Meriden High School - Annual Yearbook (Meriden, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1916 volume:

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Index Page 5 6 26 42 47 GG 67 70 72 111 112 118 124 130 133 135 136 138 141 142 143 149 158 163 164 165 Foreword Now is the time when we must part, We comrades of four short years, Who've shared each other's hopes and joys, Each other's griefs and fears. And yet, before we say goodbye To Alma M aier, dear, 'Tis fitting We a parting gift Should leave-shed one last tear, Laugh one last laugh together, And give to those behind A memory of other days, To keep us in their minds. This Annual, then, a loving task, VVe dedicate to you, Undergraduates of M. H. S., Bearers of the red and blue. And to all who have helped us We here our thanks extend, While the faults contained Within this book We to your mercy commend. The motto We have chosen ls our goal, not low nor mean, 'Esse quam widerif' Let us seek it, 1916! ' C7 -L ' DR. DAVID GIBBS, SUPERINTENDENT Superintendent Gibbs The superintendent of the Meriden public schools, Dr. David Gibbs, came to us in August, 1911. He is a native of Kingswood, New jersey, where he received his grammar-school education. Dr. Gibbs graduated from the New Jersey State Normal School in 1894, and spent the next Hve years at Harvard University, doing scientific and post-graduate work. Clark University conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1906. Dr. Gibbs has, indeed, had a wide experience in school work. He has been the head of both district and grammar schools, held the position of superintendent of schools in Massachusetts and New York, and was district superintendent din the Philippines. He was later the head of the New York State Normal School, in Oswego, from which place he came to Meriden to take his place among us. WILLIS J. PROUTY, A. M., PRINCIPAL Principal Prouty Willis I. Prouty, A. M., has been connected with Meriden High School for twenty-six years, coming here in 1887 as instructor in mathematics and bookkeeping, in 1889 he became assistant principal, and in 1900 Was appointed principal, succeeding Professor Simeon T. Frost. Mr. Prouty's native town is Spencer, Massachusetts, he received his early education in the schools of that place, graduating fronithe high school in 1883. Choosing Tufts College for his Alma Mater, in 1887 he graduated from that institution, Where he was fraternally affiliated with E. EV. Mr. Prouty majored in Latin during his college career, and for proficiency in mathematics had conferred upon him by his college in 1896 the degree of A. M. His interest in the Welfare of the pupils, and his genial personality and readiness to assist in every Way have endeared him to the hearts of the students, by Whom he is held in high respect and esteem. Mr Ivan G Srmth A B Ass1stant P1'1nc1pal Harvard 1909 PhyS1CS and General Sc1ehce Broad Street Westfield Normal School 1882 Latm 32 Crown Street LIISS Florence M F1sherd1c A B Wellesley 89 Member of Q 2 Enghsh 539 Broad Street Miss Augusta J. Boone f ' f . ' ' k, . 10 Miss Alice M. Bock, Ph. B. M. H. S., 1903 Wesleyan, 1907 French 304 Curtis Street Miss Caroline J. Hitchcock Mt. Holyoke, 1880 Chemistry and Physics 539 Broad Street Miss Ellena R. McLean, A. B. Mt. Holyoke, 1905 General Science North Haven - '-Mu., ,2 .-g.:,f L.. , f ,. Q, 'ff m may -X J :f5f?ii i, , S 1 iff-,iz 13, hi if 15- ?s '1?i'fls,Q 'E :Q W ' i'- ii25:f'f5,', fix' xf,Jwz4. EfefiffLl?f42',f5'f Tri, - 2.1 airi n g' '- V-fww2+92f3g l7i?'f2Fv- W f f 12,352 ,frysgm v - 1ff.t1 H was 'f'Wi'4'. 2,5 l , 'f A gy: - , , ' 5 ' QM mr if , 3 1 1' -, Miss Mina H. Stevens Oneata Normal School Rochester Business Institute Bookkeeping Cottage Street Miss Emma K. Foskett Smith 1891 History 642 Broad Street Mr. G. Frank Goodale Yale S., 1889 Music 397 Edgewood Avenue New Haven M1ss Ahcc H Breckenndge A SI'1'111',11 1903 Member of Colloqmum Algebra md Latm 039 Browd Street Nhss Kuna G Caw1e5 B Member of A 11 K Enghsh and Econonucs Dzst 'vlam Street Mr VV1111arr1 G Shute B S M H S 1905 Wesleyan 1910 Mathematws North Pearl Street 13 . A D , . I Y ll ' F! r 3 ' . C V 1' ' 1 . x V, . Columbia, 1912 . 1 . 4c 1 ' 1 . . , . . . . ., , Miss Maude L. Hamilton, A. B. M. H. S., 1905 Smith, 1910 English 65 Pleasant Street Miss Louisa L. Taylor M. H. S., 1911 Rochester Business Institute Stcnography and Typewriting 201 Cook Avenue Mr. Chesley H. Smith New Hampton Literary Institute, Dartmouth, 1902 Lloyd Normal, 1905 Member of A. A. Q. Manual Arts Liberty Street 14 1897 Miss Ida A. Dunlop M. H. S., 1904 New Britain Normal School Simmons College Domestic Arts 62 Orient Street Robert W. Rosenburg, M. A Yale, 1908 Latin and Geometry Broad Street Mr. Roy R. Allen Harvard University Physics 250 Liberty Street lX1r. Frank G. lvlereclith, B. C. S Boston University College of Liberal Arts New York University School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance Director Department of Business Education Member of X. T. 130 East Main Street Miss Alice B. Foote Teachers' T raining School of Home Economics Columbia University 1 Domestic Arts QA Broad Street Miss Hazel S. Toohey, A. B. New Rochelle College, 1912 English 226 Bunker Avenue 16 U I MISS Grace Cook M A ount Holyoke College 1912 Co1umb1a Un1Ver51ty 1914 Enghsh 101 Parker Avenue M155 Maude A S1mp5on Portland '1 rammg School Amenefm In5t1tute Drawmg 22 Co1umb1a Sheet M155 juha F Sullwan A New Rochelle College H15tory 385 Crown Street . , . . N , 1 ' ' . 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Bruce Massachusetts State Normal School, 1913 Manual Arts 106 Cook Avenue 18 Miss Mildred Hood, H. Q. Boston University Simmonds Summer School English 510 Broad Street Miss Mollie J. Minkvvitz, M. A., A. O. II. Randolph-Macon Woman's College Algebra, General Science 127 Cook Avenue Miss Elizabeth F. Nye, A. B. Mount Holyoke French and English 510 Broad Street 19 Miss Florence Raymond Mount Holyoke English 510 Broad Street Miss Emilie Schneider University of Berlin Columbia German, French Yalesville Miss S. Florence Zucker Rochester Business Institute Simmonds Summer School Elementary Bookkeeping, Arithmetic 11 Randolph Avenue 20 Mr Franc1s L Bacon M A Southwestern Un1vers1ty of Kansas Columbm Hlstory 83 Pleasant Street Through a managerlal error the pxctures of the followmg members ofthe faculty were not obtamed M1ss Margaret Dougal Columb1a French 37 Parker Avenue North Mr Edward H van Zylstra Worcester Techmcal Instltute Manual Arts Southmgton Conn 21 . . , . . K . , . Mr Eduard Scanlon Holy CIOSS College Sl1OI Ch8.l'1d 'md lypcvs r1t111g Colony Streat Nlr GGO1 eXV lXIa1111el Yale C crm m M1 VV1ll1am R Stowlte Cedar Rwplds Normal School Supervnor of W11t1Hg 11'1 the lv Pubhc Schools 19 Umon Struet 22 1de11 -V . 4 Y L H - - 1 A 7 s 1 -fr 1 f . . D . JE 2 Bunker Avenue C C D 5 1 , 'Q' ' ' ' , lor' a-I I X Miss Rosemary Brady Columbia Drawing 774 East Main Street Miss Mildred M. Moulton New Haven Normal School of Gymnastics Physical Instructor Y. W. C. A. Mr. William P. Quinn Yale Commercial Geography and Commercial History Wallingford 23 Miss Frances C. Williams Domestic Arts 556 Broad Street Mr. George Baer Physical Instructor 445 Pratt Street 24 Town School Comrnittee CHARLES F. ROCKWELL BURTON L. LAVVTON DENNIS T. O'BRIEN ALFRED A. ROSSEAU JAMES F. ALLEN MICHAEL P. KELLEY EDGAR J. PERKINS OSCAR L. DOSSIN LEWIS E. CLARK CHARLES I-I. S. DAVIS WILLIAM F. M CLAUGHLIN H E NRY DRYHURST 5 'riff' f 1 .f qs f O l agi 14 1 b it I' Q, 'I 'I u Q, 1 0, Q I Q. 0 O, O, 5 Dio!! Qu 'Q fra W xkll ff x li , vi X 4.45 - l QV ,f ,mx IL. Meriden Hlgh School Athletic A sso cla tion OFFICERS FOR 1916-17 President ......... ............,.........,..,...... C urtiss Johnson Vice-President ..... ..., X Villiam Chambault Secretary ........ .......... ..... G c rald McGrath Treasurer ...... ..........,... C harlcs Jude MEMBERS A. M. Austin M. Budd D. Budd M. Brooks M. Baldwin E. Bilger F. Boardman N. Baldwin H. Beach J. Dewey B. Borst M. Burke R. Bristol H. Burkinshaw E. Burke L. Bailey L. Currier J. Conroy B. Cohen VV. Chambault R. Doran K. Dechcrd J. Danaljler R. Dodd C. Dossin O. Dryhurst I. Dyer O. Ellis W. Evarts L. Fagan B. Fuller J. Fitzpatrick L. Grimes G. Garside M. Gilispie W. Hall F. Hall E. Hill A. Higgins A. Hurlburt E. Hutterman C. Jude F. Johnson C. King G. Lukens T. Lyons M. Lyons J. Levine K. McCarthy W. McGrath C. Malloy H. Mischler H. Morehouse C. Youngberg R. Nott L. Petrillo G. Parkin H. Peck S. Rice P. Rosenthal G. Spencer N. Stiles L. Stevens S. Stohr R. Thompson VV. Taylor Woodward C. Winder VV. Yando J. Zempsky VV. J. Prouty F. L. Bacon MEMBERS-Continued C. johnson Kane E. Lally Langford VV. Lally R. Lacourcier J. Marcantonio F. Mann D. Miller L. Miller J. McGrath A. Nott ' J. Oefinger J. Pierson C. Pallet K. Parker E. Regester W. Sternberg L. Shepherd K. Stockburger FACULTY MEMBERS R. VV. Rosenburg R. R. Allen PRESIDENTS OF ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 1891-Chester C. Kent 1892-James P. Breese 1893-James P. Breese 1894-Ernest L. Robinson CM. FJ 1895-Ernest L. Robinson Q fl. FJ 1896- 1897-Hermann T. Gladvvin 1898-Albert L. Clark 1899-Howard VV. Church 1900-Willard C. Hyatt ' 1901-Charles B. Welch 1902-Harold H. Griswold 1903-Harold G. Rogers 1X Harry C. Lane C. Sklagen M. Sodel G. Tennant J. 'Walsh C. Wellman R. Warden W. Yelnate L. Zysk I. G. Smith VV. G. Shutc VV. P. Quinn E. Scanlon 1904-Wilbur F. Davis 1905-Stanley T. Williams 1906-Leroy W. Gardner 1907-Louis F. W'hee1er 1908 1909 1910 -Harold C. Quinlan -Charles I. Grimes -Robert H. Booth 1911-Benjamin McGar 1912 1913 1914 1916 27 -Alton R. Hyatt -Frank J. Toohey -Olaf Peterson 1915- -Curtiss Johnson R. Linsley Shcphe rd FOOTBALL TEAM Football SEASON OF 1916 Before giving the statistics, as is usually done in connection with the football teams, let us review the greatest season in the history of Meriden High, and follow the celestial progress of our championship eleven, the best coach Meriden High ever claimed, and the records which were cruelly trampled into the dust for Meriden's one and only team to reach the climax of football success. When our new coach, Francis L. Bacon, reached Meriden High on the sixth of September, 1915, to take athletics in M. H. S. in charge, he found the most discouraging outlook for success in building up a new football team that, perhaps, has ever existed in our school. School spirit was lax. N o one cared to think of the terrible team which would probably represent Meriden that fall, and no one cared even to as much to support a team. However, Francis L. Bacon cared. Then the handful of faithfuls who had tried out for the team began to care. After that, with victory piled on victory, the school awoke, too, and did care. Then, our slow but critical city and alumnus began to care. Why? Because everybody follows a winning team, and Meriden was never in the slightest danger of defeat, she was, however, in danger of having every unplayed game cancelled as the re- sult of the fear and repute she inspired by her smashing records. All the result of a mere man-the aforesaid Francis L. Bacon. Meriden High is rightful champion of Connecticut. New Britain, winner of the Triangle League, refused all inducements for a championship contest, and as Meriden by scores eclipses her, the state acknowledged our title. The fifteen iron men of our crack eleven were presented with beautiful, heavy blue sweaters by the A. A. at Christmas time, with the proper exercises, and all through the season school spirit was at a pitch never before dreamed of. The team was made up as follows, all wearers of the Mn: ' Class Weight Height Age E. Sternbcrg, Center 1916 150 5.9 18 W. Stanley, Guard 1916 170 ' 5.8 19 J. Pierson, Guard 1916 150 5.7 17 H. Regester, Guard 1914 P. G. 162 5.11 19 C. Lewis, Tackle 1914 P. G. 175 5.10 19 L. Shepherd, Tackle 1916 169 6.0 18 J. Levine, End 1917 132 5.3 16 Capt. F. Mandeville, End 1916 147 5.7 17 R. Williams, Quarterback 1916 171 5.8 19 E. Kroeher, Halfback 1916 164 5.7 19 R. Lacourciere, Halfback 1916 168 5.10 18 II. Fitzpatrick, Halfback 1916 170 5.11 19 N. Stead, Fullback 1916 176 5.10 19 R. Warden, Fullback 1916 149 5.8 19 A. Service, End 1916 137 5.8 18 Coach, Francis L. Bacon 29 RECORD OF GAMES PLAYED Sept. 30 Meriden High School 67 Lewis High School Oct. 6 Meriden High School 101 Bristol High School Oct. 16 Meriden High School 68 Wallingford High School Oct. 22 Meriden High School 93 West Haven High School Oct. 30 Meriden High School 21 Waterbury High School Nov. 2 Meriden High School 34 Middletown High School Nov. 6 Meriden High School 23 Naugatuck High School Nov. 12 Meriden High School ,mf 13 'kMiddletoWn High School Nov 16 Meriden High School! 25 All-Star Alumni Total, v 425 Opponents, Such was our greatest football season. May Meriden High's succeeding ones be as bright. 'Called in first quarter. 30 Baseball Manager .... ..... H . Burkinshaw Captain .... .......... N Stead Coach .... ,... ....... ..... F r a ncis L Bacon PLAYERS April April April May May May May May May May May C.-G.McGratl'1, '18. P.-N. Stead, '16, J. J. Fitzpatrick, '16. 1 B.-H. Mischler, '18. 2 B.-H. Burkinshaw, '16. 3 B.-R. Warden, '16, E. Chambault, '19. S. S.-J. Levine, '19, L. F.-L. Sodel, '19. C. F.-D. Miller, '16. R. F.-L. Grimes, '16, J. Pierson, '16, 20 Meriden 26 Meriden 29 Meriden 3 Meriden 10 Meriden 13 Meriden 19 Meriden Meriden 24 26 Meriden 27 Meriden 31 Meriden GAMES 0 7 0 5 11 1 1 2 8 4 4 Q v gf! 1' 31 Middletown South Manchester New Haven Wallingford South Manchester Holyoke Branford Waterbury Middletown Wallingford Naugatuck BASKET BALL TEABI illanager ........ - .... Basketball . . . .Culver Rogers Assistant Manager ..... ...... E arle Regester Coach ..,........... .... F . Leonard Bacon Captain ........... ...................... .... A r thur A. Service MEMBERS OF TEAM Pierson QRight Forwardj Mischler 1 , Mcofath qoentefp Miner I fmt Fofwafdsl Fitzpatrick QRight Guardj Warden QLeft Guardj GAMES PLAYED INTERSCHOLASTIC GAMES Meriden High School 43 Branford High School 14 Meriden High School 41 VV. Hartford High School 16 Meriden High School 43 Ansonia High School 18 Meriden High School 35 So. Manchester High School 22 Meriden High School 31 Bridgeport High School 23 Meriden High School 62 VV. Hartford High School 13 Meriden High School 24 Winsted High School 40 Meriden High School 31 Ansonia High School 31 Meriden High School 16 Stamford High School 35 Meriden High School 19 So. Manchester High School 17 Meriden High School 76 Portland High School 3 Meriden High School 28 Stamford High School 51 Meriden High School 39 VVallingford High School 11 Meriden High School 30 New Britain High School 29 OTHER GAMES Meriden High School 29 Alumni 15 Meriden High School 39 Yale 'LAll Stars 37 Meriden High School, Total 596 Opponents 375 33 CAPTAINS AND MANAGERS OF Athletic Teams 1891-1916 FOOTBALL Caplains 1891-Chester C. Kent, 1892-James P. Breesc, 1893-James P. Breese, 1894 1895 1896 -Burton C. Rogers, -Harry C. Lane, -Harry C. Lane, 1897-Nelson C. johnson, 1898-Norman G. Barber, 1899-Clarence T. Manwarin g, 1899-Albert E. West, 1900 1901 1902 -Willard C. Hyatt, -John F. O'Brien, -john F. O'Brien, 1903-Robert N. Chaffee, 1904-Kenneth E. Chase, 1905-Vllilliam F. Shortelle, 1900-Carl Diel, 1907-Joseph B. Nellis, 1908-Arthur O'Brien, 1909 -Harry Costello, 1910-Edward Danekind, 19 11-Phillip D. Brooks, 1912-james H. Conlon , 1913-Norris C. Flagg, 1914-Allan Smith, 1915 1897-Roswell B. Hyatt 1898-Roswell B. Hyatt -Fred Mandeville, 1 1 1899-T. Arthur Butler 1900 1 -T. Arthur Butler, 1901-Robert N. Chaffee, 1902-Robert N. Chaffee, 1903-Herbert R. King, 1906-Harold T. Burgess, 1915-Howard Regester, 1916-Arthur Service, 1894-john J. Keane, 1895-Floyd E. Hubbard, 1896-Charles F. Brewer, 1899-William Luby, 1901-Percy E. Collins, M anagefs William A. Thompson Sherman F. johnson, Howard L. Stevenson, Charles F. Rockwell, Louis F. Graeber, William H. Upharn, Algernon J. Bernstein, H. Stanley Bristol, Herbert B. Wilkinson, Willard C. Hyatt, E. Halstead Brainard, Sidney A. Alexander, joseph F. O'Brien, 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, Olaf Peterson, Linsley Shepherd, TRACK William H. Upharn, Albert L. Clark, George C. Howard, C. Howard Tryon, Walter E. Garde, , joseph W. Holden, john F. O'Brien, E. L. Montgomery CM BASEBALL Howard L. Stevenson, Louis F. Graeber, Howard E. Boardman Herbert B. Wilkinson, John P. Clark QM. FJ BASEBALL- Captains 1902-William Gage, 1903-W. Bowen Church, 1904- 1905- Chester E. Lynn, James Penders, . 1906-Herbert A. Maronn, 1907-Harold C. Wilcox, 1908-Joseph T. Whalen, 1909- 1910- 1911- 1912- 1913- 1914- -james Fitzpatrick, 1915 Harold Quinlan, Anthony Russell, james F. Grady, Howard Kane, Raymond F. Hagerty, F. Harold Grimes, 1916-Norman Stead, 1903-Hollis D. Immich, 1904-E. Clifford Parker, 1905-Junius D. Norton, 1906-Harry J. Coan, 1906 George E. Westerberg, ' 1907-I. Robert Hyatt, 1908-Joseph T. Whalen, 1910-Robert H. S. Booth, 1911-Alton R Hyatt, 1912-Alton R. Hyatt, 1913-Allan C. Smith, 1914-Howard Regester, 1915-ArH1ur Service, 1902 1903 1915 1916 -G. Warren Beach, -Harold G. Rogers, -Hervey L. Stockder, -Kirtland Decherd, Continued Managers Edward -I. Quinlan, Robert R. Reilly, Melville B. Bernstein, William F. Shortelle, Herbert A. Maronn, Harold C. Wilcox, Harold Quinlan, Norman Russell, Harry Costello, Randal L. Lucas, Fred W. Sehl, Paul J. McGovern, Albert C. Danekind, Hugh McKenna, Herbert Burkinshaw, BASKETBALL Robert R. Reilly, Henry F. Mumblo, Kenneth E. Chase, Walter H. Pardee, Howard S. Coeyman, Robert H. S. Booth, Philip Brooks, Wilbur I. Lewis, Earle S. Arnold, Stanley Buckingham, Clayton Hill, Culver Rogers, ' TENNIS John P. Clark CM. FQ Ralph R. Parish, Harlan Stretch, '02 '03 '04 '06 '06 '08 '09 '09 '11 '11 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 '03 '05 '05 '06 '09 '11 '12 '13 '13 '14 '15 '16 '03 '15 GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Girls' Athletic Association OFFICERS President ........ ............ ..... M a rjorie Doyle Vice-President .... .... M ildred Stratton Secretary ....... .... M arion Brown Treasurer ............................ .................. L ouise White Faculty A dviser ,........ Seniors Marion Beach Marion Brown Faith Butler Cecilia Cohen Viola Falk Shirley Gibson Anna Lane Marion Rohan Mildred Stratton Anna Ulrich Helen Wilkinson Lucile Boyle Arlene Bushnell Elizabeth Clark Marjorie Doyle Laura Fenner Fanny Hall Julia Lange Margaret Soule Edith Swanson Mildred Warden Juniors Dorothy Behrens Marion Bingham Louise Brainerd Vera Call Lenore Cotter Edna Hall Eunice Hill Isabel Lacourciere Mary Lawton Nelson Olive O'N eil Margaret Race Assistant Treasurers, Lucile Boyle, '16, Eunice Stadtmiller, '17 Emilie Hotchkiss, '18, Joyce Barnes, '19 MEMBERS Olive Sembler Eunice Stadtmiller Margaret Bess Helen Booth Emily Brigham Betty Cooke Irene Donders ' Hayes Beryl Hobson 4 Katherine Lally Dorothy Meiklem N obert Isyla Powers Louise Scholefield Mary Shemaski Louise White Sophomores Edith Beattie Janet Berneger Dorothy Bowen B. Chandler Gladys Dumach Lillian Grinald Emily Hotchkiss M. Lange M. McCormack Helen Morris Frances Ridley E. Schuman Daisy Squire Alberta Stratton Margaret Walsh D. Zempsky Eddis Beckley Gladys Botelle 37 ...Miss Julia F. Sullivan M. Broderick Anna Doyle Pauline Gardiner Edna Hax M. Ives I. Lannon Ada Mills Helen Pardew Henrietta Saleski Florence Siering Esther Stevens Margaret Sullivan E. Young Freshmen Joyce Barnes Hilda Chamberlain Mabel Cooke Anita Haaga Catherine Horan Dorothy Lawton Viola Roach Katherine Shaw Florence Stuck Catherine Wheeler M. Bartholomew Betsey Collins Mildred Gardinor Lydia Haywood Gladys johnson Lillian Moskowitz Caroline Swane Florence Steele Helen Welsh GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEANI Girls? Basketball Team Manager ..,. ....... A rlene Bushnell Caplain .... ,... ...... M a rjorie Doyle Coach ................ ...,....,.., L Iulia F. Sullivan CM. FJ R. F.-Marjorie Doyle J. C.-Mildred Stratton L. F.-Mildred VVarden R. C.AL0uise Wliite R. G.-Margaret Bess L. G.-Marion Rohan L. G.-Anna Lane GAMES PLAYED Dec. 18 Meriden 25 Ansonia 6 Dec. 29 Meriden 18 Alumnae 19 Jan. 15 Meriden 17 Bridgeport 9 Jan. 21 Meriden 25 St. Margaret's QVVaterburyD 17 Jan. 28 Meriden 28 Portland - 5 Feb. 19 Nleriden 26 Alumnae A 22 Feb. 26 Meriden 28 Staples High CWestportj 13 March 4 Meriden 4 1V1i1ford , 12 March 11 Meriden 20 St. Margaret's 10 March 15 Meriden 27 Middletown 2 March 18 Meriden 37 Staples High 1 March 25 Meriden 22 Milford 2 March 29 Meriden 9 Middletown 4 March 31 Meriden 47 Ansonia 21 April 1 Meriden 33 Norwalk 27 April 15 Meriden 25 Norwalk 23 Total 391 Opponents 193 NOTE-The game arranged between Meriden and Milford to play off the tie was cancelled by Milford. ' 39 GIRLS' TENNIS CLUB Girls' Tennis Club This organization was formed late in the spring of 1916 for the purpose of bringing together the girls interested in this outdoor sport and of enabling them to secure courts where all could play. These ends were successfully met with for a large number of girls from the four classes banded themselves together into an association known as the Girls' Tennis Club of Meriden High School. They have secured the Y. M. C. A. courts on Lincoln Street for their use on stated days throughout the summer. The girls hope to continue their society as enthusiastically as it was begun and make the boys look to their laurels very soon. 'if' President ...... . . . , ..... Marion C. Beach Secretary ...,..... Dorothy E. Behrens Treasurer .....,.. .... i Arlene Bushnell Business Manager Marion Beach Marion Brown Arlene Bushnell Faith Butler Laura Fenner Shirley Gibson Anna Lane Julia Lange Dorothy King Mildred Johnson Marjorie Pomeroy Marie Riley Marion Rohan Margaret Soule Mildred Stratton Anne Ulrich Dorothy Behrens Margaret Bess Elizabeth Cooke . . . .Laura Fenner MEMBERS Mary Lawton lsyla Powers Margaret Race Eunice Stadtmiller Helen Barker Eddis Beckley Pauline Gardiner Edna Hax Ada Mills Florence Sicring Esther Stevens Alberta Stratton Joyce Barnes Betsey Collins Genevieve Donovan Mildred Gardiner Dorothy Lawton Katherine Wheeler Florence Kibbe Boys' Tennis Club The tennis team was re-organized this year and several line players tumed out for the team at the call of Captain Decherd. The season was started in a very promising manner, when the M. H . S. team held the strong Choate team to a three-two score. Although the teams that were met during the season were much stronger and more experienced, nevertheless a very good showing was made and some ine matches were played. In order to increase interest in tennis at the High School, a tournament was held during the season. Although most of the boys who played on the team this season de not expect to be at school next year, it is hoped that tennis will be continued with as much interest as was shown during the past year. 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S . Annual VOLUME XXV Editor-in-Chief EARL M. BILGER, '16 Business Manager LEWIS M. STEVENS, '16 Associate Editors Marjorie Pomeroy, '16 Marion Brown, '16 Marjorie Doyle, '16 Marion Beach, '16 Arthur Service, '16 Bernard Cohen, '16 Frederic Mann, '16 Art Editor EWALD STERNBERG Business Assistants Russell Maguire, '16 Ralph Stetson, '16 Kenneth Stoekburger, '16 Charles Jordan, '16 Harold Peck, '16 Raymond Thompson, '16 Alvin Morian, '17 Harold Sternberg, '19 Advertising Manager CULVER ROGERS 222232223323 ZSESEZSZZESZZSZSSZSSSZSZSZSSESZ 45 coco coca once econ emma been coco coco coco cena oooo coop econ econ nemo coop coco moon econ more been econ cone coco more como page econ coco coco coco come ence cove coco novo none mono oooo novo moan ammo oooe coop amen area noob ergo more oven emma oeoo once como memo coco coco coco coco amen novo noon even econ cone cena nano some coco como cove como more once oooq N Nl BI. II. S. DEBATING SOCIETY SG ClETI E8 Meriden High School Debating Society The M. H. S. Debating Society was hampered somewhat this year because of the fact that most of the members were engaged in the Senior Play and other dramaties. However, under the coaching of Mr. Shute two teams represented M. H. S. in the annual triangular debate. Although our representatives were not victorious, nevertheless a good showing was made. It is to be hoped that many juniors and Sophomorcs will swell the ranks of the members for the following year. 1J7'UX1illL'lIZ' ....... Via?-Prffsidciif. . , . Secretary ..... Trcrlsurer ..... E. Sternberg john A. Danaher Russell Maguire Ormonde Phelan VVilliam Sternberg Harold Peek Raymond Thompson Albrecht W'eber Miss Fisherdiek OFFICERS MEMBERS , . . ,Lewis M. Stevens , . , . .Culver Rogers . , . .Bernard VV. Cohen . . , ..Frederie Mann Bernard W. Cohen Charles jordan Frederic Mann Culver Rogers Lelwis M. Stevens Kenneth Stoekburger Edward Vifarmbier FACULTY MEMBERS Mr. W. G. Shute 47 Mr. I. G. Smith 1916 DEBATING SOCIETY 1916 Debating Society Early in the year the members of the 1916 Debating Society, in con- junction with some juniors, succeeded in forming the M. H. S. Boys' and Girls' Debating and Dramatic Societies. However, the 1916 Debating Society did not dissolve, but carried on its activities. Socials were held during the year and the society engaged in a debate with the 1917 Debating Society, from which the latter emerged as victor. President ......,.. Vice-President .... Secfelary ........ Treaszmfr ..... MEMBERS . . . . . . . .Frederic Mann Kenneth Stockburger . . . . . . .Laura Fenner . . . . . Mildred Johnson Mary Artkop Bernard VV. COl1C1'1 Marion C. Beach Lucille Boyle Marion Brown Arlene Bushnell Nlarjorie Doyle Mary Gleason Shirley Gibson Marjorie Pomeroy Anne Ulrich Marie Riley Margaret Soule Edith Swanson Doris Twiss Dorothy King hluriel Hubbard Linsley Shepherd James VValsh Earl Bilger john Danahcr Ashley Graves Raymond Gralton Arthur Meah Russell Maguire Ralph Stetson Ewald Sternberg Laurence Southwick James Wilson Raymond 'Thompson Albrecht Weber' Harold Peck Stephen Rice Lewis M. Stevens FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Maude L. Hamilton Miss julia F. Sullivan Mr. VV G Shute 1917 DE BATING SOCIETY 1917 Debatlng Soclety The 1917 Debatmg Soc1cty begmn the 1916 semen X015 c1ecl1t11Jly 1101111115 debwtes 1Cg111 uly 'unong the mombms Fowud the lzttcr pfut of the xca1 a 101111 I'G1J1LSCI11Z1I1g the 1917 somety defeated than older brot11e1S of thc, 1916 soc1etx P 7651 dent Vice Premde 111 Secrela 13 FWZ? Lomsc BI 1ll'lL1f1 1 em C 111 Ruth Y llc Isylfm Powus Dorothy Belnans Beryl Hobson Estlnr A114111 son Isabel 1 '1.CO1l1L1L1C Helen Booth X1'I1V I 'mton Ecl11.l1 10111151111 Glue U NQ11 1Ll1Zl.1JC,tl1 Cool L M ug 1101, B1 sk. Florence K11111e 'Xla1g'1ret R uc X11 111 Lnncl MEMBERS Boys VV1l11 un S1111111 John Comog. Bfmldw 11'1 Bo1sL 1'oste1 1011115011 Edu ml 1111111113161 Ohve O B011 Do1otl1y Bdnens C111L1ss johnson Edvw ucl 11 1111115101 01111 Ca11o7Ll11 131X11lL D1y1'1u1e.t 1C'l11 l1lLXlI1L1LI 111411 hott RIL11 url X011 17171111 nn Bud lcy E111 Regestm A11 111 1110111.11 Fostu 51011118011 111 111111 H1gg1I1S FACULTY MEMBERS 51 'Xlns A Boone I I .' ' V 7., . ', 1 .. . , ' V.. ,. . . .. ' f. ,Y ., Y L , 1. C 3 X.. K Nl L L J jx - V L -of ' 5 ' v 1 1 I 1'- ' -b ' x ' . 