Rome Free Academy - De O Wain Sta Yearbook (Rome, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1902 volume:

IOOHOS HYIH ANNOY The Senior Annual. ROME, N. Y.. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Published by the Class of 1902. Board of Editors. Harold F. Wardwell, ’o2, Editor in Chief. Associate Editors. Mildred Brainerd, ’o2. Grace Powers, ’o2. s Jennie Pitcher, ’o2. E. Stuart Mills, ’o2. Grace Senn, ’o2 Harry Coventry, ’o2. Our Object. The main object in making this paper is to summarize the chief matters of our | current school life and to enumerate the various incidents and events. Being a class paper we naturally give more atten- tion to 02 than the other classes,..We mention the student organizations, social and athletic, with the idea of encoura- ging them. We hope the students will take an interest in this paper, for we have taken great pains to give the inte- rior view of school doings. This seemed important to us for there is a charm of pleasure and friendship in finding that there are more things known about you than you yourself know. We hope that our friends without,our attentive alumni, our dear fathers and mothers, will also find it of some interest. We hope the idea of publishing a class paper will meet with approval by the members of the High School, and that they will keep the good work up. We believe it will | year. P | very late this year, but we have worked 1902. JUNE, | be a great help to the school to have a paper, even if published but once a year, | recalling all the interesting events of the The idea did not come to us until | hard on it and we nowsubmit to you the result of our effort. Judge us not too harshly. Consider and be considerate. | If the class of 1903 make ita point to | publish one next year, we feel sure this | new movement will be a success in every | way, and something the school can be | proud of. It’s up to you, 1903. ——O--) THE interest shown by most of the students in the athletics of the High School is not what it should be. A school of this size should have foot ball, track, basket ball and base ball teams, but ex- perience teaches us that we can turn out | but one good team from these four. It | is true that in yot having a gymnasium the athletics of the school are neglected for four out of the ten school months, and this gives us a great set back. The fellows don’t show their interest in try- ing for the team and most of the girls | never come to the games. To one who knows what the attendance is at games out of town it is very astonishing to note the difference. At no game this spring has there been a large number of girls. Let us see if we can’t do better next year and allhands getout. With a large group of ‘‘spring beauties’’ adorning the grand stand there are very few teams the fellows could not beat. Tur SENIOR ANNUAL. Ir would be hard to conceive a school of any character where no class spirit existed. It is the one thing that stim- ulates from beginning to end and stim- ulates in all departments of work, and play as well. “My class is now and ever shall be ¢ e class” is the thought that enters the mind of the youthful to with the added years through the entire Freshman and continues increase course. It is the one thing that sets apart each class as an individual and makes the line between classes very marked. One forgets the date of his birth, that of his marriage even, but never the year he graduated. He never forgets the members of his class, and the more class spirit there is the more vividly are these recalled. So far as possible the class spirit should show the character of the school. For instance: There is some agitation throughout the country in regard to the “honor sys- The fact that students do not understand that true liberty consists in doing not as one wishes, but as one tem.” ought, often makes the use of this sys- tem impossible. If “duty first and always’ was the motto of the school, all rules would become unnecessary and an ideal honor system would be in vogue. A Utopian school would result. In grati- tude to the-citizens of Rome for the opportunities which are ours, each year we should to this By all means, therefore, let us cultivate the class spirit, but let it be the better side, that elevates, not degrades, helps, not hinders, looks out- ward and upward. When this spirit exists, then we will be ready for the “honor system.” measure up nearer standard. Belial—They that are worthless ¢Tyrannus—The ty: ant. §sShipor—Black one. THE editors wish to thank the teach- ers for the interest they have shown in making the paper a success, the con- | tributors for the articles, and the adver- | tisers who have also greatly helped us. It requires some courage to venture into a scheme of this sort, but we did not allow our pride, our cowardice or laziness to shake our confidence in the least. ——$-0-e THE attention of all our readers is called to an excellent article from the pen of Rev. H. H. Peabody, D.D.,which appears on page 7. An Adventure of the Children of Belial; or A Night in the High School. It happened in the year of grace, 1902, when the budding leaves portend- ed summer with all its beauty, that there gathered together six of the chil- dren of Belial to do a deed of terri- able Gad-zooks! but there note. was | blood in their eyes as with stealthy | time. | steps they approached the house of +Etam, which, being night, was empty, as the high priest {Tyrannus calls his children together only during the day- the children of Belial, called $Shipor and |Sophereth found a secret entrance to the house of Etam, and straightway flung wide the to their comrades, Piram, ‘Tahrea, ++Baara and ttVajezatha. No oil could be burned, as none had the where-with-all to procure it (oil quoted at 14c.) So silently and stealth- ily crept they from room to room that none of the rabble knew thereof. Ver- Two, among doors +Etam—Place of ravenous creatures y —The ty i Sophereth {Piram—Wild like an ass. Tahrea—Cunning one. ++Baara Scribe. He that isfoolish. +¢Vajezatha—Strong as the wind. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. ily, verily, sought they for the skeleton 1 mummy, who dwelt of some antiquatec therein. And it came to pass that, after much hard hunting, two among their number, named Shipor and Sophereth came up- the Etam, and on the. skeleton hidden in lower vaults of the house of t hen Amid much the whom went up a great rejoicing. howling and rending of air the children of Belial, among there was no back-slider, carried the skeleton into the assembly room of the children of §§Mahol and of Hamor, mostly of Hamor. ‘‘Forsooth! brothers” spake Baara, “which place seemeth best to hang the skeleton? Where the :abble can look upor it with horror or where Mahol can look upon it with much rejoicing?” One among their number, called the children of and of Hamor Piram, spat upon the floor and looked wise. Spake he, “Verily, brothers, there will be much loud yelling and great the of Hamor dis- rejoicing when, on the morrow, children of Mahol and cover their new member, but the high priest called Tyrannus, will look upon us with fiery indignation and put upon us much sore punishment. Many times have I tried him sorely, and if I am seized, yea, verily, verily, I say unto you, contumely and scorn shall be my portion, and there shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth!’ Never- theless, among the children of Belial, there was no backslider. Then spake one called Sophereth: “Odd's-bodikins! here is the place to hang the skeleton, over the exalted seat of the high priest called Tyrannus let the skeleton be so hung that the Grand Mogul may perceive that some- thing has been doing.” SMahol— Wise ones. Hamor Those likened unto the ass “By my halidome! but he will rend his garments when he beholds this image of Satan strung from the ceiling of the house of Etam.”’ called Tahrea, Straightway, one brought forth a ladder and, with much hard work, fastened the skeleton firmly to the ceiling. But being fixed so that he himself could not escape, he began tocurse the bag of bones. Straightway the skeleton began to drop his bones pro- miscuously among the children of Belial, causing howling and groaning that can uttered. All right and after repairing its left not be Was soon made leg, the skeleton was once more hoisted. Within the house of Etam, there was stationed an instrument of many Neginah, from which at the dawn of day, one of Jubal, strings, uncommonly called high priestesses, a daughter of often sought to bring forth music as sweet as that of the “celestial serens’ Selah! The Hamor, mostly harmony.” children of Mahol waxed weary of her vain attempts, but Yea, verily, it sounded like the braying of the my brethren,” and Hamor, alas, their was no help for it. asses and howling of jackals. ‘““Prythee, spake one called Vajezatha, because of his mighty strength, “ what say ye to the stuffing By St. Cuthbert’s beads, I think it would do it good.” of the ass’s mouth? Straightway this musical instrument, called Neginah, likened unto the ass, was stuffed so full that no sound came therefrom. Then spake Piram, as he again spat upon the floor and again looked wise, Methinks on the morrow, the children | of Mahol and Hamor, mostly Hamor, among whom there are many wizards, Jubal—Inventor of music 4 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. witches, sorcerers, prognosticators and necromancers, will be sorely vexed.” Woe is me if we are caught. “Of a truth,” answered Shipor, a son of there will be much haranguing of the The high will Ishmael, multitude on the morrow. priest, called Tyrannus, raise a mighty shout like unto the bellow of the bull of Bashan; his face wili grow red and purple, yea, even unto the color of the turkey’s neck, but it will avail him nothing. Brethren, our work is done; let us depart for our evening devotions.” SOPHERETH. R. F. A. Alumni R. H. S. —Miss Joyce three months abroad. —Mr. Theodore Visscher, architect, has an office in New York city. Miss Ida Revely enters Syracuse Bissell is spending University next September. —Miss Bianca Holley is doing con- cert york in New York city. —Dr. Eleanor Parry is resident phy- sician of Mt. Holyoke College. Mr. Fred Groff is assistant super- intendent of mines at Windber, Pa. Miss Edith Walker is the leading contralto in the Royal Opera, Vienna. —Miss Helen Virginia at Newport News, Va., will teach again next year. Mr. Francis Bellamy is with Silver, Burdett Co., publishers, New York City. - Miss Alice Tremain has graduated from the Kindergarten Training Class of Utica. —Miss Fanny McHarg holds a posi- tion as soloist in a church in City, Mo. —Mr. John R. Searles is superinten- dent of the Pressed Steel Car Works at Joliet, Ill. Kansas | month —Miss Fanny Ellis has passed the examination fora position in the city library of Utica. Miss Ellen Hunt who is spending two years abroad will spend the sum- mer in Switzerland. —Mr. John Morgan, is course in the Hahnemann College of Philadelphia. taking a Medical —Mr. Arthur Knight will take a po- sition as assistant state chemist at New Haven August the’first. —Miss Mabel Jones, teacher in the Institute for the Deaf of Philadelphia, will spend her vacation in Rome. —Mr. Wm. McCarthy, architect, who graduated from Lehigh in 1900 has opened an office in New York City. —Lieut.Osborne Scudder, topograph- er of Engineer corps, U.S. A., is mak- ing a map of Culion Island, Philippine Islands. —Dr. George Reid graduated from the Baltimore Medical College last and has located at North Western, N. Y. —Dr. E. Helen Hannahs, professor in Albany Normal College, will spend the summer at and Denver, Col. Mr. Edward Bright has graduated Mr. Alfred Both will Chicago University and Ethridge from Hotchkiss. enter Yale next fall. —Miss Hattie Virginia has finished a course in stenography and bookkeeping from Lawrenceville ; and will enter the Rome Hospital to be- come a trained nurse. —Dean George Hodges of Cam- bridge, Mass., will spend the summer at Holderness, Mass. A sketch of Miles Standish, from whom he is a descend- ant in direct line, appeared from his in a recent number of the New England Magazine. pen THE SENIOR Dr. .Angennette Parry is working among the people of the East Side, New York City, under the direction of Dr. Parkhurst’s Church. Miss Emily Halsted has returned from two years of travel and study abroad, and will spend the summer at at 109 W. Thomas street. —Miss Olive Scudder who holds a the pany of Philadelphia, will spend the position with Corbin Lock Com- month of August in Rome. —Mrs. Hattie Hunt Watt is living at 510 N. Washington street. Miss Ethel Watt teachers’ training school of Rome this month. graduated from the Miss Anne Comstock has charge of the vocal department in. Miss Ben- nett’s school, Irvington-on-the-Hudson. She also sings in the Reformed Church on 33d street, New York city. ANNUAL, 5 Miss Lillian Kilbourne of St. Louis, Miss Alida Mitchell of New York, and Miss Belle Williams of spend a part of the summer in Rome. Denver will During the year sons have arrived at the homes of Messrs. James Barnard, Allen H. Wright, Marshall Morris and Dr. Sumner Kingsley; and daughters at the homes of Messrs. Will McAdam, William White and Dr. Fred Honsinger. —Among the alumni of R.F.A. grad- uating from colleges this month are Miss Giehl from Vassar, Miss Garlick from Neff College of Oratory, Philadelphia, Miss Huff, Miss Ellis and Miss Ada Frink from Syracuse, Miss Mary Kent from Albany Normal College, Mr. Park- er Scripture, Mr. Arthur Armstrong and Mr. Harold Stevens from Cornell, Mr. Robert Nisbet and Mr. Wayne Nis- bet from Yale. The Class Row. One day last winter the freshman class, they of the nursing bottle, held a meeting, elected a president and the other figureheads of organization and in utter disregard of the time honored customs of alma mater, voted to buy class caps. On account of their extreme youth they had been treated with great leniency by the upper classes until this time, although they had become notorious for their flagrant violations of the ordinances of | this peaceful community, but this last was too much. They must be curbed. Accordingly the great upperclassmen | arose in all their majesty and issued an 6 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. edict forbidding so great a calamity