Middletown High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 123 of the 1904 volume:

IJAME5 D YOUNG, runnin Ano suoxumnfa N, MIDDLEYOWN- - CONN. Q , I k QF W LQ FOUNTAIN P3 fs Uhr 5Hlnrint S+ Q MIDDLETOWN CONN. C9 DO Q5 u V I I IUREE BOARD T U ITION AN n FR ICE BOOKS ROOM R ENT AT COST 'F H E CONNECTICUT AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE STORRS, CONN. Co-educational COLLEGE COURSES, for Graduates of High Schools, leading to the Degree, B. S. SUPPLEMENTARY Practical and Scientific Courses, for Graduates of Common Schools, leading to Diplomas or Certificates. WINTER SCHOOL, Short Courses, for Busy People. SUMMER SCHOOL, for Teachers and Others, in Nature and Country Life. Delightful Location 1 X Apply for the College Catalogue N mol-:ssrgRY PRIZES FURNITURE AND l'RE pg PAID LABOR 3 Q ORANGE AND BLACK VOL. I mi 'R fi L A 3 N if vi' ' H2 K .X VC X I Publ1shed by a Board of Ed1tors Elected from the Semor Class of the MIDDLE Mlddletown Connectlcut une 1904 TOWN HIGH SCHOOL 1 ' ' ' J ' A -'--A 'Q X34 if A Y Ji if VVALTER BIXEY FERCSUSCDN OUR PRINCIPAL THIS THE FIRST VOLUME OF THE GRANGE AND BLACK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED .4 Malin' Eixhg ilirrguznn. ALTER BIXBY FLRGUSON was born 'tt D114 ch, J L K . C .1 - mont, Penobscot County, Maine, on March 29, 15' ----f4'--- ' 1856. He prepared for college at the Maine Central Institute, Pittstield, Maine, and after graduating in 1876, entered Bates College, remaining for two years. He then joined the Junior Class of Yale University, from which he graduated with honors in 1880. ln September, 1880, he became principal of the Put- nam CConn.j High School, and remained there for nearly six years, exceeding all his predecessors in length of service. He was called to the Marlboro' CMass.J High School in 1886, and in 1888 became principal of the Middletown High School and superintendent of the city schools, which position he holds at the present time. Among the many professional honors Mr. Ferguson has held have been the following: President of the Eastern Connecticut Teachers' Association, President of the Connecticut Council of Education, and President of the Connecticut State Teachers' Association. He has been a member of the Executive Committees of the New England Association of School Superinten- dents, of the American Institute of Instruction, and of the Connecticut Classical and High School Teachers' Association. He has also been a member of the Ex- amining Board of the Association of Connecticut Col- leges and Secondary Schools, and was chairman of the Legislative Committee of the Connecticut Council of Education which secured the passage of the present Temperance Education -Act. Besides these offices he has also been a member of numerous educational com- mittees, having in charge the making of courses of study for elementary and secondary schools. He has been a contributor to various educational papers and periodicals, among them being: The New England Journal of Education, The Educational Reviewf' and Educationf' When Mr. Ferguson took charge of the Middletown schools he found them in a condition far from satisfac- tory, but, by dint of hard and conscientious labor, he has succeeded in making the public schools of Middle- town equal to any in the State. Since his principalship began the membership of the school, as well as the number of tuition pupils, has been twice doubledg the teaching force has greatly increased in numbers and improved in quality, a new High School building has been erected and provided with the best modern equip- ments, and the course of study greatly extended, until, to-day the Middletown High School takes a high rank among the secondary schools of the country. xi, !,,,,.4. .1--.,,.xV L ra c' ., mmm , ,k e-- ....f?QpU, 331'-111 .43 ' '.... TI-IE ORANGE AND BIJACIK VOL. I. Uhr Ehitnra IHU4. ny Gfivurgr WI. Euruvr. Ehitnr-in-CHlpirf. Hiaugnaxrh U. ifiazvn, ibhminlrun Hizunuzugrr. lBrz1rP EH. Stnhharh. Azmiatant ihhminrmi illllunnglrr. J- .x Ammriatw 1 iiiilhax E. Alling. Marg A. iEl111t5Ilau. milhrrh E. iljull. .x .av 3HI'Elllk 15. Ilfnurettr. Erneat A. Zlnglia. Ellie Hrefarr. There are an hundred faulfs in fbis fbing, and an hundred fbings migbf be said fo profve fbem beauties.-Goldsmith. DEAIQ READER: Considering the fact that but comparatively few peo- ple ever take the trouble to read a preface, we will not misdirect our energies by writing a voluminous intro- duction. And with this end in view, we will make our excuses for the appearance of this little volume as brief as possible. We freely admit all our mistakes with a clean conscience. But we trust that you will conde- scend to overlook them, and pass on to some of the features of this book-or, at least, what we deem to be features. Our aims have been high, and if we have fallen short, we have done so unintentionally. In striv- ing to attain as high an ideal as possible, in the first volume of a book of this character, only we know of the troubles we have encountered. Only we know of the neglect of studies, the sleepless nights and constant worry.. Now, dear Reader, as we are about to present this little book before you, for your critical. examina- tion, the hundred faults seem to loom up in startling conspicuousness. But we beg of you not to compare the literary attempts with the masterpieces of the Eng- lish languageg do not enunierate all of the hundred faults, and, above all, do not criticise this production on the same level as the College year-book. We hope you will regard this Hrst venture of the QJRANGE AND BLACK, not as an attempt at faultless lit- erary production, but rather as a loving tribute to our ALMA MA'1'ER. A perfect judge 'will read each 'lvork of 'wit With the same spirit that its author 'hnritg Surtbey the fwhole, nor seek slight faults to find' Where nature mofves and rapture 'warms the mind. THE EDITOR. 'QQ QQ Xeon W of jigs 19,555 'Z fc 'gat 4. ' esta O 'J go e r .l .- ir Miainrg nf the 1l1lIihil1PIn1un High Svrhnnl. BY HON. WESLEY U. PEARNE. ROM the earliest days of the colony of Connecticut the education of the young was a matter of paramount importance. As early as I65O a law was passed requiring parents to see that their children were instructed in what are now called the rudimentary branches. Towns were also required to maintain schools for this purpose. But while this was so with regard to schools of the primary, and perhaps of the intermediate grades, the free public school of a higher grade did not appear until about the middle of the nineteenth century. The first statute regarding such schools appears to have been passed in 1856. In this city the idea of providing such a school, however much it may have been agitated before, seems to have bee11 a prominent one in the organization of the City School Society. In I839 there were four separate school districts, known as the North, Nortl1 Middle, South Middle and South, territorially embracing all of the city except a small part west of Indian Hill, and under the jurisdiction of the First School Society. In that year a law was passed providing for the separa- tion of these four districts from the First Society, and organizing the City School Society. Doctor Charles NVoodward, Richard Rand, and Stephen Taylor were named in the statute to call tl1e first meeting for the purpose of eiTecting an organization. This meeting was held July II, 1839, when a motion was made to accept the resolution passed by the General Assembly, which motion, after some discussion, was laid upo11 the table, and the meeting adjourned to the 15th instant. july Istll, at half-past six P. M., the meeting convened, when the former motion having been withdrawn, a new one was passed covering the same ground. A committee was appointed to propose by-laws and to take into consideration all subjects appertaining to the object of the organization of this Society, and this meeting adjourned until the 29th instant. July 29th the committee reported by-laws, which were adopted, and the meeting adjourned to August I4tll, when a Society's committee was appointed, who were U directed to take the management and supervision of the present district schools and make them as efficient as the circum- stances of the case will admit. This action abolished the district organizations, and the former four became practically one district. The Society's connnittee appointed at this meeting were William J. Trench, David Allen, Charles Woodward, Horace Clark, Linus Coe, Richard Rand, Samuel D. Hubbard, and Jonas Chapin. William S. Camp wasthe first clerk and treasurer of the Society. At this meeting the following record appears: The Society's com- mittee were requested to report so111e plan for a High School to a future meeting. January 29, I84O, a meeting was held to hear the report of this com- mittee. After listening to the report, the following resolution was adopted: Resolved, that the committee men of the City School Society of Middletown be, and are, hereby empowered to hire the rooms under the Episcopal church in this city for the purpose of having kept therein high schools for said School Society, and to have the same prepared for said purpose as soon as may be, and that said COll1llllllEC men be, and they are, hereby authorized to hire suitable teachers for said schools, and to put said schools into operation as soon as i11 their judgment it shall be thought best, agreeable to the plan this day submitted by said committee men in their report. The building referred to is now the Russell Library. At the same meeting a tax of one and a half cents on the dollar was voted to pay the expense incurred. The schools were duly opened in the rooms mentioned i11 tl1e resolu- tion in I84.0. The record speaks of schools, it was practically one school, but in reality one for the girls and one for the boys. Rev. Alfred Saxe, a graduate of Wesleyan in the class of 1838, was the first principal. Con- tinuing until IS43, he was at the same time Professor of Normal Instruc- tion in NVesleyan University. Mis Hovey had charge of the girls' school until 1845. Thus began the first free public High School in this State. It would be interesting to know how many pupils there were, tl1e names of other teachers, and many other matters in connection with the new school. It would also be interesting to trace its history down to the present time. But this is impossible at this time, because there are no records of tl1e Society's committee and no reports, except such meager o11es as were sometimes published in the newspapers. April 1, 1841, a special 1neeting of the Society was held, at which the following resolution was adopted: XVhereas, the success which has attended our schools for the past year conclusively proves that the present organization is fully adequate to meet the wants of the public, and, whereas, the rooms at present occupied for the High Schools are wholly insufl'icient to accommodate in a suitable manner the children of the Society 5 Resolved, that this Society will immediately purchase a proper site and erect thereon a suitable building, with the necessary appurtenances, for the acco1n1nodatio11 of the High Schools. The Society's committee at this time were David Allen, Samuel Bab- cock, Charles Woodward, Stephen Taylor, Richard Rand, W. J. Trench, Samuel D. Hubbard, and Merrils VVard. The committee was authorized to procure a site and erect the build- ing, at an expense 11ot exceeding ten thousand dollars. They were also authorized to apply to tl1e General Assembly for authority to pledge the credit of the Society for an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars. The legislative authority was granted, and on june 7th, 1841, tl1e Society appointed a special committee to negotiate the necessary loan. The committee purchased the site on the south side of College Street and put up a building. From the published report in 1842, it appears that the building was completed in the previous December, at a cost, including grounds, furniture and some apparatus, of x9,5I2.07. In 1842 the number of persons in tl1e Society, between four and sixteen years of age, was about goo. From the published report in I845, it appears that there were two teachers in the male department, and two all of the time and one half the time in the female department. In 1847 the following resolution was adopted: Whereas, the Legislature at its last session appointed a committee to select a place for the location of a State Normal School, Resolved, that should this city be selected for a State Normal School, the committee of this Society for the ensuing year be authorized to offer the use, gratuitously, of the upper story of the High School building for this purpose. The State Normal School was Hnally located in New Britain. The last meeting of record of the City School Society was held Sep- tember 22, 1856. In 1857 the Society failed to elect olicers. A meeting of the freemen was called by the selectmen and held October I2, 1857, at which, by vote, the School Society b6C21ll1C the City School District, and a Board of Education of six persons was elected. The iirst election of teachers by the IIEXV hoard was held October 26, ISS7, NVllCll Mr. Samuel Coburn was elected principal, Mr. J. XV. Ellis first assista11t, and Miss E. R. Blair second assistant. There were three teachers i11 tl1e junior department. Mr. Coburn continued until 1860, when l1e was succeeded by Henry A. Balcam, of Stamford. Mr. Balcam was succeeded in 1865 by Henry E. Sawyer, from Concord, N. H. In 1878 I. C. Libby b6C2llll6 the principal, alld was succeeded in 1880 by Ii. H. Wilson. I11 1884 Willia111 E. Hulbert was elected, and continued 1111til 1887, Wllell Walter B. Ferguson, the present incumbent, was elected. In 1863, the first' available record, it appears that while i11 tl1e High School building 011 College Street there were tive teachers, included i11 two departments, tl1e senior and junior, the latter seems to have been practically a gra111111ar grade, tl1e senior grade being all there was of tl1e Higl1 School. The original separation of the boys a11d girls had been abolished. In this senior grade the registration was about 100, and there were but two teachers, I11 1868 the inadequate condition of the school buildings necessi- tated inore room, and it was decided to re111odel and rebuild tl1e High School building on College Street. This was done by adding two wings, on tl1e east and west sides, and putting a mansard roof 1113011 the whole. The building was re-named the Central School. The cost of this work was x1,9,484.06, exclusive of land. The work was completed i11 January, 1870, and on VVednesday evening, the 19th of that month, the building was dedicated with public exercises i11 tl1e assembly roo1n. In this build- ing upon the upper floor was a large assembly room where graduatio11 exercises were held. I11 all the certiiicates thereafter granted, until 1896, the recipient was graduated fro111 the Central School. Vet i11 tl1e same building were housed tl1e High School-still called the Senior Department-with six teachers and 127 registered pupils, part of the grammar and part of the primary grades. The committee who had charge of this work were Benja111i11 Douglas, Robert G. Pike, and Dr. George W. Burke. The first record of graduation appears i11 1868. A class of four then graduated, a11d the exercises were held in tl1e Y. M. C. A. Hall, now tl1e Grand Afllly Hall, in the Middlesex Mutual Assurance Con1pany's building. There was no graduation in 1869. There was a class of tl1ree, who were graduated with the next class. In 1870 tell of tl1at year's class were graduated. I11 1871 there was a registration of 206 i11 the High School. A class of 16 was graduated, and tl1e exercises were held in the l1all ill tl1e Central School building i11 tl1e eve11ing. In the following years tl1e graduating classes were: 1872 ,... IO 1875, . . 