Springfield College - Massasoit Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1913 volume:

■. ; v-vr.JSM; . y m : m . . The .. MA S SA S 0 T Volume ' Fen Published by The 8 enior Class of the I international Young Men’s Christian Association College Springfield, Massachusetts 19 13 TO 2)i Barnes Muff IbcCurb OUR ESTEEMED FRIEND AND ADVISER, IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS SEVEN- TEEN YEARS OF SERVICE IN THE COLLEGE, ON THE COMPLETION OF TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE WORK OF THE YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Me dedicate tbis Volume gianicc Ijwff SPcCurbv, 31.99., 99.©., 99.1 .C ‘V Man!- — a riyht true man however, 1 Vko� t work is worthy a man ' s endeavor. T IS with great respect, admiration and love that we dedicate this book to the Director of Physical Education at Old Springfield. A review of the life of Dr. McCurdy is a great inspiration to the youth of to-day who faces natural diffi- culties in the attainment of success. James Huff McCurdy was born in the country town of Princeton, Maine, on December 2, 18(i(i. He received a public school education here, graduating from high school as well. After securing his diploma he went to Milltown, New Brunswick, Canada, where he worked in a mill during th e winter. He then returned to Princeton and took up farming for a year. Later he went to Bangor, Maine, where he found employment in the foundry of a carriage-smith where he worked a year. On his twenty-first birthday he accepted a position in the Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciation of Bangor. His official duties in their order of importance were janitor, secretary, physical director. He attended summer school here in Springfield in 1888, and in September of the same year he became physical director at Auburn, Maine, where he served a year. The next fall he came here to what was then known as the Training School. He took the two years’ course in one, but, owing to a serious accident in a baseball game in his senior year, he was not graduated. In 1891 he took the position of athletic and aquatic director in the Twenty-Third Street Y. M. C. A.. New York City, and while there studied medicine at the New York Uni- versity, receiving his M. D. in 1893, after three years of hard study. Shortly afterwards he passed the New York and Massachusetts state examinations for practicing medicine. In the fall of 1893 he became physical and medical director of the Twenty-Third Street Branch where he served two years. On July 17, 1895, he was married to Miss Persis B. Harlow of Bangor, Maine. In the fall of that year he was urged by Doctor Guliek to come and teach physical education at the Training School. It seems interesting in this connection that about six years previous Doctor Guliek had seen Mr. McCurdy trying in vain to do a stunt on the parallel bars. He advised him at that time to pack up his trunk and go home, saying he would never make a physical Director, and remarking, “McCurdy, you are as graceful as a cow.’’ But Doctor Guliek did not know his man, for McCurdy had a vision and with characteristic determination he carried it to materialization: and we are mighty glad he did. The Doctor responded to the call and this is the conclusion of his eighteenth consecutive year of service here. He has seen the institution grow from a membership of a few to over two hundred. 5 Doctor McCurdy was a graduate student in physiology of exercise at Harvard Medical School in 1896 and 1900, and since 1903 has lectured on this subject at the Harvard Summer School. In 1907 he received his master’s degree in physical education here and became an honorary graduate of the Sargent Normal School. Taking a year’s graduate work at Clark University, he received his A. M. in 1909. In 1911 he was made director of the physical edu- cation course here. Doctor McCurdy is, of course, a member of numerous physical education societies, some of which are the Academy of Physical Education, the Physical Directors’ Society of the Young Men s Christian Association of North America, College Physical Directors’ Society, Society tor the Study of Athletics. He is also a delegate to the National Collegiate Association. As a young man Doctor McCurdy found public speaking an impossibility, and there were people who said that he never would be able to speak in public, but as in all things he plugged at it until now difficulty in this respect is entirely foreign to him. He has also done much original work in physical education. In 1901 he and Mr. Bowne compiled the “Decimal Classification for Physical Training.” In 190; ' ) he published his “Bibliography of Physical Training,” which has been continued by Messrs. Bridges and Affleck. “Adolescent Changes in Heart Rate and Blood Pressure” was the title of his degree thesis at Clark. He has also been Editor of the American Physical Education Review since 1906, and Secretary of the Asso- ciation since 1907. Doctor McCurdy played on the tennis and baseball teams while a student here, and was a member of the New York University football team while studying there. The following are some of the leading men in physical education who were members of his leaders’ corps at the Twenty-Third Street Y. M. C. A.: Dr. G. L. Meylan of Columbia; Dr. Wm. Skarstrom of Wellesley; Dr. Louis Welzmiller of West Side Y. M. C. A., New York; and Mr. Anton Schatzel, Director of Physical Training in the public schools at Monongahela, Pa. And were there space, many other names might be given of men who entered the profession thru his influence. Doctor and Mrs. McCurdy have two children: Hugh Graham, aged 13, and Elizabeth Evelyn, aged 6. One of the things which stands out plainly in Doctor McCurdy is his great determination. This is evidenced by the way in which he plodded thru almost every bit of his education. To-day he is recognized as one of the leading American authorities on physical education. There is another characteristic which he is continually impressing upon the students in the classroom, on track, field and floor, and that is his interest in physical education as a basis for the develop- ment of character and high moral qualities producing the highest type of Christian manhood. He has received many calls to other fields, but each time has decided to continue his work in the training of Christian Directors of Physical Education. As a football coach he has rounded many a green group of men into a perfect team, and more than once has sprung a surprise in the football world thru the showing our team h as made. The Springfield-Carlisle game last fall is an illustration. Doctor McCurdy is a man of enthusiasm, energy and influence; just, loving and sym- pathetic to one and all tsium, 1M94. West Gymnasium, 1910. Natatorium, 1913. C A WON I Edito rial 6 tait rto vson 1913 1 3tiTZ jForetuorti () perpetuate t lie memory of our college life and to make deeper and more enduring our association with our Alma Mater, the Class of Nineteen Hundred Thirteen offers this, the tenth volume of Thk Massasoit. The many radical changes which will he noted have not been made with the mere attempt at originality, but each with a distinct and worthy purpose. We take this opportunity to express our ap- preciation of the co-operation of all who have assisted 11s. While the staff’ is responsible for the editing and publishing of The Massasoit, yet it is with great satisfaction that we offer this volume as a production of the entire class. Chen ant) J ' i ' otti To one entering four years ago, the appearanee presented by the campus differed greatly from its present aspect. On arriving at the end of the King Street car line the first thing to attract attention was an unsightly, dilapidated board fence, enclosing what is now known as the South Field, the only athletic field of which the institution could then boast. The next thing to catch the eye was the gymnasium, consisting of but one small building, the present East Gymnasium. To the tell, the view was obscured by a dense growth of scrub pines, covering a sandy knoll, the present site of the tennis courts in Pratt Field. Between this and Professor Burr’s house, which stood in the foreground unrelieved even by the modern touch of a garage, stretched a sandy tract dotted here and there with half dead oaks and chestnuts. This waste extended to the New England railroad tracks, embracing the remainder of Pratt Field and the present West Field. Turning the corner of the gymnasium, and looking past Woods Hall and the dormitory building, another sandy waste could be seen covered with an unsightly tangle of gnarled apple trees and decrepit shrubbery, which partially hid a dilapidated barn and two rude shacks. This disagreeable scene has been replaced by the present library building. Each building was then heated by its own system, and lighted by electrical supply from the city. All the buildings were poorly ventilated, the gymnasium being undoubtedly the most deficient in this regard. The locker room was inferior to the present accommodation at the boathouse. The addition to the gymnasium, including as it did the West Gymnasium; offices for the physical department administration; several large class rooms; a physiological laboratory; fencing, wrestling and boxing rooms; a massage room, etc., was the first improvement to be made. In this building was installed the mechanism for the elaborate ventilating system, now in use. which is recognized thruout the country as an example of the highest present achievement in the science of ventilation. At the same time, a plant to furnish light and heat for all the build- ings was set up in a building of its own. The same year, 1910, thru the generous gift of Mr. Herbert L. Pratt, the Athletic Field was laid out, and the wall erected at a cost of eighteen thousand dollars. Mr. Fred T. Ley generously submitted only a bill of actual cost, eliminating all profit and by so doing directly donating two thousand dollars. The work of the students in clearing off the trees, grading, laving pipes for the water supply, etc., reduced the amount by another thousand dollars. 10 At this time also the West Field was graded and enclosed by the students. The grandstand, with its commodious equip- ment of dressing rooms, shower baths, massage facilities, etc., was erected the following year thru a further gift of nine thousand dollars by Mr. Pratt. The library and the swimming pool are the latest additions to the equipment. Details regarding these are given elsewhere in this volume. Altho the changes in outward appear- ances have been so great, they have been no more marked than the growth of the activities of the institution. The equipment has been practically doubled during the last four years, but the administrative changes have been as great or even greater. The institution which at that time struggled under the misnomer of “Training School,” with but faint hope of ever gaining deserved recognition as a college, has at last, thru the untiring efforts of alumni and friends, taken its proper place among the colleges of the countrv. The classes which formerly numbered three: juniors, middlers and seniors, now number four; the preparatory men having been organized into a distinct class, given representation in all activities of the Student Association and allowed to compete with the freshmen and juniors in all interclass sports. While few in number, the prepara- tory class is marked by its unity and class spirit, and its members, after a year in the institution, form a strong nucleus for the incoming freshman class and furnish many of their leaders thruout their course. The names of the other classes were changed at the same time to freshmen, juniors and seniors. Not only has the course been enriched by the supplementing of subjects, by increasing the number of institutes, by bringing here as lecturers some of the greatest spe- cialists of the country, and by an increase in the teaching and librarv Pratt Field Now The Grandstand n lorce, but also, it has been broadened and deepened thru greater freedom in thot and pedagogy, permitted as a result of the investigation and commendation of the basic teachings of the institution. Among the added responsibilities which the students have assumed the first was the issuing of he Student as an independent publication, it having appeared up to this time as a part of The Seminar, which is published by the faculty. I ' he Damage Fund ' was next to succumb to the spirit of improvement, it being abolished upon the adoption of a modification of the West Point Honor System. Following this, the supply store, then owned by two of the students, was taken over by the Student Association, and run by a student committee on a cooperative basis, the other two private stores going out of business at this time. Since this change the growth and success ot the store has been remarkable, stock has been more than doubled, and last vear a dividend of eighteen percent was declared. This year the Student Association has assumed entire control of the dining hall, operat- ing it on the same basis as they do the store. I ' he Woods Hall Committee, elected by the Student Association members, has entire charge, negotiating with the faculty for the use of the building, employing necessary people to do the work, buying supplies and attending to all matters con- nected with the Hall. While thisisacomparatively recent change, the present indications unmis- takably point to success. Many minor changes have taken place. Indeed one well acquainted with the history and growth of the institution has said, “The development during the last four years has been greater than that during all its preceding history, and we who have been privileged to partic- ipate in this growth predict further progress, even greater and more rapid, in the future. The Gymnasium When Completed L. L. DOGGETT, PH.D., I). I), President Instructor in Association H i story Religious Education and Pedagogy A B.. Obcrlin College, 1 88(j. Assistant state secretary Ohio Young Men’s Christian Associations. 1SSS. Student Union Seminary, 1889. B. D., Obcrlin Theological Semi- nary, 1890. A M . Obcrlin College, 1890. General secretary town Young Men’s Chris- tian Association. ( )bcrlin, 1890. Assistant state secretary Ohio Young Men’s Christian Asso- ciations, 1890-98. Uh. ID., Lcipsic University, 1895. State secretary Ohio Young Men’s Christian Associations, 1895-0. President International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1890 Author “History of the Young Men’s Christian Association,’’ Yol. I. 1890; “History of the Boston Young Men’s Christian Association,” 1901; “Life of Robert R. McBurnev,” 1902. Principal Silver Bay Institute, 1903-12. D. I) . Obcrlin College, 1911 J. T. BOWNE, M.H. Librarian Instructor in Library Methods In business, 1863-77. Secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Hudson, N. Y., 1877-78. Assistant secretary Brooklyn Association, 1878-80. Secretary Newburgh, N. ., Association, 1880-83. In charge of Secretarial Bureau of International Com- mittee, New York City, 1883-83. Instructor and librarian International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1885 . Founder Historical Library of the American Young Men’s Christian Associations, 1877. Founder of the Secretaries’ Insur- ance Alliance, 1880. Joint editor of “Association Handbook,” 1887-02. Author “Decimal Classification for Association Publications,” 1801 Joint author “Decimal Classification for Physical Training,” 1001. Compiler “Classified Bibliography of Bov Life and Organized Work with Boys,” 1006. M. H., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1906. 15 F. N. SEERLEY, B.Ph., M.D., M.H. I )ean Director of Religious and Personal Work Instructor ill Psychology Hist logy Secretarial Physiology, Hygiene and First Aid General secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Iowa City, Iowa, 1883-85. Gen- eral secretary Davenport, Iowa, Association, 1886-87. General secretary Oshkosh Wis., Association, 1888-89. Student International Young Men’s Christian Association College 1889-90. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1890 M D.. State University, Vermont, 1891 B. Ph., State University, Iowa, 1896. Student Clark University Summer School three years. Official lecturer for the American Society of Sanitary and Moral Prophylaxis, 1907 — . Member Springfield Board of Education, 1896-1912. Editor Asso- ciation Seminar, 1901-1912. Student in psychology at University of Paris and physical director Paris Young Men ' s Christian Association, 1903-1. M. Ik, International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907. Dean, 1907 Lecturer on Sex Hygiene under direction of the College Department of the International Committee Young Men’s Christian Associations 16 II. M. BURR, B.A., B.D., M.H. Instructor in History of Christianity History of Philosophy History of Religions Social Psychology Economics C hairman of Degree and Thesis Committees Critic Lee Literary Society V B. A.. Amherst College, 1885. B. D., Hartford Theological Seminarv, ISSN. Assistant pastor of First Church, Lowell, Mass., 1881). Pastor Park Church, Springfield, Mass., 1890-92. Instructor in International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1892 . Postgraduate work in sociology, economies and psychology at Colum- bia University, 1897. Author “ Studies in Adolescent Boyhood,” 1907; “Donald McRea,” 1911 ; “Around the Fire,” 1912. M. II., Inter- national Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1911 17 .1. II. McCURDY, A . M . , M.D., M.P.E. Direr tor of Physical Course and Physical Department 1 nstructor in Physiology of Exercise Physical Diagnosis and Prescription of Exercise Administration of Physical Education Senior Indoor Practice and Theory Head Instructor in Track and Field, Practice and Theory, Freshman, Junior and Senior Coach Varsity Football ♦ Assistant secretary Bangor, Me., 1887. Physical director Auburn, Me.. 1888. Student International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1889-90. Athletic and aquatic director New York City Association, 1891-94. M. D., New York University, 1893. Physical and medical director Twenty-third Street Branch Association, New York City, 1893-95. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College. 1895 — . Graduate student in physiology of exercise Harvard Medical School, 1890 and 1900. Lecturer on physiology of exercise Harvard Summer School, 1903. Joint author “Decimal Classification for Physical Training,’’ 1901. Member of the Academy of Physical Education: of the Physical Directors’ Society of the Young Men’s Christian Association of North America, of the College Director’s Society, and of the Society for the Study ol Athletics; delegate to the National Collegiate Association. Author “Bibliography of Physical Training,” 1905. Editor “American Physical Education Review,” 1900 M. P. E., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907 Hon- orary graduate Sargent Normal School, 1907. Graduate student Clark University, 1908-09. A. M , Clark University, 1909. 18 W. G. BALLANTINE, D.D., LL.D. ¥ Instructor in Old Testament New Testament Bible Sources and History Critic McKinley Literary Society A. B., Marietta College, 1808. A. M., 1874. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, New York, 1872. Student University of Liepsic, 1872-73. D. D., Marietta College, 1885. LL. D., Western Reserve University, 1891. Assistant engineer American Pales- tine Exploring Expedition, 1873. Professor of chemistry and natural science, Ripon College, 1874-70. Assistant professor of Greek, Indiana University, 1870-78. Professor of Greek and Hebrew, Oberlin Theological Seminary, 1878-81 Professor of Old Testament language and literature, 1881-91 President Oberlin College, 1891-90. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1897 — . Author of “Inductive Logic’’ and “Inductive Bible Studies,’’ published by the Inter- national Committee Young Men’s Christian Associations. Student University of Berlin, 1907-8. 19 ELMER BERRY, B.S., M.P.E. ¥ Instructor in Anat( )my Physiology Physiological Chemistry and Physics Junior Indoor Practice and Theory Junior Soccer and Ice Hockey, Practice and Theory Baseball, Freshman and Junior, Practice and Theory Coach Varsity Second Football Chairman Sunday School Athletic League Critic McKinley Literary Society 13 S., University of Nebraska, 1901. Student assistant Physical Department Uni- versity of Nebraska, 1899-1901. Second lieutenant Nebraska University Cadets, 1901 Graduate International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1902. Fellow International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1903 Assistant instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1903-4 Instructor Inter- national Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1901 M. P. E., Inter- national Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1908. Editor “A Manual of Marching.” Instructor physiology of exercise and gymnastics, Silver Bay Summer Institute, 1900 Special student Harvard Medical School, summers 1907-8. Student University of Berlin, 1912-13. R. L. CHENEY, B.S., B.H. Financial Secretary Director of Secretarial Course Instructor in Association Methods and Administration Sociology Municipal Sociology Social Ethics Faculty Adviser of Varsity Tennis Critic Philomathean Literary Society B S., Oberlin College, 1898. In business, 1898-99. Graduate International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1901. Assistant secretary, Albany, N. Y., Association, 1901-03. General secretary Niagara Falls, N. Y., Association, 1903-07. B. H., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907. Instructor Association Methods and Municipal Sociology, Silver Bay Summer Institute, 1908 . 21 F. S. HYDE, B.A., B.D. Director of Music and Musical Clubs Instructor in History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern English, Composition, Rhetoric and Logic Architecture Appreciate n Direction of Music Music applied to Gymnastics Sight Reading Critic International Lyceum Literary Society ¥ Graduate Amherst College, 1888. Teacher in Syrian Protestant College, Beirut, Syria, 1888-92. Graduate Union Theological Seminary, N. V., 1894. Pastor Congrega- tional Church, Groton, Conn., 1894-07. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907 — . Editor “Springfield College Songs, - ' 1912. 22 G. B. AFFLECK, B.A., M.P.E. Instructor in History and Literature of Physical Training Anthropometry Play and Playground Administration Hygiene: Personal, School, Building and Public Massage First Aid to the Injured Nature Study Freshman Football and Soccer, Ice Hockey and Indoor Work Aquatics: Freshman, Junior and Senior Cross Country Coach Varsity Soccer and Ice Hockey Critic Philomathean Literary Society Graduate Manitoba Provincial Normal School. 1895. B. A.. University of Manitoba. 1897. Assistant secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Winnipeg, 1898-99. Graduate International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1901. Physical director State Normal School, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 1901-7. B. P. E., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1907. Physical director Central Department Young Men’s Christian Association, Chicago, 111., 1907-08. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1908 . M. P. E.. 1912. Department Editor, “A ssociation Seminar.” 23 A. G. JOHNSON, B.Di., B.P.E. Director of Normal Practice Sunday School Athletic. League I list rut tor in Anat imy Physics and Chemistry Physiological Chemistry and Physics Senior Football Baseball: Freshman and Junior Coach Varsity Baseball and Basketball Supervisor Independent Gym and Field Rentals B Di., Iowa State Teachers College, Cedar Falls, la., 190f). Principal high school, Zearing, la., 190 )-(). B. P. E., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1908. Playground supervisor, Louisville, Ky., summers 1909 and 1910. Instructor International Young Men’s Christian Association Col- lege, 1909 . General secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Philmont, N. Y., 1896-7. Grad- uate International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1 900. Postgraduate International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1901. B. H., Inter- national Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1910. Assistant Librarian International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1901-11. Registrar and superintendent of property, 1911 25 II. S. SMITH, B.H. Pr( nnotion Secretary ¥ Curry Business College, St. John, N. B., 1901. Busi- ness, 1901-03. Assistant secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Portland, Ale., 1902-03. B. H., International Young Men ' s Christian Association College, 1900. General secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Bristol, R. I., 1906-07. General secretary Young Men’s Christian Association, Hornell, N. Y., 1907-12. Field and financial secretary, Inter- national Young Men’s Chris- tian Association College, 1912 L. C. SCHROEDER, B.P.E. Instructor in Senior Indoor Practice Junior Indoor Practice and Theory, Soccer, Football and Ice Hockey Track and Field: Freshman, Junior and Senior Coach Varsity Second Football ( General Administration ¥ In business, 1905-08. Chairman gymnastic com- mittee Metropolitan section A.A.U., 1907-08. Super- visor Winnipeg playgrounds, 1912 — . Assistant physical director high schools Springfield, 1909- 10. B P. E., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1912. Instructor College, 1912 26 SDur .faculty «r Well, boy! What are you doin’ here! Thot you were still back on the farm. Got that social service fever, eh ' I ’lowed you wasn’t cut out just to hoe potaters. Well, you come to the right place anyhow. Glad to see you. Doctor Dodge-it ? You mean Doctor Doggett. He’s round here somewhere. Went by a spell ago aimin’ towards the library with a couple of the other perfessors. Oh you’ll know him all right when you see him. He’s always smilin’ at the feller he’s talkin’ with, and most likely he’ll be talkin’ money, big figgers mebbe; but then, you can’t go by that altogether, ’cause he might be talkin’ on the price of green cheese in Australia, or anything else under the sun. Never saw anybody who was so up on everything that is or ever happened, or is likclyor unlikely to. A feller talkin’ to a hairy ycllcr dog? That wan’t Doctor Doggett, boy. That dog’s Brownie. Everybody round here ’lows that that ’ere dog knows morc’n any freshman and full as much as most of the other fellers. Yes, Doctor Seerley is generally smilin’. Once in a while he might try to give you the idee that he thinks stoodents is just a kind o’ necessary evil, as they say, but don’t you believe it — he’s just tryin’ to keep you from thinkin’ you’re the hull show. There ain’t any on ’em who think more of everyone of the boys than Doctor Seerley does. But Doctor Doggett — well, he’s got a little, what they call a “goaty” beard. Yes, there is one of the others who’s fixed up that way too — that’s Doctor Ballantine. But you won’t mix ’em up once you know ’em. Doctor Ballantine’s a kind of a every-day lookin’ sort of a man, ’cept you’ll see when you look at him that he knows considerable more’n he could tell a feller in one sittin’. Per level headed common sense, they ain’t no equal to him. There they come now; you get Doctor Doggett, don’t you ' The oldish man? With the Muffler on? Muffler! Johnson’s the man who keeps his muffler on. Why I been here year in and year out and hain’t heard that man say more’n four words — or mebbe six at topmost. He’s got a lot in him, but mighty onusual for a Westerner he’s all-fired conservative about euttin’ it loose. But Perfessor Bowne — it’s him you mean - ’taint his muffler troubles him; if anything, it’s his carburetor. But you can’t expect him to be a 1913 model. D’ye know he’s bin here since long before any of these here buildin’s went 27 “Pop” Garfield up Fact is. a lon while ago, when this hull place was just heaps of sand and scrub pines it was him that dreamed the vision of what it is here now, and he just set to work to make it come true. And you sec lie ' s done it. Why that last buildin’ there, the library, lie’s just built himself into that. And he got most of the books together too. I’ve heard folks say it’s the best col- lection in the world on physical culture. You notice too he wears more specks than will com- fortably sit on his nose; well, he’s worn his eyes all out studyin’ books and such. An’ then he’s studied a lot about how our ancestors lived when they were savage, an’ lie’s collected a lot of relies too. Most remarkable feller that way. Know the perfessors some. 1 ' Well I reckon I ought to, just a little mite. I’ve worked with ’em thru many a year. And some mighty strenuous happenin’s there has been at times. Who’s the one going into the gate? You mean the man in the flannel shirt ' That’s Doctor McCurdy. The boys call him Doctor Mac, but don’t you think fer a minute that he’s just a football coach. He knows pretty near all there is to know on most any old athletic stunt and all about everything pertainin ' to it too; whether it’s good fer you, or not, and just how much of it is good fer you to eat at a time. He’s one fer sizin’ a feller up too, an’ I tell you, he can make a feller what he ought to be. He ain’t much given to talk, but when he tells you a thing you can just calculate on its being so, an’ if he tells you you’re doin’ good work, you can know he ain’t just humorin’ you. That feller with him, they call Louie, is Mr. Sehroedcr. lie’s the Doctor’s right hand man. You know Perfessor Berry’s gone to Germany, an’ they got this German feller to take his place. Look out there, son! That mud-guard ’most hit you in the middle of the week. Oh, that’s Perfessor Burr drivin’. Several on ’em’s got the fever. He had it bad, but I guess he’s convalescing some. No, you’re off there. He ain’t just a crank on automobiles. You know he’s wrote quite a lot of books, an’ 1 guess ’twill take more’n one more to tell all he knows about history, and men. and cities and such. You know he’s a great so-ei-ol Socialist! No, no, boy! He’s a law abidin’ citizen. ’Bout the only lawless one we got here is Perfessor Hyde. He’ s got no use for law in anything. If he wants a law for anything he makes it on the spot. I seen a Prep feller the- other day with six whoppin’ big books that he said was the lessons the Perfessor had give him for the next mornin’, said he’d got to get ’em all down and digested by next day. Poor feller! If he didn ' t die of indigestion over night, I bet the Perfessor scared him to death in class the next mornin’. But he can cram more into a feller than I could with a force pump. He’s the onlv feller I ever seen that could talk first and think afterwards, and be savin’ something actually worth listenin ' to. And he’s got more music in him than he can get out if he lives to be twice as old as I am. Here’s Mr. Simons. He wants to talk with me, I reckon. - You know that man I was just talkin’ with can worry a contractor into puttin’ up such a buildin’ as he never did before, and never will again without Mr. Simons after him. Now he don ' t have to worry the stoodents for the Damage Fund, he can give all his time to the contractors, and we ' ll be gettin’ even better buildin’s. He was tellin’ me as how Perfessor Affleck put one over on the architect. 