... ...................... accompanied by Ira Bumpus Small, Jr ............,........... Gen. Harry G. Huerta ...................... Hiram Hayrick ........................... Prof. Heinrich Katzenjammer Schutzenfest. Rev. Crackenthorp ........................ i i Charlie Brickley Thumpsum A. Meah Mormon ......... Emmeline Pankhurst Jones Mrs. Silas Pettibone ...,....... Emerald Manicure Robinson .... Frau Vanderwalden ......., Antoinette Bon-bon ....... 146 Sherlock Pinkerton Krahl . . . . . . . . .Lester Bailey . . . . . . . . . .Ashley Graves . . . .Kenneth Stockburger . .. . ...Mary Artkop . . . . . .Marion Beach . . . . , .Laura Fenner . . . .Marion Brown . . .Shirley Gibson . . . . . . . . .Austin Meeks Gilbert Oelinger, '17 . . . .Harry Grossman . . . . . .Ernest Wilson . . . . .Bernard Cohen Earl Bilger . . . .Raymond Thompson . . . . . . .Arthur Mcah . . . .Margaret Healy ... . . . .Marie Riley . . . . . . .Faith Butler . . .Marjorie Doyle . . . .Anna Ulrich H igh School Minstrels AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM FridayEvening, March Thirteenth, Nineteen Hundred and Fourteen Given Under the Auspices of The Senior Class FOR THE Benefit of the Washington Trip PROGRAMME Opening Overture ...... ................. ....,.. E n tire Chorus Dreams of Mother .......... .......... C layton Hill Plankety Plank .............. . .....,,.... Howard Clark A Little Love, a Little Kissl' ........ ..... N liss Leora Learned Shakespearian Rag .................... ..... E dward McCarthy 'tThe Spaniard That Blighted My Life .... ....... I ames Conlon There's Nothing That Time Cannot Tell . .. ..... F. Harold Grimes Sweet Miss Mary ............................. Miss Marion Seoiield 'Tm Saving Up Coupons . .. .,......................... Alton Hyatt Grand Finale ............. ...F. H. Grimes and the entire chorus Committee F. Harold Grimes, Chairman Neil I. Burkinshaw Arthur Pierson Lorenzo Hamilton Michael Conroy Musical Director .... .... I ames V. Conklin Interlocutor ....... ........... ....... I V an G. Smith End Men James Conlon Alton Hyatt Edward McCarthy Howard Clark Soloists Marion Seoheld Leora Learned F. Harold Grimes Clayton Hill Chorus Misses Elster, Hill, Murray, Hanlon, Stevens, Minkwitz, Learned, Scofield, Zucker, Kane, Pallett, DeLaney, Hagarty, Sokol, Danaher. Messrs. Runge, Conroy, H. Grimes, Fitzpatrick, Smith, Hill, Knell, Caffrey, Flagg, M'Nulty, Thieson, L. Grimes, Stanley, Regester, MaeDonnell, Petryski, Israel, Buckingham. Orchestra james Conklin ..... ............. ..... P i ano Neil I. Burkinshaw . . . . . . ...., Violin George Kearney .... ..... V iolin Louis Bieber ...... .... C ornet Wayne Miller ...... ..... F lute Robert Kroeber .... . . . .... Drums 147 MT. VERNON, WASHINGTON TRIP CLASS '14 AT Who Can Tell- VVho G. D. O. is? Where Southwick lost his hat? H7110 Polly and Peggy are? 'Whether 1915 will go to Washiiigton? Where Fanning was on Class Night? Why Burkinshaw objected to the census? How Bo get 32 credits this year? Wfhat a Mexican athlete is? A Why Hewitt doesn't buy a railroad? How to pronounce the Marquis de Montessin? What Ophelia went nutty about? Who ate the Domestic Science cooking? XVhere Bissel get his middle name? much the Class made on the Minstrels? ever saw a better play than Esmeralda How Who ? Why Miss Squire didn't deliver her Hicks prize essay? 