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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1903 volume:

ROME HIGH SCHOOL, The Sentor Annual. THE SENIOR ANNUAL. 1903. Class of Published by the Editor in Chief. John Hoyt Stevens, ‘03. Associate Edit ors. Erwin G. MeFarland,'03 Arthur R. Walter, '03, Bessie O. Cowles, °03, Laura Z. Wilson, '03, Florence Kaufman. ‘03. lass History. “What touches us ourselves should be last served,” Shakspeare says, but perhaps the class of 1903 will be pardoned if the article which touches them directly is “first served.” In 1899 we, as Freshmen, entered the new High School and gazed with admira tion and respect on the grave and dig nified Seniors, who were then occupying left. The four years which have passed since the same seats which we have just then have been very bright and happy and will always be remembered with pleasure by each and every one of us. Of course it is not to state what necessary a brilliant class we are and how notably we have con ducted ourselves through our entire four years’ course, We are especially honored in being the first class to graduate from the Rome High School after having com- pleted four years’ work within its walls. Our class has always been. noted for its enthusiasm, anion and friendship. and we are proud mnt under the able rps of teach- Miss Miss Beers, Miss Sutton, Miss Spark Thalman and Miss Beard [The next year we entered upon our M. Wil- son as principal. third year guidance of Mr. H. W. Harris to say that Mi duties as Sophomores with Mr. F. Our was under the | Harris was also our principal during this, our Senior year [There were two changes in 1902-03, when Miss Hoff- the faculty d ring the year Miss Rockwell and was filled by Mr Sutton’s place Miss Beard’s man. During the greater part of our Senior year, Mr. Harris very ec msiderately granted to us the privilege of the room, a freedom We his never before awarded to any class wish to express, our appreciation of kindness, which will long be remembered hy us and prove one of our pleasantest memories. We can never look back without a pang think of two of of regret as we our brightest and most promising members who have been taken from us. Clara Belle Randall Williams were beloved by all their fellow students, Robinson and Stuart but their loss is most keenly felt by the members of the Senior class. In our Junior year the following officers President, Howard D. Mc- Farland; vice president, Bessie 0. Cowles; were elected: treasurer, Laura Z. Wilson; secretary, John H. Stevens. Our present officers are: 4 TH Howard D. McFarland; vice president, Jennie May Evans; treasurer, Laura Z. Wilson; John H Stevens. President, secretary, On October 6 a pleasant trolley ride was given by the members of the class and all reported a good time. One of the most enjoyable features of our social life was the farewell surprise party tendered to Helen Demis Utley just previous to her departure for her future home in Indiana. She was presented with a pretty seal ring as a remembrance of her classmates, who regretted sincerely having to part with one of their most esteemed members. 18-19 Senior class On the February gave a very enjoyable sleighride to Hol- land Patent. [he Seniors this year may well be proud of their record as having had the fewest tardinesses of any class in the Rome High occasions we were We, the class of 1903, may justly pride our- School. On _ several excused an hour earlier as a reward. selves @n several other things, one of which and the most prominent, that we like ever graduated from the R. F. A. or the R. H.S. We excel them all! We extend heartiest congratulations and follow are not any other class which has our be st wishes to all the classes to and earnestly hope that they will take us as an example, thereby obtaining a firm foot hold on the ladder of success. May JENNIE EVANS, Composition on Eyes. but they is Misses Thal- man and Higham is got them in the backs I)s is sometimes letters usually things to see with. ol their head. Stevens's eyes got sore once ‘catise he couldn't see far (Farr enough. ‘They say Owens prefers Hazel eyes, but we knows Armstrong likes Brown ones. SENIOR ANNUAL. The Trolley Ride. It has been customary during the� past grades having no at the school year for the tardiness to receive one hour extra end of the month. the Senior class took a pleasant trolley ride. They left school on Friday, October 6, 1902, at 2:30 On one such occasion p. m. and hurried to catch the 2:45 trolley car. After some hastening on the part of several of the members of the class, they boarded the car and rode as far as Stan- wix, where they stopped to pay a visit to the golf house. As they found the house rather deserted, they took possession and remained several hours. Dancing was enjoyed and refreshments were served. The pies refreshments consisted of six warm three apple and three pumpkin which the boys were fortunate enough to secure at a nearby farmhouse, with the instructions “to be sure and bring the back.” The pies were exceedingly ] Bh) After danced the Virginia Reel. tins refreshments the class About 6 p. m. the good. they again took the trolley and rode to Oriskany. There (to speak figuratively) they bought out a candy store. The class yells were given and the inhabitants looked at the Roman invaders with aston- ishment. The party then set out to ex- plore the village and walked about one- eighth of a mile in the direction of Utica, where they met a car going toward Rome. They did not understand that the car only stopped at certain places, therefore they were much surprised when if whizzed past them. They were obliged to run back to the village, which they did with rather bad grace. Once more aboard the ear they gave the High School and class yells. As they passed the golf house they remembered the poor, neglected pie tins, resting contentedly on the kitchen table. On their arrival home they felt rather 6 Tue Sentor ANNUAL, Corners the snow fell so thickly that we were unable to see more than fifteen feet in any direction. Here we were invited to stop and remain until morning, but we were determined to proceed to Holland Patent, which difficult task was accom plished, thanks to the drivers, and espe- cially to Thomas Flanagan, who carried a lantern the greater part of the way. Looking for the road to Holland Patent. We reached our destination just four and one-quarter hours after leaving Rome. Miss Farr was taken from the sleigh, unconscious from the effects of the intense cold, and Herbert Smith was so overjoyed to feel once mioré the welcome warmth of a good fire that he fainted. At 11:30, all who were able, repaired to the dancing hall and enjoyed themselves Miss Lamb was taken ill at the table but soon After all had partaken of the excellent feast prepared by Mr. Thompson of the Mr. Mr. Reh again struck up the music and the until the supper bell rang at 12:15. recovered. Clarendon, Yordon and dancing was resumed and continued till 6:15 a. m. Fainting was the order of the day, so Lillian Garlick followed the fashion and twice fell in a FEINT. The low temperature had, on some. of the students and on some who were not students, the same effect that is noticed in frozen apples; it made them soft. This was particularly to be noticed in the par- lor. Mr. Thompson was avery attentive host and did all in his power to make us com- fortable, for which we thank him very much. After breakfast we started on the return trip, reaching Rome at 12:45 in the after- noon. Some of the students stayed at home that afternoon and obtained their much needed rest, while others, apparently more ambitious, went to school, Sight and Vision. “Sight he had, but not vision.” This is the beginning of an article in the Outlook of April 11 of the The author thus characterizes a man who knew had tion to correlate them with the higher current year. facts, but no constructive imagina- truths of the universe in which the unseen is greater than the seen. He carries for- ward his thesis into regions where we may not follow him in this short essay. But there are many who agree with him that sight is less than vision, and that the wel- fare of mankind depends far more upon the imagination than we give it credit for. Indeed Book we all reverence, for the saying that there is high authority, in the “where there is no vision the people perish.” Shakspeare did not intend to be taken literally when he put that celebrated pas- sage about the visions of the imagination A Midsum- Theseus is a man of into the mouth of Theseus in mer Night’s Dream. sight, and in his person Shakspeare, who has in that wonderful creation given us a THe Senior work of purely imaginative truthfulness, humorously mocks at himself in the well known lines: “The lunatic, the lover, and the poet Are of imagination all compact; One sees more devils than vast hell can hold; That is the madman; the lover, all as frantic, Sees Helen’s beauty in a brow of Egypt; The poet’s eye in a fine frenzy rolling, Doth glance from heaven to earth, from earth to heaven; And as imagination bodies forth The forms of things unknown, the poet's pen Turns them to shapes, and gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name.” like a strikes the keynote of But true Amazon as Hippolyta, woman, she is, the conception in her rejoinder to her mat- ter-of-fact lord and lover: “But all the story of the night told over, And all their minds transfigured so together, More witnesseth than fancy’s images, And grows to something of great constancy; But howsoever, strange and admirable.” Theseus takes the narrative of the ad- the mere imaginative fiction; Hippolyta, with ventures of the lovers and rustics as truer insight, sees into its meaning as an adumbration of an unseen world. The- seus has sight, Hippolyta has vision. In this age, ge, which prides itself upon being above all things practical, we do not take kindly to imaginative thought. We have a word to designate the person who sees visions which is somewhat dis- paraging. We call him v sfonary—which is the same as saying that he is unprac- tical, that his visions are illusions, and that the hard which resolutely sets visions aside, and pract ical common sense deals only with what it calls facts, is the In the face of this general persuasion, I feel inclined to only sure guide to success. support the paradox that the power of see- ing visions is a most potent factor in achieving great results; that the progress of the human race depends largely upon ANNUAL, the imagination; that progress, in fact, is but the realization of visions seen before hand and pursued with arduous and enthu- siastic effort—not only in the special realms of poetry, art and religion, but in the realms of statesmanship, of social improve- ment, of scientific research, of mechanical invention and world-wide commerce, of material and moral advancement; and that when these visions cease, and the higher qualities of the mind—the imagination, the inventive faculty, and the insight of faith collapse, then civilization decays, the race becomes effete, and the people do perish. In every line of advance the pathway forward is dominated by the men who see visions. It is true as regards material progress and achievement. Christopher Columbus saw a vision of lands beyond the Atlantic, and gallantly sailed his ships unknown search of them, into space in and we know what has been the result. A man has a vision of the possibilities of steam as an aid to industry; he invents the steam engine, and so gives the initial impulse to the immense expansion of man- ufactures and commerce which is charac- teristic of the present age. Another man has his attention drawn to the phenomena of the thunderstorm; by. pondering upon it and upon related manifestations of an occult force, he has a mental vision of a something which he calls electricity, which no man has seen or can see; that vision appears to other men, with other visions of the same sort and inspires them to such good purpose, that we have this electricity harnessed and working at our bidding, and giving promise of unlimited possibili- ties of service in the future. One sees a vision of a vast region now a wilderness — he sees a vision of that region teeming with an industrious population—of farms under cultivation, of cities built and build- 8 THe Sentor ing, of mines opened, of factories vocal with the hum -of machinery in motion. He sees that the realization of that vision demands just one thing; and that if he and those whom he can influence will supply that one thing, then not to the benefit of untold only will that vision be realized millions, but that an adequate return will be made to himself and his partners for their enterprise in assuring its realiza- tion. He projects, therefore, a great trans- continental railway; in due time it is built, and the’ vision becomes a reality. Remark this: The reality would never have