23 1873, . 16 1876, . 25 1874, . I2 1877, . . 18 1878 ,... 30 In 1877 a change was made, a11d graduation a11d promotions took place at the close of the winter term. This CllSt0ll1 continued until 1889, fro111 wl1icl1 ti111e tl1e graduation has been held in June. November 29, 1878, a fire broke Ollt about llllle o'clock in tl1e evening in the chemical laboratory on the upper floor of the Ce11tra1 building. Before it was subdued tl1e entire upper story was destroyed and tl1e rest of the building 1nuch damaged by water. Temporary quar- ters for the High School were provided in the Town Hall and the Common Council cl1a111ber, ill the same building, wl1ere the school was kept until tl1e Central building was restored, May 2, 1879. In the years following classes were graduated as follows : 1879, . 1887 1880, . 1888 1881 1889 1882 . 1890 1883 . 1891 1884, . 1892 1885, 1893 1886 . 1894 1895, . . 26 The last graduation exercises were held i11 the Central School hall i11 1890. Ill 1891 and 1892 they were held in the Russell Library hall, and in 1893, and si11ce, tl1ey have been held in the Middlesex. july IO, 1893, the District, at a special meeting, by unanimous vote authorized the Board of Education to procure a site and to erect a High School, and appropriated 350,000 for that purpose. The object of this action was twofold-to provide more room for the increased attendance in the grades, and to place the High School in a building by itself. The Board proceeded at once, bought the site on the corner of Court and Pearl Streets, then occupied by St. Lukels Home, and put up the building which is now occupied by the School. The entire cost of build- ing and furnishing was f5Q,27S.29. It was dedicated on the afternoon of March 26, 1896, by public exercises in the assembly room, and the school went i11to it for the spring term. The building committee were William T. l-ihner, W. U. Pearne, and Dr. Leonard Bailey. 1 Since the occupancy of the new building classes have been graduated as follows : 1396, . 28 1900, 39 ISQ7, . 39 1901, 48 1898, . 33 1902, 33, 1899 ,... 36 IQO17, ,... 42 Such is the brief history of the first sixty-four years of this High School. It had its inception in the desire to provide for tl1e young a fuller and more complete education than was pomzible under the old and long established system of free public schools. To Dr. Charles Woodward much credit is due for his far-sightedness and activity in behalf of the IICNV order of things. The people of the City School District have been liberal in the sup- port of their schools. The first two years a tax of one and one-half cents on the dollar was laid for each year, tl1e next year three cents, and the next four cents on the dollar, while for the next seven years the tax was five cents on the dollar for each year. At the present time there are nine regular teachers and one special teacher, in addition to the Principal, with a registered attendance of 116 in the first year's class, 83 in the second, 43 in the third, and 53 in the fourth year's class--a total of 295. The number of persons in the dis- trict between four and sixteen years of age in October, 1903, was 2,206. This school participated in the Connecticut Educational Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago, receiving a medal and diploma, and has just completed a similar exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Ex- position at St. Louis. It is one of the largest schools in proportion to the population in the country, and the equal of any in its standard of scholarship. The certi- ficate of its Principal is received by most of the New England colleges in lieu of the entrance examination, by permission of the New England College Entrance Certificate Board. With a broad-minded, efficient Principal, a corps of well-trained, faithful teachers, a large body of enthusiastic, industrious pupils, a comfortable, convenient, modern and fairly well equipped building, and the cordial support and active interest of all the people, this school well deserves the high place it holds among the schools of the State, and with a continuance of these conditions its future is bright with promise. Enarh nf 7 huratinn. ' G9ffirern. D.-XNIIQI. J. IJONAHO15, Prusl'drl1l. NVESLEY U. PEARNE, Srcn'ldljl' LEON.-XRD BAILEY, ffc'fI'II,Q' 5411001 VI'XI'ft7l'. . MPIIIIIDYH. VVESLEY U, PEARNE, ' - - - 'l'l:rm LEONARD B.-XILIBY, Turin GEORGE A. CRAIG, - Term DANIEL DONAHUE. 'l'ul'm FRANK D. HAINES, - 'l'f:l'lll HENRY D. INGLIS, - TCYIII LYINIAN D. MILLS, - - - Turin THOMAS W. BTCDOXVELL. - Turin THOMAS M. RUSSELL, - - - - - Turin Stanhing Giununittern. C'o11m1z'llc1' rm Schools and 7Y'lICfIL'I'S and Ez'c111'f1'gf School.:- HAINES and INGLIS, with DR, BAILEY, A. S. V., 1' expires 1.-xpirus expires expirus expires uxpirus expires cxpircs expires Micssus. x Qfficio. 1904. :gui 1904, 1905. 1905. 1905 KONG. 1906. 19116. PE.-XRNI Coumzillve on Rffmirs and lmfwnwfwezlls-Miassus. MILLS, MCIJOWELI, and RUSSELL. C'0IlHNI'ffl't? ml l m l-Micssks. HAINES, INGLIS and RUSSICLL. Alllfffffl-Q' Comm1'llz'e-lvlicssus. MILLS, NICIJOWlfi,I, and RUSSIf2I,I,, Cowmilfczr on f7I7'L'Sl1llL'l1f qf S1'm4'1'u'gf f'w1llI!7'-BTPISSRS DONAHUE and IXAILEY with the TRICASURI-zu. Smprrintrnhrnt. WALTER B. FERGUSON, B. A. CLTlrrk muh Gfrraumrrr. RICVILO c. MARKHAM. 3 FHEC.-EACHERS MissKeirshzad. Missmoore. MrBrown. MissBrazos. MiS5MEfCdI Missfckman . Misspower. Missfnqlish . Missgaker. MissBenneH. Efrarhrrn. l 903- I 904. WALTPER B. FERGUSON, B. A.,. C. WINFIELD BROXVN, B. A., . . . EVLYN F. KEIRSTEAD, A. M., v History JULIA BRAZOS, Ph. B., . I . ETHEL M. POWER, B. A., MAUD METCALF, B. A., E. MABEL MOORE, B. A., SIGRID ECKMAN, B. A., CLARA E. BAKER, B. A., ALICE W. ENGLISH, Ph. B., MARY E. BENNETT, . Principal. Latin and Greek Id Political Science English Literature . . Physics Natural Science Mathematics . French . German . Mathematics Drawing Sveninr igiatnrg. ESTERDAY we were Freshmen. Yesterday, some ninety-one of us were assembled about the granite steps ready to begin our four years' journey through the Middletown High School. To- day, as Seniors, we survey those four brief years of triumphs and failures with feelings of pride and sadness. It seems only a few days ago that we were struggling with the Sophs on the gridiron and dia- mond, and we recall, only too well, our disappointment at losing both contests. XVe have only a hazy recollection of Freshman studies, but a feeling of genuine satisfaction comes over us as we realize that we passed them all successfully. Our first year passed almost before we were aware of it, and we found ourselves pondering over our duties as good Sophomores. Sophomore year began under auspicious circumstances. We had, the largest Sophomore class in the history of the school, and eve11 the Juniors predicted great things of us. We little realized then that all those seem- ingly idle prophecies would ever come true. We could chronicle no end of feats and exploits accomplished during our second year, but we forbear, and mention only a few of the more important. Chief among these were our victories over 1905 in all branches of athletics, including tl1e Color Scrap. It is also worthy of mention that several of our members were playing on the school teams and that two of the captains were chosen from our ranks. The year, with all its jests and jollying, interspersed with occasional evidences of serious work, was one of the most pleasant of our course. When we returned for our Junior year, our ranks were somewhat depleted, but we became more firmly organized as a class. Our petty class rivalries were soo11 forgotten, for we felt the responsibility that had been placed upon our shoulders. The leading social event of the year was our Prom., which was acknowledged by all to be the best ever given. During the latter part of the Spring term, the idea of a class-book occurred to us, and the first volume of the ORANGE AND BLACK is before the reader. The more important offices of the Debating Societies and Athletic Association were held by our members, and we believe we did nmch in raising them to the high standard which both societies now have. Senior year has glided swiftly by, until we realize that our school days will soon be over. Graduation has been the goal for which we have been strivingg but, somehow, the thought has now a disenchanting effect upon us, for on the morrow our members may be scattered to the four corners of the earth, perhaps never to meet again as a class. Still, there is a certain feeling of satisfaction, for we have tried to do our duty, and we feel that we have served the school well. To-morrow we enter as Freshmen the school of life, eager to join the ranks of the graduates and ready to show our deep interest in our ALMA BTATER. Q 0 G' B9 992. I 4, N, 1.1! ,fl Svvninrzf. COLORS, RED AND VVIIITI-3. Hrll. lfonmala, lfnmmzla, 13172, Rah, Roar! 1ll1'da'ln'nfrw flfgh School, 1904! GD f f i r r 1' u . M.-XYNARIJ THUM1-soN n,xz1cN, Pfmdmr. l,IlliI.I,A M.-x1'rr,ANn AUSTIN. 1f1'w-lm-mlmz. GR.-xcm MAuc:AR1f:'r s'ronm.un, -rmmuw. maomzn WINSON TURNIQR. Sm-flaw. illlrxulxrrn. Hlum Lomfzn ALLING. Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 45 g Presi dent C3, 45 5 Glee Club Q35 g Associate Ecli tor Orange and Black C45 5 Valeclictorian. Rosle Claclmlx ALLISON. Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 45 5 Gradu- ation Essay. K1'lNN1i'1'1I Nom. A'r1c1NS Member M. H. S. D. S. 13. 42. LmQLI.ix MA1'rI.ANn AUSTIN. Class Vice-President QI. 2. 3' -U 2 Member ciflllllllfl Deira Sigma KK3, .U 3 Vice-President fji 3 jlmior Promeilade Committee C31 3 Class Day :md Senior Reception Committee. EDXVARD Wxneox Avcsuu Member M. H. S. D. S. C3. 43. LURA ADELLA BARTON. xx. 5 .. , 4 1 EDITH STRONG BRAINERD. Member Gamma Delta Sigma Q3, 43. Mmm EVA BAILIW THOMAS WoLco'r'r BRQWN. Class Base Ball tezxm QI, :aj 3 Member M Licomxien jmwms CLARKSQN. Entered Senior yearg M. H. S. Foot Ball team C413 Member M. H. S. D, C4J, Entertainment Committee M. H. S. D. S. HAROLD 101131. CONN. Member M. H. S. D. S. C3, 45. .Anim-7 SYLVIA Aimiw CRAMIQR. Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 45. FRICDICRICK N'OR'1'II CRAWFORD. Class Cap Committee C15 3 Member M. H. S. D. S. C3. . I I james FRANKLIN COYVAN. Class Sec'y Cr, 2, 352 Class Pin and Color Com. C153 Capt. Class Base Ball C153 Capt. Class Foot Ball C1, 25 5 Class Basket Ball C25 g Class Base Dall C25 g Glee and Mandolin Clubs C25 g M. H. S. Foot Ball C2, 3, 455 M. H. S. Base Ball Cr. 2, 35 3 Capt. C35g Capt. C45, resigned g Se-c'y-Treas. M. H. S. A. A. C2, 353 Member M. H. DIS. C3, 45 5 V.-Pres. C355 Junior Promenade Com. C35 3 Class Pres. C45, resigned 3 Pres. M. H. S. A. A. C45, resignedg Bus. Mgr. Orange and Black C45, resigned: Chairman Class Day and Senior Reception Com. C45,l'ESlg'l16'flQ M. H.S Basket Ball C45. XHERNA MM' Cnosucv. HAROLD Wx11'rN1ex' DAVIS. Member M. H. S. D. S. C3, 45 3 Class Day and Senior Reception Committee C41 GlER'l'RlTDE CATIIARINE CURRAN Member Gamma Delta Sigma Q3, 4b. Q 3 . Y . , .4 :rf .X bv Y ,, PERRY Ro1sINsoN DORFLINGER. Class Base Ball tea1n CI, 255 Class Foot Ball team Qi, 2Dg Senior Sophomore Base Ball team C255 Asst. Mgr. M. H. S. Base Ball team Q35 3 Member M. H. S. D. S. C3. 45 g Executive Com. M. H. D. S. C45 3 Entertainment Com. C452 Chairman Foot Ball Com. M. H. S. A. A. Q4jg Base Ball Com. M. H. S A. A. C4D 5 Auditing Com. M. H. S. A. A. C31 3 Egg Scrap Com. C41 I J MARv ADELINF. DOUGLAS. Glee Club Cz, 35 3 Junior Promenade Com- mittee Cjgbg Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 413 Secretary Cgjg Associate Editor Orange and Black Q4J. LUCY WU HPI MINA DU III Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3 4D O HoR'rrcNs1c VICTORIA F.-XIRMAN. Class Pin and Color Conunittee CI5 5 Junior Promenade Committee C355 Member Gamma Delta Sig'lllZlC3,45 5 lixecutive C0llllllittf:6C35Q Treasurer C35. FRANK LE Rov POURET'l'E. Class Foot Ball and Base Ball CI, 255 Mana- ger C155 Capt. C255 Capt. Senior Sophomore Base Ball C255 Class Basket Ball C2, 355 Capt. C2, 355 Glee Club C255 M. H. S. Foot Ball C2, 3, 455 M. Hx S. Base Ball C2, 3, 455 Capt. C455 M. H. S. Basket Ball C2, 3. 455 Capt. C455 M. H. S. D. S. C3, 455 lintertainment Com. C35 455 Executive Com. C355 Foot Ball Com. A. A. C3. 455 Basket Ball Com. A. A. C455 Base Ball Com. A. A. C355 Auditing Com. A. A. C355 Nominating Com. A. A. C455 Egg Scrap Coin. C455 Associate Editor Orange and Black C45. MARION FERGUSON. Color Committee C15 5 Mandolin Club C25 5 Orchestra C2, 35 5 Glee Club C35 5 Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 45 5 Executive C0l1lllllltSECf7,5Q Class Day and Senior Re- ception Conunittee C45. K l S IVA Ax.m4:R'rA HARRIS. Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 4Dj Grad- uation Essay. 3 NIAYNARD THOMPSON HAZEN. ,gb Mn.nR1A:n I.IsmcT1-I HALL. Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 4jg Secre- tary C4Dg Class Day and Senior Reception Committee C455 Associate Editor Orange and Black 5 Graduation Essay. lintered Sophomore ye-arg Member M. I-l. S. D. S. C3,4Jg President C423 Executive C0111- nlittee C415 Class Presiclent C4jg Business Manager Orange and Black C493 Chairman Class Day and Senior Reception Committee C411 Graduation Essayg Chairman Execu- tive ancl Entertainment Committees, M. H. S. D. S. C4D. Lomsfx CLOSE Howmm. Mandolin Club C2, 355 Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 45. , If CLARA KAHRMAN. W ERNEST AI.RxANnER INGLIS. Class President CI, 253 Class Foot Ball team C25g junior Promenade Committee C355 Member M. H. S. D. S. C3- 453 Entertain- ment Committee C45g M. H. S. Foot Ball team C453 Chairman Base Ball Connnittee M.H.S. A. A. C453 Associate Editor Orange and Black C453 Graduation Essay. ...mm '5.'.Q . S. IJ. Q3, 49. , JOSEPH HENIQN' SMMQRINIAN. Class Foot Hall team C255 Member M. H L1a0N.fx1m OSBQRNE RVAN. Class Foot Ball team Czbg Member M. H S. D. S. C3, 49. Jx+:NNm B1cRNx1:1Jr+:'1'Tr4: Sm1f14:R1x1AN. Glee Club C351 Member M. H. S. D. S. Cs- 45- Ilm SCI-IIRNICR. Mandolin Club Qgb. HOWARD IJALI. S1-IERMAN. Member M. H. S. D. S. Q3, .U STANLEV SHELDON Armies Lomsic Slavrrtlz. ARID HENRY Sjov.-xI.I.. Glee Club Qgjg Member M. H. S. ll Eitxclnalion Essay Hl'ZNRX' Josisvu SMVPII. Class Foot Ball tv.-am Qi, 295 M. H. S. Foot B-lll-AlCHlll Q2,3-4,1 Captain 13. 45g Class Basket Ball team Cgjg Mandolin Club Cgjg M. H. S. Basket Ball team QQLJQ Class Day and Senior Reception Committee C4lg Vice- Presiclent M. H. S. A. A. Q4jg Foot Ball Committee M. H. S. A. A. Q4J. XVARRICN LICIGH SMITH. Class Foot Ball CI, 253 Class Basket Ball C2, 353 M.H.S. Foot Ball C23 3, 453 Asst. Mgr. C353 M. H. S. Basket Ball C3, 453 Manager C453 V.