'W hy Miss Hagerty was voted Class Suffragette? XVho What happened on the fire-escape? VVho put the warble in Clark's voice? Who is a more wonderful man than My Brothern? Where Orr and Hamilton spent their study periods? Wfhcn the age limit for Freshmen will be six years old? When they'll find the bunch that roughed-up 3l5? 'Where the benches were on the capitol grounds? Why there wasn't any curtain for the Senior play? VVho has a sweeter voice than M'Nu1ty? gave Hewitt the vote for handsomest boy? VVhy they didnlt furnish sharper knives at the Natio How the students will survive from 8:15 until 2:30 nex Who wrote these grinds? I 149 nal ? t year? Ajjiliated Assoeiation of Athletic Amazons Bowmen Atrocious Murderous Elster Avoirdupois Eat-'em-alive Griswold Charioteers Haphazard Cavorting Cassidy Doughty High-flier Brooks Wielder of the Spear ......... .... E nergetic Break-neck Stevens Infantry ..........,. ..... G allumphing Giraffe White Standard Bearer .... ........ V iolent Voluble Hagarty Water-boy ...,.. ..... E lephantine Vicious Bragdon Twelve Terrible TinfLined Tanks Headquarters-Drinking fountain opposite Room 103. Time of M eeting-Beginning of fifth period every day, Chief Fire Hose .......... ................ ..... ......... A . P ierson Storage Reservoir ..... ..... E . I. O'Brien Noiseless Filter ..... ..... L . Fanning Locomotive Tender ..... ..... A . G. Hewitt Reo 20 Gal. Tank .... ...... S . Derecktor Fire Engine ....... ..,. F . Harold Grimes Steam Radiator ........... ..., N . J. Burkinshaw Antiseptic Drinking Cup .... . ..... B. H. Bissell Automatic Siphon .......... .... H . W. Highriter Hot Springs ....... ........ L . Hamilton Thermos Bottle ..... ..... J . A. McDonnell Water Cooler .,... ..... ....... G . A. Snow 150 Hewitt's Habitual Hackneyed 'Rmgmaster ............... Heroic Horsemen . . . . .Amos Gallup Hewitt Stable Boy for Wm. Tell ..,. ..... N eil J. Burkinshaw Caesa.r's Body Guard ,.... ..... W alter R. Stanley Louis XV's Groom. ........................,...... Hobart S. Petryski Faithful Achates CMounted on the Trojan horsej .......... Edmund O'Brien Keeper of CICCFOYS Goat ..,.......,................. Richard C. Buckley 'Appointed for appropriateness of middle name. Ballle cry- A kingdom 'was lost for 'want of a horse. Girls' Great Galaxy of Gurgling The The The The The The The Gigglers Chuckling Cherub CLeaderD ..... ........ lv I. Scofield Tittering Twins .............. ...... E . and M. Mahon Husky Humorist ..... ........... E . C. Homan Chortling Children ..... .... G . White and A. Elster Sentimental Smiler. . . ..,..,...... A. Griswold Dimpled Darling .... ......... ...... E . Hanlon Hilarious Ha-Ha's... .,.. E. Stevens and H. Danaher 151 The Passing Show of 1914 The past year's theatrical season has been a most successful one, and many decided hits have been scored. While there have been many new offerings, the year also has witnessed the revival of some old favorites with new stars. Among the productions worthy of mention are the following: The Rivals, with Burkinshaw and Orr in the title roles, The Learned Ladies, in which the Misses Rettenmeyer, Brooks and Bedigie appeared, The Affected Misses, successfully performed by the Misses Budd and Maguire, Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford, in