been realized, but for the vision seen before. Discoveries are sometimes made by accident; but great enterprises require The your house before he builds it for you. plan and purpose. architect sees Nothing can be done intelligently, except by the person who knows beforehand what he intends to do; and no step in ad- vance can be made, except by one who has a mental vision of what does not now exist, but which he purposes to bring into being. When a model has once been made, or an example set, there are multitudes who can imitate and repeat it, who can perhaps vary it a little in adapting it, but who can Such useful; they keep up the routine, but they go no further. persons are most make no progress; they do: not advance because they have no visions, they ‘have only patterns to work by, Original -work —the work which is a distinct advance on what has been done before—the work that pushes the world ahead—this demands vision. We call it by many names, but it It is genius in the artist, it is inspiration in is the same thing under all of them. the poet, it is invention in the machinist or engineer, it is foresight in the projector of great business enterprises, it is insight in the moralist, it is farsightedness in ‘the statesman, it is faith in the Christian; but ANNUAL. whatever name we give it, it is just this faculty of seeing the possibility and ad- vantage of doing something beneficial which has not been done before; and of following that vision with the persistence the opposition of the obstructionist, and fire and enthusiasm which bear down the heart of the progressive. It is the great spiritual force in the mind of the human race. The poets are not all dead. They are not writing so much in books as they did years ago, but they are making life their poem, and filling the great heart of human- ity with aspirations for the realization of the vision of spiritual power and beauty in which the age we live in is to culmi- nate. When the object for which we work presents itself in the radiant glory of such a vision, we labor for it with delight, we joyfully endure suffering and privation for the sake of it; if need be, that it may be realized; we we accept Inarty rdom, know that even to lose our life in such a cause is, in the truest sense, to find it. But there are visions and visions. Two visitants from the world of spirits stood, we are told, upon the top of a high moun- tain, and beheld “all the kingdoms of the world and the glory of them.” They saw the same sight, but their visions differed. What was the vision of each? Think that out for yourself. Who’s Whoiin the High School. School Grinds ?—Riehards Brothers. School Dude—W. Pendell, School Politicians—Armstrong, Me Mahon. Ladies’ Man—Ed. Atkinson. Proudest Woman—Natalie Jones, Fattest Member ?—Oswald Backus. Most Generous Man ?—- Stuart Groff. Biggest Head—Loyd Golly. The Coming Man—Jennie Countryman. Most Inquisitive Person—Mary Noble. The Fastest Racer ?—Stevens. Shirtwaist Man—Jesse Bartlett. Prettiest Color—Edna Boff. A Ransome(d) Girl—Lillian Marsh. THE 1904, The array ol talent in the class of 1904 We have circus clown in the person of Mr. Thomas is indeed startling: a budding Connell, a tragic actress in Miss Cheney, Mr Mr. Searle will ere long apply the mental dis and a scientist in Hopkins. cipline he obtained in Geometry to the easier study of law; we confidently pre- become chairman of the Miss Ida Jones will in the near future go as a mis Miss Mabelle White Dress Reform and Misses dict that he will Democratic National Committee. sionary to China. will lecture on Anna and Katherine Jones will edit a new Cresar and Cicero for Miss Bielby to use Academy, together in her Young Ladies’ with a series of Mathematics written by Miss long Ph. D. and M. A. business woman. Bielby. It will not take Mr. Byam to collect the degrees LL. D., M. D., Miss Willson will make Mr. Arm- strong’s executive ability will expand and a successful expand until it may fill the office of Mayor Miss Dewey should give dan- Mr. Ely, M. A., Mr. Serip- ture, A. M., and Mr. Evans, B. A., colleagues on the next Board of Regents. of Rome. cing lessons. will be Mr. Marcy may choose between a lk etor of Divinity and writing a six-inch volume on Church and State or the life of a profes- sional athlete, and Mr. Gawkins will take time from his arduous duties as a farmer to teach his and his neighbors’ children foot ball. Mr. Richards will become a Socialist and self-made man the noble art of in the course of time, so “why should he Miss Huth and Miss Hughes will open a school study, why make himself mad?” for Modern Languages. Mr. Countryman will teach Geometry at Greenway. Miss Nisbet will teach Deportment, Miss Wheeler, Elocution and Miss Roch, Phi- Miss Noble and Miss McDaniels Miss Waldo lowe yphy. will become philanthropists. SENIOR ANNUAL. and Miss H into into busi 1e88 as Miss Marsh will be the inspiration for a pictur will g Oper other things, in partnership thers with which M1 A. Finlayson will turn the upside down And all in one class of Rowena, al artistic world this ability, talent and genius Think of it! Quotations for Juniors. gave thee Nose, nose, nose, nose, and who that jolly red nose.— -—-dr—--—n F-nl-ys-n. | am a soldier.—L-l— M Tis good to be a post. trym—n. R-ch. sub- Come, woo me, woo me.—J—nn Mrs stantial smile. A bold bad have a wife. In came Fezziwig, one vast B- -tr-e rt—n. man.—Ch-rl-s R-—ch Th-m-s C-nn-Il. -l— M-rey. can not tell what the dickens his W-lt—r Sh As huge as high Olympus. H-——p-r. rds. a Jew.- L | I am | name is.- nkb-rry. Renunciation. To Gladys fair I said today, “Sad Lententide’s not far, dear; I’m sure you'll give up many things, Pray tell me what they are, dear.” “Oh, yes, indeed!” she smiled at me And lifted her long lashes, “I’m going in for fast and prayer, For sackcloth and for ashes “T shall renounce all foolish songs, The latest waltz and measure; I’m going to give up bon bons, too, And every bit of pleasure. “I’m going to give up’’—here she paused. “Well there’s no need to parley, I think my mind’s about made up To give you up, too, Charley ba “Oh. that’s not fair!’ I cried, heartbroke, But Gladys answered, “Clearly, You don’t quite see. I’m giving up Just things I love most dearly.” —From Judge. THE 1905. The class of 1905 is, in many respects, has ever Whe l School in one of the most remarkable that entered the Rome High School. we came from the Court Street 1901 we thought we were about “It,” but when the upper classes used Force” we changed our ideas. At that time we were a very large class, but the second year found our numbers half; the that many of 1906 would look their caps than 1905, so they decided to reason for this the diminished by was the fact fellows thought that better on be Freshmen for another year. The class of 1905 was the first Fresh- man class to organize, as it was also the first to wear caps, on which four bright figures attracted the attention of friend foe. fresh actions caused the upper classmen to and It was the class which by its make laws regarding the conduct of first year students. At the beginning of the present school year this class elected the following offi- William president, Amelia Hower; secretary, Ruth cers: President, Curtis: vice Cheney; treasurer, Walter Evans. The duties of these officers have been very arduous. The president has called one meeting, the vice president has at tended once, the secretary has taken no minutes and the treasurer, as yet, has had no opportunity to rob the class of money. There are many people in this class who will some day become famous. S me follow in the their will footprints of fathers. Twenty-five years hence you will still be familiar with the names of Alder- McMahon About that time people man Atkinson, Attorney and Officer Keating. all over the United States will be talking of the wonderful success of Magician Her- They will be kicking about the weather prophet, Oswald Backus, mann, The Small. SENIOR ANNUAL. will be feeding and the Merritt. Mr. Weller will be a celebrated barber, and Mr. Mead will be a racing partner of Arthur Duffy. For Mr. Baynes we predict a very lively future as “Puck.” Miss Mabel Willson will perhaps be the sweet faced heroine of a 10, 20 and is hard to tell what occupation Roy Rich- fitted for. At the date all signs point toward a temperance and petting monkey, editor of 30-cent stock company It ards is. best present lecturer. All the scholarship honors in college will be captured by Miss Olney. The oratory of Mr. Taylor will one day re-echo around the world. It has been reported around that Miss Hayden's front name has been shortened to Stein, (translation, “beer mug.” In the funny man at the minstrel show we will recognize our Jimmy Ethridge. No admission will be charged for the priv- ilege of seeing Stuart Neiss in his profes- sional games of ball There are many more wonderful people in this class, but space does not permit us to tell of the bright future, which les in store for them. Oswald Backus and John Baynes. SENTOR Wanted. A razor Clarence TANTED TANTED TANTED By a talented and ung man, a girl Adrian C. Finlay TANTED—A R. H. S. study hall. plaything that will alarm at clo K on school days. Abbie Fowler. T[ANTED—A 8:45 a. m. Thomas Connell TANTED—A gag. Soon, a wedding M. Jemima Willson. TANTED TANTED—A compound of which Mod esty and Common Sense, with a small addition of Thoughtfulness and form the component Nellie Brown. Bashfulness, parts. -ANTED—Good nature and jollity. Clinton Searle 'ANTED—A remedy for a swelled head. Clyde Marcellus. TANTED—A lineman in either Telephone Co. George Mead. position as manager or Quotations for Sophomores. How little space ’twixt man and ape. R. M-rr-tt. And when he entered, every goose Began to cackle like the deuce. The asses brayed at one another; Twas the smelled a plain creatures brother.—Ed. -tk—ns—n. ANNUA 1] If any lared to play, would be blo today. [ have lived and love He would hedn't hed so much W-ll—--—m —v And gladly wolde he ther cuss had played the tricks he ver hi ver nis ming « R-y R-ch-rds The daisi S remains d.—Ed. -tk—ns—n. been le nger vit, if he have turned up for feet a05 learn, and gladly teche. sw-ld B-—ck-s His bark is worse than his bite [-yl-r. I'll tell the bad penny C-rlt—-n W-ll-r. Tis better to G-l- - Gr-v-s news. always turns up.— have lov ed and lost ved atall.—Ed. -tk Ah, sin was his name.—R-y R-ch What a child.—F l-r-ne In-y. Whence that M-—rr-tt. Full bone.—W-I] m C-rt-s. ‘r to have li rds. dear, sweet R lph shambling gait big was he of brawn and eke of Fresh Boys’ Class. Motto—To Tree is or not tois that is the ask Evergreen. Emblem—Weather vane (always going around doing nothing. Air: Song- The Being Always Fresh. We're fresher than the newest milk, We’re fresher than wet paint. No other men are quite our ilk, And we are glad they ain't. When I was selected to write the history of this most magnificent class I was more than honored. I thought in the words of the poet, “My soul be still And you, heart, stop cutting up.” The origin of this class is lost in the dim past, where every one wishes the class had been also. Initials for Seniors. lways Ready Walt Fraulein Micheldorfer Kaufman. Hunger Devil VMeFarland. Much Wanted Smith Eater Smith. Mule Rider McCormac Germany Frave Graceful Maiden Jewell Happy Cuss Littl Nagging Riddle Jone Prize Winner Hughes. Mightily Loved Li Remaining Candi Made Healthy Long Jogging Athlete Monahan. Able Energetic Oatman Slightly Musical Payne. Ever Amiable Williams. Never Grouchy Sweeny. [He SENIOR The Old Academy. One can hardly imagine, in this period magnificent buildings con the and of stantly many rising, interest which must have centered around Rome Academy dur- ing its erection less than sixty years ago. of Mr. Sanford Library possesses a Through the Adams, ot after courtesy the Jervis catalogue, issued one “First copy the first the building. Annual vear the erection The front reads: page Stryker, Hon. Seth B. Roberts, Alva Mudge, Jesse Armstrong, Benjamin N. Hunting- N. Bissell, Sanford Enoch B. Armstrong, Lynden Abell and others. ton, Gordon Adame, Of the 310 pupils we note a few famil- jar names. Chauncey Armstrong, George Barnard, John G. Bissell, J. J. Bradt, Theodore S. Comstock, William a Elmer, Lyman Gage, George Merrill, Gustavus M. Palmer, Albert H. Pope, Nathan P. ANNUAL. gue of the ¢ Students of Cat il ‘ rporation, Instructors and Rome Academy, Dec. 1819, A. J. Rowley Co., Re cipal and Miss Soprina Jennings precep printers.” Samuel Brown was the first prin- tress, with ten assistants. The “Corporation” includes manyfwell- remembered and greatly revered names: Huntington, president; Calvert secretary; Rowland 5S. Hon. Henry A. Edward Comstock, Doty, treasurer; Foster, John Rudd, P. Russ, John Stryker, Calvin West, Arthur S. Roberts, Helen M. Abell, Margaret O. Bissell, Maria L. Bradt, Isabella F. Denio, Mary L. Hayden, Elnora S. Kimball, Mary