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

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1913 volume:

ROME FREE ACADEMY THE STUDENTS OF THE ROME FREE ACADEMY THIS BOOK WITH ALL SINCERITY AND GENIALITY IS DEDICATED CONTENTS Cover Design, ; H. E. Dorn Editorials D. H. Mills, H. E. Dorn Personals D. H. Mills Snap Shots L. C. Rayland The Lost Purchase M. Grogan Calendar ‘ H. E, Dorn, E. A. Willson, H. L. Hook Alphabet E. A. Willson, D. H. Mills, L. C. Rayland Our Faculty, Drawing S. H. Beach, Jr. Dream of the Faculty L. C. Rayland Prize Composition, First George Vierow Prize Composition, Second Elizabeth Townsend ‘Industrial Rome” L. C. Rayland Perambulating M. Grogan 1876-1880 S. H. Beach 1897-1901” E. L. O'Donnell Cartoon— ’ Senior” B. C. Barnard Senior History M. B. Puttock Boys Prophesy . C. Rayland Girls Prophesy Max Olney Cartoon—'‘' Junior” . C. Barnard History Class, '14 . W. Prosser Cartoon—' Soph.” . C. Barnard History Class, ‘15 G. Williams Cartoon—'‘'Freshie” B. C. Barnard History Class, ‘16 S. H. Beach, Jr, R. F. A. Oracle H. E. Dorn Stories with Smiles D. H. Mills French Story M. A. Fellows Shor t Sketches F, E. Courtney Slingerland Contest H. E. Dorn Cartoon— Hallowe'en” S. H. Beach, Jr. Hallowe'en H. E. Dorn Junior Reception G. Vierow Drawing—“‘ Athletics” B. C. Barnard Foot Ball H. E. Dorn Foot Ball Team Brainard Base Ball ; E. W. Doyle RRY I. GOOD NOURSI The Senior Annual ISSUED BY THE CLASS OF 19138 ROME, N. Y CLASS DAY JUNE 24, 1913 De FOREST H. MILLS, HAROLD E. DORN, Editor-in Chies Business Manager FRANCIS E. COURTNEY EDITH A. WILLSON ARCHIE M. BAKER LOUISE C. RAYLAND EDWIN W. DOYLE HELEN F,. BLASIER BRADLEY C. BARNARD, Cartoonist EDITORIALS bout a decade ago there was inaugu li rated by the Senior Class of the Rome I ree cademy a custom of issuing a_ booklet lering none?” his book appears before every year showing the progress and de you, kind readers, your judgment and velopment of the Academy for that year criticism. precedent has continued successfully ever since. At this time the class of 1913 Wheeling the is called upon to show its hand in the shape isy task. Many of_literary” production. We, as the editors, have many difficulties, which we have PERSONALS The Lost Purchase purchasing 1g u It Should Have Been “Early (give ano pt CLASS OF 1913 THE CALENDAR Sept. 9.—School opens. Faculty is one year older. Sept. 10.—Program is started. Sept. 11.—First ? ? ? Prof. Harris’ reign. Sept. 12.—B. Greenman as a fair ideal. conflicts since Barnard recognizes Miss Bennett to Only six periods. Sept. 13.—Impossible for take nine subjects. Sept. 16.—Hughes becomes a demogogue and is re-elected president of Class of 1913. Sept. 17.—The with vacant stares. Freshmen gaze about Sept. 18—Juniors gently press upon the left flank of the Seniors. Sept. 20.—Miss declaims in the role of Count of York. Sept. 25—Miss Corbin explains in An- cient History class how the elephants of Hannibal got “cold feet” while crossing the Alps. Sept. it ITS. 27.—Second rhetoricals. All Sen- Nothing to say. Sept. 28.—First football season. R. F. A. wins! Sept. 30.—Prof. Mason absent. due from Prof. Mason. game of the F-xcuse SENTOR ANNUAL Oct. 1.—P. the since the sun has always set in the Miller proves inductively morning it always will. Oct. 2.—Miss Hamlin returns to school and finds interest in Whaley. Oct. 3.—Miss Higham practices Caes- ar’s maneuvers. She swatted a fly (in cornu dex tro). Oct. 4+—Miss Nock becomes known as Mrs. Doyle in Virgil class. Oct. 5.—R. F. A. plays Colgate scrubs. et � . x2 with Givens at ITelen Blasier is seen sitting 4:30 P. M. get excited, it was on the boys’ side of the hall. Oct. Now do not 8.—The Virgil class are aroused from methodical dreams students of the by the alarm clock. — Oct. 9.—At noon, after a clapping ap- peal for dismissal, Prof. Harris goes upon the You should not applaud for every little rostrum (more applause). Harris— thing that comes up. Oct. 10.—Little seen discoursing with R. Scully. Oct. 11- grieved over the permanent departure of her Freshman Burroughs ‘Grace Felton becomes greatly beloved actor—Bishop. ALPHABET P THE SENIOR ANNUAL i ew ers ofthe Fac whl Sob aie NOT BLACK i VING A DREAM OF THE FACULTY In Physical Geography THE HIGH SCHOOL LIFE (First Prize) lo the student entering the portico ot the Rome Ffree Academy for the first time, it is with a feeling of awe, intermingled 4 Ss with a little fear, of the instruments of tor ture, which he has heard rumored about, exist in the innermost recesses of the build however, and he pro classe 5 ing. This soon wears off, soon feels more at home. Aftet the gram has been suitably. arranged, start in full swing. first intro The incoming students are s duced to Mr. Harris, where they are initi ated into the mysteries of the letter x. In Miss Seeley’s room they are given thei first lesson in bluffing, while in the presence of Miss Hook they are taught to dissect even Under the guidance of the venerable Miss Higham, the innermost parts of a rhinoceros. they speak the language of Homer and Yea, % 5 5S of Cato. Whether they have worked hard or not they soon discover, for after six weeks the first report comes out which they must take home to Papa to sign. Fiesh- man marks are always good, but they soon grow up. And so the first year drags on, and of course they are always glad when the exams come—that’s their only chance to