88 You know Mr. Affleck is wiser on ventilation, heatin’ and such than ninety-nine out of a hundred of these fellers in the buildin’ business. Say, you ever done any reportin’, or been a stynogafer anywheres? Well, then, you won’t get by with him, ’cause they do say you ' ve got to have at least three years practice writin’ for speed and endurance, or you ain’t nowheres in his classes. An’ I’ve heard folks tell as how all his money’s invested in the paper business, and they sort o’ guess he wants to boost his dividends. But if that’s so, he certainly don’t watch his business much, for he takes ’bout all the time he don’t have to work to hike off to the woods or the water somewheres. He and Perfessor Cheney both live a good spell of the time in the wild parts and somehow it seems to make ’em even more human than them that stay among folks all the time. You don’t know Perfessor Cheney, yet, do you? Well, you’ll like him. Big, friendly sort of a fellow, and when he’s told you about anything you don ' t forgit it as soon as he’s quit talkin’. Well, there’s Doctor Doggett. I reckon now’s your chance to get him. I’m mighty glad to’ve seen you, son. You’ll like the place here, and you’ll like the Perfessors too. Taint often you find a bunch of such men in one place. RECENT MEMBERS OF THE FACULTY Christopher Zimmer Smith Gertrude Marilla Cheney Jean Johnson Instructors MISS I. A. RICHARDSON Assistant Treasurer Ass ' t Business Manager Association Seminar l ns! rue tor in Assc tciation B x tkkeej ting Special course The University of Chicago, 1910 International Young Men ' s Christian Associa- tion College, Office Secretary, 1905 — . MRS. CAROLYN D. DOGGETT, M. A. nstructor in English Literature A B., Oberlin College, 1890. M. A., Wellesley College, 1893. Lcipsic University, graduate work in English, 1894-05. Instructor in Greek and gen- eral history, Pike Seminary, Pike, N. V , 1885-88. Principal Women’s Department and professor Eng- lish Literature and English History, Washburn College, Topeka, Kans., 1893-94. Instructor English literature, International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1898 Instructor MacDuffie School, 1906-09 Student instructors R. N. BRINKMAN Instructor in Bookkeeping Business 1901-09. Instructor bookkeeping Young Men’s Christian Association evening school, Springfield, 1909-11. Instructor bookkeeping College, 1909 — . W. H. GEER, B.S. Instructor in Mathematics Critic McKinley Literary Society B. S., Carlcton College, Northfield, Minn., 1908. Athletic director and science instructor high school, Austin, Minn., 1908-09. Secretary and physical director Government Young Men’s Christian Association, Canal Zone, 1910-12. College, 1912—. R. J. GUYER, A.B. Instructor in Physiology Pennsylvania State Normal, 1903. A. B., Lebanon Valley College, 1908. Instructor Latin Lebanon Valley Academy and Lebanon High School, 1908-09. Physical director Young Men’s Christian Association, Marshalltown, la., 1910-11. College, 1911—. E. K. MOODY Instructor in English and Composition Indiana State University, 1902-04. Principal High School, Burney, Ind.. 1904-05. Vories Business College, 1905-00. Business, 1906-11. Instructor English, College, 1911—. S. E. POND, B.H. Instructor in Biology Assistant Instructor in Histology Assistant in Religious Education and Pedagogy Electrical draftsman and wire inspector, 1901-07. Electrical contractor, 1907-09. Teacher evening high school, Springfield, 1910-11. B. H., International Young Men’s Christian Association College, 1912. Graduate work, 1912 — . 31 Student instructors IN THE PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT 1 1 12 exceptionally large number of student instructors employed in the physical department of the college makes the instruction in this branch of the curriculum of a unique and distinctive type. Owing to the nature of the work in which the students are to engage after graduation, a complete knowledge of the various phases of physical activity is essential. Not only is the attempt made to familiarize each individual with actual performance in every branch of physical activity, but also to lit him for administering, officiating and supervising in physical work. The method of instruction therefore is of a personal character, dealing with the individual rather than the group. The men taking the phys- ical course are required to take two hours of. practice daily in the various sports, each in its season, thruout the three years of the course, while the secretarial men are required to take the same amount of daily practice for two years. With the growth of the institution it has been found necessary to separate the secretarial from the phvsical students, in order that the practice may be more effectively adapted to the FALL INSTRUCTORS Football Soccer Ilockey Instructors WINTER INSTRUCTORS Boxing, Wrestling and Fencing 32 Indoor Instructors SPRING INSTRUCTORS Baseball Aquatics Track individual. These several features, unique to our institution, all tend to make an exceptionally large teaching force necessary. This necessity is met by the appointment of a number of those students most proficient in the various types of gymnastics and sports, who become salaried instructors. For the current year the number of such appointments has reached fifty-four. There are seventeen instructorships in indoor work and also in hockey, seven in football, six in soccer, seven in baseball, eight in track and field, six in swimming and one each in fencing, boxing and wrest- ling. The amount paid in salaries to these men last year was one thousand seven hundred and fifty-four dollars and sixty cents, and the budget for the current year calls for one thousand nine hundred dollars. tuDcnt Unstructors for 1912=13 GYMNASTICS AND HOCKE Y E. B. Clark F. W. Dickens O. E. Friedland M. C. Knapp A. Lockley H. A. Loren x D. Munro H. C. Patterson J. W. Payne E. W. Pennock S. E. Pond J. L. Rothacher F. Schultz A. A. Smith A. L. Taylor G. R. Virgo FENCING R. N. Brinkman BOXING AND WRESTLING A. C. Banks FOOTBALL C. L. Beghold A. M. Blake H. R. Briggs M. R. Chittick O. E. Horne D. J. Kelley A. A. Smith SOCCER M. R. Chittick G. E. Goss H. G. Haese A. Lockley J. W. Payne A. A. Smith AQUATICS G. E. Goss M. C. Knapp J. W. Payne E. W. Pennock J. L. Rothacher L. B. Vogt BASE BA LL M. R. Chittick R. J. Guyer O. E. Horne D. J. Kelley J. S. Nelson A. A. Smith H. Wielt, Jr. TRACK V. S. Blanchard O. S. Ellis E. J. Hickon O. E. Horne VV. D. Mead A. A. Smith F. W. Stone A. L. Wyman- 33 £l)c j|?r u JUbrarp “Who builds a temple for man He builds a temple for Hod. ' ' X K more building graces the borders of our picturesque campus, and one more beautiful monument marks the onward march of the college in its development of tire all-round man This building, our new library, is the result of the untir- ing efforts of our President and faculty thru years of earnest solicitation among the generous friends of our institution. Although the money originally sub- scribed, about sixty thousand dollars, was in hand sometime before the build- ing was commenced, in order to make it absolutely fireproof the plans were not given out until an additional sum of eight thousand dollars had been subscribed. I hus again we sec evidence of the systematic thoroughness of our esteemed librarian, Mr. Bowne. Here, as in the various other additions to our equipment, the students have had their pait. livery man in the college was excused from studies for two days and given opportunity to put into action his brawn and his lovaltv in removing trees and excavating in preparation for the laving of the foundation of the building. The building is an exceptionally substantial structure of brick and steel, and is fireproof thruout. The floors are of cement and are finished with a “cove,” which does away with cracks and corners, thereby making it very hygienic. The first floor is covered with a heavy cork carpet which runs up this “cove” to the height of six inches. The building is heated with steam and lighted with electricity, both being furnished from the central heating plant . Fresh air is forced into each room thru a superb ventilation system. The whole building is well lighted, well heated and is perfectly ventilated. The main entrance opens on the north side, overlooking the campus. Leading from this entrance is a vestibule with marble steps and walls beautifully ornamented with marble panels. The ceiling of the vestibule is very beautifully decorated and is tinted in a rich cream color. A large attractive lobby, well lighted and artistically decorated, with large massive pillars, heavy moulding and Gothic figures, opens directly from the vestibule. Leading from the lobby to the right is a large social and reading room, where quiet talking will be allowed. It will contain popular periodicals and newspapers. A cozy fireplace with an extension hood neatly built of brick, at the south end of the room, greatly adds to the air of comfort. The finishing of this room as well as that of the entire building is in antique oak. Opening on the other side of the lobby are the secretary’s office, the work room and the catalogue alcove. This alcove contains all the catalogue files and large reference books. A distinctive feature in connection with these rooms is the excellent facilities for supervision. The assistant in the office, with very little difficulty, can oversee all activities on the first floor without leaving her desk, and she can easily gain the attention of any of the “forgetfuls” if necessary. Cloak rooms have also been provided and everything else possible has been done for the comfort, convenience and health of the students. The lobby is separated from the main study room by a section of three large plate glass windows, on either side of which are s winging doors. This room is the largest in the building and contains in addition to the open stacks abundant space for tables to accommo. date one hundred students- Thc open-shelf stacks contain space for over ten thousand volumes. This stack capacity can be doubled when neces- sary by building a mezzanine floor above them. The room is well lighted by large win- dow ' s and numerous electric- lights arranged so as to diffuse the light, thereby resting the eyes. The students have access at all times to these stacks as well as to the Students at Work on Library Site 35 closed slacks in the basement, which is connected with this room by a small stairway. The ceiling of the basement is high, the rooms are finely finished, and well-lighted by large windows, making it practically the first flo or. In the closed stack room are kept all the unbound pamphlets and manuscripts, probably one of the largest collections in existence in the departments of physical training and the Young Men’s Christian Association. There also will be space in this room for seminar work. On the east side of the basement, and connecting with the stack room, is the histological laboratory with accommodations for sixty or more men. On the north side is another class room, also accommodating sixty or more students. One of the striking features of these rooms is the generous amount of blackboard space so essential to efficient work. Thru the basement runs a hall, giving entrance to all class rooms without inter- ference. The west entrance of the building is located on Hickory Street, and leads both to the basement and to the first floor. An exceedingly attractive stairway leads from the lobby to the second floor. Here, around and overlooking the lobby, is a large gallery artistically finished and adaptable to assist in accom- modating the large crowds that will attend the proposed receptions to be held here. Opening from this gallery on the west side is a large trustees and faculty room, attractively finished in oak trimmings, and containing a fireplace. Appropriate furnishings complete the attractiveness of this room. On the north side is the President’s study, overlooking the whole campus. Facing east are three large seminar rooms. One of these will be used temporarily to accommodate the science museum in which a collection of specimens will be developed to go into the new science building. Each of the other two rooms will accommodate about twelve students at a time, allow- ing three feet of table room to each student. Here he can gather around him books of reference and have them for a long period of time, always ready for his use, a great help in research wo rk. There is also a large rest parlor on this floor. All rooms on the second floor, as well as the rest of the building, are fitted with electric class bells, operated from the central electric clock of the college. This completes the general outstanding characteristics of our new library. In a short article like this one cannot do full justice to such a complete and beautiful structure as our “New Library.” It represents the. best thought, the dreams and years of self- sacrifice on the part of members of our faculty. It represents the very life blood of some. As we realize its sublimity and all it stands for, we can only repeat with the poet, So let our spirits arouse And give praise to Cod, who willed it.” Ok 3Bc£urt J!?atatoriuni LAST one of the fondest dreams of the faculty and the student body has been realized. This has been made possible thru the generous gift of one of the good friends of the college, Mr. Herbert L. Pratt, the donor of Pratt Field. Every student of Springfield feels exceedingly grateful for these two gifts from Mr. Pratt, because they touch the life of every man in the college. Mr. Pratt knows the needs of college men, and it is a glorious thing to feel that men of his type take an active interest in that physical well-being of young men which makes for a larger manhood. The natatorium is going to count in the future efficiency of the college. The facilities for swimming have been far from satisfactory thus far. We have Lake Massasoit, it is true, but it is a difficult proposition for a man to learn to swim in the lake. There are practi- cally only two months of weather suitable for swim- ming during the entire school year, and learning to swim is worse than pulling teeth to some of the beginners, who make their debut at the boat house in the early spring. With the opening of the natatorium there will be no excuse for any man’s leaving his swimming test until he graduates, as has been the case with a few in the past. Every Association man should not only be able to swim but he should be capable of teaching the elementary strokes at least. Under the guidance of our good friend, Professor Affleck, classes will be conducted for beginners thruout the in- door season. But for the larger number the opportunity of having a swim every day after the gymnasium class will be welcome. The pool itself adds a little more to the completeness of the gvmnasium building. It extends beyond the main building and fills up the space between the old and new gymnasia on the south side, forming a semi-circle from the main building, the glass roof giving it the appear- ance of a conservatorv. 37 The pool is of regulation size, sixty feet by twenty-four feet, edged with a nine-ineh coping and the necessary gutters. It is built of reinforced concrete, and is finished inside with white three-quarter inch tiles. The walls and floor of the room match the pool. The Y. M. C. A. symbol, the triangle, is placed in two places on the floor at the south or semi-circular end of the room. The name, McCurdy Natatorium, is also inlaid in the floor at the south end. The pool is easily accessible to the shower baths. The ventilation is connected with the central system with the addition of a skylight arrangement, operated automatically. All of the fittings are sanitary and thoroly up-to-date. At the bottom of the pool are black lines three inches wide, Herbert L. Pratt bacteria when three thousand or more sanitary and model swimming pool. The cost of the pool is over twenty grateful to its donor. We also appreciate “The McCurdy Natatorium T running lengthwise, three feet from the sides, with six-foot lanes, and three lines from the sur- face of the coping down the sides and across the bottom of the pool, one being five feet from each end, the third being twenty feet from the shal- low end. These serve as warnings to swimmers of the approach to the ends of the bath when swimming underwater. Figures giving distances are set at five foot points in the sides of the coping. The necessary drinking fountain has not been overlooked. The pool is supplied with a gravity filter, consisting of three sections, connected and cross-connected so that all or any number of the sections can be used at one time. The filter is also fitted with alum coagulant tanks and control valves for filtering to pool and for connecting with the drain when cleaning. This is accomplished by reversing the flow of the water and the use of a device for breaking up the filter beds. The filters are capable of handling not less than nine thousand gallons per hour taken either from the city water supply, the lake or the pool itself, and are guaranteed to remove ninety-seven percent, of ier cubic centimeter are present. This guarantees a thousand dollars. Every son of Old Springfield feels his thotfulness in specifying that it should be named :js eating, flighting uiD Priitil.ittng The power equipment of the college supplies all the buildings on the campus with light, heat and power. In a separate building are located a 150 horsepower Bigelow boiler, a Skinner high-speed engine connected direct to a General Electric ( () kilowatt 440 volt alternating current electric generator and the minor equipment to sup- ply and regulate the steam and electricity sent to the various buildings. The pipes and wires are all underground and of sufficient capacity to feed all of the present and some future buildings. Power illumination of 110 volts efficiently lights the buildings for all purposes. The numerous mo- tors drive fans for taking in and sending out air to and from the rooms, for regulating the steam valves and thus the heat of water and steam for baths, pool, and buildings, and also for pumping water used in air washing and humidifying. The heating of the buildings is by direct anti indirect methods having exhaust and live steam radiated about the rooms, and heated air driven into the buildings by the electric fans, both systems automatically controlled by Powers regulators. The air used for heating and ventilating is thoroly washed and humidified by a Webster Air Washer. Here the outdoor air is passed over heating coils, thru a film and sprays of water, then reheated and sent by elec- trically driven fans to the rooms of the building, changing the air from six to nine times per hour. The electric power is the largest factor, supplying both lights and power for motors used in ventilating. Tungsten Ventilation Miissasoit Birches a jpraycr O God of the living air, breath of the universe everywhere, Life of the twinkling star unfathomed distance away. And of the tiny ant we trod on to-day: Thou art in each of these an infinite we cannot ken, Thou art the mystery of the lives and souls of men. Thy presence is felt when man sees himself in the glass And questions, “Who brought this to pass” ' We came from whence; we know not why; our future we cannot see. To all men, a power greater than themselves has seemed to be; All men have served a God — instinctively we turn to thee. We see thee in the skeletoned maples and in the “caw of the crow; Again, we see thee in the sparkling whiteness of the crystal snow. A mystery thrills us when the harsh winds of winter blow; Divineness flows in each freshet of the Springtime’s rain, And in the golden halo of a summer’s field of grain. At times we play our role, no prompter needing; To act with thee we care not; never heeding Who all has planned since the beginning, man’s wit exceeding: The curtain falls; our acts have failed thy purpose to disclose Before its time, a bud has become a wilting rose. Our life is more than one great fact of being here — Eating to live and living to eat each year. Thy infinite purpose is for a greater life each day, Each moment evolved into something diviner is thy chosen way. The goal is for a perfect man, and rightly understood. All men are to live in human brotherhood. If this, O God, is thy great plan, We would love thee more — and man. From thy great world of Nature, and from Christ thy richest gift. We would learn to love each other, and our brother to manhood lift. H. E. Steer, 41 And when ourlast camp fire is one - Agawam Che Class of 1913 WlLBUR C. BATCHELOR Ruby Blundell Robert R. Boardman Lester X B r a s e f i e l d Ray X. Brinkman Charles A. Burnham Georu.k A. Carson Roy Chittick Ralph II. Cochrane Robert P Emery Georu.e L. Fox. Jr. William H. Geer, B S. George E. Goss Roy J. Buyer, B. A. Herman G. Haese Ormand L. Hampton Owen E. Horne Edwin Horsfield Wilfred R Humphries Bridgeport, Connecticut San Antonio, Texas Delaware, Ohio San Francisco, California . Rochester, Xew York Saratoga Springs, Xew York . Moncton, New Brunswick York, Nebraska Winsor, Nova Scotia Bridgeport, Connecticut Camden, New Jersey Alexandria, Minnesota Fall River, Massachusetts Shippcnsburg, Pennsylvania Glenelg, South Australia Honey Brook, Pennsylvania Braman, Oklahoma Edinburgh, Scotland Manchester, England 42 Daniel J. Kelley .... Claud A. Kells Merle C. Knapp Edwin Lampshire Charles H. Line Arthur Lockley Duncan A. McRae ... Yiung S. Min Donald Munro Stafford L. Osborne .... David Rodger . Charles A. Ruby, LL. B. Milton H. Seitz Harold E. Steer Glenn A. Stokes Frederick W. Stone Edward D. Stuart . Conrad J. Surbeck .... Caryl S. Tuttle Gordon R. Virgo John A Wells ... Harry Whiteman .... Alfred H. Wyman Samuel E. Pond, B. H. (Graduate Course) Worcester, Massachusetts Troy, New York Kansas City, Missouri Esquimault, British Columbia . Plainfield, New Jersey Winnipeg, Manitoba Edmonton, Alberta . Seoul, Korea . Manchester, England . Calgary, Alberta Crieff , Scotland Louisville, Kentucky Buffalo, New York Geneva, New York Watertown, New York Boston, Massachusetts Rangoon, Burma Brantford. Ontario . Springfield, Massachusetts Sydney, Australia . Troy, New York Cape Town, South Africa Worcester, Massachusetts . Woonsocket, Rhode Island The Senior Class 43 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS H. Whiteman, President C. H. Line, Vice-President W. R. Humphries, Secretary M. C. Knapp, Treasurer Senior Chios l iotorj T HAS been said that there are no divisions in history, that all cleavages into periods are artificial in so far as they are precise. Hence we may say that historically there is no beginning and no ending. Each event is the product of an accumulated force due to a series of apparently trivial and insignificant incidents. Who knows the strange impulsions given the wheel of fortune for each individual that caused him to decide to come to the delectable city of Springfield and to enter the portals of her world-known institution, the International Y. M. C. A. College, sometime known as T. S.. our Alma Mater? In Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe and this continent there has been at work this myste- rious influence which eventually materialized in the advent of representatives of these parts of the world into the beautiful City of Homes. Very quickly and naturally these travel-stained individuals welded themselves into a homogeneous mass, selecting as their cognomen “1913,” as their unwritten motto, “the highest for the best,” and for their standard the significant colors of purple and gold. A backward glance, a survey of the path of advance, is not without its legitimate place in life, although the hand be placed to the plow. The contemplation of such a momentous period in an individual’s life as a ' three or four years ' college course is highly interesting, decidedly instructive, yet withal inspiring, both to those who give themselves to preparation for a life work and to those who make that preparation possible thru intellectual and financial assistance. The Class of Nineteen Thirteen when it first arrived in September of 1910, had an advan- tage which preceding classes did not have, that is, a nucleus. This was formed by the first “Prep” class, organized in 1909 and the following fall being well imbued with the college spirit, helping in a was to fuse the somewhat individualistic group into a body of pyrrhic strength, the purple and gold standard never being found wanting in inter-class functions, athletic and otherwise. 41 We have been able to contribute gener- ously our quota at all times to all college activities. On the various battle grounds of our varsity football teams maybe found parts of the anatomy such, as epithelium, hair and so forth, of valiant men of 1913. Soccer, ice hockey, basketball, baseball, gymnastics, fencing, tennis, have all drawn upon us for strength and our exponents of these arts of war have done credit to our class and to Springfield. A large measure of the success ofthe 1913 college gymnastic team was due to the untiring efforts of the 1913 men on it. Athletics are only one part of a man ' s activities, albeit very desirable, yet there are other accomplishments the perfecting of which require as much patient work and sacrifice of time. This is not widely recognized. Such organizations as musical clubs, literary societies and debating teams have been agencies thru which men have gained for our class, distinction and com- mendation. Particular mention should be made of our class, quartet. Since its formation in our freshman year it has been in demand at every class function. Out- Moonlight on Massasoit side of class it has acted as a kind ot bodyguard to Doctor Doggett, while it has also represented the college in cities and organizations outside. Man is a gregarious being. He is never so happy as when, informally, he gathers with others of his kind to participate in mirth, jest and repartee. Therefore it is only natural that we should have in our class organi- zation included a social secretary. This persopage, each year, has seen to it that opportunity for the class to meet for such purpose be provided. These convocations of the class have usually been “al fresco.” The cool of the evening, the emblazoned sky, the crackle of the burning log, the lap-lap of the waters of the lake have all, on these occasions, removed from our minds the sobering influence of class room, laboratory and desk. At these times all come to understand and appreciate each other thru the subtle influence of pleasantry and jocosity. Then again, we have thoroly enjoyed those opportunities afforded us by members of the faculty in meeting with them and their families for the purpose of broader acquaintanceship. Also, the annual class banquets have further given us scope for the exercise of social talents which are ours for development along with the other phases of our character. 