-Pres. M.H,S.A.A. C453 Pres. C453 Pres. M.H.S.D.S. C3, 453 jun. Promenade Com. C353 Class Day and Senior Reception Coin. C453 Chairman Nom. Com. M. H. A. A. C453 Exec. Coin. M. H. S. A. A. C453 Base Ball Com. M. H. S. A. A. C353 Exec. Com. M H. S D. S. C3. 453 Entertainment Com. M. H. S. ll. S. C3. 451 Egg Scrap Coin. C45. fiRACE lVlARGARli'1' S'rommRD. Class Pin and Color Committee CI52A Class Treasurer C I, 2, 3, 451 Member Gamma Delta Sigma C3, 453 lixf.-cutive Committee C353 Vice-President C453 Class Day and Senior Re: eption Committee C453 Assistant Business Manager Orange and Black C45. SOPI-IIA BIRDSEY STARR. N 1w:'r'1'IE SWA N. FRICDICRXCK S'1'1svr:Ns S'row. Entered Sophomore yearg Mandolin Club Cgjg Member M. H. D. S. C3, 452 Gradu- ation Iirasuy. CLEr.nA: OLINP: TURNER. Mandolin Club C351 Member G2lll1lll21 Delta Sigma C3. 4b. LIII x Fmrn TU'rTr.E. GEORGE WINSON TURNER. Entered Sophomore yearg Class Base Ball C25Q Senior Sophomore Base Ball C255 Mein- ber M. H. S. D. S. C3, 453 Manager Class Basket Ball C359 Class Day and Senior Re- ception Committee C45g Class Secretary C45g Sec.-Treas. M. H. S. A. A. C455 Editor-in- Chief Orange and Black C453 Chairman Egg Scrap Com. C455 Foot Ball Com. M. H. S. A. A. C45g Base Ball Com. M. H. S. A. A. C459 Executive Com. M. H. S. A. A. C45. CLARENCE WII.I.IAM XVALSI-I. Class Pin Committee C153 Member M. H. S. D. S. C3, 45. Snnuetinze illllemhern. DORA APPELTREE, N. J. IIAILEY, WILLIAM IIEEIIE, ALFRED BETHEL, LEROY BLISS, A. LESLIE BOUGHTON, HAROLD G. IIURNHAM, JERE F. CALEF. LINUS CARLSON, F. HAROLD CHAPMAN, IIESSIE H. CRESSMAN, JOHN M. DOYLE, MICHAEL J. DUNNICAN, CLARA M. ECRER, HAROLD FAGAN, LOUISE M. FLANAGAN, MARY A. FORD, NORA FOULRES, WILLIAM FRAZIER, J. PERCY HALLECK, DAISY KAHRMAN, JOSEPH M. KELLY, GRACE R. LICHT. HARRY MARTHERS, FRANK C. MERRILL. ANNIE F. MILLER, JOSEPH C. DE MORE. BLANC!-I E. NICHOLS, RICHARD D. NORTHROP FRANCES T. O'NEIL, CLINTON H. PASCO, ALICE M. PALLETT, ARTHUR E. POPPINEAU, HUGH W. REILLY, CHARLES F. RIORDAN, ELIZABETH REED, HERBERT SAPPER, INEZ SCOVILLE. JOSEPHINE SCOTT, FRANK F. SCHWARTZ, LOUIS SIMONSON, FAYE E. TREAT, MABEL VANDEWATER, CLARENCE WILCOX, FRANK YOUNG. THE LIBRARY. ,,5,..,f-.v- .F :5v7g,,,,,tk I f? , 5 71 Zluninr Eiainrg. MULTUM IN PARVO. T has been said. Happy is the natio11 that has no history. Apply- ing this quotation to the class of 1905, it follows that ours must indeed be a fortunate class. In looking over our records we find no mention of strifes and conflicts, either domestic or foreign, for our career has been a peaceful one, marked only by quiet, steady progress. When we entered the Middletown High School we had nearly ninety members enrolled g but now, for various reasons, we have a membership of only forty. Although '05 has been greatly reduced in numbers, it may be truly said of us, that it has been a survival of the fittestf' At the beginning of our Freshman year, we had our first class meeting and elected the following ofhcers: Frank B. Gustafson, president, Mabel N. Reynolds. vice-president, and Marshall N. Jarvis, secretary-treasurer. When we returned for our Sophomore year we had occasion again to elect officers, and Marshall N. Jarvis was elected president, with Rufus W. Bailey as secretary-treasurer. Mr. Jarvis left school at the end of our second year, and Fred A. Herbert now fills the responsible position of class president. We lost all the athletic contests with the Sophomores, but we were not discouraged, for we were simply developing our material for the next year. We Won our first victory by soundly trouncing 1906 in football by the score of I7 to o. This was but the first of our victories, for we suc- ceeded in defeating the innocent Freshies in both the basketball and baseball games. Several of our members have been represented on the school teams. On the football team have been Smith, Lowell, Herbert and Jarvis, and Smith has been unanimously elected captain of the team for the next season. In baseball we have been represented by Herbert and Bailey, and on the championship basketball team by Smith and Lowell. The latter has been elected captain for the coming year. On the girls' basketball team Alice Penniman was the representative of '05, So much for athletics. School spirit has always been a strong feature of our class. We have entered into all school affairs with a great deal of interest, and have done our share in upholding the various organizations of the school. We have ably supported the two debating societies, and have done much to improve their standard. With the example of the loyal spirit of the Seniors ever before us, and with the experience acquired from trying to bring up the obstrep- erous Sophs, 1905 hopes to be able to keep up the high standard of school spirit and loyalty which is traditional in the annals of Middle- town High School. 1.fF L Tllli OFFICE. Zluniurz Cot.oRs, Yam-: BLUE AND Wurrre. tbffirera. FREDERICK A HERBERT, President. MAHEI, N. REYNOLDS, Vice-Preszkierrf. RUFUS W BAILEY, Sfcrelafv-Treasfuvr. Rufus William Bailey. Malcolm Barton, - Ethel Smith Bates. Ethel Clara Burr. Clara Louise Case, - Ivan Bailey Chapman. Maude Adelaide Chapman, Howard Theodore Clark. Bertha Alide Doane, - illlrnthvra. Margaret Catherine Donovan. Gordon James Ely, - Stephen Marion Hazelwood, Frederick Augustus Herbert, - Anna Belle Knowles, - Katharine Leynori Lawton, Anna Bacon Lewis. - - Bernice Edele Lotz. - Roy Delmar Lowell, Mildred Post Markham, Paul Matthewson, - james Ford McCarthy, - Frank Chandler Merrill, Ethne Parmalee Miller, - May Agnes Moran, - Higganum. East Hampton 22 Lawn Avenue. Higganum 204 Pearl Street. 246 William Street. to2 Church Street. East Hampton. Middlefield. Hubbard District. 72 Washington Street Little River. Burr Avenue. Higganum. 146 Broad Street. 23 Loveland Street. East Berlin. too Lawn Avenue. East Hampton. Durham. 223 College Street. 242 William Street. East Hampton. 64 East Court Street Tracy Luzerne Neff. Oscar Nelson, - Dorothy Bertha Newberth, Frances Theresa O'Neill. Alice XVright Penniman, VVhitney Scovil Porter, Mabel Naomi Reynolds, James Poole Rome, - Juhann Crelia Screen, -- Loretta Margaret Scully, Tracy NVatrous Smith, - Edwin Bell Spaulding, Helen Barton Starr, Ruhie Starr, Julia Fuller Sweet, Alma Terril, - Frederick Clifford Tyler, Arthur Richard Tuttle. Margaret Gordon XVillis, - Higgauum Cromwell . - 568 High Street. 76 Center Street. - 9 Park Place. Higgantun - 246 College Street. I5 Goodyear Avenue - 7 Hunting Hill. Staddle Hill. - 59 Grand Street. Portland. - Fast Hampton. Iiast Hampton. - 5o Crescent Street Middlefield. - Chester. Newlield. 360 'Washington Street Snnwtinw illlvnihvra. Earle NV. Bennett, Thomas F. Coleman, Harney J. Donahoe, Fred Fagan, Ernest Gibbons, Frank B. Gustafson, Fred Houston, Marshall N. Jarvis, David H. Kirkpatrick Edmund Kelley, Frank L. Parmalee, George V. Scully, Louis A. Silliman, George G. Thayer, Elmer L. Tuttle, Hiram T. NVarner, Jennie Carroll Bidwell, Maude Blenus, Edith G. Boughton, Cecelia Agnes Cahill, Maggie Cahill, Margaret C. Delaney, Katharine L. Durrenberger Hattie May Eno, Marion H. Fisher, Isabel H. Footit, Elsie Hahn, Katharine Hennessey, Clara .-Xnne Kelsey, T Ethel Korber. Blanche McKenna, Nellie Elizabeth Murray, Lucy T. Myers, Mary G. Scanlon, Bessie Ii. Strong, Edith M. Varuey, Marion E. XVoodbury. ff 'Ar Svnphnmnrv lfiiztnrg. Tell us not in mournful numbers Life is buf an empty dream! T was certainly a great event when our class entered the Middletown High School in the fall of 1902, an event which should be recorded 011 the same page with the discovery of America. We entered the school the largest class in its history, and our one hundred strong fully made up for the diminutiveness of some of our members-our class presi- dent, for instance. Our teachers are more than delighted with us, and to prove this statement, the reader is referred to the little black deport- ment book. Its silent pages will speak for themselves. We modestly claim that we are Mc class, and we are confident that no one will dispute the claim-except, perhaps. some of tl1e jtuniors. We all did valiant work with the hard, irksome Freshman re- qnireds, and we are now covering ourselves with glory in the geometry recitations, to say nothing of physics, Of course, it must be distinctly understood that we have not devoted all our time to studies, for our natural talents have exercised themselves in all directions. We have taken a prominent part in athletics. and persistent practice has produced several musicians of marked ability among our numbers. A full account of the musical we once had the pleasure of giving, to the great delecta- tion of the teachers, would call for musical terms not to be found. We could easily .fill a book double the size of this one with a record of our great achievements, hut space permits only the briefest mention of a few. Beginning with the first day of school, we studied pretty hard so as to create a good impression. The second week of the term we easily defeated 1905 in the color scrap. After the scrap the Sophs skulked off to their beds, while 1906 proudly marched through the streets, singing the old slogan : We are llze stuj! We are the sluj! We are the stiff Mc people say! We have always been noted for our unselfishness. When the class football game took place we very magnanimously gave the victory to our friends, the Sophs, thinking the glory of the color scrap enough for us. The next thing of importance we have to chronicle is the basket- ball and baseball games against the Sophs. Suflice it to say, we lost them both, but not without a game fight to the finish. Last fall we re-entered the school, ready to Hll the responsible position of Sophomores. It is always difficult for a Sophomore class to know just what to do with the innocent Freslnnen-just what to teach them, and just what to let them learn for themselves. We have tried to do our duty with this carload of humanity, which was dumped on the school law11 last fall, and we hope that IQO7 will appreciate our earliest eiforts to better their condition. The old color scrap was abolished and a new scheme, the egg scrap, was suggested. The Freshmen had the important advantage of numbers and defeated us in a very hotly contested scrap. The defeat made us more determined than ever to win the football game, and the score, IO to 5, little shows our great superiority over 1907. Nothing of very great importance has happened since that game, and the coming interclass athletic contests are sure victories for 1906. We are doing conscientious work in our studies, trying to acquire that knowl- edge and seriousness which we, as Juniors, shall so soon need. We hope in the next two years to make such a record that, when we graduate, M. H. S. shall indeed be proud of the class of 1906. 'Q' Svnphnmnrra. Co1.oRs, Ran Ann 131.1111 ljrll. Boom, rah ! 2175, fuk! 1175, mb, rzIt'! MZ'ddf6f0?f'lI llfgrh School, 1906 ! lllffirrrz. WILLIANI H. SELDEN, jr., Pfestlitnl. BEULAH L. BAILEY, Vzce-Presfkicnt. WARD H, CLOSSON. Secrutarjzf-Treasure: filirmltrra. Raymond C. Abbey, - - Chester. Ruth B. Austin, - Cromwell Roger VV. Bacon, Frances P. Bacon, Albert H. Bailey, Harold C. Bailey, Beulah L. Bailey, Paul Bailey, - E. Burdell Bailey, Helen Baldwin, john F. Barton, - Charles F. Billings, R. Frank Brooks, Ellesworth Burr, Wardell Burr, - Florence E. Burr, Helen Burr, - Charles P. Cahill, Gertrude Cahill, Jere F. Calef, George D. Canon, Gilbert Z. Clark, 71 Washington Street South Farms. Cromwell. I2 Loveland Street. I2 Loveland Street. 64 Washington Street Chester. 35 Crescent Street. East Hampton. 31 Crescent Street. Haddam Neck. 22 Burr Avenue. 217 College Street. 217 College Street. 8 Crescent Street. East Hampton. 35 Pine Street. 309 William Street. 20 Grand Street. 16 Pearl Street. Shailor L. Clarke, Ward H. Closson, - Francis E. Collins,- Arthur E. Cone, - Katharine F. Con11ell, Bessie A. Congdon, - Loretta A. Coughlih. Emma Couse, - Edward R. Corey, Eldo11 L. Crowell, - Margaret Crawford, Prudence J. Davis, - Charles A. Dunican. Mary A. Fletcher. - Leroy A. Griswold, Mildred I. Griswold, Bessie M. Harris, Arthur F. Hayes, - Josephine F. Herbert julian S. Hayward, - Samuel J. Heap, Alice Hubbard, - D Brainerd Hubbard. Clara E. Hubbard, - Ramona Hubbard, Ethel C. Inglis, Natalie King, - Francis E. Lindhohn, William J. McKenna, Arthur H. Morton, - Lucy T. Myers, - Charles W. Newton, Dennis O'Brien, Florence M. O'Brien, Ruth S. Page, - Ida M. Pitt, - Edith M. Post, - Clara L. Pratt, Wilbur Root, - IO3 Lawn Avenue. 176 Washington Street 34 Liberty Street. East Hampton. Newiield. Westfield. 564 North High Street 22 Church Street. 28 Burr Avenue. East Long Hill. 197 High Street. Haddaxn. 85 Hubbard Street. 94 Court Street. Rocky Hill. 58 Broad Street. Farm Hill. Burr Avenue. Burr Avenue. 288 College Street. Westfield Farm Hill. . Viiestfleld. Westfield. 13,9 High Street, 84 Union Street. 153 Lincoln Street. Newlield. 58 South Main Street. East Hampton. South Farms. Durham. Middletown. 115 Berlin Street. 58 Washington Street. 150 Washington Street 74 College Street. Cromwell East Hadda111. Annie R. Robins, - Lena Schwarz, - Anne E. Scoville. - Ernest W. Scovell. William H. Selden, jr., May E. Seiferman, Edward F. Slavin, - Clarence A. Spear, K. Louise Smith, - Robert Stanley, - Rachel C. Stevens, - Beulah D. Strong. Ruth A. Swan, - Martha M. Shekosky, Agnes T. Thompson, George L. Tracey, George H. Tuttle, - Regina J. Walsh, Annie L. Waldron, - Harold A. Williams, 'Alfred R. Wright, - Emily L. Zeizett, Rocky Hill. Cromwell. 67a Court Street. 80 Washington Street Portland IO6 Lincoln Street. 236 Pearl Street. 60 Oak Street.. Ashley Falls, Mass. Hospital. 7 Hubbard Street. East Hampton. East Hampton Cromwell. I3 Cross Street. East Hampton. Newneld. 155 Spring Street. Staddle Hill. South Farms. Centerbrook. Ilurham. Snmrtime flllmnhera. Thomas P. Ashton, Charles F. Billings, Edwin N. Cheney, Charles Deming, Walter Donahoe, John Dunican, john Ghent, L. Randolph Hazen, Allen N. Homes, Frederick A. Herbert, Raymond Miller, john Ross, Herbet R. Shumway, Emily S. Bache, julia Ruggie, Elizabeth H. Camp, Ida Dutting, Mae Fitzgerald, Catharine Foulkes, Mabel S. Francis, Carrie Hedges, Ida M. Lull, Harriet Marsch, Mary A. Plumkett, Daisy A. Say, Iva D. Scoville. , Xv -XX nh! X ,XX jXX'iXX:q:Xf'vXXI7'X --af IQ. 'G-X' ff-,X-22'5X.fX,zXi?3 58 XXl.X,. X-X5,l5 :fJX, fX1JfX .Xf-X, 15.5 XXLX3 f,XX .P .XX X '. Q XX , , X X X X XX X .X , XX X , X 9- -., , , ,. 45, XX,XX.,,XXXX.XX. .,aX,.-,, ,Xig y X14-. 