7 , ' 1 1. . 1 - ...,.. .... 'z ' . ,v. ,, 1, ' 1' 1' . ' '-1 I ,w v ' I 12 ' ' 7 1' 1 'C 'S .' v . J .. , 41 1 .1-1 -y' 1' A ff .1 -z'e,', 1 V 5 Z .Q1 ', js .l. , il' x 'x v' -If L X ' L , ..,., . 1 ' f1 - - ' ' 1 1 'L zr ,. L , I DEBATING SOCIETY 1918 1918 Debating Society The 1918 Debating Society has been very active during its two years' existence, especially in the past year, as a debate has been held regularly every three weeks. The members gave a very pleasing social, combined with the 1917 Debating Society in honor of the Seniors, in May. At that time a sketch was given by members of the society, and dancing with refreshments, were enjoyed after the performance. It is hoped that the members will join the M. H.'S. Debating Society next year, as there is much promising material in the 1918 Debating Society. OFFICERS President ......... ........... . . .Richard K. Stevens Vice-President ..... ..... lv Iildred Bradley Secretary ........... . ..... ........... ................. A l berta Stratton Treasurer ............................................ J. Eugene Pooley Executive Commitlee: Mildred Bradley, Muriel Sloane, Jeanette Berncger, Briggs Fuller and Robert Dodd MEMBERS Nlildred Bradley Jeanette Berneger Pauline Gardner Lillian Grinold Edna Hax Mildred Ives Catherine McCarthy Ada Mills Dolores Quinn Loretta Sears Florence Siering Alberta Stratton Helen Savage Muriel Sloane Ella Young Miss Cook Rowland Bannister Nathan Baldwin Montgomery Budd lkiosher Cooke Robert Dodd Briggs Fuller Laurence Gardner Morton Graham Frederick Harris William Kramer Spencer Miller Henry Morehouse Frederick Neebe, Jr Eugene Pooley Richard Stevens Lyman Stohr Harold Schaal FACULTY MEMBERS Miss Lockwood Mr Rosenbei g LI. H. S. DRARIATIC SOCIETY M H S Dramat1cS0c1ety The M H S Dramatre Soerety began rts career thrs year as mn orgwnrzm tron for elramatres only lhe members were chosen from the Iunror 'rnel Senror Classes The members of the soerety presented 'lhe College Polr treran Whrelr rx 'rs .1 huge sueeess OFFICERS Preszdcnt Culver Rogers Vice Preuzleni Mrldrecl Str Ltton Segrelary Fflllfl. Doolex 1' reasurez Kenneth Stoelclnrrrger Buswzess lfuuugfi Clrirles ordqn Properly rllrm Raymond lhornpson Wardrobe Jllzslrcrs Arlene Bushnell Clzazrmzm of Play Comamltee H rrolcl Peek Asgzsmnig NI ohnson and E Stwdtnrrller Chazrman of Aruhmrg Commrtlee Bern rrel Cohen MEMBERS OF THE ADVISORY BOARD Mrss Anna C'mle5 Mrss Haul TooheX I I I3 re MEMBERS Marron Beieh Arlene Bushnell Edna Dooley Marjorre Doyle Florence Krbhe Mrldreel Johnson Gertrude H'1nag1n Olrve O Nerl I ourse Sehole held Marron Roh rn Nlarre Rrlex 'vlargwret Soule Dorrs Powell Ceorge Garsrcle Foster Johnson Berrrrrd Cohen Arthur Hrggrns Russell Magurre Kenneth Stoekburger john Danaher Rag mend l lrompson james Frtzpatrrele lNl'rrron Brow rr F uth Butler Helen Dooley Flrzabeth Cool e Dorothy Krug, I rura Fenner Cecrlret Cohen M rrjorre Pomeroy Nlrldreel Stmttorr Mrlelrerl VVlrrtrng Fur ree Staeltmrller Dorothy Behrens Franers Hill Curtrss johnson Clrrrles Jude Treder re hlann Harold Peel Culver Rogers Evvald Sternberg Lrnsley Shepherd Wrllram Smrth Earl Regester I I I Q I 1 .k. 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LIBRARY CLUB Llbrary Club The ldca of the llbrary Club or1g1n1ted w1th lNl1ss Chaco C,ll3I'l'1lDL1l'l11'1 and 1n the gear 1915 under the supc1v1s1on of our l1b1ar1an M155 Ruth Ceuo lyn Lockwood the L1brary Club was formed Qchola1bl11p und Qluractcr formed the bass of adm1ss1on It lb thc only hono1a1y org LIllZ 1t1on 1n tho school l'hL object ot the club 1S to mukn tha l1bra1x mon ELLl.Lb5llJlL to tho students bv kecplngb It open all day llfllll 2 45 P M E mh IllCllllUC1 IH tum acts as llbl man ClLl1'1l1g one of he1 frec per1ods edah diy lhe Qlub xlso carnnstly endeaxors to nuke the l1br1ry scnument fclt throughout the cnt1re school lho club 15 a 5t'1unch Ll'ld.I'I'1D1Oll of hro'Lcl1111ndQclnQss 5111 rehanco .incl mstcrhood OFFICERS Preszdenl B111-101lL POIHCIOX lb Secretary and Treasurer Loman B111Udld 1 Busmen Manager lVId.1JOl1L Doyle 16 Lzbranau XllSb Ruth C, Lonlcwood HONORARY MEMBERS 'Xhbb G1 Loo Ql'1d1l1bC1lZI.111 Whos GIHCL Cool lNIa11on C Bnaoh I aum Fenner 'Xl'11jo11L Pon1C1oy I ou1su Bra1na1d Ruth Yale Be1yl Hobson Clam Eu er: MEMBERS Senlors junxors 57 Nl LFJOIIC Dovlo Sh1rley G1bQon Dons, lu 1ss V cm Call Florence L LDldO9 Els1C Boume I ' I 1 ' ' ' Sn., ' , . . 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As 1 11Z1111101111 C11111 1'1 p1zj ' 1' 1 ' ' ' f 1 1 'Q 1sQ11 11111 1' ' 1 1 'Wa 1 , '1111?S' x' 1111 P11-' 'O' S1 3 1 1- ' if '1 Nea' 1 -' 111' 1L'L1L1x'1', K 1' 'z z 5 1 '. 1 1 P' ' 121 1. 111: 1111 '11 'X111 7' 1- ' VAC Xl: 'g:11'v1 1111::r1 I 'j 'X 5 ' 1,v11111'1- 1' 1111 a i z 1121111- ' 11.1111 1 111 J 117 .. 1 O1'111L1 Haxx 1111.11 1111111 Lulrlcr X10 1 B11 18 1Iu:1dal1111 Lx 11161 C c1c11L1w11 L11111X l11o111as C1111u YOQ11111 Id 1 bpmt 1111111 x 11 1 mlmx 11 IJ 1 L1N1 1QU11L11 1311155111111 111111 Q 011111x 111111 XOIIIL 59 CIIOIR Choir The custom of the past three years of having the music in chapel Mondays rendered by a picked choir was very successfully carried out, and even sup- plemented this year. The double quartette sang in a very pleasing manner, and on special occasions was augmented by the combined Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs. Besides this, in the ensemble singing the Choir was especially valuable as leaders. Much credit is due to both Miss Hamilton and Miss Dunlop, whose coaching did much to enhance the harmonious cH'ects which the organization produced, and to the accompanist, Laurence Southwick. Therefore let us take this opportunity of thanking them for the great pleasure they have given us, in adding so much to the character of our assemblies during the past year. The personnel of the Choir, which was the best organization in history, helped much, as it was made up of selected songbirds,the best singers in the school. S0fJ7'l1,1IOS Doris Twiss, Leader, '16 Marie Riley, '16 Tenors Harold Peck, '16 Lester Wilton Cresignedj, '16 Alvin Morian, '17 A ccompanfisl Laurence Southwick, '16 Miss Ida Dunlop CM. FJ MEMBERS A lfox Muriel Hubbard, '16 Mazella Gomez, '16 Basses Ewald N. Sternberg, '16 John Russell Maguire, '16 S ubstimtes Linsley Shepherd, '16 Bessie Fitzpatrick, '16 Mary Gleason, '16 Coaches Miss Maude Hamilton CM. FJ J Q 'fa T .e .1 . 'f - 3 ,' EXX Eglin I li - - if-s-'N 'niipi' fra.-E f I ww- I V 'v X 61 Boys'iGlee Club Under the guidance of Mr. Roger Squire, the boys formed a Glee Club, one of the best organizations of its kind in the history of M. H. S. Mr. Squire secured some very excellent songs for the members, and although not very many rehearsals were held, the club appeared in public on numerous occasions, and always pleased. When the piano was used in connection with the singing, Laurence Southwiek presided to the greatest pleasure of the audience. Russell Maguire, sang the solo parts very effectively and Ewald Sternberg, the leader, performed his duties to the very best advantage. President ....... Vice- P resident .... Secretary ...... Treasurer .... First Tenors Baldwin Borst, '17 Robert Dodd, '17 Lester Wilton, '16 Richard Stevens, '18 First Basses Ewald Stcrnberg, '16 Russell Maguire, '16 Culver Rogers, '16 Lewis M. Stevens, '16 OFFICERS MEMBERS Leader, Ewald Sternberg Second John Russell Maguire . .Ewald N. Sternberg . , . . . . .Henry Stange . .Laurence Southwick Terzors Alvin Morian, '19 Henry Morehouse, '18 Mosher Cooke, '19 William Hall, '18 Second Basses Henry Beach, '19 Louis Bieber, '19 Edwin Lewis, '16 XValter Evarts, '17 Coach, Mr. Roger Squire CM. FJ Pianist, Laurence Southwick 62 M'. II. S. GIRLS' DEBATING SOCIETY M H S Glrl s Debating Society fhc M H S Cxrls Deb Ltmg SOCICLY eontmued the good work begun by the Mmerva Souety md formed the M H S G1rls Dcbatmg Soc1ety Thxs organ1zat1on boasts of L large memberslup Repre5ent1ve's of the 1918 Debatmg Somety engaged 1n a debate wrth mpresentxves of the M H 9 Cnrls Debatmg Souety ind the vounger I1lLHlbC1b were wonted rn the en Lounte1 Preszdcnl Vzce Preudcnf Secretary Treasurer Esther Anderson 'Xlargaret Bess Ellie Brookman Esther Daneluud V1ola 14 alle Gertrude H magan M1ldred johnson Juha Lange Marjone Pomeroy Mane Rrley Lrllxan Rapeon Nhss Cawley MEMBERS Laura Fenner Katheune Nolan Marjone Doyle Xlauon Beach Irene BOUCh1G Anna Cullen l dna Doolex bhlrley Grbson 'VIar1c Hartnett l Isa Kuntze 'Xlargaret Morse Anne Ulneh Catherme Flaherty Irene Van Alml uk FACULTY MEMBERS NI1ss Fxsherchck Xlr Nlannel 0 9 Q Q U O O ' , f ' .Y . ' ' . . V' v . . . I , C k . . . 4, . . f . ' Y z ' . . . ' . ' K ' 1 ' 1 E . 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' I , 4 i' w w lf ' f 4' A ' ' ' ,' . 1 64 The AQHSSIZ Assoclatlon Chapter No 1045 In 1875 the or1g1nal Agasslz Assoc1at1on was founded At filet obserwa tlon and nature study were 1ts only objects but at the present tmme lt has grown to embrace p1aet1cally every b1anch of 9C16I'1C6 The NI H Q chapter of th1s organ1zat1on has well carrled out the purpose of the assoc1at1on by attendmg lectures and by takmg long walks 1n pursu1t of nature study Generally the Arbor Day CXGFCISCS are 1n charge of th1s organlzatxon OFFICERS Presuient H Ccdr1c Yeamans Vice Presrderzt Ormonde Phelan Correspondwg Secretary Loms Dossmn Treasurer Mlss McLean CFacultyD MEMBERS Mr Prouty lvlr Allen Norma Doohttle Katherme Flanagan Anxta Grxswold Harry johnson F R McLean Eva Rettenmeyer Hatt1e Bartholomew Anna Koffinkc Anna Walsh I ucllle Boyle Curt1ss Johnson Wm McGrath Orrnonde Phelan Robert Laneraft Fredeuck Rettenmeyer M1ldred Whmng Mr glllltll Mr Shute Beulah Farrchxld Esther P Gardne1 C J H1tchcock M1r1a1n Lance Adelznde P1echock1 An1t'L Balrer Juha Sternberg Mary Spencer Cedr1c Yeamfms Louxs DOSSIH Foster Johnson Emma lVI1l'1kYV1l3Z Esmonde Phelan Alvm Mouan Lvertmde Rudolph Lucy L1pfert O O I V- Q . I I L, V . I , ' ' ' , . l . ..,. , ' . Secretary .......................................,.,... Esmonde Phelan 4 - x -A . 4 k 1 L . .4 1 . . , A 65 , , , , ,QQa.r-so-m.n-so-mas04o-m-:ooo-:sooo-m-no 2 1 10-aQ-9o-xo-raaa-so-r-:amos-wo-m-no 1-1-so0-za-aoooaoooo-1-x-no-:Qi If-rs ?V9owg?V?V9?z'VQo0i-U OF SS CLA V Q 9 9 Y V 9 VVILLIAM BUCKLEY President LOUISE BRAINERD Vice-Pffesicleut DOROTHY BEHRENS Secretary VVILLIAIW SMITH 0 9 Y V 0 o v e 0 ff Y V- 6 f V V 9 Y V ? V V ? Y Y Y V V e f V '? V S' V 0 e o Y V Y Y V if -2 9 Y Y Y Y Y V V V Y V '? Y V a o Y Y Y Y V V V V V V :V V v V Y Y Y V '? Y Y V V if V Y Y Y Y V Y Y V V '? Y Y V 5' V '? Y Y V Y Y Y Y Y 'Y Y V 0 9 Y Y V V V V Y Y V 'r V if V '? Y Y Y Y V 0 V V V V V V V V V V V v V V V V V V V T7'6ESZH'61' 5 V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V 9 Y V i 5 Y v V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V -2 Y Y V Y Y Y V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V V BI oo00-10o.1-1on-loo-va-n-w-Q-x-so-:aaa-x-noon-.meow-JQoaoo-xoo-x-.vo-1-No-9-D-N-1-no-a-so-2-we-no-x-:oooo-no-no-x-x.x.m-muon CLASS OF LEWIS STEVENS Preszdent MILDRED S'l RA'1 TON Vue Preszdeut I AURA FFN N FR Secretary -ILXMEQ I FITZPATRICK J Treasurer 67 1 4 5 1' 4 ' ' 1 1 L . . .1 , R, Hao-no-moovmaoo-n0-n-so-no-w-moo.:-xo-no404-1oo-1-:Ax0oooa-x40o-N-N-ro-no-nuo-so-u-1-na-mom-n0-maoolm-ro-Nao lin Memoriam - GEORGE IGNATIUS CASSIDY Born September 10, 1898 D1ed December 22, 1915 FREDERIC LANG MANN Born September 15, 1899 Dxed August 7, 1916 Our 1o'1ds luxe pmted You Set fO1Ll1 110114 Left some lJ1OlxLI1 hezutecl And left, all to mom 11 In 0111 fan golden cham But let s conquex om souoxx We eh ull meet ,Lgam In God S gxeat tommrow Auf Wzedersehnf 68 f ' L r 7 'A , , ' ' . 2, The break of a. link . 7 . 1 . w v 1 , z ' ' ' 7 . - - . CLASS TRIBUTE TO FRED MANN The followinff tribute in Verse has been composed by B late Frederic Mann: TO FRITZIE He giveth and tztkethg His Wisclom Divine Ruleth the universe, God of mankind. VVhy pity him who heecleth His call To eternal rest-to Heaven, to all? All that life promises, peace with Gocl. He taketh his place in the haven of love. He was brightewhy not brighter in Heftve He was good-for this God will nay. His was at life inspiring to all. To numy he showed the way- The way to truth and wisdom, The way of right, of love, The way-why pause-indeed 'tis true- T he way to Heaven above. N 0 more shall his cheery smile greet us, Though 'twill linger in memory longg No more shall his master mind feed us YVith the fruit of his effort so strong. The World has been robbed ot LL genius, Though the might of his soul lives ong He left us with vision unstuntenl, He left usimay Gocl's will be alone. 69 fi at classmate of the n? Committees PRINTING David F. Miller, Chairman Cecilia Cohen James J. Fitzpat MOTTO Marjorie Pomeroy, Chairman Marion Brown Shirley Gibson PHOTOGRAPH James Wilson, Chairman Linsley Shepherd Russell Maguire FLOWER Mildred Johnson, Chairman Doris Twiss Muriel Hubbard CLASS DAY Dorothy King, Chairman Margaret Soule Arlene Bushnell George Garside Mansfield Lyon PRESENTATION Katherine Nolan, Chairman Mildred Stratton Radcliffe Bristol Ewald Sternberg Leo Grimes RECEPTION Arthur Service, Chairman Culver Rogers Marion Brown Marie Riley Faith Butler Harold Peck CLASS GIFT Beatrice Smith, Chairman Raymond Thompson Edith Sawatske CLASS BAN QUET Kirtland W. Decherd, Chairman Marion Brown Laura Fenner Lewis M. Stevens Ralph Stetson 70 rick Glass uf X mmf DJ x0 N x lv Ong I X 1 Xfwggjza H 1 5 ' Qc? 01 5 4 if W 'N' ng W rw W Qs, W WRX , Q by .0 -. fi IN- 1916 I am monarch of all I survey! Behold Lewis M. Stevens, for two years the president of this, the most important Class of this most important school! During his Sophomore and Junior years Lew presided over the 1916 Debating Society. He has done more for debating in the school than any other individual. He played the lead. in our Class Play and several other productions, but his greatest achievement was in the capac- ity of business manager of the Pennant In paying off the standing debt of our school paper he performed a feat the like of which has not been seen before in the history ot the school, and isn't likely to ever be seen again. Let me climb to llze lziglzest rung of Am- l1lll01t's ladder. Behold! our Valedictorian, captain of the Girls' Basketball Team, Class Histo- rian, and debater. Who else could it be but lXlarjorie May Doyle? Marge is quite a tennis player as well, and is fond of all out-door sports. She is business manager of the Library Club, president of the Girls' A. A., and a loyal member of the M. H. S. Dramatic Society, 1916 D. S., and the 'LAnnual staff. Marge, of course, graduated with highest honor, and was well liked by all. She intends to enter college in the fall. HTl'1lI'Sl of the true. Mildred Stratton is certainly worthy of this title, for no matter in what direction, she was always true to her principles and to the school. Mil was some basket- ball playcr, was vice-president in every society in school-think of it!-and would most certainly have been our most popular girl had the census survived. Mildred graduated with thc highest honors, and never seemed to exert herself much while doing it. 'We wish Mildred the highest of success and honor in her business career. 72 7- ,... .mv up '111 omlor 15 zz murlfozzv QFIIUCIJLU71, sc! nolcfl nz NIL fu! o spealmzeg Who 18 11115 handsome ffu1tlQ111.n17 NV1y hp 1 om uhtcu 111 nlucf, Earl B11ge1 Hxs Llnhly may but be judvud DX l0011.111g tluough Liu pwcs of tus volumu I .ul lust mum 111topro111111411QL mx 111s ihxht Lo Hun 01111 tl1c111es mt 111 Ldc 111. plzss111LLcs mlmuc to hear 111111 -Y 1 L11 Class O1 Lu HQ was chu Lf L IV dow Qluuou 111 111111111 he 1111 LQILIUSK 111 Bllgll HL IS Ong of 0111 lC11JNlLhO1Qrl11 aunt. and 111u11lJL1 ui thu ifmwus Ifusi. 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L- vuyw -4 Let s lo the bzllwrdsl Freder1c Lange Mann, thats h1m' Some boy actor debater scholarsh1p wxnner H1CkS Pnze essayxst slnger dancer pohtlcxan comedlan and pool shark Fr1tz1e successfully held down the ofhces of plesldent of the 1916 De batmng Qocuty and treasu1e1 of the 'Xl H 9 Dcbatmg Soc1ety for the past yca1 He hkes pool chocolate mllks and B1Od.Cl Stxcet bhe looks as clear ls 7110I'1l17lg roses newly 'wel 'wzth dew Indeed these wo1ds apply ve1y well to Marjoue Isabel Pome1oy for one has but to gaz upon hu to arouse a rosy blush Marjorle IS one of our h1gh stanchng puplls and her dxploma mll 1cad xuth lnghest honor as she ranked tlnrd Lool at her more closely and you w1ll rceognxzc h1ck Attwood the leadmg character 1n the Qenlor Play Probably xt was the praetxce Marjorle has had 1n th1s and other plays whlch enabled her to XVII1 one of the three Hlcks Oratorleal PTIZCS She has also been an act1vc Soclcty p1es1denL of the Llbrary Llub and she 1S th1s year on the Annual staff Marjone has been well hked by her classmates 'md we w1sh her all good luck 1n her mreer NVl'11Cl'1 w1ll eontmue at Yew B11t8.111 N01 mal Waters are born 1101 made 'Who else could tlns be but lXIar1on Charlotte leavcnworth Beach one of our dreamlest guls? M 1r1on has a won derful 1lT1?Lg1I18.l1011 md she has used 1t 1n many stones for the Pennant f xxlnch she IS ass1stanL ed1to11n clnef Her ablhty 1n th1s l1ne was also rewarded by a Hlcks Pnze She IS a member of the L1brary Club 1916 Debatlng Soc1etv M H S G l Debatmg Soe1ety Annual staff and p1es1dent of the Tenms Club Ask Marlon why she has become so fond of auto rldmg lately MHFIOH expects to enter Smxth Wxth honor 7 H I ' ' YY . , . 1 Y Q Y 1 Y Y Y Y . x I K I 1 1 . . .. ' C x ' x I P 4 1 . ' ' 1 9 H f- , 1 ' ,f- ' .- A . , , , Y . U ,. , . . . I - Q ,. .X lx Y' ' . H , , ' . c ' Y r . member of the Girls' lVI. H. S, Debating . . . , K X Y ' Y I - ' , V u 11 x fx 1, L I .C , Y l X ' ' . n I- , vr , . 1 . f 4x X Y I , 1 ' . ' S. 'z ' - , 1 V Z 1 K i, n yu O , ' . V ' 'x, . '. .-' - ' . 1 f Y , 1 . . I . 1r s' 1 ' , H v1 , , - , . 3 Y .V . 4 The man higher up. Such is our brainiest man, Culver Rogers, loved by his friends and feared by his enemies. Culver has the dis- tinction of being the few following things: Actor, business man, politician, athlete, debater, and prime factor in all school activities. Culver is president of M . H. Dramatic Society, vice-president of M. H. S. Debating Society, manager of our champ. basketball team: manager of the most successful minstrels ever produced in M. H. S., advertising manager of the Annual, and a prominent person socially. However, Culver's greatest and most brilliant achievement was his successful campaign in the Senior pres- idential election. Anziabil'ily is the sunshine of the soul. Muriel Hubbard, everybody's friend, is without doubt the soul of sunshine. One of our most conscientious girls, she succeeded in attaining honors, and besides, worked her way into the hearts of all. Muriel does seem to be very fond of Huntfingj, but even so, gives her classmates a chance. She is an accomplished singer and actress, and made a hit in both the Senior Play and the Bi-sex Minstrels. The boys' delight. Oh, is he a Wesleyan fellow? Upon hearing this exclamation one may feel assured that Miss Helen Vantyne Butler is somewhere in the near vicinity. Helen just dotes on Wesleyan fellows, when they are not in evidence, New Britain fills her bill, and poor Meriderfs boys come last in line for her favor. Helen would rather dance than eat, drink or sleep, and is not absolutely particular whether she dances in the gym. or some other part of the building. 75 Great in council and great in war. VVho could this handsome blond you see before you be but Evvald Norman Sternbergg known far and wide as an athlete, dancer, politician, singer, artist, debater, and rninstrel man? E, as the center of the line, forrned the bul- warlq of the champ. football eleven, and also surprised everyone by his feats of scoring a touchdown himself once in a while. Ewald is one of our melodious singers, a nicnibcr of the Choir, and vice- president and leader of the Glee Club. His voice was best heard to advantage in the minstrels, when as end-man and Abbysinian Troupcr he scored a great hit. During the past year' UE was fond of taking vacations, and is Cso Rogers saysj a good man to have along if you arc held up on a dark night. Ewald is art editor of the Annual. Devoted, anxious, generous, wid of guile, And with her whole hearfs welcome in her smile. That is a faithful description of Eliza- beth Elsa Kuntze, for Elsa's good nature is known to 'nearly everyone. She was a member of several societies and stood seventh in rank in the Class. Elsa won a much-coveted With highest honor on her diplorna. WiiIz maidcnly charm and quiet. -This is the way Viola Frances Elster has won so many friends during her course in Meriden High. Viola has been one of our best-behaved girls, but to those ,who are her best friends she is far frorn quiet. Ask Viola why she likes the shore so well. She intends to become a nurse. Good luck, Viola. I6 Slow m movement-111 'wtt a have Charles Thomas Francrs Jordan' He s as long as hrs name too Beneath a perpetually solemn expressron there hes a deep sense of humor sometrmes causrng hrm to slrp rnto drllicultres Chucky 1S an trchrteet the Bm nrsters rn Grace Church rnterest hrm extremely Moreover 15 an actor of no mean abrhty for hrs rnterpretfttrons of Uncle Josrah and Fudge Darroe were masterpreces Chuely s future rnten trons are hazy but he may hrt the road She tr pretty to 'walk wttll And 'wttty to talk wttlz And pleasant loo to tlmtk Oll Surely all who know her wrll agree that thrs sayrng could Lpply to none other th 111 Farth Marron Butler whose gay smrle and droll remarks have cheered her el rss mates through therr four years course Toots was grven the wrrtrng of h1lf the Class Wrll and was a member of the Grrls A A Grrls Glee Club unror College Club M H S Dramatrc Soerety md 1016 Debatrng Soercty of xxhreh she served as treasurer durrng the lfreshm 111 year learth rs also renowned for her abrhty to amuse her elassmates and rs the head of the famous joblot Socretv Her thoughts are now Waverrng betxx een Ada Ohro and Yale Her future rn tentrons are undecrded Szlence 15 the perfectest herald of joy Anna Margaret Rountree appears very trmrd rn school, but even the most shy hax e perrods when they forget themselves Ask Anna how she happened to drsgurse as a boy for a masquerade ball last summer We Judge she has a speeral fondness for elanerng because she nent one exenrng to a danee rn the pourrng rarn when all the grrls cxeept one fused to go Anna expects to be a nurse 77 11 - F . . 11 , , . 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Dzlzgent wozktng makes an expert work man Kenneth W1lbur Stockburger has fa1th fully followed th1s motto and graduated W1th honor He has been an aet1ve member of lb takmg part 1n the Semor Play as the father of NIHSLCI Skylrul and aet1ng as the butle1 1n lhe Doctor 1n Sp1tC of Hmqself He 1G mee pres1dent of 1916 Debatlng QOCIGLY and treasurel of M H S Dranntre SOCICLY VVe hope Kenneth w1ll be as successful m the But then her face, So lovely, yet so arch so full of mzrth Ed1th Grenvdle Swanson 1S another of our qu1et good naturecl gxrls Ed1th has never caused the faculty any worry for they gazed upon her force and rejoleed Inudentally she IS not on Mr Ivan G Snnth s 111X entory of supplementary ses sloners Ed1th graduated ruth honor There was a soft and penswe grace, A cast of thought upon her face VVe now rntroduee another of our qulet and unassummg grrls Mrldred VVarden It was M11dred that made such a reco1d as a member of the Gnls Basketball leam as the accurate 11CgOt13.tOI' of free tl11OWS M1lhe was a member of the Commere1al course and mtends to make pract1eal use of the knowledge she has gaxned durmg her four years at school Mlldred graduated w1th honor 78 ,, . . V H I. A - Y! ' is C D- ,. , . 1 . . 7 - . . . ' wr . ' , . . ,, . . 4. 1 , . . - . 1 x . k . A C A Q . - 1 l C D -V 1 . X future as he has been in the past. ll ' Y! ,, , - . ll I V - ' xv C . ' y ' V . . 4 . 7. ll ' YY , . ' . 7 . A frzend at ones back ts a safe brzdgc R015 111o11d Baldwm 'lhompson 1s cor taunly a 111co lookmg boy 1sn L that r1ght7 Along w1tl1 1115 good looks gocs a. good C11SpOS1t1OI1 111 of these makmg up a. good allround fellow Rav IS qu1tc a T hesp1an fox he p11t1e1pf1tcd 111 the tmmous Sopho111o1c mod t11Q1l 1nd 111 0111 QLIIIOI X011 hc, tool thc peut ot M ttly Buseoo 111 lht Collage 1'ol1t1e1a11 111 a grwcoful CPD and co11x1nc111g 1'I1'1.I'111k1 A 1'11St 119 Qontemplattd tnte1111 g thc 1'I'1lI11St1 y but he has hnally lLfO1lT16C1 and 11111 Sllver C1ty Sober sicadfaal and dcmure Beatnce Pearl Sn11th has certamly pursued her course qu1ct1y 'md studlously and has never caused the faculty a b1t of trouble She was c1111rm1n of Presen t.1t1on mght and gbradudted YV1ll11 ho11o1 lor a good poet za made as wall as bam Behold our Class Poet Dor1s Butler Txuss Sho n11ght also be called our Class 9o11gste1 as her lJC311t1f111VO1CC hws often cntc1ta111ed her classmates DO11b lb noted for hu '1pp0a1t111ce 1n Room 105 all out of buath about Hvc 11111111105 after the last bell has 1L111g She made a h1t 1n her pcrsonauon of 1X11ss 1110111 the pcdagogue 1n tht Llljlclly Club Play Sho 1S a member of the C,1101I' L1brary Club and Pennant st xff She 11111 take up smgmg 79 H ' 1 , ' . ,' yy ' r ' ' 1 'K - '. . . -. ,- , . . y Z A . A ' ' x K - . u' f 1 . I C -2 Ni 1 ' ' X X ' . jig - 1 Q . ' L ,' , ' 11' x x 1 X Y i ' - ' 5 rr ' . I 1' ' . 1: 1 t ' -5. 1 . 1 A - -' - ' ' . y ., . 5 probably continue 111 business in the 11 , I H , 1 , . L , v L I 1 C . C I ' . ' ' -, y , 1 ' A. 11 5 I ' , s .- I D ! Y. . L ' L s . . ' ' C 1 . ' , . . .'. ' . , - c V I -, 1 ' ' , I 'H I ' , , . , , 1 Ba - I f 1 l X' , v V . 1 - - u , rv Q . Y 7' She lows me she lozes me not You are now loolnng upon the noble eountenance of the Hon John Russell Nlagulre In the tuangular debate he made lnmself famous bv h1s splend1d 1ebuttal He lb one of our famous lhesp1an1tcs one of our Terps1eho1ean artlsts and a tenn1s player of no mean ab1l1ty As a smger he 1S second only to Caruso lhat lb the reason why the Boys Glee Club took advantage f hls not bemg present lt the mcetmg and elected h1m pres1dent of that noble or gamzauon Russell Llso showed great L'iCCl.ltlVB ab1l1ty 1n t me w 'ly he managed ll he Doctor 1n bp1te of Hlmself Rzch HL all lwnzan A lotelmms Lama l'enne1 has been one of 16s most actne members Qhe has taken part m several debates of the 1916 and G1rls M H 9 Debatmv 9oc1et1es was seeretary of the 10111161 soexety md secretfuy of her Class for two years also a member of the G1rls A A the Glrls Glee Club and manager of the newly formed Gnls lenms Club Laura has also txl en 11 trt 111 s xe1al plays and xull be best fC1T1LlTlbL1LLl 1s Queen Elma beth 1n the Semor P113 W1th all tlns she lb a lugh stand pllpll 1 Lnlnng fou1tl1 Laura has many fnends wlueh 15 doubt lessly due to her su eet lox able Cl1SpOS1t101'1 Her ways are wcws of pleasanmess Here IS Beryl Imogene Shepherd pleasant ltss YN1l,l1 a pleasant an Beryl has a sm1le fo1 exenone and has en deareel herselt to all her elassmatcs 'She 15 a member of the Glee Club lvlth honor 80 xx V I V H , . lf . C rx 'v A 1 x -. -H . , , 1 . , , 4 I. , O B. , 3. ,E . H' 1' Yr. H, V , . 