which F. Runge starred, Too Many Cooks, with the entire Senior Domestic Science class in the cast, Glover Snow appeared in Prunella early in the year, Derecktor and Pierson in Potash and Perlmutter had one big quarrel after which they severed connections and Pierson appeared in The Master Mind, while Derecktor played in 'LT he Pink Lady, Bissell, previous to the VVashington trip, was the star of The Quaker Girl, but after this eventful date we were privileged to witness Benjamin and Anna in Antony and Cleopatra, Miss Steini- gans appeared in The Soul Kiss, Grimes in Peg 0' My Heart, G. White early in the year in Pinafore, McCarthy, '16, in The Auc- tioneer, L. Squire in Much Ado About Nothing, C. Lewis in Grumpy, Kingsley and Keohane in A Pair of Sixes, A. Hewitt in a dramatization of Daddy Long Legs, the afternoon faculty in The Never Homes, H. Bilger '15 in The Music Master, the editor-in-chief of the Pennant and the 'LAnnual in Help 1Vantecl, Buckingham in The Good-natured Man, Miss Brooks in A Girl of the Golden West, and two well-known but bash- ful characters in Sweethearts We have heard that the Senior class ap- peared in High links in Washington, and the National was the scene of The Racketty-Packetty House. However, the most startling event of the year was the farewell appearance on commencement night-H. Petryski in The Miraele ! Doleful Depressing Duchy of Drilligs Dolefulest Depressingest Ducorum ........... Calorific jarring Burkinshaw Heiress-Apparent to the Dolefulest Depressingest Ducorum. ............. . Adscititious Adulatory Balzer Lady-in-Waiting to the Heiress-Apparent ......... , ................... . . Anomolistic Everlasting Griswold Prime Minister of the D. D. D. ..................... A. Garrulous Hewitt Heralds .............,....... Blustering Windy Cohen, Omniscient Phelan Poet Laureate. . . ................... Agile Jackanapes Morian 152 COMING! COMING! 528 Nights in Noo Yawk POSITIVE PERFECTION PRESENTED IN Unfold C DONNELL'S Unwrap YOU' 61Elli5'?1HTmS YOU' Eat? ETROPOLITAN Eyss ml ENAGERIE of an Bill- USHY Pocket- Folds ASHERS Books FIVE FACETIOUS FUSSING FISH!CAUGI-IT IN BRAHMUDA TRAINED IN THE TROPICS An Bullhead .... .................... C aught-easy Jubilistic Burliinshaw A Eel ........ ......... C areful Eugenie Kingsley An Whale .... . . ,Devilishly jocular M'Nulty An Porgie ......,... ............ ......... S X veet Columbine Lewis An Goldfish ......,.............,....,.... Swinis Everywhere Derecktor CUnderstudies-Winsome Angelic Bailey and Uggy-Goosulurn Rah-rah Dcsereau.D --Followed by- A Fore Akt Dramedy, Entytled MA Bird in the Hand Gathers no Moss. KAST OF KARAKTERS Neuralgia, a raving beauty, also the heroine ,.... .... B e Happy Bissell Frieda, a lovely lobster ...................... .... A W 'Gwan Hewitt Oswald Percy, a reg'lar fellow, also the hero ....,....... Ever jentle Pearson Slippery Spike of the Underworld .................. Gracious Agnes Snow Rcsena, the missing link .,..........,... Ever-in-need-of-a-haincut Runge Rocco t Barbers 3 Silent Cutter Keohane Guesseppil ' H urry-up Shave-'ern-quick Petryski Act I-T he Bow'ry Skandel. Act II-T he Chase thro' Africa Center Rosenab. Act III-Rosena in the Barber and Electric Chairs. Suicide of Frieda. Act IV-Marriage of Neuralgia and Oswald. FINIS 3kProgramrne subject to change without notice. 