shine. During the second year they are intro- a number of new There 1s sagas. cuced to a versatile Mr. White, who tells them that ual if they are the Mr. Mason in that if it two straight lines are e same length; the -learned whose presence they learn were not for gravity they would be sailing around the sky somewhere. They also become ac quainted with some of the fairer sex, for instance, Miss Corbin, who tells them of the great feats of the still greater Sparticus and Bill of with whom they red-headed England. Then there is Miss the train of Caesars’ ravel in Ver Bielby army in which cingetorix is being led handcuffed. SENIOR ANNUAL They are now allowed to stand at windows without fear of molestation the Juniors. he great event of this yeay the annual Sophomore dance, which usually carried off with great success, though some of the students are carri with Punch s the class advances it di- the beginning of half minishes in size, and at the Junior year there are only about se who entered. number of new Worst experiences s usual there are a to come in contact with. Mr. farm. is to hear Good's ar old Next in line are Miss Burlingham and Miss in “Du bist Fellows, who drill the poor students wie eine Blume” from day to day. ee ee Fett ‘ora ‘ow comes the doom of evéry Junior in the school, for the eagle eye of Miss Ma loney has fallen upon him and the first thing he knows he finds his name posted upon the bulletin board with the astounding knowledge that he must appear in rhetori cals, where he is obliged to cope with Demosthenes and Cicero on the rostrum of hall. ever, not being as difficult as it seems. Dur the assembly This is soon over, how- ing this year is held the Junior Reception to the Senior class, the greatest event of school life. The Senior year comes all too soon for the student who has become attached to the life. It is hustle and bustle all school through this year to get enough counts te graduate. After a number of social func tions, the last day arrives and the Seniors make merriment in spite of their sad hearts. The graduation exercises come and then the curtain falls on the first phase of human life. GEORGE VIEROW. In English III. take thru the storm.’ ” Miss clause Stillman— Jones, that next ‘down HIGH SCHOOL LIFE “INDUSTRIAL ROME” SENIOR ANNUAL NOTI LIBRI vr”? Te I Learning irl,’ M. Hall. n Averagt rt,’ Da ady of Quality,” L lillion a Minute,” Mountains,” Bumps Prodigal Judge,’ Mack. Junior Invasion. ld,”’ Knowledge. re of Heaven,” Givens. ruxton King,” Prof. Mason. When Knighthood Was e’s .” Bluffing. he Iron Woman,” Miss Seely. he Slim Princess,” Abbie White. “The Chorus Lady,” H. Barber. Sale—A fine Kentucky thorough- Guaranteed not to shy in Virgil class. him f a whole year. not unrea- ‘ did that story pan out about that a great future is fe (seorge street who found the her growth and pros ig hailstone on his back stoop this morn ars, until ‘Nothing to 1t, e the Annual re- “He discovered it wasn’t a hail- ne. after all. The iceman left it there.” nicely tramp, a “Krumm” ward. find, home. Llowever, met lunch when W which rhe xt person man liven we were with that “Ruddy” complexion aim, and he soon became a The next person bunch of “Fellows” from ‘“Malon a “Mason.” Answered at Last HIGH SCHOOL IN 1897 The ‘‘Notes’’ Our Teachers Write During Study Periods THE SENIOR HISTORY On the 24th of June, 1909, ninety-six ages of twelve and fourteen, marched proudly up and re boys and girls, between the ceived diplomas which entitled them ent rance to high school. On September 7th of the same year, we see the same people shyl; and awkwardly marching into the study hall, amidst cheers and loud clappings. Thus began our high school career. We hearing that the Sophomores were going to were thoroughly frightened upon initiate us; but when Mr. Harris gave us an encouraging smile and told us to take seat in the first aisle, a look of relief passed over all. Then we heard something which our young ears could not comprehend: “If students will you minds concentrate your on your work, you will develop into men and women who will progress in the world.” We paid little heed to this at that time, but since, we have seen the benefits gained through Mr. Harris’ advice. It took some time to make out our sched- ules, but outside the required subjects, most SENIOR ANNUAL of us planned to take Latin, for we had Miss not heard laudets of Higham and upon acquaintance wert disappointed. bout a week had passed before we were nicely settled; then began the work. had heard of the rest of the classes calling meetings, and always—‘“by order of president”—so the first event of our high school career election of officers. Mr. Hughes, self to be the orator of the class, was elected shown him who has since president. Mr. Barnard, whose artistic car toons are l known to all the high school students, secured the place of vice presideat. bashful little Miss, felt very much out of place as secretary Lastly, Mr. thought of | + “ VLISS .NOCK, then a very Townsend, who has since benefiting himself by going into the hardware business, was chosen treas urer. I rom this time everything progressed nicely until the honored class of 1910 were preparing to leave. At the last exercises, we, as the babies, were presented with a large bottle of milk, together with a great deal of advice. Our president responded heartily to this, and with these exercises ended our first