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

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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.

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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

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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