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Middletown, Apr. 1, 'o4. dear Editur, we Are very much oblidged For your kind invite to Print an history Of IQO7 in Your book. we Haint Been here very long yet, but we expect two make a Record for Ours Selves before we Git Out. we Have got the Best class in The school SL you Ought too see Our president ! He Is The Whole Thing, you bet. Our colors are Very beautiful because We selected them from nachure. they Are three shades of Green and NVhite-em- blems of Pureity SL Kuowlidge. Chapt. I of our Histery begins with tl1e Egg-fight when we NViped the Ground Up with the sophs. They wasn't in It at all. We Almost Beet them in the Foot Ball Game, but we Didn't Quite. The score was 5 to io, Our New class Howl sounded very Pretty at the game. Say, But you had ought two here it when we made A touch-Down. it was Great! We Ought to have Beet the Basket Ball gameg But the Offishals cheeted for the Sophs. It Was Too Bad. We Have not As yit played the Annnlar ball gameg But, will win in A walk, prowided the Sofs don't Bribe the Empire. we All like our Teechers SL our study's exsept algebray, Lat-tin, physicle geografyg and bot-tiny, very much indeed. The sophermores all make A lot of Fun at Usg but we Don't care very Much at All and Are pretty Pashent: For some Day We Will All Git A Sheap-Skin Qmay-heel, and then They will Discover our True Metal. We close With a Toast to the Best Class in M H. S. : Heres two I9 hundred SL 7 At whose site all the Sophs Hide there Diminished Heads! Historian of 1907. C0 Zllrealimvn. nous, CRICIEN ANU W1-u'r1c. ljrll. ii A'afz'.t', lx'a!a.t', lx'alz'7'z'11, lx'al1'.1', A ala..t', lx'al1'r'z'1z, 57172, Slap, Boom, limzg !l!1'n'n'!flofw1 High Srhonl, 1907. Qlffirrra. ALEXANDER K. DAVIS, P1'dSlHrJIlf. I-IA ROLD C. TOBEY, Szcfvlafjv-Tn'as141 1 MARJORIIQ FISHER. V1'cr-Pres1'del1f, Ernest Augur, - Alice Bacon, Bertha Baier, - Edith M. Barton, - Helen D. Bates, - Edith A. V. Bengtson, Gertude Birdsey, Kathrine S. Bielby, - Anna L. Brown, Frank Brainerd, Florence Buck, - Howard Butler, Bertha Camp, - Edward Cantwell, - Annie li. Carlson, Frank J. Carroll, - Courtland Chapman, Dorothy L. Clark, - Phehe Coe, - illlrmlrrrn. Middlefield. Newfield. Cooley Avenue. East Hampton. 22 Lawn Avenue. 210 Pearl Street. Cooley Avenue. 145 Lincoln Place. East Hampton. Portland. Middletown. 21 Hotchkiss Street Middlefield. 68 Center Street. Higgannm. Cromwell. 78 Union Street. Hampton. Newfield.. Marjorie H. Coles, - Catharine V. Collins, Nvllllillll Collins, Jessie Cone, - Benj. A. Congdon, Frank Cooke, - Catharine Costello, Ernest Coughlin, Marion Crossland, Frank Davis, - Alexander K. Davis Margaret Dooley, Helen Durang, John Dutting, - Hazel G. Evans, Ruth Fairman, - Annette Francis, Selina C. Fargo, Eva Gardner, Emily Gildersleeve, Richard Gildersleeve, Agnes J. Gorman, Florence Grant, - Lucy Grant, - Eliza Griiiin, Earle H. Hale, - Frank Halligan, Thomas Halloran, Randolph Hazen, James Hennessey, William Hennessey, Agatha Herbert, Edna May Hill, Ruth Hubbard, - Halstead Hull, Victor johnson, Raymond jones, James Kelsey, - Judith Kirby, Middle Haddam. 16: College Street. 34 Liberty Street. Middle I-Iaddam. Westfield. 37I Washington Street Cromwell. 563 High Street. 66 Hamlin Street. 133 South Main Street 468 High Street. 166 Cross Street. South Farms. Staddle Hill. Rocky Hill. IOI Main Street. Durham. Chester. Cromwell. Portland. Portland. Rocky Hill. Rocky Hill. Rocky Hill. South Farms. Gildersleeve. Rocky Hill. 2 Hill Street. 276 College Street. Staddle Hill. 150 College Street. Burr Avenue. East Hampton. Middletown. Front Street. Cromwell. IOI Church Street. Haddam. - 7 Park Place. joseph Lawton, - Frances Lewis, Helen Lewis, - Jennie Lamb, George Lowenthal, Bertha Luntz, Earle E. Mathewson, Willard Mathison, julie Mosher, - Helen Murnane, Grace M. Murphy, Grace Murphy, Mary E. Mylchreest Mary Neill, - Bernard Olson, - Alice O'Niel, Maude Parmalee, Ola Palmer, - Millard Park, - Harold Parmalee, NVilliarcl Pearson, Allan Pratt, Helen H. Pritchard, Owen Quinn, Royal L. Ramsdell, Thomas Reilley, Theda M. Rich, Mary Lucie Rogers, John Ross, - Lillian Rowland, Theresa L. Say, Elmore Scott, Emma Seigel, - Helen M. Sexton, Philip Shailer, - Warren Sheldon, Corinne Smith, - Marion Smith, Erma E. Snow, - 146 Broad Street. I2 Catharine Street. 23 Loveland Street. Cromwell. Russell Street. East Hampton. Durham. 36 South Main Street Cromwell. 38 Union Street. South Farms. 167 Liberty Street. 7 Brainerd Avenue. Cromwell. East Hampton. 123 Prospect Street. 93 Center Street. 155 Lincoln Street. East Hampton. South Farms. Middletown. Cromwell. Q2 Grand Street. Rocky Hill. 60 Ferry Street. 534 Main Street. East Hampton. East Hampton. 29 Pearl Street. 524 North High Street 256 William Street. Chester. West Street. East Hampton. 70 Loveland Street. 34 Fountain Avenue. 99 Church Street. South Farms. Chester. Ruth Ii. Snow, S. Wolcott Spencer Daniel Starr, Mabel Steele, - Florence H. Taylor, Robert Thayer, - Bessie Thoinpson, Harold C. Tobey, Charles VValdron, Anna M. Walsh, Leroy Ward, Coinelin Watrons, XVinnifrecl Welch, 'r 227 Grand Street. Higganum. Iiast Hampton. Newfield. Cromwell. 177 South Main St TC 2l Clinton Avenue. 188 Church Street. Middletown. l6O Lincoln Street. 436 Main Street. East Hampton. 8 Spring Street. James White, - - Chester. Lnther White, Wethersfield. Mrahttutr Stnhruta. Unacle Barnes, 1903. Hele11 B. Hazen, 1903. Willard H. Gildersleeve, 1903. Carrie A. Hubbard, 1903. - no W fx .9 ,X W x .miw A 737 My '12 , ' x Q I 4E W , L- V' ' I, v x V' ' . f' f,, W v ky N H Uhr !IHihhlvtn1uu Big!! Svrlynnl Atlglriir 2-Xminriatinnx. GDffirrrn. WARREN I.. SMITII, Hug, 'l'rrs1'.r'.'l1l. HICNRY J. M. SMITH, Hug, lflluhFl'vs1'd1'lll. GICORGIC W. TURNICR, '44, Sn'1'flaljr-7'rmslm'r. Exrrutiur Qlmnmittvr. WARREN L. SMITH, '04, Cllallfllldll. HENRY Nl. SINII'l'I'I, '01, TR?-CY XV. SMITH, 'n5. GIEURGIC XV. TURNER, 514. Ifliiill A. HliRHliR'l', 'u5. MR. W. ll. FICRGVSON Krmnnhur fx Qlfirlol. Nnminznting Gluminitirr. WARREN I.. SMITH, '04, C.lml'r1m11l. FRANK L. If0URIE'l l'lE, '04, TRACY XV. SMITH, 'o5. JICRE F. C.-XLIEF, '06, .-XI.l'IXANlDlCR K. DAVIS, 'u7. iglllilfllilu. Qlununittrr. PERRY R, DORFLINGIER, 'u1. Cll.1l'1'lllull. JAMES IF' QOXVAN, '04, GEORGE XV. 'l'l'RNliR, 111. HENRY j. M. SMITH, '04, MR. W li, FHRGVSONlnwxnlwx' rx Qffirlbj Tjzwkrt-lmll Ginnunittrv. WARD H. CLOSSON, '06, Cfldllfllldll, FRANK I.. FOURETTE, '04. TRACY W. SNTITH, '05, FRED A. IIERISICRT, fog, MR. NV. B. FERGUSON fmumbervx Qfficloj Tjaarhnll Q'Ll1IlIl1lif1IPP. ICRNICST A. INGLIS, '04, Clmirlm1l1. PERRY R, DORFLINQQIQR, '04, Glaoume w. '1'URN1sR. '04. FRED A. H1cR1z12R'r, '05, MR. W. ls. FIQRGUSON 11m-mm-1-.fxrzliifmp x E112 Mrarrrz nf' ilgr 1lIPI. E. GEORGE W. TURNER, '04-. Secretary-Treasurer M. H. S. A. A JAMES F, cowfw, 'OI 5Fnntlm1l. LEONARD J. CLARKSON. '04. ARTHUR P. FOURETTE, '04 FRANK L. FOURETTE. '01. ERNEST A. INGLIS, 'n4. HENRY J. M. SMITH. '01, WARREN I., SMITH, '04. FRED A. HERBERT, 'o5. ROY D. LOWELL, '05. TRACY W. SMITH, '05. ARTHUR F. HAYES, '06, JERE F. CALEF. '06. WILLIAM H. SELDEN, '06, L. RANDOLPH I-IAZEN, '07 A. KEITH DAVIS, '07. ihlankrt-lmll. jamuis lf. COW.-KN, 'o4. Rox' n, 1.ow1s1.L, '05 FRANK L. FOURETTE, '04, ,!I'RACY W. SMITH, '05. HENRY J. M. SMITH. m. WARREN I.. SMITH, 'n4. JAMES F. COWAN, 'u4. FRANK L. FOURETTE, 'o4. WARD H. CLOSSON. '06, A. KEITH DAVIS. '07. mzuwlmll. PERRY R DORFLINGER, 'oy GEORGE W. TURNER, 'o4. RUFUS NV. BAILEY, '05. , W. H. GILDERSLEE FRED A. HERBERT. '05. PAUL MATTHEWSON, '05. A. KEITH DAVIS, ,07. THOMAS HALLORAN, '07. FRANK N. COOK, '07, VE. 'o3. Hnnthall Gmini. IHIIZI. V1NAL, Gmfh. MCDONNELL, Haan' C0tlI'h. Hixvxcs. SELDIEN. W. Smmfu. Low:-zu.. T SMITH. Hlcnmcmx H.SM1T1I. COWAN. CALEF. Ixuus. DAVIS. F. Fm'1uc'1 rl-2. CLARKSON. A. FOURIQTT1 liRl'IlJ A IIICI RUFUS W. IIAIIJCY 'Ui ' UIC Illnnthall. Gliffirrrn. I R I. '05, - - . v HENRY -I. M. SMITII, 'u4, - TRACY W. SMITH, '05, - f Mum1,q'.'r. - ,4ss1'slunl Mu1m,gf.'r. Caplaiu. - Ca,hLa1'1lElecl. Uhr Iileuvn. 19113. Lg? End. Aichi Emi. FRANK I.. FOITRICTTI' 'Op ARTHUR I'. ITOURETTIS, '01. 1.417 7?1rk!z'. C2'11l1'f. Rich! 7IIl7K'fl'. ARTHUR If HAYES, '06. JIERIE F, CALIEF, 'o6. HENRY M. SMITH, '01. LM' Guard. Qlmrler Bark. Rzzgfhl Guafri. ROY D. LOWIELL, '05. TRACY VV. SMITH. '05. ERNEST A. INGLIS, '04. UW llalf liafk. Fu!! lfarlc. lfllghl Half Rack. JAMES F. COWAN, '01. WARREN I.. SMITH, '04. A. KEITH DAVIS, IO7. Svulmtitutra. limis, Gunrzfx. LEONARD J. CLARKSON, 'o4. YVILLIAM H. SICLDEN, 'n6. FRED A. HIERIIICRT, '05. I.. RANDOLPH HAZIEN, H17. Ikrrnrh nf Mantra. Sept. 19. At I-Inrtford, - M. H. S., og Hartford Public I-Iigh School, o Sept. 26 At Merida-11, - - M. H. S.. og Meriden High School, 6. Oct. 3. Al Norwich, - M. H. S., og Norwich Free Academy, II. Oct. 10. At I-Iartford', - X - M. H. S., 5, American School for the Deaf, 18 Oct. 14. At Middletown, - M. H. S., IO, Wesleyan Freshlnen, o. Oct. 17. AtSi111shury, - M. H. S., og Westmi11s-:ter School, 11. Oct. 24. At Middletown, - M. H. S., 123 Meriden High School, 5 Ovt- 31. At Rockville, - M. H. S., 22, Rockville High School, o. Nov. S. At Unionville, - - M. H. S., II 5 Unionville High School, 0. vw.- Ellyn Ilinntlmll Svvaann in illvtrnaprrt. NVO weeks before the call for candidates for the 1903 eleven was issued, Moody Smith was in despondeut spirits. Of the six- teen men who had made the team the year before, only six were to be back in school, so the prospects fora good team were not particularly bright. Practically a new center trio was to be de- velopedg two important positions in the back field were left vacant, and many of the most promising substitutes had graduated. The first practice brought out but few candidatesg but, on the second day of school, the big squad that appeared on Pike's lot made the outlook more encouraging. That day the team lined up for signals for the first time. Old Sol was doing his best to discourage the players, but they went through signals with a snap and vigor that pro- mised well for the future. After practice Moody was seen to smile for the first time in two weeks. Those who saw that smile immediately took heart, for it was a sign of satisfaction. THE HARTFORD GADIIQ.-SCl100l had commenced a week later than usual, and, with only four days of practice, the squad of sixteen and about twenty fol- n J. smmi, '04, lowers left for the Capitol City, where a game was scheduled with the Hartford Public High School. Hartford had the advantage of a heavier team, picked from a large field of candidates, with the benefit of two weeks' practice, and expected a walk-over. . The team went through a fast preliminary practice that augured well, and the game was soon on. Hartford got the ball on the kick-off and was inunediately held for downs, much to the surprise and consternation of her supporters. Our backs were now given a chance to test their offensive abilities. The first play resulted in no gain, but on the next Cowan tore through tackle for ten yards. Then the onslaught began. CAPTAIN. A weak spot was found in the Blue and XVhite's line, and the pigskin was steadily advanced until within ten yards of a goal. A tottch-down seemed inevitable, hut a mistake in signals lost us the hall. Hartford pnnted, and the hall alternately changed hands during the half, which ended o-o. In the second period of play Hartford kicked off to Cowan, who made a hair-raising run through the whole Hartford team for sixty- five yards before being downed. Again the hall was placed within striking distance of a goal. only to he lost. It was a hitter pill to swallow and the game ended without either side scoring. The advantage clearly rested with ns, howcverg and we were injubilant spirits, well satisfied with the work of the team. T1-Ir: MERIIJEN GAME.-Meriden, our old rival, was next on our schedule, and the team went into the enemy's cotmtry in a crippled condition. The first half was a repetition of the Hartford game and no scoring was done. In the last few minutes of play in the second half, Meriden by sheer weight carried the ball over the line for a touch-down, from which goal was kicked. We were not discouraged, however, for the team had played a sandy game, and our hearts were all set on October the 24th, the day of the return game. For nine long years we had never been able to down the Red and Blue in football, but now, although we were defeated, we had shown unexpected strength. From that day the thoughts of the players were all centered on one object-defeating Meri- den. 'I'o be sure, we lost the next few games. but the defeats were by no means discouraging. No matter if we lost every game we played, if only we could succeed in defeating our rivals, for this alone would make our season a success. ' THE NORWICII Gaisnc.-Norwich Free Academy defeated us rr to o with a very heavy team. The game was decidedly interesting, however, and hard luck figured conspicuously against us. We got the ball on the kick-off, but almost immediately lost it, and Norwich carried the pigskin over the line for a touch-down within three minutes of play. This was discouraging, to say the least, but the team went into the game determined to do something. Soon we were rushing the ball for five yards at a time, but Norwich held on her thirty yard line, and Davis tried a drop. The ball went true. but the cross-bar was in the way. In the next half the heavy Norwich backs began ploughing our light line for substantial gains, and a touch-down soon resulted. During this period of play, Davis, on a fake kick, got clear of the crowd for a spirited run of fifty yards, but was tackled from behind when within a few yards of a goal. NVe could not put the ball over, however, as the Norwich forwards presented a stone wall of defense. XVe had another chance to score in tl1is half when the Academy quarter dropped the ball on a punt and it fell into the arms of Herbert, who covered thirty yards before being tackled from behind. The fates were evidently against us in this game. THE GAME XVITH A. S. D.-The one blot on the season was the IS-5 defeat at Hartford by the American School for the Deaf. The Connec- ticut Literary Institute had, at tl1e last moment, cancelled the game arranged with them. and the game with A. S. D. was hastily arranged. The game was played in a pouring rain, and the field was not of regula- tion size. Incidentally, it might be remarked that the mutes showed us a thing or two in the line of high tackling and rough play. Rules were utterly ignored, and their three touch-downs were the results of the most terrific line bucking. Davis made our only score by kicking a pretty drop from the twenty-five yard line. THE WVESLEYAN FRTCSHMAN GABIIC.-AlillOllg'll we had lost two games in succession, we were still thinking of defeating Meriden, and P. J. McDonnell, of the W'esleyan football team, now took active charge of the players in preparation for this contest. XVe won our first victory by defeating the Wesleyan Freshmen to-o. Cowan was back in the game again for the first time since the Hartford contest, and his presence was greatly felt. We kicked oli and soon got the ball on downs. After making first down twice we were held, and, instead of punting, tried a fake kick from which Cowan gained forty yards. NVe were held for downs again, and this time Davis made twenty yards on the same trick, placing the ball on the ten-yard line. Here, on our most successful play, the cross buck on tackle, Cowan shot through right tackle for ten yards and a touch-down. Again we kicked off and soon again we had possession of the oval. By using all the tricks we had, and occasionally interspersing tl1en1 with straight football, we rushed the ball for eighty- five yards and a touch-down, Cowan again carrying tl1e ball. Our goal was never seriously in danger, and the fine all-around work of the team gave us decided encouragement for tl1e Meriden game. THE WESTBIINSTER GAME.