year. When we returned in September, we had the honor of becoming Sophomores. It was indeed great sport for us to see some- one else taking the ridicules which we had the year before. The worst tasks of high school came at this time; the settling of the conflicts. I say the settling of the conflicts, but undoubtedly the teachers would say the stopping of whispering. One week was taken to complete everything, then school began in earnest, but oh, what a difference. lhe girls in rows ten and eleven were be- coming more and more interested in the Almost read: Miss Willson, smiling across study hall; opposite side of the study hall. every night the same names were Mr. Dittmeyer, chewing gum; Miss Barber, seen whispering; Mr. Hook, leaving study a O wl oo Oo. e) 4 a. BOYS’ THE GIRLS’ PROPHECY THE SENIOR ANNUAL — ly something struck me with terrific force upon the top of my head and I fell to the floor. It was only a glancing blow and | was still conscious but slightly dazed. A omimenced to When sure that both his hands were employed in form leaned over me and c¢ force a cloth into my mouth. [ was this act I seized them. It was a matter of when I had him bound told only a poor man with a wife and any num minutes, foot. He but a few hand and me that he was ber of children. That he was desperate and must steal in order to provide for them. He said that Doyle had plenty of money and would not be broken-hearted upon learning of the robbery. “Who is Doyle,” I asked. “He is the i Doyle ried?” “Yes, he owner of the house. Erwin “Is he mar- Nock from | have seen her that last outburst, I let him free and told him to go, is his name, I believe.” married Ruth what I read in the papers. picture and she is a peach.” At giving him a dime and telling him to start life over again. I then passed into a room, which was dimly lighted by a small candle on the mantel piece. Close by, in an alcove, two persons were talking, while from the farther part of the house, came the noise of laughter and snatches of rag-time. I stepped near and listened to these voices, which sounded so familiar. It was evident that the two had withdrawn from the were talking over old “Yes,” said the merrymakers and times. first, “and do you remember Genevieve Meehan, the greatest flirt of our class? She married a blooming that the climate of New York State was beastly Englishman, doncher know, who said doncher know, so he stayed in Rome just long enough to get the charming Genevieve, when he hurried her off to England, doncher know. Elsie Stephens is an accomplished teacher in one of the district schools. They say she has as many as five pupils. She combined all of the near-by school districts under a recently passed law and has secured a credible number of pupils who are not afraid. Myra Ringrose has joined the army of Red Cross nu rses. Her winning smile and gentle manner has brought comfort to many lthough nerve to a broken heart and aching head. she dislikes a doctor, she had the ask one if he had not forgotten something when he said “Good-night, nurse,” to her. Mary Quinn has invented a chemical concoction which will successfully remove printers’ ink from paper. This will convert any old paper to its original value as wood 1912 pulp, even the SENIOR ANNUALS of could be redeemed. had Syracuse University and was teaching Eng- Louise Rayland graduated from lish. She gained her greatest reputation by writing a book on “How to Flirt.” It deals with the captivating methods which may be successfully employed in charming the ] young men. The book is recommended to all Juniors. Louise has just received a long testimonial from Gladys Link, explaining how wonderfully the plan worked on a bash ful youth near her home in Oneida. No one knows exactly where Clara Corn- ish is, but it is the general opinion that she, at the instigation of the manager of the Knickerbocker, is gradually working up to become a star for moving picture compan ies. Next week, the manager, Hilda Lilli bridge, expects to have a two reel picture at her theater entitled “What Happened to Clara.” Although I was deeply interested in learn ing of my former classmates, I could not restrain my impatience to meet two of them [ stepped boldly into the little al- There sat Ruth Nock and Edith Will- So great was my again. cove. son as pretty as ever. pleasure at seeing them, that I must have acted strangely, for they were somewhat startled, but upon hearing the sound of my THE SENIOR nen on em the fficers for tl ] as fol nt, Leslie aulds;: ] ‘ 1OWS President, Margaret Grogan; Secretary and Phalman. whole, well 1910-11, and the rreasurer, Rhoda s a events we were the of of the June exams., by be known no longer as Sophomores. At the beginning ANNUAL for 1912-13 President, Harry W., Margaret | were Gerard Hubbard: Seniors was much credit to ourselves. f Juniorship and anxious classmen, the most LW. Fs; reading from a clip was ‘ican history of the death of an had been spy in of the Civil 1, Mills asked at the time had finished Northern If | we Spy may use a slang should call ner a Her Frankness ‘| threw a kiss to her the othe Hook Gi “What did she Say Pe vens (downcast )—‘‘She said I wasn't much of a business man if I couldn’t estab system.” He had But the weight limit, better patronize THE 191] cademy one of In the fall of there Rome Free most successful classes that graduated from the ome, (grammar Our first year was spent m