1.7 . ,, xl V' F' 1, ,V - V,'11 . ,, . 7 , , V ' - - -w . f , . . L, . , . , , ,. X . . . ', , , . , . . 1, . l., - , 1 r ai z ,eH' 'd ' Y' S- 1 1-Y as 1. ', - ,, .x in , - , 1 . Y , . . , -, 7, , ',, .. H x. ,a , ' J. '. 4 ' - v -v 1 . . H ,. X l X V r X 'Ls s. K '4 x X , D You never eau tell about these quiet fellows, You know still waters run deep. Highly esteemed by his classmates is Kirtland Wilcox Decherd. He has been a loyal supporter of all school activities. He was elected to fulfil the duties of captain and manager of the tennis team, an honor which he highly deserved. His classmates unanimously gave their ap- proval of him for chairman of the Banquet Committee. He will continue his educa- tion at Yale, A happy heart makes a blooming vlsagef' Irene Van Almkirk can certainly lay claim to a blooming Visage and a beautiful smile, if you ask us! She is one of the spontaneous gigglers, although she is never conspicuous. Irene was a member of the afternoon session sewing circle, and never lacked a cheerful face in the most extenuating circumstances. She is a member of several of the school societies. Study to be quiet. For four years Julia Frances Lange has pursued her course quietly and industri- ously and has consequently been rewarded by graduating with honor. She will probably continue in a business career, and will bear with her the best Wishes of her classmates. 81 A sunny nature gitds the edge nf life's darkest cloud. Here she is, people, Mary Agnes Cant- well! Doesn't she look pleasant? Well, she most certainly is. Mary is an ardent Commercialite. Her future in- tentions are undecided. Learning makes a man ft company for himself. So Richard Grenville Tennant thinks for, aside from purposes of study, Gren- ville is seldom seen at school. However, Tennant believes in enjoying the society of his fellow-man fmark we do not say womanj, as well, as his sociability in study periods displayed. He was a member of the fourth period Senior Chemistry Class and first period Solid Class. He took part in the Senior Play, and is the winner of the Yale scholarship. With honor. . When the enamored sunny light Brightens her that 'was so bright. This applies to Marie Catherine Hart- nett and her hair. The latter is sort of a golden red that lights her pathway from afar. Convenient, isn't it, Marie? You see, she can always find her way home in the dark. Not that we mean to hint she is in the habit of doing so, but just in case she had OJ to, you know. Marie belongs to M. H. S. Girls' Debating Society and is a student of the Commercial course. With honor. 82 The man that blushes rs not gurte a brute Roswell Lmsley Shepherd has endured a great deal of teasmg for h1s beaut1ful blush but IS none the worse for that Shep has been qulte promment 1n football havmg played a fine game for the past two years and servlng as manager th1s last season He was presldent of the Boys A A has belonged to several soc1et1es and was on the Photograph Commrttee Lrnsley, by the way comes from North Haven but has spent a good deal of hrs t1me for the past two years rn Menden W1th honor A wrt, and never shy of uszng 'Lt To whom does th1s more aptly apply than to Margaret Louxse Soule? Peg has been a popular member of 16 for four years and as an actress starred ln the part of Rachel Templeton m I1 he College Pol1t1c1an Peg IS a member of 1916 Debat1ngSoc1ety M H S Dramat1e Soexety the Glee Club the G1rls Tenn1s Club and the G1rls A A A ready heart and wrllmg harzd Here 1S Arlene Ray Bushnell manager of the Gmrls A A M H S Debatmg Socrety of 1916 'md M H S Dramatre Socrety Arlene was also property mms tress for the College Pol1t1c1an and took part 1n the mmstrels Ra 1S well hked among her elassmates for her 1ead1ness to help 'md fo1 her sound adv1ce Her future career has not been revealed but she w1ll undoubtedly be successful 'tlong whatever hne she follows 83 u - - H 1 . 1: 11 - - - 1 1 1 . ., 1 ' 1 1 11 ' ' ' 11 1 1 f 1 uf . . . ,, . I , . . . . . , . ' 1 1 ' 1 , . . 11 ' - 11 ' 1 . , . . ., . . . 1 Q , c . . . ' 1, . ' 11 ' - ' 11 - 1 - Q, ' , 14 yu ' ' L ' ' . 1 1 - 1 1 1 ' Y 1 . A perfect lady. Look What's here! It's Harold Clark Peck. We are all used to seeing his eccentric figure on the floor of our gym- nasium as he dances to the strains of Hans ' music. His graceful form may also be seen often at the Lincoln Street court, for he is one of our best tennis players. In our junior year Peckie took care of our Prom. in a Way that is much to be commended. His ability as an actor was best shown in The College Politician and the Senior Play. He is also a member of the Annual staff. Music hath charms. This is Fanny Hall, one of our Very quiet girls. However, Fanny is Well liked in spite of that fact. She is quite a musician, although many of her class- mates are not aware of her ability. Fanny no doubt will pursue the study of music. With honor. A sweet, attractive kind of grace. One of the chief possessions of Margaret Barbara Morse. Peggy has pursued her Way through her four years' Course very quietly, but was liked by all who knew her. She graduated with honor. Mar- garet Was a member of several societies. 84 Quiet and refined, a gentleman to the core. Quiet and modest was Arthur Andrews Service, but he got there just the same. For the past year he has successfully Written the High School news for the Record He was one of our champion- ship football team, and the captain of our track team. The Senior Class chose him for chairman of their Reception Committee. As sweet as a lark. Elizabeth Clark is another one of our many songsters. She has taken very little part in High School affairs, yet she is well known and liked by her classmates. Bessie is seldom seen alone for she has a bosom friend, as you say. She sings in the Choir and Glee Club. Huntsinger's this fall. Industry ever its own reward bringing. We feel sure that Mazella Gomez will receive her reward as she has been one of the most industrious girls of 1916. She has a most beautiful alto voice but hasn't given her classmates the benefit of it until the last year, as a singer in the Choir. From her oral themes in English class we have realized her ability along the line of elocution. One would never think Mazella ever had such thoughts, but she enjoyed her vacation at the shore with a wedding ring on. She will take a P. G. course this fall. 85 Tell us one instanre of a crooked electionfl VVhy Georgie Herbert Garside, you should not lose your temper so! But never mind, outside of politics George is all right. He is one of our best dancers and in the College Politician he took a very difiicult role in a way which could not be excelled. Little, but oh my! The truth of this statement as applied to Mildred Johnson is very apparent, for though small in stature, Mildred has played quite an important part in the annals of 1916. Jeff was treasurer of the 1916 Debating Society for the past year and chairman of the Flower Committee. She has also been a member of the Girls' Glee Club, Girls' Debating Society, and M. H. S. Dramatic Society, and took part in the minstrels. Mil is a piano player of some note Cwe did not intend this for a punb, and her performances after basket- ball games during the past Winter have been much appreciated by her classmates. W'e might also add Mildred's favorite remark: Well, George says-. D011'f wake me up, IYHI dreaming. Yes, George, we know it. That is one of George Price Luken's favorite occupa- tions. However, it's not the occupa- tion but the subject matter that is im- portant. All Thedas aren't movie actresses, you know. Perhaps George could tell you why the latest slang for Do you understand me? is Catch me? instead of L'Get me? For a quiet boy George became rather merry QMaryD during the last few days of school. 86 Be always as merry as ever you can, For no one delights in a sorrowful man. Mansfield Allen Lyon is a very opti- mistic lad and naturally full of Mary- fmentj. Mingie was a member of the 1916 Track Team. In the Hartford meet while trying to ill his shoes with sand Cwhich we know -he did not needj, and at the same time jump twenty-two feet, five inches, he fell backward and only succeeded in doing the former. Mingie won the much-coveted M in this branch of sports. Andover will have our office boy in the fall. A gentle maiden. Mildred Alice Wliiting is one of our littlest girls. However, Mildred was fortunate enough to obtain a part in the Senior Play. and sang the alto part in the duet before Queen Elizabeth. You will not be surprised to learn that she is a member of the Glee Club. Mildred intends to take the kindergarten course at New Britain Normal in the fall. We wish you best luck, Mildred. With honor. - And always wears a sunny mood. This is none other than Edith Lillian Gertrude Davies, known as Gert among her most intimate friends. She is the possessor of a very good' voice, and is quite a pianist too. Naturally that accounts for her membership in the Glee Club. lrVith honor. ' 87 He hath a natural wise szncertty A strnple truthfulness At least Ralph Weatherbee Stetson has pxoved th1s to be true For four years he has been a falthful fr1end of study Stxll he found txme to mdulge 1n hls two pet hobb1es bleyclmg and photography He was on the Pennant staff for two ycars and so you w1ll not be surpnsed to see h1m on the Annual staff also He mtcnds to make Yale hls next stop Ralph was on the honor roll The joy of youth and health her eyes dzsplayed And ease of heart her every look conveyed Thls IS Vlola Elvlra Falk V1ol'1 they attend school GVCIY day and makes good use of her mme wh1le here She IS very Jolly and full of fun as her comrades can attest V1ola vs ent out fo1 basketball tlns wmter and has the honor of belng o. Commerc1al1te For nothtng lovelzer can be found tn woman than to study household goods Who can tell what use Helen VV1lk1n son W1ll make of her great t1a1n1ng 1n Domestw A1ts durmg her Hrqh School course? We have heald very l1ttle from hm but we have often seen her work 1n thxs l1ne on GYlllb1t1OIl Helen belongs to the famous Chemxstry class of the Jumor year She mtends to enter Normal thls fall 88 ,, . . . 'f Y Y ' H . . L, . , . . H Y! ' L ll VY . . .A - , H .E .V . .C 4 I . KY say, comes a. long way on the car to L . . Y Q C H ' . . . H x -' ' ,-, , V l . 7 . I love the ladzes Laurence Franc1s Conway Camp South wrek the hatless wonder the boy who bangs at the hand organ on Monday mornmg whose counterfelt you are now gdzmg upon 1S the boy who made the Wonderful speech at the banquet H served falthfully on the Pennant st Lff md was the treLsu1e1 of the Boys Glcc Club LELLIICHLL has rrmny hobblcs fmmong whlch are photography and b1CyC lmg H1s future 11'ltC1'lt1011S are unde uded I n her ear he wlmpers gazly If my heart by ugns ran tell lfazden I have watched lhee dazly And I thmk thou lov st me well Tlns IS Anne Ulr1ch s favorltc dltty perhaps bee zusc she hfts he Lrd It so often Hear her deny lt but that blush gn es her tway Ncvu mxnd Anne pml und Commermalltc and a good student She 18 a member of the Gxrls M H S De butlng SOCILLY and the Glee Club She hts C1 faculty fOl bemg chosen for Mr C ood Lles sprual ehomscs and rendued suvme to her colnmumty by sxngmg 111 the patr1ot1c exeruses Lt the Audxtonum May 30th A most modest mazd Such 1S Marwn Forbes one of our qu1et Con1merc1al students Mr1r1on was never heard to m Llcc a sound 111 M H S but closely pursucs her studms cmd we lmaglnc has caught up to them ln great style Mauou wlll enter the lJllblllLbS world 89 LL ' Y! ! 1 r ' - I Y , ' , . e 1 X ' x H x f . . I 1 f - - . .7 1 . . 1 - ,X 1 l . L ., C - U 7, . ' . , X V, r,' - 4- I- , ,' ,Y ' 1 Y I- 1 H ' . ' ' Y. , ' ' , - , l t ' f ,.' v . x , z . f , , 4 ' Brown go Well together. Anne IS a '4 x ' ,x I fy f - , ' Y 'Y . x x . X' Q 2 xl - X .' . . . . . u X- V- w ' -1 ' k 7 1' r ' , H - H , .1 . . x X V V ' z K S f . . t ., ' ' . . K ' V , , . l , .' ' V 1' , . This was a man True to his school. This is Bernard VVilliam Cohen. Throughout his High-school career Bernard has endeavored to aid his Alma Mater as much as he could. From the day he was appointed to the Pen- nant staff he labored uneeasingly to free our monthly publication from debt, and his efforts, combined with those of others, were successful. Bernie also dis- played dramatic talent, having taken part in the annual Pennant Play, the College Politician, and also in the Senior Play. He is an oliieer in the M. H. S. Dramatic and Debating Societies, and took part in the annual triangular debate. He is also a member of the 1916 Debating Society and the Boys' Glee Club. He is a member of the Annual staff, and will continue his studies in the academic department ol Yale. Woman at heart is woman still. Though Ida Sara Koplin held one of the much-prized seats in Room 105 this year, she has succeeded in pursuing her course quietly and undisturbed by that somewhat lively room. Ida, however, always attended the school activities, especially the basketball games, and gained With honor on her diploma in the Commercial course. Her future inten- tions have not been learned. To all she smiles extends. Cecilia Miriam Cohen usually has a smile for everybody. She is another of those charming Commereialites. Celia belongs to the Glee Club and the M. H. S. Dramatic Society. She is quite a piano player as well. Ceclia is quite a dancer and enjoys herself after the basketball games. 90 Sllenee is golden. Howard Hafner is another silent simoleon, for he has never been heard to utter a word in school! Howard was a high-standing Commercialite, and be- longed to the famous Bachelors' Club. His future will be spent on his farm, where he is feeding a hen carpet tacks in order to see if it will lay a carpet! I never with lmporlanl air In conversation overbearf' Ruth A. Chall is another one of our quiet girls. She was a member of the Commercial department, and will no doubt be looking for a position soon. Good luck, Ruth! uLU,1Zg1fl'lSlL1:1Zg, langnid, llstless lady. Surely this can be no other than Doris Babbitt Powell. Doris, however, is quite an elocutionist, and besides, took part in the Senior Play and the College Politician. She will attend Normal in the fall. Witli honor. 91' He cannot be a perfect man, Not being tried and tutored in the world. Stephen Burke Rice, another member of the North Haven contingent which arrived at school at any hour provided it was after 8:45. Steve has a Very quiet nature and has gone through his four years without the least trouble to the faculty, except for the Fifth period Fridays when he succeeded in Pegging away all the love notes he had scribbled out for a week. Work for the night is coming. This applies without applying to Arlene Grace Schuster. She worked both day and night. That is, she Went to High School one or two periods a day and attended night school also to make up for lost time. We've got to hand it to Arlene for it Certainly took grit to do a thing like that. There was a soft and perzsive grace, A cast of thought upon her face. Ida Katherine Rackcr is a Commera cialite of no mean ability, although few of her classmates may claim to number her among their acquaintances. You sec, Ida is of a retiring and quiet nature, and is one of the few to whom llr. Smith has not extended a hearty welcome to return at 2:45. However, probably this is one of the reasons why Ida graduated with honor. 92 Life is real, life is earnest. Walter Dunne, one of the members of the Commercial course, and an active member of the Bachelors' Club. Walter, although not hailing from any town such as Manchester, can talk Plrettyj Afccuratelyj about the different methods of tobacco culture, its habits and pecu- liarities. A rnaiden never bald, of spirit so still and quiet that her motion blushed at herself. Florence May Kewell, one of our modest, well-liked girls, has easily become conspicuous through being ineonspieuous. Florence always awaited the English oral-theme day, and she generally de- livered a monologue. Florence did tell us, however, that she liked riding in automobiles and playing Victrolas. We agree that these are quite strenuous diversions, but of some attraction, never- theless. Who is he, Florence? Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low- An excellent thing in woman. Esther Almeda Anderson pursued her way through the Commercial course noiselessly and steadily. In fact, she has been so quiet that it gave some of her classmates quite a surprise around gradua- tion time to ind that there really was such a Senior! However, Esther has made quite a few friends in her career who wish her success as an alumnus of M. H. S. 9,3 My tongue wlthm my llps I new For who talks much must toll zu lam 90 tlnnks one of ou1 qu1etc5t and best behaved boys 111711113111 Ste1nbe1g B111 Surpr1sed ex cryonc by blossonnng out as a d'1ncc1 mnd lmdy k1l1e1 LL the P10111 1'o1 he was 11evc1 suspected of bang, 1111111 L1 w1Ll1 the fm sex H 1 busmess m L11 L 1ncn1bc1 of sever 11 s,0e1et1e5 111 school and a lngh st llllllllg Student YVC wouldnt be Su1p11sed 1f pany some d ly Her look nonzpoud and molly eye Bompolee zz motclzlms constancy Eduh Cutrude Fuller one of the qlllet glrls of the COH1IT1C1C1l1 class came to hght her Sen1or year '15 head usher for the Semor Play She fulfilled l1er dut1es 1n that e'1pae1ty splend1d1y you may be S1116 Perhaps the fact, that Ed1th had 1 front seat 1n Room 101 accounted for hc1 St11d1011'w a1 but It any 1ate Ed1tl1 g13.dllLtU,l XV1tl1 1101101 She zs aofrce so gay so ap! So blessed a dLSf70SZl'L0ll Esthe1 Edna Danekmd has made many fnends because of l1e1 good natured ways Lnd we hope she w1l1 eontmue to do so Qhe has been 'L l13.1C1XVO1'k1I1g student md one of the 5l11n1ng hghts of the g1rls C,l1em1s,try 'md Physus clzsaeb Esther graduated xx 1th 11ono1 94 H V. .I I. , . ' 1 . I V 6 . M .V ,, X Y . ' . - ' -1 U . l . . ' - 1 - x y , 1 Af ' ,' . -'z z '- ' 1' z K ' . . 1 .C K. , . X. N. , ,' Y fz 'Az' ' ' 1 e a 3 1 , 1 - s- ,' 3 1 z . , 1 Y Y X . N .F. ' Bill owned the Pelton Publishing C0111- ' ' 'z . U - , - , , - , , 1 - u 1 , , I p S y-'V 4 . I il' X x , ' ' ' 'a ', . ' 5 . . C . . , l . C A I K - 1' ' Q '1', z . l 1 Y Z x ' .- 11 - , , Y 1 , I- - - 1, . 4 ' , . 2 , ' ' ' . L C A ' - I , , 1 1 ' ' ' A ' 1 . , 1 .4 1. .4 1 -1 -4 The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Who is this light-haired youth? Why, this is Norman Thomas Stead, another star on '16's famous athletic teams. He is a Commercialite, but studying never worried him much. He made a fine carpenter in the Senior Play, taking the part of Master Atkins. Norman has appeared to be a very quiet young man, but recently he has showed some attraction for the fair sex of '16. Those 'who make the least noise do the most work. VVould you like to see someone who really studied? Then gaze upon the face of Gertrude Henrietta Rudolph. Doesn't she look like an industrious person? Gertrude has been quiet and hard-Working and caused little excite- ment, She was greatly interested in the Physics class this year. Gertrude has With honor on her diploma. H Her face radiates good nature. This is very true of Edith Sawatske for her smiling countenance was apt to confront you any day at High School, and the weekly singing period was a good example of Edith's love of fun. Edith has disclosed very little of her history to her schoolmates, but We could a tale unfold. Edith has been well liked, and we wish her good luck in thc future. 95 Many are called, but few are prepared. If you ever heard Walter Stanley, alias Pink, alias Red, get up and recite: L'Well, er, a, er, a-hem, a-a-a! you would think that you were in a kindergarten hearing the infants recite vowels. Pinky, who is famous for his circus, and his fondness for Mr. Shute, is a chronic kicker at everything and anything- that's why so many opposing guards got stepped on last football season. In his rocky path through the marts of learning, however, Pink made his way, and despite the evils of chocolate cake, survived. Again 'wc have 'lit!le, but oh myl' Who would think that Effie Louise Brookman, apparently a most innocent little body, would cause so much disturb- ance in class rooms by her giggles. Effie is young, but we who know her best have recently learned of her attraction for a certain person in East Meriden. She is one of our industrious Commer- cialites whose ambitions have procured for her a position in business life before graduation. Hoch der Kaiser! Albrecht Albert Schwab VVeber is a member of the 1916 Class who was often seen but seldom heard during his school year. However, Albrecht has been a hard-working student, and a member of the first period Virgil class. 96 A most modest maiden. Marie Agnes Riley is one of our quietest girls. Strange to say her shyness does not prevent her from enjoying Lally- pops. Marie has a tendency for falling down stairs. She is a member of the Glee Club, M. H. S. Girls' Debating Society and 1916 Debating Society. She was one of the soloists in the successful 1916 minstrel show. Yale will aid her next year in developing her ability in this line. Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action arrives, Stop thinking and go in. Frederick Mandeville. Behold our Mandie, captain of the champion 1915 Football Team! Fred has been a member of the football squads since his Sophomore year, and has made an enviable record for himself as an end, being picked as one of the All-State ends in his Junior year. Mandie is quite a Shakesperean student, his favorite character since he has become a student of French being Lord Beckley. 'L'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Anna Rose Israel was one of those charming young ladies in the minstrels. Don't you recognize her? Anna. was a Commercial student, and although a very quiet one always seemed ready for a good time. She graduated with honor and no doubt will continue her business career. 97 H e loved his countrymen well. If you don't believe the above, ask White 8: Bottrell. David Samuel Miller, one of our all-round men, played football, basketball and baseball, and he wasn't half bad either. He was also a member of that ill-fated and unlucky political machine which needed oiling and lacked a few cogs. That you may be loved, be amiable. For four years Jennie Anna Lapidos has pursued her course quietly and stu- diously, nevertheless she has made many friends during her stay at M. H. S. New Britain Normal will welcome her in the fall. With honor. If I rest, I rust. This is Radcliff Vlfright Bristol, one of our quiet and industrious boys. He is talented and renowned as an extemporan- eous speaker and poet, a very prominent member of the Agassiz Association, and actor in the Senior Play. He is a member of the famous first period Solid Class, and is the boy who knows the X, Y, Z of bees. Radcliff intends to enter Storrs Agricultural College this fall. With honor. 98 A'She is a bonny, 'wee lass. To no one does this apply more fitly than to Katherine Elizabeth Flaherty. Katherine took one of the leading parts in the Senior Play, and acted most creditably, too. She is the only one in the Senior class Who completed the course in three years. Congratulations, Kath- erine! With honor. To see is lo admire. Surely of no individual was this more truly said than of Helena Elizabeth Ferry. Babe is one of those all-round good sports, and can take a joke as well as give one. She is Very fond of the shore and spends much of her time near the Beach, Warden off mosquitoes. Her future intentions are undecided. HA youth to fortune and lo fame unknown. A quiet looking lad, is he not? But quite a ladies' man for all that is Kenneth Rudolph Parker. These quiet, unas- suming chaps are, you know, in other Words, Still Water runs deep. Now just notice that rejoyceing expression in his eyes. Another nice thing about Kenneth is that he is one of those dear little Boy Scouts who stand around and look so big and manly in their uniforms. i, 99 Bonnie brown eyes are the eyes for me. Mary Leonora Artkop is the damsel to whom this quotation applies. That is self-evident. Mary is a member of the famous 1916 Debating Society, and has been since her Freshman year. She has shone in Chemistry and Physics classes and has also been knowns to write poetry -which has found its way into the Pennant Her future intentions are undecided. ' Here's another, why may not that be the skull of a lawyer? Raymond Carmen Warden returned to us last September after an interlude at Wilbraham Academy Where he upheld the honor of his native town by prowess in athletics. Wats played fullback on the football team and was in the lineup of the baseball and basketball teams. Ray is an all-round athlete and also an all-round walker, but lately has developed a liking for strolls toward South Meriden. Wats will continue his studies at Syracuse. Ill blows the wind that profls nobody. This is Mary M. McNulty who now smiles on you. Don't omit the middle initial, it's very important. You see there are two Mary McNu1tys and it's been a difficult task to distinguish one from the other for four years. They chose the same course and have been in several classes together. Consequently, the poor teachers have had to address them as Mary M. and Mary E., respective- ly. This one is, We are lead to believe, quiet and dignified. With honor. 100 Toning, rejoicing, sorrowing, onward through life he goes. William Lally has certainly done his share of toiling and rejoicing, but for further information we refer you to M. Riley, although we're rather doubtful about the sorrowing part. We don't' believe it's in Bi11's make-up to sorrow long over anything. Bill has a strong QD passion for doing Virgil and reciting oral themes. There's one good thing about him, he'll always let you know he's prepared and he never tries the bluff stunt. With honor. Shall we gather strength by irresolntion and inaction? Now behold Miss Mary E. McNulty. Sad to relate, she is not of the gentle, retired nature of her namesake. She is even, so we've heard, inclined to be quite noisy Coll horrorslj But Cone ray of hopeD this defect is said to be offset by a clever wit. She, like Mary M., joined the ranks of Commercialites. With honor. pOne of the best rnen in the jieldf' Behold, Royal Joseph Lacourciere, one of the athletes of '16 who aided the famous football team into its many victories. Royal is a strong lad and this has probably assisted him in athletics. He is a good-natured fellow and has many friends in Meriden High. He was one of the players in Master Skylark, the Senior Play, and may be recommended for taking the part two days before it was presented to the public. 