45 The newest philosophy developed has been designated creative evolution, the philosophy of change. With the growth of science and thot our college must necessarily keep pace; she must in her evolution grow and change. If she fail to do this, then stagnation and consequent degeneration will surely result. Students are coming to her in ever increasing numbers. Material equipment is essential to provide these with the best as regards the vocation for which they are preparing. So during our three ' years’ sojourn here we have seen considerable addition to college property. Pratt Athletic Field has been completed by the handsome pavilion which, during the athletic season, is frequently filled with an excited multitude stirred by the sight of vigorous manly physical contest. The new gymnasium, with its modern laboratories for physiological study, has been put into commission. On the campus stands the new library building, imploring the Class of 1913 to bless it with the benediction of its presence in hall, seminar room and at study table. The McCurdy Natatorium is now assisting to carry to perfection the curriculum designated by our faculty. Great advance has been made in these material things. Likewise we may say of the hidden spiritual attainments. As “old grads” we will watch with intense pleasure the further growth which must come to our college. It has been the pleasure of 1913 to promote larger activities of the Student Association, namely, the complete control of such public activities as the supply store, and the college dining rendezvous Woods Hall. These two ventures have proven eminently successful in all ways. ( )ur whole interest has boon to raise to still higher planes of excellency the good name which has been handed on to us bv the students of former years. In our Junior year a new departure was made when a trip of observation of Young Men’s Christian Associations, colleges and various other institutions in the vicinity of Boston was undertaken. This occurred at the end of the winter term, and the contact with the men in the field was beneficial, educationally and otherwise to the learned students. The trip gave us a valuable insight into the practical side of our work, and without doubt influenced our attitude during the remainder of the course. This excursion is now placed in the curriculum as a perma- nent feature of scientific studv performed bv the embryonic Young Men’s Christian Association secretaries and physical directors. The time honored senior trip was undertaken as usual at the end of our last winter term. The fascinations of New York, Philadelphia and Washington were not strong enough to prevent our return to Springfield for the last session of study necessary for degrees. This journey to the great centres was inspirational as well as instructive. The college student looks with longing eyes to the year when he shall be ranked as a senior. As freshmen we had those same common longings and now after many days we have at length reached the status of seniority. Too quickly Father Time strides on, snatching from us the few hours that remain of our student days. Still, tho these happy days arc closing we each gladly and confidently look to the future in the spiri t of these lines of Browning: “Round the cape of a sudden came the sea, And the sun look’d over the mountain’s rim: And straight was a path of gold for him, And tire need of a world of men for me.” 4G SAMUEL ERNEST POND, B. H. “Sam” ‘Professor” Graduate Student Graduate Woonsocket high school. Electrical draftsman, wireman and inspector, ’03-09. Electrical contractor. TO, ’ll. Director and lecturer public health exhibitions, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, 08-10. V. M. C. A. College, ' 09. Teacher Springfield night school, TO-’ll. Teacher boys’ Bible class, five years. Normal training class, two years. B. H., Young Men’s Christian Association College, T2. Instructor biology and secretarial gymnasium work, T3. Assistant instructor histology and educational psychology, T3. An embryonic professor with a mechanical turn of mind. A lecturer of renown with a voluminous vocabulary, ever zealous to be of assistance, this precocious individual knows no speed limit. “I should say — ” WILBUR C. BATCHELOR “Batch” Assistant physical director Bridgeport Y. M. C. A., ’09. Supervisor playgrounds, Fort Plain, N. Y., summer ’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Gymnastic team, ’ll. Varsity foot- ball squad, T2. Class football, track and aquatic teams. Assistant physical director and teacher of hygiene and first aid Springfield high schools, T2, T3. Physical examiner Technical high school, T2. Playgrounds, Springfield, summers TO, ’ll, 12. Football official Conn. Valley League, ’ll. Coach grammar school track teams. TO. ’ll. Teacher English and mathematics evening high school Springfield. TO. Cham- pion debate team, T2. Glee club, T2. Teacher designing Holyoke boys’ club, ' ll. Social editor Student, ' 13. A. K. A. Editor-in-chief Massasoit. With quiet determination, beaming countenance; a rare combination of brain and brawn; renown for composi- tion poetical and otherwise. Our editor possesses the knowledge and experience of business and life that makes his work efficient. You got cha. 47 I IU’BY BLUNDELL “B LUNDY ' Boys’ work and physical work Y. M. C. A., San Antonio, ’08, ' 09. Playgrounds, summers 10, ' ll, 12. Assistant camp director, summer ’08. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 09. Class football, basketball, baseball and track teams. Official Conn. Valley League football and basketball, ' ll, 12. L T nited States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, ’12, ' 13. Coach basket- ball Springfield boys’ club, ' 12. Coach basketball Grace Methodist Church, ' ll Coach athletics Springfield grammar school, ' 12. Teacher high school boys’ Bible class Wesley Church, ’12, ’13. A characteristic “Southern gentleman.” Courteous and easy-going, possessing intense loyalty to San Antonio. Texas, and the South. An open disposition and an appealing personality. Ever ready with a new joke. “ kiurw it. Prof., but I can ' t just tell you. ROBERT REIDER BOAR OMAN “Bob” Delaware high school, ' 05. Two years business. Colum- bus Art School, ’07, ' 08. Assistant V. M. C. A., Columbus, Ohio, ' 07. ' 08. Five seasons camp director. Boys’ work- director Delaware Y. M. C. A., 10. V . M. C. A. College, 10. Chairman religious work committee Student Association, ' 13 Philomathean debating team, ' 12. Class track team, II, 12 Varsity football squad, 10, 11; varsity team, ’12. Teacher voung men’s Bible class, 10- 13. United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, 12. 13. Assistant boys ' secretary Holyoke and Springfield Y. M. C. A’s. Teacher clay modelling Springfield boys’ club and English to foreigners. Class treasurer, ’ll. Student cooperative store committee, ’12, 13. Artist Massasoit. Ponderous and good natured, of artistic temperament, this replica of Ole Swenson in the eyes of the small boy of Springfield is happiest when engrossed in caricaturing one of his favorite subjects. “Yes, by thunder. 18 LESTER NEWTON B RASE FIELD “Brasey” Graduate high school, ’01. Graduate business college, Easton, Pa., ’05. Silver Bay Institute, ' 00. Special course University of California and Pacific Theological Seminary. Assistant secretary, Easton, Pa., ’06-’09. Director boys’ club First Presbyterian Church and Scoutmaster, Oakland, Cal., ’ll. Y. M. C. A. College, 12; Director church young peoples’ work. Teacher .Sunday school class. With an agreeable disposition and an air of dignity, this scholarly son of the Golden West, tho a late arrival, has thru a highly developed library instinct added his quota. “I was going ' to say — ” RAY NESBIT BRINKMAN “Brink” “Ray” High school Rochester, N. Y., ’01. Business, ’01- 09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Varsity fencing team, ' 12, ’13; captain, ’13. Manager varsity football team, ’12. Class football, basketball, hockey, tennis and aquatic teams; captain tennis, ’ll. Instructor fencing, ’13. Teacher book- keeping; College, ' 10-T3, Springfield Y. M. C. A. night school, TO, ’ll. College correspondent Springfield i ' nion, ’ll -’13. Playground New Brunswick, N. J., summer TO; Rochester, N. Y., ’ll. President Student Association, T3. Class president, 12, vice president, TO, ’ll President International Lyceum, T2. Champion debating team, ’ll President of A. K. A. Direct in action, concentrated in thot, clear in expres- sion, brisk in manner, he is diplomatic in leadership and unflinching in his demands for highest ideals and principles. “ Here ' s the proposition. 49 CHARLES ARTHUR BURNHAM “Bvrnie” “Chick” “Charlie” Graduate Saratoga Springs high school, 09. High school basketball, baseball, track and football teams. Leaders’ corps Saratoga Springs Y. M. C. A., ' 07, ’08, 09. V. M. C. A College, 10. Class football, soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball and track teams. Coach Pittsfield high school track team, ’10; Greenfield high school basketball team, 13. Supervisor playgrounds Saratoga Springs, summer 12. Possessing a thoro acquaintance with every branch of sport; ever ready with an answer to any question; popular with both sexes. One of the j oiliest fellows in the Class of 1913. “ You ' ve got to .spread it. GEORGE ALBERT CARSON “Georc.k” Moncton public schools. Business, ’04-’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Class hockey, soccer and aquatic teams. Cap- tain class hockey team, TO. Varsity hockey team, 12, 13; Manager, 13. Official Conn. Valley League football, 12. T3, basketball, 13. Director Armorv Hill boys’ club, M. Physical director American International College, 12, T3 Winnipeg playgrounds, summers T 1, 12. Chairman class social committee, ’ll. Vice chairman student store committee, 12, 13. President International Lyceum, ’13. A. K. A. Business manager Massasoit. Concise and to the ]X)int, saying what he thinks, having a certain forcefulness and a keen love of argument, tho seemingly brusque, he possesses the initiative to produce results. “(iood heavens, man. 00 1 MARTIN ROY CHITTICK “Rabbit” Graduate York high school, ’09. High school football and basketball teams. Chicago Training School, summer session ’09. Physical director Y. M. C. A., York. ’10. Base- ball Nebraska State League seasons TO, ’ll. Y. M. C. A. College, TO. Captain class soccer team, TO. Captain class football team, ’ll. Class tennis team, T2. Varsity soccer team, TO, ’ll. Varsity baseball, ’ll; captain, T2, T3. Chairman class physical department committee, 12. Phys- ical department committee Student Association, T3. Senate, T3. Chairman membership committee Student Association, T3. Student instructor soccer, football and baseball. Play- ground Winnipeg, summer T2. A small tho effervescent bundle of smiles, good natured, amiable, with ginger and natural athletic ability, — a wonder at baseball, with leadership shown by numerous captaincies, “Bunny” is a typical clean-cut Westerner. “ Well I guess he did. RALPH HERBERT COCHRANE “Cocky” “Brewer” Graduate Windsor Academy. Business. Physical instructor boys’ life brigade. Assistant secretary Charlotte- town, P. E. I., Y. M. C. A., ' 09. Associate secretary military camp, Aldershot, N. S. Two summers acting general secre- tary Windsor, N. S., Y. M. C. A. Two years scoutmaster. Y. M. C. A. College, TO. Class tennis and soccer teams. Varsity soccer team, TO, T2. Varsity hockey team, ’ll, 12, ' 13; captain, T2, 13. Secretary physical department committee, T3. President, “God in Nature class,” T3. Coach championship grammar school soccer team, TO. From the land of hockey, with the spirit of true sports- manship, came this original “Mellen’s Food Kid.” Quiet, sunny, fuzzy-topped, he is built for speed as well as for comfort. “ The apprehensive mass. 51 ROBERT PERCY EMERY ' Bob Graduate Bridgeport high school, 09. Business, 10. Y M. C. A. College, ’10 Director playgrounds Bridgeport, summers ’ll, 12. Swimming instructor Bridgeport, summers ' ll, ’12. United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, 12, ’LL Teacher English for foreigners, 12. Philomathean Literary Society debating team, ’12. A good student, persevering, a plugger, somewhat reserved. Optimistic and cheerful in the face of numerous difficulties in the way of accidents, misfortunes and constant hard luck. I.ook o ' here. GEORGE LEFFERTS FOX, JR. “George” “Father” Graduate Wenonah Military Academy, ’07. Football, basketball and baseball teams; captain basketball, ’00; captain baseball, ' 07. Class track team. Business, ' 07, ’08, ' 09 Field Musician N. J. National Guard, ' 07, ' 08, 09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’10. Varsity baseball squad, T2, ’13; varsitv basketball squad, ’LL Class soccer, basketball, base- ball and aquatic teams; captain class baseball champions, 12. Coach basketball Sunday School Athletic League, ’LL Playground Camden N. J., summers ’ll, 12. A quiet, studious, unassuming chap. A man of few words, taken to doing things rather than telling how they are done. Built on a style of architecture all his own. “ Ye gods.” ‘‘Au what ' s the use? WILLIAM HENRY GEER, B. S. “Prof.” Graduate Alexandria high school, 04. B. S., Carleton College, Northfield, Minn.. 08. Track team, 04-08. Man- ager football team, ’07. Cashier athletic association, ’00. Chemistry laboratory assistant. 07, ’08. Class president, ’07, ’08. President literary society, ’08. Athletic director and science instructor high school, Austin. Minn., 09. . M. C A. College, ’09. Class football team, ’09. Secretary and physi- cal director government Y. M ( ' . A. club house, Canal Zone, ’ 1 ()-’ 1 2. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 12. Instructor mathematics, ’LL Critic McKinley Society, 13. A. K. A. An able demonstrator of how the brain should do its work. His quiet, dignified, thotful manner might be con- sidered a result of his married life had we not known him previously. “Shoot.” GEORGE EDWARD GOSS “Pop” Mt. Hermon School, 03. Colgate Academy, 0 1, Oo. Y. M. C. A. College, ’00, ’07. Varsity football and baseball squads, ’00, ’07, basketball, ’07. Varsity soccer team, 00, ’07. Life guards Springfield swimming pool, summer 07. Glee club, ’00, ’07. Coach Fall River high school cham- pionship football team, ’09. Physical director Army Y. M. C. A., Presidio, San Francisco, ’ll. Y. M. C. A. College, ’ll. Varsity soccer team, ’ll. Student instructor soccer, 12. Basketball official, ’09-13. Football official, ' ll. 12. Swim- ming instructor Hotel Chamberlain, Old Point Comfort, Va., summer ’12. Vice commodore U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps, ’ 1 ()-’ 1 2. Teacher Oxford Bible class, ’12. Critical, quizzical, philosophical, sympathetic and large- hearted this high mogul of the U. S. V. L. X. Y. Z., steaming into the wind on every task, finds the living of his life a serious proposition. “ That reminds me of an experience had.” 53 ROY JONES GUYER, A. B. “Prof.” Graduate State Normal, ' 03. A. B., Lebanon Valley College, ’08. Varsity football and baseball teams, 04- 08. Varsity basketball, ’05-’08. Captain football, ’06. President athletic association, ’07. Student instructor Lebanon Valley Academy, ’07, ’08. Latin instructor, varsity football coach. Academy, ’09. Instructor Latin Lebanon high school, coach Lebanon Valley College football team, ’09. Physical course Lake Geneva summer school, 10. Physical director Marshalltown, la., Y. M. C. A., ' ll. Y. M. C. A. College, ’ll. Class football team, varsity second football team, ’ll; class baseball team, ’12. Varsity football, ’12. Instructor physiology, ’13. Playgrounds, Springfield, summer ’12. Not only a student and a scholar but a typical “Prof.” His specialties include physiology, accordion pleated end runs, Latin, popularity, even temper, baseball, curly hair and waiting on table. “ A ow lei me see. HERMAN GUSTAVE HAESE “Herm” Public schools, South Australia. Adelaide 0. B. I , 06. Adelaide school of mines, ’05, ’08. Assistant boys’ secretary Adelaide Y. M. C. A., ’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Class soccer, track and aquatic teams; captain soccer, ’ll Student instructor soccer, ’12. Camp director Ruggles Street Settle- ment, Boston, summer ' ll. Director Wood Island Park playground. East Boston, summer ’12. Physical director boys’ club, Holyoke, ’ 1 0- ’ 1 3 . Superintendent C. E. Society. Class historian, 13 A. K. A. This rare combination of German scientist and Pytha- gorean philosopher occupies a reserved seat in the front row of every class room. His chief amusements are Darwin, Spencer. Huxley and Aristotle. “You bloomin ' tike. ORMAND LE ROY HAMPTON “Hamp” Graduate Honey Brook high school. ' 06. Salesman. Park College Academy, ’09. Assistant social secretary Y. M. C. A., Kansas City, Mo., ’10. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 10. Glee club, ’ll, ’12. Class baseball team, ’ll, ' 12; class tennis team, ’12, ’13, captain, 12. Editor-in-chief Student , ’13. Teacher English to foreigners and Sunday school class. Superintendent boys’ department Grace Con- regalional Church, Holyoke, Mass., ' 13. Class treasurer. ' 12. President International Lyceum, ’12. International Debating Team, ' 13. Manager Varsity Tennis Team, ’13. A. K. A. This sole survivor of Honey Brook has won an unusual number of friends thru his optimistic disposition and good natured preacher-like blandness, and as many honors thru conscientious, level headed effort. “ Th’ nerve of th ' ivorkiri class. OWEN E. HORNE “Mutt” “Owen” Graduate University Preparatory School, Tonkawa, Okla., ’10. Varsity football, basketball, baseball, track teams. Student instructor gymnastics. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 10. Varsity football, ’10. ' ll, ' 12. Varsity baseball, ' ll. ' 12. ’13. Student instructor baseball, track, football. Chairman physical department committee Student Association, ’13. Student Senate, ’ll, ’12. Life guard, swimming pool Spring- field, summer ' 11. Class basketball and aquatic teams. Vice president Student Association, ’12. This Apollo of the Plains successfully combines a quiet, reserved, sunny, congenial nature with a keen, alert, gritty, aggressive fight-to-the-finish spirit, and is a natural scholar. “ This is the way I feel, felloivs — ” 55 EDWIN DALE IIORSFIELD OKS 1C “Ed” English board school, evening school and college, ' 05- 00 Business, ’05- ’09. Scoutmaster. Captain soccer and cricket teams, Edinburgh, Scotland. Y. M. CL A. College, 00. Assistant boys secretary . M. C. A., Springfield, 10. 1 eachcr Sunday school class, 1 0- ’13. Coach high school soccer team, 09. Coach Sunday School Athletic League basketball team, 13. Scoutmaster. Glee club, ’10. Asso- ciate superintendent West Springfield boys’ club, ’12. Possessing a cheerful and happy mien, this understudy ot Harry Lauder and relative of Robert Burns is an excep- tional mixer and is never at a loss for the next word. “ boy the love of tripe , elutck it. WILFRED RUSH TON HUMPHRIES “Humph” Public schools, England, 02. Business, accounting, 02-’0(i. Assistant secretary Y. M. C. A . Manchester, (Ki- lo. Y. M. C. A. College, 10 Lee Literary Society debating team, ' ll. Class secretary, 13. President Inter-Collegiate Socialist Society, 13. Teacher English to foreigners, ' 12. Teacher bookkeeping, Y. M. C. A. night school, Springfield, 12, 13. Teacher church men ' s class, ’ll-’ 13. Assistant business secretary Camp Dudley, summers ' 1 1, ’12. A. K. A. Socialist, philosopher, sage, in every ense of the word; a giant on economic questions; an indefatigable advocate of social equality and co-education, he has the courage of his convictions. atj “H e socialists believe CLAUD A. KELLS “Claud” Claverack military school, ' 02. Troy business college, 03. Assistant secretary, Y. M. C. A., Mechanicsville, N. Y., 06. Membership and social secretary Y. M. C. A., Troy, N. Y., 09, ' 10. Acting pastor’s assistant, Presbyterian church, ’10. Leader boys’ summer camps. Y. M. C. A. College, ’10. Chairman class religious work committee, ’13. Secretary-treasurer Lee Literary Society, ’12. Super- intendent Ludlow Sunday school, T2, ’13. Silver Bay Summer Institute, ’ll, 12. Teaching and organizing classes in English for foreigners, ’ll, ’12, ’13. His initiative in setting others to work is only equalled by the results of his own efforts. Good natured, thoroly , altruistic and aggressive; happiness and service to him are synonymous. “It ' s got it beat forty ways.” DANIEL JOSEPH KELLEY “Dan” Graduate Worcester Academy, 10. Varsity football, ’0G-’10; captain, ’09, 10. Varsity baseball, ’09, ’10; captain, 10. Y. M. C. A. College, 10. Varsity football team, ’10 ’ll; captain, 12. Varsity baseball team, ' ll, ’12. Play- grounds Worcester, summers, ’10, ’ll, ' 12. Coach Wesleyan Academy basketball team, ’ll. Coach Conn. Literary Institute, 12. Coach Springfield Boat Club football team. 10, 11. 12. Student instructor football, ’ll. 12. Coach boys club Springfield, ’ll, ’12. A true spirited son of Erin, unassuming and self-con- trolled, tho tack-like; that is, sharp and hard to sit on. Lives football and baseball and loves all manly sport. “ Let’s drive ’em right off their feet.” •j t MERLE COE KNAPI “M. C.” Graduate Independence high school, ’99. Business, 00- 09. . M. C. A.. Kansas City, Mo., Leaders’ corps, Ofi- ' ON. Assistant physical director, ’09-10. Lake Geneva summer school, 09. Physical director church club, ’09. Secretary Sunday school, ’01-’05; ’09, ’10. V M. C. A. College, ' 10. Student instructor aquatics, 12, gymnastics, 13. Class track, tennis, and aquatic teams. Coach grammar school track team. ’ll. Coach S. S. A. L. basketball team, 12. Supervisor playgrounds Winthrop, Mass., summer ' ll Playgrounds, Boston, summer 12. Class treasurer, ’13. Cashier Woods Hall. 13. Local editor Student, 12. Treasurer Student Association, ’13. A genius for collecting money. With military bearing, unruffled manner and inherent business skill, this studiously inclined social lion advocates placidity as strongly as he opposes brevity. “1 V hat’s the matter with you fellows now?” EDWIN LAMPSI1IRE “Ted” Science and art school. ’()()-’() 1 Military school, ’() 1 -’()( . Sunday school superintendent and superintendent C. E. Union, Victoria, B. C., ’05-’08. Business, ’06-’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Assistant superintendent Springfield boys’ club. ’10-13. Assistant juvenile probation officer. Scout commissioner, ’ 1 ()-’ 1 3. Department chairman Spring- field Boys’ Exposition, ’12, 13. Playground director, ’ll, supervisor, ' 12. Coach Sunday School Athletic League boys’ soccer team. Chairman soccer committee Sunday School Athletic League, ' ll. 12. Teacher bovs ' Sundav school class, ' 09- ’ 13. Greeted by a radiant English smile we have found this typical student slow to anger, quiet of mien, unassuming and reliable, a warm and sympathetic friend. 58 ‘‘It seems to me CHARLES HENRY LINE “Jqseph” “Charlie” Graduate Plainfield high school. 08. Basketball team, ' 07, 08. Leaders corps Y. AI. C. A. Silver Bay Institute, ’09. Assistant physical director. Y. M. C. A., Plainfield, ' 10. Y. M. C. A. College, ’10. Gymnastic team, 12, ’13; manager, ’13. Student instructor gymnastics. 12. Class basketball, baseball and track teams. Coach grammar school league, ’ll, ’12. Salesman Ever-Wear aluminum cooking utensils, summer ' ll, ’12. Teacher Sunday school class, ’ll, ’12. Class vice president, 13. Secretary McKinley Literary Societv, 12. Business manager Student , ' 13. A. K. A. Above all a business man, a manager of men and money, a gymnast. Thoroly earnest and sincere, with a heart as big as his endeavors. Never known to waste a second. “Gee, that was a peach! “ Ham or Chicken! ' ' ARTHUR LOCKLEY “Lock” Art” Public schools, -Nottingham, England. Winnipeg in business, ’08. ’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Varsity soccer team, ’ll. ' 12. Coach grammar school soccer team, ' 10, ’ll. Assistant boys’ club, Springfield. Playgrounds Chicopee, summer ’ll. Winnipeg, summer ’12. Student instructor soccer and gymnastics, T2. Teacher Sunday school class, ’09-’13. Teacher young men’s class Chicopee, 13. Vice president International Lyceum, 13. A. K. A. Glowing with life and vitality, our flaxen-haired college barber with a poetic air diffuses socialistic doctrines with a ve- hemence paralleled only by his love of God’s great out-of-doors. “ That’s no joke — I saw it right away. 59 DUNCAN ALBERT McRAE “Mac” Volunteer work V. M. ( ' . A’s., ’03-’()9. Y. M. ( ' . A. College, ' 00. Class football, soccer, hockey teams. Lacrosse team, II United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps, 12. 13. Director Winchester association boys’ club, 12. Varsity football team, 12. Class president, ’ll. Chairman religious work committee Student Association, ’12. Secretary Student Senate, 12; president, 13. Secretary Lee Literary Society, ’ll; president, ’ 13. An abridged edition of Doctor McCurdy. A plodder and a plugger with bull-dog grit and effort continuous and concentrated, he is dependable, serious and big-hearted. “What d ' ye think of that f YI UNO SUNG MIN “Jimmy” Government middle school, Seoul, Korea. Educational course Y. M. C. A., Seoul. Committee service in Association. V. M. C. A. College, ’08. Captain class tennis team, ’ll. Vice president Philomathean Literary Society, ’ll. Teacher boys’ Sunday school class. Assistant boys’ club. Never without a bland Korean smile and a crease in his trousers; a thoro believer in the use of the brain rather than the hands. A social aspirant, and an exceptionally fast friend. “ No, thank you. tin DONALD MUNRO “Don” “Father Graduate Trafford school, England. Y. M. C. A. soccer team Manchester and District League. Winner second place British national gymnastic championship, ’02; North England championship, ' 03; Cookson Challenge Cup, ’03. Mark Addy water polo team. Holder Royal Life Saving Society medallion. Physical director Syrian Protestant College, Beirut, Syria, ’0o-’10. Y. M. C. A., College ’10. Gymnastic team, ’12; captain, ’13. Teacher boys’ Bible class. Evan- gelical mission work. Swimming instructor Holyoke Canoe Club, July, ’12. Physical director and swimming teacher girls’ camp, Bay Point, Maine, summer ’12. Student instruc- tor gymnastics, ’13. A Britannica of the Orient, a dogmatic ' thcologist. In direct apostolic succession from Peter the Hermit and Peter Ling; a marvelous gymnast, this congenial personage is admirably constructed to withstand resistance. “But, Doctor Ballantine STAFFORD LENNOX OSBORNE “Ozzie” “John Huss” Boarding school, England. Vancouver business college, ’05, ’06. Northwest light-weight wrestling champion, ’08. Coach N. W. championship wrestling team ’08. Wrestling instructor. Boxing instructor, ’07-’09. Leaders’ corps Y. M C. A., Vancouver, ’05-’09. Physical director church boys’ brigades and ladies’ gymnastic club, 06-’09. Supervisor boys’ summer camp, ’07, ’08, ’09. Physical director Y. M. C. A., Calgary, Alberta, ’09, ’10. Y. M. C. A. College, ’10. Class track and soccer teams. Physical director Chicopee boys’ club, ’ll; supervisor, ’12, 13. Teacher first aid boys’ club and Boy Scouts. Teacher Bible class. A calm, deep-thinking apostle of Rousseau. He is recognized as an authority on eugenics, and possesses a Huss- like integrity and stability. Is a scholar and a scientist in every way. “Now what are you chewing the fat about? 61 DAVID RODGER “Dave” Morrison’s Academy, Crieff, Scotland, ’04. New College, Edinburgh, ' 08. Treasurer Crieff Y. M. C. A.. ’05, ’06. Chairman children’s mission, ’07, ’08. Scoutmaster. Preach- ing, directing choral society, teaching Bible classes. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 10. Class track and soccer teams, ’10-’12. Varsity soccer squad. Glee club, ’ll, ’12. Associate boys’ work director Holyoke, Mass., Y. M. C. A., ’ll. Assistant Chico- pee, Mass., boys’ club, ’ll. Teacher Sunday school class, ’ 1 0- ’ 1 3. Coach Westfield high school soccer team, ’ll, ’12. Combining the characteristics of a typical Scotchman and the traits of an easy-going American. A speaker, a singer, jovial, good natured, a lover of good company. “I think I ' ll do a little study- ' ' CHARLES ALBERT RUBY “Charlie” LL. B., University of Louisville. Associate railroad secretary on Louisville Nashville and New York Central lines, ’08-’10. Y. M. C. A., College ’10. Superintendent West- side boys’ club and supervisor of Westside playgrounds, Spring- field, ’10-’ 13. Counselor Springfield Newsboys’ Association, ’ 1 ()-’ 13. Chairman missionary committee, Student Asso- ciation, ’13. Student Senate, ’12, ’13. Secretary-treasurer Intercollegiate Socialist Society, 13. Teacher young men’s Bible class, 10-’l3. Vice president A. K. A. A man of wide and varied interests, with a keen intellect, strong convictions, abounding energy and ability to influence men; a dynamic power for social and individual regeneration. 62 “ Let’s get down to brass tacks. MILTON II . SEITZ “Shekel” Graduate Lafayette high school, 08. Football, basket- ball and track teams. Leaders’ corps Central Y. M. C. A., Buffalo, N. Y., boys’ department, ’00-’05; men’s department, ’05-’07 ; president, ' 07. Assistant physical director boys’ department, Buffalo, 03, ' 04, 05; Physical director, 00. Silver Bay Institute, summer ’08. P hysical director Edward Street Settlement House, ’06, ’07. Watson Settlement House, ' 08. Physical director Y. M. C. A., Johnstown, N. Y., ’09 Football and basketball coach, Johnstown high school. ’09. Y. M. C. A. College, 10. Class football, basketball team. Physical director boys’ club Springfield, 13. Photo artist Massasoit. This smiling, happy, “all-around man.” is over ready with a glad hand tho occasionally palm up. He is shrewd and energetic, with an eye for business as well as for photography. “Just a minute, fellows HAROLD EVERETT STEER “Harold” “Professor” Graduate Geneva high school, 10. Office Assistant Y. M. C. A., Geneva, ’09-’10. Playground, Geneva, N. Y.. 11,12. Y. M. C. A. College, ’10. Chairman literary societies committee, Student Association. ’13. Teacher boys’ Bible class and English to foreigners. Musical director gymnastic team, ’12, ’13. Glee club pianist, ’12, ’13. President Philo- mathean Literary Society, 12. Chairman class social com- mittee, ’12. Chairman social committee, Wesley Church Epworth League, ’12. Embodying the quintessence of musical ability, this quiet, kindly, ethereal, poetic being is aggressive however in his stand for high ideals, and has retained his personality thru three strenuous years. “Cheer up ” 63 GLENN A. STOKES “Hennik” Graduate Watertown, N. Y., high school, 09. Business, ' 10. Assistant director Mohom Boy Scout Camp, Utica, N. Y , ’ll; director 12. Y. M. C. A. College, 10. Secretary Student Association, 13. Assistant editor Student, ' 13. College correspondent Republican and Union. Class basket- ball, track and tennis teams. Coach S. S. A. L. soccer, baseball and basketball teams. Teacher young men’s Bible class. Scoutmaster. President boys’ work directors seminar group. Lee Literary Society debating team, ' 12. President Lee Literary Society, ’12. Class secretary, ' 12. Varsity fencing team, ’13. A beaming exposition of the vigor of youth, efficient in various sports, he has marked ability as a leader among boys and the power of imbuing them with his own high ideals. “ guess that ' s right. Amen, brother. FREDERICK WALTER STONE, “Fred” “Fritz” Leaders’ corps Y. M. C. U., Boston, ’05, 06. Sargent normal school, ’08. Physical director St. Stephen’s Church House, Boston, 07, ’08. Groton Cam]), summers 04-12. Y. M. C A. College, ’09. Varsity baseball team, ’10, 12, ’13; manager ’13. Class football, track, basketball teams. Varsitv second football team, ’ll. Official Conn. Valley League football and basketball. Coach S. S. A. L. basket- ball, baseball, track and soccer, ’09-13. Coach grammar school baseball, 12. Teacher Bible class, 09-13. Vice president young peoples’ society Faith church, 12, 13. At home in any sport, especially when coaching a group of boys. Believes in learning by doing. Depends upon his own judgment. Critical, caustic, yet witty and a friend to all. Woof, Woof, Never again! (1L EDWARD DUDLEY STUART “Ned” Diocesan boys’ high school, ’08. Assistant boys’ direc- tor, Rangoon, Burma, ’09, and boys’ director. Leader boys’ camp, ’08, ’09. Teacher boys’ Bible class. Leader Brother- hood of David Club, Y. M. C. A. Member Guild of the Levites, St. Philip’s church. Y. M. C. A. College, 10. Var- sity soccer squad, ’10-T2. Class soccer team. Leader Y. M. C. A. boys’ camp, Norwich, ’10. Chairman missionary committee of Springfield Christian Endeavor Union, T2. Vice president church C. E. Society, 12. Teacher boys Bible class, ’10-13. Good natured, conscientious, instinctively religious, a Bible student, Ned accepts criticism with complacency, finds no joke too funny to be serious and thinks Americans in general utterly irresponsible. “Oh, you ' re fooling me ” CONRAD JAMES SURBECK “Con” “Abelard” Major part of college matriculation, I. C. S. President leaders’ corps and physical director pro tern. Y. M. C. A., Brantford, Ont., ' 08, -’09. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 09. Varsity soccer team, ’12. Varsity hockey squad, T0-’ 12. Class tennis, soccer, hockey, football, track and aquatic teams; captain hockey and aquatic teams. Physical director Chico- pee boys’ club, T2. Coach grammar school track team, ’ll; S. S. A. L. soccer and basketball teams, ’ll, ' 12. Life guard Springfield, summer TO. Playground Springfield, summer ’ll. Boys’ camp superintendent, summer T2. Glee club, ’10-T3. 1913 quartet. Department editor Student, T2. Assistant business manager Massasoit. This frank, direct, sincere, earnest, musical, popular student, like Abelard the First, loves study for its own sake. He possesses marked ability in doing things, and appreciates the aesthetic. “Well, what d’ye know about that guy?” 65 CARYL STILLMAN TUTTLE “Tit” Graduate Central high school, Springfield, ’08; post graduate, 00 Glee club, 05- 08. Y. M. C. A. College, ' 09. Class soccer, football, track, ice hockey teams. Class treas- urer, 11. Coach Asbury Church basketball team, 11 Coach grammar school track and baseball teams, ' ll Playground Springfield, summer TO. Playground Hornell, N. Y., summer ’ll. Teacher Sunday school class. Assistant physical direc- tor, Y. M. C. A., Dallas, Texas, 12. Playground Dallas, summer, 12. Teacher junior leaders’ corps Bible class and Sunday school class, Dallas, 12. 5’. M. C. A. College, ' 12. Instructor folk dancing, grammar school girls’ club, 13. An adept of the Terpsichorean art, you will find him ever ready to lend a hand, offer a sage word of advice or teach you a new stunt. “ Thai ' s ivhal makes me sore. Down in Dallas we — ■” GORDON RICHARD VIRGO “Yirg” Public schools, Sydney, Australia. Business, ’06, 07, 08. Clerk Y. M. C. A., Sydney, ’08. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Class soccer team, ’ll Student instructor gymnastics, 13. Coach Springfield high school soccer team, 12. Leader Bccket Boys’ Camp, summer TO. Clerk Y. M. C. A., Birm- ingham, England, summer ’ll. Assistant Physical Director, Y M. C. A., London, England, summer 12. Class Social Chairman, ’13. Glee Club, ’00-13. 1013 quartet. Song leader, T2. Chairman employment department committee, Student Association, 13. Class Historian, ’ll, 12. Action personified, good natured, even tempered, versa- tile in a superlative degree, a clever imitator though strongly original, humorous but dignified on occasion, instinctively musical, universally beloved — the Son of Zodiac. (Treat Caesar ' s best pajamas! fellows. 66 Put some gum into it. “John” “Johnny” JOHN A. WELLS Troy public school, ’01 ; business college, ’02. An assis- tant secretary Troy Y. M. C. A., Oo- 09. ( amp Dudley, ’08, ’09. Silver Bay Institute, ’ll. Mohom Boy Scout Camp, Utica, N. Y., summer 12. Y. M. C. A. College, ’09. Student senate, ’10. Chairman Woods Hall committee, Student Association, ’13, and chairman missionary committee, ’12. Student cabinet, ’12, ’13. Leader and member 1913 quartet. President International Lyceum, T2. Class secretary, TO, ’ll. Glee club, ’09-T3. teacher boys’ Sunday school class, ’09-T2. Coach S. S. A. L. soccer and basketball teams. Alumni editor Student , T2, ’13. Associate editor Massasoit. A real Trojan; with a judicial, penetrative and discrimina- tive mind, a business hustler, a prodigy as hieroglyphist and typist, a musician whose laugh is the epitome of whole hearted joyousness and universal friendliness. “Gee — now let ' s see .” HARRY WHITEMAN “Pharoah” “Harry” Pop Preparatory education, England. Twelve years business. Committee and volunteer work in Cape Town, South Africa, Y. M. C. A. Y. M. C. A. College, TO. Boys’ club work, ’ll. Teacher Sunday school boys’ class, ’ll. 12. Coach Sunday vSchool Athletic League basketball team, ’ll, ’12. Chorister. Glee club. 1913 quartet. Class president, T3. President British Society. President McKinley Literary Society, 12. Vice president Student Association, 13. Woods Hall com- mittee, T3. Student senate, T2. Manager Student Asso- ciation cooperative store, ’12, ' 13. A. K. A. The man who put the dividends in the student store. Always a gentleman, dignified, unassuming. Ever ready to help. Possesses a contagious friendliness, is fond of literature and has musical talent. “ Hi there you guys ” 67 ALFRED HENRY WYMAN Al Graduate Worcester south high school, ’10. Track team, ' ON, 09, 10; manager, 09; captain, TO. Captain high school, Y. M. C. A., Kalumet Boat Club and All- Worcester Interscholastic relay teams. Director athletics high school Y. M C A. club, 09. Y. M. C. A. College, TO. Class football, soccer, hockey, baseball and track teams; captain track team, ' ll, 12. Student instructor track, T2, T3. Coach grammar school leagues, ’ll, ' 12. Physical depart- ment committee Student Association, 13; Chairman class physical department committee, 13. Playground Worcester, summers ’ 1 1-12, Teacher Sunday school class, T0-T3. This genial, obliging, sunny dispositioned fellow dis- seminates good fellowship thru a pleasant word for every one. His versatile athletic ability has been somewhat obscured by a series of accidents. “ Good night!” “ You crab!” If jTormcr Members of tbc Class of 1913 P.U.MER H. AyKK Boston, Mass. Gustav A. Meissner Blair, Neb. Ai.i.kn M. Blake Winsted, Conn. William R. Meredith . ( ’hambersburg, Pa. Harrison R. Briggs Salem, Mass. James I. Mii.timore Derry, X. H. W ii.ni r Kim. Brooks ( 1 )eceased) Finlay, ( ). Allan P . Owens Cleveland, O. Irving E. Brown Salem, Mass. Charles A. Palmer Montreal, Oue. Elmer A. Burgess . St. Louis, Miss. Charles E. Reich a rut Brooklyn, N. Y. Hen k y ). Cendrecou hi, Georgetown, B. Guiana. Walter A. Scott Boston, Mass. Hai S. Chang Eui Chu, Korea. H. RI.A N A. Sexton . W. Springfield, Mass. Paul W. Dierks New York City. A. J. Sh A RADIX Espy, Pa. Arlington T. Evans Waltham, Mass. Adolph ( ’. Siiari ' ell, |k. New York City. William M. Franklin New Haven, Conn. Thomas II. Smith Waltham, Mass. Thomas W. Gavvlev, Victoria, British Columbia. Raymond A. Watkins Dalton, Mass. William L. Grieser Cleveland, ( ). Arthur E. Wheeler Hartford, Conn. Chester R. Gi rniu Wollaston, Mass. W. Peri y Woods Cape Town, So. Africa. Albert A. Hooker Amherst, Mass. Frank W. Zink Pittsfield, Mass. C.N aEltltnir fcino Utoofcs MAY 24, 1889 MAY 12, 1912 “Brave, good and true, I sec him stand before me now, And read again on that young brow, Where every hope was new, How sweet were life!” HONORARY MEMBERS Mrs. H. M. Burr Rev. Arthur H. Bradford Prof. H. M. Burr Mrs. Arthur H. Bradford Prof. G B. Affleck alpha Ssappa alpha SENIOR PHILOSOPHICAL SOCIETY HE object of this Society is to furnish to its members opportunity for free dis- cussion of the deeper philosophical and other problems of life; to stand for and perpetuate in the College the ideals for which this Society is named, the Good, the True, the Beautiful, — by stimulating scholarship and by supplying a close, personal relationship among the undergraduates and between the alumni and the students. OFFICERS President , R. N. Brinkman ' ice President, C. A. Ruby MEMBERS Secretary, O. L. Hampton W. C. Batchelor W. R. Humphries G. A. Carson C. H. Line W. H. Geer A. Lockley H. G. Haese 1908 H. Whiteman J. W. Bailey R. S. Flower B. LI. Robbins C. Baker E. F. Gray G. 0. Pratt E. S. Conklin A. G. Johnson L. 11. Stillmar 1909 E. H. Andrews A. C. Heimsath II. W. Northcott A. S. Graves G. R. Kramer W. S. White beck F. G. White 1910 G. C. Baker C. A. Dickinson J. T. Hopkins J. M. Carson F. C. Fette R. B. Jackson W. S. Yeager 1911 A. 0. Anderson H. G. Beall T. S. Smith E. M. Best L. P. Dittemore J. F. Summers A. T. Bradshaw R. F. Martin L. P. Washburn D. J. VanBommel 1912 S. W. Collings T. H. Hutchinson L. C. Schroeder 0. J Fox A. S. Lamb W. A. Smethurst R. Warren 71 d)t Cotrin 9 HE birthplace and the boyhood home of the Quaker are unknown, but his renown commences as the leader of several processions of the Class of ’04, and as their mascot in various interclass competitions. His history from the start is a tale of bitter conflicts and solitary confinements. Cruel and relentless have been the antagonists in the many fierce combats for the privilege of enjoying his esteemed company, and long and dismal have been the periods of his imprisonment. His initial captivity occurs very early in his career, and for more than a year he is forced to remain in hiding in a lonely barn across the lake. He is rescued at last by the Class of ’07, and is comfortably tucked away in a home on Catherine Street, only to be suddenly transferred to a room in the dormitory where he is securely chained to the wall. By a bold assault, ’00 affects his release and ' 07, after many unsuccessful attempts to recover him, gives up in despair. ’06 in a sympathetic mood offers to return the Quaker, but ’07 disdains the coveted prize as a gift, and “Pop” Garfield, large-hearted, gives the homeless veteran a brief period of ease. But in 1910, at the twenty-fifth anniversary of their Alma Mater, the Class of ’06, returning to assist in the cele- bration, are again in possession, under the leadership of their doughty chieftain. New and younger blood is stirred to emu- lation and, during the progress of the circus, ’ll kidnaps the ancient protege, hotly pursued by ’12 and ’13. ’1 1 makes good its escape and the Quaker takes up his abode in an Alden Street attic. Underaheavv guard he safely attends several class affairs; but at the ' 1 I Commencement the Class of ’13 decides that the time has arrived when something must be done to prevent the coveted Totem from getting into the hands of ’12. During the Commencement dinner, Haese is stationed outside of a window and Whiteman is to hurl the ill-fated Quaker thru it. Nathanielsz, ' ll, recognizing the plot, seizes the feet of the victim as Whiteman secures his arms, which act invites a battle royal. Fradd, 12, in true football fashion, dives into the feet of the struggling mass to “spill the interference” and is amply rewarded for his heroism by Doctor McCurdy. The riot ends with Lewis, ’ll, in possession of the Totem, and Surbeck, ’13, in close pursuit. Dawn of day finds the prize in possession of T3. Before the ' 13 Commencement he will again appear, ready to lead future generations to victory and success. Z )c Me? In the childhood days of our Alma Mater the students, looking longingly at Wisdom’s portal and earnestly desiring admittance within her gates, sighed with Omar Khayyam: “There was a Door to which I held no key,” until at last one, more fortunate than his mates, saw swaying in the breeze a magic sign, which suggested to him a solution of the problem. On that sign was displayed the then official title of our Alma Mater, and seizing this as a key, the student boldlv entered. That the students might have constantly before them a symbol to remind them that they possessed the key of learning, and had but to put it to use to enter fair fields of knowledge, they caused to be made from the sign this emblem, which they styled the Key of Learning. Since 1899 this golden key, adorned with the colors of each succeeding class, has been handed down, by those who for a year have enjoyed the opportunities and privileges it has conferred upon them, to those about to assume the duties and responsibilities as well as the privileges of seniors. And so it has become a time-honored custom, at the Commencement exercises, for each senior class to pass on this emblem to those about to become seniors. 73 ®k Senior Crip Friday, March 7 :45 A. M. On the train a fellow comes thru calling “Hamp and Chittick, Hamp?” At New Haven. Seitz: “How many Jews have you on your Board of Directors?” Mr. Ross: “None.” Small Voice: “No chance for you, Shekels.” f- At Bridgeport. — Doctor Doogett pro- poses a game of hot end. Chores: “Sure, you’re down. Dan Kelley at the bat. Doctor Doogett: “Never again.” On the train from Bridgeport. - Knapp after the water light: “How many think it’s too moist?” Saturday, March i ). 1 a. m.. Naval Branch, Brooklyn. Found: “Suitcase full of sawdust and bricks.” Lost: “One temper, in good condition when last seen. Finder please return to Brinkman.” V KEtls brushes his teeth with a lead pencil. (C Doctor Doogett: “The sailors are com- plaining to the secretary, you fellows will have to cut out your roughhousc.” Pretty tough crowd for a peaceful sailor to have around. That’s right. Doctor Doogett: “This is Mr. Rodger from Scotland, and this is Mr. Batchelor from Bridgeport.” Secretary: “You don’t reject any one up there, do you?” i At dinner. Line reads the sign, “Patrons requested not to tip waitresses,” and pro- ceeds to tip his coffee instead. Waitress: “Will you have dessert?” Scrbeck: “Does it cos t any more?” At the National Training School of the Y. W. C. A. — Thru the medium of the senior pamphlet it is found that Doctor Doggett has managed to advertise the class to the extent of having us all sold at auction previous to our arrival and thus matched up on sight. “We were strangers and they took us in.” Whiteman squares accounts bv publicly admiring the building (nothing else). 1 2 P. M Saturday night. Stuart: “Where are you going?” Kells: “Steer and 1 are going down thru the Bowery.” Stuart: “Oh, may 1 go with you?” Kells: “No, it’s no place for you. You’re too young anyway.” Monday, March 17 Boakdman: “IIow do you get into the Brooklyn sul way? Stuart: “You just stoop a little.” Boardman: “Thot this was an express. It goes more like a freight.” Hampton, in the midst of the noise: “That isn’t saying much for the cargo.” Boardman: “What’s that? I haven’t seen the car go at all yet.” ■V Gillett: “Yes, we have a full schedule of social affairs. Now ask me any questions you like regarding our socials.” Small Voice : “How is Tom Dick, Junior?” Wells, in the rear of the room: “Do you strive for numbers?” ■y . ' j$ Hampton cuts himself shaving. Brase- field claims he was laughing at one of Ins jokes. But any one knows that the cut was caused by the wrinkles of that habitual Honey Brook grin, and thus the only proof of any one ever having laughed at one of Brasey’s jokes is exploded. Jimmy Summers at West Side Branch com- plains of the members continuing to come after they have expired. At dinner Scott puts over the best one that Dr. Doggett has been known to fall for. Scott: “In token of our appreciation, esteem, etc., etc. (hands a box evidently containing a gold watch, to Dr. Doggett). Dr. Doggett: “Deitrich, is this all right?” Sec. Deitrich: “Certainly.” Dr. Doggett, deeply moved: “When Johnny Scott got up, I thot it must be some joke, but this has completely taken the wind out of my sails. However, I’ll open it — .” BANG! (As the riot subsided somewhat). Dr. Doggett, ready to fight: “Deitrich, you are a liar.” (Riot No. 2.) Batchelor: “Who’s going back to the Navy Branch?” Several Voices: “Are you?” Batchelor: “Yes.” Chorus: “Say, take my printed matter, will you?” Batchelor: “Nothing doing. I’ve all I can carry now. A nickel a bundle for any more.” Seitz on the side: “Say, fellers, I’ll take them for you at that price.” (Collects from about ten men, wraps all in one big bundle.) “Here’s a bundle, Batch, and here’s your nickel. Yes, I did get a lot of it. (Aside.) 900 per cent, profit! Gee, this is pretty near as good as taking pictures.” Dr. Fisher: “This is your chair here in front doctor, there is no tax on it.” Dr. Mac.: “It isn’t tacks I’m looking for, it is attacks if anything.” Dr. Fisher: “I suppose you give these men attacks in your examinations.” Osborne: “Yes, fifty cents.” (The only real English joke on the whole trip.) v - ■y Mrs. Billings: “What does ' In secula te foveam ' mean?” Kells: “I think it’s Indian.” . 9 A.M., Washington, at Y. M. C. A. - Secretary: “Why, Doctor, you have a very small class graduating this year, haven’t you?” S 4UNI0RS fl } ™ s -’ Prof H de. collecting joper ilunK or raiomq 10,000 foKtheliU-arcjtund Nqderfioq -thumaKeYmecrq but we need the ca sh -bq qurry- rV Ok Cl .160 of 1914 George A. Batchelor Carl L. Beghold Harry M. Bickford Vaughn S. Blanchard James A. Blyth Joseph W. Bowers . Raymond H . B r e w e r Harry L. Brown Elmer 11. Burnham Walter A. Carson . William R. Challice, 2nd Coburn E. Chapler Elmer B. Clark Walter G. Coffin . Bridgeport , Connecticut Lansing, Michigan Carmel, Maine Manchester, New Hampshire Germantown, Pennsylvania Brantford, Ontario East Hartford, Connecticut South Bend, Indiana West Newbury, Massachusetts New Rochelle, New York . Rochester, New York Cherokee, Iowa Haverhill, Massachusetts M arblehcad , Massachusetts Charles R. Curtis . Ralph A. Davis Harold S. DeGroat Fred W. Dickens John G. Eadie . Oliver S. Ellis William J. Faulkner Otto E. Friedland . H. Douglas Fryer . Edward H. Fuller . George W. Garniss Edward D. Gottsch Earl S. Hall William J. Hall Charles C. Hartman LeRoy E. Haskins Edward J. Hickox . Earl H. Hobson Joachim Holland Arthur E. Holmes . Harold F. Howe James R. Irwin Ray F. Jenny Gilbert N. Jerome . Lorin D. Jones Harold S. Laity Albert C. Lee . Edgar R. Leete. Herman A. Lorenz . Samuel J. Magill Howard M. Mandigo Leslie Mann Robert H. Mann James McGregor Robert H. McLean William D. Mead Harvey A. Mills Edmund K. Moody . William Mumford John S. Nelson Andrew W. Noble . James W. Payne Erastus W. Pennock John F. Pineo . Earle A. Pritchard Harvey S. Rogers John L. Rothacher Anthony Sannella . Salvatore Sannella . Salem, Massachusetts . Leominster, Massachusetts Hornell, New York La Crosse. Wisconsin . Toronto, Ontario East Palestine, Ohio Society Hill, South Carolina Minneapolis, Minnesota Willimantic, Connecticut Auburn, Maine Taunton, Massachusetts . Brooklyn, New York Rochester, New York Hamilton, Ontario Bridgeport, Connecticut Taunton, Massachusetts . Eaton, Colorado Pawtucket, Rhode Island Christiana, Norway Orange, New Jersey Haverhill, Massachusetts Belleville, New Jersey . Meriden, New Hampshire New Haven, Connecticut Trenton, Nebraska Chappaqua, New York Guilford, Connecticut . Mt. Kisco, New York . Meriden, Connecticut Mt. Herrnon, Massachusetts Richford, Vermont Lincoln, Nebraska Birkenhead, England Glasgow, Scotland Kinsman, Ohio York, Nebraska Watertown, New York Greensburg, Indiana Hamilton, Ontario North Easton, Massachusetts Winnipeg, Manitoba Astoria, Long Island . Coatesville, Pennsylvania Lawrence, Massachusetts Chicago, Illinois Athens, Georgia Dorchester, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts William E. Sica k i i Walter II. Sears Frederick Schultz . Alfred A. Smith Carl Smith Kenneth E. Smullin Edwin C. Stacy Arthur L. Taylor Lons B. Vogt Guy Wellington Henry Wielt, Jr. Thomas F. Willmore Benjamin ' . L. Wilson Robert M. Winn Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania . Bennington, Vermont Jersey City, New Jersey Rochester, New York Tonkawa, Oklahoma Kane, Pennsylvania Springfield, Massachusetts Holyoke, Massachusetts . Elizabeth, New Jersey Leominster, Massachusetts . Rochester, New York Bombay, India Reno, Nevada Claremont, New Hampshire The Junior Class JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS H. F. Howe, President A. A. Smith, Vice-President H. M. Mandigo, Secretary H. A. Mills, Treasurer junior Class btstorg -if HE 25th of September was the date set for the beginning of school and thru the medium of several round-robin letters it was found that many were anxious to get back. A week previous to this date, however, over twelve of our class “huskies” had been perspiring on the gridiron doing their best toward the forming of a winning team for Old Springfield. The most of the fellows arrived en masse; so effusive were the meetings and greetings that an onlooker remarked that it reminded him of a “Vassar reunion.” In the afternoon all assembled in the new gymnasium to listen to the opening exercises. Dean Brown of Yale delivered the address, his subject being “Man at His Best is a Server.” This was indeed a fitting note to strike and service has been the keyword of our junior class. Owing to the largeness of the entrance glasses, initiation began to be early discussed. .So September 30th ushered in a day long to be remembered by all, especially bv the freshies and preps. It is said that in a recent election Maine went dry: no such circumstance can be said of that day’s balloting on Pratt Field. After a fancy dress peerade the strenuous program was run off by our classmate Schultz, chairman of the social committee. Many and varied were the stunts, but the ones that evoked most laughter were the “ducking fcst,” the poor freshies rolling clothespins along the ground with their noses, and the great “swat fest.” All these were taken and given in good spirit. Not an accident marred the occasion and at the end of the great pole rush all reserve and formality, as well as the pole, were broken down, letting good fellowship and equality reign. It remained for the evening to bring forth the feature of the clay. It was in the new gymnasium that the massacre of the freshmen by King Massasoit occurred. No blood was shed, however, but an interesting and impressive program was carried out, in which the law was laid 7 !) down and the- new men were formally presented to the faculty and their wives. Refreshments closed an eventful and memorable day. Another pleasant break in the class routine was “Mountain Day,’’ on October 18th. Again under the leadership of our irrepressible social chairman a glorious day was spent among the mountains out in God’s great out-of-doors. As to our class activities, in order to become more fully acquainted with our new class- mates, the juniors responded to a man, to a social up the lake. There under the influence of a silvery moon, the glorious log fire, the indispensable “dogs” and unsurpassed coffee, President Howe read off the- names of our nine newly entered college men, who responded with a few well- chosen remarks. After many jokes and a good old “sing,” all felt that the Class of 1914 was indeed a harmonious unit, seventy-five strong. So crowded with work were the days that Thanksgiving came upon us even before we realized it For those who did not go home, the dinner at Woods Hall was a memorable one. The faculty and their wives were present. The tables fairly groaned with good things and as a provider our new chef. Hall, then and there won our hearts. At this time a word about the football team which had broken training two days previous would not be out of place. On the squad of over forty men, our class was represented by half that number, nine of whom made the much coveted emblem, while Leslie Mann was unani- mously chosen captain for next vear. The class has been well represented during the past year in the varsity sports, as is seen by the following: soccer football six, including captain and manager; gym team six, basketball four, ice hockey five, fencing one, the manager. In the inter-class games the results will show our standing. The freshmen defeated us at football 7 to 0 in a hard fought game. We more than evened it up by defeating them in hockey and soccer. Many of our classmates are in the Glee Club, we have our own class quartet, and the recent victorious debating team was composed of juniors. As a fitting climax to our winter activities we had our annual banquet at Forbes Wallace on March 4th. There all our class were seen at their best, for with them were many of the gentler sex: “The Ladies, God Bless Them.” After a sumptuous repast the real part of the program was announced by a few well-chosen remarks from our genial President , who acted in the capacity of toastmaster and did himself proud. “How It All Came About” by A. L. Taylor, was the speech of the evening It was replete with jokes of a “fresh” nature and his original knocking poem, a take-off on several of the stars of the class, proved him to be an after-dinner speaker of real quality. “Selections from the Classics” was a joint contribution by Messrs. Schultz, Payne and Ellis. The Junior Quartet, consisting of Hickox, Sears, Rogers and Blvth, sang, and Professor Cheney made the last address and by his breezy, humorous manner won much applause. Mrs. Cheney and Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Packard were also our guests and were elected honorary members. The pleasant evening was brought to a close by the singing of “Agawam.” Proud of our record, but humble with the realization of the great work before us, with faces set and a purpose true, inspired by our faculty, may 1914 yet accomplish much in this great world as Servers. 