sty in dilligent Work, and with the examinations we found that we had invested our time most profitably, as nearly all of our clas were successful. Upon entering School 1ful members tried to acc work, the class, with much that vim, which others have done before them. t the same time an election of officers was Not held for the ensuing year. being a class of much business, few class meetings were held, and the officers merely existed. s to athletics, the Sophomores have held their reputation, several of our number par ticipating in football and basket ball. the year the Y. M. C. A. held an interscholastic indoor meet, i n which our yaseball, During class was well represented. SENIOR ANNUAL enjoying our Sopho to be Juniors interesting subjects, Nent ell class average, 88.81; « 81.73; final average, 86.45. 1 . honor. , 87.21 camination I examination Oratorical he O4 average, “+. Recitation Oo7 average, 4. Archie M. Baker wz fifth honor, with an aver he was compe lled to leave of illness. Inman Minnie—“On lives.’ lremat 1 1 ‘Noo! On acc “Why do you call cat Pluta account of more xaminati average, ry M. Willi examination ¢ Hook: average, 8 5 class }Q- n M. Hughes; Helen if Blasier ; awarded the 84.00, but ount rch a his numerous SENIOR 1 Thee rcises of the of 1916 were held in the Academy A bly Hall, June, 1912. The following week Prof, Nmnmencement companied our class on a picnic to Summit Park. In the Fall, when school reopened, we ; ’ ] ; , } were treated with as n upper classmen as could naturally be ex pected. 1912 was some of The second football team in composed Freshmen, W ill come star players on the largely of whom undoubtedly in the future be- cademy team. fter successfully passing our examina- tions in June, it will end our career as respect by the ANNUAL ugh the summer chool life again with yphomores. IS and silver. AT THE ORACLE OF R. F. A. Don't waste time; you can do mor five minutes now than in a thousand ftet you Pride cannot abide. Little girls are won with dolls; dollars. To be ve loved. trusted 1s a book, and they read only a page. means an old man Never again stich bliss as love's first kiss. Little things are great to men of little inds. Work in youth is repose in age. Love is like the measles; most dangerous ‘omes late in life. ‘s and wrinkles, too, may come; but a happy heart is always young. If you would go to the top, first go to the bottom, ll orators’ are dumb where beauty Grea pleadeth. lo marry a woman for her beauty is like buying a house for its paint. Phe empty vessel makes the greatest sound. Woman is Wwe ymanly . most perfect when most They: who have the most wit are the st sparing of it. Who serves everybody gets thanks from nobody. Follow the sea. will the river and you will ultimately reach Truth rise above falsehood as oil above water. STORIES WITH SMILES OF WELL-KNOWN PEOPLE moon have upon the Student—‘ None! untied.” “Three I ello Hughes, Olney THE Tremain M. Hughes, Esq., on the night of the Baptist play in Westernville, so journed from that hamlet seated comfort ably beside a member of the fairer sex, while the onlookers shook their heads, say Down the road balked, they ing, “They toil not a way the machine and as other weary travelers passed remarked, “Neither do they spin.” Kenneth, in full Girdon dressed, lo sweet Alice once addressed, “Fair damsel, make me prove my word, In game or deed, with arm or sword.” rhen Alice, with a pensive nod, Replied to the man of warrior sod, “Go thither to yond White Tad vir, nd hither to me bring it here.” When Kenneth, with a knightly tread, Returned with pole, dear Alice said, “Most gallant knight, your mighty hand Proves | may hope and love in man. Louise came into a drug store one day and asked the clerk if it were possible ti disguise castor oil. ‘It’s horrid stuff to take, you know! said Louise, with a shudder. “Why, certainly,” said the clerk, and just then, as another young lady was taking some soda at the fountain, he asked her if she wouldn't have some, too. fter drinking it, Louise lingered a mo ‘Now sir, how you would disguise castor oil?” ment, and finally observed: tell me, “Why, miss, I just gave you some “My gracious me!” exclaimed Louise. “Why, I wanted it for my sister.” SENIOR ANNUAL FRENCH STORY Rome, le 1 1913. Ne vous imaginez pas, moncher ami, que juin, j'aie quitte les etats renis et que jai voyagé en aéroplan jusqu’a la ville batie sur sept collines, la ville de Romulus, de Cicéron, et de César. Mais, voyez, il se trouve, méme ici, un petit homonym de l’éternelle cite. Eh bien, je suis descendu a un hotel si peu élégant que je ne pouvais m’y tenir, Par bonheur, j'ai pu entrer en pension chez une famille, ou je me sentais un peu plus chez moi. Je suis arrivé le soir, mais ce n’était que le lendemain matin que je me suis apergu du plus grand avantage que cette maison avait a offrir. Je venais de déjeuner, quand j’ai jeté un coup d'ocil vers la fenétre juste a temps de voir sortir de la maison a coté deux jeunes filles aux joues de rose, fraiches comme le matin. Elles portaient des livres; sans doute elles allaient a l’école. Vous me connaissez, mon ami; ce ne serait pas moi qui hésiterais 4 m’engager dans une aventure, surtout de la galanterie. Au bout d'un instant me voila sur le trottoir, suivant les pas de la beauté et de la jeunesse. Comme nous ayancious, d’autres jeunes filles et de jeunes gens se joignaient a la