Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1906 volume:

MARSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Cbe JVIassasoit TOLUJVie ixx published by the Class of 1906 of the International Y ouri S Men ' s Christian Hs- sociation Craining School of Springfield Massachusetts. Hnno Domini MCM I Cbis Volume is Hffcctionately Dedicated to JVIrs, Gleaner S, Kloods Our friend and Benefactor Beloved and Honored by 6 very Craining School Student, in JMemory of JMany Happy Hssociations and as a Slight Bxpression of Our Love 7 : Mi ' s. Glcatior 8. Cfloods prologue I N presenting this, the third volume of The Massasoit, to the students and friends of our Alma Mater and especially to the class of 1906, we sincerely trust that it may prove an appropriate souvenir of Training School life; that it may exalt the high ideals of our school in the eyes of the world ; that it may picture her beauty, may reveal her strength and reflect her inner life. In view of the brief space of time allotted, and with “that thesis” claiming much of the editors’ attention, we feel that we have come far from achieving any standard of perfec- tion in literary or artistic composition, and we are free to confess, as did Goldsmith with his Vicar, that “there are a hundred faults in this thing.” Yet if it shall prove that this volume expresses in any measure the cherished memories of the many pleasant, recreative, and instructive hours spent during our college days, we will in some degree have achieved our purpose. As editors we lay no claim to striking originality, but this little book is the result of the co-operating thoughts of many persons, and to any who may recognize in The Massasoit their own thoughts, we tender our hearty thanks. We are especially indebted to the faculty for their hearty co-operation; to the various class officers for their valuable literary contributions; to t he societies and organizations who furnished cuts for the managing editor, and to all who have in any way contributed to the success of our publication A humble tribute, w T e lay it at the feet of our Alma Mater, trusting that it will not fail to prove to those who peruse its pages an agreeable companion, and that The Massasoit will find in you a warm friend. “SQitb hallowed tread, we seek life ' s old familiar ways Hnd lingering there, sweet mcm ' rics throng us of the days Inebriate with youth ' s joys, ere life had known its pain; So may we seek this book, when each from each life ' s tide f)as borne us far— to lay the weight of years aside Hnd lingering o ' er these pages— drink youth’s cup again. Acuity, We)} OVY •|s luaenh?, A) umni , anA -All who love our Vl ) Q IMafer„ 4U u .■• aUi,-. JVIcmbere of the faculty L. L. Doggett, Ph. D., President: History and Litera- ture of the Young Men’s Christian Association, Methods of Religious Work. (50 Northampton Avenue. J. T. Bowne: Librarian and Instructor in Association Methods. 121 Northampton Avenue. F. N. Seerley. B. Pn., M. D.: Anatomy, Psychology, and Personal Work. 180 West ford Avenue. II. M. Burr, B. A.. B. D. : Christian History and So- ciology. 250 Alden Street. J. H. McCurdy, M. D. : Physiology, Physiology of Exercise. Gymnastics and Athletics. 308 Eastern Avenue. W. G. Ballantine, D. D.. LL. D. : The Bible. 321 St. James Avenue. M m. W. Hastings, Ph. D.: Anthropometry. History and Philosophy of Physical Training. 108G State Street. Elmer Berry, B. S. : Physics, Chemistry, Gymnastics, Athletics. 154 Alden Street. •faculty )Massasoit Board H. J. Thompson, Prophet F. E. Seybolt, Ass’t Business Mgr. J. T. SELLER, Editor-in-Chief H. S. Smith, Editor W. L. Hawkes, Business Manager S. B. Buckland, Artist R. D Tucker, Historian F. D. Smith, Photo Artist L. E. Day, Poet T aimng School Ideals Contributed by professor F). JM. Burr H S the Training School grows in the number and influence of its students and alumni, the ideals which have been its inspiration are more and more a matter of interest, hence there is no need to apologize for an attempt to formulate them briefly. The central thought of its educational program is, that “The proper study of man is man. ' ’ This does not throw any discredit, even by implication, upon the study of the natural sciences. We simply insist that man gives meaning to nature, and we study the natural sciences as they contribute to a larger knowl- edge of the nature and destiny of man. Our ideal is to develop a school of “The Humanities,” to use an historic word, or of “Humanics,” to use a more modern and descriptive word. “Humanics,” according to Webster, is the “Science of Human Nature.” It is a study of the physical, mental, moral, and social nature of man, and should furnish a scientific basis for social life and service. No attempt has been made to cover the whole field of education. We believe most heartily in college and university training. Many of our men are college graduates. We do believe, however, that it is to the advantage of the whole educational movement to have different types of specialized training developed to meet the needs of special professions, and social service is already a profession that needs its own tech- nical school. In developing a technical school for the training of those who wish to make the work of the Young Men’s Christian Association a life work, the “Logic of Cir- cumstance” has led us to emphasize an element of education which confessedly needs more emphasis in general education. One of our leading educators said not long since, in a public lecture, that the weak point of our modern education is that it is “too individual- istic, and fails to develop in a large number of stu- dents the “social spirit.” The supreme object of ed- ucation from tbe standpoint of the state, which pays the bills, is to develop men and women who have not 12 THE MASSASOIT the individual to fit harmoniously and helpfully into the social whole. Our ideal, then, is not merely a school of Association technique, but one which shall develop the social spirit and the capacity for social service in a high degree. To that end we concentrate attention upon those subjects which have directly to do with mail ' s consti- tution and conditions , — the forces which make for his physical, mental, moral, and social de- velopment, and the principles which should control and direct men ' s relations with men. All the studies wdiich have to do with a man’s body and its upbuilding are shaped by the thought which is not new but given a new emphasis, “Sana mens in sano corpora.” While it is not always true that a good body means a good mind and character, it is true that mental and moral power have a close relation to physical condition. Physical vitality and control give to mind and character adequate means of expression. Genius has been defined as “power to work,” and power to work depends to a far greater degree than most men imagine on physical merely individual capacity, but a sense of social re- sponsibility. With leading educators in school and college and university we believe that education fails, unless it develops the truly social spirit, which enables Dormitory THE MASSASOIT 13 condition. A careful study of the men who are leaders in the business, political, and educational life of to-day shows that they are for the most part men who have inherited or acquired a high degree of nervous vitality. It is the steam in the human engine which gives it power to drive. It is of the greatest importance then that this dy- namic quality be conserved, increased, and handed down to coming generations. As so large a part of our population must live under the necessarily- artificial conditions of city life, it becomes increasingly necessary to make the conservation and development of this vital energy a matter of careful thought and an in- tegral part of our system of education. This the Training School is aiming to do with ever increasing success, not merely through the work of its graduates in the Young Men’s Christian Associations, but also in schools and colleges. This need is being so strongly felt that there is a great and growing demand from these schools, colleges, and universities for carefully trained teachers of physical training. This demand we can only meet in part as yet, but it is the ideal of the Training School to do so more and more, and to give Gymnasium physical training a new place in the program of gen- eral education. It will not be long before physical 14 THE MASSASOIT more effective method of religious education the Train- ing School is taking an honorable place. Her students are taught “in season and out of season” that character building as well as body building is a science to be studied. We share in the growing conviction that reli- gious education has been sadly neglected. Parents have thrown the responsibility on the teacher. The fear of sectarian pros- elytism has muzzled the teacher. The Sunday Schools reach not more than twenty per cent of the children. Add to this the fact that the instruction in our Sunday Schools is confessedly on a lower plane than that of our public schools, and it ceases to be a matter of wonder that a large part of our population is religiously uneducated. Such a situation is an an- omaly for a professedly Christian people who even stamp on their coins “In God we trust.” It is our ideal not merely to help to place religious education in the Association on a more scientific and effective basis, but to hasten the time when religious education, in the large education will be as common and as scientifically di- rected as education in the sciences, and the school is Senior Table, {floods full Dining Room playing her part in this important movement. In the new movement towards a more rational and Cdocds F)all “May he who enters here leave care behind, and find comfort and content the handmaids awaiting him.” 16 THE MASSASOIT and catholic sense, shall be considered a necessary part of general education. The Young Men’s Christian Association is funda- mentally an educational movement. Its ideal is to sup- plement general education at its weakest points. It is the ideal of the Training School to furnish leaders for this movement who are not merely trained in the tech- nique of their work, but who are men of vision, — seeing the ideal of a more vigorous, more intelligent, and more consecrated C hristian manhood, and equipped to make that ideal real in their own lives and in the lives of the voting men whom they touch. Hlumm Hesociation L. G. Rawhins, ’98, president Chinge to Remember in “Your first field That you are “green .” That you must continue to study. That you must “deliver the goods,” as promised. That your predecessor has a few friends in the community. That the Woman’s Auxiliary is not the whole Association. That success may be won without hanging your sheepskin over your office desk. That a necktie which would scare an automobile will find a ready purchaser at the next “rummage sale.” That it is better to wait for the business man than to keep the business man waiting. That the state secretaries are worthy of occasional con- sideration. That the teaching of a Bible class will not redeem your reputation for unbusinesslike bookkeeping. That an anthropometric chart is not a character sketch. “Get next !” That the state convention does not need you, but that you need the convention. That you are too small for the position if you cannot find some time for recreation. That writing a thesis does not cancel your obligations to “Old T. S.” That the fact that you are giving your life to the movement does not excuse you when the subscriptibn book comes to hand. That if you forget (?) to register, it will be wise not to talk too loud about the corruption in local politics. That the member you avoid on the street will care but little for the “glad hand” in the building. That if you should get too big for Association work, try insurance. That if you discover a tendency toward pessimism, it is time to change your breakfast food or resign. That work that is worth while costs a man his life. That “faith working through love” is the best antidote for “the blues,” for laziness, and for professionalism Our Hlma JVIater All hail to dear “T. S., Each son your love confess, Your voices raise. IIow much to thee we owe See in our faces glow, And deep within we know, And sing thy praise. Plow full of strength thou art ! What grace of head and heart, While in thy youth ! What visions great are thine, Causing thv face to shine With light that is divine, The light of truth ! In the world’s wealth thou ’rt poor, But all thy sons are sure Thou ’rt rich in love. Tho simple is thy dress, Great is thy power to bless ; We love thee none the less — Cannot but love. Friends have been drawn to thee Who will forever be Dear to thy sons. Henry S. Lee we claim First in thy halls of fame, Then Mrs. Woods — a name Dear to thy sons. Life of thy life are such, No one may say how much To us they gave. Unto all future time, Still shall they live sublime, Not only in this clime, But ’cross the wave. All hail to dear “T. S.,” Each son your love confess, Your voices raise. How much to thee we owe See in our faces glow, And deep within we know, And sing thy praise. Senior Class, 1906 Class c Class Officers Rat-te-te-thrat, te-thrat-te-thrat ! President Terre-te-lix, te-lix, te-lix! John W. Storey T. S. ! T. S. ! Naughty Six! Vice-President and Historian Raymond D. Tucker Class Colors Secretary-Treasurer Crimson and black. William H. Beckett Che Class of 1906 IMstory of the Senior Class, ' o6 or ' E have almost c o m - pleted our his- tory and life at old “T. S.” The three years here have see m e d very short, and as we think of what they have offered us, we ask. How have we used them ? That we may answer this question, may we not spend a few minutes in tracing the evolving process which has taken place in our class? first In mid-September. 1906, a group of thirty-two men found themselves in the ‘‘Jubilee Room.” We were to organize a class. How strange we felt! There we were, fourteen to take the Secretarial course and eighteen the Physical course. We represented four countries and more than a dozen states. We well re- member looking at one another and endeavoring to find ourselves. Morong, Scneider, Cundiff, Long, Marsh, Knapp, and 1 lavnes, all of whom have since gone into the world’s battlefield, were there that day. There, too, was O’Brien (“O B”), who later finding himself carried away from ’06 cried, Put me off at Buffalo! and there the Buffalo boys have held him. Though we lost these men, still we have kept in touch with them and remember them as classmates. The two Smiths were in the group. Who would have thought Jimmy” Smith would become the Benzine” character of the class, or dreamed how modest “Chesty Smith” would become ? Ah ! we must not forget Pereira ; he was there. Let ’s see, how long did it take him to learn his first word, — “Bum Shack”? And now, who for president? Wilson. Storey be- came vice-president. An accident prevented Wilson from remaining at the school and he was succeeded by Jack” from the Emerald Isle, while “Lefty Cobb” be- came our vice-president. After debate and difficulty our class yell was adopted and crimson and black were THE MASSASOIT chosen as class colors. Though organized, we felt a bit homesick. This need was met by an informal reception given by the upper classmen. Will we ever forget that jolly hour, when gathered about the piano, we heard the boys of ’0 ty 4 and 5 as they showed us how to sing the songs of “Old T. S.”? This was followed a few days later by a grand reception given to our class. Here it was that we made our debut bv giving our class yell, even if we did have to use the blackboard at last. While settling down to studies we began to hear the words, — “Pee-rade” and “Chestnut Hunt.” Our ques- tions regarding the first were answered by one glimpse of the “T. S.” boys dressed and ready for a “Pee-rade” in the halls. As for “Chestnut Hunt,” riding in the special car, the rough and tumble games at each stop, the sweetness of the half-cooked chops in the woods, and the fun derived from foraging over Wilbraham Hills with members of the faculty and Training School boys, told the whole story. About this time Professor and Mrs. Burr invited us to spend the evening of November 21 at their home. Here we drank in the spirit of good will that character- ized the hour. Several of the fellows gave a history 23 of their lives, an event which suggested the formation of the “Royal Order of Helps” in our class. Special meetings were held monthly, where each member told his life history. Our social committee provided lunch, and this aided in making them jolly times. Here Seller made a reputation with the song, “Says I there ’s a hole in the doughnut, too.” During these November days we thought of home and Thanksgiving. At this point we heard about “Mother Goose” — another mystery! Soon, however, we learned that “Mother Goose” was a jolly friend and loving mother of every class entering “T. S.” and that she provided Thanksgiving Day Joys For the Training School Boys. “Philosopher and Poet” Day produced songs for the occasion, and when the hour arrived we sang and ate with a will. Why was our table decorated with green? Here our Irish president first revealed his fund of stories direct from Ireland. The result? Well, I know no Junior (and I dare sav no other friend present) sufifered from indiges tion after the laughter “Jack” created. It was a red letter dav. 24 THE MASSASOIT Soon our first term was over and we parted. On returning, Beckett and Giles had joined us, one from Maryland, the other from Texas. Beckett proved to be another musician. Early in the year we were fortunate in securing as additions to our class, Dr. Durgin, Dr. and Mrs. Dog- gett, and Mr. Berry as honorary members, also Dr. Seerley, who has stood by us in victory and defeat. At this time we also added our class motto, which hangs in the “Tower Room with our names attached, — “Not as unto men, but unto God.” During our first year we had entered the school ath- letics, furnishing two men for the ’varsity football team, and several men for the baseball team. At the Senior- Middler championship game we learned how the songs and cheers of our dear old school should be given. That night after the game To a few Juniors new experiences came. “Pop Wilber was doctored till he looked insane While the