101 Silence snilelh best. No one could ever see why Edna Dooley, another of our Commercial students, did not make herself heard until in a recitation one day, one of our scouts discovered that she never speaks Without blushing. However, Edna was one of our highest-standing students, and ex- pects to hold down some office position some day in the near future. He nudged along, nnknowing what he sought, And 'whistled as he went. Charlie Wiilder is some Whistler. If you ever happened to Walk through the corridors behind him, you could hear him warble soft' bird-notes, for he is an close student of nature. Picky never believed in hanging around the halls after 1:15, but hastened away to quell his raging appetite Qwe suspectj. Charles graduated with honor. 4'Mnsic's golden tongue. As the verse implies, Mary Elizabeth Fitzpatrick is one of our song-birds. She delighted us with her solo at the minstrels, and has given her services all year by singing in the Choir on Monday morning in chapel. Bessie has one hobby, a Steadfyj belief in cheerfulness. Bessie is an optimist. Her future intentions have not been revealed. 102 The most melancholy of all days 15 that m whzch gou have not laughed Full well thls apphes to James Franc1s VValsh and for four years of hrs H1gh School course lns sm1les have bnghtened the pathway of knowledge James would have 1llum1nated thc Semor Play had not the melancholy days descended upon h1m wxth the event of the mumps j1mm1e 1S a v1ol1n1st of no mean ab1l1ty and 15 a member of the Mandohn Club As merry as the day zs long Lauretta Mary Murphy was noted for her late entry m 105 each mormng and also for her grggle Lauretta was always very soc1able and many were the repr1 mands she recc1ved when startmg to tell her gay sp1r1t remalned the same, un daunted by afternoon sess1ons and what ever her future career may be we are sure her pathway w1ll be no gloomy one He gave lux lzltle all Harry Grossman certamly d1d that httle thmg for never was a more loyal person seen 1n M H S Jake had more than lus share of hard luck for he was ser1ously mjurcd 1n football three years ago and smcc then was never ent1rely well Howeve1 he was the pcrsonnica t1on of school splrrt from that trme to th1s and never falled to put rn all the help he could to athletrcs Harrys future w1ll be 1n the j1tney busmess from current reports 103 u - - ' , YY I ll ' ,Y . I . v Q A L her neighbors all about it. However, , - I IK 0 1 YY Y ' 1 Y x I . . -v - . , . Y . Y 7 Wrth carefree brow may she cormhue on lzfe sjoyous path Here 15 one of our happy grrls Anna E Cullen She 1S a Commercralrte but IS well known by all the students of 16 It has been rumored that Anna IS qurte a bluffcr but then rumors are not always true She made a grand attendant rn the Semor Play rn the court of Queen Ehzabeth The busrness World W1ll prob ably be benehted by her rn the future By the way, Anna has a beautxful blush We well have a good schedule and a good team The above was sard by Herbert I Burkmshaw once upon a t1me Whetlmer he meant xt or not you can yudge for your Herbert was a star OD on our baseball team and a member of the Also Ran Soclety Cahas Tammany Hallj Whlch had such hard luck for the past year Every man rs a volume rf you know how to read hem Fredenck Kenneth Wexsner one of our drmmutxve assoclates Mxcky IS an actrve member of the fourth perlod Chem1stry assocxatron and acted 1n the capacrty of announcer of Burkmshaw s explosrons Fred was also manager referee and agrtator of the Chcmrstry Basketball League Wh1ch managed to complete the season Wrthout playmg any games, due to the excellence of Mr Wersner s d1plo macy H ' ' - Y - H . V . . . 1 . , , , up V . ll ' 11 , . self. We refuse to commit ourselves. Y Y li ' ' ' y ' YY Y I. . y I . . . , . C 4 1 1 . , . 104 Me1z of few wards are the best men. Doc Kroeber doesn't speak much, for he, ladies and gentlemen, is the mayor's chauffeur! In the famous fifth period Bold Bluffers' class he was noted for his temerity in making dates, and Mr. Scanlon and Miss Murphy were nearly driven to drink Cat the fountainj every time he made one in his recitations. Doc has a brilliant future ahead as auto department of the Aetna Insurance Company. You advance slowly, but surely. This may be well said of Katherine Claire Shea. But never mind the speed, Kat, as long as you get there. A change of course at the end of her Freshman year benehted Katherine greatly, and since then she has so steadily advanced that now, indeed, her teachers can say, Well done, good and faithful servant. The Commercial course is the one in which she Won her laurels. 'With honor. Smiles in defeat. Yes, that's the one. Sec that oratorical expression? He's our prominent class- mate, John Anthony Danaher, politician, mountain climber, baseball player, prize essayist, interscholastic dehater, member of the Senior Play Cast and Editor-in- Chief of the Pcnnant. Johann is headed for New Haven, and We predict that the legal lights will soon have an addition. With honor. 105 A nd, oh, she dances such zz way, N0 sun upon an Easter day Is l1aU so fair zz sight. Dancing is the special hobby of Mary Frances Gleason, and she may well be proud of it. Mary is a high-standing pupil, graduating with honor. Through- out her High School course she has Won many friends. This little girl is also gifted with a soprano voice and she used it to good advantage in the minstrel show. What more can mortal 'wish for than to sleep? Surely no one could have carried this motto out more fathfully than Henry Stange. He was a member of the Chem- istry and Solid Geometry, and slept peacefully through both classes. We sincerely hope that Henry will find his path as Rosy as he did during his course at M. H. S. How bftilltitllll and mlrtlzfztl the glance of her eye, Like a star glancing ont from the blue of the sky. Eileen Anna Cushing registered in 107 and therefore had the license to that vicinity during intermission. Eileen has aided the war orphans by collecting stamps and selling them by the pound- must have some communication bureau! Eileen and Helen Dooley are greatly interested in garden culture and intend to go out East and specialize in oats, fallow and tomato grapes. Eileen is very good natured and always has a smile. 106 Gund humor suitelh best. Behold, friends, James Samuel Wilson, a fine example of what an optimist should be! Jimmie is a high-standing pupil, and occupied one of the cnviable seats in Room 105. Hc won the Price Greenleaf Scholarship for Harvard. He was also Chairman of the Photograph Committee. With honor. Hence loathed melancholy. Surely melancholy never found a friend in Mae Adelle Lacourciere. She is just brimming over with fun and rumor has it that she has done not a little to enter- tain a certain dancing class of Mrs. Greene's this winter. School matters were treated with the same jolly out- look. But thcn, you know, Mae heard that axiom about all work and no play making Jack a dull boy and she intends to be on the safe side by securing her play first. . Seldom seen, seldom heard. Martin Francis Burke lived up to this motto faithfully, at least while in school., VVe cannot vouch for him outside. Mar- tin is a very studious chap and a member of that squeaky machine, Tammany Hall, generally known as the Also Ran Society. 107 Be not like dumb, driven cattle! So Katherine Margaret Nolan advises and, believe me, there is nothing dumb about Kat. We doubt if ever, during the whole four years of her High School life, Kat has been able to go about the building with that carefree air which comes from not having to duck past some teacher's door to avoid a session. But Kat is a witness that, duck as you may, such little reminders can seldom be escaped. Kat is a good student and has worked hard for the Pennant. She is also an ardent QD debater and holds the position of secretary for the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. With honor. A Hercules of a man. James joseph Fitzpatrick, Jr., athlete par excellence, dancer de luxe, popular boy and pool shooter! Isn't that enough to qualify any one for a niche in the hall of fame? Fitz is the man Who, in athletics, put Meriden on the map. In baseball, football and basketball he is unsurpassed. In our Senior year he managed the treasury in an efficient manner. Moreover, he attended to the business end of the Senior Play, combin- ing untiring energy with calm steadfast- ness. Whatever is worth doing at all is 'worth doing well. Surely Gertrude Agne Hanagan has well lived up to this motto. Gertrude is a Commercialite and a high-stand pupil, and hence graduated with honor. VVC do not know her future intentions, but wish her all luck in her career, what- ever it may be. 108 A regular brass band. Did you hear a clamor? Well, it must be jack Pierson. Jack is naturally quite boisterous and always joined in the M. H. S. cheers on the gridiron, stating as his reason for doing so, I wish to 'blow' the goose out of my way. On two occasions he did. jack also played on the 1916 basketball and baseball teams. Sober, steadfast and demuref' This motto applies to Irene Kathryn Bouehie. Irene is one of our girls who has caused her teachers little trouble. She is a hard-working Commercialite and is sure to be rewarded for her in- dustrious course in High School. Irene has been a loyal member of the M. H. S. Debating Society, taking part in the debates given during 1916. A fool there was. This is Harry Denis Malloy. Verily, if he had lived in olden times he would have been court jester. He is well known as an oral-theme comedian, and as a historian-well you remember, Harry holds the destinetion of being the only candidate of the Also Ran Society who was successfully elected. 109 Caruso in disguise. Lester J. Wilton will long be remem- bered in the annals of 1916 for his Hne voice. He was one of the soloists in the m'nstrels, and sang all year in the Choir. Lester was, unfortunately, unable to be with us at graduation, but received his diploma just the same. He was one of those who disturbed the peace of English every second period. Fm sure cards an enemy to life. Edwin Daniel Kelly certainly believes this motto for he is always jolly and more often jollied. Nevertheless Edwin can be real intelligent when he wants to, especially in English. One of his tend- encies is to give an oral theme lasting one minute when it should last five minutes. Study his picture more closely and you will perceive that he has wonderful auburn hair. 110 9 gg5g.,.,.,,., an-,qggg :SEQ-.va-.ro-r -:ao-:aegis 9 2 -2 9 9 MOTTO 9 9 9 Esse IQIIHIII Vide1'i 9 9 Q . ,,,Q 9 9 EBIBLEBI 9 Pin 0 9000 9 9 2 COLORS G 5 Purple and Gold 9 9 9 FLOWER 9 5 9 ' Mountain Laurel Z 9 9 g2gE.,,.,.,, ....,.,..qEgE ggggsma .,.,.,.,.-,ggg Class Day Exercises AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE TWENTY-FIRST AT EIGHT O'CLOCK Select Class 1011 ...,........,,. Poem, .......... . ..Mamlolin Club . . .Doris B. Twiss . . .Marjorie Doyle .Harry D. Malloy .......Glce Clubs . . .Earl M. Bilger .Marion C. Beach Bernard XV. Cohen . ..,...... Quartet . .Faith M. Butler Class History-Part I ,..........,... .. Class History-Part II. ............,... .. Song- He That Hath a Pleasant Face Class Oration ...............,......... Class Prophecy-Part I. . . . . . . . Class Prophecy-Part II .... Song- Auf VVcidcrsehen , . Class Will-Part I ........ Class Will-Part I1 ........,..... . . .Charles jordan .Beatrice L. Smith Presentation of Class Gift ........,. Song- O for the Wings of a Dove . . . Solo and Obligato ............... ..,. D oris B. Twiss 111 .......Glee Clubs 9.00 aooqvmoa-:ooo-:aaa-zo-:au a-noooooQQ-mea-no-z-.momma-.vo-.moo oaonro e Q 3 e 9 a a 2 9 e a o e o 2 0 o 9 e 3 o 0,04-ee u-u-1-M-u-e-4-c-1-c-4-1-urum .M-N-u-Q-4-nmM-M-u-u.u-Q PART I Wfafjioric Doyle Our Class came in just little things, Between a little world and sky, And dreamed not of the coming stings VVhich from the upper classmen Hy. Yet, as our little lessons grew, Our self-importance took a rise, From nineteen-sixteen but a few Have kept till now their Freshman size. But now our course completed lies, Four years of answering what and whyg Yet, in the future will our cries Ring ever true to Meriden High! 4 And among the truest of the true will undoubtedly be Mildred Stratton. For four years she has unceasingly kept her classes in an uproar and herself in trouble. In the meantime she occupied, in her Senior year, four positions: Vice-president of the Senior Class, the Girls' A. A., the M . H. S. Dramatic Society, and the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. But more important than any of these is her fame as a basketball player. For two years she held the position as center on our championship girls' teams without once meeting her peer. Mil also won a scholarship. Speaking of basketball, there are two more people who ought to be mentioned in the star class: Mil and VVats 'Warden. The former is an ex- cellent forward, the latter a guard. Ray's abilities were not confined to basket- ball, however, for he adorned both the football and baseball teams as well, and was always right on the Dot. Did you go to the Minstrels? Well, if you didn't you certainly missed a number of good things. But what brought the Minstrels to my mind now was the sight of Bessie Fitzpatrick. You know that she sang a solo for us that night. She has a wonderfully sweet, Steadfyj voice. One of our cheerful, good-natured people is Esther Anderson. She has been a quiet member of our Class most of the time. This year she blossomed out as a debater. Now, Slivers, you blush for the people. Slivers? Oh, yes! Marion Rohan is her real name. But didn't anybody ever tell you how she got her nickname? You see, it's this way. Slivers is a little variation for slice, and a slice comes from-well, I guess I'd better let Marion tell you that. She was a guard on the Girls' Basketball Team. Ray for Marion! Do you see that golden glow over there? Don't get excited, it won't set the place on fire. It's kept under good control by Irene Bouehie, a quiet, hard-working girl who would be a shining light in any company. Football! Reggie VVilliams! VVhen you say one, you have to say the 112 other. Reginald was the speedy quarterback who helped nail the Bacon for this year's unbeatable football team. Two McNultys now have we, Mary M. and Mary E. Commercialites both are they, who from work do turn to play. Of course you all know of the Raggedy, Raggedy Man, rbut I wonder if you're acquainted with the raggy, raggy man. In case you're not, Mr. Thompson, suppose you stand up and give them a look. Raymond's one of those loyal, into-everything fellows. In the College Politician, he took the part of the roughneck to perfection. School spirit certainly found a loyal subject in Helen Wilkinson. She's one of our domestic science ladies, and can make the most wonderful cocoa. By the way, Helen has been rather interested in the Boy Scout movement this year. But, if questioned on this point she will indignantly exclaim, Well, I should say Knott! To speak of Florence Kewell, and not at the same time to mention her friend, Edith Sawatske, would be out of the question. These girls have been intimate friends during all their High-school career. Florence is quiet and modest, but Edith has a giggle which has often been more than enough to betray them both to some watchful teacher. Kenneth Stockburger has been a faithful worker on the Pennant Staff for two years. Lately he has shown us what he can do in the acting line, too, for he was one of the shining lights in the Senior Play. He is a high-standing pupil, and one of that small band of heroes who have mastered four years of mathematics. Art interests him of late, especially that of Gibson. Soft, soft music is stealing, sweet, sweet lingers the strain, Loud, loud now it is pealing, waking the echoes again. And here she is, our songbird and poet, Doris Twiss. Many's the time she has charmed us with her wonderful voice, in chapel Monday mornings and in various entertainments. The original Master Skylark himself would have been ashamed to contend against her in the Senior Play. She is also a poet of no little fame. Some of her poetry has been published way out in California. john De Pizzol and Charlie Winder are Commercialite pals. However, their pet hobbies do not agree. John is fond of lingering near the Smithfyj at South Meriden, while Charlie prefers to spend his time in Meriden proper, whistling, Mr. Dooley, oh Mr. Dooley! The contest for Class Beauty this year would have been a close one. If you don't believe it, look at Edith Swanson. She was a member of that capped-smock group which showed you to your places and gave you pro- grammes at the Senior Play. If the Class Census had not been taken away from us, Lucille Boyle would probably have been voted our nerviest girl. During her four years her chief concern was whether or not her nose was shining. Lucille always attempted to appear at school in the latest Paris fashions. Speaking of fashions, Meriden gets at least one of its Stiles from North Haven. I know some people who think that N orman's a pretty good pattern in spite of the place where he originates. Evidently North Haven Stiles Wouldn't go in Paris, for this one has caused considerable mirth in a certain French class all year. r 113 ' Arlene Bushnell was the manager of the Girls' Basketball Team. Some work, wasn't it Arlene, managing that crowd? Not to mention such side issues as the two-mile run with heavy suit cases and no light from Westport to the station. The Glee Club claims Arlene, as well as the 1916 Debating Society. Almost any intermission Arlene could be found in Room 104, discussing the Rice proposition. , GiggleAsuppressed whisper-giggle again, and- Miss Van Almkirk! Come back this afternoon, you too, Miss PetryskiI Mr. Shute's invita- tions are always issued so gently. If you were strolling through the halls at quarter to three any afternoon during the first three years of our course you could see these two rushing pell-mell, tickets of admission in hand, to the Study Hall. But they've been lots better this year. I guess their dig- nity as Seniors lay heavily upon them. One of the many possibilities for Class Infant this year was Radcliffe Bristol. Yes, that little boy with the delicate pink blushg the honey-famous Bristols. By the way, they are very musical out at the Bristolsf They even train the lightning to play tunes on their piano. Say Anne Ulrich, how do you like teaching school? A few times this year, when some teacher failed to arrive, Anne took her placeg and kept model classes, too, so I'm told. But Anne has peculiar ideas about color. Once when asked what color she preferred for the parlor, she said, Home? er- Brown. A couple of years ago Art Service took a violent dislike to our company, and left us for a year. But good habits are as hard to break as bad ones, and so in a short time his footsteps again began to wend their way toward High School. He was an important man on our football team last fall. This year his position as Record reporter for High School news opened all doors to his touch, and to crown it all he won a Hicks Prize. He's been a Bushfnbeltlj of service to everyone. Beryl Shepherd is a member of the eve1'-ready-to-help-out Glee Club. She also belongs to the M. H. S. Dramatic Society. She is quiet but popular. One of the Commercialite members of 104 this year was Anna Cullen. She was one of the handsome court attendants of Queen Elizabeth's in the Senior Play. It sounds strange to connect a Croeber with the control of an auto, but it seems that one is very much needed in the car in which Anna goes joy-riding. VVe must admit that North Haven produces some pretty good specimens when we look at Stephen Rice and Linsley Shepherd. Shep's another one of our football men. His favorite saying is, HOh my Soule, oh my Soulel Perhaps it seems strange to you that so many people come in pairs, but when two persons have been inseparable friends during their High-school career, it is impossible to separate them in the Class History. Such a pair are Anna Rowntree and Viola Elster. Many have been the capers cut by these two, always laughing, always talking when they shouldn't be. It surely shows true devotion when a fellow will escort a girl to school at 8 o'clock in the morning. So thinks Beatrice Smith, at any rate. Bea is a hard worker. She takes her studies in earnest, and her marks show it. Laurence Southwick is our Class Musician, as well as an actor of note, having taken, part in the Senior Play. Laurence is noted for the size of his vocabulary and his nicety in the selection of words. He has a decided fancy for brunettes and, though he was once a little Savage, he is now winning Laurfajels for himself. One of our most popular girls, and the one who would doubtless have 114 been our Class Beauty, is Laura Fenner. The fact that she is graduating with highest honor is all that need be said about her scholarship. She has been secretary of our Class for two years, and is president of the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. Laura intends to enter Normal School in the fall. Do you remember that little girl in the Senior Play, the one with the curls? Well, that was Miss Katherine Flaherty. She is a Commercialite who, they say, is noted for drags. Mr. Scanlon might give you a few pointers on this subject. Our Class Dancer-boy, would probably have been Harold Peck. He is an actor of merit, and took an important part in the Senior Play. He belongs to several societies and is a social bear of M. H. S. Next is Gertrude Hanagan. She is not so well known, for her quiet ways have kept her pretty well in the background. But Gertrude is a member of the Glee Club and the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. The Commercial course claims her. Now for our giant, Mildred, better known as Jeff Johnson. Jeff is a little busybody, always up to her neck in something. jeff is treasurer of the 1916 Debating Society, and a member of Alice Foote's Senior Arbitration Class. Kenneth Parker is one of those rejoyceing people. He's pretty quiet around school, but outside, so I've heard, he's different. In his own Words, He loves the ladies. Now let me present one of our actresses, Dorothy King. Dot, for some reason or other, chose the Domestic Science Course. Dot's always been johnny-on-the-spot at all school affairs. Miss Nolan! Change your seat! I wonder how many times within four years that order has startled the Study Hall. As a cut-up and mischief- maker no one stands higher than Katherine Nolan. But the marvelous part of it is that she does equally well in her studies. The Pennant Staff can testify to her working ability. I presume that she will soon calm down and enter the business world. Attention, everybody! Hats off! Mayor Miller is with us tonight! Dave's an athlete, I'll have you know. He played on this year's crack basket- ball team, and holds down the position of third base on the baseball team. Yes, he's one of those fellows who produced so much mirth at the minstrel show. Say, Dave, which did you like the Bessftj, our game in Westport or the trip home from Stamford? Katherine Shea was cast away within our happy High. And there she's stuck through thick and thin for four years, with the result that this year she occupied a seat in the room of rooms, 105. She is a Commercialite of great ability, and this field will soon be enriched by her presence. That solemn-looking girl over there is Margaret Soule. But really, she isn't a bit solemn. She's just bubbling over with fun. The Domestic Science course has taught that the proper study of mankind is Mann. Mary Artkop has always showni a tendency toward debating, having joined the 1916 Debating Society in that verdant stage of its career when it was known as the Freshman Debating Society. Mary is a member of the Glee Club. Another of our immense people is Mildred Whiting. She made a fine choir leader in the Senior Play. I have always heard that it isn't fair to pick on little people, but evidently Mr. Mannel doesn't agree with this belief, for few were the times this year when he didn't call on poor Mildred to begin 115 ' German translation. But, at any rate, she was always prepared, and that is more than a lot of us can say. 1 Now hold your breath, one and all, for we have with us a man of vast importance. This man's name is Frederic Mann. He is president of the 1916 Debating Society, a member of the Boys' M. H. S. Debating Society, the M. H. S. Dramatic Society, and the Pennant Staff. His ability as an actor is undeniable. He has taken part in several productions since his entrance into High School, and but recently starred in our Senior Play. Fritz is the only boy in our Class to graduate with highest honor and, as if this weren't enough, he also won a Hicks Prize, and took Hrst place in the delivery of the same. Although he hasn't much musical talent himself, Fritz could sit by the hour listening to the Edisfonj. Another of our actresses is Doris Powell. But this is not the chief thing for which Doris is famed, although her talents are along similar lines. She is a noted elocutionist, and has taken part in numerous recitals, both in town and out. Mazella Gomez is one of our many songstcrs, as is also her side-partner, Elizabeth Clark. Both were Glee Club members, and ushers at the Senior Play. Both gave their services by singing in the choir on Monday mornings, except those few times when we were there in spirit and not in person. Julia Lange is a steady, hard-working Commercialite. Debating in- terested her this year for the first time. So, of course, she joined the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. I do not know her future intentions, but I presume she will enter the business world. Another member of the hero class-that is, those who have conquered four years of mathematics-is Ralph Stetson. He's not merely a member, but a. shark. At least, his classmates say if he can't do a proposition the first time, he can the second, and that's going some. Margaret Morse is a high-standing pupil of the General course. She belongs to the M. H. S. and 1916 Debating Societies. Her only weakness is her fondness for Poli's, and for the Priscilla Club. The Priscilla Club? Do you mean to say you've never heard of it? VVhy, it is composed of some of the nicest girls in our Class. They come together every so often, with their sewing, to talk over matters of purely educational interest, of course. But ah, how far we fall short of our ideals! A club with such a purpose acknowl- edges that the chief thing it does is-gossip! Well, Esther, how did you like working for the cake sale? This is Esther Danekind, people. She is one of those lady debaters, being a member of the Girls' M. H. S. Debating Society. She is also a good student, and was an usher at the Senior Play. Now she's with usp now she isn't. That's Arlene Schuster. The first few years she was with us all the time, and even played on that Sophomore basketball team which could beat everyone but the Juniors, and could almost beat them. This year Arlene has come in for only a couple of periods a day. But as long as she is here with the Class at graduation, what else matters? Now you see one of these mildly-insane twentieth-century people, a Movie Fan. Yes, you may not believe it, but Gertrude Rudolph is addicted to the movies. And she is one of the quietest girls in the Class, at that. In school she tends strictly to her work, and consequently, has made good in her studies. Here it is, the chap whose strong point is blushing-George Lukens. He is a sort of quiet boy in school. He was a member of last year's baseball team, and should have strengthened this year's team. Gcorge's favorite 116 4 saying is, Tell it to the world! He has a strong passion for the movies, his favorite actress being Theda. Although it is forbidden by the school authorities, he delights to talk on the war subjects, being much interested in the French. Some people certainly do put up with inconveniences to come to High School. Viola Falk is among this number. Nearly every morning for four years she has had to get up with the crowing of the cock, because they don't have alarm clocks out in the country. We were rather surprised to learn that Vi is extremely interested in T hompsonville, Where Broomfsticksj were invented. Our class is blessed with two Dooleys. But they are girls of widely different character. Edna Dooley, of Room 105, is a quiet girl, who attends strictly to business. Mistress Helen, of 107, is the girl with the cheery Hello! Helen believes in the old saying that the eyes are the Winders of the soul. Last, but not least, we have Harry Malloy, my partner in this task, and an adjutant of the Sinhnian Army. Chick is one of our quiet boys, but in satire he is a past master. I would advise him to travel with a pack of cards, for he is a joker. We are the last class to know both the old high school and the new. Many important events have occurred during our high-school life. The oratorical contests have been started, the library catalogued, a thing which only a few of those who knew the library before this can appreciate. The Library Club was formed, and girls' basketball reinstated. The first Fresh- man debating society was established by our Class. But now my part in the history of the Class of 1916 is done. Part is in earnest, Part is in jest. Part II of the Class History will be given by Mr. Malloy. 