be- falling the school as to have the ‘ fresh- ies’’ appear with caps bearing 1905 con- spicuously on the fore. No use, they would wear the caps. On one of the balmy (?) days of March, just before the bell rung for the after- noon session, a great cloud of dust, verily like that described by Scott in his was seen approaching from ‘ Marmion,’ the vicinity of the police station. A passing hurricane wafted the cloud aside and behold, there were the freshies with set faces and 1905 caps, bearing down upon the stupefied crowd that blocked the sidewalk infront of the school. The sight of the caps to the upperclass was as a red rag to a bull and the seniors, those tried men and true, shouting at the top of their voices their rallying slogan, ‘‘Heyrube’’ formed in battle array. Words can not describe the shock that was experienced as the two masses came together. Some aver to this day that plaster was shaken from the walls of our school building but the general belief is that this happened before and was due mortar in construction. the Board has had steel ceilings placed in all of the rooms. Speaking of the shock caused by the combatants coming together, it was as to defective Since the row nothing compared to the shock which was felt by the d sturbers stalwart, brawny, bluecoated men, other- when those wise known as the Rome police, appeared upon the scene. There was a scattering and when the schoul was assembled, all was as quiet as the proverbial spring lamb, except now and then a suppressed ‘‘Ouch,’’ or the covering up ot the place which a coat button bad once occupied Occasionally a little snuffing might be heard and jesently a thing that appeared like an anarchist flag would come from the pocket of some one of the verdant Freshmen. Thus passed the class row. Notes and Comments. Those students who attended the reading classes regularly, found them to be of great interest and profit. Those who have been fortunate enough to hear the lectures on Califor- nia by Rev.J.H.Egar, D.D., have found them te be very pleasing and instruct- ive. The new urns add very much to the If the students would exercise more care and appearance of the front lawns. would keep on the sidewalks the grass would have an opportunity to grow. Each year the D. A.R. offer a prize for the best oration and for the best certain This year more stu- essay written upon assigned historical subjects. dents competed than ever before. This increasing interest must be very grati- fying to the ladies. We stage will be erected in the assembly hall. The large enough for one to stand upon, all hope that next year a new one we now have is not without being in danger of falling off. We ought to have one three times as large as the present one. The one thing necessary to make the assembly room perfect, is a new refer- Those who have to use the that it is both crowded books ence table. old one, find Reference and inconvenient. need care. Students look upon them as common property, to use as they see fit. If large, well ordered tables were provided, and the books were replaced in position after being used, the real value of the reference table would be more apparent to the students. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. f This last year has been notable be- cause of its many suspensions. We conclude that the good work of the last term is owing to this fact. Freshmen, when you have been here for a year or two, you will begin to see the value of a little study now and then. At a meeting of the class of Igo1, held at the home of Miss Clarabelle Lawton,the chairman, William B.Eames, appointed various committees. Miss Anna Briggs was then elected gamnol- ogist and Stuart Smith necrologist. It was decided to hold the alumni ban. quet June 27. The new pictures in the study hall have been much admired and greatly appreciated. Three of them are the gift of the Wednesday Morning Club. They are “The Courier,” “Moon Beams,” “Over Pathways, Waste and Wild.” The picture of the lion is the gift-of Mr. W. R. Huntington. For the last two years the usual sing- ing on Friday afternoons has_ been omitted. Let the faculty remember that we can sing, and that we wish to do so. What the school needs is new singing books. A change would be acceptable, and a greater interest would then be taken in that part of the exercises. The beautiful flag which now adorns the study hall is a gift of the late Arthur W. Soper of New York. While at the Paris exposition, Mr. Soper purchased six of them. One was given to Hamil- ton College, one to the Rome High School and the others were given to his friends. The flag is made of the finest silk, It hung on the American build- ing at the exposition. | School building. 6 We have now been in our new quar- ters for three years, but as yet we have seen nothing of a flag-staff. The little flag in the attic window does not mate- rially add to the beauty of the High A new flag pole is more than a luxury, it is a necessity, if the dignity of our fine building is to be | preserved. The Open Door and the Self-Made Man. In recent newspaper discussion the phrase, “an open door”—a Bible | simile—has come greatly into use. The | word door finds its synonym in oppor- tunity. The carpenter left the door in the old school house to pass through, in an out. Opportunity is a door in an | otherwise closed wall of fate opening to the fields beyond. It is a door, an open door. Sometimes we think of this oppor- tunity not as opened for us, but as a | door we incidentally open for ourselves. | most fundamental In the relation between himself and the power that undergirds him, man_ con- ceives himself as a solitary toiler, un- toiled with, with this hidden power But in the Bible use the is simply passive. of the phrase, “an open door,” fact mentioned that the highest power in the history of | man is constantly opening a door to | ingly and really lessen. him and pointing the way in. This power is spoken of as aggressive. One thing, however, life does not do, which is to drive us through the door. By every open doorway a statue of Pa- tience rises to tell us that the power that opened it can wait. The oppor- tunities will multiply and the entice- ments also, but the compulsions seem- He who will 8 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. may enter, while he who is careless, let him be so still. In this respect it is that the spirit of modern life accords with the old-time ‘Behold | before thee open door. ”’ word, set an Life’s chances multiply and freedom to decline them grows. A hundred and one compulsions fall away. We will suppose you are an academe graduating today and away to college on the morrow. What is the position £ of the now-a-day college but that of an open door? A college used to be a compulsory institution and was prone to open the door of opportunity for culture and thrust the student through. In the earlier day he was forced to come daily to chapel and say his prayers; now the opportunity is simply pre sented, the privilege of worship and religious exercise stand, not as a part of college discipline, but as a supreme opportunity. ‘‘ Whosoever will” is a motto of the What, in fact, is the elective system— religious university. a classification of study according to individual taste—but a multiplying of doors? A great university shows its greatness in no way more than by its multiplication of doors, that the young student may choose for himself a way into some field of intellectual endeavor. And then when those doors are thrown open and the boy makes his response, the university does not compel the allegiance of the indifferent. Like the great- God above, the great school simply points to its door of oppor- tunity. calmly waits for the student’s choice, and quietly says, “ He that is lazy, let him be lazy still.” It may be that this academe goes not to the university but out into the world of business activity. Herein the sphere of human industry, what does the in- | of his interest, athletics. telligent citizen ask of the state, what does. the most advanced statesman seek but an The socialist asks more,— to guarantee to all citizens, open door ? for the dead level of assured comfort, that the state shall fix all the details of individual industrial success. Socialism says that the lazy shall not be lazy still, that and does not, shall drink of the industrial But wisdom tells us that the land is best governed when whosoever wants, whosover waters freely. the door of opportunity stands wide open, equally helpful to highest and The state, like the great university, will say, lowest—a door no man cut shut. “ He that is lazy shall have the free- dom to be lazy still. ” Now character as a force, or its lack is shown by those who stand by these If one loiters there or doorways of life. the through with avidity, we have a sign, the of The self-made man is the man capable of self-help, unchecked and by affluence of opportu- nity or poverty in the same. He it is who goes through the door he chooses. No great university can in itself make a scholar, neither can the man deprived in air of indecision presses one way or other, worthy note. unfeebled of early advantage fail of scholarship in the end if he thirsts. Professor James speaks of the boy who wasa dullard in his class, apparently, yet was a walking encyclopedia of sporting He was the most brilliant scholar in his class in the line facts and figures. Other doors of the university than this swung open to him in vain; he would not pass through. Others need not only a deepening interest but a stouter reli- ance upon the principle of self-help. Ericsson, the inventor of the Monitor, THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 9 had two rheumatic arms as old age came on, and so much did he dislike to call upon any one to aid him that he effected a contrivance whereby he could pull on his overcoat unaided. Too great reliance upon the assistance of others would, he thought, not only lessen the intensity of his energy but enfeeble the force of his originality. Professor Freeman, the great historian, caught up little John Richard Green and swung him upon his back fora ride because he found that he knew so much of architecture. The boy had saved his pennies to bribe sextons to admit him to famous churches and en- gaged there to rub brasses, all for the chance to study the beautiful edifices. The boy, who in that spirit, will help himself is sure to swing upon the sup- porting back of some good providence. If Benjamin Franklin could have done so much without college, or Shakes- peare, how much more with? The self- made is the one help spirit is strong though advantages Riches often stand in the poverty. Early de- man whose self- are few. way more, than privations have ample compensations and save us from many a servile lean- ing upon authority. Stevenson speaks of going to the head of his class by some lucky guess, where his boy mates kept him for a time by liberal prompt- ing, until even he wearied of the fierce light that beat upon those _ upper benches. They then ceased their prompting, when he slid rapidly to the foot, where he belonged. The intel- lectual stalwart, however deprived, is ever rising by force of his own potency of spirit to his proper level, and the in- tellectually unthirsting, though affluent of opportunity, can not be artificially held up, but at last sinks to the lower | ajar. | entered | life of the University. level of his nature. Success of any kind is an outcome of some form of self- help. During the academic year now clos- ing Arthur W. Soper has died, and lies buried almost within reach of the old academy bell, could it still be rung. He was not a graduate, though a member of the academy back in those years | . : when Professor Moore was principal. Though his school days were limited, they were marked by that energy of pursuit choracteristic of his entire life. To him life was an open door always Sixty-three years of activity From the time he office until those crowning metropolitan success, as door after door opened, he The line of endeavor he chose he followed and then the close. swept his father's years of a glowingly, resolutely. | so persistently that his success was bountifully assured. One Phase of College Life. What is College Life? Can any one | define it, giving its true signification? It is far from the ordinary life. It stands in a sphere of its own, alluring, hopeful, full of promise and youth, It is not the It is found only in the smaller colleges. The purpose of this essay is to touch on but one side of this spirited life of four years in a small college. We will treat of the close association of professors with stu- | dents and the students with each other. Some one has said: ‘‘It matters not what your studies are, it all lies in who your teacher is.’’ The best teacher is the one who comes nearest the students. Whether this is accomplished in ex- | pounding the mysteries of the Greek verb or standing over the student in the chemical laboratory, if the instructor 10 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. wins the respect and friendship of his charge, his duty is performed, and the verb or the chemicals can assume their secondary places. On the rolls of our large institutions of learning are found the names of men, world famed for their learning. Into their lecture rooms come each year hun- dreds of men, mostly Seniors of the Universities. Doctors by Do these Professors and their actual contact and influence ever attempt to mould the characters of the students under them? Does not the teacher in the small college by his close intimacy enrich the lives of every man under hischarge? Does not his character enter that of the students giving them an ideal for emulation and effort ? A small college recently suffered the loss of one of their most popular and best beloved professors. The student publication voiced the feelings of every man in that college when it said: ‘‘So implicitly did all of us trust him, so accustomed were we to turn to him as our ideal and our example that to lose him seems little less than to have lost a father, who pointed us constantly and steadfastly to the purest and noblest ideals of living, physical, intellectual, moral, spiritual.’’ Let us now turn to that many-sided organization of mysteries, the student body of a college. In the large Univer- sity, the student body can hardly be called an organization Their numbers lack unity and concentrated purpose. They are simply scattered bands of stu- dents attending classes on the University campus. We often hear how hundreds of University students attend athletic games to cheer on their teams. What proportion of the student body do they represent? Sometimes a half and very rarely two-thirds. Recently from a col- lege numbering less than two hundred nearly two-thirds of the students jour- neyed over a hundred miles to cheer on their foot ball team in a game which they all felt meant sure defeat. In addition to these things the bonds of friendship are firmer in the small in- | on thecampus with a Freshman. stitution. In a small college, class dis- tinctions, the bane and blot of many a fine University, are notso sharply drawn. In the small college a Senior never deems it beneath his dignity to be seen There | the Freshman counts as a man and is | classmen. not looked down upon by the upper- There the underclassman is received for his full worth and judged | for his merit and character, not for his | ability to pull an oar or twirla base ball. | There the Freshmen from the opening | days of college are advised, assisted and | from every fellow he meets. encouraged by the Seniors, experienced in the puzzling problems of a college course. There a man walks across the | campus, greeted by a hearty ‘‘Hello’’ There it is, if anywhere, one feels the true signifi- | cation of Cicero’s words, ‘In true friend- ship, we find nothing false or insin- cere; everything is straightforward and springs from the heart.’’ DoW. Wi; B. HH. S.,-700. Familiar Quotations. He had never fed of the dainties bred in a book.—Fr—nk—yn Et-rid-e. What’s mine is yours, and what’s yours is mine.—Gldy-— Sh-f- -et. Too much of a good thing.—N-ll-e Br-wn. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness | thrust upon them.—J-hn Th—m-s Jo--s. For courage mounted with occasion.— L-sl-e M-r-y. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 1] So wise so young, they say, do ne’er | live long.—L-—yd G-ll-y. I can smile and smile again.—T-m C-n-el-. Talking is one of the fine arts the the noblest, most important.—L—ui-e Tho-as Iam Sir Oracle, And when I ope my M-. Ha-r-s. Two lovely berries moulded on one lips, let no dog bark. stem.—Misses Kn—pp That man should be at woman’s com- mand.—Ha-——y C—v—nt-y Ihave a mule, it is the only mule I ever had. My mind is my mule.—Ma M-C-r-ic. ’Tis beauty truly blent, whose red and white Nature’s own sweet and cunning hand laid on. —Misses P-t—h-r My strong imagination sees a crown dropping thy head. L—ui-e Th-m-s. To dance attendance on their lord- ship’s pleasures.—Fa-ul-y Su-er-—n- t--d—nt. ’Tis sweet to love a girl, but oh! how bitter to court a girl and then not get her.—E-w-rd At-in--—n upon This was the most unkindest cut of all.—Le- and N-t-lie. In maiden meditation fancy free— A-— Br-g-s. As merry as the day is long.—Messrs. M-F-rl-nd. I chatter, chatter as I flow To join the brimming river, For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. —M-ld-—ed B-ai--rd. What’s in a name? That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet. —Wa-t-r Sh-—nk—n-e-y. All my fortunes at thy feet I lay.— C-ar--e Ke—-ey. Sons of dust, in reverence bow.— B-—a-r—x Ne-ss. For my voice; I have lost it with hol- loing and singing of anthems —Ra-ph M-rr-t. Assume a virtue if you have it not. Ha-o-d Wa-dw--l. A harmless R-ch-—-ds. An you had an eye behind you, you oC necessary cat.—Ch-r-es might see more detraction at your heels than fortunes before you.—M-ss Th-l- m—n. Give thy thoughts no tongue. S-ar-es. B-tt—y I would that the Gods had made me poetical.—De-is U-I-y. No sooner met but they looked; no sooner looked but they loved; no sooner loved but they sighed; no sooner sighed but they asked one another the reason Da-— and M-b-l-e. The fair, the chaste, and unexpressive she.—Li-l-an Ka-—fm-—n. why.- When— When comes the coal-man’s calm repose, When ice begin to soar, When flies begin to plume their wings. When the strawberry’s a bore; When whizzes loud the ‘‘guttie’’ white, When each day longer lingers, When screen doors long to come to light; When Ping-Pong loses Pingers; When comes the year’s Com nencement time, And Beards of Education, In long-tailed coats and bosomed shirts, Join in the celebration; When lonely lads and lasses Loiter late beneath the moon, When “‘Sheep-Skins”’ are the proper thing, Then, then, ’tis surely June. D. W. W., R. H. S., ’oo. Leslie Marcy says: “I am a firm be- liever in the transmigration of the soul.” THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 4 The ‘‘Bones”’ 1s an organization com- posed of High School students, which was formed during the present term. five It now numbers idea being to elect two members each members, the year from the Senior class of the follow- ing year, thus eventually making it a Senior organization. The first meeting was held May 5that 12 p. m. in the luxuriously (?) furnished apartments of the Club. At this meeting a simple program was carried out. It consisted in raising the emblem of the Club and the selecting of our insignia. It is proposed to hold a banquet at the end of each school year, at which the two new members chosen for the ensuing year will be initiated. We firmly hope and believe that the Club has a very bright future before it. T’he names of the members are as fol- lows: © O —?| ? [PP] ?4 @$W;—0?X —O V!:—= X X?+! (ror = «{—=— ?7608 60i1=? )!—%?00:xX The motto of the Club is as follows: a ee ee Miss Sparks in German III.—“Ifa little girl had an apple and gave her small brother part, we would call that sharing it.” all the time. | bration after the game ? Athletics. R. H. S. Athletic Association. President—Wm. E. Scripture jr. Vice President—Harold F. Wardwell. Treasurer—Preston W. Hughes. Secretary—E. Stuart Mills. Foot Ball. P. W. Hughes. Manager—W. E. Scripture jr. Captain The record of the foot ball team for the fall of 1901 shows that there is some good material in the school. For the last few years the school has not taken the interest in foot ball that it should, and when only fourteen men turn out to try for positions, it is very hard to do any- thing. Considering the coaching and practice which the team had, the fel- lows ought to feel proud of the record Oh, that Pulaski Did you see it? If which they made. game! not you missed an excellent exhibition of High School foot ball. one for the game and a good crowd How the fellows did work! You could see from the start that they were going to get even. The team They rushed the The day was a model attended. outdid themselves. ball down the field like a whirlwind. | They blocked every play and kept the ball out of their own territory nearly Did you hear the cele- Did you see the proclamation of victory? Once again they outdid themselves and the next morning saw some of them taking a little vacation to clean off the painted The fellows had a right to feel jubilant over their victory. It was only the second time that the fast Pulaski team had been beaten in five years. walks. | Here’s to every fellow who came out and helped in any way. THE Base Ball. Captain -Harold F. Wardwell. Manager—Wm. E. Scripture jr. Never in the history of the school has there been so much interest aroused among the students over athletic work as has been shown in base ball this sea- son. On the day of the student mass meeting when it was decided to go into the Syracuse University Inter-Academic League, the fellows went wild over it. Soon alter, when they were called upon to try for the team, big and little, good and bad, all turned out and for once, at least, it may be said of the High School that there were more than enough can didates. On that cold, windy day over forty fellows Park ready for Wheeler took them in hand and soon With only two men of last year’s team with appeared at Riverside work. Coach George sifted them down to two teams. us this year we have turned out the best team the school has ever had, and if the fellows will stay together they will better What was accomplished was done by have a team next year. good, hard work and the fellows ought to be proud of it. The work of the team has aroused a great deal of en- thusiasm and for the first time in years the faculty has shown some interest for our success. Points Scored. R.H.S. Oppo Camden H. S., Rome, 16 6 Oneida H.S., 11 5 eS s Oneida, 9 12 Camden H.S., Camden,t5 14 Syracuse ’ Varsity, Rome, 10 (2d team) Syracuse H. S., « “ Utica H. S., “ee “ “ cs 8 Syracuse, 9 Rome, 10 Utica, 17 SENIOR ANNUAL. Basket Ball. Captain—Alfred Ketcham. Manager— John T. Jones. The organization of a Basket Ball Team is an innovation in the associa- tion. We hope to make a start this year and next season we will be able to put forth a strong team and one which | will be an honor to the school. Indoor Base Ball. This year was the first the school has Ball. A few games were played with teams of the city. The High School won from a team called the Carnations, score 25-3. ever taken up Indoor Base Foot Ball—1902. This little cut represents our Foot Ball Team on their way back from Holland Patent. Manager Lyle B. Marcy of the Foot Ball team of 1902 has arranged the following schedule of games for his team the coming season: September 27, Deaf Mute Institution at Rome. October 4, Yates Academy at Rome. October 11, Utica Free Academy at Utica. October 18, Holland Patent High School at Holland Patent. 14 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. or 25, Oneida High School at October Rome. November 1, Yates. November 8, Camden High School at Rome. November 12, Syracuse Second 'Var- Yates Academy at sity at Syracuse. November 15, Oneida High School at Oneida. November 22, Camden High School at Camden. November 27, Syracuse Second ’Var- sity at Rome. Track Team. Captain—Preston Hughes. Manager—Harry Meyers. For the first time in 5 years the stu- dents of the High School have given a field day. We are proud that it was such a siccess and hope that next year it will be so. The weather and track were in fine condition and some more of the records were broken. The closest finishes of the afternoon were in the 220 between Wardwell and Jones, the former winning, and in the Gawkins, mile bicycle between Hayes and Bell, finishing in that order. The class relay race aroused con- enthusiasm. The distance was 220 yards and two relays from each class were The teams were Wardwell 1902, Hughes and Dorr, 1903, Mead and Curtiss, 1905. The Alumni team consisted of Keeney siderable entered. and Jones, and Van Hovenburg. The class of 1902 led from the start and won an easy victory. The record follows: The 220 yards relay race was won by Wardwell and Jones, representing the class of ‘o2. 100 Yards Dash—Mead first, Jones second, Mowers third; time 12 seconds. Throwing 12-pound Hammer—White first, Ketcham distance 42:10} feet. 120 Yards Hurdle—Wardwell first, second, Gawkins third: | Mowers second, Richards third: time 18 1-5 seconds. One-Mile Bicycle Race — Gawkins | first, Hayes second, Bell third; time 2:53. Running High Jump—Wardwell first, Marcy second, Ketcham third; distance 4:11 feet. Putting 12-pound Shot— Scripture first, Jones second, Ketcham third; dis- | tance 21:6 feet. Running Broad Jump — Wardwell first, Ketcham second, Jones third; dis- tance 16:4 feet. 220 Yards Dash — Wardwell Jones second; 24 seconds. first, Standing Broad Jump — Wardwell first, Ketcham second; distance 8:8. One-Mile 6:3 2-5. Pole Vault well second; 6 feet 11 inches. Three-Legged Race—220 YVards— Scripture and Gawkins, ’o2 first; Mead and Mowers, ’04, second; Curtiss and Marcy, ‘03, third; time 264. Throwing Base Ball—Mead first, Scripture second, Dorr third; distance 112 yards. Counting first place 5 points, second place 3 points, and third place | point, the point winners are Wardwell 32, Mead 13, Scripture 13, Jones 12, Ketcham 11. Run — Kilbourne; time Flanagan first, Ward- Stranger in Town—Is that the mayor over there? Citizen—O, no; that’s Mr. Wardwell; he always walks like that. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Reflections. : —It looks Grave(s) for Weller. —Meetings for public instruction are | held every evening at Jervis Library. —Keeney has been noticed loitering around the “Sewing Machine’’ store. Who’s next? —We all firmly believe if Dorr should apply for a position as clerk of letters he would make a fortune. —Somebody says Hayes talks so loud in his sleep that he keeps everybody in the house awake. And such talk! —We are all very sorry that Miss Gifford lost so many days of school on | account of the sickness of her uncle. —In our question box we find the following: “Where does Jack Stevens | go every Sunday night?’ How is that Jack? —By Mr. Leslie Marcy's most excel- lent declamation it has been established beyond doubt that there were ‘“‘men of the nerth.”’ —We advise Mr. Gardner to be more careful about wearing new clothes to school. for spring. —-There have been rumors around | the school to the effect that Miss Ma- belle White had the following experi- ence while attending church at West- ernville: Miss White and friends were sitting in the front pew and to pass the time away were eating peanuts. The minister noticed it, and looking directly down at her remarked, “We come here not to eat, drink and be merry.” Howard McFaland, in Physics, after Miss Beard had explained how the dif- ferent lenses of the eye and camera are | Current Topics, - Tags are not the proper thing | similar: “Can you tell me where the optic nerve of a camera is, M iss Beard?” ! 