80 £l)C Class of 1915 E. C. Aguirre . James Bain Leland V. Baker Alvin C. Banks’ Frederick C. Beebe Walter W. Bell George W. Buckley Ralph E. Brasaemle Alfred W. BuLey Harry W. Burdick . Henry L. Carroll . Ernest Chandler Clifford W. Collins Edson H. Denman . Mexico City, Mexico Winnipeg, Manitoba Concord, New Hampshire Chicago, Illinois Springfield, Massachusetts Atlantic City, New Jersey Grand Rapids, Michigan Akron, Ohio Kinston, New York Westerly, Rhode Island Baltimore, Maryland Brooklyn, New York Baltimore, Maryland Irvington, New Jersey SI Ci. At dio M. DeVitalis WlLLIAM | DlEHL Glenn Dorsett Glenn A Dowling . Alfred G. Eddy Paul Favor Harry B. Fisher William H. Fountain Litien Percy Garrett Leonard U. Gibson . Herbert Halliday Alya R. Hazard Elmer E. Heidt Harold W. Herkimer Thomas W. Higbee . Edgar P. Hillier Charles V. Jackson Harold S. Keltner Lons F. Lacn . Daniel E. Mason Stanley L. Metcalf Chester IP McKinney Ralph J. Mitchell . Ei.beron H. B. Myers Marvin E. Northrop Norman W. Parker Herbert C. Patterson Gardner I. Ritchie William J. Rix . Galen S. Ross . Thomas Rudkin Winfield S. Ryan Peter A. Sensenig . Everard T. Schopper Ernest L. Snow Fred Stephenson Philip D. Stevens Philip S. Taylor Harold G. Van Norden Ralph W. Ward Arnold A. Whitehouse J. August Wolf Leslie T. Wood Madison, New Jersey Glen Rock, Pennsylvania Tonkawa, Oklahoma Watertown, New York . Wyoming, New Jersey West Gloucester, Massachusetts New Castle, Indiana North Adams, Massachusetts St. Louis, Missouri Baltimore, Maryland Cape Town, South Africa . Great Bend, Pennsylvania Eric, Pennsylvania Watertown, New York . Atlantic City, New Jersey Secunderabad, India . Rochester, New York South Bend, Indiana Waterville, Connecticut Cooperstown, New York Burford, Ontario Springfield, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts Cleveland, Ohio Three Mile Bay, New York . Island Pond, Vermont Montreal, Quebec . Salem, Massachusetts East Weymouth, Massachusetts Battle Creek, Michigan . Sandstone, Minnesota Bay City, Michigan Goodville, Pennsylvania Arlington, New Jersey Lansing, Michigan London, Ontario Nashua, New Hampshire Springfield, Massachusetts Reading, Massachusetts Worcester, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts . Newark, New Jersey West Upton, Massachusetts 83 The Freshman Class JFrrsliman Class istorp N SEPTEMBER 25, 1912, the doors of the college again flew open admitting within her walls a tribe of sixty valiant men, constituting the Class of 1915. The freshman class, while having copious material of its own, found in last year’s preps some strong friends, — men who were already represented in the several student organizations such as Glee Club, literary societies, gym team and the various other varsity teams. The freshmen on September 3 1st were treated to a literally cool tho warmly applied bath, which acted as an introduction to the many good things yet to come. That evening we were as heartily tho more formally received by our upper classmen and members of the faculty. It was indeed a pleasure for the freshmen on the evening of October 9th to have an oppor- tunity to shake hands with members of the faculty and their wives at the home of Doctor McCurdy. It seemed to bring the fellows in closer contact with those whom they felt they already knew. Refreshments were served and all felt that the evening was very profitably spent. 83 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS J. A. Wolf, President H. C. Patterson, Vice President J. A. Bain, Secretary D. E. Mason, Treasurer The first c lass social was held on the shore of Massasoit Lake, which lies so placidly between ranges of low hills. It was on one of these low hills and on this occasion that we became acquainted with that most substantial friend, the “college dog,” which was held on long forked sticks and roasted over a glowing bonfire. Every one left well satisfied in every way, and with a determi- nation to put forth every ounce of energy to bring out the best record possible for the Class of 1915. The class is well represented in athletics as well as in various other activities. The fresh- men arc the rugby class champions, winning over the preps by one point, 13 to 12, and defeating the juniors, 7 to 0. In soccer and hockey we gave our friendly classmen a good rub; we defeated the Preps in soccer 3 to 0 but lost to the juniors by the score of 2 to 0; and in hockey we fairly outskated the preps getting four points to their none, but the following day we retreated after a bloody fight, the juniors scoring two points on us. We have in our class a large amount of varsity material. In rugby, twelve men went out for the varsity, but only one succeeded in making his emblem. Bell played a very consistent game at end. The remaining eleven will be fine material for Doctor McCurdy to use next season. In basketball, Bell and Fountain are wearing the varsity letters. Patterson played a good game in hockey and is next year’s captain, while Rudkin held his own in soccer. The class has representatives from all over the world, men of talent, men of spirit. About three-fourths of them are taking the physical course, the remainder the secretarial. We are deeply appreciative of the efforts extended in our behalf by the faculty and the student instruc- tors. all of whom put forth a vast amount of energy in the attempt to develop each man’s muscle, brain and character, fitting him for the line of work which he intends to pursue. As we realize what this year has done for us, we feel quite safe in saying that no one inter- ested in Christian leadership, physical or otherwise, would ever regret the three short years spent here in preparation, 84 Not only in the Student Association, but in every activity connected with themife of the college there exists an atmosphere which spurs one to greater effort and achievement in making himself a complete man. One writer has said, “Develop only the intellectual powers of a man and you have a maniac; the moral exclusively, you have a diseased oddity; the physical only, you have a mon- ster, it may be a savage; but it is by wisely combining all three types of development that the complete man is formed.” The object of the International Y. M. C. A. College is the developing of all three powers in unison, and to enable one ultimately to develop these powers in others. We, as freshmen, are proud to have the privilege of grasping this opportunity of becoming complete men. £J ID Tl il — u I tj V -J j n : fl The West Gymnasium d)t Class of 1910 Wilfred C. Ackkrly Adolph Anderson Harry A. Batchelor Charles Bird Henry G. N. Botjer Henry A. Bcrgess . Walter Campbell Frederick W. Carpenter Louis Cope Arthur N. Ferris Mark G. Glanvili. . Alfred W. G lob i sun Henry Godette New York City Brooklyn, New York Bridgeport, Connecticut . Birkenhead, England New York City Elmira, New York Everett, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts Keene, New Hampshire Plainfield, New Jersey Cape Town, South Africa Lancaster, Pennsylvania Nashua, New Hampshire 80 John P. Heinel Roland M. Jones William A. Lang Antonio Lemos . C. Raymond McKinstry Henry 0. Perkins . Benjamin H. Roche Thomas P. Shea Ralph W. Sheldon . Louis E. Sorg . George C. Stone Fred Thomas Samuel S. Trumpour Peter J. Van Geyt . Leonard Van Hoogenstyn Frederick J. Weismiller Sidney B. Whelden Mortimer H. Wilson Earl F. Zinn Arthur Zuber . Wilmington, Delaware Victoria, British Columbia New York City . Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rochester, New York Springfield, Massachusetts Springfield, Massachusetts Spri ngfield , I assachuset ts Burlington, Vermont New York City Dorchester, Massachusetts Youngstown, Ohio Mooretown, Ontario . Rochester, New York East Orange, New Jersey . Rochester, New York South Orrington, Maine New York City Du Bois, Pennsylvania Rochester, New ork 87 PREPARATORY CLASS OEFICERS J. P. Heinel. President W. Campbell, Vice-President C. R. Mekinstry. Secretary M. Glanvill, Treasurer preparatory Class history HEN we arrived in Springfield last September and were met by our upperclass- men, who looked after our belongings and helped us to find a home in Springfield, we could not help but feel that we were going to like our new surroundings. This we soon found to be true. After attending a few classes and getting acquainted with each other, we elected temporary officers. The social committee, endeavoring to find a method of bringing about a closer fellowship, and so make each new man feel he was one of the class, proposed an “up the lake” social. A very inspiring talk was given by one of our class- mates, after which we sat around a campfire, exchanging jokes and stories and roasting dogs. Many features were suggested relating to the success of the Class of Kill), and each man promised to do his share. It was difficult at first for many of us who had been away from school for some time to again get into the spirit of studying, but as the days went by, by buckling down to it, we have in a measure been successful in our efforts, and are sure that we have benefited by it. In sports we were well represented by good teams, as we had the record number of students in the preparatory class, in the history of the college, to pick from. We showed up strongest in football, being beaten in the interclass game by a score of Id to 12. The game afforded much excitement, being of the see-saw variety, and the outcome was in doubt until the whistle blew. The feature of the game was the giving of the signals by our quarterback, “Slixty-slix.” In soccer every man played to the best of his ability and gave our opponents a hard fight, but, owing to lack of experience, we failed to prevent the freshmen from securing their two points and made no goals ourselves. Wc also lost in hockey, score I to 1 88 The prayer meetings have been led by members of the class and were successful in bring- ing us closer to the ideals of the college. We have had the privilege of hearing from members of the faculty, and the talks they gave were inspiring to all. We soon discovered that a New England winter affords many opportunities for outdoor pleasures. Nor were we many moons in town before we were attracted by the “maidens fair, with eyes so blue, so brown,” and with such advantages the natural result was a sleigh ride. As it happened, the sleigh was replaced by a large auto truck that took us whizzing out thru the country at a great pace. The night was perfect, the maidens as attractive as thev were charming, and many a “prep” will long cherish recollections of the sleigh ride. It is but fitting to close this account with an expression of our appreciation of the fine spirit of helpfulness and brotherhood which has been accorded us at all times by our fellow students, the upperclassmen. We hope as their successors, we may worthily live up to the ideals they have placed before us. A Glimpse of the Campus and Lake Woods Hall S9 STUDENT CABINET J. A. Wells M. R. Chittick Woods Hall Com. Membership C. A. Ruby Missionary Com. E. B. Clark H. B. Fisher Student Store Musical H. E. Steer Literary Soc. M. C. Knapp Treas. R. N. Brinkman Pres. R. R. Boardman Religious Work G. R. Virgo Employment H. Whiteman V. Pres. O. E. Horne O. L. Hampton Phy. Dept. Springfield Student Editor F. Schultz Social G. A. Stokes Sec’y. Student JlGGOCuition HE students of the college arc represented by two demoeratic organizations, the student body, with the Senate as its executive board, and the Student Asso- ciation with its cabinet formed of the department heads. The former assumes responsibility over the conduct, the latter of the activities, of the students. Probably nowhere in American colleges can there be found an association so closely affiliated with the very life of the student body as here in our own Alma Mater. This is due to two facts: First, the efficiency of the men chosen to represent the Association in its various specific lines of work, and second, the loyal spirit of co-operation and the interest of its members. The high standard of success achieved by this year’s Association is due largely to the generalship of President Brinkman, who combines in a rare degree power to accomplish large tasks with the ability to look after small details. He has handled the gavel in a judicial manner in the Association meetings Ihruout the vear. 90 The work of the organization is extensive and varied. If a complete record of the work in our own and other colleges could be made, Springfield would unquestionably be at the top of the list. The activities outlined by the cabinet cover a far wider field than those of the usual college association. Not only does it control the various committees, but it runs its own dining hall, co-operative store, and has direct supervision of the eight representative teams. The total gross budget reaches approximately thirty-one thousand dollars. A survey of the work of the past year will give the reader only a faint idea of the part the Association plays in the student life and the influence it exerts in the city. One of the best pieces of work done this year was the taking over of Woods Hall by the committee, as the Hall had for several years been a source of considerable discontent. The estimated receipts will show about twelve thousand five hundred dollars, with an average of about ninety regular boarders, which speaks well for the success of the new regime. Too much credit cannot be given Chairman Wells anti the members of the Woods Hall Committee for the able manner in which the Hall has been conducted. A new form of initiation has been installed, the burlesque features occupying the afternoon and a more dignified and impressive reception taking place in the evening. The innovation was a decided success. Open house, receptions and musical and literary evenings have all added to the social life of the institution. The employment department has made a mark by securing over three hundred and fifty positions for the students this year. The religious committee, including its extension work, has a record that exceeds all other colleges in America. Thirty per cent, of the students are enrolled in Bible classes, and approxi- mately one hundred and sixty, or seventy-three percent, are instructing in religious education on Sundays, and carrying on activities with their groups during the week. Under this department the faculty of English teachers to foreigners has reached forty, and the numbers in boys’ clubs and Y. M. C. A.’s show a marked increase. We have also been represented at the religious conferences thruout the East. The college has now its “Song Book,’’ published under the direction of the musical clubs committee. Recitals by the Glee Club and quartets, and entertainments have increased in frequency this year. With the increase of the membership fee, the Springfield Student has sprinted to the front as a college monthly. Each member of the association is entitled to a paper and the edition now numbers four hundred and fifty per month. The student co-operative store is another of the big features of the association, with gross receipts amounting to about seven thousand dollars a year. The store meets the need of every student and, under Mr. Whiteman, is a credit to the college 91 The physical department committee handles a big proposition in managing all the repre- sentative teams: Football, gymnastics, baseball, basketball, soccer, fencing, hockey and tennis. Upon changing the school name the old emblem has been replaced by the block “S.” An estimate of the gross receipts follows, which shows the financial work carried on in the various departments: Membership 1,648.00 Woods Hall ....... 12,500.00 Supply Store ........ 7,000.00 Springfield Student ....... 600.00 Physical Department : Football Gym Team Baseball . Basketball Soccer Fencing . Hockey Tennis $ 8,000.00 187.00 267.00 386.00 124.00 15.00 132.00 30.00 $31,219.00 HE man who is educated is the man who not only knows the things that have come to him by study and experience, but who can pass on his learning to others either by his conversation in the daily contact of life, or by teaching, or lecturing from the platform. What knowledge a man may possess is really doing him little good unless he has the power of verbal expression. Often the skilled mechanic, well versed so far as his trade goes, is hampered in his efficiency when he is required to tell the apprentice how the work should be done. It matters not the profession, there are men who know full well what they want to say, and yet they cannot say it. Ministers often experience the embarrassment of being exceedingly intelligent and having an earnest message to convey, but they lack the power of delivery. Nothing is so boring to an audience as to have some one read a paper instead of standing squarely on his feet, looking the audience in the eye and talking in a convincing manner. Recognizing the fact that Young Men’s Christian Association secretaries and physical directors need to be well read men. and that in their professions they must be constantly before the public as speakers for various occasions, there have been organized in our college literary societies of which the students may become members at their option. Out of the small groups which used to meet in the early days of the institution there have grown four societies, each organized under its own constitution. These societies are the Lee, McKinley, International Lyceum and the Philomathean. The Student Association each year elects a chairman of a committee to control this part of its work. Each society elects one representative to act on this committee. All inter-society relations and the supplying of the college reading room with literature is taken care of by this committee. 93 Lee Literary Society While it is not compulsory for the students to become members of the societies, many have recognized the value which membership offers them. This year one hundred and thirteen, men or more than half of the student body, are enrolled. Each fall when the new men are entering one month is allowed in which they may visit all societies. The rules require that no man be solicited for membership before the expiration of a month. Each society has for its critics two members of the faculty, arrangements being made that one be present at each session. Many times it means a great sacrifice on the part of the critics to give this evening to the society, but their faithfulness is rewarded by the improvement shown in the work of the members One cannot help but better his platform work under the suggestions that have been so kindly given. All of the societies are controlled by parliamentary law. From time to time parliamentary drills are given, different members taking the chair and learning the art of wielding the mallet and controlling a noisy house when all are trying to gain recognition from the chair at once Weeklv programs for the society’s sessions are posted. A sample program for a society might include a roll call answered by quotations from authors or famous men of the day, followed by current event , short stories, essays, biographies of great men, autobiographies, personal experiences, book reviews or a review of some article from a current magazine, descriptions oral and written of places and events, political, economic, religious and social questions of the day, farces, debating, etc. The men appear on the programs about once or twice a month, the smaller the society the greater the opportunity for the members to develop. Especially do the societies 94 McKinley Literary Society put emphasis on debating. For learning how to do research work, for thinking quickly and clearly, and for the ability to appear on the platform and say just what you want to say in a short time and in a convincing manner, often without preparation as in the case of the rebuttal there is nothing more helpful in the work of the college. To stimulate debating, the Student Association in 1909 gave to the literary societies committee a silver cup to be held in trust until one of the four societies should win it under the following rules: Each year the committee is to arrange for three debates, the first two to be preliminaries in which two of the societies chosen by lot are to compete in each debate. The winners debate in the final. When a society has won the final debate three years in succession that society becomes the permanent owner of the cup. Each member of the winning team each year receives a gold medal presented by the four societies. Twice the Philomathcan, the youngest society, won the trophy, losing to International in the third trial. Twice the International carried off the honors. Thus this year interest was very keen in the debating, International coming into the race to claim the prize as their own. The first preliminary, January 20th, between the Philomathcan and the McKinley societies on the subject, “Resolved, That a minimum wage law should be incorporated into the laws of our country,” was won by McKinley who upheld the negative. Messrs. Hartman, Boardman, and Jerome represented the Philomathean Society and Messrs. Lee, Moody and Bowers, the McKinley. In the second preliminary one week later the honors fell to International, which upheld the negative, as opposed to the Lee, affirmative, on the question, “Resolved, That the best method 95 International Lyceum of control of corporations doing inter-state business is by federal commission.” Messrs. Brink- man, Hampton and Challiee composed the winning team, and Messrs. Dickens, Ellis and Parker were the debaters for Lee. Thus the International won their first lap in the race and stood in line for the final debate with the McKinley society. The great night came on March 3rd, and the excitement was intense. The question, “Resolved, That the law giving freedom from tolls to American coastwise shipping thru the Panama Canal should be repealed,” was of current interest, and both teams put up an excellent fight. McKinley winning. This leaves the cup in the hands of the committee for competition next year. Lest our culture be one-sided, intellectual alone, the societies arrange occasional social evenings during the vear. Fall receptions to new members, skating parties during the winter, and campfire “feeds” fin the shores of Old Massasoit in the spring, are some of the pleasant occasions. Evenings spent now and then at the homes of the critics bring the members into closer relations with the faculty. A distinct departure this year has been the Musical-Literaries which the committee, with the assistance of the musical and social committees of the Student Association, has conducted. Students, their friends and the faculty and their families attended these events in large numbers. With “Music” a the literary theme one evening, and “Abraham Lincoln” the other, together with 96 Philomathean Literary Society appropriate music, a social hour and open house afterwards, both occasions were very creditable functions, speaking well of the work done by the literary societies. Often men entering the societies have never faced an audience, but every man has the opportunity of getting development along the line of platform ad- dresses, and rarely do men leave here without being competent to speak clearly and decisively. Each year the graduates look back to the societies, the many with feelings of satisfaction for having used the privilege, the few with regretful feeling for having missed a great opportunity of improving their literary abilities. 