A. Stevens, Eliza Tyler. George Peryn, Lucy C. A course of study is mapped out for the “Male Department” and another for the “Female Department,” though there isn’t as great a diversity in the studies as might be implied; not so very many subjects, 14 THe Senior after all, with which the female mind was not deemed able to cope. We quote one paragraph relating to discipline: “The discipline of the school is severe only upon those who deserve severity, while it is mild and easy to all who conduct with propriety. An accurate account is kept of the attendance and de- portment of each pupil from day to day, and a summary of the same is sent to his parent or guardian at the close of the term. An indolent or disorderly, or immoral stu- dent will be promptly reported to his friends, and unless reformation ensue, will be excluded from the school by a vote of the recommendation of the Trustees, on the Principal. This, however, will be re- sorted to only when all other means of beneficent effecting the wholesome and ends of discipline have failed. The true teacher will know no law of action in his relation to his pupils, but that of their permanent welfare, together with the ap- probation of God.” The frequent appearance of italics in the regular text and of capitals are espe- cially noticeable, while the somewhat ancient tone of the entire document gives a quaintness and interest to it, awakening us tothe fact that time is rapidly passing and that even fifty years brings many. changes. ‘This catalogue also impresses one vividly with the thought and pains taken by the first trustees. The president and others put much of their own life into the school, and we today enjoy the result of their labor in a higher and better plane of aspiration and accomplishment than otherwise would be ours. The first annual exhibition occurred in 1850. The program, or “Scheme,” as it was called, is well gotten up, and is mod- ern in nearly every particular. The ap- pearance of several colloquies and the numbering of each order of exercise being the only exception. ANNUAL. The second exhibition contains the name of George Merrill and W. X. Ninde. A colloquy written by the latter appears as the principal attraction. No ladies allowed in this entertainment. With the third “exhibition” began the reading of “compositions.” Four readers were selected, and these read the twenty- five “efforts.” Among these readers were Amelia Steuben and Cornelia Sammons. In the fifth, Waite Brush, Payson Miner, H. W. Oliver, Rush P. Cady, Sophia Denio, Seldon Talcott appear. In the sixth we find Amy Kirkland, Belle Vogel, Julia Chapell, S.S. T. Smith, Eliza Cady, Rhoda Stevens, Frank Pope, Alice Barton, Wil- lard A. Cobb. ginning of the well-known title “The Old Academy.” Prof. Franklin Moore, the brother and friend; Oren Root, the matchless teacher: George Barton, the student and scholar‘ Payson Miner, upright, conscientious and gentle; A. G. Benedict, impartial and exact, have each left an imprint upon the citizenship of Rome that time can not efface, as have all the teachers who have filled chair in the “Academy.”. During the years. 1867-68 a regular course of study with graduating honors was planned under the direction of Prof. E. O. Hovey and Hovey and Alice Rathburn graduated and were the first to receive diplomas. The exercises were in the Baptist Church, then on Stan- wix street, and occurred in the afternoon. At this time the financial condition of the school was such that the subject was taken up by the City Fathers and the Old Academy graduated into the Rome Free Academy with all the rights and privileges which its name implies. Thus the R. F. A. continued to be for many years the beloved watchword of many tongues and when it was razed to the ground ashort time since there were few who passed that way who could not recall much that would be interesting to the pupils and graduates of the Rome High School. Emma M. Foor. This seems to be the be- principals and the instructor’s Misses Louise [ue SENIOR Special Hdvertisements. ERWIN GOLLY McFARLAND, M.D. HEART SPECIALIST. OFFICE, COUNTY HOME. Patients Treated FREE OF CHARGE Sundays between the hours of 3 and 10 p. m. . ) +4. 0 Faura Sitpha Wilson, Cttorness and Counseless at Law. Patents on all Athletic Goods. Office ¢ fannagan Wuilding, 4 vu Stannwiac Dlrect. = spears ‘B.O.COWLES, BS. | | Expert Scientist. New Book on Science. The purpose of this book its to pre- | || sent the important facts and laws un- derlying science, tllustrat.d and em- phasized by laboratory | (and experiences.) experiments FOR BRAIN AND NERVE NEW DISCOVERY, EMULSION GOLLI-QUE, (NON-EXPLOSIVE.) Large Trial Bottle Free, , Ath AT OUR. J. Lloyd Golly Co., AMERICA. ANNUAL. D. A. R. Prize Oration. This oration was written by Preston W. Hughes, 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 Revolution. Fort Stanwix, Where the Stars and Stripes First Floated. The “carrying place” between the Mo- hawk and Wood Creek was discovered and made available at a very early period. At this place, where Rome is now situated, the streams approach within a mile and a half of each other and are deep enough The the the batteau navigation. Plat,” while De-o-wain-sta, and called it for Duteh Indian canoe “Trow name, meant place where canoes are carried from stream to stream. As this was the only water route across New York all travelers were forced to go this way and to carry their boats and baggage at this place. was a most desirable The importance of a fort at this place can For this reason it location for a fort or trading post. readily be seen for in time of war it would prevent forces from entering the Mohawk valley from the north. In time of peace it would be very valuable as a trading post, since it would be accessible from all sides and on a direct route from Canada to New York city. Previous to the erection of Fort Stanwix, Fort Bull was built on Wood Creek and Fort Williams on the Mohawk. The French and Indians made a complete cap- ture of Fort Bull in 1756. and stores in the fort were destroyed and All provisions it is said that only five of the occupants the the Fort Williams was destroyed by General escaped sword of conquerers. Webb in the same year. 16 THI early summer of Two years later, in the 1758, Fort Stanwix was built by Brigadier General John Stanwix at the cost f sixty thousand pounds sterling. It wasas juare structure and was built on the most ap- proved scientific principles military engine ring of that time It was made of timber and earth, with four bastions and was surrounded by a ditch After the French and Indian war it was of little decay was suffered to go to Colonel 1k possession and it was known use and In 1776 it was repaired Dayt n toc for a short time as Fort Schuyler, which fact has caused some confusion in subse- quent history. In 1777 St. Leger with a force of Eng- lish regulars and tories and also Indians whom he had hired, besieged the fort. A General Herkimer, sent to force under raise the siege, fell into an ambuscade. The battle of Oriskany was the result. While this battle was in progress, Colonel Willett, the commander of Fort Stanw ix, made a sortie from the fort, attacked the tories and immediately after the Indian All the camp equipage, clothing, blankets and stores had fled with his troops, as did the other officers. camp. Both were captured. were taken. Sir John Johnson In his tent were found many papers and documents which were of value to the Americans. The captured spoils were so great that several old army wagons made three different trips in transferring every- thing to the fort. After the battle Colonel Willett and his men were anxious to celebrate the victory. They had received information concerning the had adopted by Congress June 14, 1777. the design of flag, which been They at once went through the fort i n search of the old the ec vlc Ts Among clothing was found cloth of blue. somewhat skilled in the use of the needle, material. red, white and Next a soldier was found who was SENIOR ANNI tars ted [It wasthen hoisted from uthwestern basti Below it d five British banners taken in battle place This flag, the first United States flag hav he stars and stripes, floated proudly the breeze above the banners of the de “| foe, thus showing on the first day of its existence that liberty and justice, upheld by brave and fearless hearts, will conquer the worst enemies. The siege continued, but the American spirit of freedom was strong in these sol- diers who fought in this fort. They suf- fered greatly yet they would not surren Surrender ? No! Never. No mat ter if they were sure to meet death, To day as we read its story we find that this fort der. was never surrendered during its entire existence. At last this siege by St Leger was raised, August 25 of the same year. After the cl ose of the revolutionary war there was no further use for the fort. As late as 1785 there were but five houses at Thus the old fort was again allowed to go this “carrying place.” to ruin but this Now not a time never to be rebuilt, ves- tige of it remains, although several rusty firearms have been taken from the earth in that vicinity. In honor of the patriots who first fought the that reminded of under stars and stripes and future generations may be the works of their forefathers, the site has been marked by cannon. On these can- non are tablets showing the plan of the fort and giving important dates in its dis- Now as we hear the us think of the within its walls for tinguished history. name “Fort Stanwix’’ let noble deeds enacted the cause of liberty we so much enjoy; let the and let up profit by the example of the us reverence name for these reasons brave soldiers who first fought for our flag and our country Tae Sentor ANNUAL. 17 D. A. R. Prize Essay. This essay was written by Mildred Cov- entry, ‘04, and received first prize, a ten dollar gold piece, in the annual competi- tion of High School students held by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Lafayette. On the sixth of September, 1757, to Marie Louise, daughter of the Marquis de la Riviere, and Gilbert du Motier Marquis de Lafayette, a child, destined to become a hero on two was historical continents, born. Passing over the early childhood of the young marquis, we find him at the age of eleven attending the College of Louis-le-Grand at Paris. Two years later he inherited a very large fortune through the death of his mother and grandfather. Soon after he received a lieutenant’s com- mission in the royal musketeers, a body maintained for the protection of the king. This was due mainly to the influence of Queen Marie Leczinska, in whose train he had served as a page. At the age of seventeen he was married to Anastasia Adrienne, daughter of the Duke d’Ayen, afterward Duke de Noailles, a powerful and wealthy French nobleman. Lafayette first heard of the Declaration of Independence while attending a dinner Duke of present, and from whom he obtained his at which the Gloucester was information. This was in 1776 while act- ing as the captain of artillery in a regi- ment stationed at Metz. Inspired by that love of liberty, which characterized his whole life, he resolved to give up his pleasant home, his young wife whom he dearly loved, his fortune, his prospects, brilliant though they were—yes, even life itself if necessary, fora land which he had never seen, a people whom he had never met, a country, which if conquered, as every one had reason to expect, would be held powerless in the firm grasp of the deadly en emy of France. Where in all the annals of history can we find another sacrifice so strange, so unselfish, so noble ? Some men have given up their homes, some their wives, some their fortunes, but not without hopes of honor, of wealth or of None of He was freedom for their native land. these things influenced Lafayette. moved by that sympathy alone which a great and liberty-loving soul must always feel for the weak and the oppressed; a sympathy which caused him to brave the displeasures not only of his family but of his king, and avoiding the officers sent to detain him, to embark for America April 26, 1777, in a vessel built at his own ex- pense. He arrived at Georgetown, South Caro- lina, on the 14th of June. panied by the Baron de Kalb and eleven officers. A riding brought him to Philadelphia, where He was accom- other month of horseback Congress was in session. At first he was received rather coldly, but the offer of a young and wealthy Frenchman to serve as a volunteer without pay in a foreign army was a matter not to be overlooked, and he was finally appointed major general. This being merely an honorary title, he served on Washington’s staff in the office of vol- unteer aide. This resulted in a firm and lasting friendship between the two men. Lafayette first comes into prominence at the battle of Brandywine, where he dis- played great bravery, and was wounded so seriously as to incapacitate him for service for two months. He was finally nursed back to life and health by the gentle Moravians of Bethlehem. We next find him at Gloucester Point, where with a handful of men he defeated a large force o f Hessians. 