117 Q 0:0 a i-no-2-woonn-w no-m-won on no -u o-xmoo-no-woo-moo-no-neonom-won-noe oo:-nic -2 ' a Q 9 E z 9 0 Q C L A S S H I S T 0 R Y + 2 3 2 2 0 0 Q w oo -ra -rw-x-x-N-a-x-x .ma-1 so -so-xoo'0 Harry Malloy Friends and relatives: It is good for us to be here-but I wish it were elsewhere. Before you is the noble Class of 1916, one hundred and twenty-six strong. Five-seven- teenths of this number are dancersq four-seventeenths, singersq three-seven- teenths, bluffersg two-seventeenths, rough-housersg three-seventeenths, gigglers. The remainder are interested in education. With the accomplish- ments of many of these you have already been made familiar through the interesting narrative of our Valedictorian. It is now my privilege to con- tinue that narrative. Accordingly, I present Part H of the Class History. Our Class President, Lewis Stevens, is the first to command our atten- tion. Lewis is a prominent member of our school, president of several of its societies, and business manager of the Pennant and Annual, In the former capacity he accomplished the feat of completely paying off its several years' accumulation of debt, besides this, he is a winner of a coveted Hicks 'Oratory Prize. In civil government and politics he has shown himself to be a past master, while as a debater he has ever proven a dangerous adversary. His ability as a tennis player must be somewhat lessened by his loquacious- ness, but he can take consolation in knowing that there are fine opportunities these days for auctioneers. Let me turn next to our Valedictorian, and most versatile girl, Marjorie Doyle. Marjorie has not confined herself exclusively to study, by any means, for, besides leading her class in studies, and winning the scholarship for the Connecticut College for VVomen, she has won the admiration of her classmates as captain of the Girls' Championship Basketball Team, and as president of the Girls' A. A. She is a model for Class spirit, and modestly bears the enviable reputation of having never missed any athletic event. Albrecht Weber has been one of our most conscientious students, apply- ing himself to his studies with enviable perseverance. As a member of one class in mathematics, Kaiser has the' distinction of being the only man known to tremble when that well-known teacher thundered. Jack Pierson is an athlete of whom, though not a shining light, we could always be sure to uphold the school to the best of his ability. Jake has won his letter in two sports, which is an uncommon feat. Although he is a quiet boy, there are persistent rumors to the effect that he was connected with the late 'LCake Mystery. We now come to one of our Class Songsters, Marie Riley. Marie has a sweet voice, which was heard to good advantage in the minstrels. She also sang in the choir. It is said that Lally, the Mayor of Colony Street, affirms that Marie's music hath charms. Fred Weisner is a distinguished member of the chemistry class. As a golf player he is without a peer, and his ability to handle a billiard cue is not lessened by his diminutive size. Although Freddy can drive a horse, he has, unlike certain quack students, spurned the suggestion of trotting through Virgil. 118 We now turn to Mary Cantwell, one of the sunshine girls of the class: Mary is always happy, and has never allowed gloom to remain long in her vicinity. Mary has the reputation of being at up school earlier than Mr. Kiniry himself. Here is Mansfield Lyon, the bravest man in the school. Why? because he took Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry simultaneously, together, and all at the same time. 'fMingie is a generous giver, for he loaned me more paper than I ever returned in four years. He is a crack member of the track team, and almost equaled the world's record in the broad jump at the Hartford meet. One of our best students in German is Ida Racker. Grave fears were often expressed that Ida never prepared an assignment, for she never lost any time in leaving Room 5. In Edith Fuller we have a very promising Commercial student, who has a smile that won't come off. Edith displayed great executive ability as head usher in the Senior Play. Silence is the perfectest herald of joy, I were but little happy if I could say how much. -Shakespeare. Of these words William Dunne may well say, Them's my sentiments! for Willie likes nothing better than a quiet little nook and a pipeful of Prince Albert. Marion Beach is next. Marion, one of our honor students, won a Hicks Prize, and was always famous as an interesting talker about the sixth period. She was somewhat familiar with the library, too. She should worry. You will hear from Marion later. She is a prophetess, and will enlighten 1916 as to its future destination. Among the studious Commercialites of our Class is Cecelia Cohen- Cecelia has displayed considerable talent as a dancer and minstrel girl. Her favorite song is, If you see Cecelia. Eileen Cushing comes from Way down east, but East is east, you know. Eileen, we understand takes great interest in Tootsie rolls and chewing gum, and is a perpetual talker. We advise Jelly beans for a change. Next is Edwin Lewis, orchestra leader, violinist, actor and cartoonist, Busy as he was with all his professions, he had time to promote and back several moonlight meanders. Edwin asked me, and I promised him not to mention the Lanes. Ruth Chall, another Commercialite, was a member of the famous min- strel chorus. Ruth belonged in Room 106, but was often encountered on Church Street. Still another of our minstrel girls is Mary Gleason. Mary sang in both the glee club and the choir. Leo's goat may be seen scampering around whenever Mary says, Let George do it. If there had been a Class Census, Anna Isreal would have made a strong run for Class Giggler, Anna is a charming friend to all the girls, but she hates the boys. Here is James Wilson, chairman of the Photo. Committee, and baseball statistician. jim can talk baseball morning, noon and night, in German, Latin or Shakespeare. james hails from Bawston, and is a strong backer of Maranville. His favorite saying is, The sun sets about a mile and a half from our house. Ida Koplin is a studious girl, who has quietly and diligently applied 119 herself to her school work. We were surprised when Miss Koplin failed to Kop a scholarship. Mention of the hard-working members of our Class could not be made without reference to Grenville Tennant. In chemistry he has proved him- self a shark, Grenville is a member of that noted Center-row chemistry class Basketball Team which failed to accept the challenge of Dyer's Fearless Five. Next is Lester Wilton, singer, basketball player, and oral theme boy. Les sang in the choir and glee club, and made a big hit in the minstrels, He also greatly amused Dutch Stange in English. Among the girls who have applied themselves assiduously to their studies is Jennie Lapidos. She took part in the minstrel show and in various other school activities. She is so quiet that none of my agents could scare up her history. Marion Forbes is one of our Class who has won the admiration of all by her quiet and unassuming manner. She is prominent among the Com- mercial students, and has made a good record in her studies. Here is Fanny Hall, catcher of butterflies and hoptoads. Fanny is never happier than when she is out on the trail of some bug. She is the only one of the English class who could do German and English simultaneously and get away with it. Marjorie Pomeroy is one of the few whose high standard of work during her four years in High School has won a scholarship. In addition, Marjorie carried off a Hicks Prize for oratory. Marjorie always sought the library on off days to make her vocabulary Bifllgcr. She also is an actress, and a very strict library monitor. fAsk our friend Reg. j Gaze one and all upon the blond person of Ewald Submarine Sternberg! The man with the 104 dollar smile! Ewald is a crackerjack end-man, making a big hit in the minstrels, and as an athlete shines even more, having won his letter in several sports. His football playing as the center of our champ team surprised everybody. E was a member of the choir, and is vice- president of the glee club, besides being a prominent person socially and politically. Ewald was a special student, he was never present two days in succession! Despite his frequent vacations, E challenged the school to debate on the subject of the Kaiser, and easily pulled down his diploma at the close of school. Marie Hartnett is one of our timid girls. Marie's activities have con- sisted largely of pushing her Ford up and down Colony Street. She is also one of the famous 105 troupe. Elsa Kuntze must be included in that exclusive group of scholarship Winners, and she well deserves the distinction. Elsa is a prodigious reader, and excels in Virgil and oral themes. Here's to the army, may it never want, and may it never be wanted! Royal Lacourciere, the boy with the tongue-twisting name, distinguished himself as a member of our celebrated football team, and was a member of tlje Dramatic Society. He secured a Plattsburg appointment. May he enjoy it! Here is Loretta Murphy Cpronounced Murphiij, a pleasant Commer- eialite, whose thoughts are always of Worcester. Loretta is fond of boys, and especially of the pictures of boys. She does not believe in signs, however, for there is one adorning a west-end tavern that annoys her considerably. Poor Sign! 120 Gaze on james Fitzpatrick, Jr., known far and wide as an athlete, stage manager, and pool shark. What Fitz doesn't know about a baseball, basket- ball, football, cueball or highball is hardly worth knowing. Nevertheless, he's got a lot to learn about United States History. By far the biggest little girl in our Class is Mae Lacourciere. Mae is our most-jollied, and yet our best-natured girl, being always the same in sunshine or in rain. Mae has been prominently connected with the glee and dramatic' clubs. Consider George Garside our handsomest boy. George is a member of all the societies in school and some out of school, and is very religious around election time. In the famous meeting of the A. A., George spilled the beans for T. S.-if you know what that means. I would advise George to let up on the cold cream. She thinks of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings, And why the sea is boiling hot, And Whether pigs have Wings. I am talking about Gertrude Davis, who is one of our quiet girls. Ger- trude is particularly fond of Kings, especially one by the name of Horace. Here we have Culver Rogers, the brainiest man in the school. Culver accomplished wonders as manager of the basketball team, and if the financial returns of the rninstrcls were any criterion, he certainly showed the highest of business ability in managing them. Culver is president of the dramatic society, an actor, and is vice-president of the debating society. He has made his M in football, and as a politician was highly feared and esteemed by the opposing party. Culver's favorite quotation is, And his enemies shall lick the dust. Behold Earl Bilger, another of our handsome boys. Earl is editor- in-chief of the Annual, Class Orator, and one of the all-round friends of the Class. Many are the times Earl saved the Second Period English class from zeros by his filibusters, and in Chemistry he did as much. Earl will undoubtedly turn out one of the best Annuals in the history of the school. Charles Jordan, history shark, dancer, and maker of the Class Will, is a very naughty boy. He continually amuses Stevens and Mann by stick- ing pins into Danaher. Give him more pins, girls, more pins! Chucky was never known to be embarrassed in his life. Kirtland Dechard is a firm, compact, solid-geometrist, a tennis and golf player, and a staunch member of the secret fraternity, Eta Bita Pi. Kirt managed the tennis team in Hne style. He likes the game because there is plenty of noise in the racquet. Here is Faith Butler, pocket edition of vanity, pianist, heartcracker, and maker of the Class YVill. Faith is prominent in everything that goes on in' the school and, like a great many other girls, is very much interested in VV est Peak. Helena Ferry is next. Ask why God made the gem so small, and why so huge the granite? Because God meant mankind should set that higher value on it. Babe, our Class Infant, is not interested in VVest Peak. Baseball suits her to a HH . At the games her eyes are generally set on the region around second base. I would advise Helena to grow. Here is Shirley Gibson, scholarship winner, actress, teacher's pet, and member of nearly all of the societies. Shirley is very good at asking questions, and reads French very fast and loudly. I would advise Shirley to learn to dance. 121 He may be great, but I have seen a nutmeg grater. I am talking about Bernard Cohen, one of the three wise men from the East. Bernie is a member of the debating and dramatic societies, and is a very cute dancer. I was shocked when Bernie did not win a seholarshipgso was Bernie! I offer a scholarship valued at one locker-key to anyone who can beat him a game of nine-ball. I would advise Bernie to jump on his tortoise-shell glasses. Consider Howard Hafner, a quiet Commercialite. Howard is a sensible man, who never hangs around school after 1:15, but makes straight for the happy fishing grounds where he forgets that there was ever any school. I envy Howard and his forgetfulness. Marion Brown is next. Marion, a member of the debating and dramatic societies, the Girls' A. A., glee club, and about every other association in the school, is a member of more committees than any person in school. She served on the Motto Committee, Presentation Committee, Reception Com- mittee and Banquet Committee, and is a member of the Annual Staff. Her very foot hath music in't, as she comes up the stairs. Muriel Hubbard is another one of our songsters. Muriel was star soloist in the minstrels, and has convinced everyone that she is as sweet as her voice. Muriel was also one of the pillars of thc choir, and starred in the Senior Play. She is known far and wide as fond of Hunttingj. Elie Brookman is a high-standing Commercialite, and a high-class gigglcr. Effie amused a great number of Seniors, especially during chapel exercises. Her favorite saying is, Laugh and the world laughs with you, kick and you kick aloneg a little grin will let you in, where kicks are never known. I would advise Eflie to become a teacher. I take pleasure in presenting Russell Maguire, a clever songbird, a mem- ber of the choir, glee club and of Eta Bita Pi. Busty is known for his line- he never lacks an alibi. Busty was also anchor-man on the debating team- he sunk the debate, and sent home the good news, We have met the enemy and we are theirs. I would advise Buster to practice debating in a cave, where he would have at least one hole to crawl out of. Next is Helen Butler. Helen, like a great many other girls in this Class, is more interested in dancing than in education, for the simple reason that dancing is more interesting than education. Look at lVilliam Sternberg, a high-standing Commercial student. I always thought Bill was a woman-hater, I even went so far as to nominate him to the Bachelor's Club. Then he was seen at the Prom, and was right at home. I would advise Bill to continue along this line, for he is far better qualified than some of us. Behold another studious chap, Harry Grossman, who studies only in Lent and June. Harry is very popular with the girls-he owns an auto. He is also a eomeldian, library monitor, disturber of the peace, assistant coach of the football team, and the best piece of High-school spirit in the institu- tion, barring none. I Now we come to the Also Ran Association, a society for the preven- tion of cruelty to bugs, standing for shorter hours and prohibition, affiliated with the Chicago House-wrecking Company, and generally harmless. Its object was to attain perfection in nominating candidates for office, as it never succeeded in electing them. It also served as a source of amusement to Rogers and Mann. I take pleasure in introducing its president, John Danaher. John was a member of the debating and dramatic societies, and during his Freshman year broke all records by attaining the presidency of the 1916 D. S. John is noted for his tremulo voice. He shines in oral themes. His idol is our national hero, William Jennings Bryan. 122 Look up at Martin Burke, Federalist vice-president and chemistry candy kid. Marty is a strong member of the afternoon session brigade, and has ever insisted upon bounding chemicals off Shepherd's head. Marty also runs for the City Market. Then he will talk-ye gods, how he will talk! Ormonde Phelan is a literary critic, apprentice doctor, gum chewer, and such. He is a good debater and public speaker, and is constantly quoting from Shakespeare's History of the United States. Ormonde is also a singer! This I did not know until last night, when I heard him sing, with great gusto, that pretty little ditty entitled, t'I'd rather have one girl at seventeen, than two at thirty-four. Observe our baseball captain, Norman Stead, Norman is one of our most popular athletes, and figured prominently in baseball and football. Red is noted for his wide range of titles, and he goes into Fitz over his favorite song, Bessie Here is Henry Stange, pretzel eater, and wearer of Windshields. Dutch is a member of the Glee Club, but happily he refrains from singing. His favorite pastime is nineball, and his hobby is diving after doorknobs. He is also a member of the afternoon session fraternity, and library club auxiliary. Gaze on Walter Q. Stanley, solver of the mystery of the 3F10,000 cheese- hound. Pink is a real comedian, but doesn't know it. Walter's hobbies are two: getting goats and eating chocolate cake. Pinkie also played on that famous football team, and sang in Miss Sehneider's German chorus. U Next is James Walsh, ball player, fancy skater, ,and member of that Friday night dancing class. Jim likes the ladies, also, but I failed to find which one. Doe Kroeber, speed demon of Meriden, is next. His first name is Edwin, but I wouldn't bet on it. Eddie is a eorking good athlete, but prefers autos. He is so good along this line that he drives for his honor the mayor. Eddie is also sensible-the ladies, he liketh them not-except one. Here is William Lally, Prof. Spinx, the silent man, and terror of the Chemistry Class. A wise old owl lived in an oak, the more he heard the less he spokeg the less he spoke the more he heardgwhy aren't we all like this old bird? I take pleasure in introducing Fred Mandeville, football captain, chemist, and all-round rough-houser. Fred is a cheerful man, and when he is absent things are terribly dull. He is a great admirer of VVilliam G. Shute. The gods and Bernie Cohen know where Fred will wind up. He is a clodhopper! Josiah Grimes, end-man, ball player, and comical comedian, in fact he is the only comedian in the school who will make you laugh. On solemn occasions Leo wears whiskers that would make the bearded lady of Pink Stanley's circus green with envy. 'When a warm south wind hits those whiskers it produces a sound like the frying of onions. I would advise the studious Leo to invest in a rasp. Last, but not least, I present to you Herbert Burkinshaw, the man from Egypt, and Major General of the Sin Feinian Army. Burkie manages the Bloomer Girls, loves the chickens, and plays baseball so well that the play- ground league is after him. I wonder, should he fall off the Red Bridge, would he strike the water? CSO full of hot air, you know.D And now my narrative is ended. Let future Carlyles revise the subse- quent doings of the memorable Class of 1916. I do not envy them their task, for my brief experience as a near-historian leads me to say of history what Edmund Burke said of Conciliation: Surely, it is an awful subject, or there is none so this side of the grave! 123 o-no-roooaoooooo-woooooa 4-2oooooooo-.Mouooo-aooooooooooo-moo-.m ' 2 CLASS PROPHECY 3 DRAMATIS PERSONAE The fair Sibyl ...... ......,.................. .,.. IN I arion C. Beach O pius Bernardas ...................,................ Bernard W. Cohen B.-Sum pius Bernardas-seeking over the face of the earth for my lost comrades-perchance the ancient Sibyl who dwells upon the banks of the unholy Lake Avernus, can assist me. What ho, within! S.-Didst call? What is thy wish with the maiden Prophetess? B.-O Sibyl, for these past fifty years have I been wandering, driven by the necessity of finding my companions of long ago. Many still have I been unable to discover upon earth. I beg of thee, take pity upon my dis- tress. Help me to find the lost souls. S.-Thou hast rightly chosen me, the all-knowing, far-seeing one to guide thee upon this quest, but the terrors that thou must undergo, O puis Bernardas, are more than mortal can endure-except he be a member of the far-famed '16 football field. B.-Fire ahead-I'm ready. S.-Fire ahead, and to sparc-lots of it. But first tell me of those souls whom thou hast found still inhabiting the upper earth. B .-One morning, long ago, I sat in the Baehelor's Club trying to devise some means of getting a line on the whereabouts of my Class, and while I was talking to the charter members, Royal Lacoureiere, David Miller and Edwin Lewis, the president of the club, Harry Malloy, entered and told me to go to the House of Records. S.-And how didst thou succeed? B.-I followed his advice, and upon entering I noticed a sign which read, Close the door immediately and walk on tip-toes, per order of Edith Swanson, keeper. This was signed by Helen VVilkinson, secretary. I had proceeded but a little way in this institution, when I was accosted by a young lady who asked me what I wished. This young lady proved to be Beryl Shepherd, whom I recalled as a member of '16, and to her I explained my quest. She directed me to ascend a long flight of stairs. S.-And what didst thou find at the top? B.-Breathless, I arrived there, as I am inclined to obesity. On one of the door-plates was the name, Fanny Hall, music teacher. I was met by Viola Falk and Anna Israel who volunteered to help me find the room of records which was supposed to be located on that floor. I politely declined their offer, when, as I was continuing my way, I heard a voice familiar to my ears issuing from a small room. I glanced in and there was Doris Powell giving instruction in eloeution. CI remembered that Doris always did like to talk.D 'In her class were Beatrice Smith, resplendent in a feather boa, and the twins, Viola Elster and Anna Rountree, the latter carrying a large Web- ster's Unabridged, who were endeavoring by reciting together to make an audible sound. I then proceeded to the next room, in which I found a number of children listening to a lecture. I entered the room just in time to hear Radcliffe Bristol, the headmaster, address the students on bees: 124 Bees are like women, he said, you have to be mighty careful in hand- ling them, for the man who does generally gets stung. S .-Yes, that sounds just like Radcliffe. B.-just then I saw two other charter members of the Bachelor's Club, Will Lally and Jimmie Wilson, pass by the room. I ran after them to ask them the wayto the mysterious Hall of Records, but they sallied on with their noses in the air, and were out of sight in no time. Hopelessly I began to descend to the lower floor and decided once more to try to locate the place. S .-And what success didst thou have? B .-As I passed by the first room I heard a loud handclapping, and upon entering I saw Mildred Stratton and Shirley Gibson, two leading suffragists, being congratulated upon a speech on equal rights, having just refuted all the arguments of the noted Anti, Mazella Gomez, who was sulking in a corner. Crowded about her were Helen Dooley, Ida Racker and julia Lange. S .-Yes? B.-As I was beating a hasty retreat, I noticed a peculiar button in the wall. Upon being pressed it disclosed a small brilliantly-lighted room, and on a door-post hung the sign, Hall of Records. S .-At last! B.-Near the window was a ticker, which recorded all events as they occurred. Hoping to discover something about my classmates, I approached the marvelous machine and waited. The first item read: Culver Rogers, the great chemist, has been granted a year's leave of absence from the Rockefeller Technical Institute to make some researches in the old world. Grenville Tennant will succeed him. The next item which came forth from the ticker was: Russell Maguire is now commanding a fabulous salary as a tai1or's model in a fashionable establishment. Marion Beach has just published her eighteenth novel, which has been received with great acclamation by the reading public. As I was awaiting the next item, someone entered the room. The new arrival was none other than Arthur Service, editor of the Journal, who ob- tained news for his columns from the ticker. He informed me that George Garside had become a soldier, and that Mildred Johnson was learning to be a nurse. S.