-Our last defeat was administered by Westminster School at Simsbury by a score of II to o. In this game our backs could not cling to the wet and slippery ball, and costly fumbles occurred when a touch-down seemed inevitable. On the other hand, Westminster rarely fumbled, and, aided by some deceiving trick plays, managed to defeat us. Had the game been played on a dry field we are confident that the score would have been reversed. The trip was a pleasant one, l1owever, and we received excellent treatment from the WCSllllll1SK6f Stlldellti . THE SECOND MERIDI-:N CUXME.-Olll' regular eleven was on the fit-ld for one of the very few times during the season in our second game with Meriden, and, thanks to Mac'sl' efficient coaching, was in the pink of condition. We kicked off to the Red and Blue's quarter back, and he was imme- diately downed in his tracks. Their heavy hacks hit the line low and hard for first down twice in succession, but a fumble occurs on tl1e next pass, and Peep Fourette falls on the hall. Three rushes result in no gain, and W. Smith drops back for a punt. Instead of punting, however, he passes the hall back to Cowan, who slips past the Meriden left end and skilfully dodges through a broken field for a magnificent run of forty-five yards, placing the pigskin on the five-yard line. A few moments later, Cowan plunges through left tackle for a touch-clown and goal is neatly kicked. Again the Red and Blue quarter back catches the hall and is as soon downed in his tracks. Meriden has lost her spirit and is held for downs. Her captain drops back for a kick, but his center passes the hall far over his head. Calef and Moody Smith break through the line and soon they are upon the big tackle, who foolishly attempts to punt. Calef blocks the ball in ideal style, and Moody falls on it on Meriden's twenty-yard line. A few well-directed plays follow, and Davis goes over the line for the second touch-down, from which goal is kicked, making the score I2-o. Meriden is now determined- to do or die, and goes into the game for blood. We get the ball on the kick-off, but shortly lose itg and soon, before we can realize it, Earle, the Red and Blue's star half- back, crosses the line for a spectacular touch-down, carrying half of our team on his back. The half ends shortly after, and, although we are in the lead, I2 to 5, a spirit of uneasiness possesses the team. Meriden opens the next half by rushing the ball steadily down the field on the kick-off until the twenty-yard line is reached, where our team takes a decided brace and secures the ball on clowns. The backs carry the pigskin to Meriden's thirty-yard line, where it is lost on a fumble. The ball alternately changes hands and time wears wearily on. Suddenly, our team wakes up and begins to play fast, snappy football. For eighty- five yards the tackles, ends and backs carry that ball and a touch-down seems inevitable. The team is playing together like clock-work, but thc whistle blows just as Cowan goes outside of tackle for eight yards, placing the ball on the three-yard line. That night we royally celebrated the great victory. The cops told us we couldn't have a bonfire, but we did, and we are informed that more than one person mourned the loss of an ash barrel the next morning. Recitations were made in hoarse whispers for the next few days, and the local supply of Frog-In-Your-Throat was completely exhausted. It was a great game and the retrospect is a most pleasant one. THE ROCKVILLE Game.-After the hard Meriden game the team took a four days' rest, and, with only one day of practice, defeated the Rock- ville High School 22 to o at that place. Rockville kicked off to Cowan, who dodged past the would-be tacklers for a sensational dash of eighty- five yards. NVith a few rushes W. Smith went through center for ten yards and a touch-down, from which he kicked goal. Rockville received the next kick-off, was held for downs, and forced to kick. The delayed pass and end-around-end was brought into play by us, and Cowan soon went over the line for the second tally. No goal was kicked, making the score I I--o Rockville again received the kick-off and was innnediately forced to punt. The backs carried the ball to the twenty-yard line, when time was called for the first half. M. H. S. opened the second half by kicking off, and, for the first time in the game, Rockville made first down and advanced the oval some distance before being held. Cowan did some splendid line bucking and the ball was soon on the forty-five yard chalk mark. On the delayed pass, llavis got clear of the crowd for a touch- down, but the ball was brought back, the referee claiming that he ran outside. Shortly after, however, Davis went over the line for the third touch-down, and goal was kicked, making the score I7-O. M. H. S. again kicked off, but Rockville could not gain and punted. The pigskin was steadily advanced by straight line bucking until the thirty-five yard line was reached. Hayes was called back on the delayed pass trick, and Cowan followed his interference in perfect style for the last touch-down. The interference for this play was perfect, and several of the Rockville players were bowled over in attempting to smash it up. With three minutes to play the team carried the ball the whole length of the field within two fnrbcs of a touch-down, when time was called. THE UNIONVILLIQ GABITQ.-MRIIHQCT Herbert had arranged a game with Bridgeport at that city for the last game, and the team went through a hard week of practice. Friday night, at ten o'clock, Herbert received the following telegram, which was short, but not sweet: Do not come: team disbanded. Twit muttered a few nnintelligible wordsg and, in some mysterious way, arranged a game with the Unionville High School team at Unionville. But the less said about that game the better. NVe won the game, of course, and by a score of II to og but we had to play the Unionville town team, composed of blacksmiths, stokers, team- sters, etc., on a field where the sand was ankle deep. It was certainly an excellent example of pugilistic football on the part of Unionville, and half of our team were laid up with injuries ranging anywhere from black eyes and bloody noses to sprained ankles and hips. Archibald Fourette and Cowan both made touch-downs, and many more would have been made if the crowd had not interfered. After the game--if the' contest can be called by that dignified term-the manager of the Unionville team vamoosed, and it looked rather doubtful whether we would be able to get our guarantee. By using the most approved and modern Sherlock Hohnes methods, however, Twit Herbert finally tracked the manager and demanded the guarantee. That gentleman flatly refused, and Her- bert made a very polished and pathetic oration, with all the gestures necessary to make a good impression, closing with the grand climax, I'll stay here till I get that money, if I have to stay a week. Half the team went home and the rest staid over and had a consultation as to the best course to follow. Finally, after a great deal of consideration, and perhaps being somewhat influenced and frightened by threats of law Suits, the manager very reluctantly handed over money to cover half the expenses, and the last train out was caught just in the nick of time. Thus the football season of 1903, closed, with four victories, four de- defeats, and one game tied. The team was fairly heavy, and played together well under difficulties known only to those in close touch with the affairs of the eleven VVe feel justified in saying the team was the best that has represented the Orange and Black for a number of years. PHYSICS LECTURE ROOM. Eazkri 732111. Gbffirrrs. WARREN L. SMITH, '04, - - - - Manager. A. KEITH DAVIS, ,07, - - - Asszlvtant Manager. FRANK L. FOURETTE, '04, - Captain. ROY D. LOWELL, '05, - - Captain Elect. Uhr Zfiur, 15113-'II4. QINTERSCHOLASTIC CHAMPIONS OF CONNECTICUT., LM Forward. Right Forward. FRANK I.. FOURETTE, 'o4. TRACY W. SMITH, 'o5. WARD H. CLOSSON, '06. Cenler. WARREN L. SMITH, '04. LW Guard. Rzlgfhl Guard HENRY I. M. SMITH, '04. ROY D. LOWELL, buhatitutvu. JAMES F. COWAN, '04, A. KEITH DAVIS, 'o7. Nov Nov. Dec Dec. Dec. Dec Dec. jan. jan. jan. jan. Jan. jan. jan. jan. Feb Feb. Feb Feb Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar Mar Ellie Olliampinnzliip Illvrnrh. At Middletown, At Middletown, At Middletown, At Meriden, At Middletown, At Middletown, At Hartford, - At Middletown, At Middletown, At Hartford, At New Haven, At Middletown, At Winsted, - At Middletown, At Middletown, At Wesleyan, At South Manchester, - - At Middletown, At Williniantic, At Middletown. At Middletown, At Middletown, At Middletown, At New Britain, At Middletown, At Middletown, At Stamford, - Total number of points Points scored by oppon M. H. H. . H. . H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. .H. H. .H. S. . . .. .. .. 'V .. S-. .. -. .. .. .. S., S., .. 29 ?5 65 27 44 37 16 63 44 34 28 34 F7 4l 37 28 u I v 1 1 1 1 Alumni, 24. Wesleyan '05, 20. Branford High School, 25. Meriden High School, 5. Berkeley School, 12. Wesleyan '07, 9. Hartford Public High School, 6. Windham High School, 14. South Manchester High School, 14. Stearns School, S. New Haven High Sclmol, 2. Connecticut Agricultural College, 20 Gilbert High School, 9. New Britain High School, 20. Wateibury High School, 20. Wesleyan '07, 12. . H ., 25, South Manchester High School, I4 . H. S., 32, Yale '07, 27. H. S., 121 Wi11dl1a1n High School, 4. H. S., 36, Gilbert High School, 6. . H. ., 38, Wallingford High School, 12. H. , 31, Hartford Public High School, 18. . H. , 24, Springfield High School, 9. . H. ., 25, New Britain High School, 13. . H. S., 76' Meriden High School, IO. H. , 34, Stamford High School, 18. H. S., 18, Stamford High School, 15. scored, - - - 920. ents, 490- O me Eaukrt Ball Ulrann Svzxmm 151113-114. CLOSSUN. A. If'o1'R1cT'rr:, C'nafh. H. SMITH. W. SMITH, Ilxvls. F. F0U1uf:'r'r14:. I,ow1f:r,1,. T. Sm Ellie Glliampinnaliip Eaakvt Ball Swaann. N alunmus stopped Peep Fourette on the street a few days after the basket ball season had closed and shook him heartily by the hand, saying, I am proud to be a graduate of a school that can produce a basket ball team which has never been beaten. The same feeling of pride exists among the undergraduates. We are proud of our team-a team that has won twenty-seven games without once meeting defeatg a team that holds the well-earned and undisputed title of Interscholastic Champions of Connecticut. The season of 1903-04 has been a remarkable one in many respects. XVe believe that the feat of winning every one of twenty-seven games is a record which has rarely, if ever, been paralleled by any team in the country. And, when it is taken into consideration that ten of these games were played out of town, where small floors and poor screens proved to be serious hand- icaps, the record is all the more remarkable. The season opened with several hard practice games. The first one, with an M. H. S alumni team, composed of well-known players. resulted in a victory by the score of 29 to 24. The game with the Wesleyaii jun- F. i.. mmm-m. '04, ' iors a week later was a rough-and-tumble match, but they were defeated by the close score of 25 to 20. The first real game of the season was with the team from the Branford High School, and we won by a large score. The fact that the team could roll up sixty-five points so early in the season augured well, and the knowing ones prophesied great things. . The first out-of-town game was with our old friend, Meriden. and it is expressing it mildly when we say that the result of the game was a CAPTAIN. great surprise even to the members of the team. The score of 27 to 5 on a strange floor gives only a slight idea of our superiority over our rival in all departments of the game. The Berkeley Divinity School five, composed mainly of former Trinity College players, next fell victims to us bythe score of 44 to 12. Peep Fourette distinguished himself in tl1is game by throwing thirteen baskets on a former Trinity captain. Our sixth game was with the Wesleyan Freshmen, and they were easily disposed of by the score of 37 to 9, despite the fact that they played a 'Varsity forward and a ,Varsity sub, Peep had an eagle eye and scored ten baskets against his man. The game with H. P. H. S. at Hartford proved to be a hard one, but after our team became accustomed to the floor Hartford had no chalice to win. The fellows played with superb team work and passed the ball at will down the floor, but unfamiliarity with the screens prevented a much larger score. A Hartford paper, connnenting on the game, said, The Middletow11 team played with the best team play ever seen in Hartford by a High School team. Moody and Tracy Smith made their repu- tation in this game. NVe next defeated the Windham High School team of Willimantic before a big crowd on New Year's Day. The game was not very excit- ing, but the crowd thoroughly appreciated the excellent passing and accurate goal shooting. Doc Lowell had an easy time with his man, and succeeded in throwing eleven baskets on him. The next game on the schedule was with South Manchester, who were out for the pennant. They had not lost a game before they played us, but they returned home with a shattered reputation, the score being 44 to 16. The South Manchester captain had not had a basket thrown on him until he lined up against Peep Fourette, who secured six. A big crowd from school witnessed the game, and the financial result caused Manager Smith's face to be wreathed in smiles. The next two games were played out of town. A game had been arranged with Bridgeport to be played at that city, but they lived up 0 their reputation by cancelling the game at the last moment. Manager Smith had been expecting this, so he completed arrangements for a game with Stearns School at Hartford. An easy victory resulted, as the score, 34-8, plainly shows. The next day the team journeyed to New Haven, and the result of the game there with New Haven High School exceeded the expectations of even the most sanguine. At the end of the first half the score was 22 to o, which is quite unusual, especially on a strange floor. The team tried hard for a slmt-out, but New Haven secured a basket in the last few minutes of play, the final score being 28 to 2. I N The Connecticut Agricultural College sent a heavy team of veterans against us, but our swift team work proved to he too much for them. The score at the end of the first half was 27 to 6, but hy shifting their men to better advantage they outplayed ns in the second half. The final score was 34 to 20 in our favor. One of the hardest games of t11e year was with the Gilbert High School at VVinsted, but we were victorious, I7 to 9. This game was the thirteenth, and the superstitious were filled with gloomy forebodings until the result was known. The Y. M. C. A. team played in the same hall the same night, and our game was run in between the halves. The crowd of seven hundred did not seem to appreciate the fine points of the game, and the only applause we received for some excellent playing was from the Y. M. C. A. players. 