Juniors received something which gave them pain, The question was, well, come to think, who’s to blame? Ask Tucker. In the gymnasium we filled our place, Goldy, Smith and Steigerwald making the “Gym.” team. Thus our first year was over, and we had learned to love our school, faculty, and the Training School boys. Second Year Again September had arrived, and the Class of 1906 was on the banks of the Massasoit. We were no longer strangers to anything, except our new name, — Mid- dlers. Several men with us the year before did not return. Brayley and Hamilton had now joined us. Day was made president, Prettyman, vice-president, and Hawkes, secretary. One of the first events was the pleasant evening spent at Mr. Berry ' s home, where we were invited that we might meet Mrs. Berry, the new honorary member of our class. Our next issue was to welcome the new men. This we did through the usual reception. Later came the Chestnut Hunt, in which the ’06 team won the race. Tucker showed advancement, having learned from the last year that a collar and tie were “out of order” on a chestnut hunt. We invited the Juniors into our “Royal Order of Helps” soon after they came, thus giving them the idea of the meeting. THE MASSASOIT 25 ♦ A pleasant reception was given to onr honorary members, Dr. and Mrs. Seerley. Doctor had hurried away from Paris in order to be with the boys of 190G ( ?). In athletics we were stronger this ye ar. Four men were on the school football team, while Gray was cap- tain of the school ice hockey team. Our class football team won in the inter-class games with ’07 on every occasion. After the gymnasium work had started on Jan- uary 20, our class basket ball team met ’07 and won in a fast game, ending with a score of 22-18. A month later we met ’05 with their strong team. After an ex- citing hour the score stood 22-20 in favor of the Seniors, the determining goal being thrown in the last second. In the ice hockey game and the indoor athletic meet against ’07, we were victors. Plence we could see improvement. May 5 is a date we must not omit, for this day “F. D.” sold his motor cycle (his “benzine buggy’’). Why? Was it not true “that everywhere that ‘Jimmy’ went the buggy was sure to follow”? even into the Erie Canal, rider and all. This last stunt must be the cause of the sale. June 9, as a closing item for the year, the champion- ship baseball game was played between the Middlers and Juniors (the Seniors without a full team would not enter this contest). At 2:30 p. m. every man was ready. The famous crimson and black was waving over the heads of those to play their part on the side lines. The seventh inning closed. The score was a tie, with a possibility of its going against us. But by Goody’s curves, backed by steady nerves and bv good batting, the ’06 boys turned the tide, so that when the ninth inning closed the score stood Id to 8 in our favor. What did the boys with the crimson and black, who stood on the side lines, do those last three innings ? Ask Shean if ’06 cheered. Once again we parted, this time happier. Cbird Year September, 1905, had arrived and with it ’06 with the new name, — “Seniors”! We were like an old family group now. Jack Storey became president. Tucker, vice-president, and Beckett, secretary and treasurer. Gray was seen frantically jumping in the air after hearing the words, Seniors! Seniors! shouted at the end of our class yell. But later we became adjusted to it. THE MASSASOIT 26 ♦ Again we enjoyed that social time at Mr. and Mrs. Berry’s home. Buckland, our new member was with us, while Brayley was stationed in New York City. The reception seemed better than usual this year. Again we experienced the sad feeling, as we realized that ’05 had left our midst, and that we stood in their place. In the Pee-rade this year. Goldy showed marks of progress along social lines, for he was dressed in a very prcttv outfit, evidently borrowed from a charming young lady friend. Was it his New York Cousin”? Once again, for the last time, we were privileged to sit with “Mother Goose around the Thanksgiving table and listen to her last motherly counsel to her boys at the Training School. Though she was not at all well, still there was cheer in her words and face, and during the meal Mother Goose and Dr. Doggett were heard to say something like this, “Are these ' 06 boys the ones we saw three years ago?” 1 he idea of the “Royal Order of Helps was trans- ferred to our prayer meetings this year by making them fellowship meetings. 1 his year, also, 1! 0G took its place in athletics, with Mason as captain and H. S. Smith as manager of the ’varsity football team. Six men won school emblems, a gain of two over last year. Gray and Hawkes cap- tained and managed baseball. Seller and Prettyman ice hockey, and F. D. Smith was manager of the fenc- ing team. And now being Seniors we have conducted the open night exhibits and have taken that Senior Trip. If it does mean hard work to ' be a Senior, it is worth it. Trip broadening? Yes, sir! With five lectures and seven banquets in six and a half days, we had to grow. It showed us what those so soon to go out into the work face on leaving school. Soon we leave these halls. We thought at the begin- ning we appreciated our faculty, now we know we do. “We ne ' er shall love her less” means something now. “T. S.” has given us her best. To be worthy of this, Let us then be up and doing.” honorary J ' lembers, 1 906 Cdc ' ll ]Ve f cr forget 1906 Class poem We ’ll ne ' er forget our glorious class, We Ml ne’er forget our yell, W e ’ll ne ' er forget tho years may pass, The men vve knew so well. Ra ta ter thrat, ter thrat, ter thrat ! Terra ter lix. ter lix ! A right familiar sound is that, ’T is the yell of Naughty Six. ’Bert Buckland we will ne’er forget, With girl in Buffalo, — Methinks I hear his tenor yet. And hear his bugle blow. “Could Beckett play the piano?’’ Why, man, you know full well You couldn’t control your tingling toe He played so mighty well ! And Walter Cobb we ' ll ne’er forget, So quiet and “true blue.” In “Gym.” he made the Middlers sweat — Could bat a baseball, too. We’ll not forget the chap named Day, The philosophic one, Who oft the simplest things would say In words that weighed a ton. Now, Doctor,” — that is Walter Giles. Some posers he ’d propound ; To sweep a room he ’d walk for miles ; I11 work he did abound. Nor Goldsmith will we e’er forget. Say, were n’t his notions queer? In “Gym.” could he do stunts? You bet The girls all used to cheer. A rose cheeked lad was Carl Goodwin, His smile was on to stay. The hundred he aspired to win ; — And baseball curves? Oh, say! Tho young, another chap was Gray, How Frank he was to all, And “That reminds me— by the way,” He captained V. Baseball. THE MASSASOIT A Harry man was Hamilton — Mt. Allison, B. A. Ill fared the Juniors he sat on In English day by day. And Walter Hawkes, we all recall, Was quite at home with girls, And next to this at playing ball, Where he could hit the twirls. The dishes used from day to day Were by Pereira scoured; The little that he had to say With wit and wisdom flowered. The lad with dimples in his face Who bore the name of Platt, At questioning could set a pace Not slower than ten flat. John Lawson ! Did n’t he look big When on the “T. S. line He stood in all his football rig? The girls said he looked fine. And “Easy” Marks, like cascarets. Who worked while others slept, By “pulling wires” he paid his debts — • The earth shook when he stepped ! We ’ll ne’er forget Mason, A. A., Our football captain he, Whose ankle sprained caused him to say, “No ‘Aggie’ game for me.” A loyal Presbyterian In George Peckham we knew ; An untiring pedestrian, A nervous fellow, too ! Well named indeed was Prettyman, The hornpipe he could dance ; For socials he would gladly plan, If cash we would advance. Our baseball coach, the chap from Bates, Was Purinton, R. D. We ’ll ne’er forget his warm debates, Plis gestures wild and free ! “I ’m representing H. C. White ; Something entirely new.” And Seller sold by day or night, If what he said was true (?). We ’ll ne’er forget the stately way That Seybolt, week by week, Would rise and never fail to say, “It’s this way, so to speak.” 30 THE MASSASOIT Frank Smith, so oft of things bereft, Will ne’er in memory pale ; His “benzine buggy” always left An odoriferous trail. Forget the man who would expand And glory in debate ! The chap who many a “rough-house” planned ! Smith, H. S. ! Not to date ! ! Jack Storey, twice our president, Could tell a story well : Not Erin ' s oldest resident The “Joke Book knew so well. Say, could n’t Thompson play by ear ! He certainly had the art. We did n ' t mind his accent queer, “Braw laddie” he, at heart. For “plain devotedness to duty,” Tucker took the palm. (Naught Four did wrong to mar his beauty.) Elis whistle was like a psalm. Not one of all this dear old class Shall e’er forgotten be, Not one, tho scores of years shall pass, And seas between us be. JVHddler Class, 1907 Class c There never was a minute When we were n’t in it, With a hee! With a hi! With a ha! ha! ha! Naughty Seven ! Naughty Seven ! Rah! Rah! Class Colors Class Officers President B. M. Nicholson Vice-President M. F. Brown ah ! Secretary-Treasurer R. G. Roberts Historian P. K. Morrison Yale blue and white. fU� Che Class of 1907 Cbe Doings of 1907 N the 21st of Sep- tember, 1904, there gathered in Springfield, from the four ends of the earth, some thirty odd men, representing several na- tions. They spoke in divers tongues and did many signs and wonders. In this body of men the Class of Naughty Seven was recognized, but how little did our upper classmen realize that in our hearts lay the possibility of a new revelation to “T. S.” Our influence soon began to be felt in all social, re- ligious, and athletic activities. We set new standards for the school, our ideals were high, and we gained the respect of our predecessors, both in the classroom and on the field. About this time we were introduced to the “Pee-rade” and also to several tubs of cold water, but strange to say, this was right in line with our ideas of the neces- sary evolution of a class. The Chestnut Hunt followed these good things, but best of all was the Thanksgiving dinner given by our “Mother Goose,” Mrs. Woods, to whom we will ever be grateful and of whom we will long have many pleasant memories. During this series of events we learned to stand to- gether as a man, to fight shoulder to shoulder in sports and in work. On the athletic field we became a won- der to all of our opponents, especially when we were able to wrest from them the field hockey championship. Several of our men won the school emblem in the first term, while others waited to fill the places of men who were to drop out at the end of the year. We did not win the winter sports, but we showed our comrades that we were at least worthy of their undivided atten- tion during any contest. In all things we were faithful from the least even unto the greatest. We took the initiative in almost all of the school activities. We spake and things came to pass, while the faculty took note that it was good. We will always feel thankful to Dr. Seerlev for the 34 THE MASSASOIT splendid instruction he gave us, but we will continue to wonder why he did not give us Brownie to dissect and thus complete our knowledge of anatomy. The first year ended all too soon. We were sorry to leave our new home, but we must provide for our re- turn, and so the most of us went about for the summer doing good. The vacation passed quickly and we as- sembled at “T. S.” for the second time in our history. But the scene had changed. We missed several of our classmates and found new ones in their places. The Seniors, with w hom we had fought many a battle, had gone. Many new faces greeted us. We were now Middlers. Our class elections were soon made, and we assumed our promotion with grace and dignity. One year at school has made a great change in us. We have put away all worldly things and started in to win renown. We have not yet forgotten how to handle the fire hose in the hallway, and the memories of rough- house are still fresh in our minds, but we are trying to set a good example for the Juniors, that they may par- tially fill our places when we are gone. In athletics we have made a great improvement. Our class furnished more than half of the material for the football squads ; the field hockey championship re- mained undisputed ; our instructors give us the credit of being the best gymnasts that ever represented the school ; in fact, there never was a minute when we were n ' t in it. Our social and religious activities have been of the first order. One of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent at “T. S.” was at the informal social held last win- ter around the fireplace in Woods Hall. For religious work we have organized a committee which sends out preachers, speakers, lecturers, and soloists to nearby churches. We are also trying to elevate the Christian spirit in the school. Among other things which we never can forget is the memory of Mrs. Woods ' kind consideration towards us all. When we were seated around that last bounteous feast, over which she presided, we little realized that in a few short weeks the one whom we had learned to love would be taken from us. She who so thoughtfully pro- vided for us, making our Thanksgiving Days so cheery, was moulding in our lives a principle of sterling worth. And while we have been trying to live up to the ideals of her whole-souled character, we wis h to leave our last words of this second year a tribute of praise and honor to our generous “Mother Goose.” junior Class, 1908 Class cll Sis-s-s-s-s ! Boom ! Ah ! Chee-row! Chee-row! Chee-row rate ! . S. ! T. S. ! Naughty Eight Class Colors Silver gray and scarlet. Class Officers President I udson P. Freeman Vice-President George C. Pratt Secretary-Treasurer Russell S. Flower Historian Edmund S. Conklin CHe Class of 1908 H Hlord Hbout 1908 I N September of 1905, we congregated at the Training School from many corners of the world. We listened to a stirring address on opening day and promptly builded air castles of what we would be doing three or four years hence. At supper that night we heard a “Pee-rade” announced. What such a term signified we were unable to learn, even by “consulting the new Standard,” but we were quick to guess that it boded ill for the verdant Juniors. Nor was our guess entirely wrong. After an unsuc- cessful attempt to escape from a second story window, we were forced to swear allegiance to the King of Massasoit, and thus became full-fledged members of “Old T. S.” The next day recitations began and new experiences were many. Later we formed a temporary class or- ganization and then, looked upon with admiration by the faculty, with condescension by the Seniors, and with broken-nosed jealousy by the Middlers, we pro- ceeded to make history in classroom, field, and “Gym.” Early in October, the Student Association tendered us a reception in Woods Hall, where we were enter- the faculty and both upper classes was greatly appre- ciated by the men of Naught) Eight. In athletics we soon showed exceptional ability. Our field hockey team, with McGuire for captain, worked hard, but went down to a glorious defeat in a game with the Seniors ; score, 5-3. But in football. Naughty Eight holds the championship of the school. Linder Burke’s careful leadership, and good coaching by 38 THE MASSASOIT Gray, ’OG, vve beat the Middlers, 18-0. The Seniors refused to play us. Two of our class, Honhart and Cook, made the ’varsity eleven and won “T. S. em- blems. We are justly proud of their record. We effected a permanent class organization in No- vember, elected officers, and adopted colors and veils. The crimson and gray made its first appearance at the Thanksgiving dinner. Here we did justice to the turkey and were second to none in songs and cheers. Here, too, we met for the first and the last time our beloved Mrs. Woods. Although it was brief, that one meeting left an impression on our minds which time can never eff ace. We have lost only two men during the year. Lerchen felt that Springfield was too far from Detroit, so he changed to the Chicago school. Kirkland, too, felt that he must leave us, and it was with regret that we bade him farewell. The Class of 1908 is still young, and its story is soon told, but its members have imbibed the spirit of “Old T. S. ' ' and will be true to her through the years to come. “Chat Cotcm’’ That old Naught Four totem, well known as the “Quaker,” Were more aptly named if you called him the “Shaker,” For he shook Naughty Four, and he shook Naughty Five, Nor to keep him could ev’n Naughty Seven contrive. But he had to give up when Naught Six took a hand. Despite the precautions Naught Seven had planned. “How did Naught Six get him?” Would you like to know ? Well, listen, and light on the subject I’ll throw. The totem was kept in Briggs’ room at the school, Held fast by a chain and (in spite of the rule) By staples so large that to pull them would seem Quite impossible, save with a double ox- team. We ' d played Harvard football a few days before, And Briggs had remained there the place to explore. Hawkes, Goodwin and Smith now laid heads together, And worked up a plan by which they could feather The cap of Naught Six, and made known the same To Cobb, Gray and Storey, and Pretty was game. 40 THE MASSASOIT v Then Herb to a Smith went and borrowed a file, And — presto — a key was made just the right style. A big iron rod cutter he brought for the chain, A tool that would sever gunbarrels in twain. When soft as a feather night stole o’er the lake, Our chaps to Briggs ' room did these imple- ments take. (Havvkes in the meantime had stayed in his room Keeping watch over Dodge like a ghost in the gloom.) The key did the work — the door was thrown wide, The chain was quick cut and the totem un- tied ! Then a dummy was stuffed and set up in its place, Where it surveyed the room with a non- chalant grace. Now, at a word from their scouts in the halls, A. 1. P. and H. S., with a shadow’s foot- falls. Hustle down with the totem and quick are away ! “Well planned, neatly done, very clever,” you say : I ’ll not contradict you — that ’s Naughty Six’s way. Doggerel Dedicated to Brownie Wisest of all the dogs in town Is Brownie Seerley; Whene’er he strolls the streets