97 Inter-Society Debate Winners HE career of the Springfield Student began in January, 1909, when it was issued in conjunction with our faculty publication, the Association Seminar. This combination of publications was continued until October, 1910. In view of the fact of the rapidly increasing number of students, and of the vision of the possibilities of influence which a periodical issued entirely by the students might exert, the Association heartily endorsed the separation of the Student and Seminar at that time. The ideals which we placed before us were to portray the life of the college as accurately as possible, to impartially present the student activities, to endeavor to create a worthy spirit of co-operation and loyalty, and to strengthen the bond between the student body and the alumni. It is planned to be a paper of the students, for the students and by the students. It is only after three years of actual experience that we can to any great extent realize the value of such a publication and the real place it occupies in our college life. The retiring board have to the best of their ability conscientiously sought to attain these ideals. We feel that this year has been a year of progress in the history of the Student , and that it has indeed made a real contribution to our student life. Our policy this past year has been, first, to make the issues uniform in size, thirty-two pages each month. Heretofore the size was quite elastic. Second, we have attempted to give in each issue a contribution of particular interest and value to the students — an article written preferably by an alumnus. Third, we encouraged and welcomed literary articles, with a special 98 effort to have each issue of the periodical contain one or more such articles. Our columns have been open to discussions and thru editorials we have endeavored to bring about reforms which would have a tendency to raise the student standard of efficiency. Difficult of attainment in the editing of a college publication have been these ideals, and impossible would have been the task but for the loyal and efficient co-operation of the associate editors. We wish also to express our appreciation of the assistance given by our faculty adviser. Professor H. M. Burr, whose suggestions and aid have helped to make the paper a success. The business management of the publication is by no means a small task, involving, as it does, the expenditure of over six hundred dollars, this money being obtained thru advertising and subscriptions. The success of this particular department has been due to the efficient work of C. H. Line, T3, with the able assistance of H. M. Mandigo, 14, and O. E. Fricdland, ' 14. We take this opportunity to congratulate the new Board on the tasks which they are facing, assuring them of the continued hearty loyalty and co-operation of the student body. We feel certain that under the able leadership of Messrs. G. N. Jerome, Editor; H. M. Mandigo, Assistant; W. R. Challice, Business Manager, and D. E. Mason, Circulation Manager, the Student will continue to grow in power, aiding in the further development of our beloved Alma Mater. STUDENT STAFF W C. Batchelor, Socials A. C. Lee, Exchanges F. W. Dickens, Athletics J. A. Wells, Alumni E. K. Moody, Organizations H. F. Howe, Locals O. L. Hampton, Editor-in-Chief H. M. Mandigo, Circulation, Mgr. C. H. Line, Business Mgr. W. H. Sears, Associate Editor 99 a Dniniritico m tl)t College ¥ HE question of the advisability of instituting dramatics as a permanent feature of our activities has arisen in such manner as to demand serious consideration. It has long been felt that something of this nature was needed from a social standpoint, but it was not until the value of the drama, educationally and religiously, was realized that the question took definite form. The Class of 1913 undertook to present the drama, “Joseph, the Dreamer,” as an experiment. The result exceeded all expectations, crude and unfinished as it was, it satisfied the most skeptic that the drama, if given due attention, had a most prominent place in our busy curriculum. The conclusions from the production of “Joseph” may be summed up as follows: First — The drama and the stage are the only sermon and pulpit of thousands of our people. The production and the study of the drama as an amusement, and as a great art, and as an instrument for teaching vital moral, religious, and civic truths by our college men will train them to be leaders in creating the proper sentiment toward the theatre. The stage is a permanent institution. It is a problem to be studied and not to be ignored. And after becoming thoroly acquainted with it we must devise ways and means whereby the stage shall be an asset and not a liability to humanity. ( )f course, we must not expect our college to turn out playwrights, but, if this study is to be encouraged, at one time or another nearly all of our graduates will do something in their com- munities to create respect for the art for which they are so enthusiastic. Second The drama is one of the greatest means for instruction. It is education thru the eye. No t only can historic truths be presented in the most impressionable forms, but religious truths can also be interpreted in a manner long to be remembered. Third It is an art. It creates a love for the beautiful. Fourth Private and student theatricals, under wise guidance and skilled direction are exceedingly valuable to the participants. The actor must feel his part. Therefore, the truth of the theme must become a part of him. It broadens the student’s vision, raises his ideals. It gives him ease of movement and both bodily and mental assurance before an audience. It helps to solve the social problem of the College, and gives pleasure to both the students and their friends. Fijth We have found that our College has a vast store of undeveloped talent waiting to be drawn upon. Therefore, it is the feeling of the Class of 1913 that dramatics should be added to our program of activities because of its value educationally, socially, ethically, and religiously; because it gives a different perspective to our graduates who are to be leaders of men, and because of its value to the men who participate. It is our hope that the future classes will take up the work and develop it to its greatest possibilities, thru the medium of a dramatic association or individual classes. Football EVER before in the history of football at Springfield have the early season’s prospects been so discouraging as they were last September. The graduation of eleven members of the wonderful machine of 1911 cast a gloom over both coaches and students. When Doctor McCurdy returned for opening practice there was but one man upon whom he could absolutely depend to be in his old position. This old reliable was Owen Horne, who had played every game the two previous years. Captain Dan Kelley was there, of course, but his leg, broken in the Holy Cross game the year before, was still weak. However, twenty-four men reported for the first practice one week before college opened. The number increased daily, until, at the end of a week, the number had reached forty-four and exceptional enthusiasm was shown. The season’s prospects took an upward flight when, on the afternoon of September 28th, the first game was played on Pratt Field and the heavy Worcester Tech, team went down before us to the score of 27 to 6. This score was made despite the fact that our opponents outweighed us more than ten pounds to the man. On the following Saturday, however, we met defeat at Williamstown, 10 to 0, at the hands of the fast Williams College team. On straight football we were their equal. Williams’ only touchdown came as a fumbled punt behind our own goal line. Thru a series of fake plays thev gained several opportunities for field goals, one of which added three points to their score. 101 On Saturday, October 12th, the team played its annual game with Amherst. This was a hard, fought and spectacular game from start to finish. Springfield started in with a rush, and, early in the game, by means of a pretty drop kick from Amherst’s 43 yard line, led by three points for the remainder of the half. The game looked like Springfield’s until, in the third period, our team being forced to punt from near our own goal line, the ball was blocked by Am- herst and carried over for a touchdown. The Purple and White again scored thru the execution of a clean cut forward pass in the fourth period. Aside from this scoring, the game was fast and fought on about equal terms. The most disheartening defeat of the season was experienced on Saturday, October 26th, when in a dismal rain we met the gritty, scrappy Holy Cross team on Pratt Field. The game was a battle royal. For three successive periods neither side was able to score. It began to look like a deadlock, but during the last few minutes of the fourth period a penalty, a fumble and a mix-up in signals, gave the ball to the Worcester players on our I yard line, and after Football Team four desperate plunges the referee declared a touchdown, making Holy Cross the victors of a 7 to 0 game. Springfield here suffered her first defeat on Pratt Field. After these three defeats both players and students feared for the success of the season, in the face of the harder games still to be played. Never, however, did this losing streak seem to bother Coach McCurdy. He had from the beginning of the season been drilling the men on the fundamentals of the game, and had placed but little emphasis on the working out of new formations and trick plays, contrary to the expectation of many, for he fully realized that the successful execution of complicated R. N. Brinkman, Manager D. J. Kelley, Capt. Dr. J. H. McCurdy, Coach L. C. Schroeder, Asst. Coach plays depended upon the mastery of the basic principles of the game. October 2(ith the team played the University of Vermont at Burlington. The game was hard fought from start to finish, both teams depending on line bucks and close end runs for most of their gains. The sensation of the game was in the third period, when Mann picked one of Vermont’s punts out of the air and ran 75 yards thru a broken field, tearing loose from many attempted tackles on the way, and planted the ball between the opponent’s goal posts, scoring the only touchdown of the ilay. The goal was kicked and the game ended, a 7 to 0 victory for Springfield. 103 It was a happy crowd that boarded the special pullman for the homeward journey that night. The spell of defeat had been broken. The next game, November 2d, was played on Pratt Field against another Ver- mont team, but of quit e a different strength , Middlebury College being our opponents. Springfield had little trouble in making its score of 08 points, while Middlebury, plucky thruout, scored their one touchdown on a quarter-back round end for 80 yards. Every man on the Springfield squad was given a chance to play in this game. The next week the team played a hard but victorious game against Tufts, whose record, up to this time, had far surpassed ours. The play was fast thruout, Springfield being the aggres- sor, and finally winning by a margin of one point, the score standing 7 to (3. The annual game with our old rivals the Aggies was anticipated with much interest, for a close game was expected. This expectation was sadly shattered when, on November 16th, the Aggies, backed by over five hundred stalwart rooters, invaded Pratt Field only to go down to defeat to the tune of 41 to 0. This was the greatest victory ever won by Springfield over the Aggies. The following week was spent in light work and in the perfecting of new plays, chief among them being a split formation of a type never before seen on a gridiron. The line-up looked more like one at kick-off than for a scrimmage, the men being scattered over the field, the b all being snapped back 15 yards, the types of play possible being so numerous as to baffle defense. Even the crafty Carlisle men were unable to find a solu- tion. The line shift used Springfield on Offense 10 ! during several of the middle season games had now attained a high degree of perfection. The line men, charging at an angle in lock-step, formed an impenetrable wall behind which many successful types of trick play, as well as straight football, were possible. ith these, and a number of minor additions to the offensive tactics, Coach McCurdy felt that the team was ready to face its most formidable opponent. November 23, 1912, will long be remembered as a red letter in the annals of Springfield football, for on that day Captain Dan and his comrades met the mighty Jim Thorpe and his swarthy warriors, in the most spectacular game ever seen in the city. The game started with a rush and up to the last whistle a succession of sensational runs, successful passes, fierce line plunges, clever tricks and record punting, kept the crowd breathless by intent and on its feet most of F. Schultz, Cheer Leader. the time. g. r. Virgo, Song Leader Altho both goals were in danger several times no score was made during the first period. In the second, Carlisle steadily advancing toward our goal, finally sent Thorpe over for a touch-down. This scoring by the Indians stimulated our men to even greater effort, and after a series ol passes and end runs, Captain Kelley carried the pigskin over the Indian’s goal line, tying the score, fired anew by this success the team, by consecutive gains thru forward passes and end runs, again carried the ball over the Indian’s goal line, making the score 14 to 7 in our favor. The sight of our gains aroused all the latent fire of the Indian blood, and in a series of demon-like line plunges, without even a forward pass or an end run, Carlisle made a terrific march down the field, leaving the score 14 to 14 at the end of the first half. The second half opened as fiercely as did the first. Carlisle scored again, but failing to kick the goal brot their score to 20. Continuing the onslought, Thorpe again carried the ball over, scoring another 7 points. Soon after the beginning of the fourth period Springfield again carried the ball over Carlisle’s end of the gridiron, bringing its score to 21. Thorpe kicked a goal from placement, which perfor- mance was, after a few intervening plays, duplicated by Mann. Two minutes later the game ended, the score being Carlisle 30, Springfield 24. Every one of the five thousand spectators left Pratt Field realizing that they had seen a wonderful game, and that Springfield could hold her own on the gridiron with the leading colleges. Gymnastic Football 105 Thus was brot tn an end the finest season of football in Springfield. The team work was admirable and each individual man acquitted himself with honor. Much credit is due to our Coach. Mention has often been made of his introducing and developing the forward pass, especially in the Harvard-Springfield game of 1907, but never was it more successfully used than by Doctor McCurdy’s men this year, when, in the Carlisle game, ten out of twelve attempts were successful. Praise must also be given to the second team, who, under the able coaching of Mr. Sehroe- der, were of great help to the varsity. The loyalty and enthusiasm of the students has never been greater, and the cheering, under the leadership of Messrs. Virgo and Schultz, was the best ever. The management this year has been without a flaw; never has the schedule been better balanced nor the finances more wisely engineered. Manager Brinkman, tho handicapped by poor weather for three of the home games, turned into the Student Association a balance of one thousand one hundred dollars. Sept. 28 Worcester Teel ( let. 5 Williams ( )et . 12 Amherst ( )C‘t. 1!) Holy Cross ( let. 2fl V ermont Nov. 2 Middlehury Nov. 9 Tufts Nov. 111 Mass. “Aggies’ Nov. 28 Carlisle Indian T )TALS S. OPPS. I) 10 2 It 0 7 7 0 (is 7 ■ t -11 (i 0 s 2 1 20 177 so 106 Zl)t Parsttp Second Ceam NDER the tutelage of Coach Schroeder, the second team this year has undoubtedly been the best in the history of the college. The fact that the team is forced almost invariably to play a defensive game against the varsity, thereby losing practice in offensive tactics, a type of play most essential to victory, explains their defeat in the earlier games of the season. The first game, played at Ashburnham, demonstrated the detrimental effects of a long trip just before a contest. The effect of the lack of practice in offensive play was here shown also, altho the game was replete with spectacular passes and runs. To Worcester Academy we doff our caps. They had the stuff, and with luck breaking in their favor they easily outclassed us. The game with Williston was said to be the best seen there in years. The teams were evenly matched, they fought for every inch of ground, and each displayed splendid knowledge of the game. The last game, at Suffield, was characterized by the superior work uf Captain Pennock’s men, who surely came into their own. The Institute team was not only weak in the line but was unable to solve the trick formations. cbcoulc Cushing Academy 17 Springfield Seconds 0 Williston Seminary 14 Springfield Seconds 7 Worcester Academy 2(1 Springfield Seconds 0 Conn. Literary Institute 0 Springfield Seconds 21 107 THIS, its tenth year, the gymnastic team has followed the precedent set in preceding years by establishing a record. To have traveled a distance of 2.00M miles, with its message of the Christian physical directorship as a pro- fession, and to have exhibited on twenty-five occasions before at least 6,500 persons, is, to say the least, no mean achievement. The team has had many compliments paid to it, from men who have spent their lives in the work, in this and other countries. We were exceedingly fortunate in being able to start the year with seven of our last year’s men. More than a dozen new men turned out and tried for places on the team, which kept the old men hustling. It was early seen that with every man on the previous year ' s team con- siderably improved we were to have a high caliber team. Our manager had fixed up a splendid schedule, and all that remained was to make up the personnel ot the team. With such men as Anderson, Braesemle, Laun and Pennock, this was not difficult. A program of work was gotten out which was only made possible by the splendid cooperation of every man, and which for variety has probably never been equalled by any other gymnastic team in the country. Seventeen items appeared on a number of our programs, one of these including work on three pieces of apparatus. Our exhibitions have carried us to associations in six states, where we have with more or less success, by precept and example, presented the value and benefits of physical education and have also tried to stimulate likely young men to take up the work of the Christian physical director. A word or two about some of our exhibitions may be of interest. 108 The first took place at the Springfield Boys’ Club, and tho somewhat lacking in finish and snap gave promise of good things to come, and was thoroly enjoyed by the boys. At Orange, N. J., we worked before a crowded gym, which included half a score of physical directors and gymnastic experts. The way in which these men appreciated our work proved a big stimulus to the team. January 24th, saw us at Albany, N. Y Here again about six or seven physical directors witnessed our display. Mr. Davison, who for twenty-five years has been a physical director, and is now general secretary of the Association, complimented the team highly on their work, saying it was the best he had ever seen. The next day we exhibited at Middletown, and our old captain who is physical director there had the pleasure of working once again with his old team. About 450 persons crowded into the gymnasium to see our show, and up to that time they were certainly the most enthu- siastic crowd we had had the privilege of working .before. Gymnastic Team 109 The President of the Association made a special request, that one of our men would per- form the giant circles on the horizontal bar as he had never seen them done. Six of our men were able in various ways to oblige him. It is interesting to know that he is an old football player and played against “Old Springfield” in days gone by. The team had a new experience this year, when they worked before. five hundred girls at the Sargent Normal School, Cambridge. As in the previous year, we had a splendid welcome and reception at Worcester Academy. Our exhibition was witnessed by all the students at ttte school, bv the members of the faculty and their wives as well as a large number of friends. Our long trip proved longer than we had at first anticipated. Mr. Shaw, new general secretary at Little Falls, N. Y., hearing that we were to visit Watertown, engaged us to stop off and gi ve them an exhibition, which we did. We worked before a packed house and Mr. Shaw, c. h. Line, Mgr. d. Munro, Capt. who has seen the gym team for the past six years, was lavish in his praise of the work done. At W atertown our captain and musical director both gave short talks at the Association weekly Bible class. At Hornell we were ente rtained at the home of the President, Mr. Adsit, where a special banquet in our honour was served. Our exhibition in the evening was witnessed by about 450 persons, and they certainly were an enthusiastic bunch. Next morning Mr. Adsit, along with Frank Smith, ’ll, E. A. Ilulek, ’ll, and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, ’12, came to see us off at the station, where a big surprise was in store for the team. Mr. Adsit providod us with special Pullman car tickets. Our home exhibition was a huge success, due to the energetic efforts and capable administration of our manager. Altho the night was exceedingly wet, there were frem 850 to 900 persons present. The men worked splendidly before as enthusiastic an audi- {j ym Team Dance 110 encc as has been seen in our gymnasium for some time. The open house after the exhibition will long be remembered by all the team members. On Thursday, February 27th, we had the privilege of working before the physical direc- tors of New England, assembled in conference at Springfield. Our men put on five numbers of their regular program, and what was true in every place we visited this year was true here. The men who knew most about gymnastics appreciated our work most. The financial success of the team this year has been due to the splendid work of our genial manager, C. H. Line. Everything has been run off without a single hitch which, considering the long schedule, the number and location of the places visited, is no small feat in itself. In addi- tion to this, every member of the team has put his whole energies into the work of the year. Harmony and cooperation have been the outstanding features. Without Harold Steer, our musical director, our exhibitions would have fallen fiat. His music has been the life and soul of our drills, dances and apparatus work. Everything we did had a special note of music, and our work has been enlivened and made more attractive by his efforts. Harold has now been with the team for two seasons, and tho not counted as a physical man has performed this season the athletic stunt of playing the piano with hardly a pause for two hours at a stretch at twenty-five exhibitions. One more point that should not be omitted. There is an erroneous idea abroad, due entirely to the lack of a little investigation, that the gym team overdo their work. Notwithstand- ing the long schedule of this season, our men finished up strong and in much better condition than when they started the season, as is shown by the fact that the men on the team average more than three pounds per man heavier. May the team for 1913-14 have an even better season than the present one. Ill IS always easy after any athletic contest to point out, theoretically, just how the game should have been played and to see where we won or lost the battle. This sort of examination is almost inevitable among baseball fans. A postmortem of the 1912 season is rather pleasant in view of the fact that it is the most successful season, from the standpoint of the percentage of the games won, that we have enjoyed for some years. ( )nc of the chief criticisms made by the Coaches not onlv in baseball but in various other sports here at the college is that the individualistic tendencies of the men, due, doubtless to the rank held by them in the groups with which they were associated before coming to Springfield, interferes with effective team work. In no sport is team work more essential than in baseball, and the handicap from failure in this regard has here generally been proportionally heavier. The success this season has doubtless been largely due to the effective work of Coach Johnson in securing this necessary co-operation and disregard of self, especially in the infield where the absence of unity is most costly. Manager Caldwell opened the season with a schedule of eighteen games, of which, owing to bad weather conditions, three were cancelled. Of the fifteen games played, seven were won and eight were lost. The games won were those with Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Man- hattan, St. John’s, X. II. State, Connecticut Agricultural College, Cushing and the College 112 Alumni. Those lost were with Wesleyan, Springfield (Connecticut League), Massachusetts Aggies, Seton Hall, Exeter and Holy Cross. Early spring practice, under the existing weather conditions, was most unsatisfactory, and as a result the team failed to obtain the necessary efficiency for the games of the early season. Toward the latter part of the season, however, progress was shown, and the fast work of the infield men proved their ability on the diamond. Briggs, at first base, was the phenomenon of the season, while on second Van Cleave (with his two years’ previous experience) held sway. The short stop position remained somewhat of a problem thruout the season, several men being tried out for the place. Wielt and Burnham were the other infield men, both of varsity caliber, who made their emblems. The position behind the bat was ably covered by A1 Smith. In the pitcher’s box were Stone, Schott, Sexton and Burton, all of whom did good work and earned their varsitv letters. Baseball Team 113 The outfield was held down by Dickens, Horne and Kelley, with an occasional substituting by one of the pitchers. Aside from the playing ability of the various men and the valuable and efficient coaching of Professor Johnson, however, the spirit which prevailed among the men thruout the season and, above all, their ability to recognize the necessity of subordination of individual honors to victory for the team was the real secret of the success of the 1912 season. Five of the 1912 team will not be on the field for the season of 1913; but, with the nine remaining players back, and with promising material from among the ranks of the new men, with Chittiek again Captain and Stone as Manager, there is reason to predict a most successful season for the team of 1913. cbcDuIc OF PS. S. April I ' .l Amherst at Amherst (. Cancelled April 20 Wesleyan at Middletown 10 6 April 24 Springfield (Conn. League), 3 0 at Hampden Park 13 5 April 27 Worcester Polytechnic Insti- tute at Springfield 2 1 1 May 1 Mass. Aggies at Amherst 12 1 May 8 Stevens Institute at Hoboken, N. J. Rain May d Manhattan at New York Rain May 10 Seton Hall at South ( )range, N. J. 10 3 May 1 1 St. John ' s at New York 8 14 May 17 N. H. State College at Durham () 10 May 18 Exeter at Exeter 9 3 May 23 Manhattan at Springfield 2 4 May 25 Conn. Aggies at Springfield 0 4 May 30 Mass. Aggies at Springfield 5 4 | une 1 Cushing at Ashburnham 2 9 | une 5 Holy Cross at Worcester 22 0 | une 10 Alumni on Pratt Field 7 10 M. R. Chittiek, Capt. F. W. Stone, Mgr. ] ' THE close of Springfield’s second year of Intercollegiate Basketball, it is evi- dent that our team is capable of meeting and holding its own with any of the leading college teams in the East. At the end of the football season, basketball assumed its place at the head of the winter sports, and the first call of candidates was answered by a large aggregation of promising material. Only two members of last year’s team remained, which fact gave the varsity aspirants in the basket- ball assurance of a fine opportunity for making the team, and competition for places on the team was keen. But the fact that only two men who had made the team last year, remained, presented a difficult but interesting problem for Coach Johnson. It rested upon the coach to pick out new men and weld together a team worthy of representing our college. This was specially difficult after the wonderful record established by the team of 1911-12. It was evident from the beginning of the season that Smith and Nelson, varsity men of last year, were in their old form and much credit must be given these men for their assis- tance in the development of this year’s team, which while not heavy, has been fast and reliable. The season started with a Saturday afternoon game on December 7th, with the Connec- ticut Aggies, whom we easily defeated 54 to 14. On January 10th and 11th, an interesting trip was taken to Seton Hall College, South Orange, N. J., and Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y. We lost by a close shave to Seton Hall, the score being 19 to 14, but came back strong the following night, trimming Pratt, 36 to 26. 115 Basket Ball Team On January Kith, we had the pleasure of meeting the N. H. State team on our own floor. Our .boys showed wonderful team work, with the result that New Hampshire went home with the short end of the score, 51 to 19. On the evening of January . ' list, the Pratt team for the first time visited us and played on our floor. The Pratt boys came up from the big town with chips on their shoulders, and it took considerable effort on the part of our men to dispose of them. It was Pratt’s game until within seven minutes of the finish, when our men took a sudden spurt and pulled out with the big end of the score, 43 to 21. It remained for the fast Syracuse team to have the honor of being the first to defeat us on our own floor. Score was 31 to 27. The last two games were also lost. We were beaten by New Hampshire State on their own court 3f to 27 The last game of the season was played at Middletown, Conn., in the Wes- leyan l niversitv Gvm on March 12th. Tho defeated 56 to 27, we rolled up the largest score of any college team against this wonderful machine on their own floor. 1 10 To Professor Johnson and the second team much credit is due. Their share in the success is a large one. Especially are Professor Johnson’s patience, knowledge of the and amiable disposition highly commendable. From the standpoint of the team, the under his guiding eye has been an enjoyable one. cbcDulc OPPS. S. December 7 Connecticut Aggies, at Springfield, 14 54 January 10 Seton Hall College , abroad, 1!) 14 January 11 Pratt Institute, abroad, 26 36 January 16 New Hampshire State at Springfield, 1!) 51 January 31 Pratt Institute at Springfield, 21 34 February 11 Syracuse University, at Springfield, 31 27 February 28 New Hampshire State, abroad, 31 27 March 12 Wesleyan University abroad, 56 220 27 270 A. A. Smith, Capt. F. Schultz, Mgr. year ' s game, season 1 17 HO it is but six years since soccer football became recognized as a varsity sport at Springfield, our teams have won a name that commands respect, and the team of 1912 has ably upheld our reputation. Seven games were scheduled this season, but unfortunately three of them were cancelled at too late a date for the management to secure a team to take the place of the team cancelling. It is to be regretted that more games cannot be secured, but at present with our playing season limited to the fall term and the only college teams within a reasonable distance being Yale and Harvard, it is almost impossible for a Manager to make up an attractive schedule. Because of the leagues in and around Springfield, club teams are not always available and even when arrangements are made for a game the team cannot always be depended upon to appear as scheduled. It is to be hoped that Amherst, Trinity and the other colleges within a short distance of Springfield will adopt the game at an early date and thus make possible a better schedule and a financially successful season. The season of 1912 has been a successful one from one point of view, inasmuch as we met and defeated Yale and Harvard. The other two games were played with club teams com- posed of Englishmen and Scotchmen, who have played all their lives. The experience of these older players was sufficient to counteract the speed and aggressiveness of the- Springfield team, and defeat was our lot in both cases. 