'We returned the compliment when occasion offered. The day after the Gilbert victory we added another scalp to our string by defeating New Britain, 41-20, at Middletown. The players had not fully recovered from the effects of a long trip and a hard game, and several subs were played. New Britain also played several subs, and they left the hall after the game confident of winning the return game. Unfortunately for them, they had not calculated the strength of our regular team. The Junior Prom was on the 29th of January, and the next day we gave a rather sleepy exhibition against Waterbury High School. Despite some bad fumbling, we easily defeated them, however, 37 to 2o. We next defeated the NVesleyan Freshmen, 28--I2, in the College gymnasium. Wog Smith was easily the star of this game, shooting five baskets, three of which were of a sensational character, from the middle of the floor on the toss-up. Closson made his debut in this game, and he has since proved to be a valuable man. The game with South Manchester at that place will always be remem- bered as one of the most stubborn contests of the year. The sight of the baskets, one of which was a fish net attached to a gas pipe. with no screen back of it, was enough to discourage any team, but the fellows played winning ball and won by a score of 25 to 14. South Manchester was in the lead several times, but the fine passing, which was a distinctive char- acteristic of the team's play, soon counted, and the score was rolled up to a safe point. One of the features was Tracy Sll1ltll,S phenomenal clean basket from the middle of the floor. The game with the Yale Freshmen drew a big crowd, and the spec- I tators were treated to one of the most exciting games ever seen on the home floor. The players were all somewhat nervous at the thought of playing a team from Yale. and did not do themselves justice, but tl1ey played well enough to win, and that was sufficient. The score was very even throughout, and was tied several times, keeping the excitement at fever heat. Early in the game, with the score a tie, Moody 'l Smith electrified the crowd by a sensational throw the whole length of the floor for a basket. The final score was 32 to 27. The XVindham High School gave us a close game at Willimantic, as we were greatly handicapped by a small floor and the absence of screens. On the trip home there was an embryo smash-up, and XVog Smith made sudden connections with the ice-water tank. The 7?'1'b11m' said, The wreck proved to be an interesting experience for the boys. Gilbert, Wallingford and Hartford next succumbed to us on our own floor. The Hartford game was the best of the three, and was well played throughout. The big game of the year was with the Springfield High School. A record-breaking crowd taxed the seating capacity of the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium to its utmost, and standing room was at a premium, for the reputation of the Massachusetts team was well known in Middletown. The score remained a tie, 1'-I, for nearly fifteen minutes of play, and when Closson finally caged a pretty basket, the burst of enthusiastic applause that followed nearly lifted the roof. The applause seemed to act as an incentive to the players, and, when the half ended, we were ahead I4 to 2. The next half was replete with brilliant playing by both teams, but the final score was 24-9. A celebration followed one of the most noteworthy victories of the year. The game at New Britain with N. B. H. S. resulted in a victory, 25 to 13, after a hard fought contest. The New Britain team was excep- tionally strong, and, for a time, the result was in doubt. Tl1e first half, which ended II to 4, was intensely interesting and was much closer than the score indicates. At the opening of the next half, however, the sig- nals worked to perfection, and Closson and Fourette scored five baskets between them in less time than it takes to tell about it. The final result of this game was the most satisfactory of any, for it was the first time that we had ever defeated New Britain on their own fioor. Our last game was advertised with Meriden, and we ran up the largest score of the season against them. Peep Fourette was in splendid form and broke all records ever made on the fioor by shooting twenty-three baskets. He entirely outclassed his man, and some of his shots were of a sensational character. After the game the team sat down to a banquet given in their honor and celebrated the successful season in a Htting manner. About two weeks after the season had closed we received a challenge from the Stamford High School for the State championship, and, although the players had been out of training, the challenge was eagerly accepted. The first game was played at Middletown, and was witnessed by a large, enthusiastic crowd. The play in the first half was nearly even, and remained so until the last five minutes of the game, when our team took a splendid brace and made a whirlwind finish, the final score being 34 to 18. The second game was played at Stamford, and was unquestionably the hardest of the year. The team left for Stamford on Friday morning, March 25th, and practised on the fioor all the afternoon, The court was much smaller than the one to which we had been accustomed, and the boards back of the baskets prevented screen shooting. A good night's rest found the fellows in the pink of condition for the most important game of the year. The Stamford gymnasium was packed with a typical school crowd, and, as our team came running on the floor, we received hearty applause. From the very moment the ball was tossed up by the referee, until the whistle blew for the close of the game, the play was full of dash and spirit. The first half ended a tie, 6 to 6, and during the whole period of play the crowd had been on its feet, yelling with intense excitement. Between the halves in the dressing rooms, the Stamford players were elated and confident of victory, while our players said noth- ing, but there was a look of grim determination on each man's face that spoke more than words. The second half opened at a terrific pace, and, although it was impossible to do much passing because of the smallness of the fioor, our team play counted, and Tracy Smith's and Closson's fine shooting put us in the lead. The excellent physical condition of our team began to tell, and the Stamford players were several times near the point of exhaustion. The play finally became so fast that many fouls were called on both teams for holding. It was on the free tries for goals that Closson won the game for us. After missing the first four shots he settled down and threw eight pretty baskets in succession, and the game ended 18 to I5 in our favor. It was a happy crowd of fellows that came home Saturday night, with a reputation of going through a whole season without losing a single game. ' With the Stamford games all claims to the championship were settled, and the Middletown High School team now holds the title of champions. The season has been a success financially, the team being well supported by the school and townspeople. The prospects for next year are bright, and, although it is not thought possible to go through the season without being defeated. M. H. S. should hold the title of State Champions for another year. sr ag-,. Baseball. Qbffirvra. TRACY W. SMITH, '05, - - - - Marzager. HAROLD C. BAILEY, '06, - - Assistant Manager. FRANK I.. Fo11R1s'1 1'E, '04, - - Caplam. Uhr Niue, 15114. C'alfl1cr. Pilrh er. PAUL MA'l l'HEWSON, '05 RUFUS W. BAll.EY, 'o5. First Base. FRANK L. FOURlC'I l'Ii, 'o4. Sammi Base. Shar! Slap. FRED A. HERBERT, '05, PERRY R. DORFLINGER, '0.5. 7WI.l'lf Base. LQW I'Ycld. A. KEITH DAVIS, '07, WILLARD H. GILDERSLEEVE, '03 Ceulrz' Ficlzf. Rlyhl Fia'l1l'. THOMAS HA1,1.oRAN, '07, GEORGE w. TURNER, '01 FRANK N. COOKE, 'o7. lllrrnrh nf Gianxea. CUP T0 MAY 25. 1904.5 April 16. At Simsbury, - - M. H. S. vs. Westminster School lsnowl. April 23. At Middletown, - - M. H. S., 20, Connecticut Business College, 8. April 30. At Middletown, - M. H. S., 28, Huntsinger Business College, 2. May 4. At Portland, - M. H. S., l7Q Portland High School, 9. May 5. At Middletown, - - M. H. S, 3, Wesleyan '07, 11. May 7. At Middletown, - - M. H. S., Sq Holyoke High School, lo. May 11. At Watertown, - - M, H. S., l5Q Taft School, 13. May 14. At South Manchester, - M. H. S., 31 5 South Manchester High School, 3. May 21. Al Holyoke, - - - M. H. S., og Holyoke High School, 3. Ezmrhall Gram. Swann 151114. ,.t,, .., , ,,. .-.... . TURNER MA'r'1'H1cws0N. DAVIS. HALLORAN BAILEY. HERl3ICR'l'. FoURE'1 r14:. SMIT11. DoR1fI.1Nm:R. Coma-1. G1I.nmes1.r1:1w1f:. B.x1r.P:v Filip Eaarhall Swaann. IMMY COYVAN was forced to resign the captaincy of the baseball team in the middle of the year, because of his removal from tow11, and his resignation made the dark baseball prospects much darker. Peep Fourette was elected captain, and he found a diihcult task , before him, as only four of last year's strong nine were to be back in school, and the whole infield, in- cluding the battery, was left vacant. Indoor practice T was held in the latter part of March for the battery candidates, with the idea of developing the material before the season opened. Of tl1e candidates for pitcher, Bailey, '05, made the most favorable showing, and he subsequently proved to be a slab artist of no l mean ability. The team has played ,eight games at the time the ORANGE AND BLACK goes to press, and of these only three have been lost, two to Holyoke High School and one to the Wesleyan Freshmen. Considering the fact that the team is composed almost entirely of raw material, the showing has been very good. , The games with the Connecticut and Huntsinger J, ,,, mw,,N, -M, Business College teams were easy practices, and gave the lllile a chance to round into form. In both of these games the team fielded fairly well, and Bailey pitched steady ball. The game with the Portland High School team at Portland resulted in a victory by the score of I7 to 9. The contest was an interesting one, and the play was nearly even during the first few innings 5 but our bats- men lauded on Portland's left-handed pitcher in the latter part of the game and batted out a decisive victory. Bailey's pitching as well as his heavy hitting was the feature. Gildersleeve was tried i11 the box for the VVesleyan Freshman game, the day after the contest with Portland. He pitched very creditable ball for about four innings, but several of our players were injured, and a EX-CAl I'AlN. disastrous balloon ascension followed the all-arou11d shifting of positions. The final score was II to 3, the worst defeat of the season. Holyoke High School defeated us I0 to 8 in an exciting thirteen inning game on Andrus Field. Holyoke did some heavy batting in the early part of the game and were ahead 8 to 2 when we came to bat in the last of the ninth. A timely batting rally occurred with two out, and six runs were scored, making the game a tie. In the four extra innings both teams played superb ball, but Holyoke bunched hits in the thir- teenth and scored two runs, winning the game. The next game was played with Taft School at Watertown, and we won a close game by the score of I5 to 13. We had the better of the game as far as hitting went, but costly errors were largely responsible for most of the runs made by Taft. The trip was a most enjoyable one, and the courteous treatment received was highly appreciated. The South Manchester High School nine was not on a par with their basket-ball team, and we had a walk-over, 31 to 3. Bailey proved to be an enigma for their batsmen, while all the South Manchester pitchers looked alike to ns, and we secured twenty-seven safe hits. The team played line ball in the field, only one error being made. A return game was played with the Holyoke High School, and we met our third defeat, 3 to o, in a pitchers' battle. Both pitchers pitched winning ball and kept the hits well scattered, but Bailey's support was ragged at critical moments, and the few errors made were costly. We came near scoring several times, but sharp fielding shut off runs. A few games remain to be played, and all of them are the hardest on the schedule. They are as follows: Connecticut Agricultural College at Storrs, Morgan High School at Clinton, Meriden High School at Middle- town, and New Britain High School at Middletown. 1904 1904 1905 1906 IQ04 1904 1905 1906 1904 1904 1905 1903 1905 IQ06 1907 1903 1905 1906 1907 1903 1905 IQO6 .Untrr-:lawn Glnntram. 1904 I901 1995 1906 3Hnntlmll. - WVU!! hy IQH-g XVOII hy 1904 - XVOII hy 1905 XVOII hy 1906 ihianlwt Mall. - XVOII hy IQ03 Won hy IQO4 - XVOII hy 1905 W011 hy 1906 Maavlxall. - WVOII hy X903 Won hy 190.1 - NV011 by IQOS Qlnlnr Strap. 1 903 1 905 1 906 1907 Egg Strap. WV011 hy YVOII hy W011 hy Won by 1904 1904 1906 1907 Score S0010 Scun- Score SCOI1' Score Score Score SOON' S0010 Score 0 0 U 5 20 3 14 17 6 9 I2 M M A IHliL'I'A SIG M A Gamma Brita Sigma. HROUGH the earliest efforts of Miss Mary Johnson, a former teacher of English in the Middletown High School, the Gamma Delta Sigma, or Girls' Debating Society, was organized February 26, 1900. The object of tl1e Society was to train its members in debate and in impromptu speaking, and to give practice in oratory and parliamentary law. The charter members, sixty-eight in number, were from the classes of 1900, 1901 and 1902. Since ' 1900, however, only juniors and Seniors have been ' ,. eligible for membership. ,K The meetings of the Society are held regularly V in the High School hall every three weeks. Sub- jects for debate are chosen by the executive com- mittee for each meeting, and two members appointed as leading disputants. The other members volun- teer, taking whichever side they choose. Since the organization of the Society five joint debates have taken place with the M. H. S. D. S., and of these the Gamma Delta Sigma has won three. Much interest has been shown in the aifairs of the Society by the girls of '04, and they have clone much to sustain its high character. Erhatva. 19113-'l'I4. Resolzfczi, That the training of pupils in the public schools of England is superior to the training in American schools. N1z'rT1E E. Swan, '04, Aff. l , CLELIE O. TURNER. '04, Neg. j Won bi Ammmtwe' Resolzwi, That every great man is the product of his own age. GERTRUDE C. CURRAN, '04, AHA. Q , IVA A' HARRIS' ,C+ Neg' NVon by Affirmative. I Resolved, That tI1e honor system should be adopted in the Middletown High School. lNIA1u:A1uz'1' G. W11.1.1s, 05, Aff. Won by Ammmtive- Em'r11 BRAINARD, 'o4, Neg. ' Resolved, That the study of English history should be made compulsory in High Schools. BIILDRIQD ENIARKI-Lfflii, '05, Afff Won by Negative- Junm F. bxvm-:'r, o5, Neg. Rcsolzfcd, That written exmninntions are a fair test to scholarship. Dono'rHv B. Nl-2hVllliR'l'I-l. '05, AH1 l Won bv Ammmtive. Ernxia BIILLER, og, Neg. f ' li'fr.v0lf'cd, That a High School offers Fl hetter college preparatory course than a preparatory school, EMILY E. Ronmsox. '04, AIT. lx Won by Negative. IC'rnr:r. S. Bfvrns. 