adown, Curs eye him queerly. He names the bones, when he is fed, With great precision, And talks about psychology With much decision. In fact he is inclined to be Somewhat dogmatic, And always he has seemed to me Quite autocratic. If we accept his own remark At chapel proffered, He aims alone to steer his bark Tho help be offered. “Brownie” Stvukwr CtssocicvVtoiv C HE past year has been a successful year in the history of the Student Young Men’s Christian Association of the Training School. Larger things than ever before were both planned and carried out. The revised constitution, with all that it meant, met the pressing need for fuller cooperation and more aggressive work in all departments. The increasing of the membership fee from two to five dollars, and the revised and enlarged budget, have been found effective and more satisfactory ' . Student activities have been carried out more easily as a conse- quence. Appropriations are now made for each school team, and for the other departments requiring them. No other Student Young Men ' s Christian Associa- tion controls such a variety of student activities. The peculiar nature of the school makes this possible. We were represented by two men at the Nashville Student Volunteer Convention. The amount of outside religious work done by stu- dents has increased during the past year. An important committee, known as the Woods Hall Committee, has been called into existence, to supervise the activities relating to Woods Hall. Elsewhere in this book can be found more complete accounts of the work of the different departments. Suffice it to say that the new departures have amply justified their existence, and are here to stay and to be developed. That much credit is due to the men who bore the responsibilities of the past year, should not be over- looked. The way has opened for still greater development and we anticipate a steady growth during the com- ing years. Officers of the Student Hssociation for the Year 1906-1907 B. M. Nicholson, ’07, President H. G. Carrell, ’07, Vice-President G. C. Pratt, ’08, Secretary B. B. Foster, ’07, Treasurer Chairmen of Committees Religious Work, E. Hooper, ’07 Physical Department, T. B. Kirkpatrick, ’07 Woods Hall, H. S. Smith, ’06 Social Work, J. P. Freeman, ' 08 Membership, F. L. Honhart, ’08 Missionary, E. S. Conklin, ’08 Boys’ Work, D. C. North, ’08 International Lyceum I X 1902 a group of energetic Sons of Old T. S.” desired the benefits to be derived from a de- bating society. Finding the other two debating clubs of the school with full membership, they re- solved to organize a new society. Soon an organiza- tion was formed bearing the name, — International,” which signifies its liberal, inclusive character. Being thus organized, members were soon secured, and the new “International” entered (for its home) an ordinary classroom. The work has prospered and is now well established. During the past three years there have been five inter-society debates. We have been cheered and helped forward by our success in winning four out of those five debates. We will long remember the joy and glee that our society experienced the night of the vic- tory in the infer-society debate of 1 901 . One mark of progress is the improvement we have made in the appearance of our society room. The walls have been tinted, curtains have been placed at the windows, and just now pictures are beginning to appear on the walls. We were fortunate in the beginning of our history to secure as critic one who had had long experience as a public speaker, Dr. Durgin. Because of the state of his health he felt that he could not continue with us, and hence, in 1904, we lost one whom we had learned to love. We were fortunate in securing in his place Dr. Seerley, whom to meet means the quickening of one ' s physical, spiritual, mental, and social nature. This same year an interesting event was our prize silver cup debate, the cups being furnished by loyal “International” men now in the work. THE MASSASOIT 47 Those of us soon to leave this organization naturally think of what it has offered. We think of those of our number who have been changed from nervous, self- conscious speakers to men who can “think on their feet” and be natural. We think of how our critic teaches us the way we may influence the lives of young men. After these thoughts we dislike to remem- ber that we must leave, but we like to call to mind that we will make room for others. We welcome the new men who may join “The International” and partake of her offerings. With this word of warning we will close, — “You ’ll get just what you put into it.” McKinley Literary Society C HE fifth year’s work of the McKinley Literary Society has now become a matter of history ; a year of good, hard, enthusiastic work, cul- minating in inestimable benefit to every member. Early in the year the constitution was altered to per- mit of five more than the original number of men be- coming members. This has been found in no way to interfere with every man getting a chance to do plenty of work. A large measure of the success of the work done is due to the able and faithful work of our critic, Mr. Elmer Berry. Debaters, speakers, essay writers, “hot airists,” and even budding poets have been encouraged l or dissuaded) by his practical and thoughtful advice. In this connection must also be mentioned the regular attendance of Mrs. Berry, whose presence was always sufficient to inspire every man to do his best. During the first term the president’s chair was occu- pied by Mr. Walter Cobb in a manner creditable to him- self and to the society. Mr. A. A. Mason ably suc- ceeded him. The annual banquet, held on Monday evening, Feb. THE MASSASOIT 50 5, and presided over by President Mason, proved a pronounced success. Dr. Ballantine, last year’s friend and critic, was present and delivered an address. An interesting ' and instructive lect ure on “Primitive Man in New England” was given by Mr. J. T. Bowne on the evening of January 29. The organization of a number of debating teams has done much to help those who have never previously done any of this work. To the members of the Class of 190G who are leaving us, we wish every success, and to the men of ’09 whom we hope will fill the vacant chairs, we extend a hearty welcome and promise them both pleasure and profit in their connection with the McKinlev Literary Society Che Lee Literary Society Lee Lit Oratory ! Oratory ! El-o-quence ! Lee Lit! Lee Lit! Just Im-mense! C HI- Lee Literary Club is the result of that mem- orable meeting of seven students which was held in the r oom of Philip Gillett on Decem- ber 4, 1400. The charter members were: Philip Gil- lett (first president), J. C. Armstrong, L. S. Far- ming J. A. Lawrence, A. Leland, J. F. Maylott, J. G. Schroeder, J. D. Stehman. It was the first organization of its kind in the school, and was brought into existence because of the grow- ing need of an organization which would assist its members in the development of the art of public speaking. Appreciating the kindness of the man who was a great blessing to the students and to the institution, the charter members named the club in honor of Henry S. Lee. Mr. Lee took a great interest in this work and gave a large sum of money for the equipment of a room in the dormitory building to be used for a per- manent meeting place. Since its inception the club has had the hearty co- operation of Prof. H. M . Burr, who has acted as critic. His timely advice and helpful criticism have enabled the club to retain its dignity and cling to its original pur- pose. We have been deprived of his advisory services for the greater part of the school year, but we trust that it shall be possible for him to return to us in the near future. Mr. Elisha Hooper, ’07, a graduate of the Emerson School of Oratory, is very acceptably serving as acting critic. THE MASSASOIT 53 In order that as many members as possible may be- come familiar with parliamentary rules, the club holds an election of officers thrice each year, — in the months of May, November, and February. The students who have served in the capacity of president during the year are: Messrs. W. L. Hawkes, ’06; F. J. Gray, ’06, and F. E. Seybolt, ’06. The club meets weekly on Monday evenings. Its membership is limited to twenty members, making it possible for each member to appear on the program often, thereby receiving the very best training. The program is so arranged that the meetings may be of the greatest practical value to the members who are soon to enter the Association ranks. The meetings afford a time not only for intellectual development, but also for social contact between members of the different classes. A prize debate is held annually which is a strong incentive for the members to put forth their best efforts. The prize debate fund is loyally supported by the alumni. The club is especially grateful to its first president, who subscribes to this fund $5 annually. Each year the club closes its work with a banquet, to which honorary members and friends are invited. British Student fraternity T. S. Besides the Sunday morning meetings, a number of socials are held, the principal one being the 24th of May Cele- bration. Last season this was in the nat- ure of a canoe party up the Connecticut River. Each canoe was graced by the form of a beautiful lady and with racing, songs, ball games, and a dainty luncheon on the grass, the day passed all too quickly. President, H. S. Smith, ’06, Anagance, N. B. Vice-President, J. T. Seller, ' 06, North Sydney, C. B. Secretary-Treasurer, F. E. Burgess, ’07, Montreal, P. Q. P. K. Holmes, ’04, p. u., Yarmouth, N. S. J. W. Storey, ’06, Dublin, Ireland H. H. Hamilton, ’06, St. John, N. B. B. M. Nicholson, ' 07, Petitcodiac, N. B. J. L. Anguish, ’07, London, Ont. W. F. Buttrose, ’07, Adelaide, Australia E. W. Duncan, ’07, J. P. Freeman, ’08, B. H. Robbins, ’08, W. H. Warr, ’08, R. W. Russell, ’08, I). W. McNicol, ’08, H. O. McGuire, ’08, D. C. North, ' 08, Dublin, Ireland Brookfield, N. S. Yarmouth, N. S. St. Stephen, N. B. Winnipeg, Man. Ottawa, Ont. Toronto, Ont. Montreal, Quebec. The object of this fraternity is to foster mutual helpful- ness and fellowship among its members and loyalty to “Old British Students football Ccam, 1905 Captain Mason football nrW HEN Captain Ma- li 1 son and Mana- ger Smith re- turned last fall with only three ’varsity men and found only two men in the entering class who were able to make the first eleven, prospects for a representa- tive team seemed poor. However, the coaches, Dr. Street, Dr. McCurdy, and Professor Berry got to- gether a combination of men who upheld the honor and did credit to “Old T. S.” Captain Mason is to be congratulated on lead- ing his team against Yale and Harvard inside of four days and holding them down to the scores of 29 and 12, respectively. It was a green team that lined up against Yale on October 11, and because of this fact we gave “Old Eli a much harder game than the score might indicate. It is interesting to note that Yale defeated Holy Cross 30-0 as against our score, 29-0, and when we compare this with our Holy Cross game we see the inconsistency of comparative scores. The New Haven papers gave us the usual compliment on our sportsmanlike conduct. After Harvard’s having played Williams, Bowdoin, and other colleges, it was rather amusing to see these headlines in the Boston papers : “This afternoon Har- Manager f . S. Smith 58 THE MASSASOIT vard meets the heavy Springfield Training School team, in the first big game of the season.” And it certainly makes a man feel proud of “Old T. S.” when from our little family of less than a hundred students we send out a team that holds the great University of Harvard down to two hard-earned touchdowns. Over ten thousand people witnessed the game, and this being the first time T. S. has played Harvard since ' 91, the team received a great ovation as they came into the stadium. Never before has the school shown such loyalty in supporting the team, even when defeat was certain. Mass meetings were held, cheers and songs practiced, and when the team went on the field, every loyal “T. S. man was behind it and with it in victory or in defeat. An attempt was made to place the game on a col- lege basis. A training table was run in Woods Hall ; a more efficient svstem of coaching was established, and bv means of adequate police protection the five home games were handled in an orderly and satisfac- tory manner. In recognition of the loyalty and hard work of the second team, special games were arranged for them, and as many men as possible were taken on the trips to Yale, Harvard, and Andover. These trips proved very enjoyable. Manager Smith was requested to again arrange the schedule, and announces the best one “T. S.” has ever had — Storrs, illiston, Andover, Yale, Rhode Island College, Harvard, Trinity, Wesleyan, Worcester Tech, and Massachusetts Agricultural College. We would have had no difficulty in arranging a schedule of entirely university teams. The material in sight is the most promising of that for many years, and ’06 expects Captain Wright’s team to win new laurels for “Old T. S.” “All change, this coach goes no further.” The following is the schedule of games with scores: Sept. 23. Connecticut Agricultural College, Opp. 0 “T. S.’ 23 “ 30. Williston, 0 10 Oct. 30. Yale, 29 0 “ 14. Harvard, 12 0 “ 28. Holy Cross, 32 0 Nov. 4. Andover, 16 0 “ 11. Worcester Tech, S 23 “ 18. Massachusetts Agricultural College, 16 0 Che Baseball Ceam Baseball Captain 6 ray C HE record which “T. S.” h a n d s down to posterity for the season of ’05 is six victories and eight defeats. I lowever. scores alone do not represent the hard work and earnest endeavor which our heroes expended. Ably managed by Mason and Hawkes, 06, led by Captain Metzdorf, we de- feated Connecticut, Massa- chusetts, State, Dean, Springfield High, Ludlow, Deerfield ; played creditable g a m e s w i t h Worcester Tech, Exeter, and held Springfield (League) to the score of 7-1. From a financial standpoint the sea- son was a success, no ga me scheduled being lost by bad weather. The team was handi- capped by a dearth of ex- perienced men, lacked bal- ance, and somehow failed to be characterized by a fighting spirit. As a whole, we should feel that real progress has been made in the promotion of athletics at the Training School. A survey of our present material and conditions makes us hopeful, but not con- fident of a successful season. The loss of Captain Metzdorf in the box and Lowman at third will be felt. With seven of the team remaining and reinforced by promising entering material, we feel that an unusual opportunity has presented itself to raise the standard of this branch of our school athletics. Manager f awhes THE MASSASOIT 61 We are in a transitional stage of development at the pre sent time. Lack of athletic experience seems the greatest handicap to a creditable position among the leading colleges of the East. The present leaders, Manager Hawkes, Captain Gray and Coach Purinton, in whom the student body have supreme confidence, are endeavoring to give the school a fitting place among the other leading educational institutions. By far the best schedule yet attempted has been carefully worked out. and a majority of our games are found on college schedules. We trust that by able management, hard work, harmony, and fighting school spirit, a team worthy of the highest ideals of “T. S.” may represent the school during the season of ’06. The line-up of ’05 team was as follows : Metzdorf and Shean, pitchers ; Jones, catcher ; Prettyman, first base ; Hawkes, second base ; Purinton, short stop ; Lowman, third base : Cobb, left field ; Gray, center field ; Young and Hill, right field. Che hockey Ceam Captain Sellers Ice F)ockey C HE hockey team of 1905-0® was the fastest that “T. S.” has yet produced, but unfortunately they were un- able to test their metal with any of the larger colleges, as the weather played havoc with an excellently ar- ranged schedule. In the four games played, the team made an unprecedented record, running up a total of 46 goals and not being scored against once. The first game was with the local high school, and was a fast and interesting game, both teams showing up in good form. “T. S.” won, 9 to 0. The next victim was the Manager prettyman local Y. M. C. A. seven, who went down to defeat to the tune of 10 .to 0. This game was fast and well con- tested, and the score does not represent the work done by the Association team. Next in the procession was Trinity College of Hartford, who played hard from start to finish. They had a good forward line, but their defence was weak, as was evidenced by the score of 11 to 0 in favor of “T. S.” The final game of the season was that with a team from Northampton, composed of the crack players from Amherst College and Williston Seminary. “T. S.” won with the large score of 16 to 0. The cancelled games were Williams, Williston, Yale, Harvard, Massachusetts Tech, Tafts School, and Hotchkiss. Gymnasium Hearn C PUS marks the “Gym.” team’s third year at “T. S.,” but it has become so popular that it will not be allowed to graduate with ’00. John Scott, ’04, was its founder and first captain, and he was succeeded in ’05 hv A. E. Metzdorf. This year the team has been placed on the squad basis, similar to that of the other school teams. A test is taken at the close of the season and emblems are awarded to the men who have met the requirements as to quality of work, attendance at practice, and the number of exhibitions participated in. A. L, Goldsmith, ’00, was chosen captain, and F. D. Smith, ’00, manager. Goldsmith later resigned and was succeeded by A. Y. Hendrian, ’07. The following men are on the squad : Smith, Hendrian, Foster, Rein- hardt, Kirkpatrick, Shean, H. T. and J. H. Greenwood, Strohm, Yoshall, and Cook. The team has also been assisted by Messrs. Prettyman, Peckham, and Gardner in the “Sailors’ Hornpipe.” In addition to the ad- vanced apparatus work, they give tumbling, pyramids, wrestling and fencing exhibitions. The “Gym.” team is very popular on “open nights,” as well as in their exhibitions in the local Associations. fencing I NTEREST in fencing at “T. S.” has gradually developed until now it bids fair to become one of the popular sports. This is due in a large measure to the expert instruction we have received from our