18 Tue Senior In 1778 Lafayette, thinking, perhaps, that he asked native could do most good in France, leave of Congress to return to his land. His petition was granted, but he was taken ill with a fever which delayed his journey for over two months, and not until the 12th of February, 1779, did he finally arrive at Paris, where he was obliged to remain in confinement for a week to propitiate the king. How much influence he may have had in securing for the United States the assistance of France, it is impossible to determine, but it is cer- tain that whatever power he may have had was exerted in that direction. In 1780 Lafayette returned to America, and sought Washington in his headquar- ters at Tappan, where he received the command of a corps of two thousand light infantry. It is not necessary to touch on all his praiseworthy exploits in the course of the war, but one point which illustrates the nobility of his character must not be overlooked. When Arnold was carrying on a cruel and brutal warfare in Virginia, His men were chiefly of New England birth Lafayette was sent to check him. and feared the southern climate, yet when their beloved leader, appealing to their honor, offered to discharge any who were unwilling to remain, not one would leave him. At allegiance by borrowing ten thousand dol- Baltimore he rewarded their Jars to furnish them with suitable summer garments. In 1784, the Americans having secured their independence and his services being no longer required, Lafayette again set sail for home. The next year he spent Fi r a few years his life was a rather unevent- abroad traveling through Germany. ful one, and then, we find him plung ed in the dark tion. and disastrous French revolu- At the outbreak of the revolution he was commander of the National Guards. ANNUAL. [It has been said that at this time he the Mirabeau their cordial co operation might have con- was most man in all powerful France, the that most able man, and ferred lasting benefits on their country. Mirabeau, however, was as unscrupulous as he was able, and with such a person Lafayette could never work in unison. It is well perhaps to mention here that some historians blame him for his part in that Let no the French revolution, but I leave matter for the French to decide. true American ever cast a shadow over the fair name of Lafayette; and let it be said that if he erred, it was but on the side of liberty for a people who were not prepared to receive it. In the vear 1791 Lafayette resigned his command and went into retirement, but he had hardly become accustomed to the life, when he was called to With fifty thousand men quiet home lead an army. he was sent to the French frontier. Two officers, both distinguished in the seven- years’ war, were given a command equal to his own and also sent to the frontier. They were discouraged with the undis- ciplined, demoralized troops, but he took a different view of the case, and under his was finally Mean- Biron and Dillon, with careful training his army brought to some degree of order. while, Generals separate divisions, had come in contact with the Austrians and both divisions had suffered a humiliating and crushing defeat. While occurring on the border, the Jacobins had the began the Reign of Terror, a period of these disastrous events were secured control in Paris, and now such madness, rapacity and cruelty that it The Jacobins knew Lafayette to be one of their has never had a parallel in history. worst enemies and sought to win him over to their side, but they sought in vain. The army turned against him, and realiz- ing that his life was in danger he at- THE tempted to go to the neutral territory of Holland. He and by was captured by the Aus- trians them turned over to the Prussians, who imprisoned him first at Wesel and later at Magdebourg. Here his honor was again put to the test, as he was told that made easier if he his imprisonment would be would give valuable in- formation to the enemy. ‘This he refused to do, and in consequence his imprison- ment was made as unbearable as possible. For almost a vear he was confined in a damp, mouldy cell, eight feet long and six wide, where little light of any kind was to be had and never any sunlight. At length their disgraceful course, returned the Prussians, ashamed of Lafay- ette to the Austrians, who transferred him to the unhealthy dungeons of Olmutz Here friend of man thousands had this firm America, this whom honored, was told that he would never again see any- thing but the four walls of his dungeon. He was designated by a number and his guards were not allowed to speak to him. The attempts of friends to rescue him proved futile, and for five years he en- dured torture of mind and body in that wretched prison, the last twenty-two weeks being rendered somewhat more bearable by the presence of his wife and daughters. In 1797 Bonaparte broke the Austrian power and France demanded her exiles. Lafayette, being free, found an asylum in Holland where by letters he was kept in- formed of both in France affairs and America. Holland France and went into re- After remaining two years in he returned to tirement at Lagrange where he spent sev- eral years in collecting his shattered re- sources and trying to satisfy his creditors. In 1808 he suffered a severe blow in the death had remained unchanged through stormy of his wife, whose faith and love SENIOR ANNUAL. 19 years of war and danger, imprisonment and exile In 1824 President of the nation, gave Monroe, in the name Lafayette a cordial in- vitation to visit America, and placed a warship at his command. He accepted the invitation but declined the warship, and taking passage in an American mer- chantman, he reached Staten Island on l5th of Augnst. He twenty-four the visited each of the states, and every town and city, every hill and valley, every lake “Welcome! The nation as one Waving banners heralded his coming by day and river resounded with Welcome! person and Lafayette!” arose to do him honor watch fires and torches by night. At one place the band played ‘Where can one better be than in the bosom of his fam- ily ?” at another, “See, the conquering hero comes!” Amid all this excitement and splendor, Lafayette did not forget to pay a visit to the tomb of Washington at Mount Vernon, and there, this man, calin in battle, dig- nified under all circumstances, patient through long years of imprisonment, bowed his head and wept—wept, not fora victorious general, not for the president of a powerful country, not for a nation’s but friend who had passed away. hero, for a kind and warm hearted The frigate the battle, conveyed “Brandywine,” named after ; Lafayette back to his native land, where he arrived October 5, 1825. The had taught the French a lesson, and Lafayette was gladly welcomed back to France. He passed quietly away on the 20th of May, 1834, and was buried in the ceme- tery of Picpus, where his wife already lay sleeping. Europe and America vied with each other in honoring the illustrious dead. Such is the history of a Frenchman whose name ought to thrillin every Amer- ican heart, whose praise ought to be on every American tongue, such is the story of the great, the good, the noble Lafayette. Americans Tue Senior The Junior Reception, Wednesday, May 27, the Junior the On class class of 1903. The gathered in of the High School and from there walked in Clarke Memorial the reception was held. gave a reception to Seniors front groups to Hall, where They entered the assembly hall in a body, where they were cordially received by a committee con- sisting of Perry Armstrong, Lyle Marcy, Maud Willson and Jane Bielby. The hall was artistically decorated with college banners and the class colors of the Juniors, purple and gold. The first num- ber of the evening’s program was an ex- After the High School Orchestra certainly furnished cellent violin solo by Leslie Marcy. this there was dancing, for which good music. Early in the evening all of the Seniors were invited down stairs for refreshments. The tables were trimmed in purple and gold, while a profusion of pansies added much to the pleasing effect. Dancing was again enjoyed until after midnight and those who did not dance found amusement in playing ping pong. The good buck and wing dancing by Frank function closed with some very Jackson. The Juniors are to be congrat- ulated on the success of the affair. Riddles. Q.—Why is Hughes like a farmer ? A.—He likes to see the Greenfield. Q.—Why did Mead wear high top shoes at the Junior rece ption? A.—It Dewey around him. was 80 Q.—Why should Richards’s father put him in the ditch? A.—It would be a good opening for Roy. Q.—Why are the front steps on Millie Hower’s built so high? A.--So that Risley can practice his high jump. Q.—Why are Nellie Brown’s cheeks like a span of horses? A.—There is one on each side of a waggin’ tongue. house ANNUAL. ().— Where pathy ? can Atkinson find A.—In the dictionary. sym- ().—Why is Roy Richards like a sput- tering candle? A.—He nuisance only when he is put out. ceases to be a Annual Meeting of the Y.M.C.A. This was an important event for about twenty-five of the High School fellows. A New England supper was the first thing on the program. ‘The boys all sat at one table with the exception of half a dozen Freshmen, who had a tea party by them- selves. Senator Baynes was the feature of the evening. Considering the quantity of beans he ate,'‘he did as much talking as He claimed that the Court Street School pupils at the next a person possibly could. table made so much noise that he couldn ’t hear himself eat. But the fellows were too busy feeding their appetites to pay much attention to him. A plate on which were two biscuit was passed to our table and nearly fifteen fellows succeeded in getting a piece. A heaping plate of ham was emptied in about a half a minute. Howard McFarland was so busy with these scrambles and his appetite that his melodious voice waS not heard once dur- ing the entire evening. Countryman got so excited at one time that he started to eat his napkin. During the ten-minute recess between the beans and the ice cream we amused ourselves by passing a large pan of beans around the table. We had it going at the rate of fifteen revolutions a minute, but Countryman got excited again, fumbled and the pan of beans fell with a thud into a pile of china. But Then a few yells After a while the ice cream came. it didn’t stay long. were given and the meeting adjourned. We are Jooking forward to the (m)eating next year. Tue Senior SENATOR We'd Be Happy If— Dudley whistle. Rowland would choke that LeOna Merrick would stop writing notes to Seniors. “May and Lu” would keep in their own crowd. Bess Cowles would stop talking. Stuart Lake wasn’t such a baby. Arthur Hitchcock would get some com- mon sense, High School Entertainments. During the last school year two enter- tainments have been given in the Rome High School. THE FIRST. On Friday evening, March 6, an enter- tainment was given by several members of the High School for the benefit of the Athletic Association. The program opened with a fine selection by the High School Orchestra. recitation by Miss Abbie Fowler. Then followed an interesting Pro- BAYNES ANNUAL, ON THE Jos. fessor E. A. Hyer’s tenor solos were then received with much pleasure. A recita- tion entitled “Caleb’s Courtship” by Char- lotte Dillingham added greatly to the en- tertainment, and Miss Dillingham merits the praise of all as a recitationist. Last on the program, but not least, was the Trial The Merchant of Venice. The principal characters were as Scene from follows: John Hoyt Stevens, who figured Duke of looked very imposing in his royal robes. McFarland, took Antonio’s Lyle B. Marcy, acted as Shy- lock, and to him must be attributed the success of the play, as he showed much as the Venice, and certainly Howard part; talent, winning the applause of all by his life-like words and gestures. Erwin Mc- Farland played the part of Bassanio and won the cheers of the ladies by his knightly appearance. Thomas Connell as Gratiano showed his talent as an orator who will make his mark in the future. The of Portia taken by Laura Wilson and Jennie May parts and Nerissa were Evans. Miss Wilson had a commanding voice and appearance as a lawyer, and it is thought her future efforts should be directed to that line of work. 22 Tue Sentor ANNUAL. The entertainment closed with another selection by the orchestra. As a whole the evening was considered a success. But in thinking over the pleasure it gave us we must not forget the faithful efforts of Miss Lamb, Miss Tucker and the mem- bers of the orchestra, who spent much time in preparing for it. OUR AUDIENCE, THE SECOND. On Friday evening, April 17, the sec- ond entertainment was given, also for the This consisted of a song recital by Mr. Rich- benefit of the Athletic Association. ard Grant Calthrop, piano selections by Miss Hobbie and selections by the High School Orchestra. The following is the program: 1. (a) Recit.