'o5, Neg. S CHEMICAL LA BORATORY. Ulu Gamma Brita Sigma. Qbffirvru. FIRST HALF YEAR. HILDA L ALLING, '04, Pwslkirrll. GRACE M. STODDARD, '01, V1'm'-Pl'vx1'dn1l. MILDRED L. HALL. '04, Sfcn'tavj1'. MABEL N. REYNOLDS. '05, 'f1'eas111'rr'. Iizcrrutiur CUnmmittrr. ETHEI, S. BATES, '05, ALICE NV. PENNIMAN, '05, IVA A. HARRIS, 'ogg GERTRITDE C. CURRAN, '04, IIILDA L. ALLING, 'u4. SECOND HALF YEAR. ALICE W. PENNIMAN, 'oq, Pl'rs1'rlrlll. ETHIEI. S. BATES. 'o5. Vice P1'vxr'd.'nl. MAIIEL N. REYNOLDS. '05, Sffl'ulaljl'. LUELLA M. AUSTIN, '03, 7!'z'1JXlll'dI'. 7iExrrutim' Qlununittrr. I-IILDA L. ALLING, '04, GR ICE M. STODDARD, '05, ANN.-X II. LEWIS, '05, MARGARET G. WILLIS, 'o5. flilrxuhvrn. HILDA L. ALLING, '04, LUELLA M. AUSTIN, 01. EDITH IIRAINARD, '04, LURA A. IIARTON, 'n4. SYLVIA A. CRAMER, 'u4. GERTRUDE C. CURRAN. '04, VERNA M. CROSLEY, 'n4. LUCIE W. DIEHL. '04. MARY A. DOUGLAS, 'o4. HORTENSE V. FAIRMAN, 'n MARION FERGUSON, 'o4. MILDRED L. HALL, 'o4. IVA A. HARRIS, 'o4. LOUISA C HOWARD, 104. EMILY E. ROBINSON, 'o4. NETTIE E. SWVAN, '04, 4. Gmclf: M. smumun, u., cr.m.1xa 0. TURNER, '04 lm-mr. S. lzulcs. u.5. CLARA I.. CASE. '05, KATHARINE L. LAWTUN, ANNIE ls. Llswls, m5 MILDRED MARKHAM, '05 ETHNE M1r.1.HR. '05. DOROTHY II. NEWBERTII. 'o ALICE NV. PENNIMAN, 'n5. MABEL N. REYNOLDS, '05 ANNA C. SCREEN, 'o5. Q I.ORET'I'A SCULLY, 'o5. JULIA F. SWEET, '05. HELEN II. STARR, '05, ALMA TERRII., '05, MARGARET G. XVILLIS, 'n5. S. J ll.-VFING SU illll. LQ. Sv. Erhating Svnrirtg. HE Middletown High School Debating Society was founded in 1890, as a result of the interest in debate which l1ad then sprung up among colleges and schools. The Sophomore room was the first meeting place of the new Society. Debates were held on Monday evenings, and friends of the members and business men interested in the school kindly acted as judges. The value of these debates was so fully appreciated before the end of the year that the Society held its session in the school hall during the last hour on Monday, the members being excused from recitation during that hour. For the last three years the debates have been conducted entirely by members of the Society. The judges are those who took part in the previous discussion, while it is the custom of Superintendent Ferguson to act as judge at the first meeting of the year, and to give a few points on parliamentary debate. Friends and former members of the Society are always welcome at the meetings, and helpful remarks are listened to attentively. The Society has held Eve joint debates with the Gannna Delta Sigma and been suc- cessful i11 two of them. All the boys of the junior and Senior classes of the High School are eligible for membership, and, if each member does his part, the high standard of the Society will be maintained, and these intellectual contests will prove of indispensable value to the school. Evlmtra. 15IlJ3-'Il4. RL'.Y01?f't?lf, That the M. H. S. A. A. should have a trophy room in the High School building. ' Houmzp H Sm iumx 04 A 1 Won hy Negatwe. ' . S 2 . N, ' , ff. . JAMES P. Rome, 05. Neg. 5 N4'.vol:'m', That the young man of tosday has more chance to succeed than the young man of fifty years ago. ' . S 'x . ., V . . . AMD H Joi HI 04 Aff Won by A-Hiriuatlve. Fluin. C. 'l'YI.l2R, '05, Neg. ' Rc.vnl2'e1i, That writtens are a fair test to scholarship. P. R. Iioxufnlxoleu, 'o4g H. W. DAVIS, '04, Aff. S. M. HAzEr.wooD, 'o5g H. T. CLARK. 'o5, Neg. l?cs0!z'ca', That a High School furnislles a better preparation for college than a preparatory school. Won by Affirmative. LEONARD J. CLARKSON '04, Aff. ls . ,. ' l AFB t . GEORGE W. IURNER, 'oJ,, Neg. 5 Won by mia we l3cs0!vca', That international cup races are beneficial to the country. FRED S. S'1'ow, '04, Afi ,. W l'AiT- t'e. IRACY L. NEFF, '05, Neg. on 95 uma W PXIYSICA L LA BORATORY. IFII. Q. Sv. Behating Smrieig. Gbffirrra. FIRST HALF YEAR. WARREN L. SMITH, '04, Presz'a'eul. TRACY W. SMITH, '05, V10-Pf'uwz2'Imt. FRED. A. HERBERT, '05, SI'crela1j1'-Trfasurer. Iixrrutim' Olmumitter. WARREN L. SMITH, '04, TRACY W. SMITH, '05, FRED A. HERBERT, '05 :IEIITPYIZIIXIIIIPXII mlllllliiiffll. NVARREN L. SMITH. '04: FRANK L. FOURETTE, '045 ERNEST A. INGLIS, 'o4g PERRY R. DORFLINGER, 'o4: FRED A. HERBERT, '05, SECOND HALF YEAR. MAYNARD T. I-IAZIEN, '04, PIYSIHEIII, TRACY W. SMITH, '05, Vice-President. FRED A. HICRIIERT, '05, S:cr.'la51'-Treasurer. Iixrrutinr Q'Lnmmii1rr. MAYNARD T. HAZEN, '04, TRACY W. SMITH, '05, PERRY R. DORFLINGER, '04 EIIIPITEIIIIIIIPIII QIUIIIIIIIITPD. MAYNARD T. HAZEN. '04, LEONARD J. CLARKSON. '04, WARREN L. SMITH, '04 RUFUS W. BAILEY, '05, J. FORD MCCARTHY, '05. imrmlwrn. KENNETH N. ATKINS, '04 EDWARD W, AUGUR. '04. THOMAS NV. BROWN. '04. LEONARD j. CLARKSON, '04. HAROLD J. CONN, '04. JAMES F. COWAN, 'O4. FREDERICK N. CRAWFORD HAROLD W. DAVIS, '04 , 'o4. . PERRY R. DORFLINGIQR. '04, FRANK L. FOURETTE, '05 MAVNARD T. HAZISN, '04. ERNEST A. INGLIS. '04, HOWARD C. LEONARD, '04. RAYMOND v. ROOT, '04. LEONARD O. RYAN, '04, JOSEPH H. SEIFIERMAN, 04. STANLEY SHELDON, '04. HOWARD H. SHERMAN, '04. ARID H. SJOVALL, '04. HENRY J. SMITH, '04, WARREN L. SMITH, '04. FRIEDERIC S. STOW, I04. GEORGE W. TURNER. '04. CLARENCE W. WALSH, '04. RUFUS W. DAILEY. '05 MALCOLM BARTON, '05. R. FRANK BROOKS, '05. IVAN D. CHAPMAN, '05 HOWARD T. CLARK, '05 GORDON J. ELY. '05, STEPHEN M. HAZELWOOD, '05. FREDERICK A. HERIIERT, '05 ROY D. LOWELL. '05 PAUL MATHEWSON, '05. J. FORD MCCARTHY, '05, TRACY I.. NEFF, '05 WHITNEY S. PORTER, '05. JAMES P. ROME, '05. TRACY W. SMITH, '05 EDWIN Ia. SPAULDING, '05, FREDERICK C. TYLER. '05, ARTHUR R. TUTTLI2, '05, Svnrial iiurntz. 15114 Eluuinr lgrnnlwnmhr, ARMORY HALL, FRIDAY, JANUARY goth, 1903. Glnnuuiitev. Richard D. Northrop, Chairman, Luella M. Austin, James F. Cowan, Mary A. Douglas, Harold G. Fagan, Hortense V. Fairniau, Ernest A. Inglis, Grace M. Stoddard, Warren L. Smith. 15115 iluninr HYDIUPIIHDP. ARMORY H1XI,I,, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th, 1904. Glnmmittrr. Fred A. Herbert, Chzzirzmzu, Mabel N. Reynolds, Tracy W. Smith, Iithel S. Bates, J. Ford McCarthy, Alice NV. Peuniinan, Gordon J. Ely. 1HU4 Snuiur iK2reptinn, ARMORY HALL, FRIDAY, JUN1: 24th. 1904. Qhnnnnitter. Maynard T. Hazen, Chafrmafz, 141191121 M- AUSU11, George W. Turner, Marion Ferguson, Warren L. Smith, Grace M. Stoddard. Harold W. Davis, Mildred L. Hall, Henry I. M. Smith Ullman Bag Mig!! Srlpnnl Hall, Uiurnhag iiuruiug, 3luur Blat, 19114. lirngranu. .x ffbe Scconb Regiment, CS. ZT. GB, Address Of NVe1con1e, . H . . Gir1's Statistics, . Class Diary, . BOy's Statistics ,..... Selection from flyc yankee Qionsulf' Address to the Undergraduates, . . Gir1's Prophecy, . . Class Will ,..... Qverture, The lffoclzing Birbf' Boy's Prophecy ,... . Mock Valedictory, . Presentations, . . Sergeant Kitty, . . Ebrcbestru. MAYNARD T. HAZEN CLARENCE W. WAI,SII HAROLD W. DAVIS LUELLA M. AUSTIN . Qrclpcstra. LEONARD J. CLARKSON NVARREN L. SMITH MARx' A. DOUGLAS . Qrclycstra. GRACIS M. STODDARD FRANK L. FOUR1:'r'1'1': NIAYNARD T. HAZEN . Qrclycstra. Gllir . E. Sv. Alumni Glluh at Palvgan. N the fall of 1901 the alumni of the Middletown High School at VVes- leyan University formed themselves into a club for the purpose of promoting the mutual interests of the school and college. Any man who has attended the school for one year or more, and is enrolled in the college catalogue, is considered a member, unless personally unwilling. At one meeting during theyear, the Seniors in school wl1o intend to enter Wesleyan are invited to a social entertainment, usually held in the gymnasium, and an interest in the college is created, while the alumni become acquainted with the school affairs. Iliffirrra. GEORGE AVERV NEELD, Prvszkimt. HOVVARD BRIGHAM FIELD, Vik!-P7'a,.v1HBl1l. CHARLES VVOODWARD ATWVATER, Sfcfifdfjif. BENJAMIN cols cRowE1.L, fllllennlivrz. HAROLD BRADFORD RAYMOND, STETSON KILBOURNE RYAN, HENRY GUSTAV SHAILER, ALLAN FERGUSON, WILLIS BROOKS DAVIS, ARTHUR KENT DEARBORN, BAVAR 4 D HOWARD ARTHUR ELLIOTT PATTERSON, REGINALD I-IEBER STOW, CLIFFORD LEGRANDE WAITE, ADOLPH BURNETT BENSON, HERBERT NAGLE HOWARD, GEORGE LEWIS MYLCHREEST, HARRY PHILLIPS TREVITHICK VEAZEY. 'Bankvt 'Ball Banquet. Stnxrtkki iKrntaurz1ut. fllilnrrli 4. 15114. C. WINIfIF2I.D BROWN, . . . n7!ISf1lIl'I.Vfl'l'. Very good song 5 Very well sung! Jolly companions, every, one. L. RANDOLPH HAZl4IN, '06, . Chorqg'11.v. Gluaata. H1-:NRY J. SMITH, '04, ..... Football I came, I saw, I conquered. NIAYNARD T. HAZEN, '04, .... Class Organizations. ' Man is by nature a social animal. WARREN L. SMITH, '04, ..... f'Tl1e Ladies. liven the clearest and most perfect circumstantial evidence is likely to be at fault after all, and therefore ought to be received with great' caution. Take the case of a pencil sharpened by a woman, if you have witnesses you will find she did it with a knife, but if you simply take the aspect of the pencil, you will say she did it with her teeth. GEORGE W. TURNER, '04, . . . Retrospect and Prospect It is good for us to be here. TRACY W. SMITH, '05, ..,... . Base Ball Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example. FRED A. HI5RllI'IRT, '05, ..... The School Training is everything. The peach was once the hitter almond 3 the cauliflower is hut a cabbage with a college education FRANK L. F0UR14:'1 r14:, '04, .... . . Basket Ball We have met the enemy and they are ours. INRORMAI. TOASTS. COMMI'l l'EE 1 I C. W. NVALSH, '04, F. A. HICRBIERT, '05, J. F. McCAR'rHx'. '05. HHEPHEP. .fl lffllc nonscfzsf now mm' llnvz It I'l'fL'Sf'l6'ff Qi' My 'Zl f.YL'Sf mm. TIIE l'II,ASTICI'llV OF oIIR LANGUAGE. Miss Keirstead, correcting General History examination papers, finds the following remarkable statement: Mohammed was the jJ1'Iy7! of God. MUSIC I-IATIAI ITS CHARMS, 14:Tc. Fourette was trying to sing on the trolley car from South Manchester to Hartford after the baseball game, but, somehow, the conductor had no ear for music, and disturbed Peep's musical attempts by saying, XVhat do you tlIink this is, a beer garden ? ' AIxsI1:N'r IIIINDIQDNICSS OJ - Miss I3 -- Who wrote Macaulay's Essay ou Milton ? Senior- .-Xddisouf' sIIoRT AND To 'PI-IE POINT. Davis 'o4 - May I speak? Mr. B.- No la little sliarplyl. Davis- Thank yoII. Mr. B.- You're welcome. C0NCLIIsIVI1: EVIIJENCE.. Sheldon '04, debating- Well, if the negative don't believe what I say, they can find it in a book up at the College library. NONE ov MR. FERGUSON,S. Mr. Ferguson, opening the recitation in the class of Review of Mathe- matics, says: All those who recite to-day will not have to recite to-mor- rowf' Unusual activity follows, and even Walsh recites. At the close of the recitation, Mr. Ferguson casually remarks: There will be no recitation to-Inorrow, as I will be out of town. CHard luck, was1i't it?j TAXATION. Ryan earnestly assures Miss Keirstead in Political Economy, that if the g0VEl'llllI61lt-ClO6S1l,l1 tax the people they won't be taxed. STARS olf TI-IE FIRST MAGNITUDE. The silence in the Astronomy class was unbroken, except by an occa sional snore, and the voice of Miss Power, lecturing on the celestial objects. Miss Power finally very reluctantly decided to disturb the monotony of the peaceful scene by asking a few questions, and said: Now, class, please wake up. Suppose the earth were here, the sun over there, and the 'stars' down there in the corner Cpointing to W. Smith, Fourette, etc.j. Silence no longer. A SUBLIME s'r0Rv. .gl'6'lIt' in Swzfor Lit. .- Miss B.- What is one of the characteristics of Milton's poetry? Cowan - Sublimity. Miss B.-- What does sublimity mean ? Cowan- Don't know. I didn't know we had that to-day. B.- Does anyone in the class know? Class- Something on a grand scale,', Vast, Out of the ordin- ary, Awe inspiring, etc. Miss B.- Now, Mr. Cowan, what would be an example of sublimity? Cowan Qafter running his fingers through his hair, biting finger nails, and showing other signs of nervousnessj- Well, I think that Pearl, that 350-pound fat girl down at the Elk's fair in the McDonough, would be an excellent example. CUproarious laughter and applause.D LACONIC. Scene in 147lk'l'L'7lf Hfslor-jf: Miss K.- Mr. Ryan, what were the effects of tl1e Persian war? Ryan- Very bad. ax Elf ? we Extraiia frnm at Eiurg. Oct. 2I.-Pl'Of8SSOI' Benedict, of Wesleyan, lectures before the school on The Scientific Aspects of Moderate Drinking. Very interesting. Oct. 23.-Big mass meeting in the hall. Mr. Brown makes a stirring speech, urging a large attendance at the Meriden football game. Nov. 12.-NIT. Reiter, coach of the NVesleyan football team and star half-hack on the famous ,QQ Princeton eleven, lectures before the school on Lessons from the Gridiron. Story of the Yale-Princeton game in '99. Lecture very enthusiastically received. Nov. 23.-Geology class visits Cobalt mountain. Jan. 18, Ig.-Cold: no school. Ink bottles freeze. jan. 26.-Geology class visits the Vlesleyan museum. jair 27.-1fOUfCtl6 sent honne for his essayz March rg.-Senior honors announced. April IS.-Mr. Brown doesn't show np. Miss Brigham takes the place of Miss English. Mass meeting in the hall. Mr. Ferguson, in be- half of the teachers. presents the basket ball team with handsome watch fobs. Moody Smith thanks the Board of Education. June 21.--CHassIDay. june my--Graduadon. geese'-L,3 fr lg J ., p ' 4 -' 4' 1 if ' 49 ' N W 4 A 4 ll 'C Q H V . ,, rf My si. ff ff ir wg , - LL illvrvni lguhliratinnz. llG1!.vh'.v flnnnft' pl7fA'l'f l:'1qQ'!1'.vh ,,l'.l'l.f07l fin' Rwaaftf lt'qf2'nvm'. Hy C1.AR1f:NC1-3 W. W'Al.Sl-I. I2lllO, pp. 2001. New York: Doubleday, Page SL Co. Price. 545. Special autograph 6Clltl0ll, 525 50. This book, by Clarence XV. VValsh, repre- se11ts years of untiring industry Zllld sticktoit- iveness, llllfl satisfies a long-felt XVZUIT. The following extract shows tl1e plain, unaffected llli1llllEl' of tlte author: Blush, tn 11. fA. S. C7bfl..Yl'lIl1,' Dut. b!oo.:'1.-zz, to blushll. A blush is a temporary erythema illlfl calorific effnlgence of the physiognotny, aetilogized by Olle perceptiveness of tl1e Sell- SOl'lllll'l when i11 a predicament of inequilibrity from a sense of SllilIllC', anger, or other cause, tventuating i11 a parcsis ol' tl1e V.lSOlll0l0I' filaments of the facial capillaries, wltereby, beittg rlivestecl of their elasticity, they are suffused with a spon- taneous radiattce efft'111i11atit1g from Illl lllllllllflillefl precordia. l11r1'11'f'11f.v in Ihr l,1 :v'.s' Qf 1671110113 film, and Olhrr .--lm'fdoz'z's. Compiled by FR1f:111cR1cR NoR'1'11 CRAw1foR11. Svo, pp. I:7,S. Boston : Little, lirown X Co. Price, 51.85. lirederick North Crawforcl's cltartning little book of anecdotes should be i11 every llOlllC. It is full of subtle wit, Zlllfl the nunterotts stories are sttitable for all occasions. l'l0'n'l1'.v.v 7l'f1:.Q'l'tIf7al'.' llx lJl'Sfl7I'L'l:j', fix Hrluc, z'ls l 11l1m'. By LUCY W. D11c111, Zlllfl l-IARo1.11 W. DAVIS. 