procession, mais, ce qui m’a_ beaucoup etonne, ils marchaient fréquemment en couple. Enfin nous sommes arrivés devant un batiment en briques, a deux ailes, entre lesquelles, au fond d'une petite cour, se trouvait une colonnade de style baroque, qui paraissait servir a la fois a attraper la pluie et a renvoyer les rayons du soleil. Les marches devant la colonnade étaient décorées de jeunes hommes, étendus, les jambes pendantes, dans des attitudes plus ou moins pittoresques. Quelques uns, assis sur le gazon pres du_ trottoir, s’occupaient a moutrer aux passants les couleurs éclatantes chaussettes. de leurs D’autres, plus am- bitieux, essayaient de voir combien de fois Memorial Day Observance Epitaph for a Knocker “In Physical’’ which tells Kennetl testant, cl THE SENIOR ANNUAL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS HALLOWE’EN PARTY Our class of 1913 held, on the evening of October 31st, one of the most successful and pleasing Hallowe'en parties that has ever been managed by any previous gradu ating class of the Rome Free Academy. It was pleasant because many members of the faculty were, for the first time on such an occasion, kept from the realms of slumber and transported over unknown lands. The event was successful because we did not fear, as is generally the case, that our party lower classmen, would be usurped by the for we had all confidence, and knew that nothing could be accomplished by the feeble and inferior abilities of the Juniors. ll the invited and welcomed guests met at 6 P. M. on North Washington street, roomy vehicles of No time ing, and the “vain animals for safety’’ were where three rural type were soon filled. was lost in start soon outside of the city and climbing the hills north of Rome. At Ridge Mills they were brought to a pause to allow the addi- tion of a large cask of sweet beverage. Che pleasure of the trip was aided greatly by the perfect autumn weather, for the night was ideal, and the sire of the evening shone radiance upon the happy clusters. There were no incidents of mishap, and for this reason the young men, longing for adven ture, decided to relieve the horses upon the ascent of the lofty hill near Lake Delta. As we were jogged along, different members of the party pointed out places of special historical interest, while others sang of love and forgot the nation’s mourning. Our vigorous party arrived at its desti- Westernville, at nation, 9 o'clock, and as soon as the musicians could remove their instruments from the cases, dancing was begun. We found the hall to be excellent for the affair, and to this extent it was ap- preciated by all. The glassy floor was spacious and easily accommodated the sixty present. The guests looked like so many princes and princesses, all breathing so much splendor upon each other, as they glided about. fter an hour and a half of splendid ex ise, fatigue umed thought in parts. removed minut Impatience oO iSs¢ mbled aftsmen and lhe teachers, awat slumbet pre nterest, espect as depicted in t light as this did ove and long to renew We arrived in the vest of humor, and all insurpassing jo ew moments Ol! Grammatical Points explaing dl Too easy the question a second to stop her ; replied Helen, “is both con “Why, a kiss,” mon and proper.” THE THE JUNIOR RECEPTION On the evening of May 2d was held the annual reception of the Juniors to the Seniors of the Rome Free Academy. Be- ginning at about 8:30, the large hall known by every one as the far-famed Seegar’s Dancing Academy began to fill with stu- dents of every class, from silly Freshmen to dignified Seniors—also Fox. Dancing began soon, and everything went along smoothly until Fox succeeded in losing This, kind readers, was not due to excessive indulgence in punch ; his equilibrium and fell. nay, not so, for it was yet early in the evening, before he had time to quench his thirst too mightily. Speaking of that modest beverage, we must needs mention the two stately Juniors in whose care the serving of it had been intrusted, namely, “Peanuts” Hyde and Charles Vredenburg, It is said of them that every time one of the dancers had a glass they felt it obligatory to have one, too. With the exception of Fox attempting the “Boston,” there was no other novelty dances allowed, and at 2 A. M. the dreamy strains of “Good Night, Dear,” gently re- minded the revelers that the night was far advanced. SENIOR ANNUAL Soon the hall remaining ‘of the night’s festivities except vast was empty, nothing the myriads of banners bearing the thrilling letters, “R..F. A.” Gio Vs, “14 CONUNDRUMS Q. “What are the three quickest means of communication ?” A. “Telephone, telegraph, tella—Helen Blasier.” ©. “If a fellow would black Elsworth Mack’s shoes for a nickle, how much would he paint a barn for?” A. “A quarter.” Prof. Mason in Physical Geography Class— What i youthful age have?” Mary Kaufman—‘It is V Prof.—“And what shape does it have in shape does a river in its shaped.” old age?” Mary—‘Why” (thought) “like U.” The greatest homage we can pay to truth is to use it—Tom Preston. A man of words, and not of deeds, Is like a garden full of weeds. —R. Hyde. iss Fellows—‘Well, one is about as ] lite as again when it Dorn— Because Summer changes reason, Exams. are forgot; Girls are all in (Oysters the season, are not here was a girl, and wasn’t it quaint? She laid out a dollar on powder and paint, With a pencil of bismuth her eyebrows t trace, nd for Innocence, gone forever. Working without method is like the pig’s 1 goes all tail; day and does nothing faces are often masks for vacant Will Pretty minds.