fencing master, Mr. J. M. Gelas, but no less credit is due to Manager F. D. Smith and Captain A. W. Briggs for their efforts in behalf of this manly sport. The season opened with a unique affair, called a Fencing Social, in which the whole squad of eleven men participated, along with squads from the Turn Verein, High School, and Chicopee. Another was held at which about thirty men crossed foils, representing Amherst College, Turn Verein, High School, Chico- pee, and Training School. The first meet.of the season was held with Columbia, the intercollegiate champions in ’05. “T. S. ” made a very creditable showing, scoring 30 points against Columbia’s 48. The next meet was in New York with Columbia Freshmen, “T. S. ’’winning three bouts and Columbia six. The men who fenced Columbia were Captain Briggs, Foster, Reinhardt, and Werner. Dates are also arranged with Massachusetts Insti- tute of Technology and Amherst College. fencing Ccam Social Life HE ideal Young Men’s Christian Association is a well rounded life, comprising the four de- partments, physical, educational, re- ligious, and social, but so much of a unit that each department contains in a degree all the others. Since every Association is located in a “peculiar field,” why not say that the Training School is an ideal Y. M. C. A. in a “peculiar field”? Here we have in highest efficiency all the departments of the Associa- tion, each being made strong - and whole- some through the influence of the others. This ideal has surely been realized, perhaps unconsciously, this past year. In our social life we have had the usual activities and fes- tivities — Junior reception, football recep- tion, Thanksgiving dinner. Chestnut Hunt, and Pee-rades,” as well as the various class and society socials ; but on looking back, these seem somewhat formal, when we think of the spontaneous social spirit that has shown itself in Woods Hall, in the dormi- tory, the reading room, the locker room, in the Sunday afternoon discussions in the jubilee room, in the halls Chestnut F)unt THE MASSASOIT 9 “We ' ll ne ' er forget” how, with Beckett at the piano, or at the football games, we sang “Here ’s to ‘Old T. S.,’ drink it down,” or, “Show me the Scotchman,” and “Roll on the ground. Whether in hot end” or in debate, in the halls, or on the campus, whether the bags hurled from the dormitory windows, as we lay on the ground, contained hot air, or cold water, there has always been present that good will and genial fellowship. The social spirit has so permeated ever} ' department that the literary so- cieties are looked upon as social clubs where “T. S.” men can ride the “T. S.” hobby, — debate. Even in the class- room sociability is not lacking, and this has been strengthened by the good times we have had at the homes of our faculty. The Senior prayer meetings, now known as “fellowship meetings,” show the evolution that frankness and so- ciability have wrought in that field formerly unreal and formal, but now a delightful reality. between classes, in the woods, on the ice, in the water, or anywhere where there was more than one “T. S.” man. And why not? “for T is always fair weather when good fellows get together.” “pee— Rade” THE MASSASOIT 68 The “football reception” was the usual brilliant affair, and the “Chestnut Hunt” gave the fellows op- portunity to lay in the winter ' s supply of apples, and “Open Nights” were as popular as ever. About twenty fellows remained during the Christ- mas holidays, and with boxes from home, the midnight feeds in room 48 became so popular that it was decided to ap- point a committee, later known as the “Rough House Committee,” to arrange like affairs at regular intervals. This committee not only rendered most faithful service in this particular, but it also ran off a series of “Pee-rades” and fire drills. The one ap- pearing in the accompanying cut proved eminently successful. “After the ball” and the awarding of prizes, visits were made to Woods Hall, and to the homes of the nearby faculty. The Street Railway Company kindly chartered a special car for our use and Marshall Stebbins sent along a repre- sentative. Yes, there has been a spirit of fellowship larger than that between classmates, it has leavened the whole school life. In it we see the realiza- tion of the hope of “Mother Goose” when she built Woods Hall, where, since Mrs. Rey’s advent, we have enjoyed the most delightful fellowship in the social hall and around the festive board. Dormitory from the Lake View of (Vlassasoit from Dormitory Washington Gladden Boat Douse TZo pop Garfield Hail, thou omnipresent one, Visible from sun to sun, Ever gay and full of fun ; Bel esprit at tales twice told, Water heater from of old, Banisher of winter’s cold ( ?), Replacer of fuses blown, Gatherer of leaves wind strown, Connoisseur of grasses mown, In our hearts thou hast a place, When the years have flown apace We will still recall thy face. EDITORIAL Degrees Our trustees and faculty, having long recognized the importance and wide scope of the three years’ course of instruction as given at our school, and having at heart the best interests of those who successfully completed the course, decided that the school should exercise the right of conferring degrees. In response to a petition from the Board of Trus- tees which was signed bv a number of the leading edu- cators of this state, the legislature granted our institu- tion a charter, giving the right to confer two degrees. The degree prescribed for the secretarial course is Bachelor of Humanics (B. H.). This is in recognition of the student having completed a thorough study of man — physically, socially, intellectually, and spiritually. For the physical course will be given the degree of Bachelor of Physical Education (B. P. E. ), in recog- nition of the student having completed a thorough THE MASSASOIT 72 course in physical training. For graduate work will be given the degrees of Master of Humanics (M. H.), and Master of Physical Education (M. P. E.). With the rapid and consistent growth of our school, the steady ad- vance in the student register, and an ever enlarging curriculum, there lias come to those intrusted with its success the problem of adequate buildings and equip- ment, to make possible a well-rounded and prosperous educational work. The following article, contributed by Prof. W. G. Ballantine, D. D.. LL. D., who has made a study of this problem, and to whom the institution owes much for his unselfish devotion to its cause, will convey some idea of the project in view, the prosecution of which we may confidently hope to realize in the near future. “The growth of the Training School during the twentv-one years of its existence has been remarkably stead}-. Starting with nothing, as a new experiment in an untried field, it has collected a faculty of experts and a student body of nearly a hundred, has devised a three Years ' course of technical education, has placed its alumni in most of the leading cities of this country and in many foreign lands, and has gathered a prop- erty, in equipment, libraries, endowments, buildings and grounds, valued at about a quarter of a million dollars. “But the reward of doing any work well is the call to do more work. Growth necessitates further growth. Two new buildings are now imperatively demanded. Our library is unique; it may be regarded as falling under three divisions. First, there is the collection of everything relating to the history of the Young Men’s Christian Association, a collection made by Mr. J. T. Bowne, and one that could not possibly be duplicated. Then there is the department of books on physical train- ing founded by Dr. Luther Gulick — the most complete in the world. Then there is the general reference de- partment for the other branches of study. This library belongs not only to the school, but to the Christian Associations of North America, and is constantly con- sulted in the preparation of papers. At present this inestimable collection is stored in nine rooms of the dormitory building, where its use is most inconvenient, and where it is exposed to the risk of fire. If burned, it could not be replaced. A suitable fireproof building should be provided before a year is out. Che ISccdcd ]Ncw Buildings THE MASSASOIT 73 “Another pressing need is that of an administration building for the accommodation of lecture rooms, so- ciety halls, chapel, and the various business offices. The removal of all these things, and of the library from the dormitory building, would set free for their proper use the much needed dormitory rooms, and the in- creased rental from that source would ecptal the in- terest from $25,000 additional endowment.” Hssoctatlon football The Class of ’06 has witnessed the introduction of one game into the category of school athletics, which promises to become a popular and permanent sport in “T. S.,” i. e., Association foot- ball. This game has many attractive and commend- able features which appeal to the physical instincts of young men. The qualities which it demands are agility, skill, judgment, quickness, foresight, strength, and combination or team play. From a spectator’s view-point it is a fast, open, and fascinating game. Be- sides all this it has the added recommendation of com- parative freedom from accident and foul play. One more point in its favor— though the game calls for strength and swiftness, still a man need not necessarily be a Hercules nor a doughty son of Anak in order to participate in its vigorous and healthful exercise. Our new team has already made a good beginning, and we anticipate a successful season next fall, when Captain Anguish leads his team in the Association Few people realize the real im- portance of football at the Training School. In preparing men to shape and guide the physical training and athletics of men and boys, we must prepare them to teach this game. No athletic game occupies so much attention from the public, and par- ticularly the young men of America, as football. It is the one sport of absorbing interest to the greatest num- ber of young men. Therefore, every Young Men’s Christian Association worker should be thoroughly acquainted with it and able to discuss it interestingly. All men going into the physical work in schools will be expected to coach football. The Associations, too, are taking it up more and more. Football tends more than any other one sport to de- velop Young Men’s Christian Association qualities. campaign. {tlby C. S. plays football 74 THE MASSASOIT Played as it is at T. S.,” it makes a man strong and courageous, both physically and morally. It gives him perseverance, sand, and backbone. It teaches him to dare to attempt things, and to struggle vigorously for their accomplishment. It makes a fighter of him, and no group of men need fighting spirit, in its true sense, as Association men do. It does a great part in making him the all-round, vigorous, manly man the work calls for. Nothing so quickly shakes off the sissieness” and the long-faced piety which used to be associated with religious workers, as falling on the ball. We have all noted rapid transformations in this respect. As a school, we are an individualistic group. We have been ‘‘IT where we came from. In these days, no Association man succeeds unless he develops the ability of team play in himself and in his associates. No other form of sport is so strikingly a team game. Football helps us to find ourselves” at the school. It gives us something at the beginning of the year in which new and old students may participate. It wipes away our petty individualisms and helps us unite in one strong compact body, with true “school spirit.” Again, football advertises “T. S.” and her ideals. Few things could spread the reputation of the Training School more or kindle more respect for her, especially among college men, than the fact that we held Yale to 6-0. To have the New Flaven papers describe the game and our clean playing as they did was a splendid thing for showing people the true spirit of sport. It helped set an ideal which the country is blindly grop- ing toward. To the individual teams we have met, our players have had a chance to be examples of true Christian sportsmen. This has been of inestimable value to our own men in helping them to conquer them- selves, and it has given an ideal to our opponents ; one, too, which they are not slow to comprehend. Our business is to train men. Football is having a great influence in the making of the Training School man. Nineteen Hundred and Six marks the twenty-first year in the history of the Training School. “T. S.” is now of age, and the question naturally arises. Shall the man still retain the boy’s name ? Shall we continue to be handicapped by the name “School,” or shall we receive our proper recognition and sail under the more manly name of “College” ? Should the Be Changed ? THE M ASS ASOIT 5 When “T. S.” broke off from the old “Training School for Christian Workers,” it retained the name, “Training .School,” because the term was descriptive of the work at that time. Men came with their note- books and filled them full of the stunts that they could use in the work. But this is no longer true. Men come here for an education along a specific line, and having spent three years here, they go out to continue their study and to develop their work in accordance with the need in their particular fields. The one was training, the other is education. A school is a place of primary instruction ; an estab- lishment for the instruction of children. A college is a society of scholars or friends of learning, incor- porated for study or instruction, especially in the higher branches of knowledge. The highest aim in education is the development of character, and the highest type of character is that of the well rounded man, physically, mentally and religiously. This is the type of man that “T. S.” seeks to develop, and when pitted against other institutions in those trying sports, her sons show themselves not only superior physically, but also in self-control, and in those other qualities essential to the highest type of character. Our course of study is not elementary, we have the higher branches of knowledge on our curriculum, and we have won our right to confer degrees, along with other colleges. International Young Men’s Christian Association Training School of Springfield, Massachusetts, is a pretty cumbersome name, so much so that it is never spoken except in ridicule. What an ending for a col- lege cheer! and why that word “International,” when every college is international? But as a matter of fact we have no name. The faculty stick to the old one, the students say Training School, the athletic managers, Springfield Training School, and the colleges call us everything. What we want is an appropriate name and one that will not be misused. Yale was named after its bene- factor, Elihu Yale, and Harvard after John Harvard, and what could be more appropriate than to name our beloved Alma Mater in honor of the man who, with a vision of the future ever before him, never lost hope in all these twenty-one trying years, — its founder, J. T. Bowne? Yes, call it Bowne College. 70 THE MASSASOIT In JMcmoriam The Class of ' 06 will carry with them many pleasant memories of “Old T. S.” In “deep affection and recollection,” we shall think of the happy times spent with professors and students, and the social times we enjoyed in the churches and homes of Springfield. But there is one event which will always bring back many happy mem- ories. As Thanksgiving Day comes around our minds and hearts will turn again to “Old T. S.” and to the memory of one who made that day a day of joy and gladness for us, to the one we loved to call “Mother Goose,” Mrs. E. S. W oods. We can never forget our first Thanksgiving Day at “T. S.” Airs. Woods spoke of this occasion as “a Thanksgiving marked with a capital T.” We enjoyed ourselves that day, “seated on the left, not as the goats, but the lambs of the flock.” It was the same in our Middle year, a feast of good things and good times. And who among us will ever forget the Thanks- giving Day of Senior year? It can never he erased from our memory. The brilliant decoration of hall and tables, the splendid feast, the school and class songs, and the after-dinner speeches, though all these should be forgotten, yet ever bright will be the memory of “Mother Goose,” who came to us from her sick room. Many of us felt that this would be the last time we should see and hear our dear friend. This was indeed her Last Supper with the boys she loved. On January 23, 1906, she passed away to her eternal reward. But to live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” Every “T. S.” man who knew her will carry away with him the memory of her life of service. We want to follow her even as she followed Christ. She be- lieved in, and lived out, the Master’s words, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” She followed in the footsteps of the One who “came not to be minis- tered unto, but to minister.” As a school we need erect no costly monument to her memory. If you want to see her monument, come into “Woods Hall” and look around you.” She has left a noble memorial that meets a great need in the lives of Training School men. May we of the Class of ’06, as we go out to “serve our fellow men,” catch her spirit of unselfishness and service, and be willing “to spend and be spent” for the sake of others. TLo JYIrs. Hloods In all this wide and wondrous world of life, Who estimates aright the love of God ? Yet never failing from His lavish hand Pour priceless gifts of sunshine, pure air, And all those elements of life without which we were not. When from our fellow beings we receive Small tokens of a love unfeigned and pure, ’T is possible in good and gracious words To adequately voice our grateful thoughts; But when those gifts are great, almost divine, Appreciative powers, o’ertaxed, do fail. And Language feign would hide her face in shade of sober Thought. Therefore, dear friend, to thee now gone from us To Him in whom we all do live and move, Our deeper thoughts no vocal utterance find. Thy gifts of love so large and near at hand Do blind us. Dimly now their worth we see. Ere we can comprehend thy love for us The intervening space of years and thought greater be. And yet, to-day, in whispers of the soul, Perchance to grosser senses quite