15 Philomathesian Society. Through the worthy efforts of Miss Blanche E. Lamb, the Philomathesian | Society of the Rome High School was | organized on March 12, 1900. It started with a membership of twenty young ladies, and now has increased to thirty- five active members and fifteen hon- orary members. Its purpose is to join together in a social and literary band the young ladies of the High School for advancement in educational work. The programs are prepared for each meeting with an effort to please, as well as to instruct. A debate is held once a month and a literary program every two weeks. A program rendered re- cently by the society consisted of the following numbers: Song—‘“Cheer, Philos, Cheer,” Society Evelyn Knapp Reading, — - . Natalie RK. Jones Recitation, - - Mable Willson Debate: ‘Resolved, That the Regents’ system be abolished from the schools. Affirmative: Laura Wilson, Ella Hooper, Helen Wheeler. Negative: Jennie May Evans, Florence Kauf- man, Elizabeth Mead. School Paper, - - Recitation, - Mai McCormac Original Poem, - - Demis Utley The retiring officers for the term end- ing June 13 are: President, Bessie Cowles; Vice President, Maud Willson; Secretary, Jennie May Evans, Treas- urer, Mildred Brainerd; Doorkeeper, Ruth Cheney; Critic, Miss Blanche E. Lamb. The officers for the ensuing year are: President, Laura Z. Wilson; Vice Pres- ident, Natalie Reid Jones: Secretary, Jennie May Evans; Treasurer, Bessie O. Cowles; Doorkeeper, Elizabeth Mead; Critic, Miss Blanche E. Lamb. At the close of each year the Philos. give a reception to their friends and to Grace Smith 16 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. the Faculty of the High School. The first reception was held at the home of Miss Mary Abbott on the evening of June 27, 1900. of the late Philopolemic Society, whose It was given in honor untimely death, alas! deeply grieved its sister society, and caused the most profound sorrow to exist therein. On January 2, 1901, a mid-winter re- ception was given, and on June 26, I9g01, the second annual reception was held in Clarke Hall. The decorations were in lavendar and white, Memorial the colors of the Society. The recep- tion this year is to be given Wednesday evening, June 25, in Clarke Memorial Hall. The games and dancing and an enjoyable evening y will be spent in time is expected by all. As, a to this article the “Philos,” wish merely to their motto: “Ad,verum et pulchrum_ tende- conclusion add mus,’ and their’ heartiest ‘congrat ala- tions to the ‘class of 1902. Appropriate Books for R. H. S. People. These: books may be found at the Jervis Library and are especially recom- mended to the following students: His Majesty, Myself, - Love and Quiet Life, | Mabelle White Black Beauty, - - Miss Conners Mahabharta of Krishua Dwaipayana Vyasa, . - Not Like Other Girls, John T. Jones Shankenbery Alice Oatman The Boy Tramps, Meyers Finlayson The Man Who Laughs, Fillmore Wentworth Wise and Otherwise, Knapp and Merritt From Jes(t)to Earnest, - Trix Neiss Two Offenders, - Richards Bros. Gallery of Celebrated Women, Misses Owens, Fowler and Hayden The Amateur ‘Poacher, -- Will Scripture Wee Willie Winkle, - Wm. Donahue Idle Thoughts of An Idle Fellow, Perry Armstrong Little Miss Muffet, - Lillian Garlick Wild Animals.I Have Known, Faculty A Flock of Girls, “ Golden Butterfly, - Innocence Abroad, - Class of 1902 S. Burney Demis Utley The Heavenly Twins, Misses Melchinger What Can(t) She Do, - Miss Gifford Bitter Sweet, - Bertha Widmann Hard Cash, - - She Stoops to Conquer, Elizabeth Searles Leslie Marcy Odd Number, ‘ Beatrice Burton Love Me Little, Love Me Long, Natalie Jones Greatest Thing in the World, James Ethridge Ginx’s Baby, - John Fitzsimmons The Story of Sa(ha)ra, - © Miss Beers Red as a Rose is She, Cora Pitcher Small Boy in Big Boots, Tom Connell Royal Rogues, Baker, Neiss, Taylor, Trenham Boy Problem, - Franklin Ethridge Confessions of a Young Man, Ed. Atkinson A Remedy for Love, - L. Pillmore King and Queen of Hearts, C. Rich ards and Miss S Helen’s Babies, - Class of 1905 Sky Pilot, - - - Norma West The Princess of Hearts; Louise Thomas The Power Behind The Throne, Grace Powers Miss Thalman advises her classes to sing “Just Because She Made Those Goo Goo Eyes” before retiring. We never thought it of you, Miss Thalman. Miss Minnie Sparks. was former! | called Spinning Marks. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 17 D. A. R. Prize Oration. This oration was written by Roy Lewis Bielby, ’02, first prize, a ten dollar gold piece, in the an- nual competition of High School stu- dents held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Battle of Monmouth. There is no alternative. Clinton must fight. The American troops, vigilant and received aud wary, surround him on all sides. To escape is impossible, and he betakes himself to a strongly fortified position near Monmouth Court House. June 28, 1778, is the Christian Sab- bath. The sky is cloudless over the plains of Monmouth when the morning dawns and the sun comes up with all the fervor of the summer solstice. It is the sultriest day of the year; not a zephyr moves the leaves; nature smiles in her beautiful garments of flowers and foliage; and the birds carol with delight in the fulness of loveand harmony. Manalone is the discordant note in the universal melody. He alone disturbs the chaste worship of the hour, which ascends au- dibly from the groves, the streams, the meadows and the woodlands. On‘this calm Sabbath morning twenty thousand men gird on the implements of hellish war to maim and destroy—to sully the green grass and fragrant flowers with human blood. The hot forenoon is nearly worn away before a decisive movement is made. At eleven o’clock General Clinton, fearing that the Americans are about to capture his baggage, vigorously attacks the forces of Wayne and Lee. Lee immedi- atelyorders a general retreat. The re- treat turns into a panic, and the Repub- licans flee precipitately over the broken country. The heat isintense and many soldiers fall prostrate and are trampled to death by the mad rush of their fel- Still on, rushes the silent, struggling mass of humanity. Not a sound is heard, but an occasional musket shot and the shouts of the pursuing This disgraceful flight must be lows. on, enemy. stopped or the American army is dis- honored forever. O, that Washington were only here! But look! over yonder hill comes a rider upon a foaming black steed. Galloping to the head of the retreat he orders a halt. Spurring on his horse, he rushes into the midst of confusion and soon rallies a part of the troops. He orders Oswald, who commands the American artillery, to place his batteries on a nearby hill and open fire upon the pursuing British: The order is instantly obeyed, and there pours down the hill- side such a murderous storm of grape shot and cannon balls that the enemy is driven back. Washington seems every- where present. There, as the battle smoke rolls away, he is seen rushing into the very midst of the iron storm; away yonder, urging his men on to victory. His voice fills the fugitives with a new hope, a new courage. It is a voice of faith to the despairing soldiers. The whole patriot army, which half an hour before had been on the verge of destruc- tion, panic stricken, without order, is now drawn up in battle array with a bold and well arranged front. Placing Lee in command of the organ- ized front, Washington quickly brings the main army into martial order. Lord Stirling is directed to command the left and General Greene secures an advan- tageous position on Stirling’s right. Suddenly the British batteries open | fire. Our cannon make answer to theirs. The battle has begun. Down the hill- side charge a party of rebels upon Lee’s right. It is forcedtogiveway. Out of the woods rush a party of British and 18 attack the Americans in open field. The contest becomes fierce and destructive. The American artillery is pouring a murderous fire upon the enemy when there into the field the British cavalry followed by a body of infantry. S imultaneously they charge the Repub- licans and break theirranks. Lee brings off his troops in admirable order, while Washington engages the enemy with fresh forces. Theaction now becomes gen- The British attack the Americans again and again but are repeatedly driven back. Wayne, who is pouring a de- structive fire from an eminence in a near- by orchard, stands between them and victory. Colonel Monckton, perceiving this, resolves to drive him from his posi- tion. Forming his troops into a solid column, and with all the regularity of a to the rushes eral. corps on parade, he advances charge. In silence Wayne’s troops await him. Not a rifle cracks. The men are watching and waiting and On, Only a few rods remain between them and the Americans. Suddenly, seven hundred muskets crack viciously; seven hundred bullets whistle angrily. A great cloud of smoke goes up. A great sheet of flame flashes, and lo! scarcely a British officer is standing. Among the fallen is the brave Monck- ton. Over his dead body, maddened by the sight of his blood, the British fight with the energy of despair. But human endurance can not stand the iron storm that is poured into their faces. They are forced to give way, and night merci- fully ends the contest. About twelve o’clock there is a slight stir in the British camp and the enemy steals away under the cover of darkness. Was it possible for. the Americans to have won a decisive victory at the battle of Monmouth? No. Why? Because sullen obeying orders. on they come! THr SENIOR ANNUAL. of Clinton? Because of Monckton? Be- cause of those brave men who fought over his body? No. tecause of Lee, | who let ambition master patriotism, jeal- ousy conquer principle, and who almost led the American army into everlasting disgrace. D. A. R. Prize Essay. This essay was written by Miss Nellie Sweeney, 03, and received first prize, a ten dollar gold piece, in the annual com- petition of High School students held by the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion. Nathan Hale. In the first sad days of the Revolu- tionary war, when the news of the bat- tle at Lexington was being carried from village to village, an excitement was as these little towns had In New Lon- dou, a picturesque New England village, created such never before experienced. men with pale, anxious faces gathered in the town hall to discuss the news and to decide upon a course of action. Sev- eral grave, elderly men had spoken when the young schoolmaster stepped to the platform and delivered a stirring appeal. He was a commanding figure, over six feet in height, with a perfectly propor- His ‘face, which was of unusual beauty, was all aglow, and. as he ended with the words, ‘‘Let us march immediately and never lay down our arms until we have our independence,’’ he looked like a young god come to in- spire the weary, depressed men with fresh hope and cuurage. This eloquent speaker is Nathan Hale, whose young life is destined to have an untimely end. Nathan Hale was born on the sixth of June, 1755, in the town of Coventry, Connecticut. A pale, sickly boy, his parents never expected to see him reach tioned form his tenth year, but as he grew older his health improved and his athletic feats became the wonder and admiration of his companions. It father's wish that Nathan should become a min- was his ister, so Reverend Joseph Huntington prepared the lad for Yale. Our young hero thoroughly enjoyed his college life. was engaged with William Robinson and Ezra Sampson in a syllogistic dispute followed by a debate. Question ‘‘Whether the education of thedaughters be not, without any just reason, more neglected than that of the sons.’’ A classmate, James Hillhouse, wrote ‘‘Hale triumphed and most ably did he advo cate the cause of the daughters.’’ After graduating he taught school at East Hadley, and now, at the beginning of the Revolution, we find him engaged in the same occupation at New London. But Nathan Hale was not content to remain in a quiet village when his coun- try needed him. Enrolling himself as a volunteer he was soon made lieutenant in Colonel Charles Webb’s regiment. He was then ordered to Cambridge, where, after participating in the siege of Boston, he was made captain in January, nA ii, At his graduation he Soon after he went to New York where, early in September, he captured at mid- night, with the aid of a few picked men, a supply vessel which was anchored in the East River under the protection of the guns of the British “‘Asia.’’ The stores of provisions from the prize were distributed among his hungry fellow soldiers. He was now made captain of the Con- necticut Rangers, a corps known as Congress’s, were commanded by Thomas Knowlton. General Washington, after the defeat at Long Island, applied to Knowlton for man-of-war THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 19 enter the British lines and procure intelligence. With- out a moment’s hesitation Captain Hale volunteered to perform this service. At the house of Robert Murray on the In- cleberg (now Murray Hill in New York city) where Washington had his head- quarters for a while retreating towards Harlem Heights, instructions on duty from the a discreet officer to time he received com- mander-in-chief. Disguised as a schoolmaster and loy- alist he visited all the British camps on Long Island and in New York, openly making observations, drawings and mem- oranda of the fortifications. He then started on his dangerous jour- ney back to the American lines. He re- turned safely to the point where a boat was to take him to the Connecticut shore, but the one which he signaled proved to be from a British man-of-war, and he Still the brave young officer did not give up hope, but answered the questions put to him with such apparent frankness that he might have been released had he not been rec- ognized by some Tory relative ‘and re- ported as a rebel officer. This led to his examination and the plans were found on his person. He was then taken before General Howe, to whom he openly avowed his mission. Without even a form of trial, Howe handed the prisoner over to Provost- Marshal Cunningham to be hanged. Captain Hale was confined in a green- house over night. His requests for a Bible and the attendance of a chaplain were roughly refused. A humane offi- cer, who superintended the execution, was at once arrested. | procured him some writing material, but the tender letters of farewell which he wrote to his mother, betrothed and sis- ters, were destroyed before his eyes by the brutal Cunningham, so that, as he 20 afterwards said, ‘‘the rebels should never know that they had a man who could die so bravely.’’ And indeed he did die bravely. on the morning of the twenty-second of September, 1776, the noble patriot was led to the place selected for the execu- tion, Colonel Henry Rutger’s orchard, near the present junction of Market street and East Broadway. With firm tread and calm countenance he ascended the scaffold, saying, ‘‘You are shedding the blood of the innocent; if I had ten thousand lives I would lay them down in defense of my injured, bleeding country.’’ Then, as the noose is adjusted about his neck, and as the spectators sob aloud at the pitiful sight, Nathan Hale speaks again in his firm but gentle voice, ‘‘I only regret that I have but one life to These are his Early lose for my country.’’ last words. With the courageand hero- ism of a martyr he meets his fate. Where in the annals of war can be found a parallel to this unselfish, devoted, will- ing sacrifice? A little fort bui lt in 1812 on Black Rock at the entrance of the New Haven was named Fort Hale in his and a granite memorial was erected at his birthplace in 1846. A bronze statue, the work of Karl Ger- hardt, was placed in the capitol at Hart- ford on the fourteenth of June, 1887. An address presenting the statue to the state was made by Charles Dudley War- ver, to which Governor Phineas C. Lounsbury responded. The Society of the Sons of the Revolution raised funds for a handsome statue in City Hall Park. Isaac Stuart has written an account of the life of the martyr spy, as has also Benson J. Lossing. President Timothy Dwight, the elder, who was his tutor when at Yale, has commemorated his career in verse and also extolled him in harbor honor, THE SENIOR ANNUAL. prose. The manuscript of one of his college orations is carefully preserved by the Linonian Society at Yale. the outward tokens of the love every true American These monuments are | bears to the memory of Nathan Hale, | but his grandest monument is the story | of his noble, unselfish life, which shall endure as long as the American nation. Our neighbors on Hallowe’en night. We Wonder —Who rang the bell Hallowe’en ? —When Merritt cut his teeth? —Who strung the skeleton up? —Where Meyers buys milk now? —How Miss Knapp learns so much? —Where Miss Shortall got that hat? —What attracts all the girls to Atkin- son? —Who is going to buy Miss Fowler a rattle? —Who causes all the fuss in the 6th period ? —What’s the matter with Anna Mai, Charlie? —When Walters is going to get his hair cut? —Why class 1902 did not have their sleigh ride? —When Miss Susie Thomas will get shoes to fit. THE SENIOR ANNUAL —Where Keeney and Hammann spend their afternoons ? —Why the fellows in the 2d period have to stay noons? —What the High School will do with- out the class of 1902? Why the fellows all crowd on the walk so no one can pass by? —Why some fellows come home on the last train from Camden? —lIf the class of 1906 will be as fresh as our present Freshman class? How Wardwell their German lessons so well the three months ? Keeney and got last Mr. H-—-d and Mr. H-r- -s. Our Clock. You have asked me to write thing about the McKinley Memorial some- Clock which the opening of school in September will find doing business, we Probably you will be more interested in learning hope, with great regularity. something about modern time systems, and particularly about the one which we hope to have here, than you would be to have the purposes, and ways and means of raising the necessary funds repeated. The old fashioned weight-clock has, within recent years, been almost entirely superseded by an electrically operated, self-winding clock, which requires no attention whatever, except that the batteries must be replenished from time to time. This is the sort of a system | 21 which we expect to install soon after the ist of July. It self-winding master clock with mercur- will consist of a ial compensating pendulum which shall actuate the hands of the four foot glass dial in the marble window fronting James street, as well as the secondary In the High School study-hall the secondary clocks throughout the building. | clock will be a twenty-inch red marble dial, with fancy hands and numerals. In the principal’s office and in each of the classrooms on the first floor, second- twelve-inch All electric ary clocks will be of ten or size with ordinary dials. of these clocks, the placed both inside and outside of the as well as bells, building g, will be electrically operated by the master-clock. The device with which these clocks are fitted for controlling the program of a school is very interesting to me. By simply insertirg a program form into the clock, the ringing of the bells will be made to conform to that pro- of As an illustration, if a warning gram on intervals one minute or more. bell is to be sounded at. 38 minutes past nine, the final bell could be sounded at 39 minutes past nine, if desired, or as custom has been in the High School, to have the warning bell two our minutes before the close of the period, it can be adjusted to meet this require- ment. Such a system will not only insure a uniformity of time throughout the building, but it will obviate the neces- sity which now exists for ringing the electric bells at least twice in each period by hand. All this will be done automatically. No winding is neces- sary and no setting of clocks will be necessary, unless it might be the master- clock itself, as all secondary clocks in THE SENIOR ANNUAL. the very nature of the case, must be in exact agreement with the master-clock. It was at first hoped to place a large bell on the top of the building to strike the hours and half-hours. It has been found impracticable to do this, owing to the lack of funds, and owing also to the fact that in the Presbyterian Church better bell than we could possibly pro- tower is a much larger and vide. There will, however, be a ten inch electric each entrance which will sufficiently disturb the waves any may be gong at of ether to summon who within a block of the building. This, in general, is what we hope to install, and as a school we ought to take this thanks to those persons who have so means of expressing our kindly furnished the funds to provide so ample a system for us. And let us not lose sight of the fact that this clock is amemorial to our lamented President, William McKinley, in remembrance of whom a suitable inscription will be placed either above the clock, or in one W. D. H. of the corridors. Weller. pulling in a high fly. Miss Beers feeds her classes on ginger to make them gingerup.. Weare afraid, Miss the ball games has a bad effect upon you. Beers, your going to | brown, Mr. Coventry. Answers to Correspondence. Mr. Dorr—As it injures the hair to curl it so much with an iron, we would suggest trying to wear it plain for a change. Yes, We advise you to wear red sweaters, as the Perry. would certainly color is strikingly becoming, especially in a calcium light. We think, Walter that style of parting your hair in the middle Evans, the is much more becoming. Mr. Mills sene and vaseline into the roots of the We advise rubbing kero- hair as they strengthen and stimulate a new growth. An engaged young lady, Miss Weller, the man’s usually waits for young parents to call on her, unless they are too feeble or otherwise unable to do so. In that case she should call first. Sadie—The right way for you to do, if you desire an introduction is to in- form the young man’s best friend of the fact. It is very ill mannered and improper for persons to open and read letters which are not addressed to them— Teachers. Grace Powers—The third finger of the left hand is always the finger for the engagement ring, as it is supposed to be in direct communication with the heart. Light hair is more becoming when it is allowed to puff at the sides. A good way to wear it, Alice, is in a pompa- dour. Misses West and_ Birnie—Young ladies should wear their dresses as long as their height demands. Walnut dye color your hair Being purely will vegetable, it is harmless. Tae SENIOR ANNUAL. Be not jealous young man. If you have this tendency, seek to overcome it or some thoughtless (?) maiden will cause you many unhappy moments. Certainly Jennie, it is best and proper for a young man to drive when there are but two in the carriage. However it is not good form to go driving alone with a young man. You should take a girl friend with you. You are quite young Abby, so have patience. Your freckles will gradually disappear if you shield your face from direct sunlight and wear a veil of a green shade that inclines to yellow. Cora—We advise you to wait a few the stenographer will meet with some good years longer. Perhaps young fortune, or be taken into partnership with large firm. Such things very often happen. You ask what a flirt is Mabel Wilson? From the way your letter reads and from the number of persons some us you mention, we should say that you possess many of the necessary char- acteristics. Yes, Christine, we understand that the sudden appearance of a Cornell student will all notice of the unsightly paint spots from your gown. remove Wanted to Know. When Norma West will stop growing? When Bess Cowles will keep still an hour? When Betty Searles will be serious? When Ralph Merritt will stop acting silly? When Natalie Jones will grow old? When Jesse Bartlett’s shoes will grow old? When Millie Hower will walk quietly into the room ? 23 What Stuart Knight’s favorite color is? Brown? If all the old girls will take a post- | graduate course in science next year? Why Mabelle White Harold ' Wardwell smile at each other when we sing “Sweet and Low,” and why Mil- and | dred Brainerd is always able to help some? If Mary's lamb is always Whyte? For Sale—Fancy stocks, ribbons and neckwear.- For Sale—Hair tonics, toothpowder.—Stuart Mills. powders Jennie May Evans. and lotions Sale— Rouges, and Beatrix Burton. For complexion washes. For Sale—A Jewel of great value.— Apply to Leo White. Miss Sutton—‘‘Miss Lobdell, can you come into the other division ?” Miss Lobdell— Yes. For two days of the week.” Miss Sutton— Well, that relief for two days.” will be a Mr. Harris and his Algebra Class. Franklin Ethridge getting a little ex- cited over the result of an example. 24 Class of 1902. Harold Wardwell, Mildred Brainerd, Evelyn Knapp, President Vice President Secretary John Jones, - - - Treasurer Class Motto, “Vivre voir et valoir.” Class Flower, Marguerite. Class Colors, Green and White. Yells Re! Ri! Ro! Class Ra! Ring Ching Chang! Naughty two! Naughty two! Zip! boom ! bang ! Coax! Coax! Coax ! Hoo Rah! Hoo Rah! Naughty two! Naughty two! Rackety-cax ! Rackety-cax ! Coax! Rah! Rah! Rah! Class History. In union there is strength. The class of 1902 fully exemplifies the truth of these words. Never, perhaps, in the history of the Rome High School hasa class possessed of a more fraternal feel- ing been within its walls. Four short years ago, in 1898, we left the protecting care of the Grammar School for the broader field of. academic work. The intervening years have been both happy and profitable, arid in them we have learned to appreciate more fully than ever the valuable opportunities offered by the public schools. In January of 1902 the death of our beloved Miss Susan Evans, under whom we began the study of science, cast a | before THE SENIOR ANNUAL, gloom over the entire school. Miss Evans was with us but one short year, but her faithful work and gentle pres- ence endeared her to the most thought- less. Her task is finished, but who can estimate the influence of her helpful words and earnest work. We first entered upon our academic Sink’s Opera At the new building in studies in House. that process of erection but it was not com- time was pleted. Mr. Hood was our principal | and his efforts were ably seconded by Miss Beers, Miss Capron, Mr. George, Miss Miss Miss Capron resigned in Jan- Miss Higham, Haag and Evans. uary and Miss Packard took her place. The next year we were glad to take up our quarters in the New High School building, which had just been erected. Miss Packard was then succeeded by Miss Sutton, Miss Evans by Miss Beard, Miss Haag by Miss Hoag, and later by Miss Sparks, and Mr. George by Miss Thalman. The next year Mr. Hood was elected superintendent of schools and Mr. F. M. Wilson This, year only one change was made succeeded him as principal. in the teaching force. The resignation of Mr. Wilson in order to enter the min- istry, resulted in the choice of Mr. H. W. Harris, whose efficient work during the past year is a testimonial of the good judgment displayed by the teach- ers’ committee. Last September at our first regular class meeting we elected the following | officers: President, Mr. Harold Wardwell. Vice President,Miss Mildred Brainerd. Treasurer, Mr. John Thomas Jones. Secretary, Miss Evelyn Knapp. It has been customary for each class to give a Senior sleighride, but if there THE SENIOR ANNUAL. is one thing upon which we pride our- | selves it is originality. Conseq uently, we decided to give an informal recep- tion and dance at Clarke Memorial Hall. occurred on the eve- The affair, which ning of April second, was most enjoya- ble and will doubtless be remembered with pleasure by all who were present. It, perhaps, is needless to assure you of the fact that we are at once the most brilliant, the most clever and the most wonderiul class ever yet graduated from the Rome High School. It is our firm intention to with unusual liancy in the alumni firmament. Malt RoSE McCORMAC. shine bril- The Event of the Year. Departing from the custom of pre- vious classes, embracing straw rides and suppers at country hotels, the class of 1902 turned their attention to the banquet hall where, in company with chosen guests, they might establish the true social position of their class. Therefore, on Wednesday evening, April 2, 1902, they gave a reception and dance in Clarke Memorial Hall, each member inviting three friends. The executive committee, consisting of Miss Elizabeth Searles, Miss Mildred J. Brainerd and Mr. Harold Wardwell, together with Miss Thalman and Miss Beers of the High School faculty, re- ceived the guests. The artistic decorations of the assem- bly room were attractive beyond de- scription. The walls were draped with red and white bunting, while here and there about the room, potted plants and palms added to the pleasing effect. On every hand the class colors of green and white caught the eye. Enticing | cozy corners. were fitted up—one, in | 25 imitation of the class pin, diamond shaped, with the figures 1902 in a green field. Banners of the various colleges denoted that their representatives, who were also Rome High School graduates, were present. Cornell was most prom- inent. Others Yale, Hamilton, Columbia, Hotchkiss, Buffalo University and the Lady Jane Gray school. were Princeton, The pleasing scene presented would have lost most of its charm had it not been for the grace and beauty of the fair maidens and the manly bearing of the gallant youths. Ping crokinole and various other games claimed the attention of many. At the same time, Terpsichore engaged her votaries in the enchanting pong, two-step. Refreshments were informally served at the pleasure of the guests. Late in the evening, the grand march, led by Miss Becker, very prettily carried out. Eva was The ever-pleasing Tommy Tucker, led by the dignified president of the class, gave the desired opportunity to dance with the other This dance ended each one to fellow’s best girl. the evening's festivities. Among the guests present were the following graduates of the High School: Daniel W. Wardwell, Hamilton College; Arthur Wardwell, Harold and Edward L. Stevens, Cornell; Alfred Ethridge, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.; Ruth Ethridge, Bruley’s School, New York; Harriet White, Blossvale. Other guests were Misses Mabelle White of Blossvale, Eloise Comstock, Riverside School, New York; Spencer Pratt and Willard Soper, Verona, students at Hamilton College. 