-She was longing to be near the HG. A. R. side perhaps? B.-Undoubtedly. just then the ticker sounded again and we rushed over to get the latest news. Lester Wilton and Raymond Thompson have been appointed swimming instructors at Hanover Park swimming pool. Katherine Flaherty is starring on Broadway. Katherine Nolan has been appointed head of the commercial depart- ment of the New Haven High School, and Mary F. McNulty is to be her assistant. The head of the French department is Jennie Lapidos. Art told me that William Sternberg and james Walsh were also instructors in high schools, the former a teacher of penmanship, the latter, of mechanical drawing. Again the ticker sounded: t'Edith Fuller is starring in the new movie, 'When is a Smock not a Smock?' S.-Memories of Senior ushering, no doubt! B .- Lucille Boyle and Helen Butler have invented a wonderful powder, which is guaranteed to take off the shine. The ticker stopped. I shook it, but in vain. What shall I do? I said, 125 I must discover the whereabouts of the rest of 1916, for have they not solemnly appointed me prophet? Cheer up, said the serviceable Art, why not consult the Sibyl? You know the way to Black Pond, otherwise known as Lake Avernus?-that is, you do if you have passed Virgil. I waited for no more, but rushed out through the door, and hailed a passing taxi. I looked at the chauffeur--it was my old friend Charles Winder. Black Pond-right away, I shouted. He started at a terrific speed, but just a mile from my destination the taxi collapsed, and I had to jump out and walk, leaving Charles to fix up the car. And here I am, good Sibyl, willst thou not aid me, a prophet sore distressed? S.-Indeed I will. Yonder wanders one of thy comrades by the side of the accursed lake, Black Pond, as it is called, wringing her hands in despair and wailing over the dim fate of one who used also to wander there. B.-Ah! Marjorie Pomeroy! S .-Even so. ' B.--But tell me of that other, her companion on the lake shore. S.-Yes, he was of high lineage, an Earl! After a life of further endeavor ,to discover the fourth dimension with a telescope located on the top of East Mountain, he one day, in his eagerness to grasp what he imagined he saw before the lens, stepped forth too far, and over the edge he plunged. His body still lies in the depths below. B .-But who is that ghost, the manager of that store on the shore? Why, V'tis Ralph Stetson, but then, he always did admire the Beach. Desceusus at Avernum. D. S .-Wilt thou descend to the lower regions? Thou willst behold naught but bodies without substance, the ghosts of your former friends whom thou Vwillst not even recognize as thou passest by. THE RIVER STYX B.-What is this sluggish river which I see before me, and who is that boatman in the crowded barge? S.--This is the far-famed Styx, the river which the dead souls must cross before they enter the lower world. Yonder behold Charon Burkinshaw, the ferryman, who conveys the souls across the flood. Let us embark in the ,leaky barge and he will convey us across. B.-Whom do I sec among the ghosts now crossing? S.-There, as figurehead, thou seest Babe Ferry, a permanent passenger, frisky Fred Weisner, the coxswain, and Martin Burke and Edna Dooley, the handy-man and cook, respectively. So! we have reached the far-famed dwelling of the shades, the realm of Hades. HADES B.-Alas, good Sibyl, hast thou brought the cake to appease the hungry beast, Cerberus, that guards the entrance? . S.-No need of cake, for in his countenance I perceive a resemblance to your old friend, Ormonde Phelan, who is now doing guard duty here below. . Heu miserabele visu. B.-Now that we have passed the entrance, what is this terrible howling which greets our ears? , S.-They are your classmates, Harold Peek, Ewald Sternberg and Pinkey Stanley. Peek was Caruso the second, upon earth, and has been condemned ,to howl forever with the condemned infants. 126 B .-But with them I see Marion Brown. S.-Upon earth she was a kindergartner, and now presides over the infants of Hades. B.-Hark ye! Shades of all the jitneys! What sound is that? - QTooting of a horn is heard.D S.-'T is Harry Grossman, driving his overloaded ghost of a Ford. B .-Where is he going? i S.-He conveys the prosperous souls, the bloated plutocrats of earth from the river Styx to the seat of final judgment. B.-Are these shades those of my classmates, Irene Van Almkirk, Anna Ulrich, Natalie Petryski, Florence Kewell and Howard Hafner, that I see before me? VVhat were their offenses in the upper world? S.-They also were school teachers and punished many poor students with afternoon sessions. Now we approach the fields of mourning. You will find familiar faces here-these who were school-teachers all their lives. B.-WVhy, here are Marjorie Doyle and Elsa Kuntze. S.-Yes, Marjorie was president of the Woman's College, and Elsa was her able assistant, while Loretta Murphy and Gertrude I-Iannegan were the private secretaries to the heads of the schools. B.-What have these poor creatures in their outstretched palms? VVhy, they are cards. What do they read? ' Esther Danekind, Ruth Chall, Irene Bouchie, Marion Forbes, Mary F. McNulty, and Ida Koplin, former school-teachers are condemned to return to the fields of mourning today at 2:45 for giving out sessions. Signed Rada- manthus Smith, judge of Hades. But, what are we now approaching? What are those shapeless bodies gathered around the sounding-board? S.-'Tis only the wireless of the lower world, which connects the current thought of the lower world with the upper world. B.-Methinks I see the resemblance to some of my classmates at the switchboardfChucky Jordan and Ken Stockburger. ' S.-'Tis they indeed. But hush thee, we now approach the Supreme Court of Hades. There on the highest seat of all sits I. G. Radamanthus Smith, the judge of the Supreme Court of Hades. B.+Why, there I see Lewis Stevens, the attorney for both sides. But -let's listen, dost hear? The case involves a breach of promise suit between George Lukens, a foreman, and Mary Artkop, keeper of the stand around the corner. But listen to the commotion as the new witness, slightly under the weather, enters. Judge Smith shouts, Orderl order! and the witness innocently replies, a sarsaparillaln Evidently he thinks he is in a bar-room. But who are those court stenographcrs who are laughing so gleefully? Why, they are none other than Anna Cullen, Effie Brookman, Marie Hartnett and Mary Cantwell. And there is Kenneth Parker, the court attendant, and Bessie Clark, the judge's private secretary. S.-Take carc, O pius Bernardas, for now we approach the edge of the great abyss in which are the condemned souls, O miserable vision, for their wickedness in the world above they must needs now pay penalty. ETERNAL FIRES B.-Methinks I perceive my old classmates, Arlene Bushnell, Edith Sawatske. There, too, are Esther Anderson, Margaret Morse and Gertrude Rudolph. Pray what offense have these ghosts committed? S.-They have become D. S. teachers. Arlene is the head of the depart- ment, while the others are her assistants. l 127 B .-How strange! Never did I think Edith Sawatske would become a Domestic Science teacher. S.-Oh, but she isn't. Edith is a nurse. You see, one of the D. S. students told me that the girls were obliged to eat everything they made, hence the nurse. There before the roaring ire, wearing his stylish, yet serviceable, tor- toise-rimmed glasses, sits he who was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in the world above, Bernard Cohen, condemned forever to toast his heels before the roaring blaze. B.-Methinks I perceive a likeness to my former classmate, Leo Grimes, fanning the flames with a baseball bat. But the way dividesg pray, good Sibyl, where would this path lead us? S.-If I followed closely it will lead us to the Elysian Fields. On the right you will perceive Mildred Warden and Marion Rohan, doing guard duty. B.-Evidently their experience on the M. H. S. Basketball Team won them that position. S.-There to the left is the royal court of the lower world. On the throne you will perceive john Danaher acting in capacity of Pluto. You know he was always interested in the King. Sharing the throne with him is Persiphone, in the upper world known as Dorothy. B.-Well, I'm not at all surprised at that. S.-There too is the court physician, Fritzi Mann, looking very dignified in his silk hat and monocle. At the right of the queen you perceive the court singer, Doris Twiss. The fame of her wonderful voice reached even to the realms of the lower world, and now she sings before the court of Hades and the members of the royal family. B .-Who is that other important personage standing near? S.-Oh, that is Margaret Soule. Don't you remember how she starred at the Royal Lincoln Theatre in the upper world? B.-Yes, but whatever caused her to give up her career? S.-Well, you see, the manager wanted her to play the part of the queen in one of Shakespeare's plays, but she said, Oh no, if I can't be a Shepherdess, I w0n't be anything. B.-Who are those woeful shades before us? S.-Yonder is Tantalus Lyon, about to eat of that great feast before him. As he approaches, it always recedes before his hungry lips. He is being punished because on earth he was one of the greatest food destroyers. B.-And that other dwarf of a ghostg pray, who may he be? S .-That is Sisyphus Decherd, who must eternally roll that giant tennis ball up the incline before him. B.-There's an old friend, I declare, balancing gracefully on that great Wheel with one foot. S.-That is Albrecht VVeber, who in the upper World was a famous classic dancer, and those ghosts in the distance were Stephen Rice and Norman Stiles, who in life were matrimonial agents-the former because of his ability at dish-washing, and the latter because of his strident voice' and lordly de- meanor. There in the distance is the ghost of Linsley Shepherd. Someone told him one day that they thought of course he would become a missionary. But he sighed, and said, Oh no, I have found that taking care of one Soule is enough for me. 128 GATES OF SLEEP B.-We are now passing the Gates of Sleep. S.-Yes, and here's our old friend Stange, nodding at the doorway. We must now ascend this steep and rocky path leading upwards. B .-We are leaving the dim, smoky region, and now we have reached the top of the steep ascent. The dim light grows brighter. Pray ye, what is that broad expanse of beautiful country which lies before us in the starlight? S.-Those are the Elysian Fields, where the happy souls spend an eternity of bliss. Who is this happy shade? B.-That must be Faith Butler, stooping over that purling stream. S.-Ah yes! Drinking forgetfulness of the River Lethe. Look you now above you to the tirmament! What dost thou behold? B .-Every orb in the heavens seems a face. There are my old friends, Fitz, Stead, Mandeville, Kroeber, VVarden and Reggie Williams among the stars. S.-Ah yes, for the splendid showing they made on the '16 football field they have been rewarded by being made constellations. B.-Is this a pay phone that I see before me? Hello! hello! What a familiar voice! What, Eileen Cushing? S .-Yes, she is now ex-central at the Hades Exchange, located in Tatarus. B.-Well, how do you do? Send me some sort of conveyance to get out of this place, will you? And, by the way, can you tell me anything about Cecelia Cohen and Muriel Hubbard? Oh, yes, you say Cecelia is now a creator of style, and Muriel has given up singing and become a sportswomanf' S.-Perhaps she preferred to follow the Hunt. But listen to those sweet sounds yonder. More of your comrades-Mae Lacourciere, Gertrude Davis, Arlene Shuster and Mildred Whiting, the seraph choir. Marie Riley, Mary Gleason and Bessie Fitzpatrick are accompanying them on golden harps. That shining angel, leading the chorus, was known on earth as Laura. B.-But what an awful racket! Who is this turning the crank, and grinding out the Music of the spheres? On his tawny mane rests a crown of Laural. S.-And what is this horrible language issuing from his angelic mouth? B.-The crank is sticking-it refuses to spin. Gad zooks! he cries, and Zounds! -our old friend Laurence Southwickl S.-But hurry, here's the elevator. B.-To the surface of the earth, please, Mr. Elevator-boy .,.. By the Way, are you Dunne? Yes, he says- aren't you? With apologies to our beloved Virgil. 129 0 ooo-1-2-1-x-so-no-Mono-soo -a-r-1-1-x-A-x-w-no-1-soo-r Cm r' v U2 CD 2 P-1 :- rf 0:10 ? 5 o va .1 9 a -2 a e a e a va Y v a 5' u 9 w v 9 0 ? v a 9 e 6 w 9 ? v 9 6 0 9 5 9 Q PART I W Faith M. Butler ' All-The will, the will, we'll hear 1916's Will! 3 F. 'M. B.-Have patience, gentle friends, I'm going to read it. It is meet that you should know how '16 loved you. You are not wood, you are not stones, but friends, and being friends, hearing the will of 1916 it will delight you, it will make you glad. 'Tis good that you know that you are our heirs for, if you were not, oh what would become of our pos- sessions? All-Read the willg we'll hear the will! You shall read us '16's Will! F. M. B.-Will you be patient? Will you stay awhile? I have o'er- worked myself to write this. All-T he will, the testament! F. M. B.- If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. We, the Class of 1916, knowing that our intellectual struggle is over and our end is nigh, do hereby make and publish this our last will and testa- ment: To the Juniors we leave the right to select their own Senior Play. To the Sophomores we leave all the extra credits left over by the Class of 1916. W To the entering Freshman Class we leave a supply of baby carriages and nurse girls along with the advice to keep away from the vacuum cleaners. To the School Board we leave the suggestion that they appoint another young and attractive member of the male portion of the faculty, so that the duties of Mr. Bacon won't be so arduous next year. To the Board of Public Works we leave all the bread baked in the Domestic Science Classes, to be used as permanent paving. I ' To Mr. Prouty we give our word that though we shall not be here next year in body, we shall be here in spirit. To Mr. Smith we leave our self-conndence and the right to forcibly eject the Junior girls from the north entrance on rainy mornings. We hope he will derive as much pleasure next year from this privilege as he did last year. To Mr. Rosenburg we leave a ticket to New York, along with the advice not to lose his eyesight looking through his telescope at the Broadway Stars. To Miss Toohey we leave our sincere hope that she will have as many chums in the coming year as she had in the last. To Fraulein Schneider we leave the right to chaperone picnics on our roof garden. To Mr. Kiniry we leave 13M cents with which to buy a Hivver to ride to and from his daily work at M. H. S. We make the following individual bequests: I, Modest Ever-blushing Pomeroy, leave to Dorothy Behrens the advice that she take a course in vocal work, so that she may be prepared to fill my 130 position as songster in next year's Senior Play, with the added suggestion that she do as I did, i. e., refuse to sing before the queen, but sing for an Earl. fEarls are much nicer than queens, aren't they, Marjorie?j I, Much Admired Brown, leave my far-Stretch-ing interest in Rogers Brothers spoons to Helen Savage. I, Musical Gleason, bequeath my vocal ability, with which I rival Ger- aldine Farrar, to any girl in the Junior Class who can reach high C. I, Ever In 107 Fitzpatrick, leave myself as a model of Steadfyj ways to frivolous Freshmen. I, jovial Danaher, leave my favorite book, 'Alf I Were King, to Tom Burkinshaw. I, Mirtliful Soule, leave my favorite book, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come, and my favorite hymn, L'He is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want Qanotherl, to Lucy Snow. v I, Helen Slow-but-Fry-hard Dooley, along with my fellow members of Miss Foote's Sewing Class, bequeath our gowns which we almost made for graduation, to the City Mission, and sincerely hope that the poor of Meriden will not be insulted when they are offered the same. I, Self Conscious Rice, leave my collection of love notes, which I received sixth period every day to Beatrice Fairfax, to be used as models. I, Love to Snap-em Shepherd, leave the Soule right of taking snap- shots of the numerous beauties of M. H. S., to Snoops Baldwin. I, Always Ready-to-help Bushnell, leave my Servicefablej ways to the waitresses in Dyer's restaurant. 4 I, Hospitable Butler, leave my ability in dressmaking and my fondness for a certain Knight, to my sister Peg. I, Loquacious Boyle, leave my fondness 'for the great White VVay and my Peck of beauty receipts to any girl in the junior Class who has as much imagination as I. I, Fussy Lovesick Mann, leave my favorite seat at the Life Theatre to Helen Barker. I, I'n'1 Crazy-about-curly-hair Van Almkirk, bequeath my giggles to the Edison Company for the purpose of recreation. I, Never-on-time Petryski, bequeath the alarm clock, which I never used much, to Helena Broderick. I, Devoted-to-you-know-whom King, leave all my talcum powder and toilet accessories to supply the girls of M. H. S. for the next live years. I, Midget Johnson, bequeath to next year's sewing class this advice: Never talk to boys in the hall. I, Little Georgie Garside, leave my favorite saying, Good things come in small packages, to Gerald McGrath. I, Mighty-like-a-rose Beach, leave my ability for writing fairy stories to Mabel Post. I, Make-a-basket-every-time-I-turn-around Warden, bequeath my athletic ability to Louise White. We, Very-jolly Elster, and Always-there-with-the-spelling Rountree, leave our sticktuitiveness to the second pair of Siamese twins, Vera Call and Louise Brainard. I, Delicate Powell, leave my knowledge of the proper thing in the sphere in which we move, to Helen Booth. I, Lordly Flivver-owner Southwick, bequeath my harem to next year's hero. 131 I, Mighty Athletic Doyle, leave my ever-Winning ways and popularity as a model for grouches. A We, Melodious Hubbard and Delightful Singer Twiss, leave our harmon- izing ways to the soloists of next year's Senior Class. I, Chucky Right-there-with-the-girls jordan, give and bequeath the following: My Graceffulj Ways, especially in dancing, and my position as a Beatrice Fairfax to the Senior girls, and my drag in the office to Henry More- house. Mischief, thou art afoot, Take thou what course thou wilt. . ' 132 o 0 v u o 3 E CLASS WILL - 3 5 PARTII Charles T. F. Jordan We, the Class of 1916, being in mortal fear of our approaching end, as the result of the domestic science experiment, of which we have been the victims, do hereby devise and bequeath all our property, real and imaginary, acquired honestly or otherwise Cmostly otherwisej, as follows: To the Juniors the following: One Maxim silencer to present to Mr. Shute in order that his voice, their ears, and the honor of the school may be saved. All the surplus money made from our Senior Play to put towards their banquet. The fabulous sum of nineteen cents, from the receipts of our Senior Play, to furnish the Pennant room so they may retire in peace during study periods next year. The following prayer: Show me this day to increase my vast store of polite impertinence. Lead me to the celebrities, that I may know them and speak of them casually by their first names, and thus increase my prestige among the younger set, who look to me for stand- ards. To Mr. Prouty, the assurance that the members of the Class of 1916 are, and always will be, his loyal friends. To Mr. Smith, one pair of ball-bearing roller skates to speed him on his way in pursuit of delinquent' afternoon sessionistsf' To Mr. Meredith, a hearty good-bye from the Class of 1916. May his Senior Class of next year contain as many attractive would-be stenographers as his class this year did. To Mr. Shute, that good old golden rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. To Miss Nye, the privilege of winning the prize of next year's A. A. dance. We leave the following individual bequests: I, Lovable Stevens, leave my graceful gestures and effective nods, and my ability in the love-making scenes in dramatics to my rival, Curtis johnson. I, Careless Rogers, leave the Domestic Science Department one case of cocoa, with the suggestion that cocoa be used for coloring matter on all possible occasions. I like things Brown. I, Reveler Thompson, leave my brilliant red light to my rivals to fight over. , I, Eager-to-make-love Bilger, leave the cause Cwhatever it wasj of my sudden attraction to the ladies to Arthur Higgins. I, VVild-about-the-girls Stanley, leave my enviable position of teacher's pet in Room 106, to the trouble-maker of next year's registration class, with the hope that said position will keep him off the black list better than it did me. I, Renowned Warden, leave my modest disposition, my dislike for praise, my well-modulated voice, my quiet ways in general, to Margaret Race. I, Happy-go-lucky Burkinshaw, leave my undisputed honor of being the only Peerless baseball player the school can boast of, to my nearest rival, Gerald McGrath. I, Kan't-get-up Parker, leave my extra credits to Floyd Boardman. I, Rather-be-with-the-girls Lacourciere, leave my winning ways to 133 Eunice Stadtmiller. gl I, Wide-awake Lally, leave the presidency of the Codlish Club to W. Chambault. I, Mischievous Stratton, leave my reserved seat in afternoon session to my sister Alberta. May she keep up the honor of the family! I, Ever-after-em Sternberg, leave the popularity I attained from my up-to-snuff machine, to Walter Evarts, with this warning: Don't get fresh with Dad,dy's car. I, Beautiful-eyed Cohen, leave my ability as a debater to Edward Warm- bier. I, Flirty Mandeville, leave my advice to behave in the halls, to Henry Morehouse. I, Have-to-laugh Malloy, leave a few of my witty sayings to Mr. Quinn. Please laugh for a change. V , 1 I, Ever-on-my-job Kroeber, leave my book entitled, How to Behave, to Irving Dyer. I, Absent-minded Weber, leave all my Latin ponies to Balzer's Stable. I, Hard-to-suit Peck, leave my knowledge of the art of dancing, with all my graceful whirls and intricate steps, to Edward Warmbier. I, Rather-proud-really-you-can't-resist-me McGuire, leave to someone who needs it badly, the chain given to me Presentation Night. May it give him him one last pull out, as it gave me. I, Have a Jitney Grossman, leave my special book on How to Cram a Year's Work into Three Weeks, to Carl Alexander. I, N obody-home Stiles, leave my sarcastic manner to next year's would- be genius. I, Just-watch-me Fitzpatrick, make the following bequests: First, my reserved stand in the lunch room at intermission to whoever can fill it. Second, all my athletic suits and shoes, together with my title of star athlete of M. H. S., to Whoever can carry all these honors as well as I have. I, Kant-sit-for-my-picture Stockburgher, leave my enviable position as treasurer of the M. H. S. Dramatic Society to Charles jude. I, Joyful Pierson, leave my football tactics in basketball to Harold Mischler. I, Absolutely-perfect Service, leave my position as reporter to Dyer, with the warning that he report names correctly. I, Noble Stead, leave to the medical science for the benefit of mankind, my latest discovery, How to Treat Fitz. I, Frivolous Butler, make the following bequests: First, to the post- ofiice department the suggestion that an extra carrier be put on my route next year to help carry the mail from the West. Second, my interest in Yale to Mary Lawton. Third, my goggles, my winning smiles and cute expres- sions, and my ability to rise in one night from barmaid to maid in waiting to the queen, to the cutest kid in next year's class. In witness whereof we, the Class of 1916 of Meriden High School, do hereby set our hand and seal, this the twenty-first day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen. Witnessed by THE ROYAL ORDER OF JOBLOTS, CHARLIE CHAPLIN, FRANCISCA VILLA, SYLVIA PANKHURST, CLASS OF 1916. 