—J . ams. Mason a pipe what happens to it?” Miss Scott Prof. “ WVhen steam passes int ‘It goes into the pipe.” Senior I’m Very I TiZze boun l � potatoes, nnual Busine asked yrromptness he answere Back to the Land ound be a farmer, hand. to husk the pumpkin 1 � tearful onion hoe; sugar beets And parsnips I will grow. ‘rec autumn is upon us town afar, lunch at room three. ie THE FOOTBALL, 1912 The close of the football season of 1912 marked the end of one of the most suc cessful and encouraging schedules known for many seasons in R. F. A. The season was a splendid one, not because the team defeated some strong opponents, but en tirely because of the ingenuity shown by the The manager must be lauded for the interest he jlayers and the supporting students. 7 b took in an unprofitable business so far as personal gain is concerned, but otherwise We zealousness overlook the excellent a paying business. must not in our services of our coach. He gave freely of his know] edge as a player and director, and this, no doubt, was by far a non-compensatible aid, the spirit of which evidently led the team in all times of threatened defeat to final success. Now, turning to the representative army, we find many gridiron stars and _ brilliant scholars listed side by side endeavoring to the last to make their high school truly The aggrega- recognized as an ideal one. tion combated with such teams as Colgate ‘Varsity Scrubs, Norwich High, North and East Syracuse Highs, Fulton, Johnstown SENIOR ANNUAL and modest Utica, “last though not least in love. The team was composed of a number of former players and as many unexperienced ones. We find Murphy at his place at left end, and along with him at the other ex- tremity Keating, the sensational player of the unexperienced type. Continuing along the line we look upon the tackles, Capt. Inman and Schneible, two players who de- serve much credit for their consistent play- Next, with interlocked Williams both of whom are good contestants. find at the shared some of the honor of last year's ing. feet, we ap- Parks, We who proach the guards, and center Krumm, player victories. He played well in every game Lined up behind the wall is Brad Barnard, the little quarter- in which he participated. back who led the team with great ability. Behind him we find the line plungers, White, whom may be Hughes and Race, all of classed as excellent players. Crider must not be overlooked, although he was not present at this view, as his work at full- back was much praised, and we grieve to think that he was injured at a time when he was needed most. As substitutes were THE SENIOR ANNUAL 45 — represented Wright, Beach, C. Dorn and Clifford, all of whom played well at various times. On September 28th the R. I. A. played its initial game at home against the team team of East Syracuse High School. The Rome team played a fast and aggressive visitors the game, giving at no time the slightest hope for a tally. The local team played well, and every player deserves an equal share of the resulting glory. The final score was, Rome 62, East Syracuse 0. The October 5th, was with Colgate Scrubs at next contest, which occurred on Rome. The game was hotly contested, and the real winners could not be determined until the end of the struggle. Overlooking the fact that the Colgate men greatly out- weighed the locals, one could see clearly that the Romans could play to some extent, Often were the heavy Colgate backs thrown for losses, and at end runs they failed en tirely. Only by mass plays, in which their weight was the only factor, did they make their greatest gains. Many times Race, Keating and White circled the end for long runs, but it was only during the last quar- ter that Keating recovered a block punt made by Colgate and ran 40 yards for the only score. The game ended with the score, Rome 6, Colgate 14. The Rome team journeyed to Utica on Columbus Day to meet their old rival on Marathon. Romans the plains of The wholly forgot their defeat of a week before, but they were ever mindful of their victory of a year ago, and to repeat this act was their aim. The game opened with each team desiring to grasp a victory, but this was not to be an easy seizure, for the spoils of the struggle were destined to be divided equally. The field was slippery, and fumbles were frequent as a result, yet the game pro- gressed with determined ardor. White's in- dividual playing for Rome was a distin- guishing feature. Fine score, 0-0. On Saturday, October 19th, the heavy Norwich School invaded the historical city, and carried away from High aggregation the honors of the day. Despite the wet and muddy grounds and the fact that the out-of-town team outweighed the locals, the Romans put up a plucky fight. Keating made the only score, a field goal from place- ment. The game closed Rome 3, Norwich 6. The Rome team traveled to Norwich on October 26th to play the return game. The contest took place upon a slippery field. Judging from the previous game, the Romans had little hope for a victory, but they fought stubbornly. From the begin- ning of the game until its close the Romans did not have the slightest chance to make any great gains through the heavy line of their opponents, but the Norwich backs