118 The game was a hard, clean one, and the Harvard men will give a good account of them- selves in the Intercollegiate contests in the spring. Al. Smith, Mgr. J. W. Payne, Capt. The first game of the season was with Yale at New Haven. At no time during the game was the Springfield goal safe and the defense were working most of the time to prevent a score but twice the Springfield forwards shot the ball under the Yale bar and the game was won 2 to 0. In spite of the fact that it was the first game of the season for both teams, there was fast and clever playing thruout the game, bringing considerable applause from the spectators. Harvard was our next opponent. In them we found a harder proposition. The Harvard men played an open, aggressive game thruout and at the end of the first half led by one goal. With the wind in Springfield’s favor in the second half, two goals were scored against the Cambridge men, while the Maroon and White defence were able to cope with the efforts of the opposing forwards. Early in November the Hartford Uniteds visited Springfield and, tho not to be compared physically with the home team, by clever handling of the ball and superior team work, they won. Weather conditions were unfavorable to good football, a strong wind making it difficult to control the ball. McMillan, the clever center-forward, scored the four goals for Hartford, while the Spring- field forwards were unable to tally. A game with these men in the future is a most desirable thing for Springfield. They play clever football and give the students who are not familiar with the game an idea of its possibilities. Rockville, on December 7th, played a post-season game at Springfield and won, 2 to 0 The lack of practice told upon the home team and they played a game much inferior to their usual style. In spite of the two defeats at the close of the season the team was a worthy representative of Old Springfield. May the day soon come when the Maroon and White will be represented in the Intercollegiate soccer league, where, judging by past experience, it will take a place with the best. 119 This year’s team owes much of its success to the coaching of Professor Affleck, who was untiring in his efforts, and to the second team men who have reported so regularly at practice. Four of this year’s team are being graduated, but under the captaincy of R. H. Mann, 14, and the managership of J. R. Irwin, ' 14, Springfield ] will in the coming year be represented bv another worthy team. rbcOulc OP PS. s. Oct. 12 Yale at New Haven 0 2 Oct. 26 Harvard at Cambridge 1 2 Nov. 2 Hartford United, Springfield 4 0 1 )ec. 7 Rockville at Sprin gfield 2 0 Soccer Team 120 Without exception, every team depending to any extent upon certain weather conditions for a successful season has, during the past year, suffered materially. Baseball and tennis met with serious drawbacks in the way of lack of practice and cancelled games during the spring, football suffered from several rainy day games as well, and with hockey, in which game even more depends upon the weather, the handicap has naturally been most serious. The past winter has been hardly as adaptable to hockey as to aquatics. The management went to considerable expense in the construction of the rink, located so as to be sheltered from the sun by the grand stand the largest part of the day. But even in the face of this added advantage the rink failed to be of any service whatever, either for practice or for scheduled games. With only the lake available for practice, and that at short and infrequent intervals, practice was reduced to a minimum. However, there were twelve games scheduled and, of those materializing, two were home games. Previous seasons have seen but one or no games at all played at home. The first game here was with Dartmouth. The game was fast and interesting thruout and it is safe to say that as good hockey as may be seen in this section was displayed on Massasoit in that contest. The other one was with the 121 Massachusetts “Aggies,” who put up a game but slightly inferior to that of Dartmouth’s. The visitors were victorious in both games, but every man who saw the games was satisfied that he had seen two hot contests of real college caliber hockey. The first game away, the opening game of the season, was played with Williams College, at Williamstown. Here the team followed in the steps of last year’s knights of the curved stick and returned with another victory. Last year’s team was the first to play Williams in hockey, but as is true in every sport in which we com- pete with them the Williams men have each time given us a good hard game and then a good time to accompany it, whether victorious or not. Next we met the “Aggies,” our old rivals, at Amherst. For some years past we have been unable to beat them on the ice, and this circumstance still prevails. The last trip was to Hanover, when we played a return game with Dartmouth. It was during their annual winter carnival, when they played four different teams within eight days and made a clean sweep of them all. The usual trips to New York, Albany, New Haven, along with several others which will be noted in the accompanying schedule, were necessarily cancelled in the absence of ice. The men this year from the general lack of practice were unable to do themselves justice on the ice and the brief season was closed before they really got into their stride. Last year’s men were unable to get into their old form in combination work, and thoro development of the new men in this direction was impossible. Professor Affleck, who rendered valuable service as coach of the team, did, however, produce results in the men especially in their handling of the stick and following the puck. The team next year will have every one except the captain and manager back, thus possessing as strong a nucleus as any team could wish. The college certainly is in need of a permanent arti- ficial rink. This has been a current topic for some years but, t ho progress has been made, it has not as yet been 122 R. N. Cochrane, Capt. G. A. Carson, Mgr realized. With this improvement a number of early season games with neighboring colleges could be played, a successful team from both the captain’s and manager’s standpoints would be assured, and hockey enthusiasts might then hope to see the game among the major sports. cbcDulc Jan. 8 Amherst at Amherst Feb. 1 Loudin Field at Albany Jan. 11 Williams at Williamstown Feb. 6 Dartmouth at Springfield Jan. 15 Mas s. Aggies at Amherst Feb. 8 Mass. Aggies at Springfield Jan. 25 Trinity at Springfield Feb. 13 Dartmouth at Hanover Jan. 29 Yale at New Haven Feb. 15 Holy Cross at Worcester Jan. 31 R. P. I. at T roy Feb. 22 Holy Cross at Springfield Hockey Team LTHO one of the minor sports in our college, fencing is gaining greater recog- f n ' l ’ on . vcar by year. The lack of enthusiasm over this activity is probably largely due to the fact that it involves the finer muscular co-ordinations, attainable only after long and tedious practice, and even then hardly appre- stated by the casual observer. Then, too, the traditional background of European history is almost totally lacking in this country. The interest in fencing has been quickened thru the generous spirit and interest taken bv Mr C M Blaisdell of Chicopee, who has awarded trophies to our best fencers. Last year he gave two pairs of foils. Palmer, ' 13, won the championships, which were closed to varsity men, and Eadie, 11, won the handicap trophies. With these two and Brinkman of the regulars, prospects for a fast team were excellent. At first call for practice nine men responded, but it was found that Palmer and Coach Berry were missing. Practice was held three times a week and short lv after Christmas the team was picked, consisting of Captain Brinkman, 13, Stokes, 13, and Eadie, ’14. Considerable credit is due Mr North and Mr. Schroeder for the help they gave the squad Saturdav mornings. The first contest of the season was with the Young Men’s Christian Association at New Rochelle, where “Schroedcr’s Stubborn Swords men ’’lost 4 to 5. The bouts were fast and the last touch decided the winner. The following evening the team entered the Manriquc Junior Foil Trophy Tournament at the Brooklyn Association. Fourteen teams, representing colleges, clubs and Young Men’s Christian Associations, were scheduled. Altho our team lost out in the preliminary bout, against the West Side Y.M.C. A. the team gained a wealth of experience. The different styles, French, German and Italian, were closely matched and many pointers were obtained. The New York Athletic Club won the trophy. The first home tournament between the local Turnverein and our college, resulted in a victory for us, 5 to 4. Altho the team this year did not make a brilliant display, except by their suits, they were the originators of a fencing meet of the Eastern colleges. Mr. Blaisdcll gave a large silver cup for the college team winning three years. In the triangular tournament held on our floor, Williams tucked away the trophy for the first year, de- feating Y ale 5 to 2 and Springfield 5 to 2. Next year more colleges will be entered and lovers of this sport hope that we shall be fortu- nate enough to have the meet again on our court. Altho the team will lose its two senior members thru gradua- tion, prospects are bright for a fast team next year. Bird and Fryer, the latter a left hander, will make bids for the positions and, with Professor Berry back from Germany with added skill from fencing over there, Springfield can hope to see the silver cup rest on our own trophy shelf. Fencing Team cbcoulc S. OPPS. Jan. 31 N’ew Rochelle Y. M. C. A. at New Rochelle 4 5 Feb. 1 Manrique Tournament at Brooklyn (Bout against West Side) 0 5 Feb. 11 Springfield Turnverein at home 5 4 Mar. S Triangular Meet at home (Bout with Yale) 1 5 (Bout with Williams) • 2 5 April 4 Williams College at Williamstown 125 TENNIS N THE presence of a late spring and poor weather conditions in general, the tennis season of 1912 could not properly be termed a huge success. In addition to this handicap, which must naturally have affected our opponents as well, our team suffered the disadvantage of having but one member of the 1911 team, captain-manager Bintz, remaining this season. Even then because of illness and its consequent draw back she was unable to equal his playing ability of former years, so that it was a difficult situation for our team. With five new men to round into varsity form, the season was opened by a game with the M assachusetts Agricultural College at Amherst. This game was played after but two days of practice, and the Agricultural team, who showed good form, defeated us by the score of 5 to 1. Continued interruptions by rain caused much inconvenience, and with the wet balls fast play was impossible. The following Saturday, May 4th, the Holyoke Canoe Club was met on the home courts and the liveliest contest of the season was experienced. The result was a 5 to 4 victory for the visitors. These matches, with those of the week following, were the most closely contested of the entire season 4 ' he return match was played at the Holyoke Club’s courts on May 11th, with the same resulting score. Williston came here on the 18th, and with three defeats to their credit our team was out for blood. They got. it. I he best form of the season was shown here, every man playing a consistent game thruout. A 6 to 0 victory for us was the result. I he losers came back, however, in the return game on June 1st by finishing this contest at three all. With three defeats, one victory and one tie match to its credit, Springfield has won twelve of the twenty-four sets of singles played, as well as six of the twelve sets of doubles. Two of the 1912 team remain this year, around whom can be built, with the aid of Pro- fessor Cheney, a commendable team for 1913. The men who won their emblems were Captain J . Bintz, ’ 12, C. M. Baumann, T2, F. C. Berry, ’12, G. G. Deaver, ' 12, A. M. Blake, ’13, and C. E. Chapter, ’14. 1912 cbcDtllC April 27 Massachusetts Aggies at Amherst a May 4 Holyoke Canoe Club at Springfield ■’ May 11 Holyoke Canoe Club at Smith’s Ferry 5 May IS Williston at Springfield 0 May 25 Massachusetts Aggies at Springfield June 1 Williston at Easthampton 3 is Springfield 1 Springfield 4 Springfield 4 Springfield 6 Rain Springfield 3 IS 1913 cbcDulc April 2b Y.M.C.A. at home. May 3 Massachusetts Aggiesat Amherst May 10 Trinity at Hartford May 17 Wesleyan at home May 21 Holy Cross at Worcester May 24 Williston Seminary at home May 30 Massachusetts Aggies at home May 31 Williston Seminary at Easthampton June 7 Worcester Academy at W orcester June 11 Alumni at home The 1912 Tennis Team iPmsitp 2l9tn FOOTBALL D. J. Khu.ky, Captain C. L. Beghold W. W. Bell R. R. Boardman F. W. Dic kens ( ). E. Friedlund R. J. Gi ' ykr E. S. Hai.i. ( ). E. Horne H . A. Loren R. H. Mc Lean D. A. Me R e L. Mann J. L. Roth c mi: r R. N. Brinkman, Manager GYMNASTICS D. Munro, Captain A. Anderson G. W. Garniss E. I). Gottsch E. E. IIeidt L. F. Lain H. A. Lorenz E. W. Pennock A. L. Taylor H. E. STEER, Musical Director C. H. Line, Manager BASEBALL M. R. Chit iic k. Captain H. R. Briggs E. H. Bcrnham ( ). H. Bi rton I- ' . ’. Dic kens J. S. Nelson C. P. Sc hott II. A. Sexton A. A. Smith F. W. Stone I. A. VanCi.eave H. Wielt, Jr. W. L. Caldwell, Manager A. W W H. L. J- F. F. R. A. R T. C. A R J- E. J. O, L. W H G R G . 1 . C F C G A BASKETBALL A. Smith, Captain . W. Bell . H. Fountain . W. Herkimer Mann S. Nelson W. Stone Schultz, Manager SOCCER W. Payne, Captain W. Bowers H. Cochrane G. Eadie R. I RWIN Lockley . H. Mann A. Rudkin J. Surbeck A. Smith, Manager HOCKEY . H. Cochrane, Captain W. Bowers B. Clark G. Eadie . S. Ellis E. Haskins ’. D. Mead . C. Patterson . A. Carson, Manager FENCING . N. Brinkman, Captain . A. Stokes G. Eadie, Manager TENNIS Bint , Captain . M. Baumann . C. Berry . E. Chaeler . G. Deaver . M. Blake, Manager H. §t. Volunteer iUfc bating Corps OFFICERS George E. Goss, Vice Commodore Fred Schultz, Captain J. L. Rothacher, Junior Lieutenant Owen Horne, Senior Lieutenant Louis B. Vogt, Captain ' s Aid SENIORS W. Adler W. C. Batchelor R. Blundell R. R. Boardman R. N. Brinkman E. P. Emery E. Lampshire D. A. McRae David Rodger F. W. Stone C. J. Surbeck MEMBERS JUNIORS G. A. Batchelor J. A. Bi.yth H. L. Brown W. G. Coffin H. S. DeGroat E. D. Gottsch E. S. Hall C. C. Hartman A. E. Holmes H. A. Lorenz E. W. Pennock W. E. Search G. Wellington FRESHMEN W. W. Bell G. A. Dowling D. E. Mason E. H. B. Myers C. H. McKinney H. C. Patterson G. I. Ritchie H. G. Van Norden A. A. Whitehouse PREPS H. A. Burgess F. J. Weismii.ler M. H. Wilson With the loss by gradua- tion of eleven men in 1912, it was felt that in this, the second year of the organiza- tion, the real crisis in making it a permanent part of the college activities was reached. For that reason special effort was made to enlarge the membership. The men from the incoming classes and also some members of last year’s classes responded nobly, and as a result the corps now numbers over forty. The work of the corps has not been as strenuous as that of last year’s, owing to the mildness of the weather; there being but five instances of rescue. In the absence of ice during the first part of the season the permanent patrol of the lake was not established until February. With the opening of the new swimming pool, better instruction in the actual practice of rescue and resuscitation may be had, and we therefore look for greater efficiency from the corps in the years to come. The Corps on the lee Inter- class c°mpetiti°n JlntnxClass Championships Indoor Track April 24, 1912 Winner 1914 Baseball May 28, 1012 1913 Outdoor Track June 6, 1912 1914 Tennis June 7, 1 912 1913 Aquatics June 10, 1912 1914 Soccer November 25, 1912 1914 Football November 20, 1912 1915 Hockey Basketball February 25 1913 1914 X AN institution such as ours, where a majority of the students are to become physical directors, it follows naturally that competitive sport commands far more attention than in the average college. Not only are the variety and amount of athletic sport here indulged in larger in comparison to our numbers but also we arc represented in a greater number of varsity sports. Among the men who have chosen physical directorship for their life work there is naturally a greater proportion who possess marked ability in various lines of sport. All this tends to give inter-class competition a much larger place among our activities than in the average educational institution. The various sports in which the classes strive for honors Football Champions Soccer Champions include practically every type of team competition common to the East, namely: track, both indoor and outdoor, football, soccer, hockey, basketball, baseball, tennis and aquatics. In former years the seniors strove with the underclasses for interclass championships, but with the organizing of the preparatory class, making them a distinct participant in the com- petition, the seniors gradually retired from this field, having in 1912 competed for the last time in -track and aquatics. Beginning this year all the sports arc on an equal basis, the competition being between the three underclasses. The seniors, however, take part in the class sports as all of the officiating is done by them, and in the face of the enthusiasm and rivalry shown, and the consequent keenness of combat, this part is not only an active and an important one, but at the same time it is of infinitely more value than another year of competition could possibly be. Tennis Champions Hookey Champions USIC has had more of a place in the life of the college this year than ever before. Things of value generally are the most difficult to get organized and on a self- supporting basis, So it has been in the development of this particular side of our - ' student life. Until within the last five or six years music had little or no place among our activities, but with the coming of our beloved Professor Hyde, interest among the students was awakened and has continued to manifest itself more and more until the work of the musical clubs committee now is looked upon as being as important as is that of any other committee connected with the college Student Association. This present year has seen the beginning of a new phase of work carried on under the auspices of the musical clubs committee, namely, the directing of a systematic course in music considering the following subjects: music theory and sight reading, public singing and chorus directing, hymnology, song interpretation and the use oi music in religious education. As is usually the case, seldom arc plans wholly matured into accomplishments, and a backward look over the year’s work reveals the fact that many things have not been accomplished that were thot of at the beginning of the year. This has been due mainly to two reasons: first the difficulty in securing paying engagements, and second, the difficulty in securing necessary time for practic e. Nevertheless there has been considerable lasting work done. In addition to the launching of the special course just mentioned the Glee Club has been established more firmly. The club has been composed of some twenty voices, and its work has received highest praise thru the efficient work in its twenty or more engagements. Aside from this, engagements have been secured for twelve different men for solo or quartet selections in devotional services as well as at social occasions. All oi these men have done commendable service both to the organizations engaging them and to the college. ys% A special feature in connection with the programs given at various times by the Glee Club has been the work of our reader. Mr. Blvth. and our cartoonist, Mr. Pineo. These talented men have rendered valuable assistance thru their entertaining abilities. Interest in the Glee Club and in the general field of music is growing continually. Let those who possess talent in music or anything akin to it show themselves, that we may thru expression of it lift the standards of our Alma Mater even higher than they are at the present time. Cbc Ctuartct The Class of 1913 in- cludes among its accomplish- ments the establishing of a quartet of extraordinary sig- nificance, for in many ways the record of the quartet has not been equalled at Spring- field. It was organized in Jan- uary, 1911. From then until the close of that school year seventeen engagements were filled, over half of which were outside the college. But the Junior year was the big one, when fifty-four engagements were filled, an average of two per week for the school year. Of these forty were off the campus. During the present year the total has been raised to a hundred and four, and the total of off-campus engagements is seventy. A class quartet with the prominence of this one a year ago, was an unusual attainment, and it was at this time that this organization became recognized as the college quartet, since which time it has held that position. Since its starting, however, quartets in each class under student leadership have been organized and are developing rapidly. The quartet is international in composition. Harry Whiteman, first tenor and soloist, is an Englishman who came to Springfield from South Africa. John Wells, second tenor and leader, is the sole representative of the United States, and ever since organizing the quartet has been zealous in its behalf. Gordon Virgo, first base and soloist, is an Australian whose person- ality and activity have become woven in an unusual way into the life of every one of his class- mates. Con Surbeck, second base, is a Canadian of no mean musical ability. Dave Rodger, substitute bass, is a typical Scotchman and has lent much to the efficiency of the quartet. The class has reason to express their appreciation of the musical standard these men have set and endeavored to maintain, collectively and individually, and in addition to recognize the great service that has been rendered by another 1913 man, Harold Steer, pianist. CIk rn.itr President, I). A. McRae, 13 Vice President, F. W. Dickens, ' l l Secretary, J. W. Payne, ’14 H. Whiteman, ’14 E. B. Clark, ’14 C. A. Ruby, ’13 H. C. Patterson, ’15 M. R. Chittick, ’13 D. E. Mason, ’15 W. E. Campbell, ’Hi Possibly no student organization feels its responsibility more than does the Senate, the judicial body in our student government. With the increasing number of students the work of the Senate is becoming more varied and more difficult problems are requiring consideration, thus making membership in this body a harder and more trying position. In the past many students have regarded the Senate as a body whose duty it was to deal with roughhousing in the buildings. It is true that this forms a portion of its work, but its more important duty is that of exacting recognition of the ideals for which our college stands. All are beginning to more fully realize the true significance of the Senate as a mediator between the faculty and the student body. This organization recommends to the faculty punishments to be meted out to offending students. Any student accused of violation of institutional stand- ards is given a fair trial by the Senate, and if necessary a recommendation is sent to the faculty. The faculty have never yet acted contrary to a recommendation of the Senate, which fact gives some idea of the power vested in this organization and the wisdom which is employed. The Senate is composed of ten men, elected annually by popular vote of the student body. Four members are seniors, three are juniors, two are freshmen and one is a preparatory man, thus giving all classes representation, at the same time placing the weight of control in the hands of the upper classmen. 13 1 ii3rtttsl) locirtp President, Harry Whiteman Vice President Arthur Lockley Secretary, Wilfred R. Humphries Social Secretary, J. W. Bowers OM a small nucleus of stalwarts from “Canada’s fair Domain” some twelve years ago, the British Society has grown and its representation broadened until its interests are world-wide. From east and west, from north and south, come these sons of “the empire on which the sun never sets,” to sojourn for many moons in the wigwams of “Old Massasoit.” They come as strangers from afar, they depart as brothers — sons of their beloved Alma Mater, taking with them to their distant fields, fond memories of cherished companionships, and a bond of friendship that will be life-long. It is the aim and purpose of the Society to promote the best possible fellowship amongst the men who have come from British Domains, to create a feeling of loyalty to the college, and to help in every way possible toward founding a tradition worthy of the institution of which we are a part. The Society at the present time has an active membership of thirty-six men, representing eight different portions of the British Empire. During the past year we welcomed to our ranks fourteen new members representing England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, and India. 1 Cl)r 3)ntrr Collcgtatr Socialist lottery ♦ ' OFFICERS President, W. R. Humphries Chairman Program Committee, Arthur Lockley Secretary- Treasurer, Charles A. Ruby HE Inter-Collegiate Socialist Society is the newest organization to find a perma nent place in our student activities at Springfield. It was started in a small way by a few enthusiasts, under the leadership of Edgar W. Herbert, in May, 1911, for the purpose of stimulating the study of Socialism and contempora- neous social problems in Springfield Y. M. C. A. College. It has won its way up through the successive stages of chilling indifference, ridicule and opposi- tion to a place where it commands at any rate the respect of the student body and faculty. It is peculiarly fitting that the students of this college should begin the study of radical methods of reform. We go out to become practical sociologists. In facing the task of building character in men and boys we find ourselves thwarted on every hand by the conditions under which they live. In our Municipal Sociology we study problems of poverty and ignorance, we learn of bad housing and wretched sanitation, of the sweatshop exploitation of child and woman labor. We find that those who toil longest have least. We find human wreckage multiplying. Sin and misery are everywhere. We ask a reason and we are dissatisfied with the answer. Piece- meal reforms do not please us. We want to cut at the root of our social evils, which we consider to be the present economic organisation of society. We believe the basis of present-day society to be fundamentally wrong. For the poverty and suffering about us we think we see a reason. The working class the world over is realizing this. At the last election in this country the Socialist vote increased more than one hundred per cent. One out of every fifteen votes cast was a Socialist vote, and this notwithstanding a great social reform party which captured the “sympathetic” and “protest” votes. The college man can no longer ignore this great movement, and certainly social workers among men and boys can ill afford to remain ignorant concerning it. Our Y. M. ( ' . A. College Socialist Club is affiliated through the 1. S. S. with the .Socialist clubs of nearly sixty other colleges. The Socialist movement needs the trained intelligence of the college man. In the history of the world, men have never attempted anything so audacious as the deliberate reconstruction of society, and men trained to the task are needed. At any rate, whatever one’s attitude towards Socialism may be, it needs to be studied - if only to intelligently oppose it Thus the raison d ' etre of the In ter- Collegiate Socialist Society: “ To promote an intelligent interest in Socialism among college men and women. 