unknown, We may breathe forth a word of praise and love Akin to that the spirit breathes betimes To Him who gives the sunshine and pure air. must Sir 6eorge f CCIUUams, as X Knew T)im Dr. f. JV. Sccrlcy IR GEORGE WILLIAMS, the father of the Young Men ' s Christian Association, has com- pleted a most notable career. Few men have been more honored, and yet he has always insisted that the world has been honoring his Christ and not him. His knighthood by Queen Victoria and his burial in St. Paul’s were because of his Christian service. His bod) rests beside those of Joshua Reynolds, Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, General Gordon, Sir Christopher Wren, and Bishop Lleber ; but his name will live longer than many others, because his only monument is a living one, the young men of the world organized for service. It is true that he has been a great general, but he has also had the rarer gift of personal friendship. He was like Christ, in that he always had time to spend with the individual, and no one will ever know the results of his personal contact. The writer and his family have had the privilege of spending a Sunday afternoon with Sir George and Lady Williams in their delightful home at Russell Square. We spent the afternoon looking at the beauti- ful gifts presented to him by the Queen, the city of London, and by Associations from all parts of the world, but he insisted that they were not given to him. Our visit closed with prayer, and an invitation to dine with him the next day in the little historic room in the great business block. I was very much interested in the room, with its sacred memories, and in the pictures upon the walls, but I was more impressed with his deep religious life, his abounding faith in God and men, his devotion to true service, and his deep interest in his fellow men. When we were gone, we felt that we had dined with a great Christian man, whose first business was to be kind and helpful, to make every interview count for the kingdom of God. Incidentally he was the senior member of the firm of Hitchcock, Williams Co., but this he said little about. His life was dedicated to God, and this in- cluded his all. Let us learn the lesson. Sir 6corge f. (QilWams Tlbc prophecy m goodlv number of restless nights. To cap the climax the Juniors and Middlers were quizzically putting this to us, “What are you going to do when you get out? Indeed, that was a stunner, for we could not tell. To such a question we became more and more like the sphinx of the Egyptian deserts. Our appre- hension was indeed apparent. Well could we appre- ciate the lines of Seneca, — “ C amitosus est animus futuri anxius . ” We had fixed up all affairs of the heart, moreover, By f . jf. Cbompson, Class prophet PH that old fa- we had even promised to pay up all debts, but as to the future, no man could give utterance. Our talented evolutionist ventured to say that he could tell us all about it, but then we knew that was just a way of his. Then our philosopher spoke up and suggested gazing at the stars, thinking that perhaps in this way the illustrious ' 06 might get a glimpse of the future. He even went so far as to slip up to the tower room one night after twelve, and when found next morning was still gazing and repeating poetically : Ha ! Ha ! Ha ! Moon! Moon! MOON! Well, it was too bad; we cared for him as tenderly as we could, poor fellow. Surely Jack Storey could do something along the line of the seer, for did n’t the land of the sod produce great prophets. It was agreed to have Jack try his luck, so on pretext of attending the Nashville Conven- tion he went South to visit a celebrated Irish shrine. Having been told that he could invest as high as thirty cents for the desired information, we felt sure that the problem was soon to be solved. Imagine our dismay when, three days later, we received this telegram: miliar cry ring- ing in our ears, “Well, old man how ’s thesis coming ?” and the terrible anguish which we were suffering under the ban of ‘“all theses must be handed in not later than May 15,” we of Naughty Six were indeed having ' a THE MASSASOIT 81 “Dear classmates: — As to the future of ’06, ‘Nothing doin.’ Jack.” It was decided that we wait until the Senior trip and see what that would bring forth. Certainly there was a bright future for Naught Six if only it could be re- vealed. And revealed it was, and in a rather unique way. It happened that while en route to New York one of the class called our attention to a large billboard out on the meadows which read : — At last our chance had come. After giving an “I. T. S.” for Von Blotten we put our heads together and decided to visit the professor and have him tell us all about it. Smith and Mason were detailed to “fix it up” with Drs. Doggett and McCurdy, while Joe Sellers was sent to dicker with the professor for reduced rates. By Wednesday night each man had done his duty, every man of us being on the spot except Buckland, who in some mysterious manner had been stalled at the West Side Branch. Finally he showed up radiant as ever. The professor received us with great courtesy, alter- nately rubbing his hands together and stroking his beard as a diversion, thinking perhaps of the numerous fees that were about to be his. When we were seated he began in his characteristic way to lecture us on this wonderful science. “Ahem !” said he, “the position of graphology to other branches of physiognomy might be mentioned here ; phrenology and palmistry, for in- stance, which have created so much interes— ” At this juncture Prettyman rose to a point of order and wanted him to “get busy.” “Time is money,” piped up another voice from the rear of the room. It was decided to dis- pense with the lecture, as we had had about three years THE MASSASOIT 82 of it at “T. S. The professor passed out little cards, asking that each return the same with his autograph, and he would endeavor to reveal the mysteries wrapped up in the several scribbles. The first card to come on the docket was that of The graphologist took a hasty scan at the writing, then suddenly said: You’re Irish. (Cheers.) You have lived a strenuous life while at T. S.’ (Laughter.) I notice your words are connected. This is indicative of a logical mind. Your writing shows you have a tendency toward jollity, activity, and desire to travel. The heavy T stroke and underscoring of the name shows enthusiasm and self-confidence. Your greatest success will be as a platform speaker. At first T see you as boys’ director in a Canadian Association. Your large acquaintance with boy problems will enable you to render large service in this important department of Association work. Your desire to enter the foreign field, however, will grow upon you. and you will re- sign vour already splendid work to go. to the Orient to take up the problem of the foreign boy. In this posi- tion you will achieve success. Your glowing articles, written for the ‘Foreign Page,’ in Association Men, will tell us of your progress. At first it will be hard pulling, but your set purpose will bring things to pass. I cannot at this time see Mrs. Storey, she being hidden behind the misty veil of futurity.” As the professor finished, Jack hunted around for his fee, and not being able to raise the amount, offered to pay the seer by telling him a story, whereupon the wise one said he was fully acquainted with all the Irish joke books, especially those beginning with the phrase, “Well, now that reminds me.” (Laughter.) The next card to come up was that of “Franklin J. Gray,” slowly said the professor, “Frank- lin J. Gray. Your handwriting tells me you are am- bitious. This is seen in your upward strokes. Then THE MASSASOIT 83 the fact that your writing is thin and of even pressure shows a tendency towards perseverance. Your down- ward stroke at the last letter in Gray shows indepen- dence or originality. You have been a successful leader while at ‘T. S.’ ” At this remark, Frank was about to give the command, “Right Dress!” when the professor continued : “You will be somewhat troubled in your love affairs (laughter), but these will adjust themselves to your satisfaction when you again visit Canandaigua. (A happy smile broke over Gray’s face at the thought of Canandaigua.) I see you as a suc- cessful director of physical training at a Western high school, where you will achieve great success as coach of athletics and football, based on ‘T. S.’ principles. Your popularity will be as marked as ever. After taking your M. D. degree you will celebrate by taking Mrs. Gray to spend the honeymoon in California.” As the next card came to the front, we were all ex- citement, for it revealed the name of our philosopher, As this wonderful man’s name was read off, we were all curiosity to hear what the professor would say first. He began: Your writing is clear and is indicative of modesty and good taste. Your tendency to give more attention to your upward strokes than those downward reveals the idealist and philosopher. You will be most successful as a religious leader and will be called shortly to take up the work of religious director of a metropolitan Association. Your ability as a writer and thinker will especially fit you for the chair of philosophy soon to be established at ‘T. S.’ To this honored posi- tion you will be called and will then have opportunity to lead the students in the deeper thoughts of life. At your earliest opportunity you will again visit Camp Waccabuc, where the idol of your heart awaits you.” The name of was next called. This started a ripple on Carl’s face, and he was heard to say, “It is good to be here.” The professor looked curiously at our dapper little baseball player and began : “Your autograph marks you as a 0 . 6 oS: 84 THE MASSASOIT studious youth. You are resolute in what you set out to do. (A blush of crimson hue overspread Carl’s face as he thought of his strenuous efforts at Park Memorial.) I see you as physical director of a large city Association in the East. You will remain here a few years, when you will be called to a Western col- lege as physical director. Before leaving for the West you will return to Springfield on business ( ?). and as a result the Springfield Republican will publish this item. ' Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Goodwin left the city yesterday for their home in the West.’ As the next card was put forward every man rose and began to sing, ’T-a-mi-zi, I-a-mi-zi, I-a-mi-zi, cas- carets and pumpkin pie.” There was no need of the professor’s speaking of this man’s popularity, for he had alreadv made several reputations before entering “T. S. However, the professor began by saying: “You are a remarkable man. Your writing speaks to me of a linguist, a man of keen observation, carefulness and moderation. 1 can promise you a great future, for with these qualities you will have no trouble in holding down your job. I see you as assistant secre- tary at Twenty-third Street, New York City, for a short term, when you will be called to Brazil to be- come successor to Mr. Clark as general secretary. With your theories and methods acquired at ‘T. S.’ you will soon advance to national secretary of Latin America. You will be a great advocate of American gymnastics and will seek to introduce this feature into every Association you visit, your specialities being football in athletics and the high horizontal in gymnas- tics. Your home at Rio de Janeiro will always be open to your classmates who are fortunate enough to travel.” As the professor finished Pereira was overheard to say, He is — ‘Bum shack.’ ” The next card to be taken from the list was that of a youth with broad brow and wistful look. The graphologist began to describe the merits of the auto- graph by saying: “This card shows the writer to be a man of aesthetic taste and of conservative mien. The upward stroke at the end of each word shows perse- verance. It is the writing of a man used to steady THE MASSASOIT 85 plodding, and shows power to overcome obstacles.” an earnest seeker after truth.” At this juncture the With this he held up the card of card of . ' ' Uc’C A- ; ArtW You will soon be called to a position as physical di- rector in the Middle West. Here you will win the friendship of many young men by your congenial ways. Your desire for study grows upon you and you decide to enter the University of Michigan, earning your ex- penses by assisting in the physical department. After graduation you will return East as professor of physi- cal training in one of the colleges. Your interest in hospital work in a Western Massachusetts town will not wane in the least, and you will return there, not to enter the hospital as a patient, but to take the patient one to yourself.” (Congratulations.) The next man to stand in awe before the seer was a sturdy son of the South. Just as soon as the professor started to speak he was interrupted by, “Well, now, doctor, do you really think there is anything in this ?” The professor broke in by saying, “Your card indicates was revealed. “Your efforts while at ‘T. S.’ have not been in vain. Shortly after graduation you will be called South to manage a colored branch Association. In this you will be successful, but your habit of re- search acquired at the Training School will create in you a desire for advanced study and you wall resign to take up graduate work in psychology and sociology at Clark University. This will prove a wise move on your part, for you will return South as an authority on social betterment among your own people. Your suc- cess w i 1 1 be in social settlement work, to which you will devote your life. Your ability as a debater and your versatility on these subjects w ill bring you into promi- nence. Shortly after this the little home that has been the dream of your life will become a reality.” It was w T ortb a quarter to see Giles’ beaming face and hear him say, “Dad! but that is just what Use looking for.” THE MASSASOIT 86 Our little “Goldie” was the next to be called. The professor glanced at our punctilious friend and said : “Your autograph is indicative of a man of refined tastes and of exemplary deportment. You are very choice in the choosing of your friends, making them slowly but surely. Exactness is evident in everything you do. This quality has put you in the front rank at ‘T. S.’ Col- lege. The young ladies will miss your graceful figure at future open night exhibitions at the gymnasium (sighs and tears in rear of room), for you will shortly he called to a Western Association to take charge of the p hysical department. Here von will do good work of the Goldsmith type. Your all-round development will stand you in good stead, for you will be called still higher to take charge of physical training at one of those bustling Western high schools. Here you will ‘fit in ' admirably and will look around for a suitable place to build your nest. Oh, yes, you are really going to be married.” (Laughter.) We were now intensely interested, for the professor was telling us some things that were really true. Who would be the next? The cards were shuffled and out popped the card of Tommy was all curiosity to learn what the professor had to sav concerning him, but first of all he asked if it really were a fact that the future could be revealed. Being assured that it was so, he said, “Well, I never heard of such a thing before!” The professor smiled and began : “Your writing shows frankness and sin- cerity. The fact of its being even and of heavy pres- sure indicates resoluteness and diligence. The connec- tion of the words shows love for logical sequence. Your greatest success will be in social service. After leaving ‘T. S.’ you will be called to a metropolitan Association as social secretary. Your talent as a whis- tler will bring you offers of large opportunity as a star course performer, but true to your first love you will remain in the secretaryship.” Tommy asked the pro- fessor if he thought there was any hope of his falling THE MASSASOIT 87 in love. “I have tried it several times,” said Tommy, “but don’t know how to go about it.” (Roars of laughter.) The professor said, “ ‘Cheer up,’ for your work as supervisor of the singing class at a certain C. E. Society in Springfield will give you ample oppor- tunity.” At this Tommy offered the professor a dol- lar and began whistling, “Wait till the sun shines, Nellie.” The name of our White Mountain hero, was next called. The professor scrutinized the auto- graph carefully and began: “Your writing is indica- tive of the practical man who is not afraid to show the courage of his convictions. You can always be de- pended upon to give a good account of yourself. This latter quality you developed strongly while living at the college ‘dorm.’ (A broad smile spread over Herric’s face as he thought of those interesting midnight visits to the second floor corridor.) After graduation you will enter Association work as physical director in the Middle West, where, with your sympathetic disposition, you will make many friends. Your love for football and athletics will not abate in the least and as coach in this department you will achieve a reputation. Your honors and successes do not end here, for you will be- come author of a book entitled ‘The Evils of Rough House,’ and you will persuade your board of directors to use your newly patented, malleable, non-breakable furniture. This will prove a good investment for the Association. Your interest in pedagogy will be the cause of your returning East to Orange, Mass., where, after a brief course, you will return with the fair one by your side.” With this the seer turned and looked upon our hero, and said, “You will never regret your course in pedagogy.” (Laughter.) As the next card was called, a dignified pedagogic looking fellow arose, began to rub his glasses, and after several attempts at adjusting them on his olfactory organ, was ready for the fate the gods had in store. 88 THE MASSASOIT The professor began by saying: “Your handwriting shows you have a leaning towards the arts and sci- ences. It is indicative of one who might be a pro- fessor.” He now held up the card of “You are very exact in the performance of your duties. (“Yes,” cried out a small voice from the rear, “he marked me down in rhetoric. ) You have a most brilliant future. 