26 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. The officers of the class are: Presi- dent, Harold Wardwell; Vice-president, Miss J. Miss Evelyn Knapp; Treasurer, John Mildred Brainerd; Secretary, Thomas Jones. President’s Address. Kind Friends: The Class of 1902 ex- tends to you a most cordial welcome to their class day exercises. We sincerely hope that this evening spent with us will be one of unbounded pleasure to you and one to which we can look back With pride. We now appreciate the sacrifice of time and energy which has been made by the faculty in order to further our best interests. From our first year the teachers have kindly assisted, advised and encouraged us. Patiently and faith- fully they have led us along the diffi- cult path of learning. pointments and discouragements they have cheered and helped us and now that we are about to depart from them, we feel more than ever their great in- fluence over us. We do not forget that you, our school- mates, have also helped to make life pleasant. How we would like to stay Through disap- with you, but the time has come for us to bid an eternal farewell to our dear old school. the Class of room which we have so learned to love. Tonight, for the last time, 1902 is assembled in this We leave the pleasant associations with the last four years to enter upon the life. We shall never forget, however, the memories of active duties of our happy school days. For each of us some work awaits the doing; some niche remains to be filled. Let it duties be our endeavor to perform our faithfully. Our lives will be better for the effort, and even though we may be unsuccessful, nobler and the consciousness of having done our best will be its own reward. May we all have many kindly thoughts of Alma Mater back to the days spent in her tender and may we look care as the most happy of our lives. Once more teachers, alumni, fellow students and friends, we extend to you a cordial greeting. HAROLD WARDWELL. Class Prophecy. On a recent visit to Philadelphia I discovered some interesting facts. One day I went down town to send a wire- reached the central office, a very large room where many peopie at their desks seemed exceed- ingly busy. less telegram. I As soon as one of the girls was at liberty I stepped up to send my message and discovered myself face to face with our classmate, Cora Pitcher. I was very glad to see Cora, who took me into her private office. She told me that her scientific work in the Rome High School had been of the greatest benefit to her. She was the head ope- ratorin that large establishment. While THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 27 she talked my attention was attracted by numerous medals, which she wore. I learned that them because of afterwards she had re- valuable discoveries in the scientific world. ceived her In the course of our conversation I inquired about our other classmates and we immediately resolved to send out telegrams to each of them. I first thought of Mildred Brainerd, the maid with the pleasant chatter and the mirthful Jaugh. I spelled out her name on the key board of the telegraph; for a few moments all was quiet, then I heard a gentle humming sound which told me that I was in communication with my old friend. I asked her what she was doing and she told me that she was training a class of small boys—all minister's sons. I could scarcely un- derstand her quiet and subdued manner. Poor girl, she had probably had a hard struggle, for minister's sons are pro- verbially difficult to manage. I next thought of our demure little friend Beatrix Neiss. I had to wait some time before I received any answer to my call for her. and I knew a. man was at the other end At last I heard a loud buzzing of the instrument. He told me that Miss Neiss was at that time sitting for a famous artist’s Madonna. Then | inquired for Bertha Widmann. I last saw her just before she sailed for Germany. For some reason she did not seem inclined at first to tell me about herself. Finally she was -per- suaded to do so, and hesitatingly spelled out the words which told me that she sang in the emperor's choir, and had that day, as a mark of royal favor, been permitted to christen one of his row- boats. By this time I thought I ought to ask for one of our most distinguished men, our president, Mr. Harold Ward- well. I knew he would be very busy, so I waited patiently until he answered my message. I could tell by the vigor- ous response of the instrument that he had become a second Horace Greeley, even before he told me that he was the manager of a large newspaper trust. He also confided in me that his eve- nings were spent in training boys for the athletic field. As soon as I was through with Mr. Wardwell I called for Evelyn Knapp. I found her in Oneida teaching school. She told me how. near she came to liv- ing in Buffalo; when she was on the train one day the conductor tried to make her a Buffalo, but as she did not have eleven cents he put her off at Oneida. I now thought of Cora Pitcher’s sister, who was to be found at the Hoity-Toity theater. The play was in full swing and of course I could not talk with Jen- | nie, but the manager told me what I | wished to He said that on account of her youth and beauty it had been hard to procure a license for her, but that she was one of the most taking know. | youngsters that had ever been brought before the American public. She was then playing “Dolly Dutton’ in the strong military drama “In the Valley of the Mohawk.” I asked the man if he would read me the cast and when he did so, he led off with the name of Jennie Senn as the star. I was greatly surprised. She was the pride of the soldiers, and it | seemed to me the name of the man who played the part of her soldier hero sounded familiar. I did not think I would hear any more familiar names, but when he mentioned Eva Carpenter as a chorus girl I was ready for almost 28 anything. I did not understand him at first—he meant that she had been in the chorus the year before, but had then risen to one of the principal parts as the welcoming hostess and profes- When he read John name as the heavy sional chaperone. Thomas Jones’ villain, and said he could be used for a soul stirring baritone as well, it con- firmed all the good things said in re- gard to the brilliant future of the class of 1902. The manager, who was giving me all this information said that in the fall a new actor, Mr. Harry Cov- entry, was to appear in a French play. The manager then ended by saying that the leader of the orchestra, who had composed the play, was Edward White. I knew that since the time our class had disbanded Mr. White had com- posed many operas, but that he had written a class drama was a piece of startling information. I next telegraphed to Lillian O’Brien. In the course of our conversation I learned that she had married, and was disciplining a man to recognize woman's rights and wrongs. I now tried to get Mabel Silvernail. While I was waiting to hear from her I picked up a catalogue which lay ona table, on the cover of which in large letters 1 read, Wellsmith School, Miss Lela Lobdell, preceptress. She adver- tised that the young ladies graduated from her seminary would be of the blase, innocent or musculine type, each style particularly attractive to the oppo- site sex. Elocution and kindred subjects were taught by Miss Christine Ellis, one of the best instructors in the country, who had received all of her training from Cornell University. | marching nail as follows: | ment for Mellin’s Food. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. At last divine Cecilia came, the mod- ern one, Louise Thomas. I inter- rupted her while she was practicing her own wedding march. They say that she plays so wonderfully on the organ that she hypnotizes every one within She told me that at that mo- ment she had a half a dozen people the though the happiest moment of their lives had There silence and I knew Louise had finished, range. up aisle, looking s come. was a long as she never was inclined to talk more than necessary. When I called for Mary some one asked me who I was, where I was and what it was all about. When I had answered her questions Mary told me that she was Librarian in the Con- gressional Library in Washington. I was more than plgased to find the members of our class so high upon the ladder of fame. I had left the most powerful member until now, when I began talking with She had become enor- Huggins Grace Powers. mously wealthy, having early invested all she had in Wells. She did not mention the kind, probably coal or gas, —anyway, “All’s well that ends Wells.” When I had finished with Grace I received a message from Mabel Silver- “Sorry to have missed your call this morning. Automobile stuck in the mud, overloaded with groceries. Am a traveling advertise- Mable Silver- nail.” I had no sooner read this communica- tion than another was handed me. | “Thought I felt Rome atmosphere last night about 11 o’clock. Of course, I was in the subway so could not tell. Fine campaign on hand. People said I was a howling success last week in my THE SENIOR ANNUAL. speech on Fort Stanwix. | lave hopes of being President next Roy Bielby.” For a year. few moments I was almost staggered by the brilliant achievements of my classmates. What a thing it is to be found in the company of the great. Surely every one will agree with me that the very prominent place in the Hall of ELIZABETH P. SEARLES. class of 1902 should have a Fame. Class Presentation. Alma Mater me appointed lo address you on this day, And present a little token, And a parting word I’ll say : Tin soldier, give, to Jennie Senn, With warning let it be. She must not think of other men, But only think « Ae. (Tin Soldier) Jennie Senn. Now, Bertha, you may soon go To cross the deep blue sea. Prof. Wilson sends these soda mints And says: ‘Remember Me.”’ (Soda Mints.) Bertha Widmann. To music you devoted are, And we your skill regard, And hope this humble instrument, May not your aims retard. (Mouth Organ.) Louise Thomas. That vou may see all there’s to see These stilts will e’er be found, The greatest help you can conceive To view the world around. (Stzdts.) M ary Huggins. A perfect report we beg to give, To Miss Evelyn B. Knapp. And the fellow that fixes his eye on her, A feather must have in his cap. (Report. ) Evelyn Knapp. We have a musician, The piano to play. If Paderewski should see him. He’d faint dead away. (Pzano.) Edward White. present to you, i t not sell Remember n And treat your (China Boy ow this warning wise, young Ward-well. Christine Ellis. A. ballot we exte To use w Because we have tainty lr’ will ne’er be but for right Ballot Eva Carpenter. A mirror we will now To pretty Betty Searles. lhe prettiest of all the pretty ones, Among the pretty girls. (Mirror present, Betty Searles. A Demosthenes we hav e, And of him are justly proud. No pebbles in his mouth has he, he best of all the crowd. (Mother Goose Melodies.) Roy Bielby. A homeopathic dose we give, The present of a heart. We hope ’twill have a good effect And help the weaker part. (Heart.) Mildred Brainerd. To a teacher we give a rule And this to you would tell; That if your scholars are not good You’lBhave to spank ’em well. Ruler.) Cora Pitcher. When the teacher casts her looks, Or by chance she draweth near, Then how busy_o’er his books Does this quiet lad appear. (Card of Merit.) Harry Coventry. To Lela Maude we do present, With all the best intentions meant, A cap and apron that she may, Serve bouillon in a daintier away. (Cap and Apron.) Lela Lobdell. The youngest, the babe of the class, To you a doll we will give, And hope that the future may give A homeful about you to live. (Dod7.) Jennie Pitcher. This porous plaster speaks for you, And tells of many a day, Of tireless and unceasing toil, Which others dreamed away. (Porous Plaster.) Lillian O’Brien. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. In singing you are so skilled, That charm you can every foe, We present you this that you may have Sweet music wherever you go. (Horn ) John Thomas Jones. For many a garland has been bestowed, For many have rung the bells, For many have done exceedingly well, But one has done Mr. Wells. (Well and Old Oaken Bucket.) Grace Powers. To ride, you have a fancy for, And this we’re sure’s not wrong, If in an automobile cart, You should not ride too long. (Car?.) Mabel Silvernail. Although our president you are, And editor so grand, If Ruth were just to look at you, You’re meek as this pet lamb. (Lamé.) Harold Wardwell. BEATRIX NEISS. Address to Undergraduates. Children of the Class of 1903, we, the Class of 1902, feel it our duty, aye our sacred duty, to give you a few words of advice and comfort before our departure. We are solicitous for your welfare and have spared neither time nor thought in making such preparations as will be helpful to you in your coming trials, tribulations, pointments. We have noticed, not without a feel- ing of pain, a spirit of arrogance which of late has been growing upon you. It ought not to be necessary toremind you that we, yrave dignified Seniors, have yet a short time during which it is your duty to admire and respect us, to pay us homage, yea, to acknowledge us as masters. In our memory, no class, while yet they were children, has dared to assume such a spirit of self importance, such a spirit ot presumption and self-conceit as and heartrending disap- | youngsters. | dogs and cats. | of this illustrious family. you have manifested. It is unbecoming your immature years. Therefore, we beg that you accept a word of parental advice and that you control that spirit, | until a wider experience and a maturer | judgment give you a right to assume it. We admit that you are aclass of likely We see among you persons gifted with talents of every kind. While space will us to extol the virtues of each separately, we can not leave you without remarking upon a few not allow | who seem to be endowed with special genius. We earnestly hope that within the | next few years, woman’s suffrage will be granted, in order that your most promi- nent representative may distinguish her- self in the public service. We listen | with growing admiration each time the | world renowned Miss Laura Wilson favors us with her appearance. We believe her mission in life is to harangue multitudes. We are convinced that she could address five thousand people in an open field and easily be heard by the most remote. We anticipate great results from that | pompous young gentleman, Mr. Joseph | Lloyd Golly. } mentioning him for any | than that of ‘“‘Alderman of the City of We would not think of honor lower Rome,’’ and we see every prospect of his | some day becoming mayor. We have noticed, with pleasure, the | aptitude of one of your members for setting the broken legs of unfortunate There rises before usa vision of an elegantly furnished apart- ment, above whose door we read the sign, ‘‘Erwin Golly McFarland, M. D.”’’ You need never worry about the busi- | ness affairs of your class as long as they are in the hands of the younger member Your presi- dent is as shrewd and crafty asa Yankee THE SENIOR ANNUAL. farmer and some day no doubt he will make his mark in the business world. We congratulate you upon having among your numbers such a deep think- ing philanthropistas Miss Bessie Cowles. Last, but not least, comes the lordly John Hoyt Stevens. He is certainly a puzzle. With regard to him, we have considered profession after profession, business after business, but none seems to fill the bill. There remains but one vocation which we deem worthy of his notice; it is that of ‘‘A Gentleman of Leisure.’’ Although you are such a talented class, nevertheless, it will be necessary, because of your youth, to watch and train you carefully if you are to become the distinguished men and women we have pictured. One more word of advice and we leave you. Bacon says in his essay on studies that some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed and some few to be chewed and digested. Now, when you return to your studies next September, we shall be deeply grieved if you merely taste of them, if you merely swallow them, if you do not chew and digest them; that is, pursue them with diligence and attention that you may do credit to yourselves as well as to your teachers. We feel that we have already spent more time and thought in administering to you words of comfort, that we have been more solicitous of your welfare, than your past treatment of us has warranted, therefore, in the words of the poet, we bid you, children of the | class of 1903, adieu. Whispering winds tell us— That Camden has some particular attraction for Will Scripture. That something was doing at Syra- cuse on the trip the ball team took. | | Scientific Honors. First Academic Honor, Evelyn Elizabeth Knapp. Second Academic ‘ Mabel Link Silvernail. Cora May Pitcher. Mary Lillian O’Brien. Mathematical Louise Thomas. Modern Language ‘ Bertha M. Widmann. Latin Lela Maud Lobdell. Recitation “Eva Josephine Carpenter. Declamation Harold Fletcher Wardwell. English Commencement Week. Tuesday Evening in the High School Building. CLASS DAY EXERCISES. President’s Address, Harold Fletcher Wardwell. Piano Solo, Edward Arthur White. Oration, - - - Battle of Monmouth Roy Lewis Bielby. Extracts from Class Paper, Jennie Marguerite Senn. Duet, Misses Sutton and Lamb. | Prophecy, | Recitation, Elizabeth Porter Searles. The Judgment Day Jennie Elizabeth Pitcher. Presentation, Nellie Beatrix Neiss. Class Song, Class of 1902. A Class Reception will be held in Clarke Me- morial Hall following the exercises at the High School. Wednesday Evening. The Third Annual Reception of the Philoma- | thesian Society to the Senior Class, Faculty and |. friends, will be held in Clarke Memorial Hall. Thursday Afternoon. Graduating Exercises of the Court Street School in the Assembly Room of the High School. Thursday Evening. In the Opera House will be held the Annual Commencement Exercises of the High School. Program. Rev. C G. Sewall. Orchestra. Invocation, Music, | Essay with Salutatory, A New England Literary Colony Mabel Link Silvernail. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. Essay—Scientific Honor, The Expressional Power of the Colored Race. Cora May Pitcher. Essay—Latin Honor, Musical Divinities of Greece Lela Maud Lobdell. Music, Orchestra. Recitation Honor, The Relenting Mob.’’—Victor Hugo Eva Josephine Carpenter. Recitation English Honor, The Philippines, Past and Present Mary Lillian O’Brien. Essay —Mathematical Honor, - My Lady’s Fan Louise Thomas Essay Music, Orchestra. Essay —Modern Language Honor. A Day on the Rhine Bertha M. Widmann. Declamation—Declamation Honor, ‘The Anarchy of a Free People.’’ —Stock Harold Fletcher Wardwell. Essay with Valedictory, The Children’s Crusade Evelyn Elizabeth Knapp. Chorus, Merry June Class of 1902. Presentation of Diplomas, Mr. A. R. Hager, Pres. Board of Education. Address, Rev. F. W. Betts, Syracuse, N. Y. Benediction Friday Evening—Alumni Banquet. First Day of School for 1905. As it is Written of 1900. It came to. pass in the first year of the reign of King Harris, that one of the mighty tribe of 1900 received a summons saying unto him that great was the need of a numbering of his tribe, which were as the chaff before the scattered even wind. Some abode with their fathers, but many wandered over the face of the earth, beyond their borders, even unto the lands of heathen nations. In these days also it was proclaimed that the 1902 from out their number to act as high This great chieftain, strong in the battle of tribesmen of chose one priest in the making of the rolls. the base ball and pigskin,and well favored by maidens from every tribe, knows lit- There- fore he calleth upon others to succor Thus cometh it to pass that this is written. tle of the warfare of the pen. him in his time of need. Now there being in our tribe many maidens, it seemeth best to the scribe to Of the comely maidens of 1900, many have remained at home enroll them first. and taken up their abode among their own people. These are well known, as they are seen daily in the streets of the city thereof, in the bazars; in the mar- Many more thereof inhabiting the lands round ket-place and in the synagogues. about the city have returned unto them and daily labor in their fields and looketh well to their households. She surname was Mitchell, having found favor in the eyes of men, has been joined unto the son of Scott. They straightway left their fields to take up their abode in the city. May it pros- per them hereafter. She of the family of Halstead, having wandered far from the home of her fathers and crossed many seas, has seen fit to return again, whose , telling wonderful tales of strange peoples and lands beyond the great seas. She whose name is Ellis, not mindful that much learning doth make one mad, hath sought to increase her knowledge among the tribe of Day, known as the Co-eds. She, the daughter of Garlick, being comely in face and knowing well right manner of speech, hath sought renown among the peoples in the city of the Quakers. May she speak many words and al] in due season. A few of the maid- ens are lost and their wanderings have left no track for the scribe, though he even waxeth weary in his search, it availeth him not. Selah! All the valiant men of our tribe have been scattered as the hoar-frost. The scribe has become a member of a valiant hill-tribe dwelling not far from his own borders, This hillstribe frequently de- scends upon the city within the valley and with their voices and instruments of many strings they wage discordant war, taking many captives and much booty. He of the surname Thomas dwelleth within the city, having taken it upon himself to learn the manner of dealing in brass and copper. And Connell, whose name is John, also tarries at home, giving account of his stewardship in a trade called that of thecans. Twoof the tribe of the names Armstrong and Keith, both rich in learning, seek further treas- ures of knowledge, sojourning in the land of the Cornellians. Keeney waxeth tired of his homeland and yearneth to wander. He will soon waste his substance among the Cornell- ians, who are strong in numbers and possessed of many tabernacles. He, the son of Capron, the chief of our tribe, being well known for his steady nerve in many battles of the pig- skin and‘famous for his fluent speech, hath taken unto himself a trade of devils and sorcerers. With instruments of | He of the surname THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 33 death he seeketh out the people whose teeth are waxen poor and fallen into decay. He filleth them (the teeth) with gold and silver as one would fill a treas- ure box and he pulleth them (the teeth) as a man plucketh weeds from the gar- den. He whois called Spriggs also con- templates this trade. His kinsmen look with favor upon it as it yields great riches. Of him whose name is Edwards, (he who assumed great learning in num- bers, winning tribal victory by his skill) little is known. He longeth to become a law-giver and join the mighty tribe of Philistines who preyeth upon men’s cof- fers and leave but little thereof. He that is Frey has wandered eastward and joined himself unto the sons of Eli. May he rest in peace. Thus it is written, and who can tell what shall be hereafter? Two years | have risen and passed away like the breeze. Our souls long for the days which are no more, when as careless | youths and maidens we abode in that | tabernacle of learning, doing always | those things which pleased us, and leav- ing undone those things which were aeceptable in the sight of the High Priests. In the beginning of our service of four years, the Rabbi of the taber- | nacle saw fit to make a mightier struc- ture, and therefore sent us out to a place of iniquity and ill omen, called an opera house by the people. Here we abode | many seasons, learning little and wasting our substance upon the vender of cookies and doughnuts. When the building of the new temple ended, and the draperies thereof were hung, we went within its walls and were the first tribe to go forth to guard the watchtowers, wage war in the world, and work the wine presses of our fathers. Our tribe has ever been loyal to the teachings of the Priests and Priestesses in the tabernacle, and though THE SEN the High Priests looked not with favor we will ever lift our voices in ‘1900! R.H.S.’’ Here endeth SCRIBE FOR ’00. upon us, praise of ‘ the last lesson. Class of 1901. One ago tonight on the 25th of June, the class of 1go1 received their year diplomas. Flushed with pride in work for the which appeared so bright and promising, that battle- must well done and with hope future they were anxious to enter field where every soldier do his part or fall, the battle field called life. As a class we have aimed always to Alma Mater. As individuals our ambitions have been honor our dearly beloved many and varied. Several of our num- ber are in college and school, the teaching and some the striving for preparing themselves for professions, several of world are us have en- tered work-a-day and are No matter paths have success there. into which direction led, our each one of us have striven for that best success, pure, true and useful manhood and womanhood, To each of us this yea r has of the discouraged brought bitter. disheartened some and When motto, sweet some and our “Accomplish what attempt,”” has been creased effort. We egotism of a year ago and we will still, you a stimulus to in- have not recovered from our as our class poet said, “shout for By the another year has passed we are sure we will be Naughty-one. ” time able to report much greater achieve- ments. We shall yet accomplish things which will make old R. H. the cla ss-of Igol. As long as we live will we sing “Alma Mater, Salve.” BE; AsS..’