—“Though Stricken,” ) Elijah. Aria.—“It’s Enough,” j Mendelssohn (b) “A Ballad of Trees and the Master,” Chadwick Handel (c) “Where’er You Walk” Mr. CALTHROP -Etude, Op. 36 Miss Hopstie. . Concert . (a) “Tam a Roamer,” from “Son and Stran- Mendelssohn (b) “If Thou Wert Blind” Johnson Con Le Siar etessscetis ci ciciseuscacus W. Berwald (d) Pilgrim’s Song I schaikowsky (e) Panny Deever Damrosch Mr. CaALrurop. Schumann (b) Mighty Like a Rose...............0.44 Nevin (c) Had a Horse (d) Two Irish Sengs (e) The Border Ballad Mr. CALTHROP. . Romanze from Concerto Op. 11 . (a) The Two Grenadiers Korbay White . Cowen Chopin Miss Hossre. Aces ni dnck can vedbawiesceardivcctscnusecet Loewe Mr. CALTurop. Personal, —Harry Hayes has left school to be- come head chemist for his father. Thomas Connell, having worn out his last pair of stockings, is now wearing long trousers. —Hopkins is said to admire scenery, Lake is especially waterscapes. A his favorite view. Henry O. Mowers has given up art work to accept a position as manager of his father’s five hens. —A conductor on the trolley car, who was not dressed in uniform, approached Miss Mabel Willson “Miss, your fare.” She indignant and and said: became answered: “I allow only Tom Connell to say that.” —Thomas Connell, having divided the second team’s money, did not have enough He tried to collect the money but could get He meeting of the second team and divided left to send a telegram to Syracuse. only five cents. therefore called a the five cents. —Charles Hammann, a graduate of R. H.8S., has returned from the University of Pennsylvania, where he has been taking The Y. M.C. A., he gave a very clever exhibition dentistry. other evening, at the of his skill in this line by successfully re- moving a tooth from a comb without pain to the comb. Tue Senror ANNUAL. Athletics. The heart of youth has ever been fired by great physical achievements and has rejoiced in the performance of feats of strength and agility. During infancy and childhood simple play and games were sufficient; but organized games and ath- letic contests are needed to bring to youth the fervors and enthusiasms required to stretch muscles, lungs and blood vessels to their greatest capacity, cause deep breathing and develop the second breath as a preparation for life. During recent years there has come a clearer understanding of the importance of proper physical exercise in the growth The old Greek theory that physical training is for the health of the strength and grace of the body, has and development of the individual. the soul, as well as for received confirmation in the conclusions Health and holiness have a deep common meaning. of physiological psychology. The sound body makes’a holy temple for the soul. Without become feeble, the heart to lose its cour- it the mind tends to age and the will to grow uncertain. Modern service more far reaching in practical psychology has rendered no benefit than in showing the intimate con- nection between soul and body, mind and brain, morality and health. No longer is it considered sufficient that in colleges well equipped gymnasiums and athletic fields shall offer opportunity for system- atic courses in physical training under the direction of competent instructors. Play space grounds for elementary schools; for base ball, foot ball, running, jumping, vaulting, throwing the hammer, putting the shot, basket ball; and rooms furnished with light and heavy apparatus are being provided for schools, from kin- dergarten to college, together with phys- ical supervisors to carry out well planned courses in the systematic training of the body for the purpose of maintaining and developing health, strength, skill, self- control and endurance and of counteract- ing the effects of faulty positions, devel - oping the muscles, stimulating the proc- esses of assimilation and elimination, in- creasing heart and lung action and so promoting healthy growth. the As never before or after Adolescence is period for wise muscle culture. they increase in weight and strength. The heart should grow rapidly in size and power and the main arteries enlarge their caliber. Careful measurements show that the difference between the strongest and the weakest youth is three times as great in the later teens as in the earlier and that this is largely due to use or dis- use. Abundance of proper exercise is now imperative and its absence fatal to the establishment of a normal physical basis for after life. Youth is the time of intense interest in athletic exercise. To be “great with hands and feet,’ as sang Pindar of the Greek athletes, is the ideal that stimulates youth to action. Organized contests of strength and skill not only furnish the opportunity for physical exercise but also develop spontaneity, enthusiasm, endur- ance and the power to observe carefully, think quickly and act with decision, judgment and self-control. The movement that has already started to bring into organic unity the education of body and mind will be carried forward until, under careful and skilled supervi- sion, many of the bad results from poor training, the excesses and regrettable ten- dencies that athletics frequently exhibit will be removed. The harmonious and symmetrical development of the physical, mental and moral powers will follow and the wisdom of Plato’s definition of educa- tion as, “That which gives to the body and to the soul all the beauty and all the perfection of which they are capable,” will be put into effect. THI Foot Ball. W. E. Lyle Barton Marcy. Captain Seripture jr Manager Not since 1899 have the students of the Rome High School shown such an interest in foot ball. The season of 1902 opened with Camden High School at Camden, the score being 0-0. Soon after Camden met defeat at the hands of the Romans with the score of 26-0. This event was duly celebrated by what is known as a “night High champions of central and western York, defeated Rome ; In the next game Rome held St. Johns to 12-0. QO. shirt” School, New 23-—(). varade. Syracuse I 2 by a score of Under the coaching of Prof. E. Hoffman the team rapidly improved and in the last game of the season, played on Thanksgiving day at Lowville, the cham- New York, Academy, were defeated by a score of 5 (), pions of northern Lowville In this game the fellows played their best in spite of the fact that three inches of the Here’s to every fellow who turns out next fall and helps to win the pennant for Rome. snow and slush covered ground. UOIQIsOg Name. “pated save x 130 165 145 155 110 150 140 151 138 120 155 154 166 Q7 ot 116 115 140 ‘05 05 16 18 17 ‘06 Curtiss.. gan..L.H.B. Gawkins......R.G. Halstead......S5ub. Harrington .Sub. Hughes....... Sub. Marcy.......025.00. Meyers....R.H.B. Mowers .E. O' Donnell....F.B. Scripture, ¢..Q.B. Shankenb’ry,L.G Walters...... RT. Wardwell.....Sub. Wilson Hazzard 04 ‘06 06 03 04 04 06 ‘Ol 04 04 03 02 06 06 17 15 16 17 18 18 18 19 18 22 17 19 16 19 Ll ell | bobo ee Cobo bo Average....17 11-17 146 Post-graduate. SENIOR ANNUAL. GAMES. Camden Rome Cazenovia...... Rome. Camden Rome. Syracuse... Rome. St. John’s... CSIs ssa sccnnse Utiea.... D. M. I Clinton.. Lowville Rome. Rome Rome. Rome. Rome. Rome ‘League forfeit. Girls’ Basket Ball. For the first time in the history of the Rome High School basket ball has been organized and played by the young ladies. They have not been very successful in winning games, but they have done well to get so firmly started and promise much Mr. Elmer O. Hoffman coached the team and acted as umpire. for future years. The first game was played at Clinton, where the home team was beaten 26 to 0. At with a New Hartford they were successful of 8 .to 2. A was played with Clinton score return game the girls redeemed themselves for losing the in whieh first game so badly by a score of 8 to 8, but on playing it off Clinton won, leaving it 10 to8. At Hamilton they lost 6 to 8. Another game was then played at Clinton with a score of 36 to 2. The games ended by the second team playing the Clinton High School second team and having a score of 4 to 4 but losing on the final, 6 to 4. Numerous games have been played be- tween the first and second teams of the school until they are so well matched that it is very doubtful which would have won could a final game have been played. At every out of town game the girls finely at where they were entertained over night, were treated and Hamilton, | so much was done for their pleasure that THI the trip will long be remembered by all who were there. Besides the great pleasure obtained from playing basket ball the game has made the girls work well in school, know- ing they must keep up their average in order to remain on the team. Miss Jane Armstrong, Captain Miss Bessie Cowles, Manager. Track Events. As an outgrowth of the revival of inter- est in track athletics last year, the present season has been quite successful. Train- ing at Riverside Park commenced before the opening of the spring term. A cinder stretch for the jumps and pole vault was constructed, hurdles made, shot, hammer Monday, May 4, proved to be an ideal day for the meet. A and vaulting pole purchased. interclass large and enthusi- astic crowd Each class had all, about thirty different fellows competed. turned out. representatives in every event; in The Sophomores: led from the start, ob- taining a place in each event, and cap- turing a total of 67 points. It was a close contest for second place, the final score 92 being: Seniors 23, Freshmen 19, Juniors 17. Mead won 23 points, that being the largest number scored by any one man. 100-Yard Dash—Mead, Mowers, Marcel- lus. Time, 114. 220-Yard Dash—Mead, Marcellus, Bart- lett. Time, 25%. 440-Yard Dash Hughes. Time, 584. Mile Run — Halstead, Time, 5:20. 120-Yard Hurdle—Mowers, Marcellus, Evans. Time, 184. 220-Yard Hughes. Halstead, Bartlett, Merritt, Dorr. Mead, Hurdle — Mowers, Time, 32. Running Broad Jump—Mead, Marcel- lus, Marcy. 17 ft. 3 in. SENIOR ANNUAI High Jump—Marcy, Evans, Marcellus. 1 ft. 83 in Pole Vault Little, Flanagan, tie; tiss. 7 ft. 10 in Shot Put—Curtiss, Shankenberry, Bell. 32 ft. 94 in. Hammer Throw Cur- Shankenberry, Bell, Curtiss. 87 ft. 8 in. One-Mile Bicycle Time, 2:444. the Bell, Gawkins, Cur- tiss. Ball—Mead, 275 ft. 2 in. Mar- Throwing Base cellus, Scripture. Class Relay Sophomores, Seniors, Freshmen, Juniors. A team was sent to the interscholastic meet at Hamilton College, winning fifth place, with thirteen schools competing. Gawkins won a gold medal and Bell a silver medal in the bicycle race, We would like to have a triangular meet with Utica and Clinton next spring. In order to make a creditable showing every one must keep this in mind—start training early, and work hard for R. H. 8. Can Any One Tell Us Where Hoffman got that cap ? Why Mead is always kicking ? Why John’s last name is Wise ? Why Winnie Williams left school ? Which girl Walter Evans prefers ? What is the matter with Atkinson ? Whether Lottie really likes Dudley ? When Carl Falk will stop smiling ? Who wears John Flanagan’s picture ? Whether Davy’s hair is turning White? Why Tom Flanagan rides on Kossuth street ? What is the matter with the base ball team ? Where Jennie: Roch gets her informa- tion ? Why Laura Wilson said “Behold” in Vergil ? Why Joe period ? Why dance ? Higham Pendell ne lf there is any plaid cap ? Why Edna Je Jack Stevens ? Whether the their dignity Whether Juliet ried at Oneida? What George Fraver said wl mes doesn t peniors hat Adams was got his oration ‘ Why school this year ? Why those in the to cough so often ? Where Lyle Marey got opinion of himself ? Where McFarland Sunday afternoons ? Ray Hale is so much German II such Erwin spends his Why Hoffman likes to go to the library about closing time ? Whether Miss “uncivilized beings ?” W hat didn’t get that example ? Why saving Irish point lace ? Higham thinks we are Bessie Cowles said when she Constance Lake is so carefully W Ly Miss Merrick doesn’t complete her toilet hefore coming t school ? Why Lillibridge was so excited at the U. F. A. vs. R. H Why Hoffman and what he means by that speech ? Why ‘ Liberty street so often before school ? S. base ball game ? says “Leave the rum,” ‘Bess” Cowles rides up and down Why Seripture did not want to go up to Manlius with the rest of the team ? W here to why the magnetic needle went around ? Why looks around, then a gir] pops up there? Hoffman got his information as a boy goes to the reference table, ANNUAI Whether roars “Mind your Hoffman is courteous when he business’ from the ros mee � W hethe Ralph Merrit is allowed to call oftener on Thomas street than he was n Liberty Why Ethel Atkinson block again