153 An aifabie and courteous gentleman. -Illr. I. G. Smith. . . THOMA Meriden's Leading Dry Goods Establishment Largest Assortments Lowest Prices Free Delivery Telephone 1200 DR. II. WILLIAMS .. Dentist .. 65 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. jf , S THE E. A. BLISS Co. 'L CQ . . 'H IMP Artzstzc X t Jewelers ALESROOM ii Z'5IJ's'?'FFE '-1 MERIDEN, CONN- NEW YORK THE LYON 81. BILLARD CO. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN LUMBER AND COAL 13 South Colony Street Meriden, Conn. E. F. POWERS Fine Shoes sr sr 31 and Hosiery 6 West Main Street Meriden, Conn That boy with the grave mathematical 1ook. - Highriter. Thou hast the fatal gift of beauty. -E. Stohr. OUTLET Millinery Co. Largest Exclusive Wholesale and Retail Stores between New York and Boston 56 WEST MAIN STREET MERIDEN, CONN. J. L. LOFTUS, D. D. S. 69 East Main Street HARTFORD OFFICE QSpecial Work Onlyj Meriden, Cgnn. Hartford National Bank Building BARNES Sc ENGLAND Clothiers, Tailors and Furnishers 18 West Main Street The JOHN F, BUTLER CO, Painters and Decorators Dealers in PAINTERS' SUPPLIES, Wholesale and Retail .Paper Hangings Window Shades Graining and Sign Painting a Specialty 51 Colony Street Meriden, Conn. Fine Assortment of Candies and Ice Cream GEORGE HARTMANN 'UU' Cahill Block 46 East Main St. The C. H. Elmore Co. If 1 t to 1?.?5WlZ82ut Real Estate ilniinilf Insurance ask the C. H. ELMORE CO.- they know. Phone S97 Notary Public Property Cared for and Rents Collected Hall 85 Lewis Block, 203-204 I- All things C5515 round to 1551 'who win but WEjlt.,,-'BfGgd0H. I Envied by some, admired by all, -Gordon Orr. Two Monuments ot 1847 lt was in 1847 that the idea of the Wash- ington Monument was conceived and a bill providing for its erection brought before Congress. The finest silver plated goods sold to-day constitutea monument to the men who in 1847 discovered the process of electro- silver plating and Whose name is perpetuated in the trade-mark IMI ROGERS BROS? which is acknowledged to be Silver Plate that Wears. lts reputation is sixty years oldg its patterns are the best that modern designers can produce. Sold by leading dealers. Write for Catalog 112-P. INTERNATIUNAL SILVER C0., Meriden, Conn. Successor to Meriden Britnnuin Co. in I7 W ,-'Q 33 ' ff, it ff' . -' . Iii -51 ' Hmm--.. .. .,..5,,.c 5 x ii illitllvr Qiiliijlii It is Positix ely Fssential to have Good Light ,l if ?g and Attiaetive Fuinishings for the Desk I I lt 95 Q u Table Study or Reading Room f Satisfaction and Comfort are found in if MILLFR Lamps and Fixtu 3 Styles for all requirements ' . Our New Line now ready for 3 our inspection at our Factory Salesrooms ' ,M 29157123-'i ..-. .. ..1.r'f . vp. . . r - t i r iihumrh miller 8a Gln. ' mm. E'f9H 'l,7 . at 1 N99 Center St., Meriden Let us aloneg what pleasure can we have? -Washington Mztinight Party. There is none like her, none. -Loretta Kane. LE VEN THAL'S Cloaks, Suits and Ladies' Tailoring 54 WEST MAIN STREET E. G. H U R L E Y -4: nmximrp 1 Telephone 28 West Main Street 426-2 Main Meriden, Conn. H. F. P I G E O N .. Druggist .. 