1 can see you as educational director at Montreal, where your efforts in this department will result in adding to the Association a number of worthy members. But this is not all, for. true to your vow made years ago, you will eventually put your efforts where you believe they are most needed and will re- sign to enter the work as a general secretary in the foreign field. You will go to Japan, where you will be instrumental in building up a large work.” The next card revealed the name of our tall, athletic figure, Shouts of “Hurrah for the captain!” “You are a man of ambition, began the professor, “as is shown by the upward strokes of your letters. You also show ability in things technical and have the power of organization. 1 see you as physical director in a large city Associa- tion, but, desiring to advance, you resign to enter Columbia University. While here you meet your ex- penses by opening up a clothing agency, where, ac- cording to vour shingle, you have the latest cuts in season and out of season. After two years’ work at Columbia you will become assistant to Dr. Meylan. You will be a strong advocate of the vapor bath as a good preventative of fatigue (laughter), your ex- perience at Springfield strengthening your conviction THE MASSASOIT along this line. (Laughter.) Your training at ‘T. S.’ will stand you in good stead, for you will reorgan- ize the waning football team of Columbia under the banner of clean sport and will put out a team worthy of highest praise. The questions of the heart that are so puzzling to you now will become solved when you decide to become a benedict, and you will choose the one with the brown eyes. (Laughter.) To Naughty Six you will ever be ‘Captain’ Mason.” The next to endure the ordeal was our natty tailor’s model, The professor glanced at our worthy baseball manager and said : “Your worried look tells me you are in love (laughter), and that you are carrying a heavy load. (More laughter.) Your writing shows trace s of a man who is living the strenuous life (some one re- marks, “Yes, especially in his Senior year”), it also shows traces of serious-mindedness and power of re- serve. I can see you as general secretary in one of the 80 New England States, where with your fine qualities you overcome many obstacles. A little later you will be called to supervise the state work in Maine. Here you will easily win first place on the state force. I can see you returning shortly after this to Springfield, not for advanced study, but for Mrs. Hawkes.” As the professor finished Hawkes was heard to remark, “Hope it won’t be long before I can get back to Springfield.” While the professor was speaking about Hawkes, a serious looking chap in the rear of the room jumped up and began to open all the windows so that, as he himself said, we could get a little fresh air. He was also heard to remark, “Wish he would hurry up, for I ’ve got to get out of here in three minutes.” Sin- gularly enough the next card drawn was that of ■5T M “I perceive by your writing,” began the professor, “that you are a man of untiring energy. Your auto- graph shows the power of stick-to-itiveness. You will be especially successful as physical director in a 90 THE MASSASOIT metropolitan Association where you can have super- vision of boys. Your new idea of having ‘open air’ gymnasium classes will bring you into prominence as a pioneer in modern gymnasium work. You are a good organizer and ready executor, and are to be com- plimented on managing the best fencing team “T. S.’ has ever put out.” ith this Jimmy gave us that broad grin, paid his fine, and left on his benzine buggy for Brooklyn. A ripple of expectancy passed through the room as the next card was held up. for it revealed the auto- graph of our great orator ( ?), “Ladies and gentlemen, began our noble Demosthenes, “it gives me great ah! pleasure to ah! to, to ah! — .” “Cut it out, came from across the room. When the professor got a chance to talk he said : “You are a man of great aspirations. Your autograph shows you to be a man of self-confidence and originality. Your so- cial instinct has received a stimulus since attending ‘T. S.,’ for it has given you ample opportunity to grow along these lines. Your position as instructor of games at a certain C. E. Society where the social instinct is strongly established is an enviable one and sought for by many ‘T. S.’ men. I see you as social secretary of a Brooklyn Association, and as a result of your efforts the membership will be doubled. Later, I see you as traveling secretary for the social department of the State Committee. You will now be in your right place, for as chief orator for New York State you will make the welkin ring. While on one of your tours you will incidentally return to Springfield on pretext of studying kindergarten work, but in reality to take Mrs. Seybolt with you to New York.” The card of -fL CP(bL £ , was the next to turn up, but this interesting promoter had gone off to worship at the shrine of sweet Mor- pheus, paying for his privilege with an abundance of sonorous snores. “For pity’s sake wake up and sing,” THE MASSASOIT � l sang out a voice near the sleeper, and with this “Peckie” came out of it and was ready for his fate. “Your autograph shows traces of leadership and or- ganizing ability,” began the professor. “Your ex- perience at Springfield in the organization of C. E. societies (mostly girls) is to be complimented. You will leave Springfield shortly to accept a position as physical director in Ohio, where you will make your reputation. Your great interest in church work, how- ever, will press upon you, and after a few years in the physical department you will resign to enter a Presby- terian seminary, where you will study for the ministry. Mrs. Peckham, being a minister’s daughter, will prove an affinity, and a few years later I see you as principal of a reputable seminary of Presbyterian standard.” The next card to come before the scrutiny of the seer was that of “Joseph Tennyson Seller, what a pretty name,” said the professor. “Your autograph shows your ability as a business man. Keenness and ability to know men are other qualities revealed. I can see you as a general secretary of a large railroad Association. You will remain in this position two years, when you will return to ‘T. S.’ for advanced work. After receiving your de- gree you will reenter Association work, not as general secretary, but as Association architect. Your research work at ‘T. S.’ along these lines enabling you to take up this new profession. You will travel, lecturing on the ‘Economy of Modern Association Building Con- struction.’ In this capacity you will render the Asso- ciation a great service. Your articles written for Association Men on the ‘Association Building of the Present and the Future ' will be full of ideas and will be widely copied. In your vacation moments you will enthuse prospective college students by telling them how any man can go through college, if only he will sell PI. C. White Co.’s stereoscopic views. (Laughter.) As to the question of the heart, I need but mention the word Chicopee to cause an increased pulsation in your cardiac region.” The satisfied smile that over- spread Toe’s face told us the professor had the inside track. THE MASSASOIT 92 The name of was the next on the list. The seer looked at the auto- graph and said: “You are a man of some talent and originality. You are ambitious and possess confidence. Moreover, you are a social leader. 1 understand that at “T. S.’ you have taken first prize at getting up so- cials. But your writing tells me you are apt to get downhearted at times. This is probably due to the fact that Philadelphia is so far distant. (Laughter.) You should cheer up. for to you the future promises much. You will refuse several offers of the physical director- ship and will decide to become the principal of a school of gymnastics at Philadelphia. Here you will be quite at home. Your ability to teach intricate drills and fancv steps will soon give you a reputation. You will never forget the great principles taught you at ' T. S.’ and will model your work after that of your Alma Mater. Your periods of depression will now have ceased and your classmates, chancing to pick up the Philadelphia Ledger, will read: ‘Married — Prof. A. Ira Prettyman to Miss . At home after June 15.’ ’’ The next card brought forward revealed the auto- graph of our congenial classmate, As this lightweight son of Old Virginia stepped for- ward the professor began bv saying: “Your writing is that of a man who possesses a delicate sense of touch. No doubt you are a telegraph operator. You also have the ability of not only making friends, but of retaining them when made. I can see you as general secretary of a railroad Association in your native state. In this position you will be in your element, but you get the fever to take the P. G. course at Springfield and will return to your Alma Mater to again join the football team and to blend your voice in the mighty Spring- THE MASSASOIT 93 field yell, so well known on the bank of the old Massasoit. Completing your course, you will accept a position as railroad secretary at Richmond, Va. True to old Virginia and not less true to ‘Old T. S.’ ” The next in order was the card of professor As his name was called, “Prof.” spoke up and said: “Now see here! The question is, Is this according to Hoyle?” (Laughter.) The graphologist smiled and said : “You show evidence of the student. Indeed your ability to think and still keep your feet on the ground will open the door of large opportunity to you. You are a good organizer, as is shown by your work as coach at ‘T. S.’ After graduation you will accept a call to the faculty of Bates College, where as professor of physical training you will make a reputation. Aside from your college work you will write for a fashion magazine and will be an authority on the correct style of dress for all occasions. As to your home life, what better can be said than that you will shortly marry a little brunette college graduate?” At this “Prof. gave us his peculiar chuckle and said it was worth the money. The next card to be called was that of “Your writing,” began the learned one, “shows evi- dences of your dignity and reserve. It also tells me you are a man of persistent industry. I can see that it will not be many moons ere you will be counted among the celebrities of your profession. You are one of those rare specimens of whom it can be said. He is on to his job. At first I can see you as physical director of a New Jersey Association, where by your manly bearing you will inspire confidence in those with whom you work. Your good work done as student instructor at the Training School will not be forgotten and will re- sult in your being called to that institution as professor of physical training, the extension of the gymnasium 94 THE MASSASOIT and the enlarged courses in the several departments necessitating an increase in the members of the faculty. Your articles written for the Association Seminar on ‘The Right Use of Suspended Apparatus Work ' will enhance its value to the Association world. To the in- coming students of ‘T. S.’ you will be known as Pro- fessor Cobb, but to Naughty Six you are better known as ‘Cobbie the Silent.’ ” men. After your P. G. course you will be called to Washington as branch secretary. You will be a pioneer among your people along the line of physical training. Your home life will be blissful, for you will marry a woman who can cook bacon and greens to your satis- faction. What a happy outlook — a genius ; a good job ; bacon and greens ; surely you will have one grand con- tinual ‘scrumptious time.’ ” The next card to bear the scrutinv was that of our The card of % X}, “Beckett up! Beckett up! We found he had slipped out unobserved and was in another part of the building trying out a new piano. When we had brought in our Paderewski, the seer began : “You show marked signs of a genius. Those little hooks at the beginning and ending of your letters indicate musical ability. Your heavy stroke shows reserve and strong will power. You will remain at ‘T. S.’ for advanced work, taking up the study of physical training for the negro young was next on the docket. “Buck” arose, shook his curly hair and looked wise. The graphologist picked up his card, looked it over carefully and began : “Your writing is indicative of a hustler. It shows your great earnestness and desire to make the most of your oppor- tunities. Your life while at ‘T. S.’ has been a strenuous one. You are to be complimented on being the first one to introduce the milk diet into ‘T. S.’ halls (four cents a pint). (Laughter.) As to your future, I can see you as physical director in an Association near Buffalo. The close proximity of your Association to Buffalo is THE MASSASOIT 95 very encouraging to you, for you will visit that city, making observations. (Laughter.) In your pro- fession you will prove very proficient, and in a few years you will be called to Buffalo as physical director. There will now be no more need of making further observations, for, as Mrs. Buckland, the fair one will be an ever present help.” When the professor was through “Buck” arose, squared his shoulders and be- gan, “Of course, fellows, it ’s like this, you fellows may be older than I and probably have a little more experience, but, then, Buffalo for mine every time.” The last name on the list was that of the learned “Smith” arose, threw out his chest and shouted, “Hurrah for Cork!” (Laughter.) The seer was rather amused with our learned friend from Anagance, and said: “Your autograph shows unmistakable signs of a leader and business man. (Smith’s chest expands five inches.) Your success is assured, for your ex- perience as manager of the football team and as chief horn blower of the Dining Hall has proven that you can bring things to pass. For a few years I see you as general secretary in Virginia, where with your usual hustle and sagacity you will make things hum. But this is not all, for your breezy articles written for the prominent magazines relative to Association work will bring you into prominence, and in a few years I can see you as general secretary of the International Com- mittee. Aside from your numerous duties you will find time to sing bass in a quartet. This will prove a great pleasure to you. (“Pleasure to him, but no one else,” some one is heard to say.) Mrs. Smith will be all that man could wish.” A pleased look overspread Smith’s face as he thought : Business man, general secretary of International Committee, writer, a benedict, and bass singer. With this Smith jumped upon a chair and said, “Now, fellows, let’s give the regular Springfield yell for the professor.” S-P-R-I-N-G-F-I-E-L-D ! Springfield ! Springfield ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Training School! Training School! Training School! prophecy on the prophet The prophet’s task was now complete, His purse with silver was replete, When, suddenly, with vacant stare, Up sprang our poet from his chair. ‘‘Dear sir. said he after a space, “Ere we forever leave this place, A word to you I have to say, For which you are not asked to pay. “Adown the years I see your name Writ large within the halls of fame. ‘Historian.’ the record reads, ‘Of churchmen who did noble deeds.’ ‘‘1 see you in a Southern state, And by your side a lovely mate; There also is a little lad In dainty suit of Scottish plaid. “Religious work you will direct, Your methods will he most correct. Conventions will your time demand, Because of courses you have planned. “Each year will add to your renown, And furnish work for Mr. Bowne. No task will prove too hard for you, Whate’er the job, you ’ll see it through. “Just one thing more I ’d have you know, ‘Youse gwine to reap just what you sow.’ Prophet, graphologist, or seer, Mv word is said, I leave vou here.” Side Lights on 1906 u Oh, wad some pow’r the giftie gie us Co see oursels as ithers see us.” William Henry Beckett (International). William Henry is beyond question the greatest orator and musician who has ever struck “T. S.” He is the only man in the institution who has a license to be light fingered, and when Beckett’s fingers tip- toed over the ivories one could almost hear the nightingale sweetly calling to his mate. He was a graduate of Baltimore High, and came to “T. S.” from the Hotchkiss Grammar School at New Haven. William has carried off many honors at “T. S.” : Second bass on Glee Club and School Quartet, secre- tary of the class in his Senior year, and also president of the International Lyceum. In ath- letics he has made the class ...... , . , , baseball, football, hockev, and mighty workings.” track teams, and for two years — Keats . carried off the palm as the fast- est sprinter in the school. He has not only a reputation as an orator, but has also won laurels as a public debater, and on such occasions when Webster proves insufficient he unhesitatingly coins words to suit the occasion, and our greatest wish for Wm. Henry is that on the last day he may hear that “bibliological phrase, ‘Well done, good and faifthful servant.’ ” “But if you want to get to heaven, don’t go skeetin on the ice.” Sanford Burton Buckland (International). This curly-haired Buck” straggled in to us from the Class of 1904, in our Senior year. Although only with us one year we have found him a loyal member, al- ways interested in every class activity. “Buck” was born in Binghamton, N. Y., in 1879. He first became interested in the Y. M. C. A. in Buffalo, where he soon developed a love for athletics. Thence came the desire to take up the physical directorship, resulting in his coming to “T. S.” in the fall of 1901, as a member of the ' 04 Class. During the years ’01 and ’02 he played on the ’varsity baseball team and took an ac- tive part in the various athletics of the school. In 1903 he left school to accept a position in Hartford as assistant physical director, returning to complete his course two years later. “Buck” is right into every- thing this year and is always busy. He is proud of his milk route and asserts that if anything ever happens in his profes- sion he will “take to the cow.” Miusic is one of “Buck’s” hob- bies and his charming voice is often heard in strains of sweet- est melody. Put me off at Buffalo” is his favorite song. Do you wonder? By no means the least of “Buck’s” accomplish- ments is “art,” as this volume can well testify. For this Massasoit he never spared himself. “Independence now, and independence forever.” — Webster. THE MASSASOIT D8 ¥ Walter Frank Cobb (McKinley). Our son of Benjamin, left hander and left fielder, is one of the standbys of ’06, not a fellow who kicks op much dust, but one who gets there every time, aird his friends at T. S. are many. For two years Walter tried his hand as a manufacturing jeweler, but he was ambitious to become a leader in athletics and gymnas- tic culture, and so came to “T. S.” Flere he has had a bril- liant career. Member of ’varsity baseball team three years, played on class football and baseball teams, and captained class ice and field hockey teams. One of the student instructors in gymnastics and athletics. Was president of the McKin- ley Literary Society and vice- president of his class in Junior year. “Cobbie has always been a bachelor at “T. S.” When girls are mentioned he blushes and looks horrified, that any one should think him guilty. We believe, however, no matter what he may say to the contrary, that he has a “little cosy corner” in his heart for some one. “The great silent man. —Carlyle. Louis Everit Day (Lee). This philosopher, orator and poet was born in the little town of Westchester, Conn. Like all great men, his early training is associated with the farm and the district school. Lou, as he is best known to all, is a prodigy of learning. As presi- dent of the Student Association in our Middler year he did much to elevate that organization to the place that it now holds in the life of our school. He was president of our class in ' 05 and, like Caesar, refused the crown which we would have thrust upon him in ’06. In this volume he has given evidence of his rare poetic nature, and has won for himself a place in the hall of fame. Lou has also a passion for orator} ' , and when he gets a strangle hold on Patrick Henry’s speech? you can imagine you can surely hear outside the “tramp of armed men.” It ’s the rest of the student body getting out of harm’s way. Often when he is speaking one is reminded of a combination of a graphophone, a dutch windmill and a buck and wing dancer. Lou has a clear head and a strong grip, and we wish him much success. “Who says in verse what others say in prose. —Pope. THE MASSASOIT 99 Albert Lyman Goldsmith (McKinley). No doubt the first and last unforeseen and unpremeditated event in the history of this prodigy of coordination was his birth in Omaha, Neb. No sooner did he come to self- consciousness than he began a systematic assimilation of everything the public schools of Omaha and Denver had to of- fer, ending with a year in the Omaha High School. He then spent a year in the capacity of boys’ secretary and assistant physical director of the Omaha Association. From there he came East and was a successful worker in the Hartford Asso- ciation. Since coming to school he has achieved unique distinc- tion as founder and promoter of the Etiquette Club. His ex- cellence in social graces is only equalled by his skill as a gym- nast, in which role he appears at his best. In recognition of his ability in this direction he was this year elected captain of the “Gym.” team. Goldie has played on the class baseball, football, and field hockey teams, and has been active in all branches of athletics. He has a reputation of being something of a recluse as concerns the fair sex, but those who know him best say that a metamorphosis takes place when he visits New York. Walter Arthur Giles (McKinley). Walter peered through the tall sage grass of Texas in 1877. During his early days his ploughshare made the furrow groan, and at the age of five he could ride a horse and herd cattle. Here was laid the foundation for that muscular constitution and military bear- ing so prominent in “Gym.” and field. Recognizing the beauty of “mens Sana in cor- pora sano” he formed the stu- dent habit. After three years at public school he entered “State College” and emerged with a “sheepskin” tucked un- der his arm. A consciousness of so vast an amount of knowl- edge led him to seek an avenue for its escape ; this he found in the principalship of “Edna Col- ored High School.” While at college Walter became inter- ested in the Y. M. C. A., and as the story of his life is that of evolution, he naturally landed at “T. S.” Here he has done his share toward keeping the floors and windows clean ; served as president of McKinley Literary Society; made the class indoor and outdoor track and baseball teams, and played end on ’varsity football in Senior year. In class Walter has endeavored to keep the professors straight, and prefixes all his advice with that familiar phrase, “Now, Doctor !” There is an interesting romance in the back- ground of his life, and his heart lies buried in dear old Texas. “I am very fond of the company of ladies.” — Samuel Johnson. “I propose to fight it out on this line if it takes all summer.” — Grant. 100 THE MASSASOIT Fkanki.in Justus Gray (Lee). This popular and distin- guished member of ’06 came to us from the Empire State. In the quiet little town of Taberg he began his eventful career. He was fond of travel and at the early age of six jour- neyed into the wilds of Michi- gan, where for eight years he tantalized the teachers of the public school. He then moved to Barrie, Canada, and here for two years studied in the Col- legiate Institute. Ambitious to become a man of affairs he re- turned to his native state and entered the employ of a mer- chant in the city of Rome. He became a member of the Y. M. C. A. and soon developed an in- terest in the movement. In the cAttrse of a year he came to Springfield to train for the physical directorship. Here he lias figured prominently as an all-round athlete and popular member of bis class. He has played on all the ’varsity and class teams. He was captain of the ice ho ckey team for the season of 1904-05, and captained ' varsity baseball in his Senior year. Frank is a winner with the girls and many a heart was made sad in Springfield, when he took up his summer’s work in that fatal town of Canandiagua, N. Y. “Abandon all hope of escaping ettpid’s dart, ye who en- ter there. When asked about “Pee-rades,” Frank says, “Good-by, a speech for mine.” “Character is the result of a system of stereotyped principles.” — Heine. Carl Henry Goodwin (Lee). In the county of Branch, Mich., early in the eighties, Goodie first opened his eyes and smiled. Reared under the wholesome influences of his country home, he early acquired those indis- pensable qualities which have made many of the world’s greatest sons. His early quest for knowledge not being satis- fied by the district school, he left for Cold water, Mich., where he attended High School, graduating with honors. It was at this school that he first ac- quired his fondness for physical life, and seeing in physical edu- cation an opportunity for a life work, Carl set his face toward Springfield, and arrived in time to join the Class of ’06. We soon found Goodie active in most of the school sports. He could run “dashes” and “miles,” and as to twirling the ball, ask ’07. He has played on class baseball and ice hockey teams, hockey team of 1906. Carl is He says he can’t help it. It is automatic. Acquired chasing crows out of the cornfield. Gray says he makes the most noise at night, and wonders how he can wear that “Sunny Jim” smile all day and give vent to such mysterious and almost inhuman sounds in his sleep. Carl has developed a fondness for forestry, and is often seen in the “Life without laughing is a dreary blank.” — Thackeray. and was captain of the field a noisy chap (“Caw, Caw”). vicinity of Forest Park. THE MASSASOIT 101 Harry H. Hamilton, B. A. (Lee). Sussex, N. B., became famous because of the birth of this brilliant son of the clergy in 1881. The old adage, “min- isters’ sons and deacons’ daugh- ters are the biggest devils,” etc., finds its exception in Harry. After graduating from Sussex High he entered Mount Allison University of Sacville, N. B., securing his B. A. in 1903. We next hear of him as assistant secretary in the Charlottetown Y. M. C. A. Here he remained one year, resigi ing to come to “T. S.” He was not long with us before he was honored by the school, in being chosen as student instructor in English, which position he has creditably filled ever since. Harry has for some years been active in missions, and is at present president of the Western Massachusetts Student Volun- teer Union. His ability as a skater won for him a place on the ’06 hockey team. Harry is an unusually good sort of a fellow and we are glad he saw fit to throw in his lot with 1905. Walter L. Hawkes (Lee). This versatile representative of the genus Homo first began to bawl in the woods of Maine in 1879, and hall has been his specialty ever since — baseball, basket ball, tennis ball, golf ball, any old ball. After ex- hausting the resources of the Hallowed High, he graduated from the Friends School at Providence in ' 98. In order to develop that fastidiousness in the matter of dress which is now one of his most prominent characteristics, he next took a brief course in a Portland cloth- ing store, graduating into the position of assistant secretary of the Portland Association in ’99. His rapidly growing pow- ers calling for new fields to con- quer, led him in 1902 to assume the responsibilities of general secretary of the Rockport, Me., Association. Here Dr. Dog- gett captured him and landed him at “T. S.,” where for three years the school, and particularly the ’06 class, has had the bene- fit of his wide experience and keen analytical mind. Inci- dentally Walt has captained basket ball teams, successfully managed and played on the ’varsity baseball team, been presi- dent of the Lee Literary Club, secretary of the Student Asso- ciation, etc., ad infinitum. His one failing is in the “drapery” line, and if you want a good romance correspond with Walter. “There be qualities in this youth that make him valiant to fight, sober to toil and pious to pray . ” “Self-reverence, self-knowl- edge, self-control: These three alone lead life to sovereign power.’’ — Tennyson. 102 THE MASSASOIT John Herric Lawson (McKinley). This magnificent speci- men of physical prowess hails from the metropolis of Troy, in the granite state of New Hampshire, a town comprising three churches, two houses, a school and a name. Jack is a good specimen of what a coun- try life will do for a man’s physique, for he stands six feet and is of the true football type. His favorite pastimes when a hoy were “tossing hay” and “milking the kine.” Jack attended the public schools of his native village, graduated from the high school and then entered business col- lege. On the completion of his business course lie secured em- ployment in a grocery store in his home town. He later came to “T. S.,” where his career as an athlete has been marked. A member of class hockey and track teams, elected captain of baseball team in ' 05, leading his team to victory and the school championship, and was our impregnable guard on the ’05 football team. Jack has unusual common sense and never lets himself be worried or hurried or flurried. To an outsider he appears to support bachelor views. But Jack says he knows how to keep a secret. ' 06 wishes him “I am sure care is an ene- my to life. — Shakes pen success. Oscar Victor Marks. This prodigy of human development was born in Rustburg, Va., many years ago. O. V. claims to be the biggest man in the class. At any rate he is so fat that every time he turns around he meets himself coming back. At an early age O. V. started on a business career as a telegraph operator and steadily advanced in his vocation. Believing that he could make his life count for more in Christian service, he en- tered the Association work at Clifton Forge, Va., acting in the capacity of assistant secre- tary for fifteen months. He then decided to come to Spring- field, and the Class of ' 06 has never been sorry. His genial manner and sunny disposition, always the same, have won for him a warm place in all our hearts. O. V., although not especially given to athletics, has the honor of wearing the much coveted “T. S.” As the giant guard in ’varsity football he made even the most formidable opponent tremble in his presence. I am resolved to grow fat and look young till forty.” — Dry den. THE MASSASOIT 103 Appleton Adams Mason (McKinley). Apple is really Nova Scotia fruit, but he has been a Yankee fifteen years. At his home in the “Hub” he led a strenuous life, eating beans, at- tending private school and busi- ness college. For six years he daily sauntered in and out of a wholesale commission house. A member of the Boston Y. M. C. A. football team for three years, he has been especially prominent on the gridiron at “T. S.,” playing three seasons on the ’varsity and leading the ' 05 team against Yale and Har- vard in the one week. Was captain of class track team, president of the McKinley Lit- erary Society, and as manager of the 1905 baseball team placed that sport on its present college basis. But Captain Mason will be best remembered for his faithful and untiring service as vice-president of the Rough- House Committee. His two favorite spots are the “Horizontal and Westfield Normal School. Appleton is popular with the boys, and so are the boxes he gets from ? He has a “fine line of samples” and is always ready to take an order for a suit. Don ' t break that bud! “Holy cats,” what do you think this is? Georgf. Popple Peckham. The most distinguished visitor Newport has ever had came in the person of Geo. Popple in 1880, but unlike most of the Newport visitors he spent his vacation selling papers. After a high school course, he spent a year teaching a local mer- chant the tricks of the shoe business. For one and a half years he was connected with the Association as assistant and boys’ secretary. Having become interested in the physi- cal work he went to Brockton, as assistant physical director. Since coming to “T. S.” George has won honors playing on the class field and basket ball teams and serving as captain of the class track team. One of the student instructors in gymnas- tics and athletics. For two years he played a dashing game at end on the ’varsity football team. His favorite pastime is tennis. But George is best known as a staunch Presbyterian, and in recognition of his ser- vices on the women’s auxiliary he has been appointed deacon of the First Church. It is an interesting fact, however, that George’s duties take him over to the church evenings when the calendar calls for no special services. George is somewhat of a musician and his after-dinner song is “Please go away and let me sleep.” “ ’Twas Presbyterian true blue. — Butler. 104 THE MASSASOIT Frederick Gam well Platt (Lee). Who? What? Which? Why? This human interrogation point hails from Pittsfield, the gem of the Berkshires. Af- ter taking a course in the Pitts- field High, he secured employ- ment in the office of a Pittsfield accountant, where he worked three years, resigning to accept the office of assistant secretary in the V. M. C. A. of that city. Fred has always been an ath- letic enthusiast, and the desire to excel in this direction led him to T. S. In class ath- letics he has been a prominent factor, having played on field hockey, basket ball, and baseball teams, and was for one season captain of the ice hockey team. Fred is always good natured and faithful and has that pe- culiar endowment which wins the “gentler hearts,” and from the beginning his path has been strewn with flowers, smiles and bank checks, Fred hopes that the time will soon come when the hospitals will introduce physi- cal training and that Pittsfield may take the initiative. Antonio R. S. Pereira. Antonio was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the “Paradise of America,” and so we wonder not that he calls this a “bum country.” Nevertheless he has managed to stay with us three years, during which time he has grown fat and wise. Pereira is easily the scholar of ’06, being the only man who accepts nothing less than 100 per cent. Having as- similated all that Brazil had to offer, he studied in Belgium three years. Returning home he spent two years in business as traveling salesman. Being appealed to by the work of the Association he served as assist- ant at Rio de Janeiro two years, when, looking toward the fu- ture development of the work, he came to “T. S.,” a stranger in a strange land, but for a short time only. His first words in English were “Bum shack.” Pereira has not been a star in athletics — he says, “Good-by to ‘Gym.’ work for me.” But he certainly has taken a place in the social life of the school and has been a loyal member of ’06. His expressions, “Hello, old man !” “Poor ham! “Bum shack!” “Good-by, old man!” and the rest, min- gled with his merry laughter, are often heard in the halls and on the campus. Few men of foreign tongue could learn our language and customs and fit into our general plan of life as readily as did he. But Antonio’s advent means more than this, it means another friend and a pleasant memory to each man of ' 06, and he goes back to Brazil with our best wishes. “Of all our parts the eyes express The sweetest kind of bash- fulness.” —Herrick. “Laugh and grow fat.” — Taylor. THE MASSASOIT 105 Royce D. Purinton. “Prof” came down from Maine to coach us on our last two laps. He claims that his father was a dea- con and that all his grand- fathers were ministers, and judging from the way he slings hot air, we are almost inclined to believe him. He is a grad- uate of Bates and made a great “rep” there in athletics, playing four years on both baseball and football ’varsity teams ; cap- tained both these teams in Senior year and returned to coach both sports after grad- uating. “Prof” has entered heartily into “T. S.” life. He played on class teams as well as on the school ice hockey and baseball teams, he even dares to coach baseball this year. “Prof” has won his title fairly and squarely. He gives lec- tures semi-occasionally on “How to Dress Well,” and is also an authority on the girl question. He says a light- haired man should marry a rosy-cheeked brunette. He main- tains that it is quite essential to keep both feet on “terra firma” and play the game according to “Hoyle.” In gesticulating he has Dr. Mac easily “scun a mile.” Much as we appreciate his athletic ability, it is as a social star that he shines most bril- liantly, and if you want a real genuine social hour, visit the “bungalo” ; but please call before twelve, as then his study hour begins. “And they while their companions slept were toiling upward in the night.” Albert Ira Prettyman (Lee). This light-haired youth was discovered in the “land of peaches” in ’83. Being fair to look upon he was named “Pretty” and taken to the “Monumental City” on exhibit. But except for his comely appearance Pretty was not fashioned for a monu- ment. He spent two years in Dickinson Preparatory School, where he began to star in ath- letics, and at “T. S.” he has played on ’varsity football, baseball, and ice hockey teams as well as on the various class teams. He can play the piano, rattle bones, dance a clog, and in fact show himself equal to any occasion. The saying, “Jack of all trades and master of none,” does not apply to Pretty, for in social affairs, and especially when under the in- fluence of the “dark brown eyes,” he is a past master. Be- ing of a sympathetic tempera- ment, and hearing the groan- ings of “Father Knickerbocker,” he aroused Smith and together they released him from his chains ; thus endearing himself to ’04, ’05 and ’07. In recognition of this service he was elected secretary of the Rough-House Committee, the duties of which office he has attended to with decision and dispatch. “We grant, altho he had much wit, He was very shy of using it.” —Butler. 