@t S. proud of NIOR ANNUAL. MISSTER EDITOR. The rumor has been tooted that the poat of the class of ’oo is goin to try Dear Sir about the last two or 3 daise his hand the neusy paper. at makin jangles in prays of ve'e brite and I have taken this libertee of ritin you to keep your intelligent class of fore your reeders frum bein deluded and decived to incloas a little pome thot out in and venture which I have my hed i.e. to wit, viz and namely. Thers various kinds of liers With witch this world is curst, But Oughty ought’s class poat Is certinly the wurst. And of awl the grate truth tellers With witch this world is blest, Undoubtatly the poat Of Oughty-one’s the best. Fore he will willitgly agree That his class should be rated The wurst cept 1900 Of awl those graduated Yours truly, HOTCHKISS, ’o2, R. S. U. P. This cut represents the bad, bold class of 1905 taking good care of our next Freshman Class. | We feel sorry for 1906. THE The Past, Present and a Prophecy for the Future of the Class of 1903. Our illustrious class came together for the first time in the 7th Grade, in September, 1897, and under the guid- ance of the Misses Catlin and McAdam, we passed with honor into Professor We the last and largest class that ever graduated from the 8th grade at the Liberty Street School, and we celebrated this by hold- Barringer’s room. were ing our commencement exercises in the Washington Street Opera Hou se. When we went back to school in the fall, there was anew High School build- ing ready for us. We still survive after three years of strict discipline under Professors Hood, Wilson and Harris. We are still a large class, numbering about thirty, and next year we will be haughty seniors, to be looked up to by all other students of the Rome High School. In a few years, members of our class will be holding important positions. For instance, Arthur Walter will prob- ably be a snake charmer in some large circus; Perry Armstrong will be an im- itator of Richard Croker; Lloyd Golly will be a Professor of Physic(s) in some large university; and Herbert Smith will probably be a second Longfellow, Next year John Gawkins will be the “High School Wonder! The Farmer Football Player.” In the little village of Squeedonkville in afew years George Fraver will set up his:meat market, where he will sell sausages and frankfurters. Next to his market will be the sign “The Squee- donkville Mirror, Editor — Thomas Connell.” SENIOR ANNUAL, Jennie Evans will some day be a col- lege widow; Demis Utley, a second Carrie Nation; Grace Jewell, the lead- ing lady of a Bowery Opera; Florence Kaufmann will be Fraulein Sparks’ suc- cessor; and Natalie Jones will be an old maid at seventy, and will still have hopes. There is a bright future before all | of these and we wish them all the best fortune possible. The class of 1904 has as yet not seen fit to We try hard not to predict a doubtful future for them. organize. Freshman History. My ma always said I was intefided fora real big man. She always said I would be a great man some day because my head is the very same shape as George Washington's. When I gradu- the Court Street School I foot from at the the ated of the class, but ma valedictorians never amount to much, and she pointed to my feet saying: “Your feet are as big as Abra- ham Lincoln’s, and your deeds will be as big as your feet.’’ When we first came Was says to school our class was awfully big, but some of them acted very bad and our teacher, Mr. Harris, wouldn’t let them stay, but I am still there and ma new 36 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. says she thinks I will stick there for good. She says she hopes so for Dan Webster was no good at his studies. We thought we were awfully big when we first came here, but some horrid upperclassmen put our heads in pails of water didn't feel all. They chased us for twodaysand I think they were real mean, for we couldn’t and it good at run fast enough and we got scared and Then they made fun of us and I didn’t see so they caught almost all of us. any fun in it for us. Our class ain’t much good at running, but ma says Bryan never did much at that-until he ran twice for President. When we had been here for a long time and were just as good(?) as the Seniors, we thought we would like to look as big as they did with the big numbers on their big caps, so we got caps. Then the ungentlemanly roughs would not let us wear them. But we were not afraid of them and one day we got a big policeman to come up with us and we put ourcapson. Then all those other tough boys, yelling like fiends, grabbed us and threw us down and made our noses bleed. I told one it wasn’t nice to pick on little boys, but he only laughed and sat on my face. Our class can’t lick a postage stamp. But ma, she says Koosevelt never did much along that line until he became Governor of New York State and she says she ain’t discouraged and she still has hopes of her boy being a big man. The upperclassmen think it fun to torment us, but'I don’t see any fun in it. Iam tired of being a Freshman and wish I wasa nice big Senior and could wear long pants. lam going to be a good boy, drink lots of milk, eat Mellen’s Food and some time I will be big like the Seniors, -Ma says I must not get discouraged for Grover Cleve- land had to try twice before he became President. Changes in the Faculty. Alden had charge of the science department Miss Grace Beard, who has for the last three years leaves to become teacher of biology in New York city. We wish her success and happiness in her new work. It is ramoregd that Miss Mary L. Sut- ton is about to resign her position as teacher of English and English history to become mistress of a real English household. Miss Sutton’s resignation will take from our school not only a most excellent teacher, but a very strong May the disciplinarian. young lady still continue to rule with an iron hand, The students of Rome High School extend tempered with love and mercy. most hearty congratulations. “Flanny”. stops a hot one in the Syracuse game and gets his man at home plate. Tue SENIOR ANNUAL. Rules for Freshmen. On Friday, June 13, the representa- tives of the four classes and Mr. Harris met and adopted resolutions for the “suppression” of .the incoming F resh- men. The sentiment seemed not that the Freshmen should be humiliated,but that the spirit, which was one of the features of the old Rome Free Academy, should be renewed and shown in the Rome High School. and class spirit has died out consider- Of late years the school ably. It seemed to the committee that to the Seniors, being the highest class, more respect should be shown to them the underclassmen. It is to be hoped that the Freshmen will not take offence at these rules, but that they will take them for that pur- pose, for which the committee adopted them, for the good of the Rome High | to obey such other rules and regulations School. A. little celebration after the Camden The committee therefore unanimously adopted the following resolutions: That hibited from wearing any class or school Resolved, Freshmen be _ pro- caps until on or after the first of June, 1903. Resolved, be That Freshmen hibited from wearing any class or school pro- pins, or any oth er class or school in- signia during the school year. Resolved, That be pro- hibited from standing upon that walk Freshmen in front of, and upon that walk leading to, the Rome High School, but that they must stay upon the portico or go to the study hall. Resolved, That’ Freshmen be made to salute each and every Senior of the High touching their hats or caps with their left hands. Resolved, That Rome School, by doffing or Freshmen be made | as may be adopted from time to time, game. We call on the Faculty. 38 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. BROUGHTON GRAVES. Arlington Pharmacy, Spalding’s Golf Goods. THE ALDERMAN, Cigar and Tobaceo Store. JAMES R. PURDY, 114 N. Washington St., Arlington Block. Troy Steam Laundry J. N. HODGE, Proprietor. 140-142 N. Washington St. Home Phone No. 246. GEO. T. EVANS CO, DEALERS IN Flour and Feed, 120 S. James Street. Agents for World’s Fair and Best of All Flour. Willett House Livery 150 W. DOMINICK ST. Good Landau Carriages for Weddings ot Funeral Occasions. Connected by both Telephones. Busses and Carryalls for Picnic Parties. A. Alder, Mgr. D. Tulloh, Prop. A. Lt. Hager, Attorney at Law. J. B. WIGGINS SON, Furniture and Undertaking, Wiggins Block, ROME, N. Y. Dockash Stoves and Ranges Tinware and Kitchen Utensils. Adams Stove Store, 174 W. DOMINICK STREET. BONANZA GROCERY. Best Groceries AT LOWEST PRICES. Phone 359. Pritchard Block. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 39 Cc. O. Zimmerman Co. School, Miscellaneous and Blank Books. Wall Paper, Window Shades, and Fixtures. 111 WEST DOMINICK STREET. W. T. BINKS, x� DEALER IN ® Choice Meats NEW LOCATION, 204 North James Street. ROO ROR too fofkokokokkotoak otokodctoketc kote ake aca H. G. LAKE, Clothier. The Boys all Buy Their Clothes of Lake. tO Rok kkk Roki di akokokoak koko aoa ak a ake ak Bi as eee Choice Groceries, Fresh and Salt Vater Fish. Steel, Enamel and Cinware. ROKK ROR oR ok ook e FeO RR ok hk bok kkk dik 166 West Dominick Street. Our Ice Cream Soda Excel 0. W. SELLICK, Confectioner. Home Made Candies Ice Cream and Ices. 162 West Dominick Street. @he Palace, Ikunch Room and Restaurant QUICK LUNCHES A SPECIALTY. Wheeler Hook, Props. Cross O’Connor. w DEALERS IN tFine Footwear a Latest Styles. ARLINGTON BLOCK. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. roll out a pie crust as to ree isecreamin the IGHI NING FREEZER with new automatic twin scrapers. It runss� cry. TS, Wardwell Hardware Co 134 W. DOMINICK ST. Sign Gilt Anvil and Sledge. The Jackson Co. Dry Goods, Carpets and Notions. The Finest in -the City. 165 W. Dominick St. McMahon, Mason Larkin, Attorneys and Counselors, American Block. Agtineitt, “+i; 36 FINE TAILORING. Nothing Else. DELL M. NEISS, Opposite Washington Theater. ®� . DL. Greenfield, Books, China, Glassware, ete. R. S. Dunning G Co. Druggists and Grocers. Agents for the “Vita.” YU taj You To Complete Your Academic Course and to Prepare for Business in the Utica Business Institute. Established forty years. Graduates get C. T. ALBOT, Dver and Cleaner 208 N. JAMES ST. Phone 26. Boys, Have You Tried Howland’s Pies ? THE SENIOR ANNUAL. +] JOHN QUEIROLO, DEALER IN Nuts. EXCELLENT SODA WATER. RoME, N. Y. Fruits, Candies, 130 W. Dominick Street .GO TO... WILLIAMS, The Jeweler, Watches, Jewelry and Silverware. 119 N. James Street H. STEIN, Boston Department Store, 128 N. James Street, Rome, N. Y THOMAS W. SINGLETON | Will Supply Your Class Pins and Rings At Low Prices and the Best Workmanship. 123 W. Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. Use Fort Stanwix Coffees IMPORTED AND ROASTED BY Sears-Barnard-Pruyn Co. and Sold by all Retail Grocers. WHEN IN WANT OF Fine Jewelry and Fine Repairing and Hand Engraving SAM E. WILLIAMS, at Besley’s, 102 N. James Street. The Bee Hive Cor. Dominick and Washington Sts. WwW. Y. HUMASTON, Fine Tailoring, 112 N. WASHINGTON ST. ROME, N. Y. FOR GOOD, SERVICEABLE Boots, Shoes and Rubbers, CALL ON Hammann Bros. 177 W. DOMINICK ST. Business Institute Qualifies a man to go into business for himself; qualifies young men and women toaccept and heips them secure BUSINESS POSITIONS that lead to BUSINESS SUCCESS. Commercial and Shorthand courses. Several positions waiting for every competent young man stenographer. Inquiries solicited. Catalogue sent free. 134 SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. T. W. PERRY CO. ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS. Custom and Ready Made Clothing. Also a Full Line of Hats, Caps, and Mittens, Gent’s Underwear, Hose all Gent’s Arthur Gifford, The Live Grow Sir. 135 NORTH JAMES STREET. W. C. WHITE, Bite arid Marble MONUPIENTS. Haynes Pyros. Hicyele Repaiviang of all Kinds. 144 N. WASHINGTON ST. KARL BURKARD. Bakery and Lunch Room. 159 West Dominick Street. HKiltiir Aichi (leuyeal gee 217 W. Dominidy St. ‘Rome. N Gloves and Furnishing. Smoke the Selet Yolels--M¢. Jldridge Eros. Manufacturers. “YOUR MONEY’S WORTH. ” Ten Cents nays my finest shave, With it goes bay rum For twenty cents I'll eut ye yur hair, In the finest style that comes. Geo. W. Wells, 212 N. James St. CALL ON CASEY BROS., THE SHOE MEN -—FOR— FINE FOOTWEAR, 125 W. Dominick Street. R.3. Hager Son Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, etc. FINE ICE CREAM SODA. 110 W. Dominick Street. BOGGHOBHBEEBB BOD New York Millinery Store FINE MILLINERY 105 W. Dominick Street. THE Oo00000000000000000 E. O. Rothbmund, Axt Dailorving, Rome, A, VY. PHONE 377. oo00000g0000000 oo00000000000 o00000000000000000 y—_ —_- L. G. SCHN. EIBLE Successor to J. G. Bissell, DEALER IN Drugs, Paints and Oils, Toilet Articles, etc. 117 W. Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. —_ — J. M. BRAINERD, | Photographer. | The Most Complete Framing Shop in the City. Photographic Supplies, Cameras, etc. Corner Washington and Liberty Sts. EET SER 9 PR ES Py PTE, AP F.RLORTON Furniture Dealer ™ and % Funeral Director. ’Phone 204. 170 West Dominick Street. ep gd EN ee SENIOR ANNUAL. 15 HHH HMMM HH HM SK Wyllys N. Rudd OPTICIAN, The Best of Everything Optical. 123 W. Dominick Street. He HHH HMM HH HM LUITLE'S = to buy PIANOS, ORGANS and INSTRUMENTS _iie rT Because you will receive — value Call and exe amine oo be mvine od — $12, $13.5 S15. Tunter done t« 147 N JAMES STREET. ROME, N Y is the place all kinds of for your money. Fine Sewing order FIRE WORKS AT HALF PRICE AT J. W. JEAL’S Wall Paper Store, 141 N. James St. : Boston Candy v , tiles COW You Know Good hi Cream Soda and Ice Cream, Candies and Fruits. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, LAT AA Beach Lumber Go. HITTITE T TT] P. R. HUGGINS General Insurance and Real Estate Agent 112 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. PHONE 779. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. H. C. MIDLAM, A. ETHRIDGE CO. Fine Optical Goods —_—_—_— Wholesale Grocers ROME, N. Y. W. H. MAXHAM, sa bis er oe saat eiiediictilon ane sanetiiiie ALi THE LATEST ST¥L1 Edward Comstock, on Guaranteed. Willett House Block. Kelley Schneible, Rome, N. Y. COAL AND WOOD} 25. Rees Bons 105 JASPER STREET. ALL KINDS OF Phone 149 commumenrs or | peSht and Salt Meats The New York Grocery G0. | 291 w. vosxrex steeer. Soa BOOKS City Cigar Store CHOOL SUPPLIES. All the Cu nt Periodicals. Stationery, Pens, Ink, etc. TOBACCON ISTS. J. WiLELSONMN, 112 South James Street. 116 W. Dominick Street, . ROME, N. Y. Bicycles and Bicycle Sundries. Wholesale and Retail THE SENIOR ANNUAL. ” THE BIG STORE F. E. BACON CO. MOST COMPLETE LINE OF DRY GOODS, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, DRESS GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC., IN ROME. F. E. BACON CO. Corner Washington and Dominick Sts, G. W. Beck’s Sons. KINNEY BOUTON, FULTON MARKET | [nopance Agents. 212 West Dominick Street. ALBERT KAUFMAN. OUR ANNUAL Furniture % WAS PRINTED and Upholstering. BY THE Stoddard M, Stevens Counselor at Law, Rome Sentinel Co. 176 West Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. joene Andrewe Rowland EGuger [ i NPewsy KEW lar 1, ATTORNBY AND GoUNsELOR, How Do You Like It ? Farmers National Bank Building, Rome, N. Y. Young Men’s Christian Association, | 14; tcrxowrn jaune oraver, | UUGA School of Commerce The Popular Young Man’s Club. Any self-respecting young man can join, irre- B Lif : ee ; aes reparati for Business Life as may spective of Nationality and Religious Belief. Preparation, fo = y After|graduating from the High School , be sure and obtain such a Practical be secured through a course of............ Annual Fees, Full Privileges $5.00. = “Limited 9“ 2.00. Commercial Study in Above Institution.