134 4 uwoooeoeooo-0:0 Q e- A CLASS POEM Doris Twiss I walked a-lingering through a dell, A wild pink rose shed forth its fragrance rare, And seemed to breathe, farewe11! The raindrops sighed as down they fell Among some sweet shy violets nodding there, And pattered soft, farewe1l! The night wind swayed the curfew bell, And whispered through bird's night-song-laden air A sad and sweet farewe1l! I heard them all, and come to tell You of the wind, the rain, the wild rose fair, And sing to you, farewe11! N 135 0 a 0 0 9 0 e ? v o v 9 9 0 ec-oo:-oo eooozo Q 4- CLASS ORATION o 0.0 Earl M. Bilger Four years have quickly elapsed, and we, the Class of 1916, are now confronted by the vast and indefinite future. We stand at the divarication of life's rough and uncertain waysg some to go in one direction, others in another. Some, through fortune or through self-exertions, will continue their education in higher institutions of learning, others, from economic pressure or from choice, will enter the marts of industry. No matter in what direction fate leads us, we all start confidently forward, buoyed up with a strong desire to attain success. Success is defined as a favorable or prosperous termination of anything attempted, a termination which answers the purpose intended. There is no precise plan, no mathematical method for making a success in life. We can accomplish it only by using the suggestions of erudition and the lessons of experience. We realize from our limited knowledge that hard work is the source of genuine success, and that there is success in every occupation only for him who will but make the sacrificewwork. The most successful men are usually the hardest workers. The eminent Turner, when asked the secret of his success, replied, I have no secret but hard work. In answer to a similar query the celebrated Daniel Webster said, I know of no superior quality that I possess, unless it be the power of application. To work and not to genius I owe my success. Success is a question of paying the price. He who expects to find success marked down some day is doomed to disappointment. Bargain sales are not found in the economy of nature. There are no marked-down prices on her counter. We receive in just proportion to the price we pay. The law of compensation is inexorable. We cannot get something for nothing. If we wish success we must pay the price. The higher the price the greater the success. This price is work, and its prerequisites: ability, ambition, honesty, self-reliance, tact, industry, courage, perseverance and allied virtues. These are substantially the cardinal attributes of the world's successful actors. Like the scintillating stars of the firmament, success shines in the works of the world's representative men and women-men and women who possess character, a noble purpose, the ability to do, and the courage to dare. Success depends on singleness and constancy of purpose. When we divide our energies we multiply our chances to fail. The secret of signal success is the unyielding fight toward a definite end. It is the result of full, well-directed and persevering efforts toward an objective point. Success has never been made, and it will never be made, without a strong, indomitable purpose and a lofty aim. Archbishop Leighton said, To him that knoweth not the port to which he is bound no wind can be favorable. He may be well equipped, but he wants somewhere to go. All his activity and prepara- tion are useless without a fixed haven. The ship without a rudder on the tossing, trackless sea is an apt symbol of him who would undertake to cross the ocean of life without a definite aim. Singleness of purpose means an early decision to follow a certain voca- tion as a life work, keeping that calling constantly in view, as true as the 136 magnetic needle to the North Pole. That is what the great Apostle meant when he said, This one thing I do. As the convex lcns focalizes the rays of the sun on a single point, in- creasing the heat a hundred fold, so singleness of purpose concentrates the mighty innate powers of man, and impels him vehemently and tenaciously forward until he stands within the benignant portals of that lofty mansion, Success! The successful man is the one that makes the best use of his powers- physieal, mental and spiritual. It is he that patiently endures what he can- not help, and that zealously devotes himself to the proper and harmonious development of the faculties which God has given him. Success in its broadest sense is the achievement of the best, for self and for others. Let us be true to ourselves and true to others, thereby keenly feeling with Shakespeare when he says: This above all, To thine own self be true, And it must follow as the night the day, Thou cans't not then be false to any man. Let us, then, forge ahead, doing and daring. Let us push forward and forward, onward and onward, unceasingly and unwearyingly, to attain our flaming goal-Success. Let us perennially endeavor to secure the actualiza- tion of our motto: Esse Quam Videri- To bc, rather than to seem. Q 137 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 1894-Arthur B. Joy 1895 1896 -William S. Johnson -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 1904-Harold G. Rogers 1905-Kenneth E. Chase 1906 -Arthur J. Hill 1907-Roger W. Squire 1908-Arthur T. Spencer 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 -Douglas W. Orr -Clarence S. Powers -H. Nelson Stiles -J. Norbert Bailey -Raymond Hagerty -Gordon Orr 1915-Howard VV. Regcster 1916-Lewis M. Stevens HISTORIANS 1883-George A. Clark May P. Allen 1884-N ellie Breese Ada Patchen 1885-E. B. Camp Ellena Wilcox 1886-Flora E. Buckley 1887-Emma F. Ryan F. G. Seeley 1888-N ellie Griswold Florence Franklin 1889-Nettie Brown Allen Hitchcock 1890-Edward Wheatley J. W. Coe Blanche Wilcox 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. O'Brien Charles J. Grimes Randal L. Lucas Clarence G. Andrus Israel S. Otis Michael Conroy Arthur Israel Earl M. Bilger PROPHETS Dominga Alvarez Josephine Kuntz Josephine Lockrow Clara Pease Eva Sloane Alice Borst Nellie Pendexter Anna Hadley 1891 1892 1893 1894 I-IISTORIANS -Minnie Wiles Samuel Maguire Bertha Swan -L. I. Booth F. B. Standish -Louise Griswold Charles Griswold -Fanny Leahy Bessie Coe 1895-Elmer Robinson 1896 Ethel Havens -Robert Church Edward Richmond 1897-Alice Stiles 1898- 1899- 1900- Edward Wilkinson Claire Booth Waldemar Hirschfeld Jessie Wilcox H. Stanley Bristol Janet Crabb C. Howard Tryon 1901-Martha Smith Willard C. Hyatt 1902-Ellen J. Frederickson Joseph W. Holden 1903-Lottie Bartlett 1904 1905 1906 Robert R. Reilly -Gertrude Stadtmiller Melville Bernstein -Leila Illingworth Junius D. Norton -Edna Roberts VVilliam G. Shute 1907-Adelaide Watrous 1908- 1909- Francis Clark Anna Sands Weston Hillard Helen Roberts Bernard N ellis 1910-Etta McGovern Norman Toohey 1911-Adelaide McKiernan Henry Reike 1912-James Grady Althea Clark 1913-Bessie Lane Raymond Hagerty 1914-Helen Cassidy 1915- Cornelius Burkinshaw Ellen Fohlin Hugh McKenna PROPHETS Richard Donovan Hattie Puffer Grace Barlow Albert Mucklow D. B. Dowling G. F. lVinslow F. VV. Pendexter Mabelle Grant Harold Evarts Elizabeth Patton Julia Manley Pearl Blake Maude Beach Guy F orcier Martha Tracy Chapin Howard, Jr Beatrice Collyer Walter Gard Elizabeth Clark Warren Beach Jessie Ferguson Harold Grant Estelle Brown Robert Brown Rowena Cheney Herbert Maron Alice MeMenarnin 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 Whitlaw Dominick M'Nulty Rose McGovern Stanley Bennett HISTORIANS 1916-Marjorie Doyle Harry D. Malloy CLASS WILL 1883- - 1884- - 1885- - 1886- - 1887- - 1888- - 1889- - 1890- - 1891- - 1892- - 1893 1894- - 1895- - 1896- - 1897- -- 1898- - 1899- - 1900- - 1901-Mary Gard 1902- - 1903-Hollis lmmich 1904-Julia Tracy 1905-Mary Stanley 1906-Edith Cuming 1907-Clara Bartlett 1908-Julia Sullivan 1909-May Young 1910-Alice Lewis 1911 1912 1913 -Ruth Payne James Wright -Claire Scoield Edgar Raven -Paul McGovern Helen Cheney 1914-Loretta Kane Harold Grimes 1915-Eloise Mecorney Wiliam Sulllivan 1916-Faith M. Butler Charles Jordan PROPHETS Marion A. Beach Bernard W. Cohen CLASS POETS Thomas Vlfarnoek Emma Rice Virginia Patterson Florence Fales Emily Ten Eyck Cornelia Cumstock Edith Yale Flora Pendexter Annie Carney W. A. Storm Katharine Gragan 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 Burkc Thelma Frost Benjamin Tonkonow Edith Ramage Florence Vlfilliams Ethel Maguire Anna Koflinke Doris B. Twiss Commencement Exercises Scum o' the Earth JUNE 9th-SPEAKERS' NIGHT M. H. S. Auditorium ORATORICAL Cicero's Denunciation of Vcrres ....... Dukite Snake ......................... Highlanders of the ESSAYS South ... ..... American Diplomacy ..... Man and His Thoughts .... JUNE 20th--PRESENTATION NIGHT High School Auditorium JUNE 2lstACLASS NIGHT Marjorie Pomeroy . . . .Lewis Stevens . . . .John Danaher . . .Marion Beach . . .Arthur Service . . . .Frederic Mann Class Poem ................................................ Doris Twiss Music by .......................,........,..... Laurence Southwick Class History, Part I ..... Class History, Part II. .. Class Prophecy, Part I ..... Class Class Class Class Prophecy, Part II .... Will, Part I ........ Will, Part II ..... Oration .......,. JUNE 22d-GRADUAT ION M. H. S. Auditorium Salutatory. .................................. . . America First' ....,..,...................... N ation Wide Prohibition . . . The Evils of Child Labor .... . . . Booker T. Washington . . . Valedictories ............. JUNE 23d-SENIOR RECEPTION Town Hall Auditorium JUNE 27th-CLASS BANQUET Winthrop Hotel 141 . . . . .Marjorie Doyle . . .Harry Malloy . . .Marion Beach . .Bernard Cohen . . . . .Faith Butler ..Char1es Jordan . . . . , .Earl Bilger . . .Shirley Gibson .Mildred Stratton . . . , Laura Fenner .Marjorie Pomeroy . . .Frederic Mann . .Marjorie Doyle ozooonooooooooofa o . 0 3 2 3 3 0 o 0 0 e o C 0 e O 0 ' : e 2 U1 2 3 3 o 0 9 P o 3 3 s t-1 2 2 2 0 e o 0 e o e 9 o o A 0 0 o e o e 0 e e o c e 0 o o a 0 o o o o e o a 0 o 0 o 0 0 G s a 0 S 0 Q E E I 4 z 3 3 o 0 0 o o va n o o o ev 3 o e o o o o c QOH-oooooooooobzo Shirley Gibson Dear friends, parents, teachers, and fellow-students-friends all-we, the Class of 1916, extend to you our most cordial Welcome. V For four happy years We have labored together that we might attain this goal, which, to us, marks one of the most important events of our lives. We are now ready to leave the arms of our Alma M' azfer, and to set forth into the World alone, to show whether or not we have profited by our opportunities. Some of us Will further pursue our studies, while others will at once join the ranks of the soldiers of fortune. But each member of the Class will ever cherish fond memories of these happy years now ending. We wish to express our gratitude by thanking you all: Our parents for your sacrifices in our behalf 3 our school board for your Wisdom and good judg- ment: our superintendent for your discretion and executive ability, our principal for your kindness and never-failing interest at every pointg our teachers for your patience, guidance and instructionfand may I here add thanks to our grade teachers for their careful preparation that we might be Htted to cope with these higher subjects, and lastly, you, the people of Meriden for this wonderful new building with its ample equipment, and for your generous support and co-operation in all our school interests. As We come to the end of our four years we more nearly comprehend the many opportunities you have given us, and truly appreciate the amount of our indebtedness. Though now We can express our gratitude merely in words, we hope that as the years pass on, by our acts we shall prove ourselves Worthy of our four years' training at Meriden High School. Again, dear friends, our cordial greetings, and may you ever hold in kindly memory the Class of 1916! 142 0 0 ooeooouo1oo0oooo0ooo0oooooooooooooooooooooooeoo 0 0 ooo oc 0 o 9 2 o o 2 2 E V A L E D I C T 0 R Y E o Q 3 9 s a 0 ogw-woo-so Q.Qa-aooinao-no-n-noao-nono-sono-no-woo-mucosa-:ooooo o fo Marjorie Doyle Lest old acquaintance be forgot, and days of golden ruleg We'll have a word, e'er we depart, in honor of our school. The exercises to which our Salutatorian welcomed you are now almost over, and the time which remains for us of our four years as members of Meriden High School may be reckoned in minutes. Many are the times we have met here in thc auditoriumg but oh, what a difference there is between the seats we then had and those we now occupyg between our feelings then and now. As Freshmen just arrived, wide-eyed and wondering, we were crowded into the auditorium of the Old High School. There we sat and stared about, trying to look ineonspicuous and to imitate our elders. How- ever, we gradually became accustomed to this great new world opened before us, and found our places in the busy life upon which we had entered. The Class of 1916 throughout its history has exemplified the truth that one of the greatest forces of the universe is unity. Together we have worked, together we have enjoyed the pleasures that our school life has afforded, together we have progressed toward this goal of graduation, yet ever with a higher goal in view. The ranks have thinned somewhat as in every class, but still tonight one hundred and sixteen graduates will receive Meriden High School diplomas. After tonight this unity of our Class will cease to be except in the realms of memory. There it must forever live. As we take our place in the honorable ranks of the classes that have gone before, to those we are leaving behind, those who are traveling the same road we, whose turn we have now reached, it is our privilege to speak a friend- ly word of advice. Our best counsel is our Class Motto: To be, rather than to seem. And don't forget that good downright hard work will never hurt you, and a few minutes spent in doing lessons, instead of complaining about their length, will accomplish miracles. When you stand here for the last time as students of Meriden High School, may your reputation which will be handed down to the classes following you be a good one. Our work as a unit is ended. We are no longer to be together' as a Class, for we have now reached that point where most of us will turn aside from our happy, carefree student days to take our places in the world of work. A few of us will continue our education in higher institutions, yet let us remember that the good name of our Class is still in our keeping. Now let us pause for a minute to glance back over our whole career thus far in the world of books. Has our school life, sheltered, protected, guided as it has been at every point, taught 'us lessons which we shall make use of during our whole life? Have we learned to be, rather than to seem? Have we acquired sincerity, honesty, generosity? Are we going to put them into practice? Think of the benefits we have derived from our school course, and then re- solve to make good in the world, for to those who have had much, of them shall much be required. And now to all who have made our school life possible for us-friends, school authorities, and parents-to you all we can only say farewell. F are- well -a word which has come down through the ages, bearing with it sad- ness and regret. 'Tis a word that's said when dear friends part forever. But not forever shall our farewell be, oh, classmatesg each year let 1916 meet again, with fresh laurels gained in the bigger battle of life. And now for ourselves, comrades, one last farewell! 143 VALEDICTORIANS 1883-Daisy G. Dean 1884-Nettie A. Ives 1885-Minnie B. Harrison 1886-Fannie R. Ives 1887-Edith P. Macy 1888-Harriet L. Fales 1889-Nellie 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-Julia Whitmore 1898-Ethel Sawyer 1899-Caroline Curtiss 1900 Howard Church 1901-Edith Lounsbury 1902-Anna Fitzgerald 1903-Alice Bock 1904 1905 1906 -Edith Clark -Jeanette Eggleston -Stanley Williams 1907-Alice McMenamin 1908-Alice Wheeler 1909-Mildred Tyler 1910 -Thelma Frost 1911-Gertrude Stockder 1912-Rose N. Gorman 1913-Alton Hyatt 1914-Eva Rettenmeyer 1915-John Fay 1916-Marjorie Doyle SCHOLARSHIPS 1898-Flora Hough Prescott Griswold Charles Miles Laura Yale Mildred Bodurtha 1899-Ruth Harmon Josephine Fitzgerald Flora Andrus Louisa Lohmann 1900-Edith Hubbard 1901- Bessie Wheatley C. Howard Tryon Clara Grossman Martha Smith Mabelle Egerton SALUTATORIANS George A. Clark Frances E. Smith Carrie E. Brook I. Burton Miller Emily P. Ten Eyck F. B. Otis Nellie E. Macy Lottie Manning Katherine Bartholomew M. Dosia Bowman George J. Mills Harriet E. Brown William S. johnson Mary Saleski Edward Bradstreet Mabelle Grant Eleanor Hagerty Robert Squire Mary Ives Henrietta Rahaley Rhea Illingworth Nina Thompson Ruth Atkins Alice Brown Marion Chittenden Arthur Spencer Elsie Saleski Mollie Minkwitz Florence Bridgen Clarence Cowing Morgan Cushing Arthur Pierson Anna Koffinke Shirley Gibson OTHER THAN VALEDICTORIANS AND SALUTATORIANS 1904-Gertrude Stadtmiller Ina Birdsey Ida Dunlop Mabel ,Gallivan 1905-Ethel Immich Maude Hamilton Estelle Brown Florence Stevens 1906-Mildred Bock Edna Roberts Rowena Cheney Arthur Hill 1907-Ida Gordon Helen Todd Stanley Kinney 144 1903 1909 1910 1911 SCHOLARSHIPS-Continued -Elizabeth Chittenden Howard Savage Mabel Wiley Theresa Meah -Joseph Cassidy Frances Lohrnann May Young Helen Roberts -Etta McGovern Alice Lewis Carol Meigs Adrienne Raby -Adelina Fulton Emily Wadsworth Hazel Savage Adelaide McKiernan May O'Donnell 1912-Edith Ramage 1897 1898 1899 Nathan Derecktor Kathleen Harrison Ellen McCarthy -Francis Holden Julia VVhitmore Edward Wilkinson Alice A. Foster Alfred Aubrey Robert Hirschfeld -Claire Booth Evelyn Hewitt Waldemar Hirschfeld Ethel Sawyer Bertha Vibberts Anna Wilcox -Algernon Bernstein Louise Barbier Joseph Falvey Mabel Mossman Ina Tuttle Margaret Cahill 1900-Dorothea Gross Rupert Penney Cora Miller Lilla Atkins Henry Perkins Alice Foster 1901-Marion Miller Margaret Rahaley Chapin Howard, Jr. George Lewis William Squire Matthew Maclntee 1908 -Anna Sands Alice Polsey Eva Hart Marion Orr 1913-Mary Dowling Mildred Francis Harold Howard Edward Malloy 1914-Mathilde Bedigie Michael Conroy Lillian Cohen Anna Kessler 1915-Mildred Francis Ellen Fohlin Mary Crews Muriel Clark 1916-Marjorie Pomeroy HICKS PRIZES Laura Fenner Mildred Stratton Frederic Mann 1904-Harold Rogers Clifford Parker Harold Griswold Lewis Allen, Jr. Dudley Harmon Milton Bennett 1905-Maude Hamilton Ruth Atkins Wilbur Davis Jeanette Eggleston Helen Rice Jesse Williams 1906-Chester Warnock Arthur Hill Gertrude O'Connor Edith Peterson David Smith Stanley Williams 1907-Ethleen Barber Mabelle King Helen Todd Charlotte Brown Leroy Gardner Warren Lane 1908-Weston Hillard 145 Allerton Brooks Evelyn Lewis Arthur Spencer Julia Sullivan Hazel Toohey 1902-Henrietta Rahaley ' 1903 1911 1912 1913 Frances Upham ' Charles Welch Margretta Hurley Etta Norton Walter Allen Alice Bock Elizabeth Clark Annie Costello Sadie Sloane El1se Sternberg Frank Quinlan Randal L Lucas Margaret F Lyon Adelaide K McK1ernan Dorothy Lynch Robert Booth Ethel Langevin Hazel Bacon Flavia Bloxham Rubina Fearnley Edith Ramagc Nathan Derecktor Cedric Yeamans Alton Hyatt Elizabeth O Ne1l Harold Howard Grace Burke May Gertrude Hubbard Florence Zucker EDITORS OF PENNANT 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 Charles F Rockwell Edward C Ellsbree Alfred B Aubrey F Prescott Griswold Albert L Clark Henry B Perkins Chapin Howard Jr Howard J Savage Dudley Harmon Karl C Stadtmillei Stanley T Williams Roger W Squ1re Harold C W1lCOX Joseph F Cassidy Charles J Grimes Robert H S Booth Donald Robinson David Buckley jr Lorenzo Hamllton Wilfred M Bishop John Danaher HICKS PRIZES-Continued 1909-joseph F. Cassidy 1910 1914 1915 1916 Louise Brooks f Theodore Sklagen Edith Little Alfred Crowell Lester Pardee Katherine N iland Helen M McLaughlin Richard M Rice Nlorman E Toohey W1ll1am Cheney Clayton R Wilcox Gladys Sawye1 Mathilde Bedigle Lucy Squ1re Clinton Lewis Carroll Kmgsley Lorenzo Hamilton Gertrude M1e1ke Howard Regester David Sundel Amta Balzer Hugh McKenna John Randall Frederic Mann Marion Beach Arthur Service john Danaher Marjorie Pomeroy Lewis Stevens EDITORS OF ANNUAL 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899 1900 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 C C Kent She1man F johnson James P Brcese Charles F Rockwell Edward C Ellsbree Alfred B Aubrey Charles H Mlles joseph A Falvey Henry B Perkins Charles B YV Howard I Savage Dudley Harmon Ka11C Stadtmiller Stanley T Williams Roger W Squire VVeston B Hillard joseph F Cass1d5 Clayton R Wilcox Peter I Combs Clarence J Cowing David A Buckley Jr Lorenzo Hamilton Wilfred M Bishop Earl M Bllger 1 . 395- . Y - , . 4 -'96- -. - . 397- . '- ' . ' 398- . V' - V . 399- . . - . f' 300- . ' 1 . - . ' . 301- ' , . - ' . ' 1901302-Francis C. Upham 1901-Chapin Howard, Jr. 303- . '- ' . . elch 304- ' ' - . 305- . ' ' - -'06- . ' ' - ' . ' 307- . ' - . ' ' 308- C . ' . - . ' 309- . ' - . ' 310- . ' . - . ' Y 311- . . . - . ' 312- ' - - . 313- ' , . ..- V . ' 314- ' . - ' . , . 315- . l . - . 316- - ' . ' 146 A Reception FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE TWENTY-THIRD TOWN HALL AUDITORIUM Reception by Members of the Class A Dancing Program of Sixteen Numbers Shox-tell's Orchestra COMMITTEE Arthur A. Service, Chairman Faith Butler Marion Brown Harold C. Peck Culver Rogers Marie Riley 147 Triangular Debate Meriden High School Auditorium, May 16, 1916 Subject--Resolved: that the United States should grant independence to the Philippines not later than January l, 1921. Affirmative CMeridenj Negative CNew I-Iavenj John Danaher, Leader George Levine, Leader Bernard Cohen Harry Lear . Russell Maguire Harold Kauffman Judges Mr. William K. Holmes, Southington Mr. Theo. F. Rupp, Wallingford Mr. William F. Wrynn, Wallingford Mr. Henry Dryhurst, Chairman Meriden's Team in Middletown Consists of Lewis Stevens, Leader Kenneth Stockburger Mr. William G. Shute, Coach Frederic Mann 148 Plays Presented by The Class of 1916 1914 Mock Trlal 1915 Brother Ioslah The Deacon s Second W1fe College Pol1t1c1an In On Parle Francazs 'l he Doctor 111 Sp1te of Hlmself 149 1916-' 'M aster Skylark' ' SENIOR PLAY CAST QDRAMATICS' 9, 1 x 5 Master Skylark Presented by the Senior Class of M. H. S., at the High School Auditorium April 27, 28, 1916 Act I-At Stratford. Late afternoon in April, 1596. Act H-Mid-afternoon of the same day. Tavern room in Coventry. Act IH-Room in Gaston Carew's house, London, four days later. Act IV-Scene 1. Throne room of Royal Palace, Greenwich, one week later. Scene 2. The dungeon in Newgate Prison. Act V-Shakespe-are's garden at New Place, Stratford, early morning, five days later. DRAMAT IS PERSONAE - Un Order of Appearancej I First Boy .............................,........ ,... D orothy King Second boy ................................... .... S hirley Gibson Margaret Attwood, wife of Simon Attwood .... ..... M uriel Hubbard Hodge .....................,........................... Charles Jordan Nicholas Attwood, Master Skylark ................., Marjorie Pomeroy Simon Attwood, a Stratford tanner and the father of Nicholas .......... Kenneth Stockburger Burgess ............................................ - ..... James Wilson Bailiff .................................................. William Lally Gaston Carew, master player of the Lord High Admiral's Company ....... Lewis Stevens First player ..,. ...... . . .... Royal Lacourciere Second player .... ...., G renville Tennant Third player ..... .... F rederick Mandeville Fourth player .... ..... R adcliffe Bristol Fifth player .... ..... ..... N o rman Stiles 151 DRAMATIS PERSONAE-Continued Sir Thomas Lucy, a Wealthy nobleman .................. Linsley Shepherd Atkins, a carpenter-mason ,............. ...... N orman Stead Landlord ................ ..,. ....... A rt hur Service Barmaid .................,............... ........... F aith Butler Tom Haywood .............................. .... L aurence Southwick Gregory Goole, CareW's disreputable servant .... ....... F rederic Mann Phil Henslowe, manager of Admiral's players ...,............ Harold Peck John Smith, the blacksmith ...,....,.......... ..... K enneth Stockburger Jem Barstow, Carew's butler ................ ..... K enneth Stockburger Gyles, precentor of St. Paul's .... ..,........ H arold Peck Colley Cyril, head choir boy .... .... M ildred Whiting Queen Elizabeth ............ .... L aura Fenner Venetian Ambassador ..... . . .Arthur Service Shakespeare ............ .... I ohn Danaher Ben Jonson ...,. ..... B ernard Cohen Prison guard .... ....................,....... N orman Stiles Prisoner ................................................ Norman Stead Choir boys .................. Faith Butler, Shirley Gibson, Dorothy King Citizens. . .Bernard Cohen, Linsley Shepherd, William Lally, Norman Stead Attendants, pages, courtiers, guards. Coach ............,.........,............... Grace Hilton Chamberlain it FS Uv 152 College Politicanv For the Benefit of the Scholarship Fund of the College Club M anagef, Charles Jordan CAST Ted Kingsley, the politician .......,..... Pudge Darrow, Ted's friend .....,........ Dan Howes, another strongly with him .... Frank Bailey, Ted's political rival ........ Alphonse Withersbee, a Yap Collegian. . . . Bill Staford, a fraternity man .,......... Jim Dana, a political intriguer ........... . Earle Thomas, non-fraternity supporter .............. . . .Curtiss johnson . . . .Charles Jordan . . . .John Danaher . . . .Lewis Stevens . . . . . .George Garside ...........Harold Peck Jack Smith, Bailey's campaign manager .... ..... ....... ...Culver Rogers Kenneth Stockburger . . . . . .Bernard Cohen Matty Brisco, college roughneck .................... Raymond Thompson Alice Bailey, the woman in the case, Frank's sister ........ Dorothy King Rachel Templeton, college Widow ......................... Margaret Soule Ellena Dalton, a love-sick Miss ............... .... Maude Morris, a co-ed .......... . . .Mildred Stratton . . . .Marion Brown Mrs. Mandel, Ted's landlady .............................. Doris Powell Act I-Sitting-room in Mrs. Mandel's lodging house. Act H-Ante-room of the dance hall. Act HI-A reading-room in one of the college buildings. Time-The present. 1 53 lei On Parle Francais Presented by the Pennant Staff for the Benefit of the Pennant, at the High School Auditorium, January 1, 1916 . CAST Mr. Spriggins, an English gentleman ..... ,... B ernarcl Cohen Julia, his wife ......,................. ...... D oris Twiss Angelina, Spriggin's daughter ........ .... M arion Beach Mrs. Major Rattan ...................... .... D orothy Behrens Victor Dubois, a young Frenchman ........ ...Frederic Mann Major Rattan, a fire-eating army officer ..... ...... I ohn Danaher Muggins, the Major's man ............... ,.... K enneth Mayo Maid ......................,......................... Katherine Nolan f i Scene-Spriggins' sitting-room at a fashionable resort. Time-The present. -154 The Doctor in Spite of Himself Presented by the 1916 Debating Society for the Benefit of the Pennant, et High School Auditorium, November 24, 1916 i CAST A Sgzinarelle, at wooclchopper ..... .....,.. . . .Lewis Stevens Martine, Sganarcllds Wife ........ ...... L aura Fenner M. Robert, Sganarellc's neighbor. .. ........ john Danaher V ztlere, Gerontes' servant .........,. .... R aymond Thompson Luous, Iaequelinds husband .......... . . .Kenneth Stockburger Jacqueline, nurse in Geronte's home. .. .......... Doris Twiss Lucinde, Gerontds daughter ......... .... lX flarjoric Pomeroy Geronte, at country gentleman. . . ...... Frederic Mann Leandre, Lucinde's lover ..,...................... ....., H arold Peck Time-Seventeenth century. 155 Should We Worry 99 Play Written and Presented by Library Club Members, 1915-1916 Prologue .... CAST Wilhelmina, alias Billy, a Senior ....... ..,. Helen, her roommate, a Junior .... . . . Dolores Quinn . Dorothy Behrens . . .Laura Fenner Florence Lapidos . . . . . .Elsie Bourne Elsie, Freshman ................ . . . Jo, Freshman ,................... jess, Halcyon basketball captain ........................ Lulu, of the basketball team ..................,,..... The Princess, upon whom the girls are prone to have crushes. Emily, her devoted roommate ..................... . .Marjorie Doyle .......Vera Call .Marion C. Beach . . . . . . .Shirley Gibson Miss Thorne, a pedagogue ..................... .... D oris B. Twiss Barbara, alias Bobby, a rebellious Freshman .,.. .... L ouise Brainard Kath, her roommate ........................... .... lX flarjorie Pomeroy The Dutchess ........ ................. ....... R u th Yale Miss Howard ..... ...,............,... ..,. E l len Fohlin Guests at reception. SYNOPSIS Act I-Billy and Helen's room at Halcyon Hall, an afternoon early in Fall term. Act II-The same room, that evening. Act HI-Bobby and Cath's room, at twelve that night. Act IV-Reception parlor, Halcyon Hall, the following evening. Coach ............. ...... R uth C. Lockwood CLibrarianj Business Manager .... .... G race Cooke CHonorary Memberb 156 Fifth Annual Meriden High School Minstrels Under the Auspices of the Meriden High School Athletic Associations, in the High School Auditorium, Friday Evening, April 14, 1916 M nsical Director ....... I nterlacutor and Coach .... Advertising Manager .... General Manager ..... Leo Grimes Irving Dyer Mary Gleason Mildred johnson Helena Ferry Elizabeth Clark Margaret Soule Mary McNulty Anna Israel Eileen Cushing Edna Dooley Anna Ulrich Muriel Hubbard Herbert Burkinshaw Louis Bieber Russell Maguire William Lally Stephen Rice Kirtland Decherd Lewis Stevens James Fitzpatrick Betsey Collins Eddis Beckley Eunice Stadtmiller Mary Lawton Catherine Wheeler . . . .... ...... I ames Conklin . . . . .William Shute . . . .Foster johnson . . . .Culver Rogers Interlocutor Mr. William G. Shute End Men Ewald Sternberg David Miller Chorus Marion Brown Ruth Chall Cecilia Cohen Helen Dooley Bessie Fitzpatrick Mazella Gomez Katherine Shea Arlene Bushnell Jennie Lapidos Marie Riley Raymond Thompson Lester Wilton james Wilson Gerald McGrath Emmel Burke Alvin Morian Linsley Shepherd Frederick Mandeville Advertising Committee Foster Johnson ' Frederic Mann Carl Dossin Baldwin Borst Edward Wambier Francis Hall 157 Meriden High School Circus As Seen When About to Embark Upon Its Last Tour, June 23, 1916 Ringmaster . , . Fat Lady ..... Strong Man .... Skeleton ............, Bearded Lady ........ Wild Man from Borneo .... Bally-Ho and Barker. . Magician ........... Giantess . , ...... Circus Horses .... Weight Lifter. . . Fakirs. . ...... . . . Runner. ........... Horrible Example .......... Lewis M. Stevens H. Stange Ashley Graves ....... Williams . . . .Mr. Smith . . . .Harold Peek . . . . . .Maguire Rogers Babe Ferry Shepherd, Bristol Albrecht Weber . . . .Burkinshaw, Malloy Clowns ,...... .............. .... . ....... . john Danaher Pink Stanley .Dyer and Gri1neS Leader of the Colored Band .......,................. Laurence Southwick Properties: Tents, Music, Hot Dogs, Pink Lemonade, Howls and Groans from Wild Man, Sawdust and Animals. PROGRAM Brass Concert .... .................. S outhwick's Colored Band Chariot Races ....................... ...... S hepherd and Bristol Pantomine ............................ ....... G rimes and Dyer First Feature Ca genuine Mexican onej Bull Throwing Contest ..........,.. . . .Maguire vs. Danaher More Concerts ...................... Horsernanship ...................... More Pantomine ..................... Second Feature CFreshmen's Delight? Mr. Shute burned at the stake. Grand Finale ,... Battle Ro al between S Y Music .............. , ................. P 158 in F einian Army ..S. W. C. Band Pink Stanley Dyer and Grimes and United States Colored Band The 42 Centimeter Quartette Will Render Prouty's Pet Paragons in Eighteen Exact Expulsionsn In Three Horrible Spasms Masked Marvel .,.,....,................,.,...... Irving Dyer, Soprillo Tired Business Mann .... .... E Wald Sternberg, Mezzo Sop. Mexican Athlete .................... .......... R ussell Maguire, Alto Prohibition ...............................,.... Tommy Lyons, Contralto Side Lines-Soft Sad Sobby Lydian Airs, Mournful Music, Imitation Wolf Howls. Location-Mr. Prouty's Inner Oiiice. Aide de Camp and Organ Pipe-Iggie Smith. Inevitable remuneration-A Week's vacation and 1,999,999 sessions. High School Fussersv Tete-a-tete ....... .............. H ow-dare-you Peck Dark Veranda ....... .............. ' fake-me-home Cohen Couch Hammock .... . . .A-little-love-a-little-kiss Shepherd Heart Ache ....... .................. I ealousy Mann Soul Kiss ...... ........... I -love-the-ladies Weber Post Office ..... ....... F or-better-or-worse Mandeville Black Pond .... .................... E arly-to-bed Bilger Parlor Play ............. ...., K ing of McEnelly's, Mary F. Stevens Free Heat .................. ........ B etter-than-nothing Thompson Wednesday and Sunday .... .................... C ruel Rogers Every Day and Night .............................. Chalkwalker Jordan Barracks ........................,.................. Versatile Sternberg Chaperons, Klaxons, 900 Candle Power Searchlights, Cannon, Dyna- mite, Fire Bells and Mr. Shute. M. Hr. S. Fire Dept. Maintained by the Grace of Ivan G. Smith, the faculty and Mr. Kiniry. Fire Hose .......................................... Loquacious Stevens Fire Extinguisher .... ....,............... H aughty Peck I-lydrant .......... .... R abid Sputtering Maguire Chemicals ....... ....., I ulius Caesar Danaher Horses ..... ........ S hepherd, Stiles, Stetson Wagons ,..... ..............,.... T ennant, Cohen Tin Cans .... .... M alloy, Burkinshaw, Fitzpatrick HZO.. ...,........ ...............,..... B ilger, et al Squirt-guns ......... ...........,.... Vt Ieber, Phelan Extension Ladders ..................... .... Lyon, Bristol, Burke Axes ..,............................................. Rogers, Sternberg Properties: Red-haired Chorus, Safety Pins, Pinks' Pink Pills, Talcum Powder, Miss Hitchcock and Miss Williams. 159 M. H. S. Moving Picture Association Romeo and Juliet .,.. Mary Pigfoot ...... Charley Chaplin . . . Jesse James .......... Summer Girls ........ Frankfort X. Pushman Theda Bara ......... Bathing Girls' Chorus-...'. -.-.Rogierslllanni Stevens Scenero .............. Kiss-me-quick-kids .... Rocco Arbuekle .... Director ..,...... Camera Man ..... . , .Laurence and Laura . . . ....... Peggy Soule ir H Mae . . . . . . .Albrecht XVeber . . . .Maguire and Peck . . . . . . . . . .. .Fitzpatrick Hcnrv Stange ...........Leo Grimes . . .Pl1elan, Burkinshaw . . . . . . .Walter Stanley . ....Mr. Shute . . . .Miss Lockwood M. H. S. Ping Pong Association Vulgarly Known as The Tennis Team Captain .... ................. ..,......,....... I C irtlancl Deeherd Manager ..... .... 1 ,..... . K. XV. Deeherd Substitute ,..... ..... K irtland Vtlileox Deeherd Quarterback ..,. ...,..,.. K . Wilcox Deeliercl Service .,............. .,.............. L . Stevens Vlfaterboys .............. ....,..,... H . Peek, R. Dodd ADMIRING CROWD .... .... I OHN RUSSEL MAGUIRE Shuteis Six Sharks A Mathematical Melange In Several Session-Slips lst Binomial Theorem .................................. Fussfhjer Mann Quadraties to Third Degree . . . ...... Let-me-alone Stevens Geometric Progression ....... ............ A ll-alone 'Weber X8 y6 .................... ............. T Villy-nilly Lally Logarithms ..,.......,.,..... .............. X 7-gotta-show-me VVilliams Properties: Chorus Girls, Corporal Punishment, Challis, Erasers, Bored Expressions, Loud Noise From Desk, etc. Wanted Students to occupy our vacant seats.-Seniors. A few extra creditsifnniors. Only a chance to show how much We know.-Sophomores. A remedy for ''Greenishness. -Freshmen. Some more excuses to sign.-M r. Smith. A thirty-foot frame for afternoon sessions.-M. Stratton. A hat.-Southwick. A 100-pound keg of powder Cfor military purposes onlyj.-Dot King. A new girl.-Sternberg. Another milkshake, please.-M. Brown. An automatic self-illing pocketbook:-Rogers. A new crush or tWo.- Helen Butler. More honors to win.-lllarge Doyle. A padded cell for Mr. Shute on dance nights.-1916 Dancers. A moonlight night.4Ed. Lewis. Another Mr. Bacon.-Class of 1917. Six more P. G.'s who can play football.-1917's Football Team. A suit to Ht me.-Wambier. Two years' time to prepare a rebuttal.-1916 Debating Team. A musical comedy to take the place of the Senior Play.-Seniors. An age limit of six for Freshmen- Humane Society. A few sofas on the upper floors basketball nights.-Miss H. Butler and Miss Boyle. Someone to love me.- Tennant. A sure cure for blushing.-Lnkens. A repeating alarm clock.fStange. ' A few bricks to remind us of the biscuits.-Domestic Science Girls. An automobile.-Southwick. Something to eat.-Stange Asleep at the Switch. Music.-L. Fenner. A Race, -Peck. Flowers, wreaths, Lauratlsj.-Southwick. Some spunk.-Weber. CLandj sharks.-E. Kuntze. A iioblemaii.-M. Pomeroy. A man.-S. Gibson. A baby rattle.-Garside. A Shepherd boy.-M. Soule. Service car.-A. Bushnell. A tin horn.-W. Lally. Feigenspan.-H. Malloy. Seventy-two credits.-C. Jordan. A powder puff.-L. Boyle. The Beach.-Stetson. Georgie.-M. Johnson. A smoking room.--1917 Tears. Ropes and chains for the quelling of Dyer.-Peace Society. A bargain.-B. Cohen. Prohibition.-Fitzpatrick. A chaperon.-Bilger. 161 WANTED-Continued Some office, be it only a Class president.-Danaher. A censor for faculty dancers.-The Student Body. Mary's little lamb.-L. Stevens. Pall Mall fwho said Camels?j.-Jordan. A good, swift kick.-Bnrkinshaw. A few brains.-Also-Ran Society. A few dancing lessons.--Gibson. A Maxim Silencer.-K. Nolan. Some new styles to create.-Lucille. Someone to accompany me on my bicycle rides CMiss Lockwood's gone, nowj .-Laurence. Information as to Buster's new crush. A 12:30 o'clock car from Wallingford.-Gralton and Stange. A book entitled How to Farm. -Pecleie. A club house- The foblots A haircut.-Moriarz. A stage to talk from and an audience to talk to.-D. Powell. A megaphone.-F. Hall. A Charlie Chaplin mustache.-M r. M annel. Sternberg's interpretation of the l1ulahula.- The Majestic Burlesqners. Information regarding Terrell's family entrance. -Morian, Baldwin and Other Cut-ups. Some more loaded dicc.-Pink Stanley. Panacea for being in love.-Hercules Graves. The author of this.-Gentle Reader. Information Bureau How to become president.-Lew Stevens. How to love all the ladies all the time.-Maguire. How to look wise and say nothing.-Stetson. How to blush.-M. Pomeroy and L. Shepherd. How to bluff scientincally.-L. Boyle. How to acquire deportment slips.-M. Stratton, Rogers, Sternberg, K. Nolan. How to giggle.-E. Brookrnan. How to play baseball.-Burkinshaw. How to dance.-Fitzpatrick, Jr. How to get your girl back.-Shepherd. How to lose elections.- The Also-Ran Society. How to win elections.-Rogers. How to keep away from the ladies- Tennant. How to see in the dark.-L. Boyle. How to obtain the necessary credits.-Sternberg. How to get your man in the first scrimmage.- Pink Stanley. How to shoot pool.-M ann. How to make yourself heard.-M r. Shute. How to keep your head. CGarsidel- I know now! ! ! 162 M. H. S. Calendar 1915-1916 September 7-School opened. September 21-Girls' A. A. has first meeting. October 16-First home football game. Meriden vs. Wallingford. October 29-1916 D. S. holds HalloWe'en social. November 1-Senior College Club meeting. November 6-Big celebration for victory over Naugatuck in football. November -M. H. S. Dramatic and Debating Societies organized. November -Glee Clubs started again. November 24-1916 D. S. presents The Doctor In Spite of Himself. December 23-Christmas Chapel exercises. Sweaters presented the cham- pionship football team. December 23-Ianuary 3-Christmas vacation. January 1- Pennant Play, lei On Parle Francais. january 14-Senior Class election. january - Hiawatha's Wedding sung by M. H. S. chorus. january 21-junior Class election. February 21- College Politician presented by M. H. S. Dramatic Society March 21-Girls' A. A. dance. April 1-Library Club present Should We Worry? April 16-M. H. S. Minstrels. April 27-28-Senior Play, Master Skylark. May 1-junior Promenade. May S-t'Pennant Staff announced. May 16-Triangular debate. May 26-1916 and 1917 D. S. entertains Seniors. May - Annual Staff announced. june 9-Hicks Oratorical Contest. Senior finals begin. June 17-Senior girls hold cake sale. ,Tune 20-Presentation night. june 21-Class night. June 22-Graduation exercises. June 23-Senior reception. June 27-Class banquet. 163 Don't You Wish You Knew- What made the Annual staff so speedy? What's the matter With Bilger? How to dance like Fitzpatrick? Why it's Dutch? How to do math. like Sundel used to? Who spilled the cocoa? Where Weber acquired his dissipated expression? When Murdock is going to stop smoking Ziras? Ignatius Kolynos Szlhiewycz? What attraction Black Pond holds for some people? How to sing like Lew? Who got up the Eta Bita Pi dance? What happened in the Senior election? Why Mann stays home nights? Where Jordan acquired the camels? Why Cohen don't raise a moustache? VVho stole is trot? How Williams enjoys married life? How some of these lazy bums got their diplomas? Who said make it unanimous? -Tammany? W here the 3300 income of the Senior Play went? Where Quincy isp likewise the Cape? Why some of the girls got stung in the Senior Play try-outs? CSO would we.j What Sternberg did with all his extra credits? Who Helen's latest is? What Bilger's favorite fiower is?-QSweet Marjoram, of coursej Why Albrecht loves the ladies? Why Laura prefers riding in a flivver? The ingredients of Maguire's favorite cold cream? Why they advised the school board to purchase perambulators for next year's Freshmen? Why '16 had no census? , Whose favorite color is Brown? How Shepherd lost his Soulfej? Where the authors of Should We Worry obtained their talent? Where Southvvick received all his laurels? When M. H. S. will have such famous athletic teams as 'l6? How Laurence runs his Ford on hot air? What attraction Colony Street has for Schrimp? Why Dot reads the Bible? Why John prefers a high hand in cards? How Lucille got all her beaux? . My transportation expenses, Shepherd? How many session slips make a royal flush? fLaugh here.J Who wrote this junk? 164 United we stand. - THE Tammany. ILLE K' f L ,F x FQQCQTINZ P' Y '7 f 1 5 our Semi-Indirect : X Fixtures rl E 1 A D ' give very satisfactory E I I ' 1 'v lighting effects. I f 1' Q 'is Our line of manufacture embraces I ,X a wide variety of styles and prices. ' . W5 We should be glad to have you call 'if X' 'Mg at our Factory Salesroom and see our ii 1 ,5 -Hum mn -I i --P f K, M i attractive Home Furnishings. ' ld i 'vfNff'? 'A . V .1 X. , if Edward M111er 86 Co. Designers and Manufacturers HARRY ISRAEL Imported and Domestic' -1-:-- Wines and Liquors Telelihone 439 78 East Main Street, Meriden, Conn. one Shaw swam With Our Compliments WILCOX BLOCK Absence makes the heart r f g ow onder --of somebody else.-The Three Colleg Wzdows, M. Brown, F. Butler and D. King. The battles of the Verdunf'-Senior Elections. oe ? oeoooooooe ooeooe eeoeooooq . as N. ooeeo. . ooeoeve - e .eeaseeonenooe vo ooeooeoooo eeoo ooooooe o o g 3 2 E Telephone 75-3 OFFICE HELP 2 2 S E ' E 5 You Need Our Help 5 to make you efficient 5 Z E 5 2 2 Z W e Need You 2 2 to supply the demand for Office Help 2 5 E 2 Come and Get Acquainted 2 f 2 5 2 2 COURSES: E 2 Bookkeeping Machine Accounting E Secretarial English 2 Shorthand Teachers' Training E E 5 2 5 2 The 2 i PEQUOD BUSINESS SCHO0L, Inc. MRS. M. R. CHAPMAN, Pres. E I 2 2 E 2 33 West Mein Street MERIDEN, CONN. 2 3 E 2, .........,,.. ,.,.,.,.................,.e.. . .... .. . ,......... ... .... .. .................,., e .........,..,. ei Do unto others as they would do unto you, only do it first. -Rogers. Ag tbunel fp l't' ' -Th S Paper Boxes Plush and Satin Lined Plain and Fancy E. J. DGGLITTLE as-s5C21m1v Street DR. I-I. S. VVI LLCIAIVIS ..'BDenti5t.. 65 EAST NIAIN STREET IVIERlDEN,CONN THE LYON K BILLARD CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in LUDIBER and COAL 13 SOUTH COLONY STREET LIERIDEN, CONN. E. F. POWERS Fine Shoes and Hosiery 6 West Main Street Meriden, Conn The Wrong point of viewil'-'Tl T ' g l Debate at Middletown. Many are called but few -get up.-Adzmzced Algebra Class. Best Wishes From . . . C. A. BAUER 73 WEST MAIN STREET DR. J. L. LOFTUS, D.D.s. DR. F. H. GRIFFIN DENTISTS ....69 EAST MAIN STREET GWILLIM THE JOHN F. BUTLER CO. Painters and Decorators Dealers in PAINTERS' SUPPLIES, Vlholcsale and Retail Paper Hangings, WVindow Shades, Graining and Sign Painting a Specialty 51 Colony Street, Meriden, Conn. Fine Assortment of Candies and Ice Cream GEORGE HARTMANN Cahill Block 46 East Main Street IVICJIRSFVS SFICQF3 STQRFQ EVA D. MORSE, Prop. The Home of Good Footwear at Reasonable Prices 92 West Main Street, Cor. Butler The Little, Somers 8: Hyatt Co. The Decorating Shop 67 EAST MAIN STREET MERIDEN, CONN Don't you dare-stop! -Luclle Boyle. When shall We three meet again? -Stevens, Rogers, Mann. 'ellizv 'hi':' ':':'2 'ZA 5 , ,eeefe..e,fe:, , SHOPPING IN 1847 wee diifeieni, in Seine weve, ffom Whef if is today, but then, as now, it was possible to obtain the eiiginei and genuine ei , i A A A if MI RUGERS BROS- Tiilpis - if-:I ,if f' '.-:-:-:i:':1:-.l.2:I'2:?:?:3: 1i5f?? -i25i:2f.,,:i .- ' 2i1fs2s2ef1fs2: . 'naziafsizissgsgsisgfg.. . .A 'fSzlver Plate that Wears This ware is backed by an un- 1:,,:', ,,:A- ,.,.,,: :Q:' :73' .I:-+I:-,I 'I,!S:3t? - :f.5:f:E:f:E:j. '::.f . . qualified guarantee made pos- sible by the test of 65 years' I eXPerience . iiriirft.: . 1552552555: .f525is23Pei's::-- Szifi . fig. Sold by Leading Dealers 'NTERNAT'0NAl SILVER C0- , Successor to Meriden Britannia Co. ' ,SIZES512'5i2i5if5'fEf:: ..,, .,-..... ,,.,,.. A ,,.,: MERIDEN, CONN' 0 GONNEGTIOUT The Sign of Unqualified Efficiency VVhether it be an Ignition System, Dash Lamp, Trouble Lamp, Coil, Vibrator, Terminal, Switch, or Fitting, if it bears the name CONNECTICUT, it's the best that can be produced. CONNECTICUT Telephones, Vestibule Sets, Annunciators and Telephone Appliances represent the largest and most complete line of their kind upon the market. They mark the last word in design and efficiency. CONNECTICUT Shock Absorbers make every car a parlor car. Try a set and ind out for yourself. The Connecticut Telephone Sc Electric Co., Inc. MERIDEN, CONN. A German lover. -Ewald. Words are Women, deeds are men. -1916 Fair Sex. LEVENTHAUS Cloaks, Suits and Ladies' Tailoring 54 WEST MAIN STREET Girls! Get married and have Fred Tryon cater at your wedding breakfast H. F. PIGEON SD R UG GIS T 154 HANOVER STREET - - 445 NORTH COLONY STREET WM E Y Cor. Broad and ' Silver Streets 4-LlFLORIST A , Telephone Connection STORAGE WAREHOUSE AUTO TRUCKS T Crushed Stone and Sand for Sale Movers of Furniture, Pianos, Safes Dump Cart Work Machinery and General Merchandise THE IIVIIVIICH CO. , OFFICE oppos Contractor and General Teaming Heavy Truck Work a Specialty MERIDEN, CONN. ite Freight Depot PHONE 112 Plant Trees EVERY HIGH 355222120 Sifiuidhoiiigufflgi this aspiration. He should also learn that the place to look for it is with Insurance and Real Estate 15 COLONY ST, A. H. si 1. 1. GARDNER A horrid and noisome den. --Pennant Room. A bargain is a bargain. -Cohen. The F. MILLS CO........ . Is the flrm that sells the property and Writes all kinds of Insurance Roan 8: Lacourciere E E 61 WEST MAIN STREET 'El zPHoNEs THE W. H. SQUIRE CO. at 37 COLONY STREET Is the place where Good Insurance grows 1 U1 T. J. WHEELER Hardware and Stoves 17 West Main Street H. E. HULL Printer of things different BUSHNELUS CASH GROCERY Where Quality is Higher than Price ' 34 EAST MAIN STREET - Q - Q C JOSEPH LACOURCIERE J. ALFRED LACOURCIERE THE J. LACOURCIERE CO. Painters and Paper Hangers SIGN PAINTING A SPECIALTY 55 Grove Street Meriden, Conn. 'I'I-Innger is sharper than the sword. -End of the Fourth Period. A maiden's heart is a dark forest. -S0 Say We All. Class'16 Photographer A O 1 AKERS STUDIO O I O 72 WEST MAIN STREET TELEPHONE Visit our New Store...... KIBBE'S PHARMACY vs WEST MAIN STREET FORCIERXY DRUG STORE BENJ PAGE STANLEY PARDEE L G PARDEE PAGE 62 PARDEE INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE 11 No. Colony Street ESTABLISHED 1865 MERIDEN, CONN. Compliments of ' Direct Importing Co. WALTER SCHOLEFIELD. Mgr. He that labors and thrives spins gold. -Marjorie Doyle. She blushes, all is safe. -AI. Pomeroy. . WILLIAM J. LUBY L d cnanmg ESTIMATES ON sp ' ' BU -DER OF APPLIC ION fllbonuments 142 HANOVER STREET Qnear cor. Cook Ave.j MERIDEN, CONN. eellll IIII llll ellll IIII IIII Illli IIIIC llll IIII IIILIIII llll 5 The Horton 5 ?i Printing Co. ? E Copper Plate Printing and E E . . Engraving . . 5 5 At Departmenf Store Prices E E 21, CHURCH STREET MERIDEN, CONN. E C. E SCHUNACK SilverwareChests or Polished Wood Cases MANUFACTURER OF PAPER BOXES Divine tobacco. -Senior Boyx. Nature abhors a vacuum. -Freshman Beans, Best Eating Place in the City Eerrelts Restaurant 10 COLONY STREET DAVID HIGGINS Livery, Feed and Exchange Stables First-class Hacks for Weddings, Receptions, Etc. Telephone Call, 45 Rear Meriden House, 15 West Main St. A place for everything and everything in its place. The best place for your future food supply is a place like MERlDEN.CONN. WIIJLIAM SCHAAL Kustom Zlliailnr Home Bank Bldg. 14 Colony Street, Meriden, Conn. The TAYLOR-FLAGG CO. Plumbing Steam and Engineers' Supplies 21 STATE STREET WM. T. WOOLLEY SONS Complete House Furnisher 287-289 CENTER STREET. MERIDEN, CONN. GEORGE SIPIRING FRANK lS1cI.AREN CHARLES NELLIS Assistants Children's Hair Cutting a Specialty Use makes perfcctnessf'-Study. The hatless wonder. -Southwick. DR. W. E. GAYLOFQD Upfician and Uptomefrisf Compliments of C. J. DANAHER A BOWE 8 SON Studebaker Automobiles Liv-4 Carriages, Carnage Repalrlng and Auto-Repairing Rear 231 WV EST DIAIN STREET MERIDEN, CONN. Gas Lighting May Be Made Artistic See the New Semi-Indirect Lighting Bowls ' and the C. E-Z Lights in our Showroom T THE MERIDEN GAS LIGHT CO. 33 COLONY ST. PHONE I3 V Will we ev g t th A 1 t -The Annual Staj. Keep away from the dark corners. -H. Bullcr and Nlaguire. H Complhnents ,gf . .. U DaV1s 81 Anstm C1Oth1efS, Hatters and F urnlshers IT IQIOSHER Complzments of A mg' r Company 5 COLONY STREET T E BROWN Harness Leather Goods Carnage and 1xllt0Ill0bll6 Bobes Horse Blankets Trunks Bags Dress Sult Cases Clty Mxsslon Buxldxng Merlden Conn O O take O take thos hps away' Al I' and L S I I ' l 9 11 e 1 . Q I t This is the Place and Ilns Been for 33 Years for 9 9 . I . . 9 9 s 9 ' ' - . . . . . , . 5 . V H 4 - 4 yy Y V , c . ' ' . - . '. , . . I have tasted the savour of love. -Bilger. H. C. BALZER Orders for Hacks and Single Teams attended to at all hours 82 E. MAIN STREET TELEPHONE DR. B. H. CARTER Halland , Lewis Block MERIDEN, CONN. NIMH- Silver City Cigar DOSSIN BROS., Manufacturers 10 EAST MAIN STREET VICTOR W. SCHMELZER i Registered Pharmacist 17 East Main Street Meriden, Conn. For things up-to-date in Millinery E. G. HURLEY The wm. w. wheeiefdil Halftone Line Engravers Commercial Photographers 191 Hanover Street Meriden, Conn. To love and to be loved is the g t L l I 1 tencef'-ill. Brown. Let me play the fool. - H. Malloy. FURNITURE RUGS REED'S MERIDEN'S NEW AND LIVE FURNITURE STORE Quality Goods at Moderate Prices WE HAVE THE GOODS-WE WANT YOUR TRADE 8 COLONY STREET MERIDEN CONN Free delzverzes to all towns The AUGUST SCHMELZER CO COAL wooo CHARCOAL 15 EAST MAIN STREET MERIDEN coNN CHAS H PIN KS Druggzst MERIDEN CONN The Mam Store on Mam Street The White 8: Bottrell Pfllltlllg Company HUS1 LING PRINTERS 17 East Main Street Morse and Cook Block B W COLLINS O , . O O C , . li ' 7, ' . I O U 1 O C Better sit Still than rise and fall. -Flmzleers' Associat' . Edo, I eat, Edis, you eat.-F. Mann. DB. G. H. DICKINSON Eentist Phone 481 Y. M. C. A. Building, 21 Colony Street Chartered 1833 Nationali d 1865 Meriden National Bank Capital, S200,000 ' HERMAN HESS, President HARRIS S. BARTLETT, Cashier Accounts Invited The Top Notch of Everything a Motor Car Should Be ll ' H Hudson Super Slx One ride will end your interest in other sixes, eights or twelves I. J. GRACEY, Agent, No. Colony Road D. J. ROBERTS Coal and Wood Telephone 535 North Colony Street L. J, JEPSQN 4 Colony Sl., Meriden, Conn. Bookseller and Stationer Blank Books, Fountain Pens, Graduation Cards, Butterick Patterns lVleriden's Only Camera Store linimkn, ighuin Svuppliea THE CAMERA SHOP, 42M WEST MAIN STREET The White Shoe Stores I CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST SHOE RETAILERS Meriden Branch, 32 Colony St. Kiss me and I'11 kiss you. --C. Jordan. W11o can read :L Woman? -Weber. ALBERT A. NIAY Jfunzral Eirectur :mb QEmhaImer DAY AND NIGHT CALLS PFIOMPTLY ATTENDED TO TELEPHONE DR. D. C. MCMAHON 0 34 West Main Street MERIDEN, CONN. The Meriden Gravure Company Photo-Gelatine Printers Meriden, Connecticut Y THE CURTISS-WAY CO., Inc llbrinters Calendar Manufacturers Electrotypers , 163-169 Pratt Street MERIDEN, CONN. -nonoM-M'onoou-Qooc-moc-c-on-ou-c-M-M-eof-c-ooc-1-of-4-cr - - - - - - -o1-o1-1-4-c-c-oeooooooc-eu-N-M- O, how much-but I expected n1o1'e. - Tools Baller. The beautiful of the fair sex. -L. Fenner. or first class Chocolates at reasonable prices, go to JULIUS KATT 46 WEST M AIN STREET Ice Cream delivered to parties, weddmgs, etc. COMPLI MENTS OF THE BROWN-DOWD COMPANY The Place to Have Your Diploma Framed J. R. H ALL'S Phone 482-3 45 SOUTH COLONY STREET Meriden, Conn. JITLIUS KUNTZE ' Manufacturer and Dealer in Cigars, Tobacco and Smokers' Articles sr DICIS- sl-if-tw 66 EAST MAIN STREET 36 EAST MAIN ST. For Drugs and Medicines come to G R AE B E R'S APOTHECARIES TWO STORES 193 Pratt St. - 180 West Main St. .R , D Y 0 n P - 1- S 5 Press rg g O Olll' W l'lIl lll -M 5 ', K Prints cards, labels, envelopes, etc. Larger size for circulars, book, newspaper, ,xx K1 - W ' ij 318 up. Saves you money. All is easy, full printed instructions. Boy can do S, lx excellent Work. Big profit printing for others. Write factory for press cat- ' , -52 logue, type, cards, paper, outfits, samples. All free. E'Sold for many years. if 1 Thousands in use. One MERCHANT who bought wrote us I never saw a print- V ?9f mg press in my life before, but printed 1000 circulars iirst day. One PASTOR Wwe writes It helps my church work. One YOUNG MAN writes I made S512 'Q EXCELSIOR evenings in one Week. Address, KELSEY PRESS CO., Meriden, Conn, Some are always busy, but never do anything. -Burkinshaw. I Wafd ther sc t than hea t 11 O' 't. -Sta kb rger. Hall's Pure Food Market ROAN 85 LACOURCIERE ' Reliable Grocers 61'West Main Street, Meriden, Conn. ---S. zUCKER--- Our Specialty The Cr-ossett Shoe For Comfort and Xvear . . . . 43 WEST MAIN STREET The Meriden Insurance Agency . . . Reliable Insurance . . . HOLT 8: STEVENS Wilcox Block CHURCH Si MORSE Hardware, Cutlery, Bulk Gqrden and Flower Seeds Store: 8 West Main Street Warehouse: 43-45 So. Colony St. MERIDEN, CONN. Connecticut Electric Equipment Co. Headquarters for Good Electrical Work 15 Church street MERIDEN, coNN. To befej or not to betejf'-Bristol. The 'Race' is Won by running. -Peck. Try TI-10MPSON'S Manufacturer of HIGH GRADE CHOCOLATES A The Morehouse Bros. Co. Builders' Woodwork 24 Miller Street Meriden, Conn. DR. H. L. PATZOLD Surgeon Dentist 66 WEST MAIN STREET SETH J. HALL TBEST com. AT CASH PRICES Extra Copies of the 1916 Annual may be obtained from MARION BROWN 1244 Cook Ave. Tel. 963-12 B d h ' gs. -Scoop Stevens. And his enemies shall bite the dust. -Rogers. Highest Quality White Loaf Flour Sold by Every Reliable Grocer You see what we all come to, if we live? -Williams. The Wrong point of vicW. - The Triangular Debate at M iddletawn. NOWADAYS IT'S THE VICTROLA The Griswold, Richmond 61, Glock Co. PERFECT VICTROLA SERVICE annin owinan g' QQQHEY Coffee Percolators, Chafing Dishes, Tea and Coffee Pots, Electric Cooking Utensils, Prize Trophies, Vacuum Bottles, Etc. - Manning, Bowman 81 Co. Meriden, Conn. NEWV YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO .L , .rr 'W X In-w-, bn Q -F .,f u .gig fe I 1 'ff-Qfgfilisiif ' ir M FHI Egg we qv ' i --.fn nH,4N,if,9iQ,w4 , 'l 1. ,vs C 31 Z A Lv -w ' Yi ww Y Don't you darc-stop! -L. Boyle. - 'E W sf nf l ll! nn b ll 1 I lil ll If J A 1 ei 5:2 vii' :W f l . 4 x as- -I y fi 'r Ill L ll' Ill , . Ill' I l 1 gn, 5 J! f w uh f I. lg, . . 1 ' ' w X , . .- ff P! efj 9 J 24 M 5 ,li A r pn sf' Elsa' nil? 55.- pu slr' pl? f A i r 'M