to see wh went at Mrs around the Wentworth looked What Natalie Ji will be, hi a future vocatio1 propensity for Alumni Notes. R 5 Bielby is in Harold F from New York Miss Henrietta Lewis is spending a Boston Wardwell has returned California Bertha Widmann year in Germany year 1n spending the Halste ad business in Chicago Mr. Cassius has started in Arthur Wardwell, who has been very ill, has fully recovered Mr. Guillam George is taking a course in Columbia Law School. Miss Mildred Brainerd Bradford Academy the past year Mr. Walter Westwood Chicago to engage in business for himself. has attended has rone to John Sillenbeck is pursuing a course in architecture at Svracuse University. Mr. Winfield B. this year from the Buffalo Dental College. Miss Smith art department at Capron graduated Grace has been in the Syracuse University this year —Miss Edith Cornell Beta Kappa key May this year, Wolff receiving a graduated from Phi Mr. Oliver J. Story has been study- ing architecture in Syracuse University during the past year. during Edna McDaniels : 93: Grace Van Wa Carpenter, QO: : i ried genel Katheriu e Spriggs. Us: Ernest Gertrude Taylor, 84; Sarah Tibbits, Charlotte Taylor, 94; Clarence Mabel Frey, '98; Mar James Hook, ’93 The W.A.H Mrs. Elizabeth McGuiness Smith, ’88 James garet Urraves, following deaths have Bog irdus, Plays. Girl Wanted—McMahon Suburban—Jay Bronson. Vice Versa—Ralph Merritt Silent Partner Wizard of Oz Nigger Baby Out in the Streets Mrs. Jack Foxy Quiller Reba Riley Harry Littl Neiss Bartlett Stuart Lulu Greenfield. Carlton Weller Runaway Girl—Juliet Adams. Mocking Bird Public Worrier Patron of Art Gentleman Jim Henry Mowers John Baynes. Adrian Finlayson James Ethridge A Lady of Quality dams. Cordelia Gifford. Roy Juliet Miss Simplicity Tracy, the Outlaw Richards Moyer, ’S$ oceurred: ‘78: Henry Finley, O05: Notes and Comments. This year new singing books were pur , ° 3 chased which were lescribed by Miss Tucker as very appropriate seem to us better fitted used in seminary some monastery or theologic than in a High School. An important event ol the scn re) yeal was a short visit from Lieutenant Hobson. As “the Hero the study hall the America. He estingly on the of the Merrimac” entered students joined in singing spoke most inter value of education in the army and navy The lawn around the High School is in excellent condition at the present time, thanks to the care of the janitor, the pro- tection afforded by the new iron fences, and the water from the sprinkler. It im- proves the appearance ol the building greatly, and each one should take care minds the that he oft-repeated warning of Professor Harris, “KEEP OFF THE GRASS.” 28 Tue Senior Special attention is called to an inter- esting article by Rev. John H. Egar, D. D., on page 6, The purchased by subscription for us, at some When we watch the hands on the dial, as they new McKinley memorial clock, expense, is greatly appreciated. move minute by minute, we are reminded how “Time flies” and that it should not be wasted. We hope the underslassmen will realize this, for then the clock will have accomplished a double purpose, not only in commemorating McKinley's death, but also in bringing to their mind how quickly the years of school days will be past. The placed in the attic window does not in- stick with a flag fastened to it, spire one with a feeling of patriotism. A suitable pole and flag would add mate- rially to the appearance of our new school building. Perhaps the students would not find some of their work so dry if there were convenient drinking. fountains placed in hall. The very unsatisfactory. each present arrangement is We little light on the subject in order to find the need a cup (?) A wusical organization known as the Rome High School Orchestra is one of the commendable results of a worthy effort on the part of a goodly number of students to be enterprising and to contribute to the general pleasure and profit of the stu- dent body. At several entertainments they have graciously added to the program well rendered selections which have brought forth merited applause. That the orches- ANNUAL. tra may have continued success is the sincere wish of its many friends. Miss Jane S. the High School faculty has been elected to mem- Higham of bership in the Phi Beta Kappa Society of the Miss Higham attended the university no Syracuse University. At time when chapter had been established there. Since her graduation, from time to time, grad- uate students who had attained a high standing in college, have been elected members. Phi Beta Kappa are the initials of the Greek words which form the motto of the society. This is a literary society established in several American colleges to which students of high scholarship are admitted. the Rome members of this society are: Stoddard Stevens, Edward L. Stevens, and Edith Wolf of Cornell University. Some of Miss Grace Beard, a former teacher of the High School, is also a member. Miss Alden Beard, teacher of science in Rome High School, Grace formerly has been reappointed teacher in the bi- ological department of the High School of Brooklyn at a salary of $1,340. Miss Beard is the daughter of the late Dr. New prominence along scientific lines. Girls’ York, a writer of Miss Jeard’s rank in scholarship at Vassar was George Beard of high, she having won a Phi Beta Kappa key at graduation. Rules For Freshmen. The following rules were passed by the appointed committee : 1. The classification of Freshmen in regard to the Rules for Freshmen, shall be the same as the school classification. 2. No Freshmen shall wear any class insignia during the year except at the an nual field meet. 3. All shall salute the Seniors during the entire year. Freshmen be made to 4. No Freshman shall wear his class cap until on or after the first of June. J. Maroy. SENIOR ANNUAL. Changes in the Faculty. we learn of the resignation of Rock the Miss Rockwell has been earnest and untiring in It is with much regret that Miss Harriet FE. well of English department. her efforts to strengthen this department and has succeeded thereby in winning the respect and esteem of her pupils. Not athletic interests of our school only the scientific but also the will suffer from the departure of Mr. Elmer Hoffman, who indefatigable, both in originating and in sustaining in all its de- tail the works of the Athletic Association. The best wishes of both will follow college course. We understand that Miss Blanche Lamb, although having made many con- decided has been teachers and stu- dents him as he resumes his quests in Rome, has to seek a , « 2 ¢ Pn Te ae” ay E. A. (who has no invitation) ‘‘! wonder if she has forgotten me.” new field. Appreciating her musical ability and knowing that Utica is to be favored with her presence, we hope that she may become the most famous Bard- in that vicinity. 30 TH Class of 1903. Howard McFarland. President. Jennie May Evans Vice President. John Hoyt Stevens.. Secretary. Laura Wilson Treasurer. Crass Morro, o v6év amayi CLAss Fiower, Red Rose. Ciass Coors, Silver Grey and Crimson. CiAss YELL, O—M—E o'voéy ‘auaxi, ‘auayt, apaxi R: oH. , . B.'s. Nineteen three! President’s Address. Friends, Faculty and Students: The class of ’03 greets you all and wel- comes you this evening to the exercises of its own great day, the twenty-third of June, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred three. Within two days we will have reached which we have that goal, toward been The striving for long, yet seemingly short years. time is now at hand SENIOR ject ANNUAI when it is necessary for us, as a class, to part; but we can defy those circumstances to arise which can weaken the ties of friendship so dearly formed during our High brightest and happiest one, and although School Course. Let today be our noughty-three has but two more days to live, we will be of good cheer and enjoy those last few hours while we have them with us. Will you pardon a little egotism? You can see us as we are now. “Some of us are pretty and some of us are not,” but as a whole, though we look fine, we Can not look as fine as we are. Remember this is our year, our day and you are ours too—our guests, and during the exercises tonight, I bid you listen to our chosen representatives, as they pro- before us various pictures of our school life, as they prophesy into the far distant future; as they pay tribute to those dear classmates who have passed from our midst to the world beyond. And this evening as we assemble here, to be entertained with joke and satire, to chide one another, you must remember that good friendship and kindly feelings are the motives. class of nineteen the three bids its friends welcome. lo such scenes The President (of Class 03) and His White Girl. Address to the Junior Class and Other Undergraduates. As a pleasant duty I take it upon myself to advise and warn you concerning the future difficulties, which you will encount- er when you have reached the senior dig nity, which we now bequeath to you Not to discourage you at the start, the path is not all thorns. There are many roses In the way ol Senior privileges, the Junior rece p- tion, besides the admiring respect which you will receive from your lowe school mates. First, we entreat obey you to your teachers in all matters as we have done And be is one of the greatest vices of youth. We before you not rebellious, for it predict, as the reward of such obedience, that you will lead a life of ease in the latter part of your school days. Another request is that you keep up arise early so that our standard and you may leave no record for tardiness. We especially caution Mr. Searle and Miss Roch in this matter. As regards your rhetorical appearances we entreat you to follow the examples of your predecessors. Aim to inspire awe in your listeners. We already done this. some of who have You Mr. Thomas Connell, but we would ask him know of you have a Cicero in to make better use of his music (voice) box than to be wildly bawling “T have a wife.” Thus far my advice has been general, but now I will speak to a few in particular. Just a word to Miss Maud Wilson. If she remains in school another year we advise her to take a course in Chemistry so that she may have some experience in using the common ingredients of food. It may be a great help to her in the future. “Man doth author has live alone,” so Let Mr. I admit he shows a senatorial not some said. Armstrong digest this. HDENIOR ANNUAI 3] goes to Congress he spirit, but when he will come in contact with other statesmen of equal prominence who may oppose him. We advise Miss Ida course in Agricultural School. We profit to her later Jones to take a some Training think it may be of great Virgil says in his Aenid, “Woman is fickle.” We hope Mr. Countryman will think earnestly over ever changeable and this and be more careful hereafter We scarcely venture to advise Mr. Marcy for if we did we might regret it when we see him a few years hence posing as a modern Romeo. ’ Tis not because he does not need it, but such great people gen- erally know their own faults and strive to correct them. I tremble to think what distinguished the Philan- pathologists, personages will spring from wise maidens in the Junior Class. thropists, psychologists, Latin preceptresses and scientists, which are now in an early stage of development, will be made manifest in Miss Noble, Miss Bielby, Miss Jones, Miss Spriggs and Miss Marsh. careless at times. But one word lest they should be “Be ye diligent in little things and great ones will take care of themselves.” Since we have the opportunity we can not resist advising a few popular spirits who will not be Seniors next year. Mr. Walter Evans must resist the temp- tations of the opposite sex if he ever ex- pects to acquire Senior dignity. The same might be applied to Miss Shifflet and Miss Lake. To Mr. Flanagan we would say, avoid Senior girls next year; they are too fleeting. We urge Celia Graves and Mabel Wil- son to consult some eminent electrician, who will perhaps be able to invent an ingenious contrivance to awaken them in the morning. — If this were possible these THI young ladies might be able to enjoy chapel exercises more often than they do at present. Mr. Pendell and Mr. Leslie Marey.