106 THE MASSASOIT Francis Emmett Seybolt (Lee). This budding orator made his appearance on the stage of life at Matamoras, Pa., in ' 82, where he was described as a howling success.” Frank graduated from high school at the age of seventeen. In his youthful ambitions for a pub- lic career he dreamed of the presidency of one of our great railroads. Accordingly he took a position as auditing clerk, where he spent two years straightening things up gener- ally. He next turned his atten- tion to the education of the public through serving in the capacity of ticket agent. But because of his antipathy for the railroad trust he resigned his position and youthful aspira- tions. While in the railroad employ he became closely asso- ciated with the Railroad Y. M. C. A., and not wishing to ex- periment further he came to T. S. with ' 06, preferring in future to book young men for the “Celestial City. Frank has played on class field, baseball, and ice hockey teams. As treasurer of Student Association he has shown his ability to finance large projects; but the desire of his heart was realized when he was made president of Lee Literary Club. The dig- nity of his first position remains with him ; rising to his feet he begins, “Ahem !” and one cannot but imagine himself in the presence of the great railroad magnate. If Frank ever gets married he will have an ideal wife, for “it is just this way.” ‘Of studies took he most care and most heed, Nought a word spake he more than was need. — Tennyson. Joseph Tennyson Seller (International). This curly-haired namesake of the great English poet first began to “represent” in Prince Edward Island July, 79. His chief characteristic is the ability to tell a convincing story, and after bluffing his way through high school, he tried his powers in the grocery busi- ness, quickly rising to the ex- alted position of receiver in solvency.” The problem now was what to do with his money. Refusing the vain glories of the world, he thought of succeeding his father in the ministry, but a larger opportunity presented itself in the general secretary- ship of the P. R. Ry. Branch at Philadelphia. After a year here, fate revealed to Joe that they needed at “T. S.” a man to represent H. C. White Co., lead the college cheers, support ' 06 in ice and field hockey, play ’varsity football in Middler year, and captain the school ice hockey team in Senior year ; but his greatest honor was that conferred by his class when he was appointed editor-in-chief of this volume. Joe claims that none at “T. S.” are so mighty as he with the paddle, but his favorite sport is hunting, and fre- quently he may be seen wending his way toward the Chicopee “dear” park. “What do you say on the Hoi yell, fellows !” “Good nature and generosity carry the day.” — Alexander Smith. THE MASSASOIT 107 Herbert Stanley Smith (International). It was in the year 1881 that the peaceful little village of Anagance, N. B., was rent by a terrific whoop which sounded like “Hurrah for Cork !” The mighty “Herb” Smith, having arrived on the arena of life nearly full-grown, literally tore through the dis- trict school and then ripped off a preparatory course. To give fuller vent to his pent-up ener- gies he next turned himself loose on the farm for a few years. This calmed him down to a point where he could walk through a business college, and the next thing we hear of him he is in business. But a loftier calling awaited him. After serving a year in the Portland Y. M. C. A. as assistant secre- tary, Herb landed at “T. S.” Here he has eclipsed all prede- cessors as a scientific leader of “rough-house.” Fortunately for the damage fund and tired stu- dents, a partial outlet for his superfluous energy was furnished by making him manager of the ' 05 football team, the duties of which office he fulfilled most creditably. Herb has also played on class football and field hockey teams, and was president of the International Lyceum and the British Students Fraternity. But this “wonder” is perhaps best known for his inveterate proclivity to debate, and his name will ever be associated with such men as Demosthenes, Cicero, and Daniel Webster. Frank Drake Smith (International). “Benzine Jimmy” rode up to “T. S.” on his “gasoline buggy” in the fall of ' 03. After demanding that there be less noise in the halls, he deposited his buggy in the cellar and took to the books. His first text- book was Webster’s dictionary, and having completed this, he hastily went through anthro- pometry, psychology, physical diagnosis and the rest, and then began his series of lectures from the balcony of the third floor, on the topics, “Time is Money,” and “Noise Detracts from Concentration.” He has always been a hard student and stands high in his classes. He was a leader in the gymnasium at his home in Brooklyn, and before coming to “T. S.” spent a year in Bar Harbor for his health, incidentally serving as physical director of the Y. M. C. A. Being a bright student and living up to his motto, “Time is money,” he has attended to many outside matters. Has been active in Sunday school and Boys’ Club work ; a member and manager of the “Gym.” and fencing teams, and has done much toward the develop- ment of this latter sport at “T. S.” He won his numerals on the track team and has also been the standard photographer of the school, and photo artist for this book. “It would talk, Lord, how it talked. — Beaumont tef Fletcher. “His frown was full of terror. — Cowper. 108 THE MASSASOIT John William Storey (Lee). This disciple of Mark Twain, a son of the Emerald Isle, was first reminded of the ridiculous side of life in Dublin, Ireland. Jack early developed the art of stringing yarns and would walk a mile through the marshes of Killarney to unravel a joke that had succumbed with the age of Methuselah. His parents, see- ing in him great possibilities, early planned for his education. His first ambition was to be- come a missionary and he en- tered the mission school of Dublin, where he successfully completed three years of train- ing. Through the Y. M. C. A. he became interested in Chris- tian work for boys, and feeling the need of special training, braved the terrors of the “briny deep” and came to “T. S. Here Jack has demonstrated his natural endowment of wit and humor and is seldom found in a pessimistic mood. He has re- ceived high honors from his class, having served as president both in his Junior and Senior years. Jack has always been loyal to his class, and when called on to defend the “Crimson and Black he is “game to the core.” Thus endeth the first Storey. Rumor has it that Jack visits Dublin this summer. There may be a second ! Harry James Thompson (International). Tompy was born in the Highlands of Scotland in ’76. Crossing the Atlantic in his fifth year, he soon learned to sing “Yankee Doodle,” and now maintains that “a man should love his native land, whether he was born there or not.” After taking public school and business college courses, he entered business as a textile draughter, but his tra- ditional Scotch instinct led him toward the ministry. With this idea in mind he entered Mount Hermon, and after three years there he was welcomed to “T. S.” and ’06. At “T. S.” Tompy has always been known as a man who “delivers the goods,” whether in the role of Creatore,” or in conducting evangelistic (?) meetings with his side partner, Seller. He played on the famous ’06 foot- ball team, served on various committees, made a “hit” as first tenor on the Silver Quartet ; but to the Class of ’06 he will always be Tompy, the seer, the man of prophetic vision, who looked into the far distant future and revealed to us the things ordained by the gods. He is deeply interested in pedagogy, which accounts for his habitual absence from the “dorm” on certain evenings, and when broached on the subject he says, “Yes, boys, a school marm for mine every time.” “Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee At all his jokes for many a joke had he.” — Goldsmith. “Night after night he sat with books ” — Longfellow. THE MASSASOIT 109 Raymond Delos Tucker (International). Tommy Tucker be- gan to whistle for his supper in Columbia, Conn., in ’83. He first faced the cold, hard world as a school teacher in a district school. Previous to this he took a course of private instruc- tion under his Congregational pastor, which doubtless ac- counts for his reverential mien at “T. S.,” and ' 04 showed very poor taste in applying artistic (?) iodine facial decorations to the most modest man in the most modest class. His first and last rough-house over, from that moment Ray has stood firmly for peace, principle and pragmatism. His unusually musical nature has found ex- pression in many ways. He has sung in the Glee Club, in two school quartets, and even in the ’06 quartet. Canaries, mocking birds, and all feathered song- sters listen in envious despair when he whistles. He has served as vice-president of his class and the Student Associa- tion, and has also handled the gavel for the International Lyceum. For three years he has considered himself responsi- ble for school and class devotional meetings as well as for song books for the same. It was Tommy who always gave his seat up, went over the fence after the ball, and when called on in his room said, “Let me see, now, what h ave we learned from this little talk?” In fact, it is difficult to conceive how one so modest, could aspire in his Junior year to supersede Presi- dent Doggett in the training class. “As merry as the day is long. — Tennyson. ROASTS Wanted : — Some one to read our jokes. The Editors. A class championship in baseball. 1907. A nurse; one capable of handling small children. 1908. A private telephone. Reinhardt Briggs, ’07. An automatic dumb-bell drill. Mason, ’06. Some third-hand speeches ; warranted to please small country audiences. Nicholson, ' 07. A purchaser for a rear seat in seminar class ; as good as new. Buttrose, ’07. A new name. “T. S.” An end position on the ’varsity. Robbins, ’08. A rest. Peckham, ’06. A barber and a marriage certificate. Werner, ’07. Degrees. Everybody. Some one who can’t see through my magic. Free- man, ’08. Two men who know more than we do. The Editors. Giles — Well, doctor, from the skeleton it does look as though man once had a tail. Dr. S. — Yes; and there ’s a joint there, hence it used to wag. You are all subjects of my charity. Mr. Johnson. Dodge, to his class — Now, ladies, we w r ant this class to be as helpful as possible, and if there is any- thing you do not understand, just ask me. On the way to Teachers’ College, Columbia Uni- versity; snow drift, charming young lady — bump! ! ! ! Dr. Doggett. — Oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! oh ! I beg your pardon. What are the different kinds of time? Rag time, “Gym.” time, the good old summer time, and the time to read thesis. 112 THE MASSASOIT v Dr. H. — What class of men have great staying powers ? F. D. Smith — Boarding house keepers. Hendrian — What does he mean by Hades? Dr. B. — We ’ll get there in a moment. Prof. Berry, criticising in McKinley Lit. — Don ' t use slang, but “cut it out as far as possible. Seybolt, to young lady at C. E. social — My name is Seybolt ; no use being formal about this ; what ’s yours? Gray — Is love at the age of twelve a habit? Dr. S. — Love before that age is an instinct ; after that age a habit. Understand ? Gray — Yes; I know, doctor. “Buck” always has his hands in his pockets. H ave you noticed it ? Yes ; but don’t say anything, for he never has any- thing else in them. She always looks nice. Air. Bowne. “Che Clever) Commandments” 1. 1 am the Quaker, thou shalt have no other totem before me. 2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any dummy or likeness thereof, for l, the Quaker totem, am a jealous totem, visiting the iniquities of ’04 and ' 05 upon ’07. - ' 3. Thou shalt not take the name of ’06 in vain, for the Quaker will not hold him guiltless that taketh that name in vain. 4. Remember the “Pee-rade” and don’t peter out. 5. Honor Pop Garfield and the faculty, that thy days may be long on the banks of the Massasoit. 6. Thou shalt not kill cats in anatomy class, or mutilate papers in the reading room. 7. Thou shalt not commit a smoke nuisance, nor play with the fire hose. S. Thou shalt not steal thy neighbor’s soap, his razor strap, his nose guard, nor anything that is his. !). Thou shalt not bear false witness against the rough-house committee. 10. Thou shalt not covet the athletic store, nor the laundry business, nor the bookstore, nor the milk route, nor the egg trade, nor the clothing house, nor the bar- ber shop, nor the damage fund, nor the condition fee, nor any other graft whereby thou makest 100%. 11. You ’re going to reap just what you sow. ' Che Last Still and Testament of 1906 B E it known to all persons that we, the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Six, of the Interna- tional Young Men’s Christian Association Training School, of the city of Springfield, in the county of Hampden, state of Massachusetts, being in perfect he alth of body and of sound mind, knowing that the end of our existence as a student body in the aforesaid Training School draweth near, and realizing that we are about to depart from these scenes of our joy and sorrows, our struggles and achievements, do hereby make this our last will and testament : — To the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Seven we hereby give, devise, and bequeath : I. The long coveted name of “Senior,” with all the rights and privileges that appertain thereto. (1) Our noble dignity and profound wisdom as Seniors. (2) Our class key; may it be the “key to the situation.” (3) Our seats in chapel. We caution the aforesaid Class of Nineteen Hundred and Seven, in the attempt to carve their way to fame, not to carve their names on the chairs in Senior section. (4) We turn over to their use and possession our rooms on the lake side. May said rooms receive no worse treatment at their hands than was their fate at ours. (5) The undisputed use of the flagpole on the Dormitory for all the “bed sheets” they may choose to display thereon. (G) Furthermore, we turn over to their care and safe keeping the renowned Quaker totem (if they can find him), with the sincere hope that they may secure him in such a way, with lock and chain, that he be no more removed from his place. ( 7 ) And, furthermore, we lovingly give over to their care the hearts and homes of many of the young ladies of Springfield. We give the well-meant advice, “Be sure to be a good fellow to the little boys of Springfield ; there are Sunday nights coming when you may get a rarebit!” ( 8) Lastlv, the privilege of publishing a class book, with all the work and worry appertaining thereto. IT. To the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Eight we grant our parting benediction and advise the mem- THE MASSASOIT 114 bers thereof not to get swollen heads upon the occasion of their becoming I tiddlers. We bequeath to them : — (1) The care of the fire department and all the apparatus appertaining thereto. We caution them against the too free use of water, especially on third floor. (2) We likewise bequeath the use of the fire es- cape, the privilege of copying bibliographies, and the unqualified use of the damage fund. III. To the prospective Class of Nineteen Hundred and Nine we extend our heartfelt sympathies and ear- nest encouragement, that they graduate in due process of time, with the sound advice that their success will be dependent upon their goodness ; that they listen faithfully to the Profs, especially to J. T. B. ; wander not in the unexplored regions of the Historical Library, learn not the way to offices Id and 11, which is the way of the wicked ; and that they show a meek and humble spirit at all times. I V. To the beloved members of the faculty we grant our hearty good will and grateful remembrance of the past. May our farewells not break the “tie that binds” us together. Furthermore, to all who have in any way been interested in our success we give our hearty thanks. Y. To all posterity: Pay thy room rent and thy happiness will be great ; cut not “Gym.,” nor acquire unto yourselves “Conditions more than two terms old, for thev shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell ; be good to Brownie, and thou shalt have the Doctor’s smile; use not thirty-two” candle power in thy rooms and thy light shall never grow dim; shun the Authorized and use the American Revised only and th reward will be great. Remember these our final admonitions, and some time in the future thou shalt attain to the dignity of Seniors. Pax vobiscum ! In Witness Whereof, in the presence of the under- signed, we do here, to this, our last will and testament, set our hand and seal, this thirteenth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and six. (Signed) The Senior Class. J. W. Storey, ' j R. D. Tucker, [- Witnesses. W. H. 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