154 Hanover Street 445 No. Colony Street WM Cor. Broad and Silver Streets Telephone Conneclion . L. I MICH City Express General Teaming First-class facilities and competent men for moving Household Goods, Pianos, General Merchandise, etc. Heavy truck Work a specialty. Te1ePh0I1e Opposite Freight Depot EVERY HIGH 35522532120Sffuidhllifiuflfgi S S this aspiration. He should also learn that the place to look for it is with Pl 1' Insurance and Real Estate nf fm 15 COLONY ST, A. H. at 1. 1. GARDNER f'VVhen you do dance I wish you a Wave of the Sea that you might do nothing but that. -Esther Homan. My kingdom for a horse. -O'Brie1z. The W. H. SQUIRE co fx f 1 Xf QS-fx RQ X ff A4 X -Q,--N ff y I 15 Y , W fr X V . get ,f I - - sr ' -My -.I V- .. cw ,....... .. Get our Tourist and Accident Insurance from t Y The W. H. SQUIRE co. 37 Colony Street CAHILL BEEF COMPANY Dressed Beef Colony Street Merid en, Conn. GRISWOLD RICHMOND 81 GLO , C Good Bicycles and Auto Accessories K 2 Main Street 2-4 Hanover St. t MERIDEN, CONN. JOSEPH LACOURCIERE J. ALFRED LACOURCIERE THE I. LACOURCIERE CO. Painters and Paper Hangers szczv PAINTING A SPECIALTY 55 Grove Street Meriden, Conn. Ich kann spie1-a. - H. S. Orchestra. Every room hath blazed with light, and brayed with minstrelsyf' -The National Hotel. AKER S Class'14 Photographer A exp A S d' 72 WEST MAIN STREET K Telephone Buy Your Films, Cameras and all Photo Suoplies up KIBBEXS PHARMACY Prescrhbtions a Specially W. Successor to H. A. Hunter MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN A A ft he A 72 West EMain Street Try Qur New Perfume, HJARDIN DE MARIE ie-31.50 PER 0UNCE FO RC-IER'S DRUG STORE Mme. S. Rousseau A Hall 8a Lewis Bldg. MILLINERY Meriden, Conn. When I spoke then, a sting of shrewdest pain ran shrivelling through me. ' if ' -Hicks Prize Speakers. X Bring me no more reports. -M. H. S. Studes. WILLIAM J LUBY f Ph Lawn Furniture for . R V Cemeteries, Parks and ,, BUILDER OF ,, S Ch H me Ground I C U L P -. fllbonuments S If ON 142 II Street fnear cor. Cook Ave.D MERIDEN CONN The iianrtun Printing Qin. COPPER PLATE PRINTING AND ENGRAVING At Department Store Prices 21 Church Street Meriden, Conn. Preston 85 Clarks Cash FISH Market I I Sea Food of All Kinds Telephone 272 39 EAST MAIN STREET Ip dd tl 't-Bk I have taken all knowledge to bo my province. -D. Brooks. D. BLOOIVIFI ELD 120 State Street Jq'I'Chlf8Cl Meriden, Conn. WILLIS N. BARBER Elfllggwt HUC IDl98l'm8Cl5t Nobility Chocolates Harris-Hart Ice Cream Ice Cold Soda made with Pure Fruit Syrups High Grade Writing Paper A place for everything and everything in its place. The best place for your future food . - . ' I ' supply lS a place lllZ2 - MERIDENLDNN. WILLIAM SCHAAL Custom Tailor 14 Colony Street, Meriden, Conn. Home Bank Bldg. The Taylor-Flagg Co. 21 STATE STREET PLUMBING :: STEAM AND ENGINEERS' SUPPLIES If you have any BAGGAGE to transfer call up The H. T. Smith Express Co. or leave your order at the office, next to baggage room at passenger statlon. Phone 123-2 Meriden, Conn. True as steel. -E. Stevens. 4 You can do it with a Reo. -Dereckzfor. Uhr Blue iliihhnn CEare1gv,3li11r.l STORAGE, SUPPLIES SAND REPAIRING ' , 1 PACKARD CARS FOR RENTAL SERVICE The New Method Laundry-Wet Wash 35 NORWOOD STREET N We get your clothes, Wash them, and deliver them to 1 ' 4 ' you, clean and White, almost dry, ready for the line V AN ORDINARY FAMILY WASHING, 50c. 