—Do not spend so much time on your toilets, as it can not improve your looks. Let Miss Wilson Miss Greenfield be more sedate Miss Miss Ethel Jones wear more cheerful countenances; it and and Bates and would add to the pleasant memories of our school days. There are many more whose faults our timely words might correct but for lack of time we must leave them unmentioned. One more thing, however, comes to me. The class, especially Lake, Fox and Gerwig, many little boys of the Freshman we most strongly urge to enter into ath- diet on Mellin’s Food We think if you you leties and also to and Cereals in general. follow reach the gigantic stature of His Majesty, these instructions may even Mr. Shankenberry. I shall intend to watch diligently for results. “A word to As a whole the Higy School pupils are wise with a few savy no more but we the wise is sufficient.” hopeless exceptions. These cases we leave to the mercy of the next Senior Class, but we hope the rest will receive our words in the kindly reproving spirit in which they are extended. them and determine to Ponder over correct vourselves, for we would not thoughtlessly find fault. As older and more experienced in the ways ol the world, we have taken the trouble to warn you. Prophecy for Boys of ’03. Ten years have passed since the world renowned class of 1903 of the Rome Free Academy held its graduating exercises. Fortune has favored me and after years of patient work and tireless energy I find myself the possessor of what seems SENIOR ANNUAL. to me a_ perfectly constructed air ship The last detail completed I make up my mind to take a long trip, feeling confident that I will have no such accidents as | have constantly met with hitherto The day is warm and as | sail directly northward, I feel that my greatest wish is fulfilled and that complete happiness is in | pass mile after mile, re- store for me gardless of direction, when suddenly I hear a clash and understanding from past experiences that it is a danger signal and that my perfect air ship is again proving imperfect, I allow myself to drop quickly to earth, but in so doing, lose control of my machine and land with such terrific force that I lie without stirring what seems an eternity Becoming aware that some one is beside me, | open my eyes and see before me a Think- ing him to bea minister and that I am man wearing a long black coat. about to die, I ask him if he has come to say prayers over me. He looks amazed for a second but his face soon clears and he answers that he is Mr. George Fraver, the most flourishing undertaker and embalmer of Greenway, New York, and that seeing me fall, he felt sure it was another chance Under ordinary circumstances I might have de- for him to increase his business. cided to accommodate him, but the name and face bring up the past so vividly that I continue looking at him and suddenly the Fraver of the Class of ’03 of the Rome exclaim, “Is it, can it be, George ree Academy?” His surprise equals mine, when he recognizes me, and in- stan tly, we are talking of the dear old class He tells president, Howard David McFarland, is in and class mates. me that our partnership with him, having charge of the marble monument department, that he does fine work, but that his specialty is still cutting White (marble. and driving-out THe Sentor ANNUAL. Aside from this Ge knows little concerning the Calling tomind the fact that my air ship is rge members of his class. injured, I immediately send for an electri- cian who comes to my assistance. My machine is only slightly injured and is soon ready for use again. As the electrician is leaving, something familar and looks about him my amaze- ment may be imagined at recognizing in this dignified, pompous gentleman, my He that he is on his way to Rome where there class mate, J. Loyd Golly. remarks is to be a great celebration that night. The fine, new, up-to-date Opera House is to be opened with an address by the great orator, Richard C, Evans, who is accomplishing wonders talks Loyd informs me that the Opera House is with his on temperance. the work of our architect, Preston Hughes, and that he has already added many beautiful buildings to Rome. As I continue my journey I overtake aman walking wearily along. He is so ragged and leoks so tired that instantly my sympathy is aroused and I am about to offer assistance when I recognize in him another of my class mates. He is one for whom we all would have predicted the greatest future and most successful life. It makes me sad to see him thus and I ask him where he is going. He answers that he is on his way to the County Home and as he says this his face brightens up- and he looks well satisfied with his destination. It seems so very natural to meet him on that self same road that 1 decide that he is perhaps the most Needless to say, it is our honor student Erwin G. Mc- happy of his class after all. Farland. It is near supper time so I stop ata flourishing farm house and ask for some- thing to eat. The woman greets me kindly and calls her husband whom I am some time in recognizing as Jay Bronson. He treats me finely and I see what a farm can be when managed by an up-to-date man with an eye for improvements. It is late when I reach Rome so I board a trolley. As I am the only passenger the conduc- tor sits down and begins to chat with me. At his first words I say to myself, wonders will never cease for I am again with aclass mate. Itis Harry Little and from him I learn that John Hoyt Stevens is the lead- ing man in a 10, 20 and 30 cent tent show in the south where his acting in Shake- speare plays is considered truly wonderful and that he from his efforts that he can afford to spend has made so much money his Sunday evenings on the “hill” as in years past. He keeps a private car in order to reach home on short notice. Harry tells me but ‘Little’ more con- cerning the class, so I buy a paper from a newsboy and try to interest myself in it. Some verses catch my eye and I read them through only to meet with more sur- prise at finding they are by Arthur Walter, copied from a flourishing western paper of which he is editor. Upon inquiring into the matter I find that, as in the old R. F. A. days, he is helped on and ably supported by his assistant, Herbert Smith. There is but one more to be heard from, and I have about decided to wait until another day before looking him up, when I see asign, “Dancing Academy,” all the latest dances taught by the best teacher in the world. Special prices to good looking girls, William Lynch. Thus the whole class is accounted -for. We were not wrong in thinking that 1903 would help the world along by its brilliancy. All seemed so happy but could they be more happy than during that last bright year at the Rome Free Academy? THe flut- my window; opening it As Lam about to retire I hear a tering outside numerous carrier pigeons fly in. Iremem- that I boy in the class and that this is the ber have given one to each day back to me. In they are to send them some mysterious way each pigeon has brought with it some article from its past home and as the things do not belong to me I take this opportunity to return to the be vs their property. Presentation to the Boys. From ‘the home of Loyd Golly has come this hat, And as the crown is far from flat, Quickly to me this conclusion comes That his brain did burst from work- ing sums Loyp GoLLy. Now herewith I present you, Jack, a pretty little token. A wedding ring will help to bind your most sincere devotion, And if in foreign climes you soon do far, far roam, This wedding ring will make you think of the Farr you left at home. Ring Jack STEVENS. Now Howard is a jolly chap, A horse we give this boy, That he may hitch it to a trap And with Ella ride in joy. Horse. Howarp McFaranp. 1. A song tonight I give to you About a girl whose name is Lu, Her eyes so dark and hair of jet Have caught you in a little net. Song. Preston HuGues. 5. To Little Harry I give some specs That he may look far, far away, And watch that girl in Clinton town Every minute, day by day. Spectacles. Harry LIttve. SENIOR ANNUAL. 6. Now, Herbert, the merchant true, An account book I give to you, not That in a law suit you may sue Without your due. knowing clearly what is Herpert SMITH. Now, William, your bright, Account Book eyes are very So accept from me dark glasses, That To make goo-goo eyes at lassies. you may know it is not right Glasses. Wiciiam Lynon. . Lest one of our class should prove a fake And in his vocation should falter, With best of give To the poet Walter the intentions I now a snake of our class, Arthur Arruur WALTER. McFarland I Snake. 9. To Erwin this brick, It is always suitable to a M(i)c. Brick. give Erwin McFar.anp. 10. ‘To Georgie Fraver we give this knife, We hope he will never use it in strife, E’en though the air with rumors is rife Of Georgie’s wild and adventurous life. Knife. GEORGE F RAVER. Prophecy for Girls of ’03. It is evening in the ancient city of Delphi. ing at the western heavens aglow with the I am sitting by my window gaz- rays of the setting sun. In my hand is a manuscript containing the story of the lives of my classmates, handed down ages ago by the ancient gods of Greece. [ will tell you how I received it. For the last four years I have traveled through Europe. I have ridden behind reindeer in Lapland and picked olives and drunk wine in Spain and Italy. Yester- THe Senior ANNUAL, 35 day I arrived at Delphi to visit the famous oracle. This started out to gratify my desire. morning, engaging a guide, | Ienter- ing the sacred temple which covers the mouth of the oracle I was conducted to the central hall, in the middle of which opened the over the well and at one side was a raised It did because J mouth of the well. A tripod stood platform surmounted by a throne. not seem at all interesting missed the fumes which were said to issue from the oracle. From here I was conducted to another large hall about forty feet high. It was lighted by four enormous windows and the sides and ceiling were decorated with frescoing in delicate tints. We started to walk around it, but when near one of the windows a stone seemed to give way beneath my feet. Instantly a portion of the wall fell back and slid noiselessly to one side. A large stone tablet was disclosed, covered with Greek characters. In large letters across the top appeared the words ‘“ov6éy ‘apyayi.” battle,” | These words were most familiar to my “Nothing without shouted. mind, I induced the guide to translate the rest of the inscription while ] copied it. This manuscript which 1 now hold in my hand is the translation. In a land yet to be discovered across the unknown nation founded rank ruling powers of the world. It will be the shall pride itself on its educational system and seas, a which will among in its leading province shall be built the “Rome High School.” tion shall go forth many of the control- From this institu- ling spirits of the nation. One class especially shall be renowned for its wisdom and the success of its mem- bers. It shall graduate in the year one thousand nine hundred and three of what Their lives as mapped out by the immortal gods shall be called the Christian era. will be long and their careers brilliant. Laura Zilpha Wilson, her ability to deal out justice; shall be long known by appointed chief justice of the nation for life. Fronia Bates will receive the appoint- ment of secretary of education, having the Nella Sweeney shall be the preceptress of Wellesley Col- assistance of Marie Lewin. lege, and from the same institution Mai Rose McCormac shall graduate. previous to accepting the position of superintend- ent of kindergartens in New York city. Natalie Reid Jones, after graduating from Mt. Holyoke College, will conduct a girls’ school in Chicago which will become the largest and richest in the world. Florence Margaret Kaufman will intro- duce methods of typewriting and stenog- raphy which will bring her praise and blessings from every business man in the country and out of it. Sadie May will raise her to the skies in the estima- Payne’s remarkable voice tion of the world, She will surpass even She will marry the Dutch Earl of Amsterdam, the Madame Patti and Jenny Lind. most envied man on earth. Mabel Smith will successfully resist the alluring influences of love and devote her life to civilizing the savage tribes of Africa and colonizing that dark continent. In this work she will be aided by Bessie Ormiston Cowles, whose linguistic powers will be marvelous. Speaking every lan- guage and dialect. in existence, she will be called upon to settle disputes between tribes speaking different languages, and receive the title of “The White Angel of Peace.” Grace Jewell will become the star act- ress of America and appear in the tragedy, “The Gravestone Cutter’s Boy,” attract- ing immense audiences. ; 36 THE Jennie May Evans will show her busi- ness ability by monopolizing the trade in ladies’ toilet and fancy articles, acquiring great wealth. Julia Monahan will be classed among the leading inventors of her time, by her invention of a system of alarms, from the small bicycle bell and clock alarm to the enormous, life buoy bell which may be heard for miles and miles. shall their efforts to a These young women profit by their motto and rise by place attained by no other class. before or after. The gt ids have spoke n. Presentation to the Girls. A little boat we give to you, [If storms you e’er should fear, Just make for the land As fast as you can And anchor close to Pierre. Sail Boat. Marie Lewin. To Bessie Cowles, we give this little bell. To call up Ketcham, she should ring it well. Bell. Bessie CowLes. We trombone, give to Miss Wilson a little So Tom will not play his cornet all alone. Trombone. Laura WILsoN. To Sadie Payne, we give This pin of Pearl. Tis just as good as if It came from Earl. Pearl Brooch. SADIE PAYNE. 