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

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THE SENIOR’ ANNUAL. 25 That first, innocent looking little one is a Noble fellow. the very incarnation of mischief. That which walks by his side is a curiosity, for it has been reclaimed from wildness and has become transformed into a practically tame Moose. stea Ithy Just back of him, and with step, crouches a ferocious, wild- eyed Savage “Tommy.” But enough of this. Let us pass on into the Laboratory. . That tall, slender, wiry gen- tleman, standing in front of the table, is Professor’ Campbell. “Anon he takes from bottles covered That first one, which is almost prophetic in its sage ap- filled spiring yellow substance, known to chemists as (S.) ened by meaning symbols, contains a white, his myst erious cases two with quaint and occult signs. with a awe-in- pearance, is strange, That second bottle, which is dark- almost death-colored compound, known chemically as (KNO 3.) And Professor opens a new case. What is that in that shadowy, aye, that midnight-like box Black night is the substance. now the which he draws forth from the case? as an Egyptian Shrouded in pall is the mystery of its mean- ing. for its symbol is simply (C.) Care- fully, very carefully, he weighs out to exact- ness, 37.4 grams of (KNO.3), 5.9 grams of (S), 6.6 (C). Calmly he mixes the substances; not a visibly grams of nerve quivering, not a muscle twitching. The haze disappears from our clouded senses and Horrors! the mixture is gunpowder! What meaneth the man? Is he cruel enough to destroy the frail, feminine creatures under his tutorship ? Can he so far forget his hu- manity as to extinguish in one moment the bright, happy lives of those entrusted to his care? Look! the rash deed Look! Oh! See! The match is lighted, he ignites the gas, and, horrors! he deliber- Will no one stay ately and determinedly approaches the pow- One more moment and the deed will be done. Oh! is there no help? Alas! too late! He lights the there blinding, lurid flash, a heartrending whisper from the girls, a der, holding the burner in his hand. powder. Instantly is a mad, frantic rush—and Florence Waldo falls over the hard wood es cnalr. G stands for Grace Whose last name is Felton, She is mighty “‘stuck up” with Seldon. Since she’s been “running” THE STUDENTS’ TALE. Cram Exam. Flunk Trunk Sweet angelic beings Wondrous trim and fair, Eva Bowman and Miss Ely. Studious beyond all discription. Not at all attached to boys. Vina Scripture and Maud Seldon. Ab. Orton the far-famed orator, From Rome’s great science room, May some day make a monitor, With cap, and gown, and broom. Wonder who Backus will take to the Class day reception ? Will it be Circe ? Epigram on Lake’s tombstone: Here lies a man of worth untold, Untold because unknown, His soul to nothing has he sold, For nothing did he own. Let me not burst in ignorance.—Win- - - ed W-ld-n. Struck on himself and has no rival. “Davy.”

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24 THE SENIOR ANNUAL. lets flew. The British turned and ran down Monument street, leaving the victorious farmers in possession of the bridge. The rebels pursued them hotly in their retreat, until as some of them expressed it, it seemed to fairly rain rebels From behind every stone wall, fence, bush and tree came missiles, until the retreat became a run and the run a wildly disordered flight. They would whirl about to drive away one band of pursuers, only to be peppered on another side. At length they reached Boston, hot, dusty, wounded and wrathful, but thor- oughly whipped. Such were the battles of Lexington and Concord, the beginning of the American revolution, and the forerunners of American Although they but skirmishes, in comparison to other great bat- freedom. were small tles of the world’s history, the principle of the affair—the spirit of a brave people rising in defense of their rights and liberty, has sent its echoes ringing through the world. Ruth Ellis. Senior Class Committee looking for snow A ONE ACT COMEDY. Date of action: 2:30 p. m. Tuesday, February 27, 1906. Scene of action: Rome Free Academy. Principal actors: Florence Waldo and a fairly decent hard wood chair. Softly the mel- low sunlight followsO-rd wol dawod rawa It is a calm, serene day. low sunlight falls on every man within the circumference of its gentle rays. Those ra- diant solar beams penetrate even the thick darkness and gloom of the Rome Free Academy. How blessed, yea, celestial, is the beneficent smile that old ‘ upon the school. ‘Sol’ bestows But which hark! breaks What jarring noise is that the monotonous quietude? Ah! it is the bell announcing to the dear children that it is time for the next recita- tion. Again! Again! that jarring, grating noise. “It has no uncertain sound’ (bor- rowed from one of Mr. Harris’s eloquent appeals for order.) Slowly, and with somewhat of the ap- pearance of dignity, a group of girls (beg your pardon, they are young ladies) wend Just back of them, and in no wise abashed, are sev- their way to the science room. eral little fellows who leok peaceful enough, but within their frail, tender bodies is lodged

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THE SENIOR ANNUAL. ae ee es wm iD ‘ I SENIOR DANCE. Formerly it has been the custom for the Senior Class to give a sleighride on some But, as the weather was quite changeable this year, stormy night in the depth of winter. our plans had to be revised several times. called for the Senior Class and serious consultations were At last, one and all decided that the fates were against us and a private Many were the meetings carried on. dance was decided on for Friday evening, Feb. 23. It was held in the G. A. R. Hall and every effort was put forth to make it an enjoyable affair. Elaborate refreshments were served at midnight by Caterer Tun- bridge. The music was furnished by Yor- don’s Elite Orchestra, which was seated be- hind a gorgeous bank of palms. One of our members accompanied the orchestra with his The dancing tinued untill four o’clock, and various games of cards were enjoyed by some who did not dance. The hall was handsomely decorated with banners and colored paper. The class of 1906 is noted for its good sense and we sincerely hope that the underclasses will fol- low our good example. melodious flute. was con-