36 F THE 878 men who have gone out from the college since its founding in 188. ' ), 732 are at present employed in the United States, .74 in Canada, 38 in 22 dif- ferent foreign countries, 44 are deceased and the whereabouts of the remain- ing 10 are unknown. Of those located in foreign lands, 4 are in the Canal Zone and the same, number are in Germany and in India; 3 are in China, 3 in the Philippines 2 in France, 2 in Australia, 2 in Japan and 1 each in England, Ireland, Denmark, Russia, Turkey, Ceylon, Portugal, Manchuria, Korea, British South Africa, New Zealand, Hawaii, Brazil and Uruguay. In Canada, as might naturally be expected, the larger number of the alumni have settled in Ontario and Quebec, — 1!) in the former and 13 in the latter. The remaining 22 are located, 9 in Manitoba, (5 in Nova Scotia, 3 in Alberta, 2 in Vancouver and 2 in British Columbia. Of the 732 who are scattered thruout 42 states, 193 are in New York. 133 in Massachusetts, 47 in Pennsylvania, 38 in Ohio, 30 in New Jersey, 27 in Connecticut, 20 in Michigan, 17 in Indiana, 14 in Wisconsin and from a number in every other state east of the Mississippi. Of the 99 located west of that river 20 are in California, 13 in Iowa, 10 in Minnesota, 9 in Kansas, 7 in Washington, 0 in Missouri, 6 in Texas and 7 each in Nebraska, Colorado and Oregon; 4 are in North Dakota, 3 in Louisiana, 2 in Montana and 1 each in Arkansas, Okla- homa, Arizona and Idaho. tiiDrnt €arntng Capacity ¥ ' 1 ' IS generally understood that the students here earn their way thru to a much greater extent than does the average college man, hut it is safe to say that the actual figures for the money earned by the average man during his course here has been generally under estimated. This is probably due to the fact that few or no statistics concerning average income are to be had. Few men keep an accurate account of money earned and those who do say very little about it. As this information was thot to be of real interest as well as of great value in many ways, considerable effort has been spent in getting these figures personally from as many of the men being graduated this year as were able to compute the amounts earned. The thirtv-onc statements made are herewith given: Number of terms Amount earned Number of sum- Total earned Total ammt. ea at the College during actual mer vacations du ring since enterin (3 terms per year) college sessions employed summers College 12 1 .050.00 ;{ SI ,450.00 $2,509.00 r_ 1 ,370.00 • 530.00 1 ,900.00 8 150 00 •) 1 ,400.00 1 ,850.00 12 1 . 290 00 3 490 00 1 ,780.00 ) 750. no • 700.00 1,450.00 1 r 1 , 400.00 in 3 1 ,300.00 12 900.00 1 300.00 1 ,200.00 s 721 no 2 336.00 1 .057.00 t) 580 00 1 450.00 1 ,030.00 12 725.00 2 300 00 1 ,025.00 3 •} 1 ,020.00 12 395.00 3 610.00 1 ,005.00 1 5 170.00 800.00 970.00 12 695.00 3 224.00 919.00 9 2 850.00 12 425.00 3 400.00 825.00 9 177.00 2 525 00 702.00 8 300.00 2 385 00 685 . 00 8 675 . 50 li 524 .00 1 150.00 674.00 S 236 85 • 419.23 656 . 08 9 380.00 120.00 500 00 9 2 450.00 8 300.00 2 100.09 400.00 9 151 .00 2 243.00 394 00 12 139.50 • 236.00 375.50 9 92.00 • 145.00 237 .00 9 44.00 80.00 124.00 ? Nothing SI 1 ,843.35 S9 , 393 23 $27 , 992 08 Thirl v-one 1913 men report a total earning of $27,992.08, an average of $902.97 per man for the college course. Twenty-three men report total earnings of $1 1,843.35 during the actual college sessions, an average earning of $155.83 per man for each college year of three terms not including income from summer work. The same number of men report a total income ' of 138 $9,393.23 for summer work alone, thus averaging $195.69 per man each summer. From those totals we find the average annual income per man per year to be $351.52. It must be remembered, however, by those using this figure as an estimate of their own earning capacity here, that in gen- eral a student’s income is for the first year relatively small and in most cases increases from seventy-five to one hundred per cent, each year. The figure of $902.97 for the college course does not exactly approximate three times $351.52, the average for one year, for the reason that the course will, from the above table be seen to be not really three full years, but rather three college years and the two intervening summers. Of the eleven men who did not report it is definitely known that a number of them have earned considerable amounts, tho unwilling to attempt to figure the total. Thus the figures given may be safely taken as a fair average for the class and judging that the 1913 men have accomplished nothing in this direction beyond the grasp of the average student these figures may be taken to give some idea of the actual earnings of the average man completing his course at Springfield. The work available to the students here seems to have practically no limit in extent and variety. The work which the men reported having done to earn money include: First — During the college sessions; directing, supervising, coaching and officiating all types of physical work in the college, boys’ clubs, churches, high schools and public schools; teaching and tutoring physiology, mathematics, bookkeeping, English, music, designing, physics, chemistry, etc.; selling aluminum ware, books, pictures, etc.; typewriting and stenography, newspaper reporting, farming, carpentry, lecturing, police duty, waiting on table, work as clerk in clothing, shoe and grocery stores, janitor, barber, expressman, library assistant, post-office clerk and carrier, officer in Sunday school and church. Second — During the summer months: supervising, directing and cooking in men’s and boys’ camps, in charge of playgrounds, boys’ clubs, swimming pools, bath-houses, boat-houses and in various common trades and professions. The Lake in Summer The Lake in Winter E OF the features of the college that figures largely in the training for leadership is the system of normal work. It affords an opportunity to put into actual practice some of our class room theories, and enables us to form methods of our own. The normal work of our college is increasing rapidly in scope, and the public is making greater and more varied demands upon us. It would be difficult if not impossible to find a man in the student body who is not engaged in some form of volunteer service. It is true, however, that all the normal work is not volunteer, for many of the clubs and churches have come to recognize the leadership and executive ability of our students and arc willing to make a financial remuneration. Normal work is a large and important factor in our lile here. In fact it is so fascinating that too often it presents temptations to some men to over-empha ' size the doing of things and lessens the zeal for study and meditation. Boys and voung men from every part of the city and the surrounding towns come under the influence of our men. The heroes of many boys of Springfield arc within our own group. 1 here is scarcely a form of work, whether religious, physical, musical or educational, with which our men are not identified as leaders. Let us consider briefly each of these phases ot normal work. 110 Teachers of English for Foreigners Religious. It is estimated that one hundred and fifty men are teaching Sunday school classes. The average enrollment in the classes of the men who reported was ten men or boys, showing the large number reached thru this one line of activity. In studying the records one is impressed by the great variety of work being done by our men; for example, giving talks to groups of men and boys at the Rescue Mission, conventions, temperance rallies, Sunday schools and the like; filling positions as superintendents and assistants, pastor’s assistants, men organiz- ing and directing young people’s work in churches, leading meetings, leading mission study classes, speaking at Christian Endeavor Societies, — in fact there is nothing in religious work, from teaching in the junior department to preaching to the adults, that some of us are not doing. There is not a Protestant church in the city that has not from two to seven or eight students engaged in its work, while some exceed that number. One Sunday school has its superintendent and eight teachers from our ranks. Physical. Contact with the boys on Sunday and the giving of religious and moral instruc- tion lends a great influence, but that influence is greatly augmented by other activities during the week. Men of our college direct and control to a large extent the organized physical life of the men and boys of the city. The Sunday School Athletic League is an outgrowth of this organization and control. At present it includes more than twenty churches, with about one thousand boys participating in the sports. In the class room we try to teach high ideals while in the gymnasium, on the track and field, and on “hikes” thru the woods, these ideals are exemplified. If Matthew Arnold’s words are true, “What a man is speaks louder than what he says,” and “Conduct is three-fourths of life,” then our greatest help to the boy is thru our associations under ordinary circumstances. The boy’s religious life will develop rapidly when he gets the idea of fair play, clean sport, and seeing God thru the common things in nature. The control of the athletics of the grammar school and Sunday school boys involves considerable coaching. The following are conservative figures for the number of men engaged in physical normal work: thirty-five men coaching and officiating Rugby football; twenty coaching and officiating soccer; more than sixty coaching and over one hundred officiating basketball; five coaching hockey; twenty-five coaching and playing baseball; twenty-five coaching 141 . and officiating track; seventeen directing gymnastics; five coaching aquatics; twenty-five men in boys’ clubs in Springfield and surrounding towns; more than one hundred men in camps, playgrounds and recreation centers during the summer. Musical. Men talented along musical lines have contributed much to numerous religious services as well as social occasions in the city and vicinity. In addition to the Glee Club, which has filled about twenty public engagements this year, the plan is to have a quartet in each college class. The 1913 quartet was organized about two years ago, and since its organization has filled one hundred engagements. Records are on file of at least sixteen men doing musical normal work in leading singing and instrumental music as well as rendering solos. Educational. About forty men are doing active educational normal work. A few are in the public schools evenings, and are doing private tutoring, but the chief feature is the classes for foreign speaking men. There are this year eight centers, reaching two hundred men, in which thirty student teachers arc engaged. This offers a splendid opportunity for developing executive powers and teaching ability, and the type of work gives great satisfaction to those who participate in it. It is very difficult for these older men to go to regular evening schools where they would be placed with children who naturally learn more rapidly; hence the attrac- tiveness of being taught in small groups in their own communities, where the personal touch is very effective. Not only is English taught, but civics and American history arc also on the program for advanced foreigners. Many have been assisted in getting their naturalization papers. We have also given instruction by illustrated lectures showing American life in various parts of our country; lives of great men; and the cause, spread and result of tuberculosis. In- struction in hygiene and sanitation has a conspicuous place in teaching these men. For example, six or eight men were sleeping in one room without ventilation; even the two small windows were nailed shut. They were made to understand that fresh air and sunlight are essential to good health. There are various other lines of normal work not mentioned in the groups discussed. Many men are engaged in work aside from the physical, in boys’ clubs, some in Springfield, and others have organ- ized and are operating clubs in several nearby towns. There arc men working as scout leaders, assistant probation officers, big brothers, and engineers of social work in church organizations. Staff of a Sunday School in Ludlow HE social activities thruout the entire year have been characterized by care- ful planning and originality, the committee’s policy having been to make this year in every way a memorable one from the social viewpoint. The first event was the “Annual Water Carnival” last spring, in which a record number of fifty-two canoes took part. The program consisted of water sports in the afternoon and the canoe parade in the evening. The sight of more than fifty canoes beautifully decorated, and lighted with Japanese lanterns, gliding gracefully over the placid bosom of Old Massasoit, was one not soon to be forgotten. The greeting of the new men was the real start of this year’s activities. V arious mem- bers of last year’s classes were assigned to meet the newcomers at the station and wel- come them to “Old Springfield.” The recep- tion to the entering men and the Annual Inter-Class Canoe Race 143 The Aggie Celebration Pcerade and Initiation, held on September 30th, was marked by novel and interesting features. The afternoon events consisted of a general good time on the athletic field, welcoming the new subjects of King Massasoit and administering the royal baptism to one and all. In the evening, King Massasoit, with a few braves in their native costume, assisted by the faculty, representatives of various institutional and class activities, as well as men representing the various types of physical activity, portrayed the various phases of life in the institution in a deeply impressive manner. On the annual Mountain Day, over one hundred and fifty men journeyed to Crystal Spring, in a special car, and, after indulging in a good old feed, all except the football cripples took a long hike over the mountain, returning home tired and happy. Thruout the football season almost every Friday evening was set apart for a rally. After supper at Woods Hall, informal talks and songs spurred the team in the following day’s contest and cemented the bond of fellowship in the student body. During these affairs the men showed such appreciation of the music that the committee arranged regular musical programs for the supper hour of Tuesdays and Fridays and for the dinner hour Sundays. On the day we played Amherst a large number of the students went in a special car to lend support, by songs and cheers, to the Maroon and White. The “Aggie” game, this year, was in every way a huge success. Students and thei r guests enjoyed not only the game but the celebration of the victorv achieved. Supper was served in Woods Hall to a large number, followed by a huge bonfire with attendant ceremonies, after which all adjourned to the dormitories for a social evening. All the men who remained here over Thanksgiving will long remember the enjoy- able time we had in Woods Hall that day, with an abundance of good things to eat, interesting talks, up-to-the-minute jokes, and musical selections. The football reception, with brilliant speeches, original drawings, music by the class quartets and sparkling repartee, was a fitting climax to the season’s activity. At that time the football men were awarded emblems, and Doctor McCurdy was pre- sented with a picture of “The Education of the Athenian Youth.” 114 Cbe UmpcvccpthK llbcee Supplemen t to The Apperceptive Mass Published Weakly Found Dead ' 13 A. D. Interred at the Springfield Post Office as third rate matter EDITORIAL. Realizing that there have been innumerable happenings and a vast amount of activity during the year which have not become part of the apperceptive mass of the various members of the student body, we have herewith attempted by adding what we choose to call the imperceptive mess to the existent “apperceptive mass’’ to thus complete the knowledge of the student in the important happenings of the year. HERPICIDUS BALDUS. A recently organized fraternity, which will doubtless come into prominence in the near future, has for the first time found it necessary to open its doors to underclass- men. The Herpicidus Baldns with James Adler as President; U. S. V. L. X. Y. Z. Goss, Vice President; Deacon Brasefield, Secretary-Treasurer; have issued subpoenas for the corrall ing of B. V. D. Wilson, Tot Carson, Wild Wolf, and others, among whom, it is rumored, Prof. Hyde is included. FOUND. On the doorstep of King George one large warm roast, supposed to have been placed there by the British Society. Note. — Imperceptive mess is protected by copyright and will be used by individuals at their own risk. EPIDEMIC CONTINUES TO SPREAD. Never has there been wrought such havoc as during the present epidemic of socialism which is raging within our midst. On every side the choicest of our number are falling into its deadly grasp. That the dangerous- ness of the problem merits our utmost efforts is evident and a detailed discussion of the piaguc will doubtless be appreciated. According to Dr. Reccord and Dr. Doggett, the most prevalent as well as the most dangerous symptom of this dread disease is a profuse, frequent and prolonged rush of words from the mouth. The violence of the attack seems to be in direct proportion to the intellectuality of the individual infected, while the symp- toms displayed are proportional chiefly to his vocabulary. Mr. Munro claims to have established immunity from this disease, and any one slightly affected may receive treatment from him gratis. His method is the ordinary procedure, injection of an antitoxic serum of the same type as is produced by action of the disease. However, the rush of words injected by Doctor Munro is so much more malignant than the disease of socialism itself that few are applying to him for treatment. WEATHER FORECAST. Clear and cold with an assignment of 4fi books from Dr. MacCurdy. 145 AERONAUTICS The Aero Club was organized on the spur of the moment and in stress of necessity, as a result of a naval battle between 1912 and 1913. The 1912 marines inadvertently suspended from a gable of the dorm, one of 1913’s toy cruisers. ' 13 thot it quite neces- INITIAL FLIGHT sary to remove it from thence immediately, and consequently organized the Aero Club, who did the job before dawn in an efficient manner. AERONAUTS H. R. Briggs, M. R. Chittick, R. Blundell, G. L. Fox, A. M. Blake. HYDRONAUTS MG R. P. Emery, C. II. Line, THE FINAL FLIGHT HAVE BEEN ELECTED CLASS PHO- TOGRAPHER BY THE 1913 SENIORS OF THE Y. M. C. A. COLLEGE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE COLLEGE (includ- ing the faculty) ARE ENTITLED TO 23 PERCENT. DISCOUNT AT MY STUDIO H. E. Bosworth TELEPHONE 757 STUDIO. 121 STATE STREET, THREE DOORS FROM MAIN Herman Buchholz Son Theatrical and Fancy Dress Costumes Wigs, Beards, etc., Paints, Powders, Masks, Animal Heads, Swords, Armor, Jewelry Decorations for Halls, Weddings, Fairs, etc., etc. Flags and Banners ■10 275 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS Nearly opposite Post Office 147 JAMES W. BRINE CO. Athletic Outfitters TO Y. M. C. A. COLLEGE and Associations 30 fT Gymnasium Clothing, Basket Ball Suits, Baseball Uniforms, Football Supplies, Sweaters, and Athletic Goods for all Sports ■10 Special Prices Quoted Upon Request Write for Catalogue 30 1436 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. Cambridge, Mass. FINAL FLIGHT HKNRY A. FIELD The unqualified success of the Aero Club ' s first series of flights led to a second expedi- tion To prove their dexterity in the handling of air eraft under difficult conditions and on the blackest of nights, these bird-men braved the heights where “rise the towers of our beloved Alma Mater, and emblazoned the figures 1-0- 1-3 on the power house smoke stack, where they remain to this day. In this final expedition, however, the eraft was destroyed and nothing of note has been accomplished since in this direction. AERONAUTS K. Blundell, G L. Fox, M. R. Chittick, II. R. Briggs, R. I’. Fmery, W. C. Batchelor. Tin; PHANTOM KINO. How can the sons of Old Springfield be loyal subjects of King Massasoit and at the same time claim allegiance to the Quaker Totem ' This is the question which arose in the minds of a group of ’13 men a little over a vear ago, and the decision reached was impossible ' Said thev, “A graven image of Massasoit must rise up and overcome this lovaltv to the Quaker. So one miserable drizzlv night an expedition set forth. Many and bitter were the hardships encountered, and innumerable and grotesque were the adventures of this band, but the outcome far exceeded the expectations of the most pessi- mistic The Indian was captured, the band was captured, and in fact all but the dog was captured. The Indian was freed, the band was freed, even the dog was freed. Moral: “Woof! Woof ' Never again! B. A. OPPENHEIMER Oppenheimer Field INSURANCE Fire, Liability, Accident, Plate Glass, Rents, Use and Occupancy. 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Vhen the cap is screwed on, it is as tight as a screw top bottle and simply cannot leak. •JWhen not in use, the pen point is drawn back into the ink reservoir, so it is always moist and ready to write smoothly at the first stroke. •I No other pen is so easily filled. There are no joints to unscrew. Just take off the cap and it is ready to fill. •Jit is a pen of very few parts so simply constructed that it cannot get out of order. Every pen fully guaranteed and can be had in any style point. FOR SALE BY DEALERS EVERYWHERE AMERICAN FOUNTAIN PEN COMPANY $ 2 ?° AND UP Adams, Cushing Foster, Selling Agents 168 DEVONSHIRE ST.. BOSTON. MASS. Policeman: “What are you fellows doing there?” Chittick — “We are taking this thing down.” Briggs “Sure, give 11s a hand, will you ❖ W Dog: “Gr-r-r-r-r.” Batch: “Beat it for the fence, Brink.” Brink: “You fool, do you suppose I need to be coaxed?” Stone: “Woof! Woof! Never again.” Take measures to avoid a repetition of the error Walk-Over Boot Shop J. T. SCHAUWEKER. Prop. 278 MAIN STREET 5 Doors North of Post Office Springfield, Mass. a ' Give your feet a square deal — wear WALK-OVERS You will be satisfied with your heating if it’s done with C ARLISLE OAL 4 PROF. HUSS DEFIES LOCKLEY. Arthur Lockley, a barber of renown, and a socialist of considerable prominence, generally considered to be the discoverer S. RICHARD CARLISLE ir o 3 ELM STREET TELEPHONE 1301 LJIXON ELECTRIC COMPANY Engineers Contractors 246 SUMMER STREET BOSTON Contractors (or Electrical Work in connection with the additions to the Int. Y. M. C. A. College SdN3mj P UB INWniV i NOI1N311V TO Springfield Student THE COLLEGE MONTHLY PERIODICAL Published by the Student Body of the International Y. M. C. A. College SPRINGFIELD. MASSACHUSETTS Keep in 7 ouch with the Student and Alumni News Price, nine issues, October to June, inclusive $1 .00 if paid before December I; $1.25 after. Send your subscription money NOW for next year’s volume to DAN E. MASON, Circulation Manager. G. N. JEROME, Editor W. R. CHALLICE, Business Manager Goodyear Rubber Store HEADQUARTERS for all kinds of RUBBER GOODS 472 MAIN STREET WALKER BLOCK of “heredity” and “environment,” is bitterly denounced in a communication recently received from Dr. John L. 1 1 rss, Professor of Eugenics at Chicopee University. To the Editor of the Mess: Pear Sir, Mr. Lockley is not the discoverer of heredity and environment. These terms were first used by me in teaching a first aid class at the Springfield Boys’ Club, and, before that noted assemblage, were established bv me as existent facts. Mr. Lockley is a rank- impostor. another Dr. Cook, and I can only hope he will die a peaceful death. Eugenicallv vours, John L. llrss. ' i Delectable Dope from the World of Sport. Bcsh League Notes. Crikey Haese has been signed as captain of the Scientists team in the Hanseatic League for the senson just opening. £} BUY YOUR DRUGS of C. P. Thompson Co. INCORPORATED Apothecaries W MASONIC BUILDING CORNER MAIN AND STATE STREETS SPRINGFIELD, MASS. WE Can Supply Your Needs R. R. Boardman — White Hope. Railroad Boardman, the recently un- earthed White Hope, has with little trouble disposed of Windy Winn and Pennsyl- vania Jim, and now stands in undisputed possession of the Dead Weight Champion- ship. He is said to be a great drawing card, and is booked to appear in a bout against Spider Fox in the new Auditorium. Stuart at Last in Condition. Ned Stuart, the Burmese middle-weight music teacher, is, after three months stren- uous training, in excellent fettle. Manager Kells announces his protege ready to meet his photographer on Tuesday next Odds DRUGS and MEDICINES FILMS and PHOTO SUPPLIES TOILET NECESSITIES CONFECTIONERY FOUNTAIN PENS In fact anything carried in a First Class Drug Store ' J H. J. BREWER CO. 463 Main Street SPRINGFIELD. MASS. 153 YOU Study Hygienic Methods. WE Use Them. c . Patronize the College barber at the present writing are two to one on the picture, but it is rumored that Chick Burn- ham, the nickel bookie is covering all comers and doubling the above stated odds. S Cross Country Trolley Run. Whiteman, Kelly, and Briggs are under stood to be negotiating with the Spring- field Street Railway Company for special rates for the Cross country squad this season. They report to have made better time by trolley than any of the men have on foot, up to the present writing. Burnie Professional. Bit-on-the-Ranuh” Blundell says that he is ready to prove to all inquirers that the assumed amateurish air of Chick Burnham, the great Mexican Athlete, is mere shamming. Blundy claims to have been in competition with him for years, and admits both are now professionals. V Elaborate Celebration. Dr. Mac indulges in a hair cut and ex- tracts baby’s teeth in honor of the world renowned battle of Massasoit’s braves with the Redskins from Carlisle. Upon the departure of the Senior s for the tour of inspection of the Universe, Dr. Mac again goes on a hair cutting spree, but finding that hair grows faster than teeth, he had to let’er go at that this time. Revolution in Physical Training. Daniel J. Kelly is rumored to have introduced a so-called Irish System of Calisthenics,’’ which is spreading like wild fire thruout the civilized world, and worse than that among the heathen. STYLE Invariably Goes with QUALITY AT SAWTELL’S HATS AND CAPS COATS AND SUITS ATHLETIC UNDERWEAR NEGLIGEE SHIRTS 0 J. O. SAWTELL The Haberdasher 417 MAIN STREET SPRINGFIELD CATALOG BOOK COMMERCIAL PRINTING «r Daily News Job Print and Bindery “TT ie Quality Press’’ Telephone 3360 m 344 DWIGHT STREET SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Special attention to School Publications HTHE VICTOR TRADE MARK on Athletic Supplies is the Accepted Standard for discriminating users and signi- fies the highest possible values in materials and workmanship. It stands for all that is best in styles and patterns and embodies many original and Progressive features. REG. U. S. PAT. OFF THE Exceptional Quality which is maintained by the entire line of VICTOR SPORTING GOODS cannot help but appeal to every man who has ever been associated with the International Y. M. C. A. College where all branches of athletic sports are studied, fostered and developed on a scientific basis and where none but the Best Goods can ever hope to establish a footing. The Uniforms for the Baseball Team were made by the VICTOR SPORTING GOODS CO. The Victor Official League Ball is continually used. Victor Mitts, Gloves, Shoes, and general Baseball Sundries outsell all other makes at the College Store. Victor Tennis Rackets have the call on the College Courts. The College Football Team has gone to victory with the aid of Victor Equipment and goal after goal has been kicked by the true aim of a foot that wore a Victor Shoe. 7 he Gymnasium Classes have all been outfitted with Victor Goods after careful and critical comparison with other lines. Quality Counts and V ictor Goods Stand for Quality. 4 HARRY WHITEMAN, 1913, Manager of the College Store, says: During my entire term as manager of the store I have been using VICTOR GOODS because I have found them superior to the other lines and because the VICTOR SPORTING GOODS CO. have invariably displayed the most cordial spirit of co-operation and assistance. Every 1913 man ought to remember VICTOR SPORT- ING GOODS and every graduate of Old Springfield owes it to himself to get acquainted with VICTOR GOODS. VICTOR SPORTING GOODS COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Catalogs free for the asking. Liberal terms to Y. M. C. 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Wall paper will fade evenly if pictures are rearranged often, and rooms keep new and fresh twice as long r Publishers of the VAN NORMAN ART STUDIES the Finest Set Photographic Fife Studies in the world GEORGE H. VAN NORMAN ART COMPANY SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 158 JAMES McKINNON, Pre ident and Treasurer DRAWING. DESIGNING Makers oj HALF TONE AND LINE PLATES of Highest Quality The James McKinnon Co. Photo Engravers DWIGHT, corner of WORTHINGTON STREET SPRINGFIELD. MASS. 159 JL o r ing« £tr U Comp an v 338 Worthington Street, Springfield, Mass. tfrhithifl, ttfnftfna PRINTERS of THIS VOLUME it £ iMiiiniiiiKiimiinmit mat limit o u i 01 iami u m i o oil o iit %iiimiiiimtjiniminiic 4