con- touch- tinually broke through for many downs. Total score, Rome 0, Norwich 51. The North Syracuse High School team came to Rome on November 2nd to play football. with confidence. a game of The Rome team met them The local aggrega- tion clearly outplayed the visitors in every stage of the game. Time and time again the Rome players would recover their oppon- fumbles and turn them into ents’ scores. The contest ended Rome 35, Syracuse 0. Election Day marked the contest with Johnstown High School in this city. Al- though the visitors were no match for the strong Rome team, yet the boys of John- Romans their weak stown showed the points. The contest was in many respects similar to the one with East Syracuse, a large score for the locals and a blank for White's throughout the the visitors. interference, which was prominent season, showed itself brilliantly, also Race’s speed and the alertness of Keating and Murphy a os vad, os a ™ a Ee ace B e sat EF | Hu rathe!l was probal knowing last lse. but THE SENIOR Jeff—Mack and Holland. Mutt and Prof Mason in stand for? limony the symbol Al. M. Alcott woul Miss hles composition on How Socialism ? l’'reshman—B Miss Ahles think, but t y obv erse “dividing Sing a song Omg a od Miss Maloney nd tho she e'll pass Chat Teddy It takes a { please him, nd when she wants to make His fairone has to squeeze him. Here's to the Class of °13, very good class that is certain, Its members are few, But they're all very SO We would like to see: By Fox in a Buster suit and collar Marie Raffauf sitting in the same seat all one period. Josephine Rowland on the street wit Miss Nourse. Mr. rostrum. Good making a_ speecl Gillett on a can. Williams in tights. Ruth (indignantly )—‘ You had no busi ness to kiss me!” wasn't business; it was Erwin— But it pleasure. ANNUAL In Ancient History Miss Foot— What's the most important ient hist x4 “Antony and Cleopatra.”’ Foot “Mr. Williams LIVE ‘ts of Greece.” “Doughnuts.” 5s absently some dazzling pyro- some of those foreign beautiful, but I wouldn't go comet Because it Hamlin. blasiEr. dalton. langE-man. byroN Helen Helen Helen Helen Helen curtiss. Mill while students were visiting t ss at the Saturday ( opper 1 I 1¢ establishment: ‘Hey, Beeman, rest of those you and the employees get to work.” In German Class Satisfaction Guaranteed ocean ?” M. Reese THE SENIOR ANNUAL pu ccmaaes Bate Bei Bets Be Cre ae { : N % Vas amd Oat Oa Na AA Po ae HE v1) a THIS FINE ANNUAL J, WAS PRINTED BY J. GUERNSEY BOOK AND JAMES ST. JOB PRINTING ROME K THE Miss Maloney shouted to (who was in charge, a Freshman who had left his seat)—‘ Coon! Coon! Take your seat.” Baynes— ! thought she was screaming at me.” When You Want a Hair Cut or a Shave Look for the U R NEXT SIGN The Arlington Barber Shop A. E. AUDAS, Prop. Seegar’s Dancing Lcademy BEZOLD STREIFERT FURNITURE REPAIRING Refinishing and Upholstering 115 W. Liberty St. Phone 1293 English Restaurant L. A. MERTZ, Prop. 117 North Washington Street A Cool, Neat and Sanitary Place to Eat Your Lunch after Theater Party PRIVATE ROOMS FOR SMALL PARTIES All Kinds of Salads Ice Cream and Cake SENIOR ANNUAL W. Y. HUMASTON FINE TAILORING Special Attention to High School Students Room 6 112 W. Dominick Street J. J. REAMS Guns, Pistols, Ammunition FISHING TACKLE AND SPORTING GOODS 220 W. Dominick Street ROME, N. Y. DREPHUT SHOES FOR W. P. HICKS 2194 W. Dominick Street THE WHOLE FAMILY ROME, N. Y. THE CLUB GARAGE Buick AUTOMOBILES _ Reo Storage, Repairing, Cleaning, Polishing and Supplies LAGAt STUART 317 W. Dominick St. Here’s to Eva Burlingham, We hoped she had a dowry; Altho she hasn't, who will care? I’m sure not Mr. Mowry. Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers 50 THE SENIOR When Gabriel’s horn is blown aloud, nd echoes back from cloud to cloud, lo call us to our last exam., Chis Senior girl will try to cran W. C. WHITE SON MONUMENTS, MAUSOLEUMS AND STATUARY Howell, The Dentist 111 N. Washington St. ADAM GEORGE ALDER Liverymen CARRIAGES FOR PARTY USE 150 W. DOMINICK STREET M. J. BAKER Tailor and Draper 208 W. Dominick St. FOR QUALITY AND STYLE In Clothing, Shoes, Watches and Jewelry, go to J. GOLDMAN’S, 109 $. James St. Guaranteed Watch Repairing at Lowest Prices ANNUAL Diamond Spring Bottling Works ALL KINDS OF CARBONATED BEVERAGES Diamond Spring Ginger Ale a Specialty CHARLES T. HUGHES SON RIDGE MILLS ROME, N. Y. Casino Theatre M. W. SANDUSKY, Prop. A. S. NOONAN, Tool Mch, Works SOUTH JAMES ST. ERIE CANAL Automobiles, Motorcycles, Bicycles J. L. GALINSKY Clothing, Furnishings Shoes Made-to-Measure Clothes 203 S. JAMES ST. For if she will, she will you may depend on 't, nd if she won’t, she won't—and there's an end on 't. Louise Rayland. Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers THE In Examinations Laugh and g the room laughs with you, Flunk and you flunk not alone; For each of your friends in flunking away, ul i Has a record all his own. JOHN BAYNES Coal and Wood 240 East Dominick St. C7 é Ge” sas, A ‘olumlia Anilling Mills Vouk : Soy 5 Dallviggan Unde yuear Ve Ke Doyle Lome, 5 J Y, A: . EDICK Paper Box Factory Cor. Front and Washington Sts. JOHN SEIFERT Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery Daily and Sunday Papers, Stationery Phone 679 204 N. James Street SENIOR NNUAL McLean's, Expert Cleaners and Dyers 92-94 Washington St., Utica, N. Y. Branch Office in Carroll Bldg Rome, N. Y DR. C. J. SPRIGGS H. WEINBERG (Successor to ALPERT CAPLAN) Merchant Tailor Steam Cleaning, French Dry Cleaning, Dyeing Pressing and Repairing Work Special Attention Given to Ladies’ WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED Phone 382-W 242 W. Dominick Street Open Evenings Smart Millinery Your Inspection is Solicited I. C. WOOD, 117 W. Dominick St. Bailey— What do you think of the war?” Hubbard— ‘What war?” Bailey—“The war in Turkey.” | Hubbard— I really can’t say; I haven't seen any of the films.” Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers THE SENIOR ANNUAL May we kiss whom we please, and please | PUYSIGAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT whom we kiss. 1. Seifert and V. Wil Ox Tee RB. Fi sas liamts. THE ROME Y.M.C. A. ROSCOE C. MARRIOTT Cigars, Tobacco, Confectionery 214 S. JAMES STREET If You’re Loyal to One You’re Loyal to Both HOT AND COLD BATHS AT ALL HOURS GEORGE W. PORTER H A IR DRESSING TONSORIAL PARLORS 227 West Dominick Street ROME, N. Y, OPPOSITE WHITE'S HOTEL And Hair Goods of All Kinds inte al ere ae MRS. G. A. SEES Shampooing a Specialty | Hine N{illinery 181 WEST DOMINICK ST. MRS. E. J. PRIESENDORFER WM. HOLLOWAY SONS Show a Complete Line of the Very Latest in MEN'S FURNISHINGS AT ALL TIMES 182 W. DOMINICK STREET Up Stairs) 155 W. DOMINICK ST. Bargains in Tools Mechanical Drawing Instruments Machinists’, Carpenters’, Plumbers’ and Mold- ers’ Tools SOLOMON'S BARGAIN STORE ; EN PS Sa ees 5S eS Overheard in the dressing room after MOORE’S CREAMERY football practice: Bill (observing a hole in Krum’s sock) Butter, Cheese, Eggs, Teas, Coffees | — 1 sce your toe is getting better.” d i Krum—‘“How’s that ?” AND CANNED GOODS J Py Bill—“It’s able to be out. Our Prices are Always Right 121 N. Washington St. Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers THE There was a nice girl sorter, And I think I hear them say That her marks at the end of the quarter Ran nearly up to “A.” Ruth Walz Awnings Tents Wagon Covers Couch Hammocks Canvas Work of all Kinds MILVO’S AWNING and TENT WORKS PALACE LUNCH We Serve the Best Meals in the Gity G. F.. LUTZ, Prop. GEO. W. SNOW, The Clothier CUSTOM AND READY-MADE Hats, Caps and Furnishings 144 West Dominick Street GREEN EAMES DRUGGISTS 127 North James Street SENIOR ANNUAL DavlesKnowers FINE CLOTHING For Men, Women and Children 207-209 W. Dominick St. ROME, N. Y. H. W. WELLER BARBER SHOP Hair Cutting a Specialty 121 N. WASHINGTON ST. The Bee Hive The Store that Undersells and Overvalues Every Other Store in Rome Ladies’ Furnishings Ready-to-Wear Cor. Dominick and Washington Sts. PROUD AS YOU ARE of your daughter, and proud as she is of gradua- tion honors, there is soon but a memory of such events unless a portrait keeps the record of each milestone of youth. Our styles of School Pic- tures are appropriate to the occasion. Hendricks, Photographer 142 W. DOMINICK ST. M. Raffauf—“And we had such fun with the mistletoe. Every time the boys came in some one would get caught.” “Oh, I'd been Miss Stillman wish there!” Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers THI In Ancient History Miss Corban (telling of ness )—‘Why, he even had coins at that time.” MILVO'S DELICIOUS ICE CREAM 141 N. James Street, ROME, N. Y Fort Stanwix Knitting Co. W. J. CARROLL, ROME, N. Y. Proprietor QUICK SHOE REPAIR Repairing Done While You Wait JOE RAY FIRST CLASS Single and Double Rigs CARRIAGES FOR ALL OCCASIONS Cc. B. WILSON, 110 N. Washington St. S. James St., Rome, N. Y. SENIOR ANNUAL HARRY W. DURFEE Ice Cream and Sodas ALL KINDS OF Fruits, Nuts and Confectionery 14. NLS KLASSY KLOTHES SHOP Ready-to-Wear and Custom Clothes and Furnishings W. Dominick St. ROME, N. Y. Compliments of DR. HARRY E. HODGE DENTIST 169 W. Dominick Street City Barber Shop Six Chairs No Long Waits F. L. MARTIN, Prop. Staple and Fancy Groceries NEW YORK GROCERY ROME, N. Y. ho’s bound to win ller share, at least, of kisses, Who knows enough not to go in When it is raining kisses. WV. Raffauy Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers £ THE Beyond Her ¢,’ said her mother, “how was you kiss Ernest n't tell, mother, for In turned down the light.” last night “ Exclusive Styles in MILLINERY at RECORD'S 205 W. Dominick Street BAHR CO. High Grade Shoes and Oxfords DOMINICK AND GEORGE STS. Red and Blue Stamps Home-Made Exclusive Sale of Uf Cc bee � ee piri Sthicka Whitmans 3 Home Mave S Candies Ice Cream } lees and Soda [2 AS and Foss UN _AS Nes = C% Chocolates 117 N. James Street. Rome, N. Y. SENIOR ANNUAL Wbite’s Hotel Always Saye Red Stamps Every Book is the Same as $2.50 in Cash at the BOSTON STORE STURTEVANT-WILSON CO. Stationers, Booksellers, Wall Paper and Window Shades College and School Pennants and Athletic Goods 166 W. Dominick St., Rome, N. Y. M. KAPLAN Ladies’ and Gents’ Tailor CLEANING AND PRESSING Phone 201-W 214 N. James Street “So Would I” Junior— Gee, I'd hate to be in Prof.’s hoes.” Wise Fool Junior - How’s that ?” “They fell in the well last night.” Please Mention The Senior Annual when Patronizing these Advertisers THE SENIOR ANNUAL MOTION WORLD Carroll Theatre OPEN ALL SUMMER COOLEST PLACE IN ROME Home of Moving Pictures and Popular Vaudeville OUR MOTTO—Come when you like, stay as long as you like, you will always find a good show at the Motion World PICTURES CHANGE DAILY Daily Matinee, any seat, 5c. Evenings, 5c. and 10c. 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