'Phonei82'0I Q Stamped Linens to be Embroidered for Xmas Gzfts Q The NEEDLE WORK SHOP, 30M W. Main St. E. A. Cotter ,JA of KIM ' X AT MEAL TIME , You would appreciate the good cooking from an H I . ALL-GAS KITCHEN U - i QCa ihet Gas Range and Gas Water Heaterl N0 ISLACE A COAL STOVE IN A MODERN KITCHEN THE MERIDEN GAS LIGHT COMPANY The girls are already assigned, and I'm a superfluous man! -Fanning. No man is born Without ambitious Worldly desi1'es. -Conroy. Procure Your Business Training at Pequod Business School, The School that is Progressive and Up-to-Date in All its equipments. We are enlarging our present quarters and installing a New Banking Department. It will be to Your interest to investigate. Call or Write for Prospectus. p W 33 West Main Street, Meriden, Conn. MRS. M. R. CHAPMAN, President Cojee Percolators Alcohol Gas Stoves 08571112111 R- Sf Chafing Dishes Tea and Coffee Pots Electric Cooking anning- uali . . Utensils Prize Troplues r 0 0 Bathroom Flttlngs Manning, Bowman 52 Co. MERIDEN, CONN. . New York Chicago San Francisco P But strive still to be a man before your mother. -Bissell. If you get simple beauty and nought else, You get about the best thing God aiTo1'ds. -A mm Sakol. 0 BESSE - BOYN T ON C0 l - Exclusive Styles in Young Menns Ilats, Cajrs and. Furnishings , zn Splendid Variety and Sluts Excellent Quality RIGHT GOODS FAIR PRICES Compliments of Meriden's Department Store vsv E l8 W CQ J. E. City Mission Building, Meriden, Con This is the Place and Has Been for 31 Years for Harness, Leather Goods, Carriage and Automobile Robe Horse Blankets, Trunks, Bags, Dress Suit Cases T he glass of fashion and the mould of form. -Helen Danaher. I1 Every lover is 9. soldier. -Claire Pallett. H. C.. BALZER Orders for Hacks and Single Teams attended to at all hours 82 E. MAIN STREET TELEPHONE DR. B. H. CARTER ZBentis4t 92 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. The Little, Somers 8: Hyatt Co. 67 East Main Street, Meriden, Conn. The Decorating Shop Just Try Our SILVER CITY CIGAR DOSSIN BROS., Manufacturers 58 West Main Street VICTOR VV. SCHMELZER Registered Pharmacist 17 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. GREENFIELD CHOCOLATES at Broderick SL Curtin's DRUGGISTS 42 East Main Street, Meriden, Conn. WINTHROP HOTEL Ladies' and Gentlemen's Restaurant Open 6.30 a. m. to 12 p. m. J. F. M'ADAMS 8a CO. Meriden, Conn. Ah! malheureux! 'Tis true!-'tis true! But what the deuce can an Editor do? - Hamilton. U . . . In arguing, too, the parson owned his skill, For even though vanquished he could argue still. -L. Stevens, '16. If you Want to save money buy your .. HOES .. 1' ' S. B. THING CO., Inc. 75 West Main Street Meriden, Conn. The August Schmelzer Co. High Grade Stationery Magazines and Periodicals 15 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. CHAS. H. PINKS The M'1fnSf?'e on Main Street ' Dfllggl st N J MERIDEN, coNN. 10101: inzoz in1nlninioiniuzoinzoza M. H. BRENNAN : Millinery .' Fox's Block . 