5. We hope Grace takes this ribbon with delight. Because we know her fav’rite color’s White. White Ribbon. Grace J EWELL, SENIOR ANNUAL. 6. This Cholly boy we give to you With flaxen hair and eyes so blue. We hope you'll keep him evermore, For what is home without a Dorr? JENNIE EVANs. Now, Mabel, take this instrument, ’Tis given with the best intent. We understand that you are bent on Playing tunes for Archie Fenton. Mouth Organ. Mase Smira. 5. To Little Mai, We give today A noisy rattle That she may play. Rattle. Mar McCormac, 9, You are of virtue possessed, There is no virtue ever guessed With which you're not already blessed Therefore tonight we give to you A medal as your right and due. Medal. Fronta Bates. 10. Miss Julia keep this little ticker Hark! How it says to you “be quicker.” Just take it with you where you go And watch, or you will be too slow. Watch. Jutta MONAHAN. 11. To warm your heart you now must learn, Before you give it to Rathburn; So take and feed this little flame, Twill surely help to change your name. Lamp. NATALIE JONES. 12. This picture frame so neatly made Speaks volumes in itself, Please take it home, don’t be afraid For Frank made it himself. Picture Frame. FLORENCE KAUFMAN. 13. Nella Sweeney, the girl who can talk To you we give this box of chalk, Just use it on your grating voice Then all your hearers will rejoice. Box of Chalk. NeLia SWEENEY. THE Senror ANNUAL. Commencement Week Commencement Exercises. a Music ee Orchestra Tuesday Evening in the High School Building. Class: Day Exercises. Second Academic Honor, President's Address, _— May EVAN Howard David McFarland eK Le? Oration, “National Unity Class History, ) Scientific Honor, Address to Undergraduates, { Erwin Gouty MacFarvanp. Florence May Kaufman Girls’ Prophecy and Presentation, Recitation, “Gentlemen! The King!’ Arthur Reginald Walter. Robert ‘Barr. : : wy English Honor, Vocal Solo... ’ Sadie May Payne ‘ reed : : Natalie Rem Jones. 3oys’ Prophecy and Presentation, Bessie Ormiston Cowles. Music “i ee’ Orchestra. Oration, “Lincoln at Gettysburg,” William Leo Lynch. Essay, ‘Neighborly Courtesies,” Modern Language Honor, Recitation, “The Hazing of Valiant,” Mase. WILLetrra SMITH. Nella Sweeney. F Declamation, “The Ku Klux Klan,” eaten Partridge. Journey’s End in Lovers’ Meeting. Oratorical Honor, CHARACTERS. JosepH Loyp Gotty. Jack..... tent eeweeen ces George Fraver. Essay, “A Musical Olla-podrida,” Nellie..................Grace Margaret Jewell Mathematical Honor. Patience.... ......Mai Rose McCormac. Sapre May Payne. Class Song Class 1903. | Musie ee ae pe ...Orchestra. A Class Reception will be held in Recitation, “The Heart of Old Hickory,” See ); j “ � oO wi . an Seegar's Danc ing Ac ad my following the Will Allen Dromgoole. exercises at the High School. Latin Honor, Laura ZitpHa WILson. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, Essay, “A Tale of Old Granada,” Graduating Exercises of the Court Street Pace et ar f se School in the Assembly Room of eee See ee the High School. Oration, ““Russia in Manchuria,” } THURSDAY EVENING, i cleats eS Date In Sink’s Opera House, will be held the cat g frist re 3 Annual Commencement Exercises of the High School. Friday Evening—Alumni Banquet. Joun Hoyr Srevens. Tue Senior ANNUAL. BROUGHTON GRAVES, Arlington Pharmacy. Spalding’s Golf Goods. PEGGHOOBOHKHBOHDP C™ OWENS, DAY CO, Geli = Coal and Wood. @ @ ; 126 FRONT STREET. BOHHPEBHE GEO. E. BACON, McMAHON, Photographer. PICTURE FRAMES MADE TO ORDER. LARKIN, 138 West Dominick Street, -:- Rome, N. Y. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS, ae Shore i ‘tbe American Block, Rome, N. Y. Agent for the Celebrated “Dri Phut” and Gold Brand Lines. fe ok cena ee B.S. FOX CO. Wholesale and Retail Dealer: all kinds of coal and Whod | 224 South Geo orge — et, (516 Roberts Str OFFICE: 136 W. Dominick Street. ROME, a3 Xs YARDS AND MENS FURNISHER. Tue Sentor ANNUAL. Albert Kaufman, | | a, Furniture and Upholstering. — = ——= FRANK W. KIRKLAND ARCHITECT, 103 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. Golley @ Birnie FANCY GROCERIES. OUR MOTTO: A Dollar’s Worth of Goods for a Dollar. 158 W. DOMINICK STREET. PARRY JONES Masons’ Building Materials. Telephone 563. 222 Front Street. FALL LLM MMS OJ Sehr, ARCHITECT, ROME, N. Y., Makes a Specialty of Designing Handsome Conveniently Arranged and Modern Homes. He Ee EE Ut Ut UF Ut Ut UF Gardner, The Clothier’s NEW STORE, at 140 W. Dominick Street. wEEKEKEREERKEKEEERKRKE KREEKREKREREKKREKK 1903. W. C. WHITE, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN Granite Monuments, 230 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. 1872. Quality Remains Long After Price is Forgotten. MERRITT N. WILLSON, COUNSELOR AT LAw, 107 South James Street, ROME, N. Y. “== Largest and Most Convenient Brick Barn in the City. j Headquarters for all Stages. Proprietor, o. = eam |! 226, 228, 230 : W. Dominick St., =——- ROME,N. Y. A. R. DAWLEY, DEALER IN Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fresh and Salted Meats, Choice Dairy and Creamery Butter. Corner James and Thomas Streets. 10 Tue Senior ANNUAL. YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION The Popular Young Man’s Club. 131 North James Street. Any self-respecting young man can join, irrespective of Nationality and Religious Belief , l £: . | : f Annual Fees, Full Privileges, $5.00. Annual Fees, Limited Privileges, $2.00. OSWALD P. BACKUS, COUNSELOR AT LAw, 107 South James Street, ROME, N.Y. | The New Shoe Store | | 110 W. Dominick Street. || | EDWARD L, DENIO, | | | For Trunks, Bags and Travelers ’ Goods, go to H. BARNARD JR., 115 W. Dominick Street. DELL M. NEISS, MERCHANT TAILOR. Easy Place to Reach, Easy Place to Order. 133 North Washington Street, ROME, N. Y. JOHN F. ATKINSON, THE RELIABLE CARRIAGE SHOP, Rome, N. Y. 116 and 118 John Street, rie. , Cor. Washington and Liberty Sts eM ee Te Ae ee ee Cc. T. ALBOT, 212 N. James Street, Rome, N. Y. Gloves Cleaned on Thirty Minutes Notice and Strictly Odorless. Price 10 Cents. MM MM MM MM MM MM HM Wyllys N. Rudd OPTICIAN The Best of Everything Optical 123 W. Dominick St. Boston Candy Kitchen You Know Good Ice Cream Soda and Ice Cream, Candies and Fruits. Wholesale and Retail. H. @. Midlam, Fine Optieal Goods. Tue Senror ANNUAI STANWIX HALL, ®ove, � . v. The Only First Class, Modern Hotel in the City. RATES $2.50 and $3.00 PER DAY. H. H. CUMINGS JR., Proprietor. A. ETHRIDGE CO. Wholesale Grocers (FM ORTON pertain shunt FURNITURE DEALER AND P. R. HUGGINS, -FUNERAL DIRECTOR. General Insurance and Real Estate Agent, PHONE. 204 112 W. DOMINICK STREET. 170 W. DOMINICK STREET. ‘Phone 779. Rome, N. Y. iS Edward Comstock ®. 2. Greenfield BOOKS, CHINA, LIU|MIBJE|R} SS + Rees Sans ROME, N. Y. Fresh an ‘Salt Meats Eugene Andrews Rowland, Rowland, All Kinds of Home-Made Sausages Attorney and Counselor, a Specialty. Farmers National Bank Building, Rome, N. Y. 253 W. DOMINICK STREET. THe Sentor ANNUAI ROME’S DEPARTMENT STORE, F. E. BACON ® CO. Dry Goods, Carpets, Suits and Coats, Notions, Novelties, etc. Largest and Best Assortments in Town. Also an Up-to-Date Line of Seasonable Men’s Furnishings. 185-187 WEST DOMINICK STREET, ROME, N. Y. S Yd City ot “Ci Seas More FRESESRORE GEEZER. y S ¥ F.J.Hager Son A Wholesale and Retail y D Pledici i Drugs, Medicines, 2 Tobacconists $12 S. James Street. Bicycles and Bicycle Sundries. KX. J. BYAM, FLORIST. 414 W. ELM STREET. School Books and School Supplies All the Current Periodicals, Stationery, Pens, Ink, etc. J. H. WIESON, 116 W. Dominick Street, ROME, N. Y. Roberts @ Stretton, Choice Provisions, Teas, Coffees, Spices and Fruits. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DELICACIES. 141 North James Street. i ® Paints, Oils, etc. Fine ice Cream Soda. I 130 W. Dominick Street i ESSERE ODS G. W. BECK’S SONS, Fulton Market, 212 West Dominick Street. THE PALACE Lunch Room and Restaurant FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN. J. H. HOOK, Proprietor, 107 N. James Street, Rome, N. Y. E. W. Wentworth, Window Glass of all Kinds Furnished and Set. Cor. Expense and Thomas Sts. Phone 67}. [THe Senior ANNUAL, F. STANLEY COWLES, M. D., Physician and Surgeon. Offices : HOME ‘PHONE 796. A. B. COWLES, D. D. S., Dentist. Rooms 7, 8 and 9, Smith-Corcoran Block. Stoddard M, Stevens Counselor at Law, 176 West Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. Our Ice Cream Soda Excels O. W. SELLICK, CONFECTIONER. HOME MADE CANDIES, ICE CREAM AND ICES. 162 West Dominick Street, Rome. FINE FOOTWEAR All The Latest Styles. ARLINGTON BLOCK, ROME, N. Y. CALL ON CASEY Geile, THE SHOE MEN FINE FOOTWEAR, 125 West Dominick Street. MODEL CLOTHING From Maker to Wearer. 171 West Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. Haynes Hyves. Hicycle Repaiving cf all Kinds. 144 N. WASHINGTON ST., ROME, N. Y. DEALER IN Coal and Wood, Sewer Pipe, and Meat Jars. JOHN BAYNES, | Lawn Vases || 240 East Dominick Street. Telephone 374. | SC RELIABLE SHOES. W. H. Maxham. 156 W. Dominick Street. Tt 2 152 . DEALER IN Fine Pianos, Organs and all kinds of Instruments. Call B. Chase. Gebhardt. Beh g 2s and Sewing Machines � order. and examine the A Tuttle Co. Bicycle Tuning done t« 147 NORTH JAMES STREET, ROME, N. Y. THe SENIOR ANNUAL. JONES PAINT CO,, NV Specialists in Preservative Paints. GO TO THE JACKSON CO., Dry Goods, Silks, haitien Hosiery and Underwear, Ladies’ and Children’s Ready-to-Wear Garments, House Furnishings, Floor Coverings, etc. THE JACKSON CO. @ CBPEPPEPOH PLOGOGBHGHBOE Compliments of the Wardwell Hardware ee F@@SPOOBHOBHRE BBO KARL ISURKARD, Snow Abbott Ready-Made Clothing, | Bakery and Lunch Room, | a arate A and Merchant Tailors. 159 West Dominick Street, Rome, N. Y. ROME, N. Y. Wewton DB. Jones. |G es 5 ee J. B. WIGGINS SON, Successor to James WH. Searles, Mnsurance. Furniture and Undertaking, WIGGINS BLOCK, -:- ROME, N. Y. 109 South James Street. Xe Jas. Dowling, THE SINGER MFG. CO., Cor. James and Thomas Streets. 132 N. JAMES STREET Dealer in all Kinds of Men’s Parts, Needles and Oil for all Makes Shoes at Lowest Cash Prices. of Machines. Tue Senror ANNUAL SEND FOR THE CATALOGUE OF THE Mihi lacy Vile sete N. Y., THE sasimanh BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND SCHOOL. Cc. = TYLER, DEALER IN.... SELLS THE WHEELS Stoves, Ranges and Heaters, | ROME. NX. House Furnishings and General Jobbing. | Beuus te H. A. CASWELL Washburn Crosby’s Gold Medal Flour. HENRY WOLFF, 205 W. LIBERTY STREET. Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods, Cloaks, C , Oil Cloth NYE TROSSET tem con 57 wer Donnet Sec DEALERS IN Men’s, Boys’ and Children’s SMITH HAMMANN, Dry Goods, ROME, N. Y. CLOTHING 2222s id ‘Mis isses Garments 6 s Specialty oon x ls ets Ds sera i 24 he rine nities 123 Genesee Street, me a Wie aoe nel Fesdanntans tet tre Bla Dre xis UTICA, N. Y. Quayle 8 Son, Engravers, Dockash Stoves and Ranges, ALBANY, N. Y. Tinware and Kitchen Utensils, SHERMAN @ LACHER ANAM OT(VE STORE, ut Men’s Outfitters 2.2 52 Genesee Street, UTICA, N. Y. 174 West Dominick Street. 46 Tue Senior ANNUAL, Rome. Candy. Kitchen, The Alderman, Fine Frui ts, Candies and Nuts, Delicious Ice Cream and Soda Water. Cigar and Tobacco 101 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. aa Store. The 5 and 10 Cent Store 108 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. JAM ES R. PURDY, J. R. FOOT. 114 North Washington Street, FINE CANDIES 10 CENTS PER POUND. Arlington Block. er IIVIE RW bs Us 0. ZIMMERM AN CO. sec 2 i at 5 8 Cebit ws Ww LK: Sia % School, Miscellaneous and Blank Books. Gl! omerem Also Wall Paper, Window Shades and Fixtures. The Boys All Buy Their 111 W. DOMINICK STREET. ROME, N. Y. Clothes of Lake. e Geo. T. Evans Co. W.T. BINKS| | === aaa Flour and Feed, Choiée Meats 120 South James Street. 204 N. James Street. Agents for World’s Fair and Best of All Flour. H. STEIN, Boston Department Store, A. KR. Hager, 123 North James Street, Rome, N. Y. Attorney at Law. THe Sent for Good, §Servieeable Boots, Shoes and Hubbers, Call On.... Hammann Bros., 17% West Dominiekx Street. W. Y. HUMASTON, Fine Tailoring, 112 North Washington Street, Rome, N. Y. The Bee Hive, Cor. Dominick and Washington Streets. Troy Steam Laundry, J. N. HODGE, Proprietor. 140-142 N. Washington Street. Home ’Phone 246. mm ANNUAI ®. Lb. BRADT CHOICE GROCERIES, FRESH AND SALT WATER FISH. STEEL, ENAWEL AND TINWARE. 155 W. INICK STREET. DOM Use Fort Stanwix Coffees Imported and Roasted By Sears-Barnard-Pruyn Co., And Sold By All Retail Grocers. Our Annual Was Printed BY THE Rome Sentinel Co. How Do You Like It? ERE bee Ss ee Me LS Rae 4 pees : =. Z a ‘ he A = oS Nns sie S Ae Bibie oF ee es 2 a eo ee J aut . Ai cart, roe eX Boar