121110, pp. 203. New York: The Century Co. Price 51.50. The value of wireless telegraphy has beell dentonstrated by tl1e recent tests of the United States Navy. Its value to individuals has been proved by the authors of this volutne, who have tnade successful experi111e11ts with tlte Marconi Zlllfl Wig-Wag systems. The book is certainly a lllodel of its kind, a11d the ordinary Cllllle novel reader will read it with pleasure and profit. An admirable treatise. -The N lf lfVhl'I'fl'l7'. iihgzu' M. Svtmivnz. lu nf! NU' flllHI0l'5, rr'b1'lhz'1'g1'n:'1' or llIl'ff0fl , 7W0ll'1'ls11rh n louflqv. lrslr. fflcnmnlj2'!lo:r',' llaxl sn lllllfll :wil null mirlb, nuff .r,'1ln'11 llhilllf Maw. 4 YWW1' is H0 fl'T'l.ILQ rwflh llmf 01' :uillmnl lhl'l'. -'-AIJDISUN, R. STEVENS is one of the most important men about the school. Upon him falls the great responsibility of heating the building to a degree of snffocation, limited only by the capacity of the boiler, on sultry V 1 -nr e - I days in juneg while on days when the thermometer registers 20 degrees below zero, our breath congeals upon our faces, until Mr. Ferguson makes an inspection and dismisses us, and we pass out smiling at our thoughtful benefactor. Mr. Stevens also keeps the building looking respectable, cleans up the last sad remains of some Zoological specimen in the lab, and quiets the Freshmen when there is sound of riot and ill-managed merriment in the basement. Speaking about riot reminds us of the days of yore, when our now respected Alumni used to have rushes in the basement, and Mr. Stevens tried to break them up. Tradition has it that he was generally unsuc- cessful, but Mr. Ferguson finally took a hand in the matter, and since then Mr. Stevens' face has been continually wreathed in smiles. His broad, good-naturecl smile is a distinctive characteristic of him, and it leaves a lasting impression on Freshmen and visitors to the school. Mr. Stevens doesn't appreciate whistling, singing, and rough hous- ingf' but - IV1'lh all hfsfaullx we low him slill. tbl when Arknnwlehgvmrnm. YWL' Iimc has rome, ML' 71-'llfl'HS said, To speak ry' Illlllgl Mz'zgQ's. TH1-3 EDITORS, realizing that the success of this first venture is not wholly due to their own labors, welcome this opportunity of expressing their hearty thanks to all those who have in any way contributed to the success of the 0I'dlQgfc' and l,?!adl'. We are especially indebted to Mr. Ferguson and Miss Brazos for their helpful advice and reading of the proofs: to Judge Pearne for his excellent history of the school-the first ever printedg to Kenneth N. Atkins, of our own class, for photographs of the school, to James P. Rome, '05, for pen and ink sketches, and to the Electric City I-'Ingraving Company for prompt and satisfactory service. And last, but by no means least, we feel that a great share of praise is due our printer, Mr. James D. Young and his assistants for their many invaluable suggestions, their careful, pains- taking work and for their hearty co-operation in all ways in the execu- tion of our plans. For M119 rclfqff mark !ka1zA's. Q. f ,, ' 'Iii Q!-.iw ' Artnal Business rum the Start YOUNG MAN, qualify yourself for business! The professions are full and the age demands it. Educate yourself for business and you will succeed now and hereafter. --HENRY CLAY. A BUSINESS TRAINING is absolutely necessary, and the best thing you can have, whether you come from the common school, the academy, the seminary, or from the university, if you intend to enter upon a business career. fHON. CHAUNCEY M. DEPEW. Q - E L WEN ' ,I LEG 1. --gf 5 M A . ' 5 5'-ET- l,.g55 ijj --rv.-. -a.,:.nmr-.-.-. Bus. fl .,,ew,,!., ...... ,.. '1 --nf N , -a .4 . WIQN, 5 gggggiiiilgliigiii Vaaagp-pp..-E :' il I .... 'Tiff Eaazhsiitz i::::i:!l.:!:::...:1 I ssaassxssiiaeseazesq uumwa 5 ixiliiisii lmwln l W Av V 1 E' mum A' A i f is Sf i it F ef mi e. X -- QUQ-1 L l tl ng J e mf s i t it E E J ' Ex , , Y Y--?,A4-3 , S 'yi , ' The Connecticut Business College has demonstrated for years that it can give satisfaction. Students ranging from sixteen to over thirtysfive years of age have attended here, from all parts. We have separate departments under the charge of competent teachers of many years' experience. Our equipment is second to none, and we are prepared to do as well by you as anyone possibly can do. You are invited to call or send for complete information. THE CONNECTICUT BUSINESS COLLEGE, INC., E. J. VVILCOX AND I- Mns. D. J. SMITH s F'R'Nc'PA s' 1 . ID. KID, GZ. El. JB1lilbillQ, 283 flbzlill Sli., IINDDIGIOWII, GCI. YOUNG MAN, YOUNG WOMAN: Get all the education you can, but do not fail to get a Practical Business Education. ' E. J. WILCOX. as at gwrm' ef 5. f :fm , hi , . W. J. ATWELL IUCCESSORTG CARRIER 6 HUBBARD Eliurrg anim 'Bark Svtahlw 90 to 108 CENTER STREET Telephone 165 Middletown, Conn GRADUATION SUITS 1:26 We are ready and fully prepared to clothe the young man just as he wants to be clothed for this important event. OUR SUITS ARE BEAUTIES All sizes and of correct dress fabrics. Everything in HABERDASHERY to com- plete the outfit. We invite you to call and see our handsome Suits. NOURSE, SHERMANE.-..9Q-. THE POPULAR CLOTHIERS, 154 to 158 Ivlain ftreet, Middletown, Ct. IVIILLER'S CANDY ITORE Is the best place- in the city to buy CONFECTIONERY and ICE CREAM . . . Our loc. and 2oc. Candy are the best that you can buy for the price in the city, and are always FRESH. We have a nice assortment of Louney's Choco- late in boxes, and our Ice Cream is as good as you can get in the city. We carry a large line of Bottled Soda. Please give us a call at 138 Main Street, Middletown, Conn. FRANK A. MILLER TRINITY COLLEGE HARTFORD, CONN. COIVIPREHENSIVE LIBRARY .At all times open to students for study in Languages, Literature, His- tory. Economics, Philosophy, Mathe- matics, and the Sciences. Thoroughly equipped LABORATORIES for work in Chemistry, Natural His- tory, and Physics. Newly established course in Civil Engineering. For catalogues, etc., address 'III-IE SEGRETARY 0F THE FAGULTY IVl11iiii.is'mwN's NEW Smltia CARPETS, FURNITURE, RANGES, CROCKERY, LAMPS, and Complete House Furnishings NEW STORE NEW STOCK NEW METHODS ' ' W. A. ALAND 352 Main Street Grand Rapids Furniture Headquarters . Igrren 84 Gln. 1 I I l ,, ...X ,, 4 H. fs, 1-- UP- TO-DA TE Ta i I o rs i l l mail! gtI'PPf E,-1, 334.3 iliuhrr illuiummliut Qllpurrlp It's a Matter of Importance to You W1 blql' -l'l71I1' ajrjmzrf in an ar- I'01l1l1Il71Il1Ifl'1QQ' slow. Szzrh I7 slow' fx wmv. 01n'.v!n1'4'1'.v f7lIUHl!'lIl .va MH! l f'1'1:l' 11'1jm1'l1mr11f is 77121 in Mr l.Nf1'1'1'.Yf qf and for Ihr armin- llll7fflIfl'0Il qf our f1f.vIo11n'1'.v. HC' sfmrv IIN l',lf7L'lI.S'l' Ma! 7577, Ima' I0 1'111f11'0'z'1' Ml' f'.1'n'f!z'11n' Qf our .fl'l Z'l'fl' and !n'.w'lalf' al Il0fhl'lQQ' ffm! Tilly! .Ttlfl-SAI' IM' lrjQ'1'l1'111al1' 7'l'QIll.l'l'Ill1'IlfX qf' mn' jmlrmlx. R. VV. CAMP 8C 346- 350 Main St. Middletown, Conn. HENNIGAR Elglintngraphir ' Svtuhin JC J' .5 The Latest Ideas in Portraiture found here .4 V4 N 228 MAIN STREET Telephone Connection CLARK X TRUE Diamonds, Precious Stones, Fine fwiss and American Watches, Jewelry, I ter- ling Silver, Cut Glass, Fine China, etc. 242 Bl A IN STR IClC'l' DI IDDLICTOYVIY. CONN. lfms'r-CLASS W,x'rcll lililuxlnisn A 5l'l1CIAI.TY. Special Allcnll 1 lm Filling: the liyi-Q hy nn Export ill L' i in l!L'I . THE FOREST CITY STEAM LAUNDRY WM. G. INGLIS. Prop. Work called for and delivered promptly. Prompt attention and the finest work. DROP Us A CARD on CALL Us UP ON THE 'PHONE 144 Main Street Telephone 259-4 KEEPING AHEAD OF YOUR CLASS 7 W , 'pi f Hi T47 A iii 'C lfgflflg fist It islalso a good thing tolkeep yolir 4 -414' persona appearance up to a llgl stanc- Efi A arcl Good looks and Coon 1fEn:L1Ncss are 'v Z ' ni, requisite to success ,N XVe can fllI'lliSl1tl1E Quit. ibiai zmh Zllixingn . ' ' ..!? , --' . f I0 make you look smart, and the feel- f- ,f i ings will come all right Bfffjni 'wif-1 f . T J .1 n hEmlv',,.,,ff: J '-Swim'-4 The BARTON CLOTHING COMPANY MIDDLETOWN . ' . - . CONNECTICUT 4 O NOT WASTE .... VALUABLE TIME TRYING TO LEARN ABOUT 3 dnnufanrv FROM Books JUST ASK C Bale B. Igutlvr m.Q.S. 1Qn4 PRESENTED AS A TRIBUTE TO YOUR SUCCESS ..BY.. THE F. BREWER CO. MAIN AND COURT STS. lC... ,, 'z 'l'l CR 'T Whlton A Automatic GEAR GUTTING MAGHINE A fully automatic machine for cutting spur, bevel and worm gears, Capacity: 3,6 inches diameter, 6M inches face, 6 pitch. The lt. li. W lll'l'OX MACHINE CO. NEW LONDON, CONN. This Advertisement is to help . . the . . GRANGE AND BLACK It is useless to repeat what EVERYBODY KNOVVS that the best place to purchase any- thing in DRUGS PERF UMERY, ETC. ..isat.. HENRY WOODWAR D'S 124 MAIN STREET BACON BROS. PLUMBING HEATING , AND SHEET METAL VVORK . . . Y. M. C. A. Building Middletown, Conn. mn Qtaiinnrrg IS ALWAYS ATTRACTIVE EHIS Spring we have several new styles that are unusually nice. We have a constantly increasing trade in paper by the pound. We have it at various prices, from loc. for a very good paper up to goc. per pound for an extra light weight. We have recently added to our assortment KELSO 4B0ND in connnercial size, white, and HIGHLAND LINEN BOND in white and Dresden blue-square shapes. These are of a fine quality and at right prices. Of course we have envelopes to match. We have an extra large assortment of Paper in boxes at from loc. per box to almost any price you could wish to pay. Always we have Whitings, Marcus Wards, and Eaton Hurlbuts paper, in five quire boxes. We solicit orders for engraving of all kllldS-CALLING CARDS, INv1'rA'rroNs, LUCIUS R. HAZEN A CC1'Il l'A NC ns, etc. 198 IVIAIN ST. IVIIDDLETCDVVN, CONN. FURNITURE STOVES CARPETS CROCKERY DRAPERIES REFRIGERATORS All we ask is a chance to prove that we give Better Value than the other fellow. CAULKINS as Pow Co. C3CJlVll 3'l.l:.'l'l1 I'-ICDUSIL I-Ui-QIXIISI-llLliS 406 and 405 MAIN ITREET ' ' PHONOGRAPHS WALL PAPER RECORDS WINDOW SHADES SUPPLIES OIL CLOTH BITNCES . L .. , H.-- . . --. -- L-....-,.-- ' 1 Dry Goods, Carpets, Pumiture HOUSE FURNISHINGS, WALL PAPERS A REX,IAliI,l5 GOODS ONLY 1 NRE.-XSONAIILE PRICES ALXVAVSH N 3220 - 322 NILXIN STIQE ET MIDDLETONVN, CONN. Q? 57 F. E. WILLIS .. nrtraiturv.. CLASS PHOTOGRAPHER FOR M. H. S. Studio: 426 Main St., Middletown, Conn. G Q5 L L THE BIG STORE ISI-I is undoubtedly a great Brain food. The M. H. S. stu- dents consume great quantities judging from their Fertile brains, but if you are looking for Fertile Helds and abundant crops use H U B B A R D 'S 0 p mphl t .5 g f ll Sent free De cr pt to d any Direct Address. for use. lg The Rogers 8 Hubbard Co., 5 l'f'i S I I MIDDLETOWN, coNN. Hubbard WUBBA F3VllllZ6F - f' ill: ,lie in filo w i ll t Middletown Coal Co. Qoal and yv ood at Plugging and Curliling Stone. OFFICE: 265 Main St., Middletown, Conn. Uk Qlofumllia Qirusf So. Qjlibbfefown, Conn. - ---...W-.,..i.- Interest paid on Deposits SllbjCCi to CUCCK. A T' -'f-f'iTi 'l. I BROATCHS BOOK STORE I ll CAN be found at all times a complete if assortment of HIGH SCHOOL TEXT ' 5 , I i BOOKS, both Qnew and second handg also 1 ll the largest variety of Writing Tablets and V Latest styles of Note Paper to be found E anywhere. Visiting Cards and IWedding I Invitations engraved in iinest styles at .I I 1 Lowest Prices L EI J. A. BROATCI-I wooagewer anb gfafioner :AignTs?rIgwilTRCiia-iiuacrlcur The Endowment LOCKSMITH GUNSMITH - - - I -f I. F. CONNERY Is the modern way of saving money Safer and surer than any other. and providing the best possible estate during its term It is a constant source of inspiration and satisfaction to young men and should be taken as early as possible, as the cost ad- vances with each year Bicycle Repairing and General .Iobbing NicA'rl.v DONE ,-vi' IXIODERATE PRICE!-. DEALER IN TRIBUNE. ORIENT. QUEEN CITY INDIAN and NEWPORT BICYCLES IIIIG NOIl.llW6SlQ6I'Il Mutual Life IIISIIIEIIIC6 CU. W. H. BOUTEILLER, District Mgr. 69 Grand Street Telephone ALSO AGENT FOR INDIAN MOTOR CYCLES Thu Masterpiece uf Meclialuczll Worknmnship J. F. CONNERY 224 N1 AIN ST REET ' A'+ 1' L M. H. S. 1908, ATTENTION! W ' gl .1 r , ,T ,,eTTTTeT, T T TT 7 T I EIT is always a problem for Freshmenr T where to select their class pin. We I have satisfactorily solved the problem l A -'-- many times for the High School in the It lT'iTf1f'faT enot do the same for fou? H TT T T' GEoRGE J. FISHER m,,,m,,,,,,, M IDDI.lC'l'OWN'S POPU LAR JKIGVV 1+:LlcR - f - sA'rlsFAoTuoN y Dealer in Fine lValche.v and GUARANTEED V Hzjgflz Class Jczurlrjf 192 MAIN STREET Y H n- -ir f I 7li1,,.,. gl TAT ,QM TL'TTTfTl,'f.Q,Q ' 1 Q T jjf ' V I W S Noxon 86 Whitney Co. 5, X CLEAN JOSEPH J. NOXON. Prop. ENTERPRISING 8.38555 Hardware Cutlery Golf Ooodsl? OTHER ATHLETIC SUPPLIES MAIN STREET Cm-v. 1-fm-r of-mom! M IIJDLFJTONVN. CONN. Uhr fllllihhlrinmn Efrihunr Published Every Week Day Devoted to the material advancement of City and County , U One Cent a Day S3qby the Year omfrcnz 163 Nfiifl Sf., Middletown, Conn. QB. Sv. matrnuz, B. B, Sv.. 267 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut Qian. B. Huang PRINTER OF Gbrange amh Mark 91 cRoSS ST. Middletown, Conn. Telephone VV RUB EIJS G O N G B E I-LS, The Exclusive Q,2gggIgggHyI cI.oAK AND SUIT HOUSE 1 li ,-Aff-il , ' ,-I I 34, ' Z: ' tc S, 1 I 0- lmw w xi j, iiiiiiIiIQnI'3iflfciL.H Mu 328-330 Main St., Middletown, Conn. KIW5 . SIQNII Irma CA'rAI.ooUIa. TELEPHONE CONNECTION I' 3, , . f THE GONG. BELL ' E 1 MFGEQO-, 1 Hiolv-Grmlo Luclics, Tuiloriijo ' ly. Hilllllllflll. Lt., U.h,A. ' and 7' l7I'e35IJ'palvi1pQ 9 Q GEO. L. VIYLCHREEST ble' EEEEEEEE PL H,SW'o5 EEEEEEEE . ,- ooon PRINTING AND Compllments ENORAVINO . ' . ' . ' . of ' AT REASONABLE PRICES ' .CONN Bfamefd Ave- iA2il?SiI'2lIiNg3'nneCIIOn mm . Meech 85 Stoddard ii? HARRY A. STRONG FRED G. I-VAINES TRONG as: HAINES I ailnring arlnrz 16955, Q td, High Grade but Not High Price ff Satisfaction Guarzmteed 62 194 IVIAIN ST-, IXAIDDLETCVVN, CCNN- The H? Iitpn Shoe A HIGH GRADE P, E S3523 00 S H O E .,:lFORMEN.,4 Milkikg in Box CALF, PATENT LEATHER, RUSSIA CALF, ENAMEL amd VALOUR CALF lcutlxc-rs. Manic in both high and low cut in ull thc leading styles. FUR SAIJC HY Chas. Bu1ina1'd, Nlidclletoxvn, Connecticut. r fa rf oc 1 on y -- oa,r.g,amr.5: ' ' ' ix -Ii' NN l.Y,0avY.Nf,.f .N, a.X, v. A- . .- Xi h- ' Aix,-A HQ- A 5-r-A 31' A ,5- Whcn you want your lliplmnzls :md l'lmtugrz1phs frzuncal the plzwo to gvr them ut 1'ig'l1tp1'imics is ut VJ ly, J ,W John M. Gardner's Dealer in Qgicggfeg, 6025, Sr aff' 2 26 M A 1 N ST le 1+:r:'1', Mmm.If:'1'owN, CMNNIQCTIQUT. Ol N401 LV , .O -ij' L' - -O' .Wi .K O Q , . ,!2i'ue !'-si 5-L 'G 5 J! 'S'.x!'l gfuefl xifuwjk-1475 J-K'- I-fl3l5f ZL IIIii.sIiliii 'llilloring Corp. YV. L. Douglas Shoes Gold Seal Rubbers Sweet-Orr Cofs . , -, 1 Pants find OX e1dI S Stove and Furnace Pipe, Zinc, Lead, etc. EAST I-IAIVIPTON, CONN. Order Your ICE CREAM .fi-IERBET5 FRAPPA and FROZEN PUDDING . . of . . S 'I' LJ E C K CATERER, C382 IVIAIN ST- IIRANCII: 2-in MAIN sur. vimwltr l'7'? ALL WOOL SUITS 3515.00 Telephone 252-5. Will call and show sam- ples and take measure. Suits cleaned and pressed at short notice IIANIIIILIIII MA'I'IIIIWSIIN, Mgr. BUELL 63 BLATCHLEY Eruggizm 2-Mi M A IN, con. uuuiem D11lllll'.lGTUNVIN. CQNN. A I-'mn xv nu I-11.1. lc. ln..vl's'lll.l4:v Agents for HuyIer's Candies M. H. S. '96 JAIVIES A. LAWTON D. IVI. D. I Brutini 316 Main St., Middletown, Ct. IQ' I,fI'I'I2S'I' S'I'YI,I2S W -,-51Np,,i-f -- Ladi.es', GenetS', of Cbildreifs Footwear From the Best Makers In the Country QQTQ HENRY VVARD 8: CO. ILXNIC BLOCIC. Nmxr 'rn Pnwr Ovlfwl-z HARRY PRESS Q,lp:tosQafe Qiaifor 263 MAIN Sw.Rlf:wT MIDDLIGTOVVN, CONN. UNDER LJGH HOUSE Telephone Connection