88 West Main Street Merlden' Conn' zizzizris::nic:ozcn1::inzuiuzozunzuzuzu.1-: A man Who's not afraid to say his say, Though a Whole toWn's against him. -Mr. Shale. Drink waters out of thine own cistern and running waters out of thine own well. -Fifth Period German Class. THE M N'S SHOP A You'll see the newest things I ln correct men's wear here You can make sure that vyhat you get here is coming lnto style rather than gomg out. The Clothing We feature here IS Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes gi DAVIS fa Us IN Q2 OONNEGTIGUT Ignition and Lighting Specialties FOI' AUTOMOBILES The best equipment to be had is that which bears the nameplate CONNECTICUT, Whether it be switches, terminals, timers, meters, trouble lamps, dash lamps, lighting httings, igniters, shock absorbers, marine and motor cycle apparatus, or Master Vibrators for Ford ears. Look over your car and see whether you are rising CONNECTICUT products. It means 50 per cent. added efficiency and less cost of upkeep. Specify CONNECTICUT. CONNECTICUT INTERIOR TELEPHONES ANNUNCIATORS and ELECTRICAL SPECIALTIES are designed for use in business houses, banks, schools, public buildings, residences, hospitals, etc. They have been the standard for twenty years. Connecticut 25253.32 Company, Inc. MERIDEN, CONN. Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil o'er books consumed the mid- night oil? -Ill. Bedigie. Whizzing through the mountain, buzzing OYCI' the vale, Bless mc! this is pleasant, riding on the Rail! -Locomotive Hewitt. Birch's City Laundry E. H. BIRCH, Prop. HAND WORK A SPECIALTY 123 Colony Street Meriden, Conn. S. C. PIERSON :: Civil Engineer 35 Colony Street DR. G. H. DICKINSON Dentist Successor to Dr. P. A. Powers Phone 481 Y. M. C. A. Building 21 Colony Street ANALYZED THE and I 4 C E DEXTER L. BISHOP CERTIFIED l-0.33.0-U-0-C CO. Paper Boxes Plush and Satin Lined Plain and Fancy E. J. DOULITTLE 33-35 Camp St. Pour un peu d'amour, un peu d'amour, I - Je donnerai toutes mes nuits, mes joursf'-B. Slezmgans. Who dares this pair of boots displace? -S. Clinker Lewis. Chartered 1833 Nationalized 1865 Meriden National Bank 59 East Main Street CAPITAL, S200,000 GEO. M. CLARK, President HERMAN HESS, Vice-President W. M. QUESTED, Cashier Safe Deposit Boxes to Rent Open Accounts With Us I I Blank Books, Fountain Pens L- -1- See OurNewM.H.S.Pins 'OJ Circulating Library Butterick Patterns Bookseller and Stahoner i i 45 E. Main St., Meriden, Conn. Meriden's Only Camera Store KODAKS, PHOTO SUPPLIES THE CAMERA SHOP, 425 W. Main Street The White Shoe Stores Connecticufs Largest Shoe Retailers Meriden Branch, 32 Colony St. Get me twenty cunning cooks. -S. C. Lewis, Jr. Blast the man with curses loud and deep who first invented!early rising! -Rose, Lewis, Buckingham. SETH J. HALL s -s BEST COAL AT CASH PRICES E Pioneer in 1895--Leader Today PPA ' l e il E A GELUS -115, Q 'S , l f 'i-,sg- 'f X ' f f J i f E-e a rl gfelivegl a T - r Player Plano ,C Q A X, X 4 H -E 'gjzpi gd EVERYONE CAN PLAY IT It is always ready to be played, either in the usual manner from the keyboard, or by means of the perforated music rolls. No other player piano has the famous Phrasing4LeVer and the Wonderful Melodant. Call at our Factory Wa-rerooms THE WILCOX Sc WHITE CO. Cambridge Street MERIDEN, CONN. The Wm. W. Wheeler Co, Halftone Line Engravers Commercial Photographers 191 Hanover Street Meriden, Conn. lOur Specialty S' THE CROSSETT SHOE 43 West Main Sfyeei for Comfort and Wear He's gone, and who knows how he may report Thy words by adding fuel to the flame. -Burkinshaw. F '1'1 make her heart grow fonder-t 'trd the other fellow. -McDo1z11eIZ. ALBERT A. MAY Jfumzral ZBimtnr ann Clfimhalmzr Day and NightC11 6 6 .6 p mptlyatte ddt DR. D. C. MCMAI-ION 34 West Main St., Meriden, Conn. The Meriden Gravure Company Photo- Gelatine Printers MERIDEN, : CONNECTICUT page TyHE cunfnss-WAY co. I 0 rg f Pr1nters n iEi3gA Calendar Manufacturers Electrotypers 163-169 Pratt Street Meriden, Conn. S1t1'kt -1 hg'1 ag .-L.B.Sq'. A man may write at any time if lie set himself cloggedly to it. - Hamilton. JULIUS KATT Ice Cream and Confectionery MERIDEN, CONN. Superior Shirt and Collar Work Let US Clean and Press Your SUIT DOMESTIC LAUNDRY, 136 Hanover St. Teams go to all parts of city 'PHONE The Place to Have Your Diploma Framed .. J. R. HALL'S . Phone 482-3 45 SOUTH COLONY STREET Meriden, Conn. JULIUS KUNTZE Q Manufacturer and Dealer in Cigars Tobacco and Smokers' Articles K so EAST MAIN ST. DICK SHAW 66 East Main Street THE J. J. NILAND CO. RICH CUT GLASS Showrooms Open to the Public Office .. 16 MILLER ST. .. Factory Do Your Own Printing Un i . , . F? ', Prints cards, labels, envelopes, etc. Larger sizes for circulars, hook, newspaper, fx' 818 up. Saves you money. All is easy, full printed instructions. Boy can do .X excellent work. Big profit printing for others. Write factory for press cata- , A X logue, type: cards, paper, outfits, samples. All free. :NJ Sold for many years. ,ff g lhousanris in use. One MERCHANT who bought wrote us I never saw a print- . X t im! press rnmy life before, but printed 1000 circulars first day. One PASTOR writes It helps my church Work. One YOUNG MAN writes I made S12 EXCELSIQR evenings in one week. Address, KELSIEY PRESS CO., Nlericlen, Conn. I never dare to write as funny as I can. - II. Grimes. Ulnto dreamful slumber 1ullcd. -Buckingham. Try TH 0MPS01V'S Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE CHOCOLATE3 Complbnents gf F. W. WOOLWORTH 85 CO. GEORGE SIERING E?1i11:IfE1gIiIf25Ii1g Assistants Children's Haircutting a S ecialty P BARROW, 6779 Florist CUT FLOWERS NQUALITYU FLORAL DESIGNS Decorations for Special Occasions at Short Notice Greenhouse, 37 NEW ST. Telephone Connection Store, 40 WEST MAIN ST. The Morehouse Bros. Co. Builders' Woodwork 24 Miller Street Meriden, Conn. DR. H. L. PATZOLD Surgeon Dentist 66 West Main Street The halv Studio With Our Complimentsi--- WILCOX BLOCK I wish I could hear hor again. -Marion Spofield. Hall's Pure Food Market ROAN 85 LACOURCIERE -Q--y Reliable Grammars 61 West Main Street Meriden, Conn. Morse's Shoe Store W l - 92 West Main St., Cor Butler l For Quality, Style and Fit Call on Us Prices Always Right The Meriden Insurance Agency c QW HOLT 8: STEVENS Wilcox Block Reliable nsurance CHURCH 81 MORSE l Hardware, Cutlery, Bulk Garden and Flower Seeds Store: 8 West Main Street Warehouse: 43-45 So. Colony St. - MERIDEN, CONN. Cannecticut Electric Equipment Ca. Headquarters for GOOD Electrical Work 15 church street, MERIDEN, CONNr . I marched the lobby, twirled my stick, The girls all Cried, 'He's quite the kick'. -Bob Lodge at Washington. l 3 r Forsan et haec olim meminisse iurabit. - Years in M. H. S. LEWIS E. CLARK Coal, Wood, Flour, Feed, Grain and Groceries SOUTH MERIDEN, CONN. MERIDEN CUTLERY CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Qlumpliments nf a Jfrienh Extra Copies of the 1914 Annual may be obtained from Miss M. ' L. Hamilton at the High School, Phone 547, or by calling 30. Ah 11 I 1 tl b 1 f mine. -L. Knowlton ' X i Y 1